Episodes
Oct. 26, 2021
The Rapture Controversy - Part 4 (94)
Failing to understand the difference between the word “tribulation” and the word “wrath” is one of the main reasons some believers wrongly gravitate toward the concept of a pre-tribulation rapture. Believers are never promise...
Oct. 20, 2021
The Rapture Controversy - Part 3 (93)
Why does the Bible teach that Jesus will come back “as a thief in the night”? Jesus compared his return and the church’s condition to the days of Noah. Why should believers want to be the ones “left behind”? This episode may ...
Oct. 12, 2021
The Rapture Controversy - Part 2 (92)
Did the early church fathers teach a pre-tribulation rapture? If not, when did that doctrine first make its appearance? Why did Paul say the Antichrist must be revealed before our “gathering together” to the Lord takes place?...
Oct. 5, 2021
The Rapture Controversy - Part 1 (91)
The great tribulation is rushing toward us like a dark, ominous, swirling storm cloud. Will the church be ready to take a strong and final stand for truth or will God allow His people to escape seven years before the end of t...
Sept. 28, 2021
Does the Universe Love You? (90)
Google the question, “Does the universe love me?” and millions of affirmative responses will pull up, encouraging you to believe that “the universe has your back” or that you should “trust the universe”—and how to consciously...
Sept. 21, 2021
THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH (89)
Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved chapters in the Bible. It hides a rarely understood mystery concerning the “valley of the shadow of death.” Your host, Mike Shreve, unveils this mystery, and then he shares five times he ha...
Sept. 15, 2021
WHAT DO THE NAMES OF WORLD RELIGIONS REVEAL? (88)
Every religion’s name reveals an important insight about that belief system: either its origin or a primary concept its followers embrace, or both. Surprisingly, these names often speak of longings common to all who seek the ...
Sept. 7, 2021
The Golden Rule in World Religions (87)
Why is the “Golden Rule” found in almost every major religion? Some assume it indicates all those religions are equally legitimate paths to God. Is that right or wrong? If this concept is found in the Scripture base of multip...
Aug. 31, 2021
10 Yoga Poses that Offer Worship to Hindu Deities (86)
Do you think going to a yoga class is harmless? Think again. The poses assumed, according to the teachings of Hinduism, are offerings to specific Hindu deities. Ten yoga poses will be examined in this teaching. Shiva, the god...
Aug. 24, 2021
Jesus in World Religions (85)
Many religions include Jesus in their doctrinal base, but they define His identity, His nature, and His purpose in non-biblical, and often, heretical ways. Bible believers need to be equipped to recognize these erroneous view...
Aug. 11, 2021
Do Mormons and Christians Love the Same JESUS? (84)
Dallas Jenkins, the talented and respected producer of THE CHOSEN TV series (films about the life of Jesus), recently commented concerning Mormons and evangelical Christians, “We love the same JESUS.” Is that true? Is the Jes...
Aug. 4, 2021
What Does the Quran Say About Jesus? (83)
Jesus is a very prominent figure in the Quran. He is mentioned 97 times in 93 verses. His name is Isa. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, and is considered a prophet. He worked miracles and is coming back again. A...
July 27, 2021
The Mystery of the Book of Life (82)
Only in Christianity and Judaism do you find the concept of “The Book of Life”—mentioned sixteen times in the Bible. Since God is omniscient—and He knows all things past, present, and future—why would He need a book or a regi...
July 20, 2021
What Is the “Evil Eye”? (Ep 81)
Hearing the phrase—“the evil eye”—strikes fear in the hearts of those who are superstitious. It involves a belief that a malevolent glare directed toward a person can cause misfortune, harm, injury, and even catastrophic prob...
July 13, 2021
The Statue of Liberty—Occult Symbol or Emblem of Freedom? (Ep 80)
Does the Statue of Liberty, that beloved icon of freedom and hope, contain occult symbols promoting false religious belief systems? If so, are they innocuous and unimportant, or proof of dark, ominous, evil influences invadin...
July 7, 2021
The Mysterious Symbol of the Tree of Life (EP 79)
What does the tree of life represent? Intriguingly, this spiritual symbol is discovered, not only in biblical Judaism and Christianity, but also, in Buddhism, Islam, and Kabbala (which is the mystical branch of Judaism), as w...
June 29, 2021
Does God Create Evil? (EP 78)
The King James Version of Isaiah 45:7 quotes God as saying, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil.” This translation makes it sound like the Creator is the source of all the evil in this world....
June 22, 2021
Two Encounters with Satan —Ten Lessons Learned (EP 77)
Two direct encounters with Satan taught me numerous lessons that have been part of the foundation of revelation in my walk with God. Both occurred at night, in a dream-like state. In the first dream, the Holy Spirit rose up w...
June 15, 2021
Nine Myths About Satan - Part 2
Is Satan’s personal name really Lucifer? Was he the worship leader of heaven before he fell? Did he hover over the throne of God in heaven? Did a third of the angels fall with him? Often believers repeat biblically-based idea...
June 8, 2021
Nine Myths About Satan - Part 1 (75)
So many beliefs about Satan cannot be proven by Scripture. Just because they are generally accepted doesn’t mean they are right. Is Satan’s skin red? Does he have a tail and batwings? Does he reign in hell? Can he torment you...
June 1, 2021
The Mysterious Nephilim of Genesis 6 (Ep 74)
Were the Nephilim giants of Genesis 6 the offspring of fallen angels and earthly women? If so, why are they mentioned after the flood too—since everyone except Noah’s family were drowned? Is this mysterious passage simply abo...
May 25, 2021
Can We Communicate with Angels? (Ep 73)
Should human beings seek angelic encounters, initiating conversations with them? Some Christian teachers insist we can and should. Is this pure, biblical truth or an erroneous approach also found in New Age spirituality? You ...
May 18, 2021
Can Christians Command Angels: True or False? (Ep 72)
Can believers command angels to do their bidding? Some teachers of the Word say we can. Angels are ministering spirits sent forth to minister to and for the heirs of salvation, so shouldn’t we exert some kind of authority ove...
May 11, 2021
The Revelation of Angels Part 2:Truths and Misconceptions (Ep 71)
Angels are mentioned over 250 times in the Bible. Their God-given purpose is inseparably intertwined with God’s plan for humankind. Does every person have a guardian angel? Is there such a thing as “an angel of death”? What a...