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Can the church recognize deception before it leads believers away from biblical truth? This message examines 1 Timothy 4 and the warning that some will abandon the faith by listening to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
The teaching focuses…
The teaching focuses…
Can the church recognize deception before it leads believers away from biblical truth? This message examines 1 Timothy 4 and the warning that some will abandon the faith by listening to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils.
The teaching focuses…
The teaching focuses…
(Blog) Jesus vs. Paul?: Online Influencers Making a Mess! - Part 2 - Ep. 1000 - October 21, 2026
Jesus vs. Paul? When Influencers Become Bible Authorities
A large online following doesn't make someone a trustworthy authority on Scripture. When you…
Jesus vs. Paul? When Influencers Become Bible Authorities
A large online following doesn't make someone a trustworthy authority on Scripture. When you…
Can online popularity make someone a trustworthy authority on Scripture? In Part 2 of this discussion, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland examine the growing debate over Jesus and Paul, and why Christians need to test online teaching against the Bible.
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(Blog) Jesus vs. Paul?: Online Influencers Making a Mess! - Ep. 999 - October 20, 2026
Jesus vs. Paul? The Question of Biblical Authority
Setting Jesus against Paul raises a question about the authority of Scripture: can Christians accept the Bible…
Jesus vs. Paul? The Question of Biblical Authority
Setting Jesus against Paul raises a question about the authority of Scripture: can Christians accept the Bible…
Online voices are setting Jesus against Paul and challenging whether Paul's letters belong in the Bible. Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland examine the argument and explain why the authority of Scripture is at the heart of this debate.
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In this episode of…
(Blog) Abracadabra: Good or Evil? - Ep. 998 - October 19, 2026
Abracadabra: Good or Evil? What Our Words Can Do
Our discussion of "abracadabra" centers on a biblical concern: words can create good or cause harm. In Episode 998 of The Smith and…
Abracadabra: Good or Evil? What Our Words Can Do
Our discussion of "abracadabra" centers on a biblical concern: words can create good or cause harm. In Episode 998 of The Smith and…
Words shape how we live, communicate, and understand Scripture. In Episode 998 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland discuss what the Bible says about the tongue, the meaning we attach to words, and the responsibility Christians…
When the Holy Spirit warns Paul about the suffering ahead, is He telling Paul to turn back, or preparing him for what lies ahead? In this lesson from Acts 21, Alan Smith examines the warnings that lead Paul toward Jerusalem and the resolve that…
When the Holy Spirit warns Paul about the suffering ahead, is He telling Paul to turn back, or preparing him for what lies ahead? In this lesson from Acts 21, Alan Smith examines the warnings that lead Paul toward Jerusalem and the resolve that…
(Blog) America Still Believes in the Supernatural; but not God's Supernatural - Ep. 997 - October 16, 2026
America Believes in the Supernatural, but Doubts the Bible
Belief in the supernatural doesn't necessarily mean belief in the miracles recorded…
America Believes in the Supernatural, but Doubts the Bible
Belief in the supernatural doesn't necessarily mean belief in the miracles recorded…
Can a nation believe in the supernatural while doubting the miracles at the heart of Christianity? On this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland discuss what that divide means for faith, the church, and America.
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(Blog) Seminary Enrollment Decline: Again Who Will Train our Pastors? - Ep. 996 - October 15, 2026
Seminary Enrollment Decline: Who Will Train Pastors?
Local churches have a responsibility to prepare pastors who understand Scripture and can carry on…
Seminary Enrollment Decline: Who Will Train Pastors?
Local churches have a responsibility to prepare pastors who understand Scripture and can carry on…
Seminary enrollment is falling, and churches are building their own paths to train pastors. What should biblical ministry preparation look like?
On this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland discuss who should prepare…
On this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland discuss who should prepare…
Brown marmorated stink bugs can invade homes in fall and damage garden crops. Learn how to spot them, limit their numbers, and keep them out.
In Episode 150 of Gardening with Daddy Pete, Melvin York and J. York explain why stink bugs gather around…
In Episode 150 of Gardening with Daddy Pete, Melvin York and J. York explain why stink bugs gather around…
