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Angels, Demons, and Faith: How to Stand Strong in Spiritual Battles
Charlie and Abigail conclude their exploration of angelology and spiritual warfare, diving into the biblical realities of angels, demons, and Satan’s influence in the ...
The Joseph Scenario
Mark reflects on the extraordinary faith and obedience of Joseph as he faces a life-altering dilemma. Legally committed to Mary and faithfully waiting to consummate th...
Angels and Demons: A Deep Dive Into Spiritual Realities
Charlie and Abigail take a deep dive into the unseen realities of angels, demons, and spiritual warfare. They explore the biblical origins of Satan and his rebellion, ...
Embracing Faith Over Understanding
Here’s the episode description based on the provided overview and transcript, crafted in line with the rules we’ve set:This week, guest speaker Brad Alexander explores...
Angelology: Exploring Angels, Their Purpose, and Biblical Depictions
Charlie and Abigail explore the fascinating study of angels, diving into what the Bible teaches about their nature, roles, and purpose. They unpack key truths, like th...
Angels: God’s messengers—Zechariah
Charlie kicks off the Christmas series by exploring the profound role of angels in the biblical stories leading up to the birth of Jesus. This week, we dive into Luke ...
Systematic Theology: Q&A pt.2
Charlie and Abigail continue their Q&A series, diving into key questions about early Christianity and the formation of the biblical canon. They explore how early belie...
Practice Generosity
Charlie concludes the Money and Jesus series by diving into the transformative power of generosity. Using Matthew 6, he challenges us to shift our focus from material ...
Systematic Theology: Q&A pt.1
Charlie and Abigail dive into the heart of systematic theology this week, focusing on how a deep understanding of God forms the foundation of Christian belief. They ex...
Choose Freedom Over Anxiety
This week, Charlie delves into the intersection of faith and financial anxiety, sharing practical insights on how to overcome stress by focusing on God’s provision. Us...
Journey Through Bibliology: Principles for Studying Scripture and Living Its Wisdom Today
Charlie and Abigail dive into bibliology in this week’s Cultivate Podcast, exploring the complexities of the Bible’s inspiration, canonization, and interpretation. We ...
Jesus and Money: Make Giving an Act of Worship
This week, Charlie dives into the delicate balance between faith and money, kicking off a new series with a powerful personal story. He shares how selling tickets to a...
Canon Formation and Bible Translations
Charlie and Abigail dive into the fascinating journey of how the Bible was historically compiled and canonized. Together, they explore the careful process early Christ...
A Bridegroom of Blood
In this week’s episode, Mark to dives into one of the Bible’s most unusual stories from Exodus 4, where Moses encounters a surprising divine threat on his way to Egypt...
Unpacking the Doctrine of Inspiration: How the Bible Came to Be God-Breathed
This week, Charlie and Abigail dive into *bibliology*, the study of the Bible, exploring what it means for scripture to be “God-breathed” and inspired. With lightheart...
Jael and the tent peg
This week, Charlie dives into the bold story of Jael, a woman who defied cultural norms to fulfill a God-given mission. By taking down Sisera with a tent peg, Jael sho...
Balancing God's Mercy, Justice, and Grace
In this episode, Charlie and Abigail dive into the fascinating concepts of mercy, justice, grace, and fairness through the lens of systematic theology. Using relatable...
Elisha and the Bear
In this episode Charlie dives into one of the most unusual and perplexing stories in the Bible. Focusing on the Prophet Elijah’s fiery ascent to heaven and Elisha’s ro...
The Nature of God
Charlie Lofton and Abigail dive into the study of God’s nature, exploring attributes like omnipotence, omnipresence, omniscience, and omnibenevolence. With a mix of hu...
Ehud: Left-handed faith warrior
This week, Charlie challenges us to take bold steps toward personal growth. Drawing from the story of Ehud, we explore how courage, repentance, and a solid plan can le...
Trinity 101: God in Three Persons
In this episode, hosts Charlie Loften and Abigail tackle the deep yet fascinating topic of the Trinity—how one God exists as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Together...
Balaam and the Talking Donkey
In today’s episode from our *Strange Stories* series, Charlie unpacks the fascinating story of Balaam and his talking donkey from the book of Numbers. As the Israelite...
Understanding Systematic Theology
In this episode of the *Cultivate Podcast*, Charlie and Abigail kick off a new series on systematic theology, starting with "Theology Proper"—the study of who God is. ...
Nicodemus: Journey Away from Fear Part 2
Join Charlie Loften for the final week of the 'Come As You Are' series as he unpacks the journey of Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was expected to have all t...
Exploring End-Time Views: Premillennial, Amillennial, and Postmillennial Beliefs Explained
In this episode of the Cultivate Podcast, Charlie and Abigail dive into the fascinating world of eschatology, breaking down the three major views of the end times: pre...
Mary Magdalene Part 2
In this episode, Mark explores the life of Mary Magdalene, one of the key figures in the New Testament and a witness to Jesus' resurrection. He highlights her deep com...
Why Should We Study Revelation? Pt. 1
In this episode, Charlie and Abigail clear up common misunderstandings about the Book of Revelation. They dive into John's unique role, his exile, and the visions mean...
Zacchaeus: a model of repentance
In this episode of the Cultivate Podcast, Charlie breaks down the true meaning of repentance in the Christian life. It’s more than feeling sorry—it’s about turning awa...
Spiritual Conversations Across Faiths
In this episode of the Cultivate Podcast, Charlie and guest Mark dive into the real-life challenges of sharing the gospel in everyday conversations. They talk about mo...
The Story of Nicodemus pt.1
This week, Mark talks about how to create welcoming and inclusive faith communities that reflect Jesus’s love. He shares personal stories and delves into the story of ...