Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny

Is dancing immoral, sinful, and inherently sexual? What does the Bible say? 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 peop...

Is it possible for the love for your kid to go a step too far and become a problem? 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 f...

Should we be afraid of God? Isn't he supposed to be a God who loves us so much? This doesn't seem to make sense. 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...

If someone you love has died without repentance and faith in Jesus—which Jesus says is the only way to be saved—how do you cope with 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? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike N...

The big question, according to Pastor Mike, is: Is gender an internal sense of yourself that's different from your biological sex? What gets the final word: your biology or your sense of self?  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...

Even in a state where marijuana is legal, can a Christian smoke weed? 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 jus...

It's a question many ask in one form or another: "Why, God? Why would you allow this struggle?" 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...

You CAN find mercy, grace, and 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, 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 thought...

What does Christian love look like when it comes to nontraditional families? Especially when the Bible doesn't endorse same-sex relationships? Pastor Mike mentions his book, "Gay and God." You can find out how to get your own copy at https://bit.ly/gayandGod . Also, "Gay and God" is part of Pastor Mike's book, "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't." Order a copy at taboobook....

Pastor Mike talks through two principles at play: You don't have to do everything medically possible when God is bringing life to an end. Just because a life doesn't have a perceived high quality doesn't mean it does not matter to God.  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 m...

What does the Bible say about alcohol and Christianity? Pastor Mike and Amber take a deep dive and cover whether Christians can drink, whether it's okay for Christians to get drunk, their own experiences with alcohol, the recovery community's transparency with addiction, and—of course—God's grace. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Que...

If a medical decision is made for them soon after birth, which pronoun do we use? 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 fro...

Why is God jealous? That sounds selfish and petty. 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...

Satan is the great deceiver. But he is limited and unlike God: He cannot be everywhere at once or know your thoughts. However, Satan has his other two allies of the "unholy trinity" to try to drag you away from Jesus.  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? Wel...

How does asexuality fit into the Bible? 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,...

Essentially, when it comes to entertainment, if it's not Christian, should we be watching or listening to 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 from Time of Grace an...

Are things of self-pleasure, such as masturbating, harmful to the body since you are the temple of God? 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 s...

Do we always have to stand with Israel because we're Christians? 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 lik...

Is it possible for two people with different faiths to have a healthy marriage? 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...

How do you know you can trust the Bible? 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...

Why do we celebrate Jesus' birthday on December 25 if many people think he wasn't even born in December? 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...

Do our loved ones in heaven watch over us? And are guardian angels real? 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...

It seems depression and anxiety are on the rise. What portion of the Bible can we point people to, especially teens? 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 Gr...

When you stood at the altar and took your vows, neither one of you envisioned now being in what Pastor Mike calls a "C- marriage." So ... how do couples end up there? And if you are there, how do you get out of this rut? Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson—a Time of Grace podcaster, writer, and blogger—aren't afraid to dig into the issues that can cause marriages to get stuck. Each month, Pastor M...

If sex is so vital to marriage, aren't you setting yourself up for failure if you don't check for sexual compatibility before getting married? 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 Mi...