Church? Hell No

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, addresses the complacency and lack of courage that exists among Christians today. Standing up for your Christian faith can be very unpopular. Dr. Hall points out that Christian courage is rare but that it is not totally absent. Courage is not the absence of fear – it is acting despite the fear. Many Christians become complacent because they do not want to be rejected or belittled by friends and family. Dr. Hall discusses relativism and subjectivism that exist in American culture today. Anti-Christian sentiment in our culture can create outright cowardice on the part of Christians, causing them to find ways to fuse secular America with Christianity. When people call Christians names it should be a badge of honor because it means people recognize those who are with Jesus. Dr. Hall challenges listeners by asking whether they are going to choose cowardice – complacency – or courage. Can be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/bmZq7Tl8I2c and heard on all podcast search engines.

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, discusses the common temptations that surround us. He addresses the question – “Where did these temptations come from?” He points out that the Scripture outlines three sources of temptation. The first major source of temptation is Satan and his demonic forces. The second great source of temptation comes from the world. He then points out that the Scripture says that one of the greatest sources of our temptation is rooted in our own hearts. Dr. Hall uses the biblical stories of Noah and King David to point out that we are most likely to fall prey to temptation immediately after achieving great success in our life. Methods to choke out temptation are outlined. Can be seen on YouTube at https://youtu.be/BIvcHxzSAQI and heard on all podcast search engines.

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, reviews the things that seem to be suggesting a spiritual awakening in America. He then points out that a spiritual awakening or revival is not just  an increase in church attendance, mass baptisms, and increased Bible sales. A spiritual awakening is when God accelerates what would otherwise take decades. He then reviews the significant spiritual awakenings that have taken place in the United States since the 1700s. Dr. Hall points out that that roughly 80 million adults in America think a spiritual awakening is imminent. He then tempers this with survey data that reveals that only 4% of American adults have a biblical worldview. Dr. Hall analyzes what has happened to mainline Protestant churches that makes it almost impossible for these churches to play a role in another great spiritual awakening. Can be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/E3xZbQwjTnY and heard on all podcast search engines.

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, examines the amount of evil that is evident in humanity. He looks at human trafficking, terrorist groups, online child exploitation, genocidal campaigns, organized crime, to murder and sexual assault rates. Dr. Hall argues that the dark side of humanity began in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve sinned and corrupted humanity. The fairness of being corrupted by this original sin is explained as Dr. Hall reveals how all of humanity is organically connected to Adam as the head of the human race. Dr. Hall reminds the listeners that we do not have to remain mired in sin, that we can accept Jesus as Lord and Savior and have the Holy Spirit living in us. Can be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/93DRjiTIWnY  and heard on all podcast search engines.

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, unravels the mysteries of prayer in this episode. He points out that barely 40% of Americans say they pray daily and that this number has been declining for several years. Prayer in its simplest form is a heartfelt relational conversation with God. Dr. Hall uses Scripture to define how prayer should be undertaken and some things this should not be done in prayer. The Bible promises that God hears, God cares, and God answers according to His wisdom and timing. God wants us to talk to Him because He loves us and He has promised to hear us when we pray. Can be heard on all podcast search engines and viewed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/ZbrEFIC0C

 Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, unravels the facts and underlying causes of the national epidemic of loneliness. He points out that it is not those over the age of 65 who are the loneliest, but the younger generations. The things that are contributing to loneliness in our society are reviewed. Three in five Americans say no one truly knows them. The US Surgeon General and the World Health Organization both point to the serious health consequences of loneliness. Dr. Hall analyzes how individuals are turning to artificial intelligence, chatbots, robots, and humanoids for companionship and even romantic relationships. The Bible teaches that these new technologies are nothing more than tools to be managed by humans. Can be heard on all podcast search engines and viewed on YouTube at: 
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  Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, uses Labor Day to focus on the enormous achievement by American workers in building the Twin Towers – The World Trade Center. He then describes the massive cleanup that was necessary after Al Qaeda affiliated terrorists flew passenger jets into the Twin Towers causing them to collapse in less than 120 minutes. The massive cleanup is also described pointing that out that more than 91,000 people, including firefighters, police officers, city employees, federal workers, contractors and volunteers were involved and in less than a year this toxic pile of rubble was cleared – another great achievement of American workers. Dr. Hall then describes the deterioration of the American workforce that has resulted in massive vacancies among tradespeople. He suggests that this is reflection of the deterioration of the Protestant work ethic and the development of entitlement attitudes. Dr. Hall concludes this podcast suggesting that the growing problems in the American workforce can be overcome by returning to the Protestant work ethic. Can be heard on all podcast search engines and viewed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/59ySSOJjfic.        

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, uses Scripture to point out that Jesus is not simply the Prince of Peace but a divisive figure both in families and throughout the world, despised by much of the human race. Jesus warned that his followers would be hated in the same way that the world hated him. Dr. Hall points out that lukewarm Christians, according to the Bible, make Jesus want to vomit. Some of the costs of discipleship in contemporary society are reviewed. Dr. Hall goes on to point out that Jesus warned us that our spiritual enemies may be in our families, that it might even be your spouse. Unequally yoked marriages are discussed at length with Dr. Hall recommending that spouses in these marriages need to rely on the leadership of God and the Holy Spirit to understand the right time to leave the unholy alliance of being unequally yoked in marriage. This is the time for Christians to be bold in their faith. Can be heard on all podcast search engines and viewed on YouTube at: 
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Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, traces the growing acceptance of homosexuality in Christian churches. He spends time debunking the idea that people are born gay by pointing to scientific studies that dispel this notion. Dr. Hall reviews some of the arguments made by LGBTQ advocates attempting to prove the Bible supports homosexuality. Dr. Hall makes the point that God’s Word does not single out homosexuality but simply includes it in a whole list of heterosexual sins that plague mankind. It is stressed that God is ready to forgive and give us the strength to overcome temptations. Can be heard on all podcast search engines and viewed on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/U20WrZx--Rg.       

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, examines the rise in socialism in the United States. He focuses on the number of political candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and points out that there are now over 250 DSA members in local, state, and national offices. Dr. Hall enumerates the things that the DSA promotes and how they are the antithesis of Christian principles. Because of the sovereignty of God believers can take comfort in the fact that God is still in control. The rejection of the sovereignty of God and his existence going back to ancient times is explored. Dr. Hall   analyzes some of the key arguments that atheists use to refute the existence of God. Can be heard on all podcast search engines and viewed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/pP3_u7auYxI.