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April 08, 2026 by: Tim Chester, Crossway.org Do You Only Hate the Consequences of Your Sin? We often don’t change because we don’t really want to. You may react against this…. Read More

March 2025 Video Highlights: What Does It Mean to Be a Christian? How to Respond to Christians Who Don’t Walk the Talk In this 20-minute video, Greg and Amy offer advice… Read More

Sometimes an Article is Just too Good to not Repost Nadine Templer Oct 17, 2025 Have you ever read an article where you think, “This sounds all too familiar. I… Read More

Christians hold various opinions about Halloween, but one thing it certainly points to is the human fascination with the supernatural. Although many in the West pride themselves on being secular… Read More

WATCH “detransitioning cost me everything but I believe He is worth everything” Ellen asks Kyla about her journey of detransitioning; how she navigated the loss of the gender identity she… Read More

To explore what the Bible says about the perennial issue of poverty—and the response the Lord expects of us—click: I Was Hungry! This is a new edition (2024) of the original… Read More

͏ By Paul Copan Apr 21, 2024 READ IN APP Introductory Remarks In his March 15 (2024) article, “‘Save Alive Nothing That Breathes’: How Should We Understand Divine Commands to Destroy?”,… Read More

  Deconstruction has disrupted, dismantled, and destroyed the faith of so many. That’s why, following the release of Tim Barnett and Alisa Childers’s new book The Deconstruction of Christianity, this digest… Read More

We Still Need God for Consciousness Despite Reports to the Contrary By Joshua R. Farris SEP 26 READ IN APP Secularism is on the rise and one of the narratives motivating it is the… Read More

Libros en Español—50% de Descuento Si compra nuestros 3 libros en español obtendrá un 50% de descuento en el total de su compra. Los libros son Cuando Dios Calla, El Espíritu y Evidencia… Read More

IBTM NEWSLETTER 6 September 2023 Good evening from Carnforth, Lancashire, England The Jacobys have sold their house in Scotland (a few days ago) and will soon secure housing in England,… Read More

THINK:You are responsible for everything Imagine the horrific situation of waking up one morning to find that a stranger had abandoned an infant on your front doorstep. You would not… Read More

A very stimulating, captivating Bible-based teaching day! — a young brother, England I found the most recent class on OTI hosted by AIM U.K./Ireland to be invigorating. Douglas, Andy and… Read More

  ¿Deseas profundizar en el estudio bíblico a nivel posgrado? ¡Toma esta oportunidad! Da click en la imagen para reproducir el video La Escuela de Ministerio y Teología Rocky Mountain (RMSMT) ofrece… Read More

  June 2022 Video Highlights:How to Understand and Respond to Pride Month Dig Deep: Jesus Came to Call Sinners, Not to Defend Sin In this 35-minute commentary, Greg responds to an article… Read More

Video: Panel discusses how Christians should respond to same-sex marriage | The Christian Chronicle In a special live event Monday, The Christian Chronicle’s Editorial Board talked to Sally Gary and… Read More

journey together. humbly. respectfully. We’re Excited to Announce our Spanish Website A Message from Guy Hammond, Executive Director of Strength in Weakness Ministries A Message from Rolando Gonzalez, Leader of… Read More

The following is a response to my podcast “Jesus & Politics” from a thoughtful brother one generation behind me. I listened to your talk “Jesus in politics,” and I couldn’t agree… Read More

Many congregations canceled services, and some Christians focused on feeding and nursing the poor. John Mark Hicks  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville saw its first case of the “Spanish flu” in late… Read More

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, what should be the Christian response? Bible scholar N.T. Wright and BioLogos founder Francis Collins, two influential Christian figures and long-time… Read More

Many congregations canceled services, and some Christians focused on feeding and nursing the poor. By John Mark Hicks NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville saw its first case of the “Spanish flu” in… Read More

LESSONS FOR YOU AND ME: Don’t over-react Trust the Lord Beware the real virus: sin Be excellent stewards of the time Don’t overanalyze Care deeply about others, not just ourselves… Read More

Participants on the May/June 2019 Israel tour came from Canada, the Bahamas, the U.K., U.S., Cambodia, Zambia, South Africa, Singapore, and Australia. Here are their responses:   “This tour brought… Read More

The following are responses to the Ezekiel series (10 installments), which appears in the newsletters of 20 & 27 Feb; 6, 13, 20, and 27 Mar; and 3, 10, 17,… Read More

Are You Ready to Respond to Pro-Abortion Arguments? The message being given to us by our culture has moved from the regretful necessity of abortion to the goodness of abortion…. Read More

Book I, Chapter I Imitating Christ and Despising All Vanities on Earth . 1. HE WHO follows Me, walks not in darkness,” says the Lord (John 8:12). By these words… Read More

“The Victory of Joshua over the Amalekites” by Nicholas Poussin, via Wikimedia Commons. October 01, 2018 | By Tremper Longman (guest author) BioLogos.org The Bible holds an essential place in Christian faith. The… Read More

Dear Renew Network Subscriber, We are sending out the Renew Newsletter earlier this week so that you can make time for a special webinar. It will focus on two of… Read More

Note: the smaller navy blue text is Michael Burns’s response. Recently a group of American evangelical leaders signed and released a statement on social justice to voice concerns that they have over… Read More

Do you think it is plausible that David is basing his conviction in 1 Samuel 24:6, not to kill Saul, on Psalm 105:15? — Reto Zingg (For those who have… Read More

Strength in Weakness Ministries is going Español! Lo que Todos los Cristianos Necesitan Saber Acerca de la Homosexualidad La Homosexualidad: ¿hay un tema más controvertido en nuestro mundo de hoy? ¿Alguna vez te… Read More

No celebramos Halloween. Solía tener la idea de que los satanistas ven a Halloween como un día especial. Sin embargo, he intentado investigar en libros, publicaciones periódicas, e internet sobre… Read More

I asked a French brother how he felt about the terror attack on Nice, 14 July 2016 (Bastille Day). His response: While I’m truly grateful that no one I know… Read More

This podcast (8 minutes) will introduce you to the Proverbs Podcast series. This podcast covers the preface to Proverbs (1:1-7), and explains how the thought behind the Disciplined Life series…. Read More

Here is an assortment of comments on the Paradigm Series, sent in from all over the world (Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Australia). We have edited some of them… Read More

A Christian brother asked me how I would respond to an atheist who is incensed at how theists caricature him and his friends. Here’s the atheist’s complaint. My response (in… Read More

How should Christians think in response to the legalization of “gay marriage” in their home countries? The following talk (23 minutes) makes a few suggestions, challenging us to respond maturely… Read More

Click here to read Guy Hammond’s (Strength in Weakness Ministry) response to the decision handed down on July 27, 2015 by the US Supreme Court

What is your take on the recent Supreme Court decision to legalize gay marriages? And advice? Following the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision to legalize “gay marriages,” here are a… Read More

I am reaching out to  a woman who has a gay brother. This man is in a committed relationship and is also a committed church member in a large denomination that… Read More

The Gospels Gain Respect (Edward Fudge, used with permission) For the past century, much of scholarly opinion has held that the Gospels as we have them were not written by… Read More

The following was written in response to the Newsweek cover story, “The Religious Case for Gay Marriage.”  While many will take on the substance of the argument, I wanted to comment… Read More

"I’m a stay-at-home mother and these studies have helped me tremendously to continue to do what I love to do — which is to think for myself! I pray for… Read More

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My fiancée and I do not see eye to eye on how someone becomes a Christian. Because of my views, I consider certain people to be right with God that… Read More

Here are a podcast and notes on Avatar (12 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you can… Read More

To hear the podcast (30 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you… Read More

I have recently read your paper “Television and the Media,” and I have also read the book Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger by Ronald Sider. It seems that… Read More

I was recently informed that when King James Bible was produced, William Shakespeare was on the translation committee. Here was his proof: In the King James version, in Psalms 46,… Read More

My question is about the scripture that teaches that a believing spouse sanctifies her non-believing husband. I don’t understand this scripture. — César Herrera Mi pregunta es acerca de la… Read More

Douglas Jacoby, 1 February 2009 (45 mins) Click on the play button below: Tragedy in 2008: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More

A response to LaGard Smith’s Who Is My Brother?, by John Lang Read the article by downloading the pdf below. Available Downloads: Article (.pdf – 503k)

I had a discussion with a friend recently and he referred me to a book he had read. It actually points to some interesting and disturbing ideas regarding the history… Read More

Recuerdo que en uno de sus libros usted hace referencia al hecho de que el infierno no es un lugar de tormento eterno, que es lo que algunos entendemos, sino… Read More

Unos años atras, usted escribió en su serie del antiguo testamento en el nuevo testamento (“la Biblia bajo prueba”, en www.acesonline.org (un sitio antiguo) ” … recuerdo que a menudo… Read More

Note: The following paper was a group effort. It does not claim to speak for a single church or even an association of congregations, but represents the opinion of a… Read More

By Bradley G. Green Apr 18, 2026   It seems unlikely to me that every progressive on the street today espousing things that sound like the early critical theorists are… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby   12 May 2026   May 12—what does this date stir in your memory? Around the world, nurses honor Florence Nightingale, born on May… Read More

A brother in my family group told me to address one of our members as she/her. This made me acutely uncomfortable, and I made this clear. Then my small group… Read More

While the NT contains a number of prayers, do we know anything about how the early Christians prayed? I would like to imitate them—if only I could be confident of… Read More

  Click below to share on social media or to forward this email to a friend. View in browser     A stiff neck… a sore back… a tight chest… a… Read More

Guest article by Andrew Kitchen (Sydney, Australia) AI is here to stay, but when it comes to studying the Bible, people have.… questions. Is it useful? Is it reliable? Is… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 30 April 2026 Good morning from North Georgia! How are you? We’re well, and IBTM continues to flourish. It’s always good to… Read More

By Rebekah Valerius Apr 29 “If a man feels that all the movements of his own mind are meaningless, then his mind is meaningless, and he is meaningless; and it… Read More

I have a coworker who’s into Wicca. She seems tormented in so many ways, has been married three times, with four kids by three different partners. Now she’s desperately on… Read More

I’d never heard of “panentheism”—until today. I’d previously heard of pantheism, which is clearly unbiblical, but some aspects of panentheism sounds biblical. What are your thoughts? — C.M. This term… Read More

Jesus Led: Cultivating a Consistent Connection with Jesus in Community Without Having to Figure It All Out (Relational Revolution 5 Core Values) Kindle Edition, by Toni M. Daniels  (Author), John C. White … Read More

Deconstruction, the Gospel and the Social World of Young People (Part Three) Andrew Boakye, PhD. Apr 8 READ IN APP The rap duo “Salt ’n Pepa” are probably most famous… Read More

AS THOSE WHO’VE followed Artemis II’s record 252,756-mile journey from Earth have discovered, faith is extremely important to Victor Glover*, the moon mission’s pilot. *Note: Victor is a member of… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 10 April 2026 Good afternoon from Georgia! In today’s bulletin: A top-notch article from Johnny Rivera Five fresh Q&As Reading ideas Opportunities… Read More

I’ve been pondering whether God meant the Apocrypha to be part of the Bible. Unfortunately, the Bible does not have a table of contents, so we are left trying to… Read More

Healthy leadership depends on many things. Wisdom. Character. Courage. But one quality is often overlooked and yet deeply influential: approachability. I was twenty-nine years old when I entered full time… Read More

Luke 8:9-10 bothers me. It seems some of us may never see or understand (because God chooses and enables). Yet Matt 7:7 promises that we will seek if we find…. Read More

Click below to share on social media or to forward this email to a friend. View in browser   The most important thing about Bible reading is the attitude we bring… Read More

January 30, 2026 Bob Ghoman – Melbourne, FL, USA   For many people, terms like GDP, monetary policy, inflation, and trade deficits sound distant and abstract; economic jargon best ignored…. Read More

Promises Broken, Promise Kept   Andrew Boakye, PhD. Apr 4, 2026   Every generation of young people has its way of affirming the importance of a promise – their own… Read More

We know that God speaks through his “two books,” Scripture and Nature. One of my students asked how we should interpret God speaking to us in creation. He felt that… Read More

Our church leaders want us (the teachers) to share data on how teachers are compensated / appreciated for their time and effort in different parts of the world. Do you… Read More

What is a shibboleth? Shibboleths are tests of faith to make sure someone is really “one of us.” The English word comes from the unusual story in the book of… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 17 March 2026 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This is the first of two March bulletins, and includes Q&As, a guest article on… Read More

Here’s a question I have been wrestling with for years. How do we sustain a culture of wholehearted discipleship without people feeling unhealthy pressure? As you have said in your Ezekiel… Read More

Should Christians support capital punishment—and in particular, stoning? Doesn’t the Bible legislate stoning for adultery and other crimes? Numbers 15:36; Joshua 7:25; 1 Samuel 30:6; 1 Kings 12:18 (2 Chron… Read More

Do you find this talk interesting? I did. The speaker is David Wilkinson of Durham University, UK, who holds PhDs in both astrophysics and theology. Yes, I greatly enjoyed Wilkinson’s… Read More

I have long believed that Christian evidences are enhanced by subtlety, and even understatement. So I solicit your response to the article by Dolores G. Morris (of the Gospel Coalition),… Read More

Christians travel by boat, bus, train — and even a cargo truck — to attend a national discipleship gathering.   The Christian Chronicle Mar 6, 2026 MATANZAS, CUBA — René Sánchez… Read More

Deconstruction, the Gospel and the Social World of Young People (Part Two) Andrew Boakye, PhD. Feb 9, 2026 *****Trigger Warning*****Trigger Warning***** Trigger Warning***** Trigger Warning. This post deals with mental… Read More

By Kyle Beshears Mar 3, 2026 “Joseph [Smith] is a man of God, a prophet of the Lord set apart to lead the people—If we observe his words it will… Read More

Philosophy Author Greg Koukl Published on 3/01/2026    In this issue of Solid Ground, I continue to offer what I’ve called “rapid-fire” critiques—brief responses as opposed to feature-length treatments—to common pushbacks to… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 28 February 2026 Good morning from North Georgia! How much do you know about the history of the English Bible? Some believe… Read More

To be able to make a proper defense of my beliefs, I have been (gratefully) studying your teaching. This has been very helpful for me. I had a couple questions… Read More

I just finished reading Rubel Shelly’s book on hell and it is similar to yours, although you present all three sides a bit more considerately. One question that hit me as… Read More

By Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer Feb 26 Oxford scholar and Christian apologist C. S. Lewis coined the term Bulverism in an essay from his book God in the Dock. In that essay,… Read More

Part 4: The Finite Theism of Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Uncreated Deity of Christ Jan 21   By Robert M. Bowman Jr. [The first three installments of this series are… Read More

“How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families”   Nadine Templer Feb 12 This book was so good! Incredibly helpful, insightful, and encouraging. I recommend it wholeheartedly. Plus, added… Read More

Part 5: The Secondhand Theism of Islam and the Misunderstood Deity of Christ Feb 11 READ IN APP   By Robert M. Bowman Jr. [The first four installments of this… Read More

THE BULLETIN OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 9 February 2026 Good evening from Los Angeles! It’s our layover on the way from Honolulu back to Atlanta. We’ve been working… Read More

Deconstruction, the Gospel and the Social World of Young People (Part One) Andrew Boakye, PhD. Jan 7     READ IN APP   “Barely 1/3 of white and Hispanic teens,… Read More

The Clergy Letter – from American Christian Clergy – An Open Letter Concerning Religion and Science Clic aquí para leer la carta en español Cliquer ici pour la version francaise Clique aqui para ler a carta… Read More

Watch now Are Gen Z Really More Religious than their Generational Predecessors?   Andrew Boakye, PhD. Jan 24   READ IN APP There are, of course, several moving parts to… Read More

C. S. Lewis and Apatheism By Jonathan M. Parker Jan 25, 2026     READ IN APP   Unlike other belief systems . . . apatheism is not a formal… Read More

https://www.pharosjot.com/ AFRICAJOURNALS A warm welcome to our new distinguished 2026 team members Dr. A.M.M. Mzondi,  South African Theological Seminary (SATS) Rev. Prof. Dr. Mihai Himcinschi, Faculty of Orthodox Theology, University of Alba Iulia, Romania… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 24 January 2026 Good afternoon from chilly Georgia! It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me. Here’s why: I solicited your… Read More

Doesn’t the Bible teach that wine was non-alcoholic—that the Jews drank grape juice? This can be a contentious issue, especially where conservative Christians teach, or have been taught, that to… Read More

January 07, 2026 by: Patrick Miller Digital Dopamine Nation In Dopamine Nation, Stanford professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Anna Lembke argues pervasive, cheap, and easy-to-access products and experiences that release dopamine… Read More

Jacoby / Hickman North River Seven Churches Tour, Oct 9-17, 2027 + Istanbul extension Oct 17-19   The faith-building Biblical Study Tour, which has taken place since the 1990s, brings us… Read More

Stepping into the Jordan The Prince of Peace   By Rob Kranz on December 24, 2025 One of my favorite quotes from The Princess Bride is from Inigo Montoya—but it’s probably not the one you’re thinking…. Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 17 December 2025 Good evening from England! I’m back from Africa—the final teaching tour of the year. It’s good to be home,… Read More

I believe Paris Murray’s “Corrective Primer” has much to commend it. Paris and I first me in the Philippines over 20 years ago. He is a thoughtful brother who speaks… Read More

THE BULLETIN OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby , 3 December 2025 Good morning from Nairobi, Kenya! Nairobi lies just south of the equator, its elevation ensuring pleasant temperatures. This is… Read More

Jesus, the New Way and the New Hope Andrew Boakye, PhD 28 Nov 2025 Prologue: If you have moved in Christian circles for any appreciable length of time, then you’ve… Read More

THE BULLETIN OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 26 November 2025 Good afternoon from Atlanta! We’re back from Los Angeles and Boston for a few days before heading home to… Read More

The Genuine Jesus and the Counterfeit Christs By Simon J. Gathercole Nov 25 “The four Gospels that made it into the official canon were chosen, more or less arbitrarily, out… Read More

Faith Rewired Fresh eyes. Fresh heart. Following Jesus into the real world. When the Badge Doesn’t Match the Life Stephen’s speech exposes an old religious problem: people claiming God’s name while… Read More

How literally should we interpret the “lake of fire” in Revelation 19:20 and 20:10? Is there another way to understand Gehenna? Guest response from Rubel Shelly—who, like me, understands the… Read More

  November 2025 Video Highlights: Responding to The Diary of a CEO on Meaning and Purpose   Greg Koukl and Alex O’Connor Clash Greg Koukl and Tim Barnett consider why human beings… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 19 November 2025 Good afternoon from New England! I’m attending several conferences this week, while Vicki is in Atlanta for a bit… Read More

These days we often hear today the phrase “finish strong.” I received a couple of texts from well-wishers to that effect as I walked the Camino. But as pilgrims we just… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 12 November 2025 I’m back (Atlanta) from Mexico City, after a truly encouraging weekend: the National Teaching Seminar, the graduation of the… Read More

Discipleship and Spiritual Warfare By Thiago Silva Nov 6 READ IN APP “There is no neutral ground in the universe: every square inch, every split second, is claimed by God… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 5 November 2025 Good morning from Manchester (airport)—hope you are well. This week we’re offering a full newsletter: An explanation of IBTM… Read More

North Korea 19 May 2025 A country expert explains what makes North Korea so dangerous for Christians—and why the regime will stop at nothing to stop the spread of the… Read More

I believe that the Virgin Mary was taken up to heaven, bodily. Revelation 12 supports the church’s belief in this doctrine. I realize you are not a Catholic, but I… Read More

A few years ago I read a Christian leadership book that didn’t mention Jesus once. Yet most leaders I know (even those who aren’t Christians) respect Jesus and are open… Read More

Critical theory is an academic discipline that grew out of Marxism. In the mid-1800s, Karl Marx argued that all of history had been one long economic class struggle between oppressed… Read More

Is modern Hebrew the same as biblical Hebrew? Would modern Israelis be able to understand the Jews of Old Testament times? This is a question I have received numerous times… Read More

It’s been said that when an escaped convict wanted to divert hound dogs that were hot on his scent, he would drag a fish across his trail to distract them,… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby   29 October 2025 Good morning from England! We’re both back home. Vicki has returned from her pilgrimage—a group of 88, organized by… Read More

From Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families: Creating a Nurturing Family in a Turbulent World (New York: St Martin’s Griffin, 1997) 177-178. Family time is a… Read More

Recently, a Christian nationalist pastor named Brian Sauvé was asked if black Christians would be welcomed into his church, to which he responded, “Black Christians yes! Black culture no”! He… Read More

October 20, 2025 by: Kristen Wetherell Connect and Yield to God Many of us have participated in rousing renditions of “Come, Lord Jesus, Be Our Guest” before meals. These sweet, childlike… Read More

Sep 29   The militant communist atheists I grew up with (my family and all their friends) sixty-five plus years ago considered free will to be a critical component of… Read More

THE BULLETIN OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 15 October 2025 Good morning from Manchester, UK (the international airport) Today you’ll find five new Q&As in the opening section—hopefully at… Read More

After a recent workshop, I offered a one-hour Q and A. One of the questions stumped me. Before I proceed… I am currently listening to your excellent series “How We… Read More

As you have been around church since early days (like Mnason of Acts 21:16) I was wondering about the origin of the parenting principle taught to us. The principle is… Read More

I was reading Genesis and saw that one of Cain’s descendants (Tubal-Cain) “forged all kinds of tools out of bronze and iron.” This stood out to me because it seems… Read More

I watched and listened to a sermon you delivered in Athens, Georgia [August 2023, available here]. I enjoyed it very much… and thought you were sensitive to your audience. I… Read More

Didn’t the early church baptize infants? A website I visited claimed it did. It is well evidenced in the later second century, and probably was practiced from the very beginning…. Read More

‘The Chosen’ films the Crucifixion: How it’ll be different from Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion’ THE CHRISTIAN CHRONICLE Bobby Ross, Jr. OCT 10, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY — More than two decades ago,… Read More

Vicki and I have had many, many conversations with one another—and with many of you—about the condition of churches worldwide. We aren’t speaking for all Christians or all the Churches… Read More

Hi! Okay, I’m a bit nervous to ask this, but here goes. In your response to a question regarding Idan Dershowitz, you say “Conservative scholars, recognizing God’s prerogative to reveal… Read More

The Old Testament seems to ban the practice of charging interest, also called usury. What do you say? Charging interest has historically been equated with “usury”—but this isn’t quite right…. Read More

THE BULLETIN OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby 1 October 2025 Good morning from North West England! This past week has been a full one, with lots of fellowship, correspondence, preparation… Read More

Is there a point when too much Bible study can be hazardous to our spiritual health? A former church leader made the point, and I construed this as an outright… Read More

It’s been a difficult month [September 2025]. We’ve witnessed multiple tragedies. No doubt Charlie Kirk’s killing has been on the forefront of our minds. How can it not be? The… Read More

  Dystopian Awakening By Paul M. Gould Sep 16   I’ve been thinking a lot about stories. I love stories. They awaken me. They remind me that God created me… Read More

THE BULLETIN OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby 24 Sept 2025 Good morning! We hope you are well, enjoying your walk with the Lord.In this bulletin you’ll find two Common Grounds… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 17 September 2025 Good morning! First off, a huge thank you to all who donated towards teaching materials for East Africa. Your… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM  with Douglas Jacoby 10 September 2025 Good morning from Bare (Lancashire, UK)! In case you missed it, last week there was no newsletter—Vicki and I were… Read More

How Can Jesus and the Father Both Be God? In this 17-minute excerpt from the #STRask podcast, Greg and Amy answer the question, “How should I respond to a Jehovah’s Witness who points… Read More

Work is worship  Agree or Disagree?   For most, the workplace is a source of livelihood, simply a way to make money to pay our bills (and our contribution/tithe!) When… Read More

  Conflict that Creates Connection – Is it Possible? Jennifer Konzen   Conflict can cause division. But conflict can also be a door that opens to deeper connection. When you… Read More

By Douglas Groothuis Sep 4 [This is the fourth part in Dr. Douglas Groothuis’s series on true and false ideas about God. For earlier installments, see part one, part two, and part three.]… Read More

Author Greg Koukl Published on 09/01/2025 Rapid Fire – Part 1 Philosophy I stumbled on an old, yellowed document in my drawer in the recording studio at the STR office… Read More

Freud paved the way for our culture’s present obsession with sexuality; God’s limitations on sexual behavior would be cast aside, and humans would rewrite the rules. Freud considered belief in… Read More

By Joan Taylor Aug 19 READ IN APP In the Gospels, Jesus is defined as a tektōn (Mark 6:3), and ‘son of a tektōn’ (Matt. 13:55), which literally means a ‘constructor’,… Read More

Chapter Thirteen: Journeying with the Texts of Terror Andrew Boakye, PhD. Aug 11, 2025 ***** TRIGGER WARNING***** TRIGGER WARNING***** TRIGGER WARNING This reflection contains profuse reference to extreme sexual violence,… Read More

THE BULLETIN OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 20 August 2025 . Good morning from very sunny England! It’s been quite a week! Radio interviews, birthdays, resiliency training, and consulting… Read More

Used with the permission of John Clayton As America moves away from God, young people are desperately searching for a substitute for the peace that faith brings. Since they came… Read More

Used with the permission of John Clayton Studies have examined the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on the human brain. THC is the primary psychoactive chemical in marijuana (cannabis) plants. One study… Read More

Following are some of my favorite passages in the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180). This Roman emperor and Stoic has caught the attention of many, especially in the context… Read More

  When You’re Called a Bigot for What You Believe By Guy Hammond 5-6 minutes It’s a strange and painful moment: being called hateful for simply holding to your beliefs…. Read More

By Craig S. Keener Jul 31 When I was doing my PhD in New Testament and Christian origins at Duke University (1987-1991), I helped with the InterVarsity campus ministry there…. Read More

THE BULLETIN OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 13 August 2025 . Good morning from Lancashire! Today’s bulletin contains four stimulating offerings: one on the conversion of a prominent Muslim… Read More

Following are the notes I took in 1999 on Richard Carlson’s Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff at Work (New York, NY: Balance,1998). Previous book: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff—also great…. Read More

On 30 July 2025 I shared a Crossway article, “Encouragement for Anyone Waiting on a Prodigal Spouse,” which I believed would prove interesting to many of our readers. Below is… Read More

When the Harm is Multiplied Nadine Templer Aug 7   “Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every… Read More

August 02, 2025 by: Tim Chester A Needy World Evangelicals in the nineteenth century had a fine record of social involvement. William Wilberforce and John Newton campaigned against slavery. George Muller… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby For the audiovisual version of the bulletin (YouTube, about 3 minutes, read by Chase Mackintosh), click here.  . 6 August 2025 . Good morning from Atlanta! Back… Read More

A Book Review Nadine Templer May 20 READ IN APP I have just finished this most excellent book. Even though the topic is about church camps, the book actually tackles… Read More

THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby For the audiovisual version of the bulletin (YouTube, about 3 minutes, read by Chase Mackintosh), click here.  . 30 July 2025 . Good morning from Manchester Airport!… Read More

  On March 27, 1965, The Supremes’ “Stop! In the Name of Love” became their fourth single to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Here are the… Read More

Click below to share on social media or to forward this email to a friend   Anger is an emotion not often talked about in Christian circles. When it is… Read More

July 2025 Video Highlights: Are Christians Using Fear Tactics? How You Can Respond to Atheist Challenges to the Bible, God, and “Fear Tactics” In this full Stand to Reason podcast, Greg… Read More

Nadine Templer Jul 17, 2025 “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not… Read More

The work of the moral philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre helps illuminate some central questions of our time. By David Brooks July 8, 2025 There’s a question that’s been bugging me for nearly… Read More

July 14, 2025 by: Sandra Peoples This article is part of the 7 Tips series. The Paralytic Friend In Mark 2 we read about a group of friends who were facing some challenges. They had… Read More

Five ways we date the ancient world Nathan Steinmeyer  July 16, 2025 Pottery and stratigraphy display from Agias Sofias Metro station in Thessaloniki, Greece. Photo courtesy Mark Wilson. “Since its inception,… Read More

In a world that never seems to pause, finding time to connect with God can be a challenge. Amen and Amen: A Timeless Collection of Prayers and Hymns for Life’s Journey simplifies… Read More

Nadine Templer Jul 14   Traditionally many churches are split into ministries based on age groups or life situations. So you will have children’s ministry, teen ministry, student ministry, married,… Read More

Faith Rewired Fresh eyes. Fresh heart. Following Jesus into the real world. Why gentleness—not force—is the mark of true spiritual leadership. Andrew Kitchen Jun 15 “He preached a powerful sermon.” “He… Read More

Nadine Templer Jul 8 READ IN APP We are moving countries, and as my husband was throwing away old papers, he came across a letter for a vasectomy appointment dating… Read More

Jul 9   If you’ve never heard the agony of a doubter and despair of a near apostate, I would like to provide you a glimpse. In 2013, I received… Read More

THE BULLETIN OF IBTM (THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE TEACHING MINISTRY) with Douglas Jacoby For the audiovisual version of the bulletin (YouTube, about 3 minutes, read by Chase Mackintosh), click here.  . 9 July 2025 …. Read More

An Overlooked Argument for God and Against Naturalism By Christopher Reese Jun 30 We live in a disenchanted world, and naturalism is the lens through which many people in the… Read More

THE BULLETIN OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby For the audiovisual version of the bulletin (YouTube, about 3 minutes, read by Chase Mackintosh), click here.  . 2 July 2025 Good morning from Lancashire. After spending… Read More

An Episode of The Bible for Normal People (a Review) Nadine Templer May 15   I have just listened to episode no.296 of “The Bible for Normal People”, in which Richard Rohr… Read More

THE BULLETIN OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby For the audiovisual version of the bulletin (YouTube, about 3 minutes, read by Chase Mackintosh), click here.  . 25 June 2025 . Good morning from Rhodes!… Read More

The Worldview Bulletin Newsletter Gift a subscription By Douglas Groothuis Jun 19, 2025 [Note: See parts 1 and 2 of this series here and here.] Saying No to Immersion into “Abrahamic Religions” We… Read More

June 2025 Video Highlights: Two LGBTQ+ Arguments Refuted   “Christians Were Pro-Slavery—They’ll Change on LGBTQ+ Issues Too!” In this 15-minute #STRask clip, Greg and Amy explain why the comparison between race and… Read More

Rape Culture and the Redemptive Power of Scripture (Part One). Andrew Boakye, PhD. Jun 14, 2025 ***** TRIGGER WARNING***** TRIGGER WARNING***** TRIGGER WARNING This reflection contains profuse reference to extreme… Read More

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By Michael Egnor and Denyse O’Leary Jun 13 When a loved one journeys toward death and bodily resources fail, the lights may seem to be going out, one by one…. Read More

June 08, 2025 by: Jon Nielson   Context Is Necessary for Interpretation Have you ever said something that was taken out of context? If so, you know how frustrating that can… Read More

By Christopher Reese Jun 6 Scripture indicates that the ultimate purpose of our lives as human beings is to know and love God and enjoy an eternal relationship with him… Read More

THE BULLETIN OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby For the audiovisual version of the bulletin (YouTube, about 3 minutes, read by Chase Mackintosh), click here.  .           L: The afternoon… Read More

A Word of Instruction? Andrew Boakye, PhD. May 28, 2025   It is that sort of adventure with the Bible that we are looking for, the adventure of staring at… Read More