ASK ADAM PODCAST – September 2026: STEP IT UP

It’s time to STEP IT UP!

This month, Pastor Adam dives into another round of biblical, historical, and practical questions as we challenge ourselves to step forward with courage, grow deeper in the Word, and strengthen our faith.

Our September theme comes from Joshua 1:9:

📖 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

From Joseph of Arimathea and the 400 years of silence to the Pool of Siloam, the Tree of Knowledge, children in Heaven, dreamcatchers, crystals, and Christian heritage—we’re stepping into some big questions this month!

QUESTIONS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Who was Joseph of Arimathea? – Del from Madera

• Why does the Catholic Bible switch the 4th and 5th Commandments? – Marta

• After the flood, if we are all descendants of Noah, doesn’t that make us all part of God’s chosen people? When did the distinction between Jew and Gentile begin? – Jessica

• Why worship a God who seemingly wanted to keep humanity ignorant by forbidding Adam and Eve from eating from the Tree of Knowledge? – Ken from Palo Alto

• How many times was Jesus upset or angry with people or His followers? – Xavier

• What is the significance of the Pilate ring?

• What were the 400 years of silence? – Darby

• What is the significance of Israel opening the Pool of Siloam? – The Wilcoxes

• What are the laws in Israel regarding marrying young? – Izzy from Texas

• If life begins with a soul when sperm meets egg, will we see the children lost through miscarriage, abortion, or stillbirth in Heaven? – Rudy

• Can a Christian own a dreamcatcher or crystals without practicing their spiritual uses? What if they are connected to someone’s family history and heritage? – EJ & Marie

📖 NEXT MONTH:

Galatians 6:9 — “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”

Have a question for Pastor Adam? Send it in and it might make it onto the next episode of ASK ADAM!

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“BACK TO SCHOOL” Edition

RSVP = Responding to the call

“In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” John 14:2-3

Photo from Back to School Prayer

Roman - “I LOVE Jesus!”

Judah - “What is Jesus Christ, like what is He?”

Camila - “I like to be at church and I love God.”

Nessy - “What was the purpose of Dinosaurs?”

?? - “When was God created?”

Miyah - “How was Adam and Eve made?”

Judah - “What does God say about Halloween?”

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Why does God who you said is all loving send people to hell? - Marcia from Las Vegas 

Why did only one disciple get a name change? - Temu from Henderson

Is there any archeological evidence that disproves the Bible? - Alec from Summerlin

Who was the strongest in their faith outside the 12? - Xavier De La Rosa

Next month’s theme: Step It Up!

ASK ADAM PODCAST – Season 4, Episode 4: The Heat Is On

The heat is on, and so are the questions!

In this episode of the Ask Adam Podcast, Pastor Adam tackles another round of thought-provoking, challenging, and sometimes unexpected questions from our church family. From Old Testament laws and giants to UFOs, dinosaurs, grace, and everything in between, this conversation explores what Scripture says and how it applies to our lives today.

Whether you're wrestling with biblical questions, curious about difficult passages, or simply looking to grow deeper in your faith, this episode is packed with honest discussion and practical insight.

📖 Questions Covered:

• In the Old Testament, God prohibited Israelites from eating blood. Are Christians still prohibited from eating food made with blood today? – Nyarip

• I voted for Jubilee Bridge for Best House of Worship… did we win? – Numerous Folks

• What was the significance of the golden calf? Why a calf of all things? – Robin

• Pastor Adam, are UFOs real? – Anonymous

• How can I maintain a good relationship with my previous partner’s family after they have passed away? – Carley

• What are your thoughts on the theory that the sea creatures mentioned in the Bible—sometimes translated as “dragons” or great sea beasts—could be connected to aquatic dinosaur or prehistoric marine reptile fossils discovered by archaeologists and paleontologists? – Ricky

• What role does the Law have for believers today? Specifically, the Levitical Law, and where do we draw the line regarding what still applies and what does not?

• What is the likelihood that the meteor that killed the dinosaurs was actually Lucifer falling from heaven?

• Is there any archaeological evidence for giants? – Joel

• Did Jesus have the capability to fail? – Shara

• How does it make you feel to see your daughter preaching and sharing the Word? – Denise

• Is it possible to preach “too much” grace? Has the Grace Message become too soft?

💬 Have a question for a future episode? Submit it and you may hear it discussed on an upcoming Ask Adam Podcast!

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Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 4 of the Ask Adam Podcast! As we continue our June theme, "Look Up!" based on John 4:35, we're tackling some great listener questions and looking to Scripture for answers.

In this episode, we discuss:

How long Noah's flood lasted after the 40 days and nights of rain

Why the stone was rolled away from Jesus' tomb

Whether grace is the same as karma

Why we pray if God already knows everything

Whether Jesus intended to start a new religion

Who the greatest preacher of all time might be

Scripture: BLOOM Isaiah 35:1-2

The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. 

AAB

Seems Roman’s put way more emphasis on physical well being (exercise, bathing etc…) as opposed to Jews… why is that? - Pete from Washington 

What is your opinion on "the book of Enoch" - Sarahlee

Who was Cains wife (Genesis 4)… wasn’t she a relative and in violation of levitical law to marry a family member? - Tony

AAA

You recently did a series on The Rolling Stones which I thought was odd… but I rather enjoyed it… any future more Rolling Stones? - Anonymous 

Why does God allow bad things to happen? - Jimmy from SJ 

Is preaching easier in front of your home church or at another church you’re visiting? And is your sermon prep different at each site? - Pastor Rick from Washington

Next Month’s theme: LOOK UP John 4:35

This month’s scripture: Matthew 28:2

Ask Adam About the Bible:

Why does heaven need a gate? - Anonymous

Is the word Bible not in the Bible? If not why do people use that name for what should be called holy scriptures? - Aiden from Larkspur

If God is so real as you claim… why does he choose to remain hidden? - Anonymous

In Matthew 27:52-53 Where were “the saints” raised from? Were they asleep, in hell or in purgatory? - Jessica

Ask Adam Anything:

What scripture has been a ‘Life verse’ for you? - Alison

What Christian song, book or sermon has impacted you lately? - Gia from old jubilee

Ask Adam

Why did it take exactly three days for Jesus’s resurrection. And why was he only given 40 days to walk on earth with his disciples and to preach the gospel before returning to heaven? 

In Mark 9: 49 Jesus is teaching His disciples, warns them of he'll and says everyone will be salted with fire. What does he mean? Is he talking about the fire of hell or the fire of the holy spirit, or something else? - Leslie 

How does one reconcile Jesus’s statement of having only one commandment, “love one another”… vs the many written instructions from the Apostle Paul on how to live appropriately on the day-to-day like: put on the whole armor of God, pray without ceasing, avoid laziness, do everything decently in and in order … etc. With Jesus it seems all is settled with love - but with Paul painting the portrait Christianity seems like a lot of work! 

Q for Pastor Jessica - How have you been able to stay home and raise 7 children in the Valley?

In the book of exodus why did god purposely hardened pharaoh’s heart when it came to letting the Israelites go even after pharaoh was shown gods power with all the different plagues that took place? 

Are the laws that God wrote in the book of exodus specifically books 21-23 are those considered to be outdated laws or are those still applied to today seeing how they talk about how to treat Israel slaves and ownership over different animals like donkeys and oxen.

What caused the devil to turn against god. And how can a divine being like Lucifer feel the need to rebel and commit sin even though he was an angel does this mean that even divine beings like angels have similar emotions and characteristics like humans?

What do you think of the theory that the serpent beasts in the ocean mentioned in the bible or in some translations “dragons” are the dinosaur bones that archeologists have found seeing that we have found some aquatic dinosaur bones?

Ask Adam Anything…

Is gambling a sin? - Carrie from Morgan hill

Should minors do ministry? Shouldn’t those of age be performing ministry? - From Coleen

To you, what’s the difference between letting go and trusting God (and moving on in your prayer life to other things in confidence God has the situation), and letting the enemy win out of exhaustion in prayer and just “giving in to him”?

Ask Adam About the Bible

In the book of Daniel, after they were sent to Babylon, we learn that some Israelites were given new names by the Babylonian officials. Daniel was given the name Belteshazzar; Hananiah, Shadrach; Mishael, Meshach; and Azariah, Abednego. But for the rest of the book Daniel is referred to by his original name but the other are always refer to by they Babylonian names. Why do you believe this was done? - Ryan (APP)

Hello guys, What are your thoughts on 1 Samuel 28:1-25? Where Saul uses a medium to talk with Samuel. Did God allow a medium to summon Samuel? Mediums and necromancers were strictly forbidden… it’s part of the Law of Moses… Saul even kicked them out of the land. For a medium to Summon a major prophet as Samuel… what’s going on here? Thanks - Brandon G (APP)

During the Christmas Eve candlelight you mentioned about the ironies of Jesus… any other examples? - Brian from San Martin

You called the dead sea scrolls the biggest archeological find of the 20th century … what would you say is the biggest of the 21st century? - Chris from the bridge

Hello all, Can you please explain modalism and why it’s considered heresy and wrong? Thank you. - Brandon G (APP)

(the doctrine that the persons of the Trinity represent only three modes or aspects of the divine revelation, not distinct and coexisting persons in the divine nature.)

Can you please explain the theology of Glory vs. the theology of the cross. I came across this topic a few times and don't quite understand it. Thanks - Brandon G (APP)

Ask Adam Anything

What is your thought on keeping the ashes of your loved one in your home. I read that it doesn’t release them to cross over ? - Rudy (APP)

What is the age of accountability? - Mr. Bear (APP)

Are Roman Catholics saved? - Jay 

When prepping a sermon is more time spent in prayer or study? - Jake from old jubilee

Why don’t pastors visit jails more? - Teri

My husband & I have different faith/beliefs and can never find common ground… any suggestions? - Anonymous

What’s with the Jewish calendar … is it still used and why? - Briana Romero

Ask Adam About the Bible

Do you think The Book of Revelation or any of the New Testament was written after 70 AD, after Harod’s Temple and Jerusalem were destroyed? - Ryan (Nov)

Why in the beginning of the Bible is the devil considered a serpent and in the end he is a dragon? Could it be he has been eating from the dust of the Earth like he was cursed to do? What’s your take? - Isaiah

We know at least one of the disciples' deaths was not cannon - how are their deaths confirmed? - Sam

Why did God choose Saul to be king of Israel when he’d know Saul would fail? - Stephen (Nov)

Even though I believe that water baptism is a big part of our walk with the Lord, There are several scriptures that tell us that John baptized in water unto repentance , but Jesus came to Baptize us with the Holy Ghost and fire. In Ephesians it tells us there is one Lord, one Faith, one baptism. What is the one baptism, The one from John or Jesus? I’m not disputing water baptism, just curious. - Dorothy, App

Of the 2 gospels that chronicle the Xmas story which do you give more credence to?? - Jon from San Antonio (Dec)

In honor of the Christmas Season, I have a question about a prophecy of Jesus from Isaiah 9:6. I think that part of the reason that the jewish people do not believe Jesus is the Messiah is the part that says, “and the government shall be upon his shoulder…” they believe the Messiah will be a military leader or king. What do you believe was meant by this passage about the government on his shoulders? - Ryan (Dec)

Ask Adam Anything

How does one know what gift of the spirit you possess ? - Tammy (Nov)

Why do serious diseases seem to be on the rise? We seem to know more & are health conscious and better medicines & doctors etc… - Benjamin (Nov)

Where do you or your church stand on the issue of pastors running for political office? - Sarah (Nov)

Do you believe the current pope is used by God?? - Felix from Laredo (Dec)

BIBLE 101 = Foundational Beliefs

Do you think we’re at end time? Cause I don’t believe we are. I know scripture says people will flip good for bad and vice versa and natural disasters and children disobeying their parents like my grandfather told me about all this but I don’t believe that’s now. There’s still a lot of “ good”. Like I don’t see all that stuff happening as much, like yes it’s happening but what do you think? - Bri

What is the historical significance of changing a name in the Bible: Abram to Abraham, Saul to Paul, Simon the Peter - etc Maddo & Why did or who gave Saul of Tarsus the name Paul? - Joe

I just finished reading most of the New Testament and I am a little bit confused. No where did the New Testament command Christians to tithe 10 percent; instead, it emphasizes generous, voluntary giving according to one's means. While Jesus mentioned the Pharisees' tithing under the Old Covenant, the New Testament's call for giving is based on cheerful, sacrificial, and proportional giving, not a legalistic 10% rule. New Testament passages like 1 Corinthians 16:2 and 2 Corinthians 8:3 encourage giving "as he may prosper" and "according to their means," allowing for amounts both more and less than 10%. So why is it always said that we “must” give 10% of it referring to the old covenant law? - Anonymous

SALVATION:

I recently read that if you are not saved, you cannot call God (Father) when you pray. What is your opinion on this !!! - Rudy 

I watched online & was wondering why you were referring to greatest conversions and not salvations? - Terrence 

ASK ADAM Anything… questions > PART 2

LEADERSHIP:

What is the best way to go about finding yourself a mentor? And is a mentor something you are only called to, or for everyone? - Josh Welch 

CURRENT EVENTS:

How/Why is it ok to celebrate “Halloween”? What is your take? 

Why did the Israeli govt refer to president trump as Cyrus the great ? - Ricky