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Onward in the Faith
A Christ-centered podcast for your heart and mind. Episodes equip Christians to engage the world biblically by helping them understand why they believe what they believe. (Colossians 1:28)
Episodes
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Why We Believe Christ Really Existed
We believe Christ existed, but why? In this episode, I look at the people and events around Jesus that show why it couldn't have been fabricated, as well as…
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Not Everyone Should Become Teachers (Reflecting on Fallen Leaders)
Today I continue thinking about fallen Chrisitan leaders by discussing the seriousness and responsibility of teaching, whether speaking in front of millions or…
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Power, Corruption, and Our Sin Nature (Reflecting on Fallen Leaders)
Does power make people evil? Today I look at what the human heart is really like, and from there we can understand how positions of power and authority seem to…
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The Centrality of the Local Church (Reflecting on Fallen Leaders)
When we get so focused on our ministry to the world, we can neglect our call to the Christians in our lives. To support this podcast, visit…
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The Toxic Desire for "Yes Men" (Reflecting on Fallen Leaders)
When we want to pursue sin, one of the first things we'll do is remove things and people that tell us "no" and replace them with things that let us do what we…
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The Danger of Celebrity Culture (Reflecting on Fallen Leaders)
The devastation left when a Christian celebrity falls into sin may be a sign that we give them too much power in our lives. In this episode I discuss the…
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So You Failed Your Bible Reading Plan...
If you or a friend are struggling to stick to your Bible reading plan this year, this episode will give you some encouragement along with 3 ways to get back in…
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Thinking Through What Happened at the Capitol Protest
What happened at the capitol is the result of months, even years, of choices and conditioning. When we see the things people were regularly hearing, it…
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The "amen and a-woman" Prayer - A Biblical Response
Is a congressional prayer ending in "amen and a-woman" an attack on Christianity? No, but there's still something blasphemous we need to discuss. To support…
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How the News Warps Our Understanding of Reality
Our beliefs are shaped by the sources we choose to listen to. In this episode, I discuss things like why the news is primarily an entertainment business, what…
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Why Is Legalism So Appealing?
What is legalism? Why do so many Christians fall into it? In this episode, I look at 4 reasons why we want to add extra rules and works to our life in Christ…
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Looking back at 2020 and glimpsing what's to come
A look back at 2020 as well as what's to come! Link to the survey: click here To support this podcast, visit www.Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith Timestamps: 0:00…
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Does the Bible Really Forbid Christmas Trees?
I start by discussing some verses that seem to forbid Christmas trees, but the majority of the episode is just discussing what the passage is really talking…
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4 Reasons My Family Doesn't Do Santa Claus
Santa Claus can seem totally harmless or completely against Christ. In this episode, I give 4 reasons we choose not to do Santa Claus. Whatever your own…
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Galatians 3:28 and Homosexuality
When we take this verse out of context, we rob it of the incredible power it holds as a capstone to everything Paul has been saying in the last 3 chapters. To…
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Arguments For (and Against) God's Existence
Do you feel equipped to prove God's existence? How would you answer arguments against it? Today's episode tries to help you with both. Check the rest of these…
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Represent Christ When You Discuss the 2020 Election
It's easy to let the gospel become a casualty of our online interactions. Please consider what God tells us about our words and our testimony before talking…
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A Surprising Way Idols Keep Us from Fully Trusting Christ
We all know we should flee from idols. But there's a way they damage our relationship with Christ long after we've abandoned them. To support this podcast…
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3 Reasons My Family Doesn't Celebrate Halloween (And It's Not the Reason You May Think)
Halloween can be a controversial topic. Here's why we don't celebrate while never looking down on those who do. To support this podcast, visit…
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Understanding Conspiracy Theories Through a Biblical Worldview
Conspiracy theories may seem innocent enough, but they often require our hearts to embrace sin and encourage others to do the same. Here's a bigger discussion…
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What Is the "Golden Rule" Really About?
Is the Golden Rule just about being a nice person? Are God's enemies even capable of doing this? Check out why Christ said these famous words. To support this…
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How Qanon Conspiracies Prey On Christians and What We Need to Do
Qanon is a particularly dangerous conspiracy theory for Christians. This episode looks at what the theory believes, why so many Christians believe it, and what…
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"Therefore" - A Simple Word That Can Transform Our Bible Reading
If you want to put this episode into practice, read Matthew 7:12 and try to figure out what the "therefore" is there for. Scripture used: Romans 8:1…
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Why You Can't Make God Love You Less
If we can make God love us less, then His love is based on our performance. Today I look at 3 reasons why we don't need to worry about our good works affecting…
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Free Will vs. God's Knowledge of the Future (and why Open Theism just doesn't make sense)
If we're honest, God's knowledge of the future seems to contradict our free will. If He knows what we'll do, are we really free to choose? Some explain this by…
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Why My Family Doesn't Make Promises
A promise can say a lot about how we view ourselves. It may also reveal how we view God's sovereignty. Here's why my family doesn’t make promises. Scripture…
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Why Does Christ Tell Us Not to Be "Lukewarm"?
Why does Christ say He'd rather us be cold than lukewarm? There's a popular way to interpret Revelation 3:15-16, but it doesn't make sense when we look at what…
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3 Ways to Pray for a Christian's Pain
When someone is suffering, we often pray for their physical healing. Today, I'd like to share 3 things that might be even more important to pray for than their…
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Finding Hope When Bible Reading Seems Pointless
When you read the Bible, does it feel pointless or frustrating? Do you struggle to do it regularly? This episode is all about encouraging you to not only find…
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Answering questions and criticisms from my prophecy article (timestamps in the show notes)
Today I attempt to "briefly" answer several questions and criticisms I've received about my prophecy article and podcast episode. Check below for timestamps to…
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A Response to Dana Coverstone's "3 Prophetic Dreams"
Dana Coverstone's video has been making waves, but we need to use discernment whenever we evaluate someone's claims to being a prophet. Today, I look at 3…
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Why a Biblical Worldview Is Necessary for Christians
A biblical worldview prevents us from living like part-time atheists. But what is it, how do we develop it, and why should we care? Scripture used: Genesis…
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Does God Want Us to Have Blind Faith? How Do I Live By Faith?
Everyone talks about faith, but not everyone understands what it is. If we're going to love God with all our heart and mind, it's important for us to truly…
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Is Science Actually Evil? Does It Have All the Answers?
Should Christians avoid science, embrace it completely, or something in between? Today I discuss how to glorify God through how we think about science. You can…
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My Best Advice to Any Parent
"What sort of adult am I creating?" This is one of the most important questions a parent can ask themselves. Today I discuss how it impacts everything we do…
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How to Know God's Will for Your Life
God's will for our life is one of the most difficult questions we may ask. Yet in the Bible, God has not only revealed His purpose for creating you but wants…
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How the Bible Changes Our Understanding of the World
The Bible is important, but just how important should it be in our lives? What role does it play in changing who we are? Today I focus on why this book…
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3 Common Misunderstandings About the Bible (bonus episode!)
It's important for us to understand what the Bible is if we want to better understand what it's saying. In this bonus episode, I talk about 3 ways we can…
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What Is the Bible?
Is the Bible just our way of living better lives? Is it written by a bunch of people who had some really good morals? Today I discuss why the Bible must be our…
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Who Is God? What Is the Trinity? (Part 2)
How does each member of the Trinity serve a role in our lives? How can we better understand our purpose in life when we better understand who God is and what…
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Who is God? What is the Trinity? (Part 1)
What does the Bible say about the 3 members of the Trinity? Can we explain God by comparing Him to water, the sun, or an egg? Is Christ equal to God? What's…
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Why You Get Angry (and How to Stop)
Anger isn't your biggest problem, but it helps you realize there's something wrong. When trying to identify the root cause of our anger, we can identify idols…
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Jeremiah 29:11 - Understanding What It Really Means
Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most popular Bible verses around. But what does God actually mean here, and are we really seeing who God truly is when we just…
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How to Read (and Understand) the Bible
In this episode, I explain how to read the Bible responsibly. This will require us to do more than open the Bible, read a verse, and hope we can figure it out…
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Do Christians REALLY need theology?
If you think theology is boring and useless for most Christians, I hope this episode can give a new perspective! You can find this episode's original article…
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Why Do You Believe What You Believe?
Christians know what they believe, but if we're honest we don't always know why we believe it. One of the best things we can do for our kids, our friends, and…
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Episode 0 - Who am I and what is this podcast about?
A brief introduction to my testimony, my ministry, and what to expect in future episodes of this podcast. You can find my articles at www.OnwardintheFaith.com…