Tag Archives: Christianity

How to be Holy in an Unholy World

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Episode 359: The archdiocese of Chicago is being sued by a homosexual man who was fired from his position as music director when he made known his engagement (and subsequent marriage) to his male partner. These are but the birthpangs of the consequences of the legalization of homosexual marriage in America as the dissenting justices warned. How shall we live when surrounded by such immorality? Tune in as we allow the Bible to explain how to be holy in an unholy world.

Chicago archdiocese sued over homosexual marriage

Today in Church History: Christians in the Arena in Carthage (202)

Question of the Day: Was Jesus Sinless?

Genuine Love

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Episode 358: “Let love be genuine” (Romans 12.9). Such a simple command, but also a command which is rich with meaning & application. What does “sincere brotherly love” look like (1 Peter 1.22)? Tune in as I breakdown what genuine love for one another is.

Today in Church History: Anselm Defends Himself at Rockingham (1095)

Question of the Day: Is America Going Down?

Special Edition: Lent & Ash Wednesday

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Episode 357: A billion Catholics and now more & more Protestants are observing the Lenten season which is kicked off by Ash Wednesday. For an in-depth historical account of the development of Ash Wednesday & Lent see here. But why is is this holy day so popular and seemingly gaining in popularity? Tune I ponder this question and more.

Why are so many Christians are Biblically illiterate?

Today in Church History: Fanny Crosby dies (1915)

Question of the Day: Should we copy other churches?

Election Coverage 2016 – God & Kings

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Episode 356: The Iowa Caucus (Hawkus??) was earlier this week. Whether your candidate won or not, there is a principle or three from Scripture we need to keep focused on during the entire election cycle. What is it? Tune in as I unpack the Biblical view of nations, national leaders, and God’s involvement in all of this.

Today in Church History: Muslims execute Joseph of Aleppo, claiming he had promised to become a Muslim but reneged. (1686)

Question of the Day: Who do you think will become the next President?

Guest Host – The David Creek Show

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Episode 355: My friend & brother David Creek stops by the studio and takes over the program to vent about a bunch of the stuff that grinds his gears. Listen carefully or your might miss exactly what he’s up to. ALSO, the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robot Boys debut their new hit single – Alexander the Coppersmith!

Helping the Poor

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Episode 354: You see them from the time to time on the side of the road. Usually they are armed with a sign which says something to the effect of “Anything will help. God Bless.” Sometimes they come up to you at the store asking for money. What do we do with these folks? I heard some pretty harsh solutions recently which I discuss as I consider the application of the Golden Rule to the poor.

“Aggressive Panhandler” in Fresno

Today in Church History: Elders of the Little Flock and twenty-eight other Christian leaders in Shanghai are arrested (1956)

Question of the Day: Is it true there are not any marriages in heaven?

The Golden Rule

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Episode 353: “As you wish that others would do to you, so do to them” (Luke 6.31). Jesus says volumes in that short phrase. Action, breadth, & clarity (ABC) are addressed in this single word. Tune in as discuss the Golden Rule and how this should show up in our lives.

Today in Church History: Anabaptist preacher Leonhard Schiemer is beheaded and burned in Austria (1528).

Question of the Day: Where does it say the church should help the general public? Shouldn’t help be given only to Christians?

Christians & Refugees

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Episode 350: What should be the Christian’s response to the refugee crisis? Related to this is the immigration question. How should we Christians who happen to live in America respond to the foreigners who seek to live among us? I believe there is Biblical teaching about how we, as Christians, should treat the refugees seeking asylum in America. Tune in as I explore Old & New Testament for divine guidance on these important issues.

Today in Church History: Clement of Rome martyred (101)

How Starbucks Stole Christmas

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Episode 349: “You’re a mean one…Starbucks?” Apparently Starbucks has become the new Grinch that stole Christmas since this year they have decided to abandon Christmas themed cups for straight red cups. And many conservative Christians are upset about it. They say it is yet another shot fired in the War on Christmas. But is it really? Is Christmas ruined because of Starbucks’ disposable cups? Tune in as I explore this contemporary issue from a Christian perspective.

Question of the Day: Should I, as a Christian, still go to Starbucks?

Today in Church History: Pope Leo I dies (461)

What We Learned from the Pope’s Visit to the U.S.

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Episode 344: So last week the Pope visited the United States. He made many appearances and gave several speeches. Then he hoped on Holiness One and flew back to the Vatican. So what did we learn from the Pope’s visit to the U.S.? Tune in as I point out several things which may be lessons we can learn from the Pope’s visit.

Pope Francis Undermined Visit, a Coward

Today in Church History: Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) begins broadcasting (1961).

Question of the Day: What do Catholics really believe?