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Discover answers to life’s difficult questions through the Ultimate Source of Truth, the Holy Bible, the Word of God. The Divine Magna Carta is the Word of God. ASK GOD 365 seeks to empower you to have an intelligent, personal understanding of the greatest of all Truth, through Holy Spirit guided study of the Word of God. This weekly podcast, hosted by Reiner Kremer and guests, will discuss tough and challenging questions:    1.       Is God Love? 2.       Why is there suffering? 3.       If God is good, why did He not destroy evil? 4.       What are the two things God cannot do?5.       Why are there wars, earthquakes and human tragedy6.       What does the Bible say about the future?7.        Is God still in control of planet earth? And much, much more.   Listen. Learn. Think. Grow. Together. Join us on this podcast journey to the Infinite God through His Word. Taste the goodness, greatness, and matchless love of God. AskGod365. Answers to life’s difficult questions. 

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 122: Judgment Without Fear-Why the Gospel Comes First

    Judgment Without Fear: Why the Gospel Comes First KEY TEXTS Hebrews 10:14Daniel 7:22Revelation 14:6–7Romans 8:1, 341 John 2:1 Why the Judgment Frightens Good People The Gospel Comes Before the Judgment What the Judgment Is Not  What the Judgment Actually Is Why Believers Do Not Need to Fear How We Then Live Why the Judgment Frightens Good PeopleMany sincere Christians become anxious when they hear the word judgment. Some have grown up hearing phrases like: “When your name comes up…”“Every sin will be reviewed…”“The books are opened…”And the result is often this quiet fear: “What if I’ve missed something?” “What if I’m not ready?” “What if God sees something I forgot?” But let me say this clearly at the start: God never intended the judgment to terrify His people. Fear does not produce holiness. It produces hiding. 📖 Genesis 3:10 “I was afraid… so I hid.” God has never used fear to save His children.  The Gospel Comes Before the JudgmentLet’s read Revelation 14:6–7 carefully: “I saw another angel flying in midheaven, having the everlasting gospel… saying with a loud voice, ‘Fear God… for the hour of His judgment has come.’” Notice the order: The everlasting gospelThen the judgmentGod does not announce judgment until the gospel is firmly in place. Why? Because judgment without gospel is terror, but judgment with gospel is vindication. 📖 Hebrews 10:14 “By one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.” Before judgment ever begins: the sacrifice is completeforgiveness is securedperfection in Christ is realThe judgment does not create salvation. It reveals it. III. What the Judgment Is Not Let’s remove some fear by being honest. The judgment is not: God deciding whether He will forgive youChrist reconsidering whether His blood was enoughA surprise audit of forgotten sinsA second probation📖 Hebrews 10:18 “Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.” If forgiveness required a future decision, Hebrews would not say this. And Ellen White agrees: “The moment the sinner believes in Christ, he stands in the sight of God uncondemned.” (Faith and Works, p. 107) That is present assurance, not postponed hope.  What the Judgment Actually IsLet’s go to Daniel 7:22: “Judgment was given in favor of the saints.” That phrase matters. The judgment is not against God’s people—it is for them. So what is happening? The judgment answers three cosmic questions: Is God just?Is grace transformative?Are Satan’s accusations false?📖 Revelati Send us your questions to be featured on the next podcast! Thank you for being part of the AskGod365 podcast community. We value you and appreciate greatly the time you are spending with us today. Please share your comments and questions at AskGod365.com Listen. Learn. Think. Grow. Together. AskGod365. Answers to life’s difficult questions.

    20 min

  2. JAN 25

    Episode 121: Why Sunday, Why Now?

    Why Sunday, Why Now?  Movements Promoting Sunday Blue Laws and Sacredness Introduction: Why Sunday, Why Now? The re-emergence of Sunday rest language in Project 2025 has generated intense concern among religious liberty advocates, legal scholars, and minority faith communities. While Sunday laws—commonly known as blue laws—have existed in American history for centuries, the explicit framing of Sunday as a societally necessary, government-supported day of rest in a modern federal policy blueprint is unusual and historically significant. Project 2025, authored and coordinated by the Heritage Foundation and supported by a broad coalition of conservative organizations, envisions a restructuring of the federal government that includes normative moral assumptions about family life, work, sexuality, and religion. Within this framework, Sunday is elevated as a shared cultural anchor—a day intended to restore families, communities, and the nation itself. We will examine: What Project 2025 actually proposes regarding SundayWhich organizations promote Sunday blue laws todayWhich governmental agencies would implement or support these policiesHow this fits into historical blue law enforcementWhy religious liberty advocates see this as a constitutional and theological problem Project 2025 and the “Uniform Day of Rest”The Heritage Foundation and Project 2025 Project 2025 is a 900+ page transition blueprint developed by the Heritage Foundation, with contributions from more than 100 conservative organizations. Its goal is to prepare an incoming administration to rapidly reshape federal agencies, regulations, and enforcement priorities . While Project 2025 itself is broad, its companion policy document, “Saving America by Saving the Family,” explicitly calls for: Restoration of blue lawsEstablishment of a uniform day of restLegal and regulatory encouragement of Sunday closure or reduced commerceThe document frames Sunday rest as: Necessary for family cohesionEssential for worker dignityA corrective to moral and demographic declineAlthough the proposal sometimes includes a narrow exemption for those who observe a different Sabbath (e.g., Friday–Saturday), Sunday remains the normative default . Core Organizations Promoting Sunday Blue Laws TodayThe Heritage Foundation (Primary Driver) The Heritage Foundation is the central intellectual and organizational force behind the modern revival of Sunday law discourse. Key roles: Authoring policy proposals calling for Sunday restTraining future executive-branch appointeesFraming Sunday laws as “family-friendly” rather than religiousHeritage explicitly argues that: Markets should be constrained for moral endsGovernment should shape cultural rhythmsSunday rest is “civilizationally necessary”This represents a departure from classical small-government conservatism toward moral governance . Christian Nationalist Advocacy Networks Send us your questions to be featured on the next podcast! Thank you for being part of the AskGod365 podcast community. We value you and appreciate greatly the time you are spending with us today. Please share your comments and questions at AskGod365.com Listen. Learn. Think. Grow. Together. AskGod365. Answers to life’s difficult questions.

    16 min

  3. JAN 25

    Episode 120: Sunday As a Uniform Day of Rest

    Sunday as a “Uniform Day of Rest” in Project 2025 Organizations, Agencies, and the Revival of Blue Laws in the United States  What Project 2025 Actually Says About SundayProject 2025 is a 900+ page policy blueprint coordinated by The Heritage Foundation and supported by over 100 conservative organizations, intended to guide the next conservative administration’s restructuring of the federal government . While the main Project 2025 document addresses administrative governance, a companion policy agenda released January 8, 2026, titled “Saving America by Saving the Family,” explicitly calls for the restoration of Sunday blue laws to establish a “uniform day of rest” across states and municipalities . The document frames Sunday observance as: Essential for family cohesionNecessary for worker protectionA means to restore social orderA response to declining birthrates and moral fragmentationCritically, Sunday is not presented as a neutral rest day (e.g., “any day chosen by the worker”) but as a shared national rhythm, explicitly rooted in Christian tradition .  The Heritage Foundation: Central Architect Institutional RoleThe Heritage Foundation is the principal author and coordinating body behind Project 2025. It serves as: The primary policy drafterThe vetting authority for future federal appointeesThe ideological anchor for Christian nationalist policy integrationHeritage has openly argued that government neutrality toward religion has failed and that the state must actively reinforce moral norms, including Sunday rest .  Sunday as Moral InfrastructureHeritage literature characterizes Sunday laws not merely as labor protections but as: “A shared moral structure necessary for the survival of the family and the nation.” This marks a shift away from First-Amendment neutrality toward state-endorsed religious rhythm. III. Coalition Organizations Promoting Sunday Rest Project 2025 is not the work of Heritage alone. It represents a coalition effort.  Family-Policy Advocacy OrganizationsThese groups promote Sunday laws under the banner of “family protection”: Family Research Council (FRC)Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF)Concerned Women for America (CWA)American Principles ProjectThese organizations argue that: Sunday closures protect children from commercial exploitationSunday worship should be socially protectedEmployers should be discouraged from Sunday labor demandsWhile often framed in secular language, their policy papers explicitly reference Christian social teaching . 2.Christian Nationalist Networks Several Christian nationalist organizations have endorsed Project 2025 and its Sunday provisions: Council for National PolicyIntercessors for AmericaTurning Point FaithAmerican Family AssociationThese group Send us your questions to be featured on the next podcast! Thank you for being part of the AskGod365 podcast community. We value you and appreciate greatly the time you are spending with us today. Please share your comments and questions at AskGod365.com Listen. Learn. Think. Grow. Together. AskGod365. Answers to life’s difficult questions.

    16 min

  4. JAN 23

    Episode 118: Modern Idols and the Silent Exodus: Why the Church is Emptying

    Modern Idols and the Silent Exodus: Why the Church Is Emptying—and How God Is Calling Us Back The Old Testament is painfully honest about the downfall of God’s people. Israel and Judah did not fall because they lacked religious activity. They fell because they worshiped the wrong things—often while still claiming the name of the Lord. The prophets did not accuse Israel of atheism. They accused her of idolatry. “My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, And hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water.” —Jeremiah 2:13 (NKJV) Today, many are asking: Why are churches declining? Why are young people leaving? Why does Christianity feel hollow to so many? The answer may be uncomfortable—but it is biblical. The modern church has not stopped worshiping. It has changed its gods. The idols are no longer carved from wood and stone. They are polished, digitized, baptized, and defended from the pulpit. And just as in ancient Israel, idolatry always leads to exile—even if the building remains open.   WHAT THE BIBLE MEANS BY IDOLATRY  In Scripture, idolatry is not merely bowing before statues. It is misplaced trust. Anything that takes the place of God as our source of security, identity, meaning, or success becomes an idol. “You shall have no other gods before Me.” —Exodus 20:3 Notice: God does not say instead of Me, but before Me. Israel worshiped Baal for rain, alliances for safety, kings for strength, and prosperity for assurance—while still going to the temple. Ellen G. White writes: “Whatever shall draw away the heart from God must be given up.” (Steps to Christ) Idolatry is subtle. It thrives in religious environments. And it often feels reasonable.    THE IDOL OF SUCCESS, NUMBERS, AND GROWTH  One of the most powerful idols in the modern church is success. Attendance. Budgets. Social media reach. Brand recognition. These things are not evil—but when they become the measure of God’s blessing, they become idols. “For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam… they did not depart from them.” —2 Kings 17:22 Jeroboam created a successful alternative worship system—convenient, appealing, and popular. God rejected it. Ellen White warns: “There is danger that success will be interpreted as a sign of divine approval.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6) Faithfulness has never required crowds. Noah preached to eight. Jeremiah preached to none who listened. Jesus ended His ministry with a handful of frightened disciples. The modern church often asks, “Is it working?” God asks, “Is it true?” When success becomes the goal: Discipleship becomes shallowSin is avoided as a topicThe cross is softenedPeople leave not because the church is too demanding—but because it asks nothing eternal.   THE IDOL OF ENTERTAINMENT AND EMOTIONALISM  Another modern idol wears the name worship. Israel danced before the golden cal Send us your questions to be featured on the next podcast! Thank you for being part of the AskGod365 podcast community. We value you and appreciate greatly the time you are spending with us today. Please share your comments and questions at AskGod365.com Listen. Learn. Think. Grow. Together. AskGod365. Answers to life’s difficult questions.

    16 min

  5. JAN 23

    Episode 119: Why Young People Are Leaving the Church- and How the Church Can Faithfully Respond

    Why Young People Are Leaving Church—and How the Church Can Faithfully Respond Biblical and Ellen G. White–Centered Steps for a Church That Will Thrive in a Postmodern World Why are so many young people leaving the church—or never coming at all? And perhaps more importantly… what kind of church will survive and flourish in the years ahead? This is not just a question of attendance or budgets. It’s a question of faithfulness. It’s a question of mission. And it’s a question Scripture has already prepared us to answer. Today, we’re going to look at practical, biblical, and Spirit-led steps churches can take to retain young people—steps rooted not in trends, but in the gospel of Jesus Christ, and reinforced by the writings of Ellen G. White. This is not about entertainment. It’s not about marketing. It’s about becoming the kind of church Jesus Himself would recognize. REBUILDING TRUST THROUGH AUTHENTIC FAITH One of the most consistent reasons young people give for leaving the church is not theology—it’s trust. Many are not rejecting Christ. They’re rejecting what feels like hypocrisy, performance, or institutional religion without spiritual power. Scripture never tells us to protect appearances. It calls us to humility. The prophet Isaiah, standing in God’s presence, didn’t say, “Look how faithful I am.” He said: “Woe is me, for I am undone.” — Isaiah 6:5The early church grew not because it looked impressive, but because it was honest, repentant, and filled with the Spirit. Practical step: Churches must learn to confess where they have failed—openly, humbly, without defensiveness. That begins with leadership. Ellen White wrote: “The strongest argument in favor of the gospel is a loving and lovable Christian.” — Ministry of Healing, p. 470Young people trust transparency over triumphalism. They don’t need perfect leaders. They need real ones. FROM PROGRAMS TO RELATIONSHIPS Another major reason young people disengage is simple—but devastating: They were never truly known. Many churches excel at programming but struggle with discipleship. Yet the Bible’s model is clear. Acts chapter 2 says the believers: “Continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship.” — Acts 2:42Notice: doctrine and fellowship. Practical steps: Make small groups central, not optionalCreate intergenerational mentoring, not age segregationShift from “youth ministry as entertainment” to shared spiritual lifeEllen White reminds us: “Our churches need to be laboring churches, training schools for Christian workers.” — Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 126Young people stay where they belong, not where they are merely entertained. CREATING SPACE FOR QUESTIONS AND DOUBT Many young people feel they must choose between intellectual honesty and church loyalty. But Scripture never feared questions. God Himself says: “Come now, anSend us your questions to be featured on the next podcast! Thank you for being part of the AskGod365 podcast community. We value you and appreciate greatly the time you are spending with us today. Please share your comments and questions at AskGod365.com Listen. Learn. Think. Grow. Together. AskGod365. Answers to life’s difficult questions.

    13 min

  6. JAN 23

    Episode 117: Is Idolatry Destroying the Church?

    IS IDOLATRY DESTROYING THE CHURCH? That’s a perceptive—and pastoral—question. The prophets were relentless because idolatry wasn’t merely wrong worship; it was misplaced trust. The tragedy of Israel and Judah wasn’t just that they bowed to images, but that they replaced the living God with substitutes that felt safer, more visible, or more controllable. The same pattern is very much alive today—only the idols are subtler, baptized, and often applauded. The following is a biblical and Ellen G. White–informed discernment framework for identifying modern idol worship within the contemporary church and how it contributes to spiritual decline and empty pews.  The Idol of Success, Numbers, and MetricsDescription Attendance figures, online views, budgets, brand recognition, and “growth strategies” can quietly replace faithfulness as the measure of God’s approval. When success becomes the goal, God becomes the means. Biblical Witness 1 Samuel 15:22 – “To obey is better than sacrifice.”Zechariah 4:6 – “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit.”Jeremiah 2:13 – “They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, and hewn themselves cisterns.”Israel trusted alliances, armies, and prosperity as proof of divine favor. The prophets called it idolatry. Ellen G. White “Numbers are not always a sign of success. God estimates success by faithfulness.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6) “The desire for worldly prosperity has taken the place of devotion to God.” (Christ’s Object Lessons) Effect on the Church Shallow discipleshipBurnout among leadersYoung people sensing inauthenticityFaith reduced to a productPeople leave because they don’t want another corporation—they’re hungry for the living God.  The Idol of Entertainment and Emotional ExperienceDescription Worship becomes performance. Music, lighting, and emotional crescendos replace reverence, repentance, and awe. Feelings become the test of truth. Biblical Witness Exodus 32:6 – The golden calf worship included music, celebration, and emotional frenzyIsaiah 1:13–15 – God rejects worship divorced from righteousnessJohn 4:24 – Worship must be “in spirit and truth”Ellen G. White “A religion of feeling is sought, not a religion of principle.” (The Great Controversy) “Satan will make music a snare… exciting the emotions without enlightening the conscience.” (Selected Messages, vol. 2) Effect on the Church Emotional highs without spiritual depthWorship fatigueDisillusionment when feelings fadeCongregants becoming consumers, not disciplesWhen worship no longer points upward but inward, people eventually drift away.  The Idol of Personality and Celebrity PastorsDescription Charisma replaces character. The messenger overshadows the message. Loyalty to leaders eclipses loyalty to Christ. Biblical Witness 1 Corinthians 1:12–13Send us your questions to be featured on the next podcast! Thank you for being part of the AskGod365 podcast community. We value you and appreciate greatly the time you are spending with us today. Please share your comments and questions at AskGod365.com Listen. Learn. Think. Grow. Together. AskGod365. Answers to life’s difficult questions.

    15 min

  7. JAN 22

    Episode 116: One Day at a Time. In Christ.

    ONE DAY AT A TIME. IN CHRIST.Suffering, Endurance, and Faith “Give us this day our daily bread.” — Matthew 6:11   Today we reflect on a single day. Not a dramatic rescue. Not a miracle deliverance. Just one faithful day. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich tells the story of a man enduring unjust imprisonment in a Soviet labor camp. And yet, as the day ends, he reflects that it was—almost—a happy day. Why? Because he survived with dignity. Because he worked honestly. Because he endured. The Bible—and the writings of Ellen G. White—tell us that endurance itself is a victory. Undeserved Suffering Ivan Denisovich Shukhov is not imprisoned for a proven crime. Like Job, like Joseph, like Daniel—he suffers without explanation. Scripture says: “All this has come upon us; but we have not forgotten You.” — Psalm 44:17Ellen G. White writes: “The trials of life are God’s workmen to remove the impurities and roughness from our character.” — Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, p. 10And again: “God never leads His children otherwise than they would choose to be led, if they could see the end from the beginning.” — The Ministry of Healing, p. 479We often ask why— God often teaches us how to trust.  Daily Bread, Daily Grace Shukhov’s entire day revolves around bread. A crust saved. A spoonful guarded. A meal eaten slowly, with gratitude. Jesus taught us to pray not for lifetime provision—but for today. Ellen G. White reminds us: “Do not anticipate troubles or worry about what may never happen. Live in the present, and trust the Lord for the future.” — Steps to Christ, p. 70And again: “One day’s trouble is enough for one day. When tomorrow comes, its burdens will be lightened by the grace of Christ.” — Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, p. 101Faith does not demand tomorrow’s strength. It asks only for today’s trust.  Work as Worship In the freezing cold, Shukhov lays bricks carefully. He aligns them straight. He takes pride—not in rebellion—but in excellence. Scripture tells us: “Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord.” — Colossians 3:23Ellen G. White writes: “It is the faithful discharge of everyday duties that brings true success.” — Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 359And: “Character is built by little acts, repeated day by day.” — Testimonies for the Church, vol. 4, p. 657  The world may control circumstances— but character remains a choice.    Faith Behind Bars In the camp is Alyoshka, a quiet believer. He reads Scripture secretly. He speaks of joy without bitterness. Paul once wrote from prison: “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.” — Philippians 4:11El Send us your questions to be featured on the next podcast! Thank you for being part of the AskGod365 podcast community. We value you and appreciate greatly the time you are spending with us today. Please share your comments and questions at AskGod365.com Listen. Learn. Think. Grow. Together. AskGod365. Answers to life’s difficult questions.

    9 min

  8. JAN 19

    Episode 115: When Heaven Meets Earth: The Sacred Gift of the Seventh Day Sabbath

    When Heaven Meets Earth: The Sacred Gift of the Seventh-Day Sabbath“Six days shall work be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, holy to the LORD.” — Exodus 31:15 (NKJV) Introduction: A Sacred Meeting Point There is a moment in time—quiet, sacred, and intentional—when heaven bends toward earth, and humanity is invited to step into God’s rest. This moment is not found in a place, a mountain, or a building, but in time itself. Scripture calls it the Sabbath. The seventh-day Sabbath is not merely a pause from labor. It is a meeting place—a divine appointment where God and humanity commune. In a restless, hurried world, the Sabbath stands as a gentle invitation from God’s heart to ours: “Come away with Me. Rest. Remember. Delight.” Both Judaism and Christianity, rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures, testify that the Sabbath is a gift, not a burden; a sanctuary in time, not a legal demand. Jewish theologian Joshua Abraham Heschel captured this truth beautifully when he wrote: “The Sabbath is a palace in time which we build. It is made of soul, of joy and restraint.” — The Sabbath, Joshua A. HeschelLikewise, Christian writer Ellen G. White affirmed: “The Sabbath is a sign of Christ’s power to make us holy.” — The Desire of Ages, p. 288When God’s people enter the Sabbath with faith and love, heaven meets earth. 1. Sabbath at Creation: Before Sin, Before Nations The Sabbath does not originate at Sinai, nor does it belong to one ethnic group alone. Its roots stretch back to Creation itself. “Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished… And God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it.” — Genesis 2:1–3Before there was a Jew or a Christian—before sin entered the world—God set apart the seventh day. The Sabbath was not created because humanity was weary, but because God desired relationship. Jewish tradition emphasizes that Shabbat is woven into creation. In rabbinic thought, the Sabbath is the completion of creation, the crown that gives meaning to the six days of labor. Heschel explains: “The Sabbath is not for the sake of the weekdays; the weekdays are for the sake of the Sabbath.”In other words, life’s activity finds its meaning in worship and communion with God. Without Sabbath, time becomes mechanical. With Sabbath, time becomes sacred. 2. A Sanctuary in Time, Not Space One of Judaism’s most profound contributions to Sabbath theology is the idea that holiness is primarily in time, not space. In ancient religions, people built temples to house their gods. But the God of Scripture created time as His dwelling place with humanity. “You shall keep My Sabbaths, and reverence My sanctuary: I am the LORD.” — Leviticus 19:30Jewish commentators note that Sabbath and sanctuary are linked. Yet after the destruction of the Temple, Israel still had Sabbath. Why? Because the true sanctuary was never confined to stone. Heschel writes: “Judaism teaches us Send us your questions to be featured on the next podcast! Thank you for being part of the AskGod365 podcast community. We value you and appreciate greatly the time you are spending with us today. Please share your comments and questions at AskGod365.com Listen. Learn. Think. Grow. Together. AskGod365. Answers to life’s difficult questions.

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Discover answers to life’s difficult questions through the Ultimate Source of Truth, the Holy Bible, the Word of God. The Divine Magna Carta is the Word of God. ASK GOD 365 seeks to empower you to have an intelligent, personal understanding of the greatest of all Truth, through Holy Spirit guided study of the Word of God. This weekly podcast, hosted by Reiner Kremer and guests, will discuss tough and challenging questions:    1.       Is God Love? 2.       Why is there suffering? 3.       If God is good, why did He not destroy evil? 4.       What are the two things God cannot do?5.       Why are there wars, earthquakes and human tragedy6.       What does the Bible say about the future?7.        Is God still in control of planet earth? And much, much more.   Listen. Learn. Think. Grow. Together. Join us on this podcast journey to the Infinite God through His Word. Taste the goodness, greatness, and matchless love of God. AskGod365. Answers to life’s difficult questions. 

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