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Speaking God's Truth in a World Full of Questions

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  1. 176

    179: Let me lead!

    How did the cities of refuge work after the high priest died? Why did God almost kill Moses? What do I do as a husband if my wife won't let me lead?

  2. 175

    178: SBC 2026 Update

    Let's discuss the state of the convention and some of the issues discussed this year.

  3. 174

    177: The Book Of Jasher?

    How are wives supposed to respect the authority of their husbands? And then a flurry of questions pertaining to Joshua 10.

  4. 173

    176: How does the devil tempt us?

    Will we recognize each other in heaven? Is self-harm or addiction in the Bible? What recourses do you use to grow in your Bible study? What does the devil's temptations look like?

  5. 172

    175: Dealing With Immodesty

    How do we encourage modesty with the women in our lives? Do we really agree with God stoning thieves? What do the pastors believe about AI in terms of their role as teachers?

  6. 171

    174: When Do I Correct My Dad?

    How can I get the same kind of clear instruction that Israelites received from God at Jericho? What will be judged for Christians at the great white throne? What do I do about my Dad's faulty conscience as it relates to tattoos?

  7. 170

    173: How Is Jesus Not The Commander!?

    When should we put ourselves in danger for the sake of the gospel? Could the commander of the Lord's army be Jesus in Joshua 5? Why did the tribe of Levi get chosen to be the priests for the Lord? How much responsibility do parents bear for the salvation of their children?

  8. 169

    172: Did I choose God?

    Why did Jesus have to die? Can you explain the festival of booths? Does God elect only those who will respond in faith?

  9. 168
  10. 167

    170: Sex & Lies

    How should we view Rahab's lies in Joshua 2? Do future generations get punished for the sins of the parents? How often should Christian couples be having sex?

  11. 166

    169: Better off dead?

    How do we help those who think they would be better off dead? Why would God consider killing Moses in Exodus chapter 4? Can you explain some of Paul Tripp's ideas in his book about marriage?

  12. 165

    168: Can Christians take antidepressants?

    How frequently should church discipline be occurring in a healthy church? How do you know someone is no longer "struggling" with their sin and has become someone who needs church discipline? Can Christians get therapy from a secular counselor or take prescribed medication for their mental health problems?

  13. 164

    167: Prepping for the big game with Pastor Sam

    Did Jesus become a sinner on the cross? Why is there a discrepancy about the governor in the gospel accounts and history? Why would God harden Pharaoh's heart?

  14. 163

    166: So God Cures Anxiety?

    Is it possible that Jacob lied about his wrestling match with God? Does the Bible really address the breath of mental health issues we know of today? Can God really cure my anxiety?

  15. 162

    165: Why couldn't Moses enter?

    Why was Moses' sin so bad that he couldn't enter the promised land? Was Abraham obedient in circumcising his household? Why did Abraham have to cut animals in half to make a covenant with God?

  16. 161

    164: What's the point?

    What kind of Bible plan should I be using? Have we lost the spiritual aspect of Holidays? How do I find spiritual meaning in trivial tasks?

  17. 160

    163: Are you the only guy who teaches here?

    Santa in the Christian home? Why does it seem like your church only has one person teach most of the time? How do I keep my family's focus on Jesus during the Christmas season?

  18. 159

    162: Three Piece Suit or Birthday Suit?

    Why was the sun darkened during the crucifixion? What would it look like to be "ready" for Jesus' return? Will we have clothes in heaven?

  19. 158

    161: Walk The Tightrope!

    Today we focus on how to disciple your kids with respect to media, technology, etc.

  20. 157

    160: Who is the 12th apostle?

    Which twelve apostles' names are on the foundations of the wall of the new Jerusalem? Can you explain more about the stones in Rev 21? Does God really tell David's son to take David's concubines?

  21. 156

    159: It's Magic!

    What does it mean to "overcome" in the context of Rev 21? 2. Is Hebrews 4:12 talking about Jesus or the physical manuscripts of the Bible? How does Paul know the name of the magicians from the OT?

  22. 155

    158: Faithless Flat-Earthers

    Why did God allow the serpent to deceive Adam and Eve? Isn't denying a spherical earth unbiblical based on Job and Isaiah? Why and when do people rebel against Jesus during the millennial reign?

  23. 154

    157: Can we trust John?

    What's mysterious about Jesus? Will we witness some of the events In Revelation in heaven? Was John's gospel less reliable than the synoptic gospels?

  24. 153

    156: Where are the altar calls!?

    Are we living in Babylon? Why don't we have altar calls? What did Jesus mean when He said we will never die?

  25. 152

    155: Charlie Kirk

    We discuss the spiritual aspects of the tragedy of Charlie Kirk's assassination.

  26. 151

    154: But Would You Save Her?

    The pastors open the show with an interesting ethical question this week. Then we consider Messianic prophecies, the book of Enoch, and how the church should think about the sacrificial system.

  27. 150

    153: Jesus is coming, right?

    Should we say that Jesus is coming in our lifetime? Why does God allow Satan to have power? What does it mean for the kingdom of heaven to suffer violence?

  28. 149

    152: Preparing For A Flood

    How do I prepare for great tragedies in my life? Should I be disgusted with transgender people? Why must I be tested even if I am being faithful?

  29. 148

    151: Is lying ever ok?

    Does God love the church or Israel more? Why are the prophets in Revelation 11 killing people if they are a grace from God. Did the original gospel writers believe that Jesus would return in their lifetime? Is it ever ok to intentionally deceive someone?

  30. 147

    150: Questions About Questions

    What are some good Biblical questions to ask? How do I deal with doubts? What happens when I'm struggling to believe something in the Bible?

  31. 146

    149: Love Or Slay Your Enemies?

    How do we know we really have the words of Jesus in the gospels? How do we reconcile the seemingly genocidal God of the OT and the loving Jesus of the NT? Why didn't Adam "surely die" the day he ate of the fruit?

  32. 145

    148: Saved = Baptized?

    Why don't we see miracles performed today? Should I attend the wedding of my child's same-sex wedding ceremony? Based on Mark 16:16 do I need to be baptized in order to be saved?

  33. 144

    147: Questions On The Resurrection

    Where was Jesus after He died and before He rose. Is it right to celebrate Jesus' torture and death on Easter? Was the resurrection necessary? Do we know where Jesus' tomb was?

  34. 143

    146: Who's the naked guy?

    Do people get saved during the tribulation? Will there be tears in heaven? Who is the person running away with only a linen cloth in Mark's gospel? And a special announcement for the church!

  35. 142

    145: Beating Slaves!?

    Are Malachi and Jesus in contention with one another when it comes to divorce? How is it ok that the OT speaks about how harshly to beat slaves? Will God really not listen to me if I won't forgive a brother?

  36. 141

    144: Where Are The Dinosaurs?

    Is some sin worse than others? Does God want people to repent or has He made some for destruction? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?

  37. 140

    143: Is It Really Dead?

    How do I know when to leave a dead church? Who was able to see the kingdom before they died? What is the abomination of desolation?

  38. 139

    142: Does Church Discipline Even Work?

    Do children suffer for the sins of their parents? If people can just go to another church after being under church discipline, does church discipline even work? How do I pray fervently when things are going well in my life?

  39. 138

    141: Love Is In The Air!

    A very special Valentine's episode all about love!

  40. 137

    140: Cowards Go To Hell!?

    Why does Rev 21 say that cowards will have their part in the lake of fire? Can you explain what Paul meant when he wrote of the circumcision of the heart? Are we truly in the "last days?"

  41. 136

    139: The Seven Churches - Churches or Church Ages?

    Are the churches in Rev 2-3 literal or are they pointing to periods of time in church history? Will I really perform greater works than Jesus? Will some not taste death?

  42. 135

    138: Don't Be A Pharisee

    Who are the seven spirits in Revelation 1? How do I avoid becoming a Pharisee? Has Jesus always been called "Son" for all of eternity?

  43. 134

    137: What was the point of the flood?

    If man was to continue sinning, what was the point of the flood? Is there significance to the name changes in the NT disciples? What was the meaning of the parable of the fig tree that didn't bear fruit?

  44. 133

    136: Had it never rained before the flood?

    Had it really never rained before the blood? Are you sure demons aren't attracted to humans? Why do we sin if God created us for worship and service.

  45. 132

    135: Can I ever just enjoy what I earned?

    Where did everyone come from that potentially wanted to kill Cain? In light of Luke 12 should we enjoy the fruits of our labor? How much time working is too much time?

  46. 131

    134: If I've Forgiven, Why Am I Still Upset?

    Can you explain the three categories of sin the Bible uses? Is hell really in the Old Testament? If I feel painful memories about someone that hurt me, have I really forgiven them?

  47. 130

    133: Why is it ok for God and not for me?

    Did Jesus really experience temptations like us? When should a woman step in to lead in the household? Why does God allow evil so He can show His grace, but that would be wrong for me?

  48. 129

    132: So, I'm basically a priest now?

    After a long summer break we're back! What does it mean to be a royal priesthood? Can we make an argument for God's existence from the Bible since it already assumes His existence? When was heaven and hell created?

  49. 128

    131: The Savior of the Nations?

    Was man cursed like the serpent? Does God save nations?

  50. 127

    130: Why do I keep sinning!?

    If we have a new nature, why do we still struggle with sin? What does it mean to put up with one another as it is referenced in Col 3? Does God have feelings?

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Speaking God's Truth in a World Full of Questions

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