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A voice of hope and freedom for Iranians.
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Episode 149 - "My Prayer For Iran."
1w ago00:34:20Tap to summarizeIran has once again violated the ceasefire by attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump responded with fierce attacks targeting strategic sites along the coast of Iran. Has President Trump finally reached his limit? Join me on the podcast as I talk about the latest conflicts including a special report on the condition of persecuted Christians suffering for their faith in Evin Prison.
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Episode 148 - "Reincarnation vs. Resurrection."
2w ago00:50:35Tap to summarizeOn the final episode of our short series on Pantheism and Eastern Religions, George and I critique the popular teaching of reincarnation, contrasting it with the Biblical doctrine of resurrection.
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Episode 147 - "Star Wars, The New Age, and Pantheism."
3w ago00:49:22Tap to summarizeThe doctrine of Pantheism teaching that all is God and God is all was popularized through the mThe doctrine of Pantheism teaching that all is God and God is all was popularized through the music of the Beatles and the Star Wars movies. What exactly does Pantheism teach and how can I as a Christian respond to someone who believes in this Eastern Philosophy? George and I answers those important questions on this podcast.usic of the Beatles and the Star Wars movies. What exactly does Pantheism teach and how can I as a Christian respond to someone who believes in this Eastern Philosophy? George and I answers those important questions on this podcast.
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Episode 146 - "Understanding The Christian Worldview."
3w ago00:48:39Tap to summarizeEveryone has a worldview. Everyone views reality through a lens or a certain pair of glasses. On this podcast, George and I define what a Biblical worldview is and explain how it answers the major philosophical questions such as, "Why am I here? Is there a God? Does life have meaning and purpose? Why is the world so broken and can it be fixed? Join us for this very important and educational podcast.
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Episode 145 - "Deception Day, What the Bible says about UFOs and Aliens."
Jun 1600:55:23Tap to summarizeOur culture has become obsessed with aliens and ufos, especially since the release of the powerful documentary, "The Age of Disclosure," which reveals an 80-year cover up of extraterrestrial life based on the testimony of several government officials. What does the Bible says about Aliens and UFOs? Are they demonic fallen angels? Is this what Jesus warned about in Matthew 24:4? Is there a day of deception being planned to redefine our faith? My latest podcast tackles these very important questions.
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Episode 144 - "Is water baptism necessary for salvation?"
Jun 1200:51:29Tap to summarizeIn this final episode on our series critiquing the heretical teachings of Oneness Pentecostals, George and I discuss the error of baptismal regeneration. Groups like Onenessthis final episode on our series critiquing the heretical teachings of Oneness Pentecostals, George and I discuss the error of baptismal regeneration. Groups like Oneness Pentecostals and Church of Christ believe that one must be baptized in order to be saved. George and I comment on the various scriptures used by these groups and put them back into context. Pentecostals and Church of Christ believe that one must be baptized in order to be saved. George and I comment on the various scriptures used by these groups and put them back into context.
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Episode 143 - "Oneness Pentecostals and the Doctrine of the Trinity," (Part 2)
Jun 1000:54:00Tap to summarizeOn part two of our important series, George and I define and discuss the scriptural evidence for the doctrine of the Trinity, refuting the modalistic heresy taught by Oneness Pentecostals.
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Episode 142 - "Oneness Pentecostalism and the Doctrine of the Trinity." (Part 1)
Jun 800:49:11Tap to summarizeDoes the Bible teach the doctrine of the Trinity or is it an invention of sinful man? Join George Shook and I in this three-part series as we confront the heretical teachings of the United Pentecostal Church in their denial of the trinity and insistence on water baptism for salvation. George and I give a detailed history and definition of the trinity demonstrating that it is the teaching of Scripture.
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Episode 141 - "Beware of the False Prophets," (Part 4)
May 2100:56:45Tap to summarizeGeorge and I continue our special series on witnessing to the cults and exposing their false doctrines. We emphasize the need for compassionate witnessing and speaking the truth in love to groups who claim to be Christians but believe doctrines contrary to historic Christianity.
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Episode 140 - "Beware of the False Prophets," (Part 3)
May 1800:52:00Tap to summarizeGeorge and I educate and equip you on talking to Jehovah's Witnesses on this podcast. We examine their Bible, The New World Translation, and how it denies and misrepresents the person of Christ.
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