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Contending for the Word Q&A — 135 episodes
Why Gratitude Shapes the Christian Life
How Christians Deal with Anger in a Christlike Way
Biblical Self-Control: Spirit-Empowered Discipline
Growing in Humility: A Gospel-Shaped Life of Grace and Dependence
Grace-Filled Growth, Not Spiritual Grinding
Holiness Is a Gospel Issue: Grace That Transforms Lives
Holiness Without Legalism: Grace-Driven Growth in the Christian Life
The Holy Spirit Produces Real Growth Over Time (Even When It Feels Slow)
Why Willpower Fails: The Spirit and True Christian Growth
The Rise of Wicca and Witchcraft: A Biblical Response
Walking in the Spirit: Daily Dependence and Faithful Obedience
Rooted in Christ: Growing Through Ordinary Faithfulness
Spiritual Habits: Growing in Grace Through Daily Faithfulness
The Christian Life: Faith, Grace, and Ordinary Obedience
A Life Shaped by God’s Word
Healing Frequencies and the Authority of Scripture
How to Read the Bible Faithfully in a Confused Culture
How Scripture Applies to Everyday Life
Trusting God When Scripture Challenges Us
How to Approach Difficult and Offensive Passages in Scripture
Biblical Prophecy Explained: Christ-Centered and Faithful Interpretation
How to Read Biblical Narratives Faithfully: Not Moralism, But Christ
How to Read Proverbs: Wisdom Not Promises
Why Genealogies Matter: God’s Faithfulness in Every Generation
How to Understand the Parables of Jesus (Matthew 13 Explained)
Seeing Christ in All of Scripture: Weekend Reflection – Luke 24:25–27
Moralism vs the Gospel: Reading the Bible Through Christ
The Bible Is About Christ, Not You
Law and Gospel: Why the Difference Matters for the Christian Life
How to Read the Old Testament as a Christian
How All Scripture Points to Jesus Christ
Reading Scripture with Christ at the Center
God’s Word Is Clear and Trustworthy (Psalm 19:7–11)
Why the Meaning of the Bible Does Not Change
Common Bible Reading Mistakes Christians Make
Reading Scripture Correctly: Context, Clarity, and Obedience
When Scripture Confuses Us: Responding to Difficult Bible Passages
Scripture Interprets Scripture
How to Ask Better Questions When Reading Scripture
How to Read Scripture Right: Asking Better Questions
Loving God Means Loving His Word (Psalm 119)
Ask Better Questions When Reading the Bible
Why Context Matters When Reading the Bible
Interpreting Scripture Correctly: Handling God’s Word Faithfully
Reading the Bible Faithfully
Faithful, Wise, and Courageous: A Prayer for Discernment
Christ Builds His Church: Our Confidence in Uncertain Times
Biblical Discernment: An Act of Love
Biblical Discernment: Guarding Your Walk with Christ
Contending for the Faith: A Biblical Explanation of Jude 3
How Churches Guard Sound Doctrine Faithfully
Helping Someone Out of Deception with Truth and Compassion
When Someone You Love Is Deceived
Discernment vs. a Critical Spirit: Truth with Humility
Biblical Correction: Speak Truth Without Pride
Guarding Your Mind in an Information-Driven World
How Christians Resist Being Shaped by Culture
Syncretism: How Mixing Christianity with Culture Corrupts the Gospel
Icon Veneration and Salvation: A Biblical Response to Eastern Orthodoxy
Discerning “God Told Me” Claims: The Sufficiency and Finality of Scripture
Influence Is Not Faithfulness | Discernment in the Age of Celebrity Christianity
How to Evaluate Online Teachers Biblically
Evaluating Church Tradition by the Authority of Scripture
Why Christians Should Discard Yoga Mats: A Biblical Response
True Biblical Revival: Four Marks of Genuine Spiritual Renewal
Why Emotionalism Cannot Replace Biblical Truth
What the Bible Says About False Teachers and Discernment
How to Recognize Theological Drift Before It Takes Root
Why False Teaching Appeals to the Human Heart
How to Speak Truth in Love While Practicing Discernment
Testing Everything by Scripture
How Deception Begins: Biblical Warning Signs of Spiritual Drift
Why Spiritual Maturity Strengthens Discernment
The Holy Spirit and Biblical Discernment: Recognizing Truth and Rejecting Error
How Scripture Equips Believers to Tell Truth from Error
What Is Biblical Discernment and Why It Matters
Building a God-Centered Home
How the Hope of Christ Strengthens Families
The Biblical Warning Against Magic, Spells, and Charms
How Wicca and Witchcraft Deceive by Appearing Harmless
Guard Your Heart: Biblical Wisdom for Faithful Christian Living
Fighting Temptation With the Word of God
Pursuing Purity in a Digital World
Why Christian Families Must Treasure the Local Church
Keeping God’s Word at the Center of the Home
Why the Creator–Creation Distinction Matters When Engaging New Age Beliefs
What Proverbs Teaches Parents About Raising Wise Children
How the Gospel Shapes a Christ-Centered Home
Training Children in the Lord (Ephesians 6:4)
Discipling Children Biblically: Five Gospel-Centered Commitments for Parents
Why Manifestation and the Law of Attraction Contradict Biblical Truth
Biblical Salvation and the Eastern Orthodox Church
Daily Habits That Strengthen a Christian Marriage
Forgiveness and Humility in Marriage
Spiritual Leadership in the Home: A Biblical Vision
Wives Respecting Their Husbands: God’s Design for Marriage (Ephesians 5:33)
Husbands Loving Like Christ
Guarding Our Marriages from Cultural Distortion | Romans 12:2
Unity Through Conflict: A Biblical Path for Christian Marriage
Covenant Love: The Foundation of a Strong Marriage
Marriage Is a Picture of the Gospel
Biblical Submission: Christlike Strength, Not Silence
Biblical Headship: Christlike Leadership in Marriage
God’s Design for Marriage
Standing Firm in Faith When the World Opposes Us
Speaking the Truth in Love
Standing Firm in Truth with Grace in a Hostile Culture
Why Pastors and Elders Must Hold Fast to Sound Doctrine
Handling Disagreement Biblically in the Local Church
Church Discipline as an Act of Love
Guarding the Church from False Unity
Worship in Spirit and Truth: How Jesus Defines True Worship
Why Expositional Preaching Is Essential for the Local Church
Marks of a Healthy Local Church
The Core Theological Errors of the New Age Movement
The Hidden Ways New Age Ideas Enter the Church
How the New Age Redefines Jesus and Why It’s Spiritually Dangerous
Why Biblical Discernment Is Necessary in Every Generation
The New Apostolic Reformation and the Sufficiency of Scripture
Recognizing the Marks of a False Teacher
The Gospel According to Eastern Orthodoxy
Holiness Rooted in Grace: Avoiding Legalism in the Christian Life
Daily Repentance and the Christian Life
Persevering Through Trials with Faith and Hope
Walking by the Spirit, Living a Life Shaped by God’s Grace
How Christians Fight Sin Biblically
Sanctification, How God Shapes Our Daily Life in Christ
Doers of the Word: Living Out Obedient Faith
How Christians Can Delight in God’s Word Daily, Even in Busy or Dry Seasons
Why Adding or Taking Away from God’s Word Is Spiritually Dangerous
How Christians Grow in Discernment, A Biblical and Practical Guide
Biblical Conviction vs. Personal Opinion
The Final Authority of God’s Word
Biblical Worldview: Seeing Life Through the Truth of God’s Word
Sound Doctrine and Spiritual Growth: Starting the Year Anchored in Truth