Mike Ruel

The MikeCheck Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 107 episodes

The mission of the MikeCheck Podcast is to strengthen the church to make a stronger defense of the faith by biblically checking the unbiblical. Hosted by Mike Ruel, Pastor of the Highlands Bible Church, in Vernon, NJ.

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Mike Ruel

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Religion

Podcast website

www.theMikeCheckPodcast.com

Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

Bonus: Who is Christ? [MidWeek Study] 13.11.2025

Wednesday night study discussing Grudem's Twenty Basic Christian Beliefs.

Bonus: What is Sin? [MidWeek Study] 06.11.2025

Wednesday night MidWeek study discussing Grudem's "Twenty Basic Christian Beliefs" book

Episode 66: Christians and Social Media (Feat. Matt Holschuh) 30.10.2025

Listener question! How should Christians use social media in a way that glorifiees God? Can we? What do we need to watch out for? What practical guidlelines can we put in place? Mike is joined in studio by Intern Matt and they dig in!

Bonus - What are Angels and Demons? 23.10.2025

Wednesday MidWeek study from Highlands Bible Church going through Grudem's Twenty Basic Christian Beliefs.

Episode 65 - 30 Days to Pray (Feat. Jason Bailey) 17.10.2025

Mike is joined by Jason Bailey in studio as they discuss his new book - 30 Days to Pray and Align Your Hearts with God, A Devotional Journal. Buy the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/exZewHZ

BONUS: What is Prayer? (MidWeek Study) 16.10.2025

BONUS! Regular Wednesday PM MidWeek study going through Grudem's "Twenty Christian Beliefs."

BONUS: What is Creation? (MidWeek Study) 09.10.2025

Join Pastor Mike at a Wednesday night MidWeek Study reviewing topics from Wayne Grudem's book "Twenty Basic Christian Beliefs." This week - what is creation?

Episode 64 - Biblical Courage with Pastor Mike Meyers 07.10.2025

What does it mean for men to have Biblical courage? Mike is joined by Pastor Mike Myers and they dig into this important and challenging topic.

BONUS Ep - The Trinity (MidWeek Study) 02.10.2025

Join Mike as he leads the Wednesday night MidWeek study on "Twenty Basic Christian Beliefs" by Wayne Gudem. This week - the Trinity!

Episode 63 - Infertility and Miscarriage with Brigitte Harlacher 26.09.2025

Infertility and miscarriage rates are on the rise. How are we supposed to look at this through a Biblical worldview? Mike is joined in studio by friend Brigitte Harlacher and they dig into these challenging issues.

Episode 62 - Charlie Kirk 12.09.2025

We all have seen the news about Charlie Kirk, gunned down on a college campus while seeking to have honest dialogue about worldviews and ideas. How are we to process this as Christians?

Episode 61 - AI 27.08.2025

Just what is Artificial Intelligence/AI? Is it all bad? Can and should Christians use it? Are there good uses? Where is it going in the future? Mike is joined in studio with friend Bryan Beadle and together they biblically check AI.

Episode 60 - Conversion 15.08.2025

How does a Christian become a Christian? What is the doctrine of conversion? Why does it matter? Is there such a thing as a false conversion? Mike is joined by Intern Matt in studio as they dig in.

Episode 59 - Complaining 29.07.2025

Philippians 2:13 tells us to "do all things without grumbling or disputing," what does this practically mean? Are we never able to complain? Do we just stuff everything inside? Join Mike and Intern Matt as they dig into this topic. For a link to the recent sermon from Philippians 2:12-18, click here.

Episode 58 - Israel 20.06.2025

Israel is all over the news - Christians are calling for complete support of Israel, some even claiming Biblical commands to do so. Is this true? Is the nation of Israel still the chosen people of God like in the Old Testament? Join Mike as he digs in.

Episode 57 - Surviving Cancer 29.05.2025

Join Mike as he reflects on the 5 year anniversary of the end of his cancer treatments and discusses 4 key strengths to develop before a major life trial.

Episode 56 - Listener Questions: Prophecy and Spiritual Gifts 16.05.2025

Join Mike as he answers some listener questions about prophecy and spiritual gifts! Blog Post from John MacArthur

Epidsode 55 - How to Disagree on Political Issues 08.05.2025

We've all been there...someone...a family member, friend, or even total stranger on Facebook states a political position that is contrary to yours. What do you do? How do we engage? Mike talks with old friend Wes Ehnert. MikeCheck Podcast Website Wes Ehnert - LinkedIn

Episode 54 - The Sin of Empathy? 24.04.2025

Empathy is a sin now? Is that what Joe Rigney says in his latest book with that same title? Nope. Join Mike as he digs into this controversial question. The Sin of Empathy: Compassion and Its Counterfeits, Joe Rigney on Amazon. Thinking in Public: Dr. Albert Mohler and Dr. Joe Rigney

Episode 53 - The Criticality of the Local Church 17.04.2025

How important is the local church? Can a Christian NOT be committed to a local church? Join Mike as he digs in.

BONUS - MidWeek: Church Essentials - How We Got the Bible, Part 4 31.03.2025

Join Pastor Mike at the Highlands Bible Church MidWeek study where he finishes up teaching on "How We Got the Bible." This week we focus on the New Testament Canon.

Episode 52 - Nuance and Discernment 26.03.2025

Are all Christians just Pro-Trump MAGA Republican Christian Nationalist Extermists? What is nuance and when is it applicable? How is it dangerous? Join Mike as he walks through this topic.

BONUS: MidWeek - Church Essentials - How We Got the Bible, Part 3 17.03.2025

Join Mike Ruel from the MidWeek study at Highlands Bible Church as he answers the question "Are the Gospels Reliable?" (HINT: The answer is YES.)

Episode 51 - Conversion Stories - Bryan and Alyssa 13.03.2025

Mike is joined in studio by Bryan and Alyssa as they tell their conversion stories, talk about megachurches, and how to stay faithful.

Bonus - MidWeek - How We Got the Bible, 2 10.03.2025

Pastor Mike teaches on the Old Testament canon and how it came to be.

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