Shane Idleman

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  Jun 5, 2019

  When should we answer our critics?

  While I understand that preachers and pastors cannot always give people an answer—I myself don't have time to read nor answer all the comments on my media feeds—there are times when we should explain our actions.

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  May 28, 2019

  Game of Thrones — What should a Christian’s stance be?

  Let’s be honest: many rationalize watching and listening to very questionable material, not because they want to relate to others, but because they enjoy it.

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  May 5, 2019

  The silent pulpit is not God’s pulpit — young leaders are the key to 2020

  These are comments that I’ve heard recently that prevent involvement from younger leaders: Christians are “always against something.” Politics is bad, offensive, and divisive.

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  Apr 25, 2019

  Should Protestants share a stage with Catholics at worship events?

  I love Roman Catholics and I believe that there are many Christians within their ranks, but, because of major theological issues, I don’t believe that we can share the stage at worship events.

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  Apr 17, 2019

  Is a picture worth a thousand words? A lesson for conservatives and charismatics

  I was recently asked for my take on the controversy surrounding Francis Chan speaking at what some call “questionable events.” Why is emotional worship, nights of prayer, and pressing into God viewed as fanatical when these things are actually biblical?

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  Mar 4, 2019

  Women pastors — What does the Bible say?

  Let me begin by saying that I know and appreciate many women who have been recognized as pastors. But in our passion to promote women (something I wholeheartedly agree with), have we overstepped the Scriptures?

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  Feb 21, 2019

  The struggle is real — passive and pushy pastors

  The number of prominent pastors stepping down because they are very controlling and manipulating, and creating a culture of fear and intimidation, appears to have reached new heights these days.

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  Feb 1, 2019

  An open letter to the United States of America

  The atrocious demeanor of our elected officials must stop. Our arrogance has reached a new level—calling evil good, and good evil.

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  Jan 26, 2019

  Thunderous applause — we can kill our children at 9 months  

  I could not believe what I was reading: People actually applauded the slaughtering of children. Was I having a dream ... a nightmare? Was this real?

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  Sep 22, 2018

  Wake Up Christians — Silence Is Not an Option

  We don't have to compromise our principles to be involved in politics—what good is salt left in the shaker, or a light that is hidden? "Politics" is not a bad word. In simple terms, politics refers to governing or leading a group of people. Politics won't save America, but in order to implement change, honor God, and help others, we must take action.