Playlist: Influencing Others (topic)
Attitude Is Everything
Commentary by Bill OnisickOur attitudes are contagious and influenced by the people we spend time with in both work and leisure. Every day, our attitudes are being conditioned by the world around us, often shaped by narratives that aim to control thoughts and behaviors. Advertisers and governments invest heavily to control the narrative, repeating …
Defective Reasoning: Appeal to Authority
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsOne of the fallacies in human reasoning is the appeal to authority, where a statement is accepted on blind faith simply because someone admired has said it. Using a person's authority or status to support an argument is a main feature of the advertising industry, relying on the influential power of actors, sports figures, …
Deleavening the Home
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod desires us to extend our efforts beyond ourselves, using our sphere of influence to encourage righteousness in those closest to us. Each of us has a measure of influence within our relationships—husbands with wives, wives with husbands, parents with children, siblings with each other, and grandparents with their …
The Book of Daniel (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe circumstances surrounding Nebuchadnezzar's dream set the stage for God's revelation of His power, plan, and prophetic intentions (through His servants).
The 'Nones' One More Time
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Americans who check 'None' when asked about religious affiliation have swarmed onto the American body politic, inflicting harmful, progressive thought.
A Characterization of a None
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The motion picture, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, portrays mind-control by a narcissistic teacher who molds her students into her hypocritical, amoral mindset.