Noah Filipiak's Blog

Some, like U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R‑GA‑14), are overtly Christian Nationalist and proud of the label, openly recruiting others to the cause. In an interview with Next News Network at a Turning Point USA Student Action Summit held in Tampa, Florida on July 23, 2022, Greene said:

"We need to be the party of nationalism. And I'm a Christian, and I say it proudly. We should be Christian nationalists."

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Noah shares why he's taking a break from long-form podcast episodes, and what you can do to help bring them back. The content of this episode is really about soul rest, honoring limits, and enjoying God as Noah gives you an authentic look into his last two years of discernment regarding burnout and overcommitment. He shares recent breakthroughs and conclusions from this discernment period, and how God is using it to shape his spiritual formation.

The post Ep. 112: Pushing PAUSE on the Podcast appeared first on by Noah Filipiak.

Noah interviews Pastor Mike Carrion on ministry in the South Bronx, the importance of proximity, and the Way of Jesus as applied in America today.

The post Ep. 111: Rev. Dr. Michael Carrion – Pastoral Thoughts on Mass Deportation and this Cultural Moment appeared first on by Noah Filipiak.

These past few weeks have been heavy for many of us. I personally have been involved with refugee resettlement since 2007 because of the Bible's command to help the foreigner, oppressed, and poor, and have many friends who are refugees, including friends in our Mosaic family! While prayer and advocacy are important, God has led me to make sure that I, and we as a church, are also hands-on in helping real people living in our communities during this crisis. I need this in order to get my heart and mind above the noise and make sure I'm being a real part of the solution, not just talking about it. 

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I've been seeing Romans 13 used a lot on social media these past few weeks. I'd like to pause and look at a biblical understanding of the passage, and how to apply it during our current cultural moment, using responsible hermeneutics.

The post A Biblical Understanding of Romans 13, “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities…” appeared first on by Noah Filipiak.

Noah interviews Dr. Ingrid Faro, author of the new book Demystifying Evil: A Biblical and Personal Exploration, on the difficult questions of evil, Satan, and demons, including questions from Flip Side Patreon supporters.

The post Ep. 110: Dr. Ingrid Faro on Satan, Demons, and Evil appeared first on by Noah Filipiak.

Needed Navigation: A Teen's Guide to His or Her Identity in Christ in a Sex & Porn-Filled World is now available on audiobook!

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Noah interviews Dr. Andrew Bauman on the alarming stats and stories of women in the church who have been sexually abused and sexually harassed by Christian men and pastors. This epidemic has roots in our theology, our problem with porn, and the power dynamics of the church.

The post Ep. 109: Dr. Andrew Bauman on Guarding Against Sexism & Abuse in the Church appeared first on by Noah Filipiak.

Noah interviews a Venezuelan pastor who must remain anonymous due to repercussions for anyone who speaks out against corruption in the Venezuelan government.

The post Ep.108: Anonymous Venezuelan Pastor on Ministry Amidst Oppression appeared first on by Noah Filipiak.

Noah has an in-depth conversation with Mark and Beth Denison on Mark's decades-long sexual addiction, the betrayal trauma Beth experienced from that, and how they found hope and healing.

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