EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 40 MIN
Acts 17: Truth in a City Full of Idols
from The Morning Charge · host Joshua Hommes
In this episode of The Morning Charge, Joshua walks through Acts Chapter 17, where the gospel collides with culture, philosophy, and human reasoning.Paul and Silas preach in Thessalonica, where some believe but others stir up riots fueled by jealousy. The mission continues to Berea, where the people search the Scriptures daily to verify the truth. Eventually Paul arrives in Athens — the intellectual capital of the ancient world — a city full of idols and philosophical debate.Standing before the Areopagus on Mars Hill, Paul boldly declares the truth about the unknown God, explaining that the Creator of heaven and earth does not live in man-made temples and cannot be understood through human philosophy alone.Some mock him.Some walk away.But others believe.This chapter reminds us that the gospel is not intimidated by culture, education, or human intellect. Truth still stands when every other system fails.Send us a messageJoin The Morning Charge LIVE Monday-Friday at 7:30 AM CT on TikTok.Want to go deeper?Join the Branjo Circle for teaching notes, discipleship resources, live classes, and community.Learn more at branjocollective.comReal Talk. Real Jesus. Real Life.
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In this episode of The Morning Charge, Joshua walks through Acts Chapter 17, where the gospel collides with culture, philosophy, and human reasoning. Paul and Silas preach in Thessalonica, where some believe but others stir up riots fueled by jealousy. The mission continues to Berea, where the people search the Scriptures daily to verify the truth. Eventually Paul arrives in Athens — the intellectual capital of the ancient world — a city full of idols and philosophical debate. Standing before...
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