Faith Debate Blog
Faith Debate: December 8th, 2024
Elders
Should pastors officiate wedding ceremonies?
This is the second of five sequential radio shows examining important questions about church leaders. All five are available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.
The panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Daniel Razvi. Pastor, Church That Meets at Imran’s
David Forsee. Pastor, multi-location house church
Faith Debate: December 1st, 2024
Pastors
Are preaching and administering ordinances (such as the Lord’s Supper and baptism) reserved for only pastors to perform?
This is the first of five sequential radio shows examining important questions about church leaders. All five are available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.
The panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Daniel Razvi. Pastor, Church That Meets at Imran’s
David Forsee. Pastor, multi-location house church
Faith Debate: November 24th, 2024
Punching Right
The RNC removed abortion as a major plank in the party platform and made other non-conservative changes. The Republicans also invited a stripper to give a speech and welcomed a demonic prayer at their convention in Milwaukee. On a more positive note, the Tennessee GOP passed a resolution calling for prayer and fasting, however they purposely left out any mention of abortion, “trans” issues, or DEI nonsense. The grift is real (and it’s beginning to infect the “Christian Nationalist” movement, as well). Can followers of Christ vote for this?
This is the fourth of four sequential radio shows applying God’s Word to “2024 hot topics”. All four are available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.
The panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Imran Razvi. Founder, Conquered By Love Ministries
Elijah Dirksen. MDiv student, Whitfield Theological Seminary
Faith Debate: November 17th, 2024
Punching Left
Marxist Kamala Harris leapfrogged Joe Biden, giving rise to discussion of her Indian heritage. DEI hires, and censorship. Meanwhile, JD Vance is characterized as “weird” as Leftist globalists push a ethno-centric and vegan future without air conditioning, but full of pro-Hamas protests and rivers so polluted that Olympians retch after swimming in the filth. What is the true path forward according to Scripture?
This is the third of four sequential radio shows applying God’s Word to “2024 hot topics”. All four are available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.
The panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Imran Razvi. Founder, Conquered By Love Ministries
Elijah Dirksen. MDiv student, Whitfield Theological Seminary
Faith Debate: November 10th, 2024
Summer Olympics
The 2024 Paris Games opened with a controversial depiction of the Last Supper and the Greek god Dionysus, then continued with men punching women, team uniforms leaving nothing to the imagination, environmental embarrassments, and even a widespread power outage. Was the reaction of the Christian church on point? Or should believers take the advice of pagans such as Andrew Tate and Elon Muck to become less “toothless”?
This is the second of four sequential radio shows applying God’s Word to “2024 hot topics”. All four are available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.
The panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Imran Razvi. Founder, Conquered By Love Ministries
Elijah Dirksen. MDiv student, Whitfield Theological Seminary
Faith Debate: November 3rd, 2024
Donald Trump is Shot
The attempted assassination of President Trump in Pennsylvania during July led to some interesting hot takes from some professing Christians who quoted Ephesians 6:11 because the shots were fired at 6:11pm. Others pointed to Leviticus 14 and the Old Testament description of blood on the right ear as evidence that Trump is anointed. Many “pastors” and “prophets” (such as Brandon Biggs) also had viral comments and videos addressing the subject. Is any of this biblical?
This is the first of four sequential radio shows applying God’s Word to “2024 hot topics”. All four are available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.
The panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Imran Razvi. Founder, Conquered By Love Ministries
Elijah Dirksen. MDiv student, Whitfield Theological Seminary
Faith Debate: October 27th, 2024
Perseverance of the Saints
The “P” in “TULIP” is discussed in this episode (the fifth of five shows on the subject of “The Doctrines of Grace”, also called “The Five Points of Calvinism”). Once more, key Bible passages are brought up, important terms are clarified (such as “Perseverance of the Saints” being best understood as “Preservation of the Saints” or “Eternal Security”), and the adherents and detractors of Reformed Theology are each heard from as the panel weighs in what is occasionally described as “once saved, always saved”.
This is the fifth of five sequential radio shows tackling this subject. All five are available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.
The panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Daniel Razvi. Pastor, Church That Meets at Imran’s
Imran Razvi. Founder, Conquered By Love Ministries
Josiah Bongioanni. Author, “The Head Covering“
Faith Debate: October 20th, 2024
Irresistible Grace
The “I” in “TULIP” is discussed in this episode (the fourth of five shows on the subject of “The Doctrines of Grace”, also called “The Five Points of Calvinism”). Once again, key Bible passages are brought up, many key terms are clarified (such as “Irresistible Grace” being best understood as “Effectual Calling” plus the concept of “Prevenient Grace”), and the adherents and detractors of Reformed Theology are each given opportunity to chime in.
This is the fourth of five sequential radio shows tackling this subject. All five are available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.
The panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Daniel Razvi. Pastor, Church That Meets at Imran’s
Imran Razvi. Founder, Conquered By Love Ministries
Josiah Bongioanni. Author, “The Head Covering“
Faith Debate: October 13th, 2024
Limited Atonement
The “L” in “TULIP” is discussed in this episode (the third of five shows on the subject of “The Doctrines of Grace”, also called “The Five Points of Calvinism”). Again, key Bible passages are brought up, and many key terms are clarified (such as “Limited Atonement” being best understood as “Particular Redemption” or “Definite Redemption”). The panel features both adherents and detractors of Reformed Theology.
This is the third of five sequential radio shows tackling this subject. All five are available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.
The panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Daniel Razvi. Pastor, Church That Meets at Imran’s
Imran Razvi. Founder, Conquered By Love Ministries
Josiah Bongioanni. Author, “The Head Covering“
Faith Debate: October 6th, 2024
Unconditional Election
The “U” in “TULIP” is discussed in this episode (the second of five shows on the subject of “The Doctrines of Grace”, also called “The Five Points of Calvinism”). Key Bible passages are brought up and key terms are clarified (such as “Unconditional Election” being best understood as “Unmerited Favor”). Both adherents and detractors of Reformed Theology weigh in.
This is the second of five sequential radio shows tackling this subject. All five are available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ. (Note: This episode was originally scheduled to air on September 29th, but due to a technical error this episode is moved to October 6th. All subsequent shows will also be moved ahead by one week because the September 8th episode mistakenly aired a second time on September 29th).
The panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Daniel Razvi. Pastor, Church That Meets at Imran’s
Imran Razvi. Founder, Conquered By Love Ministries
Josiah Bongioanni. Author, “The Head Covering“
Faith Debate: September 22nd, 2024
Total Depravity
The “T” in “TULIP” is discussed in this episode (the first of five shows on the subject of “The Doctrines of Grace”, also called “The Five Points of Calvinism”). Several key Bible passages are brought up, and some key terms are clarified (such as “Total Depravity” being best understood as “Radical Depravity” and not “Utter Depravity”), as both adherents and detractors of Reformed Theology weigh in.
This is the first of five sequential radio shows tackling this subject. All five are available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.
The panel:
Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ
Daniel Razvi. Pastor, Church That Meets at Imran’s
Imran Razvi. Founder, Conquered By Love Ministries
Josiah Bongioanni. Author, “The Head Covering“
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Troy is a lifelong Chicago sports fan who worked at several Chicago radio and TV outlets before moving to Orlando where he worked at country music station WFIV as the morning sports anchor and afternoon disc jockey for three years. He then worked as a news reporter/anchor/producer at News Talk station WWNZ for several years.
Troy also served as the network producer of the Orlando Magic Radio Network for this NBA team’s first two years of existence. He also became the senior producer/sidekick of a daily sports radio show before then being offered the opportunity to host his own call-in sports radio program on a network of seventeen stations throughout the state of Florida. Affectionately known to listeners as “Mr. Cub”, Troy’s wife, Dina became known as “Mrs. Cub” after he proposed to her live on the air. (Their two children were later dubbed “Babies Cub”.)
Troy departed Orlando to become Executive Producer of WSYR in Syracuse. One year later he was named Assistant Program Director for News Talk WSYR and Sports Talk WHEN. One year after that he added the title of MAPs Director. (Marketing, Advertising, and Promotions Director.) After one more year Troy was named Program Director for both WSYR and WHEN; before adding the responsibilities of News Director, as well.
During his time in Syracuse WSYR was the recipient of numerous local and regional Associated Press awards, the Edward R. Murrow Award for news excellence, and the National Association of Broadcaster’s Crystal Award in recognition of service to the community.
Troy departed Syracuse to join the Affiliate Sales division of national program syndicator Westwood One. Then in 2001, Troy was in Frederick as a member of the WFMD/WFRE local sales team, where he was elevated to Local Sales Manager in 2004, General Sales Manager in 2007, and later to Director of Sales before leaving for a stint at WRBS radio in Baltimore, and then returning to WFMD/WFRE.
Troy holds a Master of Divinity Degree from Reformed Theological Seminary, and in 2004 began hosting The Frederick Faith Debate with Jonathan Switzer of Crossroads Valley Church and Crossed Bridges. Guests on the program have ranged from Buddhist to Baha’i. Roman Catholic to Eastern Orthodox. Atheist to Agnostic. Mormon to Muslim. Unitarian to Jewish. Charismatic to Presbyterian. Esoteric New Age Psychology adherent to Conservative Fundamentalist.