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Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   There are plenty of obstacles and hurdles that make practicing a sabbath challenging, but this chapter leaves us motivated to be disciplined, take responsibility for our time management, and to be intentional about unplugging and being present once a week.   Next week we will discuss chapter 12 of Stop, In the Name of God.     Our next book is going to be Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert   Thriftbooks: Click Here   Amazon: Click Here   We will start this book in October.

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   In this chapter, Charlie Kirk discusses support for why the believer is not bound to keep the Sabbath. It is a really balanced perspective, and we hope the dialogue around these arguments is edifying.   Next week we will discuss chapter 11 of Stop, In the Name of God.     Our next book is going to be Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert   Thriftbooks: Click Here   Amazon: Click Here   We will start this book in October.

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Today we discuss the heart behind the sabbath and how Christians ought to relate to it. We hope this conversation prompts you to do your own study on this important topic and follow the Spirit’s leading on how best to rest in Christ personally each week.   Next week we will discuss chapter 10 of Stop, In the Name of God.     Our next book is going to be Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert   Thriftbooks: Click Here   Amazon: Click Here   We will start this book in October.

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   In this chapter we see how Christian influence, going all the way back to the command to honor the Sabbath, gives us the grounds for finding meaning in our work, rejecting slothfulness, treating animals well, opposing slavery and tyranny, pursuing freedom, and giving dignity to all people.   Next week we will discuss chapter 9 of Stop, In the Name of God.     Our next book is going to be Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert   Thriftbooks: Click Here   Amazon: Click Here   We will start this book in October.

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Sleep is part of God’s design for us, and yet, our culture glorifies running on less and less sleep. Technology ties us up later into the night. And functioning without sleep gives us the illusion of self-sufficiency. All of this is counter to God’s plan, and the answer is to respond with faith in God’s provision and rest in Him through a disciplined sleep schedule. We hope this conversation helps you reorder your schedule. We are confident you will benefit physically and spiritually if you do.   Next week we will discuss chapter 8 of Stop, In the Name of God.     Our next book is going to be Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert   Thriftbooks: Click Here   Amazon: Click Here   We will start this book in October.

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Just as Jesus said, the sabbath is for man’s benefit, not the other way around. Today we discuss some of the many benefits that come when we take a break from the busy routine of life for one day each week in order to find deeper meaning in Christ. At first, the call to take a break from our phones and create a rest from our work may seem daunting, but it is actually freeing.   Next week we will discuss chapter 7 of Stop, In the Name of God.     Our next book is going to be Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert   Thriftbooks: Click Here   Amazon: Click Here   We will be starting this book in October, so order it now.

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Beyond anti-racism, the earth, and self, there are three additional counterfeit religions discussed in this chapter—scientism, consumerism, and power. Each of these offers a false sense of security and robs us of worshipping God. Until we set our hearts on worshipping God, we will not see the benefit of honoring the sabbath.   Next week we will discuss chapter 6 of Stop, In the Name of God.

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Why do we worship things other than God? What happens when we focus only on ourselves? How are the anti-racism and climate control movements religious causes? What should our generation do in light of modern-day idolatry? All of these questions come up in this discussion over chapter 4 of this book.   Next week we will discuss chapter 5 of Stop, In the Name of God.

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Join us as we walk through history from creation to the present to see how the sabbath has been followed and interpreted at different stages down through time. This is not merely a passive rest or recreation, it is a taste of the future Messianic Age, a rest from creating or striving, and an intentional choice for presence and consecration.   Next week we will discuss chapter 4 of Stop, In the Name of God.

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Faith in God is reasonable, and we happen to have evidence and arguments on our side from every discipline of study. Today we get into a discussion on the absurdity of atheism and the warrant for creationism. This is something we desperately need to understand in our lie-saturated culture. Belief in the God of the Bible is a warranted claim that is accepted as evidence all on its own. We can confidently believe the Word of God.   Next week we will discuss chapter 3 of Stop, In the Name of God.

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   We start the investigation into the Sabbath by looking at Genesis 1:1 for an entire chapter (it actually extends into the next chapter as well). One of the best lines from this reading was, “Work finds purpose when it moves toward rest; rest finds holiness when it reflects the Creator’s own pause” (16). Everything from creation to history having purpose to God being outside of time and space, is intended to point us to God and reveal who he is to us.   Next week we will discuss chapter 2 of Stop, In the Name of God.

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Today we cover the foreword, prologue, and introduction to Charlie Kirk’s seminal work before his assassination. We talk about Charlie’s legacy, friendship with Dennis Prager (who this book is dedicated to), relationship with Erika Kirk, and his mission to restore people back to life as God designed based on Scripture. Joining us to introduce the book is our sister. Are we striving to hold our lives together or are we surrendering to God’s plan for us?   Next week we will discuss chapter 1 of Stop, In the Name of God. Just a heads-up, this will be the longest and probably the deepest chapter in the book, so start reading it early in the week.

In Season 3, we are reading Stop, In the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life by Charlie Kirk. We are excited to read from an author who was so devoted to his Christian faith on a topic that is so needed. May this not just be an interesting read, but a soul-refreshing practice that we can adopt for the rest of our lives. We are thankful you would listening and/or read along with us.

Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan   What a glorious entry into heaven we read about in the final pages of this allegory.   Thank you for reading Pilgrim’s Progress with us.   Looking forward to kicking off Season 3 of Give Attendance to Reading next week.

Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan   We so appreciate John Bunyan’s realistic description of the danger of backsliding and facing fears of death and disappointing God. This reading details our pilgrims’ final two challenges before entering the celestial city. Next week we will finish the book and share some personal takeaways.   Next week we will discuss pages 212-218 of Pilgrim’s Progress.     Order the next book we will be reading on the podcast: Stop, In the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath will Transform Your Life by Charlie Kirk   Thriftbooks: Click Here   Amazon: Click Here