The Balance of Gray

We’re finally here folks – the final part in our Catholic/Protestant series! Steve ties up loose ends and asks the question, “Are Catholics required to believe things the apostles never taught?” We examine teachings about Mary, saints, church authority, apostolic succession, and how faulty reasoning can turn extra-biblical ideas into required doctrine.   News (3:15) Topic (18:40) RCC required beli...

Can religious tradition actually distract us from what God intended? We examine the biblical warnings against empty ritual, the similarities between Catholic tradition and the religious systems Jesus confronted, and why God has always cared more about a faithful heart than outward religion. News (4:38) Topic (19:46) Ex-Catholic asks the hard questions (24:05) Do most Catholics know the Bible for t...

Does the Catholic Church possess an infallible authority passed down from the apostles? Or does final authority belong to God’s Word? In part two of our Catholic/Protestant series we examine apostolic succession, papal infallibility, troubling moments in Church history, and the biblical case for Sola Scriptura.    News (2:30) Earliest church roots (18:15) Bishops, Elders and church offices (22:09)...

(4:50) News (21:25) Topic intro (31:00) Salvation and being Catholic (35:40) Official Catholic Teaching vs Claims (40:00) Denied the Eucharist  (43:50) Venerating Icons (48:25) Accepting the Catechism  (50:25) One true church and Peter (54:20) Matt 16 – Upon this rock (56:43) Gates of Hell  Is the Catholic Church the one true Church established by Jesus Christ? In Part 1 of this series, we begin e...

News (4:20) Topic (20:30) Social media algorithms, political division, poor communication, and our own biases can quietly train us to see everyone outside our box as ignorant, unreasonable, or even the enemy. For Christians, that can lead to something far more dangerous than simply being wrong. Our love can begin to grow cold. In this episode, Steve looks at three fascinating psychological tendenc...

This one is just for fun folks. We haven't had any goofing off for over a month, so Steve brings on his friend Rob to recount an experience at a paranormal conference they attended many years back. This episode will officially bow us out of the paranormal topics in the most comedic way.  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religio...

Just a look at what's next and Steve shares recent adventures in New England!  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@theba...

Today's episode explores the unique experience of a woman named Sarah and the disturbing events she endured as a child. To an outsider, her story may sound like yet another modern account of an alien-like encounter in a culture saturated with science fiction. But for Sarah, the experience was deeply traumatic, and the people she trusted most didn't know how to respond to something they s...

What happens when the darkness in your story begins before you're born? In this episode, Steve sits down with a guest whose childhood was shaped by a grandmother deeply involved in witchcraft, voodoo, spell-casting, and occult practices. He believes those influences opened doors to a series of disturbing encounters that followed him from childhood into adulthood. As the years passed, the expe...

Recent headlines have pushed UFOs, aliens, and other unexplained phenomena into mainstream conversation. But how should Christians think about these topics? Are they simply modern mysteries, or do they point to a deeper spiritual reality? In this episode, Steve lays the groundwork for an upcoming interview by exploring what the Bible says about the unseen realm, spiritual warfare, and the supernat...

Today’s episode is a continuation of our part 1: What should we do with the Bible? Did the elites under Constantine compile the Bible to control the masses? Can we trust this book we call the bible, and has it been changed over the years? This will be a power packed episode on the Topic AND news side of things! Buckle up folks, this will be a good one for believers and skeptics alike!   News (3:00...

What should we do with the Bible? In this episode, we explore one of the most misunderstood books in human history. Is the Bible merely an ancient religious text, or is it something far more remarkable? We examine common misconceptions, address popular criticisms, look at the evidence behind its preservation, and discuss why the Bible ultimately points beyond itself to the person of Jesus Christ....

Today’s episode is about discovering the Joy of the Lord, and the spiritual stamina, renewal, and motivation that comes as a second wind to those who realize God has been calling them for a long time. If you’re dry, tired, and exhausted from the grind of this world, then take the time to hear how God’s plan can bring new life. Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where...

With Noah’s Ark back in the headlines, old debates have resurfaced just as quickly as the new claims. In this episode, we take a closer look at the renewed attention surrounding the possible Ark site, the technology fueling the conversation, and why so many of the same recycled rebuttals continue to dominate the discussion. But this episode is also about something deeper. After using Ron Wyatt as...

In today’s episode, Steve does some serious housekeeping. We’ll discuss upcoming shows, Steve reveals a surprising personal endeavor, and an inside look at everything happening in the Balance of Gray world. We’ll also dive into some long-overdue news before closing with a listen to Steve’s second sermon from the pulpit. Don’t miss this one.   News (7:42) Topic (28:30) Send us Fan Mail Welcome to t...

In today’s episode, I share my very first sermon – “ All In: The Cure for Regret. ” For years, I ran from God, always finding an excuse to choose my own way whenever He presented me with His. I told myself I could never be a proper Christian because of my past… but God had other plans. Not Only did I misunderstand what being a Christian was, I had no idea of how much God could use someone like me....

In this episode, we continue our archaeology series by examining the evidence for the true location of Mount Sinai, including Elim’s springs and palms, the split rock at Horeb, boundary markers, the blackened peak, the golden calf site, and more. We also close with a brief look at the claimed evidence for Sodom and Gomorrah. Does the evidence support the Bible’s historical claims? News (1:50) Topi...

What if the sands of Egypt are whispering names we already know? In this episode - Part two of our Archaeology series, we revisit Joseph. Not just as a story, but as a figure who may have left fingerprints in stone. Then we move forward to the Exodus, where beaches, pillars, and a path beneath the sea raise unsettling questions. Legend… coincidence… or something far more deliberate? News (3:00) Jo...

Today we’re launching a brand-new series on Biblical Archaeology. We will first unpack the realities of archaeology itself — what survives, what gets found, and why so much history remains buried. From there we unpack some amazing discoveries that turned myth into reality.  From Egypt to Israel, from once-dismissed civilizations to inscriptions that changed scholarly debates, this episode begins f...

My daughter wrote and recorded this song, and I just had to share it. Our family has had a tough run these last six months, and my daughter really captured what leaning on the Lord feels like through these lyrics. Reach out and tell her what you think - It's called "Plans".  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion i...

Why do people really reject God?  In this episode, we examine the most common reasons people give for staying away from Christianity — from cult accusations and fake spiritual experiences, to hypocrisy, intellectual comfort, and the appeal of “science” as a moral shield. But instead of settling for surface-level explanations, we dig into what’s actually driving those objections. Is Christianity be...

Just a sneak peek folks, see ya soon !  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanceofgray.com Don't forget to rate/re...

In this episode, we step into one of the oldest questions in philosophy and faith:   Is something good because God commands it, or does God command it because it is good? — the famous Euthyphro dilemma . From there, we take a fresh look at the Old Testament laws that so many people misunderstand. Instead of seeing them as harsh or outdated, we explore how they functioned like moral training wheels...

Just a sneak peek, folks. We have some exciting things coming around the bend.  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanc...

Do sincere Christians quietly carry a fear of Jesus’ return? In this episode, we slow down and separate the different kinds of fear that can get tangled together — fears of judgment , not being “good enough,” the unknown , being deceived , leaving loved ones behind , or even the fear that you might not truly believe. We also talk about how bad teaching, spiritual trauma, and confusion around end-t...