Episodes
Nov. 19, 2024
Five Reasons I No Longer Confess My Sins To A Priest (247)
One of the most valued aspects of being Catholic is the sacrament of reconciliation: confessing your sins to a priest, receiving absolution (cleansing), and performing the assigned penance. There are five main reasons I no l…
Nov. 12, 2024
Is Infant Baptism Biblical? (246)
Many Christian denominations teach infant baptism, including the Catholic Church in which I was raised. Is this a legitimate biblical tradition, or is it based on a misunderstanding of Scripture? Even if parents who do this …
Nov. 5, 2024
A Prophetic Vision of America (245)
Years ago, after a month of very successful open-air gatherings in India, I pled with God to let me remain in that nation of over one billion people the rest of my life and devote myself to reaching precious Hindu, Jainist, …
Oct. 29, 2024
3 Days of Spiritual Darkness and Deception (244)
Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day—Why do these three days qualify as times of “darkness and deception”? When did these traditions begin? What primary Catholic doctrines are inseparably connected to two of these da…
Oct. 22, 2024
"Divine Influence" or "Divine Essence"? (243)
Do all human beings have an external “divine influence” that can bring them to completion or an internal “divine essence” that needs to be awakened? The difference between these two perspectives is profound. Do we have a “Hi…
Oct. 15, 2024
7 Reasons I No Longer Believe In Purgatory (242)
In 1274 A.D., Purgatory was officially declared a doctrine of the Catholic Church. This netherworld location has been described as a place of flames, punishment, intolerable pain, and purification, before those subjected to …
Oct. 1, 2024
Are All Religions Ok? Ask the Pope! (241)
At a recent interfaith gathering in Singapore, Pope Francis voiced some very controversial statements. Referencing Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims, and Christians, he insisted, “We are all sons and daughters of God.” He also maintain…
Sept. 24, 2024
Is Everyone A Child Of God? (240)
Recently the pope spoke to an interfaith group of young people in Singapore and said, while mentioning Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims, and Christians, that we are all “the children of God.” Is that true? Or are there certain New Tes…
Sept. 17, 2024
Why Do Believers Lift Their Hands in Worship? (239)
Lifting hands in worship is a biblical approach for worshiping God in a passionate and heartfelt way. Unknown to most people, there are 10 specific reasons, symbolic, prophetic, and spiritual, given in Scripture for this sac…
Sept. 10, 2024
Salvation in World Religions (238)
What is the solution to our spiritual problem as human beings? Do we need salvation, as Christianity teaches, liberation, as Hinduism teaches, enlightenment, as Buddhism teaches, or some other kind of spiritual awakening? Ev…
Sept. 3, 2024
HOLY COW! WHY SO SACRED IN HINDUISM? (237)
Why are cows considered sacred in Hinduism and even worshipfully venerated? What are they allowed to roam in the streets, fed sweets, and adorned with painted images and garlands of flowers? Why is even cow dung used in some…
Aug. 27, 2024
“JUDGE NOT!” said Jesus. WHAT??? (236)
Jesus said, “Judge not that you be not judged” (Mt. 7:1) Did the Savior mean we should never offer an opinion challenging the doctrine or lifestyle choices of another person? Or is the correct interpretation much different? …
Aug. 20, 2024
Speaking in Tongues: The Gift, the Mystery, the Controversy (235)
Speaking in tongues was a common occurrence in the early church. It is one of the nine supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit. Why is there such a controversy surrounding this mysterious manifestation of God's power? Are some…
Aug. 13, 2024
Where Was Jesus During His Hidden Years? (234)
The Bible is largely silent about Jesus between the ages of 12 and 30. Various sources offer conflicting claims, insisting Jesus trained under an Essene teacher, traveled to India, was mentored by Hindu healers, lived in a T…
Aug. 7, 2024
Is Mary the “Perpetual Virgin”? (233)
According to Catholic doctrine, Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus—and thus, a virgin eternally. Is this true? Does the Bible verify this concept? Did any respected leaders i…
July 30, 2024
Can We Actually Breathe in the Holy Spirit? (232)
Several popular Christian worship songs propose that believers can breathe in the Spirit of God. A respected Charismatic pastor recently put out a video teaching greater peace can be achieved by inhaling deeply and saying, “…
July 23, 2024
Is Christ within Everyone? (231)
New Age spirituality promotes the belief that Christ is within everyone and everything, that Christ is a principle not a person, that the Christ-nature is something different than the man, Jesus. This mindset has been promot…
July 16, 2024
Is the Kingdom of God within Everyone? (230)
Does the Kingdom of God reside within every person? Jesus explained to the Pharisees, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is withi…
July 9, 2024
Is Universal Reconciliation True? (229)
Universal reconciliation is the concept that everything will ultimately be reconciled to God. The Scripture declares “the mystery” of God’s will is to finally “gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in h…
July 2, 2024
Is the Law of Karma Biblical? (228)
Are the “Law of Karma” in Hinduism and the “Law of Sowing and Reaping” in biblical Christianity the same? Quite often, Christians use these terms interchangeably. Is that acceptable, or is it an incorrect mixture of truth an…
June 25, 2024
The Mystery of Living Water (227)
“Rivers of living water” flowing out of the heart—that’s what Jesus claimed would happen to those who believe in Him. What is “living water”? How does it nourish, sustain, and transform the soul? How does this promise diffe…
June 18, 2024
The Secret and the Law of Attraction (226)
What is “The Secret” and should it be embraced by people of all religions? Is “The Law of Attraction” a legitimate approach to success in life? Does it work? Is it the same as “The Law of Sowing and Reaping” in the Bible? If…
June 11, 2024
Is the Practice of “Mindfulness” Beneficial or Detrimental? (225)
What is “mindfulness” and is it an acceptable and helpful practice? This spiritual discipline, often in a watered-down form, is pervading our culture. Though the terms used may seem inviting, and there are some truths that c…
June 4, 2024
Maya (Hinduism) or Deception (Christianity)—Which Is Right? (224)
Hinduism teaches that maya (delusion) prevents human beings from understanding their true nature (the belief that they are divine beings, manifestations of God). Christianity teaches human beings live misguided, debased live…