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3/27/18 – A Biblical Response to Sensationalism, Bias, and Hype in the Media

March 27, 2018/in Christian Living, Cultural Issues, Current Events, Stand in the Gap Today Audio, Podcasts Dr. Dan Olinger, Dr. Gary G. Dull, Pastor Isaac Crockett, Sam Rohrer /by News Room

A Biblical Response to Sensationalism, Bias, and Hype in the Media. We are joined by Dr. Dan Olinger (Professor, Bible Chair at BJU). Topics discussed include: Recognizing sensationalism in media makes money but is NOT Biblical. Fake news is wrong about Americans being so “Angry.” The role Christians can bring in finding solutions to problems in our country. Solutions – Understanding the Sovereignty of God and how it controls our reactions to the media.

Balancing the concept of wolves among sheep

March 27, 2018/in Christian Living, Stand in the Gap Today Audio, Podcasts Dr. Dan Olinger, Sam Rohrer /by News Room

Could you balance the concept of wolves among sheep?

How do we put faith into action without crossing the line into fear or sensationalism?

March 27, 2018/in Christian Living, Cultural Issues, Stand in the Gap Today Audio, Podcasts Dr. Dan Olinger, Dr. Gary G. Dull /by News Room

It appears we face a lot of apathy among American Believers, and many Christians don’t seem to be upset about things that we should find upsetting. Romans 12:9 says to “abhor that which is evil” and Ephesians 5:10 says we are to “reprove” the works of darkness. How do we preach the message of putting our faith in action without crossing the line into scare tactics or sensationalism?