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Ceasefire

Gaza Ceasefire:

Is this Good News
Part 1

Oct 15, 2025 8:00 pm EST In this livestream, we will begin a look at the new ceasefire deal in Gaza. Certainly, we rejoice that the bombing has ended and that hostages on both sides are being released. But, as we will discuss, we are skeptical that this will provide a lasting peace.  
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Ceasefire

Gaza Ceasefire: Is This Good News? 

Oct 15, 2025 8:00 pm EST While we rejoice that the bombing has ended, the hostages on both sides will be released, and food and other aid will begin to enter the Gaza Strip, we remain concerned that this agreement will not lead to a lasting peace. In this brief episode, we will lay out some of our concerns
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Fascism & Faith: 
Recognizing the Warning Signs

Oct 16, 2025 1:00 pm EST In part two of our conversation with Mako Nagasawa, we examine the key characteristics of fascism and ask whether the United States is showing troubling signs of heading down that path. We’ll explore why this matters for people of faith and why followers of Jesus must speak up for justice, dignity, and love of neighbor—especially for those most at risk when power and fear take control.
 
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The Book of Revelation

New Videos (most) Saturdays 1:00 pm EST Want to understand the book of Revelation but don't have time to read a whole commentary (even mine??)? Well, we are creating 10-15 minute videos for our Determinetruth YouTube page. These videos will walk us through the book of Revelation. They are designed for individual study or small groups. 
 
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Revelation Revealed

New Videos Wednesdays 8:00 pm EST Watch our 10-15 minute videos, examining key parts of the book of Revelation: the seven Seals, seven Trumpets, Two Witnesses, the two Beasts, and the Great Prostitute. We'll discern what John was saying to the 7 churches (to whom he wrote), and discover how that applies to the issues of immigration, war, and taxes today. 
 
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