Removing Barriers

Episode 175

Series: On the Mission Field - 18

Sawat Dasantad is a Missionary to Thailand with a heart to see the Thai people come to know the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. In today's episode of the Removing Barriers Podcast, we continue our On The Mission Field series and sit down with Sawat to find out more about his upbringing, his conversion, and his current mission to serve the Lord faithfully in Thailand. It is a mission field with unique challenges. The people are kind but wary of foreigners, making relationship building a necessary prerequisite to evangelism. Sawat is Thai himself, but the Christian faith is regarded with much suspicion, fueled by misunderstandings, ignorance, and a fear of (and commitment to) tradition. In spite of this, God has already begun working to open hearts and save souls, so join us on this episode to hear how the barriers are being removed one by one, bit by bit, one person at a time.

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Episode 174

The He Gets Us campaign took the evangelical internet by storm in the last year. It has garnered a wide range of responses, from praise to harsh criticism and mockery. What is this campaign, who is behind it, what are they trying to accomplish, and why are the reactions to it so strong? On this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, hosts McG and Jay do a bit of digging to answer these questions and then try to understand the world's reaction to the campaign. Are Christians who object to He Get Us just being snobby theological prudes when it comes to the messaging of these ads or is there actually a sinister plot behind the shiny productions to undermine the power of the gospel of Christ? We answer these questions thoroughly, so join us as we tackle this barrier so we can all have a clear view of the cross.

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Episode 173

Series: On the Mission Field - 17

It is often said that no one cares about what you have to say until they know how much you care. When it comes to sharing the gospel with lost souls across the globe, we are called to be salt and light, a blessing and not a curse to all those we encounter. In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we interview missionary Wilman Martinez, missionary to Honduras. Born and raised in the country, the Lord saved Wilman when he was a boy and called him to missions in his teenage years. He saw and felt the need for a true gospel witness in the country, which is inundated with religious belief and tepid faith. We ask him about the work God is doing there, the needs he sees there as someone on the front lines and in the trenches of spiritual warfare on the mission field, as we all should be wherever God plants us. Don't miss this episode as we continue to shine a light on God's work in building His church. Be prepared to be encouraged and equipped as Wilman explains how to win souls, no matter what country or situation we find ourselves in.

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Episode 172

Series: On the Mission Field - 16

This episode of the Removing Barriers podcast is a continuation of the On the Mission Field series where hosts Jay and MCG interview missionaries to learn all about what God is doing on their mission fields. Today's episode features missionary Kent Albright, seeking to win the lost in Spain. Though teeming with fascinating history and amazing culture, Spain is a spiritually dark nation with significant barriers to the propagation of the gospel. We interview Kent to discover the challenges of evangelizing in Spain, the cultural and religious dynamics that shape his mission, and how God has been faithfully removing barriers to the gospel in the Spanish mindset. Join us as we learn about the unique barriers to faith in Spain and how they can be overcome through persistent faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ who would have all men come to repentance.

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Episode 171

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Episode 170

Bonkers - 8

Welcome to the eighth episode in our Bonkers series, where hosts MCG and Jay discuss various articles from the internet demonstrating the fact that this world has gone bonkers. From euthanasia to homeschooling, perversion to Noem...we discuss it all. We hope this series serves to remind everyone where our hope should be, and to warn everyone not to put any hope, confidence, or faith in man. No matter how terrible this world is or how much more terrible it is going to get, our God is on the throne and has given us His Word and His Spirit, all we could ever need for righteous and victorious living in a world that has gone bonkers!

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Episode 169

Famous atheist Richard Dawkins set the internet ablaze for a moment when he lamented Britain's celebration of Ramadan over Easter, called himself a cultural christian, and warned that the loss of the Christian culture in Britain would be a dreadful thing. It is indisputable that the West was largely built on Christian values and ethos, and the resulting culture has been a tree of blessing for all living under its branches, regardless of their personal faith and conviction. Where it has been found lacking, great strides have been made to lift the downtrodden. Can you have Christian culture without Christians? Dawkins has said these things before, but the question remains: is there any such thing as a cultural Christian? What does that even mean? In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we react to Dawkins' interview with LBC, evaluate his assertions according to the Bible, and point out the dangerous results that can come from thinking that culture is in any way disconnected from faith.

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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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