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What is original sin, and do babies inherit guilt from Adam? In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate tackles one of Christianity’s most misunderstood doctrines—original sin—and whether infants are born guilty before God or just born into a fallen world. We dive deep into the debate between original sin (inheriting both sin nature AND guilt) versus ancestral sin (Eastern Orthodox...

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate starts by urging listeners to support Christians in business (yes, including Mike Lindell’s MyPillow instead of Demon Corp. Brand X), then shifts into weightier matters: eternity. We pray for Roy’s upcoming open-heart surgery and talk about trusting God through serious health trials. From there, the room dives into: Why did Adam and Eve sin in t...

What is sin? How do I know I’m saved? And did Saul die by suicide or murder? In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate and the team tackle some of the most-searched theological questions on the internet—plus a healthy dose of hilariously bad AI-generated intro songs. We kick off with “What is sin?”—apparently the most Googled Christian question in its category. Chris delivers a mas...

In today’s episode of the Ask A Christian podcast, we hit a wide range of controversial and curious topics: Tithing… again. We respond to a new round of online discussion about tithing, prompted by a recent Protestia post, and talk about what the New Testament actually requires of Christians when it comes to giving. Protestia tweet: https://x.com/Protestia/status/1997989772904595868?s=20 The viral...

Is salvation truly a free gift, or do we choose God? In this heated episode of Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate tackles one of Christianity's most divisive debates: Calvinism vs Arminianism, free will vs predestination, and whether we have any say in our salvation. The conversation kicks off with a biblical "contradiction" about who incited David to take the census—was it God or Satan? Spoiler:...

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate tackles some of the most controversial issues facing the modern church—and let's just say, it wasn't the theological deep dive he was hoping for today. From the Vatican's new document allowing openly gay (but celibate) men into the priesthood, to churches politicizing Christmas with ICE-themed nativity scenes, to Canada's alarming expansion...

In this wild episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate tackles some of the internet’s most bizarre questions: Was Jesus Asian? Who are the “true Jews”? Was Jesus a Nazarene or a Nazirite? (Spoiler: there’s a difference, and it matters.) We dive deep into biblical geography, exploring the difference between Near East, Middle East, and Far East—because apparently Jesus’ continental classific...

Host Nate tackles the classic Pentecostal vs. traditional Christian debate: Is baptism of the Holy Spirit a “second blessing” separate from salvation, or does it happen at the moment of conversion? We dive into Acts, Romans, and the scriptural case for both sides—plus why misrepresenting each other’s beliefs doesn’t help the conversation. Also featured: a charitable yet biblical perspective on how...

Was America really founded as a Christian nation, or is that just wishful thinking from modern evangelicals? In this episode of Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate takes a deep dive into the original state constitutions from 1776-1784 and uncovers something most people never learned in history class: 9 out of 14 original states required officeholders to profess Christian faith—and many explicitly d...

Do Christians, Muslims, and Jews worship the same God? It's one of the most controversial questions in interfaith dialogue—and in this episode of Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate tackles it head-on alongside guests debating Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant perspectives. We explore whether identifying the "God of Abraham" is the same as actually worshiping Him, why Jesus is the dividing line be...

What did Jesus mean when He said "some standing here will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom"? In this episode of Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate tackles one of the most debated prophecies in the Gospels—found in Matthew 16:28, Mark 9:1, and Luke 9:27. Was Jesus talking about the Transfiguration that happened just days later? The crucifixion and resurrection? Th...

In this episode of Ask a Christian Podcast, host Nate chats with an atheist guest about why Jesus' words scream divinity – from the Temptation in Matthew 4 (where He applies "worship God only" to Himself) to "Before Abraham was, I AM" in John 8. They unpack why Muslims challenge this and dive into Taqiyya (permissible deception in Islam), questioning good-faith debates. Things get wild later with...

This week on the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate and the crew dive headfirst into the theological debate that will never die: Calvinism vs. Arminianism. Is saving faith a gift directly from God or a choice made by man? They tackle the complex question of the cause of faith and what it means for your eternal security and personal walk. Get ready for some hyper-analytical sparring on "efficient c...

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate tackles two hot-button issues that keep showing up in church: Is tithing really a biblical command? And should Christians celebrate Thanksgiving given the complicated history with Native Americans? On the tithing front, Nate heard yet another sermon that technically didn't call the 10% tithe a command—but strongly implied you're being disob...

Join host Nate on Ask a Christian Podcast as he tackles why people "mess up" baptism – is it essential for salvation, or just a symbolic act? With some self-deprecating humor about his caffeine-fueled disorganization (blame the dentist appointment!), Nate dives into Acts 2, 8, 9, 10, and Matthew 28, arguing forgiveness comes through faith in Jesus, not water. He calls out traditions over Scripture...

Nate unpacks the political despair so thick you could cut it with a Bible verse, starting with the chilling theory of the Fourth Turning, which suggests a societal crisis is imminent. Then, he drops the Rasmussen poll that is truly chef's kiss in its irony: A majority of young conservatives—and a shocking number of evangelical Christians—would rather hand the reins of power over to AI overlords th...

Can you prove Jesus is God to a Jehovah's Witness in under 5 minutes? In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate tackles one of the most common questions from believers: how do you defend the Trinity when your JW friend calls you foolish for believing it? We walk through a powerful biblical argument using Psalm 102:24-27 and Hebrews 1:10-12 that demonstrates Jesus is Jehovah—a death...

Welcome to the Ask A Christian Podcast! Host Nate is kicking over the table this week as we dive headfirst into the culture war and a massive theological debate that leaves people (and logic) spinning. First, we tackle the Texas Ten Commandments Lawsuit, where a judge has decided that having the Decalogue in a school is a clear violation of the establishment clause, proving once and for all that w...

Ever wondered if artificial intelligence could replace your relationship with God? In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate dives deep into the alarming trend of AI Jesus chatbots and what it means for authentic faith. We explore the viral "Text With Jesus" app that's gained 150,000+ users and examine whether technology can ever substitute genuine spiritual connection. Plus, we ta...

Ever wondered if Satan can actually plant thoughts directly into your mind, or if temptation only comes from external sources? In this episode of Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate tackles one of the most debated questions in spiritual warfare theology—and things get heated. We start with a listener question about the Five Solas and whether they're truly biblical (read more: https://reformationbib...

Ever wondered how King Solomon built the Temple without iron tools? In this wild Friday episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate kicks off with the gospel essentials—repent, believe, and call on Jesus for salvation (Romans 10:9)—before diving into the Talmud's bizarre "Shamir" legend: a magical worm that supposedly carved stones for the Temple, invented to dodge God's actual commands. We...

The Ask A Christian Podcast is back, and host Nate and the team dive into a question that proves the internet is where all good theology goes to die. In this episode, "Therians, Otherkin, & The Collapse of Objective Reality: Is Identity Heresy?", we tackle a trend that is simultaneously hilarious, deeply concerning, and a walking commentary on C.S. Lewis's prophetic 1940s warnings. We start wi...

In this episode of Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate dives into the heated debate splitting the pro-life movement: traditional pro-lifers versus Christian abolitionists. When Students for Life president Kristen Hawkins went on a tirade against Christians switching to the abolitionist position, it raised a crucial question—should Christians fight political battles or just preach the gospel? We exp...

Got questions about prayer in the Ask A Christian Podcast? In this lively episode, host Nate tackles the big one: "Why pray if God already knows the outcome?" (spoiler: it's about relationship, alignment with His will, and participating in His plan—check out Romans 10:9 and James 5:16 for the goods). We unpack how prayer changes us more than circumstances, with a nod to CS Lewis wisdom. Then, dive...

Artist Anthony Freda joins host Nate to trace his wild ride—from Joe Camel ads to New York Times op-eds, then Infowars memes and a 9/11 epiphany that flipped his world. They unpack advertising’s moral rot, mainstream media’s State Department leash, COVID fear porn, and the unholy Islamo-leftist alliance now running NYC. Turns out selling cigarettes to kids was just the warm-up for selling wars and...