Troy Skinner

The Faith Debate

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The Faith Debate is an open an honest forum for faith leaders to participate in forthright discussions of the truth, always with an attitude of neighborliness – even (especially!) when there is sharp disagreement. The show seriously wrestles over important ideas, with all participants willing to vigorously challenge one another. The hope is that, through hearing the panelists’ verbal jousting, the listener will be equipped to better understand biblical truth, especially as it relates to the most important issues facing the world. The range of guests on the program have included religious leade...

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2007-03-11 Being Christian in the Public Eye 11.03.2007 26:03

Being Christian in the Public Eye Faith Debate: Sunday, March 11th, 2007 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . What is it like being a well-known Christian in the community? Does the contemporary society make the path smoother or rougher for those who publicly and unabashedly advocate for the truth of the gospel of peace? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jon Switzer. Politic...

2007-03-04 Does God Send Dead People as Messengers? 04.03.2007 27:38

Does God Send Dead People as Messengers? Faith Debate: Sunday, March 4th, 2007 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . What is a biblical follower of Jesus supposed to understand about visitations and communications from supposedly dead people? How does this belief compare and contrast with the beliefs of the followers of Joseph Smith? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan...

2007-02-18 Mormon View of Evangelicals 18.02.2007 26:13

Mormon View of Evangelicals Faith Debate: Sunday, February 18th, 2007 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Do Mormons consider non-LDS members to be Christian? Are points of difference minor or major? Should evangelicals consider Latter-day Saints to be brothers in Christ? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Paul Smith. former...

2007-02-11 Are Mormons Christian? 11.02.2007 26:00

Are Mormons Christian? Faith Debate: Sunday, February 11th, 2007 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Some people say that the organization founded by Joseph Smith is a Christian denomination. Others say it is a heretical Christian cult. Which one is true? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Paul Smith. former LDS Bishop and a...

2007-02-04 What is the Church? 04.02.2007 27:09

What is the Church? Faith Debate: February 4th, 2007 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . This episode of The Faith Debate begins as "a show about nothing" and ends having discussed a vast array of topics, including (among others): church history, the will of God, and things that define the true church of Christ (in contrast with pretenders). . The Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of...

2007-01-28 Atheism and Buddhism 28.01.2007 27:00

Atheism and Buddhism Faith Debate: Sunday, January 28th, 2007 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . New Age religion tends to blend Buddhism, Hinduism, Agnosticism, and even Agnosticism with various aspects of Christianity. This episode of The Faith Debate talks about this during a comparative religion interfaith dialog. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pas...

2007-01-21 Non-Theistic Religiousness 21.01.2007 27:01

Non-Theistic Religiousness Faith Debate: Sunday, January 21st, 2007 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . An atheist and a Christian pastor engage in a clash of worldviews, exchanging thoughts about what they believe and the foundation for those beliefs. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Karen Gray. Atheist who self-describes...

2007-01-14 Atheism vs. Christianity 14.01.2007 26:01

Atheism vs. Christianity Faith Debate: Sunday, January 14th, 2007 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Can a firm non-theist and a firm biblical Christian have a fruitful conversation? This episode of the show aims to find out. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Karen Gray. Atheist who self-describes as a non-theist . www.hou...

2007-01-07 Cultural Christmas 07.01.2007 27:06

Cultural Christmas Faith Debate: January 7th, 2007 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Has the true reason for the season been lost to cultural compromise which has coopted the biblical meaning of the Incarnation, replacing it with jingoistic paganism? The Faith Debate show shares some poetic emails that were received during Advent season, using them as tools to spark discussion. . The Pa...

2006-12-31 Traditional Christmas 31.12.2006 27:52

Traditional Christmas Faith Debate: December 31st, 2006 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Western Christianity has many Advent Season traditions. When did they start and what do they mean? This episode of the Faith Debate discusses how, where, and why of things such as the "Twelve Days of Christmas" song, "Nativity" the movie, "VeggieTales" the tv show, the Advent wreath, Christmas tree...

2005-11-06 Sci-Fi Mysticism 06.11.2005 27:42

Sci-Fi Mysticism Faith Debate: November 6th, 2005 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . A New Age pagan organization called Star Doves is involved in politics, spirituality, conspiracy theories, and a mystical mix of science and religion. Two Christians examine this sci-fi occultism. . The Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley...

2005-10-30 Star Doves 30.10.2005 27:09

Star Doves Faith Debate: October 30th, 2005 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . An organization called Star Doves is a New Age pagan organization that's involved in politics, spirituality, conspiracy theories, and even dating services (and more). Two Bible-believing pastors discuss what sounds like a blend of sci-fi with the occult. . The Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in...

2005-10-23 Speaking to the Dead 23.10.2005 27:18

Speaking to the Dead Faith Debate: October 23rd, 2005 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Are there dangers for people who attempt to communicate with the dead? What should a Christian say about this sort of thing? . The Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Carolyn Evers. self-described Visionary & Locutionist . w...

2005-10-16 Reincarnation 16.10.2005 27:05

Reincarnation Faith Debate: October 16th, 2005 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Can or should people communicate with the dead? What is meant by the terms "visionary and locutionist"? This interfaith panel discusses reincarnation from a biblical versus a non-biblical viewpoint. . The Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley C...

2005-10-09 Bauddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya 09.10.2005 27:03

Bauddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya Faith Debate: October 9th, 2005 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Buddhism and Christianity are compared and contrasted in this edition of The Faith Debate. . The Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Mike Campbell. Board of Directors Member, Tibetan Meditation Center . www.householdof...

2005-10-02 Buddhism 02.10.2005 27:04

Buddhism Faith Debate: October 2nd, 2005 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . What does Buddhism teach and why? What is the response of Christianity? How do the two religions compare/contrast with regard to satisfying a life of suffering? . The Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Mike Campbell. Board of Directors Memb...

2005-06-19 Christian Unity and Division 19.06.2005 27:11

Christian Unity and Division Faith Debate: June 19th, 2005 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Is it good that there are so many denominations? Is it bad to have faux unity among the churches? What are the marks of orthodoxy, and what are the issues of schism? Two conservative theologians and two liberal theologians dialog over these types of questions. . The Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor,...

2005-06-12 Why Don't Christians Get Along? 12.06.2005 27:12

Why Don't Christians Get Along? Faith Debate: June 12th, 2005 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Bible teaches that there is one bride of Christ, united as one body of believers. Yet, schisms, splits, and even personal attacks often belie the loving fellowship that saints are to enjoy. What is the cause and the solution to this reality? . The Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of...

2005-06-05 Judaism vs. Christianity 05.06.2005 27:16

Judaism vs. Christianity Faith Debate: June 5th, 2005 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . What are the big differences between Judaism and Christianity? How significant is the issue of evangelism and proselytizing. . The Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel David Wiesenberg. Rabbi, Beth Shalom Congregation Peter Kemen...

2005-05-29 Christianity vs. Judaism 29.05.2005 27:16

Christianity vs. Judaism Faith Debate: May 29th, 2005 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Why are Jews not Christian and Christians not Jewish? What are the important distinctives between the two faith traditions? . The Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel David Wiesenberg. Rabbi, Beth Shalom Congregation Peter Kemeny...

2005-05-22 Life Support 22.05.2005 27:35

Life Support Faith Debate: Sunday, May 22nd, 2005 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . What factors should go into navigating when to end life support for a loved one. A panel of four pastors (two on the conservative theological spectrum and two on the liberal theological spectrum) discuss what the Bible has to say about this. Note: The audio for this program begins at the 29-second mark of the MP3....

2005-05-15 Terry Schiavo Case 15.05.2005 27:13

Terry Schiavo Case Faith Debate: May 15th, 2005 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . A Florida family battled over what to do about a loved one who was hooked up to life support with little to no chance of recovery. The tragedy became a story of national interest as people weighed in on whether to "pull the plug" or not. A panel of four pastors discuss the various angles of biblical applic...

2005-05-08 End Times 08.05.2005 27:16

End Times Faith Debate: May 8th, 2005 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . How much focus should be placed upon reading the signs of the times, and how can this be done while remaining in a truly biblical framework? . The Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Bill Wilson. Editor and Publisher, The Daily Jot . www.househ...

2005-05-01 Left Behind Series 01.05.2005 27:01

Left Behind Series Faith Debate: May 1st, 2005 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Is The Left Behind series of books and movies biblically accurate and helpful to Christian understanding, or is it unbiblical and therefore unhelpful? . The Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Bill Wilson. Publisher, The Daily Jot . ww...

2005-04-24 Church Retention 24.04.2005 27:21

Church Retention Faith Debate: April 24th, 2005 News Radio 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . How should pastors deal with people leaving the church due to being offended by biblical truth? Can there be a place in the mind of church leaders for being "seeker sensitive"? . The Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Timothy Fisher....