Episodes
Jan. 19, 2022
What is the meaning of the Hindu greeting "Namaste"? (105)
Hindus and New Agers often greet each other with a respectful gesture of folded hands and a slight bow as they utter the word “Namaste.” Many yoga classes open with this exchanged statement. Is this just an ordinary greeting…
Jan. 11, 2022
Do All Religions Worship the Same God?
“All religions are one—we all worship the same God!” You hear this opinion voiced quite often. But is it true? If a Muslim, or a Sikh, or a Hindu, or a New Ager claims to love God and worship God—is it audacious and ludicrou…
Dec. 28, 2021
Is There Really Only One God?
“There is only one God!”—When discussing the Godhead with Hindus, Sikhs, or New Agers, that’s often the response you get. It’s the idea that, on an ultimate level, we are all worshiping the same God regardless of religious a…
Dec. 22, 2021
Were the “Wise Men” Who Visited Jesus---Kings, Priests, Astrologers, Magicians, or Something Else? (102)
The Greek word translated “wise men” is magos , from which we get the term “magi” (the root of the words “magical” or “magician”). Magi were usually involved in occult spiritual practices like astrology. Many theories and tr…
Dec. 15, 2021
Religion vs. Spirituality: Which Is Best? (101)
“I’m not part of any religion; I believe in being spiritual.” Many people make this claim, especially sincere truth-seekers who desire an understanding of the true God and want to experience the supernatural world. But is re…
Dec. 10, 2021
Establishing Truth Through the Lord’s Prayer Part 3 (100)
In this third episode of “The Lord’s Prayer,” we continue our focus on this amazing combination of petitions and declarations that Jesus gave the church. Not only does this prayer reveal the proper approach to the Father, it…
Dec. 1, 2021
Establishing Truth Through the Lord’s Prayer Part 2 (99)
“The Lord’s Prayer” was constructed by the genius of God, not only to give us a proper approach to the Father, but to reveal major facets of the belief system we should embrace as followers of Jesus. In this episode, we will…
Nov. 23, 2021
Establishing Truth Through the Lord's Prayer Part 1 (98)
In just over 60 words, “The Lord’s Prayer” establishes biblical doctrine as compared to other world religions on major issues like the nature of God, the nature of the universe, and the nature of true salvation. Individual w…
Nov. 16, 2021
When Jesus said, “You are gods!”—what did He mean? (97)
When Jesus said, “You are gods!”—who was He referring to? Many New Agers believe this statement reveals that He taught the divinity of all human beings. Some Christians boldly claim a ‘god-like’ status even now based on this…
Nov. 9, 2021
OM: Mystical Word or Empty Syllable? (96)
Why is the word “OM” considered so sacred and powerful? How many religions recognize it as a spiritually potent word? What association does it have with three of the most revered gods of the Hindu pantheon: Brahma, Vishnu, a…
Nov. 2, 2021
The Rapture Controversy - Part 5 (95)
Will God’s people be in this world when His wrath is poured out and if so, will they be protected? What is the difference between “tribulation” and “wrath”? Why does the Bible say that at one time we were all “children of wr…
Oct. 26, 2021
The Rapture Controversy - Part 4 (94)
Failing to understand the difference between the word “tribulation” and the word “wrath” is one of the main reasons some believers wrongly gravitate toward the concept of a pre-tribulation rapture. Believers are never promis…
Oct. 20, 2021
The Rapture Controversy - Part 3 (93)
Why does the Bible teach that Jesus will come back “as a thief in the night”? Jesus compared his return and the church’s condition to the days of Noah. Why should believers want to be the ones “left behind”? This episode may…
Oct. 12, 2021
The Rapture Controversy - Part 2 (92)
Did the early church fathers teach a pre-tribulation rapture? If not, when did that doctrine first make its appearance? Why did Paul say the Antichrist must be revealed before our “gathering together” to the Lord takes place…
Oct. 5, 2021
The Rapture Controversy - Part 1 (91)
The great tribulation is rushing toward us like a dark, ominous, swirling storm cloud. Will the church be ready to take a strong and final stand for truth or will God allow His people to escape seven years before the end of …
Sept. 28, 2021
Does the Universe Love You? (90)
Google the question, “Does the universe love me?” and millions of affirmative responses will pull up, encouraging you to believe that “the universe has your back” or that you should “trust the universe”—and how to consciousl…
Sept. 21, 2021
THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH (89)
Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved chapters in the Bible. It hides a rarely understood mystery concerning the “valley of the shadow of death.” Your host, Mike Shreve, unveils this mystery, and then he shares five times he h…
Sept. 15, 2021
WHAT DO THE NAMES OF WORLD RELIGIONS REVEAL? (88)
Every religion’s name reveals an important insight about that belief system: either its origin or a primary concept its followers embrace, or both. Surprisingly, these names often speak of longings common to all who seek the…
Sept. 7, 2021
The Golden Rule in World Religions (87)
Why is the “Golden Rule” found in almost every major religion? Some assume it indicates all those religions are equally legitimate paths to God. Is that right or wrong? If this concept is found in the Scripture base of multi…
Aug. 31, 2021
10 Yoga Poses that Offer Worship to Hindu Deities (86)
Do you think going to a yoga class is harmless? Think again. The poses assumed, according to the teachings of Hinduism, are offerings to specific Hindu deities. Ten yoga poses will be examined in this teaching. Shiva, the go…
Aug. 24, 2021
Jesus in World Religions (85)
Many religions include Jesus in their doctrinal base, but they define His identity, His nature, and His purpose in non-biblical, and often, heretical ways. Bible believers need to be equipped to recognize these erroneous vie…
Aug. 11, 2021
Do Mormons and Christians Love the Same JESUS? (84)
Dallas Jenkins, the talented and respected producer of THE CHOSEN TV series (films about the life of Jesus), recently commented concerning Mormons and evangelical Christians, “We love the same JESUS.” Is that true? Is the Je…
Aug. 4, 2021
What Does the Quran Say About Jesus? (83)
Jesus is a very prominent figure in the Quran. He is mentioned 97 times in 93 verses. His name is Isa. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, and is considered a prophet. He worked miracles and is coming back again. …
July 27, 2021
The Mystery of the Book of Life (82)
Only in Christianity and Judaism do you find the concept of “The Book of Life”—mentioned sixteen times in the Bible. Since God is omniscient—and He knows all things past, present, and future—why would He need a book or a reg…