There are abundant ideas about God in mainstream Christian thought and life—some wildly unbiblical, while others remain anchored to Scripture. Preachers teach Sunday after Sunday and serve as a mouthpiece to explain the Bible to hundreds, if not thousands, of people. Take Steven Furtick for example. Elevation Church, where he teaches, has a weekly attendance of 27,408 people as recorded in 2021. Elevation also has 23 locations. If a pastor fails to explain what the Bible teaches, it can lead a church and its people astray. Is this a problem? The bigger question might be, with teaching false doctrine in mind, is Steven Furtick going to hell?

This week, Aaron, and guest-hosts Adam Powers, Dani Van Nortwick and Adam Clark discuss:

[02:28] - Why focus on Steven Furtick?

[11:54] - What do we mean when we say “soft gospel”?

[26:09] - How do we know when a church has bought into a soft gospel?

[34::49] - Why does the current generation seem so drawn to celebrity pastors and mega-churches?

[36:06] - How should we respond to friends and family who are caught up the prosperity gospel?

[40:50] - How do we guard against falling into the extremes on either side?\

[46:04] - So, is Steven Furtick going to Hell?

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Adam Powers

Dani Van Nortwick

Adam Clark

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Steven Furtick

Joel Osteen

Joyce Meyer

T. D. Jakes

Carl Lentz

Brian Houston

Tim Keller

John Piper

Willow Creek

Mark Driscoll

Tony Robbins

C. S. Lewis

Charles Spurgeon

Harry Potter

Bethel

John MacArthur

Paul Washer

The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning

Doug Wilson

Augustine

Charles Finney

Martin Luther

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A bowl of ice cream or cracking open a cold one at the end of an arduous day sounds like a breath of fresh air to some. To others, it seems to be an irreligious crutch. As Christians, we know that Jesus is the lover of our souls and He satisfies us. But how much does Jesus truly fulfill our earthly bodies? How are we to enjoy the good gifts God has given us?

The phrase “coping mechanism” can elicit different responses and reactions. Today we peel back the layers of this question - are Christians allowed a coping mechanism?

This week, Peter, Aaron, and guest-hosts Adam Powers and Maggie Seibert discuss:

[02:23] - What would you define as a coping mechanism?

[06:36] - When would a coping mechanism become a problem for a Christian? 

[09:11] - Does having a coping mechanism mean that you think “Jesus is not enough?”

[12::02] - What about alcohol? Are there any coping mechanisms that are inherently sinful? 

[32:06] - Does the antinomian or legalist point of view play into this conversation at all?

[35:10] - Does the Bible support having a coping mechanism?

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Adam Powers

Maggie Seibert

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C.S. Lewis 

The Screwtape Letters

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Some of the most substantial and hot-button issues currently raging in our culture are the overturning of Roe V. Wade in June of 2022, the matter of women’s health, and the right to have an abortion. As Christians, we recognize God values life and justice—which begs the question, can a Christian be pro-choice?

This week, Aaron, and guest-hosts Adam Powers, Dani Van Nortwick and Adam Clark discuss:

[02:58] - What does pro-choice actually mean? Can a Christian be pro-choice but not pro-abortion?

[12:00] - How big of a problem is abortion today?

[26:47] - How should Christians respond to the claim that abortion is the only option in some situations?

[29:09] - Can a Christian be pro-life and still vote for pro-choice politicians/leaders?

[33:12] - How should pro-life Christians interact with and respond to pro-choice Christians?  

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Adam Powers

Dani Van Nortwick

Adam Clark

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R.C. Sproul

Abortion: A Rational Look at an Emotional Issue ~ R.C. Sproul

The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self ~ Carl Trueman

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"I'm a man, trapped in a woman's body" has, in the past decade, become a statement of not only individual preference but of widespread scientific (in some circles) and social acceptance, the denial of which is now labeled by many as bigoted "hate speech."

The transgender movement is dominating many spheres from politics, to women's sports, to family dynamics, and beyond. With this issue rapidly building, the question we are faced with is: what does the Bible actually say about gender?

This week, Dashawn, Aaron, and guest-host Adam Powers discuss:

[03:21] - What are some terms to define and understand in order to discuss this topic?

[06:17] - Why is this such an important conversation for Christians to be prepared for?

[17:42] - How is "love" not the answer, but also in many ways THE answer when approaching this issue?

[27:03] - What does the Bible actually have to say about gender?

[38:58] - How should Christians address a friend, child, or fellow Christian who claims to be trangendered?

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Adam Powers

Dashawn Cousins

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Across the centuries the popularity of Christianity has fluctuated, but it is only in modern times that the reputation of Christianity has so widely fallen under censure and hate. With the kingdom of God rolling forward on the proclamation of the Gospel, yet with the Gospel message increasingly becoming white noise, the critical question before us stands: why do so many people hate Christians?

This week, Peter, Aaron, and guest-host Adam Powers discuss:

[02:29] - What is the definition of “hate” that we are using?

[07:42] - What are some legitimate and illegitimate reasons for people hating Christ-followers?

[19:39] - The hypocrisy issue.

[23:20] - Should Christians push their beliefs on other people?

[31:17] - Are Christians narrow-minded?

[33:36] - What should Christians not do in striving to address this problem?

[38:39] - What should Christians do in response to this issue?

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Adam Powers

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Doug Wilson

Tertullian

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For centuries the Bible has come under almost constant assault. Scripture has been called antiquated, outdated, contradictory, irrelevant, harmful, and the accusations roll ever onward. Even within the realm of Christianity the infallibility and the authority of the Bible has been questioned or ridiculed. And all of this leads us to the ever-pressing and critically important question: can we really trust the Bible?

This week, Peter, Aaron, and guest-host Adam Powers discuss:

[05:06] - What is most important about the veracity of the Bible and how is it proven?

[15:21] - What are some external evidences and support for the veracity of the Bible?

[37:07] - The Bible is a book of prophecy.

[40:52] - What makes the Bible different from a lot of other religious books?

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Joe Rogan - Jordan Peterson

Bertrand Russell

C.S. Lewis

Homer

Dale Earnhardt

Didache

Letters of Clement

Martin Luther

Muhammad

Joseph Smith

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Franklin D. Roosevelt famously stated: "War is young men dying and old men talking." But today, with the meteoric rise of social media it seems that people are constantly talking about war, specifically the war that is currently raging in Ukraine. All of this drives us to a very pressing question: how should Christians think about, react to, and talk about war? 

This week, Peter, Aaron, and guest-host Adam Powers discuss:

[01:52] - What is the historic position of Christianity concerning war? 

[05:10] - What is a Christian alternative to pacifism?

[08:45] - What does the Bible have to say about war?

[13:21] - Specifically, how should we respond to the war in Ukraine?

[18:08] - How are the wars in the Bible different than our wars?

[24:25] - Would it be wrong for America to intervene in Ukraine?

[28:06] - Is either position (regarding Ukraine) anti-biblical? 

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Augustine

Thomas Aquinas

Christopher Hitchens

Doug Wilson

Bertrand Russell

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For many Christians, particularly in the southern United States, the death penalty for certain truly heinous criminal acts is a no-brainer; the thought being “what reasonable person wouldn't support the sanction of erasing murderers, rapists, child molesters, etc.”? But against this position there is a torrent of objections declaring that true Christians love forgiveness and should seek to restore. While the tumult rages on, the question remains: should Christians support or oppose capital punishment?

This week, Peter, Aaron, and guest-hosts Adam Powers and Dashawn Cousins discuss:

[03:29] - Where do you stand on the death penalty?

[09:14] - Does your view on God’s sovereignty affect your view of the death penalty?

[16:31] - Does the method of execution matter?

[24:48] - Should the death penalty only be used in response to the taking of a life?

[31:40] - Is the death penalty really a biblical issue?

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Adam Powers

Dashawn Cousins

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John Piper

Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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For close to two centuries, altar calls have been a mainstay across many branches of Christianity. Many people can trace the origins of their faith back to a moment when they heard the call to come forward and pray the sinner’s prayer. But are alter calls a good thing? Are there reasons we should use them or refrain from them?

This week, Dashawn, Aaron, and guest-host Adam Powers discuss:

[03:57] - What is the history of "the Altar Call in the Christian Church?"

[16:24] - Does the fact that people legitimately came to faith during an altar call legitimize it?

[18:38] - What do people need to know to be saved?

[20:17] - Can altar calls have a redeeming value?

[27:37] - How can someone know if their faith is legitimate?

[36:18] - What is some advice for someone with this background or experience?

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Adam Powers

Dashawn Cousins

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Charles Finney

Jonathan Edwards

Billy Graham

B. B. Warfield

Francis Chan

John Bunyan

Charles Spurgeon

John Calvin

D. L. Moody

Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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Throughout the confusion and chaos of much modern Christianity, the dreaded "h" word (heretic) is tossed about with reckless derision toward anyone opposing certain stated "truths." Seemingly, more than ever, the divisions between Christ-followers are widening, and believers are choosing many hills or, by contrast, almost zero hills to "die on." As we survey the Christian landscape, taking in the division while submitting to the truth, the question that stares each of us in the face is: what is absolutely foundational to true Christianity? Or stated otherwise: what hills should Christians be willing to die defending?

This week, Peter, Aaron, and guest-hosts Dashawn Cousins and Adam Powers discuss:

[05:13] - Why is a discussion on this subject so important?

[21:49] - Christian liberties

[22:58] - Abortion

[25:38] - Substitutionary atonement

[27:03] - The infallibility of Mary and her ability to intercede between us and Jesus

[27:23] - The virginity of Mary

[32:25] - The Trinity

[36:18] - The infallibility of the Bible

[39:12] - Calvinism vs Arminianism

[42:52] - Dashawn’s hill to die on

[44:31] - Adam’s hill to die on

[46:31] - Aaron’s hill to die on

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Dashawn Cousins

Adam Powers

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Finding the Right Hills to Die On by Gavin Ortlund

Out of Oz 0202: Will Catholics be in Heaven?

Out of Oz 0213: Biblically, Can Ladies Be Pastors?

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