Episodes
Feb. 21, 2023
What is the “evil eye”? (158)
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...
Feb. 14, 2023
Are All Names for God Legitimate? (157)
Some pluralistic thinkers propose any name assigned to God in any religion is legitimate and appropriate. Is that true? Or is there a correct revelation of the divine name that uniquely and powerfully grants access into a per...
Feb. 9, 2023
Connecting the Dots: Shaktipat and Celebrating Satan at the Grammys (156)
What is Shaktipat? It is a powerful, spiritual impartation that some yogis claim to be able to transfer to their disciples. According to Hindu lore, it is an instant awakening of God-consciousness. But what really happens and...
Jan. 31, 2023
HOLY SMOKE! Pope Frances in a Smudging Ceremony (155)
Recently, during a penitential pilgrimage to Canada to apologize to the indigenous people, Pope Francis, along with about seven Catholic cardinals, took place in a smudging ceremony. Also, after Biden assumed the presidency, ...
Jan. 24, 2023
SABBATH: A Shadow of Good Things to Come (154)
Did you know there are more Sabbaths mentioned in the Bible than just the seventh day of the week? Did you know all these Sabbaths are described as just a “shadow of good things to come” (Hebrews 10:1). What are those “good t...
Jan. 17, 2023
Which is right: Saturday or Sunday Worship, or something different? (153)
Since the beginning of the Church, controversy has swirled around the issue of the proper day of the week that Christians should gather for corporate worship. Is Saturday or Sunday the correct Sabbath? Was this ancient tradit...
Jan. 9, 2023
The Forgiveness Factor (152)
Is it possible to receive forgiveness from God? Is it important for us to forgive others? Though all positive religions emphasize the latter, many do not subscribe to the former. Learn what Buddhism, Hinduism, New Age Spiritu...
Dec. 27, 2022
The Mystery of the Breath of Life (151)
The biblical account of creation states that God breathed into Adam the “breath of life” and he became a “living soul.” What exactly is the “breath of life”? Is it the same as natural breath and is it still within every human...
Dec. 20, 2022
The Mysterious Magi (150)
The Greek word translated “wise men” in the Bible is magos , from which we get the term “magi” (strangely, the root of the words “magic" and “magician”). Magi were usually involved in occult spiritual practices like astrology...
Dec. 13, 2022
Avatar: Modern Word or Ancient Mystical Idea? (149)
Most people relate to the word “avatar” as the name of a 2009 blockbuster movie set in a fictional world called Pandora. People also create “avatars” as representative images in video games, on Facebook, or other online activ...
Dec. 7, 2022
The Quest for Power (148)
Religion is a desperate quest for power: power to comprehend the mysteries of life, power to rise above personal defeats, power to penetrate higher spiritual realms, power to overcome suffering, power to predict the future, p...
Nov. 22, 2022
The Gratitude Beatitude (147)
How appropriate it would be if the attitude of gratitude was highlighted in a ninth beatitude, “Blessed are the grateful, for God often works miracles for them!” In this "True Light" episode, you will discover that the story ...
Nov. 15, 2022
Desire & Suffering: Buddhism vs. Christianity (146)
Buddha’s “Four Noble Truths” state that life is full of suffering and the cause of suffering is desire. So, the way to overcome suffering is to overcome desire. Is that true? Or is there a biblical view that solves the proble...
Nov. 9, 2022
The Revelation of Angels (145)
Angels fill many roles: worshipers, warriors, watchers, messengers, ministers, protectors, and administrators of God’s affairs in heaven and earth. They are vitally important to the plans and purposes of God. However, there a...
Oct. 31, 2022
Where was Jesus During His Hidden Years? (144)
The Bible is largely silent about Jesus between the ages of 12 and 30. Various sources offer conflicting claims, insisting Jesus trained under an Essene teacher, traveled to India, was mentored by Hindu healers, lived in a Ti...
Oct. 18, 2022
Why Does God Allow Evil to Exist? (143)
Why does God allow evil to exist in this world and all the problems and the pain that result from it: corrupted minds, damaged hearts, and destroyed lives? Why are there such things as war, murder, immorality, greed, poverty,...
Oct. 12, 2022
When Do Believers Enter the Kingdom of God? (142)
When does the Bible teach that followers of Jesus enter the kingdom of God? There are three options: at the moment of being born again, upon departing from this world at death, or when Jesus comes back, and the resurrection t...
Oct. 4, 2022
The Origin and Nature of the Universe in World Religions (141)
How did the universe begin, or did it even have a beginning point? At least seven schools of thought exist in various religions in this world. They cannot all be right. Only one view is true at the expense of the others being...
Sept. 27, 2022
Is Everyone a Child of God? (140)
Are all human beings children of God? The politically-correct, post-modern answer would be an unequivocal, “Yes, all people of all religions are worshiping the same God, and they are all His children!” But is that true? Or ar...
Sept. 20, 2022
Is Christ within Everyone? (139)
New Age spirituality promotes the belief that Christ is within everyone and everything. According to that approach, Christ is a principle not a person and is different from the man, Jesus. This mindset used to be heralded pri...
Sept. 13, 2022
Is the Kingdom of God within Everyone? (138)
Does the Kingdom of God reside within every person? Jesus explained to the Pharisees, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of God is within...
Sept. 6, 2022
The Mysterious Meaning of the Word “Apocalypse” (137)
“The Apocalypse”: when that ominous-sounding word is spoken, most people immediately envision a catastrophic end to this world, an unprecedented planetary destruction, a time of great cataclysmic judgments from God that will ...
Aug. 30, 2022
The Secret and the Law of Attraction (136)
What is “The Secret” and should it be embraced by people of all religions? Is “The Law of Attraction” a legitimate approach to success in life? Does it work? Is it the same as “The Law of Sowing and Reaping” in the Bible? If ...
Aug. 23, 2022
SHALOM: The Mysterious Ancient Hebrew Greeting (135)
“Shalom” is the word Jews normally use to greet one another. It is an ancient biblical word with intriguing overtones of meaning that make it a powerful spiritual proclamation and prayer. It is a faith-filled confession that ...