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Episode 747 – If God Exists, Why Is There So Much Evil & Suffering Pt 1

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When calamity strikes like the Covid-19 crisis, people ask, “If God Exists, Why is there so much evil and suffering?” In a recent message delivered to students in New York, Pat addressed this question and other challenges related to God and the problem of evil and suffering. Discover why Christianity offers the most reasonable answer and the only true message of hope in difficult times.

October 14, 2022 No Comments

Episode 947 – Police Brutality Pt 2

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Episode 947 - Police Brutality Pt 2

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Incidents such as the case of George Floyd have brought great attention to the issue of police brutality. Has there been police brutality in the United States? Is there current systemic police brutality in the United States? Are there statistics to give insight into whether there is systemic police Brutality in the U.S? How can we bring about positive change? Join Pat and his guest Dr. Ross Hickling as they discuss the issue of police brutality.

October 5, 2022 No Comments

Episode 946 – Police Brutality Pt 1

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Episode 946 - Police Brutality Pt 1

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We have been hearing a lot about police brutality in the news today. Is there systemic racism in the police force today? Should we defund our police force? Does the Bible address this issue of law enforcement? Join Pat and his guest Dr. Ross Hickling as they discuss the issue of the Bible and Police brutality.

October 4, 2022 No Comments

Episode 941 – Racism and Christianity Pt 2

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Does the Bible condone slavery? Are all races represented in the Bible? Are the teachings of Critical Race Theory and the New Social Justice movement consistent with biblical teachings? Join Pat and his guest Dr. HC Felder as they discuss these issues and show how the Bible presents God’s truth for all people of all races and cultures.

September 2, 2022 No Comments

Episode 940 – Racism and Christianity Pt 1

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Racism has been a problem in the culture for centuries. Many will argue that the Bible and Christianity promotes racism and is a White man’s religion. Is Christianity responsible for the racism we see today? Is Christianity responsible for atrocities like slavery and the oppression of minorities? Join Pat and his guest Dr. HC Felder as they answer these challenges and more.

September 1, 2022 No Comments

Episode 869 – The New Prosperity Gospel Pt 2

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Some of the most popular speakers and some of the largest churches today have embraced a new type of gospel message, the new prosperity Gospel. Dean Inserra states, “American Christianity has become a ‘generous host’ to this low-commitment, entertainment-driven model of ministry,”9 and the results for the future of discipleship should cause great concern. What is the danger of the new prosperity gospel? Join Pat and Dean Inserra as they discuss the character and danger of the new prosperity gospel.

August 31, 2022 No Comments

Episode 868 – The New Prosperity Gospel Pt 1

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Has the mainstream evangelical church been captivated by a different gospel than what is taught in the New Testament? What is this new prosperity gospel, how do we know if our church has embraced it? How can we get the church back on the right track? Join Pat and his guest Dean Inserra as they discuss the new prosperity gospel and how it perverts the true message of the Gospel of Christ.

August 30, 2022 No Comments

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