We crave justice so badly, and it seems like the wicked are going unpunished lately. If God is just, why did 2021 go the way that it did? What will next year be like? What will the future be like for our kids? I will share a prayer tactic that is straight from Scripture as we end this year on a hopeful note. God bless you, have a Merry Christmas, and stand before kings!

Children's Pastor, Stephanie Rothman, shares her experience and passion in teaching young parents how to disciple their kids. Did you know that there is a critical age range in which children have a better chance of grasping foundational theology? She provides advice that all current and future Christian parents need to be considering NOW.

This episode also includes your favorite segments: Church History, Current Events, Useless Trivia That Could Never Save Your Life, and more!

Who loves crossover events? No, we're not talking about dead people, we're talking about collaborations! Brian Del Turco of Jesus Smart and JCL Faltot of The Writer's Lens (and The Narrative Wars) join us today to discuss Western Church, political agendas, and how to speak Truth during the holidays when secularism seems to overshadow it all. Stick with us to the end and you will get a chance to hear burning questions we'd like to ask God someday.

If only some are predestined, what does that mean for the rest? We're going to dive into the significance of justice, justification, mercy, and grace as they pertain to salvation. Churches divide over this, and it's something I battled with for years. So what exactly does the Bible say about predestination? This one is packed full of Scripture, and my hope is that this will encourage you to wholeheartedly examine this with fresh eyes. New segments included!

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The No Topic No Guest series continues with the debut of all new segments! These include Current Events, Church History, and Useless Trivia That Could Never Save Your Life (to name a few). I've got some recommendations and hate mail in this one, too, and close with some thoughts on the difference between chemical and spiritual depression.

Despite Popular Belief Resources:

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Cody Lawrence of the Good Monsters Podcast joins us to uncover numerous infiltrations in the Christian church today that are seeping in directly from the culture. Foundational, core beliefs from Scripture are thrown by the wayside as the secular world seems to be catered to more and more by cowardly pastors. What if you are stuck in a church that has already been infiltrated by secular ideals and agendas? We are going to identify those red flags so that you can be ready when they come.

Formerly a Patreon Base Ministry Support exclusive, this special bonus episode features returning guest (and former bandmate), Nick Robertson of Wild-Eyed Creative Co. He shares a plethora of knowledge on how important branding is, even for churches; but this is NEVER at the expense of giving up Biblical preaching. Enjoy this Patreon Base Ministry Support bonus release! SHOW NOTES: https://www.manifoldministries.com/despite-popular-belief/bonus-church-branding

Harvard-trained Amanda Hope Haley, AKA The Red-Haired Archaeologist, shares her expertise on what it is like to work on ancient Biblical dig sites. An accomplished author, she records her adventures in her latest work: The Red-Haired Archaeologist Digs Israel. She shares her favorite finds, Biblical proofs, and even well-known archaeological shams. You don't want to miss this!

Mark Russak of The Russak Outlook podcast joins us to discuss Giants, Nephilim, and The Flood from the Holy Bible. This isn't just about unusually tall people; it's about a preserved bloodline, cults, execution, and the grace of God. Join us as we behold these wicked unhumans' motives and ultimate demise.

Grant and Josiah from the Seeker's Start podcast join us today to talk about what media Christians should or should not be consuming. Are music and sounds neutral? Is legalism killing your testimony? Validation, identity, and conviction are all on the table as we discuss why we should avoid certain forms of secular media, music, and movies. The Seeker boys also throw one over my head with a song reference from Shrek... I should have known better.