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Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast…
Episodes
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Why Do Christians Flip Out About Smoking Marijuana?
Pastor Mike provides a visual of a lion to explain the answer. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
What Do You Do When a Transgender Family Member Is Pulling Your Family Apart?
Pastor Mike gives suggestions for discussing this issue with humility and love. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Should a Christian Vote?
Get a clear answer based in biblical knowledge. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Can Divorced People Remarry?
Pastor Mike shares the biblical point of view and how to move forward. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Do We Know Christianity Is the One Right Religion?
Pastor Mike explains how predictions, suffering, and Jesus give us the answer. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Do You Really Know You're Good Enough to Make It to Heaven?
If you have "this," you are all set. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Do You Have to Keep All Ten Commandments?
The answer may surprise you. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Would the Church Really Want a Person Like You?
Pastor Mike reminds us who church is really about. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
What Does the Bible Say About Public School vs. Christian School vs. Homeschool?
How to be in the world and not of the world . . . and do both things well. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Where Do I Start with Confession?
Pastor Mike gives two tips for healing confession. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Can I Be a More Patient Parent?
Being a loving parent is hard but rewarding work. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Can Christians Be Too Intense About Their Faith?
Be careful not to add or take away from God's Word. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
What Is the Biggest Mistake Christian Parents Make?
Who should take ownership of kids' discipleship? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Is There an Easy Way to Share My Faith with Others?
Pastor Mike admits that sharing your faith is not always easy. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Why Are There So Many Kinds of Churches and Denominations?
Pastor Mike explains how Bible interpretation and tradition can effect churches. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
What Is a Christian Supposed to Do with the Mess of Politics?
Pastor Mike offers tips from the Bible's book of Romans that modern Americans can apply. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
What if I Feel Awkward When I Pray?
Find out what can help you when you pray. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Can I Pray "Our Father" if My Father Was a Bad Father?
Pastor Mike reminds us where our Father is and reigns. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them?…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Can the Bible Be a Guide During a Divorce?
Pastor Mike shares promises from the Bible that help during difficult times. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Is Christianity Too Narrow and Exclusive?
Find out what problem this can solve for you. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Can Churches Be Too Modern and Casual?
Pastor Mike discusses different worship styles. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Does Jesus Cringe When People Get Kicked Out of Church?
The answer might surprise you. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Spiritual Disciplines
When life gets busy, our habits and routines keep our spiritual disciplines in check, disciplines like fasting, worship, Bible reading, prayer, confession, and…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
When Someone Says, "Scripture Is 'Just Your Interpretation'"
Learn some basic rules of good biblical interpretation. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them?…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Can You Break the "Christians Are Judgmental" Stereotype?
Invest time in loving your neighbor. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
What's the Single Thing Christian Parents Can Do to Raise Christian Kids?
The answer comes from inside your home. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Got Any Advice to Avoid Divorce?
Pastor Mike gives the key habits that lead to a strong marriage. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Do You Make Bible Reading a Habit?
Pastor Mike provides a goal and practical tips. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Do You Take Care of Yourself While Putting Others Above You?
The answer comes from seeing what Jesus said and did. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them?…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
What Happened Between the Old Testament and the New Testament?
How world history explains the transition to the New Testament. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Is It OK for Christians to Live Together Before Marriage?
Pastor Mike shows where the statistical data and the Bible align. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
If I Go to a Different Church Because I Prefer a Different Worship Style, Am I Sinning?
Find out what Jesus wants in the churches that preach the gospel and where you have freedom to decide. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Do I Pray Without Disctractions?
Pastor Mike provides practical tips for praying to your Father in heaven. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Do I Know God Is Speaking to Me?
Is it just my feelings or is actually God? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Are Dogs God's Way of Showing Us Unconditional Love?
God does have ways of giving us glimpses of love. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Is the Way We Talk About Sex Actually Good for Us?
There's a growing gap between the cultural view of sexuality and the biblical view. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Do You Know You're Idolizing Your Kids?
There's a simple test Pastor Mike uses to see if you love something too much. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Dads, Does Your Faith Involvement Matter?
God has a huge calling for dads to lead their homes. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them?…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Are There Things in the Bible That Don't Make Sense to Pastors?
Uh, YEAH! And there's one statement above all that makes no sense at all. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Is It OK to Swear?
The Bible actually doesn't give us a list of good words and bad words. But . . . Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Taboo Talk: When Scandal Shakes the Church
When church scandals hit the headlines, trust in spiritual leaders can shatter overnight. Pastor Mike and Amber don't shy away from the hard questions…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Did God Create the World in Six Actual Days?
Let's look at the most faithful, biblical interpretation of "day." Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Is It Good That Athletes Praise God After Winning?
It's mostly good. But don't forget the losses. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
"Church People Are Hypocrites"
We need to look at how people define "hypocrisy." Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
What Should Christian Parents Do About Santa, Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny?
We're supposed to tell the truth, but sometimes it's okay for a little gray area . . . right? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Have Pets Replaced Kids?
The average age of becoming a parent has changed. It's not uncommon to become pet parents before actual parents. And they're not just pets anymore but…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
A Homeless Person Asks for Money. Must You Give?
The answer, Pastor Mike says, is immensely complicated. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them?…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Can I Be a Less Angry, More Patient Parent?
One of the best parenting tips Pastor Mike has learned: Let your words be golden. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Can Christian Churches Have Such Different Teachings?
The heart of the issue is how churches view the Bible. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them?…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Are Men the New Victims of Our Modern Age?
Beware how the pendulum swings. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Can a Husband and Wife Have Different Political Views?
Yes. But it's important to remember what the role of government is. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Why Does God Do Miracles for Others but Not for Me?
God can, but he doesn't always do what we want. How do we handle that? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Taboo Talk: Is Worship Supposed to Move You?
Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson tackle the often-unspoken question: What role should emotions play in worship? From personal stories to biblical examples…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Do Christians Need to Worry About the Environment?
Yes and no. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
What if You Love Your Spouse but Are No Longer in Love With Your Spouse?
If you don't feel something for your spouse anymore, sitting around and waiting for the feelings to come back is the worst thing you can do. Have you ever had…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Do You Have to Respect Parents Who Aren't Very Respectable?
There are four key things to keep in mind. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Do Guardian Angels Really Exist?
Angels are real and powerful. And there may be some personal connection between us and angels. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Can Your Marriage Make It After an Affair?
It will take a ton of time and work to rebuild trust. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them?…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Should Christians Boycott Companies With Non-Christian Messages?
You need to be careful. Here's why. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo…
- Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
How Do I Not Conform to Our Busy Culture?
Technology, digital connections, the blurring of work and home life, productivity, be bigger and faster . . . it never stops. Have you ever had questions you…