Episode 168

Series: How Were Your Barriers Removed - 39

In the latest episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we are sharing a previously unreleased interview with H (yes, that is his real name!), a man whose life story is a testament to the power of faith and the transformative impact of accepting Christ. H's journey is not just about his personal salvation but also about the myriad barriers he faced and overcame along the way.
H was born in rural North Louisiana, near the Ouachita River, in a time when the Great Depression had left its mark on every aspect of life. His early life was marked by his father, a strong and sturdy man, and his mother, a sweet and tender woman. They created a stable environment, albeit one without much religious influence. Despite the lack of regular church attendance in his family, H found his way to the local Baptist church, often hitching a ride from passing churchgoers. It was in this humble setting, with no electric lights and a preacher who only visited bi-monthly, that H first encountered the gospel. The message was simple yet profound: "Ye must be born again."
For anyone facing their own barriers to faith, H's story offers hope and encouragement. It underscores the idea that while we cannot force others to accept Christ, we can live our lives in a way that reflects His love and grace and proclaim the truth of the gospel that they may know the mercy and grace available in Christ and Christ alone.

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Episode 167

"Christ is King." Any genuine Christian would wholeheartedly agree with that statement, acknowledging that because the Lord is King, we will bow the knee and worship Him in spirit and in truth. So when did that statement become a dog whistle for anti-Semitism? In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, recurring guest host Sam join us as we discuss the less-than-amicable parting between Daily Wire and Candace Owens and Andrew Klavan's explanation of it. Apparently, Candace's declaration that Christ is King was the last straw that saw her booted from the company and labeled a bona-fide anti-Semite. Why would that be the case? Could it be that the Klavan, though a professing Christian, has deep issues with the exclusivity of Christ? How should genuine Christians, who would affirm that Christ is King, evaluate the possible effects of proclaiming this apparently evil statement in a lost and dying world? Listen in now for this and much more!

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Episode 166

Alistair Begg is a well-known and well-respected pastor and Bible teacher who inadvertently set the world of Christian netizens ablaze when he revealed that he encouraged a Christian grandmother to not only attend an LGBTQ wedding, but to also bring a gift. While he had some supporters in this matter, the majority were shocked and appalled by this stance so uncharacteristic of a man who had proven himself to be a faithful man of God for well over 40 years. Responding to the critics, Begg doubled down, rejected calls for repentance, and dismissed them as Pharisaical legalists incapable of nuance and lacking compassion.

In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we will address the obvious questions as to whether or not his counsel was biblically sound and whether his response to criticism was right. However, there is another question to ponder: does social media use complicate obedience to Matthew 18:15-20? Join us on this episode to discuss these questions and more. 

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Episode 165

Series: On the Mission Field - 15

In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we continue discovering God's work on mission fields around the world in our On the Mission Field series. Today's episode features Matthew Goins, missionary to Honduras, who graciously takes the time to share what God is doing not only in Honduras, but also in his life and family as they navigate tragedy and grief. Perhaps many Christians the world over are tempted to question God or blame Him when painful trials arise, but Matthew Goins teaches us that even in the most heartbreaking circumstances, God sees, God cares, and God is faithful. What are those losses, tribulations, or trials on your doorstep this season? Do you find your faith jostled? Weakened, even? What work have you been called to do that has been hindered or even halted by the weight of it all? Take heart, dear Christian, and look to the Savior. Come and listen; Matthew Goins declares God's faithfulness and reminds us all that we serve a risen Savior whose promises are yea and amen.

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Episode 164

The United States is in the midst of great political and social turmoil, and it seemed that the tragic case of Dexter Reed would be a sort of George Floyd 2.0. In the immediate aftermath of the showdown with police, It was revealed that five plain-clothes officers fired 96 rounds at Dexter Reed: another helpless black man gunned down by white cops. "They shot him 96 times for no reason!" was the battle cry, and the usual race-baiting social justice 'leaders' quickly slithered in to represent the family, shoving the grieving mother in front of rolling cameras to speak about her son. They got the drama they wanted when she collapsed mid-sentence in her grief, and so began the cries against fundamentally racist America and the drum-banging for social justice, egging on emotional bystanders who had yet to fully comprehend what had even actually happened in the first place. Who was Dexter Reed? What happened the day he was stopped by police officers? Why did they shoot so many times? In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we will examine all the available facts of this case and peel back the political, social, and spiritual layers of the story. We will debunk the sensationalism and politicization of the encounter, getting down to the facts: the most important of which is that if nothing else, Dexter Reed was a soul for which Christ died.

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Episode 163

Series: What Do You Believe – 4

Today, we continue the series "What do You Believe?" with Dr. Henry Benach, President of Jewish End-Times Ministries and missionary to the Jewish people. In this episode, Dr. Benach shares his testimony, how the Lord Jesus Christ saved him after hearing the word of God at a Baptist church service that he discovered after a sweet lady called his house by accident--thrice! He also discusses Judaism (having been born and raised in an Orthodox Jewish home) and how to witness to the Jewish people that they might know their Messiah. The current turmoil in Israel has not taken our Lord by surprise, and Christians everywhere can be sure that God's plan for Israel does not include defeat at the hand of our enemy, the devil. Whenever we encounter a Jewish person, therefore, let's take what we learn from this podcast and share with them the good news of Jesus Christ.

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Episode 162

Bonkers - 7

In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we continue the series "This World Has Gone Bonkers," where we pick a handful of headlines from the internet that demonstrate just how bonkers this world has become. The only saving grace is that Christ has conquered sin and death and has promised to return! This week, we discuss Kanye West, disease X, banks, and Bill Maher. What do these seemingly unrelated things have in common, you ask? They've all gone bonkers, that's what! Kanye West declares himself to be God, governments and institutions are looking for a new disease to crown as the new pandemic, banks seem willing to facilitate government surveillance by screening and reporting purchases that draw their ire for whatever reason, and Bill Maher says he is okay with murder! If you take away anything from this episode, let it remind you not to put your trust in man or in chariots, but instead, look to the Lamb of God!

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Episode 161

Many Christians the world over struggle with this question: can a Christian lose their salvation? Once a Christian has been saved, can their salvation ever be lost? In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we sit down with Edward Thal of Thal Tales (see information section for more info) and hash out the Bible verses often used to argue for a conditional salvation, and even some verses that have nothing to do with salvation at all. The good news is that while this subject is a source of anxiety for many, the Bible has a very clear answer. Join us as Bro. Thal lays out the answer clearly and thoroughly.

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Episode 160

Series: What Do You Believe – 3

There are over a billion Catholics in the world and in most minds, the religion is synonymous with Christianity. What is it exactly that Catholics believe? Are they Christians in the biblical sense of the word? Can someone believe and live by the fundamental tenets of Catholicism and also be genuinely saved? Today on the Removing Barriers podcast we sit down with Shawn Henly, the founder of Cross Crusaders. Cross Crusaders is an Independent, Fundamental, King James Bible-believing, Baptist ministry.  Our world is one that believes if there is a heaven, most people will get there regardless of what they believe, so join us as we seek Biblical truth to cut through the lies.

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Episode 159

Popular charismatic/Pentecostal preacher TD Jakes has been implicated as a regular friend of music producer Sean Combs and a participant in the infamously deviant parties he was known to throw and host. He has denied all allegations, but the accusation alone is enough to send shockwaves through the country, since he has a following number in the millions. What should Christians make of the allegations? Should we even care about it if we believe that he is a false teacher? In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we address these question and many underlying ones. If you ask any sound preacher about TD Jakes, they would caution you from consuming his content or sitting under his preaching, but because he has a massive reach, perhaps the argument could be made that the allegations sully the name of Christ in the eyes of the world. How should genuine bible believers respond? Join us as we discuss all these issues and more on this episode on the Removing Barriers podcast.

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