THE CLASH VS
THE CLASH VS exists to equip Christians for a fight they may not even realize they’re in. There is an ongoing clash between the world, the flesh, and the devil on one side and our confession of faith on the other.
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The Clash Vs. Anti-Institution Age (opens the original)
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This essay is from Ricky Alcantar and the video linked HERE is a discussion of the topic. Trust in American institutions has cratered — from 48% in 1979 to 27% today — yet 1 Peter 2:13 calls Christians to submit to human institutions anyway. In this episode, we explore four counter-cultural postures for believers navigating an anti-institutional age: not naive, not cynical, not unsubmitted, and not unhopeful. Confidence in institutions is hovering near an all-time low in America, so what’s a Chr
The Clash Vs. Emotionalism (opens the original)
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This essay is from Ben Kreps and the video linked HERE is a discussion of the topic. Our current cultural moment insists that our subjective feelings of happiness should guide even the most significant spheres of life—marriage, work, and familial relationships, to name just a few. Building your life on the shifting sand of a slippery, subjective internal experience is a path to disaster, yet so many people have been convinced by this error. Happiness is overrated. Hear me out—our emotions are a
The Clash Vs. Busyness (opens the original)
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Busyness—not atheism or cultural hostility—may be the biggest threat to gospel proclamation today, since it's always easier to do what feels urgent than what matters for eternity. Drawing on Ecclesiastes, Ephesians 5, and voices like Piper and Sproul, this episode makes the case for putting evangelism back at the top of our calendars. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sovereigngrace.substack.com
The Clash Vs. Depression (opens the original)
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In this special episode, Ricky and Ben explore the complex issue of depression from a biblical perspective, addressing how faith, Scripture, and community can provide hope and healing. They discuss practical ways to understand, confront, and find comfort in God's promises during dark times. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sovereigngrace.substack.com
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