Throughout the history of Christianity, God has raised up His people in specific places and times for unique purposes. The early church carried the gospel from Jerusalem across the Roman Empire. The Reformation revived biblical faith and reshaped the Western world. In our time, many Christian leaders believe that God has entrusted a distinctive mission to the American church — a mission with two inseparable parts: to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations and to stand with the Jewish people, including the modern State of Israel.
These two callings are not separate tracks. They emerge from the same biblical story, reflect the same divine purposes, and together represent one of the most important responsibilities of the church in our generation.
Preach the Gospel — and Fuel a Global Missions Movement
The first and most fundamental calling of the church is as old as Christianity itself: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:19). The Great Commission is not a suggestion for particularly zealous Christians — it is the church’s central identity and purpose. And for the past two centuries, the American church has played a uniquely significant role in carrying out that mission.
Beginning in the early 19th century, especially during the Second Great Awakening, revival movements in the United States helped spark a powerful missionary effort that would go on to shape global Christianity. Out of this wave of spiritual energy came the Student Volunteer Movement, founded in 1886, which mobilized more than 20,000 young Americans for overseas missions before World War I. In the years that followed, organizations such as the International Mission Board, Wycliffe Bible Translators, and Youth With A Mission (YWAM) played a key role in advancing the gospel by translating Scripture, planting churches, and training local leaders around the world. At the same time, American Christians poured significant resources into building seminaries, hospitals, schools, and humanitarian projects, all of which opened new doors for ministry and helped expand the global reach of the gospel (Noll, 2002)[1].
Of course, this work has never been exclusively American. British, German, Australian, Korean, Brazilian, and African churches have all been deeply involved in global missions. But the American church, uniquely resourced with wealth, freedom, technology, and global influence, has often functioned as a catalyst, multiplying the reach of others and pioneering new frontiers. The missiologist Christopher Wright notes that mission is not an activity the church does but the very identity of God’s people, participating in God’s mission to redeem all nations (Wright, 2006)[2]. This identity must remain central as the global landscape changes. Billions still live without access to the gospel, and God’s call to the American church remains: to send, support, and sustain a movement that reaches every tribe and tongue.
Stand with the Jewish People — Beyond Prophecy Charts
The second calling, standing with the Jewish people, is more controversial but no less biblical. It is not merely a matter of eschatology or politics. It flows from God’s covenant promises, from the church’s spiritual heritage, and from a moral responsibility rooted in history.
God’s relationship with Israel did not end with the coming of Christ. His promise to Abraham, “I will bless those who bless you…” (Genesis 12:3), was never revoked. Paul makes this point clearly in Romans 11, using the image of a cultivated olive tree to describe the relationship between Israel and the Church. Gentile believers are like wild branches grafted into Israel, drawing life from its covenant blessings (Romans 11:17–18). The root itself remains essential, and “the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable” (Romans 11:29). Moreover, Paul envisions a mysterious future in which the salvation of the Gentiles will provoke Israel to jealousy, ultimately leading to its redemption, and that redemption, he writes, will mean “life from the dead” for the world (Romans 11:15).
This vision offers a deeper reason to stand with the Jewish people than geopolitical alliances or prophetic speculation. At its heart, this is about covenant faithfulness and gratitude. From Israel came the Scriptures, the prophets, the covenants, and ultimately the Messiah Himself (Romans 9:4–5). Christianity isn’t a replacement for Israel — it’s the continuation and fulfillment of God’s promises through Israel. Supporting the Jewish people today, including affirming their right to security and self-determination in their ancestral homeland, is a way of honoring God’s faithfulness and participating in His unfolding plan (McDermott, 2017)[3].
The Moral Imperative: Confronting the Oldest Hatred
Even apart from theology, there is a profound historical and ethical reason for Christians to stand with the Jewish people: antisemitism. Often called “the world’s oldest hatred,” antisemitism has plagued humanity for millennia, from ancient slanders to medieval blood libels, from forced conversions to expulsions, and culminating in the Holocaust. Tragically, much of this hatred was fueled or tolerated by Christians, particularly in the Church in Europe and the Middle East. The Church fathers also wrote polemics against Jews, medieval councils imposed discriminatory laws, and even Martin Luther penned vitriolic works that were later exploited by the Nazis (Noll, 2002)[4].
Yet the story also includes courage and repentance. Believers such as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Corrie ten Boom, and André Trocmé risked their lives to resist antisemitism and protect Jewish lives. Their example demonstrates what faithful Christian witness looks like amid hatred and violence. Today, antisemitism is resurging in new forms like conspiracy theories, Holocaust denial, and the delegitimization of Israel itself. The Church needs to, once again stand in the gap. Confronting antisemitism isn’t about politics — it’s about living out Christian love and obedience to Jesus’ command to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31).
Historical Responsibility and Theological Gratitude
Christianity is inseparable from its Jewish roots. Every page of Scripture, every covenant, and every prophecy is part of Israel’s story. Jesus Himself was a Jew who observed Jewish festivals and fulfilled Jewish prophecy. As N.T. Wright argues, the church does not replace Israel but participates in its vocation, to bear witness to God’s faithfulness and salvation before the nations (Wright, 2013)[5].
That shared story carries responsibility. After centuries of persecution, I believe Christians have a moral responsibility to stand up for the dignity and safety of the Jewish people. One important way we can live out that responsibility is by supporting their right to self-determination, including the existence and security of the State of Israel. Doing so doesn’t mean we have to agree with every policy or turn a blind eye to the suffering of Palestinians, but it does mean recognizing a deep obligation shaped by history and conscience. Justice, as the prophet Micah reminds us, requires that we “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly” (Micah 6:8). Christians can oppose antisemitism and advocate for Palestinian dignity simultaneously. Compassion is not a zero-sum game.
“Compassion is not a zero-sum game.”
Engaging Objections: Supersessionism and Political Zionism
Some Christians reject this emphasis on Israel, arguing that the church has replaced Israel in God’s plan — a view known as supersessionism. But Paul directly refutes this in Romans 11:1 “Has God rejected his people? By no means!” The inclusion of the Gentiles does not mean the exclusion of Israel; God’s promises are enduring. Theologian Gerald McDermott argues that the church’s historic neglect of Israel stems from theological misunderstandings that flatten the biblical story and ignore its Jewish context (McDermott, 2017).
Others fear that Christian support for Israel leads to uncritical nationalism or partisan politics. This is a legitimate concern, and precisely why Christian support must be rooted in biblical theology and wisdom, not worldly ideologies. Supporting Israel does not mean endorsing every action of its government. It means affirming the Jewish people’s right to exist, opposing antisemitism, and advocating for policies that uphold human dignity on all sides.
Mission and Israel: Two Callings, One Story
It is important to see that these two callings, mission and solidarity with Israel, are not separate. They are deeply intertwined in God’s redemptive plan. Paul’s vision in Romans 11 suggests that Gentile evangelism will one day stir the Jewish people toward faith, and their redemption will bring even greater blessing to the world. In this way, mission and Israel’s restoration are part of the same divine trajectory, one that points to the final renewal of all creation.
Moreover, antisemitism itself is a barrier to the gospel. How can the church credibly proclaim the love of God if it remains indifferent to hatred against the people through whom God brought salvation into the world? Standing with the Jewish people is therefore not a distraction from the church’s mission but an essential part of it.
Strategic Pathways for the American Church
The American church has been uniquely positioned by God, with resources, freedoms, and global influence, to play a leading role in this twofold calling. But how can we move from ideas to action? Here are five strategic ways churches and believers can live out this mission:
- Recommit to Global Mission. Renew investment in missionary sending, cross-cultural training, and gospel-centered partnerships. Support indigenous leaders and prioritize unreached peoples.
- Confront Antisemitism Locally. Educate congregations about antisemitism’s history and current expressions. Partner with Jewish organizations to stand against hatred in your community.
- Build Bridges with Jewish Communities. Foster relationships based on respect and trust. Participate in dialogues, attend cultural events, and demonstrate solidarity.
- Advocate for Justice and Peace. Support Israel’s right to exist while calling for policies that promote peace, security, and dignity for both Jews and Palestinians.
- Teach the Church’s Jewish Roots. Recover the Old Testament story, celebrate the Jewishness of Jesus, and help Christians understand how they are grafted into God’s covenant story.
Conclusion: A Church for This Moment
When we step back and see the bigger picture, the twofold calling of the church becomes clear. God has entrusted His people, and especially the American church, with immense opportunity and responsibility. We are called to proclaim the gospel with boldness and compassion, fueling a global missions movement that reaches every nation. And we are called to stand with the Jewish people, opposing antisemitism, honoring God’s covenant, and seeking justice and peace in the land where God’s promises began.
These are not two competing agendas; they are two sides of one mission — the mission of God to bless all nations through the family of Abraham and to reconcile the world through His Son, Jesus Christ. If the American church embraces this calling with faith, humility, and courage, it will not only shape the course of history but also bear powerful witness to the unchanging faithfulness of God.
References:
[1] Noll, M. (2002). A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.
[2] Wright, C. J. H. (2006). The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic.
[3] McDermott, G. (2017). Israel Matters: Why Christians Must Think Differently About the People and the Land. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press.
[4] Noll, M. (2002). A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.
[5] Wright, N. T. (2013). Paul and the Faithfulness of God. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press.
Recommended Resources:
Correct not Politically Correct: About Same-Sex Marriage and Transgenderism by Frank Turek (Book, MP4, )
Was Jesus Intolerant? (DVD) and (Mp4 Download) by Dr. Frank Turek
Legislating Morality: Is it Wise? Is it Legal? Is it Possible? by Frank Turek (Book, DVD, Mp3, Mp4, PowerPoint download, PowerPoint CD)
Jesus, You and the Essentials of Christianity by Frank Turek (INSTRUCTOR Study Guide), (STUDENT Study Guide), and (DVD)
Tim Orr serves full-time with the Crescent Project as the Assistant Director of the Internship Program and Area Coordinator, where he is also deeply involved in outreach across the UK. A scholar of Islam, Evangelical minister, conference speaker, and interfaith consultant, Tim brings over 30 years of experience in cross-cultural ministry. He holds six academic degrees, including a Doctor of Ministry from Liberty University and a Master’s in Islamic Studies from the Islamic College in London. In September, he will begin a PhD in Religious Studies at Hartford International University.
Tim has served as a research associate with the Congregations and Polarization Project at the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at Indiana University Indianapolis, and for two years, he was also a research assistant on the COVID-19 study led by Hartford International University. His research interests include Islamic antisemitism, American Evangelicalism, Shia Islam, and gospel-centered ministry to Muslims.
He has spoken at leading universities and mosques throughout the UK, including Oxford University, Imperial College London, and the University of Tehran. His work has been published in peer-reviewed Islamic academic journals, and he is the author of four books. His fifth book, The Apostle Paul: A Model for Engaging Islam, is forthcoming.
Spiritual Foundation #4 Environmental Preparation
Legislating Morality, Culture & PoliticsAs we wrap up our blog series on foundational types of college preparation, let’s review what we’ve covered. We’ve surveyed laying a strong faith-based foundation with personal habits of Bible study and prayer. Then we built on the importance of intellectual preparation, largely using the study of apologetics and its related disciplines. Next, we discussed the need for relational preparation through campus ministry and local church involvement, as well as friendships and family support. In this final blog, we’ll explore how being prepared for the college environment can help your child be ready for a successful transition to college.
Knowing what you’re in for before you step on campus can help students acclimate more quickly and successfully to this new environment of strenuous academic expectations, new social networks and dynamics, and the responsibilities of adulting. That’s why the first two to six weeks can be so key to acclimation.
Philosophical Environment
Secular Colleges: Be prepared for the philosophical challenges Christian students encounter at secular campuses: We’ll refer you to an excellent article by Professor Owen Anderson that does a comprehensive job of explaining these challenges. Anderson provides a “be prepared” list of 10 items that parents and students would be wise to add to their apologetics training, Bible study, and critical thinking training. Overall, training your student about the philosophical ideologies they will face on campus will prevent major shock to their systems and can actually strengthen their resolve about their own beliefs. It comes down to a slew of “isms.”
I’ve defined an “ism” as the “ideologies of sinful man.” Owen Anderson names academic secularism, religious/worldview pluralism, scientism, pragmatism, higher criticism, existentialism, cultural relativism, Marxism, LGBTQ+, and activism as the main philosophical challenges. Perhaps even more helpful than identifying these issues is knowing how to refute these errors in thinking. The Mama Bear “Cultural Lies” book (the one with the green cover) discusses many of these, but you can also check out our Guide to Sexuality and Gender Identity book for LGBTQ+ issues.
Christian Colleges: Even Christian colleges need to be vetted. Do they actually teach from a biblical worldview or do they just post a few verses around campus? Rather than doing a deep dive here, let us point you to existing information on this topic from people we respect. Just beware. Some Christian colleges are Christian in name only.
Free Speech and Political Environments
Be apprised of the latest issues on campus. These issues may catch your student off guard if they’re not familiar and ready to respond. What is the spiritual, social, and political climate like on their campus? What major events should they look out for on the campus—do they have a Sex Week? (Yes, Mamas, it’s a real thing.) Look into the types of events and speakers their student government supports. Are they known for protests? What kinds? What kind of research is getting funded? Which books are available in their religion and sociology departments? What is their DEI policy (now known as “inclusion” or “belonging” policies, after the recent presidential mandate? Are campus ministries allowed to meet on campus? (You may be surprised at how many aren’t.) Does your student need to know how to navigate “safe speech” zones? Will they need to know what microaggressions are? Respect trigger warnings? Is there a mandatory “cultural sensitivity training” for incoming freshman?
Physical Environment
Not only is your college student entering a new and different environment of ideas and policies, but they are quite literally moving into a new physical environment from their dorm room or apartment to their campus hub and the surrounding town. Preparing logistically for this new environment helps them adapt better and start out ahead. Have them get their room completely set up with all they need for a place to study, sleep, and take care of themselves. Setting an understanding with roommates about quiet hours at night and in the morning, as well as personal boundaries, can help set the tone for respecting each other while still enjoying one another’s company.
Have them visit where they will do laundry, pick up physical mail, and grocery shop. Map out the best routes to dining halls and campus classrooms to know the time it will take to walk to class, catch a bus, or ride a bike. Encourage them to introduce themselves to their academic advisor and professors (staking out their offices and office hours). Get to know where the infirmary is in case they get sick and where the student resource center is for times when extra help is needed. (Don’t forget to discuss whether you will have access to your child’s medical information and if you will be called if there is an emergency. Once they are over 18, your child will need to sign a HIPAA release form to grant consent. For more information on legal documents needed when a child turns 18 see this article.)
Conclusion
Mama, you are no longer their personal EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). It’s up to them now. They need to guard their faith, their intellect, their relationships, their personal space, values, routines, and philosophy. Prepare them the best you can and then release them – all the while praying for them and their campuses.
We hope that this college prep blog series was helpful for those about to start college, even though it may have been a bit of a crash course. But we highly encourage those moms of younger students to begin this work now so that you can send them to college on F.I.R.E. for their faith.
Faith. Intellect. Relationships. Environment. Preparing in these four areas will help your college kids build a college experience that is stable and unshifting with their faith still a cornerstone.
Before we conclude, though, we’d love to offer a prayer. This comes from Jeremy Story, who runs Every Student Sent (which we referenced earlier in this blog series). He gave us permission to share it with you.
A Guided Prayer for the Class of 2025:
Heavenly Father, We lift up this generation of college freshmen to You. As they walk into the lecture halls and residence halls, may they first walk with You.
Give them the boldness to stand firm in the faith and resist the pull of a culture that has forgotten You.
Lord, lead them to rich Christian community –
To friends who encourage their walk with Jesus. To campus ministries, churches, and mentors who will sharpen and send them.
Give them courage to share the Gospel –
To speak the name of Jesus with truth and love. To be a light in dark places. To love others radically and point them to the hope they’ve found in You.
May they not just survive their college years, but lead others into eternal life.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
If you want another prayer (or two), we recommend the prayers “Releasing My Almost-Adult Children” and “Adult Children to Walk Faithfully with God” from our book, Honest Prayers for Mama Bears.
Recommended Resources:
Jesus, You and the Essentials of Christianity by Frank Turek (INSTRUCTOR Study Guide), (STUDENT Study Guide), and (DVD)
How to Interpret Your Bible by Dr. Frank Turek DVD Complete Series, INSTRUCTOR Study Guide, and STUDENT Study Guide
Intellectual Predators: How Professors Prey on Christian Students (DVD) (mp3) (mp4 Download)
Can All Religions Be True? mp3 by Frank Turek
Julie Loos combined her passion for prayer and apologetics in her contributions to three Mama Bear Apologetics books. Her apologetics training came from campus ministry and certificates from Biola University and the Crossexamined Instructors Academy. Julie has been teaching, writing, and speaking on prayer for Moms in Prayer International for more than 23 years. She lives in Missouri with her husband, Todd, has two married sons, two grandchildren, and enjoys working out, Bible study, chocolate, coffee, and deep conversations.
Originally posted at: https://bit.ly/4hytqBA
One Nation Under Paganism? with Pastor Lucas Miles
PodcastWhat if one of the greatest threats to Western democracy isn’t political—but spiritual? Pastor Lucas Miles, Senior Director of TPUSA Faith and author of the new book, ‘Pagan Threat: Confronting America’s Godless Uprising‘, joins Frank to reveal how paganism and Marxism are working hand-in-hand to undermine biblical truth, family, and freedom in America. Tune in as they answer questions like:
The future of the church and our great nation depends on our collective faithfulness to the truth and our unwavering commitment to the Kingdom of God. Be sure to grab a copy of ‘Pagan Threat‘ to dig deeper and join the mission to combat spiritual and moral decline in the West.
If you enjoyed this podcast episode PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRY USING THE LINK BELOW. 100% of your donation goes to ministry, 0% to buildings!
Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined
Nfluence Church (Granger, IN)
LucasMiles.org
TPUSAFaith.com
Pagan Threat: Confronting America’s Godless Uprising by Lucas Miles
Spiritual Foundation #3 Relational Preparation
Legislating Morality, Culture & PoliticsAs excited as I was to go to the university of my dreams, 40+ years later, I still remember the empty feeling of watching my parents and sister drive away. What would things be like at home without me? What would things be like at college without them? Will I make friends? Will I find my way?
One of the first ways to prepare your child relationally for college is to prepare you both for your relationship to change. Going off to college is an adjustment for the entire family. Your relationship with your child is going to naturally change as they move toward calling more of their own shots (and calling you less). So let me give you my $5 piece of advice: Mama, you need to let go. And your cub needs you to let go.
While they lived at home, you helped lay a strong foundation for them. And while it’s ultimately their choice whether or not to build on that foundation, let’s discuss how to keep your relationship strong while helping them navigate this new terrain. Let your child know these will be real choices and issues they will face and that you are confident they can handle them, but if things ever get a little heavy, you are just a phone call away.
Prepare for Vertical and Horizontal Relationships
As you and your college-bound child adjust to these changes, consider some structures to support their relationships. Just as there are vertical and horizontal aspects to a house via the foundation and the frame, so there are to your child’s relational structures. How can they pour into their vertical frame of faith with Jesus and His church while on campus? How can they support their horizontal foundation of relationships with fellow Christians, friends, and family?
Supporting the Vertical Structures (especially in the first two weeks)
I remember my first two weeks at college like they were yesterday. When I woke up that first Sunday in my college dorm room, I realized that – for the first time ever – I alone could decide whether I would go to church. Granted, it was over four decades ago, I lived in the Bible Belt, and going to church was still the “normal” thing to do. But go, I did. And I continued to go throughout my college years, but that’s likely because I made the decision early on.
Young people retrospectively report that the first two weeks of their college freshman year set the trajectory for their remaining years in school. According to the Fuller Youth Institute, we tend to overestimate how ready our youth group grads are for the faith struggles they will face in college. Parents and leaders should talk earlier and more frequently with their entering freshmen about developing a plan for the first two weeks, especially on how to investigate local churches and on-campus ministries.
Finding a church
One pervasive struggle for college students is finding a new church, as evidenced by the 40 percent of freshmen who report difficulty doing so. The group Every Student Sent helps incoming freshmen connect with ministries and churches on their campus, find community with other Christian students, and grow their faith through exclusive online courses. And a lot of this can be done before they ever set foot on campus. Plus, it’s free. There are portals for students, parents, school administrators, and youth pastors, so anyone can help get the student engaged and connected.
College Church Connection (CCC) is another great resource, providing a detailed report for your child based on a personal survey. CCC will recommend Christian contacts, college-town churches, and campus ministries based on the college he/she will be attending. Not only is this helpful, it’s successful. CCC reports that 80 to 90 percent of the students who receive a report find a church and a ministry they love during their first semester of college. The cost is minimal and a huge investment in your student’s spiritual health. This would make a great graduation gift for all church youth groups to give their seniors.
Finding a campus ministry
Keep in mind that your student may want a full-orbed type of ministry (worship, fellowship, Bible Study, prayer, recreation) as well as a more topic-specific ministry like Ratio Christi (RC). RC strategically trains students to participate in conversational evangelism by studying apologetics—the scientific, philosophical, and historical reasons for adhering to a Christian worldview (learn more about the intellectual foundation here). This can be a spiritual lifesaver when they are tossed into an environment where everything they thought they knew is being undermined by the secular humanism which pervades college campuses (even Christian ones!).
There are non-denominational and denominational campus ministries. If you have enough lead time during your child’s senior year of high school, subscribe to campus ministry newsletters, and “like” or “follow” the ministries’ social media pages to get a feel for their teaching and activities. Your student can get to know the DNA of each group through websites or by talking with upperclassmen from their church or campus about the ministries they are involved in.
On campus orientation days, look for representatives at tables for the campus ministries and churches. Check out campus ministry offices, the school’s religious life office, and nearby churches. Find out what night a campus ministry meeting is held and attend it. Some campuses even have student housing for Christians (for example, Christian Campus Fellowship).
Talk to a campus minister you might know. If your family, your church, or another family you know sponsors a campus minister somewhere, see if you could meet in person or virtually to discuss their insights into finding Christian community on campus.
Don’t confuse church and campus ministry!
Make sure your student knows that a campus ministry is not a substitute for a local church in their college town. Each institution plays a different relational role in your student’s life, and being involved in both is important for maintaining a well-rounded faith experience. Being part of a local church connects a student to the larger body of Christ and allows him/her to be accountable, to be spiritually fed, and to contribute. It also helps prepare for transition back into a local church, not only when home on break, but once they have graduated. There’s something to be said about the “muscle memory” of returning to church. Local church attendance during college also fosters intergenerational relationships, which have been shown to be important in retaining faith.[1]
The Horizontal Structures
Supporting your child’s horizontal structures means preparing them for what will happen with family, friends, and Christian fellowship.
Prepare for Future Success
Campus ministry, Bible study, and a weekly prayer partner were part of my spiritual syllabus. God used my college years to help me forge my faith. But if I were going to be a coed on campus this fall, in our current climate, I’m honestly not sure how well I would fare. Building a relational foundation vertically through connection with campus ministry and a local college church and horizontally through open communication with family and lasting friendships of all ages can make a concrete difference for yourself and your student in this journey.
References:
[1] For more about how a local church can help their collegians, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/college-students-church-ready/.
Recommended Resources:
Jesus, You and the Essentials of Christianity by Frank Turek (INSTRUCTOR Study Guide), (STUDENT Study Guide), and (DVD)
How to Interpret Your Bible by Dr. Frank Turek DVD Complete Series, INSTRUCTOR Study Guide, and STUDENT Study Guide
Intellectual Predators: How Professors Prey on Christian Students (DVD) (mp3) (mp4 Download)
Can All Religions Be True? mp3 by Frank Turek
Julie Loos combined her passion for prayer and apologetics in her contributions to three Mama Bear Apologetics books. Her apologetics training came from campus ministry and certificates from Biola University and the Crossexamined Instructors Academy. Julie has been teaching, writing, and speaking on prayer for Moms in Prayer International for more than 23 years. She lives in Missouri with her husband, Todd, has two married sons, two grandchildren, and enjoys working out, Bible study, chocolate, coffee, and deep conversations.
Originally posted at: https://bit.ly/4oyK4n2
Is THIS One of the Strongest Evidences for the Bible?
PodcastWhat did Jesus mean when He said the Old Testament was all about Him? Could figures like Moses, Joshua, and Joseph actually point directly to Him? Once you see how the Bible connects from Genesis to Revelation, you’ll realize it could only have been inspired by a Divine Author.
Frank explains how God’s plan for redemption was woven into the very fabric of Scripture long before Jesus walked the earth as he answers questions like:
If the Bible isn’t true, there’s no reason to follow Jesus. But if it is, that changes everything. You’ll see why the Bible bears unmistakable marks of divine authorship—and why the evidence leaves little doubt that Jesus truly is the fulfillment of Scripture.
If you enjoyed this podcast episode PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING OUR MINISTRY USING THE LINK BELOW. 100% of your donation goes to ministry, 0% to buildings!
Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined
Joel Kramer: Tomb of the Exodus
The Bible You Never Knew Session #7 (only available to watch on YouTube for a limited time!)
Did Moses Foreshadow Jesus?
What REALLY Happened at Jericho?
Spiritual Foundation #2 Intellectual Preparation
Culture and Politics, Legislating Morality, Culture & PoliticsIn the previous blog in this series, we recommended starting spiritual college preparation with the faith-based foundation of Bible study and prayer. To that, we suggest adding several intellectual disciplines, which together help us love God with our heart, soul, mind, and strength. We start with the faith-building strength training of apologetics.
Intellectual Challenges Your Kid May Face
For a while now, the stats haven’t been good for Christian kids’ faith to come out intact after they hit the college campus or even after high school. (If you want the facts, just read a summary here.) In recent months there has been some better news about Gen Z: they are more open spiritually, and young men are attending church more. However, there are still questions about that “spirituality” leading to Christianity and whether the habit of church attendance sticks.
No doubt your child will need some intellectual muscles to stand strong against key challenges they will face in college. These include the gender/sexuality issue, competing worldviews (Marxism in particular), science, and how to integrate their faith into their chosen profession — just to name a few.
When it comes to the gender/sexuality issue, we recognize the difficulty in navigating it, much less understanding all its nuances. Critical thinking skills, conversational tactics, and a strong knowledge of the why behind God’s laws all come into play when dealing with this hot topic. We’ll give you general resources below to help with all of these intellectual challenges, but the greatest resource we can point you to about gender and sexuality is our book, Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality and Gender Identity: Empower Your Kids to Understand and Live out God’s Design — especially the updated and expanded version that comes out in March 2026. We also recommend our various podcasts about these issues. We can’t refute what we don’t understand, so let’s start understanding!
How Apologetics Can Help
Anyone working out realizes that strength training can be uncomfortable in the moment (can you really do one more bicep curl?!). You push through a tough workout for the long-term results. Likewise with apologetics. If the thought of apologetics makes your heart rate increase, don’t sweat it. It will be worth it in the end for you and your child. This is partly because apologetics is more than just an intellectual exercise. It helps answer doubts, build confidence about Christianity, and protect your kids from the ideological mind viruses being spread on campus by any worldview which “sets itself up against the knowledge of God” (2 Corinthians 10:5). Apart from these obvious benefits, apologetics also:
That’s where instruction in critical thinking and tactical conversations is important. Greg Koukl’s book, Tactics, is the premiere resource here. In summary, Tactics puts you in the driver’s seat and diffuses defensiveness by learning to engage with three questions: 1) What do you mean by that? 2) How did you come to that conclusion? and 3) Have you ever considered….?”
Studying logical fallacies sharpens critical thinking—key not only for religious claims, but educational, political, and more. There are several books and/or online courses you will find helpful like the Filter It Through A Brain Cell and Fallacy Detective.
We’ve Got You Covered
When I started studying apologetics 20 years ago, the resources were few and far between. Not so today. And they no longer exist just in book form. Websites, apps, podcasts, and videos abound. We direct you to our Resources page, which includes a link to our Recommended Resource list and our Busy Mom’s Guide to Apologetics.
You might also show your kids how to use their phones as their intellectual strength training workout partner. For those who would like to get started with younger kids, there are what I call digital forms of “flashcards” available in the following apps:
In addition to using apps, encourage your kids to develop apologetics playlists of podcasts and YouTube videos that can exercise their minds.
Michael Sherrard, president of Apologetics, Inc., sums it up well: “… after an apologetics conference a young man told me that for the first time in his life, he saw that Christians weren’t dumb. It was encouraging for him to see that you can love God with your mind and that Christians have reasons for their belief.”
Conclusion
With discernment, consider sharing your own strengths and weaknesses, successes and failures, doubts and fears from your college years. Your vulnerability could go a long way to keeping the communication lines open. Parental influence is still key in the college years when it comes to faith, and as you engage in building the intellectual foundation of faith with your kids, you both will be loving the Lord with all your mind and strength.
References:
[1] See https://www.barna.com/research/sharing-faith-increasingly-optional-christians/ and https://www.barna.com/research/is-evangelism-going-out-of-style/
Recommended Resources:
Jesus, You and the Essentials of Christianity by Frank Turek (INSTRUCTOR Study Guide), (STUDENT Study Guide), and (DVD)
How to Interpret Your Bible by Dr. Frank Turek DVD Complete Series, INSTRUCTOR Study Guide, and STUDENT Study Guide
Intellectual Predators: How Professors Prey on Christian Students (DVD) (mp3) (mp4 Download)
Can All Religions Be True? mp3 by Frank Turek
Julie Loos combined her passion for prayer and apologetics in her contributions to three Mama Bear Apologetics books. Her apologetics training came from campus ministry and certificates from Biola University and the Crossexamined Instructors Academy. Julie has been teaching, writing, and speaking on prayer for Moms in Prayer International for more than 23 years. She lives in Missouri with her husband, Todd, has two married sons, two grandchildren, and enjoys working out, Bible study, chocolate, coffee, and deep conversations.
Originally posted at: https://bit.ly/3J49XMD
How Can Biblical Leadership Save America? with Pastor Robert Furrow
PodcastAre we experiencing a revival here in the United States and maybe around the world? Pastor Robert Furrow, long-time leader of Calvary Chapel Tucson, joins Frank to share what he’s witnessing firsthand and to unpack insights from his new book, ‘The Making of a Biblical Leader: A Practical Guide to Leading Others Well‘. They discuss what true leadership looks like, and how every Christian can make a difference in this historical moment of renewed interest in the truth of the Gospel.
Tune in as they answer questions like:
Whether you lead a family, a business, or a church, this conversation will help you take the next step in living out your faith with courage and purpose. Tune in to learn how God can use your influence to impact others and move His Kingdom forward—right where you are.
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Calvary Chapel Tucson – YouTube channel
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How To Prepare Your Kids Faith Before They Leave For College, Part 2: Faith-Based Preparation
Theology and Christian ApologeticsIt’s doubtful parents would send their kids to college without some sort of meal plan, but are parents as diligent in helping set up a spiritual meal plan for their children? Once that dorm key is issued, there will be no more spoon-fed lessons by the youth group. When our kids head to college, it’s time for them to feed themselves, or they could spiritually starve to death.
In our previous blog, we addressed the top four preparations to keep your kids on FIRE for God: faith-based, intellectual, relational, and environmental. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to prepare your kids spiritually for college, specifically through spiritual disciplines.
Developing Good Faith Habits
Helping your child establish the habits of personal Bible study and prayer while they are still living in your home is an important part of encouraging them to remain connected and committed to their local church and their Christian beliefs. (I contend it’s not too late, even if they’ve already gone off to college and even if they have already graduated. If we’re still breathing, it’s not too late.)
If you are at a parenting stage where you can model this for your kids, go for it. If that discipline has not yet been developed, don’t let a guilt trip or excuses stall you into inaction. Why not express your current desire to engage and use it as an incentive for both of you to start? You could even hold one another accountable and/or share what you’re learning.
Need some help? Host a get-together with other college-bound Christian friends to encourage and equip them to dig into this discipline. Call in a trusted Christian mentor to share their personal insights on the importance of reading the Word, committing to prayer time, and using trusted tools and resources. Research shows that maintaining relationships with parents and having other adults they respect invest in their lives helps young adults stay connected to church through and after college.
Ways To Nurture Your Kid’s Faith
Devotionals
Devotionals can serve as an appetizer to prepare the palate for the main course, like a warm-up to a workout. Encourage your child to use a devotional book that quotes Scripture daily. If they never get to the main course, at least they will have had a taste of God’s Word that day.
Although there are many modern-day devotionals that are great, don’t be afraid to introduce your kids to classic devotionals. The writing and theology are rich, and these writers connect your kids to our shared Christian heritage and history. (Consider Oswald Chambers, Charles Spurgeon, and A.W. Tozer to start. Want something from the 21st century? Try Paul David Tripp.)
Bible Study
Talk about a smorgasbord! There are so many approaches to Bible study, it’s often hard to know where to start. Why not ask your child what appeals to them? A historical biblical figure? A book of the Bible? A theme? A word study? Use this list to help if they aren’t sure:
Go Digital
Since our students are such digital natives, engage them through their thumbs and earbuds. Bible study and prayer apps might be the best way to get them connected, literally.
Don’t forget: While there are advantages to digital–based content, reading a printed Bible has even more benefits. If your child doesn’t have a Bible of their own, consider getting them one before they leave for college.
Prayer
There’s no better way to learn how to pray than by actually praying. Use an acrostic like ACTS (Adoration/praise, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication) – it’s instructive, biblical, and focused. The ACTS method can help your children develop their relationship and trust in God. Teach your child as they read the Bible to highlight these four aspects of prayer.
Another thing you can try is praying God’s Word — in context, of course. While there are tremendous books and studies on prayer, learning to use your Bible to pray will be rich and requires no other material.
There are apps for prayer as well. YouVersion includes a prayer module with guided prayer prompts, a way to create your own prayer list and track answers, and a tool to set a daily reminder to pray.
Personally, having a prayer partner in college with whom I studied a book on prayer (and who held me accountable to pray daily) changed the trajectory of my prayer life. (We’ll talk more about how to pray for your kids in college in a later blog in this series!) While corporate prayer is extremely important (prayer groups are popping up on college campuses everywhere), personal prayer time lays the foundation.
Model prayer for your kids. We recommend our book, Honest Prayers for Mama Bears, to help you. It’s topical, so it’s easy to find a prayer that fits your particular situation. To help you get started, we’ve created these images that you can download and print. There are two for boys and two for girls. Pick your favorite, print it out, and then put it up to remind you to pray for your kids.
Time
Encourage your child to find the time that is best for them, so they will stick with a plan. Chances are that if they have an 8 a.m. chem lab, they are not going to get up and have quiet time. But if they have a break on campus in the early afternoon, maybe they can find a nice spot to spend 15-20 minutes in the Word and prayer. Be willing to share your own struggles and successes with maintaining a consistent personal study and prayer time.
A Faith They Can Own
So, before that last duffle bag is packed, consider giving your child a special new study Bible, pocket Bible, or leather-bound devotional book with a personal inscription in it. Wrap it up with a new set of earbuds with a note to “plug in daily” to God’s Word. Challenge them to weave Scripture reading and prayer readings into their playlist. And don’t forget the value of Scripture memorization, which requires active mental engagement. (Mama Bear Hillary recommends the BibleMemory app) You can also check out this classic tool from Navigators.
A nourishing daily diet of God’s Word and prayer will go a long way to help our college students resist the temptation to ingest the spiritual junk food offered by some of their peers and professors.
Recommended Resources:
Jesus, You and the Essentials of Christianity by Frank Turek (INSTRUCTOR Study Guide), (STUDENT Study Guide), and (DVD)
How to Interpret Your Bible by Dr. Frank Turek DVD Complete Series, INSTRUCTOR Study Guide, and STUDENT Study Guide
Intellectual Predators: How Professors Prey on Christian Students (DVD) (mp3) (mp4 Download)
Can All Religions Be True? mp3 by Frank Turek
Julie Loos combined her passion for prayer and apologetics in her contributions to three Mama Bear Apologetics books. Her apologetics training came from campus ministry and certificates from Biola University and the Crossexamined Instructors Academy. Julie has been teaching, writing, and speaking on prayer for Moms in Prayer International for more than 23 years. She lives in Missouri with her husband, Todd, has two married sons, two grandchildren, and enjoys working out, Bible study, chocolate, coffee, and deep conversations.
Originally posted at: https://bit.ly/3JoRnic
A Twofold Calling: Why God Raised Up the Church for the Gospel and the Jewish People
Legislating Morality, Culture & PoliticsThroughout the history of Christianity, God has raised up His people in specific places and times for unique purposes. The early church carried the gospel from Jerusalem across the Roman Empire. The Reformation revived biblical faith and reshaped the Western world. In our time, many Christian leaders believe that God has entrusted a distinctive mission to the American church — a mission with two inseparable parts: to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations and to stand with the Jewish people, including the modern State of Israel.
These two callings are not separate tracks. They emerge from the same biblical story, reflect the same divine purposes, and together represent one of the most important responsibilities of the church in our generation.
Preach the Gospel — and Fuel a Global Missions Movement
The first and most fundamental calling of the church is as old as Christianity itself: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:19). The Great Commission is not a suggestion for particularly zealous Christians — it is the church’s central identity and purpose. And for the past two centuries, the American church has played a uniquely significant role in carrying out that mission.
Beginning in the early 19th century, especially during the Second Great Awakening, revival movements in the United States helped spark a powerful missionary effort that would go on to shape global Christianity. Out of this wave of spiritual energy came the Student Volunteer Movement, founded in 1886, which mobilized more than 20,000 young Americans for overseas missions before World War I. In the years that followed, organizations such as the International Mission Board, Wycliffe Bible Translators, and Youth With A Mission (YWAM) played a key role in advancing the gospel by translating Scripture, planting churches, and training local leaders around the world. At the same time, American Christians poured significant resources into building seminaries, hospitals, schools, and humanitarian projects, all of which opened new doors for ministry and helped expand the global reach of the gospel (Noll, 2002)[1].
Of course, this work has never been exclusively American. British, German, Australian, Korean, Brazilian, and African churches have all been deeply involved in global missions. But the American church, uniquely resourced with wealth, freedom, technology, and global influence, has often functioned as a catalyst, multiplying the reach of others and pioneering new frontiers. The missiologist Christopher Wright notes that mission is not an activity the church does but the very identity of God’s people, participating in God’s mission to redeem all nations (Wright, 2006)[2]. This identity must remain central as the global landscape changes. Billions still live without access to the gospel, and God’s call to the American church remains: to send, support, and sustain a movement that reaches every tribe and tongue.
Stand with the Jewish People — Beyond Prophecy Charts
The second calling, standing with the Jewish people, is more controversial but no less biblical. It is not merely a matter of eschatology or politics. It flows from God’s covenant promises, from the church’s spiritual heritage, and from a moral responsibility rooted in history.
God’s relationship with Israel did not end with the coming of Christ. His promise to Abraham, “I will bless those who bless you…” (Genesis 12:3), was never revoked. Paul makes this point clearly in Romans 11, using the image of a cultivated olive tree to describe the relationship between Israel and the Church. Gentile believers are like wild branches grafted into Israel, drawing life from its covenant blessings (Romans 11:17–18). The root itself remains essential, and “the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable” (Romans 11:29). Moreover, Paul envisions a mysterious future in which the salvation of the Gentiles will provoke Israel to jealousy, ultimately leading to its redemption, and that redemption, he writes, will mean “life from the dead” for the world (Romans 11:15).
This vision offers a deeper reason to stand with the Jewish people than geopolitical alliances or prophetic speculation. At its heart, this is about covenant faithfulness and gratitude. From Israel came the Scriptures, the prophets, the covenants, and ultimately the Messiah Himself (Romans 9:4–5). Christianity isn’t a replacement for Israel — it’s the continuation and fulfillment of God’s promises through Israel. Supporting the Jewish people today, including affirming their right to security and self-determination in their ancestral homeland, is a way of honoring God’s faithfulness and participating in His unfolding plan (McDermott, 2017)[3].
The Moral Imperative: Confronting the Oldest Hatred
Even apart from theology, there is a profound historical and ethical reason for Christians to stand with the Jewish people: antisemitism. Often called “the world’s oldest hatred,” antisemitism has plagued humanity for millennia, from ancient slanders to medieval blood libels, from forced conversions to expulsions, and culminating in the Holocaust. Tragically, much of this hatred was fueled or tolerated by Christians, particularly in the Church in Europe and the Middle East. The Church fathers also wrote polemics against Jews, medieval councils imposed discriminatory laws, and even Martin Luther penned vitriolic works that were later exploited by the Nazis (Noll, 2002)[4].
Yet the story also includes courage and repentance. Believers such as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Corrie ten Boom, and André Trocmé risked their lives to resist antisemitism and protect Jewish lives. Their example demonstrates what faithful Christian witness looks like amid hatred and violence. Today, antisemitism is resurging in new forms like conspiracy theories, Holocaust denial, and the delegitimization of Israel itself. The Church needs to, once again stand in the gap. Confronting antisemitism isn’t about politics — it’s about living out Christian love and obedience to Jesus’ command to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31).
Historical Responsibility and Theological Gratitude
Christianity is inseparable from its Jewish roots. Every page of Scripture, every covenant, and every prophecy is part of Israel’s story. Jesus Himself was a Jew who observed Jewish festivals and fulfilled Jewish prophecy. As N.T. Wright argues, the church does not replace Israel but participates in its vocation, to bear witness to God’s faithfulness and salvation before the nations (Wright, 2013)[5].
That shared story carries responsibility. After centuries of persecution, I believe Christians have a moral responsibility to stand up for the dignity and safety of the Jewish people. One important way we can live out that responsibility is by supporting their right to self-determination, including the existence and security of the State of Israel. Doing so doesn’t mean we have to agree with every policy or turn a blind eye to the suffering of Palestinians, but it does mean recognizing a deep obligation shaped by history and conscience. Justice, as the prophet Micah reminds us, requires that we “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly” (Micah 6:8). Christians can oppose antisemitism and advocate for Palestinian dignity simultaneously. Compassion is not a zero-sum game.
Engaging Objections: Supersessionism and Political Zionism
Some Christians reject this emphasis on Israel, arguing that the church has replaced Israel in God’s plan — a view known as supersessionism. But Paul directly refutes this in Romans 11:1 “Has God rejected his people? By no means!” The inclusion of the Gentiles does not mean the exclusion of Israel; God’s promises are enduring. Theologian Gerald McDermott argues that the church’s historic neglect of Israel stems from theological misunderstandings that flatten the biblical story and ignore its Jewish context (McDermott, 2017).
Others fear that Christian support for Israel leads to uncritical nationalism or partisan politics. This is a legitimate concern, and precisely why Christian support must be rooted in biblical theology and wisdom, not worldly ideologies. Supporting Israel does not mean endorsing every action of its government. It means affirming the Jewish people’s right to exist, opposing antisemitism, and advocating for policies that uphold human dignity on all sides.
Mission and Israel: Two Callings, One Story
It is important to see that these two callings, mission and solidarity with Israel, are not separate. They are deeply intertwined in God’s redemptive plan. Paul’s vision in Romans 11 suggests that Gentile evangelism will one day stir the Jewish people toward faith, and their redemption will bring even greater blessing to the world. In this way, mission and Israel’s restoration are part of the same divine trajectory, one that points to the final renewal of all creation.
Moreover, antisemitism itself is a barrier to the gospel. How can the church credibly proclaim the love of God if it remains indifferent to hatred against the people through whom God brought salvation into the world? Standing with the Jewish people is therefore not a distraction from the church’s mission but an essential part of it.
Strategic Pathways for the American Church
The American church has been uniquely positioned by God, with resources, freedoms, and global influence, to play a leading role in this twofold calling. But how can we move from ideas to action? Here are five strategic ways churches and believers can live out this mission:
Conclusion: A Church for This Moment
When we step back and see the bigger picture, the twofold calling of the church becomes clear. God has entrusted His people, and especially the American church, with immense opportunity and responsibility. We are called to proclaim the gospel with boldness and compassion, fueling a global missions movement that reaches every nation. And we are called to stand with the Jewish people, opposing antisemitism, honoring God’s covenant, and seeking justice and peace in the land where God’s promises began.
These are not two competing agendas; they are two sides of one mission — the mission of God to bless all nations through the family of Abraham and to reconcile the world through His Son, Jesus Christ. If the American church embraces this calling with faith, humility, and courage, it will not only shape the course of history but also bear powerful witness to the unchanging faithfulness of God.
References:
[1] Noll, M. (2002). A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.
[2] Wright, C. J. H. (2006). The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic.
[3] McDermott, G. (2017). Israel Matters: Why Christians Must Think Differently About the People and the Land. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press.
[4] Noll, M. (2002). A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.
[5] Wright, N. T. (2013). Paul and the Faithfulness of God. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press.
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Tim Orr serves full-time with the Crescent Project as the Assistant Director of the Internship Program and Area Coordinator, where he is also deeply involved in outreach across the UK. A scholar of Islam, Evangelical minister, conference speaker, and interfaith consultant, Tim brings over 30 years of experience in cross-cultural ministry. He holds six academic degrees, including a Doctor of Ministry from Liberty University and a Master’s in Islamic Studies from the Islamic College in London. In September, he will begin a PhD in Religious Studies at Hartford International University.
Tim has served as a research associate with the Congregations and Polarization Project at the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at Indiana University Indianapolis, and for two years, he was also a research assistant on the COVID-19 study led by Hartford International University. His research interests include Islamic antisemitism, American Evangelicalism, Shia Islam, and gospel-centered ministry to Muslims.
He has spoken at leading universities and mosques throughout the UK, including Oxford University, Imperial College London, and the University of Tehran. His work has been published in peer-reviewed Islamic academic journals, and he is the author of four books. His fifth book, The Apostle Paul: A Model for Engaging Islam, is forthcoming.
Why Didn’t God Save Charlie Kirk? Plus More Q&A
PodcastAre you still struggling with the sudden loss of our dear friend Charlie Kirk? You’re not alone. Frank returns from his recent trip to the Holy Land and tackles the so-called problem of evil head-on, responding to listener questions about loss, purpose, and eternal hope. You’ll also hear Frank’s initial thoughts on what it was like to return to America after spending time in Jordan, Israel, and Egypt. Tune in as he answers questions like:
The truth of the Gospel message calls us to suffer well, stay strong, and fight the good fight of faith. Now isn’t the time to sit on the sidelines––it’s time to get equipped, speak the truth, and shine light in the darkness. Be sure to check out the resources listed below to equip yourself and your loved ones for battle and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.
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12 Biblical Archaeological Discoveries You’ve Never Heard Of Before with Dr. Titus Kennedy
PodcastWhat are some of the most recent archaeological discoveries that confirm or corroborate what the Bible says? Archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy joins Frank to uncover groundbreaking evidence that connects ancient artifacts to real people, places, and events mentioned in Scripture. Together they explore questions like:
Get ready to literally and figuratively dig up the Bible as Frank and Titus reveal how archaeology continues to validate Scripture and challenge secular skepticism. If you want to dig even deeper, check out our online course, ‘Digging Up the Bible‘, along with Titus’ books and the resources listed below!
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Resources mentioned during the episode:
COMING SOON! Archaeology and the People of the Bible by Titus Kennedy
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Excavating the Evidence for Jesus by Titus Kennedy
The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands by Titus Kennedy
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