A few years back, an evangelical organization where I lived put on a debate. It pitted a Christian professor at a well-known university, who was also an ordained minister, against an atheist professor. At one point, the Christian minister was asked an easy question meant to let him defend the evidence for Christ’s resurrection. I can still remember what he said instead: “Of course, when we...
In this episode of Straight to the Heart, our host Rush Witt, talks with Bob Lepine, an author, pastor, and radio host whose recent book, Build a Stronger Marriage helps married and engaged couples to apply the gospel to their relationship. They discuss resolutions to marital conflict, key problems couples face, and the signs of a healthy marriage. Timestamps: 1:35 – Intro3:20 –...
“Do you want to take a look?” the ultrasound tech asked me. I barely glanced in the direction of the screen and then turned my face away. Seeing my preborn baby wriggling around in my womb might have provoked a desire to choose life instead of going through with an abortion. My heart was desperately hurting and my mind was made up. Grief from the tragedy of losing my one-year-old daughter at the...
When my oldest child was a high school senior, I did not realize how closed off she had become toward me. Yes, I knew I drove her crazy with all my reminders of things she needed to take care of. Even I felt like a broken record at times. But when I walked by her room and saw her laying around watching Netflix and on her phone with her friends, and I knew how much she had to do, my reminders...
In this episode of Straight to the Heart, our host Rush Witt, talks with Camille Cates, a biblical counselor, speaker, and author who works with post-abortive women. Camille shares her story of hardship and suffering as a young woman, including her own history with abortion. From experience, she reaches out to those who are desperately seeking hope and healing from their own personal tragedies...
