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A discussion with author David Aaron Beaty (Aaron, as he goes by) on the traditional doctrine of Hell, and why he advocates for the eventual annihilation of the wicked, rather than their eternal conscious torment. A fair debate and Q&A follow - let us know what you think in the comments!His book, "Hell Is Made Holy": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQY4BGK7?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_fm_apin_dp_2CH8FWXJZGJ5YJZWP2QE&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_fm_apin_dp_2CH8FWXJZGJ5YJZWP2QE&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_fm_apin_dp_2CH8FWXJZGJ5YJZWP2QE&bestFormat=true&titleSource=trueFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundcausepodcastPodbean (download episodes): http://foundcause.podbean.com/@ Us On Twitter: @found_cause
@RightResponseMinistries , headed by Paster Joel Webbon, is no-doubt an edgy Christian thinker. Ever since the re-election of Trump, censorship has lifted online for some interesting arguments, including anti-Israel and (separately) actual white supremacy (as opposed to the fake stuff we have heard decried for years). This cultural movement has influenced the Church, including Joel - does he have a point, or is he forgetting the things that killed these movements years ago?Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundcausepodcastPodbean (download episodes): http://foundcause.podbean.com/@ Us On Twitter: @found_cause
A no-holds-barred exegetical read-thru of Romans 8. A book, and a chapter specifically, so famous and yet so abandoned by all groups that reject God's sovereign hand in salvation, and instead trust in their own works to be counted as righteous in Heaven. Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Jehovah's Witnesses: whoever expressly denies the Protestant understanding of the Gospel, denies Romans 8, denies God. Listen, and see if we're missing something!Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundcausepodcastPodbean (download episodes): http://foundcause.podbean.com/@ Us On Twitter: @found_cause
We respond to a propaganda video from @OnePathNetwork on Australians who converted to Islam. It's a softy, but is it more than what it appears to be?
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In light of recent news about a violent attack on a Minnesota Catholic School, how should Christians respond, properly, to news like this? The answer may not be what you think.
@IronInquisitor did a fascinating "Gen Z" Debate between 5 Roman Catholics and 5 Protestants. We react to the section of the debate on Mary Being Sinless, and how crazy certain small beliefs can get.
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Better late than never, we discuss the recent wave of discussion around Iran, Israel, and what Christians should think about ideas like Dispensationalism and Replacement Theology. Was Ted Cruz right that those who bless Israel will be blessed? Is Dale Partridge's new book accurate?
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We discuss potential upcoming debates, our comment section, and several of the arguments made there. If you ever comment, know that we listen, and are open to debates with those who have concise arguments!
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Sacralism - the government being given the ultimate authority to enforce religious doctrine and orthodoxy. It has a long history, and modern proponents advocating we install this in the United States today. How is it, and did it, work in Europe? Let's talk about that.
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Theodore has cooked a version of Pascal's famous Wager, usually used to argue for the existence of God, but now being used to show the most practical and logical believe for Christians is to trust entirely in Christ and His righteousness for salvation, and ALSO do good works (not one or the other). To the chagrin of many Eastern Orthodox, Catholics, Mormons, or even other less-considered works based religions. Do you see the logic, or is this Wager flawed?
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A continuation of our heated discussion on LDS (Mormon) versus Protestant issues. This is the remainder of our conversation from last week, cut to be just the part about the Great Apostasy.
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We have a heated discussion with a channel commenter, Gus, on Latter Day Saint (Mormon) issues. Was it our most productive ever? I think so - so much so, that we cut another hour of footage, for next week. Let us know if you agree or disagree in the comments below!
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The Curse of God - given in Genesis, as the repercussions of Adam and Eve disobeying God in the Garden of Eden. There are a lot of cultural understandings of this moment, and the consequences of it: are all of them right? Are there ones even Christians tend to miss or misunderstand? Let's talk about that.
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The Pope is dead. Catholic YouTuber Reason and Theology explains what the next Pope might mean for his Church, and why there is no good outcome. As Protestants, how do we approach this? And why might a Roman Catholic stay in their Church, if they know the Papacy is impossible? Let's talk about that.
Yes, a crazy cult leader made the rounds of the internet a couple weeks ago - what else is new? But this one is real funny, so how could we ignore it? A attempt taken so seriously, and yet so terribly, to unite Abrahamic religions into believing a teleprompting-reader skater boy is the Messiah. Let's give him a listen.
@pintswithaquinas and @DSDOConnor are Catholic YouTubers who have had a strange spat... involving aliens? We also discuss whether angels, who are surprisingly alien-related, are spiritual or corporeal - what a weird episode. Don't miss it!
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The Book of Daniel: full of classics, full of prophecy. But for those that don't believe in prophecy, whether Open Theists, or people who just don't believe in God at all, how could prophecy exist? Secularist confess that the prophecies in Daniel are so accurate, they must have been written after the events they predict. So, is that possible? Let's talk about that.
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@givemeananswer AKA Stuart and Cliff Knechtle do outstanding campus ministry work, defending Christianity against atheists, cultural-Christians, and occasionally other faiths. However, when Stuart is confronted by an Oriental Orthodox student at Harvard, claiming to know Church History, he gives a mixed response. Let's talk about that.
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Paula White - a self proclaimed "Pastor" with a ministry that shares her name. Humble. Also, the spiritual advisor to the President. A place humility is key. In memory of upcoming Easter 2025, what does her ministry look like? Let's talk about it - and give no quarter for false teachers in Protestantism.
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Rejoice with those who rejoice - what does it mean when The Bible says this? Is joy the same as happiness? And when is it OK to be not happy? Let's talk about that, all from Scripture.
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Jay Dyer - a man-o-sphere Eastern Orthodox apologist and influencer. Just the right level of unhinged and coherent to become a minor internet celeb, and a major Eastern Orthodox one. Does he have a compelling case against Protestantism?
Original video: https://youtu.be/w_AjgIrk9-o?si=VBTAYMmJU3eOkNUH
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Reading the Bible correctly - something that even self-proclaimed Christians like Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox say is impossible. But is that really the case? Is it possible to discern false teaching, using the Bible alone? Let's talk about Bible Hermeneutics!
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We respond to LDS apologist Jacob Hansen, previously seen on the episode of @jubilee with @CosmicSkeptic that we reacted to, as he defends Mormonism and attacks Christianity on Alex O'Connor's podcast. Does he bring up fair points?
Original video: https://youtu.be/q_E4K_6O1LY?si=mJFqaH_NJqqyul4w
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We respond, once again, to a Roman Catholic YouTube apologist. Only because the TikTok version of this video so succinctly bothered us.
Original video: https://youtu.be/hhCTVosTWOk?si=L9KjMhH5A9q2Tt_E
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We discuss the issue of our generation: loneliness. It can be a trial given by God, a time for growth, or a consequence of your own actions. Does it often come down to... laziness? Let's talk about that!
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Response to the @jubilee video with @CosmicSkeptic , the atheist YouTuber, who defends his belief that suffering makes God unlikely, against 25 (or just 20) different Christians.
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Ah, Eschatology - the study of the End Times. What a homey, comfortable topic. JUST KIDDING - after yet another year of pre-millennial Christians theorizing how the latest president must be the Anti-Christ ( @newkingdommedia9434 - we love you), how could we possibly say that the most notoriously unhinged view of Revelation is actually the "chillest", compared to Amillennialism and Post-millennialism? Let's talk about that - calmly.
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We discuss 5 different views of who Jesus was, and why they all fail in comparison to the truth. From Mythicists like Richard Carrier, to skeptics like Bart Ehrman - Gnostic and SpiritScience theories, and conspiracies of Roman Emperors, we try to touch on every category and debunk it.
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We go over the plans for next episode, and some highlights at the end of 2024 and start of 2025 in the Christian world. Short and sweet!
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We discuss arguments from identity: why do they work, when do they not, and where the Bible uses them to perfection. Is it the ultimate debate and persuasion tactic?
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YouTube Christian scholar @WesHuff had a discussion with travelling anti-Christian new-age peddler @billycarsonofficial - a rare conflict with a man like him, as they usually avoid any kind of scrutiny. It went well... let's talk about it!
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7ngjtT43-4
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A Hindu guru we've responded to before has continued to tour US podcasts. Is he, @sadhguru , any more coherent? Does he have great takes on Christianity? Let's talk about that.
Original video: https://youtu.be/kQRm-ZVagTM?si=jLEvtIKtWYBt6FmA
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We talk about American Thanksgiving - what it means for Christians, and whether those who don't believe in God can be truly thankful, and to whom?
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We respond to the many intelligent (and not) comments on our previous vide: Catholics HATE That Protestants Have Apostolic Succession. Did you make the cut?
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The Protestant movement is constantly harried by Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and others for not having "Apostolic Succession", that is, for coming out of nowhere without proper ordination rituals. But... we didn't, and are ordained. Let's talk about that.
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We talk with a Lutheran Pastor, Christian Pieper, about the Reformation and three practical things we should takeaways from it, showing a Protestant ecumenical spirit, and just in time for Reformation Day on Oct 31st!
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We respond to Roman Catholic YouTuber @DrTaylorMarshall as he rants about Protestants placing Communion (the Eucharist) into the congregations hands instead of their tongues. Important issue? You wouldn't think so - except Marshall exposes the tremendous mindset implications this has on your relationship with God.
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We talk church conflict - how do we handle fights within the church, as congregants? As leaders? It may be a softer subject, but it is incredibly important to have a handle on it before major conflict arises, and your church is destroyed by strong opinions on small issues.
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We respond to YouTuber @redeemedzoomer6053 in his recent video about quitting Protestant Apologetics, and his PCUSE "Re-conquista" movement as well. Is it a fair tactic and choice?
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We've been a regular drum-line of talking about the way Christianity affects our whole lives, including politics. But what about multiculturalism, and the differences between American culture and Swedish culture? Can we really determine the fate of a nation based on its religion? Let's talk about that!
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We review a smattering of "Christian leaders" discussing universalism, inclusivism, and whether we can rightly say that "all religions" worship the same God. Pope Francis made headlines this last week with comments about this, but we also discuss similar comments from Eastern Orthodox, Coptic, and woke Protestants.
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In the face of another upcoming US Presidential election, how is a Christian to think about the issues at-hand, without capitulating to crazy, partisan media on both sides? Let's talk about welfare and The Bible - the facts may surprise you!
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VP candidate J.D. Vance expressed in one his first speeches that "America is a people, not an idea." This speaks to a political philosophy that comes from both aisles, called "demographic destiny", or that demographics themselves shape the political and cultural future of a nation. Now is a great time to talk about racism from an actual, no-censorship Biblical lens - not pulling punches from the woke or the anti-woke.
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We respond to @ReligionForBreakfast on his video about the supposed "Pre-Biblical Origins" of the biblical flood. Don't be fooled by tone - it's a video with malicious intent, and we're here to discuss how! ReligionForBreakfast isn't an impassioned hater of God on the video: he simply assumes the worst for the Bible, and the best for ancient myths... let's talk about that.
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On this episode, we discuss a often ignored weakpoint in modern Roman Catholic claims about having the true, error-free church. And ironically, it's on one of their central doctrines - the Eucharist!
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We talk with a local radio star Chaplain Chris, and discuss why some faithful Christians might vote Democrat, and why we advise you should not. Hold onto your seats - this one covers most things brought up awkwardly at Thanksgiving.
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We discuss music in general, as a part of God's design, and how it can apply in worship. Is rap inherently evil? Can we play drums in church? Let's talk about the most secretly divisive of unspoken doctrines.
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A sort-of reaction to the popular podcast "Haunted Cosmos" ( @hauntedcosmos_ ), we discuss various mythological creatures, and how we can balance belief in the supernatural with a rejection of old pagan mythologies that are best left dead.
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Church Buildings - worth making beautiful? What are the boundaries between utility and unrighteous, prideful waste? Let's talk about that - few topics incite unexpected passions within the believing Church.
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False prophet Brandon Biggs ( @lastdays247 ) had a prophecy about the attempted assassination of Trump make the rounds recently. Let's talk about prophecy in general, and closely examine Mr. Biggs to see if he's suddenly become a messenger of God.
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We talk Scripture, the tendency to hate money, and how budgeting can make you more godly. Wow - and all while avoiding the Prosperity Gospel - it's possible!
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We respond to a YouTuber @flexcathedra on an earnest question that theologians on both sides of Protestantism and Catholicism often sweat and avoid: does God make wicked men?
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Sebastian regales us with his trip around northern Italy. Was it a glorious, God-centered land, upheld by the God-preserved standard of the Catholic Church? Or was it the well-known hollowed-out shell of Christendom, taken over by the Roman Catholic pontiff?
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We respond to a video from @FatherDavidMichael , a Roman Catholic Priest who says he won't debate to defend Catholicism anymore, because Scripture is just a matter of opinion, and if you don't believe in Roman Catholic tradition, you are lost. A strong position? Let's discuss!
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Truth - what is it? How do we win arguments? How do we determine what is true, day-to-day? These are head-y questions, but we bring them down to Earth, while stomping all over the idea that truth can be determined by yourself.
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Triggered by a comment on a @BeauMiles video and a @CosmicSkeptic video, we discuss the meaning of life, and the many worldly philosophies that try to discern it (Nihilism, Buddhism, Stoicism). We then compare to the Bible, from Ecclesiastes to Romans, comments by R.C. Sproul, John Piper on Christian Hedonism, and a book called "Long Obedience in the Same Direction). Buckle up, we're about to get head-y.
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We discuss with David, a mature LDS man, on the LDS (Mormon) view of the reliability of Scripture, and how that compares to the Christian view.
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Many Catholic apologists deny that saints are worshipped, even Mary (mother of Jesus). But to anyone with eyes to see, it is obviously a major issue in the Catholic Church that has gone un-corrected for almost 1000 years now, and has made it's way into official Church dogma. Let's correct that!
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Brad Wilcox gave a viral LDS speech a decade ago - how does it hold up to historical, and modern Mormon theology? Can it compare to real, Christian grace?
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Creatio ex Nihilo - Creation from Nothing. It's a concept often taken for granted, as Christians, but is opposed throughout history (and today) with devious persistence. Let's talk about how true Creation differs from cults like Mormonism and JWs, Secularists, and the other pagan religions of old.
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We respond to @CopticOrthodoxAnswers as they defend the Coptic Orthodox Christian doctrine of worshipping images (as they helpfully translate from the often-used word "icons").
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We review the debate(s) between Jimmy Akin of @catholiccom (Catholic Answers) and James White of @AominOrg focusing on how we have peace with God. The bold new technique Jimmy uses, employed by Trent Horn in the previous debate, is "Catholic doctrine is now exactly what Protestants believe!". Lame, and a lie - let's talk about that.
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A Church of the East (a sect of it) Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed at the pulpit in Sydney, Australia recently. His assailant motives are reportedly Islamic, in retribution for a apologetic the bishop gave against Muhammad on a Muslim podcast. Let's discuss violence, in both the Quran and The Bible, and see if violent Jihadists are supported, or going against, the Quranic teaching.
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We talk with Alex, an disarmingly friendly Roman Catholic, who asks deep and philosophical questions on how Protestants can defend a non-Transubstantiation view of the Eucharist, ultimately boiling down to a debate on Church Authority. A long one, but worth the listen if you want to hear how you directly but politely engage in the root of the Gospel issues between Roman Catholics and Protestants.
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We rank our top 5 favorite characters from The Bible. What are yours? Are ours even close? And what makes a "favorite"? Let's talk about it!
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We are often faced with a claim by Roman Catholics (and Eastern Orthodox, and Mormons...) - there are 40,000+ Protestant denominations! How am I ever supposed to know the true Church, if it's not insert my church here? So... let's count them. Will we get to 40,000? Let's find out.
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@Drzakirchannel puts up a challenge to Christians, and says he will convert if they successfully answer it. We do that - How to Refute the Christians when they Claim Jesus (pbuh) is God? — Dr Zakir Naik? Islamic apologetics does not do well with cross examination.
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We talk with Paul, an advocate for the Free Grace model of salvation, as we advocate for Lordship Salvation. Will it get heated? Watch to end to find out!
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Another famous debate clash between Trent Horn, part of Catholic Answers, and James White, a Reformed Baptist theologian. They did 2 debates, but this one on Sola Scriptura was generally received as a more equally matched one. So, did James White beat Trent? Let's talk about it.
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/live/CV01DNwNmig?si=qGfFXYvOc_zJScQN
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Our 200th episode! What have we planned? Probably something that will not go viral... but that's pretty consistent. Looking at the Psalms - the hard ones we don't sing in church. Why not? How should we read them, in the 21st century? Psalm 14, Psalm 18, Psalm 109, Psalm 137 - let's go!
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We talk thru Titus, which is a highly under-rated book of The Bible. The roles of men, women, slaves, and a profoundly-succinct presentation of the Gospel - all in 3 chapters!
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Upcoming atheist YouTuber @CosmicSkeptic (Alex O'Connor) has been making the rounds the last couple years, giving philosophical attacks against Christianity and theism as a whole. Is this new material, or does it expose his own hypocrisy?
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A response to an older video from @PintsWithAquinas and @TheCounselofTrent , where Trent Horn says that non-Catholics can still be saved. A rejection of the Gospel? Let's talk about that.
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With have a detailed discussion with one of our commenters, who has an interesting argument that Christian Law, as described in the Bible, is not good or practical for modern life, and that modern Christians are not following it as a result. A unique attack against Christianity - does it hold up?
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What do we do with modern-day "prophets", or people claiming to see visions from God? Is it wrong to "test" God by being skeptical? Let's discuss that, and all the movements (Mormons, Islam, Pentecostals) who need to think about this!
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A old, but impactful, movie called 'Bruce Almighty' aired years ago with a small budget. It quadrupled it's spend, cemented Morgan Freeman as a stand-in for God, and warranted a major sequel. How did it impact American culture? Was it Biblically accurate with the way it portrayed God? The answers might surprise you!
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There are many, including Protestants, let alone Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and others that reject the Gospel, that fear God having wrath that could have been applied to and satisfied fully by Jesus. We conk that idea over the head with an in-depth review of Scripture. It's been too long!
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We react to Spirit Science, a new-age channel, and their take on why Christ died and what His death accomplished. Interesting similarities to other Christians heresies, actually!
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Our brief thoughts on how the interview with Bhakti, a local Hindu director, went, what were some notable moments, and things we didn't get to mention.
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We interview the local Education Director at the Hindu Society of Minnesota, Bhakti, as she describes her faith and the most recent Hindu holidays. We challenge her with some common questions about karma, and share how Christianity distinguishes itself from Hinduism or other faiths.
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When do we decide to qualify another church, or another person, as a "Christian", and when do we excommunicate and call people to the Gospel? An uncomfortable topic for many, but a necessary one. It both keeps us from letting wolves in, and kicking real Christians out. Check out a full list of dividing lines below:
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@catholiccom just keeps having react-able content, so we respond to them once again. This time, on one of the oft-talked about subjects, and one that points towards the key-Gospel-denying aspect of the Roman Catholic faith: Purgatory.
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There is one question that breaks Latter Day Saint theology - let's talk about it.
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Atheist, ex-Christian YouTuber @jezebelvibes (what a handle) claims Paul contradicted Jesus 7+ times. Now THAT'S a claim to attack Christianity - I'm glad to see the strong attempt! Let's see how strong it really is - warning, no kid-gloves were used, since we respect Kristi, and we don't expect kid-gloves back.
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@catholiccom defends Roman Catholic dogma that commands Christians "honor" Mary, mother of Jesus. They point to the 10 Commandments, among several things, that prove this to be sound doctrine. But in their very defense, they prove the breaking of the 10 Commandments - let's talk about that!
Original video: https://youtu.be/uGYtzz13TF0?si=OV2jYMr9rBMjvvn_
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We talk about the problem with placing any authority above God and His Word (The Bible). Specifically, how the Roman Catholic Church has been devastated by this, and that even cults like Mormonism fall into the same trap.
We call out any undue love of man over God, whether it's Christians we respect like @ApologiaStudios and @LigonierMinistries , or it's Roman Catholic apologists like @PintsWithAquinas and @TheCounselofTrent .
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Theonomy - in light of the most recent Republican Presidential Debates, many Christians are asking themselves "what is the most godly politics to support"? As faithful Christians, we should try to hold as close to the Bible for any important opinions we hold, and politics is no different. But some, even amongst conservative Christians, do not believe God's Law should apply to politics today - let's see what the Reformed Forum has to say.
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There are many non-Biblical assumptions and misconceptions about Hell. We try and stick to the Bible, and leave speculation on the table, in this episode to discuss what we actually know about Hell, and what is just traditions. Hades, Sheol, Abraham's bosom, annihilationism, and more - hang on tight!
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Theodore gives his full testimony, where he goes through his upbringing, his infamous time in a South Korean cult branch of the Moonies called "Providence", and his remarkable return to Biblical orthodoxy.
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After watching the documentary "The Failure of Eastern Orthodoxy" by ancientPathsTV (link below), we decided to hit on Eastern Orthodoxy again - this time, reacting to the YouTube channel "Theoria" and their take on the differences between Evangelicalism and Eastern Orthodoxy.
Original video: https://youtu.be/3MzWnO1VfvY
Documentary link: https://youtu.be/3AplWYXFiCA
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Quakers - a Christian sect with more than Quaker Oats to their name. However... are they even really Christians? And do they still exist today? Let's talk about Quaker history, cut through the lies of the YouTube channel "Quaker Speaks", and advise how to handle anyone in or considering Quakerism today.
Late to the party, since Gavin Ortland already responded, but better late than never. Fellow YouTuber Brian Holdsworth, a Catholic convert, supposes he has one question Protestants can't answer. Can we? It gets to the very basic heart of the Gospel, and the false Gospel of the Roman Church, so let's talk about it!
Original video: https://youtu.be/0I05643Pbxo
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We go over some "problem" verses of Scripture. Ones where God curses people with the death of their children, where He makes the Sun stand still, and sends evil spirits to Earth. As Christians, we resolve to have NO "problem" verses, so let's discuss!
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Our favorite WW2 YouTube historian TikHistory has a lot that's correct to say about the German regime, the Soviet regime, and history/economics in general. But is his most recent take on Gnosticism correct, and were the apostles John and Paul really Gnostics?
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Atheist YouTuber 'Holy KoolAid' did a video on 12 contradictions in the Bible. He is MUCH more reasonable than some - do his contradictions hold up? Are there any new ones? Let's see...
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We talk with ex-pastor and YouTuber David Alexander about his recent conversion to Mormonism, and his defense of the LDS view of Christ's atonement. Serious discussion, but with good decorum - a worthwhile listen, even if it's a little longer than usual!
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We discuss the history and definitions of original sin and its rocky relationship with baptism. And would we be Baptists without debunking some baby baptism along the way?
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We speak with 3 LDS (Mormon) missionaries about the doctrine of 'Sola Scriptura', why they reject it, and what the true test of a prophet is.
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Peter Hiett is a Colorado pastor who was forced to give up leading a successful Presbyterian congregation 16 years ago for his unorthodox positions on universalism. Hiett holds that all creation, and therefore all people, will ultimately be redeemed and end up in Heaven/The New Earth. Uniquely, he argues it from a root of Biblical Calvinism. Can we find a way to confront this position, biblically?
Listen to our response video, too!
Our interview with Peter Hiett, a self-described 'Calvinist' universalist, went REALLY long. We give our summary of how things went here - link to the full interview below:https://youtu.be/6e2Z5EmLaCw
Christian Nationalism is a phrase that has taken the media and church scene by storm in the last 2 years, since the January 6th riots in 2021. The conservative Church is still debating exactly what it means, and if it's a good thing - well-meaning Christians on both sides. So... where do we stand?
Steven Anderson is a Independent Fundamental Baptist pastor in Florida, and gets a lot of media flak for being conservative. We don't care about that. He also preaches that Christians need no repentance that's a rejection of the Gospel. He ALSO hates Calvinism - let's hear if he has a good argument!
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Ah - a new year, and we enter a new age demographic. So, Christian men, what should we be doing in this decade? Marriage/dating? Work? Church? Plus some bonus content on dating profiles to stay away from!
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Scientology - the most notorious cult in America. Lawsuits, murder, and an invading Space Emperor - is there any way for a Christian to combat this behemoth? Yes, actually - in fact, that behemoth is in its death-throws - let's kill it together.
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Father Stu is a movie about a man becoming a righteous Catholic priest. Putting aside the problems with Roman Catholicism, what is it that makes the character Father Stu such a manly, GigaChad ideal? Where, in Scripture, can we go to remind us of the proper Christian mentality?
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Atheism - the intelligent man's religion. The astute "B.S. Lewis" has challenged us to respond to his most erudite of videos - 10 Questions for Christians. Will we be able to handle the onslaught of facts and logic?
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Universalism is not just something exclusive to the hippie, super-liberal Unitarians - it's present in Mormonism, and even some segments of Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. How do we handle the texts its advocates use to argue that God wouldn't send people to Hell?
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We respond to the atheist YouTuber "Grr Mania", who kindly moderated our most recent debate. Can we coherently answer his 10 questions for Christians?
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Shout out to our commenter Eric Al Harb, who has won a coveted award, and his own video. We say we are Protestants... but why? Why aren't we Eastern Orthodox? Let's talk about that.
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A debate between Michael from The Found Cause and Ramon from AlphaCentaurian - a Roman Catholic commenter with his own YouTube channel. The topic: Ephesians 2:1-10 - does it teach salvation by faith alone?
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We spoke recently with 3 LDS (Mormon) missionaries - how did the talk go? What is the state of modern Mormonism? How do the Latter-Day Saints handle the classic "Problem of Evil"? All this and MORE on this episode!
Coptic Christians - are they saved? What is the difference between them and Protestants? Are they different than Eastern Orthodox or Roman Catholics? Let's see what THEY have to say.
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilvB0OyQK-s
How did the Apostles share the Gospel? A simple question, but the answers are... varied. And what is up with all the step-by-step guides to evangelizing??? Let's talk about that.
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There's nothing better than a nice, relaxing review of the undisputable claim that The Bible is Roman Catholic because, as we all know, Jesus and the Apostles themselves were Roman Catholic. Just kidding - we go on a rampage - let's talk about that.
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVcYr-PKoxA
You know what it is - our top 5 reasons we AREN'T series - this time, tackling the Latter Day Saints - Mormons. Is it all about Joseph Smith? Let's find out!
Like the title suggests, we list off the Top Five reasons we are NOT Pentecostals/Charismatic Christians. Note: there are PLENTY of Pentecostals that are faithful Christians, so this discussion is an in-house debate (unlike the episodes on Muslims and Roman Catholics we've done previously).
Sam Harris and William Lane Craig clashed, way back in 2011 (when both were 'hot stuff'). What did Sam Harris have to say against the existence of God - did he approach things uniquely? There's nothing new under the sun, so you can probably guess...
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqaHXKLRKzg&t=4194s
Not intentionally on the Catholic hype train, but here's our (last) video on it, for a while. A summative Top 5 reasons we (personally) have to reject the Roman Catholic Church, in favor of the true and saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. Comments are welcome!
It seems, from our last Cameron Bertuzzi video (from Capturing Christianity), our Roman Catholic viewers have greatly protested the use of a certain phrase. Everybody HATES 'Works-Based Salvation' - so what does that actually mean? Who adheres to work-based salvation... and do Roman Catholics rightfully distance themselves from it?
Capturing Christianity's head, Cameron Bertuzzi, as officially converted to Roman Catholicism. Is that... ok? Is it surprising? How can you help someone who may be walking down a similar path, or even tell if they are close? Let's talk about it.
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFCqfhnNd3s
The first of series, where we explain the top 5 reasons we AREN'T other religions - this time, we start with Islam. Since Muslims supposedly believe in the same God... why are we NOT Muslims today? Let's talk about that.
While some churches are averse to creedal statements, and still others copy/paste ancient creeds... what's the right balance? Is all we need the Apostle's Creed, or must we swear by only Christ alone? Let's talk about that.
While Christians say that The Bible is the Word of God all the time... why? Is it actually, or is it something closer to human thoughts? Let's talk about that.
Yasir Qadhi is a revered Muslim apologist - how does he take on the "Problem of Evil" and free-will? Alternatively, how do worldly philosophers take the problem? Lastly... how should the Christian?
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWN4SRueZeg
Inspiring Philosophy is a Christian YouTuber with some bad takes, on apologetics, theology, and now... Genesis. Not particularly strange for those smitten with rationalism to be afraid of the long ages and Genesis, but maybe he has a good reason? Or maybe not!
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoPbZnRN8xQ&t=1s
This episode, Sebastian takes you on a crash-course of Eastern Christianity - truly obscure and little-known stories about the faithfulness of God's church in the Far East. Roman Catholics have manipulated history ever since they battled Eastern Orthodox (and eventually Protestants) - they have long labelled Eastern Christians 'heretics' and discounted the expansion of the Gospel far beyond the reach of the Vatican. However, we show that this view of history is unbalanced, biased, and makes God's story throughout the world seem unduly Western, sudden, and modern.
Sources below:
Frykenberg, R. (2008). Christianity in India: From Beginnings to the Present. Oxford History of the Christian Church. Oxford University Press.
Godwin, T. (2018). Persian Christians at the Chinese Court: The Xi’an Stele and the Early Medieval Church of the East. Bloomsbury Publishing PLC.
Herman, G. (2016) Persian Martyr Acts under King Yazdgird I. Persian Martyr Acts in Syriac: Texts and Translation, 5. Gorgias Press.
Jenkins, P. (2008) The Lost History of Christianity: The Thousand Year Gold Age of the Church in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia–and How It Died. Harper Collins Publishers.
Kozah, M., et al (eds.). (2014). The Syriac Writers of Qatar in the Seventh Century. Gorgias Eastern Christian Studies, vol 38. Gorgias Press.
Kozah, M., et al (eds.). (2015). An Anthology of Syriac Writers from Qatar in the Seventh Century. Gorgias Eastern Christian Studies, vol 39. Gorgias Press
McClean, N., Kiraz, G. (ed.). (1899). An Eastern Embassy to Europe in the Years 1287-8. Analecta Gorgiana, 957. Gorgias Press.
Mingana, A., Kiraz, G. (ed.). (1925) The Early Spread of Christianity in Central Asia: A New Document. Analecta Gorgiana, 640. Gorgias Press.
Mingana, A. (1928). Timothy’s Apology for Christianity. Christian Documents in Syriac, Arabic, and Garshuni, vol 2. Cambridge Heffer & Sons Limited. Tertullian.org
Palmer, M. (2001). The Jesus Sutras: Rediscovering the Lost Scrolls of Taoist Christianity. Ballantine Publishing Group.
Rossabi, M. (2010). Voyager from Xanadu: Rabban Bar Sauma and the First Journey from China to the West. University of California Press.
Soro, B. (2007) The Church of the East: Apostolic and Orthodox. Adiabene Publications.
Tang, L., Winkler, D. (eds.). (2013). From the Oxus River to the Chinse Shores: Studies on East Syriac Christianity in China and Central Asia. University of Salzburg, vol 5.
How would YOU do against an expert level Bible quiz? Let's see how two amateur theologians do - your very own Found Cause podcast hosts! Apologies for the quiet audio from Michael, who kept leaning away from his mic.
Link to quiz: https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Trivia-Questions/
Deconstructing the 10 Commandments - a task worth the long listen-time. How did God see fit to summarize His good and extensive Law? And what do these 10 Commandments NOT mean? Be prepared - this isn't your typical take on God's Law. But it's pretty typical for Michael...
Nabeel Qureshi, a late and famous ex-Muslim turned Christian, shows us a good response to a typical Islamic complaint about how Jesus couldn't be God. Inconsistency is the sign of a failed argument.
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGI6tRJpCEA&t=1s
Money - is it the root of all evil? When Jesus tells the parable of the man who built extra barns to store his wealth... is He talking about retirement savings? Can we ever justify buying something 'frivolous' and expensive? Let's talk Scripture's words on God, money, and leaving an inheritance for the children's children.
In light of the recent popularity of Hindu philosophical attacks on Christianity, we decide to take another crack at Hinduism - this time, on a man named Sadhguru. The podcast focuses on how to determine when a guru is a false teacher, and how to judge religions fairly. Christ is King.
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ7ZvPghdy8
Similar to the 'Problem of Evil' podcast we did a while back, this episode explores one thing: how close can God get to sin? Does He, being the Master of All, actually rightfully take responsibility for sin? Answer: no - but let's talk about exactly why, and the many bad paths (open-theism, Pelagianism, free-will-ism) that people take to avoid the simple truth.
Sebastian and Michael go on a mission: find GOOD and BAD church "Mission Statements. Sometimes, they are obvious, and some are surprising. Why even HAVE a church mission? Let's talk about that!
Just as the title suggests - this episode is on Christian "BioEthics" - everything from cloning to In-Vitro Fertilization. What does The Bible say about these modern phenomenon? How does tradition play into our current, conservative opinions? How should we balance resisting the world with embracing God's gifts?
Liberal Christians have a calling card - saying they love Jesus, while they hate Him. How are they able to do this? We take a look at Jesus 'stories' from the Gospels that are most often used, and abused, by Liberal Christians (and sometimes, even Conservatives!).
A sensitive topic with extreme, impactful, real-world consequences. Are drugs inherently unclean for Christians? We react to a pair of pastors who say "yes!", specifically for weed. Caution - this episode contains hot takes, and also the Word of God - know that we are not infallible!
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qesb2YvFako
Christians are called to love their enemies. But can they also... kill them? Is there ever a righteous time to fight back? Or should we "turn the other cheek"? Let's discuss Christian Pacifism!
Can Thomas Aquinas actually defend the Catholic Mass? How about his modern-day supporters, who explain it in detail? Is the Eucharist really as sacrilegious and Gospel-denying as we've made it out to be? Let's talk about it.
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uprwTPCh0Eo&t=2s
Edward Feser wrote a book called "Five Proofs" (for the existence of God). They are philosophical in nature... Michael's LEAST favorite kind of apologetic. Are they useful for fighting atheism? Let's talk about that!
Can an ex-Christian atheist channel dispprove Calvinism? Probably not... but let's give him a shot. The Non-Alchemist, everyone!
Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7dPAWl_7Tc
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A challenge fit for the Found Cause! The classic atheist and liberal scholar argument that Mark is the first Gospel, and the other Gospels build off of it, is always annoying. They usually claim Jesus becomes deified and more miraculous as the Gospels go on... but what can we get from just using Mark?
Roman Catholics have a notorious practice of "venerating" or worshipping holy relics and the body parts of the dead. Can this practice be defended by Scripture? We take a look at the best and most concise defense we've heard, from the Catholic apologist channel "Catholic Answers".
Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmRtaNezebg
Are there books of The Bible that are missing? Every History Channel special seems to think so... but we're not talking about the CRAZY ones. No - today we talk about the Apocrypha - those extra books the Catholics stick in their Bibles... why do we reject them? Let's talk about that!
Most TED-Talks are quite sad and over-promising. Will a 7-min atheist one making fun of the Bible's veracity be any different? No - but let's talk about why, and what we should do about it as Christians.
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MnCjpw7iBI
We examine the many, many Bible quotes saying God does NOT show partiality. Does that mean that God is not partial to certain people? Is it true that God doesn't have favorites? No - no it's not.
We react to famous Tik-Tok 'theologian' Brandan Robertson. Is he wrong? There's hardly a question.
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD_WoIgyaQs
We had an episode previously using just the "7 Undisputed Letters of Paul" to prove out the essentials of the Gospel to skeptics. You know who else needs the essentials of the Gospel? Catholics! Where's a better place to go then the "First Pope" himself, Peter, and do the same thing?
Lutheran Satire - a funny, sometimes hilarious, channel that is very satirical. And also very Lutheran. Can we keep our smiles when they shoot their shot at other Protestants?
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM9BR55nA2U
Simple - we rank the Top 5 heresies of the modern day. Jehovah's Witnesses? Mormons? Oneness Pentecostals? BAPTISTS?!? You'll have to listen to hear who makes the list!
A Catholic monk with a decent sized channel claims that he understands the differences between Protestant assertions about salvation. Then he says the Roman Catholic Church is pretty close to that. Is he right? Let's talk about it...
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM1wAZv5lvo&t=336s
Like it or not, we will all have ambitions, even if we don't think we do. Just as there is no neutrality in being for or against Christ, there is no neutral disposition for the future - you either trust God, or you trust yourself. Join us on this episode as we talk about the proper, and improper, ambitions to have as a young man.
Pastor Dawn is a liberal pastor of a church in Vancouver, Canada. We respond to a video where she tells us we need to "vaccinate ourselves" against bad atonement theology... Considering we just did a full-length episode on the different atonement theories, how bad could it be? The answer: pretty bad.
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lzi7LvgCZY
There are, supposedly, 5 "major" views of the atonement of sin Jesus Christ accomplished on the cross. Essentially, they amount to 3 incomplete views, one silly view, and the obvious one... but the detractors of Penal Substitutionary Atonement say it amounts to "cosmic child abuse" - do they have a point?
Response to DharmaSpeaks - our last was a hit! This time... he admits Hinduism isn't logical? I hope that doesn't mean what I think it does.
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_vHlIz_kKY
There are some secular "scholars" who identify only 7 of Paul's letters as original and undisputed. Their reasonings are mundane and ridiculous... but what if we play their game, "answering the fool according to their folly"? What Christian doctrine and historical claims can be made with just these 7 books?
Shout-out to the atheist YouTuber: https://www.youtube.com/c/Paulogia for inspiring this episode.
We react to the "Life Covered Life" podcast, and their defense of Christian Universalism: what is it, is it truly defensible, and is it Christian?
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMPi8W0Pw48
In celebration of the sort-of recent 'Reformation Day', the Found Cause discusses the Reformation in hindsight. Was it ultimately a good thing? What were the bad parts of the Reformation? If we were to do it again, in American in 2021, would it be good or bad?
The channel Gospel Simplicity interviews a lot of varied Christian beliefs. However, he also interviews "Christians" like Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox priests. We've talked about Roman Catholics before, but what about the Eastern Orthodox? Should we treat them tenderly, as fellow heirs in Christ and brothers in the faith? Or are they just as bad as the Catholics they despise?
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_Fl9XZCDwg
Do regular Christians really understand the Trinity? Is it a make-or-break issue? Was Jesus on Earth AND in Heaven?? Let's talk about it.
Some Woke Church sermons are easy to spot, and other solid sermons broach the subject of "ethnicity" without going Woke. However, there's a third, insidious way that ethnicity and race are being talked about at conservative churches - let's examine it and break it down in detail.
Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmrOBtIL4IU
Everybody loves a good list. Is it blasphemous to rank our favorite books of The Bible? Surely not -they're all the Word of God... we just gravitate more to some than others! Below is Michael's DEFINITIVE ranking... you'll have to listen to hear Sebastian's.
RANK MICHAEL'S LIST 1 Matthew 2 Genesis 3 Romans 4 Deuteronomy 5 Ephesians 6 Revelation 7 Psalms 8 Hebrews 9 John 10 Luke 11 Mark 12 1st Corinthians 13 Galatians 14 1st John 15 Isaiah 16 Philippians 17 James 18 Acts 19 Proverbs 20 2nd Samuel 21 1st Samuel 22 Judges 23 Daniel 24 Joshua 25 Ezekiel 26 1st Timothy 27 Colossians 28 1st Thessalonians 29 1st Peter 30 2nd Peter 31 1st Kings 32 2nd Kings 33 1st Chronicles 34 2nd Chronicles 35 Jeremiah 36 Jonah 37 Nehemiah 38 Job 39 Ezra 40 Ruth 41 Esther 42 Ecclesiastes 43 Song of Solomon 44 Exodus 45 Numbers 46 Jude 47 Lamentations 48 Amos 49 Hosea 50 Micah 51 2nd Timothy 52 2nd Thessalonians 53 2nd Corinthians 54 Malachi 55 Zechariah 56 Zephaniah 57 Habakkuk 58 Nahum 59 Obadiah 60 Haggai 61 Joel 62 Philemon 63 2nd John 64 3rd John 65 Titus 66 Leviticus
Capturing Christianity, a channel led by the charming Cameron Bertuzzi, meets with a regular guest of his, Matt from Pints with Aquinas fame, to discuss Catholicism and praying to saints. Does he approach the conversation graciously, conciliatorily, or aggressively? Let's talk about it!
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGKc0wHxJBY
The Catholic Church - are they fellow Christians? They used to vehemently DISAGREE, but now... they are keen to make friends with Protestants again. We talk about Catholic efforts to come together with independent Evangelical churches in the USA, and why that's a big mistake.
The Jewish people were once the elect people of God - those who were supposed to spread the light of the Torah to all the nations, and be a witness to God's goodness to all the Gentiles. In modern times, Jewish apologists will often claim that Judaism is not an evangelizing religion, and that the role of the Jewish evangelist is purely to bring wandering Jews back into the fold. This makes debates on Judaism, despite the cultural influence in the West, a rare thing. Rabbi Tovia Singer is one of the rare Jewish apologists who responds to Christian objections. Let's see what he has to say!
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-erC-DefpQ
The story of Moldovan martyr "Vanya" - a look at the Cold War period in which he lived, how it applies today, and encouragement from how God used one young man, even as he worked for a brutal, godless organization (the Red Army).
When times are changing, like they are today, whether on a grand scale or just a personal scale, you need to be prepared. As a Christian, how should we deal with changes/trials? Why have a large proportion of American Christians been handling trials entirely wrong? On this episode, we talk about God's Sovereignty, Predestination, and practical tips to deal with changes and trials.
The Problem of Evil - one of the most common arguments by the learned and unlearned alike against the existence of a good God of the Universe. The Found Cause responds to secular YouTuber CosmicSkeptic, who has recently made several debate rounds in the Christian circle, on what he claims is Christianity's "Biggest Problem". Is it a bigger problem for the Christian, or for the atheist?
Original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KDnnp0sDkI
Islam - a religion of strong opinions. A common tactic for Muslim Apologists in the West is to attack The Bible based on secular Textual Criticism standards. While we addressed those in another video, what happens if you apply Textual Criticism to the Quran? Does Islam hold up like Christianity?
Reacting to Todd Friel (of Wretched Radio) and a recent episode on assurance of salvation. Do we agree with the cranky old Calvinist's reasoning? Probably, because we're also cranky (young) Calvinists...
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvqCCJO7-IE
Scholars are often cited when dismissing the New Testament, from scientists to literary critics. This episode, we examine the scholarly claim that only 7 of Paul's letters are legitimate, a claim cited by the atheist YouTuber Paulogia in a previous reaction video.
For our Episode 100 special, we take a look at 48 of our most beloved channel comments, and respond and react with joy. Add your comments to our pool of them by commenting below!
AUDIO BLIP - I promise it was working when we checked it before recording... This episode is all about Universalism - what is it, why do some Catholics believe it, and how do they justify saying that Hell doesn't exist, or that everyone ends up in Heaven?
Famous Pastor of NorthPoint Church, Andy Stanley, went thru a season several years ago of questioning the "Inerrancy of Scripture", and whether the faith was based on The Bible, or whether The Bible was based on the faith. Is he right, or did he deserve the blowback he got at the time?
God's love comes in many different forms, some of which we aren't used to. We all have heard the saying "Jesus Loves You" - but... does Jesus hate anyone? How are we saved through Him? What does God's love look like, and how do we love Him? Are we free to choose Him, or are we made to? Let's talk about that.
We all agree that it is by grace through faith that we are saved, not from ourselves, but from God, so that no one can boast. But some say that this faith can come without repentance - that requiring repentance is akin to asking for works to constitute salvation. We respond to Steven Anderson with a rebuttal of this.
Pharisees - notorious to even the youngest Sunday School kid. Legalism - a panic word for most modern Evangelicals. How do we recognize modern-day Pharisees? And is legalism what we think it is? Let's talk about that.
EF Dawah, an Islamic Apologetics channel on YouTube, does Muslim street evangelism. We react to an interaction with a Canadian Pastor, and some of the initial claims made by the Muslim apologist.
Original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7cfSES2VY4
Part 2 of 2 - is God sovereign and in charge of all history? Does He force people to do what He wants? Does He really know the future? And is the God of the Old Testament the same as the God of the New? Let's talk about that.
How sovereign is God? And how sovereign is mankind? Who is in charge of salvation, and does God know the future? Let's talk about that - starting with the New Testament.
Response to the response from Paulogia, a well-spoken ex-Christian YouTuber, for our initial reaction to his popular video on how Christianity could have plausibly started with a supernatural Resurrection.
Can a local church die? What about Jesus' promise about the Gates of Hell? Why and how do modern and ancient churches fall off the ecclesiastical cliff into debt, obscurity, and cold-heartedness? Let's talk about it - this episode goes out to all those donuts and coffee cups after service. Probably not the real problem...
Pascal's Wager is a classic Christian argument. It's not a favorite of this podcast, but it also gets undue hate from the atheist community. On this episode, we not only defend the wager, but compare religions in a Tier List to show it's continued usefulness.
Paulogia, an up and coming atheist YouTuber, has a gentle and popular video out explaining how the resurrection of Christ does not necessitate His Godhood (or supernatural processes at all). The Found Cause examines his reasoning, pokes some holes, and gives an apologetic against Paulogia.
Original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUCI3cMJCvU
If there's one thing more debated in the lunch rooms of junior-high and the teacher's lounges of Humanities Departments everywhere, it's the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Found Cause discusses some of the common atheist arguments against it, and why they continually have to be reworked. Special guest: Theodore, featuring his very-own Theodore Cam!
Jehovah's Witnesses - a notorious Christian Cult, and an organized corporate machine. The Found Cause reacts to one of their official videos, explaining to us who Jesus REALLY is...
Charismatic Christianity - Hollywood loves to hate it, and so do hardcore Calvinists (like ourselves). However, is it actually as kooky and un-biblical as some make it out to be? Where are it's origins, and the origins of the Pentecostal Church? Are they heretics, or just "different"? Let's talk about it.
Ah, Spirit Science - our favorite New Age conspiracy channel. The Found Cause reacts to the vision of the future for the proper spirit-scientists, complete with crystals, sentient plants, and 4th Dimensional transfers. Compared to Revelation, it really is no comparison.
An epic, definitive guide to Eastern Christianity. Wading thru rare books and obscure, poorly translated articles, The Book-Keeper has brought his finding into one, summative video about the Church of the East. Are they all heretics, or has Christ's victory gone to the ends of the Earth?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - aka Mormons. The ubiquitous, "American" religion, which aims more and more to position itself as another "Christian" sect. The Found Cause reacts to one of their official videos on what Mormons believe about heaven, breaking down the truth from the lies, and showing where Mormonism differs with real Christianity.
Audio issues abound, perhaps the work of the Enemy? Or just the Found Cause's usual antics... today we talk about Satan, and Satanism - the myths, the weird, and the dorky.
Dawah is the name from Islamic Apologetics and Evangelism - basically the counterpart of the favorite topics of the Found Cause. YouTuber "Dawah Is Easy" has some highly-viewed street dawah videos - let's take a look at one and see what we can learn.
From Jehovah's Witnesses to wholesome Massachusetts pilgrims, many have claimed that Christmas has evil, pagan origins. Atheists today use similar arguments to mock Christians. So, should we drop Christmas at the curb, or is it a defensible holiday?
Audio issues curse most of our reaction videos, apologies! If you make it thru, you'll hear a pointed discussion of atheist Matt Dillahunty's attack on C.S. Lewis's classic arguement for the Godhood of Jesus Christ - was He a Liar, a Lunatic, or Lord?
A scary question that most won't ask! But, it needs to be, and with clear lines drawn. And to save you the sweats, the short answer is, "No". But the longer answer is, "Yeah, probably." Watch and find out why...
AUDIO ISSUE WARNING (slight microphone pop)
Catholic Truth is a decent YouTube channel talking about, as the name suggests, Catholic doctrine. He doesn't pull punches, which is admirable, so we wanted to take on one of his videos and see where we disagree. This time, on a classic Catholic saying: faith alone is NOT enough.
If you're a veteran Christian YouTube listener, you've probably already encountered at least 20 videos on this topic. But, better late than never - on this episode we take on the "Woke Church", the push for Social Justice in the Christian community, and Latin American "Liberation Theology". Keep your hair dye under lock and key.
From the most brilliant soccer mom to the dreaded secularists of modern academia, everyone defines what they think "love" is. With love being such a base definition to the Christian life and mandate, we thought we'd take a crack at what sets God's command apart from Karen's.
Break out the pitchforks - it's time to talk about the second greatest evil of the States (at least, according to Abe Lincoln). That's right, we're talking about polygamy this episode, and not just the simple question of what it is, but the dreaded objection from atheist attacking Christians - does the Bible allow for polygamy? Hide your kids, hide your wives, and hide your husbands, because they're marrying everybody out here.
Unitarianism - different than Unitarian Universalists, and with some real hum-dinger cults. The biggest in the United States is the UPCI - what do they believe, and how can we witness to them? Find out on this episode!
On this episode the Found Cause talks about why churches can be so close together and yet stay separated. In the spirit of what should and should not divide a church, the majority of the time is spent reviewing church websites - some good, and some awful.
DharmaSpeaks is a YouTube channel, and so are we. They did an episode arguing why Hinduism is philosophically superior to Christianity (and Islam) - it can't be ignored! We react to a couple of the claims, and posit our own philosophical questions to-boot.
A follow-up episode to episode 68, and the interview with Ralph Calabria, who holds to a mix of Christianity and Hinduism. We go over our thoughts, talk about some topics that couldn't be discussed live, and give advice on how to witness to people like Mr. Calabria.
Can Christianity be combined with Hinduism? Was Jesus an enlightened yogi? Does the New Testament nullify the Old? We talk with local author Ralph Calabria to discuss his thoughts, and ask some challenging questions attacking the core of the non-Christian worldview.
Ever seen one of those "COEXIST" bumper stickers and thought "Wow, what serious Christians!" On this episode, we discuss the Unitarian Universalist "Church", and how they used Transylvanian magic and the sacrificing of Puritan children to take over Massachusetts. Or something like that...
Air sickness bags not included.
AUDIO ISSUES - in the spirit of talking about video games, our voices sound electronic for this episode.
It used to be dancin', gamblin', and smokin' - now it's cell phones and video games. Do the "Alpha-Male Gurus" of the present age have a legitimate gripe about video games being addictive and destruction to manliness? Or is this another installment of the old vs. young generational feud? And what does the Bible possibly say about video games?
Alcohol is a contentious issue amongst conservative Christians, and has a an more contentious history in the United States specifically. Baptist churches across the country still use grape juice instead of wine at communion. What is the Biblical view of alcohol?
The Anunaki, the Nephilim, giants roaming the Earth and alien gene editing - putting aside the Creationism issue, the early pages of Genesis still create a lot of controversy! If you've ever spent time on History Channel, seen anything from Dr. Michael Heiser, or seen the movie "Noah", you'll have been exposed to some of the craziness that can be added to the Genesis story. Are these theories getting at something true, or are they as crazy as they sound?
A common arguement from average atheists against Christianity goes as follows: Jesus never existed, and was written as a deceptive fairy tale, using past gods and movements as inspiration. In fact, so they say, plenty of gods prior were born on Dec 25th, had 12 dicisples, resurrected, and were even born of virgins. This arguement was popularized by the movie 'Zeitgeist' - but does it hold water?
Buddhism - well known in America, but perhaps not in the way it was intended. On this episode, we go over the origins of Buddhism, the tenets of Eastern Buddhism, and how the Western World has changed it to fit a secular worldview. Compared to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, it falls a bit flat. Plus, this is a viewer-requested topic, so we hope you enjoy!
Scripture memorization - the honest question many of us have is, is it necessary in the age of the internet? When I can whip out any Bible verse with a quick Google search, does memorizing Scripture take the same precedence it once did? And how does any of this relate to Where's Waldo?
Hebrews was an overlooked book historically, and an overlooked book today. However, it is has incredibly significant and wide insights into the theology of salvation and the role of Christ - let's give it some light!
Creationism - is it all quack science, or is there something more to it? Can Christians legitamately approach the fossil record and still hold to a Biblical account of Creation? Does science need to be ignored to maintain a faith in Scripture? Let's talk about it!
Every church worth it's donuts and coffee has probably already done a message on what the Christian role and relationship should be with the government. We're here to join the party - this episode discusses the age-old (and ever more relevant) question of what qualifies "tyranny", and when a Christian is justified (or not) in resisting it.
Excusing the typo on the video itself - what exactly defines what "we" are? This episode delves into philosophy, a dearly depised subject of ours, and debunks both the materialist and spiritualist views of the human self using the Bible.
Any Christian worth their salt knows there's a list of prophesies that Jesus fulfills from the Old Testament. But how do Muslims and Jews object to these prophesies? And how do we handle those objections?
An age-old question - why is the Church so divided across the world? Wouldn't it be better for us all to unified? What would it take to get there, and would it be beneficial?
We discuss the New Apostolic Revival (NAR) and one of its leading and most influential churches - Bethel Church (in Redding, California). Are they as bad as people claim? Should we call them brothers/sisters in Christ?
We finally break the moratorium on virus-talk, and discuss Christian panic, false prophesy, and how the Church should react in days such as these. Plus, this episode is with Theodore - it's been a while!
The impending Climate Crisis - surely a politcal topic, but also one that has deeply penetrated the Church. What should the proper view of the Earth be, how should Christians approaches topics like Veganism, and how can we witness to our neighbors in a godly way?
How do we worship with music? Why do we worship, and what should we keep in mind? Did Christians of old sing "Good Good Father" 3 times in a row?
A face-reveal episode, discussing what the "Image of God' language means in Scritpure, and how it is often misused by cults and prosperity preachers.
A classic American-ism is "Once Saved, Always Saved". We've discussed in before in our examination of the Reformed TULIP doctrines, but can it be twisted? In this episode, the Found Cause examines "Free Grace" theology, and how it does just that.
How do we tell if our faith is real, or just going-thru-the-motions? What do we tell our friends who "love Jesus", but only as long as "Good Good Father" is playing on the radio? On this episode, the Found Cause examines what it takes to have a living faith.
Does God know the future? Does planning the future make God the author of evil? Ar we all autonomous robots? Let's examine Open Theism and compare it to Reformed Theology in this episode of the Found Cause Podcast!
Many cults have popped up over the last 2000 years, all with a common motif - "The End is Nigh!" On this episode of the Found Cause Podcast, we examine what false End Times prophesies look like, and what the real End Times might.
Gnosticism - an ancient religion that attacked Christianity. The Found Cause Podcast examines the elements of this designer religion, its similarities to the New Age movement, and some applications to modern culture we should take away.
Christian Debate, Short Response - Episode 2: a debate between the illustrious Doug Wilson and the prolific James White on whether Roman Catholic should be considered 'Brothers in Christ'. Check out the full debate here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlTMsNPjBLo
Christian Liberalism - is it a political thing? MegaChurches - is there a problem with them? With a waning Christian culture, the podcast discusses 'Cultural Christianity' and what to do about it.
Is 'Secularism' a religion? What are the roots of atheism and agnosticism today? How do we share the Gospel with an atheist friend?
The Eastern Orthodox (and Coptic) church - a mysterious practice that most American Christians aren't well-versed about. Are they brothers in Christ? Can we swap our C.H. Spurgeon mugs for incense holders without a problem? Does a long beard make up for bad wisdom? Find out on this all-inclusive episode!
The proper Christian work ethic, how to choose a job that honors God, how to manage your money, and what it means to be a 'slave' to a corporation (which is not always a bad thing)! This episode is jammed-packed, don't miss it!
While there are many things to say about the differences between Christian 'End Times' theories, Islam is not to be outdone! Tune in to hear a plethora of strange theories from Islam about the Eschaton, its jarring similarity to the Christian Eschaton, and how to witness to a Muslim neighbor. The bonus 2nd half of the episode are 'fun-facts' about Muhammad that we couldn't fit in any of the other episodes!
The Law in Islam (called Sharia) is extremely important to understanding the practical impact of how the Muslim is to view the world. The Found Cause Podcast compares it to God's Law - how are they the same, and how do they differ?
Part 2 of the Islam series: Soteriology - a big word that causes a lot of debate within Christianity. But let's talk about how Christian Soteriology (study of how salvation works) compares to Islam.
Ever wanted to know how the origin and modern-day version of the Quran compare with the Bible? Well look no further - the Found Cause Podcast starts a series on Islam by looking at this exact question.
The Found Cause Podcast talks spiritual warfare and angels/demons - what do we know, what do we THINK we know, and how can we go about our daily business in light of the spiritual war around us?
Politics can be a "dirty word" in Christian circles today, and perhaps for good reason! However, this podcast episode talks about the challenging aspects of God's Law that every Christian should bring to the table when thinking about politics, and how we are called to engage politics in a godly way, not shy away from it!
Michael and Sebastian talk about evangelism - what it is, how and why we should do it, and what that means. The second half of the episode is 4 stories of evangelism opportunities from real-life.
Holy-rollers, hand-raising, and speaking in tongues - this episode of the Found Cause Podcast dives into spiritual gifts! Which ones are real, which are fake? How should we use them? Listen and find out.
Waning in cultural popularity, the question still stands as a huge topic of controversy in the Christian world - how did God create the Heavens and the Earth? On this episode, we explore Creationism and it's different Christian views - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
Complementarianism and Egalitarianism is the topic for this episode of the Found Cause Podcast. That's the fancy way of saying we're talking about women pastors - what do we think about them, and what does the Bible say?
The Church of Jesus Christ, aka the Latter Day Saints, aka Mormons - what should we think about them? Are they just Christians who have different beliefs, or are they fundamentally missing the Gospel? Find out on this episode of the Found Cause Podcast!
The Found Cause wraps up the 3-episode series on Roman Catholicism, ending with the most Catholic topic of all - the Pope! Unfortunately, such a prestige title comes with a lot of baggage... and apparently embarrassing Christmas photos.
The Found Cause podcast takes on Topic 2 in the three-part series on Roman Catholicism - this time, on the Virgin Mary. What do we know about Mary from the Bible? What does the Roman Catholic Church say about her? Find out on this no-holds-bar episode!
While left-overs from Christmas and New Year's can be delicious, left-over sins are NOT. The Found Cause podcast takes on Roman Catholicism and its doctrines on sin: Purgatory, the Treasury of Merit, and Jesus' payment.
The inaugural episode of the "Christian Debate, Short Response" series. this week's topic, a debate on infant baptism, leads into next week's podcast topic. Listen until the end for the highlights!