Episodes
Oct. 3, 2023
SUKKOT - The Joyous Celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles (190)
Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles) is the last of seven Feasts that God instructed the Jews to celebrate annually during the Old Testament era. There are five main levels of interpretation to all the Feasts: historical, practi...
Sept. 28, 2023
What Is Yom Kippur (The Jewish Holy Day)? (189)
Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) is the holiest day of the year for a devoted Jewish person. Israelites throughout the world (from nightfall on September 24 to sundown on September 25) participated in its call to repentance....
Sept. 19, 2023
True Biblical Meditation (188)
Meditation, according to the Bible, is much different than the prescription for meditation found in Far Eastern religions and New Age spirituality. It is not mechanical; it is relational. It’s a normal outgrowth of walking wi...
Sept. 12, 2023
MEDITATION: Far Eastern vs. Biblical (187)
Many religions offer meditation techniques with promises of spiritual awakenings, contact with beings on higher planes, access into supernatural realms, or simply supernatural peace of mind. We will examine methods found in B...
Sept. 5, 2023
12 Ways God Speaks (186)
God is constantly speaking to the entire human race, in secretive and subtle ways, as well as bold, profound, and undeniable ways. Not everyone has ears to hear, but for the spiritually thirsty and the spiritually sensitive, ...
Aug. 29, 2023
Is There Really Only One God? (185)
“There is only one God!”—When discussing the Godhead with Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, or New Agers, that’s often the response you get. It’s the idea that, on an ultimate level, we are all worshiping the same God regardless of rel...
Aug. 22, 2023
What is Nirvana? Unraveling the Mystery (184)
The highest spiritual state attainable in Buddhism is called “Nirvana.” In Sanskrit, it means “a blowing out,” like the blowing out of a candle. What does that mean? Some claim it describes the same experience called Samadhi ...
Aug. 15, 2023
OM - Mystical Sound or Empty Syllable? (183)
Why is the word “OM” considered so sacred and powerful? How many religions recognize it as a spiritually potent word? Why is it connected to three of the most revered gods of the Hindu pantheon: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva? How...
Aug. 9, 2023
The Mystery of Living Water (182)
"Rivers of living water" flowing out of the heart—that’s what Jesus claimed would happen to those who believe in Him. What is “living water”? How does it nourish, sustain, and transform the soul? How does this promise differ ...
Aug. 1, 2023
Establishing Truth Through the Lord’s Prayer - Part 5 (181)
As we close out our study of “The Lord’s Prayer,” we will focus on the declaration, “Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” This final confession of faith is the hinge on which the previous statement...
July 25, 2023
Establishing Truth Through the Lord’s Prayer - Part 4 (180)
As we examine the Lord’s prayer to compare Christianity with other religious worldviews, we now arrive at the line “Do not lead us into temptation but deliver us from evil.” What is temptation? How do religions of the world d...
July 19, 2023
Establishing Truth Through The Lord’s Prayer - Part 3 (179)
This is the third episode on “The Lord’s Prayer,” examining the worshipful petition Jesus taught His followers to use in approaching the Everlasting Father. This program will focus on the most wonderful, as well the most chal...
July 11, 2023
Establishing Truth Through The Lord’s Prayer - Part 2 (178)
“The Lord’s Prayer” was constructed by the genius of God, not only to give us a proper approach to the Father, but to reveal major facets of the belief system we should embrace as followers of Jesus. In this episode, we will ...
July 4, 2023
Establishing Truth Through the Lord's Prayer - Part 1 (177)
In just over 60 words, “The Lord’s Prayer” establishes biblical doctrine as compared to other world religions on major issues like the nature of God, the nature of the universe, and the nature of true salvation. Individual wo...
June 27, 2023
The Mysterious “Nephilim” Giants of Genesis 6 (176)
Were the Nephilim giants of Genesis 6 the offspring of fallen angels and earthly women? Were they demigods who ruled the world in that day? If destroying them was the reason for the flood—why are they mentioned after God bega...
June 20, 2023
Can You Breathe in the Holy Spirit? (175)
Several popular Christian worship songs propose that believers can breathe in the Spirit of God. A respected Charismatic pastor recently put out a video teaching greater peace can be achieved by inhaling deeply and saying, “I...
June 13, 2023
Can We Communicate with Angels? (174)
Should human beings seek angelic encounters, initiating conversations with these celestial beings? New Agers celebrate this practice, even encouraging the use of Angel Cards. Surprisingly, some Christian teachers also insist ...
June 6, 2023
Can Christians Command Angels: True or False? (173)
Can human beings direct angels to do their bidding? Some Bible teachers say that Christians can and should. Angels are ministering spirits sent forth to minister to and for the heirs of salvation, so shouldn’t we exert some k...
May 30, 2023
The Revelation of Angels Part 2 / Truths and Misconceptions (172)
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...
May 23, 2023
The Revelation of Angels (171)
So many mysteries surround these celestial beings that God sends forth to minister to the heirs of salvation. How were they created? Can angels assume human form? What are the seven major roles they fill in administrating God...
May 16, 2023
The Mysterious Symbol of the Tree of Life (170)
What amazing truths are revealed through the biblical imagery of “the tree of life”! Intriguingly, similar concepts (erroneous and incorrect) are also found in Buddhism, Islam, and mystical Judaism (Kabbala)—which we review o...
May 9, 2023
Is Everyone a Child of God? (169)
In the coronation ceremony of Prince Charles, he knelt before the altar and prayed, “God of compassion and mercy . . . grant that I may be a blessing to all thy children, of every faith and belief.” That statement implies tha...
May 2, 2023
Does God Create Evil? (168)
The King James Version of Isaiah 45:7 has God saying, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil.” This older translation makes it sound like the Creator is the source, not only of good, but also, o...
April 25, 2023
7 Words From Jesus Often Misunderstood (167)
As a follower of Jesus, I often discuss doctrinal beliefs and lifestyle choices with followers of other religions (and those who are not religious at all). At times, when I point out the biblical view, I get the response, “Di...