Around The Web-September 15, 2017

Should We Pull the Plug on Cable News? by Trevin Wax

Strategies for Fighting Anxiety and Depression by Dave Jenkins

The gospel is more beautiful when we take sin seriously by Aaron Armstrong

Every Day is a Day of Thanksgiving by Fred Malone

6 Marks of Gospel-Centered Unity by Darin Smith

How Not to Walk by the Spirit by Andy Mabry

Worshiping a Golden Calf on Sunday Morning Is Deceptively Easy by Jared C Wilson

Alex Duke, editorial manager for 9 Marks, chats with Andy Johnson about his book, Missions: How the Local Church Goes Global, and how the church can be more active in missions

Around The Web-December 2, 2016

All ESV Bibles from Crossway are 50% off till the end of the year

5 Christian Clichés That Need to Die by Matt Smethurst

Why Don’t We See Miracles Like the Apostles Did? by Justin Holcomb

Let Us Repent of Our Nonchalance by Jared C Wilson

Hymns and the Sufficiency of Scripture by Ken Puls

Christmas Is Too Big for One Day by Andreas Köstenberger

Adam, Eve, the Gospel, and the Truthfulness of Scripture by Dave Jenkins

Stop Excommunicating Yourself from the Lord’s Supper by Josh Buice

Why we’re obsessed with the hit show ‘This is Us’ by Russell Moore

Recently, Jeff Medders began a new sermon series in the book of Hebrews at his church. Normally when a pastor begins a new book of the Bible, he gives a little introduction or preaches from the first couple of verse. Jeff decided to read the entire book to start off the series. So, pick up your Bible, turn to Hebrews, and read along with him.

Podcast Wednesday: This Is Us, Nintendo, Stories, and more

Pastor, Confess Your Sin—No Matter the Consequences with Ray Ortlund and Collin Hansen

Popcorn Theology talks about the pilot episode to This Is Us

Presidents and Politics from Doctrine and Devotion

The Reformed Gamers talk about the new Nintendo Switch

To Be The Church address the controversy over one church having a "no fat people allowed" policy for their worship team

Equipping You In Grace and Nancy Guthrie talk about What Grieving People Wish You Knew about what really helps (and what really hurts)

The Cultivated Podcast speaks with Gabe Lyons on Faith and Work

Stories, Sci-fi, and Faith from Calvinist Picard

Podcast Wednesday: Prayer, Sports, Bible Reading, and more

Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert on the mission of the church

Doctrine and Devotion on prayer

Dsvid Prince talks with Equipping You In Grace about The Promise of Sports for Christian Discipleship

Reading The Bible For Transformation- Not Just Information with These Go To 11 and Rondi Lauterbach

John Piper on why did Jesus delay so long before entering human history

Gotham Central on Marvel and DC shows and other various topics

How to suggest expositional preaching to your pastor from To Be The Church

The Happy Rant presents A Political Extravaganza

Podcast Wednesday: State of Theology, Depression, Bloggers, and more

The State of Theology from Ligonier Ministries

Discernment and Discernment Bloggers from Doctrine and Devotion

Equipping You In Grace talks with Scott Sauls about Befriend: Create Belonging in an Age of Judgment, Isolation, and Fear

Calvinist Batman with The Rugged Marriage on depression

Bruce Ware defends his stance on 4-point Calvinism on These Go To 11

The Law of God in Modern Society? from Apologia Radio

Popcorn Theology discuss an episode from Star Trek: The Next Generation called The Measure of a Man

Does Everything Happen for a Reason? from Worst Youth Ministry Podcast

Can true Christians lose their salvation? from Word Matters

Podcast Wednesday: The Two Towers, Upcoming Games, Television, and more

Popcorn Theology talks about the second "Lord of the Rings" movie, The Two Towers

These Go To 11 speaks with Miles Van Pelt on how our English Bibles may have wreaked havoc on the intended effect of the original Hebrew canon

Russell Moore shares his favorite podcasts

Celebrating the Gospel-Centered Convictions of Martin Luther with Equipping You In Grace and David Steels

Worst Youth Ministry Podcast on television and how it reflects the cultural climate

The Reformed Gamers on Fall's most anticipated games

How to Care for Victims of Abuse with Scotty Smith, Justin Holcomb, and Trillia Newbell

Podcast Wednesday: Batman v Superman, the Local Church, Game of Thrones, and more

Les and the Local Church from Doctrine Devotion

Popcorn Theology and These Go To 11 answer the question, Can A Christian Watch Game Of Thrones?

The Reformed Library on evangelism and art

Gotham Central discusses the Batman v Superman: Ultimate Edition

Pop Culture Ninja on Star Trek movies

God Doesn't Nap

Grant Castleberry–CBMW, Complementarianism, and Ministry from Equipping You In Grace

Around The Web-October 2, 2015

Does Netflix Make Christ More Precious to You? by John Piper

My friend Casey Cease has begun a new podcast called Gospel Matters

Back to Science Class for the Science Guy

A Search Committee Is Not a Stealth Committee by Kevin DeYoung

Obamacare is actually not so affordable -- unless you're broke

Stephen Colbert on Being a “Fool for Christ” by Trevin Wax

Five Reflections from a Young Pastor by Michael Cooper

3 Priorities of Pastoral Ministry by Nathan Rose

What Pastors Wish Their Worship Leaders Knew by Bob Kauflin

Seven books Christians should read on the Holy Spirit by Aaron Armstrong

In this video, Kent Hughes shares 5 questions he asks himself every Sunday before preaching.

The Best and Worse List of 2014

Since I have already given you my favorite albums and books of the year, I thought I would give you another best list in other categories as well as a few worse items.

Best Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy

Worse Movie: The Lego Movie (I know I will get a lot of backlash for this one)

Best TV Show: NCIS (This is my favorite every year)

Best New TV Show: The Flash

Worse TV Show: Two and a Half Men

Worse Book I read in 2014: Be The Message by Kerry & Chris Shook. Here is my review of the book.

Best Sports Moment of 2014: My daughter's soccer team winning their end of season tournament by beating the most dominate team that season. She was the goalie for the entire tournament and only had 3 goals scored on her in four games.

Best Shocking Sports Moment of 2014:



Best "You Got To Be Kidding Me" Sports Moment of 2014:



Best Fast Food: Tie between Chick-Fli-A and Taco Casa

Best Burger: Crib Fire from Rib Crib

I could go on, but I won't. Now it's your turn. What were the best and/or worse of the year in the categories that I just shared?

Around The Web-May 16, 2014

The almost forgotten, always misunderstood, all-consuming sin of gluttony by Joe Carter

Are We Christians Good Neighbors? by Thabiti Anyabwile

Atheist TV: Coming soon to a television near you

The Church Needs More Tattoos by Russell Moore

Ten Reasons to Memorize Big Chunks of the Bible by Jon Bloom

Jeff Vanderstelt giving a clear definition on evangelism.

Around The Web-April 11, 2014

RIP Archie: Beloved character to die in July

Pro wrestler known as Ultimate Warrior dead at 54

Jill Duggar, one of the daughters from "19 Kids and Counting," is engaged

Stephen Colbert Announced as Replacement for David Letterman

Hollywood, Movies, and the Bible: Should We Rewind on How We View? by Darrell Bock

Ten Lessons From A Hospital Bed by John Piper

The Joy of Getting Unstuck by Brandon Smith

How to Handle Your Sin by Kevin DeYoung

Meet Tacko Fall, yes his name is pronounced "Taco." He stands at 7-foot-5 which means he is taller than Shaq. Not only can the kid dunk, he can hit the free throws.



This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Batman. Bruce Timm, producer of "Batman: The Animated Series," has come up with a short that was featured on Cartoon Network this week called, "Strange Days."

Around The Web-March 14, 2014

Single vs. Married Pastors: Take It from a Guy Who's Done Both by Steve Dewitt

Why is the GOP Embracing Gay Marriage? by Denny Burk

The Danger of Not Doubting by Nick Rynerson

Doubt is Not A Disease by Matt Manry

Duck Dynasty Star Says Show Was Started To Spread God’s Word

Around The Web-January 3, 2014

Texas Mayor Declares 2014 The "Year of the Bible."

Christian singer Natalie Grant will host a new dating reality dating show called, It Takes a Church on Game Show Network

Mennonite Church USA Ordains First Openly Homosexual ‘Pastor’

Girl Scouts Suggest Abortion Activist Wendy Davis for “Woman of the Year”

Sam Storms reflects on 40 years of pastoral ministry as he shares what he wish he knew when he first started

Recently, Desiring God posted their top videos of 2013, which most of them feature John Piper. One of the videos with Piper is him answering the question: "Have You Exorcized A Demon?"

Around The Web-September 20, 2013

Football analyst, Craig James, fired for criticizing homosexuality

Air Force Shoots Down Vet Over Biblical Marriage Views

Rick Warren tells the story of his son's suicide on CNN

The Hatmakers are coming to HGTV

Finally Justin Taylor talks with Kevin DeYoung about his new book, Crazy Busy. Warning: This is not your typical book interview.