A Simple Prayer

Jack and Dad had a great time passing out Bibles with The Gideons at the Cass County Fair. They talk about the history, mission, and worldwide impact of this wonderful Christian organization.

King David prayed for God to destroy his enemies, and Jesus prayed for the Father to forgive His enemies. Both prayers were granted. God promises that evil will be repaid—as He sees fit.

Dad reveals his parents’ darkest secret, which seems quaint today. With birth rates collapsing, let’s return to God’s simple law for today’s young men: Marry her!

Peter was consumed with guilt, because he had denied Jesus three times. But the Risen Christ appeared on the beach in Galilee, barbecued fish for the disciples, and with a few choice words, transformed Peter into the Rock who would endure to the end. He can do the same for you.

Song of Solomon is NOT a love story. If read as a standalone, it’s hard to believe it even belongs in the Bible. But if you read it in the context of the Bible as a whole, it will reveal a truth far darker, and far more profound, than you ever imagined: The evil secrets of the heart of Solomon.

Starting with Epimenides, circa 600 B.C., the polytheistic ancient Greeks made sacrifices on altars devoted to the Unknown God. The Apostle Paul quoted Epimenides to the Athenians, bringing many to know Jesus; and also quotes him in an iconic verse in the Book of Acts.

Demonic possession, exorcism, and Jesus’s parable about why self-help doesn’t work. Nature abhors a vacuum. If you invite Jesus into your heart, the demons will stay out.

While Jack was recovering from his near-fatal illness, he discovered the Biblical podcasts of the great Jordan Peterson, and told Dad. Here is our Living Tribute in gratitude to Dr. Peterson.

What was the “strange fire” that killed Aaron’s two eldest sons in the Tabernacle? They may have been burning sulfur. Moses had recently led them out of Egypt, where burning sulfur was often used to purify the temples of pagan gods. And there’s more . . . .

A lion played a brief but important role in saving Israel from the near-disastrous reign of King Ahab. Wars, hate and love between Ahab and Ben-Haddad. Captain Ahab in Moby Dick. 1 Kings 20:35-36.

God wants us to always choose His side, like Elijah did. Be like Elijah . . . .

Jack passes a Bible quiz, and Jack and Dad marvel at highlights of the story of the man who died only once, but lived twice.

Since Jesus came and fulfilled the law and the prophets, we are no longer under the “schoolmaster of the law”. Use your freedom wisely, and come to know pure Joy!

The closing book of the Old Testament, Malachi prophesies key events of the New Testament, including John the Baptist, Jesus, and the conversion of the Gentiles and heathen.

Who was that fourth Man in the fiery furnace with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? The answer is clear in the King James Version, but not in most Bibles. Jack and Dad discuss Dad‘s favorite Bible story, and its relevance today.

Jesus boldly confronted a group of Pharisees, and quoted from Psalm 110 to prove His divinity. The Pharisees were confused, dumbfounded, and could not answer. It was the greatest verbal smackdown ever!

What do the Sons of Korah, Martin Luther, Charles Spurgeon, and Edgar Cayce have in common? Jack and Dad discuss the great Psalm 46.

Jack had already selected Psalms 22, 23 and 24 for this episode, even before word came of the tragic murders of Iyrena Zarutska and Charlie Kirk. They are a perfect fit.

Satan loves to confuse God’s word, and when it comes to Bible translation, no detail is too small to escape his attention! Jack and Dad discuss how a bad translation of a single word in Psalm 8 makes a huge difference.

In about 47 A.D., Paul the Apostle, who as the Pharisee Saul had aided in the stoning of Stephen, was himself stoned and left for dead outside the city gates of Lystra. The future of Christianity would turn on what Paul did next.

Jack’s boyhood hero, Hulk Hogan, passed away recently. He never once surrendered during his long career as a professional wrestler—until the day he totally surrendered, and gave his life to Jesus.

Ozzy Osborne, the lead singer of the heavy metal band, Black Sabbath, passed away on July 22, 2025, 17 days after his last concert. Hear Jack and Dad discuss Ozzy’s life and play a clip from his final performance of “Mama, I’m Coming Home”.

Who are the biggest liars, and how can you tell? Jack and Dad discuss some sage advice from Jack’s grandfather, and make a few confessions of their own.

Nobody can even look at a solar eclipse without eye protection. Can it really be true that we will someday see God, face-to-face? Jack and Dad look ahead.

Ecclesiastes 10:2 takes Jack and Dad on a wild ride, from the shape of the DNA in our hearts, to the patterns seen in clusters of galaxies. That’s just the way God’s amazing fractals are!

God told Moses that all people are made in God’s own image. That’s so incredible! Can it really be true? Jack and Dad discuss.

The First Pentecost was on Mount Sinai, when God promised Moses He would send Jesus. The second Pentecost was in Jerusalem, when Jesus’ promise to send a Comforter was fulfilled.

Jack and Dad discuss the amazing lives of Joshua and Rahab, who each risked everything to win the Battle of Jericho.

Jack and Dad are sitting on a bench outside the wonderful Japanese National Museum in Ueno Park, Tokyo, discussing which exhibits meant the most to us as Christians. Spoiler alert: Don’t make any deals with the God of Good Fortune!

Manasseh, son of the great Hezekiah, was an evil king. Then, God had him taken among the thorns. Jack and Dad discuss what happened next.

Jack and Dad discuss how dreams miraculously came true for Joseph, for his brothers, and for all of God’s people, in the grand finale of the Book of Genesis.

Only one human being in the Bible was ever sacrificed as a burnt offering to the LORD. Jack and Dad discuss the tragic tale of Jephthah and his daughter.

Jack and Dad break down what happened when a sinful woman crashed a rich Pharisee’s dinner party for Jesus. Luke 7:36-59.

Jack and Dad dive deep into a mind-boggling topic.

In the last letter he wrote before his execution in a Roman dungeon, the Apostle Paul gave us specific instructions on how to read the Bible with the goal of becoming perfect. Not a bad New Year’s resolution!

Dear Brothers and Sisters around the world: 41 million US Christians say they won’t vote on November 5! But the Bible says they should. Please pray that they do!

The story of a dream that took me decades to finally understand.

A special Father’s Day episode in loving memory of my Dad, whose experiences in World War II taught him how to love his enemies.

God’s entire Creation, not just us humans, experiences the Beginning of Wisdom, knows Living Stones, must be Fruitful for God, and enjoys God’s Mercy! It’s Biblical!

Did you know that rocks, trees, mountains, sun, moon, and stars are all alive? And that they all Know God, are Joyful for God, Praise God, and Fear God? It’s Biblical!

Enjoy 14 short KJV Bible stories of animals serving God, from the Creation to the Resurrection. Happy Easter!

Jack and Dad talk about the often overlooked story of Jesus’ very first visit to Herod’s Temple, and its significance today.

We love The Talking Jesus Doll and the Kingstone Trilogy Comic Book Bible. We also talk about some great Christian podcasts.

Jack talks with Dad about his brush with death, and how it’s changed him.

My soul had just been saved. Now what about my body?

What’s the most important decision in all of our lives? I had no clue . . . .

My new bride and I have each been told by an angel that I might die young, but neither of us has told the other. Sequel to My Drug-Fueled Vision Quest.

The party starts on the evening of my last day at college, and my drug-fueled vision quest succeeds at the moment I least expect it.

Jonah in the whale, Jesus in His tomb, me exploring caves. The Pharisees seek a sign, and the sign Jesus gives them: In the Heart of the Earth.

Who was that snake really, and why did it haunt me so? The Bible on the connection between snakes and Jesus.