"The Cross in the Desert."
by The Cross in the Desert
I am self published Christian author writing Christian Worldview books as a human rights activist for Iranians. My podcast is an apologetics platform defending the credibility of the Christian Faith by providing evidences for the existence of God, the reliability of the Bible, and the resurrection of Christ, plus much more!
Episodes
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Episode 184 - "Reyhaneh: A Beautiful Fragrance."
On October 25, 2014, 26 year-old Reyhaneh Jabbari was executed in Iran for the crime of self-defense. This is how rape victims are treated in Iran. On this very special tribute, I shared excerpts from my book, "Reyhaneh: A beautiful fragrance," so that the world can never forget the extraordinary...
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Episode 183 - "Has the Church Replaced Israel?" (Part 5)
On part five and the concluding episode in our series, George and I discuss one of the next great events on the eschatological calendar, The rebuilding of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem. Is it true that the Jews are planning to rebuild their temple after almost 2,000 years since it's destruction…
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Episode 182 - "Has the Church Replaced Israel?" (Part 4)
Has God cast off his covenant people? Certainly not, the Apostle Paul proclaims in Romans 11. Romans Chapter 11 is the "slam dunk" refutation of replacement theology. On Part 4 of our series, George and I take a deep dive into this pivotal Chapter in the Bible.
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Episode 181 - "Has the Church Replaced Israel?" (Part 3)
On part three of our series, George and I carefully explain the unconditional covenants God made with Israel to refute the claim by replacement theologians, that God has abandoned his people and replaced them with the church. Join us for a powerful, thought provoking conversation!
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Episode 180 - "Has the Church Replaced Israel?" (Part 2)
In part two of our important series, George and I take a detailed look at the miracle of Israel, the rebirth of the nation of Israel in 1948 and ask the all important question, If God has rejected his covenant people, then why did he providentially regather them from all the nations and restore...
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Episode 179 - "Has the Church Replaced Israel," (Part 1)
In Part one of our series, George and I answer the all important questions, "Is God finished with the ethnic nation of Israel? Have they been set aside because of the rejection of their Messiah? Has the church replaced Israel?" These and many other important questions will be thoroughly answered…
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Episode 178 - "A Biblical Response to Roman Catholicism," (Part 6)
What is the ultimate authority for Roman Catholicism? Is it tradition, scripture or the Pope? Ultimately, the office of the Pope becomes the governing authority instead of Christ. George and I make the Biblical case for Christ being the true head of the church instead of the Pope.
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Episode 177 - "A Biblical Response to Roman Catholicism," (Part 5)
Mary was a great woman. She endured great hardship and suffering giving birth to our Savior, Jesus Christ. However, The Roman Catholic Church has gone beyond scripture in elevating Mary to the level of deity and queen of heaven. George and I expose the idolatry of The Catholic Church, and return...
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Episode 176 - "A Biblical Response to Roman Catholicism," (Part 4)
At the last supper with his disciples, when Jesus held up the bread and wine, declaring "This is my body," what did he mean and how should we interpret it. On part 4 of our series, George and I look carefully at the Roman Catholic Mass, asking one important question, "Is it Biblical?"
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Episode 175 - "A Biblical Response to Roman Catholicism," (Part 3)
The famous Protestant reformer, Martin Luther declared, "Justification by faith alone is the article on which the church stands or falls." On part three of our series, George and I compare the "gospel of Rome," to the Biblical gospel and see which one stands the test of scripture.
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Episode 174 - "A Biblical Response to Roman Catholicism," (Part 2)
What is your final authority? Is it Scripture, tradition, or what church councils teach? On part two of our series, George and I explain what "Sola Scriptura," is and contrast it with traditions and extra-biblical teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Episode 173 - "A Biblical Response to Roman Catholicism," (Part 1)
On program one of our series examining the doctrines of Roman Catholicism with the Bible, George and I explain the compromise of "Evangelicals and Catholics together," which was an unbiblical ecumenical movement in 1994 and why this was a betrayal of the Protesant Reformation. We also give a…
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Episode 172 -"The War on Truth,"(Part 6)
On this concluding episode of our six-part series, George and I discuss what the role of the church should be in a godless culture. If we engage in the culture, are we becoming too political and compromising the gospel? We answer that important question and provide Biblical reasons for being salt...
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Episode 171 - "The War on Truth," (Part 5)
On part five of our six-part series, George and I delve into the dark and deceptive world of transgenderism, offering hope and healing to those trapped inside an identity crisis.
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Episode 170 -"The War on Truth,"(Part 4)
On our series, George and I have been focusing on the spiritual battle outside of the church with a culture opposed to God. However, on this podcast, we shift that focus from a worldly culture to the church which unfortunately has been infiltrated with a "Woke Jesus," that has nothing to do with...
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Episode 169 - "The War on Truth," (Part 3)
What is cultural Marxism? What exactly is Democratic socialism? Actually they are one and the same. A dangerous, economic, political, and religious philosophy is threatening the very fabric of our nation. George and I expose this deadly philosophy and explain what the responsibility of the church...
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Episode 168 -"The War on Truth,"(Part 2)
On Part 2 of our series, having already established that there is absolute truth, George and I present powerful evidence for the existence of "The God of truth." We careful examine the classic arguments for God's existence, The Cosmological and Teleological. Join us for a fascinating discussion…
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Episode 167 - "The War on Truth," (Part1)
On our newest podcast series, George and I discuss the moral and political problems in our chaotic culture that is the result of rejecting absolute truth. We take our cue from a great new book written by Frank Turek and Phoenix Hayes, "The War on Reality." The church needs to be a prophetic voice...
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Episode 166 - "A Christian Response to Islam," (Part 6)
We live in a Constitutional Republic guaranteeing our freedom. Radical Muslims are challenging our democracy and Constitutional rights. They are zealous in wanting our nation to be governed under Sharia Law. On this final episode of our series, I explain in detail what Sharia Law really is and…
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Episode 165 - "A Christian Response to Islam," (Part 5)
On the final episode of our series, George and I explain how to share the gospel with Muslims. It's important for us as Christ's Ambassadors to speak the truth in love and rely on the Holy Spirit to help us reach out with compassion to our Muslim friends, so that they can find true peace and...
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Episode 164 - "A Christian Response to Islam," (Part 4)
On this important episode, George and I examine the Quran and Islamic theology on how women are treated by their own religion. We contrast what Islam teaches with the Bible and discover how Jesus showed compassion and respect to women in Biblical times living in an oppressive culture.
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Episode 163 - "A Christian Response to Islam," (Part 3)
On part 3 of our series, George and I compare the Bible with the Quran. Which one is true, since they both claim to be inspired and revealed by God? We contrast the manuscript evidence of the Bible with the Quran and come to a very eye-opening conclusion!
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Episode 162 - "A Christian Response to Islam," (Part 2)
In the second part of our five part series, George and I give a brief history of the origin of Islam and explain the core beliefs and the five pillars that every Muslim must adhere to. We also contrast religion vs. relationship as one of the core differences between Islam and Christianity.
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Episode 161 - "A Christian Response to Islam," (Part 1)
In our five part series on responding to Islam, George and I discuss the "Islamization" of Great Britain and the United States, and describe how Muslims are dominating the political and religious institutions of major cities. Our series is not meant to be a personal attack on peaceful Muslims but...
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Episode 160 - "God and the Problem of Evil," (Part 3)
On this final installment of our three-part series on "God and the problem of evil," George and I give some practical pastoral advice on what to say to hurting and broken people traumatized by evil and suffering.
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Episode 159- "God and the Problem of Evil," (Part 2)
On part two of our three part series, George and I explain why human free will accounts for the suffering and evil in our world. God did not create us as programmed robots to love Him, but instead gave us a choice so our relationship with Him could be genuine and not forced.
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Episode 158 - "God and the Problem of Evil," (Part 1)
On part 1 of our three-part series, George and I define what evil is and trace it's origin to the fall of Lucifer. Our series answers the complex questions of why a good, all-powerful and loving God allows so much suffering and evil in our world.
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Episode 157 - "Biblical inerrancy: Why you can trust the Bible," (Part 4)
In the final installment of our series on Biblical inerrancy, George and I explain what are the important elements of good sound Biblical interpretation to avoid serious doctrinal errors by carefully examining the history and context of scripture.
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Episode 156 - "Biblical inerrancy: Why you can trust the Bible," (Part 3)
On Part 3 of our four-part series on Biblical inerrancy, George and I discuss the Canon of Scripture and what the criteria was for accepting the 27 books that comprise the New Testament. We also address the alleged contradictions in the Bible that are a challenge to the doctrine of inerrancy.
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Episode 155 -"Biblical inerrancy: Why you can trust the Bible," (Part 2)
In part two of our four-part series on Biblical Inerrancy, George and I carefully quote and explain all Nineteen articles from the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and how these articles solidify our confidence in the trustworthiness of Scripture.
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Episode 154 - "Biblical Inerrancy: Why you can trust the Bible," (Part 1)
Down through the centuries, Philosophers and false teachers have tried to undermine the authority and credibility of the Bible, but have failed misreably! The Bible has stood the test of time against its critics. In this four-part series, George and I make the case for the trustworthiness of...
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Episode 153 - "Progressive Christianity: Another Gospel?" (Part 4)
Deconstruction is a widespread practice for those leaving Evangelical Christianity to transition into Progressive Christianity. What are the dangers involved in the practice of deconstructing and will it eventually lead to a total abandonment of the Christian Faith? George and I discuss this...
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Episode 152 - "Progressive Christianity: Another Gospel?" (Part 3)
On this podcast, Part 3 of our special series, George and I discuss the doctrine of the Substitionary Atonement of Christ, a doctrine which Progressive Christians deny calling it "Cosmic Child abuse." George and I demonstrate from scripture why this doctrine is Biblical and is the centerpiece of...
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Episode 151 - "Progressive Christianity: Another Gospel?" (Part 2)
On part two of our special series, George and I explain what Progressive Christians think about the Bible. In response, we demonstrate that the Bible is innerant, authoritative and trustworthy and does not evolve to fit into a cultural mindset.
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Episode 150 - "Progressive Christianity: Another Gospel?"
In part one of our four-part series, George and I define exactly what Progressive Christianity is, it's core beliefs and also their explicits denials of Biblical, Historical Christianity and why this is such a deceptive movement redefining true faith.
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Episode 149 - "My Prayer For Iran."
Iran has once again violated the ceasefire by attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump responded with fierce attacks targeting strategic sites along the coast of Iran. Has President Trump finally reached his limit? Join me on the podcast as I talk about the latest conflicts...
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Episode 148 - "Reincarnation vs. Resurrection."
On the final episode of our short series on Pantheism and Eastern Religions, George and I critique the popular teaching of reincarnation, contrasting it with the Biblical doctrine of resurrection.
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Episode 147 - "Star Wars, The New Age, and Pantheism."
The doctrine of Pantheism teaching that all is God and God is all was popularized through the mThe doctrine of Pantheism teaching that all is God and God is all was popularized through the music of the Beatles and the Star Wars movies. What exactly does Pantheism teach and how can I as a…
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Episode 146 - "Understanding The Christian Worldview."
Everyone has a worldview. Everyone views reality through a lens or a certain pair of glasses. On this podcast, George and I define what a Biblical worldview is and explain how it answers the major philosophical questions such as, "Why am I here? Is there a God? Does life have meaning and purpose?...
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Episode 145 - "Deception Day, What the Bible says about UFOs and Aliens."
Our culture has become obsessed with aliens and ufos, especially since the release of the powerful documentary, "The Age of Disclosure," which reveals an 80-year cover up of extraterrestrial life based on the testimony of several government officials. What does the Bible says about Aliens and…
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Episode 144 - "Is water baptism necessary for salvation?"
In this final episode on our series critiquing the heretical teachings of Oneness Pentecostals, George and I discuss the error of baptismal regeneration. Groups like Onenessthis final episode on our series critiquing the heretical teachings of Oneness Pentecostals, George and I discuss the error…
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Episode 143 - "Oneness Pentecostals and the Doctrine of the Trinity," (Part 2)
On part two of our important series, George and I define and discuss the scriptural evidence for the doctrine of the Trinity, refuting the modalistic heresy taught by Oneness Pentecostals.
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Episode 142 - "Oneness Pentecostalism and the Doctrine of the Trinity." (Part 1)
Does the Bible teach the doctrine of the Trinity or is it an invention of sinful man? Join George Shook and I in this three-part series as we confront the heretical teachings of the United Pentecostal Church in their denial of the trinity and insistence on water baptism for salvation. George and…
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Episode 141 - "Beware of the False Prophets," (Part 4)
George and I continue our special series on witnessing to the cults and exposing their false doctrines. We emphasize the need for compassionate witnessing and speaking the truth in love to groups who claim to be Christians but believe doctrines contrary to historic Christianity.
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Episode 140 - "Beware of the False Prophets," (Part 3)
George and I educate and equip you on talking to Jehovah's Witnesses on this podcast. We examine their Bible, The New World Translation, and how it denies and misrepresents the person of Christ.
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Episode 139 - "Beware of the False Prophets," (Part 2)
In part two of our series in "Witnessing to the cults," George and I give a brief but important teaching on the Trinity and the Deity of Christ. Cults always deny the eternal deity of Christ and distort the Trinity. This is foundational to learn about before witnessing to those involved in...
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Episode 138 "Beware of the false prophets," (Part 1)
I'm beginning a new series on how Christians can recognize and witness to the cults. Cults are notorious for using Christian terminology but radically redefining what it means. This is a very important series to equip the church to reach out to these organizations with the true gospel. Part 1 is…
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Episode 137 - "Confronting the Atheistic Worldview," (Part 4)
Today on our final program in this series, George and I discuss the Moral Argument for God's existence, pointing out the dangerous philosophy of relativism and the rejection of truth in our culture.
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Episode 136 - "Confronting the Atheistic Worldview," (Part 3)
On this podcast, George and I present the Telelogical Argument for God's existence, better know as the Design Argument. The fine tuning of the Universe, the complexity of our bodies, and the astounding information contained in the DNA Molecule points to a designer. We explain that none of this...
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Episode 135 - "Confronting the Atheistic Worldview (Part 2)
On this podcast, George and I discuss the importance of the Cosmological Argument for the existence of God. The Law of Causality, which is the bedrock for all scientific inquiry, demonstrates that the universe is caused, and that it had a beginning. Join us for this very important conversation.
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I am self published Christian author writing Christian Worldview books as a human rights activist for Iranians. My podcast is an apologetics platform defending the credibility of the Christian Faith by providing evidences for the existence of God, the reliability of the Bible, and the resurrection of Christ, plus much more!
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