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The charismatic church is in a painful moment with several recent allegations that have left many believers grieved and disillusioned. But the counterfeit does not cancel the authentic, and the failures of people do not diminish our need for the genuine power of the Holy Spirit. In this honest and hopeful conversation, Pastor Ben and Pastor John Hammer discuss the importance of our Pentecostal heritage and why we must contend for the fullness of what God wants to do in and through His church today!   For more information go to www.bendixon.org

What does “Christian nationalism” actually mean—and are we even using the term in the same way? In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Pastor John Hammer for an honest and thoughtful conversation about patriotism, political engagement, biblical convictions, and the dangers of confusing America with the kingdom of God. We discuss what Christians should affirm, what we must reject, and how followers of Jesus can engage our nation faithfully without compromising our ultimate allegiance to Christ.

In this episode Pastor Ben talks about his past ministry experience with Evangelist Todd White in light of his current allegations against his ministry.  How should we process these things in the Christian community especially when they are people we know?  For this and more check out this episode!

Join me today as I discuss six different ways that you can engage politics as a Christian respectfully and responsibly.   for more information about this podcast or Pastor Ben’s ministry, please go to www.bendixon.org

Thank you for joining the "Conversations" podcast with Pastor Ben Dixon. For the next several weeks, Pastor Ben will ask and answer one question per podcast regarding politics from a Christian/Biblical perspective.   This is episode one and the question is "Why don't Christians Engage in Politics?" Should Christians engage in the political arena or should they just focus on the mission of Christ and leave politics to the secular world? That is what we are talking about today. Join us every week as we keep asking and answering a question about Jesus and politics.   Title - "Why Don't Christians engage in politics?" Episode - 32   For more information go to BenDixon.org

Join Pastor Ben for a conversation with Foursquare President, Pastor Randy Remington. Prayer is a central part of our relationship with Jesus. Pastor Ben and Pastor Randy discuss it impact in both in our individual lives and in corporate prayer.   Title - "The Power and Purpose of Prayer" Guest - Foursquare President, Pastor Randy Remington Episode - 31   For more information go to BenDixon.org

Join Pastor Ben for a conversation on Israel, Hamas, and the End times. This conversation is viewed through a biblical lens and lends us insight into our response to the War in Israel.   Title - "Israel, Hamas, and the End Times" Guest - None Episode - 30   For more information go to BenDixon.org

Join me today with my good friend John Hammer as we talk about the good, the bad and the difficult in the Charismatic/Pentecostal world.  I know there will be something you resonate with in this conversation!   Title - "All Things Charismatic and Pentecostal" Guest - Pastor John Hammer Episode - 29   For more information go to BenDixon.org

Welcome back! Today we are going to take a look at a process that I have adopted and do at the beginning of each year called "Starting Point". This process includes making evaluations, setting goals, and creating plans. Join me as we learn how to set up our year for God's glory.   Title - "Starting Point 2023" Episode - 28   For more information go to www.conversationswithbendixon.com

Today I have licensed marriage and family counselor Kathy Moore on to discuss how we should be talking to our children about sex. At what age should we start? What does Scripture teach about sex that our kids should know? How much is too much? This is an incredible conversation for those who are and aren’t parents. I pray that you learn something and are encouraged!   List of resources: https://s3.amazonaws.com/VideoVenue/How+Do+I+Talk+To+My+Kids+About+Sex%3F.zip     Title - "How Do I Talk To My Kids About Sex?" Guest - Kathy Moore, MS. Episode - 27   For more information go to www.conversationswithbendixon.com

Today I continue my conversation with Dr. Steve Schell about women in ministry leadership, and specifically women being pastors and elders in the church. This is a robust conversation where we go through the main passages of contention found in 1 Timothy and 1 Corinthians.   Title - "Can Women Be Pastors? Pt. 2" Guest - Dr. Steve Schell Episode - 26   For more information go to www.conversationswithbendixon.com

Today I get to bring on a very special guest: Pastor Steve Schell. This is a two part conversations. In this discussion we begin to lay the groundwork for a highly debated topic: can women take on high leadership roles in ministry? ----more---- Title - "Can Women Be Pastors?" Guest - Dr. Steve Schell Episode - 25 ----more---- For more information go to www.conversationswithbendixon.com

Today I welcome back Trevor Loya as we continue to have conversations based around the good the bad and the ugly of the charismatic church. In this episode we talk about hearing the voice of God. What does this look like, and does God really speak to people?   Title - "Does God Really Speak to People" Guest - Pastor Trevor Loya Episode - 24   To pick up my book "Hearing God", go to: https://www.amazon.com/Hearing-God-Benjamin-Dixon/dp/1950742091/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16GFTP9086UUA&keywords=hearing+god+ben+dixon&qid=1656617399&sprefix=hearing+god+ben+dix%2Caps%2C246&sr=8-1   For more information go to www.conversationswithbendixon.com

In light of the monumental cultural moment of Roe v. Wade being possibly overturned, Ryan Kim joins me as we discuss abortion. We discuss it's realities, our responses, and how the Church should respond with a "culture of life". New Beginnings: https://www.newbeginningshome.org/ Hope For Families: https://nwcfoursquare.org/hope-for-families World Relief: https://worldrelief.org/western-wa/ Care Net: https://www.care-net.org/   Title - "Abortion and the Culture of Life" Guest - Pastor Ryan Kim Episode - 23   For more information go to www.conversationswithbendixon.com   For the audio version go to iTunes or Spotify and type in "Conversations with Ben Dixon" and subscribe today!