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ON-AIR: For the Time is Near: Lessons from Revelation

Revelation is given by God for our encouragement and warning. Be equipped by this accessible overview of key lessons, themes, and references as you study Scripture and develop an eternal perspective.

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The Book of Esther Study Guide

Does God ever seem distant or absent? Do you wonder if He’s even there? In the fascinating story of Esther, we see the faithfulness and the sovereignty of our awesome God as He works behind the scenes to protect His people and accomplish His purposes.

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Trusting God in Tough Times

Be encouraged in difficult times with real answers to real questions, such as “Why does trusting God really matter?”, “How can I overcome my fears and anxieties?” or “How do I deal with grief?”

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Avizandum Podcast



A Light on a Hill

As you might know, John serves full-time as Senior Pastor at Calvary Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Newcomers to Calvary and listeners to The Verdict often have questions about Calvary, so today John shares a bit about Calvary’s values, vision, and mission.



Original Sin

“Original Sin” is the title of the recent bestseller. The authors write in terms of an “original sin” related to politics, but there is a deeper concept of original sin that we either accept or reject based on our view of human nature. What is the evidence? What does the Bible say?



Anxiety Skyrockets

Despite all kinds of advancements, we live in an age of anxiety. There is constant discussion about the causes and the statistics, but what struggles are at the root of anxiety? And why does the Christian viewpoint make such a difference?

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