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Wisdom's Way
Dr. Tim Pollock has over 50 years of experience as a pastor at The Home Church in California. In this podcast he goes over theological and cultural questions. You'll love hearing the wisdom that he's gleaned from God's Word over the decades.
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How Do You Know If You’re Proud? | Ep 56
Pride is easy to recognize in someone else—but much harder to see in ourselves. In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim Pollock asks a challenging question…
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How Should We Interpret the Bible? | Ep. 55
Two people can read the same Bible verse and walk away with completely different ideas about what it means. So how do we know which interpretation is right? In…
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What Is Zionism? | Ep. 54
Zionism is a word heard constantly in today’s headlines—but what does it actually mean, and how should Christians think about it?In this episode of Wisdom’s…
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A Crash Course in Soul-Winning | Ep. 53
Many Christians want to tell others about Jesus but simply don’t know where to begin. In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, veteran missionary Mike Robinette fills…
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Soul-Winning in the Old Testament | Ep 52
We often think of soul-winning as a New Testament principle—but the message of salvation and the call to reach others can be seen throughout the Old…
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What Does It Mean to Fear God? | Ep. 51
What does it really mean to fear God? Should Christians be afraid of Him, or does the “fear of the Lord” mean something entirely different? In this episode of…
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14 Lessons I’ve Learned in 70 Years | Ep. 50
What do 70 years of life and more than 50 years of ministry teach you about what really matters? After celebrating his 70th birthday, Dr. Tim Pollock reflects…
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When Is the Right Time to Get Married? | Ep. 49
When is the right time to get married? Should you marry young, wait until your career is established, or reach a certain level of financial security first?…
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Is Mankind Really Totally Depraved? | Ep. 48
What does the Bible really mean when it describes mankind as totally depraved? Does it mean that every person is as wicked as they could possibly be—or that a…
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Should Christians Donate Organs? | Ep. 47
Can Christians donate organs? Does organ donation interfere with the resurrection? And what should believers do when the Bible does not give a direct command…
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Why Are There So Many Denominations? | Ep. 46
Why are there so many Christian denominations—and does it really matter which one you belong to? In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim Pollock gives a…
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What Foods Can Christians Eat? | Ep. 45
Should Christians follow the Old Testament dietary laws? In this episode, Dr. Tim Pollock explains the difference between moral, civil, and ceremonial laws and…
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Can a Christian Support War? | Ep. 46
Can a Christian support war? Is all war sinful, and what does the Bible teach about military service, self-defense, and the use of force? In this episode, Dr…
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Could an Alien Deception Be Part of the End Times? | Pt 43
Could an alien deception play a role in the end times? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Tim Pollock examines what the Bible says—and does not say—about…
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Did Jesus Really Teach Us to Hate Our Family? | Ep. 42
Did Jesus really teach us to hate our family? In this episode, Dr. Tim Pollock examines Luke 14:26 in its biblical context and explains what Jesus truly meant…
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The Secret to a Meaningful Prayer Life | Pt 41
Prayer is one of the greatest privileges of the Christian life, yet it's often one of the greatest struggles. In this episode of Wisdom's Way, Dr. Tim Pollock…
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Is Universal Salvation Biblical? | Ep. 40
Is Universal Salvation Biblical? | The Truth About Universalism Is everyone eventually going to heaven? Does God's love guarantee that every person will…
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What to Do When You're Worried | Ep 39
Worry is something every person faces, but God never intended His children to be controlled by fear and anxiety.In this episode of Wisdom's Way, Dr. Tim…
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Are Mormons Christians? | Ep. 39
Are Mormons Christians? It's an important question because millions of people belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and sincerely desire to…
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Are UFOs Real? | Ep. 37
Are UFOs real? What about aliens? With growing interest in unidentified aerial phenomena, government reports, and countless stories of extraterrestrial…
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What Does Born Again Mean? | Ep. 36
How can you truly know the will of God for your life? In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim Pollock walks through practical, biblical principles for…
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Who is God the Son? | Ep 35
In this episode, Dr. Tim Pollock explains the biblical truth about Jesus Christ—fully God, fully man, Savior, Advocate, and coming King. Discover what the…
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Is God Real | Ep. 34
That question has been asked by skeptics, seekers, philosophers, and ordinary people for thousands of years. And in this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim…
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Glimpses from the Field | Montijo, Portugal
In this special Wisdom’s Way: Glimpses from the Field episode, Dr. Tim sits down with missionary David Booth in Lisbon, Portugal, for an honest and encouraging…
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What is Islam? And what do Muslims believe? | Ep. 33
In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim gives a clear biblical overview of Islam, its origins, core beliefs, and how it fundamentally differs from…
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Glimpses from the Field | Lisbon, Portugal
What is your refuge? In this special edition of Wisdom’s Way: Glimpses from the Field, Dr. Tim comes to you from the beautiful coastal town of Cascais…
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What Does the Bible Say About Suicide? | Ep. 32
This is one of the most serious and sensitive questions people ask—and in this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim approaches it with truth, compassion, and hope…
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Glimpses from Field | Pt 1
Welcome to a special edition of Wisdom’s Way: Glimpses from the Field—coming to you Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹In this episode, we take you into one of the oldest…
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Are There Contradictions in the Bible? | Ep. 31
Can Scripture really be trusted? In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim tackles one of the most common objections to Christianity and explains why the Bible…
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Is Jesus Really God? | Ep. 30
It’s one of the most important questions anyone can ask. In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim walks through clear biblical evidence that Jesus is far more…
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What is the Unpardonable Sin? | Ep. 29
What is the unpardonable sin? Have I committed it? This is one of the most serious and often misunderstood questions people ask. In this episode of Wisdom’s…
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Five Crowns Believers Can Receive in Heaven | Ep. 28
What are the five heavenly crowns believers can receive? In this encouraging episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim explores the biblical rewards God promises to…
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Catholics vs Protestants: What’s the Real Difference? | Ep. 27
In this important and thoughtful episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim addresses a question many people ask but few understand clearly: What are the differences…
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The Book of Enoch: Should Christians Trust It? | Ep. 26
In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim tackles a question that’s gaining attention in today’s culture: What is the Book of Enoch—and should we trust it? With…
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Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen? | Ep. 25
In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim addresses one of life’s hardest questions: Why does God allow bad things to happen to…
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What is the Sin of Commission and Omission? | Ep. 24
In this sobering and eye-opening episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim explores a truth many overlook: sin isn’t just what we do wrong—it’s also what we fail to do…
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What Does the Bible Say About Peace of Mind? | Ep. 23
Everyone is searching for peace—but where can it truly be found? In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim uncovers the biblical path to lasting peace of mind…
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What is the Rapture of the Church? | Ep. 22
What is the rapture—and is it really taught in the Bible? In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim explores one of the most hope-filled doctrines of Scripture…
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Should the Apocrypha Be A Part of Scripture? | Ep. 21
In this episode of the Wisdom’s Way podcast, Dr. Tim Pollock explores the origin, history, and authority of the Apocryphal books often found in Roman Catholic…
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What does the Bible say about cremation? | Ep. 20
What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians choose burial instead? In this episode of the Wisdom’s Way podcast, Dr. Tim Pollock addresses a…
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Did Jesus Really Go to Hell After the Cross? | Ep 19
Did Jesus descend into hell after the crucifixion and suffer there for three days? In this episode of the Wisdom’s Way podcast, Dr. Tim Pollock examines a…
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Should Christians Support Israel? | Ep. 18
Should Christians support the nation of Israel? In this episode of the Wisdom’s Way podcast, Dr. Tim Pollock explores what the Bible actually says about Israel…
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Should Christians Celebrate Easter? | Ep. 17
While the resurrection of Jesus Christ stands at the very center of the Christian faith, some believers wrestle with concerns about Easter’s origins, cultural…
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Why I Still Use the King James Bible | Ep. 16
In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim Pollock answers a question he is frequently asked: Why do you still use the King James Bible? Is it tradition?…
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Understanding the Gift of Tongues Through Scripture | Ep. 15
What does the Bible actually teach about speaking in tongues? Are tongues real languages? Are they for today? And how should believers understand this…
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What does the Bible say about gender and identity? | Ep. 14
In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim Pollock addresses one of today’s most emotionally charged and culturally debated questions: What does the Bible say…
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The Trinity — One God, Three Persons | Ep.
In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim Pollock explores one of the deepest and most profound doctrines in all of Scripture — the Trinity. What does it mean…
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What do BC and AD actually mean? | Ep. 12
What do BC and AD actually mean, and why is Jesus Christ at the very center of human history? While BC does mean Before Christ, AD does not mean After Death…
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The Names of God Explained | Ep. 11
Dr. Tim Pollock explores a foundational and deeply meaningful question: Why does God reveal Himself by so many names in the Bible, and what do those names…
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What Does the Bible Say About Alcohol Pt 2 | Ep. 10
In Part Two of this important conversation, Dr. Tim Pollock continues addressing a question that repeatedly surfaces in the Christian life: Should a Christian…
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What Does the Bible Say About Alcohol Pt 1 | Ep. 9
In this episode, Dr. Tim Pollock addresses a question Christians ask often—but one that is frequently answered emotionally, culturally, or defensively: What…
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Can women be pastors? | Ep. 8
What does the Bible actually teach about women serving as pastors? In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim Pollock thoughtfully addresses a frequently debated…
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Are heaven and hell real? | Ep. 7
Is hell a real place? Is it eternal? And how should Christians understand this difficult truth? In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim Pollock thoughtfully…
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What does the Bible say about homosexuality? | Ep. 6
What does the Bible really say about homosexuality—and how should Christians respond with both truth and love? In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim Pollock…
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Will We See Our Pets in Heaven? | Ep. 5
Wisdom’s Way with Dr. Tim Pollock If you’ve ever loved a dog, cat, horse, or any other pet, you know they’re more than “just animals”—they’re part of the…
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Ten Reasons Why I Tithe | Tithing Series Pt 5
Why does God care so much about our giving—and what does it reveal about who truly comes first in our lives? Dr. Tim Pollock completes his series “Ten Reasons…
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Ten Reasons Why I Tithe | Tithing Series Pt 4
Does God really promise blessing to those who put Him first? And can giving actually deepen your relationship with Him? In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr…
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Is Baptism Important? | Ep. 4
In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim Pollock explains the biblical importance of baptism. He clarifies what baptism is—and is not—showing that it does not…
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Ten Reasons Why I Tithe | Tithing Series Pt 3
Why does God care so much about our giving—and what does it reveal about our hearts? In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim Pollock continues his biblical…
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Ten Reasons Why I Tithe | Tithing Series Pt 2
Why do we give? Is tithing a duty, a discipline… or something deeper? In this episode of Wisdom’s Way, Dr. Tim Pollock continues his practical and biblical…