Balancing the Christian Life

Send us Fan Mail Most of us met the Pharisees in Sunday school as the bad guys. Jesus said hard things to them, and he meant every word. They were hypocrites. They treated their own rules as if God had spoken them. And they let fear keep them from looking at what God was doing right in front of them. But they weren't cartoon villains. They came from people who died rather than abandon God's law. They were scared, and they had good reasons to be: of God's judgment, of losing who they were, of R

Send us Fan Mail When you were five, Noah came on a flannel board, with two giraffes, a big boat, and a rainbow. That version wasn't wrong. It was early. The trouble is that most of us never go back. In this second episode of the Holy Idols series, Dr. Kenny Embry looks at how careful, devoted Christians drift. It doesn't happen through rebellion. It happens through reasonable steps that harden good conclusions, until the picture of God in our heads quietly stands in for God himself. Drift ...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly date night that never got skipped, and slowly stopped meaning anything. That's where this episode starts, and it leads to one of the most familiar stories Jesus ever told. This is the first episode of Holy Idols, a longer series within Balancing the Christian Life. The series looks at excellent things, like knowing the Bible, praying, extending grace, and serving, that turn dangerous when we use them as a proxy for God instead of a pathway to him. It doesn't happen bec

Kenny and Candyce delve into the profound impact of gratitude, discussing how it can shape one's daily life, spur personal development, and enrich spiritual practices. They explore how gratitude can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary ones, manage life's unpredictability, and enhance relationships by fostering a deeper sense of appreciation and empathy. Themes: Gratitude and Presence: The significance of being fully engaged in the now, appreciating what is currently available. Control an

How often do we as Christians ponder the essence of our relationship with God? Is it merely inherited from our upbringing, or do we seek to carve our unique path in understanding and connecting with the divine? In today's episode, I, Kenny Embry, delve into these questions with none other than my son, Jake. Together, we explore the complexities of faith, the journey from inherited beliefs to personal conviction, and the challenges of living out Christian principles in today's world. Join us as w

Have you ever struggled with the weight of unforgiveness, feeling trapped by past hurts or wondering if it's possible to truly let go? In this episode, Kenny Embry and Jacob Hudgins explore the essence of forgiveness from both a personal and spiritual perspective. They delve into how this act can not only free us from the chains of bitterness but also align us closer to the divine model of love and reconciliation exemplified by Jesus. Join us to uncover how forgiveness can transform our lives, o