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In this week's episode, I delve into Exodus 14 where God parts the Red Sea in order to save the Israelites from destruction. God is testing their faith and says to them, "The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." Even though they believed in God and even feared Him, they still did not have faith that He could save them. What does this story tell us about ourselves? How will we handle our own Red Sea moment? Will we prefer to be slaves rather than face the unknown in the wilderness? Will we have enough faith to stay the course and reach our promised land? In the last six minutes of the podcast I read short Psalms that will give you strength and courage during times of change. They are also listed, along with other Bible reference, in the podcast notes below. "Wait for the LORD, be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD." Psalm 27:14 Bible references: Exodus 14:14 (The Lord Will Fight For You, And You Have Only to be Silent); Exodus 14:10-12 (Better to be Slaves than to Die); Exodus 7-12 (10 Plagues in Egypt); 1 Kings 19:1-14 (Elijah in Wilderness); Matthew 4:1-11 (Jesus in Wilderness); Galatians 1:17 (Paul in Wilderness); Exodus 14:21 (God Parts the Sea); Psalm 115:3 (God Does What He Pleases); Matthew 19:26 (Nothing Impossible with God); 2 Timothy 1:7 (Not Given Spirit of Fear); 1 Corinthians 15:58 (Be Steadfast & Immovable); Hebrews 12:3 (Don't Be Fainthearted); Exodus 14:24-25 (Egyptians Fear the LORD); Exodus 14:30-31 (Israel Saw, Fear and Believed); Numbers 14:20-32 (Rebellious Generation Will Not Enter the Land); Deuteronomy 32:52 (Moses Not to Enter Promised Land); James 4:3 (You Don't Receive Because You Pray for Your Passions); John 18:36 (His Kingdom if Not of this World); John 17:16 (Disciples Not of the World); John 15:18 (Hated You as they Hated Me); Matthew 6:33 (First Seek the Kingdom of God); 2 Chronicles 7:14 (Humble Yourself, Seek My Face); Jeremiah 7:16 (Do Not Pray for these People); 1 John 5:13-19 (I Do Not Say Pray for That); Psalm 51 (A Broken and Contrite Heart You Will not Despise); Exodus 7:3-4 & 14:4 (God Hardens Pharaoh's Heart); Matthew 7:6 (Don't Cast Your Pearls Before Swine); Revelation 2 & 3 (Judgement on churches); Revelation 3:14-15 (I Will Spit You Out of my Mouth); Luke 8:17 (What is Hidden will be Revealed); 1 Timothy 3:2 (Leaders to be Above Reproach); Exodus 15:1-3 (The LORD is man of War); Isaiah 42:13 (The LORD goes out like a Mighty Man); John 2:15-17 (Jesus Cleanses the Temple); Isaiah 42:14-17 (For a Long Time I Have Held my Peace); Exodus 20 (10 Commandments); Jeremiah 23:29 (Is Not My Word Like Fire); Psalm 57:3 (He Will Send from Heaven and Save me); Isaiah 30:15 (In Returning and Rest You Shall be Saved): Proverbs 3:5:8 (Trust in the LORD with all Your Heart). The Psalms 18:2 - The LORD is my Rock and my Fortress 27:13-14 - Wait for the LORD, Be Strong 50:3 - Our God Comes 56:3-4 - When I am Afraid, I Put my Trust in You 57:1 - In the Shadow of Your Wings I Will Take Refuge 62:8 - Trust in Him at all Times 121:1-2 - My Help Comes from the LORD 123:3-4 - We Have More than Enough of the Contempt of the Proud 9:15-20 - Arise O LORD, Let Not Man Prevail 138:6 - The Haughty He Knows From Afar Abide In Me You Tube Channel

In this week's episode I talk about three different worldviews and their response to human suffering. Should we have faith in humans to solve the world's problems? Or will Artificial Intelligence give us the answers? Both humans and technology are flawed but if we have faith in our Creator and his sovereignty, might and faithfulness, we will feel more stable in times of suffering. BIble references: Isaiah 53:2-6 (He was pierced for our transgressions), Isaiah 55:6-13 (My thoughts higher than your thoughts) Isaiah 65:17-25 (New Heaven and New Earth), Revelation 21:1-7 (I am making everything new), Isaiah 9:2, 9:6-7 (Wonderful Counsellor, Everlasting Father), Isaiah 26:3-4 (The Lord is an Everlasting Rock), Psalm 56 (In God I trust), Psalm 121 (My help comes from the Lord), Psalm 23 (Lord is my shepherd), 1 Peter 5:6-11 (Cast all your anxieties on him), Ephesians 6:10-20 (Armour of God), James 4:3 (You ask and do not receive), 2 Timothy 3:1-7 (Godlessness in the last days), 2 Timothy 4:3-4 (Wander into Myths), Psalm 46 (God is our fortress), Psalm 27 (The Lord is my light and my salvation) Other references: How to Answer the Problem of Evil in Five Steps - Mike Winger (50 mins)The Moral Argument for God (5 mins)How to Silence Atheists on the Problem of Evil - David Wood (10 mins)The God Debate - Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Richard DawkinsThe Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Fiction? - Apologetics Roadshow (25 mins)Evolutionist Richard Dawkins Says There Are No Morals: by William Lane Craig (4 mins)Why the Bible Can be Trusted - J Warner (Cold Case Christianity) (47 mins)Making of the Bible - Tim Mackie (Bible Project) 2 hoursAbide In Me You Tube Channel

In this week's episode I talk about the difference between "Jesus: the religion" and "Jesus: the reality". After two thousand years of church history, I ask if we have fallen into the trap that the apostle Paul warned us against by being embroiled in "vain discussions" that lead us away from our faith? Jesus called his followers to simply believe in him. He said that his sheep hear his voice, but if we are distracted by too many other voices we may not be able to hear him call. I talk about some of the visceral experiences I have had with Christ over the past few years that lead me know the reality of his existence. These experiences led me to have more faith in him as a person, who is available to all who would call on him, even today. Bible references: Warnings Against Vain Discussions, Quarrels Over Words & Irreverent Babble (1 Timothy 1:6, 6:4, 6:20); Jesus Confronts the Pharisees (Matthew 15:1-20, 22:23-33, 23:1-36); False Apostles ( 2 Corinthians 11 & Galatians 1:6-10, 2 Peter 2:1-22) World in Power of Evil One (1 John 5:19); Known By Fruits (Matthew 7:15-20); Foolish Shame Wise ( 1 Corinthians 1:27); Listen & Obey (1 Samuel 15:22); Keep Mouth Shut (Proverbs 21:23, 10:19) Bridle Your Tongue (James 1:26); Tongue Stuck to Roof of Mouth (Ezekiel 3:26) I Will Give You Rest (Matthew 11:28) Sleep & Dwell in Safety (Psalm 4:8); He Gives to His Beloved Sleep (Psalm 127:2); Returning & Rest You Shall Be Saved (Isaiah 30:15); Hear Word of God & Do it (Luke 11:28); Fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 33:8, Job 4:6); I Know Only Christ (1 Corinthians 2:1-2); Cross Folly to Gentiles (1 Corinthians 1:23); Boast in Knowing Lord (Jeremiah 9:23); They Refused to Know Me (Jeremiah 9:6); Here I Am (Isaiah 65:1) They Know Me Not (Jeremiah 4:22); Faces Like Rock (Jeremiah 5:3) Acknowledge Your Guilt (Jeremiah 3:13)Judgement on Unrepentant (Jeremiah 2:35); Stiff-Necked People (Exodus 33:3 & 32:9, Proverbs 29:1, 2 Chronicles 30:8) Face of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6); Steadfast Love & Faithfulness (Lamentation 3:22-23, Psalms 26:3, 117:1-2, 86:15); Jesus Only Way to God (John 14:6); Simply Believe in Jesus (John 6:28-29, 6:35, 6:40; 6:47); New Heart & New Spirit (Ezekiel 11:19 & 36:26, Jeremiah 31:33); Clean Heart & Right Spirit (Psalm 51:10); Renewal of Mind (Romans 12:2); Sin, Iniquity, Transgression (Psalm 51:1-4); All Sinned & Fallen Short (Romans 3:23); Sacrifice of Gd a Broken Spirit (Psalm 51:16-17); Satan Exalts Himself (Isaiah 14:12-14); The Fall of Adam & Eve (Genesis 3). Other Books: The Pursuit of God - A.W Tozer The Sign of Jonas - Thomas Merton What are Sin, Iniquity and Transgression? - Bible Project Word Study (5 mins)Abide In Me You Tube Channel

In this week's podcast, I talk about God's steadfast love and the healing power of His word. How does God's love differ to our love for each other? God's love often includes discipline, which means we can be left to our own devices until we freely turn back to God for healing. God's word heals us, which is why we need to abide in His word by reading the Bible, but also by hearing what He is saying to each of us individually. Sometimes He corrects us and sometimes He tells us what we don't want to hear, but He always tells us the truth and this is what transforms us. Once we understand how God's love works, we will move beyond the shallow notion that a loving God will never be judgemental or allow us to suffer. God's love is steadfast and unwavering but He will not tolerate sin and He will bring ultimate justice to us all. Bible passages: Test the Spirits, (1 John 4); God is Love, (1 John 4:8 & 1 John 4:16); Ask and It is Given, (Matthew 7:7-8); Believe and You shall Receive, (Mark 11:22-24); Ask in My Name, (John 14:12-14); Serpent's Lie, (Genesis 3); Abide in Me, (John 15:4-11); His Steadfast Love Endures Forever, (Psalm 136); God's Word Give Eternal Life, (John 5:24 & John 6:68-69); Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So, (Psalm 107); God's Disciple, (Hebrews 12:3-12, Psalm 94:12-14, Proverbs 3:11-12); Universe Created by the Word of God, (Hebrews 11:3); He Sent Out His Word & Healed Them, (Psalm 107:20); Word, Spirit, Life, (John 6:63); The Truth Will Set You Free, (John 8:31); You Are of Your Father the Devil, (John 8:43-47); If You Say You Have No Sin, (1 John 1:5-10); Repent, (Matthew 3:2); Turn From Your Wicked Ways, (Acts 3:26 & 2 Chronicles 7:14); People Love the Darkness (John 3:19); Jesus Came to Set Captives Free, (Luke 4:18-21 & Isaiah 61:1); I Am the Way, (John 14:6); The Heart is Deceitful Above all Things, (Jeremiah 17:9); What Comes Out of the Heart Defiles a Person (Matthew 15:16-20); Incline Your Ear and Come to Me, (Isaiah 55:3); Old Life vs New Life, (Ephesians 4:17-32); Jesus Deals with Religious Hypocrites, (Matthew 23); The Way of Love, (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) Abide In Me You Tube Channel

In this week's episode, I talk about Jesus' instruction to His disciples to abide in Him by abiding in His words. "If you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you." John 15:7 The words we speak to each other and our own thoughts affect us deeply, so how much more will Jesus' words transform our inner selves? Is this the reason that the Bible and Jesus's teachings are constantly attacked and derided in our society? Are the powers and principalities afraid of a humanity who understand how much God loves them? Because if we really understood this, they would no longer be able to control us through fear and division. It seems that today reading the Bible is a subversive act. Bible References: Upper Room Discourse, (John 14-17); I Am the Vine, (John 15); Early Church, (Acts 2-6); Jesus' Words & Eternal Life, (John 5:27); Jesus Living Water, (John 4:7-15 & 7:37-39); Sermon on Mount, (Matthew 5-7); Commandment to Love, (John 13:34-35 & 15:17); Love God/Love Neighbour, (Matthew 22:36-40); Pharisees & Commandments of Men, (Matthew15:9 & 23:1-4, Mark 7:5-13, Isaiah 29:13); Jesus Yahweh in Human Form, (Colossians 1:15-20 & 2:9, Hebrews 1:1-4, Philippians 2:5-9); Parable of Sower, (Mark 4:3-20); Holy Spirit Teacher, (John 14:15-26); No Other Gods, (Exodus 20:3-6); Test the Spirits, (1 John 4:1-6); God's Word is Truth, (John 17:17-26 & 8:31-32, Psalm 119:160, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:16); Teachers to Suit Passions, (2 Timothy 4:3-4); Jesus Physician, (Mark 2:17); The Law Can't Save Us, (Roman 8:3-4, Hebrews 10:1-4, Galatians 3:23-29); Humble Yourself & Pray, (2 Chronicles 7:14); Search Me and Know Me, (Psalm 139); Lord is My Shepherd, (Psalm 23:1-3); As Far As the Heavens Are Above the Earth, (Psalm 103:11-17); The Shelter of the Most High, (Psalm 91); Delight Yourself in the Lord, (Psalm 37:4). Other Resources: The Reality of The Moral Law - Mere Christianity, C.S Lewis (10 mins)Evolutionist Richard Dawkins Says There Are No Morals: by William Lane Craig (4 mins)Atheist MIT Professor Converts to Christianity - Lex Friedman (10 mins)Why the Bible Can be Trusted - J Warner (Cold Case Christianity) (47 mins)Making of the Bible - Tim Mackie (Bible Project) 2 hoursHow Badly Was the New Testament Corrupted? | Daniel Wallace at SDSUAbide In Me You Tube ChannelI Am the Vine - Abide in Me (John 15)

In this week's episode I discuss the power of the spiritual disciples, such as meditation, and how best to use them. Many of us have been taught that to be disciplined is to do the same things in the same way every day and if we deviate from this routine we are undisciplined. I use Richard Foster's book, "A Celebration of Discipline" to dispel this myth and talk about how the spiritual disciplines can help us to deepen our relationship with God. Bible References for further study: Simple worship (2 Chronicles 7:14); What God wants (Isaiah 1:12-17); Pure religion (James 1:26-27); Traditions of Men (Matthew 15:1-20, Matthew 23:1-39,Mark 7:6-9); Repentance prayers (Psalm 51, Psalm 32); Repentance from dead works (Hebrews 6:1, 9:14); The Living God (Jeremiah 10:10, Matthew 16:16, Daniel 6:26, John 6:57); Put down heavy burdens (Psalm 55:22, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Isaiah 41:10); God's children (Galatians 4:6, Romans 8:14, John 1:12, 1 John 3:1-2, Matthew 5:9, Galatians 3:26); Fear of the Lord (Job 28:28, Luke 1:50, Proverbs 19:23, Psalm 25:14, Psalm 34:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1); God sustains universe (Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 1:17, Job 33:4, 1 Corinthians 8:6, 1 Chronicles 16:30, Psalm 104:5, Psalm 22:28); End of Everything (Matthew 10:28, Revelation 21:1-27, 2 Peter 3:10, Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 51:6); Jesus Feeds 5000 (Matthew 14:13-21); My Peace I give to you (John 14:27); Mary Magdalene Demons (Luke 8:2); Peter's denial (Luke 22:54-62); Beloved Disciple (John 13:23, 19:26); Exodus; David on the run (1 Samuel); Israel and Judah Saga (1 & 2 Kings); Paul's Conversion (Acts 9 and Galatians 1 and 2); Tests the spirts ( 1 John 4:1-6) Other Books: A Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster How Does Repentance Help You Transform?Abide In Me You Tube Channel

In this week's episode I discuss the connection between idols and morals. Idolatry may seem like an outdated concept to many, but we all have idols that can take the place of God in our lives. I talk about modern day idols and the morality that is born out of following them. I speak about why idolatry is seen as one of the worse sins and how it is linked to modern New Age practices. Bible references: Exile due to Idolatry (2 Kings 17:7); Idol Worship/Child Sacrifice (2 Kings 17:15-17); Isaiah - Fortune Telling (2:6), Mediumship (8:19), Prophesying Illusions (30:9,10,11), Idols Ridiculed (41:23, 44:9), Wearied by Many Counsels (47:12-15), Slaughter of Children (57:4-5); Jeremiah - False Prophets Loved by People (5:30-31), Peace, Peace (6:14), Valley of Slaughter (7:31, 19:4&5), Host of Heaven (8:2), Queen of Heaven (44:16-19), Men with Idols Stupid (51:17); Ezekiel - Woman Who Capture Souls (13:18-21); 1st & 2nd Commandments (Exodus 20:3-5); Witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28); Divine Council Rebuked (Psalm 82); Fall Of Angels (Genesis 1:7); Sons of God (Job 38:7); Other gods (Psalms 58, 82, 86, 89, 95, 96, 97, 135, 136, 138); Satan in Divine Council (Job 1:1-12); Other gods Put Over Nations (Deuteronomy 32:8); Division of Humanity After Babel/Flood (Genesis 11:1-9); Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1-6); Laws Against Divination (Deuteronomy 18:10-14 & Galatian 5:19-21); Satan Angel of Light (2 Corinthians 11:14); Worship of Angels (Colossians 2:18); Angles Deliver False Gospel (Galatians 1:8); One Mediator is Christ (1 Timothy 2:5); Christ Mediator of New Covenant (Hebrews 8:1-9); One Instructor is Christ (Matthew 23:11); Solomon's Prayer for Wisdom (1 Kings 3:9); False Prophets & Teachers (2 Peter 2:1-22, Matthew 7:15:20, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, Colossians 2:8) God Not Silent (Psalm 50:3); John 3:19 (People Love Darkness); Seek My Face (2 Chronicles 7:14); God's Provision (Matthew 6:25-34); El Shaddai & El Elyon (Psalm 91); Haggar & El Roi, (Genesis 16). Other Books: A Celebration of Discipline - Richard Foster Icon Veneration a Protestant Critique - Dr Gavin Ortlund (1 hour)Idols and "The Chosen" with Jonathan Pageau and Ruslan (13 mins)Orthodox Christian Explains Veneration of Icons - Jonathan Pageau (30 mins)Psychiatrist Convinced that Demons are Real - Dr Richard Gallagher (1.5 Hours)Kat Von D on Becoming a Christian from Occult Witchcraft (1 hour)New Age to Jesus - Demon Possessed Witch Saved by Christ (2 hours)Dangers of New Age Practices - Angela Ucci (1 hour)Four Reasons to Leave the New Age - Doreen Virtue (17 mins)Abide In Me You Tube Channel

In this week's episode, I begin to explore what "The Gospel" is and why we should care about it. The word "Gospel" means "good news" and the Merriam Webster dictionary describes it as "the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation." It tells us who Christ is, what it means to be in the Kingdom of God and how we can be saved. Unfortunately, many people are apathetic towards this message today, either because they think they've heard it all before or because they feel it is irrelevant. But is it? Jesus tells us we need to believe in him to be saved (John 10:9) and this leads us to ask what this means? The word "saved" can be translated "rescued" or "healed" but from what? I start to answer this question by talking about our human nature, the presence of evil, the power of sin and how Christ can help us to overcome them all. This week is packed with Bible references but we are only just scratching the surface of the gospel message. I will go into more depth on the meaning of Jesus' atoning sacrifice in future episodes. Firstly, we need to understand why this message is still vital for us to understand today. Bible references: The Gospel Christ Died For Us (1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 5:6-8, 1 John 2:2, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24, Mark 10:45, 1 Timothy 2:6, Hebrews 9:14, 9:22 9:28, 10:10, Philippians 2:5-8); Jesus' Resurrection (John 11:25-26, Romans 6:9-11, 10:9-10, John 20, Luke 24, Philippians 3:20-21, John 6:47, 1 Corinthians 15:26, Revelation 1:18); All Authority Given to Jesus (Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 1;2, Colossians 1:18, Daniel 7:13-14); Jesus Defeats Devil (1 John 3:8, Acts 10:38, Hebrews 2:14-15, Colossians 1:13, 2:15, John 12:31, John 16:11); Jesus is King of Kings (Revelation 17:14, 19:16, 1 Timothy 6:15, Psalm 136:3) Paul in Areopagus (Acts 17); New Heavens & New Earth (Isaiah 65:17-19, Revelation 21, 2 Peter 3:13); Cain & Abel (Genesis 4); Human Wickedness & The Flood (Genesis 6-9), Abraham Nations/Priests (Genesis 12:3, 17:1-8, 18:18, 22:18, Exodus 19:6, 1 Peter 2:9) Jesus Way,Truth, Life (John 14:6); Believe in Jesus/No Death (John 11:26); Ministry of Reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18, Colossians 1:19-20, Romans 5:8-11, Ephesians 2:13-17); The Incarnation (Philippians 2:5-8, John 1:14, Colossians 1:5, 2:9, Hebrews 1 &2, John 10:30, 14:9); Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23); Jesus Paid Price for Sins (Colossians 1:14, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 2:2, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24 & 3:8, John 3:16-17, Galatians 3:13, Matthew 20:28, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Romans 8:3); Jesus New Temple (John 2:19–21); We Are Temple of Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:4-5, Acts 2, Joel 2:28, John 14:15-31 & 20:19-31); Forgiveness Through Humans (John 20:23); Sheep Gone Astray (Isaiah 53:6); Parable of Lost Sheep (Luke 15); Jesus Good Shepherd (John 10); Powers and Principalities (Ephesians 6, Colossians 2:15, Ephesians 1:21); Father of Lies (John 8); You Are Gods (Genesis 3); Last Will Be First (Mark 10:35-35); Jesus Came to Serve (Matthew 2:28); Others More Important than Self (Philippians 2:3, 1 Corinthians 10:24); Satan Ruler of this World (1 John 5:19, Luke 4:6); Ruler of this World Has Been Judges (John 14:30 & 16:11); Satan Falling From Heaven (Luke 10:17); Prince of World Cast Out (12:31); Lying Smooth Voice, Jeremiah 6:14, Isaiah 30:10); Renewal and Regeneration (Romans 12, Titus 3:5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 26:26, John 3); Wages of Sin is Death (Romans 6:23); Dead in Sins (Ephesians 2:1); God of Justice (Isaiah 30:18, Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 33:4-5, Jeremiah 9:24, Luke 18:7-8, Matthew 12:18); God and Truth (John 17:17, Proverbs 12:22, Psalm 119:160, John 18:37, John 8:31-32; Father's Discipline (Hebrews 12:5-11, Job 5:17, James 1:2, Revelation...

In this week's episode I talk about forgiveness, sin, repentance and free will. Did Jesus teach universal forgiveness, or are there things we need to do to receive it? Are we to forgive those people who are unrepentant? Will Jesus forgive those who don't believe in Him? Are there some things that are unforgivable? Bible references: Matthew 18:21-25 (Seventy Times Seven); Matthew 5:38-40 (Turn Other Cheek); Matthew 5:44 (Love Enemies); Matthew 6:9-13 (Lord's Prayer); Matthew 7:3-5 (Judge Not); Matthew 18:21-35 (Parable Unforgiving Servant); Luke 15:11-32 (Parable Prodigal Son); 1 Timothy 1:15 (Christ to Save Sinners); 1 Timothy 2:4 (All to be Saved); Jeremiah 32:27 (Anything to Hard for Me); 1 John 8-10 (No Sin, then Deceived); Matthew 18:6 (Mill Stone - Sea); Matthew 25:31-46 (Sheep vs Goats); Matthew 5:22 & Matthew 5:29 (Hell-Gehenna); Matthew 7:21 (I Never Knew You); Adam & Eve Fall (Genesis 3); The Flood (Genesis 6-9); Sodom on Gomorrah (Genesis 18-19); John 3 (Born of Spirit); Numbers 21:4-9) Bronze Snake; Psalm 103 (Bless the Lord O My Soul) Scriptures That Show Jesus Will Save All - Evangelical Universalist Forum (5 min read)Sin (Khata) Missing the Mark - The Bible Project Video (5 mins)What is Gehenna? Meaning in the Bible (Article, 10 min read) Abide In Me You Tube Channel

In this week's episode I talk about why many people who are sincerely seeking God do not find Him. I talk about unconscious barriers that may keep us from experiencing God's presence; the reason why we need to examine our expectations of God; and what God requires from those who seek Him. Bible References: Book of Job; Paul's Conversion, Acts 9:1-19; Whoever would draw near to God, Hebrews 11:6; Adam & Eve's Unearned Wisdom, Genesis 3; God's Higher ays, Isaiah 55:8-9; Lose Life to Find It, Matthew 10:39; Be Not Wise in Your Own Eyes, Proverbs 3:5-8; Become a New Creation, 2 Corinthians 5:17 & Ephesians 4:22-24; Sell Your Possession to Follow Man, Matthew 19:21-24; Don't Be of This World, John 17:14-16, John 15:19, Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2-15-17, John 18:36; ; 10 Commandments, Exodus 20; Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7; Noah's Ark, Abraham's Promise, Moses Exodus, Book of Jonah; You Ask Wrongly, James 4:1-3; Repentance Prayer, Psalm 51; I Find it to be Law, Romans 7:21; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Lord is My Shepherd, Psalm 23. Other Books Return of the God Hypothesis; Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe - Stephen C. Meyer Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design - Stephen C Meyer Cosmic Chemistry; Do God and Science Mix? - John C. Lennox The Devil's Delusion; Atheism and it's Scientific Pretensions - David Berlinski The Language of God: A Scientist Provides Evidence for Belief - Francis Collins Beyond the Cosmos: The Transdimensionality of God - Hugh Ross Other external videos and links are listed below: The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence of Belief in God - Francis Collins at Caltech (1 hour)What Does God Want? (30 mins)Atheist and Christian Dialogue on Divine Hiddenness - Gavin Ortlund and Justin Schieber (1 hr 20)Response to Divine Hiddenness Argument - Gavin Ortlund (1 hour)Divine Hiddenness Argument - Alex O'Connor (10 mins)Science and Mathematics Point to a Creator not Atheism - John Lennox & Eric Metaxas (15 mins)Hitchens and Dawkins Impressed by Fine Tuning Argument (2 mins)The Most Persistent Objection to the Fine Tuning Argument - W.L Craig (4 mins)10 Questions on the Fine Tuning Argument - Stephen C Meyer & Sean McDowell (1 hour)Fine-Tuning and the Origins of the Universe - Stephen C Meyer (18 mins)Is God a Delusion? - W.L. Craig and Lewis Wolpert, Full DebateIsn't God No More Than a Special Computer - William Lane Craig (2 mins)Arguments for a Personal Cause of the Universe - William Lane Craig (3 mins)Expelled: No Intelligence (Design) Allowed - Full Documentary - Ben SteinA New Humanity ( New Creation) - Tim Mackie Lecture on EphesiansGod Does Exist (Debate) - John Lennox at the Oxford UnionAbide In Me You Tube...

In this week's podcast I talk about the difference between having knowledge about God versus knowing God. Why do so many people run away from having a relationship with their Creator? Are they scared of being judged, or angry about the suffering they have endured? I discuss how different personality types seek to know God and also delve into the reality of heaven and hell. Bible reference: Ephesians 2:9 (Whole fullness of Deity), Psalm 139 (You have searched me), Psalm 18:25-26 (Devouring Fire), Revelation 20:14 (Lake of Fire), Hebrews 1:1-3 (Jesus), John 1:1-4 (Jesus, The Word), John 14:6 (I Am the Way), Ecclesiastes 3:11 (Eternity), Isaiah 65:17-25 (New Heavens/New Earth), Psalm 42:7 (Deep calls to Deep) Other Books: Beyond the Cosmos: The Trans-dimensionality of God - Hugh Ross The Great Divorce - C.S Lewis Other external videos and links are listed below: What Happens When We Die? - John Burke & Near Death Experience ResearchFight Against Child Slavery & the Sex Trade | Jim Caviezel and Tim BallardAbide In Me You Tube Channel

In this week's podcast I talk about the dumbing down of our society and how we can learn to see through the media spin and the many wolves in sheep's clothing that want to lead us away from the truth. "One of the painful signs of years of dumbed-down education is how many people are unable to make a coherent argument. They can vent their emotions, question other people's motives, make bold assertions, repeat slogans—anything except reason." Thomas Sowell "Yet we must say something, when those who say the most are saying nothing" Augustine of Hippo Bible Verses: 2 Timothy 4:3 (Teachers to suit own passions), Genesis 3:5 (You will be Like God), Jeremiah 6:14 (Assurance of Peace), Exodus 32 (Golden Calf), Hebrews 5:11 (Discernment), Matthew 23 (One Father), Isaiah 30:20-21 (Your teacher hidden no more), Psalm 32, Proverbs 3:5-8, Psalm 8:4. Mathematical Problems with Darwin's Theory of Evolution - Meyer, Berlinski, Gelernter (14 mins)Sam Harris: Trump, Religion, Wokeness - Triggernometry Podcast (33 mins)Star Trek Next Generation - The GameWilliam Lane Craig on Historical and Textual Criticism of Bart Ehrman (Part 1)William Lane Craig Responds to Bart Ehrman - Capturing ChristianityHow Badly Was the New Testament Corrupted? | Daniel Wallace at SDSUBart Ehrman's Bad Arguments Go on Tour - Trent HornAbide In Me You Tube Channel

In this week's episode I talk about the nature of criticism and how it is different to having true discernment. I also pay homage to some of great teachers and resources that led me to appreciate the diverse doctrines within the different Christian denominations. Below is a selection of resources. Bible References: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 (Is Christ Divided?), 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 (Judgement Seat of Christ), Matthew 18:2-5 (Child-like Faith), Hebrews 11:6 (Without Faith), John 6:26-29 (Faith in Jesus), Matthew 16:24-26 (Pick up Cross), Matthew 11;28-30 (Lay down burdens) He Has You – Blog by Paul BaliusHow God is Both One and Three at the Same Time - Bible ProjectC.S Lewis and the Life ForceC.S Lewis: The Reluctant Convert - Why is it Difficult to Believe in God?Cold Case Christianity - You Tube ChannelWilliam Lane Craig - Reasonable Faith You Tube ChannelN.T Wright - You Tube ChannelElizabeth Elliot - You Tube ChannelCharles Stanley - In Touch Ministries You Tube ChannelGavin Ortlund - Truth Unites You Tube ChannelDerek Prince Ministries You Tube ChannelBy Design: Behe, Lennox, and Meyer on the Evidence for a CreatorIs Anything Worth Believing In? | Professor John LennoxRichard Dawkins vs John Lennox | The God Delusion DebateLecture: Biblical Series IX: The Call to Abraham - Jordan PetersonThe Bible Project (You Tube Channel)Lord of Spirits Podcast Other Books: Mere Christianity - C.S Lewis Surprised by Joy - C.S Lewis The Return of the God Hypothesis - Stephen C. Meyer Darwin's Doubt - Stephen C. Meyer God's Undertaker - Has Science Buried God? - John Lennox Can Science Explain Everything? - John Lennox The Devil's Delusion - Atheism and its Scientific Pretensions - David Berlinski The Language of God - Francis Collins How the world's most notorious atheist changed his mind - Anthony Flew Beyond the Cosmos: The Transdimensionalty of God - Hugh Ross Cold Case Christianity - J Warner Wallace The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel If You Can Believe - Paul Balius Knowing God - J.I Packer

In this week's podcast, I talk about the Apostle Paul and how his life can be a template for us when we are seeking a relationship with God. I also talk about the importance of the resurrection of Jesus, why this is the central teaching of Christianity and why it matters to all of us today. Bible references: Acts 9:1-22 (Paul's conversion), Galatians 1:13-18 (Paul's persecution of early church), Acts 17:16-32 (Paul in the Areopagus), Exodus 19:6 (Kingdom of Priests), 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 (Importance of Resurrection), John 5:18 (Jesus' equality with God), 2 Peter 1:16 (Not cleverly devised myths), 1 Corinthians 13:12 (Being Known) Other external videos and links are listed below: Ten Reasons Jesus Came to Die - Apologetics Roadshow (25 mins)The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Fiction? - Apologetics Roadshow (25 mins)Paul and The Cross - N.T Wright on The Victory of the Cross (1 hour)How Christianity Is Different From Every Religion - Professor John LennoxFive Resurrection Facts That Occurred by 36 A.D - Dr Gary HabermasDid Jesus Rise from the Dead? - Part Two: The Explanation - Dr William Lane CraigDid Jesus Rise from the Dead? - Part One: The Facts - Dr William Lane Craig Skeptics Respond To The Evidence For The Resurrection of Jesus - Mike WingerA Historian Explains the Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus (Dr. Gary Habermas)What are historical facts of Jesus and crucifixion- Nabeel QureshiThe Bible Project (You Tube Channel)Tim Mackie Talks and Sermons (Archive)Tim Mackie - Talk on PrayerLord of Spirits Podcast Other Books: Arise O God: The Gospel of Christ's Defeat of Demons, Sin and Death - Father Andrew Stephen Damick Mere Christianity - C.S Lewis Surprised by Joy - C.S Lewis The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel

In this episode I talk about the ideas behind modern spirituality, which has at its foundation the philosophy of Perennialism; the idea that all religions have a common core and that there are many paths to God. But what is missing from this kind of religious pluralism? Even though these ideas seem accepting and tolerant, could they in fact be leading people down the garden path and away from God? Bible references: Luke 12:51 (Division not Peace), 1 John 1:8 (No sin, deception), Exodus 20 (10 Commandments), John 8:31-32 (Truth set you free), John 15:13 (No greater love), Hebrews 4:12 (Alive & Active). Other external videos and links are listed below: Russell Brand God Debate and Perennialism VideoHow Does Repentance Help You Transform?Abide In Me You Tube Channel Other books: Mere Christianity - C.S Lewis