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What Are We Really Worshiping?

Jeffrey Hamilton — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:01:53 +0000

by Andy Diestelkamp

It’s so easy for us to get wrapped up in physical things — but that’s not what Christianity is about. In this video, we explore a timeless biblical pattern: how easily God’s people drift from worshipping the Creator to identifying with what they’ve created. From the tower of Babel to modern church culture, this message challenges us to rethink where we place our identity and calls us back to what truly matters in Christ. No one is immune to this issue, whether you're Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Evangelical, Protestant, Restorationist, etc. We all need to be careful, as followers of Jesus, that we are putting our emphasis where it belongs when it comes to our worship and even our lives.

How to Have Compassion and Conviction

Jeffrey Hamilton — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:32:42 +0000

by Steve Wolfgang
via InLight Media

Many Christians feel the tension between standing firm in biblical truth and showing genuine compassion to those who disagree. But what if that tension is actually by design?

In this video, Steve Wolfgang discusses what the Bible actually teaches about holding conviction and compassion together, and why abandoning either one doesn't reflect the full character of Christ (Jesus himself modeled both righteous conviction and deep compassion). Key ideas explored:

How do you love someone and disagree with them?
Not letting your relationships erode your convictions.
What this balance actually looks like in practice.

This isn't about being harsh. It's about being whole. A Christianity that is all warmth and no truth is sentimentality — not the gospel.

The World Is Noisy… What Should Christians Do?

Jeffrey Hamilton — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:48:43 +0000

by Jackson Sneed
via InLight Media

Do you ever feel like the world is just too loud? Between constant information, opinions, notifications, and noise, it can feel overwhelming — and as Christians, that noise can make it harder to hear what really matters.

In this video, we’re talking about:

Why the world feels so noisy right now
How it’s affecting us more than we realize
What Scripture says we should do about it

If you’ve been feeling mentally or spiritually overwhelmed, you’re not alone. And there is a better way forward.

We’ll walk through two simple, biblical practices that can help you cut through the noise. And at the end, I’ll share one key truth that completely changes how we think about the noise in our world.

If the Bible Isn’t Your Standard… What Is?

Jeffrey Hamilton — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:01:11 +0000

by Steve Wolfgang
via InLight Media

For centuries, the sola scriptura debate has raged on (most notably between Catholics and Protestants) over this primary question: is scripture sufficient as our only final, authoritative standard, or do we need some sort of council or magisterium to help interpret and apply it?

Why should we listen to a fallible human like the pope? On the other hand, what tradeoffs are we making when we reject the idea that there is still ongoing revelation from God? Steve Wolfgang and Andy Diestelkamp explore these and other pressing questions in our latest video.

Do ‘Minor’ Issues in Scripture Actually Matter?

Jeffrey Hamilton — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:05:21 +0000

via InLight Media

Does every issue in scripture carry the same weight? If not, how do we handle the less foundational things? Should “minor” biblical issues be important to Christians? Or should they fade into the background?

In this video, we take a look at doctrines or teachings that aren’t commonly thought of as “gospel issues” or “salvation issues”. We explore two unbiblical extremes that Christians sometimes jump to, and then consider a third way grounded in the perfectly balanced gospel teaching of Jesus himself.

The Moment Scientists Couldn’t Deny the Universe Had a Beginning

Jeffrey Hamilton — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:58:26 +0000

by Buddy Payne
via InLight Media

Is the universe eternal, or did it have a beginning? This is one area where scientists used to disagree with the Bible — until they realized they were wrong. In this video, Buddy Payne walks us through how scientific evidence in the 20th century—specifically astronomical evidence—changed how scientists think about the question of the universe's beginning. In fact, the broad consensus in the science community shifted to what the Bible had said all along.

What the Bible Actually Says About the Church

Jeffrey Hamilton — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:59:17 +0000

by Andy Diestelkamp
via InLight Media

One of the most pervasive questions in Christianity is, "If Christ is not divided, why are there so many denominations?" While we can go back through history and trace the development of each denomination, maybe there's a root issue that causes this division, or denominational way of thinking, even among "non-denominational" churches. In this video, Andy Diestelkamp unpacks this question and reveals some potential problems that lie just beneath the surface.

The Truth About Having a Personal Relationship with Jesus

Jeffrey Hamilton — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:53:37 +0000

by Andy Diestelkamp
via InLight Media

A personal relationship with Jesus can't stay private. The truth is, the Bible talks about all kinds of ways a personal relationship with Jesus connects us to others and changes the way we interact with believers and non-believers alike.

The Biggest Misunderstanding About Evolution

Jeffrey Hamilton — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:30:19 +0000

by Buddy Payne
via InLight Media

For over 150 years, Darwinian evolution has been considered the best explanation for the diversity of life on Earth. But does modern science actually support the idea that natural selection and random mutation can explain the origin of all life forms?

In this video, we explore the biggest misunderstanding about evolution and examine scientific evidence suggesting that Darwinian evolution may have real limits.

Books Mentioned:

Darwin's Black Box (Michael J. Behe)
The Edge of Evolution (Michael J. Behe)
Darwin Devolves (Michael J. Behe)

Using examples from modern research — including Darwin’s finches, malaria resistance, sickle cell mutations, and the famous long-term E. coli evolution experiment — we take a closer look at what natural selection can and cannot do.

While evolution clearly produces variation within species, some scientists argue that the evidence points to boundaries on how far Darwin’s mechanism can go. What do these discoveries mean for our understanding of the origin and diversity of life?

This video examines the evidence and asks an important question: Was Darwin wrong — or is the theory of evolution often misunderstood?

Topics Covered

What Darwin actually proposed in On the Origin of Species
How natural selection and random mutation work
The scientific debate over the limits of Darwinian evolution
What research on Darwin’s finches really shows
Insights from the Lenski long-term E. coli evolution experiment
Why some scientists argue that evolution may be self-limiting

The Truth About God and Science

Jeffrey Hamilton — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:21:33 +0000

by Buddy Payne
interviewed by Andy Diestelkamp
via InLight Media

Are faith and science in conflict? Does science disprove God? And can you believe in both Christianity and modern science without compromising your faith? In this long-form interview, we sit down with Dr. Buddy Payne, a Harvard-educated science professor, to explore the relationship between science and Christianity. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about evolution, cosmology, evidence for God, or whether scientific discovery challenges biblical belief, this conversation will help you think clearly and confidently. Many Christians struggle with the idea that faith and science are at odds. But is the “science vs religion” debate built on misunderstanding? In this episode, we unpack:

Are faith and science truly incompatible?
Does science disprove God?
How should Christians think about evolution and the Bible?
Is there scientific evidence for God?
Why the conflict between science and religion may be overstated

This discussion is thoughtful, intellectually rigorous, and grounded in both scientific expertise and respect for Christian belief. If you’re a Christian wanting to strengthen your faith, develop a stronger Christian worldview, and better understand the relationship between science and religion, this episode is for you.