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Steven R. Ward provides an accessible overview of Iran's Ministry of Intelligence (MOIS) and its focus on tracking and countering domestic dissent and perceived foreign-inspired sedition. The ministry's checkered record of effective intelligence operations includes a history of assassinations and human rights abuses. Developing a clearer picture of the MOIS is important for understanding how the Islamic Republic of Iran operates, seeks security, and competes with its adversaries.

A searing, vital investigation of the Republican Party’s dangerous campaign to rewrite history in real time, from the Emmy Award-winning Rachel Maddow Show producer and bestselling author of The Impostors. “There is nobody…who has more influence on the way I think about politics than Steve...

In the best-selling and critically acclaimed Darwin on Trial and Reason in the Balance, Phillip Johnson took on the academic elites and exposed the misleading claims of evolutionary naturalism. Defeating Darwinism by Opening Minds provides a new and powerful treatment of these issues for high-school students, parents, teachers, pastors, youth advisers, and ordinary listeners. Johnson aims not just to defeat a bad theory, but to defeat it in the right way - by opening minds to the truth.

In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious violence, this book offers a welcome antidote. Richard Holloway retells the entire history of religion - from the dawn of religious belief to the 21st century - with deepest respect and a keen commitment to accuracy. Writing for those with faith and those without, and especially for young listeners, he encourages curiosity and tolerance, accentuates nuance and mystery and calmly restores a sense of the value of faith.

The “Ministry &” podcast is a series of authentic conversations hosted by Mike Edmisten and Heather Walton about lament, endurance, and hope in ministry contexts. Each episode features ministry leaders from diverse backgrounds and roles sharing their own stories; offering a place of community.

In this inspiring work, Dominique Lapierre tells stories of extraordinary love and heroism - performed by ordinary people. Deep within one of the poorest sections of Calcutta, Lapierre found that this city, which produced Mother Teresa, had many other selfless inhabitants.

Welcome to the Fully Persuaded Faith podcast by Kenneth Copeland Ministries! This podcast features classic teachings by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland. If you are looking to strengthen your relationship with God, wonder why faith matters to believers or hope to change your life for the better, then FOLLOW the Fully Persuaded Faith podcast. Put these biblical principles into to practice and experience God’s best in every area of life! About Kenneth Copeland Ministries At Kenneth Copeland Ministries we are faith specialists. We teach people how to find God’s will in His Word, stand by faith on ...

Malls, stadiums, and universities are actually liturgical structures that influence and shape our thoughts and affections. Humans - as Augustine noted - are "desiring agents", full of longings and passions; in brief, we are what we love. James K. A. Smith focuses on the themes of liturgy and desire in Desiring the Kingdom, the first book in a three-volume set on the theology of culture. He redirects our yearnings to focus on the greatest good: God.

The Cornerstone of Faith is a Christ-centered podcast hosted by Jason and Brittany McGehee, created to strengthen believers through biblical teaching, Spirit-led encouragement, and practical faith for everyday life.Each episode is rooted in the unchanging truth of God’s Word and focused on helping listeners build their lives on Jesus Christ, the sure foundation that never fails. Through Scripture, testimony, and thoughtful conversation, this podcast explores topics such as growing in faith, prayer, discipleship, spiritual identity in Christ, walking in the power of the Holy Spirit, and ...

In Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview, J. P. Moreland and William Lane Craig offer a comprehensive introduction to philosophy from a Christian perspective. In their broad sweep, they introduce listeners to the principal subdisciplines of philosophy, including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, ethics, and philosophy of religion. They do so with characteristic clarity and incisiveness. Arguments are clearly outlined, and rival theories are presented with fairness and accuracy.

The God Girl Podcast is a safe, honest space for real conversations about life, faith, and everyday struggles through the lens of GOD’s Word.This podcast is for the young generation navigating modern life while trying to live with purpose, clarity, and conviction. From raw life reflections and heartfelt testimonies to practical Christian living and deep yet relatable Bible insights, The God Girl Podcast brings faith out of theory and into real life.Each episode blends real talk, Scripture-based wisdom, and authentic conversations about identity, relationships, purpose, mental health, ...

For centuries, the story of Adam and Eve has resonated richly through the corridors of art, literature, and theology. But for most moderns, taking it at face value is incongruous. Author John Walton explores the ancient Near Eastern context of Genesis 2-3, creating space for a faithful reading of Scripture along with full engagement with science for a new way forward in the human origins debate.

One of the most influential philosophers and theologians in the history of Western thought, St Thomas Aquinas established the foundations for much of modern philosophy of religion, and is famous for his arguments for the existence of God. In this cogent and multifaceted introduction to the great saint's work, Edward Feser argues that you cannot fully understand Aquinas' philosophy without his theology, and vice-versa. He covers Aquinas' thoughts on the soul, natural law, metaphysics, and more.

Serving for nearly 30 years, Daryl and Michelle Grimes understand the joys and heartbreaks of ministry. Following the tragic loss of their daughter, Charity, and brother, Jimmy, to addiction, they founded Ray of Hope Ministry Relief. Based in NC, this ministry supports pastors and missionaries through personal care, pulpit supply, and retreats. Joined by their sons Luke and Isaiah and their grandchildren, Daryl and Michelle are dedicated to reminding ministry families they are not alone and that renewed hope is possible.

Sharing our Heavenly Father’s Beautiful Word. This page is founded on the belief in Christ & sharing the scriptures!Proverbs 15:3 KJVThe eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

In 40 Unstoppable Women Who Changed the World, author Harold Sala paints portraits of 40 Christian women who were used by God to change the lives of the people around them. This book will inspire Christians and help them discover the path for their own lives. Stories told in this book include: Joni Eareckson Tada, Corrie ten Boom, Susanna Wesley, Mother Theresa, Elisabeth Elliot, Amy Carmichael, Rosa Parks, and many more.

We all need help navigating the politics of ministry. In The Politics of Ministry, Bob Burns, Tasha Chapman, and Donald Guthrie combine their long ministry experience with sociological research on the topic. Filled with real-life stories taken from a variety of ministry settings, this book sets out wise principles and practices that help us see more clearly the political dynamics at play in our churches and parachurch ministries.

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Dive into the witty world of science fiction at its finest in this classic tale published in Astounding Science Fiction in December 1958. Piper masterfully delivers a sardonic critique of human nature as we explore a stagnant Empire scattered across countless planets around Earth. Despite Emperor Pauls awareness of the dire need for change, he finds himself powerless against the relentless grip of an age-old bureaucratic system. As whispers of a potential coup surface, the tension mounts in a story that promises an exhilarating climax. Experience Pipers unparalleled talent and imaginative ...

Welcome to the Ministry Conversations podcast, where we sit down with subject matter experts from Texas Baptists to answer any and all questions you have about building an effective ministry. Our hope is that each episode serves as a guide to provide you with the practical answers you need to fulfill the Great Commission, being fueled by the Great Commandment. Have a question you want answered? Email news@texasbaptists.org to submit your questions.Thanks for joining the conversation!