Best Ravi Zacharias Podcasts (2025)

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The Success Paradox: Can becoming a winner lead to losing at life? 58:47

9d ago58:47

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Could it be, paradoxically, that the very things that lead to success in youth can set us up for struggles and hurt later in life? If so, what can we do about this in our own lives and the lives of our children? And how are the notions of success, winning, and competition reconceived and redeemed within the Christian faith? ------ We’re so glad you…

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Holy Communion: Are Christians cannibals? 44:36

23d ago44:36

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From the early days of the Christian faith, Christians were mocked for their unusual practice of connecting the eating of bread and wine with the body and blood of Jesus. At times they were even accused of cannibalism! And yet, two thousand years later nearly every Christian church continues this remarkable practice in some form. Why did Jesus inst…

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How can I make a clear, concise, compelling case for the resurrection of Jesus? 50:06

1M ago50:06

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The Bible makes a very strong claim that God has provided “confirmation for all by raising Jesus from the dead” (Acts 17:31), and the case for the resurrection was right at the center of Vince’s journey to Christ. On this episode, Jo interviews him about the core reasons for the resurrection that can be shared simply and straightforwardly with anyo…

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Why worship a (Holy) ghost? 1:01:33

2M ago1:01:33

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If you could choose to live at any time in history, when would you live? I am tempted to answer, “When Jesus walked the earth.” How awesome it would be to be present for the Sermon on the Mount, to talk with Jesus, to laugh with him, to recline against his chest in friendship as John did. But here’s the thing: None of the apostles would have given …

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Is life valuable before birth? 1:05:56

2M ago1:05:56

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We live in a world that is deeply conflicted over when human life begins. Even our language surrounding the unborn is contested—are we talking about a “baby” or a “product of conception”? Are we talking about a potential life or an actual human person? How many bodies and whose rights are relevant to “my body, my rights”? And is it anti-woman to be…

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How can we hear the voice of God? 45:29

3M ago45:29

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In the previous episode “Is God giving us the silent treatment?”, Jo and Vince shared that God is desiring to speak with us consistently and clearly. That is really exciting news, but only if we are able to hear what He is saying. So how can we learn to hear the voice of God? ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question t…

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If God, why suffering? 37:59

3M ago37:59

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Whatever the differences between us as human beings, one thing that we all have in common is our familiarity with pain. Whether you’ve experienced a season of intense suffering in the past, you’re living through it in the present, or it is yet to come, none of us get through life unscathed. No wonder, then, that at some point or another we have all…

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Is God giving us the silent treatment? 55:42

4M ago55:42

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Good communication is essential for any healthy relationship. What, then, does it say about our relationship with God that so often we experience prayer as completely one-sided, as if we're just yelling into the void? Is God truly a loving father, or more like a disinterested parent who won’t take the time to listen to and clearly engage with His c…

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Are religions fundamentally the same? 43:43

4M ago43:43

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Today it is considered antiquated—even arrogant—to believe that any one religion or worldview has a monopoly on “The Truth.” Does it really matter what story we chose to believe and live, if all roads ultimately lead to the same destination? This is a perspective that jars with Jesus’ claim that “nobody comes to the father except through him.” So i…

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Why do I still believe in Santa? 45:29

5M ago45:29

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Merry Christmas, everyone! On this week's special Christmas episode of Ask Away, Vince engages with the following questions: Does Santa exist? Can I really believe in a virgin birth? Do Christmas and Christianity worship the same God? What do you want for Christmas this year? We hope this message is a blessing for you personally, and one you can sh…

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What about people, like my grandparents, who never heard the gospel? 36:59

5M ago36:59

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While there are a lot of questions about Christianity that stretch our thinking, this is a question that many of us deeply feel. At heart, it is a question about God’s fairness. Does God actually desire every person to come to know him, or does he prefer some people over others? And if he truly loves everyone, then what is he doing to make himself …

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'Tis the Season To Be in Conflict: Could God reconcile a relationship in your life? 59:03

6M ago59:03

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Many of us will be seeing someone over the holidays with whom there is tension, or maybe even full blown conflict. What is God’s heart for that relationship in your life, and practically what does He want you to do? Is the ball in your court or in theirs? What wisdom can the Bible offer us about resolving conflict, and could it be that God desires …

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Is faith necessary for science? 1:01:45

7M ago1:01:45

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Does evolution undermine belief in God? How about aliens? And what about miracles and the multiverse? In this week’s episode of Ask Away, Jo interviews Vince on whether science points us towards or away from God, and how as Christians we can engage with those who see science as having defeated God. ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. I…

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A case study of Jo(nah): Why do we say “No!” when Jesus says “Go”? 44:30

7M ago44:30

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“What about those who’ve never heard the gospel?” is an objection made against God’s fairness, but what if we re-directed the question back at Christians? After all, it’s clear that Jesus intended for his followers to be a solution to that problem by commanding them to “go into all the world and make disciples…” So what’s keeping us from obeying hi…

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How can I forgive myself? 42:13

8M ago42:13

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In our culture today we talk a lot about the importance of “self-forgiveness”, but what does that actually mean? Is it even coherent to “give” something to yourself? Most importantly, how is this relevant to the Christian life when “only God can forgive sins" (Mark 2:7)? If forgiveness is a topic that you struggle with (and honestly, who doesn't?!)…

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Jersey Shore Outreach: Does God want committed Christians? 43:45

8M ago43:45

43:45

We are committed to all sorts of things in life, whether that be our hometown sports team, a political party, a fitness routine, or our religious faith. There can be many reasons to be committed to Christian practices that have little to do with Jesus Christ (e.g. tradition, culture, community, values, etc.). But is God inviting us into more? This …

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Are Christians Evidence Against God? 50:53

8M ago50:53

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The Bible describes becoming a Christian as so transformative that a new believer is likened to a “new creation”. This week Jordach asks, if that is true then how do we make sense of the fact that we often find unbelievers with a healthier balance of self-regulation, EQ, interpersonal interactions and an overall better lifestyle? Shouldn’t we expec…

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Child sacrifice, war brides, and bear attacks: what are we to make of the Old Testament? 1:08:38

9M ago1:08:38

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Stories that shock us. Laws that unsettle us. Behavior that baffles us. Richard Dawkins once referred to the God of the Old Testament as “arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction.” Is Dawkins’ right in his verdict? And if not, how can we read the Old Testament in a way that helps us to make sense not only of the more troubling texts, b…

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How can I deal with anxiety? Secular models and a biblical promise 33:09

9M ago33:09

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When it comes to dealing with anxiety, some secular models suggest that we are either underestimating ourselves or overestimating our problems—either we are stronger than we think or our burdens are lighter than we think. But what do we do when our fears are not exaggerated and irrational but actually grounded in the reality of our broken world? Wh…

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How do I build a life that’s meaningful? 52:58

10M ago52:58

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“I’ve always been more attracted to the idea that we make our own meaning. What do you think about that?” This question, asked by a freshman at UC Berkeley, gives voice to a perspective many hold today. What makes life meaningful? And is that a goal human beings can accomplish by ourselves? If these questions interest you, then check out this week’…

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Why believe the whole Bible? 49:19

10M ago49:19

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Just because I believe in Jesus, why should I have to believe the whole Bible? Aren’t some passages outdated or even problematic? This week on Ask Away, Vince and Jo respond to a listener who asks if there is any clear and compelling logical rationale for treating the Bible as divinely inspired as opposed to a fallible authority that’s sometimes ri…

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Is it Christian to want to win? 49:29

11M ago49:29

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“Climbing the ladder.” “Winning at life.” “Coming out on top.” “Living the high life.” We use phrases like these to describe success all the time, but is this a healthy paradigm for living well? In this episode of Ask Away, Jo interviews Vince about what motivates us to get out of bed in the morning, the pitfalls of power, and whether “winning” is …

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Who made God, why does he allow so much suffering, and is he mad at me if I feel anxious or depressed? 27:13

11M ago27:13

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“Who made God?” This week on Ask Away, Vince responds to this live Q & A question, followed by two others on the topics of suffering and mental health. Vince wrote his doctoral thesis on the question of why God would allow horrendous evils, and if you want to read more from him on this subject you can download a free copy of his book with Oxford Un…

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Why does God present himself as male? And more live Q&A… 42:06

12M ago42:06

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This week’s episode is taken from a live Q&A event that Jo did with a group of female students at Stanford University who had reached out for help with questions about faith that they were wrestling with. The honest and energized discussion spanned questions such as why Adam was created before Eve, were women an afterthought, do women have less val…

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If God already knows, why pray? 54:16

1y ago54:16

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On this episode of Ask Away, Vince and Jo respond to the following listener-submitted question: “I do not see the point of praying if the outcome is already determined. Prayer is something that I have always struggled with. If God is all-knowing and He has the future mapped out, what is the purpose of prayer? Does prayer really have any influence o…

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Live @ Stanford: Is it crazy to believe in a virgin birth and a resurrection from death? 39:59

1y ago39:59

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Vince discusses science, miracles, and resurrection—as well as his personal story of coming to faith at college—in this talk delivered to students at Stanford University. ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering, we’d love to hear it. Send us an email at [email protected] or call and leave…

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Why do I find it so hard to share my faith? (The spiritual discipline of conversation - Part 2) 34:32

1y ago34:32

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Do you ever feel frustrated with superficial conversation, but you’re unsure how to go deeper with others or even what questions to ask? Do you find it awkward trying to share your faith with those who see the world differently? In this second episode of a two part Ask Away podcast on “the spiritual discipline of conversation", Jo and Vince continu…

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Why do I find it so hard to share my faith? (The spiritual discipline of conversation - Part 1) 32:59

1y ago32:59

32:59

Do you ever feel frustrated with superficial conversation, but you’re unsure how to go deeper with others or even what questions to ask? Do you find it awkward trying to share your faith with those who see the world differently? In this first episode of a two part Ask Away podcast on “the spiritual discipline of conversation", Jo and Vince offer fo…

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How could a loving God judge us? 39:07

1y ago39:07

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Recently we’ve had a number of questions come in around the topic of what God’s judgment of humanity reveals about his character—specifically, whether there is a contradiction between the claim that God loves us and the fact that he nevertheless judges us. This is a question that Jo personally struggled with in her early 20's when she was working o…

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Is God playing hide and seek? 53:07

1y ago53:07

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If God wants to be known, why isn’t He more obvious? This week Jo and Vince respond to a listener who submitted the following question: “Why isn’t God more clear in revealing Himself, in His motives, in His character, in His morality? If He wants to have a relationship with people and loves them, why doesn’t God reveal Himself more plainly or at le…

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Live Q&A: Why are there terrible stories in the Old Testament? And more... 43:14

1y ago43:14

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This week we are sharing with you an ‘Ask Anything’ event that we did last week at Bay Area Community Church in Annapolis, where the audience were asking a whole range of important questions such as "How do I know God’s will?", How can God bring good out of bad?", and "What happens to those who never get to hear about Jesus?" It was a moving time t…

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Whom should I date and why should I marry? 1:05:25

1+ y ago1:05:25

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On this special Valentine’s edition of Ask Away, Jo and Vince discuss singleness, dating, and marriage. They challenge us not to adopt an approach to marriage and relationships in general that—had Jesus adopted it—would have precluded Him from marrying us! ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering,…

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What is a biblical approach to disagreement? 36:32

1+ y ago36:32

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In this episode, you'll be hearing a talk that Vince gave a few months back at the Relational Wisdom Conference in Montana titled 'What is a biblical approach to disagreement?' We hope this episode helps you approach disagreement with less fear and with a far greater expectation for how loving, respectful dialogue can deepen relationships (even whe…

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Is Christianity bad news for women? 37:05

1+ y ago37:05

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In this episode, you'll be hearing a talk that Jo gave recently on the campus of Stanford University entitled 'Is Christianity bad news for women?' ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering, we’d love to hear it. Send us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a voicemail at (321) 2…

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How do we conceive of apologetics? 34:36

1+ y ago34:36

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Jo and Vince share about how their understanding of apologetics, and ministry more generally, has been challenged and impacted over the last few years. ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering, we’d love to hear it. Send us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a voicemail at (32…

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Where have we been and what have we been doing? 52:22

1+ y ago52:22

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Jo and Vince share about some of the lessons they have been learning over the last three years and in particular about their gratitude for the gifts of repentance and reconciliation. ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering, we’d love to hear it. Send us an email at [email protected] or ca…

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Coming Soon 0:43

1+ y ago0:43

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Hi everyone, Jo and Vince Vitale here. After nearly three years, we wanted to let you know that we’re going to be starting up the Ask Away podcast again. We have really missed hearing your questions, and we’re looking forward to engaging with them once more. Thank you so much to those of you who reached out in this last season to encourage us—the j…

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Episode 1: Episode 1 - Steve Baughman on the life and lies of Ravi Zacharias 1:05:01

2y ago1:05:01

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In this first episode of Behind The Pulpit, Gia, Matt, and Clark interview Steve Baughman, author of the book Cover-Up in the Kingdom - Phone Sex, Lies, and God’s Great Apologist Ravi Zacharias.

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153 How To Make Friends 55:52

4y ago55:52

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How many friends do you think you have? A recent study has shown that it is probably more than you think. Eric and Shane talk about their views on making new friends in their 30’s. Is it possible? Is it annoying? Do your other friends like it when you bring new friends around? The boys also talk about the bombshell to come out of Saddleback church …

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152 Pop Culture and Jesus 52:36

4y ago52:36

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The boys are back and they have a lot to discuss. How does preaching relate to stand up comedy, what is their opinion of the Hulu movie “In and of Itself”, and how conversations about Jesus can pop up in pop-culture. So buckle up, flip on Godzilla vs Kong, and listen to this weeks episode. To support the podcast, go to our patreon page here: www.pa…

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Permission To Be Black - Feat. A.D. Thomason - Episode 56 48:00

4y ago48:00

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Bryant and Varlene sit down with A.D. Thomason to discuss his new book Permission to Be Black: My Journey with Jay-Z and Jesus. https://www.ivpress.com/permission-to-be-blackBy City Image

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151 Chris Ratzlaff from Fallstar 42:01

4y ago42:01

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This week the boys interview lead singer and songwriter for the band Fallstar, Chris Ratzlaff. They talk about what it is like to be a band in 2021 in the midst of COVID, writing about important issues such as mental health and racism, and they learn about whether Chris prefers coke or pepsi. Sit back while listening to Fallstar on spotify and Not …

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Meghan and Harry, Clubhouse, & NFTs - Episode 55 45:22

4y ago45:22

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Clai, Bryant, and Andy reflect on the Oprah Winfrey interview of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry and discuss what's going on in tech.By City Image

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The Aftermath of the Ravi Zacharias Abuse Scandal - Episode 54 58:22

4y ago58:22

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Lourdes, Bryant, and Clai discuss the fallout from the Ravi Zacharias abuse scandal and where to go from here. This episode contains a discussion on sexual abuse, please be advised. Here is the full Miller & Martin report on Ravi Zacharias: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rzimmedia.rzim.org/assets/downloads/Report-of-Investigation.pdf…

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150 The 150th Episode Celebration 1:02:48

4y ago1:02:48

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Can you believe there have been 150 of these things? To celebrate the boys bring back their original co-host, Topper! There is so much for them to cover. From the best Nickelodeon show to pastor that movie and of course Topper can’t come on without sharing some Tip Top news. So buckle up boys and girls for episode #150! To support the podcast, go t…

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149 Ravi Zacharias and Carl Lentz 49:14

4y ago49:14

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The boys are back to discuss if it is even possible to be a celebrity pastor. Carl Lentz and Ravi Zacharias are just the latest example of famous religious leaders who were living a double life. Eric and Shane break down what happened and what needs to change. Listen today. To support the podcast, go to our patreon page here: www.patreon.com/nymchr…

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And We Back 2021 - Episode 53 1:10:33

4+ y ago1:10:33

1:10:33

City Image is back with our first episode of the new year. We discuss Britney Spears, Tom Brady, and, of course, marriage and singleness. Clai debuts "The Stoop". Welcome back to City Image.By City Image

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How Do We Make Sense of Ravi Zacharias 15:59

4+ y ago15:59

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In this episode we discuss the confirmed allegations against Ravi Zacharias and try to make sense of his contradictory behaviors. Music - Jesus I Have My Doubts by Jon Foreman

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Eternity in Our Hearts

4+ y ago

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The late Ravi Zacharias reflects on how mankind seems to operate on an assumption there is an eternity.By Ravi Zacharias

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148 Christmas Episode Part 5 42:00

4+ y ago42:00

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Christmas time is here. Happiness and cheer. Fun for all that children call their favorite podcast of the year. The boys are back to celebrate Christmas. Eric and Shane discuss whether COVID has made Christmas more or less stressful, they play a Christmas version of this or that, and they see which one has more knowledge about Christmas movies. Snu…

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