Discern

July/August 2025


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The Disappearing Family

The family is being dramatically redefined today. But where did the human family come from? Is it really that important? If so, why? Listen

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Are We at the Point of No Return?

With technological leaps, international conflicts and moral declines accelerating, are we reaching a point where we will not turn back? What’s ahead? Listen

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Relationships  Fumbling Through Parenthood: What Becoming a Dad Has Taught Me About God

Raising children can prompt us to give a little more thought to the way God is raising us. Listen

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Relationships  Grandparenting Challenge: Finding Opportunities to Influence Grandchildren

What are the obstacles grandparents face in teaching their children’s children? How can windows of opportunity be created? Listen

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Bible  Is Every Day the Sabbath?

Some claim that the command to rest on the seventh-day Sabbath has been revoked and now every day is the Sabbath for Christians. Is this idea biblical? Listen

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Prophecy  Learning From the Parable of the Rich Fool

Jesus warns His followers about a certain mindset. So, what is it, and how can you avoid falling into it? Listen

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Change  Let This Mind Be in You

In writing to the church at Philippi, Paul encouraged members to “let this mind be in you,” referring to the mind of Christ. What did he mean? Listen

Graphic of woman and man in first-century clothing signaling stop and displeasure. To illustrate the article Jesus Rejected at Nazareth.
God  Jesus Rejected in Nazareth

After performing mighty works, Jesus made a visit to His hometown. Instead of being celebrated as a hometown hero, He received a very different reception. Listen

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