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Feeling worn out from praying the same prayers and not seeing anything change? In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark, Pastor Josh, and Pastor Burt ask: When should I stop praying… or should I ever? They talk about what to do when God feels silent, why Jesus tells us to keep asking, seeking, and knocking, and how to tell the difference between trusting God’s will and lowering your...

What does God’s voice actually sound like in your life? In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh wrap up their “hearing God’s voice” trilogy by unpacking specifically the “characteristics” of God’s voice.. They talk about how God often meets you right where you are—frequently in everyday moments, not just big, dramatic calls to “sell everything and move...

In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark sits down with Pastor Burt and Pastor Josh to talk about a topic many believers wrestle with but don’t always admit out loud: What if I’m hearing God wrong? They unpack two big misunderstandings: “If it’s really God, it will always be crystal clear.” Using stories from Scripture, they show that God can speak, yet people still miss it—or mix it...

Have you ever wondered, “Is God actually speaking to me?” In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark Dickey sits down with Pastor Burt and Pastor Josh to unpack how God speaks to people today—and how to tell if it’s really His voice. They start with what nearly all Christians agree on: God’s primary way of speaking is through the Bible—His timeless, “God‑breathed” word that still reads...

Ever walked through a hard season and secretly wondered, “Does God just hate me?” In this conversation, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh tackle that fear head-on. They talk about why bad things happen, how we often confuse God’s discipline with punishment, and why karma isn’t a biblical idea at all. Drawing from passages like Hebrews 12, Romans 8, James 4, and Luke 15, they unpack how God can ha...

What really happens after we die—and how sure can we be about it? In this episode of the Why Do Christians… podcast, Mark sits down with Pastors Burt and Josh to talk about about Heaven, Hell, and what the Bible actually emphasizes about life after death. They unpack why Scripture focuses more on God’s big story of redemption and resurrection than on the “in‑between,” what it means to be absent fr...

In this episode of the Why Do Christians? podcast, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh wrestle with a big question: Was the earth really created in six days? They dig into Genesis 1, talk about what it means for God to create in six days and rest on the seventh, and unpack why Christians—even heavyweights like C.S. Lewis and St. Augustine—haven’t always agreed on whether the creation story is liter...

In this episode of “Why Do Christians…?”, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh dig into the popular phrase, “It’s not a religion, it’s a relationship.” Where did it come from, what did it originally mean, and has it actually hurt how we think about faith? They trace the idea through revival movements, Campus Crusade For Christ, and the push against “dead formalism.” They ask: did we swing too far in...

In this episode of the Why Do Christians? podcast, Mark sits down with Pastors Burt and Josh to tackle a big question: are all sins really the same? You’ve probably heard that line before—but is it actually biblical? Together they walk through Scripture to show how all sin separates us from a Holy God, yet the Bible clearly speaks of different degrees and consequences of sin. They unpack verses fr...

Why do Christians believe babies go to heaven—especially when the Bible doesn’t give a direct, clear answer? In this episode, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh tackle one of the heaviest and most tender questions people ask after loss. They walk through what Scripture does and doesn’t say, looking at passages like David’s grief over his child and Jesus’ heart for little children. The guys trace h...

What if the main thing you’re getting wrong about prayer isn’t how you pray, but why you pray? In this episode of the Why Do Christians Podcast, Mark and Pastor Josh unpack some of the biggest misunderstandings we bring to prayer—like blaming “lack of time” or “lack of discipline” when the real issue is what we believe about God and ourselves. They walk through Jesus’ teaching on prayer in Luke 18...

Are we actually living in the “end times,” or are we just doomscrolling too much? In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark, Pastor Josh, and Pastor Burt tackle big questions about wars, moral decline, technology, Israel and the Middle East, and what the Bible really says about the “last days.” They walk through passages like Matthew 24, 2 Peter 3, 2 Timothy 3, and Acts 2, push back o...

Ever heard someone say, “I’m friends with Jesus,” and wondered what that actually means? In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark Dickey sits down with Pastor Burt and Pastor Josh to unpack what the Bible really says about being a friend of God. They dive into John 15, where Jesus calls His followers “friends,” and connect it with passages like Romans 5 and Ephesians 2 to show that t...

Why do Christians still struggle with temptation if God doesn’t tempt anyone? In this episode, Mark sits down with Pastors Josh Dupiche and Burt Miller to unpack what the Bible really says about temptation—where it comes from, why it’s not a sin to be tempted, and how to stand firm when it hits hard. They dig into James 1, the Lord’s Prayer (“lead us not into temptation”), Jesus’ temptation in the...

In this final episode of our Holy Spirit series, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh wrap up seven weeks of conversation by asking: Where do Christians get the Holy Spirit right—and where do we miss it? They talk about how the Spirit rightly works through Scripture to change our thinking, helps us fight sin, and is truly God Himself—the third person of the Trinity, present with believers every day,...

In part six of our Holy Spirit series, Mark Dickey, Pastor Burt Miller, and Pastor Josh Dupiche unpack some of the most misunderstood (and most encouraging) things the Holy Spirit does in the life of a believer—while having a lot of fun along the way. They talk about how the Spirit convicts us of sin without shaming us, always leading us back to Jesus rather than leaving us stuck in guilt. They di...

Blasphemy… light topic, right? In this episode of the Why Do Christians Podcast, host Mark Dickey is back with pastors Josh Dupiche and Burt Miller to tackle one of the most misunderstood ideas in Christianity: blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, often called “the unforgivable sin.” As part of their ongoing series on the Holy Spirit, they unpack what Jesus actually meant, why this warning is so int...

In this week’s episode of The Why to Christians Podcast, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh continue their series on the Holy Spirit by asking a big question: What does the Holy Spirit actually do? They look at Scripture to talk about when the Holy Spirit comes into a believer’s life, why He doesn’t wait for baptism, and what it means to be “sealed” and given the Spirit as a guarantee of our futur...

In this week’s episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark Dickey, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh dive into a big question: what is the Holy Spirit actually like? After some lighthearted banter (yes, including mics, aging hashtags, and “Mark Fiberoptic Dickey”), the guys tackle common misconceptions—like the idea that the Holy Spirit is extra “sensitive” or somehow different in personality from t...

In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark Dickey and Pastor Burt Miller tackle a huge question: Who is the Holy Spirit? Is He just a vibe, a force, or something more? They walk through Scripture from Genesis to the New Testament to show that the Holy Spirit is fully God—the third person of the Trinity—present at creation and active throughout history. You’ll hear how the Spirit worked...

In this episode of the Why Do Christians…? podcast, Mark and Burt kick off a new multi-week series all about the Holy Spirit. With Josh out sick, it’s “old school”—just the two of them in the studio, joking about creaky chairs, weird camera angles, and mysterious footprints on the footstool. From there, they dive into a huge question: why did Jesus say it’s actually better for Him to go away so th...

Why do Christians believe Jesus is coming back—and why don’t we know when? In this episode of Why Do Christians…?, Mark Dickey sits down with Pastor Josh Dupiche to unpack what the Bible says about Jesus’ return. They talk about why Jesus’ resurrection points to a future return, how salvation is more than just “getting saved,” and why our ultimate hope includes being made completely new—body and s...

Ever wondered if Christians believe in aliens? In this episode, Mark Dickey is joined by Pastor Josh and Pastor Burt for a spirited, witty roundtable about UFOs, the Bible, and the possibilities of life beyond Earth. They dig into Scripture, debate whether God’s creativity might go beyond our planet, and try to figure out if aliens—if they exist—are anything more than cosmic animals. From Genesis...

Ever wondered if your pets will join you in heaven? On this weeks episode, Mark and his co-hosts dig into what the Bible really says (or doesn’t say) about our furry friends and the afterlife. Listeners share questions about their beloved pets, while the hosts mix humor (dragons in heaven, anyone?) with heartfelt honesty. Is there a clear-cut answer to this question? Find out as we explore what th...

In this podcast episode, Mark, Burt, and Josh discuss reasons Christians leave their churches, weighing valid causes (theological misalignment, leadership failings, abuse, relocation) against those rooted in personal preference or immaturity (music style, hurt feelings, difficulty serving). They urge careful reflection, recommending open dialogue with leadership, forgiveness, and personal responsi...