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Out of the Question Podcast
by Andrea Schwartz
A podcast which uncovers the real question behind many common questions and offers Biblical solutions.
Episodes
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Is “Being Yourself” Biblical?
"God loves me just the way I am" and "don't ever change" are sentiments rooted more in pop culture than in Scripture — yet they have quietly shaped how many Christians think about their faith. In this episode, Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts examine the crucial biblical doctrine of...
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Are We Judging Abraham Wrongly?
Modern believers routinely condemn Abraham for decisions Scripture never rebukes — his deception of Abimelech, his taking of Hagar, his apparent failures of nerve in Egypt. In this episode of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz speaks with Mark Rushdoony, president of the Chalcedon Foundation,...
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Is There a Theology of Insurance?
If you've ever paid an insurance premium without a second thought, have you considered what theological assumptions undergird the entire modern insurance industry? In this episode of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts explore a question most Christians have never…
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How Do Our Assumptions Shape Our Discussions?
Every heated debate hides a question nobody wants to ask: by what standard is any of this being discussed? Andrea Schwartz and Charles Roberts mark their 400th episode by arguing that the collapse of productive conversation traces to one refusal — submitting autonomous human reason to God's...
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Is “Being Busy” Just an Excuse?
"Sorry, I've been busy" may be the most socially acceptable lie in modern culture. But what if the constant refrain of busyness is not a sign of productivity but a mask for misplaced priorities, avoidance of duty, and even disobedience to God? In this episode of Out of the Question, Andrea…
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Is Conservatism Enough Without Christ? (guest Mike Groenewold)
Can conservatism — even sincere, well-intentioned social conservatism — actually conserve anything if it is severed from Christ? That is the provocative question at the heart of this episode of Out of the Question, as Andrea Schwartz welcomes Mike Groenewold, a writer and board member of Freedom...
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Do Lyrics Reflect or Drive Culture?
From 45s to streaming, music has always shaped culture. In this episode, we explore how song lyrics reflect and influence worldviews — from the hopeful folk songs of the '60s to today's darker themes. We discuss why words matter more than the beat, the deep heritage of ancient Christian hymns…
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Are We Conquering or Surrendering?
If Christ is truly King of kings and Lord of lords, why does so much of the modern church operate as though His reign is deferred, limited, or irrelevant to the world beyond personal piety? When Chalcedon's founder R.J. Rushdoony wrote that "the church could not hope in time to rule the world if…
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Can Social Media Become a Mission Field?
Is sharing the gospel primarily a matter of technique and theological sophistication, or is it rooted in an urgent conviction that God places within His people? Many sincere believers disqualify themselves from evangelism, claiming they lack the training or temperament. But what if the most...
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Can Local Communities Save America?
What happens to a civilization when its people no longer have roots? When families relocate for career advancement, when high-density housing developments replace forests and familiar neighborhoods, and when the very concept of "home" is reduced to wherever the next paycheck takes you — something...
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Are You Qualified?
What actually makes someone qualified to teach, write, counsel, or advance the kingdom of God? In a culture obsessed with credentials and certifications, many Christians find themselves paralyzed — convinced they need one more degree, one more course, or someone else's permission before they can...
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What Aren’t They Telling Us?
James 4:1 asks a question most Christians apply only to personal quarrels: "From whence come wars and fightings among you?" But what if that same diagnostic — that conflicts are rooted in sinful passions and lusts — applies not just to family disputes but to the wars between nations that have...
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Is "God Loves You" The Whole Story?
God's love is not unconditional, and pretending otherwise has gutted the church. Andrea Schwartz sits down with Mark Rushdoony to trace how the modern gospel of unconditional love and unconditional forgiveness collapses into antinomianism, manipulative altar calls, and a Christianity with no...
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Are We Treating Sin Like a Symptom?
Job's three friends were eloquent, well-intentioned, and theologically active — and God was angry with every word they spoke. Their error was not ignorance of true facts but the misuse of true facts: they assembled correct observations into false conclusions, diagnosed their sufferer through a...
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Is Christ's Ascencion a Neglected Doctrine?
The Ascension of Christ is observed on the church calendar forty days after Easter, yet for most evangelicals it passes with barely a mention. What does it mean that the risen Christ ascended to the right hand of the Father — and why does it matter whether we believe he rules from there now or…
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Should We Follow the Dietary Laws?
Christians routinely declare that all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable—until they crack open Leviticus. In Episode 387 of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz and Charles Roberts ask the question most believers quietly skip: Should we follow the dietary laws? Their answer may surprise…
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Can One Book Turn Your Life Upside Down? (guest Perry Coughlan)
Perry Coughlin didn't set out to become a Christian Reconstructionist. He was being trained as a Wesleyan Arminian minister when a single book reoriented everything — and the questions it raised were too large to ignore from a pulpit. In this conversation with Andrea Schwartz, Perry traces his...
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Why Do So Many Fall for Scientology?
L. Ron Hubbard reportedly told a science fiction conference that the surest way to make a million dollars was to start a religion. In 1954, he did exactly that. In this episode, Andrea Schwartz tells her own story of being recruited into Scientology as a nineteen-year-old, spending a decade…
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Andrea G. Schwartz, Charles H. Roberts, Mark Rushdoony, Special Guest
The modern church has softened the word "witness" into something polite and passive — but in Scripture, a witness was the one who cast the first stone. Andrea Schwartz and Mark Rushdoony examine R.J. Rushdoony's treatment of the Ninth Commandment and what it means that Christ is called the…
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What Does the Bible Say About Diplomacy?
In this episode of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts examine diplomacy from a biblical perspective, arguing that true peace and just international relations can never be built on political pragmatism, compromise, or humanistic power struggles. Instead, they contend...
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Is Disobedience the Source of All Social Ills?
In this episode of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts argue that many of society’s deepest problems are rooted in disobedience to God’s law. Using passages such as Psalm 19, Psalm 127, and 1 Samuel 8, they trace how areas like taxation, state education, welfare, and...
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OOTQ 381 - What Draws People to a Particular Church?
Why are so many young conservatives flocking to Rome? Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts dig into the trend of political conservatives converting to Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy — and argue that the real problem isn't the attraction of ancient liturgy, but the failure of Protestant...
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What Happens When We Ignore God’s Law?
Every relationship you have — with your employer, your spouse, your children, your nation — is either governed by God's law or governed by you playing God. There is no third option. In this episode, Andrea Schwartz and Chalcedon Vice President Martin Selbrede trace the catastrophic consequences…
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Are All Wars Created Equal?
Is war ever justified — or is it, as the famous song declares, "good for nothing"? In this episode of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts examine the subject of war through the lens of biblical law, asking the question that too few Christians are willing to ask: by…
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Could Cultural Collapse Be a Household Failure?
In this episode of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts tackle an issue that quietly corrodes the health of the body of Christ: the failure to act when something isn't right. Drawing from Deuteronomy 22:1–4 and R.J. Rushdoony's exposition on the liability of the…
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Can a Society Survive Without Biblical Boundaries?
Fraud, riots, and unthinkable headlines are becoming commonplace. It is easy to dismiss this current state of chaos as just "part of the times," but Episode 377 argues that this collapse is the predictable result when authority ignores its limits. In this pivotal discussion, we examine how the...
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Is Selective Outrage the New Virtue Signal?
If you think “exposing corruption” is the same as fixing it, this episode is going to challenge you. Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts argue that the Epstein-file frenzy (and other headline “revelations”) can actually become a distraction—a way to feel morally awake while never returning...
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Who Decides the Value of a Life? (guest Elliott Schwartz)
Studies show that roughly 95% of unborn babies diagnosed with cystic fibrosis are aborted. In this episode, host Andrea Schwartz sits down with her granddaughter Elliot, a 17-year-old senior and high-performing basketball player who has lived with cystic fibrosis since birth. Elliot shares what...
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Is Loving Your Enemy About Feelings or Faithfulness?
What does it really mean when Jesus says, “Love your enemies” (Luke 6:27–36)? Is it emotional softness? Is it becoming a doormat? Or is it something far deeper — rooted in God’s law, God’s justice, and God’s mercy? In this episode of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts...
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Is Pharisaism With Us Today?
Jesus’ fiercest rebukes were not aimed at pagans — they were aimed at religious leaders who replaced God’s Word with their own traditions. But was that problem confined to the first century… or is Pharisaism still alive today? In this episode of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz and Pastor...
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Do You Fear God, or Consequences?
In this episode of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts challenge modern views of sin, forgiveness, and confession. Is repentance a heartfelt turning toward God, or has it been reduced to a public apology meant to clear one’s conscience? This conversation explores: •…
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What Does It Mean to be Called by God?
Celebrating nine years of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts tackle one of the most challenging and misunderstood doctrines in Christianity: effectual calling. Is God’s call a polite invitation or a sovereign summons that brings dead hearts to life? Drawing from...
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Why Do Christian Movies Often Fall Flat? (guest Ryder Harnett)
Why do so many “Christian” films feel preachy, cheesy, and weirdly unreal? In OOTQ 370, Andrea Schwartz talks with filmmaker and composer Ryder Harnett about the real reasons Christian movies often fall flat, and it is not budget. They unpack “jellyfish theology,” tidy conversion scenes that do…
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What’s It Like Being Rushdoony’s Grandson? (guest Isaac Rushdoony)
In this episode of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz sits down with Isaac Rushdoony—grandson of R.J. Rushdoony and son of Chalcedon president Mark Rushdoony—for a down-to-earth conversation about family legacy, ordinary faithfulness, and extraordinary vocation. Isaac shares childhood memories…
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Is Free Will Satan’s Gospel?
In this episode of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts tackle the provocative claim that free will, as commonly taught, is not a biblical doctrine but a revival of the lie first spoken in Genesis. Drawing from R.J. Rushdoony’s theology, they distinguish everyday human...
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What Happens When Grace Stops an Abortion? (guest Rebekah Hagan)
The episode of Out of the Question features host Andrea Swartz interviewing Rebecca Hagen, who shares her deeply personal testimony of two unplanned pregnancies as a teenager and young college student. Raised in a committed church-going family, Rebecca became pregnant in high school and, with her...
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What Does It Mean to Preach the Gospel?
This episode explores what it truly means to preach the Gospel, recovering the original biblical meaning of “gospel” (euangelion) and “apostle” (apostolos) as public proclamations announcing a king and his kingdom—not persuasive sales techniques aimed at emotional decisions. Andrea Schwartz and...
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What is the Moral Injury to Veterans?
Returning veterans often carry deep, often invisible wounds that far exceed the physical or psychological categories typically discussed. Andrea and Charles argue that many soldiers experience moral injury—the spiritual and ethical damage that comes from participating in wars that violate God’s...
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What Can Prison Ministry Teach Us?
The episode explores the biblical critique of modern prisons and the surprising opportunities that prison ministry provides for the gospel. Pastor Dave Bush explains why prisons—unknown in biblical law—create environments that often worsen crime, reward idleness, and foster injustice. Yet…
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What's the Price of Your Allegiance?
In this episode of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz and Charles Roberts examine the meaning of allegiance, loyalty, and partisanship, emphasizing that a Christian’s primary allegiance must always be to God alone. They begin with a reflection on a Supreme Court justice who claimed to separate...
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Is 'Judeo-Christian' Misleading?
The episode “Is Judeo-Christian Misleading?” challenges the commonly used term Judeo-Christian, arguing that it masks fundamental theological differences between Judaism and Christianity. Hosts Andrea Schwartz and Charles Roberts trace how the phrase suggests a natural alliance—often political...
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Can a Pastor be Faithful and Silent?
The episode opens with Andrea Schwartz reflecting on how modern pulpits often avoid engaging with real-world crises through a biblical lens. After events like 9/11, many churches declared that such tragedies had nothing to do with God, effectively denying His sovereignty. Over time, pastors have...
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Has Cowardice Been Enshrined as a Virtue?
In this episode of Out of the Question, hosts Andrea Schwartz and Charles Roberts examine how cowardice is treated in Scripture, particularly in Revelation 21:8, where “the cowardly” appear first in a list of those condemned. The conversation explores how cowardice is often overlooked or…
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Is Christian Reconstruction Reaching College Campuses?
The conversation spotlights “victorious eschatology” through a living remnant: two Virginia Tech students, Gil Roten and Camden Whitener, who call themselves the Kingsmen. Raised outside explicit Reconstructionist circles, they were drawn in through Bible study and presuppositional apologetics...
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Are We Profaning the Sabbath?
This episode of Out of the Question explores how Christians often misunderstand or mishandle the Fourth Commandment concerning the Sabbath, reducing it to a list of rules rather than seeing it as a divine gift of rest and dependence on God. Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts discuss how...
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What Good Is Prayer Without Action?
This episode of Out of the Question revisits R.J. Rushdoony’s 1966 essay Social Unrest and highlights its continued relevance in today’s climate of violence and societal upheaval. Rushdoony argued that prayer alone is not sufficient; it must be coupled with active Christian responsibility to...
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Has Sin Lost Its Sting?
ChatGPT said: The doctrine of sin, as defined in Scripture and the Westminster Shorter Catechism, is clear: sin is lawlessness, a failure to conform to or a transgression of God’s law. Yet many professing Christians today fail to recognize this reality, with surveys showing that nearly half of...
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What Does God Think About Tattoos?
In this episode of Out of the Question, Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts tackle the increasingly common practice of tattooing—particularly among professing Christians—and explore its cultural, theological, and spiritual implications. Drawing from Leviticus 19:28 and other scriptural...
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What Happens When Zeal Lacks Knowledge?
This discussion explores the meaning of zeal, its biblical grounding, and the importance of directing it toward God’s purposes. Zeal, defined as passionate ardor or fervent desire, can be good or bad depending on its object. The conversation highlights how misplaced zeal, such as Paul’s former...
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Why Should You Care About What is Happening in California? (guest Nathan Pierce)
The episode features Andrea Schwartz interviewing Nathan Pierce of Family Protection Ministries (FPM) about California legislation FPM tracks to defend families, especially homeschoolers. Pierce explains that charter schools—originally conceived as locally controlled alternatives—have been…
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A podcast which uncovers the real question behind many common questions and offers Biblical solutions.
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