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On this episode, we continued our discussion on the Providence of God and prove how God preserves creation. We also began to see and prove seven areas where God governs and guides the events in the world towards a divine purpose: Control of 1) nature, 2) animal creation, 3) human history, 4) circumstances of individuals lives, and 5) of accidental occurrences of life. Next time we’ll see 6) contro...

On this episode, we discussed the Providence of God, and specifically: What does “providence” mean? What impact does the doctrine of God’s Providence have on Christians and how does it help them? What evidence is there to prove that God is actively involved with this world? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and answers other listener questions.

On this episode, we continue our discussion on Forgiveness and answer questions like: How does unforgiveness develop? Why should we forgive? Why is forgiveness so difficult? What does the Bible say should be the Christian's response to those that hurt or offend them? Why are we to forgive our enemies? Does forgiveness absolve us of consequences of our wrong doing? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy...

On this episode we continued our discussion on the World Mission Society Church of God and discussed exactly and what they believe about the doctrines of God, Christ, the Second Coming, the New Testament Bride and Jerusalem, Feast Days, Sabbath, Man, Baptism, New Covenant Passover, Salvation, and Prayer, and how their beliefs differ from Christianity. We also looked at their affiliates and what is...

On this episode we finished our discussion on Yoga and whether it is compatible with Christianity. We then started discussing the World Mission Society Church of God and why we should focus on this group. We discussed its history, how they see themselves, and what they see as their role in the world. Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses these topics and answers other listener questions.

We continued our discussion on Yoga and defined some of the terms that are uncommon to the English ear, like: yogi, karma, monistic, mudra, mantra, asana, nadi, prana, and kundalini. We also discussed questions like: What are the publications and marketing material for the Yoga movement? What are the different forms of Yoga? Why is Yoga popular in the West? Is Yoga dangerous for the Christian? Wha...

As we continue our series on Cults, we’ll discuss Yoga and how it was started. How does Yoga propose to help man? What are the seven chakras? What are the eight limbs of Yoga? Can you be involved in Yoga naively and still have a negative effect? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins to discuss this topic and answers other listener questions.

We continued our discussion on the Church of Scientology and specifically how their beliefs differ from Christianity in the doctrines of: God, Creation, Man, Christ, Sin, Salvation, Death, and Hell & Punishment. Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and answers other listener questions.

On this episode, we to discuss religious cults, and specifically on Scientology. We’ll discuss: who started Scientology and how it was started, how large the organization is, what type of people it attracts, its publications, how the organization is structured, other associated organizations or affiliate groups, and the key concepts used by the church. We’ll also see what the Church of Scientology...

On this episode we continue to look at religious cults and specifically at the Christadelphians. We discuss who they are, their founder, their history, their publications, other names that the group goes under, and how they operate. We’ll also compare their specific beliefs to the truth of Biblical standards. Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and answers other listener questio...

We continued our discussion on the Unity Church and specifically on how their beliefs compare to true Christianity in the doctrines of Scripture, God, the Deity of Christ, Atonement, and Sin. Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and answers listener questions.

On this episode we wrapped up our discussion on corporal punishment with questions like: why do you think children challenge authority? Why are children so different? What do you say to the parent who is struggling to deal with a difficult, strong-willed child? What methods of discipline are recommended for teenagers? And then we began a new series on religious cults and specifically discussed the...

On this episode, we continued our discussion on Corporal Punishment and discussed questions like: Why are modern parents so adverse and reluctant to the use of corporal punishment, and are there other issues involved? What are some basic guidelines to parents for the use of corporal punishment? Isn’t corporal punishment far more than just inflicting physical pain to curb offensive behavior? Is the...

On this episode we continued our topic of corporal punishment and discussed questions like: What are some fallacies about spanking? What are some general principles of discipline? How do you know if you are breaking the will or the spirit of a child? How should a parent go about discipline? What should a parent not do during discipline? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and ot...

We continued our discussion on corporal punishment and, specifically, if the Bible approves its use as a form a discipline. We also discussed: Is there any validity to the claim about the abuse of corporal punishment? What advice do you have for parents and teachers in respect to the use of corporal punishment? Is all psychology wrong? In what ways is psychology helpful in dealing with children? L...

In tonight’s episode, we asked Pastor Murphy his response to the recent discussions of the government of Antigua & Barbuda to end corporal punishment in schools and homes. We also discussed how important discipline is in the school and home, and if the Bible approves the use of corporal punishment as a means of discipline? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins our discussion on this topic a...

Tonight’s episode was full of listener questions like: Why is there not a book of the Bible named after Mary? How should a parent react when their child is uncomfortable around their ex-spouse’s new partner? When the Bible says the Holy Ghost will come upon you and you will speak in other tongues, is not tongues for today? Did God know that Lucifer would have fallen from grace and also that man wo...

We continued our topic on the Church's Role in Society and discussed questions like: Why were the Anglican Evangelicals, especially the Clapham Sect, so effective and influential in changing the mind of their generation? What is the "Social Gospel," and how does it differ from the true Gospel? Listener questions included: Is it possible that I missed the mate that God had for me? If I say somethin...

On this episode we finished our topic of Codependency and answered questions like: What’s the difference between a codependent marriage and a healthy marriage? What does a codependent person look like? And what does a codependent relationship look like? We then began our new topic of the Church’s Role in Society and answered questions like: What are the views of the relationship between the Church...

What is codependency manipulation? Who is the enabler, and how do you recognize them? What are some examples of enabling? What are the common features and examples of a codependent relationship?  In a parent/child relationship, what’s the difference between bonding with a child and enmeshment? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses this topic and answers more listener questions.

We continued our discussion on Narcissism, and we answered what is the cause of narcissism? And what is the cure? Listeners also asked: what advice would you give to a Christian living with a narcissistic person? How can you show a narcissistic person love in a marriage relationship? Is the technique of “Gray Rocking” a narcissistic person wrong Biblically? Listen as Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discus...

What is narcissism and why is it called that? What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)? What traits are used to define a narcissistic personality? Can a believer exhibit these traits? What is it like to live with a narcissistic person? What are some of the tactics that a narcissist uses to get their way? What is its cause? Listen as Pastor Murphy discusses this topic and answers other liste...

We continued to talk biblically about Crime & Punishment and discussed questions like: Who is to blame for the rising crime in modern western democracies? Why is there so much crime in the United States of America, the world’s richest country? Should criminals be punished? What is the purpose of punishment? How do you fight crime and reduce recidivism (when criminals reoffend)? Listeners also...

On this episode, we continued our discussion to talk Biblically about Crime and Punishment. Our topics: Are law, morality, and crime related? Should morality be factored into the making of laws to deal with crime? Should private morality be legislated? Is private morality affecting the legislative agenda of modern democracies? Is this trending philosophy, that seems to have captured the fantasy of...

On this episode, we began to discuss crime from a Biblical view. A listener asked: is it ok for the government to pay criminals “peace money” in order to keep the peace and keep crime down? And we discussed: Are all sins crimes, and are all crimes sin? What is the cause of crime? What modern ideas cause confusion about crime and punishment? What are the ramifications of shifting blame from the cri...