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Andrew warns against platform building that seeks praise and visibility instead of faithful Christian service. He describes how pride and the celebrity circuit can corrupt ministry, and gives examples of men who drifted when they lacked accountability in a local church. Andrew explains that ministry must value private holiness, accountability before crisis, and the training of the next generation in character. He speaks from his own experience and admits failures, and urges listeners to choose faithfulness over fame. Then he announced that Apologetics Live may change format and requested prayer and support as we consider shorter or pre-recorded shows. He invites listeners to stay engaged, to share the program, and to join us in pursuing ministry that honors Christ rather than self.
Takeaways:
Andrew Rappaport warns that platform building often masquerades as ministry and cultivates pride in leaders.
He recounts a personal story of pride at a conference to illustrate how quickly ego can arise.
The show stresses the need for local church membership and accountability for those who travel and speak frequently.
He urges Christians to value faithfulness and private holiness more than visibility, numbers, or online popularity.
Rappaport calls for mature discernment that seeks both sides of a story before public judgment or condemnation.
He explains that platform tactics like clickbait, ad hominem attacks, and audience theft are unchristian and harmful.
The host discusses practical reforms: build accountability before crisis, hire pastors for character, and teach character to younger leaders.
He explains financial and time pressures facing Striving for Eternity and the possible shift to shorter or pre-recorded shows.

Links referenced in this episode:
truthscript.com/church/ministry-versus-platform-building
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strivingforeternity.org

On Today's Show:
Special Edition — The Canons of Dort — The Third and Fourth Main Points of Doctrine: Human Corruption, Conversion to God, and the Way It Occurs

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Five Day Bible Reading Plan
The full LSB Bible, Old and New Testaments, are now available online, on the Literal Word app, and on Accordance!
2019 Book of Common Prayer
Theme music: Enfield’s recording of “Crown Him With Many Crowns” © 2010 by Resolved Music. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.com

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 09/16/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be
discussed in a future show. Topics Include:
What Happens to a Christian After They Die?
What About The Ethiopian Bible?/
Things God Permits/
Matt Discusses Some of The Heresies of The Eastern Orthodox Church/
Was The Canon Created at The Council of Nicea?/
A Quote That Converts?/
What Did it Mean That Ham Uncovered His Father?/
1 Peter 2—Jesus, The Living Stone/
September 16, 2026

On Today's Show:
Scripture Reading from the Legacy Standard Bible
Prayers from the 2019 Book of Common Prayer
Reading from Daily Readings From the Life of Christ by John MacArthur
Wednesday Wandering!

Squirrel Chatter is sponsored by Squirrelly Joe's Coffee! Share Coffee. Serve Humbly. Live Faithfully.
Five Day Bible Reading Plan
The full LSB Bible, Old and New Testaments, are now available online, on the Literal Word app, and on Accordance!
2019 Book of Common Prayer
Theme music: Enfield’s recording of “Crown Him With Many Crowns” © 2010 by Resolved Music. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.com

In today's episode, Pastor Dom is joined by Pastor Micheal Teddy, and together they discuss the Doctrine of Concurrence. The two talk about God's sovereignty and how he implements our free will into what He has ordained.
For more info about Pastor Dom and the current church he is pastoring use the link below.
Desert Sky Baptist
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