The Problem with “Instant Evangelism” (02.22.24)

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This week we’re talking about the problem of “instant evangelism.” Of course, it is possible for someone to be converted quickly. However, we need to be careful that we do not have an expectation to see a proper response to the gospel before a person has a fundamental understanding of God and His word that can provide the foundation for a life of faith. For various reasons, seeing results from our efforts to evangelize is often slower today than in previous generations. What does that mean for us? We’re going to discuss that today.Continue Reading

Jesus Washed Feet, But… (02.15.24)

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This week we’re talking about a controversial Super Bowl ad from the group “He Gets Us.” The commercial shows various people washing the feet of others, many of whom are usually depicted as being at odds with one another in our society. The commercial ended with these words being displayed across the screen: “Jesus didn’t teach hate. He washed feet.” The subtle – or not-so-subtle – message was that followers of Jesus need to welcome and accept everyone (including those who seek to obtain abortions, those who portray themselves as transgender, and more), and if they don’t, then they are guilty of “hate.” There are some very strong opinions about this ad, but I want us to consider some points about this today.Continue Reading

Betting on the Super Bowl (02.08.24)

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This week we’re talking about sports gambling and the number of Americans who are expected to bet on the Super Bowl this Sunday. We talked about this topic two years ago (just after the Super Bowl) after over 30 million Americans placed a bet on the Super Bowl. This was a record number. But this year, that number is projected to be nearly 68 million! So I thought it would be good to revisit this topic today.Continue Reading

Offended by the Apostle Paul (02.01.24)

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This week we’re talking about those who find the Bible – particularly the writings of the apostle Paul – to be offensive. In a recent video, a woman who is a “pastor” in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America explained during a service that they skipped over some of the text when they read from “Corinthians” because it was, in her words, “yikes” and that Paul was being a “jerk.” There are a few things I want us to talk about in response to that.Continue Reading

Monthly News Roundup (01.25.24)

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This episode is our monthly news roundup for January. In this episode, we’re talking about whether people tend to show more empathy for animals than for other people, euthanasia for those with a “completed life,” and a Satanist’s “prayer” at a county commissioners’ meeting.Continue Reading

New Year’s Eve and the “Morning After Pill” (01.11.24)

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This week we’re talking about the increase in sales of the “morning after pill” following New Year’s Eve. This drug is taken by a woman in order to abort a child who may have been conceived after engaging in unprotected sex. For many people in the world, this seems to be a perfectly normal thing to do. Yet there are several problems with this from a Biblical perspective.Continue Reading

Nothing New Under the Sun in the New Year (01.04.24)

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This week we’re talking about the state we find ourselves in at the beginning of this new year. This world is full of problems. Society is becoming more godless, which means that there is more hostility and animosity toward those who claim to be Christians. The news seems to be getting worse and worse. And here in the United States, with 2024 being a Presidential election year, I don’t expect the news to get better anytime soon. But as bad as the conditions around us seem to be getting, the Bible is still there with relevant, timeless guidance to help us navigate the challenges ahead.Continue Reading