Parhaat Persecution Podcastit (2024)

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Member Care in Hard Places 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

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One of the most critical aspects of cross-cultural work is how to practically care for those we send. In this episode, Nik takes a deep dive into the most important elements that individuals and churches need to consider to most adequately take care of our "sent ones". 🔗 Visit NikRipken.com to learn more about their mission and how you can get invo…

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British Half-Penny 40:43

2M ago40:43

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Everything that God has ever done, He is still doing. Listen as Nik recounts a story out of Apartheid that demonstrates what it truly means to "give all" for Jesus and how the Biblical narrative continues to come alive all over the world. 🔗 Visit NikRipken.com to learn more about their mission and how you can get involved.🎧 Listen to more episodes …

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STOP Playing it Safe and Start Living Radically for Jesus from "The Even You Podcast" 34:11

2M ago34:11

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Last week, East-West's The Even You Podcast came out with an episode featuring Nik Ripken. Join hosts, Mariah and Scott, as they interview Nik on what bold faith and radical obedience looks like. 🔗 Visit NikRipken.com to learn more about their mission and how you can get involved.🎧 Listen to more episodes of Witness and Persecution with Nik & Ruth …

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Teaching Your Kids on the Mission Field 29:11

2M ago29:11

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How do you teach your children while serving on the mission field? For many families considering missions, this is one of the most significant concerns. In this episode, Ruth Ripken shares their family's 36-year journey across various mission fields, offering invaluable insights into how they navigated the challenges of educating their children ove…

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Ripken Reports: Christian Nationalism 30:19

3M ago30:19

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Nik Ripken tackles one of the most pressing issues facing the modern church: Christian nationalism. Join Nik as he explores what it means to faithfully follow Jesus in a world where politics has been weaponized to divide, define, and instigate hatred. As Christians, we're confronted by a society that challenges our political views side-by-side with…

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Ripken Reports: Unexpected Sacrifice 10:48

3M ago10:48

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In this episode, Nik Ripken tackles one of the most pressing questions many Christians have: "How should I think about Muslims?" 🌍 With more and more news media pushing out different narratives, especially about the Middle East and Islam - how are we called to view Muslims? With years of experience living and working among Muslim communities, Nik o…

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Ripken Reports: Bum 15:02

4M ago15:02

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Almost 2 million people from over 40,000 churches embark on short-term international mission trips each year, driven by a desire to serve, make a difference, and spread hope. But how many of these trips actually leave a lasting impact? In this episode, join Nik and Anthony as they dig deep into the complexities of short-term missions and what it re…

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Grief, Hope, & Redemption: A conversation with Tim & Aileen Challies 1:03:21

4M ago1:03:21

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Nik and Ruth Ripken welcome Tim and Aileen Challies in this moving episode, where they share their journey through the grief of losing a child and how they’ve found hope and redemption through their faith in Christ. Through raw and honest conversation, they discuss the challenges of navigating such deep sorrow and how their faith has sustained them…

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Hiding Out In The Open 15:15

4M ago15:15

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Join us for a powerful episode of Ripken Reports where Nik Ripken tackles the question: "How does knowing the context of the Bible help us in missions?" In this candid and insightful session, Nik shares his deep understanding and firsthand experiences from the mission field, explaining why understanding the Bible's context is crucial for effective …

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Names Lifted Up 40:01

4M ago40:01

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Have you ever thought how powerful it is when you as a believer have the ability to lift up prayer requests directly to God? Nik discusses both the power and practice of prayer as it relates to the first step of evangelism. Learn more about Nik Ripken ministries at NikRipken.comFollow us on our socials @nikripken on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter…

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Ripken Reports: Repercussions of a Cold Coca-Cola 16:17

4M ago16:17

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Join us in this episode of Ripken Reports, for an insightful chat with Nik Ripken as he shares a fascinating story about the pitfalls of cultural misunderstandings on the mission field - all starting with a cold Coca-Cola. Ever wondered why getting culture right is so crucial? Join Nik and Anthony in an episode full of wisdom, humor, and great stor…

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He's Articulate for a Painter! 52:21

4M ago52:21

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Nik reminds us that obeying the Great Commission is not brain surgery - all of us are equipped and capable of sharing Jesus and gathering people in our homes, neighborhoods, and places of work. Listen in as Nik unpacks the simple, everyday obedience that changes the world. Learn more about Nik Ripken ministries at NikRipken.comFollow us on our soci…

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Ripken Reports: Risk & Right Reasons 19:41

4M ago19:41

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When is the right time to take significant risks for Jesus?On May 2024, it was announced that a missionary couple in Haiti, Natalie and Davy Lloyd, were murdered by a local gang. Their remains were sent home to Natalie's parents in Missouri. This news shocked the world and brought in a lot of questions when it came to the topic of missions and risk…

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Where There Is No Temple 50:37

4M ago50:37

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Tithing is a common practice in the West to which we rarely give much thought. But what do you do when you are on the edge of lostness with no storehouse in which to give your tithes? Nik sits down to address this issue, and how it relates to our obedience to the "more important matters of the law". Learn more about Nik Ripken ministries at NikRipk…

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Ripken Reports: Should I Go To Seminary? 21:18

5M ago21:18

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Welcome to our very FIRST Ripken Report. These shorter episodes are where Nik gives raw and honest answers to all of YOUR questions. This episode's question is "Should I go to seminary or should I get a job in the marketplace?". Tune in and hear what wisdom Nik has to share!Learn more about Nik Ripken Ministries at NikRipken.comFollow us on social …

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Coming Soon 22:06

5M ago22:06

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After 7 years, our video-based, game-changing missions resource for the global Body of Christ is finally ready to be unveiled this Fall! Nik and Anthony sit down for a surprise conversation sharing the story of how this resource came to be, and what Nik and Ruth hope to see happen through learning from Believers in Persecution in this material. Lea…

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How Do You Know? 46:54

6M ago46:54

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The essence of salvation and baptism are often controversial. When so many cultures view truth and relationships so differently, how do we know what comprises an authentic profession of faith in Jesus? We also have a ton of new and game-changing updates coming to Nik Ripken Ministries, such as new resources, a new website, and new products. To stay…

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Sheep Among Wolves | Nik Ripken's Speech at Liberty University's Convocation 32:23

6M ago32:23

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This is a previously recorded speech from Liberty University's Convocation Ceremony titled, "Sheep Among Wolves". We thought it was a powerful message for anyone graduating, entering a new season of life, or needing some encouragement as we continue to walk this life as Jesus' followers, carrying the Good News across the streets and across the ocea…

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Jesus+ 1:01:54

6M ago1:01:54

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In our world of unlimited streaming options and instant gratification, it's easy to want "add-ons" to following Jesus. Join Nik as he discusses how we are tempted, whether in our own culture or on the mission field, to present the Gospel as "Jesus+" - trying to get material benefits from becoming a Christian beyond just getting Jesus Himself.Learn …

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"Tell No One" 45:41

7M ago45:41

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In this episode of Witness & Persecution with Nik and Ruth Ripken, Nik confronts one of the more confusing statements of Jesus regarding His identity and sharing the Good News: How do you know Jesus? And what is the most important thing about Jesus that you know? Learn more about our ministry at NikRipken.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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The Lamb of God 32:38

7M ago32:38

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In this episode of Witness & Persecution with Nik and Ruth Ripken, Nik shares the story of getting to interview Samuel Lamb, one of the most spiritually impactful men of God in the Chinese Church. Nik recounts lessons learned from Samuel Lamb about faithfulness in the midst of severe and heartbreaking persecution. Learn more about the ministry at N…

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You Don't Have to Come Back 36:49

7M ago36:49

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Christian culture has bought into this lie: “If you love and serve Jesus, you are entitled to a long life, free from serious injury or illness. And you’ll never have problems within your family." Join Nik as he dives into what it truly means to be "crucified with Christ." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikripken/s…

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Great Persecution 1:06:00

7M ago1:06:00

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A new MP3 sermon from First Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Great Persecution Subtitle: Act's Study Speaker: Wayne Boyd Broadcaster: First Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/21/2024 Bible: Acts 8:1-4 Length: 66 min.

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Finding Paul & Esther 58:21

8M ago58:21

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In western Christianity, we often fail to choose leaders in a biblical way. Persecuted believers also raise up and train leaders. Nik walks through the spiritual, biological, and cultural profiles of pastors, teachers, evangelists, and church planters in parts of the world defined by persecution. Learn more about our ministry at NikRipken.com --- S…

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Faith & Denial 50:45

8M ago50:45

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Every persecuted believer gets knocked down at some point. Many of them, through Spirit-empowered victorious faith, get back up and stay in God's story. The unfortunate reality, though, is that some deny their faith or—worse—fill the role of Judas as betrayer. Nik shares several stories about the experiences of individuals enduring persecution. * F…

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Four Ways Christian Women Can Overcome Fear and Befriend Muslim Women 39:08

8M ago39:08

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In light of Ramadan, we thought we'd share this episode from Our Urban Voices that Ruth Ripken was a part of. Here she shares insights from over 35 years in missions, 4 ways for Christians to overcome fear, why Christian women must be the ones to reach out to Muslim women with hospitality and what it means to love our neighbor well. Learn more abou…

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Disciples Don't Choose You 1:08:02

9M ago1:08:02

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What is discipleship? Are you practicing it biblically? In this episode, Nik explores the true nature of biblical discipleship. Jesus modeled for us how to choose disciples, live in community, and raise up the next generation of leaders and workers. Learn more about our ministry at NikRipken.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…

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Meet, Greet, and Eat 43:27

9M ago43:27

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As Ramadan approaches, Nik takes to dive into the practical elements of meeting and engaging your Muslim friends and neighbors. Nik shares special insight from 3 decades on the mission field and gives practical tools that every believer you can use to overcome fear of Islam and engaging Muslims. Learn more about the ministry at NikRipken.com --- Su…

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Forsaken: Matthew 27:45-46 35:42

9M ago35:42

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We're taking a short break from recording new podcast episodes, so we thought we'd share this nugget of blessing with you all. Nik Ripken gave a talk at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary recently! Join Nik and the SEBTS community as he preaches from Matthew 27 on the hardships faced internationally by unbelievers and how it is our mission t…

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Talking Someone Out of Becoming a Christian 39:20

9M ago39:20

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Nik and Ruth love college students! Not only have they been the recipient of years of encouragement and love at the hands of college and university students, but they have been able to pour back into them in recent years. In this epsiode, Nik shares a story of interacting with a Muslim-background college student, and the difficult truth that we can…

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Spiritual Déjà vu 1:08:42

10M ago1:08:42

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Nik shares a story from believers in persecution that he has never told before. In this narrative, we see how persecution often repeats itself and is in present active tense. Nik challenges listeners to not view perseuction in present active tense, but the Bible in past tense. Check out more at NikRipken.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…

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5 Guys In The Desert 1:09:08

10M ago1:09:08

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Diving deeper into the larger story of his time in the Ogaden region of the Ethiopian desert, Nik shares one of the most miraculous encounters he's ever experienced. "Are you the one? Have you come?" Nik asks this question of listeners who might need spiritual motivation to be the one who offers hope and truth in the darkest times of peoples lives.…

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Where Are They Now? 52:10

10M ago52:10

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Nik recounts his time coming face to face with the terrorist group al-ittihad in his Somali years. Encountering starving children on the brink of death, Nik confronts his own lack of faith and how he has personally seen that God works in present-active tense today. Listen to more Witness & Persecution at nikripken.com --- Support this podcast: http…

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REWIND: Somebody's Coming 51:32

11M ago51:32

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We're taking a quick break from recording new episodes for Witness and Persecution, but didn't want to leave you hanging! We thought we'd reintroduce you to our MOST LISTENED to episode of ALL TIME - "Somebody's Coming". Nik Ripken talks about what he wished he knew during his first year in Malawi and what God has taught him since.Check out more ep…

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REWIND: Lies, Lies, and More Lies 58:32

11M ago58:32

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We're taking a quick break from recording new episodes for Witness and Persecution, but didn't want to leave you hanging! We thought we'd reintroduce you to our MOST LISTENED to episode of 2023 - "Lies, Lies, and More Lies". We know that Satan is a liar. But how many of his lies do we actually believe, whether we realize it or not? In this epsiode,…

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"I Beg of You Christmas" 42:06

11M ago42:06

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As Christmas and New Year's approaches, Nik shares a Christmas cultural faux pas from their days in Malawi. Nik uses this illustration to dive into the materialism that infects much of the Western world's view of Christmas, and how Scripture challenges us to see the birth of Jesus from a totally different perspective. --- Support this podcast: http…

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His Grace Is Sufficient 32:35

12M ago32:35

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Ruth sits down for a raw, honest, heart-felt discussion on the personal journey of pain and suffering that she and Nik have been walking over the last few years. Ruth details God's redemption through suffering, and provides hope and encouragement for those who are experiencing medical trauma, depression, anxiety, and the struggle of ministering to …

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Do I Fight Back? 1:03:17

12M ago1:03:17

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Nik takes listeners to the bush of Sudan as he explores the timeless words of Jesus - "a new commandment I give you - love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you". Nik takes an in-depth dive into the Biblical practices of believers in perescution from a Muslim background as they navigate following Jesus when their persecutors are at the…

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Is He Worth It? 58:16

12M ago58:16

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Inspired by the movie "The Insanity of God", Nik and Anthony sit down with Erskin to get the behind-the-scense story of Erskin and Nik's powerful new song, "Is He Worth It". Read more on the blog at www.NikRipken.com/blog Watch the music video for "Is He Worth It?" by Erskin at https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=Lw1FxlfW0yJCy_xA&v=PBllAXKx6m8&feature…

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Totally Rethinking Missions 46:29

1y ago46:29

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In this epsiode, Nik looks back at 37 years of overseas work and wonders - "did we go about it the wrong way?" Listen in as he shares that if he were to start over, why he would start with the "HOW" of missions before the "WHERE". Read more on the blog at www.NikRipken.com/blog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikri…

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Redefining Christmas (Part 2) 51:16

1y ago51:16

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As Nik Ripken continues this series on rediscovering the Biblical account of the Christmas narrative, he challenges listeners to ask "Imagine you were a parent, or Jesus, in this story". Understanding the context of Christmas allows us to discover how we apply the birth of Jesus to our lives and theology. Learn more about Nik Ripken Ministries at:h…

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The Israeli / Palestinian Conflict 49:04

1y ago49:04

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While the Israeli / Palestinian conflict rages, Nik records a special episode to address what this conflict is, and what it is not. Nik pushes listeners to maintain, and express, a Christian worldview that forces us to read the Bible, seek God's face, and step out in faith to fulfill the Great Commission in the hard places. --- Support this podcast…

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Redefining Christmas 59:25

1y ago59:25

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Did you know that the wise men of the Bible were ultimately unwise men? Their story isn’t a children’s story set in an elaborate Christmas pageant. It’s a story of persecution when Jesus was just a toddler. It’s a story filled with drama and the genocidal slaughter of children. Christians living in the west are stuck with a faith narrative in our h…

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Who Are You Fighting For? 50:59

1y ago50:59

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Trauma and Soul Care (Part 2) 42:11

1y ago42:11

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Trauma and Soul Care (part 1) 43:12

1y ago43:12

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After Nik and Ruth had spent significant time in Somalia - witnessing horrific tragedies like war, abuse, and starvation - they learned and developed "best practices" for how to provide counseling and soul care to workers who had experienced the depths of human depravity. Learn how you can apply these lessons to those in the hardest places of the w…

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Trauma and Tragedy on the Mission Field 1:20:18

1y ago1:20:18

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In part one of a two-part series, Nik reveals their deeply personal journey of various traumas in life, ministry, and missions. How do you stay on the mission field, remain in your ministry, or keep your family when you walk through the unthinkable? Nik challenges listeners to understand how being obedient to go to the edge of lostness can bring in…

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"It's Time" 55:59

1y ago55:59

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Nik walks through the most dangerous statement: "It's time". What decision do you need to make to be obedient right now? What situation is God commanding you to reconcile? Where is God commanding you to step out in faith? Join Nik as he shares his and Ruth's personal journey to discovering "It's time" to be obedient to the commands of Christ. --- S…

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