The MikeCheck Podcast

In this episode of MikeCheck, host Mike Ruel welcomes back Wes Ehnert to discuss his recent writings on Substack, focusing on themes of Christianity, doubt, and the exploration of faith. Wes shares his background in coaching and his journey into writing, emphasizing the importance of asking difficult questions about faith and the nature of God. The conversation delves into the complexities of evangelical Christianity, personal experiences with doubt, and the balance between intellectual engagement and simple faith. Throughout the discussion, both Mike and Wes highlight the significance of love and connection in understanding God, while also acknowledging the philosophical challenges that arise in faith. In this conversation, Mike Ruel and Wes Ehnert explore the complexities of faith, the balance between law and gospel, the nature of doubt, and the implications of Jesus' claims. They discuss the doctrine of election, God's sovereignty, and the necessity of understanding both the bad news of sin and the good news of salvation. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of curiosity, inquiry, and living with tension in faith, ultimately highlighting the need for both love and justice in the Christian worldview.Wes Ehnert Substack: https://substack.com/home/post/p-180016896

What really happens when we become a Christian? Is it just raising a hand, filling out a card, or walking down an aisle for an "altar call?" Is it just intellectually agreeing with the facts of the gospel?

Pastor Mike answers these questions and more!

Mike is joined in studio by Associate Pastor Candidate Matt Holschuh and his wife, Olivia and they talk through their personal testimonies of faith and call to ministry.

What is Election? Biblical or controversial? Pastor Mike digs in during a Wednesday night MidWeek to discuss from Grudem's Twenty Basic Christian Beliefs.

Mike is joined by fellow pastor, YouTuber, and author Matthew Everhard to talk about his new book - Bold as a Lion: Courage in an Age of Cowardice. Don't miss this ep!

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Highlands Bible Church

The MikeCheck Podcast

Bonus! Mike teaches at the Highlands Bible Church MidWeek study answering the question "What is the Resurrection?"

Happy Thanksgiving! But what do we have to be thankful for? Why? What about other worldviews?

Are we more thankful FOR stuff than thankful TO God?

Mike is joined in studio by Intern Matt and they dig in!

BONUS! MidWeek study at Highlands Bible Church studying through Grudem's "Twenty Basic Christian Beliefs"

Are we supposed to be worshipping on Sunday, AKA "The Lord's Day?" Why? What about the "Sabbath?" Is this important? Mike is joined by Pastor Daniel Wiginton and they discuss!

Wednesday night study discussing Grudem's Twenty Basic Christian Beliefs.