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Ethan joins me to debrief the Truth Under Fire event and walk through why clear thinking and clear definitions matter when Christians face cultural pressure. We talk through Islamism, wokeism, antisemitism and socialism while pushing everything back to Scripture, Christian witness and real-world charity.  • Ethan’s preparation for the event through books, sermons and interviews  • Why definitions matter for Muslims, Islamists, cultural Muslims and jihadists  • How apologetics helps Christians engage faith and policy conversations  • How taqiyyah and trust questions complicate public dialogue  • Why the oppressor vs oppressed lens fuels antisemitism and confusion  • How progressive Christianity borrows moral language while loosening biblical authority  • What the social gospel gets right and what it can lose  • Why we say share and show the love of Christ  • Why socialism appeals to felt problems without matching its full claims  • Why Christian charity differs from forced redistribution and entitlement  • How foster care, welfare and local policy reveal real complexity  go to reallife ministry.us and find more content  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit  And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us  Headlines about Israel, Iran, and global conflict are everywhere. But what does the Bible actually say about it all? In Think Biblical About the Geopolitical, pastor and author Ryan Rice moves past punditry and speculation to answer the questions believers are really asking about Israel, prophecy, war, and America's place in it all through the unchanging truth of Scripture. Available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Perfect for personal study or small Join me on an amazing journey retracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. We will step into history and walk alongside Paul as we journey through Philippi, Thessaloniki, Athens, Corinth, Crete, Patmos, and Ephesus. The Holy Scriptures will come to life in unimaginable ways! This will be a trip of a lifetime that promises to forever change all of us!  Find out more at www.reallifeministry.us

We wrestle with the annual Halloween debate through the lens of Christian liberty, conscience, and Romans 14. We argue the real problem is not a porch light choice but the judgment and legalism Christians aim at each other when Scripture leaves room for wisdom.  • defining Christian liberty as freedom where Scripture does not clearly command or forbid  • treating Halloween as a cultural rhythm for many families rather than automatic occult participation  • using the accept, reject, redeem grid for cultural holidays and practices  • applying the missions-based C scale to levels of engagement with surrounding culture  • drawing lines around overt darkness, sexual content and gore in movies and media  • using Romans 14 to explain disputable matters, conscience and unity in the church  • choosing light or salt approaches without becoming the moral police officer  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us.  While you're there, check out some of our episodes. And together, let's continue to educate and encourage Christians to live free and live strong.  Headlines about Israel, Iran, and global conflict are everywhere. But what does the Bible actually say about it all? In Think Biblical About the Geopolitical, pastor and author Ryan Rice moves past punditry and speculation to answer the questions believers are really asking about Israel, prophecy, war, and America's place in it all through the unchanging truth of Scripture. Available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Perfect for personal study or small Join me on an amazing journey retracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. We will step into history and walk alongside Paul as we journey through Philippi, Thessaloniki, Athens, Corinth, Crete, Patmos, and Ephesus. The Holy Scriptures will come to life in unimaginable ways! This will be a trip of a lifetime that promises to forever change all of us!  Find out more at www.reallifeministry.us

We wrestle with the Fort Hood mass murder case and ask what the Bible says about capital punishment and the authority of government to execute justice. We also talk through whether a livestreamed execution is wise to watch or to broadcast, and what a believer’s posture should be toward evil, enemies, and public justice.  • the moral weight of murder because people bear God’s image  • Genesis 9 as a baseline for just consequence and a “reckoning” for bloodshed  • why fines or prison time do not match the value of a human life  • Romans 13 and the governing authorities who “bear the sword”  • the line between God’s justice through government and personal vengeance  • Jesus before Pilate and authority that comes “from above”  • why the method of execution is secondary to the question of justice  • reasons not to watch a livestreamed execution and concerns about shaping the heart  • why broadcasting can fuel propaganda and martyrdom narratives  • how Christians can pray for enemies while still rejecting pacifism  Live free and live strong. Vote your values, seek to make a difference in this world, and share and show the love of Christ.  Headlines about Israel, Iran, and global conflict are everywhere. But what does the Bible actually say about it all? In Think Biblical About the Geopolitical, pastor and author Ryan Rice moves past punditry and speculation to answer the questions believers are really asking about Israel, prophecy, war, and America's place in it all through the unchanging truth of Scripture. Available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Perfect for personal study or small Join me on an amazing journey retracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. We will step into history and walk alongside Paul as we journey through Philippi, Thessaloniki, Athens, Corinth, Crete, Patmos, and Ephesus. The Holy Scriptures will come to life in unimaginable ways! This will be a trip of a lifetime that promises to forever change all of us!  Find out more at www.reallifeministry.us

We tackle one of the most debated Bible questions by separating what Scripture means by “chosen” and applying it to Israel, the church, and God’s ongoing covenant promises. We track the Abrahamic covenant through Genesis, test replacement theology against Romans 11, and end with a call to pray for Jerusalem and for many to come to faith in Jesus.  • “Chosen” as salvation for every believer in Christ from every nation  • “Chosen” as a national calling through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob  • The land promise and covenant language in Deuteronomy and Genesis  • Why modern political Israel is not identical to Old Testament covenant Israel  • Romans 11 on God not rejecting Israel and Gentiles being grafted in  • What national calling does mean and does not mean, including that ethnicity is not salvation  • Future hope themes including kingdom promises and Israel as a light to the nations  • Grace as the through-line that depends on God’s promise, not performance  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at RealLifeMinistry.us.  While you're there, check out some of our episodes. And together, let's continue to educate and encourage Christians to live free and live strong.  Headlines about Israel, Iran, and global conflict are everywhere. But what does the Bible actually say about it all? In Think Biblical About the Geopolitical, pastor and author Ryan Rice moves past punditry and speculation to answer the questions believers are really asking about Israel, prophecy, war, and America's place in it all through the unchanging truth of Scripture. Available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Perfect for personal study or small Join me on an amazing journey retracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. We will step into history and walk alongside Paul as we journey through Philippi, Thessaloniki, Athens, Corinth, Crete, Patmos, and Ephesus. The Holy Scriptures will come to life in unimaginable ways! This will be a trip of a lifetime that promises to forever change all of us!  Find out more at www.reallifeministry.us

We just got back from a 10 day Holy Land journey, and we share the moments that made the Bible feel vivid and near. From Galilee to Jerusalem, we track the sites, the surprises, and why the empty tomb matters more than any location debate.  • reacting to Matisyahu’s “One Day” and the longing for peace when Messiah reigns  • quick overview of our Israel travel itinerary from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem  • Caesarea Maritima connections to Acts, Herod, and Paul’s imprisonment  • Mount Carmel teaching and a look toward Armageddon prophecy  • Nazareth, Cana, and meaningful moments tied to Jesus’ early ministry  • Magdala, Galilee sites, and baptisms in the Jordan River  • answering “Was it safe?” with on the ground observations about security  • Bethlehem shopping realities, street vendors, and why guides matter  • Dead Sea, Masada, Qumran, and how manuscripts support Scripture’s authenticity  • Temple Mount context, future temple expectations, and waiting for Christ’s return  • Holy Sepulchre versus Garden Tomb and why the resurrection is central  • what the group experience changes in us, plus future Greece and Holy Land plans  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us. While you're there, check out some of our episodes. And together, let's continue to educate and encourage Christians to live free and live strong.  Headlines about Israel, Iran, and global conflict are everywhere. But what does the Bible actually say about it all? In Think Biblical About the Geopolitical, pastor and author Ryan Rice moves past punditry and speculation to answer the questions believers are really asking about Israel, prophecy, war, and America's place in it all through the unchanging truth of Scripture. Available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Perfect for personal study or small Join me on an amazing journey retracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. We will step into history and walk alongside Paul as we journey through Philippi, Thessaloniki, Athens, Corinth, Crete, Patmos, and Ephesus. The Holy Scriptures will come to life in unimaginable ways! This will be a trip of a lifetime that promises to forever change all of us!  Find out more at www.reallifeministry.us

We talk through why men’s discipleship often stalls when churches never define what biblical masculinity actually is. We share how Better Man paints a clear target for men, scales across churches, and builds leaders through simple, faithful habits that match real life.  • why a men’s study can be Scripture-saturated without feeling like a classroom Bible study  • the case for defining manhood before trying to fix marriage and fatherhood  • a simple definition of a biblical man as an everyday diagnostic  • the most common pastor questions: time commitment and denominational concerns  • why the resource is designed to multiply as outreach and discipleship  • what changed in the updated nine-week format, including singleness and local church engagement  • why Gen Alpha looks for a faith that works and what congruency requires  • clarity as a defense against deception and confusion  • a practical leadership pipeline approach that any church can run  If you like what you hear, please share it with a friend.  And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us.  Headlines about Israel, Iran, and global conflict are everywhere. But what does the Bible actually say about it all? In Think Biblical About the Geopolitical, pastor and author Ryan Rice moves past punditry and speculation to answer the questions believers are really asking about Israel, prophecy, war, and America's place in it all through the unchanging truth of Scripture. Available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Perfect for personal study or small Join me on an amazing journey retracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. We will step into history and walk alongside Paul as we journey through Philippi, Thessaloniki, Athens, Corinth, Crete, Patmos, and Ephesus. The Holy Scriptures will come to life in unimaginable ways! This will be a trip of a lifetime that promises to forever change all of us!  Find out more at www.reallifeministry.us

We sit down with Chris Harper to talk about why men are hungry for clarity and why the church cannot afford to stay vague about biblical masculinity. We unpack Better Man’s “moments to movements” strategy, how it launches men’s groups at scale, and what it looks like to build disciplined disciples instead of chasing inspiration.  • Better Man as a clear biblical vision of masculinity  • “You can’t become what you can’t define” as the starting point  • Regional rallies that equip churches and launch men’s groups  • Why equipping matters more than hype for lasting change  • The shift from passivity to confusion in younger men  • The rich young ruler as a picture of being lost yet loved  • Ministry integration as a way to lead without compartmentalizing  • Sabbath rhythms and boundaries that fight burnout  • A Phoenix pathway for a statewide men’s movement  • Four-generation discipleship from 2 Timothy 2:2  • Building an “army of God” shaped by Scripture and truth  So if you want to find out more information, check out reallife ministry.us.  If you're in the Phoenix Valley, make sure you visit us over at northvalley.org. Stop in, we'd love to see you.  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us.  Headlines about Israel, Iran, and global conflict are everywhere. But what does the Bible actually say about it all? In Think Biblical About the Geopolitical, pastor and author Ryan Rice moves past punditry and speculation to answer the questions believers are really asking about Israel, prophecy, war, and America's place in it all through the unchanging truth of Scripture. Available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Perfect for personal study or small Join me on an amazing journey retracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. We will step into history and walk alongside Paul as we journey through Philippi, Thessaloniki, Athens, Corinth, Crete, Patmos, and Ephesus. The Holy Scriptures will come to life in unimaginable ways! This will be a trip of a lifetime that promises to forever change all of us!  Find out more at www.reallifeministry.us

We talk with Jeff Kinley about why Bible prophecy becomes clearer when we trace church history and commit to a plain, literal approach to Scripture. We also share why younger Christians are showing real hunger for end times teaching and how that hope can strengthen faith, discernment, and evangelism.  • the rocky history of eschatology from Augustine to modern systems  • why symbolic readings can create confusion in Revelation  • the case for literal fulfillment based on Christ’s first coming prophecies  • how consistency in hermeneutics protects against speculation  • why Genesis and Revelation become flashpoints for reinterpretation  • signs of hope among teens and the rise of youth prophecy conferences  • Future Hope and the goal of multiplying end times teaching for students  • practical training for youth pastors plus student manuals and curriculum  • anti-Semitism as a major end times indicator and why Israel remains central  • replacement theology concerns and the need for biblical literacy and discernment  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit.  And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us.

We reflect on Charlie Kirk’s assassination and why Christians must name evil honestly while refusing to trade truth for conspiracy. We connect public violence, 9/11 memory, and America’s spiritual drift to a biblical call to love enemies, pursue justice, and engage civic life with courage and discernment.  • remembering Charlie Kirk’s life, death, and public faith in Christ  • why conspiracy claims and slander fracture Christian witness  • sin, total inability, and why moral evil shows up in every culture  • praying for justice while rejecting idol-making and revenge  • 9/11 as a national turning point and the danger of amnesia  • cultural relativism and why ideas have consequences  • clear distinctions between Muslims, Islamists, and jihadists  • three Christian responses: love enemies, vote biblically, practice lawful self-defense  • encouraging intelligent voting and engagement through Truth Under Fire  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us.

We talk with Jeff Kinley about why end times confusion is exploding and how a visual approach can help Christians understand biblical prophecy, Israel, and the return of Christ. We also face the cultural pressure driving antisemitism and replacement theology, then land on a simple anchor: go straight to Scripture to cut through the fog.  • upcoming Israel trip and the Truth Under Fire event details  • Jeff Kinley’s ministry update and the transition away from Prophecy Pros  • why a visual guide makes end times chronology easier to grasp  • reaching a younger audience with clear biblical prophecy teaching  • the rise of sound bite theology and media-driven narratives  • why Israel remains central in God’s prophetic plan  • Israel and the church distinction and the case against replacement theology  • how church history shifted eschatology from literal to symbolic readings  • the dangers of anti-Jewish myths and how soft antisemitism escalates  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us. While you're there, check out some of our episodes. And together, let's continue to educate and encourage Christians to live free and live strong.

We talk through the leadership shift that changed our ministry: stop carrying everything alone and start raising up others to share the burden. Miguel also gives us a front-row look at what God is doing in Madrid, Spain, as skeptics start asking honest questions and churches push into a real moment of openness.  • the Jethro principle as a warning against burnout and a plan for multiplying leaders  • Better Man as a structured path for men’s discipleship and long-term growth  • the biblical picture of shared spiritual burden and shared mission  • why Madrid feels less “post-Christian” and more like a pre-awakening  • an Alpha Course story that shows a new kind of curiosity among atheists and agnostics  • spiritual parenting for Gen Z and millennials as a calling in Europe  • coaching and equipping more than 49 church planting teams across Spain  • discernment when spiritual interest rises and bad teaching spreads online  • why Elan Church is named Elan and what its mission means  • moving into a new base in north Madrid and building beyond the four walls  • a support-raising mindset shift from “my partners” to “kingdom partners”  • how to connect with Miguel and explore partnership in Spain  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us. While you're there, check out some of our episodes.  Make a financial donation today for Miguel and the work God's doing in Madrid Spain. Click here. Be sure to select Missionary Account 7702.

Miguel Castillo and I look back on 20 years of friendship, a church planting plan that did not happen, and the surprising ways God uses closed doors to guide our calling. We talk candidly about missions, marriage, and why Spain might not be post-Christian after all.  • remembering how our friendship started at a Dallas Seminary missions conference  • learning why passion does not automatically equal calling  • grieving a ministry dream while trusting God’s redirection  • why kingdom friendship matters more than transactional partnership  • what ministry in Spain is really like amid cultural Christianity  • Spain as the “cemetery of missionaries” and what may be changing  • early signs of a pre-awakening and Gen Z spiritual openness  • how the Holy Spirit shapes long-term leadership decisions  If you found any of what you heard today helpful please share it with others who may benefit and if you would like to support the content that we put out please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us while you're there check out some of our episodes and together let's continue to educate and encourage Christians to live free and live strong  Make a financial donation today for Miguel and the work God's doing in Madrid Spain. Click here. Be sure to select Missionary Account 7702.

I share why I think God is stirring something in our country, starting with a personal update that turns into a bigger conversation about faith, truth, and freedom. I also announce a new training event and give a practical update on our upcoming Israel trip and how to join us.  • excitement about the Charles Wesley Godwin concert and what faith-forward art can signal in the culture  • why I see a renewed spiritual hunger among young people and young men  • announcement of a special event designed to equip believers to think biblically about culture-shaping ideas  • overview of the four major topics: wokeism, Islamism, anti-Semitism, and socialism  • what it means to build convictions from Scripture instead of reacting to headlines  • event logistics, featured speakers, and plans for a live Q&A  • Israel update, safety note, and details for the September Holy Land journey  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit. And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us.

We talk with Caleb and Kelly about what ministry looks like in Scotland when church life can feel Sunday-only and people on the margins assume they do not belong. We trace how recovery work, a community cafe, and a Kingdom-first approach to church planting create space for honest community and real hope.  • Sunday-centric church culture and the cost to deep community • Celebrate Recovery in Scotland and adapting recovery ministry for outsiders • The overdose crisis and the on-the-ground realities of serving people in addiction • Food bank touchpoints and building trust with neighbors • A church-owned community cafe as a practical outreach hub • Why new churches reach new people and how to avoid a territorial mindset check out the ref. Tim Keller article. click here • Gratitude for America and learning to honor multiple cultures  • A vision for a multiethnic church in international Edinburgh  • Generational patterns around family life and delayed parenting  If you  would share this with a friend, especially as it comes to just understanding the importance and the role of living our faith out far beyond our comfort zones.  If you found any of what you heard today helpful, please share it with others who may benefit.  And if you would like to support the content that we put out, please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us.

We sit down with Caleb and Kelly Bales to talk about leaving comfort behind and following God’s call to serve in post-Christian Scotland. We explore what faithfulness looks like when the culture is skeptical, the work is tiring, and you still want to raise kids who love Jesus and hold the line with courage.  • Caleb and Kelly’s calling shaped through prayer, fasting, and community discernment  • Choosing obedience over comfort after buying a home in Arizona  • Repenting of the American dream when good gifts become idols  • Why Scotland and much of Europe feels post-Christian  • The reality of low church attendance and unhealthy congregations  • Parenting and discipleship in a secular school environment  • Building an open home culture where kids bring questions early  • Learning the ministry landscape through Edinburgh City Mission  • Holding to a long-term vision for church planting and multiplication  • The financial strain of UK visa changes and how support helps  Make sure you share it with a friend  You can visit us online at reallifeministry.us  If you would like to support the content that we put out please consider making a donation at reallifeministry.us  You can find Caleb and Kelly online at balesonmission.com