The Faith Debate

Do Jews Need Jesus? Program Air Date: Sunday, April 5th, 2020 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . There's a man named Craig Longcor who has recently become a Christ follower. He's begun attending a United Methodist Church and, very sweetly, his wife attends with him even though she's Jewish. Well, one of the questions his wife has is why she can't be saved without Jesus. We explore...

This was a Living Faith Ministries "family meeting" live from the living room, a few weeks before our transition to Household of Faith in Christ. . You are encouraged to visit our website at www.householdoffaithinchrist.com.

Impact of the Homosexuality Debate Upon the Christian Witness Program Air Date: Sunday, March 29th, 2020 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Imagine you're a new believer in Christ and you have a Jewish wife who is willing to attend Church with you, but she has lots of questions. Questions like: "Why are homosexuals so bad?" "Why are some church members saying that they'll grab thei...

This was initially published with the title, "1: First Live Stream During 2020 Lock Down (03-29-20)". . This is the first live stream we did, which occurred shortly before the Household of Faith in Christ's transition from Living Faith Ministries. . www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

The "Same Sex Marriage" Issue from a 30-Thousand Foot View Program Air Date: Sunday, March 22nd, 2020 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . A stumbling block to many regarding the Christian faith has to do with the discourse about homosexuality. In fact, it's a stumbling block for entire denominations these days. Just look at the battle royal over the past couple of years within the U...

Trip Through the Library Program Air Date: Sunday, March 15th, 2020 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Troy Skinner posted 52 book reviews in 2019. This episode of The Faith Debate features the tail end on that list with books 37 through 52. . The panel: Troy Skinner. Faith Debate host. . www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Book Reviews Program Air Date: Sunday, March 8th, 2020 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . In 2019 Troy Skinner read 52 books in 52 weeks. Last episode, this episode, and next episode the shows feature Troy's reviews of each book. Note: There's a book mentioned within the show that Troy didn't provide the book title of author name. That book is "Motherless Daughters" by Hope Edelman...

Reading List Program Air Date: Sunday, March 1st, 2020 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . In 2019 Troy Skinner posted fifty-two book reviews in fifty-two weeks. Approximately one-third of those reviews are shared on this show. . The panel: Troy Skinner. Faith Debate host. . www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Radio is the Original Social Media Program Air Date: Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This look back at social media from 2019 includes an open letter to Christians, a story often claimed to be about Einstein, some shade thrown at Punxsutawney Phil, and more! . The panel: Troy Skinner. Faith Debate host. . www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Social Sharing Program Air Date: Sunday, February 16th, 2020 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . "Unplanned". Muslim Assimilation. Abortion Clinics. Climate Change. Bryce Harper. What do they have in common? They all get talked about in this "Social Media Review" episode of the Faith Debate. . The panel: Troy Skinner. Faith Debate host. . www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

A Walk Down Social Media Lane Program Air Date: Sunday, February 9th, 2020 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Some were funny, some serious. Perhaps others were inane, while others were profound, Troy Skinner has selected what he believes to be "the greatest hits" of his social media feed over the previous year, based upon the feedback received. . The panel: Troy Skinner. Faith Deb...

Snark, Pokes, Sarcasm, and More Program Air Date: Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Methodist controversy over defining marriage, Chick-fil-A upsetting its fan base, hit songs, quotes form sermons, and more. Relive the action for the past year of social media as Troy Skinner shares his Facebook memories. . The panel: Troy Skinner. Faith Debate host....

Where Does a Small Church Go from Here? Program Air Date: Sunday, January 26th, 2020 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Living Faith Ministries was a very small church, with about a-dozen-and-a-half people involved. The typical Sunday worship service had approximately twelve people in attendance. So, if just one or two married couples missed the worship service on any particular Su...

The Process and Purpose of Hiring a Pastor Program Air Date: Sunday, January 19th, 2020 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . When a pastor was sought for Living Faith Ministries in Hagerstown, the congregation undertook a somewhat unconventional path forward. What was the hiring process and motivational purpose of the church when bringing on board a man to be under shepherd for this...

What is Church? Program Air Date: Sunday, January 12th, 2020 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . There's a church in Hagerstown called Living Faith Ministries that existed for two years without a pastor. How did that work? What were the words of caution they heard from others? . The panel: Troy Skinner. Host, The Faith Debate. Jonathan Switzer. Founder, Crossed Bridges. Roland &...

Starting a Church Without a Pastor Program Air Date: Sunday, January 5th, 2020 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Lots of people leave a church. Some leave forever. Others leave for another church. Some then leave these other churches and bounce from church to church hoping to find an ill-defined feeling of "home". If unsuccessful and frustrated, then what? Start your own church, e...

The Positives and Negatives of House Churches Program Air Date: Sunday, December 29th, 2019 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . With a seemingly increased number of American Christians choosing to attend house churches (as opposed to attending big traditional churches), what are the consequences of their choice? In other words, by being involved with a house church, what do they gai...

Is the House Church Movement Unique to a Particular Branch of Christianity? Program Air Date: Sunday, December 22nd, 2019 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . As more and more small house churches begin to dot the American church landscape, is there a particular "flavor" of Christianity that's leading the charge? For example, are Charismatic Christians more likely to prefer a house c...

Why House Church? Program Air Date: Sunday, December 15th, 2019 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . More and more people are leaving big traditional churches in favor of churches that meet in a living room. These are not merely church planters with dreams of one day growing into a big traditional church. These are church planters who intend to keep their churches meeting in living r...

Leaving Traditional Church for a House Church Program Air Date: Sunday, December 8th, 2019 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . There is a movement in the American church that would appear to be gaining momentum. People are forsaking churches that meet in large sanctuaries in favor of churches that meet in someone's living room. This episode of the Faith Debate shares the backstory o...

Are Homosexuals Born That Way? Program Air Date: Sunday, November 24th, 2019 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This episode was initially published with the title "Are Those Drawn to Homosexuality Born That Way?". . Rhetorical questions include: If a person identifies as same-sex-attracted, shouldn't they be able to be in a gay relationship if they want to? And who are Christians...

The Case for Traditional Marriage in the Christian Church Program Air Date: Sunday, November 17th, 2019 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . What does the Bible say about homosexuality? What does Christian tradition say about it? Can two people of the same sex be married? Why or why not? When, if ever, is sexual intercourse a sin? What makes us say so, whatever our answer? The panel...

The Case for Homosexuality in the Christian Church Program Air Date: Sunday, November 10th, 2019 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Politically there's been a move to have what some call "same-sex marriage" recognized in all 50 of the United States. This has had an important judicial component, too, as the courts have heard lawsuits over making cakes for what some call "gay wedding...

Homosexuality and the Christian Church Program Air Date: Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Have you heard? The issue of homosexuality is bringing division to the Christian church in recent years. The Episcopal church now allows the ordination of openly gay clergy, but not until after a big fight within the denomination. The Methodist church had a big int...

15 Years of Debate: Behind the Scenes Program Air Date: Sunday, October 27th, 2019 – 9am News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . How did "The Faith Debate" come into being? How did the show get to where it is? Where does it go from here? This episode marks the completion of 15 full years of Faith Debating. From the Bush years, through the Obama years, and into the Trump years; the show evolve...