Ask A Christian

Ask A Christian Podcast
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Discover biblical answers to life’s toughest questions with the Ask A Christian Podcast. Dive into the Christian faith with near-daily episodes exploring spiritual growth, unpacking theology, and examining faith in culture. From Christian controversies to current events, you’ll get scripture-based insights. This top Christian podcast delivers biblical wisdom and practical guidance for both believers and skeptics seeking truth. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you find podcasts—your source for biblical insight and Christian living.

  1. 2d ago

    Happy Reformation Day Eve: Can a Christian Doubt Their Salvation? (Judah Smith & More)

    Happy Reformation Day Eve, everyone. Nate is back for a live, unfiltered Q&A that starts with Reformation history and ends in some of the heaviest questions a Christian can face—including the one so many are afraid to ask out loud: Can a Christian doubt their salvation? In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, we kick things off by clearing up what Reformation Day actually is (yes, it’s October 31st—and no, Martin Luther was not Martin Luther King), why Luther nailed the 95 Theses on the eve of All Saints’ Day, and whether Christians should just dress up as Luther and avoid the Halloween debate entirely. Then we get into the news: the Everett, Washington school district that made students hide Bibles in sealed envelopes and just cut a $275,000 check, plus Judah Smith’s claim that you can be Hindu and follow Jesus (Nate has thoughts—and a Bible answer). But the heart of this stream is the open Q&A, where real callers bring real questions. What is “the church” really? Can the church determine doctrine, or does Scripture alone hold that authority? Is baptism required for salvation? What about tradition—did the early Christians have it, and should we? And when a caller asks the question that keeps so many believers up at night—can a Christian doubt their salvation?—Nate walks through 1 John, Romans 10, and the difference between the Holy Spirit’s conviction and the enemy’s accusation. We also cover faith vs. works (the straw man that will not die), whether humans alone have a soul, the age of the earth and the “gap theory” sliders, and an extended, respectful back-and-forth with an atheist caller on creation, evolution, and the resurrection. Serious answers, some Reformation Day humor, and a closer you will not want to miss. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro & Happy Reformation Day Eve 01:06 - Everett School District Bible Envelope Lawsuit ($275K) 03:07 - Judah Smith: Can You Be Hindu and Follow Jesus? 08:00 - Chelsea Smith & Churchome on Abortion 14:02 - What Is Reformation Day? (Martin Luther & Halloween) 21:06 - What Is “the Church”? Caller Q&A 23:58 - Can the Church Determine Doctrine? Scripture vs. Tradition 29:57 - Jason’s “95 Theses Against Halloween” 31:22 - Faith Without Works Is Dead (The Straw Man Answer) 33:24 - Evette’s Bug Story & Open Chat 38:26 - Do Humans Alone Have a Soul? (Image of God) 41:52 - Evolution, Age of the Earth & the Gap Theory 51:16 - Can a Christian Doubt Their Salvation? (Keith’s Question) 56:11 - 1 John, Conscience & the Inward Witness 1:02:05 - Atheist Caller: Creation, Evolution & the Resurrection 1:26:51 - Final Word, Book Plugs & Close #AskAChristianPodcast #ReformationDay #DoubtingSalvation #Christianity #Bible #Jesus #Faith #Apologetics #AssuranceOfSalvation #JudahSmith #Churchome #EverettSchoolDistrict #ChristianLiving #BibleStudy #Gospel

  2. 3d ago

    Is My Nice Atheist Dad in Hell? Does Deathbed Repentance Count? + Halloween Discussion

    Is My Nice Atheist Dad in Hell? Does Deathbed Repentance Count? + Halloween Discussion On this live Q&A episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate takes callers and chat questions on some of the most-searched (and most uncomfortable) questions in Christianity. A viewer asks it point-blank: my father was an atheist, but he was the nicest, most honest, friendliest person in the world. Is he in hell? Do nice atheists still go to hell? Nate walks through what the Bible says about good works versus grace, why being a “good person” isn’t the standard, and what Jesus’ death on the cross means for salvation. From there: does deathbed repentance count? Can someone really be saved at the last minute after a lifetime of sin? We dig into deathbed confessions and repentance, why sin hardens the heart, and what the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (the “unforgivable sin”) actually means. And because it’s Halloween (and Reformation Day), we also tackle the question of the season: should Christians celebrate Halloween? Is it pagan Celtic Samhain or a Christian All Hallows’ Eve? Costumes, trick-or-treating, Romans 14 and conscience, and why dressing up as Martin Luther may be the ultimate theological loophole (candy included). Spoiler: the worst part of Halloween, according to Nate, is the cavities. Also in this episode: Pastor Patrick Mahoney arrested for praying outside the Chinese embassy in DC (CBN News story, ACLJ defending him) Martin Luther, the 95 Theses, indulgences, purgatory and confession Does God command rape, slavery and genocide? 2 Samuel 12, Pharaoh’s hardened heart and the Amalekites Free will, suffering and whether prayer works The resurrection, the 500 witnesses and the ascension The Ten Commandments versus being born again It’s a live show, so expect callers, chat debates and a few detours. You’ve been warned. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Pastor arrested for praying outside Chinese embassy 03:07 - Should Christians celebrate Halloween? 06:56 - Martin Luther, Reformation Day & Catholic traditions 14:59 - Did God command rape & slavery? (2 Samuel 12) 28:50 - Free will, suffering & prayer 33:40 - Resurrection, 500 witnesses & the ascension 43:21 - The unforgivable sin: blasphemy of the Holy Spirit 46:29 - Does deathbed repentance count? 51:22 - Why being good isn't good enough 58:12 - Ten Commandments vs. being born again 1:07:12 - Is my nice atheist dad in hell? 1:09:28 - Continued discussion about Halloween: what "celebrate" means (Romans 14) 1:17:39 - Continued discussion about Halloween: All Hallows' Eve & Samhain 1:29:18 - Continued discussion about Halloween: Nate's official position #AskAChristianPodcast #ShouldChristiansCelebrateHalloween #Halloween #DeathbedRepentance #Christianity #ReformationDay #Salvation #Hell #Atheism #ChristianApologetics #Apologetics #Bible #Jesus #Gospel #MartinLuther

  3. 4d ago

    Abolitionists Rising & The Eucharist: Is It Literal? (Ask A Christian)

    In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate kicks things off by looking at the rapid rise of Abolitionist Rising, a group amassing massive views by taking a strict, no-exceptions stance against abortion. Nate contrasts their "extreme" call for immediate abolition with the often lukewarm approach of traditional pro-life politics, arguing that the harder the culture pushes one way, the harder Christians must push back. But the bulk of the conversation dives deep into a theological debate that splits even the Reformers. When a caller challenges Nate on Sola Scriptura and the nature of the Eucharist, things get interesting. Is communion merely a symbolic memorial, or is there a real, literal presence of Christ? Nate explains why he rejects transubstantiation, argues against Martin Luther's view of the real presence, and defends the symbolic view using 1 Corinthians and the words of Jesus in John 6. It's a respectful but firm look at how we interpret Scripture, the role of church tradition, and why the Lord's Supper matters. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - The Rise of Abolitionist Rising & Abortion Strategy 04:27 - French Riots & Cultural Chaos 07:39 - Preterism & Matthew 16:28 16:05 - Elisha, the Bears & Skeptic Objections 24:02 - What is Gnosticism? 36:55 - Trump, the Epstein List & Broken Promises 43:52 - Protestantism, Authority & Sola Scriptura 53:29 - The Canon, Apocrypha & Church Councils 01:11:13 - Liturgy vs. Heart Worship 01:13:48 - The Eucharist: Transubstantiation vs. Symbolism 01:22:29 - Luther, Calvin & The Real Presence 01:24:16 - Is Baptism Required for Salvation? 01:32:16 - Why Did Jesus Need to be Baptized? 01:32:16 - Did God Use the Toilet? (The Humanity of Christ) Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #AbolitionistRising #Eucharist #Communion #Transubstantiation #SolaScriptura #Christianity #Theology #Apologetics #ProLife #Abolitionist #BibleStudy #ReformedTheology #Faith #Jesus

  4. 5d ago

    $275K Everett Bible Club Settlement & JW/SDA/Mormonism: Where's the Cult Line?

    The Everett School District just learned an expensive lesson about religious liberty. After forcing LifeWise Academy students to seal their Bibles inside envelopes in their backpacks, requiring weekly permission slips no other club faced, and excluding the program from community events, the Washington school board agreed to pay $275,000 in attorney's fees, undergo religious liberty training, and issue a public apology . A board member had publicly declared he held "animus" toward the Bible club . The courts called it viewpoint discrimination. In this episode of Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate breaks down what actually happened in Everett, why the "sealed Bible" rule was so absurd, and what it means for religious release time programs nationwide. Then the conversation turns to a harder question most Christians avoid: Where exactly is the line between a biblical denomination and a cult? Nate responds to a caller's challenge about Jehovah's Witnesses, Seventh-day Adventists, and Mormonism. The issue isn't secondary matters like worship style or spiritual gifts—it's the primary salvation issues. JWs deny the deity of Christ and the Trinity . Mormons believe in three separate gods, not the triune God of Scripture . SDAs add Sabbath-keeping and dietary rules as salvation requirements. Nate explains why Baptists, Methodists, and Pentecostals can disagree on tongues and still share eternity, while groups that redefine the Gospel itself fall into a different category entirely. The episode also covers: Why the "Rebecca was three years old" claim collapses when you actually read Genesis 24 Whether praying to saints makes sense when you already have direct access to the Father through Jesus The Trinity debate: why the word isn't in the Bible but the doctrine is everywhere Psalm 137:9 and why "dashing babies against rocks" is a lament, not a command Ask A Christian Podcast is hosted by Nate, a non-denominational biblical Christian who takes live calls, answers hard questions, and tries to keep the tone serious about Scripture without taking himself too seriously. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Everett School District Bible Club Settlement ($275K, Sealed Bibles) 05:07 - Jewish Caller: How to Start Reading the Bible & Is Yahweh the Father? 11:39 - "How Is Jesus God If He's Called the Son of God?" (Trinity Explained) 14:26 - Has the Bible Been Tampered With? Translations vs. Versions 20:38 - Are Miracle Stories Literal or Just Moral Lessons? 26:10 - Why Nate Is Christian (And Not Buddhist, Jewish, or Wiccan) 27:57 - Do People Practice Christianity Wrong? Crusades, Prayer Motives 33:33 - The Trinity Doctrine: Word Not in Bible, Concept Everywhere 38:38 - Rebecca Was NOT Three: Reading Genesis 24 45:04 - Why Not Pray to Saints or Icons? 47:38 - Caller Challenge: "God Is One, Not Father/Son/Spirit" 52:32 - JWs vs. SDAs vs. Denominations: Where's the Cult Line? 1:04:11 - Why Praying to Mary Makes No Sense (Wedding at Cana Misused) 1:12:14 - Psalm 137:9: Lament, Not Divine Command #AskAChristianPodcast #LifeWiseAcademy #EverettSchoolDistrict #ReligiousLiberty #BibleClub #JehovahsWitnesses #SeventhDayAdventist #Mormonism #ChristianApologetics #CultVsDenomination #Trinity #BibleStudy #Christianity #Faith #Apologetics

  5. 6d ago

    Abortion Abolitionist vs. Pro-Choice Caller & "Prophet's" Polygamy Scandal

    The Ask A Christian Podcast tackles two explosive stories in one episode. First, host Nate defends the abortion abolitionist position against a pro-choice caller who argues the unborn isn't a person and that abortion is "personal choice." Nate pushes back with biology, the chocolate chip cookie analogy, and a simple question: if murder is illegal for everyone, why not abortion? Then, the panel reacts to the viral Cleveland scandal where self-styled "prophet" Israel Ford introduced his second wife on stage—with his pastor wife's blessing—and claimed monogamy is "unbiblical." Is polygamy biblical? What does Genesis 2 actually say? Plus: a Muslim caller challenges the Trinity, a chat question about who wrote the Bible, and a caller asks what the Bible says about getting married. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Cleveland "Prophet" Takes Second Wife 07:15 - Abortion Abolitionist vs. Pro-Choice Caller 16:03 - Continued Abortion Debate: Biology & Society 19:00 - Caller Pushback on Men Speaking on Abortion 30:30 - Who Wrote the Bible? 33:35 - Judaism, Noahide Laws & Christian Zionism 40:50 - Eternal Security vs. Losing Salvation 45:55 - What Happened After Nicaea? 48:40 - Muslim Caller Challenges the Trinity 1:03:06 - Cherry-Picking Scripture & Reading Context 1:09:20 - Biblical Rules for Marriage & Polygamy 1:14:20 - Genesis 2 & One Man, One Woman Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Abortion #Abolitionist #ProLife #Polygamy #ClevelandPastor #IsraelFord #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #Trinity #ChristianityToday #AbortionDebate #ChurchScandal #ChristianPodcast

  6. Oct 23

    Carl Lentz Scandal: Biblical Qualifications for Pastor? Also, Nate's Abortion Abolitionist Position

    Carl Lentz says he's "completely qualified" and that nobody is "permanently disqualified" from pastoral ministry. Nate opens the Bible to 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 and asks the question Lentz seems to skip: what if the disqualification happened before the fall? The qualifications are character, not comeback tour energy. Then the episode turns to abortion and the abolitionist position. Nate lays out the case: abortion is murder, rape and incest exceptions don't justify ending a life, and "life of the mother" scenarios are battlefield triage, not abortion. A pro-choice caller pushes back with WHO data and state-by-state comparisons. Nate responds with the society-sanctioning-murder argument and points back to his prior conversation with Ben Zeisloft of the Foundation to Abolish Abortion . Along the way: the rabbit "chewing the cud" controversy gets a final recap (the Hebrew describes observable re-chewing, not a four-chambered stomach, and cecotrophy/merycism vindicate the text) , a Trinity debate breaks out, and Jason plugs his book at least twice. Ask A Christian Podcast with Nate. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & AI Art Complaints 01:31 - Rabbit "Chewing the Cud" Recap: The Hebrew & the Science 06:39 - Carl Lentz: "I'm Completely Qualified" 10:57 - 1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1: Pastoral Qualifications 14:15 - Abortion: Rape, Incest & the "Judicious" Argument 16:20 - Battlefield Triage vs. Abortion 19:01 - "Make Murder Illegal for Everyone All the Time" 22:21 - Deuteronomy 22 & Mosaic Law Critics 26:10 - The 50 Shekels Passage & Talmudic Context 33:53 - Trinity Debate: "The Word Was the Gospel" 44:57 - Tongues, Interpretation & 1 Corinthians 14 58:06 - Abolitionist vs. Pro-Choice: The WHO Argument Hashtags: #AskAChristianPodcast #CarlLentz #Hillsong #PastoralQualifications #Abortion #Abolitionist #ProLife #Christianity #Bible #Apologetics #Trinity #Tongues #ChurchLeadership #Gospel #ChristianPodcast

  7. Oct 22

    Armchair Biologist Says Bible Wrong About Rabbits — Then Science Showed Up to Back Up the Bible

    A caller whose brother was murdered by a group of men asks the hardest question in the Bible: how do you forgive when you still feel hatred? Nate walks through the difference between forgiveness and trust, and why leaving vengeance to God is the only way to be free. Before that, Nate corrects a viral video claiming Jesus is returning to marry five women — which apparently means the rest of the church, the actual bride of Christ, doesn't make the guest list. Then an atheist challenges Leviticus on rabbits and rock hyraxes "chewing the cud." Nate digs into peer-reviewed zoology — cecotrophy, merycism, multichambered fermenting stomachs — and finds the Bible was right all along, using observational language that science has now caught up to. The Hebrew phrase describes the visible act of re-chewing, not the anatomical mechanism . Rabbits re-ingest soft cecotropes and re-chew them; hyraxes engage in merycism, bringing boluses back up for secondary mastication . Linnaeus himself initially classified the hyrax and hare as ruminants based on the same observable behavior . For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Correcting the "Five Women" Bride of Christ Video 03:38 - The 1948 Israel "Fig Tree Generation" & End-Times Speculation 13:38 - The Rabbit & Rock Hyrax "Chewing the Cud" Challenge 20:10 - Deep Dive: Peer-Reviewed Science & Cecotrophy 30:06 - Caller Ben: Forgiveness After His Brother's Murder 34:09 - Unitarian Caller: Is the Trinity Polytheism? 44:52 - Did Jesus Explicitly Say "I Am God"? (The Deity of Christ) 52:13 - Christian Unity, "Foxhole" Ministry, & Rejecting Christian Zionism 01:03:18 - Talking Snakes, Babel, & Divine Command Theory 01:14:50 - The Transfiguration & The Name of God (Yahweh) Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Bible #Apologetics #Rabbits #ScienceAndFaith #Forgiveness #Christianity #Jesus #Leviticus #Truth

  8. Oct 21

    Will the Trinity Break? The Thought Experiment That Broke a Muslim's Argument

    What happens if Jesus decides to rebel against the Father? In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate takes a caller through a wild theological thought experiment: if the Son ever tried to usurp the Father, would the Trinity "break"? We explore why God's inability to change is actually the only thing holding the universe together (and why the caller's boss/employee analogy falls short). But the deep dive doesn't stop there. The conversation pivots into a sharp discussion on Islam, the "Comforter" prophecy in John 14, and why the Quran's view of Jesus is a completely different gospel. We also break down the differences between Christianity and cults (specifically LDS and Jehovah's Witnesses), and why adding works to the gospel—whether it's the Sabbath or anything else—is a salvation issue. As always, we keep it respectful but don't shy away from the hard truths. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com 00:00 - Intro & Strawman Arguments 10:00 - Is Jesus Created or Uncreated? 16:00 - The "God Breaking" Thought Experiment (Trinity) 24:00 - Why Analogies for the Trinity Fail 35:00 - What is the Trinity? (Recap) 38:00 - Denominations, Cults, and the Gospel 45:00 - Acts 15 & Works-Based Salvation 50:00 - Islam, Muhammad, and the Comforter 01:02:00 - Ishmael & The Arab Nations #AskAChristianPodcast #Trinity #ChristianApologetics #Islam #Jesus #BibleStudy #Theology #Godhead #Muhammad #Cults #Apologetics #Christianity #Faith #Gospel #Bible

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Discover biblical answers to life’s toughest questions with the Ask A Christian Podcast. Dive into the Christian faith with near-daily episodes exploring spiritual growth, unpacking theology, and examining faith in culture. From Christian controversies to current events, you’ll get scripture-based insights. This top Christian podcast delivers biblical wisdom and practical guidance for both believers and skeptics seeking truth. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you find podcasts—your source for biblical insight and Christian living.

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    2022 - 2026
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