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What’s the real difference between Catholics and Protestants—and does Psalm 91 actually disprove the crucifixion of Jesus? In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate and the crew dig into a classic question: Catholics vs Protestants. You’ll hear a clear breakdown of the Reformation, sola scriptura, faith alone versus faith-plus-works, the role of Mary and the saints, purgatory, the Pope, and why Protestants left the formal church institution after reading the Bible for themselves. Then a Muslim challenger drops a common claim: Psalm 91 “crucifies Christianity” because it promises God’s protection and angels will guard the righteous… yet Jesus was crucified. Does that mean God failed to defend His Son? Or that Jesus isn’t the Messiah? Nate and the team walk through the actual Hebrew, the voluntary nature of the cross (“Not my will but yours”), the fact that Satan himself quoted this psalm to tempt Jesus, and why the resurrection fulfills the promise of deliverance. Serious biblical answers with a little playful edge—just the way the Ask A Christian Podcast does it. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - Is Christianity separate from Judaism? 07:39 - What’s the difference between Catholics and Protestants? 10:48 - Martin Luther, the 95 Theses & the Reformation 13:15 - Faith alone vs faith + works, Mary, saints & purgatory 23:44 - Can women be priests or hold church leadership? 27:03 - Women teaching over men & biblical hierarchy 34:40 - Wives submit to husbands? Pride, roles & Ephesians 5 39:20 - Will I go to hell for not wanting kids or living “non-Christian”? 57:15 - Why the Trinity? Did God’s nature change from Old to New Testament? 1:11:21 - Psalm 91: Does it disprove the crucifixion of Jesus? 1:14:14 - Voluntary surrender vs God failing to protect Jesus 1:18:22 - “Yeshua” / salvation in Psalm 91 – the Hebrew word 1:32:17 - Closing thoughts & housekeeping #AskAChristianPodcast #CatholicsVsProtestants #CatholicVsProtestant #Psalm91 #JesusCrucifixion #ChristianApologetics #SolaScriptura #FaithAlone #Reformation #Bible #Christianity #Jesus #Apologetics #Gospel #Truth

Are all Christians racist? That’s the claim Nate fields head-on in this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast—complete with the classic “every Christian I’ve ever met hides behind religion to be racist” opener. Spoiler: the people who actually used the Bible to end slavery might have a few thoughts. Nate pushes back with history, Scripture, and the simple observation that if every Christian you’ve met is a giant racist… maybe the problem isn’t the faith. From there the conversation goes deep: Satan disguising himself as an angel of light, why false teachers inside the church need sharper pushback than open atheists, the Sabbath (for Israelites, not a papal plot), and whether handicap parking proves God can’t heal. Then a long, lively debate on who actually gave us the Bible canon—Athanasius’s 367 list, the early church already using those same 27 books for centuries, and why the Holy Spirit (not a later council in fancy hats) is the real Author of the canon. Praying to saints gets the necromancy/idolatry treatment versus the Mount of Transfiguration (Moses and Elijah showed up in person—Jesus wasn’t texting the dead). A Catholic caller raises dinosaurs, Neanderthals, hominids, and “why us?” Nate lands on the image of God and the soul as the non-negotiable difference, while still holding a literal Adam and Eve. Later: can Christians still sin without being of the devil, the Deuteronomy 22 “grape and pay 50 shekels” challenge answered with the Talmud’s actual practice, and a quick rundown of the rapture (pre-, mid-, post-trib) versus full preterism. Serious theology, zero fluff, and just enough playful irony to keep it from feeling like a dry seminary lecture. Perfect for anyone tired of the “Christians = racists” meme or curious who decided what’s in the Bible. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Jehovah’s Witness debate & Satan as angel of light 02:20 - Penal substitutionary atonement & Jesus becoming sin 04:00 - Confronting false teachers harder than atheists 06:00 - Spiritual things are spiritually discerned (1 Cor 2:14) 10:04 - Are all Christians racist? 11:40 - The Sabbath: for Israelites, not a Rome conspiracy 13:10 - Healing, prayer in God’s will & handicap parking 16:20 - Who gave us the Bible canon? Athanasius & the Holy Spirit 25:15 - Praying to saints: necromancy or Transfiguration? 29:30 - Dinosaurs, Neanderthals, hominids & the image of God 1:19:00 - If Christians still sin, are they of the devil? 1:28:50 - Deuteronomy 22: the “grape and marry” challenge 1:46:30 - The rapture: pre-trib, mid-trib, post-trib & preterism #AskAChristianPodcast #AreChristiansRacist #Christianity #BibleCanon #Athanasius #PrayingToSaints #Necromancy #ImageOfGod #AdamAndEve #Neanderthals #Apologetics #FalseTeachers #Sabbath #Rapture #Sanctification

Is Jesus God, or just a created angel sent by the Father? On this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate faces one of the show's longest and most detailed debates yet — a caller raised in the Jehovah's Witness faith who challenges the Trinity verse by verse. They dig into Genesis 1, John 1:1 (and why the New World Translation renders it differently), Colossians 1:15's "firstborn of all creation," Revelation 3:14's "beginning of the creation of God," the "I Am" statements in Exodus 3 and John 8:58, and whether Revelation 1 makes Jesus just an angel or messenger. It's a deep dive into what the Bible actually says about the deity of Christ — no shouting, just Scripture (and a lot of it). Before that, an atheist caller opens the show with a classic challenge: why would a good God command the destruction of the Amalekites, including children? Nate walks through the Old Testament context, the problem of evil, free will, and why suffering doesn't disprove God's existence. Whether you're a Christian looking to better understand Jehovah's Witness theology, a JW wrestling with these same questions, or you just enjoy watching live theological debate unfold in real time, this episode has something for you. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro 00:07 - Atheist asks why God commanded the genocide of the Amalekites 12:05 - Could God have created a world without evil or suffering? 16:33 - Is religion just a tool used for control? 23:46 - Why did Jesus have to suffer and die? 27:29 - Caller raised Jehovah's Witness argues Jesus isn't God 29:53 - Is the Trinity shown in Genesis 1 and John 1? 35:27 - Is Jesus the "firstborn of all creation" — literally created? 37:22 - Revelation 3:14: Is Jesus "the beginning of God's creation"? 49:54 - Word study: does "beginning" mean "source" or "created"? 52:14 - Was Jesus anointed and given a name because he's less than God? 58:07 - "I Am" statements: Exodus 3 and John 8:58 59:50 - Revelation 3:12: Jesus given a "new name" — proof he isn't God? 1:03:04 - What does "ego eimi" really mean in John 8:58? 1:09:53 - Revelation 1:1: Is Jesus just an angel or messenger? #AskAChristianPodcast #JehovahsWitness #Trinity #IsJesusGod #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #ChristianApologetics #BibleStudy #Watchtower #DeityOfChrist #Christology #Atheism #Genesis #Revelation

Does the Bible really let a rapist off the hook for 50 shekels? That question dominates this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, as host Nate goes verse-by-verse through Deuteronomy 22 — and then straight into the Talmud — to unpack what ancient Jewish law actually prescribed for sexual assault, and why the popular internet meme oversimplifies it badly (spoiler: there were entire tractates on the subject, not just a price tag). But that's just the back half of a wild, unscripted live Q&A. Things kick off with a troll trying (and failing) to bait Nate into a hellfire sermon, then swing into real questions: can a Christian sin and still have eternal life, does Psalm 91 mean God has feathers, and who exactly is the "regathered Israel" in end-times prophecy? A long-form debate with a self-described atheist covers whether "atheism begs the question," predestination and free will, and the classic "something can't come from nothing" argument — before pivoting into whether you can be a genuine, born-again Christian and still believe in the globe model (yes, that conversation happens). Add in the Trinity hiding in Genesis 1, a hot take on Freemasonry, and a myth-busting dive into Bible translation "issues," and you've got a genuinely all-over-the-map episode of Ask A Christian Podcast — the way live call-in apologetics should be. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Can you sin and still have eternal life? 07:22 - Does God have wings? (Psalm 91) 12:36 - Who is the "regathered" Israel in end-times prophecy? 17:38 - Are Christians "spiritual Jews"? 23:37 - What does the Bible really say about slavery? 27:03 - Does atheism "beg the question"? 33:09 - Predestination: did God create people for damnation? 43:56 - "Something can't come from nothing" — the cosmological argument 47:39 - Can a Christian believe in the globe model? 53:53 - Seeing the Trinity in Genesis 1 59:01 - What Freemasonry really teaches 1:08:33 - Do Bible translations get "hate your father and mother" wrong? 1:14:17 - Deuteronomy 22: What does the Bible say about rape? 1:29:03 - The Talmud on rape: is 50 shekels really the whole story? #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #ChristianApologetics #BibleStudy #Deuteronomy #Talmud #Predestination #FlatEarth #Genesis #Trinity #Freemasonry #Atheism #ChristianFaith

Nate's back on TikTok for another marathon Q&A, and this one earns its runtime. It starts innocently enough — can God become man without breaking His own nature, was Jesus really "tormented by demons in hell" (per a viral Lionheart Church Ministries claim), is the Trinity actually biblical vs. Unitarian arguments — before landing on the episode's centerpiece: does the Bible condone slavery? Nate doesn't just answer the question, he buries it. The Old Testament has roughly 50-57 verses touching on slavery and servitude — and the rabbis who actually lived under that law didn't leave it at a bumper sticker. The Talmud spends 17 chapters unpacking those verses (tractates Kiddushin, Gittin, and Bava Kamma, if you want to check his work). Fifty-something verses getting seventeen chapters of commentary is either the most over-explained topic in ancient literature, or proof that "God never gave nuance" was never a fair reading in the first place. Either way, a caller insisting there's "no difference" between a bond servant and chattel slavery picks the wrong night to test that theory. Along the way: is warning people about hell fear-mongering or just honesty, are icons and relics idolatry, is Oneness Pentecostalism (modalism) heresy, did the Apostle Paul even exist (yes, there's a scholar for that too), and Hebrew Israelite claims that Jesus is "a god but not the God." The episode closes on a raw, personal exchange about pro-life vs. abolitionism — whether there should be zero legal exceptions on abortion, and where that leaves things like miscarriage. Serious topics, but Nate keeps it moving with his usual mix of straight biblical argument and dry humor — because sometimes the best way to survive a two-hour theology gauntlet is to laugh at how many people show up ready to "logically disprove" Christianity without having read the book they're arguing against. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:11 - Can God Become Man Without Contradicting His Nature? 06:44 - Pastor Claims Jesus Was Tormented in Hell by Demons 16:52 - Defending the Trinity Against Unitarian Arguments 21:23 - Has the Bible Been Corrupted or Altered? 29:22 - Jesus and the Canaanite Woman: Was He Racist? 39:28 - Are Icons and Relics Idolatry? 41:51 - Sola Scriptura and the 66-Book Canon 50:15 - Is Oneness Pentecostalism (Modalism) Heresy? 54:05 - Did the Apostle Paul Really Exist? 1:08:06 - Is Warning People About Hell Fear-Mongering? 1:16:38 - Does the Bible Condone Slavery? 1:27:10 - Slave or Bond Servant? The Debate Gets Heated 1:46:03 - Calvinism, Original Sin & Hebrew Israelite Claims 1:55:26 - Pro-Life vs. Abolitionism: Should Abortion Be Criminalized? #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #Christian #Trinity #BibleSlavery #ChristianApologetics #Theology #Calvinism #ProLife #Abolitionism #Talmud #ChristianTikTok #BibleStudy

What happens when a skeptic walks into the Ask A Christian Podcast ready to poke holes in God's perfection — and walks out saying it's the best answer he's ever heard? That's exactly how this episode kicks off. Nate and the panel tackle a classic philosophical challenge: if God is already perfect and lacking nothing, why would He bother creating anything at all? Doesn't "wanting" something disprove perfection? The answer (need vs. want, and the self-sufficiency of the Trinity) landed hard enough that the questioner admitted on the spot it actually checked out. From there it's a full open-discussion sweep: why the devil would even bother tempting Jesus in the wilderness if he already knows he's lost, spiritual warfare and generational curses, a deep dive into the Trinity from a Oneness Pentecostal challenger (Matthew 6:9 vs. Matthew 23:9 — is Jesus excluded from being "Father"?), a respectful Bible-vs-Quran conversation, the infamous "bears maul 42 children" story in 2 Kings 2 (spoiler: the Hebrew word for "children" might surprise you), whether Satan's free will undercuts the divine hiddenness argument, and — the second big moment of the show — whether God commands evil, working straight through Psalm 137's "dashing babies against the rocks" line. By the end, even the guy who came in skeptical admits the panel is "on the same page." We close out with Uzzah and the Ark, whether Levitical slavery laws make God evil, and David, Bathsheba, and the child's death in 2 Samuel 12. Buckle up — it's a marathon episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, and yes, robes and cookies are involved. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro 0:58 - Can a Perfect God Still Want to Create? 7:56 - Why Tempt Jesus If the Devil Already Knows He'll Lose? 17:28 - Spiritual Warfare & Generational Curses 26:15 - Trinity Debate: Is Jesus Excluded From "Our Father"? (Matthew 23:9) 48:25 - Is the Bible the Word of God, or Just the Quran? 1:04:45 - The Bears, the Prophet, and the "42 Children" of 2 Kings 2 1:08:27 - Does Satan Have Free Will? & the Divine Hiddenness Argument 1:21:48 - Does God Command Evil? Psalm 137 and the "Dashing Babies" Verse 1:26:35 - Continued: Were the Bear-Mauled "Children" Actually Grown Men? 1:29:18 - Why Did God Strike Down Uzzah for Touching the Ark? 1:32:52 - Is Levitical Slavery Evil? 1:36:22 - David, Bathsheba, and the Death of a Child #AskAChristianPodcast #ChristianApologetics #Christianity #Bible #BibleStudy #Apologetics #IsGodPerfect #Trinity #Psalm137 #Faith #Jesus #Atheism #BibleQuestions #ChristianDebate #Gospel  

Gloria Steinem, the "trailblazing" feminist icon, died this week at 92 — and on this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate takes NPR's glowing obituary apart line by line, from Steinem's early CIA-linked work in the 1950s to the population-control ideology of Paul Ehrlich's The Population Bomb. Was second-wave feminism partly a Cold War project? We dig into the receipts, and unpack what Scripture actually says about family, work, and the sanctity of life along the way. From there, the show shifts to Utah's new VPN age-verification law and the news that Utah won't enforce it until a legal challenge resolves — why age-verification mandates are a privacy Trojan horse, how your ISP can legally sell your browsing data, and whether "if you've got nothing to hide, you've got nothing to worry about" is actually a good argument. (Spoiler: it isn't.) Finally, Nate breaks down the arrest of a self-described "Christian LGBT podcaster" accused of threatening to assassinate President Trump and attorney Jay Sekulow — and why that's about as far from the fruit of the Spirit as it gets. 📚 Resources & Links NPR's obituary for Gloria Steinem: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/03/nx-s1-5718381/gloria-steinem-dies Engadget on Utah delaying enforcement of its VPN age-verification law: https://www.engadget.com/2250679/utah-wont-enforce-vpn-age-verification-law-legal-challenge-resolves/ RedState on the "Yes, Jesus!" podcaster's arrest over Trump threats: https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2026/09/03/lgbtq-podcaster-arrested-for-trump-threats-n2206473 For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Gloria Steinem dies at 92: reading NPR's obituary 03:06 - CIA funding and the population control agenda 15:34 - Paul Ehrlich's "Population Bomb" clip and eugenics rhetoric 22:44 - Utah won't enforce its VPN age verification law 25:00 - How ISPs can sell your browsing data 30:52 - Debate: is online privacy an illusion? 38:12 - "Christian" LGBT podcaster arrested over Trump assassination threats 46:36 - Purity ring video and inconsistent outrage #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #GloriaSteinem #Feminism #Apologetics #Censorship #VPN #DigitalPrivacy #ChristianApologetics #CulturalCommentary #Bible #Faith #PoliticalNews #ChristianPodcast #TrumpNews

What happens when modern church welcome classes turn serving into corporate HR personality tests? In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate and the crew break down church integration, the obsession with finding “spiritual gifts” through repurposed Myers-Briggs tests, and why discovering you like coffee doesn’t require a spiritual revelation. Then, we dive into a major legal and cultural battle: the Maine Supreme Court upholding a father’s sole authority over a child’s religious upbringing and medical decisions after the mother took the child to Calvary Chapel. Can the state effectively bar a child from hearing traditional biblical teachings on the rapture and hell under the guise of the “best interest of the child”? Nate, Michael, and Sean unpack the court records, co-parenting disputes, secular hostility toward Christian doctrine, and whether “religious trauma” is just a modern buzzword for an active conscience. Finally, the panel addresses the horrifying rise of maternal infanticide copycats following the Lindsay Clancy trial, discussing an Illinois tragedy, widespread SSRI overmedication, societal numbness, and what happens when culture loses its moral compass. 📚 Resources & Links: • Maine Public Article: https://www.mainepublic.org/courts-and-crime/2026-09-02/maine-supreme-court-upholds-fathers-sole-authority-over-religious-and-medical-decisions-for-child • Not the Bee Article: https://notthebee.com/article/cops-say-illinois-mom-killed-her-toddler-then-tried-to-off-herself For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Modern Church Onboarding and Volunteering Hurdles 03:32 - Spiritual Gifts Tests vs. Myers-Briggs in Church 06:27 - Confirmation Bias in Personality Tests 08:35 - Practical Serving vs. Personality Profiles 11:44 - Maine Supreme Court Rules on Parental Religious Authority 13:47 - Hell, Rapture Teachings, and “Religious Trauma” Claims 15:28 - Co-Parenting, Custody Disputes, and Religion 20:20 - Best Interest of the Child Standard & Court Precedent 26:01 - Digging into the Maine District Court Ruling 34:01 - Expert Testimony, Church Prayers, and Legal Scrutiny 40:07 - Biblical Co-Parenting and Discipling Children 44:19 - Insanity Defense Debates and the Death Penalty 47:16 - SSRIs, Cultural Numbness, and Maternal Infanticide Copycats 59:01 - Illinois Toddler Tragedy & Cultural Psychosis #️⃣ Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #ParentalRights #SpiritualGifts #ReligiousFreedom #CalvaryChapel #Faith #ChristianLife #CultureWar #Apologetics #CoParenting #ChurchLife #BiblicalTruth #ChristianPodcast

Are you a "lazy Christian" if you believe Jesus did all the work on the cross? That's the accusation Nate got hit with during a TikTok run-in with some rabid Catholic apologists — and it kicks off this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast. Nate breaks down why sola fide (salvation by faith alone) doesn't mean you sit on the couch — Paul and the martyred disciples believed the exact same thing and nobody called them lazy — and gets specific about where he actually disagrees with Catholic doctrine (hint: it involves praying to Mary and to the dead). He also makes the case that when Catholic apologists try to counter sola fide, the arguments tend to skip Scripture entirely. From there the panel — Michael, Connie, Sean, and the crew — dives headfirst into the news of the week: Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid the trade fight with Canada, whether the president's handling of the Iran conflict knocks him out of "greatest president" contention, a heated back-and-forth on whether Trump is even a genuine Christian, the Truth Social "insider trading club" controversy, DOGE's rise and fall, America's beef industry crisis (screwworm and a banned antibiotic showing up in imported meat), and a spirited debate about whether Cash Patel — or anyone without law enforcement experience — is qualified to run the FBI or sit on the Supreme Court. Equal parts Bible study and Babylon Bee energy — buckle up. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - TikTok Debate: Are Faith-Alone Christians "Lazy"? 04:22 - Nate's Real Disagreements with Catholic Doctrine 09:04 - The Great "Woke Renaming" List (Boy Scouts, Sports Teams & More) 15:41 - Does Renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" Actually Mean Anything? 19:24 - Is Trump Too Old to Be President? 22:20 - Is Trump the Worst President Ever? The Iran War Debate 26:48 - Is Trump Really a Christian? 28:13 - Trump's Truth Social "Insider Trading Club" Controversy 39:16 - Trump's First-Term Wins: J6 Pardons & Baby Savings Accounts 41:02 - Broken Promises: Gaza, Ukraine & Rising Prices 44:29 - Border Security, DOGE & Rehiring Fired Workers 47:47 - America's Beef Crisis: Screwworm & Banned Antibiotics 1:01:11 - Should Unqualified People Sit on the Supreme Court? 1:08:26 - Is Cash Patel Qualified to Run the FBI? #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Catholicism #FaithAlone #SolaFide #Salvation #Apologetics #Bible #ChristianApologetics #Politics #Trump #LakeAmerica #CurrentEvents #ChristianLife #Debate

It's TikTok Tuesday on the Ask A Christian Podcast, and host Nate — fighting through a head cold and a stack of Bible verses — throws open the mic to anyone willing to debate him live. What starts as a rapid-fire rundown of Old Testament law (are Christians actually under the Law of Moses, or is that a misreading of Exodus and Leviticus?) turns into hours of unscripted, back-and-forth apologetics with callers of every stripe: skeptics, agnostics, a self-described "former Christian," and even a few fellow believers. The heart of the episode is a long, genuinely thoughtful wrestling match over the problem of evil. If God is all-knowing and all-powerful, why did He create Satan knowing exactly what would follow? Could God have made humans incapable of choosing evil? Is God "omniresponsible" for every tragedy He foreknew? One caller pushes Nate through the evidential problem of evil, gratuitous suffering, Alvin Plantinga's free will defense, and skeptical theism — and Nate keeps circling back to one answer: withhold judgment where the Bible is silent, but trust the character of God where it isn't. Along the way, the conversation also covers why some people say monogamy — not doubt about God — is what keeps them out of church, how to respond to Bible "contradictions" and Christian hypocrisy without losing your faith, and whether belief itself is even a choice you can make. It's messy, it's honest, and it's the kind of long-form, unedited Christian apologetics conversation you won't find scripted anywhere else. Watch the full episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast — "Are Christians Under the Law of Moses? & Can God Be Blamed for Evil?" — above. 00:00 - Intro 0:48 - Are Christians Under the Law of Moses? 13:37 - Is Belief a Choice? Can God Punish Unbelief? 23:22 - Is It Wrong to "Hate" Someone's Beliefs? 26:50 - Why Monogamy Keeps People Out of Christianity 34:58 - Bible Contradictions & Christian Hypocrisy 43:29 - Did God Know Satan Would Cause Evil? 1:01:58 - Is God "Omniresponsible" for the World's Evil? 1:07:33 - Should Skeptics Withhold Judgment on Evil? 1:16:02 - The Evidential Problem of Evil & Gratuitous Suffering 1:21:09 - Higher-Order Goods, Free Will & Skeptical Theism 1:30:06 - Can God Be Evil? Free Will and God's Nature 1:42:13 - Job, Suffering, and Final Thoughts #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Jesus #Faith #Apologetics #ChristianApologetics #ProblemOfEvil #Atheism #FreeWill #BibleStudy #ChristianDebate #Theology #TikTokLive #Gospel

Nate's back from a nasty flu — and diving straight into one of the most common apologetics questions in his inbox: are Christians actually required to keep the Law of Moses? On this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate walks through Old and New Testament references (Exodus 19, Leviticus 27, Malachi 4, Romans 3, Galatians, and the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15) that show why the Mosaic Covenant was given specifically to Israel — and why Gentile believers were never bound by it in the first place. Then things get weird, because the world got weird this week. Nate and Michael break down some genuinely unhinged headlines — a Wyoming mother who kidnapped and shot her own 11-month-old son to keep him from his father, a New Hampshire man who stole a fire truck from firefighters saving his own burning house, and a Wisconsin dad who tripped a 9-year-old at a youth football game — and ask the obvious question: are we doomed? Also on deck: California's last-minute Linux exemption from its new age-verification law (a small win for open-source freedom), and the Skillet/Bad Wolves tour controversy after fans discovered the new Bad Wolves singer's OnlyFans page — a real-life "what fellowship does light have with darkness" moment. Plus a detour into Canadian culture that somehow ends in a debate over Alanis Morissette vs. the Tragically Hip. 📚 Resources & Links Wyoming mom kidnapping/shooting story: https://thepostmillennial.com/wyoming-mom-says-it-was-worth-it-to-kidnap-shoot-11-month-old-son-in-the-face-so-dad-cant-get-custody NH man steals rescue truck from firefighters: https://dissenter.com/crime/nh-man-steals-rescue-truck-from-firefighters-saving-his-home Wisconsin parent trips 9-year-old at football game: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/wisconsin-parent-storms-field-during-youth-football-game-trips-9-year-old-kid-wild-scene California's Linux exemption from age-verification law: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/california-lawmakers-unanimously-pass-linux-exemption-from-age-verification-law-software-distributed-under-the-gpl-mit-bsd-and-apache-licenses-are-exempt Skillet drops Bad Wolves after OnlyFans discovery: https://protestia.com/2026/08/27/skillet-drops-opening-act-from-tour-after-singers-onlyfans-page-discovered/ For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Are Christians Under the Law of Moses? 08:38 - Trump, Carney & Canadian Politics Banter 12:25 - Wyoming Mom Kidnaps and Shoots Her Own Baby 18:23 - NH Man Steals Fire Truck From Firefighters Saving His Home 22:40 - Wisconsin Dad Trips 9-Year-Old at Youth Football Game 28:42 - Apple vs. Android vs. Linux: Family Tech Drama 32:31 - California's Linux Exemption From Age-Verification Law 42:23 - Skillet Drops Bad Wolves Over OnlyFans Controversy 49:01 - Canadian Pop Culture: Alanis Morissette vs. the Tragically Hip #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #LawOfMoses #MosaicLaw #ChristianApologetics #Gospel #JerusalemCouncil #Galatians #ChristianLife #Faith #CurrentEvents #ChristianMusic #BibleStudy

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate and the crew plow through a week-plus of Christianity-related news with the usual mix of seriousness, Scripture, and light Babylon Bee-style irony. We open with the Lindsay Clancy murder trial: the Massachusetts mother who strangled her three young children, jumped out a window, and now faces a postpartum psychosis + overmedication defense. Feminists and online voices have turned her into a folk hero against “the patriarchy,” raising nearly a million dollars. Nate asks the uncomfortable questions about demons, accountability, spiritual rot, and why celebrating the killing of children outside the womb is treated differently than abortion. (More at: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-update-9.7303583 and https://humanevents.com/2026/08/17/posobiec-lindsay-clancy-child-killer-case-exposes-how-feminism-socialism-poisons-womens-brains) A new listener, Pond, asks the practical question many wonder: Can Christians take medications (including for autism or mental health)? The answer from Scripture and common sense is yes—God gave us doctors and medicine (think Paul’s advice to Timothy about wine for the stomach). Informed consent and wisdom still apply; cults that ban it are outside biblical Christianity. Then a progressive Episcopal church in Michigan runs a gun buyback for Kroger gift cards to “protect children,” while remaining proudly pro-choice. Cue discussion of the Second Amendment’s actual purpose (tyranny prevention), Jesus telling the disciples to buy a sword, the difference between murder and justified killing, and why beating swords into plowshares is an end-times promise, not a current disarmament mandate. (Story: https://protestia.com/2026/08/17/progressive-church-holds-gun-buyback-event-to-tackle-violence-and-unnecessary-deaths/) Heartwarming interlude: rising Disney/Hollywood star Malachi Barton publicly thanks his parents for keeping God at the center and quotes Joshua 1:9. Praise God for the youth. Later we hit deconstruction TikTok: a woman claims her pastor “groomed” and manipulated her… by telling her not to dress like a prostitute or talk like a sailor. Nate, Steph, Lou and others unpack actual biblical modesty (1 Timothy 2, 1 Peter 3, Romans 14 catch-all, bodies as temples), purity-culture excesses vs basic human dignity, and the victim Olympics. The main event the user flagged: a gay man in a supermarket loses it over a polite Christian handing him a simple tract about becoming the person God created him to be. “Stop evangelizing!” he demands—while Pride Month inserts itself into every public space, school, and parade. The crew contrasts Christian kindness with the cultural double standard, discusses what actual hate would look like, and lands on the Great Commission. Hypocrisy noted with appropriate eye-rolls. Also touched: Ms. Rachel’s reparations push, denying God’s Fatherhood, and more. Serious faith topics, playful jabs, zero fluff. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 📚 Resources & Links • Lindsay Clancy trial overview: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-update-9.7303583 • Posobiec on feminism/socialism and the Clancy case: https://humanevents.com/2026/08/17/posobiec-lindsay-clancy-child-killer-case-exposes-how-feminism-socialism-poisons-womens-brains • Ms. Rachel reparations: https://resistthemainstream.com/wait-what-incredibly-popular-controversial-youtuber-ms-rachels-latest-little-stunt-dominates-headlines/ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Lindsay Clancy trial & postpartum psychosis defense 05:44 - Feminists celebrating Clancy as icon / spiritual rot 11:46 - Sean on demonic aspects & church failure 15:15 - Can Christians take medications? (Pond’s question) 21:41 - Progressive church gun buyback event 27:56 - Why guns are legal in America / biblical self-defense 33:30 - Disney star Malachi Barton praises Jesus & parents 1:14:00 - Deconstruction TikTok: pastor “groomed” me by teaching modesty 1:21:50 - Bible verses on modesty & wholesome speech 1:28:11 - “Stop evangelizing!” gay man’s supermarket tract rant 1:35:20 - Pride Month hypocrisy vs Christian witnessing 1:49:39 - Close & next week Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Faith #Jesus #Apologetics #Gospel #LindsayClancy #PostpartumPsychosis #ChristianModesty #Deconstruction #Evangelism #SelfDefense #2ndAmendment #ChristianLife

Are Protestants a Cult? Praying to Saints & One Mediator Debate Description In this TikTok Thursday episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate fields a fiery call from a Maronite Catholic in Lebanon who labels Protestantism a cult worse than Islam—then pivots hard into praying to saints, the Virgin Mary, saintly miracles, and whether Catholics can be saved. Nate pushes back with sola scriptura, the first-century church in Acts, and 1 Timothy 2:5’s “one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” The conversation digs into apostolic succession, early church fathers, the Apocrypha vs. the 27-book New Testament canon, and whether rejecting Catholic tradition makes you “accountable.” A caller brings up Ben Shapiro and Alex O’Connor agreeing God can’t be proven or disproven—prompting Nate’s take on faith, historical evidence, fulfilled prophecy, and the Holy Spirit’s confirmation. Later stretches tackle Jesus’ knowledge of “the day and the hour,” the hypostatic union, temptation in the wilderness, and practical advice for a brand-new Christian asking how to pray the rosary. Serious theology meets light, Babylon Bee-style irony as callers trade accusations, history lessons, and leftover-taco gratitude. If you’ve ever searched “is praying to saints biblical,” “are Protestants a cult,” “can Catholics be saved,” or “does Jesus know the day and hour,” this one’s for you. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Catholic caller: Protestants are a cult 02:19 - Bible alone vs. man-made traditions 03:25 - Do you follow the Virgin Mary? 04:16 - Saints, miracles, and devotion 10:28 - One mediator: why not pray to saints 13:40 - Ben Shapiro, Alex O’Connor & proving God 20:38 - Can Catholics be saved? Accountability for rejecting Catholicism 23:46 - Church history, Peter the rock & early fathers 27:06 - Protestant roots, Luther & the 1500s 32:11 - Apostolic succession & laying on of hands 34:46 - Traditions in 2 Thessalonians vs. later additions 1:15:18 - Does Jesus know the day and the hour? 1:18:37 - Temptation of Jesus & can God be tempted 1:44:12 - New Christian asks how to pray the rosary Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #PrayingToSaints #OneMediator #CatholicVsProtestant #SolaScriptura #ApostolicSuccession #CanCatholicsBeSaved #ChristianApologetics #BibleAlone #HypostaticUnion #JesusKnowsTheHour #FaithVsEvidence #Christianity #Jesus #Bible

How did we actually get the New Testament canon — and no, it wasn't handed down by Rome or Constantinople. Nate breaks down the real history of Bible canonization: from the books circulating as early as the mid-100s, to the Muratorian fragment, to Athanasius's famous 367 AD Festival Letter listing all 27 books, to the later councils of Hippo and Carthage that simply recognized what the church had already agreed on for centuries. Spoiler: the Catholic and Orthodox churches didn't hand Protestants a Bible — the Holy Spirit did. Along the way, the panel dives into fresh manuscript evidence backing New Testament reliability, plus why it's usually Muslim apologists (not atheists) who go hardest after the Bible's textual history — a bit rich, considering the Quran's own manuscripts were burned to force uniformity. The conversation then shifts into a hard look at Islam: the marriage of Aisha to Muhammad, Iraq's recent legal changes lowering the marriage age to nine for girls, the treatment of women under Sharia law, and how Islam spread historically — often by the sword — compared to the voluntary spread of the Gospel through Europe and into America. The panel also tackles the tough question: should a "world-conquering" ideology like Sharia have a place in a free society, and what's really happening with Islamic immigration in places like Brooklyn and the UK? Serious theology, some Babylon Bee-level sarcasm, and zero patience for double standards — that's the Ask A Christian Podcast. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Preview: Bible canon, church news, and more 01:52 - Why the Bible canon debate matters 08:20 - Athanasius and the Festival Letter of 367 AD 10:13 - The 27 books of the New Testament canon 13:50 - Why the Holy Spirit — not church councils — decided the canon 29:37 - Continued discussion: manuscript evidence for the New Testament 31:12 - Muslims and attacks on Bible textual reliability 45:06 - Transitioning to Islam: is child marriage justified? 46:22 - Iraq lowers the legal marriage age to nine 1:00:41 - Women's rights, honor killing, and inequality in Islam 1:02:32 - How the Middle East became Muslim by the sword 1:07:46 - How the Gospel reached Europe and America 1:09:15 - Should Islam be banned in America? 1:12:51 - Islamic immigration in Brooklyn, NYC, and the UK Hashtags (15) #AskAChristianPodcast #BibleCanon #NewTestamentCanon #ChristianApologetics #Christianity #Bible #ChurchHistory #Athanasius #Islam #IslamVsChristianity #Quran #Apologetics #Faith #BibleStudy #ChristianVsMuslim

Is LGBTQ a cult? That question set the internet on fire during this Tik Tok Tuesday episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, and host Nate doesn't back down — pulling actual peer-reviewed cult criteria (Lifton and Singer) and running down the list live, point by point, against a self-identified member of the "rainbow" who insists there's no leader, so it can't possibly qualify. But that's far from the only thing on the table. Nate opens with a rapid-fire defense of substitutionary atonement and the wrath of God (following up on a marathon debate from the day before), then fields a string of listener questions on whether Christians are grafted into Israel, whether the modern political state of Israel still holds biblical significance, and why Christians shouldn't pray to saints or venerate icons — no matter how good the basketball-team analogy sounds. Later, an atheist and an agnostic both come up to challenge the panel on the existence of God, cosmology, and the reliability of the Bible versus the Quran, leading to one of the more in-depth apologetics exchanges the show has had in a while. Deconstruction gets called out as "for petulant children" (again), and yes, the LGBTQ cult conversation gets a full second round before the episode wraps. Buckle up — it's a long one, and it does not slow down. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Substitutionary Atonement & the Wrath of God 06:45 - Are Christians Grafted Into Israel? (Old vs. New Covenant) 12:12 - Does the Land of Israel Belong to the Jews? 18:30 - Are Christians Under the Law of Moses? 20:15 - Should Christians Support the Modern State of Israel? 22:42 - Why We Shouldn't Pray to Saints 28:50 - Original Sin & Paul's Rebuke of Peter in Galatians 34:57 - Is Deconstruction Just for "Petulant Children"? 38:24 - Are Icons a Form of Idolatry? 47:41 - Is LGBTQ a Cult? 1:02:14 - The 5 Signs You're In a Cult 1:13:14 - Debating an Atheist: Does God Exist? 1:30:14 - Jesus vs. Allah: Comparing the Bible and the Quran 1:36:26 - Continued Discussion: Is LGBTQ a Cult? Hashtags (15) #AskAChristianPodcast #IsLGBTQACult #LGBTQ #Christianity #Bible #ChristianApologetics #Apologetics #Atheism #DoesGodExist #PrayingToSaints #Icons #OldCovenant #Deconstruction #Israel #Faith

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate and the panel dig into two of the thorniest debates in Christian theology: penal substitutionary atonement (PSA) vs. Christus Victor, and the identity of the "spirits in prison" in 1 Peter 3:19. It starts with a real-world flashpoint — a wave of anti-Calvinist TikTok and Clubhouse Christians branding PSA as heretical. The panel unpacks what's actually at stake: is the problem the "penal" (legal, punishment-based) framing, or substitutionary atonement itself? They walk through Old Testament sacrifice, the meaning of "atonement" as reunification rather than restitution, whether God's wrath and the "wages of sin" require a punishment-based framework, and how Christus Victor's picture of Christ's triumph over sin, death, and hell fits (or doesn't fit) alongside PSA. Expect real disagreement, some Old Testament deep-dives on purity rituals, and a debate over whether the old covenant closed at the cross or the resurrection. From there, the conversation shifts to 1 Peter 3:18-20 — the famously difficult passage where Jesus "preached to the spirits in prison." Who are these spirits? Human souls from Noah's day? Fallen angels chained in Tartarus (2 Peter 2:4, Jude 6)? Old Testament saints released from Sheol? The panel walks through the major interpretive options — including the Calvin/Reformers' view that Christ preached through Noah — and wrestles with 1 Peter 4:6 and whether any of this implies a "second chance" for salvation after death. If you've ever wondered what "PSA" even means, whether Christus Victor and penal substitution can coexist, or who Jesus was actually talking to between his death and resurrection, this episode is for you. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 5:12 - PSA (penal substitutionary atonement) debate introduced 8:34 - Steph: Christus Victor vs PSA 9:48 - Is substitutionary atonement required to be a Christian? 10:36 - The critique of the "penal" in PSA 17:57 - Atonement as reunification, not punishment 22:04 - Does the Old Testament show God's wrath satisfied by sacrifice? 1:01:07 - The real divide: PSA vs. a purification-based view 1:07:42 - Transition: Jesus preaches to those in Sheol 1:09:04 - What was Jesus actually preaching after death? 1:24:04 - 1 Peter 3:19 vs 2 Peter 2:4: who are the "spirits in prison"? 1:26:28 - Reading 1 Peter 3:19 in context 1:36:32 - Scholarly consensus on the Greek word for "preached" 1:37:11 - 1 Peter 4:6 and the "second chance" question 1:39:36 - Calvin's view: Christ preached through Noah 1:40:24 - The fallen angels / Genesis 6 Watchers interpretation Hashtags (15) #AskAChristianPodcast #ChristianApologetics #Atonement #PenalSubstitution #ChristusVictor #1Peter3 #SpiritsInPrison #Theology #Christianity #Bible #BibleStudy #ReformedTheology #Soteriology #WhatIsTheGospel #DoctrineOfHell

It’s Friday at the Ask A Christian Podcast with host Nate, so let your hair down and join us for a wild mix of caller questions, culture reviews, and deep-dive theology! In this episode, we tackle a probing caller question: What did Jesus actually mean when He asked, "Why do you call me Lord, and do not do what I say?" We discuss the stark difference between verbal profession and authentic obedience. Then, the team plays a game straight out of an internet meme: "Does White Privilege Exist or Is It Racist?"—with everyone jumping in for some Friday fun and hot takes. Later in the show, we dive into current culture and church news: UMC Ideological Drift: How the United Methodist Church has completely lost the plot with their pride pins, stickers, and theological compromise. TikTok Atheism Response: We critique and respond to the absolute lowest tier of internet atheism TikTok has to offer, breaking down bottom-of-the-barrel arguments with biblical clarity and a healthy dose of satire. Finally, we address a controversial debate currently raging online: Can Calvinists be Christian? Responding to rabid anti-Calvinists claiming that Calvinists are in a cult and incapable of salvation, we return to the core of the Gospel. While secondary issues like free will, election, and predestination are heavily debated, being wrong on a secondary doctrine does not put someone's eternal soul in jeopardy. Jesus made it clear that salvation requires being born again. As Apostle Paul writes in Romans 10:9–10: "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved." God knows the hearts of all people, and a tree is ultimately known by its fruit. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 🏷️ Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #BibleStudy #Theology #Jesus #Gospel #Calvinism #Apologetics #TikTokAtheism #ChristianPodcast #Faith #BiblicalTruth #Methodist #Romans109 #ChristianLiving

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, grumpy host Nate is already over Florida bugs, school drop-off chaos, and Ace Hardware small talk before diving into the real stuff. Continued discussion on the Massachusetts law that effectively opens the door to abortion up to birth (physician judgment after 24 weeks) leads to a blunt take: this isn’t “anti-woman” or “anti-healthcare”—it’s anti-murder. Life begins at conception (or at the very least a heartbeat), late-term procedures are still a delivery with needless suffering, and calling it anything else doesn’t change the reality. Michael pushes back from a non-religious, “healthcare is a right / I don’t have a uterus” angle, while Nate and the crew hold the line that murder doesn’t get a special exception just because the victim is inside someone. Along the way Nate vents about an Orthobro TikTok debate that went sideways—apostolic succession, tradition battles, and how the Holy Spirit (not guys in robes or councils) is why we have a reliable New Testament canon that every major Christian tradition already agrees on for the gospel. Later the conversation turns to Independent Fundamental Baptist / Way of Life literature standards: strict modesty rules, no pants for women, KJV-only vibes, separation from culture, and whether those lines are biblical or just extra. Plus the usual first-world suffering, meme scrolling, and reminders that the gospel is still the only real hope. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Orthobros, canon, tradition & apostolic succession 09:25 - School drop-off, Florida bugs & weed-killer saga 18:05 - Massachusetts late-term law & continued abortion discussion 22:35 - Is it anti-woman or anti-murder? 27:30 - Why late-term abortion makes no medical sense 32:30 - Michael’s fine line: personal pro-life, public non-imposition 50:00 - Way of Life / IFB dress codes, modesty & separation 56:00 - Pants, tightness, tattoos & “Dressing for the Lord” 1:03:20 - Flooding updates & more IFB reflections 1:06:40 - Memes, satire & wrapping up Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Faith #Jesus #Apologetics #Gospel #Abortion #ProLife #Abolition #Orthodox #EasternOrthodox #IFB #Modesty #ChristianLife

Massachusetts just made headlines by legalizing abortion up to birth—and Nate breaks down Governor Healey's new law, why it goes further than most people realize, and where both the pro-life and pro-choice camps fall short of an honest, consistent ethic. From there the show takes a hard left turn into human brain organoids: scientists really are growing lab-cultured human brain tissue and wiring it into biocomputers to replace power-hungry silicon chips. Is this the next leap for AI, or something closer to a horror movie premise? Michael, Mark, and the panel dig into what organoids are actually used for, what makes something a "cyborg," and whether a synthetic brain could ever be more than a very convincing counterfeit of consciousness. The conversation then turns philosophical: can a secular "reduce harm and suffering" framework actually answer hard ethical questions, or does it eventually run into a wall that only Scripture can address? The panel stress-tests that question against abortion, ectopic pregnancies, and the hypocritic—er, Hippocratic—oath. The episode wraps with a disturbing story out of Cincinnati involving the murder of a 7-year-old boy, a sobering reminder of why these conversations matter. This is Ask A Christian Podcast, where Nate and the panel dive into apologetics, culture, and the hard questions—biblical and otherwise—that everyone's afraid to ask out loud. 📚 Resources & Links Governor Healey Signs Legislation Strengthening Abortion Protections in Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-signs-legislation-strengthening-abortion-protections-in-massachusetts Final Spark biocomputing overview: https://finalspark.com/ Final Spark - Biocomputing: The Next Evolutionary Leap: https://finalspark.com/biocomputing-the-next-evolutionary-leap/ Cortical Labs - actual intelligence beyond silicon: https://corticallabs.com/ Viral abortion clinic doctor confrontation video: https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/e76orr/craziness_ensues_when_an_abortion_doctor_comes/ "Trans" Gang Murders 7-Year-Old Boy in Ohio: https://resistthemainstream.com/red-state-murder-horror/ For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 0:36 - Massachusetts Passes Extreme Late-Term Abortion Law 7:18 - Where Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Both Fall Short 9:32 - Do We Only Use 10% of Our Brain? (Myth Debunked) 11:28 - "AI Is Dead, Organoids Are Here": Growing Brains for Computing 14:26 - What Scientists Actually Use Organoids For 20:18 - Final Spark's Pitch for Biocomputing 26:02 - What Actually Makes Someone a Cyborg? 29:00 - Where Christian Ethics Draws the Line 32:15 - Could You Buy a Human Brain Computer? 36:30 - AI "Resurrections" of Deceased Loved Ones (Lookalike.com) 39:22 - Secular Harm Reduction vs. Biblical Ethics 41:47 - Does "Reduce Harm and Suffering" Justify Abortion? 50:22 - Ectopic Pregnancies and the Triage Argument 1:01:52 - "Trans Gang" Murder of a 7-Year-Old Boy in Ohio Hashtags (15) #AskAChristianPodcast #AbortionUpToBirth #Massachusetts #ProLife #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #Organoids #Biocomputing #AI #ChristianEthics #Atheism #Faith #Ethics #Abortion

What's the real difference between "pro-life" and "abolitionist"? On this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate sits down with Ben Zeisloft, Communications Director for the Foundation to Abolish Abortion (FAA), to unpack a divide most Christians don't even know exists inside the pro-life movement. Ben — a former Daily Wire and Republic Sentinel journalist, and author of Forsakers of the Fatherless — makes the case that the mainstream pro-life establishment settles for regulating abortion, while the abolitionist movement wants the same murder, assault, and wrongful-death laws that protect born people applied equally to the preborn from the moment of fertilization. The conversation covers a lot of ground: why "pro-life" groups have opposed equal-protection bills in states like South Dakota and Louisiana, whether Dobbs actually accomplished anything on its own, how FAA's bills handle miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy so doctors aren't criminalized for medical triage, and whether criminalizing women fits the Gospel of grace and repentance. Co-host Steph shares her own experience navigating a non-viable pregnancy and pushes Ben on how quickly a criminalization framework could realistically be applied to a culture. Michael, the show's resident Canadian atheist, challenges Ben on theology, rights, and why any of this should matter to someone who doesn't share his worldview. Ben also walks through the Reformed doctrine of the "principle of nullification" — the idea that a lesser magistrate not only can, but must, refuse to enforce unjust law — and how that played out both before and after Roe was overturned. Bring a strong cup of coffee for this one. It's a full, sometimes heated, always respectful look at where "ending abortion" and "abolishing abortion" actually part ways. 📚 Resources & Links Foundation to Abolish Abortion: https://faa.life/ Ben Zeisloft's book, Forsakers of the Fatherless (Founders Press) For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 0:59 - Meet Ben Zeisloft & the Foundation to Abolish Abortion 3:34 - Pro-life vs. abolitionist: what's the real difference? 7:37 - Is "abortion is bad" the same as "abortion is murder"? 11:40 - No exceptions: rape, incest, and the unborn 12:39 - Blending Bible verses with legislative policy 20:19 - Are pro-life groups actively blocking abolition bills? 26:02 - Steph joins: criminalization and generational indoctrination 36:17 - Did Dobbs actually end abortion? 45:35 - Steph's miscarriage story and where the law draws the line 51:05 - Ectopic pregnancies and medical triage 53:31 - Calvinism, free will, and Christian activism 1:01:42 - Michael the atheist challenges Ben on theology and rights 1:19:05 - The principle of nullification: obeying God over man 1:28:23 - Where to find Ben Zeisloft and the Foundation to Abolish Abortion Hashtags (15) #AskAChristianPodcast #ProLife #Abolitionist #AbortionIsMurder #FoundationToAbolishAbortion #Abortion #Christianity #Apologetics #Reformed #Calvinism #EqualProtection #BenZeisloft #ChristianApologetics #Bible #Gospel

Before the exorcism went viral, before millions watched Kathryn Krick command demons on TikTok, there was a warning nobody wanted to hear. In this episode, Nate and the crew dig into a bombshell investigative report claiming L.A.'s viral "TikTok Apostle" knew about sexual abuse allegations against her self-proclaimed "spiritual father," Tanzanian prophet GeorDavie — and chose loyalty to him over the women raising the alarm. We break down the allegations, including accounts of inappropriate "deliverance" sessions and messages reviewed by journalists, and ask the question few others will: is Kathryn Krick really just another victim of spiritual manipulation? Or, did she become complicit in covering for her mentor once the fame started rolling in? We also touch on separate claims that Krick's own 5F Church carries cult-like characteristics, according to a recent analysis from a leading cult researcher. This one gets into uncomfortable territory — spiritual abuse, manipulation, and what happens when "anointing" becomes cover for exploitation — but it's a conversation worth having, and Scripture gives us real tools for discerning it. Ask A Christian Podcast tackles the hard ones so you don't have to sort through the internet noise alone. 📚 Resources & Links: L.A.'s Viral Exorcist Kathryn Krick Knew of Prophet's Sexual Abuse Allegations: https://www.gurumag.com/l-a-s-viral-exorcist-kathryn-krick-knew-of-prophets-sexual-abuse-allegations/ Is Kathryn Krick's "5F Church" a Cult?: https://cultnews.com/2026/07/is-social-media-influencer-preacher-kathryn-kricks-5f-church-a-cult/ For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 0:10 - The Kathryn Krick Scandal Breaks 1:13 - Krick's Path From Actress to "Prophet" 9:57 - Reading the Investigation: How the Allegations Surfaced 15:18 - Melissa Archer's Abuse Allegations 26:04 - Never Go Alone: Ministry Safety Rules 28:34 - Recap: Text Messages and Church Fallout 33:41 - How Krick Became an Apostle 36:43 - Video Break: Watching Krick's Own Clips 42:07 - Is She a Victim or a Victimizer? Paying for Deliverance 45:19 - "We Don't Get to Choose Our Elijah" Speech 57:29 - Exorcism Goes Viral, Cult Comparisons & US Ban 1:03:07 - Panel Reactions and Discussion 1:08:56 - How to Avoid Getting Swept Into a Cult 1:14:37 - Final Thoughts & Discipleship Encouragement #AskAChristianPodcast #KathrynKrick #5FChurch #SpiritualAbuse #CultTok #Deliverance #Exorcism #ChristianApologetics #Christianity #Bible #Faith #TikTokChurch #FalseProphet #ChurchAbuse #DiscernmentMinistry

This one's got a little bit of everything. On this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate, Michael, Adam, and Steph dig into a viral internet moment, a soft-drink controversy, and a genuinely tough Bible question. We start with the story of a West Virginia man accused of destroying Flock safety cameras — the license-plate-reading surveillance cameras popping up on street corners everywhere. The internet responded with 30,000+ comments giving him hilarious (and increasingly absurd) alibis: "couldn't be him, he was helping me weld a bulldozer." From there we get into a real conversation about expectation of privacy, the "nothing to hide" argument, and whether flock cameras cross a line the Supreme Court hasn't actually settled yet. Then it's Conspiracy Theory Friday territory: Coca-Cola's new personalized can feature apparently won't let you put "Jesus" or "Bible" on a can — but plenty of other names and phrases sail right through. We test it live and talk about what it says about corporate priorities. We also tackle a tough one head-on: a viral clip claims the Bible commands a rape victim to marry her rapist. So what does Deuteronomy 22:28–29 actually say, and how does Jewish legal tradition (the Talmud) explain how this law was carried out? We break down the historical and textual context so you're not left with just a scary out-of-context verse. Plus: Genesis 6 giants and the Book of Enoch, whether quantum superposition has anything to do with being "seated in heavenly places," a Christian vs. atheist worldview comparison on abortion and forgiveness, and our picks for the best parental control apps to protect your kids online. 📚 Resources & Links Flock camera story: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2026/07/man-accused-of-destroying-flock-cameras-goes-viral-couldnt-be-him.html Deuteronomy 22 / Talmud Ketubot 39b: https://www.sefaria.org/Ketubot.39b?lang=bi Coca-Cola bans Jesus/MAGA story: https://mycharisma.com/news/coca-cola-bans-jesus-maga-from-personalized-cans-but-allows-customers-to-print-pure-filth-on-orders/ For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 0:52 - Man goes viral for destroying flock cameras 12:57 - Are flock cameras a privacy nightmare? 20:32 - The "nothing to hide" privacy debate 30:09 - TikTok claims Deuteronomy condones rape 30:44 - What Deuteronomy 22:28-29 really says 41:02 - Coca-Cola bans Jesus from personalized cans 44:59 - Coca-Cola blocks "White Pride" but allows "Pedophile Pride"? 48:37 - Testing Coca-Cola's can filters live 58:29 - Is the Bible sexist? Feminist vs. Christian worldview 1:05:29 - Genesis 6 giants & the Book of Enoch 1:07:03 - Quantum superposition and "seated in heavenly places" 1:13:38 - Continued discussion: Coca-Cola personalization loopholes 1:29:20 - New City Catechism for kids 1:32:14 - Best parental control apps for kids online Hashtags (15) #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Christian #Apologetics #Atheism #FlockCameras #Privacy #Surveillance #CocaCola #Deuteronomy #BibleStudy #ChristianApologetics #Genesis6 #Nephilim

When does life begin according to the Bible? Is abortion simply a matter of personal choice, or does Scripture present a very different picture? In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate and the panel discuss the biblical case for the sanctity of human life, respond to common arguments surrounding abortion, and examine whether the "life begins at first breath" claim can stand up to Scripture and biology. The conversation also previews an upcoming interview with the Foundation to Abolish Abortion, explores differing strategies within the pro-life movement, reacts to a modern church worship service that raises important questions about biblical worship, and touches on current events from a Christian worldview. Whether you're interested in Christian apologetics, biblical ethics, or thoughtful discussions on today's biggest cultural issues, this episode offers a lively conversation grounded in Scripture. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 01:39 - Preview: Ben Zloff from Foundation to Abolish Abortion joins next week 10:28 - Abolitionist vs. pro-life: what's the real difference? 17:00 - Holy Nope: Modern Worship? 28:37 - Federal judge rules NFA suppressor rules unconstitutional 38:16 - Story: the eviction tool that's "not a flamethrower" 42:56 - Is contemporary worship music sinful? Pastor Mark's hymns-only stance 45:21 - Vivaldi's "satanic" scandal and the history of "worldly" church music 52:00 - Metal cellos and Metallica: the Apocalyptica tangent 58:12 - Linux vs. Mac: the podcast software debate 1:05:34 - Nate's AI-powered show notes and production workflow Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Jesus #ProLife #Abortion #LifeBeginsAtConception #BiblicalWorldview #ChristianApologetics #Faith #Gospel #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #Truth #ChristianLiving

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate and the crew (Steph, Michael, Roy, April) dive into the story everyone's talking about: celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton livestreaming an apparent self-harm episode on TikTok, resulting in police intervention and hospitalization. Was this a demonic attack, a mental health crisis, or a medication side effect? The crew works through it — and yes, things get theological fast, sparking a deep dive into Leviticus, Old Testament law, and whether Christians are still bound by it (with Michael pushing back hard from the atheist seat). From there, the show shifts into Planned Parenthood's controversial claim that "abortion is gender-affirming care," breaking down what the organization actually meant vs. what the tweet said — plus a wild tangent into whether a trans man can actually get pregnant. Steph opens up about being cut off from her parents at 17 and how a Christian therapist helped her process it years later, leading into a real conversation about Christian vs. secular therapy — does it actually help, or does it just tell you what you want to hear? Then it's on to the In-N-Out shooting in Idaho, where an armed bystander engaged the shooter and likely saved lives — the crew talks self-defense, firearms, and faith, and whether "no atheists in foxholes" holds up. And because it wouldn't be an episode without some chaos: a California company's demonic chainsaw-wielding rescue robot breaks the internet, and the memes do not disappoint. Serious topics, real talk, and (as always) a little bit of nonsense mixed in. That's the Ask A Christian Podcast. 📚 Resources & Links Perez Hilton story (CNN): https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/05/entertainment/perez-hilton-livestream-self-harm-hnk Planned Parenthood "gender-affirming care" story (Not The Bee): https://notthebee.com/article/planned-parenthood-abortion-is-gender-affirming-care In-N-Out shooting hero story (Not The Bee): https://notthebee.com/article/gunslinger-who-engaged-shooter-at-in-n-out-thanks-fellow-patriots-for-their-support-asks-for-prayer Demonic chainsaw robot memes (Not The Bee): https://notthebee.com/article/i-have-no-idea-if-the-guy-behind-this-demonic-chainsaw-wielding-robot-made-it-as-a-joke-but-the-memes-have-me-dying For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro 0:57 - Perez Hilton's Bloody TikTok Livestream: What Happened 9:57 - Can Christians Ignore Old Testament Law? Homosexuality Debate 24:00 - Continued Discussion: Perez Hilton's Medical History & Theories 30:37 - Planned Parenthood: "Abortion Is Gender-Affirming Care"? 45:59 - Can a "Trans Man" Get Pregnant? Gender vs. Biology Debate 48:44 - Why Adult Children Are Cutting Off Their Parents 49:47 - Steph's Story: Estranged From Her Parents at 17 53:51 - Christian vs. Secular Therapy: Does It Actually Help? 1:06:11 - The In-N-Out Shooting Hero: A Bystander Stops a Mass Shooter 1:13:23 - Does God Ordain Evil? Reflecting on the In-N-Out Shooting 1:15:04 - Should Christians Own Guns? Self-Defense & Faith 1:18:46 - Demonic Chainsaw Robot Takes Over the Internet (Sederus) 1:26:34 - Final Thoughts & Movie Recommendations #AskAChristianPodcast #PerezHilton #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #PlannedParenthood #ProLife #ChristianApologetics #Faith #Gospel #Atheism #MentalHealthAwareness #Christian #BreakingNews #Jesus

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate and Steph kick things off with the usual Christian news roundup — a Border Patrol K9 sniffing out contraband meat, an "absolute coward" showdown between Aaron Rodgers and Dr. Fauci, and Florida's new mandate requiring K-12 students to learn the horrors of communism. But the real conversation starts when a guest named Lisa joins the room. She grew up Southern Baptist, went on mission trips, and can still hear her mother's dying words: "Thank you, Jesus." But years of church hypocrisy — and painful childhood experiences with the very people who were supposed to be teaching her the faith — left her trusting her own instincts over "the words of men." She's not an atheist. She still believes in God, still prays, still talks to Jesus. She just isn't convinced you need him specifically, or a church building, or even the Bible as written, to end up in heaven. She believes choosing good over evil is what gets you there. What follows is one of the most honest, low-pressure conversations the show has had in a while. Nate and Steph walk through why they believe the Bible hasn't been rewritten (backed by manuscript evidence and scholars like Gary Habermas), what the gospel actually says about faith versus works, and whether being a genuinely good person is enough to get into heaven. Later, longtime guests CEO and Caprio jump in to talk about how easy it is to use "grace" as a loophole for bad behavior, and why real faith should always show up in your actions. Is Jesus really the only way, or does sincerity and good intentions count for something too? This episode of Ask A Christian Podcast doesn't dodge the question. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:01:52 - Christian News & Viral Stories 00:10:01 - Aaron Rodgers Roasts Fauci on ESPN 00:14:24 - Vaccine Injury Stories From Listeners 00:22:26 - Florida Makes Teaching Communism's Horrors Mandatory 00:24:39 - Guest Lisa Shares Her Faith Journey 00:33:30 - Megachurch Hypocrisy: Lakewood & Osteen 00:37:29 - Is the Bible Reliable, or Rewritten by Men? 00:43:17 - How Past Trauma Shapes Trust in Church Leaders 00:48:05 - What Must You Do to Be Saved? 00:58:58 - Staying Christian While Married to an Atheist 01:05:58 - Book Recommendation: Gary Habermas' "The Thomas Factor" 01:13:43 - What Do I Have to Do to Get to Heaven? 01:15:49 - Is Jesus the Only Way to Heaven? 01:20:37 - "I Trust My Own Spirit, Not the Words of Men" 01:26:22 - Faith Without Works Is Dead #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Jesus #Apologetics #Gospel #Salvation #Deconstruction #ChristianApologetics #FaithVsWorks #ChurchHypocrisy #BibleReliability #ChristianLife #Testimony #ExclusivityOfChrist

Can Satan actually plant thoughts in your head—or is that just our own sinful nature talking? On this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate and the panel dig into the classic question with Scripture, heated pushback, and zero sacred cows. From John 13 (Judas), Acts 5 (Ananias), the armor of God, and Philippians 4:8, the crew debates whether the devil can inject ideas, how far his influence goes for believers vs. unbelievers, and why “just take every thought captive” is both simpler and harder than it sounds. Roy, Steph, and Nate go back and forth—sometimes agreeing, sometimes wildly not. Along the way they also cover: The viral “Sharkzilla” theory of radioactive mutant sharks off New York (spoiler: it was a very pregnant mako) What Jesus would actually ask after the Idaho In-N-Out shooting (hint: Luke 13 and the tower of Siloam) A Christian physician assistant who refused transgender policies, got fired, and just won a $410,000 settlement Plus the chaotic reality that Steph’s house is currently being invaded by bats (and the inevitable rabies jokes that followed) Expect serious Bible talk mixed with the usual Monday chaos, bats, and the occasional laser-beam shark joke. If you’ve ever wondered whether that random dark thought was yours or the enemy’s, this one’s for you. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 04:23 - Worst National Anthem Rendition Ever 07:50 - Sharkzilla: Radioactive Mutant Sharks? 15:47 - What Would Jesus Ask After the Idaho Shooting? 19:28 - Christian PA Fired for Resisting Transgender Policies ($410K Settlement) 32:20 - Atheist Asks: How Do You Feel About the Christian Religion? 1:20:25 - What Did Satan Actually Do Wrong? 1:21:25 - Can Satan Plant Thoughts in Your Head? The Debate Begins 1:32:02 - Steph’s House Invaded by Bats (Rabies Jokes Ensue) 1:36:09 - Does Satan Put Thoughts in Believers’ Minds? 1:37:15 - John 13, Acts 5 & Filling the Heart 1:43:04 - Taking Thoughts Captive vs. Constant Fear 1:46:33 - Armor of God & Philippians 4:8 1:48:17 - Final Thoughts & Outro Banter AskAChristianPodcast #CanSatanPlantThoughts #SpiritualWarfare #Christianity #Bible #Faith #Jesus #Apologetics #Satan #Devil #ChristianLife #ReligiousFreedom #transgender #Gospel #Truth

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate (with Sean, Steph, and special guest atheist Michael) reacts to a wild “conversation in tongues” between prosperity preacher John Anosike and a follower, then tears into Holy Nope clips of pastors hawking weight-loss miracles and “pay God’s bills.” They dig into biblical tithing versus the New Testament call to generous giving, and spend serious time answering a woman’s five questions that supposedly led her from 23 years as a Christian to agnostic atheism: Who is God in the Bible? Does an all-knowing God create people He knows will suffer forever? Why punish people for being deceived? Why does God care about belief rather than works for salvation? And does free will exist in heaven? Expect clear Scripture (Galatians on faith alone, 1 Corinthians on tongues, free will and the nature of Christ), charitable pushback, and the usual light banter. No prosperity seed-sowing required. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:13 - Speaking in tongues & Pentecostal background 04:33 - John Anosike “tongues conversation” video 09:08 - Biblical tongues vs. what they just watched 15:47 - Holy Nope prosperity gospel clips 18:52 - Biblical tithing vs. New Testament giving 25:43 - Five questions that led her to agnostic atheism 26:03 - Question 1: Who is God in the Bible? 31:47 - Question 2: Does God create people for hell? 36:39 - Question 3: Why punish the deceived? 38:00 - Question 4: Belief vs. works for salvation 44:12 - Question 5: Free will in heaven 46:04 - Honest questions vs. gotcha deconstruction #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Faith #Jesus #Apologetics #Gospel #Atheism #SpeakingInTongues #ProsperityGospel #Tithing #FaithVsWorks #Deconstruction #ChristianApologetics 

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, we tackle the burning question: Are we more evil as a society today than Sodom and Gomorrah? Scripture paints those cities as a cautionary tale of pride, abundance without justice, and rampant sexual immorality that brought fire from heaven. Looking around at modern culture—celebrated confusion, open rebellion against God’s design, and churches that treat the Bible like optional reading—it’s hard not to wonder if we’ve lapped them. Then we pivot to the wildest crossover in recent news: WWE’s Kane (yes, the Big Red Machine, the demonic half-brother of the Undertaker) is now Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs in Tennessee. The former wrestler who once set people on fire in the ring is now warning that Flock AI license-plate cameras create a “warrantless mass surveillance system.” These motion-activated cameras don’t just snap plates—they use AI to catalog make, model, color, even bumper stickers, store it for weeks, and network it so your movements can be tracked. Jacobs is urging his commission to ban them until real state and federal privacy laws catch up. The guy who used to chokeslam people for a living is out here defending civil liberties better than half the politicians who never wore a mask. Who saw that plot twist coming? Finally, we dig into the United Methodist Church’s Urban Abbey (a bookstore/coffeeshop “church” in Omaha) proudly selling “Queer Tarot Cards” right next to the Pride flag pins and LGBTQ+ primers. Created by queer and trans artists, the deck reimagines the Major and Minor Arcana with gender-fluid figures, queer history, and LGBTQ+ interpretations so you can get your occult fortune-telling with a rainbow twist. This is the same place that has hosted Drag Queen Story Hour and whose pastor once defended Jezebel and Ahab as a positive biblical marriage model while seeking to “heal the wounds created by conservative Christianity.” Nothing says traditional Wesleyan orthodoxy like mixing pagan divination with sexual revolution cosplay and calling it spiritual growth. If Sodom had a gift shop, this would be the inventory. We unpack what Scripture actually says about all of it—sexual ethics, occult practices, the limits of government surveillance, and whether our culture has crossed the line that once brought judgment. Serious questions, zero sugarcoating, and just enough ironic humor to keep you from throwing your Bible across the room. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com #wwe   #SodomAndGomorrah #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #UnitedMethodist #QueerTarot #GlennJacobs #Kane #FlockCameras #Privacy #BiblicalTruth #ChristianLife #Gospel #Faith

This episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast starts innocent enough — a debate about how anyone could know what happened in private conversations recorded in Scripture — and somehow ends up in the marriage bed. Literally. Roy asks the question a lot of Christian couples are quietly Googling: is anal sex a sin? Nate runs it through Gemini and "God's AI" (Gab AI) for good measure, and the crew works through where the word "sodomy" actually comes from (spoiler: it's not in the Bible), what Hebrews 13:4's "the marriage bed is undefiled" really means, and where the line is between freedom and sin in Christian marriage. Steph brings the wife's perspective on low libido, touched-out motherhood, and the infamous gray sweatpants. From there it's a full detour: why every female pastor on the internet preaches in a sleeveless shirt, who exactly Kathryn Krick is and what the "Marine Kingdom" deliverance movement teaches, a reaction to one of her wildest viral exorcism videos, and a closing rebuttal to the classic "you eat shellfish so why is being gay a sin" argument. No topic is off the table on Ask A Christian Podcast — turns out we really mean it. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #ChristianMarriage #Apologetics #ChristianApologetics #Faith #Jesus #BibleStudy #MarriageAdvice #DeliveranceMinistry #ChristianLife #Sodomy #Gospel #Atheism Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 0:58 - How Could Anyone Know What's in the Bible? 3:27 - More Evil Than Sodom and Gomorrah? 4:24 - Where Does the Word "Sodomy" Come From? 5:37 - Is Anal Sex a Sin for Married Couples? 10:18 - Christian AI Weighs In on Marriage Bed Ethics 21:44 - Can a Wife Penetrate Her Husband? 25:19 - When Your Spouse Won't Meet Your Needs 26:19 - Why Wives Lose Interest in Sex 30:06 - Does Intimacy Get Better After Kids? 37:32 - Why Do Female Pastors Wear Sleeveless Shirts? 39:13 - Who Is Kathryn Krick? (Marine Kingdom Theology) 46:47 - Reacting to Kathryn Krick's Viral Deliverance Video 51:16 - Is Being Gay a Sin? Cherry-Picking Leviticus 58:47 - Behind the Scenes: AI Caricature Thumbnails

This TikTok Tuesday turned into a full theological gauntlet. Nate takes on a rotating cast of callers covering some of the biggest questions in Christian apologetics, starting with a fiery exchange over free will vs determinism: if God already knows everything you'll do, can you really choose freely? That leads into a breakdown of libertarian free will vs compatibilism, and later, whether Molinism and middle knowledge solve the problem at all. From there, the callers keep coming. An international listener pushes back hard on original sin, asking why we still suffer the consequences of Adam and Eve's disobedience and why God needed a human sacrifice to forgive sin in the first place. Steph tackles why Joseph's bloodline matters for messianic prophecy even though he wasn't Jesus's biological father. Then a self-described skeptic named "Stillness" tries to get Nate to defend the Bible's reliability using, of all things, a bear. The back half features one of the more fun apologetics segments on the show: a caller busts out a literal whiteboard to argue that a God who exists outside of time is a philosophical contradiction, and Nate and Steph tag-team a response. Later callers ask why Christians worship on Sunday instead of the Saturday Sabbath, whether an invention can predate its inventor, and what the Bible actually says about judging others (spoiler: it's more nuanced than "don't judge me"). Grab some popcorn; this one's a marathon of Ask A Christian Podcast energy across free will, original sin, time, the Sabbath, and more. Key questions answered in this episode: Does God's foreknowledge destroy free will? What's the difference between libertarian free will and compatibilism? Does Molinism (middle knowledge) solve the free will debate? Why do we still suffer for Adam and Eve's sin? Why did God need a human sacrifice to forgive sins? Why does Joseph's genealogy matter if he wasn't Jesus's biological father? Is the Bible historically reliable? Does God exist outside of time? Why do Christians worship on Sunday instead of Saturday? What does the Bible actually say about judging others? For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 0:42 - Does God's Foreknowledge Kill Free Will? 15:56 - What Is Middle Knowledge (Molinism)? 20:21 - Why Do We Still Suffer for Adam and Eve's Original Sin? 25:47 - Why Did God Need a Human Sacrifice to Forgive Sins? 31:09 - Why Does Joseph's Bloodline Matter If He Wasn't Jesus's Biological Father? 36:42 - Is the Bible Reliable? 51:18 - Does God Exist Outside of Time? (Whiteboard Debate) 1:05:19 - Why Don't Christians Follow the Saturday Sabbath? 1:09:54 - Can an Invention Predate Its Inventor? 1:17:25 - What Does the Bible Say About Judging Others? 1:22:41 - Why AAC's Comments Look So Different Across Platforms HASHTAGS (15) #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #FreeWill #Determinism #Calvinism #Molinism #OriginalSin #Sabbath #ChristianApologetics #Atheism #Faith #Jesus #BibleStudy

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate and the crew tackle one of the most contested questions in Christian apologetics: does the Bible condone slavery? A TikTok Live guest pushes back hard, arguing Exodus gives instructions for owning and beating people as property, while Nate and Steph lay out the biblical distinction between indentured servitude (voluntary, debt-based, time-limited) and kidnapping-based slavery — which carried a death penalty under the Law (Exodus 21:16). Optimus adds a controversial personal take on American slavery that sparks pushback in the room, and Nate drops the receipts straight from the Talmud tractates for anyone who wants to fact-check it themselves (no one will, but the sources are there). From there the conversation ping-pongs through greatest hits of Christian apologetics: whether chasing eternal life makes you reject the life you're actually living, whether Jesus's "some standing here will not taste death" prophecy was fulfilled at the Transfiguration, how Abraham could have genuine faith without it being blind faith, the supposed contradiction between how Judas died in Matthew versus Acts, and why ancient documents like the Gospels shouldn't be held to modern textbook standards. There's also a deep dive into whether science can explain miracles like walking on water, the cosmological argument from thermodynamics, and Optimus holding up his copy of The Case for Christ to share his own testimony. Things take a hard turn into the Amalekites and the "why would God command genocide" objection, before wrapping up with an unexpectedly practical conversation about Christian prepping, off-grid living, and why having real-life skills matters in a world of forced immunizations and cultural upheaval. Basically: heavy theology, a little homesteading, and Steph reminding everyone that Pootopia on the Switch 2 is a delight. Classic Ask A Christian Podcast. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 0:38 - Is Living By Jesus's Morals Enough Without Believing In Him? 4:17 - Does Focusing On Heaven Make You Reject This Life? 7:10 - Was Jesus's "Coming In Glory" Prophecy Already Fulfilled? 11:21 - Does The Bible Condone Slavery? 32:20 - How Can You Have Faith In God Without Proof? 37:00 - Contradiction? How Did Judas Actually Die? 41:56 - Why Aren't The Gospels Held To Modern Documentary Standards? 44:00 - Can Science Explain Jesus's Miracles Like Walking On Water? 49:53 - Why Does The Universe Need A First Cause? 54:51 - Lee Strobel's "The Case For Christ" Testimony 57:17 - Why Would God Command The Genocide Of The Amalekites? 1:08:18 - End Times Prepping And Off-Grid Living 1:14:13 - Forced Immunizations And The Transgender Children Debate For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Hashtags (174 chars) #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #ChristianApologetics #Slavery #Atheism #BibleStudy #Apologetics #Genocide #Faith #Jesus #Gospel #ChristianLife #TikTokLive #Debate

Nate opens with a viral meme on "How to Read the Bible Like the Early Church Did," using Augustine's infamous allegorical reading of the Good Samaritan (yes, "the innkeeper is the apostle Paul") as a cautionary tale in bad hermeneutics — and makes the case that the early church didn't need a bound Bible because they were living the apostles' teaching in real time. From there, the episode turns into a full defense of America's Christian founding. Was America founded as a Christian nation? Nate walks through the state constitutions (Delaware's trinitarian oath requirement), the often-cited 1783 Treaty of Paris and its "holy and undivided Trinity" preamble, and pushes back on the popular narrative that the Founders were mostly deists. This leads straight into the Babylon Bee op-ed "Christians, Stop Surrendering History," where Nate and Sean dig into why Christians tend to apologize for the Crusades and slavery instead of pointing out that the Crusades followed roughly 800 years of Islamic conquest, and that the abolition movement was overwhelmingly Christian-led (Wilberforce, Douglass, and company get a shoutout). Sean pushes back with a "revisionist history" objection tied to crusading indulgences, and the two dig into whether the papacy actually blessed war crimes — spoiler: it's more complicated (and more Catholic) than the meme implies. Then things go feral for a few minutes with a very literal palate cleanser: killer whales absolutely obliterating a sunfish. Naturally, this pivots back into the Christian nation debate via a reaction to a viral clip from a pastor arguing America is not a Christian nation. The back half of the episode is a rapid-fire reaction session — a "don't get pregnant" TikTok that triggered a pile-on, an atheist's "why did God need a 14-year-old to get pregnant" gotcha (answered with a Genesis-to-Revelation walkthrough), a wildly unhinged geocentrism take on Joshua 10 and the sun standing still, and a lengthy, heated exchange with a Dean Withers-style debate bro using the real historical case of Lina Medina to attack God's goodness. Nate and Sean respond with Genesis 50:20 — "what the enemy meant for evil, God meant for good" — and walk through how that principle applies even to the hardest cases people can throw at Christianity. Serious theology, real history, and some genuinely unhinged internet content — that's Ask A Christian Podcast. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:53 - How to Read the Bible Like the Early Church Did 08:04 - Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? 10:22 - Christians, Stop Surrendering History: Crusades & Slavery 19:12 - Did the Pope Bless War Crimes via Indulgences? 26:36 - Killer Whales Blow Up a Sunfish (Viral Video) 26:51 - Continued: Is America a Christian Nation? 35:39 - Reacting to a "Don't Get Pregnant" TikTok 38:07 - Why Did God Need a 14-Year-Old to Get Pregnant? 41:31 - Did God Really Stop the Sun in Joshua 10? 46:15 - Debating Dean Withers: God, Evil & Lina Medina 55:41 - What the Enemy Meant for Evil, God Meant for Good Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #ChristianNation #Crusades #Hermeneutics #BibleStudy #Atheism #ChristianApologetics #ProblemOfEvil #AmericanHistory #Faith #Jesus #Gospel

This episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast is a grab-bag of "you can't make this up" stories from the worlds of science, politics, and church culture — because sometimes the news itself is the best argument for a fallen world in need of a Savior. We kick things off in the animal kingdom: a new study on naked mole-rat queens found that the ruling female of the colony releases a specific chemical (isopropyl myristate) that chemically suppresses the fertility of every other female in the group — basically nature's version of an HOA president who won't let anyone else put up a shed. It's a wild look at biology, hierarchy, and design that opens up a bigger conversation about order in creation. From there we head into the political circus, talking about Ashley Webb, a trans-identified Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Maine, who claims to have a 29-day "cycle" complete with symptoms doctors allegedly can't explain, plus a birth-record mystery he says was conveniently destroyed. We dig into what's actually going on biologically, and what it says about where our culture's gone with identity and truth. Then it's back to church world for two very different stories. First, "Apostle" Kathryn Krick, the TikTok-famous self-proclaimed apostle behind 5F Church in LA, whose recent Texas book-signing turned into a viral "revival" video of people falling and convulsing. We talk discernment, spiritual authority, and why "it felt powerful" isn't the same as "it was biblical." Finally, we cover Brady Boyd, the former New Life Church pastor who resigned after being accused of covering up Robert Morris's abuse of a 12-year-old — and who has now planted a brand new church, The Village Church, serving as its "Legacy Pastor." We ask the hard question: what does real repentance and disqualification actually look like for church leaders? It's a lighter, faster-paced episode covering a lot of ground — science, politics, and church accountability — all through a biblical lens. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com #️⃣ HASHTAGS #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Faith #Jesus #Apologetics #ChristianNews #WeirdNews #ChurchScandal #Discernment #CurrentEvents #ChristianApologetics #Culture #FalseTeachers #BibleStudy

Jen Hatmaker just announced she's "quietly laid down" her belief in a literal hell — and says it's the best thing that ever happened to her. Nate breaks down her Substack post and asks the obvious question: if you're not a Christian anymore, why were you worried about hell in the first place? Then things get spicy when Nate reacts to a viral ex-Christian's deconversion story — the one where she credits a friend "at CERN" for finally convincing her the Bible was just written by ignorant goat herders who didn't understand science. Spoiler: shepherds, tax collectors, fishermen, and a Roman-educated Pharisee named Paul would like a word. Sean and Steph jump in for a genuinely great discussion of Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and how the "invisible institution" of the Black Church preserved the true gospel even under slavery. Also on today's Ask A Christian Podcast: - The US House votes to cut 100% of aid to Nigeria until the government stops the mass killing of Christians - Six pastors jailed and Bibles seized in a house church crackdown in China - A PCUSA pastor (in a Planned Parenthood stole, no less) blasts the abortion abolitionist movement as a "threat" Oh, and a few more "Holy Nope" clips that will make you wonder how anyone concluded Jesus was married, bisexual, or a lesbian drag queen from the actual text of Scripture. Read the Bible with the clearest lens, folks — not whatever lens you showed up with. 📚 Resources & Links - US House votes to cut aid to Nigeria: https://protestia.com/2026/07/20/us-house-votes-to-cut-all-aid-to-nigeria-over-mass-killings-of-christians/ - Bibles seized, pastors jailed in China: https://protestia.com/2026/07/20/bibles-seized-six-pastors-jailed-in-china-house-church-crackdown/ - PCUSA pastor blasts abortion abolitionists: https://protestia.com/2026/07/21/pcusa-pastor-blasts-abortion-abolitionists-for-being-a-major-threat-to-abortion-rights/ - Abolitionists Rising: https://abolitionistsrising.com/ - Foundation to Abolish Abortion: https://faa.life/ - Jen Hatmaker no longer believes in literal hell: https://protestia.com/2026/07/21/jen-hatmaker-says-she-no-longer-believes-in-literal-hell-its-the-best-thing-that-ever-happened-to-me/ For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 1:25 - Reacting to "Holy Nope": was Jesus married, bisexual, or gay? 8:04 - US House votes to cut all aid to Nigeria over Christian killings 12:14 - Bibles seized, six pastors jailed in China house church crackdown 16:44 - PCUSA pastor blasts abortion abolitionists as a threat to abortion rights 21:52 - Reviewing abortion abolitionist websites and state abortion laws 24:25 - Jen Hatmaker says she no longer believes in a literal hell 34:51 - Reacting to an ex-Christian's CERN story and "dumb goat herder" argument 44:06 - Jesus' miracles as evidence He is God 46:28 - You can't prove a negative: answering "there is no God" 50:13 - Sean responds with Psalm 14:1, "The fool has said there is no God" 56:56 - Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth & the true gospel of the Black Church 1:01:04 - Reacting to a "why did slaves pray to God" video 1:09:41 - Wrap-up and where to find the show #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #JenHatmaker #ChristianApologetics #Hell #Atheism #ChristianPersecution #Nigeria #FrederickDouglass #ProLife #Apologetics #Faith #BibleStudy #Gospel

It's another TikTok Tuesdays on the Ask A Christian Podcast, and Nate takes the mic through a wall of callers, chat questions, and at least two people convinced the Bible has been supernaturally rewritten. The episode opens with a caller pressing Nate on whether the Old Testament actually condones polygamy — a deep dive into Deuteronomy 17:17, Abraham and Hagar, and why the "kings shall not multiply wives" rule matters. Steph rolls in fresh off an all-night Clubhouse debate with Catholics about apostolic succession (spoiler: Nate isn't buying it), which somehow spirals into phylacteries and Matthew 23. From there it's a run through "who's actually saved" — Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Catholics all get the apologetics treatment — before the conversation turns to whether your religion is just an accident of where you were born. Then things get weird in the best way: not one but two callers swear the Bible used to say "the lion shall lie down with the lamb" instead of "the wolf." Nate walks through the Isaiah 11:6 Mandela Effect claim, which somehow launches directly into one of the spicier debates of the episode — a caller insisting Jesus is the Father, and Nate holding the line on the Trinity in real time. A chat detour into whether women can be pastors gets the "role vs. hierarchy" treatment straight from 1 Timothy, before the modalism debate picks right back up. The back half is pure rapid-fire apologetics: why Jesus told people to keep his identity quiet, whether "God obeyed Mary" is a fair question, does baptism actually save you, a plain-English walkthrough of the Trinity starting on page one of Genesis, why Catholics call Mary "the Mother of God," and a genuinely wild detour into anti-Catholic persecution in colonial America. If you like your apologetics with a side of internet conspiracy theories, this one's for you. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro / TikTok Tuesdays 1:02 - Does the Old Testament Allow Multiple Wives? 14:32 - Debating Catholics: Is Apostolic Succession Biblical? 19:38 - Are Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Catholics Saved? 22:13 - Is Your Religion Just an Accident of Geography? 25:26 - Lion and the Lamb: The Bible Mandela Effect 38:44 - Is Jesus the Father? Modalism Debate Begins 42:28 - Are Women Allowed to Be Pastors? 47:57 - Continued: Is Jesus the Father? 52:12 - Why Did Jesus Tell People to Keep His Identity Secret? 56:58 - Did God Obey Mary? 58:56 - Does Baptism Save You? 1:02:46 - Explaining the Trinity from Genesis 1 1:07:12 - Why Do Catholics Call Mary the "Mother of God"? 1:10:01 - Were Catholics Executed in Colonial America? Hashtags (15) #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #MandelaEffect #Trinity #Modalism #ChristianApologetics #Polygamy #Catholicism #Faith #Jesus #BibleStudy #ChristianLife #Gospel

Nate flies solo (for a bit) to open this one, still cranky about the two topics that just won't die: is there a biblical case for divorce, and is tithing actually a command? Spoiler: he lays out the only two biblical grounds for divorce (and no, "we fell out of love" isn't one of them), then Sean jumps in to press him on tithing, giving, and whether Ezekiel's "woe to the shepherds who grow fat" applies to prosperity preachers today. From there the show goes full culture-desk: Michael joins to weigh in on AOC's viral "southern accent" moment that had the internet doing a double take (read more: https://notthebee.com/article/aocs-southern-accent-will-have-yall-sayin-bless-your-heart), Ken Hovind's actual tax evasion conviction gets fact-checked, and the crew debates defense spending and the size of government. Then it's a deep dive into the Canadian wildfires choking US air quality and Trump's threat to tack the smoke's cost onto Canadian tariffs — plus some good-natured ribbing about giant reservoirs and faucets that don't exist. Steph closes things out with viewer questions on marriage — betrayal, finances, emotional distance — Ephesians 5 as the reset button for a struggling marriage, and a real conversation about husband/wife roles that lands on the "is the Bible misogynistic?" question with Michael. It's a packed, occasionally chaotic episode of Ask A Christian Podcast that swings from serious apologetics to Andrew Tate's arrest to a firefighter's caricature — because that's just how Mondays go around here. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com C. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 1:58 - The only 3 biblical grounds for divorce 13:19 - Loving LGBTQ family members while sharing the gospel 15:48 - The biblical case for speaking in tongues 18:56 - Should Christians focus on politics or just the gospel? 23:42 - Is the 10% tithe a biblical command or a principle? 34:55 - "Woe to shepherds who grow fat": Ezekiel vs. prosperity preachers 47:30 - AOC's southern accent and the code-switching backlash 50:20 - Ken Hovind's tax evasion case explained 52:08 - How much should government tax and spend on defense? 58:23 - Canada's wildfires, US water bombers, and Trump's tariff threat 1:18:00 - Andrew Tate and his brother arrested for UK extradition 1:31:39 - Viewer questions on marriage: betrayal, finances, intimacy 1:34:56 - Ephesians 5 as the reset button for a struggling marriage 1:38:23 - Husband/wife roles — and is the Bible misogynistic? D. Hashtags (15) #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #BiblicalDivorce #Tithing #ChristianApologetics #Apologetics #Faith #ChristianMarriage #CanadaWildfires #AOC #ChristianLife #BibleStudy #CultureWar #Jesus

Happy Friday from the Ask A Christian Podcast! Nate, Sean, Steph, and resident atheist Michael tear through this week's wildest headlines — starting with Pastor Greg Locke's home raid. The Tennessee pastor says 50-60 federal agents battering-rammed their way into his house at 6am over church finance allegations, three weeks into a sabbatical he took to grieve his son's death. The crew debates whether the response was justified law enforcement or government overreach. From there it's a full Christian-news buffet: an Episcopal church dyes its communion bread rainbow-colored for Pride, Pete Hegseth's new testosterone testing policy sparks a "gender-affirming care for the military" debate (plus a surprisingly civil chat about the draft), and country singer RaeLynn announces her divorce "after much thought and prayer" — prompting a deep dive into what the Bible actually says about marriage and covenant. The gang also unpacks the very real explosive diarrhea outbreak spreading across the U.S., a Canadian surrogacy lawsuit involving a same-sex couple and a baby's cleft lip, and two viral TikToks — including a lesbian couple who ended their relationship after encountering Jesus, and Nate's takedown of a "society praises Jesus but not menstruating women" post. Buckle up. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 0:56 - Pastor Greg Locke's Home Raided by 50-60 Federal Agents 14:02 - Episcopal Church Turns Communion Bread Rainbow for Pride 16:30 - Pete Hegseth's Military Testosterone Policy 19:02 - Should Military Service Be Mandatory? The Draft Debate 33:05 - Christian Singer RaeLynn Announces Divorce 41:01 - What Does Biblical Marriage Actually Require? 44:00 - Is a Marriage Without God Still a Marriage? 47:11 - Is Same-Sex Marriage a Sin? 48:55 - Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak: What's Cyclosporiasis? 1:04:06 - Gay Men Sue Surrogate Over Baby's Cleft Lip 1:11:59 - Lesbian Couple Ends Relationship After Encountering Jesus 1:16:40 - TikTok Apologetics: The Problem of Animal Suffering 1:26:02 - TikTok Debate: Do Women Deserve Praise Like Jesus? #️⃣ HASHTAGS #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Faith #Jesus #Apologetics #GregLocke #ChristianNews #Persecution #PeteHegseth #ChristianMarriage #Atheism #ChristianApologetics #CurrentEvents #Testimony

What does the Bible actually say about marriage, and does being a Christian make you less likely to get divorced? This episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast kicks off with some genuinely good news — a premature baby born without a heartbeat who was resuscitated after an hour of CPR — before diving into the internet's latest culture-war flashpoint: podcaster Jennifer Welch's viral rant calling homeschooling "trickle down stupidity." Steph pushes back hard with data on classical education outcomes. From there, Nate and the crew tackle whether the Bible is "just Greek mythology" (spoiler: eyewitness testimony matters), unpack what it really means to "catch the Holy Ghost" in Pentecostal tradition, and question the marketing choices of a certain LDS missionary ad campaign. But the heart of the episode is marriage. A viral clip claims Christian and secular couples divorce at the same rate — so Nate and Steph dig into the Barna Group, Pew Research, and Institute for Family Studies data to see who's actually right, walk through what Ephesians 5 and 1 Corinthians 13 really demand of a biblical marriage, and Michael opens up candidly about his own divorce and what faith (or the lack of it) had to do with it. Grab your Bible — or at least your reading glasses — because this one gets real. 📚 Resources & Links Premature baby resuscitation story: https://righttolife.org.uk/news/premature-baby-boy-born-without-a-heartbeat-survives-after-hour-long-resuscitation Jennifer Welch homeschooling comments: https://www.foxnews.com/media/far-left-podcaster-jennifer-welch-calls-homeschooling-trickle-down-stupidity-huge-problem For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro 07:23 - Premature baby survives without a heartbeat after hour-long CPR 12:11 - Jennifer Welch calls homeschooling "trickle down stupidity" 20:39 - Debating homeschooling vs. public school outcomes 32:53 - Chemtrails conspiracy theory (Conspiracy Theory Friday bit) 36:01 - Are LDS missionary TikTok ads inappropriate? 40:26 - Family update: moving north for son's autism therapy 49:56 - Is the Bible just like Greek mythology? 54:14 - What does it mean to "catch the Holy Ghost"? 1:06:42 - Viral claim: Christians and atheists divorce at the same rate 1:11:28 - What does the Bible really say about marriage counseling? 1:15:14 - Is marriage a covenant before God or just a contract? 1:16:28 - Christian divorce rates: what the data actually shows 1:18:05 - Michael opens up about his own divorce 1:27:19 - Wrap-up and outro #AskAChristianPodcast #ChristianMarriage #Divorce #Homeschooling #ChristianApologetics #Bible #Christianity #Faith #Marriage #Ephesians5 #HolySpirit #SpeakingInTongues #ChristianLife #Apologetics #BibleStudy

This episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast covers a lot of ground, but the meat of the show is a deep dive into one of the most searched questions in biblical scholarship: did ancient Israel actually believe in more than one God? Nate and the crew react to a viral TikTok claiming early Judaism had a whole pantheon — Yahweh, "El," and even a goddess wife named Asherah — and break down what the "two powers in heaven" doctrine actually says, why it's still explicitly monotheistic, and how it connects to the Trinity. They also dig into the Elohim/Yahweh distinction, the Canaanite fertility goddess Asherah, and a tangent on Proverbs 26's "answer a fool according to his folly" (spoiler: not a contradiction). Before that theological deep-dive, the crew reacts to a stack of news and viral stories: a woman who held onto her husband as he was partially sucked out of an airplane window mid-flight, Miss Rachel's defense of Muslim kindergartners after a post from President Trump, a court ruling approving a late-term abortion for a 14-year-old rape victim in India (and what it means for how Christians should think about hard cases), and a report on over 10,000 Christians arrested amid an escalating religious crackdown in China. There's also a detour into "DEI Muppets" on Sesame Street, the conspiracy theories swirling around Senator Lindsey Graham's death, and a debate over whether hell is really just the absence of God. It's a classic episode of Ask A Christian Podcast — equal parts apologetics, current events, and chaos. Grab your Bible (or your Ouija board, if that's more your style) and settle in. 📚 Resources & Links Woman hangs onto husband sucked out of airplane window: https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2026/07/10/happy-wife-happy-life-woman-hangs-on-to-husband-as-hes-sucked-halfway-out-airplane-window-n2204203 Miss Rachel backs Muslim kindergartners after Trump's post: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/07/08/ms-rachel-donald-trump-minnesota-kindergarten-hijabs/90855970007/ Court approves abortion on 28-week-old preborn baby: https://www.liveaction.org/news/court-approves-abortion-28-week-preborn-baby Over 10,000 Christians arrested in China: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/report-10000-christians-arrested-china-as-xi-jinpings/ For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & platform updates 10:33 - Viral story: husband sucked out of airplane window 12:15 - Michael joins the show 13:45 - Miss Rachel defends Muslim kindergartners after Trump's post 19:15 - Tangent: the new "diverse" Sesame Street Muppets 24:21 - Court approves abortion of a 28-week-old baby in India 34:12 - Did Jesus know about abortion? Addressing a viewer's question 38:11 - Over 10,000 Christians arrested in China 43:16 - Sen. Lindsey Graham's death and the conspiracy theories 53:47 - Does God send people to hell, or do they choose it? 59:55 - Was ancient Judaism polytheistic? The two powers doctrine 1:09:33 - Was Asherah the wife of God? Debunking the claim 1:19:27 - Proverbs 26: how to answer a fool without becoming one 1:23:46 - Viral claim: "Was Jesus a woman?" 1:26:11 - Outro: the magic SD card decides the show's fate #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #Judaism #TwoPowersInHeaven #DivineCouncil #ChristianApologetics #BibleStudy #Theology #Abortion #ChristianPersecution #China #Faith #BibleQuestions

This episode of Ask A Christian Podcast starts mid-chaos — Nate is fresh off a TikTok room with "Board Agnostic" and crew, recapping the most unhinged apologetics arguments he's heard in a while, including the claim that 1 Corinthians 7:36 endorses child marriage (spoiler: "flower of her age" meant something very different 2,000 years ago than it does on TikTok) and whether God was even justified in destroying Sodom and Gomorrah. From there the panel opens up and the questions keep coming: Does Psalm 121:4 — "he who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep" — mean Jesus can't be God, since he napped in a boat during a storm? Can you have "faith in God" without being a Christian? Is morality just whatever makes you happy? The back half turns into a full-on Hebrew Roots Movement debate: should Christians be keeping the Sabbath, avoiding pork and shellfish, and treating the Torah as binding — or did Peter's rooftop vision in Acts 10 settle that a while ago? Along the way: the Andrew Wilson vs. Daniel Haqiqatjou Islam debate, Poland as a modern case study in "what happens when a nation actually commits to Christ," and the eternal question of whether the New Covenant is new or just "renewed." Buckle up. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro: recapping a chaotic TikTok apologetics room 1:37 - Does 1 Corinthians 7:36 describe child marriage? 4:16 - Was destroying Sodom and Gomorrah justified? 8:17 - Problem of evil: children and divine judgment 12:03 - Does Jesus sleeping mean he isn't God? (Psalm 121:4) 21:18 - Can you have faith in God without being a Christian? 24:55 - Is morality just personal happiness? 27:01 - What "Ask A Christian" is (and isn't) for 37:36 - Andrew Wilson vs. Daniel Haqiqatjou: Islam and IQ debate 42:25 - Poland as a modern Christian nation 46:24 - Where is "Christianity" in the Bible? 48:55 - Are Christians required to keep the Torah? 52:04 - Is the New Covenant "new" or "renewed"? 54:08 - Peter, Paul, and unclean food (Acts 10) #️⃣ Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #Torah #HebrewRoots #Trinity #Jesus #Faith #BibleStudy #ChristianApologetics #OldTestament #NewCovenant #Debate #Sodom

This week's Ask A Christian Podcast got a little unhinged — we were live on TikTok (last one for a while, promise), and once the guest queue filled up, it turned into a full theological gauntlet. We start in Matthew 22, unpacking the "Lord vs. Son of David" question and why Mary calling Jesus both "my son" and "my Lord" isn't a contradiction — plus a quick detour into why Catholics saying "Mother of God" makes everyone's head spin for the wrong reasons. From there we cover the second coming and the Mount of Olives, the Great White Throne Judgment, whether God gave humanity laws before Moses, and what Acts 2:38 actually says about baptism and salvation. Then things get spicy. We dig into original sin and whether the devil sinning first changes anything, spend a solid chunk of time on 1 Timothy 2:12 and whether women can hold authority in the church (Adam formed first, Eve deceived first — yes, we go there), and defend the reliability of the original biblical autographs against a King James "corruption" claim. The back half is a full-on apologetics sparring match: are iron chariots really "God's kryptonite" in Judges 1:19? Does the size of a human compared to the universe make worship irrational? Can you actually ground objective morality without God? And does science — evolution, a global flood, ringwoodite and all — disprove the Bible? We close things out talking about Christian Zionism and whether believers should be backing the modern state of Israel. It's a marathon episode of Ask A Christian Podcast, but if you've ever wondered how a Christian handles a live, unfiltered gauntlet of hard questions, this is the one. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com C. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 2:09 - Matthew 22: How Can Jesus Be Both "Lord" and "Son of David"? 7:53 - Was Mary the "Mother of God"? Addressing the Catholic Claim 16:33 - The Second Coming: Rapture, the Antichrist & the Mount of Olives 20:44 - The Great White Throne Judgment: Can Works Get You to Heaven? 24:36 - Did God Give Laws Before Moses? Adam, Noah & Abraham 29:27 - Acts 2:38: Does Baptism Actually Save You? 31:34 - Did the Devil Sin Before Adam? Original Sin Explained 39:00 - Are Women Equal to Men? 1 Timothy 2:12 & Church Authority 52:37 - Is the King James Bible Corrupted? 58:02 - Is Iron God's Kryptonite? Judges 1:19 Explained 1:05:52 - Does Human Size Compared to the Universe Disprove God? 1:13:18 - Can Morality Exist Without God? 1:17:42 - Does Science Disprove the Bible? Evolution, Adam & the Flood 1:25:29 - Should Christians Support Christian Zionism and Israel? #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #ChristianApologetics #Atheism #ChristianVsAtheist #WomenInTheChurch #1Timothy #EndTimes #Trinity #BibleStudy #Apologetics #ChristianDebate #Faith #JesusChrist

What happens when someone drops into a live Ask A Christian Podcast chat and says the co-equal, co-eternal Trinity isn't actually in the Bible? You get this episode. Nate and the panel open with the now-infamous "God is a bat" analogy from a rough Trinitarian debate elsewhere online (and counter with the classic triple point of water illustration), before a guest named Kio steps in to make the case that Jesus can't be truly co-equal with the Father — leaning hard on Mark 13:32, where Jesus says only the Father knows the hour. It's one of the most searched objections to the Trinity, and Nate walks through the hypostatic union, roles vs. essence, and why "greater than" doesn't mean "lesser in nature." From there the conversation shifts into Bible translation territory: why ESV, NASB, and NRSV sometimes read differently, what the Johannine Comma is, and whether "gender inclusive" updates in newer translations are changing meaning or just clarifying it (spoiler: footnotes tell on themselves). A KJV-only joke turns into a real conversation about textual transmission, then things get lighter — sandals, tans, and the "was Jesus black" question makes an appearance before landing back on solid ground. The back half tackles two meatier questions: is fasting still commanded for Christians today (Matthew 17:21 gets a hard look), and is grace merely relational or truly substantial — a debate that pulls in sanctification, justification, and what it actually means to be a "partaker of the divine nature" in 2 Peter 1:4. Grab a seat — this one's a masterclass in staying charitable while disagreeing hard. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & the "God Is a Bat" Trinity Analogy 01:31 - The Triple Point of Water Trinity Analogy 04:36 - Debate: Is the Trinity Co-Equal and Co-Eternal? 09:24 - Does Mark 13:32 Prove Jesus Isn't Omniscient? 16:39 - Bible Translation Omissions & the Johannine Comma 19:07 - NRSV, NASB 2020, and Gender-Inclusive Translations 20:22 - Genesis 1:2: "Spirit of God" or "Wind of God"? 22:34 - Q&A: KJV-Onlyism & Was Jesus Black? 24:42 - Is Fasting Still Commanded? Matthew 17:21 29:21 - Debate: Is Grace Substantial or Relational? 34:35 - Partakers of the Divine Nature (2 Peter 1:4) #️⃣ Hashtags (15) #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Trinity #Apologetics #Bible #BibleStudy #ChristianApologetics #Jesus #HolySpirit #BibleTranslations #Fasting #Grace #Theology #ChristianDebate #Faith

In this special TikTok episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast with host Nate, we're stepping into the wild world of live streaming to answer real questions from seekers and believers. A caller shares his pastor's scandal and wonders if he needs to get rebaptized when leaving his Independent Fundamental Baptist church for a born-again one. Nate dives deep into the gospel, what it truly means to be born again (John 3), baptism as a one-time public profession of faith, and why your first valid believer's baptism stands—even across denominations. We tackle Catholic vs. Protestant differences, apostolic succession, church judgment (inside vs. outside the church), communion symbolism, and more. Expect honest talk on flawed pastors (God uses imperfect people like Noah, Moses, and David), TikTok drama with Orthodox and others, and practical advice on finding a solid Bible-believing church. Light-hearted moments mix with serious theology in classic Babylon Bee-style fashion. Whether you're questioning rebaptism, navigating denominational shifts, or just exploring Christianity, this episode delivers clear, Scripture-centered answers. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: TikTok Experiment & Welcome 00:48 - Witches Converting & Inclusivity Irony 03:47 - Empty Cross vs. Crucifix (Catholic Nuance) 05:42 - Weird TikTok/Clubhouse Conversations 08:43 - Caller: Should I Get Rebaptized After Leaving Baptist Church? 10:24 - Pastor Scandal & Denominational Advice 12:24 - The Gospel Explained & Being Born Again 15:38 - Rebaptism Discussion: Conscience vs. Necessity 21:45 - Caller's Journey from Catholicism to Baptist 29:06 - Sin's Destructive Path & Flawed Leaders 30:43 - Communion vs. Transubstantiation 35:06 - Judging Rightly in the Church (1 Cor) 1:02:58 - Moral Argument & Returning to Faith 1:07:07 - Jesus Preaching the Law (Old Covenant Context) 1:08:40 - Born of Water & Spirit (John 3) 1:14:42 - God's Independence & Trinity Basics 1:29:48 - Did the Person or Nature of Christ Die? Hashtags: #AskAChristianPodcast #Rebaptism #BornAgain #Baptism #Gospel #Christianity #Bible #Faith #Jesus #Apologetics #Protestant #CatholicDebate #ChurchSwitch #TikTokChristian #BibleStudy

This episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast starts with a big win for persecuted believers: Congress is moving to tie U.S. security aid to Nigeria directly to measurable progress on protecting Christians from ongoing terrorist violence. Nate breaks down why he thinks funding God's people should be a national priority — and takes a shot at some, shall we say, less essential government-funded research along the way. Then things get dark fast. NIFB pastor Steven Anderson made headlines again after a sermon where he demanded his four eldest children publicly repent — or asked God to strike them down instead. Nate and the crew dig into the actual abuse allegations his children have made, walk through what 1 Timothy 3 and Titus actually require of a pastor, and ask the obvious question: how does a guy like this stay in the pulpit? Steph joins for a segment on Assemblies of God vs. Catholic vacation Bible school (don't worry, nobody starts speaking in tongues), before the conversation shifts into one of the most substantial debates of the episode: can a woman ever hold the title of "pastor"? The group works through the story of Lydia in Acts 16, wrestles with a hypothetical remote village where only women know the gospel, and lands on what actually separates biblical church governance from modern church culture. There's also a truly unhinged detour into an AI Jesus chatbot and a Trinity debate gone sideways on TikTok. Serious theology, real news, and the usual chaos — that's Ask A Christian Podcast. 📚 Resources & Links Congress moves to condition Nigeria aid to protect Christians: https://truthnigeria.com/2026/05/congress-moves-to-condition-nigeria-aid-to-protect-christians/ NIFB Pastor Steven Anderson asks God to destroy his four "wicked" children in wild sermon: https://protestia.com/2026/07/06/nifb-pastor-steven-anderson-asks-god-to-destroy-his-four-wicked-children-in-wild-sermon/ For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 0:56 - Congress moves to tie Nigeria aid to protecting persecuted Christians 14:07 - Pastor Steven Anderson prays God will destroy his "wicked" children 17:54 - Digging into the abuse allegations against Anderson 30:21 - What the Bible actually requires to qualify as a pastor (1 Timothy 3) 37:00 - Defending Chris Rosebrough's "pro-life is a scam" comment 40:05 - Steph joins: Assemblies of God vs. Catholic VBS 51:11 - Can a woman hold the title of "pastor"? 53:02 - The "Hello Jesus" AI chatbot bit 54:05 - Debating a Trinity denier on TikTok 57:54 - Hypothetical: an all-female remote village needs a leader 1:03:02 - Was Lydia ordained as a pastor in Acts 16? 1:10:26 - Continued discussion: what defines a biblical pastor today 1:17:57 - Connie's critique: is any modern church truly biblical? 1:23:16 - Wrap-up Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #StevenAnderson #ChristianPersecution #WomenPastors #ChurchGovernance #Christian #Faith #BibleStudy #ChristianApologetics #Nigeria #ChristianNews #ChurchAbuse

Happy 250th birthday, America! Nate kicks off this episode with an AI-generated patriotic song that captures what he calls "Schrödinger's America" — is the nation thriving or dying? You won't know until you open the box. From there, the crew dives into a Fourth of July news roundup, including NYC Mayor Mamdani getting caught red-handed after mandating a 78-degree office thermostat rule for "energy conservation" — only for a New York Post investigation to find his own City Hall running as cold as 54 degrees. Talk about leading by example. The show also covers France's National Assembly passing a euthanasia bill for the third time while rejecting a conscience clause for religious healthcare workers — a major religious liberty story out of Europe. Then it's back to the Ask A Christian Podcast's bread and butter: taking on viral TikTok apologetics content. Nate, Steph, and Pastor Sean respond to claims that the Bible doesn't really define marriage as one man and one woman, whether Satan is the one punishing people in Hell, a self-proclaimed "Bible scholar turned atheist" who insists Noah's Ark never happened, a lengthy list of demands an atheist creator says Christians must meet before she'll stop criticizing the faith, questions about angelic free will and the origin of Satan's rebellion, and a raw, emotional question about where God was during childhood abuse — one of the more serious moments in the episode. Along the way, the crew also debunks a viral claim that Josephus wasn't a contemporary of the apostles. It's a bit of everything this week: patriotism, politics, and some serious biblical apologetics, all wrapped up in the usual Ask A Christian Podcast style. 📚 Resources & Links Mamdani's City Hall AC hypocrisy (New York Post): https://nypost.com/2026/07/02/us-news/mamdani-cant-even-get-city-hall-to-stick-to-his-78-degree-ac-rule-as-temps-in-building-hit-as-low-as-54/ French euthanasia bill rejects conscience clause (Live Action News): https://www.liveaction.org/news/french-national-assembly-euthanasia-rejects-conscience-clause For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Happy 4th of July 0:24 - AI-generated patriotic song: "Sweet Land" (Schrödinger's America) 7:24 - Is America dying or thriving? Lincoln's warning revisited 12:40 - Headline roundup: Soros, Mamdani's anti-America 250th message 15:16 - Mamdani's 78° AC rule hypocrisy exposed by NY Post 21:03 - French euthanasia bill rejects conscience clause 23:16 - Texas mandatory Bible reading in public schools 25:42 - Christian nationalism vs. Catholicism debate 27:34 - Does Satan torture people in Hell? 29:57 - Does the Bible really define marriage as one man, one woman? 36:32 - Atheist's list of demands before she'll stop criticizing Christianity 48:10 - Did angels have free will? Origin of Satan's rebellion 58:20 - "Where was God when my dad hit me?" — the problem of pain 1:05:45 - Was Josephus a contemporary of the apostles? 1:06:37 - Noah's Ark: "the most historically inaccurate thing ever"? #️⃣ Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #ChristianApologetics #Atheism #Faith #Jesus #BibleStudy #Mamdani #Euthanasia #ChristianNationalism #ProblemOfPain #NoahsArk #TikTokApologetics

A man was arrested in a church parking lot in High Point, North Carolina carrying two flamethrowers, two crossbows, 500+ rounds of ammunition, body armor, and rolls of duct tape. Nate breaks down exactly what happened, why an off-duty officer's quick thinking stopped a potential tragedy, and why Christians should be paying a lot more attention to real violence against churches than to manufactured outrage over a VBS skit. (Full story here: https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2026/07/02/a-man-targeted-a-north-carolina-church-with-arrows-and-flamethrowers-and-we-need-to-stop-this-insanity-n2203954) From there, Nate digs into a viral op-ed titled "Why We're Leaving the Seventh-day Adventist Church," walking through the actual doctrinal red flags that led one couple to walk away — soul sleep, investigative judgment, Ellen G. White's prophetic authority placed above Scripture, and more. If you've ever wondered what separates SDA teaching from mainstream Christianity, this is the breakdown. (Read it here: https://protestia.com/2026/07/02/oped-why-were-leaving-the-seventh-day-adventist-church/) The crew also tackles the big theological question that keeps resurfacing this week: is Christianity actually oppressive to women? Nate and Steph go verse by verse through Ephesians 5 to address the "wives submit to your husbands" line head-on, tackle claims that Christianity is inherently racist or violent, and dismantle the "no true Christian" fallacy along the way. Add in a viral tarot-to-Christianity conversion story that sparked the whole debate, the Frankie Muniz divorce, the classic problem of evil, a skeptic's attempt to take down Moses, Lego's return to Pride marketing, and Steph's very real ongoing tax situation — it's a full episode. Serious apologetics, real headlines, and one co-host possibly headed to prison for tax reasons — just another Friday on Ask A Christian. 📚 Resources & Links NC church crossbow/flamethrower attack report: https://redstate.com/jenniferoo/2026/07/02/a-man-targeted-a-north-carolina-church-with-arrows-and-flamethrowers-and-we-need-to-stop-this-insanity-n2203954 "Why We're Leaving the Seventh-day Adventist Church" op-ed: https://protestia.com/2026/07/02/oped-why-were-leaving-the-seventh-day-adventist-church/ Frankie Muniz divorce story: https://protestia.com/2026/07/02/christian-couple-frankie-muniz-malcolm-in-the-middle-and-wife-announce-divorce/ For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 2:24 - Frankie Muniz & wife's divorce: should Christian celebrities explain themselves? 7:09 - "Why We're Leaving the Seventh-day Adventist Church" — is SDA a cult? 14:52 - Kentucky VBS "firing squad" skit sparks Christian outrage 16:22 - Man targets NC church with crossbows and flamethrowers 20:43 - Viral tarot-to-Christianity conversion sparks internet backlash 25:01 - Is God just? The problem of evil and the Epicurean dilemma 32:55 - Is Christianity secretly controlling America? (viral meme debunked) 40:01 - Skeptic debate: did Moses disobey God? 52:02 - Continued discussion: "Christianity is violent" backlash 57:22 - Is Christianity oppressive to women? 1:00:53 - Does Christianity hate black people? Addressing the claims 1:04:48 - Reading Ephesians 5: are wives really oppressed? 1:13:11 - Lego's Pride campaign backlash ("gay Legos" again) 1:25:40 - Steph's tax troubles: "Steph's going to jail" Hashtags: #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #ChristianApologetics #SeventhDayAdventist #ChurchSafety #Ephesians5 #ChristianLife #Faith #ProblemOfEvil #BiblicalWomanhood #ChristianTikTok #ChristianCulture #BibleStudy

A Vacation Bible School skit just became the internet's problem — and it caused a real schism on Ask A Christian Podcast. Nate, Steph, Connie, Saxon, and atheist recurring guest Michael dig into the viral video of a Lexington, Kentucky church's "Commandos for Christ" skit, where kids chanted "take him out, blow him up" while adults staged a mock firing-squad execution of "the devil" with the church's self-described "gospel gun." Pastor Dewayne Walker has since defended the 32-year VBS tradition as pure sin-versus-salvation symbolism, but not everyone at the table is buying it. Is it just poor taste, or — as one host insists — actually demonic? Special guest Pastor Mark even weighs in live with an unbiased pastor's-eye read on the clip. (Read more on the original story: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/kentucky-pastor-defends-viral-video-showing-mock-firing-squad-front-ch-rcna352403) Before the main event, the crew also tackles the internet's latest "gay witch" content wars, a viral clip of Christian women praying together before a lopsided "1 atheist vs. 20 Christians" debate, and an anti-Trinitarian AI-generated video that reignites the ancient (and apparently still necessary) case for the Trinity against modern-day Oneness/modalist theology. Expect apologetics, sanctified sarcasm, and at least one caffeine-free Coke tangent. Welcome to another day on Ask A Christian Podcast. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com C. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - Tarot Card Reader Turned Christian? Social Media Call-Outs 09:40 - Christian Women Pray Before "1 vs 20" Atheist Debate 14:52 - Anti-Trinitarian AI Video Sparks Oneness vs Trinity Debate 33:17 - Kentucky VBS "Commandos for Christ" Mock Firing Squad Video 43:16 - Is There a "God-Shaped Hole"? No True Scotsman Debate 55:42 - Continued Discussion: Is the VBS Skit Demonic? 1:07:39 - Is It Okay to Desensitize Kids to Violence? 1:22:47 - Is a Drag Queen Sinful? Comparing Sins Debate 1:27:36 - Pastor Mark Reacts to the VBS Clip 1:29:03 - Recap: Where Everyone Landed on the Outrage Scale 1:36:41 - Pet Cemetery Pics & Lighthearted Wrap-Up 1:42:24 - Closing Banter: The Great Caffeine-Free Coke Debate D. Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Faith #Jesus #Apologetics #ChristianApologetics #Gospel #Atheism #Trinity #SpiritualWarfare #VBS #ChristianTikTok #ChristianDebate #BibleStudy

Is the God of the Bible a moral monster? This week on the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate and the crew wade neck-deep into TikTok's most confident Bible critics — and one of them has a PhD, so you know it's serious. Jennifer Thompson, PhD, delivers a lengthy video indictment of Scripture, claiming God endorsed rape in Deuteronomy 22, that Old Testament slavery was divinely sanctioned oppression, and that the story of Job is basically God gambling with a faithful man's life for sport. The hosts take it apart piece by piece, unpacking ancient Near Eastern war customs, what the Talmud's 36-volume expansion of Mosaic law actually says, and the surprisingly useful Vermont vs. New Hampshire analogy you didn't know you needed. Also in this episode: the "just read the Bible and you'll become an atheist" crowd gets a full response, the Bible vs. Superman comic book argument gets settled (hint: the authors' own claims matter), and the Queer Bible Commentary calls Joseph a "flaming young queen" in a "fruity dress." We looked it up. It's a real book. It costs $112. The Bible is free at any church, just so you know. In the news: a woman wearing a "Jesus Over Pride" hoodie gets escorted from a Detroit Tigers game, Evangelist Millisent Cedra sparks national debate for simply stating that Christians can't affirm LGBT ideology (which, apparently, qualifies as news now), and Asbury Theological Seminary fires back after the United Methodist Church delists them for refusing to affirm same-sex relationships. Then the Holy Nope of the episode: a pastor looked up the word "flask" — from a Hebrew Old Testament text — in Greek, landed on a conclusion about anointing oil that no doctor, biblical scholar, or gynecologist would endorse, and used it to collect a $226 seed faith offering. Bless her heart. The episode closes on something genuinely beautiful: a deaf man shares what he's most looking forward to experiencing in heaven. Bring tissues. Unlike everything else in this episode, it lands perfectly. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 03:08 - TikTok: "I could never date a religious person" 05:13 - Does reading the Bible make you an atheist? 10:14 - Deconstruction meme: what about Job's children? 12:59 - Listener Q: is kissing in public wrong? 18:23 - Bible vs. Superman: fiction vs. eyewitness claims 22:08 - "Jesus Over Pride" shirt at Detroit Tigers game 25:03 - Evangelist Millisent Cedra and the LGBT debate 27:13 - The extended cats tangent (it happens) 34:18 - PhD claims God endorses rape (Deuteronomy 22) 57:11 - Did God wrong Job? The heavenly council explained 1:04:07 - Abortion and the rape exception: pro-life debate 1:11:03 - Holy Nope: "fill your flask" false teaching debunked 1:23:22 - Queer Bible Commentary says Joseph was gay 1:29:55 - Beautiful: a deaf man's hope in Christ HASHTAGS #AskAChristianPodcast #ChristianApologetics #Christianity #Bible #BibleStudy #Apologetics #IsGodEvil #Deuteronomy #Job #AtheistArguments #ProsperityGospel #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Jesus #BibleQandA

In this episode, Nate breaks down the wild, head-scratching, and deeply sobering news hitting the Christian world this week. First up, Texas has officially voted to make Bible readings mandatory for millions of public school students, sparking a massive debate over the separation of church and state. Are we witnessing a much-needed revival of biblical literacy, or just the next battleground in the culture wars? Speaking of battles, the United Methodist Church (UMC) is back in the headlines after removing a seminary from its approved ordination school list because they refused to affirm LGBTQ ideologies. Meanwhile, the PC(USA) has deemed an anti-polygamy overture "out of order," opting to send it off for "further study"—because apparently, deciding whether marriage is between more than two people requires a committee review these days. We also dive into the bizarre and troubling news of the week, from a "Stonewall Pride Mass" featuring literal glitter and pixie dust fairy blessings, to a local Baton Rouge pastor facing terrifying threats against his family from a neighbor's son. Finally, we reflect on a heartbreaking and sobering story regarding child liberation theologian Ryan L. Stollar. Join us as we filter the chaos of modern culture through a biblical worldview, asking the hard questions with a side of needed perspective. 📚 Resources & Links Baton Rouge Pastor Threatened: https://www.wwltv.com/video/news/local/baton-rouge-pastor-says-neighbors-son-threatened-his-family/289-a4b330d0-d614-4a3c-a499-3513992d8a59 Texas Mandatory Bible Readings: https://protestia.com/2026/06/29/texas-to-make-bible-readings-mandatory-for-millions-of-students/ UMC Removes Seminary Over LGBTQ: https://protestia.com/2026/06/26/umc-removes-seminary-from-approved-ordination-school-list-because-they-wont-affirm-lgbtq/ PC(USA) Polygamy Study: https://protestia.com/2026/06/29/pcusa-deems-anti-polygamy-overture-out-of-order-but-will-refer-it-for-further-study/ Pixie Dust Pride Mass: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/catholic-church-holds-stonewall-pride-mass-mennonites-offers-glitter-pixie-dust-blessing/ Ryan L. Stollar News: https://protestia.com/2026/06/29/child-liberation-theologian-ryan-l-stollar-dead-by-suicide-curses-god-in-departing-note/ For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #TexasEducation #BibleInSchools #UMC #PCUSA #ChurchNews #Christianity #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndCulture #CultureWar #Apologetics #BiblicalWorldview #Theology #ChurchDecline #ChristianNews

A TikTok tarot reader walks away from her entire platform to follow Jesus — and the internet absolutely lost it. Alex Reads Tarot announced she's leaving behind the cards and committing her life to Christ, and within 48 hours, over 30,000 followers vanished. Turns out some people are only fans until you find the actual Way, Truth, and Life. Read the full story: https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/influencers/tiktok-tarot-reader-alex-reads-tarot-loses-thousands-of-followers-after-revealing-shes-following-jesus-c-22501066 Speaking of things people didn't want to see — Supergirl opened to a blistering $18 million at the box office. Blistering in the sense that it's on fire and dying. Nate breaks down what's happening with superhero fatigue and the cultural moment behind the flop: https://thepostmillennial.com/supergirl-tanks-opening-day-brings-in-only-18-million Then there's a story that'll give you chills — and we mean that in the best possible way. A churchgoer spots kids trapped in a sweltering car, mutters "my fist will probably work," and somehow channels enough divine intervention to smash right through that glass. Spoiler: the kids are fine, and God apparently answers prayers about car windows. Full story: https://mycharisma.com/news/kids-trapped-in-sweltering-car-churchgoer-says-my-fist-will-probably-work-then-with-gods-help-starts-smashing-glass/ On a more sobering note — parents in Brazil have been sentenced to prison after homeschooling their children and excluding gender ideology from the curriculum. This one deserves a serious conversation about parental rights, state overreach, and where this trajectory leads in the West: https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/americas/parents-sentenced-to-prison-in-brazil-for-homeschooling-and-excluding-gender-related-content And out of the Netherlands, a sobering and tragic story: a transgender schoolgirl has been arrested in connection with a double murder: https://spzh.eu/en/news/94004-in-the-netherlands-a-transgender-schoolgirl-was-arrested-for-double-murder Finally, a meaty Ask A Christian question that gets into some real theology: If Jesus took our diseases, why are Christians still getting sick? Does "bearing" sin and sickness mean "removing" it, or something else entirely? Nate walks through the atonement theology, digs into what Isaiah 53 and Matthew 8 actually say, and untangles what "taking" really means in a redemptive context — because it matters how you read it. This is Ask A Christian Podcast — where no question is off the table and every answer points back to Scripture.