Episodes

Is the Kingdom of God within Everyone? (138)
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...
The Mysterious Meaning of the Word “Apocalypse” (137)
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 ...
The Secret and the Law of Attraction (136)
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 ...
SHALOM: The Mysterious Ancient Hebrew Greeting (135)
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 ...
Was Jesus a Yogi Who Taught His Disciples Yoga? (134)
Aug. 16, 2022

Was Jesus a Yogi Who Taught His Disciples Yoga? (134)

“Yoga” means yoke—a symbol of union with Brahman, the impersonal Life-force who is considered to be God or ultimate reality for many Hindus. Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you.” Was He referring to a yoga-like approach to spi...
Why Do Believers Lift Their Hands in Worship? (133)
Aug. 9, 2022

Why Do Believers Lift Their Hands in Worship? (133)

Lifting hands in worship is a biblical approach for worshiping God in a passionate and heartfelt way. Unknown to most people, there are 10 specific reasons, symbolic and spiritual, given in Scripture for this sacred practice....
“Soul Sleep”—Fact or Fiction? (132)
Aug. 3, 2022

“Soul Sleep”—Fact or Fiction? (132)

What is “Soul Sleep”? This controversial doctrine, primarily taught by Seventh-day Adventists, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Christadelphians, is based on biblical passages, like Jesus’ statement, “Our friend Lazarus sleeps, but I...
What Is “Natural Religion”? (131)
July 26, 2022

What Is “Natural Religion”? (131)

Has God revealed Himself in natural ways to all humanity—from the very beginning? Consider how the Creator “witnesses” His reality and His character, even to those who have never heard the Gospel and the added, invisible, spi...
Did this South African Satanist Encounter the Real Jesus? (130)
July 20, 2022

Did this South African Satanist Encounter the Real Jesus? (130)

The co-founder of the South African Satanist Church recently claimed to have a supernatural encounter with Jesus while performing a satanic ritual that caused him to leave Satanism and become a Christian. Was this a true conv...
Salvation in World Religions (129)
July 12, 2022

Salvation in World Religions (129)

What is the solution to our spiritual problem as human beings? Do we need salvation, as Christianity teaches, liberation, as Hinduism teaches, enlightenment, as Buddhism teaches, or some other kind of spiritual awakening? Eve...
Speaking in Tongues: The Gift, the Mystery, the Controversy (128)
July 6, 2022

Speaking in Tongues: The Gift, the Mystery, the Controversy (128)

Speaking in tongues was a common occurrence in the early church. It is one of the nine supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit. Why is there such a controversy surrounding this mysterious manifestation of God's power? Is this g...
Why Is Jesus Called the “True Light”? (127)
June 28, 2022

Why Is Jesus Called the “True Light”? (127)

Why is Jesus called the “true light,” the “true bread,” the “true vine” and “the true God” in Scripture? To label something “true” implies the existence of a counterfeit that is “false.” If there is a “true light,” that impli...
New Age Affirmations vs. Biblical Confessions of Faith—What’s the Difference? (126)
June 22, 2022

New Age Affirmations vs. Biblical Confessions of Faith—What’s the Difference? (126)

Are New Age positive affirmations and biblically-based confessions of faith the same thing? Or are there major differences? Listen to 10 primary points of comparison and make up your own mind. Some Christians, out of concern ...
What Is the New Age Movement? 15 Foundational Beliefs / Part Two (125)
June 14, 2022

What Is the New Age Movement? 15 Foundational Beliefs / Part Two (125)

The term, “The New Age Movement,” stems from Astrology. It is based on the erroneous idea that the sun passes through twelve houses in its journey around the earth. Each house represents an age that is about 2200 years long. ...
What Is the New Age Movement? 15 Foundational Beliefs - Part One (124)
June 8, 2022

What Is the New Age Movement? 15 Foundational Beliefs - Part One (124)

The New Age Movement is a term that covers a lot of territory spiritually. It can reach all the way to the left, embracing the dark side of the occult like Wicca, paganism, and Satanism. It can also reach all the way to the r...
Are There “Mansions” in Heaven and Three Other Afterlife Questions (123)
May 31, 2022

Are There “Mansions” in Heaven and Three Other Afterlife Questions (123)

Right before leaving, Jesus instructed His disciples, “Let not your heart be troubled . . . In My Father’s house are many mansions . . . I go to prepare a place for you.” Will there be literal mansions in heaven for God’s ete...
The Spiritual "Black Plague"—An Enemy Called Sin / Part 2 (122)
May 24, 2022

The Spiritual "Black Plague"—An Enemy Called Sin / Part 2 (122)

What’s the difference between sins, wickedness, transgressions, and trespasses? Are you a sinner because you sin, or do you sin because you are a sinner? Are there different degrees of sin? What spiritual law cancels out the ...
The Spiritual "Black Plague"—An Enemy Called Sin / Part 2  (121)
May 17, 2022

The Spiritual "Black Plague"—An Enemy Called Sin / Part 2 (121)

Bible believers claim that humanity’s problem is sin—that sin causes separation from God—and that repentance and faith toward God bring forth the cure. The New Age, on the other hand, claims that sin does not exist, repentanc...
Chanting Mantras: Fruitful or Futile? (120)
May 10, 2022

Chanting Mantras: Fruitful or Futile? (120)

Is the practice of chanting mantras a powerful means of awakening the Christ nature and achieving enlightenment as many teach, or is it a futile and incorrect attempt at penetrating the realm of the supernatural? Does it help...
7 Reasons I No Longer Practice Yoga (119)
May 3, 2022

7 Reasons I No Longer Practice Yoga (119)

The word “yoga” means yoke. It implies being yoked, not with the “true God,” but a deity named Brahman, described as ultimate reality in Hinduism, an impersonal cosmic force. Most westerners consider yoga just a trendy way to...
What Are “Lightworkers”?  (118)
April 26, 2022

What Are “Lightworkers”? (118)

New agers, witches, pagans, and promoters of the Law of Attraction often call themselves “lightworkers.” What does that term really mean? Is it good or bad? Should it be embraced or shunned? Can followers of Jesus call themse...
What is Nirvana? Unraveling the Mystery (117)
April 19, 2022

What is Nirvana? Unraveling the Mystery (117)

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 ...
What Happened Between the Crucifixion and the Resurrection? (116)
April 12, 2022

What Happened Between the Crucifixion and the Resurrection? (116)

What happened to Jesus between His crucifixion and His resurrection? Only a few scriptures deal with this most amazing segment of His redemptive journey. Some Bible teachers insist He suffered damnation as a sinner and was to...
The “Law of Karma” in Hinduism and the “Law of Sowing and Reaping”: Are They the Same? (115)
March 31, 2022

The “Law of Karma” in Hinduism and the “Law of Sowing and Reaping”: Are They the Same? (115)

Many people assume the “Law of Karma” in Hinduism and the biblical “Law of Sowing and Reaping” in Christianity are the same, but they are not. There are similarities, but there are also significant differences. In contrasting...