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Covid panic... Rioting and looting... Social injustices... Is this the end of the world? Are these truly "uncertain" times? Or are our fears being used to try and control us? This episode is a practical look at the rise in fear-mongering and the reasons for it. How should we view these things in light of our faith?

As Christians, how should we view conservation of our planet? What does the Bible say about how we ought to treat God's creation? Is this even important? Should we be concerned with our natural resources? What does it mean to have "dominion" over the Earth?

Satan knows the scriptures. Let that sink in. How much more important is it that WE know the scriptures?! The enemy will twist passages out of context and use them to attack our faith. People who don't understand what the scriptures are referring to or what the context was will toss misquoted Bible verses in our faces in an attempt to make a mockery of Christianity. It is imperative that we study the Word of God closely, and equally important to realize that "scripture interprets scripture." It does NOT contradict itself. We have to know the truth of the Word in order to spread that truth clearly and refute the misconceptions of those who are blinded to that truth.

A lack of understanding between people is greatly promoted by our lack of empathy. None of us can really understand what someone else is going through because we haven't "walked in" that person's shoes. There is One who purposefully placed Himself in our shoes. Jesus was God, but He came in the flesh to experience everything we do. Only He can understand the human condition in every way. He has insight into our lives that we don't fully understand, and He's the One who can help us when no one else can.

How should we respond as Christians to the growing popularity of alternative genders? Is it wrong to hold onto the traditional idea of two created genders? What's the root cause of this modern phenomenon? What are the dangers of redefining yourself socially as something you're not physically? How does God see you, and how should that affect your view of yourself?

Another short episode, dealing with the topic of praise and worship as an open invitation to God to pour Himself into our midst. When His presence is experienced, it's like NOTHING ELSE!

There are some who question the practice of many modern churches that have darkened most of their auditoriums in favor of alternate stage lighting. Opponents of this say it's just "theatrics." They say, "they're just putting on a show." Is this a fair judgement? Or are there legitimate reasons for this type of lighting that these people simply don't understand? As the AV Director at my church, I hope to "shed some light" on this topic so that it makes sense to everyone.

This one's mainly for the guys. Are we making excuses for our own shortcomings with regard to how we respond to seeing an attractive woman? Have you ever blamed a woman for showing a little too much skin? Is this a problem you have but refuse to own and deal with? Is it really HER fault for being attractive and dressing in a way that causes you to have inappropriate thoughts? Or are you simply succumbing to fleshly desires and shifting the blame?

Often times, when things go off the rails in our lives, we become consumed by our circumstances. We may even wallow in self pity. It's easy in those times to focus on the negative. It's HARD sometimes to keep in mind that none of it caught God by surprise. He knows all about it, and He's always working things out for our good (if we are those who love Him and are called according to His purpose). This episode reminds us that God holds our lives in His hands. Trust Him.

Another buzz word today is the term "privilege." People complain about "male privilege," "white privilege," etc. But are these concepts fair? This episode exposes the truth about these issues and shines a light on what real privilege is.