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If you can't feel God's presence, watch this! Have you ever wanted to experience God but felt like He was silent, distant, or not answering your prayers? You're not alone.

In this conversation, Pops and Bob explore what the Bible says about God's presence, why experiencing Him is about more than feelings, and how to keep trusting Him when He seems far away.In this episode, we discuss: Recognizing God's presence in everyday life, Why God may feel distant during seasons of suffering or spiritual dryness, How to trust God through doubt and unanswered prayer, The peace that comes from knowing God's character and promises, Three practical ways to experience God more deeply through Scripture, prayer, and Christian community.

Feeling distant from God doesn't mean you should stop seeking Him. Keep praying, keep reading Scripture, and keep walking in faith and obedience. God's presence is bigger than your feelings, and you can experience His work throughout your everyday life, even when you cannot feel Him.

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Chapters:

00:00 Can We Really Experience God?

03:12 What Does Experiencing God Mean?

05:18 When You Don't Feel God

07:23 Feelings Versus God's Character

08:03 God Is Present Everywhere

08:57 The Holy Spirit Lives In Believers

10:49 Recognizing God In Everyday Life

11:50 Brother Lawrence And God's Presence

12:46 When God Feels Far Away

15:49 Faith When God Seems Silent

16:53 Learning To Trust Through Suffering

18:48 Learning To See God At Work

19:28 Different Ways Christians Experience God

20:51 Three Practical Ways To Experience God

21:41 Remember God's Presence

22:58 Pray In God's Presence

24:12 Find A Person Of Presence

26:35 Keep Seeking God When He Feels Distant

27:17 Your Next Step With Jesus

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This episode examines the skeptic’s eight theories of the resurrection and the evidence they can’t explain. They include:

Contradictory resurrection accounts

Disciples going to the wrong tomb.

Disciples stealing Jesus' body.

Authorities stealing Jesus’ body.

The Swoon Theory

Jesus' appearances were hallucinations.

The resurrection as a myth

Post-resurrection sightings of Jesus were mistaken identification.

The resurrection of Jesus is the heartbeat of Christianity. But what do you do when someone claims the Gospel stories clash? Maybe they say the disciples visited the wrong tomb, Jesus only fainted, or His followers took the body.

Questions like these can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the faith. But there’s no need to panic or shy away from them.

Dr. Bob Martin (Pops) examines five common objections to Jesus’ resurrection and explains why they cannot explain the historical claims surrounding the empty tomb and the disciples' experiences.

We explore the differences in the Gospel accounts, the wrong-tomb idea, stolen-body claims, the swoon theory, hallucinations, legendary growth, and mistaken identity. We also witness the remarkable change in Jesus’ disciples, who went from fearful and defeated to courageous voices declaring that Jesus had risen.

Our aim is not to win debates, but to help you think deeply, respond with kindness, and grow in confidence when your Christian faith is challenged.

Above all, the resurrection is more than a fascinating topic for debate. If Jesus truly rose from the dead, then who He is and what He taught calls for a personal response from each of us.

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00:00 Christianity Depends on the Resurrection

00:50 Do the Gospel Accounts Contradict?

01:37 Did the Disciples Go to the Wrong Tomb?

02:09 Did the Disciples Steal Jesus’ Body?

02:32 Did the Romans or Jewish Leaders Take the Body?

02:58 Did Jesus Simply Faint on the Cross?

03:45 Were the Resurrection Appearances Hallucinations?

04:16 Was Jesus’ Resurrection a Later Legend?

04:56 Was It a Case of Mistaken Identity?

05:19 What Changed the Disciples?

05:34 Why Jesus’ Resurrection Changes Everything

06:14 Thanks for Watching

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The crucifixion wasn’t the end; these facts changed everything. Is there evidence for Jesus’ resurrection? How can Christians answer skepticism without getting defensive or emotional?

In this Popscast, Dr. Bob Martin shares several important historical facts about Jesus’ death and resurrection. He uses insights from Dr. Gary Habermas’ book, The Historical Jesus: Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ, to support the case for the resurrection.

He starts by looking at Jesus’ death by Roman crucifixion and burial. Next, he explores how the disciples went from despair after Jesus’ death to boldly proclaiming that they had seen Him alive. And they preached this message in Jerusalem, where Jesus was crucified and buried.

Pops also talks about how the early church grew and highlights two remarkable conversions. James, Jesus’ half-brother, did not believe in Him during His life, but later became a believer and a leader in the Jerusalem church. Paul went from opposing Christians to becoming one of Christianity’s greatest missionaries.

These facts offer strong historical evidence that is worth looking into.

If Jesus really rose from the dead, then He is the risen Lord we can worship.

If you have doubts today, remember this: Jesus is alive. His grace is stronger than your sin, and His resurrection gives your life hope and direction.

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Reference for this short: Habermas, Gary R. The Historical Jesus: Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ. Joplin, MO: College Press Publishing Company, 1996.

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00:00 Is Believing in the Resurrection Foolish?

00:20 Why Jesus’ Resurrection Changes Everything

00:44 What the Resurrection Actually Means

01:25 Evidence #1: Jesus Really Died

02:10 Evidence #2: Jesus Was Buried

02:20 The Disciples Lost Hope

02:29 From Hopeless Disciples to Fearless Witnesses

03:20 How the Early Church Exploded

03:51 James and Paul: Skeptics Who Became Believers

04:21 What Best Explains the Evidence?

04:39 What Jesus’ Resurrection Means for You

05:16 The Empty Tomb and the Heart of the Gospel

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Jesus' death on the cross isn’t a legend. Christ’s death is critical because Christianity is built on the foundation of His death on the cross and subsequent resurrection.

Dr. Bob Martin (Pops) shares compelling reasons why historians see Jesus’ crucifixion as a real event and why His death still matters today.

Romans 5:8 says Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Jesus was not just a moral teacher or a victim. Christians believe He is the Son of God who chose to give His life to save sinners.

Watch to learn why Jesus’ death on the cross matters for history, Christianity, salvation, and your life today.

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00:00 Did Jesus Really Die on the Cross?

00:28 Historical Evidence for Jesus’ Crucifixion

00:58 Paul’s Early Testimony About Jesus’ Death

01:11 Ancient Sources Confirm Jesus’ Death

01:31 Why Invent a Crucified Messiah?

01:57 Why Crucifixion Was So Shameful

02:13 Christ Crucified: Foolish and Offensive

02:31 Why Christians Still Preached the Cross

02:46 How Do We Know Jesus Really Died?

03:16 Roman Confirmation of Jesus’ Death

03:41 Jesus’ Death and Burial

03:48 Why the Crucifixion Matters

03:59 Christ Died for Our Sins

04:22 What the Cross Reveals About Sin

04:29 What the Cross Reveals About God’s Love

04:51 Come to Jesus Just as You Are

05:06 Your Next Step

05:16 Read John 19 This Week

05:28 An Invitation to Follow Jesus

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Learning how to read the Bible when you don't know where to start can feel intimidating.

But Pastor Bob Martin makes reading the Bible easier by introducing three practical ideas: understand the context, interpret what the text actually means, and ask how God’s Word should affect your life.

You don’t need to become a Biblical scholar before reading the Bible.

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00:00 Where Do I Start Reading the Bible?

00:16 Why the Bible Can Feel Intimidating

00:49 Why Reading the Bible Is Worth It

01:23 Three Keys to Reading the Bible

01:38 Understand Bible Context

02:13 Jeremiah 29:11 in Context

03:36 How to Read Verses in Context

04:05 Interpret What the Bible Says

04:51 Apply the Bible to Your Life

05:12 Where Should Beginners Start?

05:24 Genesis, Psalms, John, or Philippians

06:00 Your Next Step With the Bible

06:24 Share, Subscribe, and Keep Growing

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Has anyone ever told you that Jesus never existed or that there is no evidence for Jesus outside the Bible? Historical evidence for Jesus appears in early Roman, Jewish, Greek, and Syrian writings—many written by people who were hostile to Christianity.

In this episode of the Binmin Pops-cast, Dr. Bob Martin examines non-Christian sources that mention Jesus, His crucifixion, His followers, and the rapid spread of Christianity. Ancient writers such as Tacitus, Suetonius, Pliny the Younger, Josephus, Lucian, and writers connected with the Talmud provide important outside testimony about Jesus and the early church.

These sources do not replace the New Testament, which remains our primary historical and theological witness. However, this historical evidence for Jesus supports many details found in Scripture. Hostile witnesses mention Jesus’ execution under Pontius Pilate, early Christian worship, persecution under Rome, moral conduct, belief in the resurrection, and the growth of Christianity across the Roman Empire.

You will also discover why hostile testimony can be especially significant. When opponents of Christianity still acknowledge central facts about Jesus and His followers, their testimony strengthens confidence in the historical foundations of the New Testament.

You do not need to have every answer before talking with someone about Jesus. Begin with a humble, thoughtful faith firmly rooted in Scripture. Learn the evidence, share it sensitively, and trust God with the conversation.

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00:00 Did Jesus Really Exist?

00:20 Evidence for Jesus Outside the Bible

00:43 Why Hostile Witnesses Matter

01:02 What Jesus’ Enemies Still Admitted

01:41 Roman Writers Who Mentioned Jesus

02:04 Suetonius, Pliny, and Trajan

02:34 Christians Worshiped Jesus Under Roman Pressure

02:44 Josephus and Jewish Evidence

03:11 What the Talmud Says About Jesus

03:29 Greek and Syrian Writers

03:53 The Historical Picture That Emerges

04:05 What Outside Sources Say About Jesus

04:24 Belief in the Resurrection

04:35 What Early Christians Believed and Practiced

05:02 Why This Evidence Matters

05:16 Your Next Step

05:33 Share the Evidence With Someone

05:54 You Do Not Need Every Answer

06:04 Recommended Historical Resource

06:16 Connect With Binmin

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Is the Bible only a collection of legends, or is it grounded in real history? Biblical archaeology has uncovered places, inscriptions, buildings, and burial sites connected with people, places, and events described in Scripture.

You will learn about a few of the discoveries connected with Nazareth, Bethlehem, Capernaum, the Pool of Bethesda, Peter, Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate, and Roman crucifixion. These discoveries do not save us or prove Christian faith in a laboratory only Jesus can save. But archaeology can demonstrate that the Bible speaks about real people, real locations, real political leaders, and real historical settings.

Scripture names cities, rulers, religious leaders, political tensions, and physical landmarks that could be investigated. From the five colonnades described in John 5 to the inscription bearing Pontius Pilate’s name, biblical archaeology helps illuminate the historical world in which Jesus lived, suffered, died, and rose again.

The Christian gospel is not merely an inspiring idea. It is good news about what God has done in history through Jesus Christ.

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00:00 Is the Bible a Collection of Legends?

00:26 What Archaeology Can and Cannot Prove

00:53 The Bible Steps Into Real History

01:15 Real People, Leaders, and Empires

01:42 Nazareth and Bethlehem

02:07 The Bethlehem Seal

02:20 Capernaum and the House in Mark 2

02:34 The Pool of Bethesda

03:02 Archaeological Evidence Connected to Peter

03:27 People From Jesus’ Trial and Crucifixion

03:45 Alexander’s Ossuary

03:57 Caiaphas and Pontius Pilate

04:25 Archaeological Evidence of Roman Crucifixion

04:40 The Cross Happened in Real History

04:51 Your Next Step

05:32 The Main Point

05:47 Connect With Binmin

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Most people don't stop growing spiritually because they stopped caring they stop because they're trying to grow closer to God completely alone. In this video we walk through how to build a simple 30-day spiritual growth plan and, more importantly, who to invite into it. Because here's the truth buried in Scripture: you can't do the "one anothers" by yourself.

The New Testament uses the phrase "one another" over 50 times bear one another's burdens, love one another, be kind to one another. Spiritual accountability isn't a bonus. It's the design. If you've ever felt stuck spiritually, the people around you are how you both diagnose your next step and actually take it.

We'll cover three places to start right where you live (a roommate or friend), one step up (a mentor or pastor), and going deeper (a church and small group) plus the seven areas of the spiritual life that help you find your real next step.

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00:00 Why We Stop Growing Spiritually

00:58 We Don’t Grow Alone

01:51 Start With People Already Near You

02:37 Ask a Mentor or Pastor for Help

03:34 Connect in a Church and Small Group

04:13 Build Your 30-Day Growth Plan

04:31 Choose Your Next Spiritual Growth Area

05:22 Take the Spiritual Life Assessment

05:47 The S-T-E-P Plan Explained

05:59 S: Get Specific

06:30 T: Recruit Your Team

06:51 E: Execute With Grace

07:11 P: Pray Through the Process

07:56 Like, Share, Comment, and Newsletter

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Shame in Christian relationships can quietly make you hide from the very people you want to love and be loved by. In this Binmin episode, we talk honestly about why shame builds emotional walls, why vulnerability feels dangerous, and how fear of rejection can keep you distant from friends, dating relationships, small groups, roommates, pastors, counselors, and even God.

When you secretly believe something is wrong with you, it becomes easier to avoid being fully known. You may want deep connection but still pull away when someone gets close. You may want real friendship but keep conversations surface-level. You may want to date with courage but feel trapped by the fear of rejection. This episode looks at shame through the story of Adam and Eve hiding in Genesis 3 and connects that biblical picture to the way we still hide today.

We also talk about practical steps toward wise vulnerability: sharing honestly, asking better questions, following up with people, and learning how to open up without being reckless. Vulnerability is not pretending every relationship is safe. It means taking wise, prayerful steps toward deeper connection while rooting your identity in Christ.

If you feel lonely, guarded, rejected, embarrassed, or afraid to let people see the real you, this conversation is for you. God sees you, knows you, loves you, and gives you courage to move toward healthier Christian relationships.

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0:00 What if shame is sabotaging your relationships?

0:44 Why shame makes us hide

1:36 Why we avoid being fully known

1:59 How past hurt builds emotional walls

3:24 Fear of rejection in friendships and dating

4:30 Regret, rejection, and choosing courage

5:20 How to start being vulnerable wisely

6:07 Self-sharing and asking better questions

7:54 Why following up deepens friendship

8:29 Root vulnerability in God’s love

9:27 Your next step: get vulnerable

10:15 Share, subscribe, and find your next step

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Not enough is a phrase many of us hear in our own heads long before anyone says it out loud. Maybe you feel not enough because of how you look, how well you perform, what you post, what you regret, or how many times you have failed in the same area again, or what you heard repeatedly as a child.

In this Binmin conversation, we talk honestly about shame, guilt, sin, worth, and what God says is true about you. Shame often says, “I am bad.” Guilt says, “I did something wrong.” That difference matters, because if shame becomes your identity, it can make you hide from God, push away people who love you, and believe your sin gets the final word over your life.

But the Bible gives a deeper answer. You are created by God in his image. You are also a sinner who cannot fix your own sin problem. And if you are trusting Jesus, you are in Christ, made new, loved, forgiven, and given a new identity that shame cannot erase.

This episode is for Christians who feel tired, guilty, ashamed, spiritually stuck, or quietly convinced they will never be enough. We look at Ephesians 2, Isaiah 59, and 2 Corinthians 5:17 to see how the gospel speaks to the deepest parts of our identity.

If you are wrestling with the thought, “I’m not enough,” this conversation will help you see yourself through God’s eyes and take one practical next step: recite your new identity in Christ.

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YouTube Clickable Chapters

0:00 Why “You’re Not Enough” Hits So Deep

0:58 Why Christians Still Feel Not Enough

1:56 Ephesians 2 and God’s Grace

2:38 Am I Enough or Not Enough?

2:53 What Shame Really Means

3:23 Guilt vs. Shame

4:24 What Shame Looks Like in Real Life

5:35 When Shame Keeps You From God

6:19 Why Shame Becomes an Identity Issue

7:44 Three Layers of Human Identity

8:07 Created in God’s Image

8:42 Why Sin Breaks Us

10:02 The Good News for Not-Enough People

10:18 Your New Identity in Christ

11:26 Why Comparison Makes Shame Worse

12:24 A Practical Next Step

12:29 Recite Your New Identity

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