Palestine/Israel Conflict Post-1948

Faith Debate: Sunday, May 24th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Chaos has existed in the Holy Land for as long as anyone can remember. What are the factors contributing to this chaos since the formation of the modern nation-state of Israel in 1948? From a biblical perspective what does this chaos mean for the Christians, Jews, and Muslims who live there?

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Name withheld for security reasons. Pastor in Jerusalem

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Palestine/Israel Conflict Pre-1948

Faith Debate: Sunday, May 17th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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The Middle East conflict has raged for years. What are the undergirding issues that have proven so difficult to resolve? How does history help explain the present animosity? In this episode, The Faith Debate gains perspective from a Christian pastor serving a congregation in Jerusalem.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Name withheld for security reasons. Pastor in Jerusalem

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Jainism: Love as an Ideal or a Vice

Faith Debate: Sunday, May 10th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Can there be love without attachment? Are joy and happiness the same? Is it worth sacrificing if it brings sadness and suffering? Is a passionless life worth living? These are the questions addressed in this episode of The Faith Debate.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Bhupesh Mehta. Secretary, Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Jainism: View on Violence

Faith Debate: Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Do plants have souls? Is eating meat an act of violence? Will it affect ones "karma" if they accidentally step on an ant or when a bug splatters on the windshield of their car? The teachings of Jainism say, "Yes". What is a biblical response to these sorts of claims?

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Bhupesh Mehta. Secretary, Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Jainism vs Christianity

Faith Debate: Sunday, April 26th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Following two episodes that introduced the history, beliefs, and practices of Jainism - The Faith Debate now enters into a vigorous dialogue specifically comparing and contrasting this ancient form of "New Age" paganism with biblical Christianity.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Bhupesh Mehta. Secretary, Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Jainism: Beliefs and Practices

Faith Debate: Sunday, April 19th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Outside of India it's very rare to meet a practicing Jains. However, there are millions of adherents to Jainism and among the non-biblical religions it might be the one that is most different from Christianity. In this episode the panel explores the beliefs and practices of this transtheistic faith.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Bhupesh Mehta. Secretary, Jain Society of Greater Washington DC

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Jainism: History and Heritage

Faith Debate: Sunday, April 12th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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The Faith Debate not only discusses differences between Christian denominations, but also explores differences between biblical faith and unbiblical religions. This interfaith interview lays the foundation for a series dialogs contrasting Christianity with Jainism.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Bhupesh Mehta. Secretary, Jain Society of Greater Washington DC

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Abortion in Minority Communities

Faith Debate: Sunday, April 5th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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The slaughter of children is a heinous blight upon the world, and statistics show that it is a far more common horror in minority communities. What are the reasons for this; and what are the answers?

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Luke J. Robinson. Minister, Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Role of "Race"

Faith Debate: Sunday, March 29th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Politics, culture, and other societal considerations tend to craft the identity of various church groups. Are people in the "white church" and/or the "black church" at risk of grievous error when finding their core identity in anything other than being "in Christ"?

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Luke J. Robinson. Minister, Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Christian Diversity

Faith Debate: Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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It's become cliché to hear, "Sunday is the most segregated day of the week". It's true that people who look and act like one another tend to be comfortable gathering together. Are cultural distinctives, and societal norms a problem for the church or a blessing to the church?

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Luke J. Robinson. Minister, Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com