The Hidden Strength of Weakness

Dubbed the reformed Harry Styles, William Shatner, and Cruella De Vil, Carl, Todd, and Aimee set out on another spinning adventure. The MoS posse toss around ideas about the biblical concept of finding strength in the midst of weakness. As Christians, we must draw our strength from our brokenness, sinfulness, and weakness. How can pastors shepherd their flocks of weak, broken people as weak, broken people themselves? On a different note, how is Carl similar to Harry Styles? Will he be able to compete for some of Harry's fan girls?    Enter the giveaway for your chance to win the audio series "Overcoming Adversity" by James Boice!This study from the book of Genesis focuses on the early life of Joseph. As a young man, Joseph experiences hardships of all kinds, from betrayal and rejection to temptation and loneliness. Through these dark years, Joseph kept his eyes on God, and his faith was strengthened. From studying Joseph’s life, you can learn how God is working in your own difficulties. You’ll see why God allows his people to suffer at times, and what he is doing through our pain. This six-part series is taken from Dr. Boice’s study on the 39th chapter of Genesis.Enter our giveaway now!

Bully Pulpit: Campus Fraternizing

Broadcasting from deep within the bowels of a college's frathouse, the wandering band of misfits address campus ministry. Bouncing off of an article published on First Things by Robert Gregory, the gang talks about campus ministry on secular colleges, some of which are making Christian groups hire non-Christian leaders. How should churches respond to this? Should they look toward starting their own on-campus ministries? How can they partner with solid, Bible-beliving, Reformed campus ministries already established? If you have enjoyed this weeks Bully Pulpit, the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals would like to offer you The Cost of Discipleship by James Boice as a free digital download from Reformed Resources.

God’s Vision for Diversity

Quilting needles in hand (just listen, you'll get it), the Spin Team get to a controversial topic once again - this time discussing racial diversity with author Trillia Newbell. Trillia's perspective is a unique and helpful one, as she gets into issues not yet talked about on Mortification of Spin. Especially as Christians, we need to remember to treat other humans beings, created in the image of God, as brothers and sisters. What are practical steps that we can take to help create racially diverse churches? Can Aimee really quilt with nunchuck needles? What will  Mrs. Trueman think of Carl's "feminine side?"  If you enjoyed todays Mortification of Spin then you might enjoy a free copy of Trillia Newell's book United: Captured by God's Vision for Diversity.WinnersJason D., Haltom City, TXBeth H., Laceys Spring, ALRenee B., Oklahoma City, OKCharles B., Hattiesburg, MSAndrew F., Ben Lomond, CA

Bully Pulpit: Dads and Daughters

Fatherhood is a weighty responsibility. Fathering daughters is especially challenging. Who makes the rules for a daughter's life, particularly when it comes to dating? What is the dad's responsibility in setting the rules? Fathers must hold fast and protect their daughters wholeheartedly. The Spin Squad tackles another touchy subject, so listen with caution! With this episode of Mortification of Spin the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals would like to offer the audio message Children and Parents by James Boice for free, you can recieve your free gift at Reformed Resources.

The Council of ”Nice”a

"Dispy Dan" Phillips drops by the West Virginian tavern the gang seems to find themselves in to talk bad about niceness. Is it wrong to be mean in conservative Evangelicalism? Is niceness the highest calling for a Christian? It's proposed as the end-all of Christian life, but is this really the case? Writing as a "pyro-maniac" for years, Dan has become something of an expert in Evangelical niceness. Listen to Dan and the crew make even more enemies and dig themselves even further in. If you have enjoyed this episode of Mortification of Spin then the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals would like to offer you a chance to win a free copy of  Mortification of Spin: First Season MP3 by visiting reformed resources here.WinnersNoe A., Humble, TxThirza R., Houston, TXNord Z., Camden, INTerry C., Perkasie, PaJonathan D., Martinsburg, WVTerry F., Walbridge, OH

Bully Pulpit: Pastoral Plagiarism

The ragtag group of vagabonds takes on the issue of pastoral plagiarism, and as usual pulls no punches. After scoffing at the "manly" Father's Day items Aimee is considering buying for her husband, they get down to the issue. How much can a pastor "borrow" from others before his preaching becomes plagiaristic? This is a weighty topic and an extremely important one for the church today.This week the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals would like to give away Calvinist Experimental Preaching by Joel Beeke as a free audio message, you can download this free gift from Reformed Resources.

The Problem of Antinomianism

Listen today on Mortification of Spin to decide for yourself if your favorite Reformed pastor is more than just a pretty face. The gang’s penchant for the serious, however, is not eclipsed by the silly. Mark Jones joins Carl, Todd, and Aimee to tackle the huge topic of antinomianism. Rev. Jones brings important thoughts to bear on the current debate of justification and sanctification and where the believer gets his assurance of salvation. WinnersBryce A., Torrington, CTDeb F., Ephrata, PASteven M., New York, NYRick M., Orlando, FLChristine R., hugoton, KSA D R., Rogers, ARMatthew M., Union Grove, WIMichael H., Athens, GALinford B., Dayton, VAJames C., Minneapolis, MN

Bully Pulpit: Boggled About Women’s Blogs?

The question of women’s roles in the church is as old as the church herself, but in the past ten years the numbers of women teaching theology has skyrocketed. Women teach on blogs, posts, and tweets from all over the world. Is it OK? What is the difference between her work and a non-ordained man’s? Carl, Todd, and Aimee address this topic on today’s Bully Pulpit. If you have enjoyed this week's Bully Pulpit concerning gender issues you will enjoy Gender Confusion Among Women by Rosaria Butterfield as a free gift from the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. You can download the audio message from Reformed Resources.

Redemption for Childhood Sexual Abuse

The Mortification of Spin hosts delve into a more serious topic today in a discussion with Dr. Diane Langberg. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Langberg has walked alongside victims of domestic violence for almost four decades.  In this sober conversation, she offers sound counsel to a complex and painful issue: how to respond to allegations of childhood sexual abuse in the church. Get equipped to protect and provide hope for the weak and vulnerable. This week the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals is offering a chance to win a MP3 set Hearing God When You Hurt by James Boice. Fill out the form for your chance to win.    These are some additional resources that were mentioned this week:         

Bully Pulpit: Socially Promoting our Sin and Sorrow

This week’s Bully Pulpit finds the free-range gang sippin’ coffee made by vulnerable baristas who use only respectfully treated coffee beans.  As Carl, Todd, and Aimee get real, they raise an issue magnified by social media: the blurring of public and private boundaries in our lives and the phenomena of showcasing our emotions.  But as cage-free as they try to be, you’ll have to go elsewhere to see them cry.  After all, there is still a remnant of those who chose to blubber in private.In addition to this weeks Bully Pulpit, The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals would like to offer A Time to Cease From Weeping by James Boice as a free audio download here.