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Centrally Speaking — 85 episodes

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An example of Schwenkfelder persecution - the Viehweg in Harpersdorf

2

Five hundred years of the New Testament in English: The Testimony of William Tyndale

3

The Last Mile of Missions

4

The Value of a Tenebrae service for getting the most out of Easter

5

Devotional Literature from Caspar Schwenckfeld: Heavenly Balm and the Divine Physician

6

Why is the Second Century important for a Christian?

7

Illuminating News about Iranian protests and the Iranian Church

8

The Schwenkfelder Migration as told at the Day of Remembrance

9

Advent and the Advent Wreath

10

Christmas Carols - Then and Now

11

Religious Persecution and a Christian Response to It

12

The Rising Influence of Islam in Marseille, France: A Christian Missionary's Perspective

13

God is for Me: A Study of God's Heart through the Stories of Women in Scripture

14

What is Involved with Bible Translation?

15

Jesus' Passion and the Sovereignty of God

16

It's Been 1700 Years since the Council of Nicaea: Why is that Event so Important?

17

Engaging Youth In our Day: A conversation with Dave Coryell from Christian Endeavor

18

Latest News from Eastern Ukraine from a Career Missionary to Zaporizhzhya

19

Spiritual Practices for a Faith Filled Christmas

20

The Early Schwenkfelders: An Extraordinary Culture of Prayer

21

Christian Conversion, Dramatic and Ordinary

22

Schwenkfelders and the Sacraments - Then and Now

23

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the University

24

Islam and Christianity: Practical Differences

25

The Renovation of the Central Schwenkfelder Church: how the church building intersects with the community

26

The Christian and Lent: A Perspective from Central Schwenkfelder Church

27

Schwenkfelders, Fraktur, and the Christian Faith: An artifact of a vibrant Christian community

28

How to Find Yourself: Why Looking Inside is Not the Answer

29

What is the Danger of Antisemitism?

30

Celebrating Christmas with Family and Christ in a Consumer Age

31

Latest Developments in the Conflict between Ukraine and Russia

32

Making Sense of the Conflict between Israel and Hamas

33

Guardian Angels

34

Schwenkfelders, Faith, and the Peter Wentz Farmstead

35

Christianity and Peace: Rebuilding a Historic Connection

36

Health and the African Continent: A Perspective from Uganda

37

The Cross and Violence

38

Recent news from East Ukraine - a Christian Worker's Perspective

39

Youth Ministry and Generation Z

40

Messiah Here with Us

41

Blue Christmas: A Perspective for finding joy even with the loss of a loved one

42

The United Choir Concert: Past and Present

43

Finding Hope in a Weary World

44

Discussing the Decline of Biblical Literacy in the West with Scott Hafemann

45

What is the Day of Remembrance for the Schwenkfelders?

46

Fleeing from Zaporozhye Ukraine: a Testimony from a Ukrainian family

47

Fleeing the Khmer Rouge: the Tha Family and Refugees from Cambodia

48

The Church, Jesus, and Refugees

49

Making Sense of the Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine: An Interview with a Missionary to Zaporizhzhia

50

Making Sense of the War in Ukraine: An Interview with a Missionary to Zaporizhzhia

51

Richard Wurmbrand: A Persecuted Christian with an Important Voice for Today

52

Entertaining Angels Unaware: A Discussion about Refugees

53

Teaching our Youth the Christian Story

54

Is Christmas Unbelievable? Four Important Questions Everyone Should Ask

55

The Church's Future in Afghanistan

56

Are We Imposing Our Christian Values on Them?: A Missionary's Response to the Question

57

One Year Since the Passing of George Floyd: What Have We Learned?

58

Reflections from Ministry with Refugees in Texas

59

What is Pentecost and Its Jewish Significance?

60

Communism and Christianity Part 2: Reflections on Growing up in Romania during the time of Communism

61

Communism and Christianity Part 1: Reflections on Growing up in Romania during the time of Communism

62

What really happened to Jesus when he died on the Cross?

63

Entering the Twilight Zone: Making Hard Decisions at the End of Life

64

Is Belief in a God Rational?

65

Worcester Historical Society and Its Relationship to the Schwenkfelder Church

66

Covid-19: Is this Pandemic God's Prophesied Judgement?

67

Finding Comfort in Loss During the Covid-19 Crisis

68

Supporting our Local Youth in Public Schools

69

Wait a Minute in Stressful Times: Addressing Stress from a Christian Perspective

70

Preservation and the Schwenkfelder Culture

71

God Behaving Badly? Providing Explanation to some difficult Old Testament passages

72

Hope in a World of Despair

73

What happened to the disciples following Jesus' resurrection?

74

How can a Christian Perspective Help Me Enjoy Thanksgiving?

75

Young Adults and Families and the Church with Julian Scavetti

76

Reconciliation between Races through Christ

77

Racism, but then Reconciliation in Christ Conclusion

78

Racism, but then Reconciliation in Christ Introduction

79

Christians and Artificial Intelligence

80

“When do I know that I have a problem with anger?”

81

Coping with Loss and Bereavement

82

How did the Schwenkfelders influence Montgomery County?

83

Living a Life Beyond Sexual Abuse

84

How do we know that Jesus existed?

85

How can a Christian Perspective Help Me Enjoy Thanksgiving?