August 10, 2026

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When Influencers, Feelings, and “God Told Me” Replace Scripture

When Influencers, Feelings, and “God Told Me” Replace Scripture By Dave Jenkins Who is shaping the way Christians think today? For many believers, the answer is increasingly not their pastor, their local church, or even regular study of Scripture. Instead, Christians may find themselves being shaped by influencers, podcasters, social media personalities, viral clips, emotions, […]

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Proverbs Overview: What Is Wisdom and How Do We Live Wisely?

Proverbs overview: What does the Book of Proverbs teach us about wisdom, and what does it really mean to live wisely? After walking chapter by chapter through the Book of Proverbs, we can step back and see its central message with greater clarity. Biblical wisdom is not merely knowledge, intelligence, or accumulated experience. Wisdom is

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Spiritual Warfare Is Real: How Christians Stand Firm in the Truth

Contending for the Word Q&A Podcast, Contending for the Word Q&A / Dave Jenkins / August 10, 2026

Spiritual Warfare Is Real: How Christians Stand Firm in the Truth Spiritual warfare is real, but Scripture does not call Christians to fear, speculation, or an obsession with the demonic. Instead, believers are called to stand firm in the truth of God’s Word. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains

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Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare with the Armor of God

Men of Courage, Warriors of Grace / Dave Jenkins / August 10, 2026

Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare Every Christian man is engaged in a real spiritual battle. Scripture does not call believers to become obsessed with spiritual warfare, nor does it allow us to ignore it. Instead, God calls Christian men to stand firm in the strength of Christ and to put on the armor He provides.

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Trusting God When the Way Is Unclear

Following Christ: The Call, the Cost, and the Character of Discipleship / Dave Jenkins / August 10, 2026

Trusting God When the Way Is Unclear By Dave Jenkins Trusting God when the way is unclear is one of the most difficult parts of following Christ. In the midst of the struggles and uncertainties that life inevitably brings, it is easy to wonder what God is doing. We do not always understand His timing

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When Influencers, Feelings, and “God Told Me” Replace Scripture

Proverbs Overview: What Is Wisdom and How Do We Live Wisely?

Spiritual Warfare Is Real: How Christians Stand Firm in the Truth

Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare with the Armor of God

Trusting God When the Way Is Unclear

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