by Mark Marshall | Jan 12, 2021 | Freedom of Speech, History, Totalitarians
You may have noticed in history, or even in the news today, that totalitarians really dislike freedom of speech and make it a top priority to attack and ban it. Take the Nazis, for example – and we’re talking about the real literally literal Nazis that once ruled...
by Matt Kennedy | Dec 18, 2020 | Advent, Christmas, History, Jesus, Podcast
On this episode of the Stand Firm podcast, Jady and Nick discuss the different ways people have tried to make sense of the Incarnation, God come to Earth in Jesus Christ. Who was Jesus, and who must he be to be Good News for us? Want to join the conversation or...
by Mark Marshall | Dec 15, 2020 | Christmas, Church Year, Coronavirus, History, U.S. Politics
As if 2020 is not bizarre and tyrannical enough, a number of state authorities, using COVID as a pretense, of course, are attempting to cancel Christmas. To be exact, they are attempting to outlaw gatherings, even family gatherings, that are a customary part of the...
by Mark Marshall | Nov 21, 2020 | Advent, Church Year, Eschatology, History, Totalitarians
The Sunday Next Before Advent has long been one of my favorite Sundays of the church year. First, the name just sounds amusingly Anglican to me. That may say more about me than about the name, but anyway… Of slightly more importance, it heralds...
by Mark Marshall | Nov 17, 2020 | Freedom of Speech, History, Totalitarians, U.S. Politics, Woke Church
Events this past Saturday in Washington D. C. speak volumes about where we are as a country. First, thousands gathered in the capital to support President Trump and to protest the fraudulent election. (That the election was fraudulent has become so obvious I will not...
by David Ould | Nov 10, 2020 | Abortion, History, U.S. Politics
Here’s a question I’m hearing a lot in Australia: How can sensible, fair-minded Christians vote for a man like Trump? I’m joined by fellow Stand Firm bloggers Greg and Matt to tease out what made the difference for them. A helpful video to share with...
