The Faith Debate

What Does the Bible Have to Say About Energy Healing? Faith Debate: Sunday, May 19th, 2024 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Is Reiki biblically justified, or spiritually dangerous? Are crystals more than merely beautiful stones? Where is the line crossed between being innocuous (or even good) and sinful forms of idolatry? This is the second of five radio shows tackling various aspects of New Age...

Yoga - Can It Be Made Holy? Faith Debate: Sunday, May 12th, 2024 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Some churches promote what they call “Holy Yoga”. Should they? Some see yoga as merely a secular form of exercise. Should they? Some Christians argue that yoga is unbiblical and ungodly. Should they? This is the first of five radio shows tackling various aspects of New Age practices and influences im...

“Why I Left the Church” Faith Debate: Sunday, May 5th, 2024 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . “Pastor” Alexander Lang left his post at a PCUSA church in suburban Chicago. He stepped down in a very high-profile way on social media. In explaining his resignation he complained about the unrealistic expectations placed upon ordained men. Are his observations mostly fair and accurate, or are they mostl...

Departure: Story of a Deconstructed Faith Faith Debate: Sunday, April 28th, 2024 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . A pastor in suburban Chicago resigned from his position in a very high-profile way. In his extensive online comments he complains about the pressures faced by men of the cloth. In making his case, does Alexander Lang expose himself as someone who lacks a biblical worldview, and theref...

So-Called Christian Movies and TV Shows Faith Debate: Sunday, April 21st, 2024 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . There are dangers to allowing theological liberalism to creep into the church. This sometimes happens through cultural influence when saints let down their guard. For instance, it occurs even via undiscerning exposure to highly celebrated “Christian entertainment” like: “The Chosen”, “N...

Learning to Say I Forgive You Faith Debate: Sunday, April 14th, 2024 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Faith Debate follows up on the discussion about the controversial “Foot Washing” advertisement with a different type of element in the “He Gets Us” campaign. Some of the online videos are short-form interviews, and one that caught the show’s attention is titled, “Learning to Say ‘I Forgive Yo...

Jesus Gets Us? Faith Debate: Sunday, April 7th, 2024 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Faith Debate discusses the controversial “He Gets Us” campaign by specifically examining one of the highest profile ads (“Foot Washing”) frame-by-frame. Is the campaign unfairly criticized, or has it indeed caved under the pressure of the social justice warrior “tone police”? This is the first of five episod...

Political Views/Experiences From an Alliance Defending Freedom Perspective Faith Debate: Sunday, March 31st, 2024 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Dan Cox was elected in 2018 and 2020 to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates. In 2022 he was the Republican nominee for Governor. In 2024 he is seeking to be elected to the United States House of Representatives. During this episode of The Faith De...

Learning from Teachers and Notable Influencers Faith Debate: Sunday, March 24th, 2024 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Dan Cox was elected in 2018 and 2020 to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates. In 2022 he was the Republican nominee for Governor. In 2024 he is seeking to be elected to the United States House of Representatives. During this episode of The Faith Debate the panel interviews Da...

Talk of the Gospel, Eschatology, Israel, and Nationalism Faith Debate: Sunday, March 17th, 2024 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . During this episode of The Faith Debate the focus is primarily on Dan Cox’s theological worldview (as shaped by the churches he’s attended during his life, as well as his time at University of Maryland, Regent University, and service as a Captain in the US Civil Air Pat...

Stories of a Son Named After an Old Testament Prophet Faith Debate: Sunday, March 10th, 2024 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Dan Cox was elected in 2018 and 2020 to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates. In 2022 he was the Republican nominee for Governor. In 2024 he is seeking to be elected to the United States House of Representatives. During this episode of The Faith Debate the focus is pri...

Misunderstandings Between the CCP and the Church Faith Debate: March 3rd, 2024 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Faith Debate studio welcomes a Chinese national now living in Singapore who converted to Christianity as a young adult. This is the fourth of four radio shows. This final one is also available in video format on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.  h...

The Most Offensive Part of Christianity in China Faith Debate: February 25th, 2024 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Faith Debate studio welcomes a Chinese national now living in Singapore who converted to Christianity as a young adult. This is the third of four episodes featuring this particular panel. The fourth and final one is also available in video format on the Rumble channel...

Importance of Retaining Regional Culture (Even in the Church) Faith Debate: February 18th, 2024 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Faith Debate studio welcomes a Chinese national now living in Singapore who converted to Christianity as a young adult. Typically the show tries to provide video episodes, as well. However, due to a technical mishap not all episodes were recorded in video...

Converting to Christ in a Deeply Secular Asian Culture Faith Debate: February 11th, 2024 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Faith Debate studio welcomes a Chinese national now living in Singapore who converted to Christianity as a young adult. Throughout a series of discussions there's a unifying thread addressing the implications for growing the Christian church in a societies that...

Imago Dei, Equal Protection, and “Neutrality” Faith Debate: February 4th, 2024 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This Faith Debate examines The Statement on Christian Nationalism & the Gospel, a draft of which was offered in 2023 for public consideration. This is episode nine (of nine) on this topic. In this episode the discussion wraps up with “Article XIX: Imago Dei and Equal Prot...

Civil Disobedience, Methodology, and Just War Faith Debate: January 28th, 2024 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This Faith Debate examines The Statement on Christian Nationalism & the Gospel, a draft of which was offered in 2023 for public consideration. This is episode eight on this topic. In this episode the discussion covers "Article XVI: On Civil Disobedience", "Article XVII: M...

The Great Commission, The Law, and The Gospel Faith Debate: January 21st, 2024 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This Faith Debate examines The Statement on Christian Nationalism & the Gospel, a draft of which was offered in 2023 for public consideration. This is episode seven on this topic. In this episode the discussion covers "Article XIII: The Great Commission", "Article XIV: Th...

Agenda of Christian Officials and Legislators Faith Debate: January 14th, 2024 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This Faith Debate examines "The Statement on Christian Nationalism & the Gospel", a draft of which was offered in 2023 for public consideration. This is episode six on this topic. In this episode the discussion addresses "Article XI: Big Picture Agenda" and "Article XII:...

Spheres of Government and Policy Priorities Faith Debate: January 7th, 2024 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This Faith Debate examines The Statement on Christian Nationalism & the Gospel, a draft of which was offered in 2023 for public consideration. This is episode five on this topic. In this episode the discussion turns to "Article VIII: The Purpose of Civil Government", "Articl...

Civil Authorities: Their Identity and Duty Faith Debate: December 31st, 2023 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This Faith Debate examines The Statement on Christian Nationalism & the Gospel, a draft of which was offered in 2023 for public consideration. This is episode four on this topic. In this episode the discussion quickly reviews the first five Articles and then moves onto "Art...

Standard of Justice, Definition of Nation, and the Nature of Christ's Lordship/Kingdom Faith Debate: December 24th, 2023 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This Faith Debate examines The Statement on Christian Nationalism & the Gospel, a draft of which was offered in 2023 for public consideration. This is episode three of three in this arc of programs. In this episode the discussion...

The Source of Truth & Orthodox Christian Faith Faith Debate: December 17th, 2023 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This Faith Debate examines The Statement on Christian Nationalism & the Gospel, a draft of which was offered in 2023 for public consideration. This is episode two of three in this arc of programs. After the panel (in episode one) started its look at the opening port...

The Statement on Christian Nationalism & the Gospel Faith Debate: December 10th, 2023 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This Faith Debate examines The Statement on Christian Nationalism & the Gospel, a draft of which was offered in 2023 for public consideration. This is episode one of three in this arc of programs during which the panel begins its look at the preamble, "Definiti...

The Frankfurt Declaration Faith Debate: December 3rd, 2023 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Faith Debate surveys "The Frankfurt Declaration of Christian and Civil Liberties" (which was published in 2022). Unlike our look at other documents and statements throughout 2023, this examination required just one episode. This is episode four of four in an arc of programs recorded in one e...