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Seventeen years ago, Uncle Jimmy received a wonderful gift as his heart deteriorated and as he began quickly to run out of time. He received a donor heart when such transplants were not nearly as common as they seem today. I've been thinking a

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Wiley Drake’s lawyer claims legal precedent for courts to remove a chief of state

February 3, 2010

author: brandon

RAMONA, Calif. (ABP) -- The lawyer representing a former Southern Baptist Convention official challenging the legitimacy of Barack Obama's presidency says there is legal precedent for courts to remove a sitting chief executive officer if the individual is found ineligible to serve.

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Making a memorable Bible study hour

February 3, 2010

author: Ken Satterfield

Despite the importance many place on this book, even by those outside the church, studies continue to show a woeful ignorance of what's between the covers. In 2007, a book on religious literacy gave Americans an "F" in religion. A 2009 United Kingdom survey concluded

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One American is eight needs food assistance, study shows

February 2, 2010

author: brandon

Food-assistance agencies nationwide serve 1 million more people each week than they did four years ago, according to a national study released Feb. 2. Statewide, the study showed 3 million Texans—including 1.2 million children—received help from a food pantry or soup kitchen.

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Baptist Women in Ministry director describes organization as ‘catalyst for change’

February 1, 2010

author: brandon

ATLANTA (ABP) -- February marks the fourth annual Martha Stearns Marshall Month of Preaching, where Baptist churches are encouraged to invite a woman to preach. Associated Baptist Press asked Pam Durso, executive director of Baptist Women in Ministry since last July, about the emphasis and

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Texas church fire ruled arson

January 29, 2010

author: brandon

TEMPLE, Texas (ABP) -- Investigators said Jan. 29 that a fire that gutted the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Temple, Texas, on Jan. 19 was set deliberately. The case is now being treated as a criminal investigation.

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Is forgiveness always appropriate for Christians? Yes, but…

January 29, 2010

author: brandon

Should Christians always forgive, regardless of circumstances? Is granting forgiveness always appropriate? “Yes, but …,” four Christians who deal with the concept in different contexts responded.

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Widow of slain Baptist pastor plans to file lawsuit

January 29, 2010

author: brandon

TOCCOA, Ga. (ABP) -- The widow of a Baptist pastor killed last September in a botched drug arrest has sent notice that she intends to sue the city of Toccoa, Ga., and/or a three-county narcotics-enforcement unit involved in his shooting.

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ABC seeks doctors, nurses to head to Haiti for weeklong stints throughout February

January 27, 2010

author: esteban Rodriguez

VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (ABP) -- Although aid organizations are discouraging volunteers without disaster or medical expertise from descending on Haiti right now, American Baptist Churches USA says there is still an acute need for medical professionals in the earthquake-devastated country.

169. Grace Ji-Sun Kim on When God Became White

Grace Ji-Sun Kim, a professor of theology at Earlham School of Religion, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her new book When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity. She also discusses issues of racism, patriarchy, and Christian Nationalism. She previously appeared on episode 145. She writes a Substack newsletter and…
168. Drew Strait on Strange Worship

Drew Strait, a New Testament professor at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Strange Worship: Six Steps for Challenging Christian Nationalism. He also discusses issues of strategic nonviolence, empathy, and suspicion of state power. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that…
167. Bekah McNeel on This is Going to Hurt

Journalist and author Bekah McNeel talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her new book This Is Going to Hurt: Following Jesus in a Divided America. She also discusses addressing issues of immigration, education, and guns. She previously appeared on episode 70. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that…
166. Michael Austin on American Christian Nationalism

Michael Austin, a philosophy professor at Eastern Kentucky University and Bonhoeffer Senior Fellow of the Miller Center for Interreligious Learning and Leadership of Hebrew College, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book American Christian Nationalism: Neither American nor Christian. He also discusses American values, teachings of Jesus, and the co-option of Dietrich…

Give attention to your heart

Wiley Drake’s lawyer claims legal precedent for courts to remove a chief of state

Making a memorable Bible study hour

One American is eight needs food assistance, study shows

Baptist Women in Ministry director describes organization as ‘catalyst for change’

Texas church fire ruled arson

Is forgiveness always appropriate for Christians? Yes, but…

Widow of slain Baptist pastor plans to file lawsuit

ABC seeks doctors, nurses to head to Haiti for weeklong stints throughout February

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