Lying is What They Do

Lying is What They Do

Author: ChristKirk January 11, 2026 Duration: 37:05

Lying is not just something that people do when they are little boys getting into the cookie jar. We sometimes naively assume that greater responsibility means that there must be greater levels of integrity. But it is often the case that the higher up you go—whether in civil or ecclesiastical government—the greater the incentives and pressures to give way to deceit. The cookie jar is much bigger, and deception rises to an art form.


Find teachings and sermons from the community at Christ Church (Moscow, ID). This podcast feed offers audio from weekly services and special gatherings, featuring pastoral voices like Douglas Wilson and Toby Sumpter, alongside other teachers from the congregation. The content focuses on expository preaching, practical theology, and cultural commentary from a Reformed, Christian perspective. It’s a direct line to the pulpit, capturing the ongoing conversation and instruction that shapes this particular church body. Listeners will hear detailed scriptural analysis, applications for family and community life, and discussions that connect ancient faith to modern challenges. The recordings are shared here as a primary resource for members and anyone interested in the church’s doctrinal stance and weekly rhythms. For further context, schedules, or written materials, the church’s main website provides additional information. This podcast serves as an archive and a current window into the preaching ministry of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho.
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