Wake Up Podcast

Summary In this episode of the Wake Up Podcast, Eric explores the second reason why he believes in God, focusing on the significance of moral instincts. He discusses the deep moral outrage he feels towards various injustices and the internal conflict of guilt over personal failures. Eric examines different perspectives on morality, ultimately concluding that a moral law exists that points to a hig...

Summary In this episode, Eric Diewald discusses the reasons for his belief in God, focusing on the order present in creation and the implications of disorder in the world. He reflects on the beauty of the seasons, the complexity of life, and the significance of the incarnation of Jesus, emphasizing that even in a disordered world, there is hope and purpose through faith.

In this episode, we explore Paul's journey to Athens, where he encounters a city filled with idols and engages with the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers. Paul delivers a compelling message at the Areopagus, challenging the Athenians' beliefs and introducing them to the concept of a single, knowable God revealed through Jesus Christ. This episode discusses the importance of understanding the nature...

In this episode of the Wake Up Podcast, Eric Diewald explores the question of what makes God God, diving into both the communicable and incommunicable attributes of God. He discusses how God's nature is revealed through Scripture and creation, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's character in relation to our own lives. The conversation highlights God's goodness, love, mercy, justice,...

Does it matter what we believe? Don't beliefs tend to divide us rather than unify us? In this episode, Eric briefly discusses the importance of clarifying and explaining what we believe and why.

In this episode, Eric shares a few things he has learned from his first couple years of being a dad.

In this episode, Eric shares six things he's learned from his first six years of marriage.

Our first interview! A conversation with Keegan Schoch about his journey to faith in Christ and how he came to trust the Bible. Keegan discusses the intellectual challenges he faced, what and who helped him, and how the Bible shapes his life today.

The Bible can be overwhelming. How do we even start reading? And, what do we do when we get tired of reading?

How do Christians understand the relevance of the Old Testament to their lives today? What do we do with the cultural and religious dynamics that seem to be strange?

The Bible is the most important book, or collection of books, you'll ever read. But, can we trust what we're reading? This episode takes a look at the trustworthiness of the Bible. We'll touch on translations, manuscript evidence, the formation of the canon and discuss what to do with alleged contradictions and errors.

Welcome to the first episode of the Wake Up Podcast, a teaching ministry of Awaken Church in Niskayuna, NY. This episode explores why we're starting a podcast, what we'll be discussing, and how you can join us in this new opportunity.