Following Jesus

David Cipriano
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A weekly podcast helping people follow Jesus and study the Bible.

  1. 5d ago

    I Debated the #1 Mormon Apologist

    I recently debated Jacob Hansen, who is widely considered to be the #1 Latter-day Saint apologist. And today, I’m going to break down that debate and why I found Jacob’s arguments for Mormon doctrine to be ultimately unconvincing. I’ll also share a few ways that I messed up, and what I would do differently if I got a second chance. At the time of this recording, it’s been a little over a week since the debate. I’ve had some time to collect my thoughts, review the debate, and think through some better rebuttals that didn’t come to my mind at the time. So I’m gonna break everything down, and then at the end, I’ll answer the question of who I think won the debate. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction 0:50 My Thoughts About Jacob Hansen  2:05 Do Christians Not Actually Believe They're Children of God? 3:43 Do Trinitarians Believe Jesus Is Like a Square Circle? 7:25 Does the Trinity Ultimately Reduce to Modalism? 10:27 Is the Godhead Like 3 Blue Pens? 13:30 Jacob Sometimes Deflects Instead of Giving Direct Answers  16:48 Some Mistakes I Made During the Debate  20:25 Who Won the Debate: Jacob Hansen or Me? Bible verses in this video (all from KJV): Isaiah 43:10, Isaiah 44:6, Isaiah 45:5, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:20 I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link!https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

  2. Sep 24

    Does the Bible Teach the Trinity? (Mormon vs. Protestant Debate)

    Does the Bible teach the Trinity and monotheism? Or was Trinitarianism just a later invention influenced by Hellenism? And is the Trinity a salvation issue? Well, I recently sat down with my friend Braeden (GospelGuardianLDS), to discuss these issues and where Mormons and Protestants agree and disagree. This was not a heated debate, but rather a civilized discussion between two people who do have great disagreements, but also still have respect for each other. So, here's our conversation. I hope you enjoy it and get something out of it. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip 00:00 Introductions 02:14 Does the Bible Teach the Trinity? 8:14 Is Jesus a Lesser God (Subordinationism)? 10:39 What Does the "Oneness" of God Really Mean? 17:03 Monotheism vs. Henotheism vs. Monolatry 25:29 The Divine Council, the Sons of God, and Angels  33:43 Can Humans Become Gods (Exaltation)? 39:24 Was the Trinity Borrowed From Hellenism & Greek Mythology? 44:47 The Johannine Comma (1 John 5:7-8) 53:43 Was the Trinity Taught by the Early Church Fathers? 1:04:20 Why Doesn't the Bible Teach the Trinity More Explicitly? 1:08:32 Is the Trinity an Unstable Doctrine? 1:17:13 Is the Trinity a Salvation Issue? 1:24:03 How Different Are the Mormon and Trinitarian Views of Jesus? 1:36:28 Final Thoughts I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link!https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

  3. Sep 17

    Why I’m Not a Calvinist

    I’m not a Calvinist. And today I’ll give you 6 reasons why, showing what the Bible teaches and responding to some of Calvinism’s strongest arguments. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction  0:33 What calvinism is 2:56 God has given mankind free will. 9:07 God wants all men to be saved. 13:26 Jesus died for every person, not just the elect. 16:48 God’s grace can be resisted. 18:55 Monergism isn’t exclusive to Calvinism. 21:30 The Bible never teaches Calvinism. 24:26 My challenge to debate a Calvinist Bible verses in this video (all from KJV): Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 2:5, Romans 5:12, Genesis 2:16–17, 1 Timothy 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 2:11, 1 John 2:2, Romans 1:20, Matthew 23:37, Galatians 2:16 I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link!https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

  4. Sep 10

    Dan McClellan Can’t Stop Spreading LIES About Me…

    Dan McClellan can’t stop lying about me. In the last month, he’s made 3 long-form videos in response to some of my teachings. And every time, Dan misrepresents my positions, falsely attacks my character, and uses some very cheap and unethical debate tactics. So today, I’m going to show you what Dan gets wrong about me, and more importantly, what he gets wrong about the Bible and Christianity. The Truth About Transgenderism and the "Wrong Body" Argument… — https://youtu.be/XmcW9epMwbM Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction  0:53 2 Nephi 25:23 and Grace Alone Salvation 7:07 Is Every Word of the Bible Negotiable? 10:35 Dan McClellan's False Attacks on My Character and Apologetics 14:23 No Grace Alone Salvation in the New Testament? 15:36 Is the Bible Not from God? 20:36 Dan McClellan’s Accusation That I Don’t Think Critically 23:49 Am I Just Performing the Endorsement of a Credence? 27:51 Dan McClellan’s Tactic of Using Big and Uncommon Words 29:26 Not Every Argument Is Worth Having Bible verses in this video (all from KJV): Ephesians 2:8–9, Romans 4:5, Romans 11:6, 1 Corinthians 7:10–12, Matthew 5:32, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 3:16 I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link!https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

  5. Sep 3

    What Mormons Get WRONG About the Trinity and the Godhead…

    In my opinion, the biggest reason why Mormons aren’t Christians is that they deny the Trinity, which means they worship a different God than Christians. And today, we’re going to see what Mormons get wrong about the Godhead and the Trinity by responding to a General Conference message from Jeffrey R. Holland, who was the LDS Church’s second-most senior apostle at the time of his death. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction  0:32 Who Jeffrey R. Holland Is 1:17 The Difference Between the LDS Godhead and the Christian Trinity 2:48 Did the Early Church Believe In the Trinity? 9:09 Does God Have a Physical Body? 13:23 The Mormon Jesus vs. The Biblical Jesus 17:28 Joseph Smith and the Great Apostasy 22:14 My Advice to the Latter-day Saints Bible verses in this video (all from KJV): John 17:3, Mark 12:29, James 2:19, 1 Timothy 2:5, Jude 25, Genesis 19:24, John 4:24, Luke 24:39 I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link!https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

  6. Aug 29

    5 Things Catholics Need to STOP SAYING About Protestants…

    As a Protestant apologist online, I’m sick and tired of seeing my faith misrepresented by Catholics. For example, we hate Mary, we removed books from the Bible, and we have 45,000 denominations that can’t agree with each other. There are many false attacks against Protestantism out there, so in today’s video, we’re looking at 5 things that Catholics need to stop saying about us.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00 Introduction 1:21 Protestants removed 7 books from the Bible.5:09 Protestants hate Mary.9:30 Protestants are so divided, and there are 45,000 Protestant denominations. 14:33 Martin Luther founded our religion.17:01 Protestants make themselves their own popes.Bible verse in this video (from KJV):Luke 1:28I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link!https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

  7. Aug 20

    Bart Ehrman Is NOT the Expert He Claims to Be…

    Bart Ehrman is not the expert he claims to be. And in this video, we’re going to look at four things he’s recently said on his podcast that prove it. From his misunderstandings about Jesus being Yahweh, to thinking that Jesus and Paul contradict each other, to his claims about the New Testament canon, it is clear that he is not a good source of information. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.
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Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction 0:31 Who Bart Ehrman Is 1:32 Bart’s Claim That Jesus and Paul Contradict Each Other 3:47 Did Jesus Teach a Works-Based Salvation? 9:57 Bart’s Claims About the New Testament Canon 13:15 The Mindset of Early Christians About the Bible 15:32 Bart’s Claim That Jesus Never Claims to Be God Outside of John 17:52 The Deity of Jesus Clearly Shown in Mark's Gospel 22:28 Bart’s Claim That Jesus Is Not Yahweh According to the Bible 27:50 Biblical Proof Texts That Show Jesus Is Yahweh/Jehovah Bible verses in this video (all in KJV): John 3:16, John 3:18, John 5:24, Luke 10:37, James 2:10, Mark 10:17, Romans 3:20, 2 Peter 3:16, 1 Timothy 5:18, Luke 10:7, Mark 1:3, Isaiah 40:3, Mark 2:7, Mark 2:10-11, Mark 3:27, Mark 4:41, Psalm 107:29, Mark 14:61-64, Psalm 110:1, Psalm 102:25-27, Hebrews 1:10-12, Jeremiah 23:5-6 I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link!
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  8. Aug 13

    10 Tips for How to Study the Bible

    All Christians would agree that we should study the Bible. But do we know how to study it well? Because some well-intentioned Christians read the Bible and then misunderstand. And many others will use the Bible to fit whatever their already held beliefs and biases are. So in today’s video, we’re talking about how to rightly divide the word of truth, and I’ll give you 10 do’s and don’ts of Bible study. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction  1:59 Recognize the Bible as your ultimate authority. 5:37 Be consistent. 8:35 Focus on depth over distance. 13:02 Ask questions for better understanding. 15:45 Look to others for help. 18:14 Don’t ignore any parts of the Bible. 20:01 Don’t forget the context. 23:07 Don’t read into the text. Read out of it. 24:31 Don’t make the Bible all about yourself. 30:10 Don’t assume that you’ll always be right. Bible verses in this video (all in KJV): 2 Timothy 2:15-16, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Nehemiah 8:8, Ephesians 4:11-12, James 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:16, Luke 4:7, Zechariah 13:6, Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 44:11, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Acts 17:11, Galatians 1:8 I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link!https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555

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A weekly podcast helping people follow Jesus and study the Bible.

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  • Creator
    David Cipriano
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    164
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © David Cipriano
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    Following Jesus

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