Best A Dieken Podcasts (2025)

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Theobite 032: To the Jew First? 7:35

2d ago7:35

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Why does Jesus disallow His followers from speaking to non-Jewish people in Matthew 10? Does God somehow love them less? Listen in as Sean unpacks the love of God and His plan in scripture. Support the show

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Cunningham v. Cornell (ERISA) 6:16

2d ago6:16

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Send us a text In Cunningham v. Cornell University, the Supreme Court addressed a fundamental pleading question under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Petitioners—former and current Cornell University employees—alleged that university fiduciaries violated ERISA §1106(a)(1)(C) by causing their retirement plans to pay exce…

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081: The Value of Passion Week Remembrance 33:34

9d ago33:34

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As the church prepares for the resurrection of our Savior, it is good for us to have yearly and consistent times of remembrance. As Sean and Patke reflect on the events of the Passion Week, may your week be blessed as you anticipate your own celebration of His resurrection. Support the show

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Trump v. J. G. G. (Immigration / Habeas) 8:27

14d ago8:27

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Send us a text In Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, et al. v. J.G.G., et al., the Supreme Court granted the government’s application to vacate temporary restraining orders issued by the District Court for the District of Columbia, which had blocked the removal of several Venezuelan detainees allegedly affiliated with the foreign terr…

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Department of Education v. California (TRO) 5:41

15d ago5:41

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Send us a text In Department of Education, et al. v. California, the Supreme Court in a per curiam decision granted the federal government’s application to stay a district court order that had mandated continued payment of certain education-related grants. The District Court for the District of Massachusetts had issued a temporary restraining order…

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Theobite 031: Jesus Didn't Have Brothers Did He? 11:52

17d ago11:52

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Patheos.com again challenges: Why Didn't Jesus Have His Family Care For Mary? Instead of Jesus' brothers, Jesus gives Mary into the care of John. Does this demonstrate that Jesus didn't have brothers? Listen in and be challenged by the text. Support the show

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Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn (Civil RICO) 11:24

19d ago11:24

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Send us a text In Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn, the Supreme Court affirmed the Second Circuit and held that a plaintiff may seek treble damages under the civil RICO statute for injuries to business or property, even if those injuries stem from a personal injury. Douglas Horn was fired after testing positive for THC, allegedly caused by using a C…

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FDA v. Wages and White Lion Investments, LLC (Administrative Law) 14:35

20d ago14:35

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Send us a text In FDA v. Wages and White Lion Investments, the Supreme Court unanimously vacated a Fifth Circuit decision that found the Food and Drug Administration acted arbitrarily and capriciously when it denied authorization for flavored e-cigarette products. Under the Tobacco Control Act of 2009, manufacturers must receive FDA approval before…

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United States v. Miller (Bankruptcy) 10:11

20d ago10:11

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Send us a text In United States v. Miller, the Supreme Court reversed the Tenth Circuit and held that a bankruptcy trustee cannot use §544(b) of the Bankruptcy Code to claw back funds from the federal government under a state fraudulent-transfer law, due to sovereign immunity. The case arose after shareholders of a failed Utah business used $145,00…

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Bondi v. Vanderstok (ATF Ghost Guns) 7:00

23d ago7:00

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Send us a text In Bondi v. Vanderstok, the Supreme Court reversed the Fifth Circuit and upheld the ATF’s 2022 rule interpreting the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) to cover certain “ghost gun” kits and unfinished firearm parts. The GCA requires licenses and background checks for firearm sales and defines “firearm” to include both weapons and their fr…

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080: Repairing Broken Church Leadership in I Timothy 35:26

24d ago35:26

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How do you fix a church that's broken down? One focus is on the character of the leadership. That's what Paul does in I Timothy 3 as he speaks to Timothy on how to fix what has gone wrong. As Sean and Patke work through this text, listen in and be blessed by the word. May the Lord use it for your good and His glory. Support the show…

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Lessons From The Story of John: An Interview with Bryan Anderson from TBC in George, IA 49:40

25d ago49:40

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A whole book was written that "these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name." This book was written so that Christians would be powerful evangelists. As Bryan Anderson takes us through this book, may you be blessed by its teachings. Support the show…

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Theobite 030: Cut Out Your Eye? 13:43

1M ago13:43

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Of all of the strong statements from Christ, this is one of the biggest of not THE biggest. "If your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out and throw it from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. "If your right hand makes you stumble, cut it off and throw it from you;…

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Delligatti v. United States ("Crime of Violence") 7:25

1M ago7:25

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Send us a text In Delligatti v. United States, the Supreme Court held that New York attempted second-degree murder qualifies as a crime of violence under 18 U.S.C. §924(c) because the knowing or intentional causation of death, whether by act or omission, necessarily involves the use of physical force under §924(c)(3)(A). Salvatore Delligatti was co…

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Thompson v. United States (Criminal / False Statement) 5:52

1M ago5:52

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Send us a text In Thompson v. United States the Supreme Court held that 18 U.S.C. §1014, which prohibits “knowingly mak[ing] any false statement” to influence the FDIC’s actions on a loan, does not extend to statements that are merely misleading but not technically false. Patrick Thompson, a former Chicago Alderman, was charged under §1014 after di…

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079: The Tragic Story of Ephesus and Timothy's Job to Fix it 37:20

1M ago37:20

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Following their conversation on the church, Sean and Patke go in depth into I Timothy to help you understand what the church is. Listen in and be blessed. Support the show

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Theobite 029: When is the End? 12:05

1M ago12:05

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Patheos.com once again challenges the Christian. When is the end of all things? According to Jesus, no man knows the day nor the hour (Mark 13:32). Yet, is it true to say that Paul tells us that we CAN know the day and hour because he has told us that "we are not in darkness?" (I Thessalonians 5:1-5) Is it possible for the Christian to know when th…

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San Francisco v. EPA (Admin Law / Clean Water Act) 9:57

2M ago9:57

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Send us a text In City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency, the Supreme Court addressed the scope of the EPA's authority under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The case arose when the EPA issued a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to San Francisco's wastewater treatment facilities, including provis…

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Dewberry Group Inc v. Dewberry Engineers Inc (Trademark) 6:26

2M ago6:26

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Send us a text In Dewberry Group, Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers Inc., the Supreme Court addressed the scope of monetary remedies under the Lanham Act. The case arose from a trademark dispute between two entities using the "Dewberry" name. The district court awarded the plaintiff not only the defendant's profits but also those of affiliated companies. …

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Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Arbitration / Civil Procedure) 5:41

2M ago5:41

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Send us a text In Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., the Supreme Court held that a case voluntarily dismissed without prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a) qualifies as a "final proceeding" under Rule 60(b), allowing a district court to reopen the case. Gary Waetzig sued Halliburton for age discrimination but later dismis…

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Glossip v. Oklahoma (Criminal Trial) 11:41

2M ago11:41

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Send us a text In Glossip v. Oklahoma, the Supreme Court held that a criminal defendant is entitled to a new trial when the prosecution knowingly fails to correct false testimony and that error could have contributed to the verdict. Richard Glossip was convicted and sentenced to death based primarily on the testimony of Justin Sneed, who claimed Gl…

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078: Your Need for the Church 32:39

2M ago32:39

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As you work through the sticky situations in your life, you need the church. You may know that but what you may not know is that those sticky situations won't be as helpfully solved unless you have been going to church consistently to begin with. As your hosts speak on the role the church plays in solving ethical dilemmas, may the Lord bless you as…

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Lackey v. Stinnie (Section 1983 Fees) 7:45

2M ago7:45

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Send us a text In Lackey v. Stinnie, the Supreme Court held that plaintiffs who secure only preliminary injunctive relief before their case becomes moot do not qualify as "prevailing parties" entitled to attorney’s fees under 42 U.S.C. §1988(b). Virginia drivers challenged the constitutionality of a law suspending licenses for unpaid court fines. A…

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Williams v. Reed (Civil Rights) 5:03

2M ago5:03

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Send us a text In Williams v. Reed, the Supreme Court rejects Alabama’s administrative-exhaustion rule, holding that states cannot require claimants to complete an allegedly delayed administrative process before filing a 42 U.S.C. §1983 lawsuit challenging that very delay. Writing for the Court, Justice Kavanaugh explains that the Alabama Supreme C…

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Wisconsin Bell v. US ex rel Heath (False Claims Act) 7:02

2M ago7:02

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Send us a text In Wisconsin Bell, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Heath, the Supreme Court unanimously affirms that E-Rate reimbursement requests qualify as “claims” under the False Claims Act (FCA). The case centers on whether federal subsidies distributed through the E-Rate program—funded by contributions from telecommunications carriers and admini…

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Exposing the Secrets of Cursillo: An Interview with Brian Janssen Pastor of Hospers PCA 56:20

2M ago56:20

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Maybe you've experienced it: an emotional "camp-like" environment. The exhausted fellow attenders begin to get weepy, they begin telling the deep secrets of their hearts, and after the emotions are over there is a mountain-top experience for a time. Many a Christian has gone through such an event, but do we need them? Are these even Christian to be…

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Hungary v. Simon 8:05

2M ago8:05

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Send us a text In Republic of Hungary v. Simon, the Supreme Court held the mere allegation of commingling funds doesn't satisfy the commercial nexus requirement under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA)’s expropriation exception. Holocaust survivors sued Hungary and its national railway, seeking damages for property seized during World War …

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Theobite 028: Do We Render to Caesar? 10:43

2M ago10:43

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During the COVID lockdowns, many Christians quoted Matthew 22:21 saying, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's." in order to maintain obedience to those lockdowns and close church gatherings. But is that what that text is talking about? As Sean handles this text, we must ask the question what belongs to…

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077: Not Everything is Black and White, You Need Wisdom 31:20

2M ago31:20

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As you look at this current world, so much dramatic change has turned navigating this life into something that can be very difficult. With technological advances, governmental decisions, and a society jettisoning Christian beliefs and ethics; it can be difficult to determine where you are let alone where you're going. In this episode, Sean and Patk…

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Theobite 027: Does God Keep Evil from Good Christians? 12:54

2M ago12:54

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The challenge comes once again from Patheos.com. As Christians are gunned down, how can a Christian say that God exists? How can that be especially when it seems that He has promised blanket protection if you are righteous? "No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil." (Proverbs 12:21) "Because you have m…

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076: The Nitty Gritty of Living Out the Word 29:59

3M ago29:59

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It can be a challenge both knowing AND living out the word. Theologic is often about knowing the word but in this episode Sean and Patke talk about the nitty gritty of applying the word. How do we apply what we know from the word when we find ourselves in a challenging situation? How do we live out the word when circumstances in our lives make it s…

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On the Apocalypse: A Round Table Zoom Discussion on Revelation With Jeff Poppinga, Tanner Van Beek, and Zac Patke. 57:33

3M ago57:33

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It just so happens that multiple pastors in NW Iowa are preaching through the book of Revelation. As a result, Sean sought to capitalize on that opportunity to have a discussion about the importance of this book. Why is it important to know and to preach through this frightening book? How does it benefit the Christian? Listen in and be blessed by a…

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Theobite 026: How did the Crowds REALLY React to Jesus? 9:39

3M ago9:39

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In Sean's personal study with family, he came across what seems to be an apparent contradiction between the gospels? In Matthew 21:33-46, Jesus tells a parable and the crowd responds approvingly. In Luke's account of the same parable in Luke 20:9-19 the crowds responded rejecting the words Jesus said. How do we work through this apparent contradict…

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Andrew v. White (Trial Evidence) 24:33

3M ago24:33

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Send us a text Andrew v. White In Andrew v. White, the Supreme Court reviewed the Tenth Circuit's decision to reject Brenda Andrew's due process challenge to her conviction for murder. Andrew was charged with murdering her husband -- at trial, the prosecution introduced prejudicial evidence with little probative value to the issue of her guilt. Thi…

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075: A Spontaneous Talk on Resurrections, Hades, and Even Who Dieken Voted For 30:32

3M ago30:32

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This time, your hosts just hit record and started talking. Check it out! Support the show

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TikTok v. Garland (Special Edition) 46:55

3M ago46:55

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Send us a text ***Special edition -- with no syllabus in this case -- the recording includes the entire per curiam decision, as well as the two concurring opinions.*** In TikTok Inc. v. Garland, the Supreme Court reviewed the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The Act prohibits U.S. com…

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E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera (Labor / Overtime Wages) 6:16

3M ago6:16

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Send us a text E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera (Decided January 15, 2025) In E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, the Supreme Court considered the standard of proof employers must meet to classify employees as exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) overtime-pay provisions. The case arose when sales representatives sued E.M.D. Sales, alleging the…

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Royal Canin USA Inc. v. Wullschleger (Federal Jurisdiction) 10:19

3M ago10:19

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Send us a text Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc. v. Wullschleger (Decided January 15, 2025) In Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc. v. Wullschleger, the Supreme Court addressed whether a federal court retains supplemental jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. §1367 when a plaintiff amends their complaint to remove all federal claims after a case is removed to federal court. The…

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The Great Israel Debate: Does Scripture Teach a National Future for Israel? 2:00:17

3M ago2:00:17

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Many thanks to our listeners as they have exercised patience since the last debate. It has been a while but Sean and Zac re-engage on the topic of Israel. Does Scripture teach that Israel will have a future kingdom? Will they receive the land that their forefathers had had? Will there be a great Jewish ingathering to Israel following widespread bel…

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Theobite 025: Who Comes to Steal, Kill, and Destroy? 12:08

3M ago12:08

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In starting a new year, we also start a new category on our Theobite segments in that of commonly misquoted texts. Who comes to steal, kill, and destroy according to John 10? Why does it matter for us to get that right? How might getting that right inform what we look for in seeing the workings of Satan in this current world? Listen in and find out…

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074: "He Descended into Hell..." 30:59

4M ago30:59

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Jesus' spirit had to go somewhere after His spirit departed from His body. Maybe you're curious. Maybe you've heard some pretty hair raising things about it. What actually DID happen to Jesus' Spirit on and after the cross? Listen in and be blessed. Support the show

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The Christian's Continual & Necessary Attraction to the Gospel: An Interview with Ryan Bush from Gospel Portions Podcast 45:11

4M ago45:11

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"Prone to Wander, Lord, I feel it." The words of the hymnwriter ring true to all of God's sheep throughout their sojourn here on this Earth. What draws us back? It may surprise you that the same message the Christian believed to become a Christian in the past has an important place in the present. Do you know how? Listen in to Ryan Bush as Sean and…

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073: The Devilishness of Judas 34:26

4M ago34:26

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There is a uniquely fascination when we seek to understand evil. One of the most evil characters in all of scripture was Judas Iscariot. How could someone so privileged with seeing Christ betray Him in the end? Beyond that, how could such a person show remorse in the end in the way that he did? The question sometimes gets raised, "Did Judas repent …

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Bouarfa v. Mayorkas (Immigration) 7:59

4M ago7:59

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Send us a text Bouarfa v. Mayorkas (Decided December 10, 2024) In Bouarfa v. Mayorkas, the Supreme Court addressed whether federal courts have jurisdiction to review the revocation of a previously approved visa petition under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The case involved Amina Bouarfa, a U.S. citizen, whose petition for her noncitizen spou…

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Theobite 024: Who was Jesus' Grandfather? 9:09

4M ago9:09

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This Christmas season we take a look at an important part of the gospels' presentation of Jesus, His family line. There seems to be an apparent contradiction between what Matthew says in Matthew 1 and what Luke says in Luke 3 concerning who Jesus' grandfather was. Does the Bible truly contradict? Listen in and find out. Support the show…

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072: When We Complain... 30:16

5M ago30:16

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Ouch! Get ready for a heavily convicting episode. As your hosts tackle the topic of complaining, stick around to the end because not only do they give the true nature of what we are doing when we grumble but they also provide the easy solution to the easy sin of complaining. May you rejoice in God's grace to you when you complain and find the God o…

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Theobite 023: Who Should Be Evangelized? 10:53

5M ago10:53

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Patheos.com gives another challenge to the Bible. Matthew 10 has Jesus telling His disciples not to evangelize non-Jewish people. In Matthew 28, He does. Who really SHOULD be evangelized? Do the Atheists have a point that the Bible is contradicting? Can your hosts deal with this one? Listen in and find out. Support the show…

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Why Your Home Needs Good Theology: An Interview with Ricardo and Arlene Escobar from A Biblical Home 1:08:40

5M ago1:08:40

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For a solid marriage relationship, for a strong parental front, for strong bonds of love with your children, your home needs theology. You need to have a proper and thorough understanding of who God is and what He has done. Ricardo and Arlene Escobar as a part of "A Biblical Home" their goal is that they would be used by God to bless you and your f…

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071: Delivered Over to Satan? 32:04

5M ago32:04

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Harsh language is all over the Bible, but how should the Christian deal with it? Some struggle to process it, some choose to reject its message, but one thing is for sure in each instance and each context where something harsh is spoken by the Holy Spirit, it is right. As your hosts engage one particular passage in I Timothy, take a listen to the h…

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Theobite 022: Have You Blasphemed the Holy Spirit? 10:09

5M ago10:09

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"Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin." Mark 3:29 ESV Are you guilty of an eternal sin? What even is this sin? Listen in and find out. Support the show

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