Episodes

Five times, God has spoken to me audibly in 2020 concerning dangerous and troubling things going on in our nation and our world. Instead of the normal, comparative religion theme of this podcast, this episode is all about the...

The Disney movie “Mulan” promotes Taoism beliefs, like the power of “chi,” ancestor worship, and a deity called “the phoenix.” Though good traits are celebrated like loyalty, bravery, truth, and devotion to family—false relig...

Buddha’s “Four Noble Truths” state that life is full of suffering and the cause of suffering is desire. So, the way to overcome suffering is to overcome desire. Is that true? Or is there a biblical view that solves the proble...

A science fiction writer named L. Ron Hubbard founded The Church of Scientology in 1952. It has become one of the most controversial religious cults in modern times. What are some of their major beliefs and why are some of th...

What is “mindfulness” and is it acceptable for Christians? This spiritual practice (often in a watered-down form) is pervading our culture. Though the terms used may seem inviting, the concept is based on a Buddhist worldview...

Almost every religion promotes a unique view of the future of the universe. These concepts often contradict each other and cannot all be true. Eastern religions are usually cyclical. Mideastern religions tend to be linear. Wh...

Why does God allow evil to exist in this world and all the pain that results from it: corrupted hearts, damaged lives, and destroyed dreams? If God is good, why is there so much “bad”? If God created the wicked one perfect (b...

Many religions offer hope for the future by foretelling the coming of a Messiah-like person who will bring order to this world. Some New Agers teach the coming of Christ will be a mass spiritual awakening. A wide range of oth...

The politically-correct, religiously-correct answer to this question is all-inclusive: that everyone is a child of God and that we all worship the same God. But is that true? Or are there certain criteria that must be fulfill...

What is the origin and the nature of the universe? At least seven schools of thought exist in both categories. They cannot all be right. Some say the universe has always existed while others claim a beginning point. Learn the...

Are human beings comprised of just two parts: a body and a soul. Or is it more complicated? Various religions give conflicting views, assigning three, five, seven, even ten parts to the human makeup. The biblical view is diff...

What is the solution to our spiritual problem? Do we need salvation, liberation, or enlightenment? Every religion offers a unique answer. Compare the doctrines of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity. They do ...

Why is Jesus called the “true light,” the “true bread,” the “true vine” and “the true God” in Scripture? To label something “true” implies the existence of a counterfeit that is “false.” No wonder Jesus said, “Therefore take ...

Learn the difference between New Age affirmations and biblically-based confessions of faith. Many Christians, out of concern they are dabbling in New Age practices, throw out the “baby with the bath water.” This teaching will...

Pranayama is the yogic practice of breath control. Practitioners claim it helps them reach higher levels of consciousness by activating the chakras and intensifying the intake of “prana” (the divine life force). How does this...

Many religions acknowledge evil spirits exist but differ greatly in explaining how they got here, why they exist, what they are like and how to overcome them. Let’s explore a wide range of beliefs and compare them to the only...

This idea of the origin of evil has plagued the minds of deep thinkers for thousands of years. How did this world become so wicked? Did God author it? Have people caused this chaos? Do we blame it all on the devil? What’s the...

Is the practice of chanting mantras a powerful means of achieving enlightenment or a futile and improper attempt at penetrating the realm of the supernatural? What did Jesus say about it? Is the well-known “Jesus Prayer” just...

Hinduism teaches that maya (delusion) prevents human beings from understanding their true nature. Christianity teaches human beings live misguided lives because of deception. Are both these beliefs the same, or are they compl...

Billions have never heard of Jesus—what happens to them? A primary objection to Christianity concerns how unjust it would be if God required faith in the Gospel of those who have never heard it. Does the Bible give a suitable...

Does the Kingdom of God reside within every person? Jesus explained to the Pharisees, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of God is within...

Did Jesus believe in “the third eye?” He said, “Let thine eye be single and thy whole body shall be full of light.” Was He talking about a psychic energy center in the forehead that Hindus and New Agers identify as a chakra? ...

“Yoga” means yoke -ma symbol of union with Brahman, the impersonal God of Hinduism. Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you.” Was He referring to a yoga-like approach to spirituality or something completely different? Eight differ...

Statues abound in Catholic churches. Yet the second commandment says not to make graven images. Is this wrong? What about the use of candles, ashes, and incense? Do these have a biblical basis. Does the sacrament of Extreme U...