As the scientific pursuit of longer, healthier lives intensifies, Christians face an important question: When does responsible care for our health become an attempt to avoid the reality of death?

In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard considers radical life extension from a biblical perspective. He distinguishes wise stewardship of our bodies from an unhealthy pursuit of longevity and explains how the hope of resurrection should shape our attitudes toward aging and mortality. He explains that, ultimately, the Christian’s hope is not to extend this present life indefinitely, but to receive eternal life with Jesus Christ.

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When a trusted pastor or spiritual leader falls into sin, the effects can reach far beyond the individual. A Christian leader's moral failure, abuse of authority, or abandonment of the faith can leave believers feeling wounded, confused, and uncertain about their own relationship with God.

Dr. David K. Bernard explains how Christians can respond biblically when spiritual leaders fail. He discusses accountability and restoration, the church’s responsibility to protect and care for those who have been harmed, and why believers must distinguish faith in Jesus Christ from confidence in human leaders. He also offers practical guidance for processing disappointment without allowing another person’s failure to become a stumbling block to faith.

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Infant baptism has been practiced for centuries across many Christian traditions. Proponents of the practice argue that baptism is primarily an act of God’s grace rather than an individual response of faith. Some also compare baptism to circumcision, arguing that it brings infants into the New Covenant just as circumcision marked entrance into God’s covenant with Abraham.

In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard examines the arguments for infant baptism and compares them with the pattern established in the New Testament. He discusses who qualifies as a candidate for baptism, the role of original sin in this debate, and why repentance and personal faith are central to the biblical practice of baptism.

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