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Discover biblical answers to life’s toughest questions with the Ask A Christian Podcast. Dive into the Christian faith with near-daily episodes exploring spiritual growth, unpacking theology, and examining faith in culture. From Christian controversies to current events, you’ll get scripture-based insights. This top Christian podcast delivers biblical wisdom and practical guidance for both believers and skeptics seeking truth. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you find podcasts—your source for biblical insight and Christian living.

  1. 19H AGO

    How Do We Understand the Trinity? (& The $250 Silver Bullet Deliverance Ministry Scam)

    How do we understand the Trinity without accidentally committing heresy? On today's episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate breaks down a question from a caller struggling to wrap their mind around the Triune nature of God. We explore the biblical evidence for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and why standard human analogies usually fall short. Then, the gloves come off as we tackle the wild world of modern "deliverance ministries." If a church claims to repeatedly cast demons out of the exact same person Sunday after Sunday, what does that actually say about their authority? Spoiler alert: either the demons are bad roommates who refuse to stay evicted, or someone is running a spiritual racket. It gets even better when we discover this particular church is actively selling a "$250 Silver Bullet" for spiritual warfare. Because nothing says "biblical authority over the powers of darkness" quite like a premium, high-markup tactical novelty item. We dive deep into Scripture to uncover what real spiritual warfare looks like and how to spot a predatory church scam before it empties your wallet. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Video vs. Audio: Help Nate choose the channel's future format 04:17 - Is Christianity monotheistic if Christians believe in the Trinity? 06:10 - Who is the supreme being in the Trinity? 07:50 - Do Christians associate partners with the Creator? 09:21 - Spiritual discernment and understanding the Trinity through the Bible 13:14 - The $250 deliverance ministry scam: Do silver bullets work on demons? 19:02 - The history of religious gimmicks, magic change purses, and red flags 22:48 - The simplest answer is free: Why you don't need charms or special cloths 23:37 - Is the city of Jerusalem a holy physical icon? 25:41 - Living room vs. Holy Land: Where do you experience God? 29:32 - Gym failures and why exercise might be bad for your health 31:52 - Pink covers, thumb tabs, and the "Giant Print" Bible crisis 34:56 - How Christian Book Distributors (CBD) put local stores out of business 37:06 - Why CBD had to change their original website domain name 🏷️ Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Trinity #UnderstandingTheTrinity #SpiritualWarfare #DeliveranceMinistry #ChurchScams #ExposingScams #BibleQuestions #ChristianApologetics #DemonicPossession #BiblicalTruth #TheologyMatters #ChristianPodcast #FaithQuestions #FalseTeachers

    39 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Institutes of the Christian Religion (Volume 2) by John Calvin Review – Combating Heresy!

    In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, we take a deep dive into Volume 2 of John Calvin’s monumental work, Institutes of the Christian Religion. We weigh directly into some of the most fiercely debated waters of Protestant Reformation theology, unpacking Calvin's intricate and unyielding frameworks as he actively combats heresy and systematically dismantles false traditions. We evaluate Calvin's famous claim that apart from God, human nature possesses "not a single spark of goodness." Is our everyday morality completely worthless when standing before the microscopic perfection of a holy God? We break down the memorable analogies from the episode—including the "sooty kitchen" illustration, the sun radiating both light and heat, and the father accepting a messy, imperfect gift from his toddler—to understand how Calvin balances forensic justification with an ongoing pursuit of sanctification. This biblical analysis confronts how Calvin directly takes on medieval human merit doctrines with scriptural fire, showing why his bold defense of true doctrine remains a powerful blueprint for biblical discernment today. Episode Title: Institutes of the Christian Religion (Volume 2) by John Calvin Review – Combating Heresy! Presented by the Ask A Christian Podcast. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com C. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction to the 16th-Century Theological Revolution 0:35 - Diving into Volume 2 of Calvin's Institutes 1:45 - The Total Impossibility of Human Merit 5:10 - Dissecting the Four Classes of Humanity 11:30 - Civic Virtue vs. True Righteousness: "Brilliant Vices" 18:15 - The Sooty Kitchen Analogy (Why Imperfect Actions Can't Save) 25:40 - Exposing the Papacy, Cooperation, and the Treasury of Merit 31:05 - Justification & Sanctification: The Inseparable Light and Heat of the Sun 37:20 - Laws, Bounties, and Leaping Over the Moon 39:15 - The Three-Fold Acceptance & The Toddler's Gift 40:53 - Final Thoughts: Stripping Away Personal Merit for Ultimate Gratitude #AskAChristianPodcast #InstitutesOfTheChristianReligion #JohnCalvin #BookReview #ChristianBooks #Theology #ReformedTheology #Calvinism #Justification #Sanctification #GraceAlone #FaithAlone #BiblicalAnalysis #ChristianPodcast #Discernment #CombatingHeresy #Reformation

    42 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Institutes of the Christian Religion Vol 1 by John Calvin Review: Dismantling Rome

    Blowing the dust off a 500-year-old theological manuscript usually promises a dry, detached academic lecture. But when you open John Calvin’s masterpiece, those assumptions completely shatter. In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, we deliver a witty, engaging, and deeply insightful book review of Institutes of the Christian Religion (Volume 1), translated by John Allen. Treating this text like the 16th-century masterpiece it is, we unpack Calvin's brilliant theology alongside his absolutely savage, laugh-out-loud roasts of the medieval Catholic establishment, the papacy, and competing heretics. Underneath the incredibly sharp polemics and brilliant rhetorical strategies, we explore Calvin’s profound pastoral desire to free everyday people from crippling spiritual anxiety and point them directly to the freedom of the gospel. We trace the historical drama of his dangerous open letter to King Francis I of France during an era of state-sanctioned violence and the infamous Affair of the Placards. From dismantling the commercial corruption of the medieval priesthood to exploring why he called the human mind a perpetual "idol factory," Calvin uses his intellect like a scalpel to clear away centuries of institutional baggage and bring readers back to the brilliant light of scriptural truth. We dive deep into the psychological and theological pillars of Book 1, covering: The census divinitus (the inescapable seed of religion) and his brilliant defense of a magnificent Creator against ancient materialists. His vivid optical illusion analogy comparing human self-righteousness to looking directly into the blazing midday sun. A brutal mathematical deconstruction of transactional, performance-based religious systems that trap believers in a bottomless abyss of despair. The theological "Ponzi scheme" of purgatory and indulgences, liberating the gospel from papal distortion. The beautiful legal mechanics of justification by faith alone through Christ's imputed righteousness. A friendly-fire takedown of fellow Protestant Andreas Osiander—savage marine biology insults included. Are you still running your own internal "idol factory" or chasing modern-day performance metrics to prove your worth? Ultimately, Calvin’s masterpiece isn't just an incredible historical takedown of corrupted tradition—it is a deeply encouraging, profoundly biblical shield that beautifully protects the conscience of the everyday believer and stands as an essential, timeless anchor for true gospel assurance. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Introduction: Breaking the Stereotype of Dusty Historical Theology 0:53 – Overview: Institutes of the Christian Religion Volume 1 by John Calvin 2:02 – The Audacious Dedication to King Francis I & The Affair of the Placards 4:21 – Stripping Presumed Authority: "Their Kitchen is Their Religion" 6:28 – The Census Divinitus and the Human "Idol Factory" 7:13 – Roasting the Philosophers: Atoms, Swine, and 5-Foot Worms 8:29 – The Fig Tree Log: Calvin’s Takedown of Relics and Images 11:07 – Total Depravity & The Midday Sun Analogy 12:33 – Dismantling Scholastic Sophistry: The "Theological Potluck" Error 13:31 – Voluntary Slavery: Navigating Free Will and Human Culpability 14:56 – The Three-Step Nightmare: Deconstructing Medieval Penance Systems 16:57 – The Spiritual Debtor's Prison: Broken Math, Indulgences, and Purgatory 20:22 – Justification by Faith Alone: Forensic Declaration vs. Infused Essence 21:15 – Friendly Fire: Why Andreas Osiander is a Theological Cuttlefish 22:32 – Imputed Righteousness and the Bedrock of True Assurance 24:18 – Conclusion: Identifying Modern Idols and Letting the Ledgers Burn HASHTAGS #AskAChristianPodcast #InstitutesOfTheChristianReligion #JohnCalvin #BookReview #ChristianBooks #ReformedTheology #Calvinism #Justification #ChristianHistory #Theology #IdolFactory #ChurchHistory #BiblicalTruth #SpiritualFreedom #GospelAssurance #ProtestantReformation TAGS Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion Volume 1 review, Christian review, john calvin vs catholicism, calvin critique of the pope, biblical analysis, John Calvin Institutes, Ask A Christian Podcast, Reformed theology, total depravity, justification by faith alone, imputed righteousness, census divinitus, human mind is an idol factory, Calvinism vs Catholicism, King Francis I, Andreas Osiander, biblical discernment, historical theology review, Christian book podcast, gospel assurance

    26 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Are All Opinions Equal? | Debunking Bad Atheist Logic About the Iran War, Resurrection, D&D & More

    Is every opinion equally valid, or does deep, critical thinking actually matter when it comes to truth? Today on the Ask A Christian podcast, Nate dives into the frustration of a world that has "gone full retard" where reason and logic seem to have left the building. We’re responding to atheist claims, discussing the weight of subjective vs. objective truth, and exploring why some opinions are simply more grounded in reality than others. Later in the episode, we take a turn into the supernatural, discussing the bizarre concept of "marine spirits" and "mind-numbing black goo" in the church. From the theology of tattoos to the spiritual battles happening in our pews, we’re covering the wide spectrum of faith, culture, and the outright weird. Join the conversation as we navigate these difficult topics with a mix of biblical insight and a much-needed reality check. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: The World Has Gone Mad 0:40 - Subjective Opinions vs. Critical Thinking 1:55 - Why Your Opinion Might Not Be "Just as Good" 5:12 - Reacting to Atheist Logic and Modern Reason 12:34 - Can You Reason with Politics and Religion? 22:45 - Assassin's Creed Memes 35:10 - Identifying Spiritual Blindness in the Modern World 48:22 - Aliens Exist? 1:03:40 - Sharing the Screen (The Podcast Fail) 1:06:11 - Closing Thoughts and Mid-Week Wrap Up Hashtags: #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Faith #Jesus #Apologetics #Atheism #Truth #FaithQuestions #BibleStudy #SpiritualWarfare #ChristianLife #ReligiousQuestions #BibleDiscussion #SpiritualTruth

    1h 7m

  5. MAY 8

    Spiritual Hygiene by Iyanla Vanzant — A Critical Review of New Age Deception

    In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, we are performing a deep-dive reaction and brutal roast of the "trash theology" found in Spiritual Hygiene: A Practical Path for Clean Living, Inner Authority, and Divine Freedom by Iyanla Vanzant. We wade into the "muddy waters" of modern spiritual health to examine the book's core claims. Vanzant proposes a diagnostic framework where you are inherently perfect and the ultimate "inner authority"—effectively crowning yourself as the god of your own life. We evaluate these controversial points against a Biblical worldview, critiquing the shift from the grace of the Cross to the exhausting, hopeless mirror of self-salvation. Is this path to "divine freedom" actually a trap of New Age deception? Join us for this total takedown of pseudo-theological "hygiene." For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com C. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - The broken X-ray: The problem with spiritual diagnosis 1:00 - Introducing "Spiritual Hygiene" by Iyanla Vanzant 5:30 - Defining "Inner Authority" vs. Biblical Sovereignty 12:45 - The "inherently perfect" myth: A theological critique 18:20 - Replacing the Cross with a mirror: The exhaustion of self-salvation 25:10 - New Age pseudo-theology: Spotting the red flags 29:46 - The ultimate question: Who do you turn to when you are your own god? D. HASHTAGS #AskAChristianPodcast #SpiritualHygiene #IyanlaVanzant #BookReview #ChristianBooks #FalseTeaching #Discernment #NewAgeDeception #Theology #BiblicalWorldview

    31 min

  6. MAY 8

    Ask A Christian Book Club Is Born! Verboten Books and Prophetic Fiction Becomes Reality

    The Ask A Christian Podcast is launching the AAC Book Club, a dedicated space for reading and discussing "verboten" books—titles that various groups or institutions have attempted to ban. Host Nate and the contributors explore whether these controversial works should be read and how they might relate to modern events. 📘 Book Club Discussion & Recommendations AAC Book Club Premise: The club aims to read books people are told they "can't read" for any reason, focusing on a "verboten reading list". The Camp of the Saints (Jean Raspail): Written in 1973, this fictional work depicts a mass migration from India to France and Europe. The podcast discusses how the book, once dismissed as racist fiction, now feels "prophetic" to some due to current European immigration patterns. Nate notes that while critics attack the book's "evil intentions" and racism, many acknowledge its literary quality. The Turner Diaries: Mentioned as a "violent, racist, and anti-semitic" dystopian novel from 1978. The discussion highlights its association with extreme ideologies and its status as a "blueprint" for anti-government terrorism, including its link to the Oklahoma City bombing. Quenching the Spirit (William DeArteaga): Recommended by a listener as a challenge to cessationist theology. It provides a theological history, tracing certain beliefs back to the Pharisees and Sadducees. Mein Kampf & On the Jews and Their Lies: Nate mentions having read these to understand the source of the controversies surrounding them, clarifying that reading them does not imply agreement with the authors' views. 📚 Resources & Links AAC Quick Start Guide: Ask A Christian: A Quick Start Guide to Apologetics, the Christian Faith, and Fighting with Internet Trolls by Nate - https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Religious-Discussion-Nate-Cunningham-ebook/dp/B0BSTQ2Q38/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0 Official Website: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Discussion Hub: Join the Discord via the link at the bottom of the official website. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps 0:00 – Intro and the birth of the AAC Book Club 3:03 – Listener Recommendation: Quenching the Spirit by William DeArteaga 4:49 – Discussion on book banning and "woke" censorship 8:44 – Deep dive into The Camp of the Saints by Jean Raspail 12:57 – Analyzing one-star vs. five-star reviews of controversial literature 18:59 – What are The Turner Diaries? A look at extreme "verboten" books 43:13 – The 1980s "Satanic Panic" and Dungeons & Dragons 46:57 – A real-life story of a D&D book burning at a local church 52:19 – Parental rights vs. institutional censorship #Hashtags #AskAChristian #AACBookClub #TheCampOfTheSaints #BookBanning #Censorship #ChristianApologetics #FaithAndCulture #DungeonsAndDragons #SatanicPanic #JeanRaspail #TurnerDiaries #PropheticFiction #FreeSpeech #ChristianPodcast #VerbotenBooks

    1h 20m

  7. MAY 7

    Are Marine Spirits Real or Completely Insane? What Is Spiritual Warfare & EMDR Explained

    In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, we dive into one of the strangest modern teachings circulating in charismatic circles: the so-called “Marine Kingdom.” Are marine demons, squid spirits, and underwater strongholds biblical… or just wildly imaginative theology? Nate and the crew break down a satirical AI-powered review of Marine Demons by John Eckhardt, unpacking claims about spiritual warfare, deliverance practices, and ocean-based demonic hierarchies. Along the way, they examine teachings from figures like Jennifer LeClaire (yes, the “sneaky squid spirit”) and contrast them with what Scripture actually says about spiritual battle. But it’s not all squid-based chaos. We also explore: What spiritual warfare really means in a biblical sense Whether extreme deliverance practices go beyond Scripture The psychology angle, including The Body Keeps the Score and how trauma affects the brain What EMDR therapy is and how it’s used for healing The influence of spiritual figures like Iyanla Vanzant and broader cultural spirituality Is this legitimate spiritual discernment… or a theological deep dive into Dungeons & Dragons: Ocean Edition? Let’s just say: if your spiritual warfare strategy involves yelling at the ocean, we’ve got questions. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - AI book review of Marine Demons begins 02:57 - What is the “Marine Kingdom” theology? 03:46 - Squid spirits, mermaids, and demon taxonomy 04:42 - Coastal cities and “marine strongholds” claims 05:01 - Leviathan and the “king of pride” concept 06:19 - Spiritual warfare tactics (prayer nets, shouting at oceans) 08:20 - Are these ideas biblical or absurd? 09:32 - What spiritual warfare actually means 12:45 - Humor aside: serious concerns about false teaching 17:01 - Real-world “deliverance” prayers examined 25:17 - Origins of marine kingdom theology (Africa & folklore) 34:11 - The “sneaky squid spirit” teaching explained 40:08 - Iyanla Vanzant and cultural spirituality 48:45 - Final thoughts: discernment vs deception 🔖 HASHTAGS #AskAChristianPodcast #MarineKingdom #SpiritualWarfare #Christianity #Bible #DeliveranceMinistry #FalseTeaching #Apologetics #JenniferLeClaire #JohnEckhardt #EMDR #TheBodyKeepsTheScore #Discernment #ChristianPodcast

    1h 37m

  8. MAY 6

    Pastor Alien Briefings, "EO Bros," and the Marine Kingdom | Ask A Christian Podcast

    In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate dives into a whirlwind of topics ranging from Southern Baptist membership trends to wild reports of government officials briefing pastors on "impending alien disclosures". We explore the controversy surrounding "Marine Kingdom" theology—is it biblical or just another "black goo" heresy?  Plus, Nate recounts a "black hole" back-and-forth with "EO bros" on Gab and breaks down the slippery slope of cultural shifts. Stick around for some Florida Man birthday games and a deep dive into whether "deliverance ministries" are just modern-day scams. Resources & Links: Article discussed: Gov’t Officials Meeting With ‘Prominent’ Pastors To Brief Them On Impending Alien Disclosures? - https://protestia.com/2026/05/06/govt-officials-meeting-with-prominent-pastors-to-brief-them-on-impending-alien-disclosures/    Website: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com   Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome to the Ask A Christian Podcast  1:27 - SBC membership drops vs. attendance increases  4:18 - "Prophet" Brian K sentenced for tax evasion  7:00 - Gov't officials briefing pastors on alien disclosures?  10:40 - The "Florida Man" birthday game  17:00 - Wi-Fi wars at the fish camp & Android vs. Apple  18:30 - Entering the "EO Bro" Gab black hole: Tradition vs. Scripture  22:05 - Vain traditions of man vs. biblical mandates  41:36 - The slippery slope: Cultural shifts & Christian persecution  53:27 - Marine Kingdom: Marine demons, John Eckhardt, and "black goo"  1:01:42 - Red flags in Marine Kingdom theology  1:14:45 - Debating via AI: John Calvin vs. Marine Demon books 1 :18:22 - Is "Deliverance Ministry" a scam?  1:19:31 - What a biblical deliverance looks like    #askachristianpodcast  #Christianity #Bible #Faith #Jesus #Apologetics #AlienDisclosure #UFOs #EasternOrthodox #MarineKingdom #SpiritualWarfare #SBC #Gospel #FaithQuestions #BibleStudy

    1h 34m
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Discover biblical answers to life’s toughest questions with the Ask A Christian Podcast. Dive into the Christian faith with near-daily episodes exploring spiritual growth, unpacking theology, and examining faith in culture. From Christian controversies to current events, you’ll get scripture-based insights. This top Christian podcast delivers biblical wisdom and practical guidance for both believers and skeptics seeking truth. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you find podcasts—your source for biblical insight and Christian living.

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    Ask A Christian Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
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