EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 33 MIN
The Persecutor's Pursuit
from New Hope for Today · host Pastor Matt Angle
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when someone is fully convinced they are right but is actually fighting against God?In this episode, we step into Acts 9:1–2 and examine Saul before he became Paul . This is not casual opposition. This is a man consumed with persecution, driven by conviction, and backed by religious authority.“Breathing out threatenings and slaughter…”That was not just his behavior. It was his identity.This episode exposes a hard truth. You can be sincere and still be wrong.We break down:Why upbringing and belief systems shape what we believe is true How religious passion can exist without spiritual truth What happens when authority approves what God condemns Why real Christianity has always clashed with organized religion How pressure to conform still challenges believers todayThis is not just a history lesson. This is happening right now.Standing for truth today can cost you reputation, opportunity, and comfort. But compromising truth costs far more.Saul thought he was pursuing people. In reality, he was resisting God.And everything is about to change.If you are serious about your faith and want clarity in a culture pushing compromise, this episode will challenge and sharpen you. Support the show
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