Clearview Today with Dr. Abidan Shah

Most of us know the story of Job, but we don’t always stop to feel what he felt. Job didn’t just lose things—he walked through real, overwhelming trauma. In today’s episode, we slow down and sit with the shock, the grief, the questions, and the quiet moments where Job didn’t know what to do next. We’ll talk honestly about what trauma does to a person, why Job’s faith was shaken but not shattered,...

The Reformation changed everything—from how we read the Bible to how we understand salvation. In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah looks back at the 16th century movement that reshaped Christianity and reminds us why its core truths still matter today. We’ll explore the courage of figures like Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli, and the world-changing idea that God’s Word—not tradition—has the final say. But...

In today's show, Dr. Abidan Shah and the Clearview Today team discuss whether AI is really going to change everything about the way we work. If you want to know where our world is really headed, don’t miss this conversation. Support the show JOIN THE FAMILY : https://abidanshah.com/join/ PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM : https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9...

In an age of endless podcasts, reels, and motivational clips, does preaching still make a difference? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah explains why God’s Word— preached —remains His chosen method for transforming hearts and shaping the church. We’ll talk about what makes biblical preaching different from mere speaking, why it’s not meant to entertain, and how faithful preaching has always been the...

In the Parable of the Vineyard Owner, Jesus exposed the Pharisees and Sadducees for rejecting God’s messengers—and ultimately, His Son. The story wasn’t just about them; it revealed the heart of Israel’s struggle to recognize God’s plan of redemption. In this episode, we explore how this parable set the stage for Paul’s teaching in Romans 9–11, showing that even through rejection, God’s promises t...

Many readers treat Romans 9–11 like a theological detour—an aside about Israel before Paul returns to practical Christianity in chapter 12. But here, Paul shows how God’s plan for Israel reveals His unchanging faithfulness, sovereign grace, and redemptive purpose for all nations. In this episode, we’ll explore why Paul shifts his focus to Israel, what it teaches about election, mercy, and God’s pr...

Romans 8:29–30 is often called “the golden chain of salvation” —but what if Paul’s real point wasn’t about the steps of salvation , but the certainty of God’s love? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah unpacks Paul’s famous sequence—“foreknew, predestined, called, justified, glorified”—to show that it’s not a theological formula, but a pastoral promise. This conversation reminds us that Romans 8 isn’t...

When Paul brings up the image of the potter and the clay, many imagine a God who arbitrarily decides who’s in and who’s out. But is that what Paul meant? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah walks us through Romans 9 to show that Paul’s point isn’t about random selection—it’s about God forming vessels for His purpose of service. This episode will help you see that God’s sovereignty is not a wall that...

Why did the very people waiting for the Messiah reject Him when He came? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah unpacks why Jesus became a stumbling block to many in Israel—especially the Pharisees. They wanted affirmation for their righteousness, but Jesus called them to repentance and faith in Him alone. We’ll explore: How Isaiah and the Psalms predicted the Messiah as both cornerstone and stumbling s...

When God called Abraham out of Ur, He wasn’t abandoning the rest of the world—He was launching a plan to reach it. In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah unpacks how God’s election of Abraham was never about favoritism but about function . Israel was chosen for service—to be the vessel through which God would bless every nation on earth. We’ll explore: Why God’s call to Abraham in Genesis 12 was both ex...

What exactly did Paul mean when he spoke of “election”? Was it about God choosing some for eternal salvation—or was it more about God appointing a people for service in His plan? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah dives into Romans 9, exploring how Paul uses the examples of Isaac, Jacob, and Esau to raise this question—and what it means for us today. We’ll unpack: The evidence for a service-oriented...

“Don’t you think it’s unfair that God chose to work through Jacob and not Esau?” — That question has echoed for centuries, and Paul tackles it head-on in Romans 9. In today’s episode, Dr. Shah and the team dive deep into the Doctrine of Election — what it means, why it’s often misunderstood, and how it reveals God’s mercy, not favoritism. Is God unjust? Do we still have free will? And what does th...

In this episode, Dr. Shah opens up about his journey from India to the United States—and how that experience completely reshaped his understanding of faith, freedom, and the American Dream. We also react to a viral clip from entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David about what makes America different and why so many people take it for granted. It’s an honest, eye-opening conversation about gratitude, culture...

It’s one of the oldest jokes in the book — “Must be nice to work one day a week!” But behind the humor is a real perception that pastors are lazy or don’t do much outside of Sunday. In this episode, Dr. Shah and the team pull back the curtain on what pastoral work really looks like — the unseen hours, the emotional weight, the spiritual responsibility — and why a few bad examples have made it hard...

For generations, the Jewish people have celebrated Passover as a memorial — a way of remembering God’s deliverance from Egypt. But when Jesus shared the Passover meal with His disciples, He revealed something deeper: the Passover wasn’t just a remembrance of the past, it was an entry into Christ’s time . In this episode, Dr. Shah shows how Communion connects us to that same timeline — where God’s...

What if time doesn’t move the way we think it does? In Romans 9, Paul shows that when we are united with Christ, we don’t just receive His salvation — we also enter His timeline. In this episode, Dr. Shah explains how seeing from “Christ’s time” changes the way we understand God’s promises to Israel, our own waiting, and the unfolding of history itself. When you see time through Christ, the past a...

itself changed. When Paul wrote to the Romans about Israel and God’s promises, he wasn’t just explaining prophecy — he was showing us a whole new way of seeing history. In this episode, Dr. Shah unpacks what it means to live in Christ’s time — a timeline where God’s promises are not delayed, forgotten, or replaced, but unfolding exactly as He planned. From Abraham to Israel to us today,  you are u...

What if pastors were not just moral voices from the pulpit—but active change-makers in the halls of local government? The Nehemiah Project, part of the American Renewal Project, is encouraging pastors, elders, deacons, and ministry leaders to run for elected office—city council, county board, school boards—right where they live. Their aim? To restore righteousness in the public square, re-establis...

Why did God choose Israel? Abraham wasn’t Jewish or Hebrew—he was a Chaldean from Ur. God created Israel out of nothing. In this episode, we look at how God’s choice of Israel reveals His sovereign grace, His faithfulness to His promises, and His plan to bless all nations through one chosen people. From Abraham’s calling to Paul’s reflection in Romans 9–11, we’ll see that Israel’s story isn’t abou...

Romans 9–11 is not a detour in Paul’s letter—it’s the continuation of his gospel logic. In this episode, we turn to Paul’s deep grief and love for his people, Israel. He declares that he would be willing to be “anathema” from Christ for the sake of his brethren. What does this teach us about Paul’s heart? About God’s plan for Israel as a nation? And about our own lack of burden for the lost? Join...

We live in a world where information is everywhere—news headlines, social media posts, podcasts, videos, and endless streams of opinions. But with so much noise, how do we know what’s true, what’s half-true, and what’s completely misleading? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to practice biblical discernment in an age of information overload. From recognizing bias and filtering competing voices...

What does America really believe about God, sin, the Bible, and salvation in 2025? In this episode, we unpack the latest findings from the Ligonier Ministries / LifeWay Research State of Theology survey. We’ll highlight surprising trends, theological blind spots, and places where beliefs align (or misalign) with historic Christian orthodoxy. How should the church respond when even self-identified...

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the State of Theology 2025 survey from Ligonier Ministries and LifeWay Research. What are the trends in what Americans (and especially self-identified evangelicals) believe about God, sin, the Bible, and salvation? What theological tensions and inconsistencies emerge from the data? We’ll highlight the most striking findings, reflect on what they mean...

How well do Americans understand what the Bible teaches? The State of Theology 2025 from Ligonier Ministries and LifeWay Research shines a light on what people across the U.S. say about God, sin, the Bible, salvation, and the nature of faith. In this episode, we’ll dig into surprising findings: many hold conflicting beliefs, evangelical convictions vary, and there are areas of theological confusio...

Spending time with God every day can feel like a struggle—busy schedules, distractions, and even discouragement can make it hard to stay consistent. But daily devotions aren’t about checking off a box; they’re about building a life-giving habit that shapes your heart and mind to walk with Christ. Support the show JOIN THE FAMILY : https://abidanshah.com/join/ PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM : https:/...