Evidence and Answers

What are the culprits that rob believers of their joy? How can we overcome habits that rob us of God’s joy? Listen as Pat identifies the thieves of joy and the habits that every believer should develop to maintain a life of joy in the Lord.

Everlasting joy is to be a part of every Christian’s life. However, many never experience the joy God intends for us to have. Listen as Pat reveals the things that steal a believer’s joy and disciplines needed to maintain our joy in the Lord.

Everlasting joy and peace are the desire of every person. However few ever find it. In the book of Philippians Paul explains the foundational principle that leads to everlasting joy. Listen as Pat presents the foundational principle that brought Paul and can bring every believer everlasting joy.

Philippians is part of the “Prison Epistles” but it is also called the “Epistle of Joy.” Although in prison Paul was joyful and exhorted Christians to joy. Discover the biblical principles that bring everlasting joy into the life of every believer no matter what the circumstances may be.

The city of Corinth was a wealthy port city in the first century. It was a culture of materialism, idolatry, and immorality that was hostile to the message of Christ. The Christians were not to compromise and go along with the culture, they were to overcome the challenges through the power of Christ. Join Pat as he shares Paul’s exhortation to the Corinthians and discover principles that will enab...

When it comes to theological differences, Christians should be united on the essentials and not divide on non-essentials. Sadly, some of the greatest splits in church history occured over non-essential doctrines. What are the core essential doctrines every Christian should stand firm on and what are non-essential doctrines we can debate but not divide over? Listen as Pat presents the list of the e...

Every Christian must know what are essential doctrines and what are non-essentials. Rejecting an essential can lead you into liberalism. Making “non-essential” doctrines – “essential” can lead you into legalism or rigid fundamentalism. Avoid these two dangers by learning what are the essentials of the Christian faith.

When it comes to our theological differences, a good guideline for Christians has been “On essentials unity, on non-essentials liberty, and in all things charity” but what are the essentials which we are to to be united and uncompromising on? What are the non-essentials that we should not divide over? Listen as Pat presents the list of essentials of the Christian faith.

The Dead Sea Scrolls is the greatest ancient manuscript discovery of modern times. What is contained in the scrolls? Do they uphold or destroy the authority of the Bible? Listen as Pat reveals the secrets of the Scrolls.

How can the church be a powerful witness for Christ today amidst an immoral culture that is hostile to the message of Christ? A small church can make a significant impact if the believers in Christ are willing to live fully committed lives for Christ. Join Pat as he shares Paul’s exhortation to the Corinthian church and discover the principles for powerful living in Christ.

Few know that Japan has a very rich Christian history that is older than the church history of America! Few know that one of the fiercest persecutions was inflicted on the Japanese Christians. Join Pat as he concludes the little know Christian history of Japan and courageous stories of the Japan Christian martyrs.

Church historians state that some of the fiercest persecution was inflicted on the Christians of Japan. Few know that thousands of Christian men, women, and children were tortured and died for their faith in Christ. Join Pat as he tells some of the inspiring stories of the courageous Japanese Christians who gave their lives for Christ in one of the fiercest persecutions in the history of the churc...

Christianity first arrived in Japan in 1549. Thousands of Japanese embraced the gospel and hundreds of churches where established throughout the nation. However, in 1589 one of the worst persecutions in the history of the church began. What led to one of the worst persecutions in church history that nearly wiped Christianity from Japan?  Join Pat as he presents part 2 of the story of the Japan Chr...

Christians make up less than one percent of the Japanese population today. However, few know that when Christianity first arrived in Japan in 1549, the Japanese embraced the Gospel and thousands came to faith in Christ. How did Christianity spread and what happened to the church in Japan? Join Pat as he presents the little known Christian history of Japan.

On a mission trip to Vietnam, Pastor Joe Onosai contracted a fatal stomach infection that nearly took his life. In a coma for almost three weeks, Joe was given a glimpse of the spiritual realm, and what he encountered changed his life. Discover what Joe experienced, how his life has been transformed, and the lessons he has to share in this episode of Evidence and Answers.

In Luke 18, Jesus tells a parable to two men who went up to the temple to pray, a self-righteous Pharisee and a humble tax collector. This parable not only teaches us what true righteousness is all about, it also warns us against falling into the sin of self-righteousness. How do you know if you have become self-righteous? In a sermon Pat presented in Manila at Grace Gospel Church North, Pat share...

In Luke 18, Jesus tells a parable to two men who went up to the temple to pray, a self righteous Pharisee and a humble tax collector. The two men were polar opposites in the Jewish community. One belonged to the most spiritual and holy group while the other was part of the most hated and despised profession. However, one was righteous before God and the other was rejected by God. In a message Pat...

In 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Paul commands us to “Give thanks in all circumstances.” Discover why this is so important in the life of every person and the tremendous power there is in an attitude of gratitude.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Paul commands, “Be joyful always.” Is this possible? How can a believer be joyful even in difficult times? Discover the secret to lasting joy as Pat presents the biblical foundations for joy.

Joe Onosai was a highly recruited high school football star. After a decorated collegiate career, he was drafted by the team he had always dreamed of playing for, the Dallas Cowboys. However, just two weeks before the season, his dream career came to a tragic end. Listen to Joe’s struggle with disappointment and depression and how his faith in Christ helped him turn a tragedy into a triumph for Ch...

Mary Baxter and Bill Weise have written bestselling books describing their visions of hell. How do their experiences compare with biblical teaching? Listen as Pat presents a biblical critique of their experience and you make the decision.

Two recent bestselling books are 90 Minutes in Heaven and Heaven is For Real. How do their experiences compare with biblical teachings? Should we embrace their experience or should we approach with caution? Listen as Pat presents a biblical evaluation of their experiences and you decide.

One of the first books that began the popularity of stories on trips to heaven was, Embraced by The Light by Bettie Eadie. Many Christians embraced her story. Listen as Pat presents a biblical evaluation of her experience.

There are many bestselling books about people who have died and gone to heaven or hell. What are we to make of these experiences? Do their descriptions of heaven and hell match up with the Bible? Listen as Pat explains Near Death Experiences and what they prove and do not prove.

The popular media highlights statistics that show there has been a notable spike in gender dysphoria. What are the reasons behind this surge in those who identify as transgender? How is gender dysphoria treated? What are the effects of these treatments? How does scientific research and Biblical teaching align or differ on gender identity? Join Pat and his guest, neuroradiologist Dr. Steven Willing...