#184 - ep.2 Fighting the Idol of Prosperity

#184 - ep.2 Fighting the Idol of Prosperity

Before the Pressure: How Prosperity Steals Courage This episode examines how comfort and prosperity can quietly dull a Christian's obedience and offers a practical response drawn from resilient pastors who faced sustained pressure. Scott outlines three practices—name the fear, exercise the faith, and return ownership to God—and urges listeners to practice faithfulness now so they are prepared when real pressure comes. Remember to help us share these podcasts: Like, Share, and Comment! * Send Bibles [https://donorbox.org/bible-couriers-interntional-fund-1] to persecuted churches ($20 provides a needed Bible from the store to a persecuted saint). * Receive the Courier Update [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2ELtexB6YVhIrbToKKSOXx2ZqzyuulNok4LGVMZ-jKHRdNw/viewform] * Support [https://www.atlasbible.org/give.html] this podcast!

#183 - ep1 Before the Pressure Comes

When Comfort Becomes the Master Scott explores how prosperity can quietly own believers, using stories from the Cuban and Eastern European churches to show how scarcity built resilience and dependence on God. He warns that comfort can erode genuine faith by making obedience optional and offers three reflective questions to test what would separate you from Christ.   Remember to help us share these podcasts: Like, Share, and Comment! * Send Bibles [https://donorbox.org/bible-couriers-interntional-fund-1] to persecuted churches ($20 provides a needed Bible from the store to a persecuted saint). * Receive the Courier Update [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2ELtexB6YVhIrbToKKSOXx2ZqzyuulNok4LGVMZ-jKHRdNw/viewform] * Support [https://www.atlasbible.org/give.html] this podcast!

#182 - Before the Pressure Comes - Series Introduction

Before the Pressure Comes: Lessons from the Cuban Church This episode introduces a nine-part series drawing on the experiences of Cuban and other persecuted pastors to show how faith matures under pressure. It explains the series structure and previews themes—prosperity, fear, Scripture, calling, community, spiritual life, suffering, and providence—that shaped resilient Christian leaders. Listeners are invited to examine whether comfort or control governs their faith and to prepare now so their Christianity will remain faithful when conditions change. Remember to help us share these podcasts: Like, Share, and Comment! * Send Bibles [https://donorbox.org/bible-couriers-interntional-fund-1] to persecuted churches ($20 provides a needed Bible from the store to a persecuted saint). * Receive the Courier Update [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2ELtexB6YVhIrbToKKSOXx2ZqzyuulNok4LGVMZ-jKHRdNw/viewform] * Support [https://www.atlasbible.org/give.html] this podcast!

#181 - Standing Firm on the Word of God

When Faith Meets Fear: Stories from Nigeria, Cuba, and Canada Scott explores real stories of Christians in Nigeria, Cuba, and Canada to show how Scripture shapes courage, endurance, and faithful witness under pressure. The episode contrasts violent persecution, severe hardship, and growing cultural hostility, and argues that the Bible prepares Believers to stand firm when obedience becomes costly. Listen for a call to build lives on the Word of God, pray for persecuted brothers and sisters, and embrace the Harder Way of faith over comfort. Remember to help us share these podcasts: Like, Share, and Comment! * Send Bibles [https://donorbox.org/bible-couriers-interntional-fund-1] to persecuted churches ($20 provides a needed Bible from the store to a persecuted saint). * Receive the Courier Update [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2ELtexB6YVhIrbToKKSOXx2ZqzyuulNok4LGVMZ-jKHRdNw/viewform] * Support [https://www.atlasbible.org/give.html] this podcast!

#180 - Where Are Your Two Copper Coins? A Call to All‑In Faith

Where Are Your Two Copper Coins? A Call to All‑In Faith Scott invites listeners to reflect on what it means to be fully committed to Jesus. Using the devotion to the Sacred Heart, Mark 12’s widow, and James 2, the episode contrasts pride and public religion with humble, costly obedience. The hosts emphasize the example of persecuted believers who live out their faith at great cost, and they challenge listeners to examine where they may be holding back from surrendering everything to Christ. Also included: a July Bible Courier update about early missions in Cuba and instructions to sign up at atlasbible.org/bci. Remember to help us share these podcasts: Like, Share, and Comment! * Send Bibles [https://donorbox.org/bible-couriers-interntional-fund-1] to persecuted churches ($20 provides a needed Bible from the store to a persecuted saint). * Receive the Courier Update [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2ELtexB6YVhIrbToKKSOXx2ZqzyuulNok4LGVMZ-jKHRdNw/viewform] * Support [https://www.atlasbible.org/give.html] this podcast!