What Christians Should Know

What is suffering? Why is there so much of it? How can God really be God with so much evil in the world? Does God really love me and is He really good if He lets me get hit by a car? What about childhood cancer and women who miscarry? Why do hurricanes and earthquakes happen? This episode will answer these questions and equip you with clarity and meaningful answers to one of Christianity's hardest questions. In Part III we will take a closer look at the book of Job and the title character of this classic Old Testament account of unjust suffering. Be equipped to know how to wrestle with hardship while remaining faithful to a sovereign God. Get actionable advice and learn about the hidden treasures of wisdom deep within the moving story of Job.

What is suffering? Why is there so much of it? How can God really be God with so much evil in the world? Does God really love me and is He really good if He lets me get hit by a car? What about childhood cancer and women who miscarry? Why do hurricanes and earthquakes happen? This episode will answer these questions and equip you with clarity and meaningful answers to one of Christianity's hardest questions. In Part II we will explore common yet flawed methods to deal with suffering. We will also clarify specific Bible strategies on how to cope with hardship. Finally, Dr. Sadaphal shares his personal story about the loss of his daughter, Charley, and how this drew him closer to The Lord.

What is suffering? Why is there so much of it? How can God really be God with so much evil in the world? Does God really love me and is He really good if He lets me get hit by a car? What about childhood cancer and women who miscarry? Why do hurricanes and earthquakes happen? This episode will answer these questions and equip you with clarity and meaningful answers to one of Christianity's hardest questions. In Part I we will also explore where evil comes from, why free will is such a big deal, and if suffering is evidence against God.

Certainty is something that Christians strive for but may often fail to reach. Does that mean they are in some way deficient or lacking? What happens when we feel unsure? Does that mean we have to turn in our Jesus card? What uncertain Christians do not need is angry scorn that does not solve the problem. What they do need is to listen to this episode which provides clarity and many meaningful answers. At last, feel confident about what you believe and why.

Doubt is unsettling and it can derail someone who wants to be closer to Christ. But does the presence of doubt mean your faith "is not good enough?" Does it mean that there is something wrong with you and your relationship with God? Does doubt cancel out your faith and make you a bad Christian? In this episode, intelligent faith will provide clarity and meaningful answers to this critical question.

At last, you can finally understand why the day of rest is so important and means much more than a day off to go to church. Get a fresh understanding of what the Bible says about time, and how Sunday is a peaceful revolt against the status quo. The day of rest is less about what you do or don’t do and is much more about how you fill your time with God.

At last, you can finally understand why the day of rest is so important and means much more than a day off to go to church. Get a fresh understanding of what the Bible says about time, and how Sunday is a peaceful revolt against the status quo. The day of rest is less about what you do or don’t do and is much more about how you fill your time with God.

The five core doctrines are the foundational principles upon which the Christian faith is built. Without any one of them, Christianity crumbles. In this episode, learn what the principles are and why they matter. Feel empowered to know what you believe, why you believe it, how to foster unity among believers, and God's motivation in revealing Himself to us.

The five core doctrines are the foundational principles upon which the Christian faith is built. Without any one of them, Christianity crumbles. In this episode, learn what the principles are and why they matter. Feel empowered to know what you believe, why you believe it, how to foster unity among believers, and God's motivation in revealing Himself to us.

This is the episode every Christian must listen to. Why? Because it debunks the myth that being a perfect Christian is obtainable in this lifetime. Because it reveals the Christian walk is supposed to be an incremental, step-by-step process; it is never an event. Because it shows you exactly where to start in your process and warns you of the barriers you will face along the way. Because without this lesson, you will always feel unnecessarily frustrated and discouraged.

This is the episode every Christian must listen to. Why? Because it debunks the myth that being a perfect Christian is obtainable in this lifetime. Because it reveals the Christian walk is supposed to be an incremental, step-by-step process; it is never an event. Because it shows you exactly where to start in your process and warns you of the barriers you will face along the way. Because without this lesson, you will always feel unnecessarily frustrated and discouraged.

At its core, the Bible is a love story about a loving Father incessantly chasing after His children. It is a story that has lots of characters, ups and downs, and twists and turns, but ultimately is a story about redemption and the steps a loving God has taken to restore a broken relationship with the lost. This is not an episode that you want to miss. Get the grand story arc of the Bible in 15 minutes. You have never heard the Bible like this before.  

Evangelism doesn't have to mean traveling half way around the world with a huge group. You can lay the foundation for effective evangelism in what you do everyday in your home town. Discipleship doesn't mean taking a weekend seminar or reading an online Bible study lesson. It means taking all the red letters in the Bible very seriously. In this lesson, learn the Biblical definitions of evangelism and discipleship and discover what witnessing, the gospel, and the Great Commission are all about.

Repentance is a crucial idea, but what does it really mean? Does repentance simply refer to saying, “I’m sorry?” or does it signify something deeper? Can anyone just repent, or do we have to have a relationship with God for it to be effective? What does repentance have to do with faith? Why does repentance seem so hard? Is repentance not really repentance if you go back and do what you repented of in the first place? Is repentance a lifelong process, or is it a one-time event? This lesson will answer these questions and more.

Repentance is a crucial idea, but what does it really mean? Does repentance simply refer to saying, “I’m sorry?” or does it signify something deeper? Can anyone just repent, or do we have to have a relationship with God for it to be effective? What does repentance have to do with faith? Why does repentance seem so hard? Is repentance not really repentance if you go back and do what you repented of in the first place? Is repentance a lifelong process, or is it a one-time event? This lesson will answer these questions and more.

Predestination means that your salvation was decided long ago by a sovereign God. In other words, before you were even born, where you are going has been decided before you take a first step. In Part II, learn how predestination offers a permanent solution to dealing with your guilt. Find out if you can become un-saved, if you can be sure you are saved, what freedom and free will really mean, and what toddlers can teach us about God Almighty.

Predestination means that your salvation was decided long ago by a sovereign God. In other words, before you were even born, where you are going has been decided before you take a first step. If we choose God, does that not mean God must obey our free will? In that case, is God really God? What did Jesus say about predestination that sent many disciples running? Who is Pelagius and why are so many people his followers without even knowing it? Get all the answers in this podcast.

What is communion and why is it important? How will having a proper understanding of the sacrament strengthen your relationship with God? What dangers exist if communion is not observed properly? And, what do roadside memorials and wedding anniversaries have to do with The Lord's Supper? Don't miss the answers to these crucial questions and listen to this week's episode.

Prayer is not about getting; it is about becoming. That is, prayer is not a transactional process exclusively designed to grant your requests. Prayer is a transformational process that primarily glorifies God, exclusively transforms you, and in turn brings you closer to The Lord. In the end, if it is your time to get, you should know how to ask properly. Also, learn how to know the will of God for your life and decide what that means for your job, your future mate, and what to do with your life.

Prayer is not about getting; it is about becoming. That is, prayer is not a transactional process exclusively designed to grant your requests. Prayer is a transformational process that primarily glorifies God, exclusively transforms you, and in turn brings you closer to The Lord. In the end, if it is your time to get, you should know how to ask properly.