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IFWE scholar Jay Richards and other leading experts have teamed up to offer a free course designed to teach what…

  • Economics 101
The Market Process and the Path to Flourishing

By: Dr. Anne Bradley

16 minute read

Though we live in a fallen world full of bad news and pessimism, Christians have hope that one day, Christ will renew the earth. One of the ways in which they can show this hope to the rest of the world is to promote flourishing in society through their work and through market trade.

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Wal-Mart and the Prosperity Magic Wand

By: Dr. Anne Bradley

14 minute read

Even the most humanitarian plans can have negative side effects when they turn into laws. In this case, legislation caused Wal-Mart to abandon plans to expand into Washington D.C., costing the District 1,800 new jobs.

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  Host Tommy Ruff interviewed IFWE scholar Paul Cleveland on his radio show Common Sense Economics for the Family. Listen…

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The pilgrims attempted to survive on a communal system and almost starved. When they adopted private property rights, they flourished. Read what the Bible and history have to tell us about private property rights.

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It’s a common policy misconception that disasters are good for economic growth. Hurricane Sandy provides us with an ideal opportunity to reflect on a profound and important economic lesson.

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  • Theology 101
What Is My Calling?

By: Dr. Art Lindsley

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Dr. Art Lindsley

Do you have the desire to serve God and make a significant difference in the world but are unsure how? There are a large number of myths and misconceptions about what a true Christian calling is and how to find it. In this webinar, Dr. Lindsley discusses how to free yourself from those myths and find delight in your true calling.

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  • Theology 101

Every year, the federal government spends well over a trillion dollars more than it takes in. If our faith applies to every aspect of life, then it must have something to say about this moral outrage.

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Enterprise Is the Most “Effective Altruism”

By: Dr. Anne Bradley

5 minute read

In a recent TED talk, Peter Singer suggested that people in wealthy countries should work hard so that they can donate large sums of money to those in need in less developed countries. As Christians, we’re skeptical of Singer’s hyper-utilitarian approach.

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  • Public Square
Biblical Foundations of Limited Government

By: Doug Bandow

11 minute read

The Bible and church tradition give us guidelines and principles, but no detailed blueprint as to godly government. On most individual issues we are left with the apostle James’ injunction to ask for wisdom, which God “gives generously to all without finding fault” (James 1:5). What should people of faith expect their government to do?

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