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*[https://alpha.org/watch/ The Alpha Course - A Practical Introduction to Christianity] - start with week 1 and listen to the entire series | *[https://alpha.org/watch/ The Alpha Course - A Practical Introduction to Christianity] - start with week 1 and listen to the entire series | ||
*[https://bibleproject.com/explore/ The Bible Project] | *[https://bibleproject.com/explore/ The Bible Project] | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwVGM_h4Gw76NHThLlrK3yw/ Sermons by Jeff Bucknam] | |||
*[http://www.juststopandthink.com/stopthink-the-movie/ ''Stop and Think'' by Francis Chan] | *[http://www.juststopandthink.com/stopthink-the-movie/ ''Stop and Think'' by Francis Chan] | ||
*[http://www.sermonindex.net/modules/myvideo/viewcat.php?cid=121 Sermons by Francis Chan] | *[http://www.sermonindex.net/modules/myvideo/viewcat.php?cid=121 Sermons by Francis Chan] | ||
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*[https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/ The Bible Project Podcast] | *[https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/ The Bible Project Podcast] | ||
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/north-point-community-church/id262317288?mt=2 Andy Stanley sermons - North Point Church] | *[https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/north-point-community-church/id262317288?mt=2 Andy Stanley sermons - North Point Church] | ||
*[https://johnmarkcomer.com/ Books, podcasts and videos by John Mark Comer] | |||
*[http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/your-move-with-andy-stanley-podcast/id211872550?mt=2 Your Move with Andy Stanley Podcast] | *[http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/your-move-with-andy-stanley-podcast/id211872550?mt=2 Your Move with Andy Stanley Podcast] | ||
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*''Irresistible'' by Andy Stanley (the audio book is outstanding) | *''Irresistible'' by Andy Stanley (the audio book is outstanding) | ||
*''Cold Case Christianity"'' and other books by [https://coldcasechristianity.com/ J. Warner Wallace] | *''Cold Case Christianity"'' and other books by [https://coldcasechristianity.com/ J. Warner Wallace] | ||
*''Crazylove'' by Francis Chan - The concept of Christianity as taught in the message can be quite warped. If you are REALLY interested in a relationship with Jesus Christ, you must read this book. The author's introduction to the book is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvtNTUV9O50 here] | *''Crazylove'' by Francis Chan - The concept of Christianity as taught in the message can be quite warped. If you are REALLY interested in a relationship with Jesus Christ, you must read this book. The author's introduction to the book is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvtNTUV9O50 here] | ||
*''Letters to the Church'' by Francis Chan | *''Letters to the Church'' by Francis Chan | ||
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*''The Forgotten God'' by Francis Chan - This is about the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the church and is a good read after Crazy Love. | *''The Forgotten God'' by Francis Chan - This is about the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the church and is a good read after Crazy Love. | ||
*''The Reason for God'' by Timothy Keller - Keller has compiled a list of the most frequently voiced “doubts” that skeptics bring to his church as well as the most important reasons for faith. He addresses each doubt and explains each reason using literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and reasoning to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief, held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity with a deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth. | *''The Reason for God'' by Timothy Keller - Keller has compiled a list of the most frequently voiced “doubts” that skeptics bring to his church as well as the most important reasons for faith. He addresses each doubt and explains each reason using literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and reasoning to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief, held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity with a deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth. | ||
*''The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People'' by John Ortberg | *''The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People'' by John Ortberg | ||
*''Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine'' by Wayne A. Grudem. Theology is a dirty word in the message but simply means the study of God. Systematic theology is the study of doctrine organized around fairly standard categories such as the Word of God, redemption, and Jesus Christ. This introduction to systematic theology has a strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine and teaching; clear writing, with technical terms kept to a minimum; a contemporary approach, treating subjects of special interest to the church today; a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect; and frequent application to life. If you want to get rid of your message theological baggage, this is a good place to start. Lectures by Wayne Grudem to accompany the book are available on [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/wayne-grudems-systematic-theology/id322844869?mt=2 iTunes] | *''Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine'' by Wayne A. Grudem. Theology is a dirty word in the message but simply means the study of God. Systematic theology is the study of doctrine organized around fairly standard categories such as the Word of God, redemption, and Jesus Christ. This introduction to systematic theology has a strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine and teaching; clear writing, with technical terms kept to a minimum; a contemporary approach, treating subjects of special interest to the church today; a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect; and frequent application to life. If you want to get rid of your message theological baggage, this is a good place to start. Lectures by Wayne Grudem to accompany the book are available on [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/wayne-grudems-systematic-theology/id322844869?mt=2 iTunes] | ||