Episodes
Feb. 22, 2022
Maya or Deception: What’s Clouding the Minds of People? (110)
Hinduism teaches that maya (delusion) prevents human beings from understanding their true nature (the belief that they actually are God). Christianity teaches human beings live misguided lives because of deception. Are both t...
Feb. 15, 2022
The Yin Yang Symbol: What Does it Really Mean? (109)
The Yin Yang symbol is a recognized image around the globe. It is used symbolically even in many non-religious ways—including jewelry and rock music. But what does it really mean? Does it just represent the contrast between m...
Feb. 8, 2022
Is Truth Relative? What Does that Even Mean? (108)
When people say, “Truth is relative,” or “Truth is subjective,” what do they mean? Are these true statements? Or false? Before we can make any progress toward the goal of understanding, embracing, or establishing truth in our...
Feb. 1, 2022
Hinduism versus Christianity: Eight Main Differences (107)
Hinduism and Christianity are very different in many ways---in the interpretation of the nature of God, the nature of the universe, the nature of human beings, the nature of salvation, and the ultimate destiny of the universe...
Jan. 25, 2022
The Mysterious Ancient Hebrew Greeting SHALOM (106)
“Shalom” is the word Jews normally use to greet one another. It is an ancient biblical word with intriguing overtones of meaning that make up a powerful spiritual proclamation and prayer. It is an faith-filled appeal to God t...
Jan. 19, 2022
What is the meaning of the Hindu greeting "Namaste"? (105)
Hindus and New Agers often greet each other with a respectful gesture of folded hands and a slight bow as they utter the word “Namaste.” Many yoga classes open with this exchanged statement. Is this just an ordinary greeting ...
Jan. 11, 2022
Do All Religions Worship the Same God?
“All religions are one—we all worship the same God!” You hear this opinion voiced quite often. But is it true? If a Muslim, or a Sikh, or a Hindu, or a New Ager claims to love God and worship God—is it audacious and ludicrous...
Dec. 28, 2021
Is There Really Only One God?
“There is only one God!”—When discussing the Godhead with Hindus, Sikhs, or New Agers, that’s often the response you get. It’s the idea that, on an ultimate level, we are all worshiping the same God regardless of religious af...
Dec. 22, 2021
Were the “Wise Men” Who Visited Jesus---Kings, Priests, Astrologers, Magicians, or Something Else? (102)
The Greek word translated “wise men” is magos , from which we get the term “magi” (the root of the words “magical” or “magician”). Magi were usually involved in occult spiritual practices like astrology. Many theories and tra...
Dec. 15, 2021
Religion vs. Spirituality: Which Is Best? (101)
“I’m not part of any religion; I believe in being spiritual.” Many people make this claim, especially sincere truth-seekers who desire an understanding of the true God and want to experience the supernatural world. But is rel...
Dec. 10, 2021
Establishing Truth Through the Lord’s Prayer Part 3 (100)
In this third episode of “The Lord’s Prayer,” we continue our focus on this amazing combination of petitions and declarations that Jesus gave the church. Not only does this prayer reveal the proper approach to the Father, it ...
Dec. 1, 2021
Establishing Truth Through the Lord’s Prayer Part 2 (99)
“The Lord’s Prayer” was constructed by the genius of God, not only to give us a proper approach to the Father, but to reveal major facets of the belief system we should embrace as followers of Jesus. In this episode, we will ...
Nov. 23, 2021
Establishing Truth Through the Lord's Prayer Part 1 (98)
In just over 60 words, “The Lord’s Prayer” establishes biblical doctrine as compared to other world religions on major issues like the nature of God, the nature of the universe, and the nature of true salvation. Individual wo...
Nov. 16, 2021
When Jesus said, “You are gods!”—what did He mean? (97)
When Jesus said, “You are gods!”—who was He referring to? Many New Agers believe this statement reveals that He taught the divinity of all human beings. Some Christians boldly claim a ‘god-like’ status even now based on this ...
Nov. 9, 2021
OM: Mystical Word or Empty Syllable? (96)
Why is the word “OM” considered so sacred and powerful? How many religions recognize it as a spiritually potent word? What association does it have with three of the most revered gods of the Hindu pantheon: Brahma, Vishnu, an...
Nov. 2, 2021
The Rapture Controversy - Part 5 (95)
Will God’s people be in this world when His wrath is poured out and if so, will they be protected? What is the difference between “tribulation” and “wrath”? Why does the Bible say that at one time we were all “children of wra...
Oct. 26, 2021
The Rapture Controversy - Part 4 (94)
Failing to understand the difference between the word “tribulation” and the word “wrath” is one of the main reasons some believers wrongly gravitate toward the concept of a pre-tribulation rapture. Believers are never promise...
Oct. 20, 2021
The Rapture Controversy - Part 3 (93)
Why does the Bible teach that Jesus will come back “as a thief in the night”? Jesus compared his return and the church’s condition to the days of Noah. Why should believers want to be the ones “left behind”? This episode may ...
Oct. 12, 2021
The Rapture Controversy - Part 2 (92)
Did the early church fathers teach a pre-tribulation rapture? If not, when did that doctrine first make its appearance? Why did Paul say the Antichrist must be revealed before our “gathering together” to the Lord takes place?...
Oct. 5, 2021
The Rapture Controversy - Part 1 (91)
The great tribulation is rushing toward us like a dark, ominous, swirling storm cloud. Will the church be ready to take a strong and final stand for truth or will God allow His people to escape seven years before the end of t...
Sept. 28, 2021
Does the Universe Love You? (90)
Google the question, “Does the universe love me?” and millions of affirmative responses will pull up, encouraging you to believe that “the universe has your back” or that you should “trust the universe”—and how to consciously...
Sept. 21, 2021
THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH (89)
Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved chapters in the Bible. It hides a rarely understood mystery concerning the “valley of the shadow of death.” Your host, Mike Shreve, unveils this mystery, and then he shares five times he ha...
Sept. 15, 2021
WHAT DO THE NAMES OF WORLD RELIGIONS REVEAL? (88)
Every religion’s name reveals an important insight about that belief system: either its origin or a primary concept its followers embrace, or both. Surprisingly, these names often speak of longings common to all who seek the ...
Sept. 7, 2021
The Golden Rule in World Religions (87)
Why is the “Golden Rule” found in almost every major religion? Some assume it indicates all those religions are equally legitimate paths to God. Is that right or wrong? If this concept is found in the Scripture base of multip...