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Naughty vs Nice: A Christian Podcast
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Naughty vs Nice is a Christian podcast that takes Scripture seriously—especially where modern Christianity often doesn’t.
Rather than echoing popular church culture, we examine what the Bible actually teaches and where cultural assumptions, soft doctrines, and misplaced authority have quietly reshaped Christian belief. Many of the ideas treated as “biblical” today simply aren’t—and the consequences show up in marriages, churches, and personal faith.
Each episode walks carefully through Scripture in context, asking harder questions:
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What does the text actually say?
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What assumptions have we imported into it?
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What happens when the church teaches the wrong thing?
The topics are often controversial and unpopular—not because we’re chasing outrage, but because truth rarely aligns with comfort or trends.
This podcast isn’t about inspiration or self-affirmation.
It’s about discernment, responsibility, and faithfulness to the Word.
If you’ve sensed that parts of modern Christianity feel off—but you still care deeply about Scripture—this podcast is for you.
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131: Revisiting Divorce
3w ago01:02:31Tap to summarize“Does God Allow Divorce? The Truth About Protection, Covenant, and the Vulnerable” In this episode of Naughty vs Nice, Laura, Todd, and Kelly unpack Laura’s recent workshop at the Moody Bible Institute Women’s Conference “Called”—and tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in the Church: divorce. Laura presented a bold but deeply biblical claim: 👉 Divorce is not a failure of God’s design— 👉 It is a provision within it. Together, they walk through what Scripture actually says about marriage, covenant, authority, and protection—and why divorce, in certain circumstances, is not rebellion against God, but a response to the violation of His intent. In this conversation, they break down: Why “God hates divorce” is often misunderstood How Scripture defines covenant vs. abuse of authority The consistent biblical pattern: God defends the vulnerable When staying in a marriage may actually contradict God’s character How the Church has sometimes elevated structure over substance This episode doesn’t lower the standard of marriage—it clarifies it. Because when covenant is used to harm instead of protect, something has already been broken. And Scripture does not ignore that reality. #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalTruth #DivorceInTheBible #FaithAndMarriage #ChurchCulture #BiblicalJustice #Discernment #Christianity101 #NaughtyVsNice #MoodyBibleInstitute
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130: You’re Already in the Kingdom (But Living Like You’re Not)
4w ago00:57:19Tap to summarizeMost Christians are waiting for a Kingdom they’ve already been placed into. In this episode of Naughty vs Nice, Todd and Laura break down three of the most misunderstood pillars of studying the Bible—truths that completely reshape how you read Scripture, understand salvation, and navigate everyday life. Pillar 3: The Kingdom of God Is a Present Reality Jesus didn’t just promise a future Kingdom—He announced its arrival. If the Kingdom is already here, then the Christian life isn’t about waiting… it’s about learning how to live under a new authority right now. Pillar 4: Salvation Is a Whole-Life Journey Salvation is not a moment you check off—it’s a transformation you walk out. Scripture describes it as something that has happened, is happening, and will be completed. Miss this, and you’ll either drift into passivity or burn out trying to perform. Pillar 5: A New Allegiance Creates Real Tension Following Jesus doesn’t remove conflict—it introduces it. A new King means a new loyalty, and that puts you at odds with the systems, values, and expectations of the world around you. These pillars don’t just change how you interpret verses—they expose why so many believers feel stuck, confused, or spiritually inconsistent. Because if: The Kingdom is now Salvation is ongoing And allegiance has shifted Then your life should look… different. This episode will help you see why. 🔍 References Luke 17:20–21 (ESV) “The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed… For behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.” Mark 1:15 (ESV) “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Philippians 2:12–13 (ESV) “…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you…” 1 Peter 2:11 (ESV) “Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles…” Matthew 6:24 (ESV) “No one can serve two masters…” #KingdomOfGod #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Salvation #FollowJesus #BiblicalTruth #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving #Discernment
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129: When Death Hits Home: Grief, Loss, and the Truth That Still Stands
Apr 700:59:10Tap to summarizeDeath isn’t theoretical anymore. In this deeply personal episode, Todd and Laura step into a conversation that most people try to avoid—what happens when loss becomes real. After the recent passing of Todd’s parent, this isn’t just theology… it’s lived experience. But instead of offering clichés or surface-level comfort, they go deeper. They begin unpacking the first two pillars of Todd’s Field Guide—truths that don’t collapse under pressure: Pillar 1: Everything Points to Jesus When everything else feels uncertain, Scripture consistently reveals a single center—Christ. Not as an abstract idea, but as the anchor that holds when grief threatens to unravel everything. Pillar 2: Scripture Interprets Scripture In moments of loss, it’s easy to isolate verses, misunderstand hope, or build beliefs on emotion. But the Bible doesn’t contradict itself—and when read as a whole, it provides clarity about death, judgment, resurrection, and what it actually means to belong to Christ. This episode is honest. It’s raw. And it refuses to settle for shallow answers. If you’ve ever wrestled with grief… If you’ve questioned what happens after death… Or if you’ve realized that much of what you’ve been taught doesn’t quite hold up under pressure… This conversation will help you rebuild on something that does.
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128: Passover to Pentecost: God’s Plan
Mar 2301:00:40Tap to summarizeWith Easter approaching, most people are thinking about the resurrection—but few realize that what we call Easter is actually rooted in something much older, much deeper… Passover. In this episode of Naughty vs Nice, we walk from Passover to Pentecost and uncover the stunning reality that these biblical feasts weren’t random traditions—they were divine appointments, set by God, that point directly to Jesus. We break down how: Passover reveals the Lamb. Unleavened Bread reveals the sinless life. Firstfruits reveals the resurrection. Pentecost reveals the outpouring of the Spirit. This isn’t coincidence—it’s a perfectly timed fulfillment. But as always, where God establishes truth, the enemy builds a counterfeit. We also expose how the occult mirrors these same patterns—creating imitation calendars, rituals, and symbolic systems that echo God’s design while twisting its purpose. What looks spiritual isn’t always holy. What feels ancient isn’t always true. So as the world celebrates Easter… we’re asking a deeper question: Are you celebrating the tradition… or understanding the fulfillment? Because from Passover to Pentecost, the message is clear— God set the timeline. Jesus stepped into it. And the counterfeit is still trying to keep up.
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127: Samson: When God Uses a Walking Disaster to Foreshadow Jesus
Mar 1600:58:28Tap to summarizeSamson is often remembered as the strongest man in the Bible—but his story is far deeper than a lesson about physical strength. In this episode, Todd and Laura explore how Samson functions as a biblical shadow and type of Christ within the larger story of Scripture. Through the book of Judges, Samson appears as a flawed deliverer raised up by God to confront Israel’s enemies. Yet his life is filled with contradictions: supernatural strength paired with personal weakness, divine calling mixed with moral failure. These tensions reveal something profound about how God works through imperfect people to accomplish His purposes. Looking at the broader narrative of Scripture, Samson’s life quietly foreshadows themes that ultimately find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. From a miraculous birth announcement to a Spirit-empowered mission, and finally to victory through death, the story of Samson points beyond itself to a greater Redeemer. In this conversation, we examine the deeper meaning behind Samson’s role in redemptive history, how his story fits into the pattern of biblical types and shadows, and why the Bible includes flawed figures who still serve God’s larger plan. If you’ve only heard Samson taught as a moral lesson about strength or discipline, this episode uncovers the larger theological picture—how even a broken judge can point to the perfect Deliverer.
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126: Solomon, the Temple, and the Occult Lie: How Biblical Shadows Reveal Christ (and Expose False Spiritual Power)
Mar 901:00:00Tap to summarizeWhy does the Bible spend so much time talking about temples, kings, gold, sacrifices, and strange symbolic details? Because they are shadows. In this episode, Todd and Laura explore one of the most powerful interpretive keys in Scripture: biblical shadows and types. From Genesis to Revelation, God embeds patterns, symbols, and prophetic structures that ultimately point to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the entire story. One of the most fascinating examples is Solomon and the Temple. On the surface, Solomon appears to represent the golden age of Israel — wisdom, wealth, peace, and the construction of the magnificent temple. But underneath that story is a deeper layer of meaning. Solomon’s reign, the temple’s design, and even the symbolism of its construction function as shadows pointing forward to Christ, the true King and the true Temple. But there’s another side to Solomon’s story that many Christians have never examined. Outside the Bible, ancient occult traditions claim Solomon had power over demons and secret spiritual authority. Texts like The Testament of Solomon and The Lesser Key of Solomon have fueled centuries of mystical speculation, demonology, and magical practices that still influence modern occultism. So what is actually true? In this episode, we unpack: • How biblical shadows and types help unlock the unified message of Scripture • Why every major storyline in the Bible ultimately points to Christ • The theological significance of Solomon’s temple as a reflection of heavenly realities • Why the failures of biblical leaders reveal God’s faithfulness, not human greatness • The strange connection between Solomon, 666, and later occult traditions • How demonic myths and magical thinking infiltrated Christian culture • Why the idea that humans can control or summon spiritual power is fundamentally anti-biblical • How the Spirit of the Antichrist distorts spiritual authority and truth This conversation also addresses a growing problem in modern Christianity: the quiet blending of biblical language with occult ideas about power, authority, and spiritual control. Scripture presents a completely different reality. God cannot be summoned. Demons cannot be controlled. And the authority of Christ cannot be manipulated through rituals or secret knowledge. Instead, the Bible reveals a cosmic story where every shadow, every symbol, and every covenant ultimately points to Jesus Christ — the true King, the true Temple, and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. If you’ve ever wondered: Why the temple mattered so much… How Solomon fits into the larger biblical story… Or how occult myths distorted the biblical narrative… This episode will help you see those connections clearly. Because once you start recognizing the shadows in Scripture, the entire Bible begins to come into focus.
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125: David Is Not the Hero: Seeing His True Place in the Story of Redemption
Mar 201:05:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we examine the life of David—not as a moral hero, but as a crucial figure in redemptive history. Why does Scripture give so much space to David? Why is he called “a man after God’s own heart”? And how does his kingship shape the biblical storyline from Genesis to Revelation? We explore how David functions as a covenant hinge in the Bible’s unfolding narrative. From shepherd to king, from victory over Goliath to devastating moral failure, David embodies both the promise and the limitation of humanity under covenant. His life reveals: • The theology of kingship in the Old Testament • The Davidic Covenant and its lasting implications • Why no earthly king could fulfill the promise • How David serves as a shadow pointing forward to the greater Son of David • The connection between throne, temple, and Messiah Rather than reading David as a self-contained hero story, we place him within the larger structure of Scripture—showing how his reign advances the redemptive arc that ultimately culminates in Christ. If you’ve ever wondered why David remains central to biblical theology, messianic prophecy, and the language of the New Testament, this conversation will help you see the framework more clearly. This episode is for believers, skeptics, and serious Bible students who want to move beyond surface-level readings and understand how David fits into the covenant story God has been telling from the beginning.
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124: 666 Explained: The Biblical Meaning of the Number of the Beast (It’s Not Satan’s Number)
Feb 2301:18:50Tap to summarizeIs 666 really Satan’s number? Or have Christians misunderstood one of the most famous verses in the Bible? In this episode of Naughty vs. Nice: A Christian Podcast, we take a careful, Scripture-centered look at Revelation 13:18 and unpack what the “number of the beast” actually means. For decades, popular teaching has framed 666 as a mystical symbol of Satan himself—but the Bible never calls it that. We explore: What Revelation actually says about 666 Why the number is connected to a man, not Satan The biblical meaning of the number six Whether gematria was the original intent How 666 fits into the larger prophetic framework of Daniel and Revelation Why misunderstanding this number distorts how Christians view the Mark of the Beast Rather than fear-based speculation or pop prophecy, this episode walks through the historical context, Old Testament foundations, and symbolic language of apocalyptic literature. If you’ve ever wondered whether 666 is a barcode, a microchip, a politician, or “Satan’s number,” this conversation will challenge assumptions and ground the discussion in Scripture. This is not about conspiracy. It’s about clarity. Because when we misidentify 666, we misidentify the system it represents. Listen in as we separate cultural mythology from biblical truth and explain what the number of the beast actually reveals about human rebellion, counterfeit authority, and the nature of false worship. 📚 References Revelation 13:16–18 Daniel 7 Daniel 9 Daniel 12 2 Thessalonians 2 Genesis 1–3
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123: Why the Modern Church Looks Nothing Like the Early Church (Biblical Christianity vs CEO Church Model)
Feb 1601:06:43Tap to summarizeDoes the modern church actually reflect the first-century churches described in the Bible — or have we unknowingly adopted a completely different model? In this episode of Naughty vs Nice, we examine how today’s church structure often mirrors corporate leadership and Greco-Roman rhetorical systems more than the house gatherings of the New Testament. We compare the “CEO pastor” model, platform preaching, and audience-style congregations with the relational, participatory, Scripture-centered communities described in Acts and the Epistles. Were early Christian gatherings built around one polished communicator? Was authority positional — or moral and relational? Did the church function like a weekly event… or a living body? We explore: The difference between biblical authority and modern institutional leadership How Greco-Roman rhetorical culture shaped public speaking and platform dynamics What early Christian house churches actually looked like Whether the modern “stage and sermon” format reflects the New Testament pattern Why this shift matters for discipleship, accountability, and spiritual formation This is not an attack on pastors. It is an invitation to return to Scripture and ask hard questions about what the church is supposed to be. If you’ve ever felt like something is “off” but couldn’t articulate it, this episode will give you language, history, and biblical grounding to think clearly about church structure and authority. Biblical Christianity is not built on charisma, branding, or executive leadership. It is built on Christ as Head, a functioning body, and believers actively participating in truth together. Subscribe, share, and join the conversation.
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122: What is real Biblical Submission? (Not what's taught)
Feb 900:58:52Tap to summarize“Biblical submission” is one of the most misunderstood—and misused—teachings in the modern church. In this episode, Todd and Laura examine how submission is commonly taught from the pulpit, how Scripture is often selectively applied, and how distorted authority structures can lead to spiritual abuse, silence, and harm—especially in cases of marriage, divorce, and church leadership. Rather than rejecting submission outright, this conversation returns to the biblical context, exposing where modern church teaching departs from Scripture and why those departures carry real-world consequences. Topics include: How submission is redefined to protect power Why obedience is often emphasized without mutual accountability How abuse thrives under unbiblical authority structures What Scripture actually teaches about submission, authority, and Christlikeness This episode is for anyone who has been confused, harmed, or silenced by the way submission has been taught—and for those who want to understand the difference between biblical submission and spiritual control.
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