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It is true that there are many Old-Testament Bible characters who were in polygamist marriages. Some of the greatest kings of Israel had multiple wives, and one of them was even called “A man after God’s own heart." Does the fact that Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Saul, David, and Solomon all had multiple wives mean that it is permissible to practice polygamy? Can we conclude that God views polygamy as a legitimate manner of marriage? Many have followed this line of argument, but the truth is that Scripture clearly teaches that polygamy is morally wrong. In this episode, we look at what Scripture teaches about marriage and why having multiple wives or husbands is actually harmful to human beings. We hope that this episode will equip you with biblical knowledge about marriage and family so that you will be prepared to talk with others who disagree. Our goal is to think and live from a biblical worldview, and we hope that this episode will encourage and equip you in that as well.

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“Mere Sexuality: Rediscovering the Christian Vision of Sexuality” by Todd Wilson

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Understanding the purpose and design for sex should inform us on how we are to properly engage in it. According to the Bible, sex should only be used within marriage: one man, one woman, becoming one flesh for one lifetime. Anything outside of this is against God’s design for sex. Yet, our society believes that sex before marriage is not only permissible but expected. In this episode, we take a look at what Scripture says about sex before marriage and how cohabiting relationships are not beneficial for us. We hope that this will encourage you to live out holy sexuality and equip you to help others understand God’s design for sex.

Book Mentioned in this episode:

“The Ring Makes All the Difference: The Hidden Consequences of Cohabitation and the Strong Benefits of Marriage” by Glenn T. Stanton

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Before you can know what to do with something, you need to know what it is and what it was designed to do. When it comes to the purpose of sex, our culture mistakingly believes that pleasure is the intended goal. This false belief has led to many broken relationships, hurts, broken families, and abortions. In this week’s episode, we look at what the Bible teaches the purpose of sex is and how understanding God’s design can inform our sexual behavior. Could it be that God has told us the best way to practice sex because He wants what is best for us? Could following God’s instruction lead to human flourishing and a beautiful marriage? We think so, and we hope that you will be encouraged through our discussion.

Book mentioned in this episode:

"Chasing Love: Sex, Love, and Relationships in a Confused Culture" by Sean McDowell: https://amzn.to/3u28dpw

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Truth sets us free, but living according to lies is always dangerous. Our culture is currently promoting a modern-day myth that is harming many people. Transgender ideology is relativism applied to biology and identity. The effects of this ideology are very damaging. In this episode, we look at six myths that are currently being promoted to convince our society that transcending gender is doable and permissible. We believe that people should be who they truly are, their authentic selves. However, the question that must be answered is: Who are we truly? We hope that this episode will equip you to discuss these issues with your friends and neighbors. Additionally, we hope to instill empathy, love, and compassion in our listeners, so that we all can follow Jesus in being full of Truth and Grace.

Book Mentioned in this episode:

"When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment” by Ryan T. Anderson https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-harry-became-sally-ryan-anderson/1125792437

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God intentionally made human beings male and female. The masculine and feminine qualities of our species are intended to show us something of who God is. This is part of what it means to be made in God’s image and likeness. In this week’s show, we take a look at the Scriptures that reflect the feminine characteristics of God. There are many passages where God explains his love, compassion, and mercy with feminine imagery. The value of femininity cannot be overstated. That is why we want to celebrate and honor women with this week’s show. We hope that this will encourage you and help equip you to discuss the beauty, importance, and value of femininity.

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What is the Christian Church supposed to be and do? How can we evaluate if we as God’s people are carrying out the mission that He has given us? What should we look for in a local church, and how can we participate in what Jesus commanded us to do in our local church context? In this episode, we will look at the four functions of the Church and discuss the difference between functions and forms. In John 17, we see Jesus praying for our unity, and having a proper understanding of functions and forms will help us in our pursuit of unity. We hope that this episode encourages you to be a vibrant part of your local church.

Book Mentioned:

“The Great Omission” by Dallas Willard

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There is a common objection to God’s existence that you may have already encountered. It goes something like this: “I would believe in God and follow him if he would just show himself to me.” In this episode, we provide three tactics that will help prepare you to respond to this common objection. We also look at situations where God did reveal himself to human beings and they still didn’t obey or follow him. We hope that this episode will help you be prepared to discuss the truth with your friends and neighbors and that it will also give you confidence in what you believe.

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Buddhism has been a popular religious belief system in the Eastern world for a few millennia, but it has gained popularity in the Western culture over the past 60 years. The purpose of Buddhism is to eliminate suffering, which is a very noble cause. The problem with Buddhism is what it gives up in order to try to eliminate suffering. Because of Buddhism's growing popularity, we, as Christians, need to know what it teaches and how we can help others to see that it is inadequate to eliminate suffering. The only way that suffering can be eliminated is with the destruction of evil, which requires someone powerful, who can set creation back to what it originally was. The only person who can do this is the God-man, Jesus Christ.

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For years Marcia Montenegro was a professional astrologer and follower of the new age. In this episode, we interview her about her conversion to Christianity. Marcia shares some fascinating insights with us about her time in the new age and how she sees her experiences in light of Christianity. Marcia now leads a ministry called Christian Answers for the New Age. This ministry is devoted to educating Christians on new age and occultic beliefs so that we can be better equipped to discuss our faith with those who hold to these views. We hope that this story encourages you to keep praying for others and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those around you.

 

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http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org

 

Marcia’s Books:

“Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret” by Don & Joy Veinot and Marcia Montenegro

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“Spellbound: The Paranormal Seduction of Today’s Kids” by Marcia Montenegro

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Over the past ten years, the Enneagram has become a popular personality tool within evangelical Christianity. Many Christians formulate Bible studies, devotionals, and even church-staff hiring around the Enneagram types. In this episode, we interview Marcia Montenegro, a former astrologer and New Age follower, who is now a follower of Jesus. Marcia has been familiar with the Enneagram for over 30 years, and she shares where it originated, what it is intended to do, and how as Christians we should be on guard against it. Whether you love the Enneagram or think that is just a current Christian fad, you need to listen to this episode and hear the origin story and evolution of how it came about. We hope that this episode will encourage you to think Biblically and also to help others do the same.

Check out Marcia’s ministry:

http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org

Marcia’s Books:

“Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret” by Don & Joy Veinot and Marcia Montenegro

https://amzn.to/3djM280

“Spellbound: The Paranormal Seduction of Today’s Kids” by Marcia Montenegro

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VIDEO of Claudio Naranjo claiming that the 9 enneagram types came to him through automatic writing:

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