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Skeptics & Saints
Hosted by The Garden Church · EN
The Skeptics & Saints Podcast is where we dive deep into the questions that skeptics and saints alike are asking. From controversy to theology, from culture to apologetics, this podcast is going to engage in real conversations to challenge skeptics toward faith and saints towards further growth. We tackle tough topics, explore Scripture, and wrestle with the realities of following Jesus in a world full of brokenness. If you’re looking for thought-provoking discussions, you’ve found the right place.
This is a podcast by The Garden Church in Surprise Arizona for Skeptics and Saints to consider the claims of Jesus.
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Are Mormons & Jehovah’s Witnesses Christian? | The Truth About False Prophets
2w ago01:15:22Tap to summarizePastor Skyler Sermon: https://youtu.be/QTW1qQbSxEUFalse prophets aren’t just a problem from Bible times. They’re still influencing people, families, and entire generations today.In this episode of Skeptics & Saints, Pastor Skyler, Miguel, and Justin dive deep into Acts 13, where the Apostle Paul confronts a false prophet who is actively trying to keep someone from believing in Jesus. From that encounter, we explore what Scripture teaches about spiritual deception, false teachers, and how Christians can discern truth from error.We also tackle some of the biggest questions people ask:• Are Mormons Christians?• Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Christians?• What is a false prophet?• How do false teachers distort Scripture?• Why are people drawn to deceptive teachings?• How can Christians lovingly engage friends and family in these groups?Most importantly, we discuss why knowing your Bible matters. The best defense against deception isn’t becoming an expert on every false teaching. It’s becoming deeply rooted in the truth of God’s Word.📖 Acts 13📖 Galatians 1📖 1 Timothy 4📖 2 John📖 Matthew 24Whether you’re a skeptic, a saint, someone exploring Christianity, or someone wrestling through questions about Mormonism or Jehovah’s Witnesses, this conversation is designed to help you think biblically, ask good questions, and pursue truth.
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Miguel’s Story: How I went from Drugs and Touring to Sharing Jesus
Apr 2100:34:03Tap to summarize👉🏼Part 1: CLICK HEREWhat does it look like to follow Jesus without losing yourself to the world? 👀🔥In this episode of Skeptics & Saints, Nolan sits down with Miguel to unpack a raw, powerful testimony, from church kid to the hardcore metal scene 🎸, from drugs, ego, and chaos… to a life completely transformed by Jesus ✝️Miguel shares how he lived the tension so many feel: one foot in church ⛪ and one foot in the world 🌎 Chasing influence, identity, and escape, he found himself deep in a culture that slowly pulled him away from his convictions 😔 But through consistent community, the truth of the gospel 📖, and a moment of surrender, everything changed 🙌Now serving in ministry, Miguel is reaching the very people he once ran with, proving that no one is too far gone and no story is beyond redemption 💥🌱🗺️🌵Take Ground: Pray with us and consider giving toward what God is building.Give here 👉 https://thegardenaz.churchcenter.com/giving🌎 Learn More: www.thegardenaz.com 🕒 Sundays at 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM📲 Stay Connected: Instagram: @thegardenazYouTube: @TheGardenChurchAZ Facebook: The Garden Church 🎙️ Skeptics & Saints Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here 📖 The Garden Church Sermon Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here
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How to Reach Friends Without Losing Your Faith
Apr 1600:36:05Tap to summarize⛪️ Sundays Message: Click HereHow do you reach people far from God… without losing your faith in the process? 👀🔥This episode dives into the real tension Christians face: balancing a bold, outward life of evangelism with a deep, rooted walk with Jesus. Scripture warns that bad company corrupts good morals ⚠️, yet Jesus clearly calls believers to go into the world and make disciples 🌍✝️. So how do you live in both realities at once?We break down:• Why new believers are often the most effective evangelists 🔥• The importance of a season of consecration to build a strong foundation 🙏• How to stay in the world without becoming like it ⚖️• The difference between influence and being influenced 🧠• A practical framework for keeping your faith strong while reaching others 💪Using passages like 1 Corinthians 5 and 15, along with real-life examples, this conversation gives a clear, biblical path forward 📖Stay to the end for 3 practical steps to help you live on mission without compromising your walk with Christ 🚀✝️🌱🗺️🌵Take Ground: Pray with us and consider giving toward what God is building.Give here 👉 https://thegardenaz.churchcenter.com/giving🌎 Learn More: www.thegardenaz.com 🕒 Sundays at 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM📲 Stay Connected: Instagram: @thegardenazYouTube: @TheGardenChurchAZ Facebook: The Garden Church 🎙️ Skeptics & Saints Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here 📖 The Garden Church Sermon Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here
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The Truth About Nephilim and Demons
Apr 601:21:09Tap to summarize🌱🗺️🌵Take Ground: Pray with us and consider giving toward what God is building.Give here 👉 https://thegardenaz.churchcenter.com/giving👀 Nephilim, demons, and… did Jesus preach to spirits in prison?!We dive into Genesis 6, unpack the Nephilim, and wrestle with one of the most debated questions in Scripture, are these giants, angels, or something even darker? Then it escalates… Why do demons suddenly flood the New Testament? Are unclean spirits connected to the Nephilim? And what do Peter, Jude, and even early Christians actually believe? 🤯But here’s the twist: this isn’t about feeding conspiracy theories… it’s about waking up to spiritual reality.⚠️ Don’t get obsessed with demons. Get serious about prayer.🎧 Jump in, think deeply, and learn how to stand firm in a real spiritual war.🌎 Learn More: www.thegardenaz.com 🕒 Sundays at 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM📲 Stay Connected: Instagram: @thegardenazYouTube: @TheGardenChurchAZ Facebook: The Garden Church 🎙️ Skeptics & Saints Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here 📖 The Garden Church Sermon Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here
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Neo-Paganism, Tongues, and Nephalim
Apr 100:28:49Tap to summarize🌱🗺️🌵Take Ground: Pray with us and consider giving toward what God is building.Give here 👉 https://thegardenaz.churchcenter.com/giving🎙️ Tongues, Nephilim, & Neo-Paganism… yeah, we went there.In this episode, we dive into some of the most controversial and confusing topics in modern Christianity:👅 Speaking in tongues, is it real, is it for today, and what does the Bible actually say?🧙♂️ Neo-paganism, crystals, magic, and the spiritual undercurrent behind them🧬 Nephilim, demons, and what early Jews and Christians actually believedWe’re wrestling with Scripture, church history, and the reality that not all spirituality is from God.👉 Are demons the disembodied spirits of the Nephilim?👉 Why are people suddenly obsessed with this stuff again?👉 Is our culture drifting back into neo-paganism?Drop your questions in the comments, we’re likely doing a Part 2 👇And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you want more conversations like this.🌎 Learn More: www.thegardenaz.com 🕒 Sundays at 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM📲 Stay Connected: Instagram: @thegardenazYouTube: @TheGardenChurchAZ Facebook: The Garden Church 🎙️ Skeptics & Saints Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here 📖 The Garden Church Sermon Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here
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We Are Buying Land! 🔥🗺️
Mar 3000:24:34Tap to summarizeSunday we we raised enough to buy land. About 2.8 million. In this unique episode we talk about how much was raised and some of the significance of that number, when we’ll announce location, when we get a building, and what happens next!One impotant correction from the closing story: Nolan meant brain *tumor* not brain *cancer*.🌱🗺️🌵Take Ground: Pray with us and consider giving toward what God is building.Give here 👉 https://thegardenaz.churchcenter.com/giving🌎 Learn More: www.thegardenaz.com 🕒 Sundays at 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM📲 Stay Connected: Instagram: @thegardenazYouTube: @TheGardenChurchAZ Facebook: The Garden Church 🎙️ Skeptics & Saints Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here 📖 The Garden Church Sermon Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here
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Jesus Died For Iran!
Mar 2400:31:27Tap to summarize🔥 Is the Next War on the Horizon? Christians, Iran, and the U.S. – What Should We Think? 🤔In this explosive episode of Skeptics & Saints by The Garden Church, we dive headfirst into the hot-button issue: What should Christians really think about the rising tensions between Iran and America? 🇮🇷🇺🇸 We unpack the complex history of Iran, the Islamic Revolution, and the role of the Ayatollah—while wrestling with how Christians should view rising tensions between Iran and America. 🇮🇷🇺🇸 🎙️ Join us as we challenge assumptions, explore the heart of Islam, and reveal a radical Christian posture—one that just might change how you see global conflict. Don’t wait—click now and dive deep! 🎙️ ⏳ #WarAndFaith #ChristianPerspective #GlobalCrisis #SkepticsAndSaintsTake Ground: Pray with us and consider giving toward what God is building.Give here 👉 https://thegardenaz.churchcenter.com/giving🌎 Learn More: www.thegardenaz.com 🕒 Sundays at 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM📲 Stay Connected: Instagram: @thegardenazYouTube: @TheGardenChurchAZ Facebook: The Garden Church 🎙️ Skeptics & Saints Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here 📖 The Garden Church Sermon Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here
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How to Create a Bible Culture In Your Home
Feb 1700:57:25Tap to summarizeTake Ground: Pray with us and consider giving toward what God is building.Give here 👉 https://thegardenaz.churchcenter.com/givingYou want your kids to love God—but if you’re honest, your home runs more on chaos than Scripture. Between sports, screens, homework, and exhaustion, the Bible often gets squeezed to the margins. You feel it. You want deeper conversations, stronger conviction, and a home shaped by truth—not just good morals. But how do you actually build a Bible culture without being weird, rigid, or unrealistic? In this episode, we’re talking about why it matters more than ever—and at the end, we’ll get practical and show you exactly how to start creating a Bible culture in your home this week.Child Dedication Registration: https://thegardenaz.churchcenter.com/registrations/signups/3283954🌎 Learn More: www.thegardenaz.com 🕒 Sundays at 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM📲 Stay Connected: Instagram: @thegardenazYouTube: @TheGardenChurchAZ Facebook: The Garden Church 🎙️ Skeptics & Saints Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here 📖 The Garden Church Sermon Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here
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How to Know God’s Will
Feb 900:48:56Tap to summarizeTake Ground: Pray with us and consider giving toward what God is building.Give here 👉 https://thegardenaz.churchcenter.com/givingHow do you actually know God’s will… without freezing, forcing doors, or waiting for a lightning bolt from heaven? ⚡👀In this episode of Skeptics & Saints, Nolan sits down with Elijah Walling, the Garden’s new Student Pastor, to talk calling, crossroads, and the tension between God’s sovereignty and your real-life decisions. From Bible college to church planting, broken homes to bold obedience, this conversation cuts through spiritual clichés and asks the harder question, What does faithfulness actually look like right now?We dig into the Kingdom of God, not as a vague future hope, but as a present mission. Building, sending, discipling, risking. No bunker theology. No passive Christianity. Just real people saying yes when God opens doors.If you’re stuck, restless, or sensing God stirring something new, this one’s for you. 🔥👑🎧 Listen in. Reflect honestly. Then rise up and build.🌎 Learn More: www.thegardenaz.com 🕒 Sundays at 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM📲 Stay Connected: Instagram: @thegardenazYouTube: @TheGardenChurchAZ Facebook: The Garden Church 🎙️ Skeptics & Saints Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here 📖 The Garden Church Sermon Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here
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Do Angels Still Show Up?
Feb 401:05:49Tap to summarizeDo angels still show up, or is that just Bible-era mythology? 👀🕊️In this no-filter episode of Skeptics & Saints, we go straight into the deep end, angels, demons, spiritual warfare, exorcism, dreams, money, mission, and why the supernatural seems way more active on the front lines of faith than in comfortable Christianity.From prison doors flung open in Acts, to Jesus appearing in Muslim dreams, to why Satan cares a lot about your wallet 💸, this conversation challenges the idea that faith is meant to be safe, tame, or private. We ask hard questions, tell wild stories, and argue that God’s power shows up where God’s mission is embraced.Are you grieving the death of someone you love? Find hope and healing at GriefShare Group: https://find.griefshare.org/groups/288994Tuesdays 6:30pm, February 24 - May 5🌎 Learn More: www.thegardenaz.com 🕒 Sundays at 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM📲 Stay Connected: Instagram: @thegardenazYouTube: @TheGardenChurchAZ Facebook: The Garden Church 🎙️ Skeptics & Saints Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here 📖 The Garden Church Sermon Podcast – Apple: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here
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