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  1. 1d ago

    E 310: Agnostics, Atheists and Area 51

    You might have found the title of today’s show a-bit weird or awkward to follow Memorial Day, but if you stick around I think it will all make sense in the end. I think this message was inspired by God, so I reached out to Mark and asked “what’s the difference between agnostics and atheists”, while holding back my real question. Agnostic Definition: : an agnostic quality, state, or attitude: : the view that any ultimate reality (such as a deity) is unknown and probably unknowable : a philosophical or religious position characterized by uncertainty about the existence of a god or any gods. Atheism Definition:  : a lack of belief or a strong disbelief in the existence of a god or any gods  : a philosophical or religious position characterized by disbelief in the existence of a god or any gods Our Google AI question: What's the differences between agnostics and atheists? The core difference is that atheism is a matter of belief (not believing a god exists), while agnosticism is a matter of knowledge (believing the existence of a god is currently unknown or inherently unknowable).  Breaking Down the Concepts Atheist: Someone who does not believe in the existence of a deity or gods. An atheist can either be someone who actively believes no gods exist, or simply someone who lacks a belief in gods. Agnostic: Someone who believes it is impossible to know whether a higher power exists. They conclude that the ultimate truth is currently unknown or cannot be known by humans, and therefore they neither fully believe nor disbelieve. It’s sounds as though regardless of what you believe or don’t believe we all share one thing in common….FAITH in what we believe or don’t believe. So let’s talk about Faith for a minute.  According to the Bible, FAITH IS the substance of things HOPED FOR; it is the evidence of things UNSEEN.  Hebrews 11:1 Key Concepts in the Definition Confidence/Substance: Faith provides a solid foundation for future hopes. It treats promised things as already real.Assurance/Evidence: Faith acts as conviction regarding invisible realities. It trusts in what the physical senses cannot perceive.Let's bake a cake analogyThis verse introduces Hebrews 11, often called the "Hall of Faith," which lists biblical figures who acted strictly on their trust in God. In addition to the Hall of Faith there is more recent proof that God existed and exists today. Universes Existence  What divides good and evil; light and dark; who drew the line between these polar forces? What defined or established the many religions pursued around the world? As different as they are, why are we all seeking truth and understanding?  What drives us all to seek a higher understanding?  The cooper scrolls The Dead Sea Scrolls The shroud of Tureen The lives martyred for such a belief. We are not against either belief or non-belief.  We would simply encourage seekers of truth to latch onto something that encourages, inspires and feeds not only your soul but those around you that could benefit from a committed walk of faith, hope and passion. Musical Guest:  Shane and Shane: We've Fighting a Battle Send us Fan Mail

    43 min

  2. May 27

    E 309: The Last Goodbye - Honoring Americas Treasure: Memorial Day 2026

    Join Mark and I today as we say our last Goodbye to the greatest generation ever and honor all those that have sacrificed life and limb for those they never knew that came after them.  Thank you for your sacrifice and thank you for fighting for Americas freedoms.  Because of you, she still stands resolute, strong and a nation on a hill. After a short trivia quiz on past wars, Mark and I will discuss the differences between Patriotism and Nationalism. Today's closing guest performer is Hutch McCall singing The Cost of Freedom. Thanks for listening and please keep sharing our podcast with your friends.  Together we all can help rekindle a spirit of Hope and Truth into todays discussions. Send us Fan Mail

    42 min

  3. May 20

    E 308: Where's My Healing - Part 2: Why some receive healing, while others don't.

    Welcome to Part 2 of our Healing series.  Our friend Dan will once again join Mark and I as we dig deeper into the mystery of physical Healing versus Spiritual Healing.  Last week, Dan tee'd up the following question. At the cross, Christ gave us two options. One is salvation and the other is healing.  One road salvation, is much traveled while the other road is less traveled, which is healing.  God wants everyone to be saved, but does God want everyone healed?  Now before we dive into today’s discussion, I need to clarify, for a loyal listener, Dans premise of what Christ offers us at the cross.  This listener requested clarification.   Was your guest suggesting that at the cross Jesus made two offerings, salvation or healing.   Was he suggesting that it either one or the other but not both?  Can you please clarify? Dear listener.  It’s not one or the other…Jesus offers both.  I believe the deeper understanding is this.  To fully understand the gift of Salvation AND then be compelled to receive it, the heart of man must first be healed, meaning the heart must first be tenderized and surrender to the need for a redeemer, before one can fully grasp the saving grace of Salvation.  So again…it’s not one or the other…it’s two gifts that the cross offers.  I hope that helps clarify. Ponder this for a moment.  What medical devices or tools did Jesus use to heal in his day?  There were no X-ray machines, no stethoscopes, no brain scanners.  No sanitized medical facilities to refer the sick to or to work out of.  His healing ministry was done on road, in the square of a village and in Lazarus case, a rock quarry of tombs.  In many cases he used mud and spit to heal the blind. In the New Testament, the writer recounts the story of a little girl whom is believed to be dead.  The parents asked Jesus for help.  When He arrived, He said she is not dead but "sleeping," and then simply spoke to the girl and said "wake up and rise."   No medical aids to assist.  Just the power of His words. To others he simply spoke and said “pick up your bed and go home.” Jesus healed the sick through various methods, demonstrating his power and compassion. Common methods included spoken words, physical touch, or unconventional means like mud or spitting, showing that healing resulted from divine authority rather than a specific technique.  Key Methods of Healing Used by Jesus: Spoken Commands: Often, Jesus healed from a distance or with a simple word, such as when he cured the centurion's servant or commanded a paralyzed man to walk.Physical Touch: He frequently laid hands on people, such as touching the eyes of the blind, curing a woman with a fever, or touching a leper.Using Saliva and Mud: In some cases, he used saliva or made mud to place on the eyes of the blind. For instance, in John 9, he used mud and told the man to wash in the pool of Siloam.Authority Over Demons: Many healings involved casting out demons that were causing physical ailments.Healing through Faith: Jesus often highlighted that the faith of the individual brought about the healing, such as telling the woman with the issue of blood, "your faith has made you well".Key Aspects of Jesus' Healing Ministry: Compassion: The miracles were often driven by a deep pity for the suffering of the individuals.Instantaneous Healing: The cures were typically immediate, with people walking or being restored instantly.Universal Scope: He healed a wide variety of diseases, including leprosy, blindness, paralysis, and fever.  From these teachings we might conclude that Jesus healed and taught others to heal based on exercising the available power from God, not from personality. The lessons he taught concerning the realm of God may well have touched the soul (the Heart) and caused a kind of awakening that actually healed the sick. Today we will discuss the role of Prayer in healing and the role of the Holy Spirit to bring healing.  And lastly we will discuss the power of Faith to not only "move mountains" but to bring forth Healing. The Israelites had little to no faith when they were fleeing Pharaoh, but they did have faith in Moses. Especially when he parted the waters for their escape. Their faith was in Moses and Moses faith was in God, leading me to conclude that faith, healing or any good blessing comes from a relationship.  My belief that healing, success, peace of mind or anything else comes from having a personal and intimate relationship with God.   To have such an intimate relationship with God and access to the Power He provides, our Hearts need to be healed for us to surrender to the fully knowledge of God, his power and his love for us. Todays closing musical guest is Shane & Shane singing Fighting the Battle. If you have questions about any of our shows or want to reach out and suggest other topics for us to dive into, simply email us at odc22@proton.me.   You can also click on the "send a text" link below and we'll get your text direct. Your number is unknown to us so we can't respond with a reply but we will respond via a future show. Send us Fan Mail

    50 min

  4. May 13

    E 307: Where's My Healing? Why does God heal some, but not all?

    At the cross, Christ gave us two options. One is salvation and the other is healing.  One road, salvation is much traveled while the other road is less traveled, which is healing.  God wants everyone to be saved, but does God want everyone healed?  The road less traveled is a complicated one and is not taught or preached very often.  I remember when Jesus went to the pool of Silone.  Many cripples were gathered, but He healed only one.  I Remember that Paul lived a long time with some ailment he called a thorn in his side to keep him humble (2Cor 12:7).   Before we dive into the deep end…let me read what Google AI offered to this question…What are the arguments about healing in the Bible? Arguments about healing in the Bible focus on whether physical healing is guaranteed in the atonement, the role of faith, and why some are not healed. Key Arguments and Perspectives Healing in the Atonement: Some argue that, based on Isaiah 53:5 and 1 Peter 2:24 ("by his wounds you have been healed"), physical healing was purchased by Jesus on the cross, making it a current right for believers.Sovereign Will of God: Others argue that healing is not guaranteed in every instance in this life, suggesting that God sometimes uses illness for spiritual growth, testing, or to demonstrate his power through weakness, as in 2 Corinthians 12:8-10.Role of Faith: Many believe that healing requires or is triggered by strong faith, while others argue that Jesus often healed based on compassion, even when faith was lacking or in response to the unbelief of others.Significance of Miracles: Some argue that, while God still heals, miraculous healings were especially intended to confirm the authority of Jesus and his apostles in the early church.Provisional vs. Ultimate Healing: While some believe in complete physical health now, others focus on the promise that "all diseases will be healed" ultimately in the new earth (Revelation 21:4), making full healing a future hope rather than a current guarantee.  What kind of healing is important?  Remember, these bodies will perish, ashes to ashes, dust to dust.  But our spirits will endure and be resurrected in a glorified body we can't imagine.  Pain, frustration, broken bodies - these are worldly things that are passing away.  I agree with your assessment of what the cross offers….Salvation and Healing.  The question that remains in my humble opinion, is what does healing mean?  Salvation means life after for those that have accepted the gift.  But what does Healing mean?  One would think it is for the “LIFE NOW” vs the “LIFE AFTER” which is what Salvation is for. We know that we all die of one thing or another, car accident, etc., but most die of some physical ailment of some sort which is tied to aging or some genetic gene or not taking care of yourself or something they got from their work environment. We also know that in heaven…there is no sickness, pain, ailments of any kind as we will all have new heavenly bodies that will prevail thru eternity.   This knowledge gives us peace knowing that eventually…we will all be healed! But again, THAT HEALING is a LIFE AFTER DEATH event and not a “LIFE NOW” event. Hence my redefinition of what IS healing and WHAT actually gets healed?   Most would define healing as a physical manifestation…but I believe the true definition of healing is directed to the HEART because our Heart needs to be healed from the burden of sin…and the heart must be healed to actually acknowledge, accept and surrender to the gift of salvation.   Musical guest: Yours Truly Album: Warrior for the King  Title: Love Blood Send us Fan Mail

    47 min

  5. May 6

    E 306: Breaking the bow of Elam (known today as Iran)

    Today Mark will share a few prophetic scriptures that may be prophetically accurate and applicable today.  The first is Jeremiah 49:35+ and the latter scripture is Ezekiel 39:1+. But first, Mark will remind us of a news story that occurred on May 19, 2024, where one of Iran's Helicopter got lost in the fog and crashed into the mountains.  Prophecy of Elam: Jeremiah 49:35 “That which came as the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam, at the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, saying: “Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘Behold, I am going to break the bow of Elam, The finest of their might.  I will bring upon Elam the four winds From the four ends of heaven, And will scatter them to all these winds; And there will be no nation to which the outcasts of Elam will not go.  So I will shatter Elam before their enemies and before those who seek their lives; and I will bring calamity upon them, even my fierce anger,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will send out the sword after them until I have consumed them.  Then I will set My throne in Elam and destroy out of it king and princes,’ declares the Lord. ‘but it will come about in the last days that I will restore the fortunes of Elam,’ ” declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 49:34-39 NASB1995 Send us Fan Mail

    43 min

  6. Apr 29

    E 305: Courage on display at the White House Correspondent Dinner - It's SDS, not TDS

    Thanks for joining us today as we discuss the FOURTH attempt to derail the government by assassination of leadership or intimidation of leadership.  Trump is the first President in history to have three, no four attempts on his life. When asked "why you again"…Trump replied “Impactful people” are always the targets. Talk about courage.  Most people that have already been shot once, or after three other attempts, would have resigned their role and check out completely by now…vowing never to leave their house again…but not Trump.   He was willing to proceed with the dinner!  I would argue there’s never been a more courageous, unwavering servant of this nation in our nations history. My closest and dearest friend has suggested in the past that we use AI somehow in our podcast.  Well today’s the day, brother.  Here’s the question I asked of Google AI. What are the top 3 reasons for TDS and the cultural decline in America ? AI’s answer: Commonly cited reasons for cultural decline and political phenomena like "TDS" (Trump Derangement Syndrome) in the United States often center on deep-seated societal shifts and intense polarization. Many observers point to the breakdown of shared identity and the rise of emotional, rather than ideological, conflict as primary drivers.  1. Intense Affective Polarization Unlike traditional political disagreement over policy, "affective polarization" is driven by emotion and a visceral dislike of the opposing "out-group". This often results in "Manichean thinking," where the other side is viewed as an existential threat rather than a legitimate political opponent. For critics of the term TDS, this emotional intensity is a reaction to perceived threats to democratic norms; for proponents of the term, it represents an irrational obsession that prevents constructive discourse.  2. Fragmentation of the Media Ecosystem The shift from a centralized media era to one dominated by algorithm-driven feeds has created "filter bubbles" and "echo chambers".  Algorithmic Amplification: Platforms often prioritize "outrage" and polarizing content because it generates higher engagement, leading to a skewed perception of reality.Decline of Shared Facts: With the proliferation of partisan blogs and podcasts, Americans often lack a common set of facts, making it difficult to find middle ground on cultural or political issues. I find it interesting that AI opted to leave out the misguided main stream fake news platforms and social media sycophants in that definition.   So maybe the battle shouldn’t be “hate orange man Trump” but hold social media greed, desire for sensational fake friends and likes to account.  Stop listening to the lying fake news…and consider the truth. It’s NOT Trump they hate.  It’s their lack of power, influence and control they hate.  Trump is simply the scapegoat. It’s not the man….its his influence, his common sense policies and his courage to stand resolute against the lefts sick rhetoric. At the core it’s jealousy, envy, greed and their fear of being exposed and left out that drives them to hate what MAGA stands for. Today's left politicians and the left media propagandizers are the Pharisees of Jesus days.  They fear loosing their significance, their influence and their control over others…so they stir the people to hate. If we’re being honest the sickness, derangement and the vitriol of hate is from Satan.  It should SDS. Satan's Derangement Strategy! Musical Guest:  Lauren Daigle singing "Thank God I Do" Follow us or visit our website at www.onedaycloser.biz Email us your thoughts at odc22@proton.me Send us Fan Mail

    45 min

  7. Apr 22

    E 304: Is Our Generation the one that will face End of Days?

    With all the news circling around the Iran war there's a lot of debate or questions as to who’s in charge around here?  Trump or the fifth string Mullahs… and with that…people always want to jump to the end of days discussion. A few days back, the verse of the day on the My Bible App featured Mark 13:30 where Jesus said “truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away” before Jesus comes back at end times. Did Jesus get it wrong?  What generation is he referring to? I found a great article online by Dr John Oakes who wrote a piece in Bible Interpretation which was posted on July 12, 2022. Dr Oakes opens up his article with this intro.  Mark 13:30 has bugged me for some time now. For context, in chapter 13 Jesus predicts the Temple’s destruction, then lists events that signal the end times, saying, “Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.” (NIV)   This version, according to Oakes, assumes Jesus was speaking directly to the people alive during the end times.  To which I say, “whose end times?  Theirs or ours.”  We have nations at war with one another just like they did in Jesus’ day. Did Jesus make a mistake? Am I wrong to have doubts? Is this faith-shattering?  Thankfully Oakes has an answer for us to consider that has context and logic, so let’s take a look at it. Here’s his answer. If we look at Mark 13, but perhaps even more importantly, at Matthew 24, Jesus is prophesying concerning two different events.  The prophecies cover the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70, (AD meaning After Death of Christ), and also the second coming of Christ.  For example, Matthew 24:15-21 is clearly and, I would say, unambiguously a prophecy concerning the coming destruction of Jerusalem under Titus in AD 70.  In fact, Eusebius tells us that the Christian church did indeed flee to Pella at the time of the siege of Jerusalem, escaping the coming judgment on the Jews who had rejected their Messiah.  They did so because they understood Jesus to be talking about the events of AD 68-70.  The abomination of desolation is a reference back to Daniel and Daniel 8 and the desecration of the temple in 167 BC, but it is also a prophecy of the abomination and the desecration of the temple by Titus when he offered pagan sacrifice to the god of Rome right on the temple site. So, when Jesus says that the current generation would not all pass away before the events are fulfilled, he is referring to the destruction of Jerusalem, which happened almost exactly forty years after Jesus spoke those words.   Take a look at Matthew 24: 1-14.  If we are being honest and know our bible…these signs that Christ mentions were happening during his day and they are no doubt happening in our generation.  In fact, all generations since Christ coming the first time, have witnessed wars and rumors of wars.  Nations have been fighting nations since the beginning of time.  There have been many “various places” of famines and earthquakes…”but these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.” There will be tribulation, all that follow Christ will be hated by many because of his name.  Many will fall away from the faith, betray one another and hate one another.  Because lawlessness is increasing, most people’s love will grow cold. Verse 13.  BUT!  The one who endures to the end, he will be saved.  This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations….THEN the end will come. Nonetheless I was able to walk away with a logical understanding with context that defined the generation he was addressing, Jesus’ generation.   Or did I?  Isn’t it possible that our generation, this generation, your generation is witnessing biblical events today, all of Send us Fan Mail

    23 min

  8. Apr 15

    E 303: Life is a Party and You are Invited

    LIFE IS A PARTY and Your INVITED. The password to attend is GRACE. In Luke 14: 15-24 there's a parable about a man who planned a large banquet and sent out invitations. When the banquet was ready, he sent his servant to contact each of the invited guests, telling them that all was ready and the meal was about to start (verses 16-17). One after another, the guests made excuses for not coming.  When the master of the house heard these excuses, he was angry. He told his servant to forget the guest list and go into the back streets and alleyways of the town and invite “the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame” (verse 21).  Jesus ends the parable by relating the master’s determination that “not one of those men who were invited will get a taste of my banquet” (verse 24). The statement that prompted the parable is key. The man who, in verse 15, looks forward to dining in the Messianic kingdom probably subscribed to the popular notion that only Jews would be part of that kingdom. The parable Jesus tells is aimed at debunking that notion, as the following explanation makes clear: The master of the house is God, and the great banquet is the kingdom, a metaphor that was suggested by the speaker at the table. The invited guests picture the Jewish nation. The kingdom was prepared for them, but when Jesus came preaching that “the kingdom of heaven is near” (Matthew 4:17), He was rejected. “He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him” (John 1:11).  The excuses for skipping the banquet are laughably bad.  The interpretation is that the Jews of Jesus’ day had no valid excuse for spurning Jesus’ message; in fact, they had every reason to accept Him as their Messiah. The detail that the invitation is opened up to society’s maimed and downtrodden is important. These were the types of people that the Pharisees considered “unclean” and under God’s curse (cf. John 9:1-2, 34). Jesus, however, taught that the kingdom was available even to those considered “unclean” (cf. Acts 10).  Those who ignored the invitation to the banquet chose their own punishment—they missed out. The master respects their choice by making it permanent: they would not “taste of my banquet.” So it will be with God’s judgment on those who choose to reject Christ: they will have their choice confirmed, and they will never taste the joys of heaven. The basic message of the Parable of the Great Banquet could be stated this way: The blessings of the kingdom are available to all who will come to Christ by faith. The inclusion of the Gentiles is a fulfillment of Hosea 2:23, “I will say to those called ‘Not my people,’ ‘You are my people’; and they will say, ‘You are my God.’” God is “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9), and “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13). John 10:10 …. The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy; but I can that they (you) may have LIFE, AND HAVE IT ABUNDANTLY!  LIFE IS THE PARTY.  He didn’t come to indict us but to invite us…to life at its fullest. How do you spell religion?   Jesus spells it this way.  D. O. N. E.   DONE! Musical Guest:  Dave's album Warrior for the King.  Song selection: Love Blood Send us Fan Mail

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