The Thinklings Podcast – 232 – TALQ 5

Welcome to Episode 232 of The Thinklings Podcast!This is a TALQ episode, where we answer listeners’ questions! Some of these questions were emailed in and some were submitted by Thinkling Stearns & Thinkling Carter’s Christian Experience students.Thanks for listening to this week’s episode!Books & Business Stearns - Deacons Little - The Destruction of Christianity Boyd - Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom Carter - Brothers KaramazovMain ContentHere are a list of the questions we interact with on this episode: Is it helpful and edifying for Christians to be involved in sports? - 19:02 What is the best way to protect sexual purity? - 26:39 Why is drinking alcohol, typically, looked down upon in Christian circles? - 29:31 Do we as Christians believe that places can be haunted/how would we define haunted? - 35:43 If the High Priest wore a hat in the Holy of Holies, why is it wrong to wear a hat in the church? - 41:38 If I sometimes doubt the Bible and the existence of God, does this make me an unbeliever? - 45:02 What does the Bible teach about free will, and how do we reconcile that with the doctrine of "irresistible grace?" - 47:15 Speed RUN - a few questions about prayer! - 52:45 How do I focus on others rather than myself and my own feelings? - 56:06 Can you be friends with Christians who are continually rebelling? - 57:42Final MeditationSince many of our questions interact with Scripture, there is no final meditation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thethinklingspodcast.substack.com