In this brand-new segment of the Dad Tired podcast, Jerrad Lopes introduces "Q&A with Chris," featuring Chris Hilken. This weekly episode is inspired by the overwhelming response to a spontaneous Q&A session at the recent Dad Tired retreat. With nearly 300 men attending, Jerrad and Chris didn’t have time to answer all the questions on-site, so they’re diving in on the podcast to tackle them here—nothing is off limits! In this episode, Jerrad does his best to make Chris squirm with some thought-provoking and challenging questions.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Hell and God's Presence (01:31)

   • Chris explains how hell can be the absence of God if God is omnipresent, using the concept of kenosis (from Philippians 2) to describe God's ability to limit Himself.

   • Baptism and Salvation (07:59)

   • Chris shares why baptism is crucial in the Christian faith but clarifies that it is not what saves a person. He emphasizes obedience to Christ's lordship and references the thief on the cross.

   • Gambling and Sports Betting (10:28)

   • Is gambling a sin? Chris answers with the principle from 1 Corinthians: "Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial." He shares the dangers and when it may be permissible within a controlled, healthy context.

   • Exploring and Colonizing Space (13:33)

   • What does God think about space exploration and colonizing Mars? Chris unpacks the story of the Tower of Babel and why it shouldn't be used to argue against exploring space.

   • Smoking Cigars or Cigarettes (15:40)

   • Chris discusses if smoking is a sin, applying the same biblical principles used for other substances, like alcohol, and stressing moderation and self-control.

   • Profanity and Taming the Tongue (17:36)

   • Chris addresses the use of profanity among Christians, citing James and Ephesians to highlight the importance of wholesome speech and the impact our words have as believers.

Listener Questions:
Have a burning question for Chris? Submit it anonymously at dadtired.com/question, and tune in every Friday for a new episode of "Q&A with Chris."

Notable Quotes:

• “Imagine a kingdom where a king issues a decree, and you take it under advisement personally—that’s not lordship. When God calls, we obey.” - Chris Hilken
• "Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial. It’s about asking, is this helping me be more like Jesus?" - Chris Hilken

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