Why do Catholics believe that communion is the literal body of Christ while the Protestants believe its symbolic? Does it really matter for my sanctification what position I take on this? Am I missing the most important point of communion? How did Jesus do communion at the Last Supper? How did the early church take communion? How has the modern church adapted the practice? If you wrestle with the importance and meaning of communion, this episode is for you.

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Thumbnail Artwork:  The Last Supper (1866) by Carl Bloch (1834–1890). Public domain.

Did Paul really ban women from teaching in church? What does Paul mean when he says women are “saved through childbearing” and he doesn’t permit a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man? Why does Paul contradict this by affirming a woman in ministry as a deacon in Romans? If women can’t be a part of ministry, then what do we do with all the other women in biblical history like Deborah, Miriam, Hannah, the woman at the well, and the women who were the first ones to see Jesus resurrected? Why would God allow this to be so confusing in scripture to the point where it’s debated if women should be allowed in ministry? If you wrestle with these things, this episode is for you.

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 Intro Music: Battle Weary — composed by Martyn Corbet, from the album The Fire and the Fury. Licensed from Audiomachine.

Thumbnail Artwork:  The Three Mary’s at the Tomb (1815-1822) by Peter von Cornelius (1783–1867). Public domain.

Did baptism start with John the Baptist? If it did, then why did everyone understand his command to get baptized and repent of sin? What about the water purification rituals in the Old Testament? Could this idea of baptism be older than Abraham? What if I was already baptized as a baby? Should I do it again as an adult? Does full immersion really matter? Is baptism required for salvation? If it’s not, then what’s up with the thief on the cross who ended up in paradise? If it wasn’t necessary for the thief is this just all symbolic? If its not, then why did Jesus specifically command it? If you ever wrestled with baptism, then this episode is for you.

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Thumbnail Artwork:  Le Baptême du Christ (The Baptism of Christ) (1733) by Jean II Restout (also known as Jean Restout the Younger) (1692–1768). Public domain.

God commanded us all to go and make disciples of the nations…how do I do that if I’m just a regular guy? What does evangelism look like for someone who isn’t a pastor? Should I be talking about my testimony and witnessing to everyone all the time? What if say the wrong thing and I push people awayfrom God? Why do I feel guilty if I’m not constantly witnessing? If you ever wondered HOW God wants you witness for Him, then this episode is for you.

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Intro Music: Battle Weary — composed by Martyn Corbet, from the album The Fire and the Fury. Licensed from Audiomachine.

Thumbnail Artwork:  St. Paul Preaching at Athens (1515-1516) by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Raphael) (1483–1520). Public domain.

What is “church” really and why does God insist I can’t be spiritually healthy without it? Is it better to be fully known in a small church or to have some privacy in a large church? What do I do when I get hurt in church and I want to stop showing up? Should I be a part of a non-Christian community or would I be damaging my faith? What did the “church” community look like around Jesus? Following Jesus's example what should "church" look like for me today? If you ever questioned what God wants for us in church, then this episode is for you.

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How did “The Bible” as we know it get formed? How did the early church grow so big without it? If most believers throughout history couldn’t read, how was faith passed down? How did the printing press revolutionize the spread of faith? How often should a Christian read their bible? Should we do "word" studies? Should we buy commentaries? What do we do when we run into passages that challenge our faith and we don’t have the expertise to understand? Without my pastor to explain it to me how will I understand? Is a 1-hour sermon on Sunday enough faith education? If you ever wrestled with the spiritual discipline of reading your bible, this episode is for you.

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Thumbnail Artwork: Temptation of St. Anthony (1886) by Lucjan Wędrychowski (1854–1934). Public domain.

DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses fasting as a spiritual discipline. We are not medical professionals, and nothing in this episode should be taken as medical advice. If you are considering fasting — especially if you have health conditions or recent medical procedures — please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Is fasting a lost spiritual discipline that we have neglected as Americans? What was Daniel doing when he fasted for 21 days? Why did Jesus fast for 40 days before he started his ministry? Should I only fast when I want to seek Gods guidance on a decision in my life? If I fast and hear nothing from God, did I fail? What does his silence mean? How does his silence build up our spiritual muscles for future trials and testing? Can I fast just to seek His peace during a tough season in my life? If you’ve ever wondered whether fasting still matters for believers today, then this episode is for you.

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Thumbnail Artwork: Christ in the Desert (1872) by Ivan Kromskoi (1837–1887). Public domain.

Join us in the FINAL and 13th installment of the "Who is God?" series.

What if your understanding of God the Father is wrong? Have Christians unintentionally reduced the Trinity to “Father God” plus “Jesus” and “The Holy Spirit”? Is the Father really a distant judge, or have we missed who He truly is? What if the Father’s desire is to walk with you and love you the way He did with Adam in the garden? If you long to understand Father God more deeply, then this episode is for you.

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Join us in the 12th installment of the "Who is God?" series.

What is God’s name? Should I pray to Jesus, The Holy Spirit, or The Father? Why does Jesus teach us to pray to Father God? Does God really care which member of the Trinity I pray to? Do the others feel left out? Can I really approach Father God like he is my father in Heaven or is Jesus the only one who gets that relationship with Him?  If you ever had questions about The Father then this episode is for you.               

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Thumbnail Artwork: The Creation of Adam (1511-1512) by Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475–1564). Public domain.

Why does God allow suffering? Why do innocent people suffer?  If God is all powerful and can stop it, why doesn’t He? Why does God allow Satan to test Job and then never tell Job why? Why does God allow Joseph to suffer for so many years? How can we be sure that some suffering has redemptive purpose? If you ever questioned how God can be good and allow all this suffering, then this episode is for you.

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Intro Music: Battle Weary — composed by Martyn Corbet, from the album The Fire and the Fury. Licensed from Audiomachine.

Thumbnail Artwork: Winter Landscape (1811) by Casper David Friedrich (1774–1840). Public domain.