The Whitaker Show: Recent Episodes
William Whitaker
The Whitaker Show is geared towards talking about Jesus as well as how to talk about Jesus. Through various topics, I hope to engage with my audience on how to defend one's faith through apologetical-centered dialogues. I aim to talk with you and not at you so that when you hear the content of the show you can use the information in your walk with others. The Show is posted every Saturday but you can listen at any time!
So today, we dive into yet another primer on debating against atheism. Though one doesn’t HAVE to be an atheist to be a naturalist or nihilist, the philosophical and quasi-religious belief in atheism is closely tied with those two topics. That being said we need to understand naturalism and nihilism so we can know how to talk about it. It’s not enough to debunk atheism we have to prove that there is an empirical and scientific basis for our theistic beliefs in God, Yahweh, Jesus, you know, the big man upstairs. So let’s dive in!
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Today's episode is a mystery! Who knows what I will talk about? Who knows who will be there? Who knows who knows? Confusing? Stop reading this and listen! It'll help, I promise.
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The topic of genders and biological sex has become severely contentious. The issue is primarily debated in politics and sometimes is debated between scientists. I aim to bring this topic into the realm of philosophy and theology. Let me be clear, though there is a solid Christian stance on this, this is not a message of condemnation. The aim of explaining this using the Bible, science, and philosophy is to create the conversation around this point. Many Christians don’t know how to talk about this with love and THAT is the goal of the show today.
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We’ve all heard this word, COMPLACENCY. Some studies say it’s a good thing, some say it’s a bad thing. Many of us though, Americans that is, don’t think about it. We are thinking about what we want to entertain ourselves with next, what the next workday is going to look like, what can I do to pass time? This is the exact thinking that leads to you being exactly where you are, constantly. Today, I aim to talk about this term, relate it to Christianity, and prove the effectiveness of a Christian worldview in relation to this term.
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Today I am going to partner with Ashli Dunn to talk about women across religions. The goal is to give an apologetic defense against how popular American culture, and the world, holds Christianity’s views on women. We are going to look at Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and other religions to see how not just the religion operates, but also how different cultures hold women both in ancient times and in modern times. For all of this, I have the perfect guest, Ashli, a mother, wife, scholar, and church worship leader to discuss this with
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The battle for Ukraine rages and many people don’t know exactly what is going on. There is much more in play than just a quote-on-quote war. We will discuss the history of Russia as well as an abbreviated history of Ukraine to determine why what is happening is happening. To add to this, I’m going to bring on a 30+ year Air Force Aviation Veteran, my father, Robert Whitaker to discuss this history. Its also even more important to discuss the spirituality of the largest war since WW2. To this end, I’m bringing on Pastor David Maguire to find out more on that front. Let’s dive in!
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Not many people know much about Buddhism. It's one of the world’s largest religions, however, and it's worth breaking down its tenets in contrast with Christianity. I believe it's good to also take a look at the cultural impacts of other religions so we can break down what someone believes in contrast or comparison to what you may believe. There are many parallels between popular American culture and Buddhism, and we need to look at what that is. I will also bring in some counterarguments so we can see what that looks like. I have with me Dr. Alexander as well so it's going to be a full show!
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Today's episode is the first Ramblethon of 2022! I'll talk about hope, small things becoming great things, and much more so tune in!
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Was the title of this episode simple enough for you? Yes, hypocrisy, is something we all cannot ignore and we all, justifiably, get “up in arms” about it. What does this topic have to do with Christianity? What does it look like in other religions in the context of doctrine or theology? Let’s talk about that! Are we allowed to be hypocrites? Is it truly bad? I’ll answer that. All good topics get deeper as they go and there are deep philosophical questions involving hypocrisy, therefore I believe we can use this topic to prove our faith in God and, in turn, strengthen our own lives.
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The topic of personal growth is often linked with psychological tips and to terms like mental organization. I believe it should be linked to one’s spirit and their growth with God, but there is an argument to be made for us, as individuals, to develop frameworks so that we are as mentally successful as possible. Mentally successful you say? Well, yes, see, we all need to be STRIVING for something, building UP to something. Growth is vital to humanity, and we are all humans! Growth also requires certain things of us, I will talk about this today and more!
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The New Year is the cliché time of the year to post, talk about, or make content on what the “New Year” means, air quotes, of course. There are tons of different views on the New Year, people, you know, make resolutions that they ALWAYS KEEP NO MATTER WHAT IT NEVER FAILS. Right. But I believe that the focus on the New Year needs to be oriented on Christ. Shocker? Yeah, I know right. It all comes down to where your focus is. I’ll discuss this and much more with a surprise guest as well!
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The FINAL EPISODE of the year! Normally, I would do more episodes, but I want to focus on bringing the episodes to Youtube. That, and to reorganize after a year’s worth of effort. Also, I want to finish a book for the show that I’ve been working on! Yes, words and stuff. So, for all of you who want access to the words instead of the speeches, this is your chance. I will let you know when that is even a remote possibility. So, long story short, I hope to preach to you about Jesus and some topics on my mind to close out the year. Let’s dive in!
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Today, I dive into finance, real estate, and, most importantly, Jesus with the legendary Reggie Moon. Reggie is an outstanding human, father, husband, and business mogul. Among the other topics mentioned, we will discuss Christian financial statistics, what America needs to hear about its culture, and much much more. Tune in!
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Today I bring an interesting guest to the Show, John Hosch. John is a father, a husband, a Worship Leader at Northridge Church of Thomaston, a working man, and the best of all, a child of God. Today with John we will dive into a myriad of topics on Pentecostal beliefs, American culture, stumbling blocks for non-believers, and much much more so tune in!
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If you read the title, no this isn’t blasphemy. I hope to encourage and convince you of the validity, historicity, and reliability of the Word of God. Also, I am going to expound to you as to why Biblical Inerrancy is a key feature of Christianity and how it is definitely a hill that we would want to die on. Too many times religious debates involve obscure topics or the debate dies with spurious doubts surrounding the Bible and how it was formed. I aim to debunk these and to set you on a path of discovery for yourself.
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Heroism is nothing new, but there are different types of heroes out there. What people, nations, creeds, religions, and causes fight for are important to note. With this being said, the greatest nation on planet Earth is the United States and we have a truly astounding amount of heroes among our countries ranks. It's important, regardless of your affiliation to honor your heroes and what they do, but more importantly, it's important for us to realize why we honor them. Let's look at these reasons and also dive deep into the Word of God to see His perspective on heroes, courage, and where we should all gather our examples from.
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Haven’t you wondered about the cultural, spiritual, and emotional effects of speech on a nation? On your children? On the culture of America as a whole? I aim to dive deep into what the Bible says about the Power of the Tongue and to step into a discourse with you that might change how you think when it comes to words you use or hear. There is a strong connection between our character and what we surround ourselves with and I believe that as we become more intentional, we become more aware and in charge of our lives. I’m here to help you Logic Your Way to Jesus.
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Today I aim to talk about making excuses and why humanity has a propensity to do so. Do you find yourself doing the same? You do something wrong, something convicts you, or you just can't seem to do something so you cop out of it? I know I do right? I mean we are human are we not? But let me tell you, that doesn’t mean that it's ok. God aims to provide the best for us as He is the God of all that is good. Therefore, oftentimes we can find that the Spirit is leading us to stop making excuses and to claim ownership of our lives, and well, that means being honest with ourselves.
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The quest to understand human free will and whether we are independent beings is a quest that is fought on the battlefields of philosophy. Ideologues, or those who strongly follow an ideology, argue over whether we can truly have free will and others argue that human free will is what makes us truly unique. What does the Bible say about this? We will find out, I promise. I aim to explain all of the aspects of free will as well as to give you some updates on planned changes in the show as there are some.
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Today's episode is a recap of where the show has been for the past month as, well, it hasn't been. Also, I will talk to you about longsuffering and the reason why hope is such a powerful force.
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We all know atheists and most of us know what atheism is. If you don’t that is entirely fine and that’s why I am here. There are differences, however, between atheism and agnosticism.
I plan on discussing these terms and giving you a huge breakdown that debunks the ideological tenants of atheism. How is this done? I will make scientific, religious, and moral arguments in favor of religion in general and, most importantly, in favor of Christianity as opposed to an ideological worldview that abstains from belief in a Creator or intelligent design.
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I’ve discussed prayer, what Spiritual Warfare is in essence, and I’ve walked you through the pertinence of understanding where you are at in regards to Spiritual Warfare. There are some deeper points that I’m going to dive into that address topics like the Armor of God as well as how psychological science can weigh in on this. Have you ever wondered why every keynote speaker, inspirational guru, and Ted Talk extraordinaire always mentions mentality? Well, it's based in biblical principles and I’ll show you what God means.
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Have you ever wondered what those “crazy” Christians are talking about when they mentioned Spiritual Warfare? Have you been a Christian for a while but are still wondering about what that phrase means? Look no further! Today I will engage you in a two-part series covering the expansive educational experience required to take this phrase to heart. All around us the world turns and revolves. We struggle in our bubbles and stay focused on everything but what we need to. Ever wondered why that is? Have you ever wondered why everything just seems so daggum hard? We will talk about all of this and more!
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This episode is just a short one on the history of July 4th, fun facts about it, and some Scripture to set us straight! In the show, I will cover important lessons we can learn and on perspectives to give us "food for thought" during this awesome holiday.
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Losing someone or something, as in the case of a pet, is a traumatic experience. It leaves you feeling hollowed out, guilty, lost, and a million other things.
We have to grapple with if we could have done something, what other course of action could we have taken, or even why me? What does God say about this? How does the Bible give us wisdom in such a season?
I aim to tackle this and to present to you some unique insights into our case study in loss and grief.
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Fortunately, I feel that the topic of Works is a topic that many Christian churches cover. However, that’s not always the case. Many people wonder about the dividing line between a life lived in faith and a life lived in works. There’s a difference, but it's not a “pick a lane” sort of choice though. My Christian walk has been defined by this debate, however, and I want to broach it. Tune in to find out my view on this, what the Bible says about this, and some pertinent viewpoints to help shape how you understand this topic and how to explain it to others.
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Yes, we have all had them. No, they aren’t fun. Yes, they are seasons in our life that we must go through. No, we do not have to accept the status quo. See, we are meant to thrive. We all have a God who loves us and who wants us to excel. I mean, we were all made in His image right? In His likeness right? Not only this, but there are certain promises that God gives His people. Today, I’ll walk through those promises. My real goal is to help you get through a slump. I want to inspire you to think about why you are in it, where its coming from, and what to do about it.
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This episode is the first of a series I will focus on where I update you on show happenings, what to expect, and as a bonus, I'll talk about topics that are important to me in a rambling manner. Sound weird? Sure it does! My objective is to be as upfront, natural, and real to my listeners therefore, if you are going to hear updates, you might as well hear them with unplanned topics that might, just might, give you insight you wouldn't have thought important.
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The last time I did an episode on “persuading one to Christianity” it was my first episode. And I hope to build on this every several months or so. The majority of this show involves a broad amount of information on a broad amount of subjects. However, one of my goals is to always show and add to my central point, to share why I believe in God and why. Well, today’s episode is the same, I will dive through several different philosophical and scientific reasons to believe in God as well as some, in my view, common-sense reasons.
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As I go through the three Abrahamic Faiths, I think its important to touch on the deeper aspects of Islam. I’ve touched on this before, namely in my episode about Sharia Law versus Mosaic Law. Importantly, I believe its important to show similarities but also differences? Why? Because just talking about religions isn’t enough. We must analyze them. We must discuss their aspects because nothing is just surface deep. There’s always a deeper story. So, lets dive in a see the deeper story of Islam and its relation to Christianity.
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Christianity is often mentioned in tandem with Judaism as one essentially is the preface to the other. However, there are key differences, and understanding them will not only further your Christian walk but show us the magnificence of God’s plan for His people. I am to discuss this and to set the stage for future episodes in which we dive into explaining our own religion and studying others. I hope to dive into some of the weeds of Judaism to show its merits certainly, but also to show the completed work of Jesus Christ and why God came down in the flesh in relation to Mosaic Law.
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This episode’s focus is on a subject that isn’t broached too often but I saw it popularized recently when perusing articles on Old Testament validity. Have you ever wondered, what is the applicability of the Old Testament to a Christian’s life? Are there differences between Sharia Law and Mosaic Law? What are all of the parameters of each religion’s law and their intended use? I intend to answer all of these questions in a new three-part series where I break down these questions and many more. Tune in weekly to find out more about the Old Testament and its relation to your now Christian life!
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Today I will tackle the difference between apologetics and evangelism. You may have heard vastly more about evangelism, most likely, but this show is focused on apologetics, why? I’ll show you. Are those two topics closely related? We will address this too! However, it's also important to discuss if saying too much is possible and if we are truly followers of Christ as well as interested in the truth, then should we be relying on our faith more? Should we be relying on the Holy Spirit to lead us and what does this mean?
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In this episode, I will cover who I am and I will give you details about the show. In the show, I'll give you some minor facts about the show and where it has been as well as where it is headed. I hope to give you a sense of accomplishment in showing you what your listenership, if that's even a word, means to me as well as its impact on The Whitaker Show. I'll also dive into my life so you can get a snapshot of who I am and what makes me.. well.... me! Thanks for tuning in!
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Doubt and Failure tend to be taboo in Christian environments due to the inherent nature of humanity and its pride. Today I will talk about this and how doubt and failure are reasons why Christianity is such a strong as well as foundational religion. Furthermore, I will discuss the process of failure and how it actually is an amazing thing, both spiritually and in a secular manner. Lastly, I will debunk and discuss doubt and the crucial role it plays not only in our spiritual lives, but, yes, you guessed it, also in the secular.
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In this episode, I am going to talk about Christian hope and Christian fear so that we can find out what these items mean, how to protect against one of them, and how to encourage the other one. People often fear what they do not know, and hope can seem so unnecessary in the face of cynicism. We are called as Christians to have a spirit of power and love not fear. However, fear can be helpful even though it is an imperfect bond with God. I’ll discuss what this means. Even more helpful is the aspect of hope. Faith and hope are intertwined, and I’ll show you how cynicism can be beat by hope and knowledge
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What sets apart the ideas of Christian humility versus other religions’ humility? What in history can we look at to show God’s examples of humility translated into observable events? I aim to discuss these topics and more as we dive into a non-humble analysis of why Christians should be humble to a fault. We will also discuss a side topic about the Thorn in the Flesh that the apostle Paul spoke of. We are going to discover verses that give us a pathway to understanding humility as well as secular sources that show the genius of God in His inventions of humanity.
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In this episode, I will cover several stumbling blocks to Christianity and topics that we need to address as Christians. I will tackle explaining the Trinity, at least in part, and also I will be focusing on "debunking" the prosperity gospel. We will look at the role apologetics has in talking about God and positive behaviors that can spring forth from apologetics to further our walk with Christ.
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In this episode, I will complete the series where I've been laying a cornerstone, four pillars, and a roof or covering. The covering is Jesus. I will be detailing what Jesus did, the proof we have for Jesus in history as well as archeology, and I will detail how Jesus's influence affects the Old Testament law. Tune in!
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This episode completes the four pillars series with talks about the importance of knowledge to the Christian faith. Inside, I will tackle the Word that backs up the importance of knowledge, the difference between worldly knowledge and biblical knowledge, and much more. Tune in and don't forget to stay to the end to hear about your "assigned" homework!
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In this episode, I will tackle the aspect of biblical justice that everyone misses. My goal is to show that when we seek our own justice or our own revenge, we are usurping God's perfect plan for our own and He will let us do that! What's better is that we can look at examples in the Bible for how to have faith, love, mercy, and understanding when it comes to justice as well as the appropriate punitive judgment.
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This podcast talks about the four types of love mentioned in the Bible and the relevance they have to our own lives. I will discuss the importance of intentionality and why God cares about distinguishing in different loves.
I also discuss the uniqueness of Christianity in its doctrine of love and how we can carry these nuggets of knowledge around to make the world a better place.
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This episode dives deep into proving God through science as well as showing the relationship that science has to faith and religion.
What does it mean that science can serve God? What proof could one truly have that God exists? What is the God Particle? All this and more are answered in this show that I hope will truly change your life!
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This is a two-part series talking about the philosophical as well as scientific evidence for God.
The first part mentions more about the essence of faith and the philosophical reasoning we can apply to it whereas the next episode the following day will follow a more scientific bent.
I talk about a popular debate among two philosophers and the reasons behind why God is above, well, reason.
Furthermore, I go into why drawing close to God proves the existence of God as well as how the Bible encourages us to be engaged with God and His Word so that we are challenged every day to be the best versions of ourselves.
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Thanks for your support! I've gotten tons of feedback so today I will go over the changes to the Show as well as why it is happening. I appreciate you listening and let me know what you think!
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Today's show will talk about why grace is Christianity's cornerstone and how it defines the religion. Also, I will be covering the verses that speak about grace and how it is not earned but freely given. Tune in to hear about my personal experiences with grace and how choosing the God of all that is good makes your life immeasurably better!
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In this episode, I will be bringing foundational cornerstones to base one's belief in Christ on as well as how important it is to have a cornerstone. Also, we will dive into several supposed "biblical contentions" that are used to "debunk" the Word of God. I will be talking about positive habits to help your walk with God as well as my opinion on the role of facts as well as human logic in that walk.
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My first episode! Its a basic intro!
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