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There are several places in scripture where the prayers of a person move on the heart of God and things change ... but did the prayer actually change God's mind? On this episode we talk with Scotty Burns from 24/7 Prayer about what prayer is, what it is not, and does it change God's mind when we pray.
Science & God, are they mutually exclusive? Or, can science and faith live in harmony to give us a better understanding of both God and Science? On this episode we talk with Matt Whitman, host of the podcast "The 10 Minute Bible Hour" on how to respond when a skeptic questions the need for God in an age of science.
The bible was written for us, but not to us, so when we come across some passages that seem odd, outdated, or just plain weird we can be tempted to just skip over them. Context is everything. So on this episode we talk with Andrew Ollerton about the last four "Toughest Topics" which are why God allows suffering, supernatural miracles, the Bible's view of sexuality, and final judgement.
The bible was written for us, but not to us, so when we come across some passages that seem odd, outdated, or just plain weird we can be tempted to just skip over them. Context is everything. So on this episode we talk with Andrew Ollerton about the first three "Toughest Topics" which are the Genesis account of creation, the brutal warfare of the Old Testament, and the laws that the Israelites were to obey.
If so much of the Christian faith rests on the Bible, can we trust it as the final authority? On this episode Pastor Chris Nye walks us through how the bible was compiled and how it's consistencies throughout centuries give us great confidence in its authority to guide every element of our lives.
Defining masculinity today is hard. Be strong but not intimidating. Be confident but not arrogant. Lead but don’t dominate. Take charge, but also step back. It’s a balance that’s hard to find. But what defines Biblical masculinity? On this episode Ian Hunter and Danny Hannon from the Ministry Intrepid Men talk about Biblical Masculinity and fatherhood.
A "Small Group" is made up of people, and on this episode we meet Taylor, a member of our community with a testimony that involves sexual abuse as a child, drug use at 14, pregant at 16, infidelity, and a suicide averted. But mostly, this is a story of God's grace, mercy, redemption and a the Hope only found in Jesus. If you think you are beyond God's ability to restore you and give you an abundant life ... this episode is for you.
The five most predominant religions globally are Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. What do they have in common and where are they different? We talk about that with Pastor Jason McKay, and we hear the story of one young woman's search for meaning by trying a variety of religions, only to feel empty.
There are words and phrases used in churches that, to some, seem out of date and confusing. So on this episode we look at three words that might seem lofty and hard to understand but Pastor Chris Nye helps make them make sense.
Ephesians 6 tells us that "We do not wrestle with flesh and blood , but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places." (NKJV) On this episode we talk with Billy Hallowell, the Producer of the CBN documentary "Investigating the Supernatural: Angels and Demons." We define what an angel is and isn't and if, as Believers, we are to fear demons.
While we are told in scripture that we will not know the exact day and hour of Christ's return, we are told to watch for the signs. Are we seeing these signs today? On this episode Authors Jason McKay and Annaly Mawire believe a significant sign has just happened on a ranch in Texas with a Red Heifer.
If you've ever said (or thought) "I'm just a mom" this episode is for you. With Mother's Day approaching we ask the question "What makes a 'good mom?'" Is it nurturing each child to grow up confident and equipped to navigate all that life will throw at them? Yes ... but there is an even greater mission in being a mom. What is that mission, and how does a mom know if they're accomplishing the mission? On this episode we talk about that with speaker and author Gloria Furman.