During the COVID lockdowns, many Christians quoted Matthew 22:21 saying, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's." in order to maintain obedience to those lockdowns and close church gatherings. But is that what that text is talking about? As Sean handles this text, we must ask the question what belongs to Caesar and what belongs to God?

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As you look at this current world, so much dramatic change has turned navigating this life into something that can be very difficult. With technological advances, governmental decisions, and a society jettisoning Christian beliefs and ethics; it can be difficult to determine where you are let alone where you're going.

In this episode, Sean and Patke speak to the rules-oriented person who believes everything is black and white. Many things are indeed black and white, yet there is also the need for wisdom on the gray areas. As we navigate the uncertain times ahead, let us ask ourselves how can wisdom play a key role in walking through this life.

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The challenge comes once again from Patheos.com. As Christians are gunned down, how can a Christian say that God exists? How can that be especially when it seems that He has promised blanket protection if you are righteous?

"No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil." (Proverbs 12:21)

"Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;" (Psalm 91:9-10)

Can you trust a God who seems to be promising carte blanche protection that never comes? Is that really what He is really promising? Listen in and find out.

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It can be a challenge both knowing AND living out the word. Theologic is often about knowing the word but in this episode Sean and Patke talk about the nitty gritty of applying the word. How do we apply what we know from the word when we find ourselves in a challenging situation? How do we live out the word when circumstances in our lives make it seemingly impossible to live out? As Sean and Patke address this issue, may the Lord bless you with help in your situation.

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It just so happens that multiple pastors in NW Iowa are preaching through the book of Revelation. As a result, Sean sought to capitalize on that opportunity to have a discussion about the importance of this book. Why is it important to know and to preach through this frightening book? How does it benefit the Christian? Listen in and be blessed by a fruitful discussion.

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In Sean's personal study with family, he came across what seems to be an apparent contradiction between the gospels? In Matthew 21:33-46, Jesus tells a parable and the crowd responds approvingly. In Luke's account of the same parable in Luke 20:9-19 the crowds responded rejecting the words Jesus said. How do we work through this apparent contradiction? Listen in as Sean unpacks this parable.

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This time, your hosts just hit record and started talking. Check it out!

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Many thanks to our listeners as they have exercised patience since the last debate. It has been a while but Sean and Zac re-engage on the topic of Israel. Does Scripture teach that Israel will have a future kingdom? Will they receive the land that their forefathers had had? Will there be a great Jewish ingathering to Israel following widespread belief in Christ as their messiah? Listen in as your hosts go head to head on this debate.

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