Time of Grace
Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny
Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to questions@timeofgrace.org. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestion...
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Episodes
Are All Sins Equal in the Sight of God? 10.04.2025 5:31
If all sins are equal, why does the apostle Paul make distinctions between sins? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from...
What Does God Say About Women Working Outside the Home? 09.04.2025 9:48
Both the Old Testament and New Testament say it's fine for a woman to work. But the Bible also talks about the work that happens within the home. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pasto...
How Can You Protect Your Marriage From an Affair? 08.04.2025 6:57
How do you stay far away from an affair, even if you think it will never happen to you? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questio...
What if I Commit a Sin but It Doesn't Feel Wrong? 03.04.2025 4:27
If what's bad feels good and what the Bible says is good doesn't feel good, what do you do? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real que...
Cultural Truths vs. Biblical Truths. What Would God Think? 02.04.2025 5:23
There are deceitful messages coming from organizations that call themselves Christian but don't teach biblical truth. It's so tempting to follow teachers who tell us what our itching ears want to hear. How do we avoid that? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness...
Why Is There More of an Emphasis on Women Submitting to Their Husbands? 01.04.2025 4:56
Why is there so little emphasis on men fulfilling their roles of loving their wives? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions...
Why Would God Allow the Devil to Tempt Adam and Eve if God Knew They Would Sin? 27.03.2025 5:55
God is all-knowing and knows the past, present, and future. He knew exactly what would happen after Adam and Eve were created. So, why? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novo...
How Do You Forgive Someone Who Abused You? 26.03.2025 6:00
Is God disappointed in you if you cut off family members who abused you? Pastor Mike mentioned two books about abuse and forgiveness. For more information: How to Heal: https://bit.ly/tog_howtoheal Freedom in Forgiveness: https://bit.ly/tog_forgiveness Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics,...
Are Children Cursed From the Sins of Their Parents? 25.03.2025 5:01
Are you spiritually damaged goods because of your family history? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just li...
Can a Pastor Be Gay? 20.03.2025 5:46
The answer depends on the definition of "be." Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoug...
How Do You Deal With the Guilt of Sex Before Marriage? 19.03.2025 6:16
Especially when it's so hard to stop. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, b...
Taboo Talk: The Tension Between Christianity and the World 18.03.2025 28:26
Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson tackle the sometimes uncomfortable dynamics between Christians and non-Christians. They discuss the balance of engaging with the world while remaining true to your faith. Through personal stories (who were some of Amber's favorite 90s bands? Why did Pastor Mike smash his CD collection?) and biblical insights, they discuss the importance of being in the world and...
Why Did God Create Men and Women to Think So Differently From One Another? 13.03.2025 5:43
It's amazing how men's and women's views can be on such opposite ends of the spectrum. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real question...
What Physical or Scientific Evidence Proves Jesus Was Here? 12.03.2025 5:29
The accounts of Jesus and the New Testament writings rely on a critical point that even other revered historical writings don't have. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotn...
When Is Video Gaming a Sin? 11.03.2025 5:50
The answer depends. Here's a key question from Pastor Mike: What will be most beneficial? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real quest...
What Does the Bible Say About Sports Betting? 06.03.2025 5:50
The Bible does not explicitly talk about sports betting, but there are biblical principles to help guide your decision regarding it. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny...
Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen to Good People? 05.03.2025 6:06
If God is good and all-knowing, then he could have stopped the suffering and pain before it even started, right? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace...
Are There Different Levels in Heaven? 04.03.2025 6:19
And if so, should you be working to get to a higher level? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you,...
Are You Allowed to Be Cremated? 27.02.2025 4:17
What does the Bible say about cremation? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtfu...
What Is the Unforgivable Sin, and How Do I Know if I've Committed It? 26.02.2025 7:18
You read the passage about the unforgivable sin in Mark 3 and think you may have committed it. Are you forgivable? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grac...
Does God Care About How Many Sexual Partners You Have Had? 25.02.2025 6:28
Yes, God cares, Pastor Mike says. And here's why. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving t...
Is Wearing Makeup a Sin? 20.02.2025 7:18
Are you altering God's creation if you wear makeup to look like something you're not? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions...
Am I Allowed to Work on Sundays? 19.02.2025 4:06
In Numbers 15, God ordered a man to be stoned to death for gathering wood on the Sabbath. What exactly does keeping the Sabbath Day holy mean? Can you do chores on Sunday? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listen...
Taboo Talk: Politics and Religion 18.02.2025 45:12
Why do Pastor Mike and Amber want to talk about politics and risk angering half of you? Because not talking is not helping. This isn't a conversation about political topics and policy. Instead, Pastor Mike and Amber have a thoughtful discussion about politics through the lens of the Bible. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions...
What Does the Bible Say About Racism? 13.02.2025 5:10
Does the Bible speak on racism? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblic...
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