The Rebirth of Greek Paganism in the Postmodern West
What we are experiencing today in the so-called "Postmodern" world is the rebirth of some ancient, pre-Christian ideas, that have been revived by academics in the ivory towers of Western universities.
For more on this topic, see Dr Christian Overman's book, "Assumptions That Affect Our Lives," here: https://www.amazon.com/Assumptions-That-Affect-Our-Lives-ebook/dp/B0091W754M/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2ZGSOTG094PJE&keywords=assumptions+that+affect+our+lives+by+christian+overman&qid=1697285049&sprefix=assumptions%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-5
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A Biblical View of the "Natural" World
A reading from the book, Assumptions That Affect Our Lives, by the author, Dr. Christian Overman, recorded in 2009.
For more about this book, go to https://www.amazon.com/Assumptions-That-Affect-Our-Lives-ebook/dp/B0091W754M/ref=sr_1_5?crid=EJ67WSLP1RZI&keywords=assumptions+that+affect+our+lives+by+christian+overman&qid=1697224546&sprefix=assumptions+%2Caps%2C615&sr=8-5
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The Hebrews' Positive View of Matter
Contrasts between ancient Hebraic and Greek views of physical work are highlighted. For more on this topic, see Dr. Christian Overman's book, Assumptions That Affect Our Lives. Click here: https://www.amazon.com/Assumptions-That-Affect-Our-Lives-ebook/dp/B0091W754M/ref=sr_1_5?crid=34I8R4MSC6VV3&keywords=assumptions+that+affect+our+lives+by+christian+overman&qid=1697160924&sprefix=assumptions+that+a%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-5
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String Theory and the Voice of God
"String Theory" [the theory that the entire universe is made up of vibrating loops of energy, vibrating at different rates to produce all the various elements of matter] is examined in light of the Genesis account of creation, in which God speaks the entire universe into existence.
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Letting the Horse Pull the Cart
The video explains why keeping the first commandment [to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul and strength] is key to keeping the other commendments.
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Where is the Secular World?
People have talked about the "secular" world for so long that the average person thinks it really exists. But where exactly IS this place? For more on this topic, see Dr. Christian Overman's book, Assumptions That Affect Our Lives. Click here: https://www.amazon.com/Assumptions-That-Affect-Our-Lives-ebook/dp/B0091W754M/ref=sr_1_5?crid=34I8R4MSC6VV3&keywords=assumptions+that+affect+our+lives+by+christian+overman&qid=1697160924&sprefix=assumptions+that+a%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-5
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The Mastergear of Human Values and Behavior
This video is an introduction to the FREE (on-line) e-course, "Eliminating the Sacred/Secular Divide" by Dr. Christian Overman.
To access this course, click here:
https://issuu.com/christianoverman
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Chuck Colson Endorsement
This video is Chuck Colson's endorsement of Christian Overman's course, "God's Pleasure At Work," which has since been re-named, "Eliminating the Sacred/Secular Divide." To access this FREE on-line course, click here: www.issuu.com/christianoverman
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The Downside of the Sacred/Secular Divide: Islam's growth in Africa
Dr. Aila Tasse, the Founder and President of Lifeway Mission International, is interviewed by Dr. Christian Overman. In this interview, Dr. Tasse shares how the idea of "detachment from the world," held so strongly by many evangelicals, is contributing to the growth of Islam in Africa, where Lifeway Mission International does its work.
For help in countering the faulty idea of detachment from "the world," see Dr. Overman's free on-line course, "Eliminating the Sacred/Secular Divide," here: www.issuu.com/christianoverman
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The Role of Business in the Kingdom of God
Bonnie Wurzbacher, an executive with the Coca-Cola Company, explains the difference between FINDING meaning IN one's everyday work, and BRINGING meaning TO one's daily work.
For more on bringing meaning to one's daily work, see Dr. Christian Overman's free on-line course, "Eliminating the Sacred/Secular Divide," here: www.issuu.com/christianoverman
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A Hollywood Film Director Speaks
Phil Cooke shares about the enormous influence of film and TV upon young people, and the ramifications of this for Christians to get much more involved behind the cameras.
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The REAL Art of the Deal
A businessman negotiating multi-million-dollar deals through buying and selling hotels, decides to do his job differently, by using Christian rules. He gets stiff resistance from his own lawyers, but then...
If you want to know more about the "Jesus Art" of thinking and doing, check out Dr. Christian Overman's book, Assumptions That Affect Our Lives, here: https://www.amazon.com/Assumptions-That-Affect-Our-Lives-ebook/dp/B0091W754M/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2ZGSOTG094PJE&keywords=assumptions+that+affect+our+lives+by+christian+overman&qid=1697285049&sprefix=assumptions%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-5
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"But I'm Just a Hairdresser!"
A biblical theology of work brings meaning and significance to all types of manual labor. Paul Stevens, author of "The Other Six Days," comments here.
For more on the topic of theology of work, see "Eliminating the Sacred/Secular Divide," a free on-line course available at www.issuu.com/christianoverman
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What is "the work of the Lord?"
Paul Stevens, author of "The Other Six Days," comments on this important matter.
For more on the topic of theology of work, see "Eliminating the Sacred/Secular Divide," a free on-line course at www.issuu.com/christianoverman
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Capital Hill Guilt
An interview of Nancy Pearcy (the author of "Total Truth") by Christian Overman.
For more on this topic, see Dr. Overman's book, "Assumptions That Affect Our Lives" at https://www.amazon.com/Assumptions-That-Affect-Our-Lives-ebook/dp/B0091W754M/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2ZGSOTG094PJE&keywords=assumptions+that+affect+our+lives+by+christian+overman&qid=1697285049&sprefix=assumptions%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-5
See also the FREE course: "Eliminating the Sacred/Secular Divide: Pedagogy of the Unoppressed" at https://issuu.com/christianoverman
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Os Guiness on Christian "Calling"
An interview of Os Guiness by Christian Overman.
See also the FREE course: "Eliminating the Sacred/Secular Divide: Pedagogy of the Unoppressed" at https://issuu.com/christianoverman
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What is "the Gospel?"
Paul Stevens, author of "The Other Six Days," comments on the meaning of the term "Gospel."
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Jesus' Teaching on the Kingdom of God
Are evil people in the Kingdom of God?
Jesus' commentary on the Kingdom (from Matthew 13) may surprise you.
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Platonism 101
Christian and Kathy Overman discuss the platonic roots of "Western Dualism" and the "Sacred/Secular Divide." For more on this topic, see Dr. Overman's book, Assumptions That Affect Our Lives. Click here: https://www.amazon.com/Assumptions-That-Affect-Our-Lives-ebook/dp/B0091W754M/ref=sr_1_5?crid=34I8R4MSC6VV3&keywords=assumptions+that+affect+our+lives+by+christian+overman&qid=1697160924&sprefix=assumptions+that+a%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-5
Recorded in 2009.
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Some Faulty Church Doctrine and the Detrimental Outcome
This video explores the relationship between certain faulty Christian doctrines and the subsequent development of the "Sacred/Secular Divide" in the minds of many Christians. For more on this topic, see Dr. Christian Overman's book, Assumptions That Affect Our Lives. Click https://www.amazon.com/Assumptions-That-Affect-Our-Lives-ebook/dp/B0091W754M/ref=sr_1_5?crid=34I8R4MSC6VV3&keywords=assumptions+that+affect+our+lives+by+christian+overman&qid=1697160924&sprefix=assumptions+that+a%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-5
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How John Beckett Dumped Dualism
John Beckett, of the R.W. Beckett corporation [the North American market leader in combustion products used in heating and cleaning equipment] talks about how he was able to set aside Platonic Dualism and think biblically about his business practices.
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George Washington Carver's Faith in Christ
Carver called is laboratory, "God's Little Workshop." He saw himself as co-creating with God, by making new products from peanuts and sweet potatoes. Carver asked God, "Why did You make the peanut?", and God showed him why!
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A Christ-follower Invents the Laser Printer
Gary Starkweather, inventor of the laser printer, was a committed follower of Christ. In this video, Gary explains the tight relationship he had between his faith in Christ and his work as an innovator of new technologies.
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Is There a "Christian" Way to Sell & Service Cars?
Don Flow, CEO of Flow Automotive [selling new and used cars in North Carolina and Virginia] talks about how his Christian worldview shapes his company policies and practices. [From a speech given at Seattle Pacific University, 2005.]
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