Episodes
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Are Aliens Real? (The Alien Episode Pt. 2)
Welcome to episode 2 on aliens! Are aliens real? Should we be worried about them? Does the Bible talk about aliens? What about UFO’s? Has the government been lying to us the whole time. Aliens, Aliens, ALIENS!!!
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Are Aliens Real? (The Alien Episode Pt. 1)
Today we are discussing the top of alien, or extra terrestrial life. Are aliens real? Should we be worried about them? Does the Bible talk about aliens? What about UFO’s? Has the government been lying to us the whole time. Aliens, Aliens, ALIENS!!!
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A Response To Brent Markee's "Answers For The Confused" Video Part 2
In this second episode I will be responding to a video from a Holiness pastor, claiming to provide answers for confused Christians and pastors surrounding holiness issues. Although, his claim is to provide answers and shed truth, he does none of that. The goal of this video is to expose the…
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A Response To Brent Markee's "Answers For The Confused" Video Part 1
In this episode I will be responding to a video from a Holiness pastor, claiming to provide answers for confused Christians and pastors surrounding holiness issues. Although, his claim is to provide answers and shed truth, he does none of that. The goal of this video is to expose the errors…
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Switching Sides...Or Changing Kingdom? (The Pursuit of Holiness Ch 5)
“Many Christians have a basic desire to live a holy life, but have come to believe they simply cannot do it. They have struggled for years with particular sins or deficiencies of character. While not living in gross sin, they have more or less given up ever attaining a life of holiness and have...
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The Holiness Of Christ (The Pursuit of Holiness Ch. 4)
With everything to consider when we discuss holiness, the single most important thing is Christ. It is only because of His holiness that we can achieve any degree of holiness. Before we can really consider our own personal holiness, we must consider the holiness of Christ. That’s what were…
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1 Cor. 11 Hair length? Coverings? Or Something Else? What Is Going On In 1 Cor. 11?
In todays episode I will be responding to a popular holiness podcast that discusses holiness standards, specifically the issue of hair length for men and women. This particular episode was full of misleading, misogynistic, false, and sometimes outright cultish tactics. I pray this episode is a...
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Why Holiness Is Necessary (The Pursuit of Holiness Ch. 3)
“Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14) What exactly do these words mean? Why does God demand holiness? In the end, will our salvation somehow depend on our holiness? In this video I give reasons for the necessity of...
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What Is God's Standard of Holiness? (The Pursuit of Holiness Ch. 2)
In todays episode we discuss the holiness of God. If we are to be holy, we must first remember that God is holy. Topics of discussion in this video include: Why Does Holiness Matter At All? A Cultural Holiness Holiness As An Attribute of God Holiness In The Character of God But how does the...
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Is Holiness For You?
Welcome back to the Lost Mission Podcast. After an extended sabbatical I am back with an all new series on holiness. This series is called "Pursuing Holiness". We are going to tackle the real issues of what holiness is and how it functions in the life of a Christian. The resource for this study…
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The Spirit Filled Life (An End To Legalism)
In this episode we briefly cover chapters 5 and 6 of Galatians and see what answer he provides for legalism. The answer is simple. Be led by the Spirit! Aaaand stick around to the end for an update on the podcast.
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Is Legalism Even The Real Point? Interview With Dr. Stephen Boyce
In todays episode I interview Dr. Stephen Boyce on the topic of legalism. We discuss the nature of legalism, share a few laughs, and he gives some helpful insight for thinking through the extremes of law and liberty. Enjoy the episode!
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Galatians 4- Does Coming Out of Legalism Mean Going Back To The World?
In chapter 4 of Galatians Paul is going to remind the Galatians that since they have been saved, they should not return to elementary principles of the world. In this video we are going to answer four basic questions about the chapter. 1. What is the heir? (v. 1-7) 2. Is slavery to the world…
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Galatians 3- How The Law And Faith Work In Justification
In chapter 3 of Galatians Paul is going to give three different arguments for why justification is by faith alone. These arguments are: A Personal Argument A Scriptural Argument A Logical Argument At the end of these arguments he is going to show how legalism is a prison, because all who live…
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Galatians 2-How Does Paul Deal With Legalism?
In this second part of our series on Galatians and legalism we'll be looking at how Paul deals with legalism inside the church at Galatia. His surprising encounter with the apostle Peter highlights how the modern evangelical church, specifically the holiness/fundamentalist groups should deal with...
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Is Holiness Legalism?
In this first video on Paul's epistle to the Galatians we are going to look at a few claims made within the Holiness Movement, and see if they are what we would consider legalism. We are also going to give some background as to why Paul wrote Galatians. Who were the false teachers? Why was he so...
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What Is Christian Science?
What is Christian Science? Today I give a brief overview of the history and origins of the cult of Christian Science. I discuss it's founder, Mary Baker Eddy, her mentor P.P. Quimby, her many ailments and what the church looks like in modern culture. Enjoy the episode!
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The Rise and Fall of David Koresh and The Branch Davidians
The rise and fall of the cult of David Koresh and the Branch Davidians in Waco Texas is one of the most well known stories of modern Christian tragedy. But there's much more to the story that the siege of April 19, 1993. Much more. What started as a split from the Seventh Day Adventist church...
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Seventh Day Adventist Doctrinal Errors
The Seventh Day Adventists have a long history of doctrinal errors. In this episode I discuss their views of the Sabbath, The Mark of The Beast, The Investigative Judgment and more!
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Who Are The Seventh Day Adventists?
Who are the Seventh Day Aadventists? Are they a cult? Are the Christian? Are they somewhere in between? In this epsode I give a brief history of the origins of this group.
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A Christian Response To The Gabby Petito Case
The mysterious disappearance and death of Gabby Petito has been in forefront of American thinking lately. It has been seen across social media and the news. But where was God? How does the Gospel interact with this story? In this episodeI give a Christian response to the sad story of the life and...
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Dangers and Abuses In Jehovah's Witnesses
Today we discuss various dangers, and allegations of abuse within the Watchtower Organization. Jehovah's Witnesses have a history dangerous doctrines and practices that have caused great harm, and trauma for their members. The degree of religious trauma that many within the group have faced is...
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The New World Translation and False Prophecies [1874, 1914, 1925, 1975]
Today we discuss several failed prophecies from Jehovah's Witnesses, as well as The New World Translation of the Bible. This group has been infamous for making bold predictions surrounding the end of the world, the apocalypse, and Armageddon. None of their predictions have come true. Furthermore...
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What Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe?
What do Jehovah's Witnesses believe about God, Heaven and Hell? What about the 144,000? In today's video we discuss many core beliefs of the cult of Jehovah's Witnesses. We should strive to know how to lovingly engage this group. But we should also be aware of their beliefs.
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Who Are Jehovah's Witnesses? History and Organizational Structure [2021]
Who are Jehovah's Witnesses? Was Charles Taze Russell a false teacher? Why do Jehovah's Witnesses go door to door? All of these are legitimate questions when we think of the group. JW's are among the most recognizable groups when we consider cults. But most do not know their history., Where they...
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Deliver Us From Evil Matthew 6:13 The Lord's Prayer
Deliver us from evil. It's a popular phrase in culture. But, is Jesus referring to an abstract evil force, or is He referring to the devil himself? When we pray, deliver us from evil, are we basically admitting "the devil made me do it" when it comes to evil. Today, we discuss this issue and…
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Dealing With Temptation Biblically: Three Views of Temptation in The Lord’s Prayer
No amount of prayer will ever eliminate temptation from our lives. The difference prayer makes is in the way we pray when we are dealing with temptation, and even how we understand what temptation is, in the first place. Today, we are going to try and understand more about what temptation is, and...
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Forgiveness of Sins: What The Lords Prayer Teaches About Forgiveness- The Lost Mission Podcast
If you've ever struggled in prayer with forgiveness of sins this video is for you. How do we forgive? What is a debt? What is a sin? Do I have to forgive to be saved? We address these issues and more in this episode of The Lost Mission Podcast. Enjoy the episode!
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Does God Care About Our Daily Needs?- The Lost Mission Podcast
In this episode we discuss the fourth petition of The Lord's Prayer. This is the petition dealing with daily bread. Is God concerned with our day to day needs? Is it just a pious thing to pray for bread when we have an abundance of food and material things? Today, we talk about all those things.
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Four Observations Concerning Praying About The Kingdom and Will of God- The Lost Mission Podcast
Today we are actually going to cover not just one, but two petitions in the prayer. The petitions thy kingdom come and thy will be done. Matthew 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. So, after Jesus has completed speaking about how we are to hallow God’s name in...
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Hallowed Be Thy Name...It May Not Mean What You Think It Means- The Lost Mission Podcast
In this continued series on prayer we are going to discuss the first petition of the Lord's Prayer. Is it a prayer, a praise, something else. Let's talk about it!
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Two Ways You May Be Praying…Wrong!
There are right ways to pray, and wrong ways to pray. Today we are going to discuss two ways you might be praying...the wrong way. But, don't be discouraged, were also going to talk about how we can pray the right way. Enjoy the podcast!
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What Is Prayer- The Lost Mission Podcast
Prayer is one of the most personal and intimate connections with God that the believer has. It can also be one of the greatest struggles we face, as Christians. This is the first episode in our new series on prayer. For the next several weeks are are going to be looking into The Lord's Prayer, as...
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The Bible Reports Pt. 15 The Finale (Meme Culture Issues, and Answers to KJV Objections)
Welcome to the finale of the Bible Reports! This week we are going to discuss a very important issue, and one that I feel is vital to the conversation surrounding Bible translation, especially in the age of social media. We’re also going to answer a few objections surrounding the use of modern...
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The Bible Reports Pt. 14 "Modern English Translations: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and The Odd Pt2
This week we finish our conversation on modern translations by discussing the NIV, NKJV, and ESV. Enjoy the episode!
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The Bible Reports Pt. 13 "Modern English Translations: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and The Odd
This week we are going to discuss modern English translations. The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and The Odd. Translations we cover this week are the ASV, the NWT, the RSV, and the NASB. Let’s get into it!
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The Bible Reports Pt. 12 Interview With Mark Ward
Today we are talking to Mark Ward about his book Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible. Enjoy the show!
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The Bible Reports Pt. 11 "How Are Modern Bibles Translated?"
This week we discuss the Critical and Majority Texts, as well as translation theories. Word for Word, thought for thought, and paraphrases. Enjoy this episode!
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The Bible Reports Pt. 10 "Westcott & Hort, and The Revised Version
This week we talk about the years immediately following the translation of the KJV. This beloved and persistent translation has endured for hundreds of years. And there is still much to be said about the KJV, but there’s also much to be said about the Bible as it made its way to the many English...
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The Bible Reports Pt. 9 "The Translation of The KJV Pt. 2"
This week we conclude our discussion of the translation process of the King James Version of the Bible. Enjoy this episode!
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The Bible Reports Pt. 8 "The Translation of The KJV Pt. 1"
For the next couple of weeks we will be discussing the translation of the KJV. Do not think of this as a critique of the translation or of the texts used to translate. Rather, this is an overview of the men involved in the translation, and their mindset through and after the process of…
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The Bible Reports Pt. 7 "Special Interview With Dr. Stephen Boyce On The Textus Receptus"
I am very privileged to speak to Dr. Stephen Boyce this week about Desiderius Erasmus, the Textus Receptus, and text types. Enjoy the show!
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The Bible Reports Pt. 6 "What Was The Bible Like Before The KJV?"
Have you ever wondered what the English Bible like before the KJV existed. It’s hard to imagine a world, or a church without this beloved translation, but we must remember there was nearly 2000 years of history without the KJV. Other translations existed. But what exactly did the Bible look like...
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The Bible Reports Pt. 5 "The Bible In The Dark Ages"
Tonight we will be discussing the Bible through several hundred years, but with limited information. This is the period referred to as the Dark Ages. And it was definitely dark. The Catholic Church rises to power and essentially puts a stranglehold on the rest of Christendom during this time. It...
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The Bible Reports Pt. 4 (The Bible in the Fourth and Fifth Centuries)
In this episode we discuss the four great uncial codices, as well as the Latin Vulgate.
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The Bible Reports Pt. 3 "The Bible In the First Three Centuries"
Tonight, we are going to discuss the history of the Bible during the first three centuries after Christ. So, this portion will cover from 1 AD- 299 AD, or CE, whichever suits you better.
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The Bible Reports Pt. 2 "Inspiration?"
In this episode we continue our series on the history and translation of the Bible. Today we discuss the all important doctrine of inspiration. Enjoy the episode!
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From The Workbench-The Bible Reports Pt. 1 "Why Is Translation Important?"
So, this week we will be beginning a new series. I’m not even going to call this a teaching series. I honestly feel underqualified to be the guy to speak on this topic, but I see the need and urgency to discuss this issue. So instead of teaching, consider this more of a live diary. Each week I…
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