The Faith Debate

By Troy Skinner

The Faith Debate is an open an honest forum for faith leaders to participate in forthright discussions of the truth, always with an attitude of neighborliness – even (especially!) when there is sharp ... more

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How many episodes does The Faith Debate have?

The podcast currently has 949 episodes available.

The Faith Debate episodes:

October 19, 2009 2009-10-18 Church Support of Marriage
Church Support of Marriage
Faith Debate: Sunday, October 18th, 2009
930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland
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The divorce rate among professing Christians is indistinguishable from the overall divorce rate. Has the church failed to properly train up husbands and wives? What can be done to improve marital success among followers of Christ?
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Panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel
Jim Devereaux. Catholic columnist, Frederick News-Post
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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com
...more
27min
October 11, 2009 2009-10-11 Church Support of Homosexuality
Church Support of Homosexuality
Faith Debate: Sunday, October 11th, 2009
930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland
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Cultural pressure has pushed many churches and denominations to compromise on biblical instruction regarding the ordination of homosexual clergy and redefining marriage. How should this terrain be navigated?
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Panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel
Jim Devereaux. Catholic columnist, Frederick News-Post
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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com
...more
29min
October 04, 2009 2009-10-04 Is God Knowable?
Is God Knowable?
Faith Debate: Sunday, October 4th, 2009
930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland
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Is God (and His attributes) truly knowable, or are humans limited to mere inadequate anthropomorphism?
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Panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel
Jim Devereaux. Catholic columnist, Frederick News-Post
.
www.householdoffaithinchrist.com
...more
27min
September 27, 2009 2009-09-27 Church Manipulation
Church Manipulation
Faith Debate: Sunday, September 27th, 2009
930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland
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It has been said, "That which it takes to get them is that which it takes to keep them." When churches deviate from Scriptural prescriptions and embrace Scriptural proscriptions, what will that mean for the types of people it attracts and for the future of the congregation?
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Panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel
Jace Broadhurst. Pastor, Poolesville Baptist Church
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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com
...more
27min
September 20, 2009 2009-09-20 Intentionality in Church
Intentionality in Church
Faith Debate: Sunday, September 20th 2009
930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland
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What should be the intentions of church leaders during the worship service? What should be central? How organized should it be? How emotional should it be?
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Panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel
Jace Broadhurst. Pastor, Poolesville Baptist Church
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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com
...more
27min
September 13, 2009 2009-09-13 Regulative Principle
Regulative Principle
Faith Debate: Sunday, September 13th 2009
930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland
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Within worship services are local churches free to do anything that's not strictly forbidden by the Bible? Or must churches only do what is specifically prescribed within the pages of Scripture?
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Panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel
Jace Broadhurst. Pastor, Poolesville Baptist Church
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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com
...more
27min
September 06, 2009 2009-09-06 Creation in Seven Days
Creation in Seven Days
Faith Debate: Sunday, September 6th 2009
930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland
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What are acceptable ways (within orthodoxy) of interpreting the first two chapters of the Bible? Day Age Theory? Gap Theory? Framework Hypothesis? Seven 24-hour Day View? Is it poetic prose? Does the text allow for the Theory of Evolution? What is the purpose of the passages?
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Panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel
Jace Broadhurst. Pastor, Poolesville Baptist Church
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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com
...more
27min
August 30, 2009 2009-08-30 Book of Revelation
Book of Revelation
Faith Debate: Sunday, August 30th 2009
930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland
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Should a book loaded with apocalyptic imagery be interpreted woodenly, or will literalism lead the reader down the wrong path? The Book of Revelation is the subject of much disagreement due to different hermeneutical approaches. This episode of The Faith Debate grapples with the issue.
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Panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel
Jace Broadhurst. Pastor, Poolesville Baptist Church
.
www.householdoffaithinchrist.com
...more
26min
August 23, 2009 2009-08-23 The Trinity
The Trinity
Faith Debate: Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland
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In order to be counted as a biblical Christian, must a person also be counted as a trinitarian? The word "Trinity" does not appear in Scripture, so how is the teaching of "one Being, three Persons" to be understood? Does Systematic Theology help or hinder efforts at understanding?
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Panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel
Jace Broadhurst. Pastor, Poolesville Baptist Church
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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com
...more
26min
August 16, 2009 2009-08-16 Is the Bible Historical?
Is the Bible Historical?
Faith Debate: Sunday, August 16th, 2009
930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland
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There are very many genres of literature in the Bible: narrative, poetry, prose, genealogy, parable, apocalyptic, law, metaphor, etc. How are these writings to be understood? Does appreciating the different categories help a person to better trust what Scripture has to say?
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Panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel
Jace Broadhurst. Pastor, Poolesville Baptist Church
.
www.householdoffaithinchrist.com
...more
27min

FAQs about The Faith Debate:

How many episodes does The Faith Debate have?

The podcast currently has 949 episodes available.