Episodes
June 16, 2020
Catholic Beliefs: Purgatory and Indulgences (Ep. 24)
Does Purgatory exist? Is it intended for punishment or purification? What are indulgences and can they deliver those who are trapped in this supposed intermediate spiritual state? Former Catholic, Mike Shreve, shares answers…
June 9, 2020
Catholic Beliefs: The Sacrament of Confirmation (Ep. 23)
Do Catholics receive the Holy Spirit at Confirmation? Why are they given a new name during that ceremony? What are the seven gifts of the Spirit in Catholic doctrine? How and why do they differ from the nine gifts of the Hol…
June 2, 2020
Catholic Beliefs: All About Mary, The Mother of Jesus (Ep. 22)
The veneration of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a major pillar of Catholicism. Three beliefs will be examined: Mary’s Immaculate Conception, her Perpetual Virginity, and her Assumption into heaven. Mike Shreve was a fervent …
May 26, 2020
Catholic Beliefs: The Rosary and Petitioning the Saints (Ep. 21)
Why do Catholics pray the rosary and petition saints in heaven to pray in their behalf? Is it effective to utter the same prayers over and over again? Can departed saints respond to the millions who venerate them and hope fo…
May 19, 2020
Catholic Beliefs: Confession, Absolution, and Penance (Ep. 20)
Confession, Absolution and Penance: are these necessary steps in receiving forgiveness for sins? Is it essential to go through a priest or can all believers approach God themselves? Your host, Mike Shreve, a former Catholic—…
May 12, 2020
Catholic Beliefs: The Priesthood, Celibacy, and Ecclesiastical Clothing (Ep. 19)
Is the priesthood a biblical institution? Was ecclesiastical clothing worn in the early church? Is it biblically required that nuns and priests be celibate? Learn what the Bible has to say about these traditions from a forme…
May 5, 2020
Catholic Beliefs: The True Church, Infallibility of the Pope and Infant Baptism (Ep. 18)
Are there beliefs in Catholicism that are not biblical? Is the Roman Catholic Church the only true church? Is the pope infallible? Is infant baptism correct? Learn what the Word of God has to say about these traditions from …
April 28, 2020
The "Higher Self" or the "Conscience:" What's the Difference? (Ep. 17)
Hinduism teaches all human beings have a “higher self” already one with God. We just need awareness of this “true self” (similar to “the Buddha Nature” in Buddhism, and the “Christ principle” in New Thought). Christians beli…
April 21, 2020
What Is "Natural Religion?" (Ep. 16)
Has God revealed Himself in natural ways to all humanity - from the very beginning? Consider how the Creator “witnesses” His reality and His character, even to those who have never heard the Gospel and the added, invisible, …
April 14, 2020
The Concept of Resurrection (Ep. 15)
Four views of our spiritual journey dominate world religions: resurrection, reincarnation, the evolution of the soul on higher planes, or cessation of personal existence. All four cannot be true. On this episode, resurrectio…
April 7, 2020
15 Reasons I No Longer Believe in Reincarnation Part 2 (Ep. 14)
Does the Bible teach karma - the idea that “what you sow is what you reap” (based on Galatians 6:7)? Or does that verse mean something quite different? As we pursue Reasons #5-15, we will discover the doctrines of karma and …
March 31, 2020
15 Reasons I No Longer Believe in Reincarnation (Ep. 13)
Is reincarnation the glorious ascent of the soul or a dark, demonic deception that diverts the mind from the importance of just one life? A recent pole claims 1/3 of U.S. adults embrace this idea. On this episode Mike Shreve…
March 24, 2020
7 Reasons You Should Never Practice Yoga Part 2 (Ep. 12)
Is the phrase “Christian Yoga” an oxymoron? Can Christians practice yoga without compromising their faith? What spiritual influence is behind this popular megatrend? The word “yoga” means yoke, so what are people being “yoke…
March 17, 2020
7 Reasons You Should Never Practice Yoga Part 1 (Ep. 11)
Yoga and Hinduism can’t be separated. The word “yoga” means yoke. It implies being yoked, not with the “true God,” but a false deity named Brahman, described as an impersonal cosmic force. Learn the first three of seven reas…
March 10, 2020
Establishing Worldview Through the Lord's Prayer Part 2 (Ep. 10)
The Lord’s Prayer explodes with apologetic revelation. Each line can be used to show the biblical perspective compared to other worldviews. This is the second part in a two-part series. You will see the Lord’s Prayer in a wh…
March 3, 2020
Establishing Worldview Through the Lord's Prayer (Ep. 9)
The Lord’s Prayer reveals the biblical worldview contrasted to other faiths. In just over 60 words it unveils the nature of God, the nature of the universe, and the nature of true salvation. Individual words and phrases uniq…
Feb. 25, 2020
When Jesus Said, “You are gods!” - What Did He Mean? (Ep. 8)
When Jesus said, “You are gods!” what did He mean? (See John 10:34-38.) Many New Agers believe this statement reveals the divinity of all human beings. Some Christians boldly claim a ‘god-like’ status even now based on these…
Feb. 18, 2020
What Does the Yin Yang Symbol Really Mean? (Ep. 7)
What does the yin yang symbol really represent? Just the contrast of male and female? Or does the mystery go much deeper? Many display this symbol, yet do not understand its full meaning or its origin: the ancient Chinese re…
Feb. 11, 2020
Is There Really Only One God? (Ep. 6)
Is there only one God? The answer is both yes and no, depending on how the question is interpreted. The answer can establish the uniqueness of Jesus or open the door to pluralism. Find out if the right answer is exclusive or…
Feb. 4, 2020
What Is "The New Age Movement?" #2 (Ep. 5)
New Age spirituality is preparing the world for the Antichrist. There are three pillars that will uphold his global rule. The first is political: the New World Order. The second is financial: the world banking institution. T…
Jan. 28, 2020
What Is "The New Age Movement"? #1 (Ep. 4)
The New Age Movement is a very fluid, syncretistic form of spirituality. Based on astrology, it proposes that we are on the cusp of entering the Age of Aquarius, a time of enlightenment on earth. Examine 7 of the 15 primary …
Jan. 21, 2020
My Spiritual Journey (Ep. 3)
Before his conversion, Mike Shreve ran a yoga ashram, taught yoga at four colleges, and was deeply involved in new age spirituality. On this episode, he shares the miraculous events that led him to Jesus and the dramatic shi…
Jan. 14, 2020
What Do the Names of World Religions Reveal? (Ep. 2)
Every religion’s name reveals an important insight about that belief system: either its origin or a primary concept its followers embrace. Surprisingly, these names often speak of longings common to all who seek the truth. W…
Jan. 7, 2020
Why Is the Golden Rule Found In Most Religions? (Ep. 1)
Why is the “Golden Rule” found in every major religion? Does that mean they are all legitimate paths to God? If truth is found in the Scripture base of multiple worldviews, how did it get there? Answering these questions is …