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 50: Noah’s Ark, Ron Wyatt, and the Problem of Dismissal - When Evidence Gets Buried Under Reputation

    2D AGO

    Ep 50: Noah’s Ark, Ron Wyatt, and the Problem of Dismissal - When Evidence Gets Buried Under Reputation

    With Noah’s Ark back in the headlines, old debates have resurfaced just as quickly as the new claims. In this episode, we take a closer look at the renewed attention surrounding the possible Ark site, the technology fueling the conversation, and why so many of the same recycled rebuttals continue to dominate the discussion. But this episode is also about something deeper. After using Ron Wyatt as a source in a recent episode, I wanted to clarify an important distinction: citing a source is not the same as endorsing everything they ever claimed. We talk about the controversy surrounding Ron Wyatt, the accusations attached to his name, and why Christians should be careful not to dismiss every claim, discovery, or idea simply because the person behind it was flawed. This is not a blanket defense of Ron Wyatt, nor is it a declaration that Noah’s Ark has been found. It’s a conversation about evidence, discernment, and grace; and how to handle both controversial discoveries and imperfect people with more consistency than the modern conversation often allows.   Show notes:   Ruslan KD’s show discussing Noah’s Ark site – commentary with Wes Huff, Michael Knowles, and Jeremiah Johnson: https://youtu.be/ix10h9Eo91A?si=jm7NeCQkl7Qp7l9p   CBN News interviews  https://youtu.be/lxAhcKbmTPQ?si=NbGbVenHCZ5KoTS3   Send us Fan Mail 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 18m
  2. Ep 49: Maintaining the mind of Christ

    APR 22

    Ep 49: Maintaining the mind of Christ

    In today’s episode, Steve does some serious housekeeping. We’ll discuss upcoming shows, Steve reveals a surprising personal endeavor, and an inside look at everything happening in the Balance of Gray world. We’ll also dive into some long-overdue news before closing with a listen to Steve’s second sermon from the pulpit. Don’t miss this one.   News (7:42) Topic (28:30) Send us Fan Mail 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 15m
  3. Ep 48: All in – The cure for regret

    APR 8

    Ep 48: All in – The cure for regret

    In today’s episode, I share my very first sermon – “All In: The Cure for Regret.” For years, I ran from God, always finding an excuse to choose my own way whenever He presented me with His. I told myself I could never be a proper Christian because of my past… but God had other plans. Not Only did I misunderstand what being a Christian was, I had no idea of how much God could use someone like me.  If something has been stirring in you recently, this message is for you. It’s about what happens when you stop holding back, go all in, and finally find freedom from regret. Send us Fan Mail 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.

    53 min
  4. Ep 47: Biblical Archaeology – part 3

    MAR 25

    Ep 47: Biblical Archaeology – part 3

    In this episode, we continue our archaeology series by examining the evidence for the true location of Mount Sinai, including Elim’s springs and palms, the split rock at Horeb, boundary markers, the blackened peak, the golden calf site, and more. We also close with a brief look at the claimed evidence for Sodom and Gomorrah. Does the evidence support the Bible’s historical claims? News (1:50) Topic (29:55) Palms and Springs of Elim (32:20) Security Fence Around the Mountain (39:30) Point by point text comparison to discoveries (44:12) Split Rock at Horeb (46:05) Boundary Markers at Mountains base (50:22) Blackened Peak (51:10) Alter & Pillar Stones (52:55) Alter of the Golden Calf (55:58) Elijah’s Cave (59:26) Sodom & Gomorrah (105:11)   Show notes: The Mountain of Moses – by Larry Williams: The Mountain of Moses: The Discovery of Mount Sinai: Williams, Larry R.: 9780922066452: Amazon.com: Books In search of the Mountain of God – by Robert Cornuke & David Halbrook: In Search of the Mountain of God: The Discovery of the Real Mt. Sinai: Robert Cornuke, David Halbrook: 9780805420524: Amazon.com: Books God of the Mountain – by Penny Caldwell: Amazon.com: God Of The Mountain: True Story Behind The Discoveries Of Real Mt Sinai: 9780882706054: Caldwell, Penny: Books Ron Wyatt’s Website: A1 Finds: Noah's Ark, Ark of Covenant and other discoveries! 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: Send us Fan Mail 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 15m
  5. Ep 46: Biblical Archaeology – part2

    MAR 11

    Ep 46: Biblical Archaeology – part2

    What if the sands of Egypt are whispering names we already know? In this episode - Part two of our Archaeology series, we revisit Joseph. Not just as a story, but as a figure who may have left fingerprints in stone. Then we move forward to the Exodus, where beaches, pillars, and a path beneath the sea raise unsettling questions. Legend… coincidence… or something far more deliberate? News (3:00) Joseph Evidence Found (28:30) Pharaoh of the Exodus (40:30) Understanding Ron Wyatt (45:00) Red Sea Crossing Evidence (59:40) Solomon’s Pillars (1:07:25)   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 A1 Finds: Noah's Ark, Ark of Covenant and other discoveries! The Mountain of Moses: The Discovery of Mount Sinai: Williams, Larry R.: 9780922066452: Amazon.com: Books In Search of the Mountain of God: The Discovery of the Real Mt. Sinai: Robert Cornuke, David Halbrook: 9780805420524: Amazon.com: Books Amazon.com: God Of The Mountain: True Story Behind The Discoveries Of Real Mt Sinai: 9780882706054: Caldwell, Penny: Books   Send us Fan Mail 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 23m
  6. 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 us Fan Mail 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
  7. 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 us Fan Mail 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
  8. 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 us Fan Mail 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
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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
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Balance of Gray
  • Show Website
    The Balance of Gray

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