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TruthCurrents059: Should Christians fight the Culture War?
Recently, several Christian and non-Christian alike have come out against conservative Christians who engage in the culture wars. Are they right to criticize?…
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058: The Hysteria of Pro-Abortion Arguments
In the wake of the leaked draft of the upcoming Supreme Court decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health and the potential overturning of Roe vs. Wade, the…
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057: What’s behind the LGBTQ+ movement?
Polls show that more and more Americans identify as LGTBQ+. Why is that? What does it reveal about the spiritual state of those individuals and how should…
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056: What Europe Gets that Americans Are Missing
As America lags behind Europe culturally, have they begun to turn things around spiritually? What does that mean for America? What can we learn from our…
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055: Praying for God to Bring Judgement
How should Christians respond when we realize just how far America has fallen morally? How can we fight back against this present darkness that covers our…
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054: What to Do When the Government is Corrupt
With the updates regarding Hunter Biden’s laptop and other stories, one thing has become clear: our government is corrupt. How should Christians respond to a…
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053: The Magna Whata?
Does the President have the authority to do whatever he wants? Should Congress push him to sign executive orders when they can’t get a law passed? What does…
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052: Does Christian freedom equal complete autonomy?
What is the authority for Christians and churches? Are we our own authority? Do we get to determine for ourselves the best way to live the Christian life? What…
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051: Are there too many Christian Denominations?
The United Methodist denomination is set to split over the issue of homosexuality. Does this upcoming split reveal an essential disunity? What did Jesus mean…
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050: Is the war in Ukraine prophesied in the Bible?
What does the Bible have to say about the war in Ukraine? Does the Bible mention this war in its prophecies about the end times? How does this war factor into…
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049: Where is America in God’s plan?
As Russia invades Ukraine, the Chinese government threatens Taiwan, and the world around us seems to crumble, is America the savior of the world? Is America…
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048: Who is Our Real Enemy?
China commits genocide against one pf their own people groups. Russia threatens Ukraine with invasion. Israel remains under persecution from most of the world…
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047: The Canadian Freedom Convoy
What should Christians think of the Canadian truckers freedom convoy? Does the Bible support such a protest? How can we apply the bible to this situation? Join…
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046: Are Republicans the Answer?
In some Evangelical Christian circles, we can find ourselves wishing for more republicans to restore order to our political craziness. But are Republicans the…
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045: American Monarchy?
What would an American King look like? Is single-party rule a good thing? What does the Bible say about it? Join Pastor Michael in TruthCurrents this week.
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044: Always Learning, Always Ignorant
What are others doing to make sense of this upside down COVID world? What are Christians to think of those things others turn to for comfort and salvation?…
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043: Safe Havens: Considering Justice for the Unwanted Unborn
In the modern abortion debate we typically only hear two options for those who do not wish to keep their baby: abortion or adoption. While adoption is a great…
TruthCurrents042: Where is the Church in 2022?
As Christians seek to understand the times we’re living in and present the truth of the Gospel to a broken world we must ask ourselves about the leadership…
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041: Cocaine Hippos and Environmentalism
What do hippos, climate change, and Mother Earth have in common? The underlying worldview in each of these is often characterized in the Bible as idolatry. How…
TruthCurrents040: What would Jesus think?
Are there parts of our lives that we have overlooked? Do you participate in society so you can be cool? What would it look like to be weird for Jesus? How do…
TruthCurrents039: The Religion of Wokeism
What does it mean to be “woke”? Is it to take a certain stance on particular issues? Is it a frame of mind? Is it a good thing? Does it help us to see the…
TruthCurrents038: COVID Vaccines: Following the Science
When it comes to the mainstream narrative of COVID-19, everyone tells us to follow the science. In today’s #TruthCurrents, Pastor Michael does just that.
TruthCurrents037: Surveillance Capitalism: Too much of a good thing?
How high tech are you? How connected are you to the digital world? Have you thought about how much companies or the government know about you? Or how much you…
TruthCurrents036: Abortion: The Fight Intensifies
As the fight against abortion continues, Biden shows himself as the most radical pro-abortion leader in the history of the United States. As conservatives push…
TruthCurrents035: Big Tech and Free Speech
What do we mean when we use the term “free speech”? How should we respond to Big Tech like Google, Facebook, and Amazon when they attempt to prohibit a…
TruthCurrents034: The Biblical Necessity of TruthCurrents
Why TruthCurrents? What is at stake if we don’t learn to think biblically about current events? What’s coming up in the near future? Listen in as Pastor…
TruthCurrents033: Coronaphobia and the Consequences of Fear
Are you afraid of COVID-19? Should Christians be afraid of it? What effect can this fear have on us? Christians must be careful not to confuse wise caution…
TruthCurrents032: Texas’ Heartbeat Bill: Abortion Debate Heats Up
After the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to strike down the new Texas Heartbeat Bill, abortion activists have increased their zeal for abortion to new…
TruthCurrents031: Should Christians pull their kids from Public School?
The public education system seems to be moving further and further to the left in some parts of the country. Is it better for Christians to pull their kids out…
TruthCurrents030: American Retreat in Afghanistan
This week the situation in Afghanistan has increased in complexity, confusion, and tragedy. Does the Bible have an answer for all of the evil which appears to…
TruthCurrents029: COVID Vaccine Thoughts: Part 2
Last week Pastor Michael began to address how Christians should conduct themselves as we engage in the conversation about the COVID-19 vaccine. This week we…
TruthCurrents028: Should Christians get the COVID-19 vaccine?
There is no shortage of controversy and debate over the COVID-19 vaccine. How should Christians think through this issue? Should Christians get vaccinated? Is…
TruthCurrents027: Can the Gospel really cure society?
We are surrounded by people who claim that antiracism, wealth redistribution, or other societal transformations will fix the all of our societal ills. Can we…
TruthCurrents026: The Real Racism: Pursuing Equity, Ditching Equality
Why is Critical Race Theory a big deal? We are now seeing the implications of the philosophy of CRT play out in our schools in America. Is it ok to chase…
TruthCurrents025: Is Socialism biblical?
Was Jesus a socialist? Did the early church model socialism for us? Should we support a socialistic government as Christians? Join Pastor Michael as he…
TruthCurrents024: American Culture: Plenty of Nonsense to Go Around
In America we see the constant shifting of priorities and a rejection of reality in so many corners of society. How can Christians expect to keep ourselves…
TruthCurrents023: The Olympics Reveal More Than Athletic Ability
As the 2021 Olympics get ready to kick off there has been no shortage of controversy. What can Christians learn from the Tokyo games and how should we adjust…
TruthCurrents022: Are our children being targeted by the culture?
What affect is the transgender movement having on your children? Are you aware of the pressures placed on young people in America from every corner of the…
TruthCurrents021: Are Southern Baptists turning Liberal?
After the annual SBC meeting last week many are calling out Souther Baptists for an apparent liberal drift. Is that really the case? Pastor Michael Gabbert…
TruthCurrents020: The Real Impact of a Father
In anticipation of Father's Day 2021, Pastor Michael addresses the necessity of a father in each home. What does the science say about it? What does the Bible…
TruthCurrents019: What is the Deep State? Is it real?
We have all heard the conspiracy theories about the Deep State in the federal government. Is there anything to them? Is the Deep State even a real thing? How…
TruthCurrents018: Is Christianity dying and irrelevant?
Statistics show that people are leaving Christianity in droves. Should this concern the church? What is really going on? Listen in as Pastor Michael discusses…
TruthCurrents017: Do we really need truth?
Why do we produce #TruthCurrents? Why spend so much time each week talking about truth and current events? A pastor in North Carolina who worships Allah with…
TruthCurrents016: Grizzly Bears and Biblical Economics
What does the Bible say about government handouts? How should the government help people get back to work? What does the Bible have to say about all of this?…
TruthCurrents015: The Issue of Abortion: Where are we now?
In President Biden's first 100 days in office, the momentum of the pro-abortion agenda has heated up to an intensity beyond any of his predecessors. This week…
TruthCurrents014: Big Government and the Bible
What does the Bible say about the idea of big government? Is it acceptable? Is it a good thing? Is America moving in the right direction with the trillions of…
TruthCurrents013: How should Christians respond to packing the courts?
President Biden has begun to investigate the possibility of packing the Supreme Court. How should Christians respond to this? Listen as Pastor Michael brings a…
TruthCurrents012: The Public School System: Who Is Discipling your Children?
Do you know what the school system is teaching your children? Are you countering the secular ideas with biblical truth? Listen to this week's TruthCurrents as…
TruthCurrents011: The Bible and Gun Rights: Should Christians own guns?
This week on TruthCurrents, Pastor Michael looks at historical and biblical arguments in the debate on a citizen's right to bear arms. Is it consistent with…
TruthCurrents010: Christians and the Chinese Threat (in America?)
While biblically faithful Christians can never tolerate racism, we must remain abreast of the political threats of our time. Communist China and its influence…
TruthCurrents009: Calling out Andy Stanley and Rick Warren: Keep Churches Open
Are Andy Stanley and Rick Warren right in their criticism of Christian churches who have pushed back on the government trying to shut them down? Pastor Michael…
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008: Should Christians back down from arguments & conflict?
More and more in our culture, Christians are being bullied into backing down from arguments. But should we back down? Listen as Pastor Michael discusses this!
TruthCurrents007: The Tulsa Race Massacre
Coming up on the 100 year anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Pastor Michael Gabbert discusses responsibility of the church when it comes to racial…
TruthCurrents006: The Reality of Despair
Is suicide the answer to life's despair? PAstor Michael Gabbert discusses the reality of despair in a COVID world and speaks encouragement to those who are…
TruthCurrents005: Will the Equality Act actually bring equality?
This week Pastor Michael Gabbert discusses the Equality Act as it has been presented to Congress. Will it really bring the promised equality to all? Who…
TruthCurrents004: Censorship by Big Tech: What can we do?
What can Christians do when Facebook, Google, Amazon, and others censor what we see and don't see? Pastor Michael talks about it this week on TruthCurrents.
TruthCurrents003: When the Headlines are Overwhelming
This week on TruthCurrents, Michael Gabbert encourages Christians for those moments when we get overwhelmed by the headlines.
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002: What is the value of a human life?
Are humans any different from animals? This week on TruthCurrents, Pastor Michael Gabbert peers through the culture to see the truth behind the recent activity…
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001: Biden, Transgenderism, and the Church
As President Biden pushes to normalize transgenderism the Bible is clear on this issue. So how should Christians respond to transgender individuals? What does…