Best James Hakim Podcasts (2024)

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Jamie Hakim and James Cummings, "Digital Intimacies: Queer Men and Smartphones in Times of Crisis" (Bloomsbury, 2024) 55:38

14d ago55:38

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Queer men's cultures of intimacy have long been sites of fierce contestation. Indeed, debates have raged for decades over issues such as monogamy, safer sex, sexual racism and gay marriage. The introduction of the smartphone in 2008 only intensified these debates whilst also raising a further set of questions which are explored in this open access …

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Serene Khader, "Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop" (Beacon Press, 2024) 1:04:33

2h ago1:04:33

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After over 175 years, the feminist movement, now in its fourth wave, is at risk of collapsing on its eroding foundation. In Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop (Beacon Press, 2024), political philosopher Serene Khader advocates for another feminism—one that doesn’t overwhelmingly serve white, affluent #girlbosses. With…

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Triune Doxology and Dependence 10:25

9h ago10:25

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Why should we glorify God? Jude v24–25 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we should glorify God because He is glorious, and because He has determined especially to glorify Himself by bringing us to glory.…

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Training to Repent in Our Pain 21:57

9h ago21:57

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Why does the prophet lament? Amos 5:1–17 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these seventeen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the prophet laments over sin to teach sinners to lament over that sin, and to turn back to seeking the Lord and His good.…

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George Severs, "Radical Acts: HIV/AIDS Activism in Late Twentieth-Century England" (Bloomsbury, 2024) 50:34

35m ago50:34

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In Radical Acts: HIV/AIDS Activism in Late Twentieth-Century England (Bloomsbury Academic, 2024), Dr George Severs draws on activist campaign literature and materials, broadcast media, and new oral history interviews to reconstruct the overlooked world of radical AIDS activism in England. This book provides one of the first detailed histories of th…

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What to Do When You Need Help 19:00

14h ago19:00

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Who is our help? Psalm 121 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the almighty God, Himself, is our help.By James Hakim

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Why, and How, to Worship 39:39

2d ago39:39

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We continue studying through the Scriptural doctrine that our congregation confesses. This week, we began Westminster Confession chapter 21—considering Article 1, and the doctrine that God must be worshiped and must only be worshiped as He has commanded, commonly known as the Regulative Principle of Worship.…

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Baptized into Christ! 26:35

2d ago26:35

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By His Spirit, Christ has baptized believers into Himself, so that they are dead to sin and death but alive unto God.By James Hakim

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The Sign of the King 53:49

4d ago53:49

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Baptism marks us as members of the visible church, commands us to be members of the invisible church, and points us to Christ as our sure hope for this.By James Hakim

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Ian Miller, "Self-Esteem: An American History" (Polity Press, 2024) 42:29

2h ago42:29

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By the end of the twentieth century, the idea of self-esteem had become enormously influential. A staggering amount of psychological research and self-help literature was being published and, before long, devoured by readers. Self-esteem initiatives permeated American schools. Self-esteem became the way of understanding ourselves, our personalities…

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A Need That We Should Always Pray For 1:57

10h ago1:57

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Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 120—especially explaining how we should always be praying for our sanctification. Q120. What is the sixth petition? And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.By James Hakim

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The Christian Sabbath 16:20

11h ago16:20

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Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 59—especially explaining how the nature and role of the Sabbath has progressed through the history of redemption. Q59. Which day of the seven hath God appointed to be the weekly sabbath? From the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh d…

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Diverted from Sin by God's Good Gifts 19:19

11h ago19:19

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What keeps a man from being diverted to unauthorized women? Proverbs 5:15–23 looks forward to the sermon in this week's midweek meeting. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that a man is kept from being diverted to unauthorized women by the promise and treasuring of his own wife, but especially by regarding his God.…

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The Christian Church 7:24

13h ago7:24

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For what does the Lord institute baptism? Matthew 28:16–20 prepares us for the sermon in the morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord institutes baptism as a sign of Christ's authority and power in His gathering church.…

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Identified with God's Church 18:20

9h ago18:20

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What do we learn from the account of Sarai's name change? Genesis 17:15–27 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these thirteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Sarai's name change points us to the unique significance of Christ, which is the only hope fo…

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Ruth Vanita, "A Slight Angle" (India Viking, 2024) 33:45

33m ago33:45

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A Slight Angle (India Viking: 2024), the newest novel from Indian writer Ruth Vanita, is a story about love. Difficult love–her six characters are growing up in 1920s India, which takes a dim view of same-sex relationships, and those that transcend religious boundaries. Like Sharad, the jewelry designer who falls in love with his teacher, Abhik–onl…

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Sign of the Covenant 13:22

20h ago13:22

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What is circumcision? Genesis 17:9–14 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that circumcision is a sign that points us away from ourselves and unto the grace of God.…

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An Almighty Covenant to Sanctify 16:55

20h ago16:55

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What do believers who have been stumbling along in their own strength need? Genesis 17:1–8 looks forward to the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that believers need to be turned away from themselves to the Lord Who covenants them …

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Horror-Preventing Humility 40:50

3d ago40:50

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If we are going to be spared the death-bed horror of agonizing over not having listened to instruction, we need the humility to listen now.By James Hakim

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Sara Glass, "Kissing Girls on Shabbat: A Memoir" (Atria, 2024) 1:02:57

1d ago1:02:57

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Growing up in the Hasidic community of Brooklyn’s Borough Park, Sara Glass knew one painful truth: what was expected of her and what she desperately wanted were impossibly opposed. Tormented by her attraction to women and trapped in a loveless arranged marriage, she found herself unable to conform to her religious upbringing and soon, she made the …

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Befriending the KKK and Dismantling Racism with Daryl Davis 1:00:38

1d ago1:00:38

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In collaboration with the Larger Us podcast, Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with musician and activist Daryl Davis Daryl Davis shares a unique perspective on the motivations behind white supremacy and what it takes to see the gradual transformation of KKK members. Hosts Elizabeth Oldfield and Alex Evans, delve into the extraordinary story of Daryl Davis…

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Horror-Preventing Humility 21:36

3d ago21:36

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Why is hearing so important? Proverbs 5:7–14 looks forward to the sermon in this week's midweek meeting. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the humility to hear can spare us the horror of wasting our life in contradiction to God's design and Word.By James Hakim

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Only the Holy God Can Make Holy Days 4:40

3d ago4:40

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Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 58—especially explaining how we keep God's day as holy, which also means not treating common days as holy. Q58. What is required in the fourth commandment? The fourth commandment requireth the keeping holy to God such set times as He hath appointed in His Word; expressly one w…

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Sinners' Petition 11:18

3d ago11:18

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Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 119—especially explaining how asking to be forgiven of our debts, and to forgive our debtors, is a comprehensive request against our sin and its effects. Q119. What do we pray for in the fifth petition? That God would pardon our sins for Christ's sake, and enable us to forgive those wh…

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Elementary, Foundational Doctrines 32:04

4d ago32:04

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The way that Christ commands His church to operate is a foundational doctrine, together with basic doctrines of God and salvation.By James Hakim

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True Liberty Submits to Authority 38:40

4d ago38:40

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We continue studying through the Scriptural doctrine that our congregation confesses. This week, we continued Westminster Confession chapter 20—considering Article 4's biblical doctrine that, since true liberty embraces Christ's rule over us, true liberty submits to the authority that Christ has set over us for our good.…

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Deacons as Faith-Multipliers 1:04:05

4d ago1:04:05

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Deacons are prescribed by Christ to support the ministry of the Word, by which He works powerfully in His churchBy James Hakim

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Christ's Priorities and Power in His Church 25:05

11d ago25:05

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What does God want, and use, deacons to do? Acts 5:42–6:7 helps us prepare to hear 6:1–7 proclaimed in the morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God wants deacons to facilitate the worship, discipleship, and evangelism of the church, and He blesses their faithful se…

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The Words of This Life 16:58

6d ago16:58

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How great is the power that is at work in believers? Acts 5:17–41 helps us prepare to hear 6:1–7 proclaimed in the morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these twenty-five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God works by His own almighty power in the church.By James Hakim

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Praying for Our Greatest Need 2:27

8d ago2:27

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Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 118—especially explaining how we must ask God, not just for our littlest needs, but even and especially for our greatest needs: deliverance from sin's guilt, power, and presence. Q118. What is the fifth petition? And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.…

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Perilous Christ: A Defense Against Foolish and Wicked Supernatural Infatuation 36:09

8d ago36:09

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By Jordan Rouden

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Porn, Feminism and Misogyny in the Media with Sarah Ditum 1:06:27

8d ago1:06:27

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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with writer and columnist Sarah Ditum Sarah Ditum delves into her journey through the strands of feminism, the misogynistic "upskirt decade" - the invasive celebrity culture of the late 90s and 2000s that often exploited and shamed young women, and her views on the role of pornography and its impact on mainstream culture. …

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Joanne Rosenthal, "Sex: Jewish Positions" (Hirmer Verlag, 2024) 42:47

10d ago42:47

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Freelance curator Joanne Rosenthal joins Jana Byars to talk about Sex: Jewish Positions (Hirmer, 2024) and its concomitant exhibition at the Jewish museums in Berlin and Amsterdam. This book is also available in German with the same publisher as Sex. Judisches Positionen. An exploration of sexuality in Judaism, from ultra-Orthodox to secular. Sensu…

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From Death to Life by Grace 31:26

11d ago31:26

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By Ben Rupe

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Where are you looking? 17:39

12d ago17:39

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When trials and storms come your way, where is your focus? Only Christ can help you weather all storms!By David Rentschler

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The Christ Who Cleanses Hearts 21:46

12d ago21:46

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By James Hakim

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Saved from What Is in Us by What Is in God 12:05

18d ago12:05

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How does grace prepare the "faith" part of our salvation? Ephesians 2:1–7 helps us prepare to hear 2:1–5 proclaimed in the morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that there is a resurrection that must come before faith.By James Hakim

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Angel Daniel Matos, "The Reparative Impulse of Queer Young Adult Literature" (Routledge, 2024) 1:16:54

13d ago1:16:54

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The Reparative Impulse of Queer Young Adult Literature (Routledge, 2024) is a provocative meditation on emotion, mood, history, and futurism in the critique of queer texts created for younger audiences. Given critical demands to distance queer youth culture from narratives of violence, sadness, and hurt that have haunted the queer imagination, this…

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God-Powered Growth 13:08

14d ago13:08

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What should believers pray to grow in? Ephesians 1:15–19 helps us prepare to hear 2:1–5 proclaimed in the morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these five verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that one thing that believers should pray that they would grow in is their theological understanding of God and His gospel.…

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Blessing the God of Glorious Grace 14:51

16d ago14:51

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What is God doing? Ephesians 1:3–14 helps us prepare to hear 2:1–5 proclaimed in the morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these twelve verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God does all things, to bring us into our inheritance with Christ, unto the praise of His glorious grace.…

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Psalm for God's Majesty 24:50

15d ago24:50

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By Charlie Mangum

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Scandals, Faith Crises & the Spiritual Realm with Rod Dreher 1:03:32

16d ago1:03:32

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Elizabeth Oldfield speaks with writer and editor Rod Dreher Rod Dreher and Elizabeth Oldfield delve into Rod's coverage of the Catholic sex abuse scandal, converting to Eastern Orthodoxy, his views on immigration and Donald Trump and supernatural experiences. If you enjoy episodes of The Sacred don't forget to hit subscribe to be notified whenever …

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The LORD Who Provides 6:26

17d ago6:26

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Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 117—especially explaining how the Hallowed King attends to our smallest (and greatest) needs, and teaches us to ask Him for them. Q117. What do we pray for in the fourth petition? That God would give us all things needful for our bodies and souls.…

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Unforgivable Sin 4:11

17d ago4:11

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Pastor walks his children through Westminster Shorter Catechism question 56—especially explaining how the ultimate way of taking God's Name lightly is to reject the Son in Whom He has fully declared Himself, and is an unforgivable sin; so, God places a special emphasis upon punishing all blasphemies. Q56. What is the reason annexed to the third com…

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