Why Do Christians Criticize Each Other? Why do Christians disagree with one other? If Christians love each other and believe the Bible, why are they often divided over certain issues?

In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and special guest Stuart Sanders explore the reasons behind various factions within the church, not all of which are necessarily wrong or sinful. They point out that there is an important difference between disagreeing on key aspects of the Gospel message, and disagreeing on secondary doctrinal issues.

How should we deal with these kinds of disagreements within the local church? Should we ignore our differences and pretend they don’t matter? What’s the biblical way to deal with different doctrinal positions? These questions and more are addressed in this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Stuart Sanders take us to God’s Word.

If you are interested in learning more about what the Bible says about division amongst Christians, you can listen to these sermons by Pastor Richard Caldwell:

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=51108218483

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=51709201383

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=9200403615

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My Spouse Wants More Kids But I Don’t. Does the Bible have anything to say about how many children a couple should have? Is it wrong to want only a few kids? If a husband and wife disagree on whether or not to continue growing their family, who gets the final say? What’s the biblical way to handle this decision? 

In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and special guest Stuart Sanders emphasize the importance of having a right heart attitude towards children. The Scripture says that children are a blessing from the Lord; as believers, the decisions we make about growing our families ought to reflect this truth.

But does there ever come a point when the wisest decision is to be content with the kids God has already given you? How can a husband and wife lovingly think through this issue and come to an agreement? These questions and more are addressed in this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Stuart Sanders take us to God’s Word. 

If you are interested in learning more about what the Bible says about children and parenting, you can listen to these sermons by Pastor Richard Caldwell:

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=3241673673

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=32161852416

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=22416225424

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The Lies of Suicide. What does the Bible say about suicide? Is it sin? Can someone who takes his own life be a Christian? Will he or she still go to heaven?  

In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and special guest Stuart Sanders explain that, in God’s eyes, the act of suicide is nothing short of murder. It’s not the fruit of a life that submits to God; rather, it’s what happens when one allows himself to listen to the hateful lies of Satan. Dr. Caldwell and Stuart Sanders discuss how even genuine Christians have moments of failure; many deal with depression, and some may even resort to taking their own lives. When trying to answer the question about whether or not the individual is in heaven, it’s important to look at the person’s life as a whole, rather than just at one moment of failure.

So how can we counsel someone who is considering suicide? What hope do we have to give? How do we comfort someone who has lost a loved one in this way? These questions and more are addressed in this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Stuart Sanders take us to God’s Word. 

If you are interested in learning more about what the Bible says about suicide and the hope we have in God, you can listen to these sermons by Pastor Richard Caldwell:

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=9121013124310

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=418122044194

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1113131631211

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Are Modern Day Miracles Real? Is there any such thing as miracles today? When we witness amazing things happening around us, are we right to recognize those events as works of God? Does He still perform miracles like He did in Bible times? 

In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and special guest Stuart Sanders affirm God’s powerful involvement in the details of our everyday lives. They explain that, while these events are sometimes mistakenly called “modern-day miracles,” they are nonetheless very real demonstrations of God’s sovereignty and providence over His creation.

So what’s the difference between God’s providence and the miracles we read about in the Bible? Do the prayers of God’s people have anything to do with the way He works in our lives and in the lives of those around us? These questions and more are addressed in this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Stuart Sanders take us to God’s Word.

If you are interested in learning more about what the Bible says about the true Gospel versus false gospels, you can listen to these sermons by Pastor Richard Caldwell:

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=117102051363

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=124101132411

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=5502155117

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What Is Wrong with the Prosperity Gospel ? Does God promise us health, wealth, and prosperity if we follow Christ? Is our physical and financial well-being a good way to gauge our spiritual health? What is the biblical view of the ever-prevalent prosperity gospel?

In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and special guest Stuart Sanders compare the prosperity gospel with the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. They emphasize that the Bible teaches that salvation’s promise is a right relationship with God – not material wealth or prosperity.

If the prosperity gospel is a distortion of the true Gospel, why are so many people willing to accept it as truth? What can the church do to combat the error associated with this false religion? These questions and more are addressed in this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Stuart Sanders take us to God’s Word.

Once you begin dating a Christian, how long should the process take? Is it wrong to date multiple people until you find someone who makes you happy? These questions and more are addressed in this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Stuart Sanders take us to God’s Word.

If you are interested in learning more about what the Bible says about the true Gospel versus false gospels, you can listen to these sermons by Pastor Richard Caldwell:

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=113003214028

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=430592844

https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=31109199273

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