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Ask A Christian Podcast
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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. 2d ago

    Can Demons Cause Mental Illness? & Was Jesus a Socialist?

    In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate tackles two of the most debated questions in faith and culture today. First, a listener with schizophrenia and Tourette's asks why so many Christians claim mental illness is caused by demons—and whether you should quit your meds and just pray. Nate pushes back hard against this overzealous approach, explaining what the Bible actually says about healing, God's will, and why modern medicine is often an answered prayer. Then, the conversation shifts to politics: was Jesus a socialist? The panel breaks down the Acts church model, voluntary giving vs. forced redistribution, and why "my kingdom is not of this world" changes everything. Plus, Nate takes on an atheist caller in a tense debate about Bible reliability, prophecy fulfillment, and the 500 witnesses of the resurrection. Key questions discussed: Is schizophrenia really caused by demons, or is that dangerous theology? Should Christians take medication, or just pray for healing? Was Jesus a socialist? What does the Bible actually say? Did the early church practice communism? How do we know the Gospels are true? Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Is Homosexuality a Sin? A Heated Exchange 06:40 - Schizophrenia, Demons, and Mental Illness: The Core Question 11:44 - Healing, God's Will, and Modern Medicine 13:07 - Christians Founded Hospitals and Medicine 16:29 - Ben Carson, Doctors, and Giving God the Glory 17:15 - Politics, Capitalism, and Cronyism 21:01 - Was Jesus a Socialist? The Acts Church Model 23:03 - Voluntary Giving vs. Communist Force 24:25 - Taxation, Mega Churches, and Government Spending 28:25 - The Transgender Shrimp Study and Government Waste 29:20 - Faith in Politics: Should Christians Keep Faith Out? 31:51 - Israel, Prophecy, and Ted Cruz 33:50 - Who Did Jesus Come For? Who Does God Love? 35:43 - The Gospel Explained 38:42 - The Power of Personal Testimony 41:20 - Atheist Caller: Debating Bible Reliability 46:48 - Exodus, Flood, and Archaeological Evidence 48:53 - Did Gospel Writers Invent Jesus to Fulfill Prophecy? 53:15 - The Zechariah 11 Prophecy and Judas 55:24 - Psalm 22: Crucifixion 1,000 Years Early 59:19 - Jeconiah's Curse and the Davidic Line 01:04:41 - The 500 Witnesses Debate 01:10:00 - Resurrection Skepticism and Oral Tradition 01:15:33 - What About the Jews? For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #MentalHealth #Schizophrenia #Demons #SpiritualWarfare #Jesus #Socialism #Bible #Faith #Apologetics #ChristianApologetics #Gospel #Israel #Prophecy

  2. 3d ago

    Candace Owens "Lesbian" Scandal "You're ALL Gay — Why Attack Her?" + Sola Scriptura SHOWDOWN

    In this episode of Ask a Christian Podcast, Nate kicks things off with the internet's favorite topic of the week: Candace Owens' alleged lesbian past. Dating profiles, kissing girls, college videos — it's all out there. Nate's take? From a Christian standpoint, any sex outside of marriage is sin, straight or gay. But the hypocrisy of her critics — many of whom are gay themselves — is the real story. "You're all freaking gay. Why are you criticizing her for being gay?" Then the episode takes a hard left into one of the most heated theological debates in church history: Sola Scriptura. A Catholic caller pushes back hard, arguing that Protestants only have "material sufficiency" of Scripture, not "formal sufficiency" — and that without the Church's interpretive authority, the Bible alone leads to chaos. Nate fires back with the canon's history, Athanasius, the early church, and the Holy Spirit's role in illuminating Scripture for every true believer. It gets heated. It gets deep. And it gets real. Plus: Old Testament genocide (Numbers 31, the Amalekites, and the "future crimes" argument), abortion as murder, whether "gay Christian" is a legitimate identity, Calvinism vs. Arminianism, error theory and metaethics, why there are so many denominations, and a Greek pagan who brings an entire philosophical argument for moral anti-realism. Timestamps: 00:00 — Candace Owens, lesbian rumors, and why Christians shouldn't be hypocrites 04:45 — Old Testament genocide: Did God command it? Was it just? The "future crimes" problem 08:50 — Babies in heaven: "The best day of their life" argument 22:00 — Is homosexuality a sin? What is a "gay Christian"? Identity in Christ vs. sexual identity 26:40 — Abortion: "Biology says life begins at conception. Murder is always wrong." 32:10 — Atheist gatherings as cults: "They meet just to hate God" 34:00 — "Jesus died for my sins, so I can sin freely?" — Paul's answer in Romans 6 41:10 — Sola Scriptura debate begins: Material vs. formal sufficiency 49:30 — The canon: Athanasius, 367 AD, and what the early church actually used 57:40 — Nate's rebuttal: "We don't need church fathers to explain what Jesus already explained plainly" 01:01:40 — Greek pagan calls in with an argument for error theory (moral anti-realism) 01:15:30 — Why so many denominations? Primary vs. secondary issues explained

  3. 4d ago

    How old are the New Testament manuscripts? And did God actually command Satan to go torment Job?

    In this episode of Ask A Christian Podcast, we tackle two questions that trip people up constantly. First, the manuscript question: Is Codex Sinaiticus our best evidence, and it's from 400 AD—so how can scholars date the Gospels to the 100s AD? Even non-religious, atheist, and critical scholars typically date Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John to the first century, not the fourth. We explain the evidence they use—early fragments like P52, quotations from early church writers, and internal clues—and why "late" doesn't mean "unreliable." Second, the Job question: Does Job 1:6 actually say God commanded the sons of God to present themselves before Him? Does it say God summoned Satan and told him to go mess with Job? Read the verse. It says the sons of God came to present themselves—no command, no summons. And Satan? The Hebrew says he also came among them. He tagged along. He showed up. He wasn't ordered to be there. Yet somehow this text gets twisted into "God commanded Satan to go destroy Job's life," which is not what the verse says. We break down the Hebrew, look at what the text actually states (and doesn't state), and ask why people keep adding commands and summons that aren't in the text. If you've ever heard someone say "God told Satan to go after Job," this episode is for you. Serious about Scripture, honest about the hard questions, and occasionally a little cheeky about how badly some interpretations miss the plain reading of the text. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com #AskAChristianPodcast #BibleManuscripts #CodexSinaiticus #Job1v6 #DidGodCommandSatan #SonsOfGod #NewTestamentDating #WhenWereGospelsWritten #BibleStudy #ChristianApologetics #TextualCriticism #BibleInterpretation #SatanInTheBible #Apologetics #FaithAndReason

  4. 5d ago

    What Should a Christian Look For in a Future Spouse?

    What should a Christian actually look for in a future spouse—and can you trust your own heart to choose? In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate and a panel of believers get practical about biblical marriage: why you shouldn't marry a lukewarm Christian, what Ephesians 5 really says about husbands and wives, and why "we fell out of love" isn't a biblical reason for divorce. One caller asks if it's even possible to choose a partner using logic and the leading of your heart—and the answer gets blunt: if you're not a Christian, your heart is deceitful above all things, so don't listen to it. The crew also tackles the bigger questions a former believer brings to the table, from the problem of evil to whether God chooses us before the foundation of the world. Whether you're single, dating, or already married and cringing, this one's for you. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - A Former Christian Explains: "I'm Not Sure What I Believe" 06:09 - The Problem of Evil: Why Doesn't God Just Explain Himself? 08:48 - "I Know the Guy Behind It"—Trusting God's Character When Answers Fall Short 19:04 - Is Jesus God the Son? The Trinity Explained 24:22 - Did God Choose Us Before the Foundation of the World? 28:34 - Why Hell if Everyone's Forgiven? 29:06 - If Jesus Is God, Why Didn't He Know the Hour? 32:02 - "It Does Matter"—A Former Believer Pushes Back on Triage Evangelism 40:15 - Choosing a Spouse: Should God Be Involved? 44:40 - What the Bible Says About Marriage & Choosing a Spouse 49:22 - Was Jesus a Jew? How Christianity Started #AskAChristianPodcast #ChristianMarriage #FutureSpouse #BiblicalMarriage #ChristianDating #Ephesians5 #ChristianSingles #Courtship #FaithAndDoubt #Deconstruction #Christianity #Bible #Jesus #Apologetics #ChristianLife

  5. 6d ago

    Born Into Witchcraft & Attacked by Demons in Dreams? (Can You Pray for a Reprobate)

    In this intense and deeply personal episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate and guest Faith dive into the reality of spiritual warfare from a biblical perspective. Faith shares her powerful testimony of being born into witchcraft, experiencing religious trauma, and facing terrifying demonic nightmares where entities claimed "legal authority" over her due to generational covenants. We examine the critical question: Can a Christian be demon-possessed or cursed? Nate explains why the Bible says no, highlighting the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. We also tackle the controversial topic of theistic Satanism, exploring why some in elite circles might genuinely believe in and serve Satan, and whether Christians and Satanists can ever be friends. The conversation turns to the heartbreaking question of praying for a reprobate loved one, specifically Faith's mother, and whether prayers can open doors to spiritual attack. Nate provides a compassionate but firm biblical answer on God's sovereignty, the power of the name of Jesus, and the hope that no one is beyond redemption. Plus, a practical discussion on the Bible's strict stance on divorce, abuse, and remarriage. Key Questions Discussed: Can a Christian be possessed by demons or subject to generational curses? What does the Bible say about praying for someone with a reprobate mind? Is it possible to break free from spiritual legal agreements made by ancestors? What is the biblical perspective on divorce and remarriage in cases of abuse? For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 00:30 - What Drives People to Worship Satan? 01:01 - Theistic Satanism vs. Political Cosplay 02:13 - Elite Beliefs & The "Unpardonable Sin" Misunderstanding 03:44 - Can Christians and Satanists Be Friends? 07:36 - Would You Rather Live Among Muslims or Satanists? 09:09 - Divorce, Abuse, and the Exception for Sexual Immorality 12:05 - Marriage as a Symbol of Christ and the Church 14:42 - Is Abuse Grounds for Divorce? 16:56 - True Repentance vs. Manipulation 22:22 - Faith's Testimony: Born Into Witchcraft & Finding God 24:17 - Praying for a "Reprobate" Mother & Spiritual Warfare 28:39 - Generational Curses, Legal Agreements & Dreams 33:41 - Rebuking Demons: Do You Need Specific Names? 35:02 - The "Table Before Me" Perspective on Nightmares 43:19 - Can Someone Call on Jesus at the Last Minute? 48:53 - Titus 3:10 & Shaking the Dust Off Your Feet 55:22 - Forgiveness, Bitterness, and the Cross of Christ Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #SpiritualWarfare #DemonPossession #Satanism #Witchcraft #Faith #Jesus #BibleStudy #ChristianApologetics #Reprobate #GenerationalCurses #Deliverance #ChristianLife #Testimony

  6. Sep 25

    Does God Speak Through Dreams? (Plus: A Caller Says He Predicted October 7th)

    On this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate and the panel tackle one of the most searched questions in Christian dream interpretation: does God speak through dreams? A caller shares a bizarre, vivid dream involving his brother, a masked Jesus, and a mysterious branding — and the panel wrestles with how (and whether) to interpret it biblically. Later, a Jewish caller drops the biggest curveball of the episode: he says he had prophetic visions weeks before the October 7th attack, and nobody believed him until it happened. Along the way, the crew also gets into: an Episcopal priest's viral sermon claiming Jesus was trans (heresy fact Friday strikes again), why some Old Testament laws — like the ban on shellfish — no longer apply while others do, what the Bible actually says about slavery in the ancient Near East versus American chattel slavery, how Jesus can be both God and the Son of God, and how the virgin birth and Joseph's adoption solve a genealogical prophecy problem nobody could've engineered on their own. Whether you're wondering how to know if a dream is from God, curious about the Trinity, or just here for the heresy of the week — this one's got it all. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro 0:53 - Episcopal priest's viral sermon claims Jesus was trans 10:31 - What the Bible really says about Old Testament slavery 12:55 - Caller shares a strange dream about Jesus and his brother 17:50 - Does God speak to us through dreams? 22:52 - Why some Old Testament laws don't apply today (and others do) 25:05 - Continued discussion about slavery in the Bible 34:03 - How can Jesus be God and the Son of God? 40:33 - The virgin birth, Joseph's adoption, and the curse of Jeconiah 48:13 - Caller says he had visions predicting the October 7th attack 49:47 - Continued discussion about interpreting dreams and visions 53:00 - Jewish Messianic expectations vs. Jesus' second coming #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Faith #Jesus #ChristianApologetics #Dreams #DreamInterpretation #October7 #Trinity #BibleStudy #Slavery #Judaism #Prophecy #Apologetics

  7. Sep 24

    Should Christianity Be Taught in Schools? What Secularism Has Done to the UK

    Should Christianity be taught in schools? And if God created everything, including your desire for that candy bar, do you really have free will? On this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, "Should Christianity Be Taught in Schools? Free Will vs Determinism Debate Gets Heated," Nate takes live callers after TikTok decided a 10-second video clip was a crime against originality. A caller from Britain asks whether the Bible belongs in the classroom. Nate wrestles with who would actually teach it, whether it should be every religion or none, and why "let the church do its job" might be the better answer. That leads into a look at Christianity's decline in the UK and what secularism does to a culture. Then comes the main event: the free will debate. A caller brings the "luck objection" to argue that free will can't survive a sovereign God. Nate walks through libertarian free will, hard determinism, and compatibilism, and explains why he thinks Christians spend far too much energy on the "how" and not enough on whether someone can repent and believe the gospel. Also in this episode: James Talarico's pastor and the claim that Jesus never literally rose from the dead. Can you deny the resurrection and still be a Christian? Why Christians believe Jesus will return, and the great Yahweh identity confusion Cherry-picking Scripture, denominations, and which doctrines are actually salvation issues Why Christianity teaches that being gay is a sin, and why Nate says the standard applies to everyone Is Jesus "the Word"? John 1 and Revelation 19 The "read John to Revelation" challenge for skeptics What Deuteronomy 22 says, and why the Talmud matters when you read Old Testament law Serious questions, respectful answers, and a few jokes about ranch dressing and warm beer. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Talarico's Pastor Denies the Literal Resurrection 09:29 - Did Jesus Teach Everything? Second Coming & Yahweh Debate 21:02 - Cherry-Picking Scripture, Denominations & Salvation 25:35 - Should Christianity Be Taught in Schools? 28:12 - Christianity's Decline in Britain & Secularism 31:46 - Why Is Being Gay Considered a Sin? 39:17 - Free Will vs Determinism: The Luck Objection 51:58 - Is Jesus "the Word"? John 1 & Revelation 19 1:08:39 - The "Read John to Revelation" Challenge 1:11:05 - Deuteronomy 22, Slavery Laws & the Talmud #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Faith #Jesus #Apologetics #ChristianApologetics #FreeWill #Calvinism #BibleInSchools #ReligionInSchools #Atheism #Gospel #BibleStudy #Theology

  8. Sep 23

    How Is Jesus God If He’s the Son of God? + Should Christians Respect Satanism?

    Welcome to the Ask A Christian Podcast with host Nate. In this episode, we take on some of the most common—and misunderstood—questions about theology, scripture, and culture. Highlighting key questions raised in the conversation with Lynx (Styx), we address the core identity of Christ: How can Jesus be fully God while also being called the Son of God? We also examine whether Christians are required to show respect to every modern ideology or movement, including why political and ideological Satanism gets called out for what it is.    Along the way, Nate breaks down the biological science behind when life begins, unpacks tricky passages like John 17:3 and Matthew 19, explains how the Church received the biblical canon, reads through the historic Nicene and Athanasian Creeds, and addresses why bad actions by self-proclaimed Christians should never obscure the truth of Jesus Christ.   For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com   (Do you have any additional show notes, links to articles, news stories, or resources discussed in this episode to include?)    00:00 - Intro & Trump's Speech at the UN 00:58 - Sarcasm, Biblical Corrections, and Elijah Mocking Falsehood 05:00 - Biology, Conception, and the Pro-Life Argument 08:11 - Why Modern Satanism Is Misunderstood and Ridiculous 10:22 - Who Gave Us the Biblical Canon? 11:48 - Is Jesus Called the Only True God? (John 17:3 Examined) 15:02 - Why Did Jesus Say "No One Is Good But God"? (Matthew 19) 24:36 - Separating Bad Christians from Jesus Christ 32:06 - Addressing Trinitarian Objections and Church History 40:06 - Did Jesus Speak to the Prophets in the Old Testament? 53:38 - Breaking Down the Nicene and Athanasian Creeds 1:04:00 - How Can Jesus Be God and the Son of God? 1:05:50 - Does the Bible Require Respecting False Beliefs & Satanism?    #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Jesus #Bible #Trinity #Apologetics #Faith #Satanism #ProLife #Gospel #Theology #ChristianApologetics #BibleStudy #JesusIsGod #Truth

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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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