Onward in the Faith

Santa Claus can seem totally harmless or completely against Christ. In this episode, I give 4 reasons we choose not to do Santa Claus. Whatever your own thoughts on Santa Claus, check it out and see what you think!   To support this podcast, visit www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith   You can find this episode's original article here .   Episodes worth checking out: Why You Can't Make God Love You L...

When we take this verse out of context, we rob it of the incredible power it holds as a capstone to everything Paul has been saying in the last 3 chapters.   To support this podcast, visit www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith   You can find this episode's original article here .   Scripture used: Galatians 2:15-16, 3:1-3, 19-29   Episode mentioned: How to Read and Understand the Bible Teamwork by Sco...

Do you feel equipped to prove God's existence? How would you answer arguments against it? Today's episode tries to help you with both. Check the rest of these notes for time stamps and other resources.   To support this podcast, visit www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith   Time Stamps: Moral Argument (we know right and wrong): 6:05 Cosmological Argument (the Uncaused Cause): 13:53 Ontological Argumen...

It's easy to let the gospel become a casualty of our online interactions. Please consider what God tells us about our words and our testimony before talking about the election.   To support this podcast, visit www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith   You can find this episode's original article here .   Other articles worth reading:   “Stand With Christ, Not Your Political Party”  and  “Let Christ Be O...

We all know we should flee from idols. But there's a way they damage our relationship with Christ long after we've abandoned them.   To support this podcast, visit www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith   You can find this episode's original article here .   Scripture used: Colossians 3:5, Ephesians 4:14, Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 16:11, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 12:2, Romans 6:15-23, James 4:4 Teamwork by...

Halloween can be a controversial topic. Here's why we don't celebrate while never looking down on those who do.   To support this podcast, visit www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith   You can find this episode's original article here .   Episode on parenting: My Best Advice to Any Parent (posted June 3, 2020)   Scripture used: 1 Corinthians 10:23, James 4:4, Galatians 5:13, Matthew 18:1-8, Romans 14:...

Conspiracy theories may seem innocent enough, but they often require our hearts to embrace sin and encourage others to do the same. Here's a bigger discussion of how Christians need to be on guard, why people love conspiracy theories, and what to do if we've fallen for one.   To support this podcast, visit www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith   You can find this episode's original article here .   Sc...

Is the Golden Rule just about being a nice person? Are God's enemies even capable of doing this? Check out why Christ said these famous words. To support this podcast, visit www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith You can find this episode's original article here . Previous episodes I mentioned: "Therefore" - A Simple Word That Can Transform Our Bible Reading  You Can't Make God Love You More Abortion:...

Qanon is a particularly dangerous conspiracy theory for Christians. This episode looks at what the theory believes, why so many Christians believe it, and what we need to do to protect ourselves from any false beliefs. You can find this episode's original article here . Episodes mentioned: Do Christians Need Theology? How to Read and Understand the Bible Why a Biblical Worldview Is  Necessary for...

If you want to put this episode into practice, read Matthew 7:12 and try to figure out what the "therefore" is there for.    Scripture used: Romans 8:1, Colossians 3:5, Romans 12:1, Amos 5:21-23, Isaiah 1:11-15, Matthew 7:12   You can find this episode's original article here .   To support this podcast, visit www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith Teamwork by Scott Holmes is licensed under an Attribut...

If we can make God love us less, then His love is based on our performance. Today I look at 3 reasons why we don't need to worry about our good works affecting God's love for His children.   You can find this episode's original article here .   Scripture used: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Numbers 14:18, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 5:6-11, Hebrews 12:6, Ephesians 1:4b-8a (seriously, why break these verses u...

If we're honest, God's knowledge of the future seems to contradict our free will. If He knows what we'll do, are we really free to choose? Some explain this by claiming that God doesn't know the entire future because He doesn't know what we will do - He's like us, always learning and growing based on new information. Unfortunately, we run into some terrifying problems when we try to force God to l...

A promise can say a lot about how we view ourselves. It may also reveal how we view God's sovereignty. Here's why my family doesn’t make promises.   Scripture used: James 4:13-16, Deuteronomy 31:8, 1 John 1:9, John 6:37, Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 2:20   You can find this episode's original article here .   To support this podcast, visit www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith Teamwork by Scott Holmes...

Why does Christ say He'd rather us be cold than lukewarm? There's a popular way to interpret Revelation 3:15-16, but it doesn't make sense when we look at what the rest of the Bible says about those who are "cold" and "lukewarm" in their walk with Christ. Join me as we dive into God's word and understand His call to holy living. Scripture used: Revelation 3:15-16, Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 6:19-21,...

When someone is suffering, we often pray for their physical healing. Today, I'd like to share 3 things that might be even more important to pray for than their health. Scripture used: Philippians 2:3-4, Ephesians 4:31, Philippians 4:11-13, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, Philippians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 10:31 -Pray for their family -Pray for their spiritual health -Pray that God wi...

When you read the Bible, does it feel pointless or frustrating? Do you struggle to do it regularly? This episode is all about encouraging you to not only find great value in God's word, but find hope even when reading it feels pointless.   What is the Bible? (podcast episode) Acorn video   Scripture used: 1 Timothy 4:6-8, Isaiah 55:11, Hebrews 4:12, Philippians 1:6   You can find this episode's or...

Today I attempt to "briefly" answer several questions and criticisms I've received about my prophecy article and podcast episode. Check below for timestamps to each question. "Why I didn't talk to a lesbian about homosexuality"   Why did I originally write the article? 1:57 Shouldn't we just pray for truth? What about my experience/feeling about prophecy? 6:39 Am I just being judgmental? 11:46 Am...

Dana Coverstone's video has been making waves, but we need to use discernment whenever we evaluate someone's claims to being a prophet. Today, I look at 3 things we should consider before accepting these dreams as truth. You can find this episode's original article here . Read my article about Christians and politics here . Abortion statistics . An article from September, 2019 where scientists pre...

A biblical worldview prevents us from living like part-time atheists. But what is it, how do we develop it, and why should we care? Scripture used: Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 1:3, Galatians 2:20, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (or really, all of it. Seriously, go read Ecclesiastes!), 1 Peter 1:16, Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 119:98-100, 2 Timothy 3:10-17, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5  Check out The Briefing by Albert Mohler on...

Everyone talks about faith, but not everyone understands what it is. If we're going to love God with all our heart and mind, it's important for us to truly grasp what this central part of our lives is all about. Today I dig into what faith really means, and how faith causes us to dedicate our lives to Jesus Christ. Scripture used: Hebrews 11, Romans 1:20, Psalm 34:8, James 2:17-22 You can find thi...

Should Christians avoid science, embrace it completely, or something in between? Today I discuss how to glorify God through how we think about science. You can find this episode's original article here . Support this podcast for just $1 at www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith Teamwork by Scott Holmes is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.

"What sort of adult am I creating?" This is one of the most important questions a parent can ask themselves. Today I discuss how it impacts everything we do and share an example of how I've answered the question with each of my own kids. You can find this episode's original article here . Support this podcast for just $1 at www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith Portions of On the Run by ROZKOL were us...

God's will for our life is one of the most difficult questions we may ask. Yet in the Bible, God has not only revealed His purpose for creating you but wants to equip you to know His will in any situation. Today I dig in to not only knowing why we're here, but what we're meant to do.   You can find this episode's original article here .   Support this podcast for just $1 at www. Patreon.com/Onward...

The Bible is important, but just how important should it be in our lives? What role does it play in changing who we are? Today I focus on why this book, inspired by God, is our source for understanding the world and becoming more like Jesus Christ. Support this podcast for just $1 at www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith Check out my blog here . Portions of On the Run by ROZKOL were used in this podca...

  It's important for us to understand what the Bible is if we want to better understand what it's saying. In this bonus episode, I talk about 3 ways we can easily get the wrong idea about God's word. #1 The Bible is a teaching manual #2 The Bible has no errors  #3 The Bible is true because it says so   Support this podcast for just $1 at www. Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith   Portions of On the Run b...