Removing Barriers

Episode 188 On this episode of the Removing Barriers Podcast, we sit down in the studio with Mike P. from episode 50 to discuss Greek! The New Testament was in Greek, so it stands to reason that studying Greek guarantees a deeper and more thorough understanding of what the Bible says. Make no mistake, the Bible can be understood in the English it has been translated into, but studying Greek will d...

Episode 187 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt amo...

Episode 186 "Nobody does guns like the U.S. does guns."  -Aristotle, probably. We don't need a bad meme to know that of all the nations on earth, the United States is the only one with the right to keep and bear arms enshrined in the law of the land with absolutely no restrictions. There are more guns than people in the U.S., and the number of gun owners in any other nation pales in comparison. Bu...

Episode 185 It is no surprise that the institution of marriage is under attack in the West. This is not new, and for many decades now, the biblical tenets of marriage have been questioned, disregarded, eroded, and in some cases, destroyed or forgotten. Divorce lawyers, having made a living off the dissolution of marriage, have now taken to social media to add to the attack, under the guise of "rea...

Episode 184 In this compelling episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, MCG and Jay sit down with special guest Missionary Scott to discuss the topic of polygamy in light of scripture, exploring whether it's a sin or a matter of personal liberty. From biblical narratives to modern-day implications, they delve into the historical context and scriptural arguments against polygamy, while also addres...

Episode 183 The King James Bible, first published in 1611, has long been revered for its majestic prose and perceived accuracy. But what makes it stand out in our modern world of shifting norms and the new bible translations to suit them? In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we interview recurring guest Shawn Henly of Cross Crusaders about the KJV Bible and why many Christians choose...

Episode 182 After a hotly contested and failed bid for president, incessant indictments and trials of a suspiciously political nature, fanatical opposition from all the established American institutions, and multiple assassination attempts (one of which would have surely been fatal had a miracle not changed circumstances at the last split second), Donald Trump became president elect in the fall of...

Episode 181 As of the recording of this podcast, Israel is still engaged in a multi-front war following the surprise terrorist attacks of October 7th, 2023. What is actually happening in that war? How is it affecting the United States, and should we be in any way involved? What should Christians be doing, if anything at all? In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we sit down again with...

Episode 180 The United States is only a few days away from what is already one of the most consequential and riveting presidential elections in recent history. On November 5th, the American people will vote to make their will known. While some Christians do not participate in the democratic process, there are many who will. How should the Christian consider Trump in this election, with his legal w...

Episode 179 Bonkers - 10 What does CNN fact-checking, D.C.'s COVID eviction protection, a murderous doctor, Al Pacino, and demon pronouns all have in common? They all demonstrate that our world is absolutely bonkers! In this continuation of the series, we discuss CNN's attempted about-face, the questionable power of doctors over their patients, a transgender man grieving the realization that he ca...

Episode 178 Bonkers - 9 Today's episode of the Removing Barriers podcast is another installation in the Bonkers series. On the examining table today: Hezbollah's pagers, Steve Lawson's fall, creepy school photographers, California's SB1414 law, BLM's hypocrisy, and a person divorcing---themselves?!?! What in the world is going on? Join us on this episode as we hold up these news stories up to the...

Episode 177 Perhaps most people paying close objective attention to fatal police interactions with black citizens would roll their eyes whenever Benjamin Crump gets involved, but today we will discuss two such incidents where the officers involved may actually be wrong and Crump's involvement, while not ideal, is understandable. In May and July of 2024 respectively, Roger Fortson and Sonya Mas...

Episode 176 In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we sit down with Dr. Scott and Tammy Pauley to uncover the invaluable lessons they've learned from their 27 years of marriage. They met in Bible college and jumped into ministry early on. They had to balance their relationship, their ministries, their work, and the rearing of their children. Today, they share their insights on build...

Episode 175 Series: On the Mission Field - 18 Sawat Dasantad is a Missionary to Thailand with a heart to see the Thai people come to know the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. In today's episode of the Removing Barriers Podcast, we continue our On The Mission Field series and sit down with Sawat to find out more about his upbringing, his conversion, and his current mission to serve the Lord faithfu...

Episode 174 The He Gets Us campaign took the evangelical internet by storm in the last year. It has garnered a wide range of responses, from praise to harsh criticism and mockery. What is this campaign, who is behind it, what are they trying to accomplish, and why are the reactions to it so strong? On this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, hosts McG and Jay do a bit of digging to answer th...

Episode 173 Series: On the Mission Field - 17 It is often said that no one cares about what you have to say until they know how much you care. When it comes to sharing the gospel with lost souls across the globe, we are called to be salt and light, a blessing and not a curse to all those we encounter. In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we interview missionary Wilman Martinez, missio...

Episode 172 Series: On the Mission Field - 16 This episode of the Removing Barriers podcast is a continuation of the On the Mission Field series where hosts Jay and MCG interview missionaries to learn all about what God is doing on their mission fields. Today's episode features missionary Kent Albright, seeking to win the lost in Spain. Though teeming with fascinating history and amazing cultu...

Episode 171 In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we discuss a recent interview that Pope Francis gave to Nora O'Donnell. The Pope leads nearly 1.5 billion souls across the globe. That's 1.5 billion souls that are "baptized" Catholics, but that does not include the additional millions that give his words and actions weight in determining what the orthodox Christian po...

Episode 170 Bonkers - 8 Welcome to the eighth episode in our Bonkers series, where hosts MCG and Jay discuss various articles from the internet demonstrating the fact that this world has gone bonkers. From euthanasia to homeschooling, perversion to Noem...we discuss it all. We hope this series serves to remind everyone where our hope should be, and to warn everyone not to put any hope, confidence,...

Episode 169 Famous atheist Richard Dawkins set the internet ablaze for a moment when he lamented Britain's celebration of Ramadan over Easter, called himself a cultural christian, and warned that the loss of the Christian culture in Britain would be a dreadful thing. It is indisputable that the West was largely built on Christian values and ethos, and the resulting culture has been a tree of b...

Episode 168 Series: How Were Your Barriers Removed - 39 In the latest episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we are sharing a previously unreleased interview with H (yes, that is his real name!), a man whose life story is a testament to the power of faith and the transformative impact of accepting Christ. H's journey is not just about his personal salvation but also about the myriad barrier...

Episode 167 "Christ is King." Any genuine Christian would wholeheartedly agree with that statement, acknowledging that because the Lord is King, we will bow the knee and worship Him in spirit and in truth. So when did that statement become a dog whistle for anti-Semitism? In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, recurring guest host Sam join us as we discuss the less-than-amicab...

Episode 166 Alistair Begg is a well-known and well-respected pastor and Bible teacher who inadvertently set the world of Christian netizens ablaze when he revealed that he encouraged a Christian grandmother to not only attend an LGBTQ wedding, but to also bring a gift. While he had some supporters in this matter, the majority were shocked and appalled by this stance so uncharacteristic of a man wh...

Episode 165 Series: On the Mission Field - 15 In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we continue discovering God's work on mission fields around the world in our On the Mission Field series. Today's episode features Matthew Goins, missionary to Honduras, who graciously takes the time to share what God is doing not only in Honduras, but also in his life and family as they navigat...

Episode 164 The United States is in the midst of great political and social turmoil, and it seemed that the tragic case of Dexter Reed would be a sort of George Floyd 2.0. In the immediate aftermath of the showdown with police, It was revealed that five plain-clothes officers fired 96 rounds at Dexter Reed: another helpless black man gunned down by white cops. "They shot him 96 times for no r...