Words of Life
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Words of Life

Bernie Dake
WORDS OF LIFE is a 15-minute, weekly show from The Salvation Army. It features interviews and powerful testimonies, engaging conversations about topics impacting the church today, and deep dive Bible studies. The show is available on your favorite podcast store and is airing on more than 200 radio stations around the world.
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Following Jesus in a Digital Age
June 19, 2022 - 14 min
In our final episode of our series, “Discipled by Algorithms”, we learn about Jason Thacker’s next book, “Following Jesus in a Digital Age”. This topic is basically what we’ve discussed throughout this series. To learn more about Jason’s work, purchase his books and listen to his podcast, click the link below.   Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Will Robots Take My Job?
June 12, 2022 - 14 min
One of the fears and realities of modern technology is job loss. Automation and robots are doing tasks once done by humans. However, in this episode Jason discusses the nature of work. And how we can have a healthier connection to our jobs by understanding that all of our work should be an act of worship to our heavenly Father.   Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How is Technology Shaping you?
June 5, 2022 - 14 min
As we continue our series, “Discipled by Algorithms” with our guest- author, professor, podcaster, Christ-follower, Jason Thacker; today we discuss a very powerful question that’s at the heart of most of Jason’s work, “What does it mean to be created in the image of God?” Having a strong grasp on how you view this is key for the church to, for one, not be frightened by technology but also understanding the limits of it. It reminds us that we aren’t dependent upon technology, we’re dependent on God.   Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
The Impulsive Urge to Check
May 29, 2022 - 14 min
As we continue our series studying technology and the church- in this episode, Jason Thacker and Bernie Dake discuss how we’ve arrived at this place in time where we are conditioned be, “attached” to our devices. Again- as we continue to state, technology isn’t bad- but let’s make sure we are using the technology around us in healthy, God-honoring ways.   Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Assumed and Assimilated
May 22, 2022 - 14 min
This week in our series, “Discipled by Algorithms”, Bernie Dake and Jason Thacker discuss how quickly we, as a society, have adopted new technologies. In this episode, Jason encourages us to pause and study how new tech may impact our lives. Rather than simply handing our kids new tablets and phones, let’s slow down and teach our kids healthy habits when it comes to technology.   Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
What Are Algorithms?
May 15, 2022 - 14 min
Last week we began a new, 7-week series about technology and the church called, “Discipled by Algorithms”. Throughout this series we are joined by professor, author, podcaster- Jason Thacker. Last week Bernie and Jason discussed the question, “Is technology neutral”. And this week, Jason is going to break down what algorithms are and how we interact with them daily.   Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/   https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Is Technology Neutral?
May 8, 2022 - 14 min
As we launch this new series, “Discipled by Algorithms” we are joined by author, professor, podcaster, Jason Thacker. We wanted to do a series about the way in which technology is shaping our world views and how this is impacting the church. Jason Thacker serves as the chair of research in technology ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. He also serves as an instructor of philosophy, ethics, and worldview at Boyce College in Louisville, Kentucky.   Series: Discipled by Algorithms https://jasonthacker.com/ https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
General Brian Peddle
May 1, 2022 - 14 min
In this special episode of Words of Life- Bernie Dake and Salvation Army Officer, Lt. Colonel Allen Satterlee sat down with the General of The Salvation Army, General Brian Peddle. He joined us to discuss some of The Salvation Army's current challenges, opportunities and successes. To learn more about The Salvation Army's work world-wide, visit https://salvationarmy.org/   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
The Mission
April 24, 2022 - 14 min
As we conclude this Easter series, Ruth asks us- “Now what?”. You’ve accepted Christ as your savior. You’ve received salvation. So, now what do we do? What’s the mission?   Series: God’s Long-Term Plan    https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
The Resolution
April 17, 2022 - 14 min
Do not be afraid. That is the first phrase from the lips of the angel of the Lord in verse 5, “Do not be afraid.” If we do a quick BibleGateway search for the words “do not fear,” we will find about 30 verses that include this phrase. It is a common emotion if God encourages so many biblical characters with these words. The most common instance is when God calls the story’s protagonist to a particular mission, and his first sentence is, “don’t be afraid.”   Series: God’s Long-Term Plan    https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Bernie is a lifelong Salvationist and serves as the Territorial Director of Communications for The Salvation Army’s USA Southern Territory. He has been hosting Words of Life for the last 10 years.
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