Some may argue that the call to recover “ordinary discipleship” is simply a cop-out for mediocrity and low expectations. But as the hosts explain in this program, they’re actually calling for a higher quality form of discipleship that’s sustainable over the long haul; one that doesn’t give up easily when immediate results are unseen. On this program, we’re in part-two of our month long series titled, Ordinary.
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Ordinary
Explore AllCourage in the Ordinary
Have you noticed that words like “extreme” and “revolutionary” have ironically become part of our “ordinary” vocabulary, even in the world of contemporary Christianity? We’re constantly being encouraged to “transform the world,” to pursue “radical discipleship,” or simply to do “big things for Jesus.” But what is the cost of this continual use of superlatives? […]
Extraordinary Gifts Through Ordinary Means
It is wonderful when thoughtful believers take individual initiative to learn what they believe and why they believe it. But this shouldn’t be something that we can only be obtained through a spectacular conference experience, or through the ideas of best selling book. Every church should be a garden, and every minister is called to […]
The God of the Ordinary
There seems to be a false choice today in many quarters between a secular naturalism and hyper-supernaturalism. Conceived this way, either nothing is miraculous, or everything is. But in either case, God’s ordinary providence gets sidelined and ignored. That’s what’s on tap for this edition of the White Horse Inn as the hosts begin to […]
Ordinary Life & Vocation
Should our lives look more like the book of Joshua, or the book of Ruth? How should we live out our faith in a secular culture? On this edition of the White Horse Inn, Michael Horton and Ken Jones talk with hip hop artist Jason Petty about the pursuit of excellence in ordinary life as […]
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Forget Not the Wilderness
It was a brisk November evening in 2022. Winter’s chill had settled in, wrapping the world in clouds that promised a cold night ahead. But the air was filled with the laughter of children clutching bright plastic shovels, their excitement lighting up the gathering.
Lost Girls: Destroyed by New Age Beliefs and Unable to Find Restoration
In a recent church small group, in which I was the youngest participant by several decades, I witnessed a surprising display of emotion. Older women—saints in the church who have nurtured and fed me literally and spiritually—tearfully sharing painful memories from their middle school years.
When Seminaries Stop Believing in God: A Personal Witness to Theological Drift at Claremont School of Theology
When orthodoxy is quietly displaced, institutions may continue to function administratively, yet they no longer recognize their purpose. They become like cathedrals built without load-bearing walls: they may stand for a time, but their structural integrity is already compromised.
Recovering the Mind of Christ: Why the Church Must Prioritize Theological Maturity
In 2022, Ligonier and Lifeway published “The State of Theology,” where Evangelicals were surveyed about various theological claims. The results were startling to say the least. For example, 55% of surveyed Evangelicals agreed that “Jesus is the first and greatest being created by God.” […]
