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	<itunes:subtitle>Awestruck Ministries Podcast features the teaching and preaching of Ben Birdsong and also contains other contributions from Awestruck Band and other members of the Awestruck Ministry team.  Awestruck Ministries exists to make famous the name of Jesu[...]</itunes:subtitle>
	<itunes:summary>The Awestruck Ministries Podcast features the teaching and preaching of Ben Birdsong and also contains other contributions from Awestruck Band and other members of the Awestruck Ministry team.  Awestruck Ministries exists to make famous the name of Jesus Christ as the crucified, risen, and exalted Savior through music and the teaching of the Word in order that people can catch a glimpse of Christ and be awestruck by a small taste of His glory. For more information about Awestruck Ministries, visit us online at http://www.weareawestruck.com</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Book Review: A Commentary on the Psalms- Volume 1 (1-41)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Psalms is a loved book of the scriptures, but it frequently causes confusion when it comes to the interpretation of the Hebrew figures of speech and the many textual difficulties that the Psalms present.  Allen P. Ross&#8217; A Commentary on the Psalms: Volume 1 (1-41) is a very helpful resource for any student of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Book Review: The 7 Best Practices for Teaching Teenagers the Bible</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In The 7 Best Practices for Teaching Teenagers the Bible, Andy Blanks presents a concise, clear, and compelling book that encourages teachers and youth leaders to practically and intentionally seek to become better teacher&#8217;s of God&#8217;s Word.  Blanks begins the book by encouraging his readers that they are part of the minority &#8211; they are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Book Review: Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, and Life Together</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, and Life Together, Pastor Mark and Grace Driscoll seek to present a real and honest book about marriage.  In typical Driscoll fashion, this is a book that does not shy away from the difficult topics with regard to marriage and sexuality.  Real Marriage has clearly been influenced [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Book Review: Getting Back Up When Life Knocks You Down</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:43:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Getting Back Up When Life Knocks You Down, Jeremy Kingsley presents a practical strategy for dealing with the troubles of life that come in unexpected times and unexpected ways.  This book is a biblical approach to suffering and trials, which also includes advice that a person might receive from a counselor.  Combining a biblical [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does Your Life Tell the World that God Is Great?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:19:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, the news reported the death of world renown atheist, Christopher Hitchens, from a long battle with cancer.  Hitchens is known in religious circles for his role as a leader in the New Atheism movement and as author of God Is Not Great.  In the world of atheists, I think that Hitchens was my favorite.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Book Review: Why God Won&#8217;t Go Away: Is The New Atheism Running on Empty</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Why God Won&#8217;t Go Away: Is The New Atheism Running on Empty, Dr. Alister E. McGrath presents a provocative book about the fall of the New Atheism empire.  McGrath does an effective job of presenting the differences between the New Atheism and classical Atheism, the foundations of the New Atheism, and the conflicts within [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Book Review: Torn: Trusting God When Life Leaves You in Pieces by Jud Wilhite</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Torn: Trusting God When Life Leaves You in Pieces, Jud Wilhite presents an encouraging and biblical call to trust God in the midst of suffering and difficulty.  This is clearly a book that was written by a pastor, who has suffered himself and alongside people in his congregation.  Therefore, this is a book that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dominican Republic Trip- Day 17</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was bittersweet to leave the Dominican Republic.  It was sad because I would be leaving Brad and his team, who I have really had an opportunity to get to know over the last few weeks.  It was sweet because I am ready to be home to friends, family, and my students! Saturday ended up [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dominican Republic Trip- Day 16</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today has been the first day that I have not had many activities planned.  It was nice to be able to spend some time catching up with Brad and on sleep.   This trip has been amazing but extremely busy.  It was nice to be able to relax. Tonight, we went to Sosua, which is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dominican Republic Trip- Day 15</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Emily was not as bad as I had imagined it being last night.  There were just some strong winds early this morning.  There has not been power at Brad’s house for most of the day.  One thing that they do in the Dominican Republic is that they have selected blackouts in certain communities.  [...]]]></description>
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