Stand in the Gap Radio Podcasts

After a historic victory against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the NCAA Football Championship, Clemson Tigers coach Dabo Swinney made sure to keep his focus on God. Dave and Gary discuss what Swinney said and how it brings glory to God.

Blinded by Bitterness: Unable to See the Truth That's Right in Front of You. Topics discussed include: Clemson coach gives glory to God after winning national title. Can those that operate by God’s principles expect to be blessed? What can happen if Christians become passionately committed to doing things God’s way?

Does God's favor rest on one individual/nation over another based on that person/nation's actions/behavior?
The United States of America has been called an exceptional nation based on our founding/founding principles. Has God's unique favor been on America?

What is a Biblical definition for the favor of God? Will it be obvious that God's favor is on someone or something? What is necessary for, or the prerequisites for, God's favor?

Is anything trivial to God?

Finding Favor with God: Who Gets It and What Does It Look Like? We are joined by Dan Kistler (Teacher, Historian). Topics discussed include: Is anything trivial to God? The individual favor of God. God’s favor on nations.

God says a lot about riches and money. What does God say should be the Christians attitude toward riches and money particularly as it relates to dependence upon it or placing trust in it?

What is necessary for the Middle Class to continue?

Considering economic policy, do more government social programs as promised by Nancy Pelosi and the other elected officials strengthen or undermine the Middle Class?

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that, “More than 26% of mortgage borrowers who used Federal Housing Administration-insured loans got assistance from a relative to make the down payment in the 12 months through Sept up from 22% in 2011.” Is this a good a good trend overall or does it say something about the underlying economic conditions? If a parent wishes to help a child with the finances for a new home, what type of things should they know?