The Faith 168 Podcast

There are thousands of unreached people groups in the world that have never heard the gospel, read the Bible, or heard the name Jesus. What happens to people in that position? How could God hold a person accountable for what he doesn’t know? Wouldn’t it be unfair for God to send such a person to hell? Find out the biblical answer in today's episode as Brandon, Chris, and Rob tackle this tough ques...

Faithful. That's what God wants us to be, in a word. But what does faithfulness look like? Revelation 3:7-13 gives us a beautiful picture of faithfulness. So join Brandon and Chris as they talk about the "faithful church" of Philadelphia.

This may be surprising, but not every Bible is made the same. There are dozens of different translations that each read differently. So, which one is the best? Which Bible translation should we use? Join Brandon, Chris, and Rob as they discuss the Bible translations and weigh their strengths and weaknesses. It really does matter which Bible you read!

In today's episode, we unravel the mysteries that lie within the forgotten walls of the church in Sardis mentioned in Revelation 3. This is the "dead church" that Jesus addressed, giving them counsel for how to bring about spiritual revival. So, open your Bibles and let the Lord's words to Sardis speak to you in ways you never imagined.

2024 is upon us, and most people are making New Year's resolutions to eat healthier and in get in shape. The common phrase you hear around this time is, "New Year, new you." But what does the Bible say about being a new person? Find out in today's episode as Brandon, Chris, and Rob talk about being a new person from Ephesians 4!

Christmas time is here, and unfortunately, Christmastime in America can turn anyone into the Grinch. But no matter what stands in the way of your merrymaking, you have an opportunity this Advent season to worship the Christ of Christmas. In this episode, Brandon and Chris expound the story of Christ's birth in Luke 2:1-7 to focus on the reason for the season!

In the midst of prosperity and material abundance, it's a common pitfall to become complacent and forget our dependence on God. Yet, it's paramount that we consciously maintain this connection. Join Chris and Rob as they engage in a thought-provoking discussion on Revelation 3:1, exploring the powerful message of "The Dead Church" and the importance of spiritual awareness amid worldly comforts.

There are consequences for disobedience but great rewards for obedience! And Jesus spells out some of the rewards for faithfulness as He speaks to the church of Thyatira in the book of Revelation. So, join Brandon and Chris as they dive into the Scripture to discuss these great rewards.

We all have a lens through which we see everything in the world. This is what we call a “worldview.” Everyone has one, but the question is: what is the right worldview? Join Brandon, Chris, and Rob as they discuss a worldview from a biblical perspective!

We have leaders for a reason. Only some people are equipped to lead in some areas. Imagine allowing a grade-schooler to be the president of the United States or allowing someone who is blind to pilot a commercial airplane - it would be disastrous. When it comes to the Church, there is only One leader; our Savior, Jesus Christ. When we do not allow Him to lead, we will crumble. Join Chris as he dis...

Should we tolerate evil? That can sometimes be a tough question to answer since, as believers, we want to be patient and gracious while simultaneously striving for holiness. If you find this to be a tough subject, you're not alone! The church in Thyatira, which Jesus speaks to in Revelation 2, dealt with exactly this tension - and they didn't handle it well. So tune in as Brandon and Chris talk ab...

Today, we take a sneak peek into the life and work of the Gideons—a Christian organization committed to spreading the message of the Gospel through distributing Bibles worldwide. Dan Kostrebski joins us as a special guest to explain the vital role the Gideons have played in sharing the love, teachings, and principles of Christ with people across the world!

You've probably heard the saying, "You are who you hang out with", and that has been shown in many studies to be true! That's why when we are called to be imitators of God and walk in His love, the best way of doing that is by spending more time with Him! Join Chris as he discusses "Walking in Love" as he reads Ephesians 5:1-14.

Today, we dive into the topic of the current conflict in Israel, and from a biblical perspective. We're exploring what the Bible says about the war, what it means for followers of Christ, and how we can pray and act in response.

Join Chris in this thought-provoking episode as he explores the challenges and rewards of living a Christian life. While being a Christian isn't always easy, it's a path filled with peace and joy through Jesus. Let us dive into 2 Corinthians 5:1-8, where Paul draws a vivid analogy, comparing our earthly life to living in a temporary tent and our eternal life to residing in a lasting building. Disc...

In today’s episode, we’re tackling the topic of sexuality, examining what the Bible says about sexual relations, purity, and marriage. So grab a Bible and join us as we uncover the truth about sexuality according to God’s perfect plan.

Sometimes, believers are guilty of tolerating evil. From turning a blind eye to sinful behaviors to making excuses for immoral ideas, sometimes we permit wickedness in our midst. Join us in this exciting episode as we explore this topic from Revelation 2, where Jesus addresses the tolerant church of Thyatira.

We're kidding! This is not the last episode! Join Christian and Rob as they discuss the trend making its rounds on TikTok concerning the return of Jesus on September 23, 2023.

In this episode, we delve into the reality that Christians can experience depression just like anyone else. As we faithfully serve God, our adversary, the devil, relentlessly whispers lies to us: "You're useless," "You're weak," "Why would God want to use you?"It's essential to recognize that while Christians may battle depression, God equips us with the power to overcome it, starting with the sim...

It’s an uncomfortable topic, but one that needs to be addressed: compromise. Sometimes, as believers we struggle with the balance between standing firm in our faith and being respectful of teachings and ideas that contradict the Christian faith. And unfortunately, sometimes we take the easy route and compromise with such false teachings. The church in Pergamum in New Testament times was guilty of...

All Christians must go through periods of suffering, and few churches understood this better than the New Testament church of Smyrna. And Jesus spoke to them in Revelation, giving them words of hope and encouragement that shine light to Christians today even in their darkest days. So open your Bible, and tune in as Brandon and Rob talk about the hope that suffering believers can have from Revelati...

Ephesus was commended for "hating the deeds of the Nicolaitans", and though that may seem harsh, Jesus commended them for it because He hated the deeds of the Nicolaitans. Join Rob and Chris as they discuss standing firm on the truth of God when it comes to false doctrines that have infiltrated individuals, the local church, and the global Body of Christ.

Deconstruction. It’s a buzzword today, but what does it mean and how should believers understand it? Tune in to today’s episode with Brandon, Chris, and Rob, as they discuss deconstructionism from a biblical perspective.

If Jesus wrote a letter to your church today, what would it say? Well, Jesus had some words to say to the first-century churches mentioned in Revelation, and He sent them each letters. And in these letters, Jesus includes words of both commendation and condemnation. And we pick up today where we left off last time, looking at the loveless church of Ephesus. Open your Bibles to Revelation 2, and tu...

There are some crazy things on TikTok these days. And recently, a certain progressive “Christian pastor” has shared some very dangerous ideas. On today’s episode, we tackle one of those ideas and answer it with the Scripture.