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What is the Biblical perspective and purpose of marriage? Why is it wrong for a Christian to marry an unbeliever? How should a Christian relate to another Christian who is planning to marry an unbeliever? What is God's view of divorce? Other listener questions included: Will a pastor lose his rewards for marrying unbelievers and/or taking money for performing marriages? Does anything hinder two un...

Does God use dreams? How should we judge whether dreams are significant? Should an individual be intimate with their spouse if the spouse has been disinterested for a while, cheating, or using sex narcissistically as a form of punishment? Can a spouse require sexual protection be used during intercourse? Why is there so much sexual promiscuity among young people? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy...

What is Marital Rape? How big is the problem? What are the types of marital rape? Are there circumstances that are high risk of wives being raped by their partners? What kind of effects come from non-consensual sex or rape? Do all countries recognize marital rape? Is a wife obligated by 1 Corinthians 7 to have sex whenever her husband demands it? Is it wrong to decline marital sex? Why do we have...

What are the dietary laws of the Old Testament and where are they found? What were the restrictions of these laws? What was the purpose of the dietary laws? Were they basically health laws? Are the dietary laws of the Bible still binding on Christians today? Were the laws related to moral living? What does the New Testament teach on this subject? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these a...

On this episode, we discussed the theme and imagery of Song of Solomon, Chapter 4. Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and other listener questions.

We continued our discussion on Ezekiel 38 & 39, outlining the chapters, and answered questions like: When will the invasion occur? What is the reason for the invasion? What will be the world's response to the invasion? How are the invading armies defeated? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and answers other listener questions.

A listener requested an explanation of Ezekiel 38 & 39, and so we looked into: What is the subject or theme of Ezekiel 38 & 39? Is this invasion an act of the past or still a future event? What nations will form part of this military invasion of Israel? What are the modern geo-political alliances today that mirror this prophecy? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and ot...

On this episode we discussed Astrology from a Biblical viewpoint with questions like: Why is astrology so popular? What is astrology and its foundation? What’s the difference between astrology and astronomy? How do astrologers make their horoscope readings which are said to determine the personality and future of an individual? What is meant by zodiac houses? Why do astrologers believe that their...

We had another episode full of listener questions, like: What are the crucibles of sin? Are God and the Bible sexist? If God is going to allow whatever He wills to happen anyway (like the COVID-19 pandemic deaths), should we still pray? Should we celebrate Christmas since it's not in the Bible and many of the traditions are from pagan origins? How do we show women how to Biblically submit to their...

We had another episode full of listener questions, like: Does God give supernatural power to some believers to deliver others? Why is Bible modesty different from modesty today? Why should a man cut his hair? Was Ellen G White a prophet? Are there true modern day prophets? Does God still use prophets today?  Is it wrong to lust after your own spouse? Is it wrong to masturbate to the thoughts of yo...

This episode is full of listener questions like: Are our beliefs a man-made, false religion? Should we keep the Sabbath? Are women supposed to pray in the general assembly of the church? How do you know that God answers prayer? Is there such a thing as an 'untimely death'? What's the interpretation of Daniel 9:24-27? Is it important to pay tithes? Should we eat pork?  Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Mu...

On this episode, we had guest speaker, Bro. Nestor Campbell, discussing the nation of Israel and answering questions like: What are some of the contemporary events in Israel that are clearly predicted by the prophets? What aspects of the Godhead are displayed by these events? What assurances are provided by these events for those who believe? Why did God isolate Israel for such distinct experience...

On this episode, we had guest speaker, Bro. Nestor Campbell, continue a discussion on marriage and specifically on finances in marriage. We discussed budgeting, debt, planning and prioritizing, saving, and giving to the Lord. Listen as Bro. Nestor Campbell discusses this topic and responds to other listener questions.

On this episode, we had guest speaker, Bro. Nestor Campbell, continue a discussion from 2019 (episode #78) on the Importance of the Family in the Life of a Nation. We discussed the factors that work against a successful marriage and the attitudes and actions that lead to failure in marriage. Listen as Bro. Nestor Campbell discusses this topic and responds to other listener questions.

On this episode, we had guest speaker, Bro. Nestor Campbell, discussing the topic of the Deity of Christ. We saw that Christ has Deity: by origin, in form, in power, to be honored, to be worshipped by man, as Creator, and as He Who came out from the Father and will be reunited with Him as One. We discussed questions like: In Genesis 1:1, if Elohim is plural, why is the subject verb written as sing...

We continued our discussion on the death of Jesus Christ and answered questions, like: What meaning does the Bible ascribe to the death of Christ? For whom did Christ die - just the elect? If Christ died for all, then why are all not saved? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and answers other listener questions.

On this week's episode we continue to discuss the death of Jesus Christ and specifically, how His death is emphasized in Scripture. Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic further and answers other listener questions.

On this episode, we continued to look at the evidences of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and answered questions, like: What is the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? And what were the results or accomplishments of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? We then began to discuss the death of Jesus Christ and asked: How important is the death of Jesus Christ? And what are some of the dif...

What exactly was the nature of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? For the religious leaders who deny the resurrection of Christ, what are their alternatives to this doctrine? What evidence is there for the resurrection of Christ? Why is the resurrection of Christ important to Christianity? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these and other listener questions.

We continued our discussion on Stress and found that stress has many dimensions that can complicate our understanding of it. We discussed questions, like: What exactly is burnout, and how does it relate to stress? What are the symptoms of burnout, and how does it happen? Is there a Bible character who experienced burnout, and how did he find restoration? What are the modern stress reducing techniq...

On this episode we discussed Stress, with questions like: What is stress? What's the difference between stress and anxiety? What are the symptoms of stress? What are the types of stress? Why do some people seem to handle stress better than others? What causes stress? What are the effects or consequences of stress? Is stress a sin? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and answers...

We continued our topic of sexual child abuse and answered questions like: What is the difference between molestation, rape, and incest? Who do children and teens normally tell about their abuse? What should you do when your child tells you of their abuse? What happens when social services or the police get involved in a possible abusive case? What are the effects of sexual abuse? Listen as Pastor/...

This week we spent an entire program answering listener questions. Questions varied topics like: What should I do if I've lived with my boyfriend for almost a year, but he doesn't want to get married yet? From 2 Corinthians 2, how does Satan get the advantage of us when we don't seek to forgive, and what are his devices? Why does the Bible say not to marry an unbeliever, but in 1 Corinthians 7, th...

We continued our discussion on Sexual Child Abuse and (from last week) the signs of sexual abuse and what they entail. We also discussed why children often don't tell on their abusers and the strategy that abusers use to keep their victims silent. Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and answers other listener questions.

On this episode, we continued our discussion on Sexual Child Abuse. We talked about the steps of childhood sexual abuse: seduction, stimulation, silencing, & suppressing. What is the general profile of the sexual abuse perpetrator? And what are the physical, social, and behavioral signs of sexual abuse? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and answers other listener questions...