This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr Holly Ordway to discuss the growing indifference to religion and how stories and literature can be used to share the Gospel Dr Ordway is the visiting Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University the Professor of Faith and Culture at the Word On Fire Institute and the author of the book Tolkien's Faith A Spiritual Biography [... more]

The Matt Slick Live daily radio show broadcast is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry -CARM- During the show Matt answers questions on the air and offers insight on topics like The Bible Apologetics Theology World Religions Atheism and other issues-- The show airs live on the Truth Network Monday through Friday - PM EST - - PM PST--You can also email questions to Matt using- info-carm org Please put -Radio Show Question- in the Subject line--You can also watch a live stream during the live show on RUMBLE---Time stamps are approximate due to commercials being removed for [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Who is the us in Genesis that God was talking to after Adam sinned How can I move past the distorted view of God my mom has taught me Is the idea of having a soul mate supported in the Bible Does God reveal himself bodily in near-death experiences How could a loving God command the Israelites to kill whole nations Today's Offer Devotional - Fearfully Made Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Besides praying what else can we do to help those affected by the Nashville shooting How can I deal with sexual desires as a single person How do we reconcile God's promise in Psalm with the Nashville shooting Who is to blame in a mass shooting Did the church form before or after Pentecost Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us in our work [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Should we seek retributive justice in school shootings of vengeance is the Lord's Does Matthew mean that if we don't forgive we can't be saved My grown children have blocked me out of their lives Should I pursue them As Christians what can we do to prevent future school shootings Today's Offer Core Question What Is God's Will For Me Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us in [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Does Samuel teach that God can regret things Is the rise in transgender cases reflective of trading the truth for a lie What are other false gospels to be aware of What does Jesus's promise to the thief on the cross mean What do the terms works-righteousness and antinomianism mean Today's Offer Core Question What Is God's Will For Me Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us in [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode What did Jesus give up for my salvation Is it important to become an official member of a church Is it OK to go to Catholic Mass on Saturday and a Protestant church on Sunday In communion do the bread and wine turn into the body and blood of Christ If God is real why would he allow me to be sexually abused Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode I've prayed for my child to be healed for over years Why hasn't God answered my prayers Does Luke show that Jesus had a will separate from the Father's Is the teaching of predestination a heresy Should I feel guilty for not being able to tithe percent Does the Bible teach that women must remain silent in church services Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Is it wrong to listen to any music that isn't worship music How can I know that God is good when I'm struggling in life What should I look for when searching for a new church Today's Offer Categories You Need to Know Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core Resources Core Question [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode What is the proper Christian response to the overturning of Roe v Wade Does baptism save us What hope is there for a mother who has had an abortion Why did God command Joshua to kill all the inhabitants of Canaan Today's Offer Themes to Help You Understand the Bible Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity Consider becoming a member [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode If Adam and Eve sinned by eating the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge and Good and Evil is it a sin to pray about knowledge to gain knowledge I know there is a difference between knowledge and wisdom The church I grew up in was extremely aggressive in the way it talked about judgment and the truth of the Bible as opposed to the ways of the world I left the church for a time mainly because of this but am plugged [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Is it Biblical For My Pastor to Baptize Members in the Name of Jesus Only Does God Continue to Forgive Me if I Struggle With Sin How Can I Have Assurance If Only Those Who Endure to the End Are Saved Is it ok Use Pagan Symbols to Represent the Trinity Did God Put the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden to Tempt Adam Eve How Does Our Free Will and God's Sovereignty Relate Today's Offer Indispensable by David Cassidy Request our latest [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Is there a significance between the birds in Genesis and the covenant described in this passage What should we think about tax-exempt churches Does God love some Christians more than others Does God only save people to get glory for himself Does God allow different levels of punishment for different kinds of sin Today's Offer Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Do I need to quit my job and do more at church to be a good Christian How can you detect when someone is being self-righteous How does God's foreknowledge relate to our election What is the Beatific Vision Today's Offer Ways to Know You Are Really a Christian Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity Consider becoming a member of [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode What kind of healing does Isaiah refer to Is it possible that I've gone too far trying to get healing for my body What relief does the gospel offer to those who've had an abortion Can Messianic Jews still observe the Jewish feasts and ceremonies Can I trust that the Bible is God's Word and that he cares for me Today's Offer Every Good Endeavor Connecting Your Work to God's Work by Tim Keller Request our latest special offers here or call - [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Are there Bible translations that we should avoid How do I explain Lot's relationship with his daughters in the Bible Should someone who feels called to ministry go to seminary What is the doctrine of original sin Do we need to have someone lay hands on us to receive the Holy Spirit Today's Offer Tough Questions Answered Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us in our work here [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Is prayer pointless if God knows everything Do you believe that wine should be served at communion I've been in Christian protestant churches where only grape juice is served because they don't believe Jesus would've consumed alcohol I believe Jesus did have wine Also if wine is served what about young people taking communion Why isn't church more like a Bible study where we can ask questions Why do so many Christians speak with condescension towards non-believers Is baptism essential for salvation Today's [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode How do I deal with the regret of not helping others before they die How do I fight what seems to be demonic oppression I am a person who hates to miss out on things with friends but I don't want to be influenced by friends who aren't Christians and tempted to dishonor God What should I do How many Mary's are mentioned in Matthew How can I encourage family members who are grieving a suicide Today's Offer Ruth Bible Study Request our [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode What is the proper Christian response to the overturning of Roe v Wade Does baptism save us What hope is there for a mother who has had an abortion Why did God command Joshua to kill all the inhabitants of Canaan Today's Offer Themes to Help You Understand the Bible Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity Consider becoming a member [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode In John John said behold the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world I know election is true but this seems to be describing the whole world as in everyone in the world What do you think How does God discipline us when we sin I am wrestling with the verse that says the Lord hardened Pharaoh's heart This seems to contradict free will What do you think What does Revelation - mean Did David lose the Holy Spirit [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode When everyone has heard of Jesus is that when the end will come Is the mark given to Cain in Genesis a sign of grace A report about the Southern Baptist Convention was just released that shows that not only has sexual abuse from SBC pastors been shockingly common but that SBC leadership stonewalled the victims to protect itself from legal liability instead of removing those pastors from authority Should all believers shun or expel all of the pastors involved with this tragedy [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Adriel and Bill takes time to talk about the idea of thoughts and prayers after shootings and how Christians can respond after such tragedies Are there some things in the Bible that God did not put in and did not intend What is Covenant Theology Does James teach that we are justified by works What is Sola Scriptura Today's Offer Inner Core Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Can the mentally ill be saved I have schizophrenia bipolar and PTSD I wanted to know what you consider to be the right eschatology I lean amillennial and that Christ has fulfilled it all What is your view My son is struggling with the idea that an all-knowing God would allow evil and suffering What should I say to him How can I witness to my anti-semitic family member How should we understand predestination Today's Offer Revelation Bible Study Request our latest special [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode If Jesus is God was his crucifixion a form of self-murder or suicide I am wondering how do I honor my parents when I have strong disagreements with my parents about their beliefs in conspiracy theories about the vaccine political views that are more estreeme as well as prosperity gospel-type beliefs How do I honor them while disagreeing very strongly on these issues If God is all powerful why does he allow evil and suffering Mary seems to put her faith in Jesus [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Should a church place a greater emphasis on ministering to shut-ins In Mark - Jesus says he does not want certain people to understand his parables lest they should turn and be forgiven ' I thought that God does not desire that anyone should perish Is the indwelling of the Spirit the same in the Old and New Testament Can miscarried children go to heaven Did Paul seek the approval of the other apostles to validate his ministry Today's Offer Why Would Anyone [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode How can God be good if he also created sin Do the Old Testament laws regarding remarriage apply to Gentiles in the church today Was the biblical canon decided at the Council of Nicaea When you say that you don't believe in the rapture what resources do you have to support that view I was taught growing up that God only hears our prayers if we are clothed while we pray them Can we really not pray in the shower Today's Offer Philippians [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Did God create evil Isaiah seems to say that he did What is Eternal Sonship Was Christ always the Son or did he become the Son in the incarnation According to the creeds he was always the Son So what does it mean that he is eternally begotten but not made Should we really mourn when a believer dies if it means they are in heaven If I doubt my salvation am I really a Christian How can I find joy in the [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode How can God be good if he also created sin Do the Old Testament laws regarding remarriage apply to Gentiles in the church today Was the biblical canon decided at the Council of Nicaea When you say that you don't believe in the rapture what resources do you have to support that view I was taught growing up that God only hears our prayers if we are clothed while we pray them Can we really not pray in the shower Today's Offer Jonah [... more]

God has promised to work all things together for the good of His people Rom Does this mean everything that happens to us is good--even evil and suffering Today R C Sproul continues his series on the providence of God Get R C Sproul's Teaching Series 'Providence God In Control' as a Digital Download and a copy of R C Sproul's book 'The Invisible Hand' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org providence-invisible-hand Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode I was reading my Bible and I am wondering why the books are not listed in alphabetical order Why are the books ordered the way they are because they're not easy to find My mother was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness and doesn't have much time to live She is very close to my young son We have never experienced anything like this before I am not sure how to even tell him that Nana will not be with us anymore What [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Does Revelation indicate that Jesus does blot some names out of the Book of Life My brother is in a church that says we shouldn't celebrate birthdays or holidays What do you think of this We know that God is all knowing but how God could create so many people who ultimately will not be saved In the Gospel of John Jesus says that he has overcome the world But if that is the case why is the world such a mess Today's [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode In a previous episode someone asked about Isaiah as it relates to sickness and healing But how do we understand Matthew - in regards to our physical health because in that passage Jesus is quoting from Isaiah My wife and I were praying so that we could buy a home and we ended up closing on a home really smoothly However we keep uncovering more and more problems with the house now living here for or months We prayed that God would prevent [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com I heard your question about if a protestant should marry a Catholic but I'm going to a Nazarene church and am wondering about my relationship with a woman who is a Seventh-Day Adventist Is this wise or unwise In Colossians it says Jesus disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to shame I was wondering who are these authorities I am a Catholic and I know that my Protestant friends disagree with us on Holy Communion so what is the Protestant view on communion exactly I've [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com I have heard an explanation that in Mark Jesus was telling his disciples not to ask for signs and miracles like the Pharisees but I fail to see how that is the case because no matter how many signs Jesus performed the Pharisees still never accepted him So what is Jesus really telling his disciples here Will non-Christians regret their unbelief at the Final Judgment My friend has been told that she has to months left to live I was hoping to get advice on how to [... more]