I'm glad to welcome Matthew Soerens to the podcast to discuss the Biblical response to what is happening on the southern border of the U.S. Matthew is US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, a global Christian humanitarian organization that seeks to overcome violence, poverty, and injustice around the world through love in action. 

We discuss the issue in light of Matthew's book, "Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate (IVP Books).

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• Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate on Amazon
• World Relief

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On today's show, I talk to Jesse Waggoner about his book "Strange and Bizarre Stories From The Bible." Jesse is a writer, video blogger, and a pastor at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Charleston, West Virginia. Jesse is passionate about helping connect people to God's word through his preaching, writing, and video blogging. More about Jesse Waggoner

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On today's show, I talk to Dr. Travis Dickinson, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Christian Apologetics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Travis co-authored a recent book on apologetics called, "Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel" (B&H, 2018). It's an excellent work and worth adding to your library. We talk about implementing apologetics into everyday lives.

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• Travis' blog: The Benefit of Doubt
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• Bio at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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On today's show, I talk to pastor and writer, Chase Replogle. Chase is a bi-vocational, which means he pastors and he also makes his living designing web pages and writing. He's a well-read individual and his podcast PastorWriter is one of my favorites. 

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• The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter
• The Art of Biblical Poetry by Robert Alter
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On this episode of The Bible Revealed, I share 4 ways that you can encourage your pastor. I know it's not always easy to give good feedback and sometimes it's intimidating. These four simple ideas can help.

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On this episode of The Bible Revealed, I interview one of my Bible professors from college, Andy Smith, the Associate Professor of New Testament at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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On this episode of The Bible Revealed, I talk about the importance of balance FEELING & FACT when it comes to your faith. Many people feel like they are far away from God when nothing could be further from the truth. Also, I answer the #askapastor question "Why does the God of the Old Testament seem so different than the God of the New Testament?"

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On this episode of The Bible Revealed, I share my favorite chapter of my book, Flannel-Graph Jesus: More Than A One Dimensional Savior. You will love seeing Jesus in this new way and I know it will expand your faith in Him.

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Today's episode is all about that time in the Bible where a couple of bears came out of the woods and mauled 42 children. What? Never heard that story? Well, buckle your seat belts because you'll find that story in 2 Kings 2.

Also on the podcast: #askapator "Why do we pray to God if he already knows what's going to happen?"

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Today's show is all about how to handle spiritual doubts. Trust me, I've been there myself—where it feels like my faith is wearing thin and I have some hesitation in my belief. The good news is that is normal and I share some ideas on how to help you handle spiritual doubt.

Also, the #askapastor segment is a good one! Question: Does Hell really exist and what does the Bible say about it?

Link to "Four Views on Hell" from Churchsource.com

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