Offended by the Apostle Paul (02.01.24)

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This week we’re talking about those who find the Bible – particularly the writings of the apostle Paul – to be offensive. In a recent video, a woman who is a “pastor” in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America explained during a service that they skipped over some of the text when they read from “Corinthians” because it was, in her words, “yikes” and that Paul was being a “jerk.” There are a few things I want us to talk about in response to that.Continue Reading

Monthly News Roundup (01.25.24)

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This episode is our monthly news roundup for January. In this episode, we’re talking about whether people tend to show more empathy for animals than for other people, euthanasia for those with a “completed life,” and a Satanist’s “prayer” at a county commissioners’ meeting.Continue Reading

New Year’s Eve and the “Morning After Pill” (01.11.24)

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This week we’re talking about the increase in sales of the “morning after pill” following New Year’s Eve. This drug is taken by a woman in order to abort a child who may have been conceived after engaging in unprotected sex. For many people in the world, this seems to be a perfectly normal thing to do. Yet there are several problems with this from a Biblical perspective.Continue Reading

Nothing New Under the Sun in the New Year (01.04.24)

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This week we’re talking about the state we find ourselves in at the beginning of this new year. This world is full of problems. Society is becoming more godless, which means that there is more hostility and animosity toward those who claim to be Christians. The news seems to be getting worse and worse. And here in the United States, with 2024 being a Presidential election year, I don’t expect the news to get better anytime soon. But as bad as the conditions around us seem to be getting, the Bible is still there with relevant, timeless guidance to help us navigate the challenges ahead.Continue Reading

Onward and Upward (12.21.23)

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We’re nearing the end of the year, which has a lot of people looking for ways to improve their lives and make changes for the better. As Christians, we always need to be doing this – especially from a spiritual standpoint. When Paul wrote to the brethren in Philippi, he talked about pressing on toward the goal. What does that mean for us? We’re going to touch on some points in our episode today.Continue Reading

Responsibilities of Churches and Individuals: Are They the Same? (12.14.23)

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This week I’m joined by Kristofer Gardana, and we’re talking about the difference between our responsibilities as individual Christians and the responsibilities that the local church has. Are they the same? Is there a difference between the two? Does it matter? We’re going to discuss that in this episode.Continue Reading

How Christians Deal with Inflation (12.07.23)

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This week we’re talking about the problem of inflation. Over the last couple of years, most of us in the U.S. have become acutely aware of just how much of a problem this is. Most workers say their pay has not kept up with rising prices. This makes it difficult for everyone. As Christians, how do we handle this? We’re going to discuss that today.Continue Reading