How Bribery Destroys Nations (Ep. 135)
If you’ve ever visited a third-world country where bribery is rampant, it’s easy to think that the United States doesn’t have a bribery problem. But the church is supposed to understand that sin left unchecked…
If Total Depravity Is True Why Do Men Do Good Things? (Ep. 134)
Total Depravity is usually thought about as a doctrine related primarily to salvation (and is probably best known for being the ‘T’ in the acronym, TULIP). But in actuality, it is a broad doctrine that…
Should Christians Worry About Human Trafficking? (Ep. 133)
Human Trafficking probably isn’t what you think it is. Based on the news and social media, you’ve probably gotten the impression that it is this rapidly increasing phenomeon of children being snatched off the street…
The Lies of Homeopathy – Why Are Christians Deceived? (Ep. 132)
It’s tempting to think that America is a modern rational country where people don’t believe in magic potions, but is that really true? Homeopathy is an old lie that keeps being updated as necessary to…
How to Know if You Will Be in Heaven (Ep. 131)
One of the most common questions that people ask is, “How can I know that I have eternal life?” And scripture does teach about assurance of salvation, but the subject is more complex than many…
How Plea Bargains Have Corrupted the Justice System (Ep. 130)
Plea Bargains have become such a fundamental part of the justice system that at the federal level, only 2% of cases go to trial. And while plea deals definitely lower the financial cost of the…
Is Gambling a Sin? (Ep. 129)
A society’s attitude toward gambling tells you a great deal about its attitude toward holiness and the treatment of the poor. This should not be a controversial statement within the church, but in the last…
New Supreme Court Decisions – What Christians Should Know (Ep. 128)
In the wake of last year’s landmark abortion ruling, many Christians have expressed a renewed hope in the Supreme Court’s potential to impact the nation. And while the cases before the court in 2023 were…
Should Christians Cut Off Toxic People? (Ep. 127)
Over the last few years, the phrase “toxic” has been used with greater and greater frequency in Christian circles to describe both people and relationships. It is frequently used in regard to family, often, specifically,…
Are Catholics Christians? Does It Matter? (Ep. 126)
Over half of those professing to be Christians are in the Roman Catholic Church. We discuss the differences between Catholics and Protestants in doctrine and practice, and why they matter. Listen to the audio version…