Make Heaven Crowded

In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded , we tackle a sensitive but important question many Christian parents wrestle with — Is spanking biblical? And more broadly, what does it look like to parent God’s way in today’s world? Parenting conversations are often filled with strong opinions, cultural pressure, and personal experiences. But what does Scripture actually teach about discipline, correction...

In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we explore how daily habits shape our spiritual lives, why fasting and prayer still matter for believers today, and how Christians should think critically about ideas like socialism through a biblical worldview. What do our routines reveal about what we truly value? How does fasting train our hearts to depend on God rather than comfort? And when it comes to...

In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we tackle a question that resurfaces every year — Is Christmas really pagan? Where did Christmas traditions actually come from? Should Christians celebrate Christmas, or avoid it altogether? We explore common claims about pagan origins, historical context, and what Scripture says about how believers engage culture without compromising worship. Rather than re...

TeamFBC Fasting Devotional https://fbclebanon.subspla.sh/h8q4b6b Jordans Grandpas ministry https://www.faithandlifeministries.com/ In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we explore the often-misunderstood spiritual disciplines of fasting and prayer — and why they still matter for believers today. What is biblical fasting, and why did Jesus assume His followers would practice it? How does fasting...

In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we take on one of the most serious and debated questions in Christianity — Is hell really eternal? What does Scripture actually teach about eternity, judgment, and the fate of those who reject Christ? Is hell a place of conscious, everlasting separation from God, or is there room for other interpretations? We also explore what the Bible says about angels, sp...

In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we take a deeper look at one of the most overlooked characters in the Christmas story — Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus — and what his obedience, integrity, and courage teach us about godly fatherhood. Why did God choose Joseph? What does his quiet faithfulness reveal about the role of a father in God’s design? And how does Joseph’s example speak into a...

In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we tackle one of the most important questions facing the church today — how do we actually reach the younger generation? Why are so many students and young adults drifting from faith? What role does social media, technology, and a rapidly changing culture play? And how can the church speak to a generation that’s overloaded with information, yet starving for...

In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we dive into one of the most debated topics in Christian theology — Calvinism vs. Arminianism. Are we chosen by God, or do we choose Him? What does Scripture actually say about predestination, free will, election, and human responsibility? And more importantly… why does this discussion matter for the everyday Christian trying to follow Jesus? Join us as we w...

In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we look at one of Jesus’ most encouraging yet challenging parables — the Parable of the Persistent Widow — and explore why God calls us to pray with endurance, faith, and boldness. Why does Jesus tell a story about a widow who refuses to quit? What does it reveal about God’s heart when our prayers seem unanswered? And how do believers keep praying when they...

In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we dive into one of Jesus’ most sobering parables — the Parable of the Ten Virgins — and explore what it teaches us about being spiritually awake in the last days. What does it really mean to “have oil in your lamp”? How can believers stay prepared when the world grows darker and faith grows cold? And what does Jesus’ warning about the closed door mean for t...

In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded, we tackle two powerful topics — What does the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant teach us about mercy? and How should Christians respond to immigration? Jesus’ parable in Matthew 18:21–35 confronts the heart of forgiveness — reminding us that those who have been forgiven much are called to forgive much. But how does that same truth shape the way we see peopl...

In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded , we tackle two questions many Christians wrestle with — Can Christians celebrate Halloween? and What does the Parable of the Talents really mean for us today? Should believers take part in Halloween festivities, or is it something to avoid altogether? What does Scripture say about engaging with culture while remaining set apart? Then, we dive into Matthew 25...

In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded , we dive deep into two of the most debated topics in our culture — abortion and the death penalty — and explore what Jesus teaches about mercy, justice, and self-righteousness through the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9–14). Is anyone truly “good enough” for heaven? Can people who’ve done terrible things still receive grace? And how...

In this episode of the Make Heaven Crowded Podcast, we dive deeper into the Parable of the Good Samaritan and what it really means to love our neighbor in today’s world. Then we tackle a hot topic — should Christians watch the halftime show? How do we stay grounded in our faith while engaging with culture? Join us as we unpack truth, challenge comfort, and talk about how to live boldly for Jesus i...

In this episode of Make Heaven Crowded , we dive into one of Jesus’ most well-known teachings — the Parable of the Sower — and unpack what it really means to have “good soil.” Are all four soils saved, or only one? What does it look like to bear fruit in today’s world? Then we shift gears to discuss the question on everyone’s mind: “Is it really peace in the Middle East?” As tensions rise and head...