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  • The Gap: Mental Health and the Christian Community

    The Gap: Mental Health and the Christian Community
    2025/05/06
    The podcast episode explores the role of Christians in addressing mental health issues within their community. It emphasizes the importance of coupling prayer with actionable steps to provide real help. The speaker, who has personal experience with mental health issues in the family, calls for Christians to educate themselves about mental health, understand it as a legitimate condition, and guide those affected towards professional Christian counselors. Bible verses are shared to encourage support and understanding, and the speaker stresses the need to love, listen, and take proactive measures to assist those struggling with mental health.
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    13 分
  • Advocating For Jesus

    Advocating For Jesus
    2025/04/28
    This episode of the Shutter the Dark podcast focuses on advocating for Jesus by drawing on the example of Paul in Acts 17, who reasoned with Jews in Thessalonica about Jesus being the Christ. It underscores the importance of engaging in interactive and logical biblical discussions, relating Old Testament prophecies to New Testament events. The script emphasizes the need for education in the scriptures and offers practical guidance on how to study the Bible and set up Bible studies using technology like Discord. It concludes with actionable steps for believers to be prepared to answer questions and share their faith effectively.
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    16 分
  • Salt, Light and Engage

    Salt, Light and Engage
    2025/04/22
    we tackle a crucial question: Are Christians called to withdraw from culture, or engage it?
Join us as we explore the Biblical mandate for believers to be "in the world, but not of it" (John 17:15). Discover what it means to be the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world" (Matthew 5:13-16) in today's challenging environment. We discuss God's original Creation Mandate and our role as Ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20), If you've ever wondered about your role as a Christian in society, this episode lays the foundation for faithful, Biblical engagement.

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    21 分
  • Unification: Center of Love

    Unification: Center of Love
    2025/04/15
    In this final episode of the 'Unification' series on the 'Shutter the Dark' podcast, James discusses the central role of love according to 1 Corinthians chapter 13. He emphasizes that love is essential for Christians, surpassing even faith and hope. James reads from the New International Version of the Bible, highlighting how love should guide actions and attitudes. He discusses the characteristics of love, such as patience, kindness, and the absence of envy, boasting, and anger. The podcast encourages listeners to study this chapter, reflect on its message, and integrate its teachings into their lives, making love a top priority.
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    20 分
  • The Lords Prayer

    The Lords Prayer
    2025/04/10
    In this episode of 'Shutter the Dark,' host James delves into the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the passage from Matthew 6:8-15. He emphasizes the importance of intentional prayer and adoring God with deep reverence. James explains the meaning of 'hallowed,' suggesting it signifies treating God's name as holy and sacred. He encourages listeners to pray specifically for themselves and others, to ask for forgiveness, and to seek strength against temptation proactively. In closing, James advises listeners to examine their hearts and motives, be specific in their prayers, and maintain a diligent and reflective prayer practice.
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    15 分
  • Foundations of Love : Forgiveness

    Foundations of Love : Forgiveness
    2025/04/01
    In the fourth installment of the 'Loving One Another' series on the Shutter the Dark podcast, James discusses the importance of forgiveness from a biblical perspective. He references several Bible verses, including Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:13, Luke 17:3-4, and Mark 11:25, emphasizing themes of kindness, compassion, and the reciprocal nature of forgiveness. The podcast highlights sermons by Charles Spurgeon, particularly 'Boundless Nature of God's Forgiveness' and 'Unlimited Human Forgiveness,' to illustrate God's immense capacity to forgive. James explores the emotional, relational, spiritual, and physical benefits of forgiving others, and encourages listeners to reflect on their own need to forgive and release bitterness. The episode concludes with a prayer for strength in forgiving others and onesel
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    12 分
  • Humility

    Humility
    2025/03/24
    In this episode of Shutter the Dark, the discussion centers on humility as a crucial aspect of the Christian lifestyle. The speaker emphasizes that humility involves understanding one's place before God, recognizing that humans are created by God and are dependent on Him. Humility is not self-deprecation but having a clear vision of oneself in relation to God. True humility fosters genuine love, forgiveness, and a sense of servitude towards others. It also brings joy as believers understand their smallness in the grand scheme of things and acknowledge God's greatness and love. The speaker encourages listeners to show genuine interest in others, celebrate their achievements, and assume the best intentions in people. The talk concludes with a reminder to treat others with respect and compassion, reflecting on God's kingdom and valuing others above oneself.
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    14 分
  • Foundation of Unity

    Foundation of Unity
    2025/03/15
    Welcome, listeners, to Shutter the Dark Podcast, where we explore faith, light, and navigating the complexities of our world through a Christian lens. In today's episode, we're diving into a topic that's both timeless and urgently relevant: Unity in the Body of Christ.
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    12 分