Teacher Appreciation

Fayetteville Christian Church

#Religion #Sermon Series #Fayetteville Christian Church #Christianity

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

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George's sermon on teacher appreciation day at FCC

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Teacher Appreciation

Fayetteville Christian Church

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George's sermon on teacher appreciation day at FCC

50 эпизодов

#Religion #Sermon Series #Fayetteville Christian Church #Christianity

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Matthew 6:1-18. Righteousness is not something we can achieve by “looking good” for others. True Christian righteousness flows from Christ’s cleansing blood and our solid relationship with our Father in Heaven. As we seek to serve God and serve other people, our motives may need a periodic “tune up.” Love must be at the center of our prayer life (our intimate relationship with our Father) and at the center of our outreach (showing hospitality toward others). The “righteousness ratio” needs to be just right so we keep our eye on the prize and don’t carry unnecessary “dead weight” or replace vital needs with worthless innovations.…

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WIDE OPEN: Nothing to Lose

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Matthew 5:38-48. We cannot lose this race; Christ has already won the race for us. Therefore, we will finish this race, knowing we are going to win. Because we have nothing to lose, we can allow God's nature to become our own. We are never vulnerable. We are never doormats. We are more than conquerors, even when people seek to take advantage of us. Our trust is in our Father. We have nothing to lose.…

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WIDE OPEN: Beating an Enemy at His Game

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Matthew 5:21-26. Allow no leverage, no foothold for the enemy. When all of our confidence as Kingdom citizens is in Christ, we have nothing to lose; we may just gain the hearts and souls of our enemies for our King.

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"Take Up the Full Armor of God" Ephesians 6:10-20. God willing, 2020 will be a year full of God’s favor for FCC as we stand for the Gospel, suit up with the full armor of God, and pray for the Kingdom mission.

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R.E.D.

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The Message of Christ’s birth is freedom, encouragement, and hope. The holiday season can be a time of great joy or great stress and loneliness. As the world celebrates Christmas, let’s not fall into the hedonistic trappings of the season. Let’s R.E.D., Remember Everyone Deployed. Let’s remember those who sacrifice time with their families and the families who are missing their loves ones at this time of year. In the greater sense, let us remember those who are alone and have no one with which to celebrate and invite them into our homes. Let us BE Christ at Christmas. We are always family, no matter where we are.…

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