20260510 Faith in Action - Portrait of a Prophet: Working in the System
From Northern Community's Podcast by Northern Community Church of Christ
May 11, 2026 · 27 min · Season 3 · Episode 3
About this episode
The episode discusses the parallels between historical and contemporary conflicts, emphasizing the importance of truth and faith in challenging times.
Two nations wage war against each other in the Middle East. Both speak of divine justification and endorsement to garner support. We could be speaking of the events in 2026, yet three millennia ago, things were not so different. But as Aeschylus, who lived around 500 BC, reportedly said, "The first casualty of war is the truth." As followers of Jesus, God calls us to be all in and to be faithful in the way we live. But what happens when we find ourselves in a position where the values express...
Topics covered
- faith
- war
- truth
- values
- Christianity
- prophets
Keywords
- faith in action
- prophet
- war
- truth
- Christian values
- Middle East
- Aeschylus
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Middle East
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