[Podcast] Interview 104: The Second-Career Call (Matt Klassen)

By Proclaim and Defend | February 21, 2026 | Comments Off on [Podcast] Interview 104: The Second-Career Call (Matt Klassen)

We continue our interviews with authors from our January/February edition of FrontLine on the theme: “It Takes a Church to Grow a Pastor.” This week…

Whose Footsteps Will You Follow?

By David Huffstutler | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Whose Footsteps Will You Follow?

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” “Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are.” “Monkey see, monkey do.” We…

Should Heroes Save the World or Find Themselves?

By Ben Hicks | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Should Heroes Save the World or Find Themselves?

In 1879, Henrik Ibsen published a play that sent shockwaves through Norway and then later the world. In A Doll’s House, the main protagonist is Nora…

A Question About Prayer

By David Oliver | February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on A Question About Prayer

“What do you think, Preacher?” My missionary friend Archie posed a probing question as we rode together in his van. “Does God answer prayers for…

Can AI Preach My Sermon?

By Caleb Phelps | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Can AI Preach My Sermon?

We have crossed a strange and significant line. For centuries, those who gathered to hear the preaching of God’s Word could safely assume that the messages…

Position Statement 26_03: The Jewish People and Israel

By Kevin Schaal | February 15, 2026 |

Note:  Position statements of the FBFI are not the same as magazine articles on FrontLine or typical posts on Proclaimanddefend.org.  They are crafted in a…

Words that Hinder One Voice Glorifying God

By Holly Huffstutler | February 13, 2026 | Comments Off on Words that Hinder One Voice Glorifying God

Last week our Christian school had Spirit Week. It’s a fun-filled week intended to bring unity to the individual classes as they compete against one…

Satan Doesn’t Use Rubber Bullets

By Ben Hicks | February 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Satan Doesn’t Use Rubber Bullets

“Why did you have real bullets?” That haunting question was apparently asked by Becca Good, partner of the activist Renee Good who was shot in…

The Greatest Man in the World

By David Oliver | February 11, 2026 |

Perhaps best known as “the Father of Our Country,” George Washington has also been called by many other names. He has been called “the Sword…

It’s Your Destiny: Don’t Make This Mistake

By Gordon Dickson | February 10, 2026 | Comments Off on It’s Your Destiny: Don’t Make This Mistake

I was saddened to hear about the recent passing of cartoonist Scott Adams. His Dilbert cartoons were a frequent source of delight to me, brightening…

The Draw of Eastern Orthodoxy: Maybe Baptists Should Consider Putting the Word “Baptist” Back in the Church Name

By Kevin Schaal | February 8, 2026 |

A young man recently started on a journey to find God and a biblical place to worship. His friends were investigating Eastern Orthodoxy because it…

[Podcast] Interview 103: Mentor to the Mentors: A True Call to Ministry (Jeff Caupp)

By Proclaim and Defend | February 7, 2026 | Comments Off on [Podcast] Interview 103: Mentor to the Mentors: A True Call to Ministry (Jeff Caupp)

We continue our interviews with authors from our January/February edition of FrontLine on the theme: “It Takes a Church to Grow a Pastor.” This week…

Echoes of Jesus in Us (Philippians 2 and 3)

By David Huffstutler | February 6, 2026 | Comments Off on Echoes of Jesus in Us (Philippians 2 and 3)

Think and live like Jesus. Simple enough, this theme is yet rich and one of many in the book of Philippians. And not just clearly…

Is the Cultural and Historical Context of Scripture Necessary, Helpful, or Distracting?

By Ben Hicks | February 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Is the Cultural and Historical Context of Scripture Necessary, Helpful, or Distracting?

How much Greco-Roman history do you need to know to read your Bible? If you don’t know anything about Ancient Near Eastern legal codes, can…

Who Is My Neighbor?

By Randy Livingston | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Who Is My Neighbor?

Virtually every state has what might be referred to as “Good Samaritan Laws.” Such laws are in place to protect citizens from civil liability when…

Am I a Racist?

By Don Johnson | February 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Am I a Racist?

Recently I reacted to an online comment that somewhat shocked me. I don’t know the person wo made the comment, but it seemed like the…

Drawing Theological Boundaries

By Kevin Schaal | February 1, 2026 | Comments Off on Drawing Theological Boundaries

Drawing Theological Boundaries We won’t always agree. No, let me rephrase that. We won’t ever agree—on everything doctrinal and practical about the faith. History indicates…

[Podcast] Interview 102: The Power of Radical Hospitality (Dave Shumate)

By Proclaim and Defend | January 31, 2026 | Comments Off on [Podcast] Interview 102: The Power of Radical Hospitality (Dave Shumate)

Today we begin our interviews with authors from our January/February edition of FrontLine on the theme: “It Takes a Church to Grow a Pastor.” I’ve…

The Doctrine of Winter

By David Huffstutler | January 30, 2026 | Comments Off on The Doctrine of Winter

Where I live, have had a number of days with degrees in the single digits, and we have had some snow. I say “some,” because…

Consent Thou Not

By Chris Harper | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Consent Thou Not

Proverbs 1:8-19 Whether we’re young and still under the authority of our parents or we’re older and making decisions for ourselves, there’s good advice contained…

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