The Balance of Gray

Stephen Stewart
  • 4.7 (13)
  • Christianity
  • Updated Bimonthly

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. 3d ago

    Ep 61: When Religion Gets in the Way of God. Catholic/Protestant Part 3

    Can religious tradition actually distract us from what God intended? We examine the biblical warnings against empty ritual, the similarities between Catholic tradition and the religious systems Jesus confronted, and why God has always cared more about a faithful heart than outward religion. News (4:38) Topic (19:46) Ex-Catholic asks the hard questions (24:05) Do most Catholics know the Bible for themselves? (26:15) Loving the system over the King (29:26) Catholicism mimics Judaism (33:09) The RCC – NT version of Pharisaical system (40:23) Catholic Monopoly (46:09) The Canon opposes Catholic Teachings (47:30) Tradition fails (53:36) Terrible logic breeds terrible theology (1:00:56)   Show Notes: Francis Chan & Gavin Ortlund interview: https://youtu.be/wNhqyRiIi9U?si=96PkZiiKm5aBHQzu   Trent Horn - Chatting with an Ex-Catholic (Michael Pagano) About Catholicism: https://youtu.be/pDFz0qXZmn8?si=f3NS1wKKC4SYeaD_   Bryce Crawford – Trent Horn interview: https://youtu.be/oNWseAsfcGM?si=Rti-R2BdABT3rlPS   Maybe God Podcast interview with Trent Horn: https://youtu.be/Kv3Qq0FotEY?si=CMXmgoTO-D_YJIPP   Gavin Ortlund – Sola Scriptura:  https://youtu.be/rpmcr7jOev4   Bigfoot News – Fox News: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6394671167112 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.

    Ep 61: When Religion Gets in the Way of God. Catholic/Protestant Part 3

  2. Sep 23

    Ep 60: Authority? The Pope, the Church, or Scripture? Part 2

    Does the Catholic Church possess an infallible authority passed down from the apostles? Or does final authority belong to God’s Word? In part two of our Catholic/Protestant series we examine apostolic succession, papal infallibility, troubling moments in Church history, and the biblical case for Sola Scriptura.    News (2:30) Earliest church roots (18:15) Bishops, Elders and church offices (22:09) Who has Authority? (25:50) Impossible Hypothetical? (33:11) Has the RCC ever been wrong? (36:31) Dark Catholic history (37:48) Perfect Standards (42:13) Catholics and Protestants are the same (46:39) Sola Scriptura (50:10) Jesus and writing His words down (52:57) The Bible’s just a document? (56:47)   Show Notes:   Francis Chan & Gavin Ortlund interview: https://youtu.be/wNhqyRiIi9U?si=96PkZiiKm5aBHQzu   Trent Horn - Chatting with an Ex-Catholic (Michael Pagano) About Catholicism: https://youtu.be/pDFz0qXZmn8?si=f3NS1wKKC4SYeaD_   Bryce Crawford – Trent Horn interview: https://youtu.be/oNWseAsfcGM?si=Rti-R2BdABT3rlPS   Maybe God Podcast interview with Trent Horn: https://youtu.be/Kv3Qq0FotEY?si=CMXmgoTO-D_YJIPP   Gavin Ortlund – Sola Scriptura  https://youtu.be/rpmcr7jOev4   Ai data center news - ABC News: https://youtu.be/_E_LvmziGDo?si=V2poFeB0Y3HOiQqH   Cat Problem - WCAX Channel 3 News: https://youtu.be/Wq8qLQEOCb8?si=5dQltuKrIr3TGvGv 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.

    Ep 60: Authority? The Pope, the Church, or Scripture? Part 2

  3. Sep 9

    Ep 59: Is the Catholic Church the One True Church? Peter, Church Authority & Venerating Icons / Pt 1

    (4:50) News (21:25) Topic intro (31:00) Salvation and being Catholic (35:40) Official Catholic Teaching vs Claims (40:00) Denied the Eucharist  (43:50) Venerating Icons (48:25) Accepting the Catechism  (50:25) One true church and Peter (54:20) Matt 16 – Upon this rock (56:43) Gates of Hell  Is the Catholic Church the one true Church established by Jesus Christ? In Part 1 of this series, we begin examining that claim by looking at Catholic teaching alongside Scripture. We’ll discuss salvation and the Church, the Eucharist, the veneration of icons, and the Catholic claim of authority through Peter. We’ll also take a closer look at Jesus’ famous words in Matthew 16: “Upon this rock I will build my church.” This isn’t about attacking Catholics or defending Protestantism at all costs. It’s about asking an important question honestly: What did Jesus mean by His Church, and where do we find it today? Francis Chan & Gavin Ortlund interview: https://youtu.be/wNhqyRiIi9U?si=96PkZiiKm5aBHQzu   Trent Horn - Chatting with an Ex-Catholic (Michael Pagano) About Catholicism: https://youtu.be/pDFz0qXZmn8?si=f3NS1wKKC4SYeaD_   Bryce Crawford – Trent Horn interview: https://youtu.be/oNWseAsfcGM?si=Rti-R2BdABT3rlPS   Maybe God Podcast interview with Trent Horn: https://youtu.be/Kv3Qq0FotEY?si=CMXmgoTO-D_YJIPP   Gavin Ortlund – Sola Scriptura  https://youtu.be/rpmcr7jOev4 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.

    Ep 59: Is the Catholic Church the One True Church? Peter, Church Authority & Venerating Icons / Pt 1

  4. Aug 26

    Ep 58: Are We Surrounded by Idiots? The Cost of Assumptions

    News (4:20) Topic (20:30) Social media algorithms, political division, poor communication, and our own biases can quietly train us to see everyone outside our box as ignorant, unreasonable, or even the enemy. For Christians, that can lead to something far more dangerous than simply being wrong. Our love can begin to grow cold. In this episode, Steve looks at three fascinating psychological tendencies and puts them alongside biblical examples. Before we write someone off as an idiot, maybe there’s a better question to ask: What if there’s something I don’t know? 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.

    Ep 58: Are We Surrounded by Idiots? The Cost of Assumptions

  5. Aug 12

    Ep 57: The "They Are Real Conference" - Rob & Steve's Grand Experience

    This one is just for fun folks. We haven't had any goofing off for over a month, so Steve brings on his friend Rob to recount an experience at a paranormal conference they attended many years back. This episode will officially bow us out of the paranormal topics in the most comedic way.  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.

    Ep 57: The "They Are Real Conference" - Rob & Steve's Grand Experience

  6. Aug 5 ·  Bonus

    Sneak Peek: Back from New England - what's coming up!

    Just a look at what's next and Steve shares recent adventures in New England!  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.

    Sneak Peek: Back from New England - what's coming up!

  7. Jul 29

    Ep 56: Touched by the supernatural – Sarah’s Story

    Today's episode explores the unique experience of a woman named Sarah and the disturbing events she endured as a child. To an outsider, her story may sound like yet another modern account of an alien-like encounter in a culture saturated with science fiction. But for Sarah, the experience was deeply traumatic, and the people she trusted most didn't know how to respond to something they simply didn't believe. This conversation highlights the importance of Christians being equipped to lovingly help those who believe they've encountered the demonic, recognizing that Scripture not only addresses these experiences but also offers the hope and authority found in Christ to overcome them. 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.

    Ep 56: Touched by the supernatural – Sarah’s Story

  8. Jul 15

    Ep 55: Demons in the Family Tree: A Soldier's Battle Beyond the Physical

    What happens when the darkness in your story begins before you're born? In this episode, Steve sits down with a guest whose childhood was shaped by a grandmother deeply involved in witchcraft, voodoo, spell-casting, and occult practices. He believes those influences opened doors to a series of disturbing encounters that followed him from childhood into adulthood. As the years passed, the experiences continued, forcing him to wrestle with questions about spiritual warfare, faith, fear, and the unseen world around us. He also shares alarming events he witnessed during his military service, including experiences from stateside missions during the COVID era that challenged his understanding of reality. This is a powerful testimony about generational darkness, spiritual battles, and one man's search for truth amid experiences he could never fully explain. 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.

    Ep 55: Demons in the Family Tree: A Soldier's Battle Beyond the Physical
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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
    82
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Balance of Gray
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