The Balance of Gray

Stephen Stewart
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The Balance of Gray Podcast exists for one reason - to strengthen the faith of truth seekers by discussing raw topics, asking hard questions, and giving honest answers as we navigate the gray areas that challenge so many believers. Of course, we will be goofing around a little bit too, because it just makes life more fun that way! With the Word of God in one hand, and a microphone in the other, join the discussions that need to be had as we grow in truth, knowledge, and grace along the way.  

  1. Ep 45: Biblical Archaeology – Part 1

    FEB 25

    Ep 45: Biblical Archaeology – Part 1

    Today we’re launching a brand-new series on Biblical Archaeology. We will first unpack the realities of archaeology itself — what survives, what gets found, and why so much history remains buried. From there we unpack some amazing discoveries that turned myth into reality.  From Egypt to Israel, from once-dismissed civilizations to inscriptions that changed scholarly debates, this episode begins following the evidence where it leads. This is Part 1 of the Biblical Archaeology Series. News (2:45) Understanding Archaeology (18:00) Ancient Israel as a Nation? (23:25) Solving the Exodus Mystery (26:30)  Merneptah's Stele (28:15) The Hittites (30:45) King David a myth? (32:45) Hezekiah's Tunnel (36:45) Nineveh (43:15)  Amarna Letters (48:40)  Show notes:  Exodus – Myth or History by David Rohl: https://a.co/d/0gDwuZut   Solving the Exodus Mystery – Volume 1: Discovery of the true Pharaohs of Joseph, Moses and the Exodus by Ted Stewart: https://a.co/d/009ae7CI   The Stones Cry Out by Randall Price: https://a.co/d/00HKIabn   Amazing Discoveries that Unlock the Bible by Douglas Connelly: https://a.co/d/06KbQDU8       Send a text Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanceofgray.com Don't forget to rate/review us and subscribe! © 2024 The Balance of Gray. All rights reserved.

    57 min
  2. K's song - Plans

    FEB 13 · BONUS

    K's song - Plans

    My daughter wrote and recorded this song, and I just had to share it. Our family has had a tough run these last six months, and my daughter really captured what leaning on the Lord feels like through these lyrics. Reach out and tell her what you think - It's called "Plans".  Send a text Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanceofgray.com Don't forget to rate/review us and subscribe! © 2024 The Balance of Gray. All rights reserved.

    5 min
  3. Ep 44: Reasons to Reject God?

    FEB 11

    Ep 44: Reasons to Reject God?

    Why do people really reject God?  In this episode, we examine the most common reasons people give for staying away from Christianity — from cult accusations and fake spiritual experiences, to hypocrisy, intellectual comfort, and the appeal of “science” as a moral shield. But instead of settling for surface-level explanations, we dig into what’s actually driving those objections. Is Christianity being rejected because it’s false — or because it’s uncomfortable? Because the evidence isn’t there — or because accountability is? This is not a sermon, and it’s not a debate. It’s an honest look at the excuses we build, the distortions that make rejection feel justified, and why many of the reasons people walk away aren’t as solid as they sound. If you’ve ever been skeptical, burned by bad representatives, or quietly unsure about what you believe — this episode invites you to look past the caricatures and ask a deeper questions.    News (2:35) Topic (21:00)    Show notes: Area 51 news: https://youtu.be/09uMbh2eoho?si=sRon7yCGqn9bC1El Shawn Ryan Show/Chase Hughes/cult brainwashing: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KzNBzfX8rIkdwJzm3jeBS?si=e5GNiWY4TaqdIagKauUyEg Shawn Ryan Show/Rob Luna/questionable Christian behavior: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wN9iqWm3cUc0uErrJqAgj?si=r4lKtLM0Rfi_lUGlRRCrkg The Deep End w/Taylor Welch/Talking with God-no big deal: https://youtu.be/3m4VhRW4rHc?si=6gyrCbmOokQ-hG5j The Why Files/Simulation Theory/Doubts in God: https://youtu.be/ZfmJ_rLkKTI?si=JWUbd4JalVkP36og   The Confessionals Podcast/Ed Mabrie/Jesus’ 1000 year reign – rejecting God: https://youtu.be/EKESSwKIxDA?si=yF8832WyPLRFZUhd   Send a text Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanceofgray.com Don't forget to rate/review us and subscribe! © 2024 The Balance of Gray. All rights reserved.

    1h 25m

  4. FEB 4 · BONUS

    Sneak Peek

    Just a sneak peek folks, see ya soon !  Send a text Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanceofgray.com Don't forget to rate/review us and subscribe! © 2024 The Balance of Gray. All rights reserved.

    3 min
  5. Ep 43: Perseverance in Doing Good: From Law to Life

    JAN 28

    Ep 43: Perseverance in Doing Good: From Law to Life

    In this episode, we step into one of the oldest questions in philosophy and faith:  Is something good because God commands it, or does God command it because it is good? — the famous Euthyphro dilemma. From there, we take a fresh look at the Old Testament laws that so many people misunderstand. Instead of seeing them as harsh or outdated, we explore how they functioned like moral training wheels — guiding humanity from spiritual infancy toward maturity. These laws weren’t about control; they were about shaping a people who could recognize, choose, and preserve what is truly good. We then move into the New Testament, where Christ reveals the heart behind the law — showing us that goodness is not merely obeyed, but lived, written on our hearts by the Spirit of God. This episode challenges the modern idea that morality is just personal preference or cultural opinion. Instead, it asks a deeper question:  What if goodness is real, objective, and rooted in the very nature of God Himself? If you’ve ever wrestled with rules, grace, or why Christianity insists that truth and goodness matter, this conversation brings clarity, depth, and hope. News: (3:00)  Topic: (19:00) Robot Priests: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/what-a-robot-priest-means-for-the-future-of-religion/vi-AA1R7XvU?ocid=socialshare West Wing Bible Mock: https://youtu.be/3CPjWd4MUXs?si=fs72YiXGyfVKzTQ7 Send a text Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanceofgray.com Don't forget to rate/review us and subscribe! © 2024 The Balance of Gray. All rights reserved.

    1h 20m

  6. JAN 21 · BONUS

    Sneak Peek !!!

    Just a sneak peek, folks. We have some exciting things coming around the bend.  Send a text Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanceofgray.com Don't forget to rate/review us and subscribe! © 2024 The Balance of Gray. All rights reserved.

    6 min
  7. Ep 42: Why am I afraid of Jesus’ return?

    JAN 14

    Ep 42: Why am I afraid of Jesus’ return?

    Do sincere Christians quietly carry a fear of Jesus’ return? In this episode, we slow down and separate the different kinds of fear that can get tangled together — fears of judgment, not being “good enough,” the unknown, being deceived, leaving loved ones behind, or even the fear that you might not truly believe. We also talk about how bad teaching, spiritual trauma, and confusion around end-times (eschatological) views can deepen that anxiety. Rather than shaming or dismissing those feelings, we look honestly at them — and then back to the character of Christ, the heart of the gospel, and the hope Scripture anchors us to. If you’ve ever felt uneasy, hesitant, or even afraid when you hear talk about Jesus’ return, this conversation is for you. Send a text Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanceofgray.com Don't forget to rate/review us and subscribe! © 2024 The Balance of Gray. All rights reserved.

    57 min
  8. Ep 41: Garden of Eden Discovered? Prophecy Updates You Shouldn’t Ignore

    JAN 7

    Ep 41: Garden of Eden Discovered? Prophecy Updates You Shouldn’t Ignore

    This week, Steve gears us up for next week’s big topic—“Why Am I Scared of Jesus’ Return?”—with a fresh Prophecy Update from the headlines. We’ll start with the latest bold claim that someone may have finally located the actual Garden of Eden (because sure… why not discover it now, right?). From there, we shift to the serious stuff: growing talk of “peace” in the Middle East, rising global power plays, and why Scripture warns believers to stay discerning when the world starts promising “peace and security.” All of it points us back to the same anchor — keeping our identity rooted in Christ above everything else.   Show Notes:   Trumps board of peace: https://youtu.be/fE_hbD-T_6k?si=Xm3Tdktfkgjelxh3   Levites sing on Temple Mount for first time since second temple: https://israel365news.com/414317/for-the-first-time-since-the-temples-destruction-levites-   return-to-sing-on-temple-mount/ The Israel Guys – discuss prophetic details related to current events – Turkey military https://youtu.be/jBuaTmk88Pc?si=Jt-WoFdiPeRf-Zg6 Send a text Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanceofgray.com Don't forget to rate/review us and subscribe! © 2024 The Balance of Gray. All rights reserved.

    52 min
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The Balance of Gray Podcast exists for one reason - to strengthen the faith of truth seekers by discussing raw topics, asking hard questions, and giving honest answers as we navigate the gray areas that challenge so many believers. Of course, we will be goofing around a little bit too, because it just makes life more fun that way! With the Word of God in one hand, and a microphone in the other, join the discussions that need to be had as we grow in truth, knowledge, and grace along the way.  

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  • Creator
    Stephen Stewart
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Balance of Gray
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