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Should Christians Focus on Abortion or Just Share the Gospel? Pro-Life vs Abolitionist Debate

In this episode of Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate dives into the heated debate splitting the pro-life movement: traditional pro-lifers versus Christian abolitionists. When Students for Life president Kristen Hawkins went on a tirade against Christians switching to the abolitionist position, it raised a crucial question—should Christians fight political battles or just preach the gospel? We explore whether it's enough to simply "share Jesus" or if Christians have a duty to speak truth on cultural issues like abortion, even when it's uncomfortable. Plus: a follow-up on archaeological evidence for ancient Israel (spoiler: it exists), debate over whether the children's book Esperanza Rising is wholesome or woke, Chris attempts another apology to Steph (results: mixed), and we tackle the bizarre claim that Job 30:30 proves Job was Black. Can you fight for the unborn without losing focus on the Great Commission? Should Christians engage culture or avoid politics entirely? And why do some people think ancient Hebrew proves their conspiracy theories? All this and more—because apparently, we can't just have nice conversations about pretty mosaics without starting a culture war. 📚 Resources & Links: Merneptah Stele (Archaeological evidence for ancient Israel): https://grokipedia.com/page/Merneptah_Stele Stone Choir Podcast Controversy: https://protestia.com/2025/11/13/stone-choir-announces-the-end-of-their-podcast-no-more-new-epsiodes/ For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Follow-up: Merneptah Stele proves ancient Israel existed 10:53 - Kristen Hawkins and Students for Life controversy 15:55 - Pro-life vs abolitionist debate begins 22:33 - Should murder be legalized? The core abortion argument 25:11 - Should Christians only preach gospel or address issues? 36:42 - Tying cultural issues back to the gospel and salvation 43:03 - Paul's instructions vs Jesus's teachings on social issues 48:10 - Responding to gotcha questions with wisdom 1:08:40 - CS Lewis's "Abolition of Man" and postmodern education 1:21:18 - "Esperanza Rising" - evaluating children's literature 1:32:58 - Doug Wilson, Christian nationalism, and dangerous pastors 1:48:17 - Chris attempts to apologize to Steph 1:55:08 - Job 30:30 debate: Does it prove Job was Black? 2:09:20 - Presuppositionalism and answering fools wisely 2:14:05 - Closing thoughts Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Abortion #ProLife #Abolitionist #Gospel #ChristianApologetics #Bible #Faith #CultureWar #BibleStudy #ChristianNationalism #JobWasntBlack #CSLewis #FaithAndWorks

Why Pray If God Knows? Israel's Existed for 3000 yrs - Acts 11 Debunks Black Hebrew Israelite heresy

Got questions about prayer in the Ask A Christian Podcast? In this lively episode, host Nate tackles the big one: "Why pray if God already knows the outcome?" (spoiler: it's about relationship, alignment with His will, and participating in His plan—check out Romans 10:9 and James 5:16 for the goods). We unpack how prayer changes us more than circumstances, with a nod to CS Lewis wisdom. Then, dive into biblical archaeology proving Israel's ancient roots—like Hezekiah's royal seal discovery (read more: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/news/king-hezekiah-in-the-bible-royal-seal-of-hezekiah-comes-to-light/) and a rare 3,000-year-old King David-era seal from the Temple Mount Sifting Project (details: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/rare-3000-year-old-king-david-era-seal-discovered-by-temple-mount-sifting-project-419024). Explore "how long has Israel existed?" through biblical history (~1020 BCE united kingdom) and Megiddo exhibits (visit: https://www.museumofthebible.org/exhibits/megiddo). Plus, a sharp critique of Black Hebrew Israelites via Acts 11—salvation for all Gentiles too, no ethnic gatekeeping (Peter's vision shuts that down). Touch on Maurice Price's arrest preaching at a Florida Pride parade, Tucker Carlson on persecuted Christians, and the wild intersection of Jewish DNA, race, and religion (hint: faith beats genes). If theology feels like a puzzle with missing pieces, this episode snaps them in—with a side of ironic chuckles about Clubhouse glitches. Perfect for seekers questioning faith's mechanics. 📚 Resources & Links: Hezekiah Seal: Biblical Archaeology - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/news/king-hezekiah-in-the-bible-royal-seal-of-hezekiah-comes-to-light/ David-Era Seal: Jerusalem Post - https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/rare-3000-year-old-king-david-era-seal-discovered-by-temple-mount-sifting-project-419024 Megiddo Exhibit: Museum of the Bible - https://www.museumofthebible.org/exhibits/megiddo Maurice Price Arrest: LifeSiteNews Coverage - (Search for latest updates on Florida preacher case) For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Anthony Freda Interview Recap 01:00 - Why Pray If God Knows the Outcome? 03:16 - Prayer Changes Us: CS Lewis & Sovereignty 06:01 - Pray in God's Will: Biblical Balance 09:05 - Participation in God's Plan 11:03 - Simple Advice: Just Pray 11:50 - Reformed Theology Tease 13:03 - Clubhouse Tech Gripes 30:00 - Persecuted Christians: Tucker Carlson Link 35:00 - Maurice Price: FL Pride Arrest 50:00 - Israel's Biblical History: How Long? 1:10:00 - Hezekiah & David Seals: Archaeology Proof 1:20:00 - Jewish DNA: Race Meets Religion 1:38:00 - Black Hebrew Israelites Critique 1:43:35 - Acts 11: Salvation for Gentiles 1:50:00 - Closing Thoughts Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #WhyPray #GodsWill #PrayerChangesThings #Acts11 #BlackHebrewIsraelites #BiblicalArchaeology #HezekiahSeal #KingDavid #JewishDNA #IsraelHistory #PersecutedChristians #TuckerCarlson #FaithQuestions #BibleStudy

Ask A Christian Podcast: Anthony Freda on Art, 9/11 Awakening & Spiritual Warfare

Artist Anthony Freda joins host Nate to trace his wild ride—from Joe Camel ads to New York Times op-eds, then Infowars memes and a 9/11 epiphany that flipped his world. They unpack advertising’s moral rot, mainstream media’s State Department leash, COVID fear porn, and the unholy Islamo-leftist alliance now running NYC. Turns out selling cigarettes to kids was just the warm-up for selling wars and panic. Spoiler: only Jesus sells truth without the fine print. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Guest Intro: Anthony Freda, Artist & Commentator 01:19 - Art Origin: Political Cartoons at Age 12 04:12 - Joe Camel Campaign & Moral Crisis 06:22 - NYT Editorial Work & State Department Vetting 08:19 - Shift to Infowars & Alternative Media 10:08 - 9/11 Personal Story: Living in Manhattan 12:03 - Watching Loose Change & Official Narrative Doubts 16:13 - Decade at Infowars & Facing Attacks 19:56 - Faith, Politics & Government in God’s Lane 35:46 - COVID Fear Tactics & Absurd Rules 39:18 - Fiancée’s Seizure During Obama Netflix Film 45:41 - NYC’s Jihadi Marxist Mayor & Inversion 57:25 - Political Islam, Taqqiya & Unholy Alliances 1:17:49 - Closing: Connect with God, Fight the Battle #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #911Truth #SpiritualWarfare #PoliticalArt #Infowars #FaithAndPolitics #IslamCritique #RFKJr #COVIDAwakening #JesusSaves #BibleTruth #Christendom #CulturalMarxism #ArtAndActivism

Can God Change His Mind? Evidence for God, Heaven & Hell, Prayer, Omniscience - Q&A Special

In this jam-packed Q&A episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate and co-hosts Chris and Greg tackle a listener's most challenging questions about the Christian faith. From the transcendental argument for God's existence to whether prayer actually changes anything, we dive deep into theology, apologetics, and those head-scratching Bible passages that keep skeptics up at night. What evidence exists for God, heaven, and hell? If God knows everything past, present, and future, can He change what happens tomorrow? And what good is prayer if God's mind is already made up? We explore these questions and more, including why the Bible says God "changed His mind" when He supposedly knows everything, who's responsible for natural disasters, and the uncomfortable story of Abraham and Isaac. Plus, we take an unexpected detour into whether polygamy is biblical (spoiler: it's not), prompted by a Protestant pastor who just announced his second wife is pregnant. Because nothing says "biblical marriage" like ignoring the entire New Testament, right? We also discuss the spiritual reality Christians experience that goes beyond mere intellectual assent, why Christians are messy (but that's exactly why we need Jesus), and how to share your faith online without getting pelted with logical fallacies. Fair warning: Nate goes on some tangents about Belgian French fries, do-not-disturb mode, and Clubhouse drama. We contain multitudes. Whether you're a skeptic with honest questions, a believer wrestling with tough theology, or just here for the entertaining chaos, this episode delivers substance wrapped in accessible conversation. And yes, we confirm that Chris would not, in fact, kill his child—because God would never command that under the New Covenant. Context matters, folks. 📚 Resources & Links: Matt's 4.5-hour deep dive on the Transcendental Argument for God: https://www.youtube.com/live/MoDNIxcB6Yw?si=A0kb_P9zYdyTE_KT Protestant Pastor Claims Polygamy is Biblical: https://protestia.com/2025/11/10/protestant-pastor-announces-he-has-two-wives-claims-polygamy-is-biblical/ For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 05:18 - What evidence do you have that God is real? 15:01 - What evidence do you have for an afterlife? 18:48 - Why is the Bible called the word of God? 23:00 - What evidence for heaven and hell? 28:48 - Does God know everything past, present, and future? 36:02 - Can you change God's mind? What good is prayer? 39:48 - Why does the Bible say God changed His mind? 55:00 - Who's responsible for natural disasters and suffering? 1:00:05 - Would you kill your child if God commanded you? 1:30:29 - Is polygamy biblical? Examining a pastor's claim 2:02:03 - Why Christians are flawed but that's why we need Jesus 2:18:00 - Should Republicans eliminate the filibuster? HASHTAGS #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #ChristianApologetics #TranscendentalArgument #EvidenceForGod #Prayer #GodsOmniscience #BibleQuestions #HeavenAndHell #AbrahamAndIsaac #PolygamyDebate #ChristianLife #FaithAndReason #BibleStudy #Gospel

Pastor Says Eve Didn’t Sin? Lady Pastors Again, Calvinism Fights & More | Ask a Christian Podcast

Nate and the crew dive headfirst into theological chaos—starting with Pastor Tim Ross’s wild claim that Adam & Eve got kicked out for hiding, not sinning (spoiler: the chat calls it heresy faster than a 10-year-old reading Genesis). Then we tackle the real firestorm: Can women be pastors? Spoiler: Scripture says no, but the debate gets spicy—submission, Deborah, “husband of one wife,” and why your church might dissolve before letting a woman lead. Later, Calvinism crashes the party: limited atonement, election, and why both sides agree on salvation but still argue like it’s 1525. Plus: empathy trolling, Beth Moore drama, and a remote village with no male pastors—better to disband than compromise? Light heresy, heavy truth, zero chill. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Pastor Tim Ross: Adam & Eve Kicked Out for *Hiding*? 07:47 - Eve Knew the Command—Adam Didn’t Fail 13:28 - Adam Should’ve Died for Eve? (First Christ Theory) 18:12 - Women as Pastors: Biblical or Heresy? 21:22 - Deborah, Phoebe, Priscilla—Prophets, Not Pastors 28:32 - Husband of One Wife = No Women Pastors 35:38 - Beth Moore vs. “Take Your Beating” Pastors 43:12 - Church Structure: Pastor, Husband, Wife 48:05 - No Male Pastor? Dissolve the Church? 1:12:36 - Calvinism Clash: Limited Atonement Explained 1:34:10 - Empathy Chris Returns—Calvinism or Troll? 1:53:21 - Closing Thoughts & Repentance Reminder Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #WomenPastors #BibleDebate #AdamAndEve #HeresyAlert #ChurchStructure #Calvinism #LimitedAtonement #BiblicalGenderRoles #ChristianTheology #PastorQualifications #SubmissionInMarriage #BibleStudy #FaithQuestions #ChristianApologetics

Bible Q&A: Trinity, Jesus’ Language, & Septuagint vs. Hebrew Bible | Ask A Christian

Welcome to the Ask A Christian Podcast! In this episode, host Nate is fueled by coffee and a surprising amount of sleep, ready to tackle a stack of Bible Q&A that would make any theologian slightly sweat. We dive headfirst into the age-old debate about what language Jesus spoke—spoiler alert: it’s not English—and the textual conundrum of the Septuagint vs. the Hebrew Masoretic text. Which one should your pastor be using? We’ll break down the history and the theological implications, so you can sound smarter at your next church potluck. The conversation then inevitably leads to the eternal headache for Sunday School teachers: explaining the Trinity. If you’ve ever tried to use the "water/ice/steam" analogy and regretted it, you’ll find company here. We also tackle tough questions like: Is the Holy Spirit just chilling in the Old Testament, or is He making appearances? Are Christians still under the Mosaic Law, or is all that ancient history? (The short answer is not what your legalistic cousin wants to hear.) Is the Bible truly the inerrant, Word of God, or does it merely contain the Word of God? This is the perfect episode for anyone seeking depth over devotionals, or for those who simply want to know if they should be reading their Bible in Aramaic. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 00:44 - Blog Post: God Is Not Your Boyfriend 01:54 - Agape Love vs Romantic Worship 04:17 - Romans 8: No Condemnation in Christ 05:42 - Atheism and Church Hurt 07:15 - Hope in Christ & Placebo Effect 09:47 - Encouraging Faith for Mental Health 12:22 - Atheist Feedback on Faith Benefits 14:30 - When Faith Becomes Harmful 15:35 - Defining a True Christian 18:33 - Policing Our Own in Christianity 1:12:56 - Trust in God, Not Man 1:14:29 - What Language Did Jesus Speak? 1:15:36 - Septuagint vs Masoretic Text 1:17:36 - Isaiah 61 Translation Differences Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #BibleQA #Trinity #JesusLanguage #Septuagint #HebrewBible #Christianity #Apologetics #HolySpirit #BiblicalLaw #Inerrancy #FaithQuestions #NateAnswers #ChristianPodcast #Theology

Can You Lose Your Salvation? OSAS Debate, Church Hunt & Bible Prophecies

Can you lose your salvation? We debate OSAS (once saved, always saved) vs. conditional security, hunt for biblically sound churches (online OK if North Korea’s your reality), and break down exegesis vs. eisegesis with a spicy John 3:16 twist. Plus: Ted Haggard scandal, unfulfilled end-times prophecies (Gog & Magog), and why eternal life doesn’t “cheapen” existence—atheist perspective included. Real talk, zero fluff, all with a side of self-deprecating humor. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro and Humor 01:04 - Real Estate Tangent 05:15 - Finding Sound Churches 09:50 - Online vs Physical Church Debate 10:04 - Exegesis vs Eisegesis Explained 14:59 - Dangers of Eisegesis 39:00 - North Korea Persecution Example 50:51 - Ted Haggard Scandal Discussion 53:50 - Can You Lose Salvation? 59:13 - Eternal Life and Atheism Views 1:09:53 - Biblical Prophecies Deuteronomy 18 1:15:05 - Unfulfilled Old Testament Prophecies 1:20:21 - Purpose of Prophets Today 1:26:38 - Harm of Misapplied Prophecies 1:34:17 - Closing Thoughts 📚 Resources & Links: For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #BibleStudy #FindAChurch #LoseSalvation #ExegesisVsEisegesis #EndTimesProphecy #TedHaggard #EternalLife #FaithDebate #BiblicalSoundChurch #OnlineChurch #SalvationSecurity #BibleProphecies #ChristianApologetics

Supreme Court Trump Tariffs Case Could Destroy America - Weight Loss Drugs Made With Monster Venom?

This episode, Nate goes full "Trust me, bro" on a day of pure political rage. First, we tackle Donald Trump's big announcement on... cheaper weight loss drugs? (Yes, really.) We explore the big news that a guest fainted mid-press conference—Nate calls it "instantaneous karma." But why? Maybe because drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are derived from the synthetic venom of GILA MONSTERS. No, we're not making that up. We also look at the guest who collapsed right on camera. Nate's solution? Maybe just... stop eating Twinkies and run on a treadmill? Then, we dive into the real controversy: the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's tariffs. Are tariffs a "tax" that only Congress can levy? Or is Justice Roberts playing word games? Nate and Chris debate the economics, the Constitution, and whether the Smoot-Hawley Act proves this will all end in another Great Depression (or a $28 burrito). Finally, the crew diagnoses Nate with a severe case of "OCD Loop" after comparing his debate style to a child with a "hit list." It gets weird. 📚 Resources & Links: SCOTUS Tariff Case: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11/05/us/trump-tariffs-supreme-court Guest Faints at Trump Event: https://thehill.com/homenews/5593346-oval-office-guest-collapses-trump-obesity-drug-event/ Ozempic's Gila Monster Origins: https://www.sciencealert.com/ozempic-literally-came-from-a-monster-and-its-not-alone Ozempic Ingredients (GoodRx): https://www.goodrx.com/ozempic/ingredients-make-up-ozempic For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com ⏰ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Trump's Tariffs Hit the Supreme Court 04:55 - Are Tariffs a "Tax"? (Justice Roberts' Argument) 08:45 - The Amy Coney Barrett "Nixon vs. Lincoln" Mix-up 14:49 - Trump's Big Ozempic Announcement 16:56 - Guest FAINTS During Trump's Press Conference 18:52 - Is Ozempic Made from Gila Monster Venom? 21:28 - Health Tip: Stop Eating Twinkies 22:40 - The Great Tariff Debate (Nate vs. Chris) 26:06 - The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act & The Great Depression 33:04 - The "$28 Burrito" Problem (Manufacturing in America) 40:20 - Diagnosis: Nate's "OCD Loop" 42:07 - The "Hit List" Analogy 53:05 - What is Full Preterism? 57:44 - Outro & Plugs #️⃣ Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Trump #Tariffs #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS #Ozempic #Wegovy #GilaMonster #WeightLoss #ChristianPodcast #Politics #Economics #OCD #FullPreterism #Conservative