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Can Instruments Be Used in Worship? Regulative Principle & Total Depravity Explained

Host Nate kicks off this episode by roasting Chris's "church" – complete with 20-foot flying drummer boys, back-flipping elves, and snowflakes from the rafters. Because nothing says "Holy Spirit" quite like a $10 million light show and circus acrobatics, right? Apparently, the Apostle Paul's archaeological smoke machine approves. Then things get serious (sort of) when we tackle a genuinely bizarre claim: is it a SIN to listen to gospel music with instruments outside of church? We dive into the regulative principle of worship, the normative principle, and whether your Spotify playlist is sending you straight to hell. Spoiler: probably not, but the debate gets heated. The conversation shifts to original sin, total depravity, and whether babies are born sinners. Are infants guilty before they've even committed their first sin? Is total depravity the same as total inability? Can Pentecostals and Calvinists actually agree on something? (Short answer: it's complicated.) We break down prevenient grace, inherited sin nature, and why the guilt vs. consequence debate actually matters for understanding salvation. And of course, what's an Ask A Christian episode without a Calvinism vs. Arminianism debate spiraling out of control? We attempt to solve the predestination issue (spoiler: we don't), someone drops some spicy language, and Nate has to play referee before escaping to save his sanity. Resources & Links: Megachurch Christmas gimmicks discussion: https://x.com/5Solas2/status/2000298368346784165?s=20 Gospel music with instruments debate: https://x.com/Protestia/status/1999916622832926733?s=20 For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 01:38 - Megachurch Christmas spectacular with flying drummer boys 05:51 - Is it a sin to listen to gospel music with instruments? 08:53 - Regulative principle vs. normative principle of worship 13:45 - Discussing strange fire concept 19:11 - New heaven and new earth discussion 28:30 - Strange fire debate continues - what exactly was it? 48:28 - Original sin discussion begins - Psalm 51:5 50:04 - Total depravity starts to make sense 53:57 - Adam and Eve's fall - losing innocence vs. receiving sin 55:33 - Are babies born sinners? 56:29 - Original sin has been taught for 2,000 years 56:52 - Can you believe in total depravity without inherited guilt? 59:04 - Total depravity vs. total inability debate 1:02:01 - Closing thoughts and wrapping up HASHTAGS #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Calvinism #Arminianism #TotalDepravity #OriginalSin #RegulativePrinciple #WorshipMusic #BibleDebate #TheologyDebate #ChristianApologetics #Salvation #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndTheology

Podcast Discovers AI's SHOCKING Theology Answers | Predestination SOLVED + Muslim Dialogue EXPOSED

The Ask A Christian Podcast dives deep into the biggest questions facing modern faith! Watch as Nate FINALLY solves the predestination debate that's divided Christians for centuries. Plus, Joe Rogan and Jelly Roll discuss spiritual transformation with powerful Bible truths about becoming a "new creation in Christ." 🎥 Joe Rogan: "You're a totally new human being." https://x.com/JoeRoganRecaps/status/1998885589014426039/video/1 🎥 Jelly Roll on spiritual rebirth: "There's a scripture in the Bible that says, 'In Christ all things are a new creation.' It didn't talk about restoring the old, it says that in God we're a completely new creation." https://x.com/joeroganhq/status/1998900536238813705?s=20 We test Gab.ai (the Christian-programmed AI with a biblical worldview) with TOUGH theological questions and the answers will blow your mind! Roy absolutely WINS the internet explaining why the Quran claims the Bible is true, but the Bible proves the Quran is false - this logic is undeniable. Also featuring: A raw, honest dialogue with a Muslim asking why Christians can be so mean, plus exploring whether AI can truly understand Scripture, salvation, election, and God's sovereignty. This episode goes DEEP on theology, apologetics, predestination vs free will, Christian worldview, and the intersection of faith and technology. Check out Gab.ai - programmed by Christians for Christians! #Christian, #Christianity, #Podcast, #JoeRogan, #JellyRoll, #BibleStudy, #Theology, #Apologetics, #Predestination, #ChristianPodcast, #Faith, #Jesus, #BibleTruth, #ChristianWorldview, #GabAI,

What Is Original Sin? Do Babies Inherit Guilt? What is Replacement Theology?

What is original sin, and do babies inherit guilt from Adam? In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate tackles one of Christianity’s most misunderstood doctrines—original sin—and whether infants are born guilty before God or just born into a fallen world. We dive deep into the debate between original sin (inheriting both sin nature AND guilt) versus ancestral sin (Eastern Orthodox view: sin nature without guilt). Do babies who die go to heaven? If we’re all “born dead in sin,” how does God’s grace work for infants who never hear the gospel? Nate walks through multiple biblical possibilities—from extraordinary grace to elect infants to the moment-of-death encounter with Jesus—that answer this emotionally charged question without sacrificing theological integrity. Then things get spicy: we explore AI mental health (yes, really). A groundbreaking study reveals ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI models exhibit symptoms of anxiety, OCD, dissociation, and even psychopathic tendencies when assessed by clinical psychologists. Grok comes out the most “stable.” What does this mean for AI safety, bias, and the future of technology? Spoiler: maybe stop screaming at your AI assistant. We also tackle replacement theology—does the Church replace Israel in God’s plan? Chris breaks down why “replacement theology” is often a slur, what Reformed theologians actually believe about ethnic Israel’s future, and why Romans 11:26 suggests a massive end-times revival among the Jewish people. Plus: heated exchanges with a skeptic about whether God exists, why karma fails as a worldview, how Christians invented MRIs (you’re welcome), and why the Red-Green Alliance between Islam and Marxism is the geopolitical threat nobody wants to admit. Spoiler: history rhymes, and Europe is the cautionary tale. If you’ve ever wondered whether original sin makes sense, whether your AI is having a mental breakdown, or why Christians should care about Islam more than atheists do—this episode is for you. 📚 Resources & Links: PsAIch Protocol Study on AI Mental Health: https://www.emergentmind.com/topics/psaich-protocol For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - What is original sin? Do babies inherit guilt? 05:50 - Do babies who die go to heaven? 12:30 - Ancestral sin vs original sin (Eastern Orthodox view) 30:05 - AI mental health crisis: ChatGPT, Gemini & Grok diagnosed 51:33 - Can we teach critical thinking? 55:54 - What is replacement theology? Church vs Israel 01:37:50 - Islam & the Red-Green Alliance: The real threat HASHTAGS #AskAChristianPodcast #OriginalSin #Christianity #ChristianApologetics #Theology #ReplacementTheology #Bible #ChristianFaith #ArtificialIntelligence #AIethics #Islam #Karma #GodsGrace #BiblicalTruth #Salvation

Does God Love Everyone? Why Didn’t God Spare His Own Son? (God’s Love, Wrath & the Cross)

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate starts by urging listeners to support Christians in business (yes, including Mike Lindell’s MyPillow instead of Demon Corp. Brand X), then shifts into weightier matters: eternity. We pray for Roy’s upcoming open-heart surgery and talk about trusting God through serious health trials. From there, the room dives into: Why did Adam and Eve sin in the Garden if God called creation “very good”? Did God intend the Fall, and how does that relate to His glory and sovereignty? What is kinism, and how is it different from (or the same as) racism? We discuss Joel Webbon, ethnic separatism, and whether “Christian kinism” is just religiously dressed-up racial ideology. Is “infinite wrath” compatible with “infinite love”? We tackle universalism, covenant love vs. common grace, and the big question: Does God actually love everybody in the same way? Are we born “children of wrath”? What about babies, original sin, and the justice of hell? Do people keep sinning in hell, and is eternal punishment for “finite sins” really fair? The core of the episode: Why didn’t God have mercy on His Son Jesus? Nate lays out the full gospel—why the Father did not spare the Son, how Christ willingly bore God’s wrath in our place, and why our own “good works” are just spiritual garbage as a basis for forgiveness. Finally, a deep dive into atonement theories: Penal Substitutionary Atonement vs. Christus Victor vs. other models. Did God really pour out His wrath on Jesus, or is that “cosmic child abuse”? What happens to justice if we remove wrath from the cross? If you’ve ever wrestled with whether God loves everyone, how hell can be just, or what exactly happened at the cross, this episode goes all the way down the rabbit hole (and then keeps digging). 📚 Resources & Links: Support Mike Lindell & Christians in business (use code “alex”): https://www.mypillow.com/alex For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro, spam rant & supporting Christian businesses (MyPillow, BedJet) 17:20 - Roy’s upcoming open-heart bypass surgery & trusting God with suffering 31:00 - Why did Adam and Eve sin in the Garden of Eden? 38:45 - Joel Webbon, kinism and racism in the church 57:45 - Infinite love vs infinite wrath, universalism & does God love everyone? 01:07:05 - Why didn’t God have mercy on His Son Jesus? Full gospel explained 01:21:00 - Are we born children of wrath? Babies, original sin & hell 01:26:15 - Finite sins, eternal punishment? Do people keep sinning in hell? 01:34:00 - Penal substitution vs Christus Victor and other atonement theories 01:53:10 - PSA, universalism and limited atonement logic 01:56:53 - Closing thoughts & sign-off Hashtags: #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Jesus #Gospel #Apologetics #Theology #GodsLove #GodsWrath #Hell #Salvation #Universalism #PenalSubstitution #ChristusVictor #ChristianPodcast

What is Sin? What is Diving Command Theory? Who Killed Saul? (1 Samuel 31 vs. 2 Samuel 1 Accounts)

What is sin? How do I know I’m saved? And did Saul die by suicide or murder? In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate and the team tackle some of the most-searched theological questions on the internet—plus a healthy dose of hilariously bad AI-generated intro songs. We kick off with “What is sin?”—apparently the most Googled Christian question in its category. Chris delivers a masterclass in under 3 minutes: sin is lawlessness, a violation of God’s holy character. We walk through Romans, Acts 16:30-31, and the Gospel in the simplest terms possible—because if you can’t explain salvation clearly, you’re doing it wrong. Next, we dive into divine command theory vs. moral objectivity. Does God command things because they’re good, or are they good because God commands them? We tackle Old Testament controversies like slavery, genocide, the Amalekites, and whether God can be held accountable for the existence of evil. (Spoiler: primary vs. secondary causes matter, and no, Christianity doesn’t hold to arbitrary divine commands.) Then things get textually interesting: Did Saul commit suicide, or was he killed by an Amalekite? Steph brings a genuine Old Testament contradiction to the table—1 Samuel 31 vs. 2 Samuel 1—and we work through three plausible explanations involving lying Amalekites, failed suicide attempts, and the literary theme of deception in the books of Samuel. Rabbinical sources, the Hebrew word ger (sojourner/convert), and textual criticism all make an appearance. And because we can’t help ourselves, we preview multiple AI-generated intro songs that range from pop-punk to reggae to bluegrass. They’re terrible. You’re welcome. Whether you’re exploring Christianity for the first time, wrestling with hard Old Testament passages, or just here for the chaos, this episode has something for you—plus a reminder that Google doesn’t work fine for theology, no matter what the song says. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro & hilariously bad AI-generated podcast theme songs 05:03 – What is sin? The most-searched Christian question explained 11:14 – How do I get saved? Acts 16:30-31 & the Gospel in 3 minutes 21:15 – Divine command theory vs. moral objectivity: does God’s character define good? 42:50 – Old Testament controversies: slavery, genocide & the Amalekites 1:02:02 – Did Saul die by suicide or was he killed? 1 Samuel 31 vs. 2 Samuel 1 contradiction 1:17:17 – Examining rabbinical sources, the word ger, and lying as a literary theme in Samuel 1:30:05 – 2 Samuel 4: another lying assassin—David’s response to Ish-bosheth’s murder 1:37:06 – More terrible AI intro songs: reggae, bluegrass & “bucking bronco.” HASHTAGS #AskAChristianPodcast #WhatIsSin #HowToGetSaved #Christianity #BibleStudy #DivineCommandTheory #OldTestament #1Samuel #2Samuel #BiblicalContradictions #ChristianApologetics #Gospel #Salvation #Theology #SaulsDeath #BibleQuestions

Tithing Again, Gators in Naples, Kirk Cameron on Hell & the Mandela Bible Effect

In today’s episode of the Ask A Christian podcast, we hit a wide range of controversial and curious topics: Tithing… again. We respond to a new round of online discussion about tithing, prompted by a recent Protestia post, and talk about what the New Testament actually requires of Christians when it comes to giving. Protestia tweet: https://x.com/Protestia/status/1997989772904595868?s=20 The viral “old woman and alligator” video in Naples. Is this clip legit or staged? We talk about the video, how easily people are fooled by viral content, and why Christians should care about truth even in the age of clickbait. Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR84qTAjYrB Kirk Cameron & annihilationism. Kirk Cameron recently suggested that hell is not eternal, and that annihilationism is the correct view. We walk through what annihilationism is, what most Christians have historically believed about hell, and look at key Scriptures often quoted on both sides. Tweet: https://x.com/SlowToWrite/status/1997818197618426112?s=20 Verses on hell: https://www.openbible.info/topics/hell Mandela Effect: Is the devil changing the Bible? Some people claim verses “used to read differently” and blame the so‑called Mandela Effect—or even Satan literally altering Scripture. We examine what the Mandela Effect is, how memory actually works, and why we can trust the preservation of God’s Word. We hope this conversation equips you to think biblically about money, media, doctrine, and discernment in a world full of half-truths and viral confusion. #AskAChristian #ChristianPodcast #Tithing #Hell #Annihilationism #KirkCameron #MandelaEffect #BibleStudy #ChristianTheology #Discernment #Apologetics #ViralVideo

Did God or Satan Make David Take the Census? Is Salvation Really Free? Predestination Debate

Is salvation truly a free gift, or do we choose God? In this heated episode of Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate tackles one of Christianity's most divisive debates: Calvinism vs Arminianism, free will vs predestination, and whether we have any say in our salvation. The conversation kicks off with a biblical "contradiction" about who incited David to take the census—was it God or Satan? Spoiler: it's not actually a contradiction, but the explanation launches a marathon discussion about God's sovereignty, compatibilism, and whether your eternal destiny was decided before you were born. Key questions explored: Is salvation really a "free gift" if you have to do something to receive it? Does God violate free will by hardening Pharaoh's heart? Can you truly choose to believe, or is belief involuntary? What's the difference between Calvinistic and Arminian views of grace? If God predestines everything, why evangelize? Featuring passionate exchanges between Calvinists and non-Calvinists, a frustrated atheist caller pressing the "is it a gift or not?" question, and Nate's exasperated plea to focus on the gospel instead of theological rabbit holes. Plus: a neuroplasticity detour, Romans 1 references, and a reminder that arguing about predestination won't save anyone. Whether you're reformed, Arminian, or just confused, this episode will make you think—and maybe laugh at how Christians can turn a simple question into a 90-minute theological cage match. (Spoiler: the gospel is still simple. Repent and believe.) For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:14 - Who incited David to take the census? (God or Satan?) 2:50 - First order vs second order causation explained 4:14 - Is this a contradiction on a plain reading? 8:03 - How can God be sovereign AND we have free will? 13:54 - Calvinism vs Arminianism: What's the difference? 17:00 - Election and predestination explained 21:02 - Is salvation truly a "free gift"? 32:26 - If it was truly a gift, everyone would just have it 38:05 - Accepting a gift vs working for it 50:04 - Does the data suck or did you not understand it? 58:33 - Does God have reasons for His actions? 1:22:32 - God hardening Pharaoh's heart (Exodus 4:21) 1:27:03 - Final thoughts: Just preach the gospel HASHTAGS #AskAChristianPodcast #Calvinism #Arminianism #FreeWill #Predestination #ChristianDebate #Salvation #Christianity #Bible #GodsGrace #FaithQuestions #ChristianApologetics #Gospel #BibleStudy #BiblicalContradictions

Joe Rogan's AI Jesus, Gay Priests & Canada's Euthanasia Crisis | Christian Response

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate tackles some of the most controversial issues facing the modern church—and let's just say, it wasn't the theological deep dive he was hoping for today. From the Vatican's new document allowing openly gay (but celibate) men into the priesthood, to churches politicizing Christmas with ICE-themed nativity scenes, to Canada's alarming expansion of medically assisted suicide—this episode covers the stories that have Christians asking: what happened to just preaching the gospel? Nate and the crew discuss why identity politics don't belong in the pulpit, whether "gay and celibate" is even a biblical framework, and why progressive churches seem more interested in social activism than Scripture. Plus: the heartbreaking reality of Canada's MAID program, Joe Rogan's baffling take on AI Jesus, and why someone marrying a shrimp might be the perfect argument for bringing back asylums. This isn't your average Sunday school discussion—expect biblical truth mixed with cultural commentary, a healthy dose of frustration at rainbow clergy, and probably too many Franklin the Turtle memes. Whether you're here for apologetics, current events, or just to hear Christians try to make sense of an increasingly absurd world, this episode delivers. Key topics: Vatican gay priest policy, church politicization, ICE nativity scenes, Canadian euthanasia crisis, MAID program abuses, identity in Christ vs. cultural identity, Joe Rogan AI Jesus theory, Christian persecution in Canada, asylum closures and homelessness. 📚 Resources & Links: Vatican approves gay priests document - https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/vatican-approves-document-allowing-gay-men-become-priests-italy ICE nativity scene controversy - https://www.foxnews.com/us/church-sparks-controversy-empty-nativity-scene-ice-enforcement-message-politicizing-christmas Canada euthanasia statistics - https://notthebee.com/article/canada-euthanizes-world-record-16499-people-in-2024 Calgary MAID court case - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-maid-father-daughter-court-injunction-judicial-review-decision-1.7154794 Health Canada MAID annual report - https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-system-services/annual-report-medical-assistance-dying-2024.html Indigenous woman's MAID case - https://www.aptnnews.ca/investigates/love-grief-and-peace-inside-the-legal-right-to-die/ Joe Rogan AI Jesus clip - https://notthebee.com/article/joe-rogan-seems-to-believe-that-jesus-christ-could-return--as-ai For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:32 - Vatican approves gay priests document 10:34 - Catholic church allows gay men to priesthood discussion 17:12 - Methodist pastor transitions announcement 20:22 - Church politicizes Christmas with ICE nativity scene 38:55 - Canada euthanasia crisis - 16,499 deaths in 2024 42:54 - MAID program abuses and ethical concerns 54:03 - Asylum closures and involuntary commitment debate 1:03:11 - Joe Rogan's AI Jesus theory debunked 1:08:22 - Closing thoughts Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #VaticanNews #GayPriests #ChurchControversy #BiblicalTruth #ChristianApologetics #CatholicChurch #IdentityInChrist #Euthanasia #MAID #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndCulture #ChurchPolitics #Gospel