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Christian parents do everything they can to help their children come to faith and follow in that faith, but statistically we are failing miserably—most children raised in church and Christian homes leave the faith by age twenty-two and often before that. It’s time for a change. It’s time to flip the script. Stand Firm Parents is doing just that. Pastor and author Jake McCandless has been on a unique journey of helping believers across the world stand firm in their faith for the past ten year ...
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#237: Happy Advent You Brood of Vipers! A Sermon by Nick Lannon
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Matt, Jady, and Nick are on Christmas Break. Over the next three weeks, in lieu of new episodes, we'll post an Advent sermon, a Christmas sermon, and an Epiphany sermon. This week, here's an Advent sermon from Nick on Luke 3:7-18.Av Stand Firm
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Fully Integrated Faith: Tools vs End Game
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As parents, it’s easy to focus on devotionals, programs, and church events as the ultimate markers of success in discipling our kids. But are these the end game, or are they simply tools to help us reach the real goal? In this episode of Stand Firm Parents, Jake McCandless challenges listeners to step back and redefine their approach to raising chi…
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#236: Jurisdiction in this Realm? A Case for Anglican Nationalism
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Article 37, "Of the Civil Magistrates." They discuss its contemporary relevance, how American Christians can relate to and pray for their government, tyrannical rulers, and more.Av Stand Firm
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Marriage & The Social Media Algorithm
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Is social media silently influencing your marriage? Jake McCandless sits down with Kayla Norris to explore how the digital age shapes our relationships, for better or worse. They tackle the tough questions about how social media affects communication, trust, and connection in marriage. Key Topics: How algorithms keep us hooked and what that means f…
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#235: Basic Training: The Parish, the Seminary, and Preparing to Pastor
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Matt, Jady, and Nick reflect on Matt's recent article for the North American Anglican about training pastors. They discuss seminary options, making mistakes in pastoral ministry, and the best way to get ready to lead a parish.Av Stand Firm
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Keep Them Safe on Their Devices - Tech and Our Children
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In today’s episode of Stand Firm Parents, Jake McCandless teams up with Jon Dodson, tech expert and Director at LifeWord, to tackle the toughest parenting questions in the digital age. How do we decide when our kids are ready for a device? What loopholes do kids exploit to sidestep our rules? Jon offers actionable advice to help parents: Gauge thei…
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#234: On Reading the Bible with Dr. Gerald McDermott
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss sola vs prima scriptura again, this time with Dr. Gerald McDermott. They talk about perspicuity, Anselm and Arias, the role of the interpreter, and more.Av Stand Firm
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When Should They Get a Phone? - Tech and Our Children
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How do we protect and empower our kids in today’s digital world? Jake McCandless and Jon Dobson dive into the tough questions about kids and smartphones in this must-listen episode. They discuss why maturity, not just age, should determine when your child is ready for a device, and share seven critical questions parents need to ask. From setting bo…
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#233: Preach, Preacher! The Makings of an Excellent Sermon
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss homiletics. They talk about how long should a sermon be, what a sermon seeks to accomplish, whether or not there is a difference between preaching and teaching, and more.Av Stand Firm
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About This Episode: In this transformative episode of Stand Firm Parents, host Jake McCandless engages with Kayla Norris in a revealing conversation about the profound influence of marital relationships on effective parenting, especially within the context of neurodiversity. They explore the challenges and triumphs of navigating a marriage when one…
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#232: Some Kind of Scriptura: Sola, Prima, and Arguments About Authority
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Matt, Jady, and Nick digest the recent Justin Welby resignation news before turning their attention to the continuing tension between "sola" scriptura and "prima" scriptura in light of a new article by Dr. Gerald McDermott.Av Stand Firm
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What Should I Believe about Israel
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In this insightful episode, Stand Firm Parents host Jake McCandless explores Israel’s significance in the Bible and its impact on our children's faith. Jake, passionate about helping families build a resilient faith foundation, addresses why understanding Israel matters deeply in today's world, especially amidst rising anti-Semitism and the complex…
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#231: Boys and Girls Together: A Stand Firm Guide to Dating
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Matt, Jady, and Nick talk dating, how to care for your children as they seek a mate, and God's plan for courtship and marriage.Av Stand Firm
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Israel and Our Children: Children's Perspective of Israel
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In this special episode, host Jake McCandless invites his daughters, Addison and Andrea, to recount their family’s transformative journey to Israel. Together, they share memories, spiritual moments, and the profound impact this trip had on their faith. From visiting sites like the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea to experiencing the emotional weight…
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#230: Which Way Western Man? Archbishop Welby, the Church of England, and Rebuilding Masculinity
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss continued apostasy from the leadership of the Church of England before turning their attention to a recap of the recent Perseus Conference.Av Stand Firm
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Lessons from the Persecuted Church
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In this powerful episode of Stand Firm Parents, Jake McCandless sits down with Todd Nettleton, the voice behind Voice of the Martyrs and host of the VOM Radio show. They explore the realities of Christian persecution worldwide, what it means for parents raising the next generation in faith, and how we can stand firm in our beliefs. Todd shares insp…
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#229: Mailbag: Clergy Clothes, Voting Advice, and Communion Partners
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Jady and Nick answer some listener questions: is wearing clergy attire a bad idea? Can clergy ever tell a parishioner how they should vote? What should we make of the most recent statement from the TEC Communion Partner bishops?Av Stand Firm
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Israel and Our Children: Antisemitism and the Next Generation
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In this powerful episode, host Jake McCandless dives deep into the alarming rise of global anti-Semitism and its effects on the younger generation with special guest, Charlotte Korchak, Senior International Educator at Stand With Us. Charlotte, who grew up between the U.S. and Israel, shares her unique insights into the history and modern-day chall…
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#228: On This Podcast, Columbus is a Hero
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the meaning of the phrase "the least of these" in Matthew 25 before turning to the moral questions surrounding the Christian interaction with pagan cultures.Av Stand Firm
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Israel and Our Children: On the Ground in Israel
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Episode Summary: In this episode of Stand Firm Parents, host Jake McCandless takes listeners on a journey to Israel to explore the current situation on the ground. With special guests Daphne and Andrew Kirk of Generation to Generation Ministries, who have been actively supporting Israel through trips since the October 7th attacks, the episode dives…
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#227: Sex, Lies, and Deconstruction: Apostasy, Mom & Dad, and Leaving the Church
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Matt, Jady, and Nick talk about "deconstructing" Christians, discuss whether sex is at the core of apostasy, and consider the practice of trading one set of laws for another.Av Stand Firm
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Israel and Our Children: Israel Impacts Their Faith
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In this crucial episode, host Jake McCandless delves into a topic that is shaping our children’s faith—Israel's ongoing conflict. Jake explores the profound impact that media coverage of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel and its aftermath has on young minds. He emphasizes the influence of social media and campus protests, noting how the messag…
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#226: Reading Between the Lines: Ortlund, Lausanne, and the Need for Clarity
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Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss Ray Ortlund's controversial tweet about the presidential race, dig into the 2024 Lausanne Congress "Seoul Statement," and talk about the need for clear language about biblical truth.Av Stand Firm
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Parents as Disciplemakers: Just Start Somewhere
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In this episode of Stand Firm Parents, Jake McCandless discusses the challenges and importance of being intentional about discipleship within the home. He emphasizes the need to start somewhere, even if it’s small, and shares practical advice on how to integrate faith into everyday family life. Key Discussion Points: The Overwhelm of Discipleship: …
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#225: Front Porch Fallacies: The Failure of Seeker Sensitive Churches
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After touching on the Steve Lawson revelations, Matt, Jady, and Nick discuss the idea of church "porches," spaces designed to woo non-Christians, and then talk about what the Sunday service is actually for.Av Stand Firm
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Parents as Disciplemakers: Parents, We Are Important
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In this episode of Stand Firm Parents, host Jake McCandless dives deep into the critical role that parents play in the spiritual formation and discipleship of their children. Joined by special guest Dr. Jonathan Cofer, a seasoned student pastor at Antioch Baptist Church in Conway, Arkansas, the conversation highlights the importance of parents as t…
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#224: Creed Limits: New Heresies, Shared Belief, and the Need for Church Discipline
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Matt, Jady, and Nick consider the idea that it might be time for a new creed, think about the differences between Nicea and the Reformation, and finally talk about how a healthy church is a disciplined church.Av Stand Firm
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Parents as Disciplemakers: Discipleship Isn't Hard
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Podcast Title: Stand Firm Parents Episode Title: Parents as Disciplemakers: Discipleship Isn’t Hard Host: Jake McCandless Guests: Daphne Kirk and Andrew Kirk, Generation 2 Generation Ministry Episode Summary: In this episode of Stand Firm Parents, Jake McCandless dives into the vital role of discipleship in parenting. Jake emphasizes that giving ou…
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#223: Unserious Evanjellyism: The Slipping Masks of Progressive Christianity
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Matt, Jady, and Nick review the "Confession of Evangelical Conviction" and discuss some updates about former ACNA parish Luminous Church and C4SO's plans to deal theologically with similar revisionism.Av Stand Firm
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#222: Because Harry Meets Sally: Men, Women, and Upcoming Conferences
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Jady and Nick discuss, in light of no less than four upcoming conferences, the thing everyone's apparently talking about: the differences between the sexes, their complementarity, and how the church can proclaim Good News to men and women.Av Stand Firm
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Parents as Disciplemakers: Lessons from Noah & Lot
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Parents as Disciplemakers: Lessons from Noah & Lot Show Notes: In this episode of Stand Firm Parents host Jake McCandless dives into the biblical stories of Noah and Lot, two fathers who faced apocalyptic-like judgments. He contrasts their experiences to highlight important lessons on parenting and faith. With a focus on how we, as parents, can rai…
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#221: All Roads Lead to Romans: Jady Koch on Romans 2
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On this vacation episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Jady Koch continues his class on St. Paul's epistle to the Romans with a look at chapter 2.Av Stand Firm
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#220: When in Romans: Jady Koch on Romans 1
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On this vacation episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Jady Koch begins a class on St. Paul's epistle to the Romans, in which he introduces the letter as well as looks at the first chapter.Av Stand Firm
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#219: And Justice For All? Nick Lannon on Biblical vs. "Social" Justice
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The Rev. Nick Lannon compares and contrasts the contemporary understanding of "social justice" against how the Bible defines and understands the term; enjoy!Av Nick Lannon
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#218: Matt Kennedy: Genesis 6 and the Perspicuity of Scripture
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