In this week's Clark Report Podcast: One church’s very public worship service that saw nearly 200 baptisms! And, the special outreach that church is making to our men and women in uniform.

Plus, why the Virgin Birth of Jesus not only was a fact – it was essential! That’s in this week’s “Word in 7” segment.More about Manna Church here: https://fayftbragg.manna.church/Check out our website: https://theclarkreport.com/ Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.

In this week's Clark Report: Research shows many students brought up in Christian homes fall away from the faith in their college years. Some will come back – but many won’t. Is losing your faith the inevitable outcome of going away to a secular college or university? What can Christian students – and parents – do?

Plus, the stunning announcement that would make a young Jewish girl named Mary the most revered woman in the world. That’s in this week’s “Word in 7” segment.

More about Cru: Cru.org

Here are the books John refers to in the podcast: "The Case for Christ," by Lee Strobel

"The Reason for God," by Timothy Keller

"I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist," by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.

The question of human suffering is an age-old one. How canwe as Christians process all the tragedies in the world in light of our belief that God is good and loving? And, is there a Plus-- as we continue our study of the Gospel of Luke, we'll see why a visit from an angel left an elderly priest literally speechless!

More about Dr. Abidan Shah:

https://abidanshah.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@clearviewtodaywithdrabidanshah

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.

On this week’s Clark Report: Christian Revival? Studies from religious and non-religious sources show promising signs that the Christian faith in America is on the upswing after years of decline. What’s going on and how can we embrace the movement?

Plus, how Christian workers and volunteers are bringing help and hope to flood-ravaged central Texas.

More about Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/bringing-help-and-hope-to-texas-flood-survivors/

More about Dr. Walter R. Strickland II: https://www.christianbook.com/volume-1-history-christianity-united-states/9781514009369/pd/009369?event=BRSRCG|PSEN

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.

On this week's Clark Report: "Israel's Wars and the End Times." Is what's happening in Israel these days connected to Bible prophecy? We take a look. Plus: Why faith in Jesus Christ was just the prescription one famous doctor ordered!Link to KeHilat HaCarmel channel: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__youtube.com_-40kehilathacarmel-3Fsi-3D2qHeu3fOPkPfKRPL&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=k0IoqcjK7iX3s3NN8tY9PVrg9auyDiuJSco8WOGoCmY&m=8hVG-lmWlnwIxIkuFtDsKRXM6Fkho23eD0AUrji0_ieplORZvrAx9ciB9x7vz5rH&s=EyOxizPQQykH6k6ek-Xjqm5IvirgGzILKXFphx4_1lI&e= Red heifers and a Third Temple: https://youtu.be/8Co3C7gXWGA?si=GqKJgiYnHzR-Rh3-Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.

What do you do when it seems the weight of the world is on your shoulders? On this week's Clark Report, why the timeless truths found in the Scriptures should be your first place to turn for hope during anxious times!More about Samaritan's Purse: http://www.samaritanspurse.org More about Vaneetha Risner: http://www.Vaneetha.comMore about Spread Truth Ministries: http://spreadtruth.com More about Val's Blog: http://valclarksplace.com

Here's a Sneak Peek at some of the stories we're working on for The Clark Report -- viewing the world through biblical lenses!

Here's a sneak peek at what we'll be up to with The Clark Report podcast!