Foundations were laid in the 1970s that supported the Satanic Panic of the 1980s. The church fell prey to many scams and hoaxes over this period. Rather than exposing works of darkness and evil, the period of time actually harmed the church's reputation and aided the enemy's deception and schemes. Let's talk about how and why.
Does the Bible specifically prohibit gambling as a form of entertainment? Is it ok for some and not for others? Gambling has transitioned from bookies and illegal parleys to apps on our phones. Does the advancement of technology and contributions to worthwhile causes make gambling more respectable than in the past?
Can we benefit from studying the Old Testament? How much of the old covenant is still in effect today? Learn why Doctor D never preached a series on the 10 Commandments. This is a lively and informative discussion about the principles that direct our walk as New Testament believers.
A quick search of the Bible will result in numerous verses telling us how we are to treat haters, but putting that into practical steps is another thing altogether. Today, Brother T and Dr. D discuss how a believer can practically respond to hate and persecution in ways that will not worsen the situation and may advance the cause of Christ in the world.
Are there places more holy or more evil than others? Listen to Dr. D and Brother T discuss their personal thin places and how they came to discover them.
Is it ok to enjoy music that is not blatantly spiritual? Are there types of music that Christians should avoid? There has been a lot of heated discussion in churches in the last generation concerning what should be used in church worship. Who's right?
How important is your personal time alone with God? What does it look like? Dr. D and Brother T go in-depth with their daily time with Jesus and share important insights that will strengthen your faith.
Many attribute "All Things in Moderation" to the Biblical text. However, it is actually a quote from Aristotle. So does the Bible support such a philosophy?
Have you ever been on a mission trip? Would you like to go? What can you expect, and what is expected of you? Brother and Doctor D discuss the pros and cons of short-term missions, sharing some of their own experiences and valuable lessons they have learned.
What does it mean to have faith? Does faith alone save? What place does work have in the life of a faithful follower of Christ? Let's talk about these important questions and many more.
Before beginning their annual summer break, Bro T and Dr. D discuss the ancient fish story known as Jonah. There is a surprising number of contemporary lessons about modern living from this ancient book. Listen in as our co-hosts bring personal insights from the text, and along the way, as always, have a few laughs.
How do you pray when you visit a friend in the hospital? Is it ever appropriate to pray silently? Should you pray so that others can hear? If you've ever asked these questions about prayer, then you will enjoy this week's podcast.
Over the years, Dr. D and Brother T have been asked about our prayer lives. Today, both spiritual veterans discuss how they pray, how they differ, and how they are the same, and how you can pray more effectively.
What does it mean to be a child of God? Isn't everyone? Are there benefits and privileges as a member of God's family? We delve deeply into this topic and share some surprising answers.
Do certain people have wisdom and others don't? Is it a gift from God? What is wisdom anyway? Let's talk about it.
Deconstruction should not be confused with demolition. It should be a natural process of spiritual maturity in which things of value are retained and reused while things of no value are discarded.
Deconstruction is a common theme on social media. Often, it is an excuse to abandon one's faith. Is this deconstruction or is it actually demolition? Brother T and Doctor begin a deep dive into the proper way to examine one's spiritual condition.
It seems everyone is fascinated by Pope Leo 14. Even non-Catholics have closely followed the election process and subsequent information released about the new Pope. How important is the news to Christians? After all, are Catholics in harmony with the rest of us in the body of Christ?. Dr. D and Brother T had a great conversation about current events.
After an extended time away, Brother T and Doctor D return to discuss the third installment of the current series, "Saved, Sanctified, and Filled with the Holy Ghost."
This week Dr. D and Brother T discuss the rarely discussed subject of sanctification. It's the second segment of a three part series called saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost.