Questions & (Almost) Answers

Shocker, Jesus probably wasn't born on December 25th. So why is Christmas celebrated that way? Where did BC and AD originate for counting dates as well? Matt and Greg discuss it all today!0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Origin of BC and AD7:18 - Origin of December 25th21:04 - Conclusion Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXLFNoITrF96cuApNthui?si=087c75d68fd54146

Outsiders and Immigrants will always, in some way be present. How should Christians treat them? Are they a problem? Are they a benefit? Matt and Greg discuss what the Scripture says and weigh in on the heightening tensions between ICE and legal and illegal immigrants in the US.0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Treating Immigrants right33:20 - Conclusion Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXLFNoITrF96cuApNthui?si=087c75d68fd54146

AI has continued to grow and develop. Could it ever develop... to consciousness? Could it ever be truly alive or inherit God's Image? Truthfully, there are no answers to these questions in this episode, but they're discussions worth having! 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Is AI truly Alive?36:45 - Conclusion Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXLFNoITrF96cuApNthui?si=087c75d68fd54146

The Bible has some passages that mention modesty... But we're still left with some questions: How short can shorts be? What should people wear to church? Is modesty really about clothing at all? Greg and Matt discuss it today!0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Discussing Modesty33:28 - Conclusion Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXLFNoITrF96cuApNthui?si=087c75d68fd54146

The Bible seems to instruct Christians to give... how come? Is it just to be kind? Should we just listen blindly? How should Christians give?0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Unwanted Thoughts14:10 - Conclusion Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXLFNoITrF96cuApNthui?si=087c75d68fd54146

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with thoughts of guilt or doubt? You're not the only one. How should Christians deal with this issue? How should we deal with these unwanted and harmful thoughts?0:00 - Intro 1:01 - Unwanted Thoughts25:32 - Conclusion Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXLFNoITrF96cuApNthui?si=087c75d68fd54146

With so many difficult decisions to make in our lives, how do we know what God's plan for us is? Do we move to this city or this town? Get this job or this other job? How can we be sure?0:00 - Intro 0:59 - God's Plan31:39 - Conclusion Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXLFNoITrF96cuApNthui?si=087c75d68fd54146

With the rise of AI chat models such as ChatGPT and Gemini, is it safe to research Christianity with these tools? What does it get right? What does it get confused? Join Matt and Greg as they discuss this topic!0:00 - Intro 0:58 - AI and Christianity35:19 - Conclusion Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXLFNoITrF96cuApNthui?si=087c75d68fd54146

The discussion about Bill C-9 has reached a fever pitch in Christian circles. Is this legislation something that Christians should be concerned about? What should they do if it is passed? 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Bill C-940:01 - Conclusion Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXLFNoITrF96cuApNthui?si=087c75d68fd54146

Christians often discuss the Holy Spirit... but should they pray to it? If so, how? What is the Holy Spirit's role as described in Scripture? Find that and more in this episode of the Questions & Almost Answers Podcast0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Should we pray to the Holy Spirit?38:56 - Conclusion Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXLFNoITrF96cuApNthui?si=087c75d68fd54146

Jack-o-lanturns, spirits and horror. Is Halloween something that Christians should participate in? There are a lot of different convictions to consider, so enjoy Matt and Greg discuss this question!0:00 Intro 1:13 Should Christians Participate in Halloween?23:17 - Conclusion Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXLFNoITrF96cuApNthui?si=087c75d68fd54146

We're told in Scripture that Jesus could be returning very soon. If that's the case, how should we live with this knowledge? What things should we do in the mean time?0:00 Intro 0:52 Living as if Christ could return at any moment21:30 - Conclusion Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXLFNoITrF96cuApNthui?si=087c75d68fd54146

Capital punishment is a tricky topic... Should Christians support the death penalty? Today, Matt and Greg try to tackle it! 0:00 Intro 0:47 Capital Punishment 17:30 Conclusion Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXLFNoITrF96cuApNthui?si=087c75d68fd54146

When it comes to positive social change, should Christians seek to change the government and advocate for a Biblical way of living for all? Greg and Matt discuss this controversial question today!0:00 Intro0:45 Should Christians Seek to Change the Government?16:55 OutroInterested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXLFNoITrF96cuApNthui?si=087c75d68fd54146

Gluttony is discussed in the Bible. Why then do Christians have so many potlucks? What does the Bible mean by gluttony? How can we avoid judgement and seek to show Jesus' character to the best of our ability?0:00 Intro0:32 Is gluttony a sin?15:33 Physical health isn't a sign of underlying sin25:30 OutroInterested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

There's been a lot of grief and pain over the last week in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death. It seems that people have never been more divided. How can we be free of this division? How do we live to be the most like Christ? Greg and I tackle this difficult topic today in the Questions and Almost Answers podcast!Intro 0:00Our Discussion 0:10Outro 28:27Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

We're supposed to connect with others and grow friendship as Christians, but are we allowed to have exclusive friendships? Do we need to invite everyone into our core group? Matt and Greg discuss this in today's episode!Intro 0:00Exclusive Friendships? 0:44Outro 39:00Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

You don't see a lot of pastors talking about Cannabis. Is it a sin to smoke it? Matt & Greg dive into the Scripture to help us understand! Intro 0:00Is Cannabis a sin? 0:45Outro 29:49Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Christians are usually split on this... Should they drink Alcohol? What does the Bible say?Intro 0:00 Should Christians Drink? 0:53Outro 34:24Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Gambling is pretty common in our day and age. But is it right to do? Is gambling a sin? should Christians participate in this?Intro 0:00 Is Gambling a sin? 0:38Outro 24:50Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Are certain movies, books and games demonic? Are we opening ourselves up to these evil forces if we consume them? How should we go traverse our modern day media landscape with these things in mind?Intro 0:00 Is Your Favorite Media Opening a Door to the Demonic? 0:34Outro 21:25Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

There are some passages that make the Kingdom of God sound... Communist. Is this the case? What should we make of similarities like this? How should we understand these verses?Intro 0:00 Is the Kingdom of God... Communist? 0:34Outro 21:25Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

The story of Cain and Able is interesting... and what's more interesting is that there seemed to be OTHER people in the story. Where did they come from? What do we make of this?Intro 0:00 WHY was Cain afraid of being killed? 0:21Outro 30:11Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Worship is a pivotal part of understanding Christianity. It's a shame that most Christians actually get it wrong! In today's episode of Questions and Almost Answers, Greg and Matt dig into what worship is from a Biblical sense, and how we should practically worship.Intro 0:00 Truly Understanding Worship 0:40Outro 52:53Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Matthew 24 can seem scary on a first reading... But what is the TRUE meaning behind it? Follow Matt and Greg as they break this passage down!As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 Talking about the end of the world 0:34Outro 39:45Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Last time we discussed the importance of fellowship, but how do we demonstrate it practically? We must live to fellowship, but HOW do we actually do that?As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 The RIGHT Question to ask 0:36Outro 53:13Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Fellowship summarizes all of God's character and plan. In today's episode of Questions & Almost Answers, we'll be discussing it in length!As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 The RIGHT Question to ask 0:49Outro 41:30Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

We've rounded up all of your hard sermon questions, and today we're going to be answering them! As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 How long should children obey their parents? 2:20What did baptism look like in Jesus' day? 25:27Outro 39:15Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

If we have faith the size of a mustard seed... we can move mountains? Is this real? Will anything I want happen if I have faith?As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 Can we do anything we want with enough faith? 0:43How much should we pray for things? 25:35Outro 35:35Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

What do we make of some of the Biblical changes? What about the Apocrypha?As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 What do we make of some of the Biblical changes? 0:51What about the Apocrypha? 19:41Outro 33:25Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

We hear all the time that we must be "witnesses." What does that mean? Why do Christians get this really wrong?As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 What does it mean to be a witness? 0:46Outro 43:50Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

What is the Unpardonable Sin? Is there anything you can do if you commit it? Watch as Matt and Greg delve into this discussion!As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 What is the unpardonable sin? 1:00Outro 30:56Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Predestination is a hot topic. What does the Bible REALLY say about it? Greg and Matt dig into it here! As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Should or shouldn't Christians watch R-Rated movies? How should we respond to explicit content and media? Greg and Matt dig into it in this video! As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Why are there so many Bible translations? Is there a perfect translation? Have Christians lost the true message along the way?As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 Why are there so many translations? 1:35Outro 36:16Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

For Christians, it's uncomfortable to face seeming contradictions in the Bible. Are there truly Biblical contradictions? Is it possible to have conversations about this?As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 What do we make of contradictions in the Bible? 1:37Understanding Storytelling With Moses 15:37What the Bible Really Is 28:30Outro 48:48Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Revelation 7 speaks of a group of 144,000 people who are specially sealed to be in God's presence. Who are these people? As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 Who are the 144,000? 0:38Outro 24:02Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

There's a lot of unrest, fear and uncertainty rising for people in our current time. Is humanity just going through a dark patch? Or are we seeing Biblical prophecy fulfilled? As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 Are we seeing Biblical prophecy fulfilled? 0:59Outro 33:50Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

How do you identify a Christian false teacher? What should you do when you afterwards? We discuss this topic in today's episode!As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 False Teachers 1:12Outro 49:37Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

WHY Does God Allow Suffering? This is one of the most difficult questions non-Christians and Christians alike struggle with.As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 How should Christians view abortion? 0:57Outro 38:00Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Which denomination is the "right" one? How far should we push ourselves when we serve? Do you need to be baptized to be fully saved? What should our response be to the conflict in the Middle East? As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 The "Right" Denomination? 5:17 How much should we serve? 23:06 Is Baptism essential for salvation? 40:30 How do we respond to the conflict in the Middle East? 59:03 Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Which Denomination is the "Right" one? As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss this question and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Watch the full discussion here! https://youtu.be/4EsUXe5Vuyo Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

How far do we push when we serve? As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss this question and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Watch the full discussion here! https://youtu.be/4EsUXe5Vuyo Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Does being Baptized make you "Fully" saved? As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss this question and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Watch the full discussion here! https://youtu.be/4EsUXe5Vuyo Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

How should we respond to the Middle East conflict? As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss this question and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Watch the full discussion here! https://youtu.be/4EsUXe5Vuyo Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Are women allowed to be church elders? As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 Discussion 2:25 Summary 1:16:28 Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Today in Questions & Almost Answers, we address multiple topics in our LIGHTNING ROUND video! Why do some people practice baby baptism? What happens if you are cremated as a Christian? Are there consequences for Medically Assisted Death? Why are there no new Scriptures? What should couples do if they both have different libidos? As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 Baby Baptism? 2:28 Cremation? 20:41 Medically Assisted Death? 27:28 No New Scripture? 40:41 Different Libidos in Marriage? 46:50 Conculsion 57:53 Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Do Biblical Creation and What Science Says Line Up? In this episode, Matt and Greg discuss this fascinating question while breaking apart the Genesis account of Creation! As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 Discussion 1:12 Conclusion 26:26 Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Why does God kill so many people in the Old Testament? What does this mean? In this episode, Greg and Matt break apart some of the verses that are commonly associated with this misconception and explain God's character in depth.! As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 Discussion 1:42 Conclusion 31:37 Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863

Why do some people believe in Purgatory? Do people with dementia and Alzheimer's still have a chance of being saved? Can people who may of never heard of God in secluded areas of the world still have a chance to go to heaven? If people go straight to heaven or hell how come people see ghosts or spirits? As Christians, there are many questions we may have about how to apply God's word to our life. In this video, Greg and Matt discuss these questions and hope to (almost) give an answer, and bring some clarity to these difficult topics. Intro 0:00 Purgatory? 1:56 Dementia & Alzheimer's? 16:14 Never heard of God? 28:07 Ghost Stories? 41:39 Conclusion 54:27 Interested in getting connected with us? Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/28208087863