Differing Things

Mental Health and the Stigma of Brokenness Revisited

Mental illness can be a highly stigmatized topic in the church. For those who do not have such struggles, suicidal ideations and the extreme despair that come with mental illness can be difficult to understand. When something is not understood people tend to react with fear and avoidance. Mental illness is the same. How does the Bible help those with mental health issues?

Can the Father Forsake the Son?

Did God the Father forsake Jesus at the crucifixion? Did He really turn His face away from His Son at the time of His Sons’ greatest trial? Is this even possible? If this is possible what is to prevent the Father from turning His face away from us in our time of need?  

The Three D’s

Howcan a man be the husband his wife needs? How can he lead his marriage into a God glorifying mission? We might begin by taking three modest steps, the three D's. What are the three D's? Listen in! Do not forget to follow us and give us a like. 

The Secret of Godliness

 As one reads 1 Timothy 3:15, the greatness and splendour of the local church looms large. The church is said to be the household of God, the assembly of the living God, the support and bulwark of the truth!And yet, as we read verse 16, there is an apparent shift in thought. What then is the connection between the church in verse 15 and the secret in verse 16? What is the relationship between the local assembly of believers and "the secret of godliness?" In what way does this great secret relate and apply to the church?

Government, States, and Biblical Anarchy

What is the difference between a government and a state? What is consensual government? How does a believer fit into a discussion of these topics? Today's Differing Things will look at these questions in detail. Do not forget to give us a like, or better yet, become a follower of Differing Things! 

Censorship vs Freedom of Speech

We hear the term fake news a lot today. Fake news is a way to control a narrative. Fake news, and lies are a way to suppress the truth in order to censor dissent. What are the ramifications of all this?

The Person of Jesus Christ, the Cross, and a New Humanity

It is of far-reaching importance and vital consequence to recognize that the Person of our Lord cannot really be known and understood apart from the Cross. It is equally of consequence to realize that the Cross is only really understood and adequately appreciated when the Person of Christ is discerned.  

The Book of Judges, Women, and Failed Male Leadership

What can a neglected Old Testament book tell us about the demise of Christianity's impact on today's societies in the West? Why is it so important for us to look at the Book of Judges with fresh eyes? 

The Secret

The question I hear most often is, "How do I study my Bible?" The same people will add: "It is just so confusing!" Many people I talk with will tell me that it is contradictory. The result is many dear saints who earnestly believe the Bible to be God's word become frustrated and discouraged because the Bible does not fix their lives. How can we study the Bible where it makes sense?

The Life Cycle of Nations

Nations are like people in that they will die in the end. How quickly they die is dependent on whether they ignore the truth’s found in God’s word. This differing Things Podcast looks at the life cycle of nations.