1/7/2005 - The Devil Delusion. [download mp3] Is the Devil a real and literal being or just a metaphor for evil? Listen in to find out how many Americans think he's just a figment of our imagination and whether or not the Bible agrees.

1/14/2005 - Know Your Enemy! [download mp3] Battlefield commanders know that understanding the enemy is essential to winning a war. Fighting an invisible enemy stacks one up against impossible odds. If you don't believe the devil is real, you are incredibly vulnerable to his destructive schemes against you. Listen in to unmask his strategies.

1/21/2005 - Don't believe every angel you see. [download mp3] If a demon were to materialize before your very eyes, you would probably not trust him to tell you the truth. But what if the angel you saw was bright and beautiful? Would you be inclined to listen to his personal message for you from the spiritual realm? Doing so could be the deadliest mistake you ever made. Listen in to find out why.

1/28/2005 - SuperSize Me! [download mp3] Standing in line at McDonald's and contemplating whether or not to say, "SuperSize it"... Which tells you to do it--your head or your heart? Which do you trust more to tell you the truth--your head or your heart? Listen in to find out which is trusted more by most Americans and which one led Eve to her downfall in the garden of Eden.

2/4/2005 -Who caused the Tsunami? Part 1 of 3 - Satan did it. [download mp3] Who caused the Tsunami on December 26, 2004? In its immediate aftermath, the voices of many religious leaders from every major world religion trumpeted the idea that the Tsunami was an act of divine judgment. Was it really an act of God? Is there any biblical evidence that the Tsunami could be an act of Satan? Listen in to explore the question.

2/11/2005 - Who caused the Tsunami? Part 2 of 3 - God did it. [download mp3] Does a world view faithful to the Bible include the possibility that God, at times, is an active agent in destruction? Is it possible that the Asian Tsunami could fit in this category? Listen in to process this challenging question. The links below may assist in that journey.

2/18/2005 - Who caused the Tsunami? Part 3 of 3 - Nature did it. [download mp3] What if neither God nor Satan were the active cause of the tsunami? Is such a possibility compatible with a biblical world view? What would be implied about God's goodness in such a case since He chose not to intervene and stop the tsunami? Listen in to explore this assertion with us: Every incidence of innocent suffering can be traced directly or indirectly to the exercise of someone's freedom of choice.

2/25/2005 - God suffers with us [download mp3] and thereby earns the right to allow suffering in the context of accomplishing a greater good. Jesus suffered more than any human ever has or ever will. Don't believe that assertion? Listen in to hear it explored. If you're still not convinced, email us with an example of suffering you feel is greater than what Jesus suffered. We'll give it some thoughtful critique and respond.

3/4/2005 - Temptation: Is it just about me? [download mp3] What is going on when we're tempted? Is the issue of yielding or resisting centered only around the one being tempted? Listen in. You might discover the issues are much, much bigger. We look at this question in the context of Eve's temptation in the garden of Eden and Jesus' temptation in the wilderness.

3/11/2005 - Was Jesus really tempted? [download mp3] James the apostle wrote that God cannot be tempted neither does He tempt anyone. If this is true and Jesus was Divine, how is it possible that Jesus could have been tempted? But if Jesus was our perfect example, didn't he have to be tempted in some way? Join us in the attempt to resolve the dilemma.

3/18/2005 - Are we guilty before we sin? [download mp3] Are we guilty of sin from the moment of birth even before we make a conscious choice to sin? There are some Christian traditions that teach so. The hinge point is the issue of our human nature. What does the Bible teach about guilt, sin and personal choice? Does Adam's sin make me guilty? Listen in as we explore the issue.

3/25/2005 - Voices in your head. [download mp3] Those thoughts you think and the feelings you feel—are they always your own or do they ever come from something or someone outside you? Maybe that sounds like a science fiction question but really... it's not! Tune in to hear what the Bible teaches about Satan's ability to plant thoughts in your mind, how you can tell when the voice in your head is not your own and what you can do about it.

Supplementary material:

An interview with M. Scott Peck, well-known psychiatrist and author of The Road Less Traveled and People of the Lie, describing his clinical diagnosis of two women who were demon possessed and how they were delivered.

4/1/2005 - Why the Bible? [download mp3] Is the Bible worthy of being trusted as the source and reference for absolute truth? Today we begin a series of WarTalk programs exploring this and related questions. Listen in to hear the best way to figure out if the Bible is for you.

Supplementary material:

Francis A. Schaeffer was a prominent Christian philosopher of the 20th century. As a student of philosophy and conscientious atheist, he decided to read the Bible out of a conviction that intellectual integrity required personal knowledge of that which you assert is wrong. He read the Bible through from beginning to end and came away convinced that it gave a more rational explanation to the big questions of life than naturalism or any other system of philosophy. He came to faith in Christ and became a strong voice in explaining the matchless superiority of the biblical world view. Schaeffer has written many books that are worthy of your time and attention.

4/8/2005 - Naturalism vs. Theism. [download mp3] Today begins a journey examining three fundamentally different ways of viewing the world: Naturalism, Pantheism and Theism. Every system of thinking fits into one of these broad world views. How do these three ways of looking at life answer the big questions: 1) Where do I come from? 2) What is my purpose here? 3) Where am I going? Listen in to explore the answers with us.

Supplementary material:

We owe Sue Bohlin of Probe Ministries a word of credit for the concept of the three world views mentioned above. Her essay, Answering the Big Questions of Life, is an excellent argument in favor of theism (though we differ from her on the understanding of what the Bible teaches about life after death).

Here is the link for one of the many news reports on atheist Antony Flew's change of mind.

Here are the books mentioned in the broadcast:

4/15/2005 - Pantheism vs. Theism. [download mp3] Today we continue our exploration of the three fundamental worldviews—Naturalism, Pantheism and Theism —by examining Pantheism and comparing and contrasting it with Theism. How does Pantheism answer the big questions of life differently than Theism? Listen in to find out.

4/22/2005 - Naturalism, Pantheism, Theism—which is “true”?[download mp3] Naturalism says there is no life after death. Pantheism says life is a circle—constant reincarnation after death into either a lower or higher life form based on one’s karma. Theism says life is linear—a divine judgment follows death which leads to eternal life or eternal death but no reincarnation. The three worldviews are mutually exclusive. Only one can reflect what really happens at death. Two of these three worldviews are much “riskier” than the third. Listen in to hear which world view is the “safest bet”.

4/29/2005 - An example of Naturalism intruding on Theism—Did Jesus “buy it?” [download mp3] Naturalism says there are no miracles. Naturalism says there is no life after death. Naturalism scoffs at the idea of Jesus (or any other supernatural being) “coming again.” The historical-critical method of interpretting the Bible accepts these presuppositions. Did Jesus? Can we even know what Jesus believed? Listen in to find out.

Supplementary material:

Are the three suppositions attributed above to historical criticism fair to that theological discipline? Rudolf Bultmann was a prominent spokesperson of the historical-critical approach to biblical interpretation as was Eta Linemann, his former student. Check out Eta Linemann’s personal story of her journey as an adherent of historical-criticism, her spiritual conversion and subsequent rejection of historical criticism. See also Harold S. Martin’s description of why historical criticism is a threat to authentic biblical faith.

Here are some references demonstrating the authenticity of the New Testament texts in relation to their original content from the hands of their authors:

• Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry’s simple table of data on the New Testament
• History News Network: A summary of the issue
• New Testament Reliability by Dr. Phil Fernandes (a chapter from his doctoral dissertation)

5/6/2005 - How much of the Bible for you? [download mp3] Jesus, Peter, Paul and the other apostles all exalted the Scriptures as the ultimate authority. Which parts of our modern Bible were they using and referring to? Should those parts which constituted an authority for them also be authoritative for us today? Listen in to find out.

5/13/2005 - God of the Old Testament/New Testament—the same or different? [download mp3] In the New Testament God is loving, kind, compassionate and forgiving. In the Old Testament God is harsh, judgmental and violent, right? Or is He? Is God really different in the New Testament than He is in the Old Testament? Listen in to find out.

5/20/2005 -Are justice and mercy mutually exclusive? [download mp3] “God is too loving to destroy sinners.” say some people, “In the end, everyone will be saved in heaven.” Is such an idea compatible with a biblical worldview? How can justice and mercy coexist as attributes of God's character? Listen in to explore the issue biblically with us.

5/27/2005 - Does violence help preserve peace in the universe? [download mp3] Do you find it difficult to reconcile God’s use of violence in the Bible with His character of love? One option is to say God didn’t really do it—it was just a cultural dynamic. Such a conclusion risks compromising the authority and relevance of God’s Word. Listen in for an alternate perspective and let us know what you think.

6/3/2005 - Tradition versus the Bible—which has greater authority? [download MP3] Some contend that God has bestowed upon His church so great authority as to transcend even the Bible. Others contend that in order to discern truth from error, the Bible must be the final test for all doctrine and prophecy. Which view is correct? Listen in to hear arguments on both sides and examine them in the context of Jesus’ teaching on the issue.

6/10/2005 - CULTURE vs. THE BIBLE, part 1: Love your neighbor or yourself. [download MP3] You have to love yourself first before you can truly love anyone else, right? That is a very common idea in America today. It is even expressed extensively among Christians. But is it true to the biblical worldview? Is that what Jesus meant when he identified the second most important commandment in the whole world as being, “Love your neighbor as yourself?” Listen in. The spiritual ramifications are significant enough that you don’t want to be mistaken on this one.

6/17/2005 – CULTURE vs. THE BIBLE, part 2: Judge not that ye be not judged. [download MP3] What is right for me is not necessarily right for you. What is wrong for you is not necessarily wrong for me. This concept is pervasive in our culture. The idea is that everything is relative and therefore no one has any basis for evaluating someone else’s actions, values or attitudes. How does this square up with Scripture? Listen in to find out.

6/24/2005 – CULTURE vs. THE BIBLE, part 3: The church has no business being involved in the lives of its members [download MP3]. Or does it? In times past, many churches' attempts at "discipline" were destructive. Today, many churches have nothing to do with any kind of discipline. Is there an appropriate role for the church to be actively involved in spiritual accountability with its members? Or does all such involvement constitute inappropriate "judging". You know what our culture thinks. Tune in to examine what the Bible teaches.

7/1/2005 – CULTURE vs. THE BIBLE, part 4: Divorce [download MP3]. Is it permissible in God’s eyes to divorce for any and every reason? Would God ever expect someone to stay in an unhappy marriage? Listen in to hear Jesus’ teaching about what God views as acceptable and unacceptable reasons for divorce and remarriage and why.

7/8/2005 – CULTURE vs. THE BIBLE, part 5: A tribute to the world’s most difficult job [download MP3]. This job is simultaneously more important than any other yet most despised by American culture. It is more important than being a president, preacher or general. What is it? Listen in to find out.

7/15/2005 – CULTURE vs. THE BIBLE, part 6: Men and Women—does equality mean sameness? [download MP3]. Today we explore the biblical worldview on the roles of men and women. In what ways are their roles the same? In what ways are they different? Does God intend men and women to fill the same roles at home, in society and in the church? Listen in to explore the issue with us.

7/22/2005 – CULTURE vs. THE BIBLE, part 7: Homosexuality—Is it a legitimate alternative lifestyle in God’s eyes? [download MP3]. What was once taboo in American culture is now commonly accepted. Sometimes cultural changes are good. Sometimes they are not. Tune in to hear what how the biblical world view addresses the issue of homosexuality in the context of God’s design and plan for humanity.

7/29/2005 – CULTURE vs. THE BIBLE, part 8: Parenting and discipline. [download MP3]. Should children be encouraged to make their own decisions from their earliest years? Should children be required to respect their parents? Should parents give religious instruction to their children? Should children ever be spanked? Listen in to explore the issues from a biblical worldview.

8/05/2005 – CULTURE vs. THE BIBLE, part 9: Is God male, female, neither or both? [download MP3] It is becoming more common in America to hear people addressing the God of the Bible with female references and pronouns. How does God reveal himself to us in the Bible with regard to gender and what relevance does that have in modern society? Listen in to explore the issue with us.

8/12/2005 – CULTURE vs. THE BIBLE, part 10: Being a real man [download MP3]. Real men don’t cry. Or do they? Real men don’t eat quiche. Or do they? Real men don’t ask directions. Or do they? American culture has been in the process of redefining manhood and masculinity for several decades now. How does the product of that revisionism square up with a biblical worldview on manhood? Listen in to explore the issue.

Supplementary material:

Check out the book Wild at Heart. The author, John Eldredge, makes a case for recognizing how American culture has feminized our concept of masculinity. Eldredge attempts to restore a biblical concept of God’s intention for what “being a man” is really all about.

9/14/2005 – Israel in Prophecy, part 4: Israel's Mission: [download MP3]. Today we lLook at God’s plan for Israel to be the light of the world. Is God really waiting for some future time for Israel to finally fulfill it’s purpose or is this prophecy already being spiritually fulfilled? Listen in to find out.

Just as David's life descriptions seem obviously intended to be about himself until Jesus reveals their depth in describing Jesus' own life, so stereograms on the surface appear to be nothing more than a random collection of dots. Once your eyes focus beyond the actual image, however, a 3-dimensional image emerges that is not obvious to the casual viewer. In the same way, we must be careful in our choice of how to interpret biblical prophecies, that we not miss what God intends us to really understand by looking too casually at the surface.

Check out these descriptions of how to view stereograms: 1) Viewing a Stereogram, 2) How to see them

Check out these examples of stereograms: Lessons for Living 2) Stereogram Examples

Check out this site which lets you create your own stereograms online!

9/23/2005 – Israel in Prophecy, part 5: The Final Gathering of Israel [Download Free MP3]. Has it been God’s prophetic plan for the modern nation of Israel to fulfill the promises for Israel and the Jewish nation to be recongregated from their dispersion? Or is God fulfilling those promises in a different fashion? Listen in to find out.

9/30/2005 – Israel in Prophecy, part 6: To whom does Palestine belong? [Download Free MP3] God promised Abraham the land for his descendants forever. Was this promise conditional or does it mean that modern Jews are entitled to Palestine by virtue of the original promise? Listen in to explore the issue with us.

10/7/2005 – Israel in Prophecy, part 7: – Jesus and the third day [Download free MP3]. Jesus referred to Scripture as predicting his resurrection the “third day.” How did He deduce this and what relevance does it have to the discussion of Israel in Prophecy? Tune in to find out. This week lays the scriptural foundation for the shocking conclusion revealed next week regarding the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.

10/14/2005 – Israel in Prophecy, part 8: , Rebuilding the Temple [Download free MP3]. Do the promises and prophecies in the Scripture foretell that the literal temple in Jerusalem will be literally rebuilt in the last days? Tune in to find out whether this common belief is accurate and what it may mean for the world today.

10/21/2005 – Where the rubber meets the road… Marriage#1: What to do when the feelings of love fade [download free MP3]. Is there hope for a relationship if the passionate, romantic feelings are gone? Since God wants us to be happy, is this a divine sign that it’s time to move on? Listen in to discover a biblical worldview on the issue.

10/28/2005 – Where the rubber meets the road… Marriage#2: What do I do if my spouse is cheating/having an affair/committing adultery on me? [download free MP3]. Is divorce the first and best choice? What factors should be considered? How does God’s will figure in the mix? Listen in to explore the issue with us.

11/4/2005 – Where the rubber meets the road… Marriage#3: What if my spouse wants to co-sign a loan for a friend? [download free MP3] . Finanacial issues are one of the biggest and most common stressors in marriages today. Co-signing a loan is a momentous obligation. What if one spouse wants to co-sign and the other does not? And what in the world does this issue have to do with the "war between good and evil"?!?. Listen in to find out.

Check out this article from a law firm about co-signing.

11/11/2005 – Where the rubber meets the road… Marriage#4: Resolving Difficult Conflicts [download free MP3]. It is not uncommon for marital conflicts to seem unsolvable. If left unaddressed, they fester, get worse and affect almost everything else in the relationship. Tune it to see what the Bible has to say about resolving conflict. Also, discover an extremely powerful, 10-step method for resolving conflicts that can assit in resolving the most difficult disagreements.

The "10 Steps for Resolving Couple Conflict" concept was developed by David H. Olson, Ph.D., President of Life Innovations. It is a core component of the Prepare/Enrich Pre-marital inventory program that has been used by more than 1.5 million couples. Dr. Olson has graciously granted us permission to make available for your use the 10 steps worksheet in PDF form.

11/18/2005 – Where the rubber meets the road… Marriage#5: Solving Financial Difficulties [download free MP3]. The majority or married couples today experience conflict over money. Sometimes it's because they disagree over how to spend it. Sometimes it's because there just doesn't seem to be enough of it. Today we examine a spiritual principle that has the power to solve the worst of financial difficulties. Listen in to check it out.

11/25/2005 – Faith. What is it? [download free MP3]. What can be trusted? Science? Journalists? Friends? Preachers? The Bible? What is reported as science is sometimes nothing more than assumption. Journalists have a powerful ability to spin a certain perspective by the kinds of questions they ask. Friends can be wrong. Many Christians define faith as choosing to believe even in the asbence of evidence. Today we assert that true faith is belief on the basis of evidence. Listen in to check it out.

Why is it that some science journalists seem to delight in not reporting what part of reported "scienctific facts" are actually based on mere speculation? Fortunately, there are exceptions.

“Evolutionists have assumed that the [mitochondrial] clock is constant, ticking of mutations every 6000 to 12,000 years or so. . . The most widely used mutation rate for noncoding hyman mtDNA relies on estimates of the date when humans and chimpanzees shared a common ancestor, taken to be 5 million years ago. . . Regardless of the cause, evolutionists are most concerned about the effect of a faster mutation rate. For example, researchers have calculated that “mitochondrial Eve”—the woman whose mtDNA was ancestral to that in all living people—lived 100,000 to 200,000 years ago in Africa. Using the new clock, she would be a mere 6000 years old. ” - Ann Gibbons, "Calibrating the Mitochondrial Clock", Science Magazine, January 2, 1998.

The story of Mitochondrial Eve.

12/02/2005 – Save the Freezing in Kashmir [download free MP3]. This year has seen an unprecedented number of natural disasters of incredible ferocity. This show focuses attention on one in which the victims are entirely savable. The only limitation is time and money. 2.5 million people are without shelter in Pakistan. As winter sets in, those in the higher elevations will freeze to death unless there is immediate intervention. Some have placed that deadline at December 15. Click here to read the blog of one man’s heroic attempts to save those at risk, against all odds, and learn how you can help.

12/09/2005 – Do You Take Enough Vacation? [download free MP3]. Americans take less vacation time than any other industrialized nation. We don't take a mid-day siesta either. Our work day is longer than that of many European countries. So what does this all mean? Does taking enough vacation have anything to do at all with the war between good and evil? Listen in to find out.

Here is the link to the Top Ten New Year's Resolutions we referenced in the show.

1/6/2006 – The Two Covenants-101: Part 1, Hagar and Sarah [download free MP3]. The issue of the covenants between God and His people is one of the most misunderstood issues among Christians today. This is indicative of Satan's attempts to sow confusion, misunderstanding and dissension among those who worship the Creator. Satan's attacks are directed at those issues which are most crucial to salvation. Stay with us as we explore this important biblical teaching.

1/13/2006 – The Two Covenants-101: Part 2, The Flesh vs. The Spirit [download free MP3]. The "Old" and "New" covenants correspond directly to the issue of walking in the flesh versus walking in the Spirit. Listen in to find out why.

1/20/2006 – The Two Covenants-101: Part 3, Images of the Covenants: Mount Sinai [download free MP3]. The apostle Paul refers to the experience at Mt. Sinai as an illustration of the "Old Covenant". Explore with us what that means.

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