Episode 340: We know as Christians that we are to pray for those who in positions of authority in government (see 1 Timothy 2.1-3). We also know, good Bible students that we are, that God is control of the political process. So what should we be praying for as the 2016 presidential election season approaches? Tune in as I explore several Psalms which I believe give language to our prayers for “kings and those in high positions.”
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The Death of Cecil the Lion
Episode 338: Last week, the news broke that an American hunter had killed Cecil the Lion in Africa. Cecil who? Exactly. Yet the death of Cecil has sparked an outrage in American calling for the extradition & prosecution of this doctor. Tune in as I explore the curious case of Cecil the Lion.
Today in Church History: More on Anthony (c.3rd-4th century)
Question of the Day: Do animals have souls?
Planned Parenthood Sells Baby Body Parts
Episode 337: You have probably seen the undercover video footage of a conversation between someone posing as a liaison for a company interested in purchasing baby body parts and a Planned Parenthood doctor. If not click here. Tune in as I express some outrage over this while also reminding us of some very important Biblical principles.
Today in Church History: The Life of Anthony (3rd-4th Century)
Sojourners & Strangers
Episode 336: With all the issues du jour which can excite, depress, distress, & anger Christians, it is vital that we remind ourselves of our identity in Christ and in relation to the world. How should the Christian respond when faced with societal shifts & cultural changes? Tune in I breakdown the epistle of 1 Peter to see what Peter wrote to Christian exiles living under empire.
Prepared Not Panicked
Episode 335: Since the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage last week social media has exploded into an idea food fight. Some Christians have inserted themselves into this firestorm. But how should Christians respond to the new law? Does Scripture give us any guidance on this? Tune in as I take a look at a well known Bible account which has an astonishing parallel.
Today in Church History: Lutheran Martin Niemoller arrested for resisting Nazi racism
Question of the Day: Why hasn’t God destroyed America?
Praying for Our Enemies – Imprecatory Psalms
Episode 333: Psalms of imprecation are those Psalms which make us squirm when we read them. “Break their teeth, O Lord” & “May his days be few.” They are the sons of thunder Psalms which call down fire from heaven. So what can imprecatory Psalms teach us today as New Testament Christians when it comes to our prayer lives, especially praying for our enemies? Tune in as I unpack the significance of these Psalms.
Bruce Jenner, Transgenders, and Celebrating Depravity
Episode 332: All the news this week has been about Bruce…er, Caitlyn Jenner – the former Olympian and former male. Now a woman, he finally feels like a natural woman. But is there more than here than meets the eye? Is this kind of behavior something to celebrated? Tune in as I approach the disturbing reality of sex reassignment from a Biblical worldview.
Transgender is a Mental Disorder Say John Hopkins Doc
Why John Hopkins Stopped Performing Sex Changes
Question of the Day: Is being transgender a sin?
The Rise of Secularism
Episode 331: New pew survey data shows that, coupled with a decline in (progressive) Christianity, secularism is on the rise in America. But why? On this episode, we dig into societal & cultural reasons that secularism seems to be on the rise as well as what the Bible says about this current phenomenon.
Obama administrations hostility toward the Bible
Unprecedented “Assault” on Religion
Today in Church History: The Council of Nicea begins (325)
Question of the Day: What did Jesus mean by “turn the other cheek”? How does this relate to “eye for an eye”?
The Beatitude of the Forgiven Lawbreaker
Episode 330: What do you do when you’ve blown it with God? I mean, royally blown it? King David was one who know about blowing it royally with God, but he also knew the way back home. In this episode, we dive into Psalm 32 to discover what we can do when we have blown it with God.
Today in Church History: Alexander Newcomer becomes a Christian (1858)
Question of the Day: Why doesn’t God just forgive without the cross?
The Decline of (Progressive) Christianity
Episode 329: No doubt by now you have seen the Pew Research Survey data which says that Christianity is in decline. If you haven’t click the link below. However, when you look closer at the numbers, you find a noteworthy trend distinguishing progressive branches of Christendom and more conservative strains of Christianity. What are these findings? Tune in as we dig below the surface and explain what it all means.
If You Want to Destroy Your Church, Follow a Liberal’s Advice
Live from the Pulpit 