The Paradigm Switch Podcast

We all have goals in life.  We all want to be successful.  We'd like that job promotion or we'd like to find a way to go on that cool vacation.  Ambition can be a useful tool to help focus us and give us motivation to keep moving forward, but it can easily be twisted into something dark, leading to terrible misdeeds.  Here, the Paradigm Switch examines how ambition can become p...

Have you ever wondered how God created the universe? When humans create, oftentimes we see what we create in our mind's eye, or our imagination, before creating it. Seeing as we are made in the image of God, it raises the question of whether God imagined all the universe in His eye before going forward with His plan for creation.  A common stereotype in today's more rational, scientific, and...

They impact you with shock, a sense of total disbelief.  Then, anger can set in.  How could someone do something like this?!  Finally, there is fear.  Will I get a fair shake or will they just punish me?  These questions and emotions all arise when someone makes false allegations against another.  When that someone is a Believer, it can cause all kinds of temptations...

After Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000 that same crowd came looking for Him.  On the surface they seemed to be looking for Him because they were His Disciples.  Jesus exposed that they weren't His servants but only sought after Him for their own personal benefit.  Which brings the question would you remain faithful to Christ even if it seemed like he failed you? Or when that prayer goes...

In the United States today, there are churches that have tens of thousands of members.  They are called “megachurches”.  However, there is a stigma attached to these “megachurches” that says they are unreliable, they are filled with false teachings, they have bad pastors, and they are leading people astray.  Is this true?  Are megachurches by default places of false gospel?&nbs...

The word “Christian” is supposed to denote someone who follows Christ and His teachings.  But in today’s world, there can be confusion over what “Christian” really means as the term has taken on a cultural meaning.  And then there are people and churches that say they are “Christian” but their teachings seem different than what is in the Bible.  In this world of confusion, how are w...

Here, the hosts of The Paradigm Switch open up about their personal lives to reveal how God has brought victories in their daily walk with Christ.  Alongside how they are navigating through the current culture shift that is happening in the Nation. 

As Believers in Christ, our handbook to life is the Bible.  It teaches us what's right and what's wrong.  It gives us wisdom from God himself.  It allows for a closer relationship with our Heavenly Father.  But sometimes, it may seem our particular issue is not addressed in Scripture.  Scary movies, body piercings, even card game...the Bible does not explicitly address how...

In an increasingly secular world, it can seem as if we are adrift at sea, the lone voice of light trying to hold off an increasing ocean of darkness.  We can feel alone, unimportant, like we're the outside one looking in, never fitting in no matter where we go or who we are around.  And in that moment, it can be tempting to say, "Forget it.  I'm just going to join them."  If an...

When one first becomes a Believer, it's an exciting time.  The new Believer is very enthusiastic about deciphering the truth and passionate about sharing that truth with others.  Sometimes, these others are friends.  Other times their family.  And unfortunately, they aren't always pleased to hear what you've discovered.  This can cause relational strain, anger, and sadness...

Here, in the second of a two part episode, the Paradigm Switch examines the danger of following the world's standards and how a simple compromise once can lead a Believer down an extremely slippery slope.

In a world that is increasingly hostile to Christianity, where Christians are regarded as "old-fashioned", it can be tempting to try and change our image by compromising.  We compromise our standards of behavior. We try to be more like those around us perhaps because we think the world will then accept us.  The problem is that when one compromises on their morals, their entire moral syst...

Living as a Christian in the West may have been easy in the previous years.  Today, however, it is becoming increasingly difficult.  Throughout the rest of the world, it is challenging and, sadly, sometimes fatal.  Jesus warns Believers that they will be persecuted and "hated for my name" so none of this should be a surprise, but as Christians in the West have generally avoided outr...

In today's world, it seems that a lot of things are described as "Christian".  There is "Christian Universalism", "Christian Science", and "Christian Church".  Furthermore, society seems to have an image of Christians that involves words like "loving", "not judgmental", and "non-confrontational".  Are these descriptions of a Christian correct?  What exactly does it mean to be a...

In a fast-paced environment, it is easy to become busy.  You have work, school, you have to study for the big test, you have a big briefing with the bosses tomorrow.  Maybe you have children and have to give a lot of your time to making sure they're doing alright.  The net result of this can be "I'll get my Bible study done tomorrow" or "I'll have my prayer time later".  But th...

When somebody does us wrong or we see others engage in sinful behavior that hurts others, a flare of anger rises up within us.  "That was wrong!" we think, upset over what has happened.  Anger is a natural emotion we all feel, but it must be properly managed.  If not, we risk it twisting us into someone dark and dangerous.  Here, the Paradigm Switch will examine the endgame of...

There are many people that stand out from the Bible: David, Abraham, Noah, Moses, and Paul are just a few.  Their stories are well known.  However, the stories of others may not be as well known.  Here, Alex and Avan discuss the person in the Bible they relate to most and describe how those individuals' lives can teach lessons for us as we attempt to live out our faith in this moder...

So many people today do not understand the meaning of Easter.  They know it has something to do with Christianity but they don't know what.  Even some self-described Christians are unable to articulate why we as Believers celebrate Easter.  Here, the Paradigm Switch discusses the true meaning of Easter and why we, as Believers, celebrate it.  The Paradigm Switch will also take...

When we have expectations about a situation that are not met, sometimes we experience disappointment.  It's that sinking feeling in your gut.  Perhaps your throat tightens.  Maybe you even feel your eyes begin to water.  It's not a pleasant feeling.  Sometimes, disappointments aren't surprising.  Humans are merely human after all.  We sometimes fail.  But Go...

We all enjoy being told "good job".  That feeling of personal satisfaction swells within us.  We are good.  We are great.  We don't need anything from anyone.  We are Number One.  It's a quick drop from Hero to Zero, and pride can blind us to how close to the edge we truly are.  Here, the Paradigm Switch will explore the siren song of pride and examine whether we...

To understand what constituted the Days of Noah, the past had to be examined.  There was the Angelic Invasion of the Earth by those angels that had fallen.  Man was tricked and corrupted into sin.  Through the unholy union between the Sons of God and Daughters of Man, the Nephilim walked the Earth.  And in the end, to save humanity from eternal damnation, God mercifully se...

The story of Noah's ark and the worldwide flood is known throughout the world.  Noah, his family, and two of each animal are saved.  The rest of humanity is slain.  Many say the flood is harsh, the result of a vengeful and wrathful God.  "How can He possibly be loving when he destroys the whole world?" they ask.  But context is everything.  In the days leading up to t...

We know their stories: Jack and the Beanstalk, the Valiant Little Tailor, and Jack the Giant Killer are just a few.  But these are myths, mere fairy tales, fictional stories of made-up people. But the Bible tells a different tale.  There was a boy with a slingshot going up against a warrior giant.  There was a king whose bed measured 13 feet in length.  And there was a gia...

In Genesis 3, God prophesied against Satan, saying that one would arise from Man to "crush his head".  In Genesis 6, Satan strikes back in an attempt to thwart God's plan.  But who was involved?  How were "The Sons of God" connected?  And what did they do?  Here, the Paradigm Switch uses Scripture to answer these questions while also examining how the controversial Book of...

When Satan and his interdimensional "aliens" came to Earth, their purpose was to corrupt and destroy.  Satan tricked Adam and Eve in the Garden, and humanity became perverted by evil.  Following this, the Sons of God mixed with the Daughters of Humans, marrying them.  But who are the Sons of God?  Are they merely men?  Or are they, in fact, interdimensional "aliens" that h...