(4:50) News

(21:25) Topic intro

(31:00) Salvation and being Catholic

(35:40) Official Catholic Teaching vs Claims

(40:00) Denied the Eucharist 

(43:50) Venerating Icons

(48:25) Accepting the Catechism 

(50:25) One true church and Peter

(54:20) Matt 16 – Upon this rock

(56:43) Gates of Hell 

Is the Catholic Church the one true Church established by Jesus Christ? In Part 1 of this series, we begin examining that claim by looking at Catholic teaching alongside Scripture.

We’ll discuss salvation and the Church, the Eucharist, the veneration of icons, and the Catholic claim of authority through Peter. We’ll also take a closer look at Jesus’ famous words in Matthew 16: “Upon this rock I will build my church.”

This isn’t about attacking Catholics or defending Protestantism at all costs. It’s about asking an important question honestly: What did Jesus mean by His Church, and where do we find it today?

Francis Chan & Gavin Ortlund interview:

https://youtu.be/wNhqyRiIi9U?si=96PkZiiKm5aBHQzu

Trent Horn - Chatting with an Ex-Catholic (Michael Pagano) About Catholicism:

https://youtu.be/pDFz0qXZmn8?si=f3NS1wKKC4SYeaD_

Bryce Crawford – Trent Horn interview:

https://youtu.be/oNWseAsfcGM?si=Rti-R2BdABT3rlPS

Maybe God Podcast interview with Trent Horn:

https://youtu.be/Kv3Qq0FotEY?si=CMXmgoTO-D_YJIPP

Gavin Ortlund – Sola Scriptura 

https://youtu.be/rpmcr7jOev4

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Topic (20:30)

Social media algorithms, political division, poor communication, and our own biases can quietly train us to see everyone outside our box as ignorant, unreasonable, or even the enemy. For Christians, that can lead to something far more dangerous than simply being wrong. Our love can begin to grow cold.

In this episode, Steve looks at three fascinating psychological tendencies and puts them alongside biblical examples. Before we write someone off as an idiot, maybe there’s a better question to ask: What if there’s something I don’t know?

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This one is just for fun folks. We haven't had any goofing off for over a month, so Steve brings on his friend Rob to recount an experience at a paranormal conference they attended many years back. This episode will officially bow us out of the paranormal topics in the most comedic way. 

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Just a look at what's next and Steve shares recent adventures in New England! 

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Today's episode explores the unique experience of a woman named Sarah and the disturbing events she endured as a child. To an outsider, her story may sound like yet another modern account of an alien-like encounter in a culture saturated with science fiction. But for Sarah, the experience was deeply traumatic, and the people she trusted most didn't know how to respond to something they simply didn't believe. This conversation highlights the importance of Christians being equipped to lovingly help those who believe they've encountered the demonic, recognizing that Scripture not only addresses these experiences but also offers the hope and authority found in Christ to overcome them.

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What happens when the darkness in your story begins before you're born?

In this episode, Steve sits down with a guest whose childhood was shaped by a grandmother deeply involved in witchcraft, voodoo, spell-casting, and occult practices. He believes those influences opened doors to a series of disturbing encounters that followed him from childhood into adulthood.

As the years passed, the experiences continued, forcing him to wrestle with questions about spiritual warfare, faith, fear, and the unseen world around us. He also shares alarming events he witnessed during his military service, including experiences from stateside missions during the COVID era that challenged his understanding of reality.

This is a powerful testimony about generational darkness, spiritual battles, and one man's search for truth amid experiences he could never fully explain.

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Recent headlines have pushed UFOs, aliens, and other unexplained phenomena into mainstream conversation. But how should Christians think about these topics? Are they simply modern mysteries, or do they point to a deeper spiritual reality?

In this episode, Steve lays the groundwork for an upcoming interview by exploring what the Bible says about the unseen realm, spiritual warfare, and the supernatural. He discusses the importance of balancing discernment with curiosity, avoiding both fear and obsession, and understanding why these conversations matter now more than ever.

Whether you're skeptical, fascinated, or somewhere in between, this episode provides a biblical framework for approaching one of the most talked-about subjects of our time.

News (3:49)

Topic (27:00) 

Show notes: 

Lakepoint Church – Josh Howerton's take on Aliens:

https://youtu.be/f0HovW8Vp3g?si=i9zZDkza57Z2IIiS

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Today’s episode is a continuation of our part 1: What should we do with the Bible? Did the elites under Constantine compile the Bible to control the masses? Can we trust this book we call the bible, and has it been changed over the years? This will be a power packed episode on the Topic AND news side of things! Buckle up folks, this will be a good one for believers and skeptics alike! 

 News (3:00)

Topic (19:08)

Confident Lies of Biblical Corruption (21:19)

Truth of Constantine/Council of Nicaea (24:46)

Social media “experts” (34:53)

Biblical variants (38:35)

The Data - Bible compared to other works (44:20)

How scribes passed down the text (50:58)

Why the Bible is attacked (58:34)

Before the Bible? (1:02:16)

Reading vs Living the Bible (1:06:49)

Has the Bible quenched His Spirit? (1:10:05)

SHOW NOTES:

No handed woman ticketed:

https://youtu.be/7wxWDk9fUvY?si=5wByE_coUQoUHPE_

Massachusetts Meteor:

https://youtu.be/u_8BxVqKIWg?si=elcSCgJPEUOSiVfl

Matt Gaetz briefed on alien breeding program:

https://youtu.be/TuxzOBz8t1M?si=r64u32Kns9MjZl0D

Rogan’s false Bible history:

https://youtu.be/_CHUtLbaIPo?si=0nr7WKETPXxK_Gal

Wes Huff setting record straight on Constantine/council of Nicaea:

https://youtu.be/MUot55bJbnA?si=rweuecjyGLboe--5

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What should we do with the Bible? In this episode, we explore one of the most misunderstood books in human history. Is the Bible merely an ancient religious text, or is it something far more remarkable? We examine common misconceptions, address popular criticisms, look at the evidence behind its preservation, and discuss why the Bible ultimately points beyond itself to the person of Jesus Christ. Whether you're a skeptic, a curious observer, or a lifelong believer, this conversation challenges us to rethink what the Bible is, and what we're supposed to do with it.

News (10:00)

Topic intro (24:50)

Bad experience in bible study (28:34)

Bible as history (40:45)

What should we do with the Bible? (43:27)

Bible is poetry, history, and miraculous (45:49)

We shouldn’t worship the Bible (47:09)

Definition of the bible in the bible (48:56)

Was the bible the bible before we had a bible? (49:38)

Written to us or for us? (51:24)

Native American History, the Bible, and what we want to believe (54:00)

It’s not a book (55:20)

Diversity says a lot (56:53)

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Today’s episode is about discovering the Joy of the Lord, and the spiritual stamina, renewal, and motivation that comes as a second wind to those who realize God has been calling them for a long time. If you’re dry, tired, and exhausted from the grind of this world, then take the time to hear how God’s plan can bring new life.

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