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The Beyond Today television program offers a unique perspective on the challenging issues of our day. From marriage to the Middle East, from evolution to the end times, from terrorism to the Ten Commandments, from government to God's existence, Beyond Today takes you on a Bible-based exploration of the major issues that shape your life and the lives of your family and loved ones.
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Beyond Today Episodes - | Groping for God (Audio) | Are you like the person who once said, "I believe in God, but it seems like God is far off--so unreal!" Why is it that so many people feel this way? Why does God seem so remote from their day to day lives? The answer is found in two factors: First, God is unreal to the average person--even when they want to hold to religion, and, second, the actual source of one's religion. Stay with us on Beyond Today as we provide answers for those who find themselves Groping for God. | Get at Short URL | Download Groping for God (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Europe's Long Dream (Audio) | For fifty years Europe has dreamed of building a common market a community and a union of nations into what some have likened to a United States of Europe. Today, the European Union, takes in 27 nations and is the largest trading bloc in the world. Its population is larger than the United States and some say it's currency, the Euro, could one day overtake the dollar as the world's trading currency. Europe is growing, changing and facing a crossroads in its history.You probably don't spend much time thinking about Europe. For most of us Europe's turbulent past has been forgotten. For many others Europe has become a museum of past glories. Yet Europe could one day soon have a dramatic impact on your life. Stay with us as we look beyond today's headlines and consider Europe's Long Dream. | Get at Short URL | Download Europe's Long Dream (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Who Owns Jerusalem? (Audio) | Jerusalem, for three of the world's largest religions, is one of the most holy places on earth. For Jews it is where Solomon's Temple was a place of God's special presence on earth. The Dome of the Rock is where Muslims believe Mohammed ascended into heaven to receive special instructions from Allah. Christians believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was crucified and resurrected in Jerusalem. Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs and Christian Crusaders have shed blood over possession of this city. Who owns Jerusalem? Be prepared to be challenged on Beyond Today. | Get at Short URL | Download Who Owns Jerusalem? (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Does Eternity Have Conditions?(Audio) | What is it God wants from you? On one hand the Bible says that God loves us, on the other hand Jesus came preaching repentance which means a person has to change. On one hand the Bible says that God exudes grace and mercy, but Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount that many would be rejected by him. On one hand the Bible says that salvation is a gift from God, on the other hand the Bible also claims that faith and repentance are required for salvation. Does God's grace guarantee salvation? This is the most important question of your life. And we're talking about it on Beyond Today. | Get at Short URL | Download Does Eternity Have Conditions?(Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Islam and Christianity: Clash of Faiths (Audio) | For centuries two major world faiths, Christianity and Islam have clashed over cities lands and ideology. Today this clash has reached a new level with the rise of militant jihad and the growing presence of Muslims in western nations. As you may remember, Pope, Benedict the XVI stirred controversy with recent comments about the nature and character of Islam. On a trip to Turkey he sought to bridge the gulf between the two faiths, basically leaving a message?"can't we all get along." Well can we? Is there any possibility of reconciliation between the two faiths? What could this religious conflict mean for the future...your future? We'll examine those and other issues in this fascinating subject of Islam and Christianity, stay with us on Beyond Today. | Get at Short URL | Download Islam and Christianity: Clash of Faiths (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| The Dark Cloud of Depression (Audio) | Does it seem like there are days when a dark cloud hangs over you life? We call it the blues, melancholy, sadness or depression. Most of us suffer from bouts of depression but sometimes depression can become overwhelming. During those times we can feel isolated even ashamed. It doesn't help when someone tells you that depression is a lack of faith. Depression is becoming an increasingly common experience. Why? And what can you do to deal with depression? There is a better way. We're going to talk about that better way on Beyond Today. | Get at Short URL | Download The Dark Cloud of Depression (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Christians Who Don't Keep Easter (Audio) | Easter is considered the most sacred of all Christian celebrations. In some places in Central and South America, worshippers will be nailed to a cross to share in the suffering of Jesus. In the United States, most people enjoy the traditional easter egg hunt and participate in a church service. Did you know that there are Christians who refuse to observe easter? Why would a Christian not keep easter? We are going to talk to Christians who don't keep easter on Beyond Today. | Get at Short URL | Download Christians Who Don't Keep Easter (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Marketing Evil (Audio) | The powerful political and sexual images of MTV have captivated a generation. It tells the drama of the "hood" and its daily struggle for survival. Yet it's a multimillion-dollar music industry. Some say it's just the latest fad for teenage rebellion, like the long hair of the 1960s. They say our youth are simply experimenting with independence. Is concern over today's youth culture just needless worry? Or is something else, something far more sinister at work? Stay tuned to Beyond Today as we discuss "Marketing Evil". | Get at Short URL | Download Marketing Evil (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Is There Really a Devil? (Audio) | We no longer live in a peaceful world. It's an unstable place where terrorism is a constant reality. Wars continue throughout the world and more countries have obtained nuclear technology. They're developing the horrifying ability to exterminate human life. Even in our neighborhoods it seems that we can't even get along. What causes so much conflict and violence in our society? Can we blame an individual for the hostility? Have you considered the primary cause for evil? Stay tuned to Beyond Today as we discuss "Is There Really a Devil?" | Get at Short URL | Download Is There Really a Devil? (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Christmas: Mirth or Myth (Audio) | In New Zealand a family is barbecuing on the beach. In the Czech Republic a child gazes at a carp swimming in her bath tub. In Ethiopia men are shouting and waving hockey sticks. In Portugal, a man is trying to make a turkey drunk. What do these things have in common? They indicate its Christmas time on planet earth. But is this what Christmas is really about? Do these celebrations honor Jesus? And, does it make any difference? For some surprising answers stay tuned to Beyond Today as we examine Christmas: Mirth or Myth? | Get at Short URL | Download Christmas: Mirth or Myth (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| The Horsemen of Revelation (Audio) | Nothing can be more stirring than a scene of galloping horseman across a landscape. Moviemakers use such images to add drama, mystery and power to their stories. In the book of Revelation chapter 6, Jesus Christ uses four horsemen to represent four seals He opens from a scroll in His hand. These images have intrigued generations of Bible students. Riding across the prophetic landscape, these dramatic images of religion, war, famine and pestilence cast a vision of terror upon the world. Is there a meaning for our troubled and uncertain world today? Do these images foretell greater calamity for the earth's inhabitants? Stay tuned to Beyond Today as we discuss the meaning of The Horsemen of Revelation and what they foretell for today's world. | Get at Short URL | Download The Horsemen of Revelation (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Children At Risk (Audio) | Many public schools are beginning to remove the soft drink and snack machines that line the hallways. Childhood obesity is at record levels and health officials are concerned about the well being of the nation's next generation. But what about your child's mind? If we raise children on emotional and intellectual junk food the result is that they will be intellectually and emotionally flabby and weak. Join us as we explore how to help your children become more intellectually, emotionally and spiritually healthy on Beyond Today. | Get at Short URL | Download Children At Risk (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| The Debt Trap(Audio) | One in every 60 U.S. households filed for bankruptcy in 2005. It's likely someone in your family, a neighbor down the block or a co-worker in your office is in bankruptcy court. It's not just an American problem either. Scotland has had a 33% rise in people losing there homes. For every $100 an Australian earns, they owe $130. What about you? Have you experienced difficulty paying every bill on time? Would you say that your financial house is in order? Stay tuned to Beyond Today as we discuss the problem of and the solutions to "The Debt Trap". | Get at Short URL | Download The Debt Trap(Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| What Next America?(Audio) | Today America dominates the world. Have you ever wondered why America is the world's superpower? Will our good fortune continue? One politician posed the question, "if danger ever reach us, it must spring from among us...If destruction be our lot, we ourselves must be the authors and finishers". Now he was'?t most concerned about terrorism or border security, Abraham Lincoln worried about our own self destruction. What does the future hold for America? Surprisingly, the answer is found in bible prophecy. Stay tuned to Beyond Today as we discuss "What Next America?" | Get at Short URL | Download What Next America?(Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| You Need a Break (Audio) | Are you working more and relaxing less? Doing more but never getting everything done? Do you have so much to do that it seems you're running here and running there and it's only running you down? No doubt we live in a hurry up, get it done, make it fast, drive-through kind of world. Do you sprint through the week and don't have any time left for yourself? And more importantly no time for God. That kind of pace will bring us down, stress us out and make us fed-up with it all. Our life style is pushing God out of the picture and breaking us. Stay tuned to Beyond Today as we discuss God's answers that have been right there before our eyes the whole time. On today's program "You Need a Break!" | Get at Short URL | Download You Need a Break (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| A Place Called Hell (Audio) | Torture and crime are reported almost daily in the news. What kind of individual would willingly make others suffer in such horrible ways? Most people find the idea of torturing another human being appalling, almost beyond imagination. Why, then, do so many accept the idea that their God would willingly inflict punishment and torture on people who are sent to the fires of Hell? Do you believe that? How did you get your concept of Hell? Stay tuned to Beyond Today as we discuss "A Place Called Hell". | Get at Short URL | Download A Place Called Hell (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| The Next Superpower (Audio) | Long ago, the Bible prophesied the rise and fall of such empires as Babylon, the Persian empire of Cyrus the Great and Darius the Mede, The Greek empire of Alexander, and the Roman empire. All these were the superpowers of their day. But did you realize that Bible prophecy foretells the rise of a new superpower in our day? It does! And that new superpower will affect the lives of nearly every person on the face of the earth?including you and your family. What is this Next Superpower? From where will it rise? What does the Bible tell us about it? We'll answer these questions and more on this edition of Beyond Today. | Get at Short URL | Download The Next Superpower (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| War on Terror: Clash of Civilizations (Audio) | A global war on terror is changing your world. Our generation is not likely to see an end to events changing our lives. At stake, is the survival of western civilization as we know it. America, Great Britain and Spain have been attacked by terrorists intent on destroying western civilizations. Where will this war lead? And, what will be the consequences for the way of life we all enjoy? More importantly, what does your Bible have to say about the outcome of this global clash of civilizations. Stay tuned to Beyond Today while we discuss "War on Terror: Clash of Civilizations" and give you much needed understanding of where today's events are leading. | Get at Short URL | Download War on Terror: Clash of Civilizations (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Where Have Fathers Gone? (Audio) | America today is going through a time of social upheaval not seen since the 1960?s. The focus of this crisis is the traditional family structure and in particular one key part?the traditional role of the father. It?s like a devastating epidemic that is moving through and leaving a trail of broken hearts and broken dreams in its wake. What is this tragic outbreak? It?s the epidemic of disappearing fathers. On today?s edition of Beyond Today we are going to look at the question where have fathers gone. | Get at Short URL | Download Where Have Fathers Gone? (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| The Dark Cloud of Depression (Audio) | Does it seem like there are days when a dark cloud hangs over you life? We call it the blues, melancholy, sadness or depression. Most of us suffer from bouts of depression but sometimes depression can become overwhelming. During those times we can feel isolated even ashamed. It doesn't help when someone tells you that depression is a lack of faith. Depression is becoming an increasingly common experience. Why? And what can you do to deal with depression? There is a better way. We're going to talk about that better way on Beyond Today. | Get at Short URL | Download The Dark Cloud of Depression (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Making Life Work (Audio) | Is your life just not working? Are you overwhelmed with relationship problems, the money just won't stretch, going to work each day is a grind? How do you make your life better? How did you get this way in the first place? There is a way to make your life better?there is a way to make life work. You're going to have to learn how to make better choices and change the way you think, but there is a better way Beyond Today. | Get at Short URL | Download Making Life Work (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Conquering Addictions (Audio) | Why are so many of us addicted to some kind of self-destructive behavior? Whether it's alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, pornography, even sex... more and more people are becoming addicted to hurtful behaviors that many times destroy personal relationships. What causes addictions and can you conquer whatever addiction is ruining your life? Yes you can! There is a better way... we're going to talk about that better way on Beyond Today. | Get at Short URL | Download Conquering Addictions (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Who Invented Life? (Audio) | Your body and brain are brilliantly designed and nothing man has invented can compare. Now some can?t agree, was life created or did it evolve? Some believe that science doesn?t support intelligent design, but true science actually supports the concept of a creator. Is it important what you believe about evolution? Does it really matter whether life evolved or was created by God? There is amazing evidence, even from scientist themselves, about the most complicated invention--that?s man himself. Stay tuned to Beyond Today as we discuss who invented life? | Get at Short URL | Download Who Invented Life? (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Does God Exist? (Audio) | One hundred billion galaxies, scientists think there's at least that many. How long would it take if you'd tried to count them one per second? More than three hundred years. Now that's hard to comprehend. But have you ever looked into that starry sky and wondered why am I here? That may be hard to comprehend as well, but we should know the answer. We have to start from the beginning though to answer the ultimate question, does God exist? Is He real? Does He really live? Stay tuned to Beyond Today as we look at the real evidence? Does God exist? | Get at Short URL | Download Does God Exist? (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Angels and the Spirit World (Audio) | Angels are fascinating. Do you believe you have a guardian angel? Movies and TV tell us that they might help struggling sports teams or intervene to help stressed human beings in times of trouble. But do angels really exist? How do you know? How can you know? You can search the subject of angels in literature and on the Internet, but most of what you find is based on fables and myths. What's the real story? Stay tuned as we explore the surprising truth about angels. | Get at Short URL | Download Angels and the Spirit World (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| The Beast of Revelation (Audio) | Bible prophecy is fascinating and exciting. Visions of horses, plagues, heavenly signs and beasts intrigue us. Are they just meaningless metaphors, or is there significant meaning for us today? A remarkable prophecy is found in the book of Revelation. It describes a beast rising up out of the sea having seven heads and ten horns. What does this description represent? Is it a warning of events yet to come? Who is this end time beast? Stay tuned as we look Beyond Today at the remarkable beast of Revelation. | Get at Short URL | Download The Beast of Revelation (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| The Blessing of Marriage (Audio) | Is marriage only a union between a man and a woman? What about same sex marriages, should they be legalized? What will be the long term impact of legalized gay marriage? Marriage has become a key issue in today?s culture wars. We are seeing the traditional roles of one man and one woman redefined. Why is this issue, marriage, so important? Why are we watching this basic building block of society being challenged? Why should you understand and be concerned? We?ll find out as we explore the blessing of marriage on Beyond Today. | Get at Short URL | Download The Blessing of Marriage (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| The Perfect Government (Audio) | There is a story from ancient Greece about a man called Diogenes who walked the streets of Athens carrying a lantern and looking for an honest man. In the same manner, we go walking the streets in today?s world looking for a just and perfect government ruling over the affairs of man. It?s a difficult journey. When we look around the world we see incompetent governments. Some, that can?t feed its people and others that provide quite well. But is the perfect government to be found in our world? Where can we find a government that works? Join us on Beyond Today as we search for the perfect government. | Get at Short URL | Download The Perfect Government (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| The Poor in Spirit (Audio) | Our world is filled with villages of people living in extreme poverty. Plans are moving forward to defeat this scourge of life. Billions of dollars are being pledged by the world?s rich nations. Will it be enough to end the cycle of poverty? Jesus said the poor shall always be with you. If that is true, then maybe, there is something we should learn about those who suffer the blight of poverty. Perhaps, there is a spiritual lesson for those of us more fortunate then the many who live in the have not regions of our planet. Join us on Beyond Today as we discuss the extremes of wealth and poverty and learn how we may be physical rich yet spiritually poor. | Get at Short URL | Download The Poor in Spirit (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Is the Bible True? (Audio) | It?s a book that was written over a 1400 year period. Some of its writers claim to have divine inspiration. The book claims to contain the mysteries of the origins and purposes life. And, record miracles when God intervend in human affairs. Entire passages are dedicated to prophesying the future. The book is the Bible. But does the Bible have any relevancy for the problems of the 21 century? Is the Bible true? We?re going to discuss that on Beyond Today! | Get at Short URL | Download Is the Bible True? (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Angels and the Spirit World (Audio) | Angels are fascinating. Do you believe you have a guardian angel? Movies and TV tell us that they might help struggling sports teams or intervene to help stressed human beings in times of trouble. But do angels really exist? How do you know? How can you know? You can search the subject of angels in literature and on the Internet, but most of what you find is based on fables and myths. What's the real story? Stay tuned as we explore the surprising truth about angels. | Get at Short URL | Download Angels and the Spirit World (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| The Beast of Revelation (Audio) | Bible prophecy is fascinating and exciting. Visions of horses, plagues, heavenly signs and beasts intrigue us. Are they just meaningless metaphors, or is there significant meaning for us today? A remarkable prophecy is found in the book of Revelation. It describes a beast rising up out of the sea having seven heads and ten horns. What does this description represent? Is it a warning of events yet to come? Who is this end time beast? Stay tuned as we look Beyond Today at the remarkable beast of Revelation. | Get at Short URL | Download The Beast of Revelation (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Why Am I Here? (Audio) | Is there something more important in your life than the daily grind? Is life more than making money, or just getting more and more stuff? Is there a purpose for your life and where do you fit in the bigger scheme of humanity? Every human being has a need to know he or she has value. What is the real value of your life and how do you find what it is? Is there a reason why you were put on this earth? And does that purpose stretch Beyond Today? | Get at Short URL | Download Why Am I Here? (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Our Endangered Children (Audio) | I have in my hand five Fruit Loops. Can you imagine a third grade child making this her breakfast before going off to a day at school? It?s hard to believe, but it is true. No, this isn?t another faddish weight loss plan. It?s a real deal meal for a child caught in the disease of anorexia. Anorexia is just one of the many problems facing today?s youth. Maybe you have or know a young person fighting anorexia, depression or drug abuse? On today?s edition of Beyond Today, we?ve got some information to help our endangered children. Stay with us. | Get at Short URL | Download Our Endangered Children (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| The Blessing of Marriage (Audio) | Is marriage only a union between a man and a woman? What about same sex marriages, should they be legalized? What will be the long term impact of legalized gay marriage? Marriage has become a key issue in today?s culture wars. We are seeing the traditional roles of one man and one woman redefined. Why is this issue, marriage, so important? Why are we watching this basic building block of society being challenged? Why should you understand and be concerned? We?ll find out as we explore the blessing of marriage on Beyond Today. | Get at Short URL | Download The Blessing of Marriage (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Better Than Heaven (Audio) | Over the last ten years, surveys have found that Americans have become more and more intrigued with religion. It seems that science and technology uncovers and explains more about the known world. Were becoming more fascinated by the unknown. One of those intriguing subjects is life after death. A recent gallup poll found that 81 percent of Americans believe in heaven. But should we? Is it possible to know the truth about the mystery of life beyond the grave? Stay tuned as we look Beyond Today and discuss better than heaven. | Get at Short URL | Download Better Than Heaven (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| The Perfect Government (Audio) | There is a story from ancient Greece about a man called Diogenes who walked the streets of Athens carrying a lantern and looking for an honest man. In the same manner, we go walking the streets in today?s world looking for a just and perfect government ruling over the affairs of man. It?s a difficult journey. When we look around the world we see incompetent governments. Some, that can?t feed its people and others that provide quite well. But is the perfect government to be found in our world? Where can we find a government that works? Join us on Beyond Today as we search for the perfect government. | Get at Short URL | Download The Perfect Government (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| The Poor in Spirit (Audio) | Our world is filled with villages of people living in extreme poverty. Plans are moving forward to defeat this scourge of life. Billions of dollars are being pledged by the world?s rich nations. Will it be enough to end the cycle of poverty? Jesus said the poor shall always be with you. If that is true, then maybe, there is something we should learn about those who suffer the blight of poverty. Perhaps, there is a spiritual lesson for those of us more fortunate then the many who live in the have not regions of our planet. Join us on Beyond Today as we discuss the extremes of wealth and poverty and learn how we may be physical rich yet spiritually poor. | Get at Short URL | Download The Poor in Spirit (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Is the Bible True? (Audio) | It?s a book that was written over a 1400 year period. Some of its writers claim to have divine inspiration. The book claims to contain the mysteries of the origins and purposes life. And, record miracles when God intervend in human affairs. Entire passages are dedicated to prophesying the future. The book is the Bible. But does the Bible have any relevancy for the problems of the 21 century? Is the Bible true? We?re going to discuss that on Beyond Today! | Get at Short URL | Download Is the Bible True? (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Why Am I Here? (Audio) | Is there something more important in your life than the daily grind? Is life more than making money, or just getting more and more stuff? Is there a purpose for your life and where do you fit in the bigger scheme of humanity? Every human being has a need to know he or she has value. What is the real value of your life and how do you find what it is? Is there a reason why you were put on this earth? And does that purpose stretch Beyond Today? | Get at Short URL | Download Why Am I Here? (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Better Than Heaven (Audio) | Over the last ten years, surveys have found that Americans have become more and more intrigued with religion. It seems that science and technology uncovers and explains more about the known world. Were becoming more fascinated by the unknown. One of those intriguing subjects is life after death. A recent gallup poll found that 81 percent of Americans believe in heaven. But should we? Is it possible to know the truth about the mystery of life beyond the grave? Stay tuned as we look Beyond Today and discuss better than heaven. | Get at Short URL | Download Better Than Heaven (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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