The WallBuilders Pastors Briefing The WallBuilders organization hosted a “Pastors Briefing” at the US Capitol where about a dozen speakers (nine of them members of Congress) shared the political status of things “inside the beltway” with about 100 pastors over the course of two days. What was the big takeaway from attending this short conference?…… read more »
The Enneagram and Esoteric Psychology Are “personality profiles” like the Enneagram safe to use as analytical tools, or is this a dangerous path for people to travel (similar to CRT – Critical Race Theory)? The panel wraps up its multi-week look at the occult and various aspects of mystical, Wiccan, and pagan practices. This is…… read more »
Palm Reading, Psychics, Ouija Boards, and More When it comes to crystal balls, Tarot Cards, seances, necromancy, and even Magic Eight Balls, what do you believe? What should you believe? The panel of pastors talks through what the Bible says to inform our thinking about such things. This is the fourth of five radio shows…… read more »
Oil Blends, Smudging, and Horoscopes What should biblically informed people think about Astrology, the Zodiac, and other practices that tap into spiritualism, clairvoyance, and predicting/controlling the future? This is the third of five radio shows tackling various aspects of New Age practices and influences impacting the current generation. All five episodes are available as one…… read more »
What Does the Bible Have to Say About Energy Healing? Is Reiki biblically justified, or spiritually dangerous? Are crystals more than merely beautiful stones? Where is the line crossed between being innocuous (or even good) and sinful forms of idolatry? This is the second of five radio shows tackling various aspects of New Age practices…… read more »
Yoga – Can It Be Made Holy? Some churches promote what they call “Holy Yoga”. Should they? Some see yoga as merely a secular form of exercise. Should they? Some Christians argue that yoga is unbiblical and ungodly. Should they? This is the first of five radio shows tackling various aspects of New Age practices…… read more »
“Why I Left the Church” “Pastor” Alexander Lang left his post at a PCUSA church in suburban Chicago. He stepped down in a very high-profile way on social media. In explaining his resignation he complained about the unrealistic expectations placed upon ordained men. Are his observations mostly fair and accurate, or are they mostly the…… read more »
Departure: Story of a Deconstructed Faith A pastor in suburban Chicago resigned from position in a very high-profile way. In his extensive online comments he complains about the pressures faced by men of the cloth. In making his case, does Alexander Lang expose himself as someone who lacks a biblical worldview, and therefore reveal that…… read more »
Learning to Say I Forgive You The Faith Debate follows up on the discussion about the controversial “Foot Washing” advertisement with a different type of element in the “He Gets Us” campaign. Some of the online videos are short-form interviews, and one that caught the show’s attention was the one titled, “Learning to Say ‘I…… read more »
Jesus Gets Us? The Faith Debate discusses the controversial “He Gets Us” campaign by specifically examining one of the highest profile ads (“Foot Washing”) frame-by-frame. Is the campaign unfairly criticized, or has it caved under the pressure of “tone police”? This is the first of five episodes featuring this particular panel. All five are available…… read more »