The Prodigals Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Prodigals Podcast
We talk about lessons we can learn from the story of Lot and his family. We also do MOVIE CASTING at the end!
Just like our Sabbath Trauma episode, we discuss what it was like growing up in a church that emphasized teaching about the end days and how it affected our faiths. We also brainstorm some ideas on how to discuss this topic in a more healthy manner.
We discuss an article that speaks on why Christians are easily fooled by conspiracy theories.
Article: https://instrumentofmercy.com/2020/05/07/why-your-christian-friends-and-family-members-are-so-easily-fooled-by-conspiracy-theories/?fbclid=IwAR1NZBLKwDf77f5k6OiRqqI7nlkcnQGE1mJLaOEYGYC7DSD3i_crS1D8VL0
Media Bias Chart: https://www.allsides.com/media-bias/media-bias-chart
We discuss the likelihood of aliens attempting to visit earth, what they would want with us, and how our knowledge of the story of the Bible impact our views on aliens on earth.
In the second part of our discussion, we discuss how we can make a Sabbath a delight as well as how we can teach and live out this practice in a way that will be a positive experience to the next generations.
In this first part of our discussion about the Sabbath, we talk about our upbringing with the doctrine and how it has affected our faith journey today.
Part two of our discussion about Paul's encounter with the demon-possessed girl in Acts 16. Also, don't miss our movie casting portion at the end of the episode!
We're back again, talking about toxic leadership, why it's seems to be prevalent these days, and how to avoid it within ourselves.
We discuss this seriously screwed-up story found in Judges 19, why it's in the Bible, and what lessons we can learn from such a gruesome story.
What happened at Asbury University and what was the cause of it? Can we truly trust that what happened was from God?
We talk about the news regarding Judah Smith's church getting hit by a lawsuit due to making tithing compulsory for the church's staff. Is it moral? Is it legal? Is it good practice?
With the quick emergence of a number of AI systems, we discuss how it could interact with the Christian faith and if we could ever use it in our daily walk with God.
In this episode, we discuss what we have been up to since December, what current events stood out to us, and our personal goals for this year!-----------------------------------Marc's Blog: medium.com/@mcatangay
We look back on 2022 and what has God taught us in each of our lives while also looking forward to what's ahead in 2023! See y'all next year!
We discuss the antisemitism accusations against Kanye and Kyrie and explore whether some aspects of Christianity can be taken as antisemitic.
We react to the results of Barna Group's article about young adults around the world.
ARTICLE LINK: https://www.barna.com/research/reviewing-global-young-adults/
We discuss what quiet quitting is, why it's becoming more prominent, and why we agree with it.
Instead of focusing on the scaries this season, we discuss our list of the individuals who made a positive impact in our faith journey!
We discuss Megan Basham's tweet about mocking other Christians and explore what the Bible has to say about rebuking others.
We discuss the Billy Graham Rule, what it is, why it's being criticized by people, and if there are any other alternative.
Canadian Thanksgiving is coming soon, so we'd like to talk about what the Bible says about thankfulness, and share some personal things we are thankful for this year!
We discuss why Joe Biden's announcement was met with such controversy and how we Christians should treat this issue.
This is the second part of our conversation about what we feel churches should talk about more in their services, small groups, or bible studies.
We talk about what we feel churches should talk about more in their service, small groups, or bible studies. Part 2 will be released next week!
Marc chats with Michael Varona to discuss his experience with covid-19, his entrepreneurship, and how his faith dictates his business practices.
Allen chats with Jaymie Beltran on her experiences as a musician in the church and some advice she would give to other musicians as well as leaders and elders.
Marc interviews Moses Siwale on his journey as the Youth Director for Greek Missions, his stint in the Greek Armed Forces, challenges of planting a church, and singleness.
IG: @momosiwale Twitter: @momosiwale
We chat with Eunice Manigbas, half of the AC2 duo, who were finalists in X-Factor Greece in 2019, as she shares her love for music, her experience at X-Factor, and what she's doing these days to minister in God's Kingdom.
Eunice's IG: @eunicechristel
In May's Monthly Report, we discuss:
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Southern Baptist Convention Abuse Scandal - https://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/sex-abuse-report-reveals-sbc-leaders-responded-to-abuse-claims-with-resistance-stonewalling-and-outright-hostility.html
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Franklin Graham Urges Christans to Reject Progressive Christianity - https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/franklin-graham-warns-church-progressive-christianity-can-send-a-person-to-hell.html
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Pastors and Biblical Worldview - https://www.christiantoday.com/article/only.37.of.pastors.have.biblical.worldview.study/138627.htm
We discuss the protests in Hong Kong, why Christians all over the world should be concerned, and what we could do to support the citizens of Hong Kong.
I interview Scott Wong, head pastor of San Francisco Chinese Seventh-day Adventist Church, about the differences between western and eastern Christianity. This is the first part of a two-part interview.
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUjDeSkHXWVVNaR6URrcZg
Scott's IG: @manshingw
We discuss the article by Desiring God that states that empathy is a sin, and why this is such a wrong take.
Article: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-enticing-sin-of-empathy
Background Info: https://baptistnews.com/article/have-you-heard-the-one-about-empathy-being-a-sin/#.Ym-MjvPMJz8
We discuss the Mike Tyson incident, Christians worshipping on a plane, and a pastor's tweet that discourages Christians from telling unbelievers that God loves them.
We discuss the recent Barna study that finds majority of Christians feeling their spiritual lives are entirely private, what's wrong with this mentality, and why we need to be more open with our spiritual journey.
We talk about our experience of spanking growing up, and whether we are for or against the controversial practice.
We react to the news of John MacArthur and his church's mishandling of domestic abuse, Generation Z's lack of religious affiliation, and Bruce Willis' sudden retirement.
We discuss the altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars, our thoughts, and what we can learn from the event.
We discuss the Russo-Ukrainian War and the response we got from churches in both countries, the need for more Bibles in Ukraine, and the controversial pastor Greg Locke talking about witches in his church.
R E P U T A B L E C H A R I T I E S ADRA International https://adra.org/
Global Empowerment Mission https://globalempowermentmission.org
Global Giving https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/
In the Bible it says that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil, so why doesn't the church talk about it more?
We are back and we discuss what we did, notice, and learn during our hiatus. We also wanted to share with you all what we're excited for this year!
In our last episode of the year, we discuss our favourite podcast moments, what God has done for and taught us, and what we are looking forward to in 2022!
We discuss this very strange story in the book of Numbers and debate whether God was too harsh with Moses and Aaron.
We discuss what apologetics is, why we aren't talking about it more, and just how important it is in our faith. Once again, we are joined by Fritz from Sevy Sitdown!
His podcast can be found down below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rl6N8DjYqQ33k27n7stbU?si=a1d5a01661ca46de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6CvP5-U-VNXa7rQTaNWPtA Website: sevysitdown.com
After interviewing us individually on his podcast, we now put Fritz on the hot seat. Jedd Fritz shares who he is, his testimony from an atheist to a believer, and his journey with podcasting.
His podcast can be found down below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rl6N8DjYqQ33k27n7stbU?si=a1d5a01661ca46de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6CvP5-U-VNXa7rQTaNWPtA Website: sevysitdown.com
We discuss what manifestation is and why it is a dangerous thing to believe in and practice.
We discuss the brief history of the Protestant Reformation, its felt effects on the church today, and the lessons we can learn from this pivotal moment in Christian History.
We discuss if the bible says anything about masculinity and how men can exemplify Jesus in a world full of toxic masculinity.
In this episode, we discuss what it would be like to live in a nation where our faith is outlawed, and why the separation of church and state is a good thing.
We discuss the idea of Christians having a moral duty to stay on social media and how we could be responsible with our engagement online.
We discuss whether it's okay or wrong to preach a sermon that was preached by another preacher.
We discuss the findings of Probe Ministries that suggest 60% of Christians don't believe Jesus is the only way to salvation.
We discuss the Barna Group's recent research saying only 10% of twenty-something Christians have resilient faith and what we as a church can do about it.
In this edition of Strangest Stories in the Scriptures, we discuss what might happen to you if you are cruel to your pets!
Our special guest, Isabelle joins our discussion on whether the Bible gives room for women to be pastors in our churches. Part II comes out next week!
We discuss whether humans can ever live in Mars and what that would look like and how it might affect our faith.
We talk about what presentism is and how we should handle history and/or historical figures.
In the concluding episode of our Trinity series, we talk about the Big Boss, also more famously known as God the Father.
In this episode, we discuss Matthew West's song about modesty and if the church is handling this issue the right way.
In this edition of the Strangest Stories in the Scriptures, we discuss Jephthah's tragic vow and whether he really sacrificed his daughter or not.
We discuss whether the Holy Spirit is a real unique being or just an impersonal force sent by God the Father.
In this episode, we discuss whether the book of Genesis was written as literal or poetic and metaphorical.
In this episode, we discuss what it means to have a persecution complex, whether persecution in North America is real, and what contributes to Christians thinking they are being persecuted for their beliefs.
We discuss how Jesus can be fully divine and fully human at the same time and why this doctrine is important to the Christian faith.
In this episode, we discuss the idea of Christian Celebrity culture and the dangers it entails.
As we look forward to Mothers Day, we discuss how our respective mothers have impacted our lives.
In this episode, we "cover" the topic of Noah cursing his son and what we can learn from the whole story.
What is the prosperity gospel, is it true or false, and what do we do with verses that speak about it in the Scriptures?
In this episode, we discuss multi-level marketing, what they are, and whether or not Christians should participate in this model of business.
In this episode, we discuss the strange story of Elisha dealing with disrespectful kids plus bonus content of us trying to cast actors for this movie.
In this episode, we discuss dreams and visions, our personal experiences with them, the difference between the two, dreamology, and what the Scriptures can tell us about them.
In this episode, we answer the question: What are the things they didn't teach you in church but you've found helpful in your faith?
In this first round of Strangest Stories in the Scriptres, we try to unpack the Jesus' parable about the shrewd manager, and what lessons we can learn from the story. BONUS - we come up with our preferred movie cast for this story!
In this episode, we react to the news of the ice storm in Texas and the fallout that is still being unfolding.
In this episode, we discuss the Ravi Zacharias scandal, who he was, what he did, and what we can learn from this ordeal.
In this new segment called Question of the Week, we ask, "Why do people choose to preach fear instead of hope?"
In this table talks episode, we discuss the hot topic of vaccines and how Christians should handle the issue. Is this the mark of the beast? Listen to our discussion to find out what we think!
In our season final, we look back at this year and the good things that came from it and at the same time look forward to what 2021 has in store for all of us.
In this episode, we dive into the divide between conservative and liberal Christianity and what we can do about it.
In this episode, we discuss why the church seems to shy away from creativity, our creative experiences, and some creative things we would like to see moving forward.
In this episode, we discuss why conspiracy theories are prevalent today, and how Christians should handle them.
In this episode, we discuss deepfakes and the ethical questions surround the controversial tech.
As Covid-19 continues to surge in numbers in many different places, we discuss whether churches should or should not open up their doors for physical services.
In this episode, we discuss what church hopping is, when it is beneficial, and when it becomes dangerous.
In this episode, we discuss what Time Management is and why we should take it more seriously.
In this episode, the Prodigals discuss why cancel culture is the opposite of the gospel and what Christians can do to stop the spread of this already widespread culture.
This week, we discuss why participating in gossip is so tempting, God's disdain for it, and steps to avoid it.
In this episode, we discuss why there is such a debate regarding repetition in worship and whether it's really as bad as people make it to be.
In this episode, Marc and Allen discuss why it's dangerous to think that you can deliberately commit sin because God will forgive you anyway.
In this episode, the prodigals discuss whether ethnic churches are still relevant in our current context.
In this episode, we attempt to answer questions about Christian worship songs, prayer, and the importance of liturgy in a worship service.
In this episode, we discuss the ever heated topic of divorce. Are there any biblical grounds to get divorced? Are there any grounds that the Bible was silent on? Why did God prohibit divorce in the Bible?
In this episode, the prodi-GALS discuss short-term global missions, its place within the church, and how people can support it in various unique ways.
SHOW NOTES:
Links to some organizations we found: https://ethnos360.org https://www.compassion.ca https://send.org/canada
In this episode, we talk about the important topic of deconstructing and reconstructing our faith and why is it important to our personal walk with God.
This week, we continue to discuss the ethics surrounding euthanasia, its relation to abortion, and what we would say to someone who has made a decision to go through the process.
This week, we discuss what euthanasia is, the different aspects of the term, and where to begin talking about it from a biblical point of view.
This week, we discuss how spiritual gifts look like in our current context and some practical ways on how we can all grow our gifts.
In this episode, we discuss the topic of doubt and how it plays out in our faith journey. Why is it dangerous? Is there any instances where it's good for our faith? Why is the church so scared of doubt? How should it deal with doubt within its believers?
We have a new segment and we discuss the history of communion and how it applies today.
We discuss the need for the church to teach its members especially the young generation how to view our respective careers as a potential for ministry and not just to make money.
We discuss methods of the Christian Church that used to work in the past but do not anymore in the current state of society.
In light of George Floyd's death, we discuss the problem of racism and how we can all do better as individuals and society as a whole.
This is the second part of our episode where we discuss how the Enneagram intersects with our faith and some dangers that we should avoid when dealing with this topic.
In this episode, we explore the definition of the enneagram, the nine types of personality, and discuss our unique experiences with this personality classification system.
We discuss what churches are doing amidst the pandemic and ways the church can be relevant during times of physical separation.
In this episode, we discuss the news of a baby delivered during a medically-induced coma, the proposal that homeschooling should be made illegal, and the increase of Bible sales during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This is part II of our discussion on the Old and New Covenants. We discuss how we are called to live as Christians in the New Covenant and if God still punishes His people today the way He did in the Old Testament.
In this new segment, we discuss the meaning of the word "covenant" and talk about the differences between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant.
In this episode, we discuss Easter's Pagan Origins and whether or not we as Christians can or should celebrate this landmark holiday.
In this episode, we discuss our experiences with small groups, advantages and disadvantages of it, and why churches need to implement this platform.
In this episode, we answer questions on what God expects of us regarding tithe, whether or not Christians should seek the help of a sex therapist, and if one can be an evolutionist and a Christian at the same time.
In this episode, we discuss the news report of Christians in Iran boldly proclaiming their testimonies on satellite TV in numerous countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
In this episode, we react to the news of Francis Chan's healing miracle in Myanmar as well as WHO upgrading COVID-19 to a worldwide pandemic.
In this episode, we discuss how Christians should conduct themselves on social media. What should we do? What should we not do? Find out what we think!
In this episode, we discuss some of the questions we have been asked regarding whether church attendance is important, emotional responses to sermon appeals, and whether or not numerology is real.
We discuss meditation in the Christian faith and whether or not Christians Should do meditation.
In this episode, we discuss a pastor asking a mother and child to leave a service and the bravery of Christians in Wuhan, China as they distribute surgical masks while telling others of Jesus' love in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
In this episode we discuss the idea of Christians using online dating sites. As Christians, are we allowed to use online dating sites? How are we to go about it?
We react to the news of the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter alongside 7 others as well as we answer our listeners' questions.
How do New Years Resolutions fit within the Christian faith? How should we go about things we want to improve within ourselves?
In this episode, we discuss our reactions to Netflix's controversial Jesus Movie, Hillsong's fundraiser for bushfires in Australia, and the project to make a Jesus Movie entirely in American Sign Language.
Netflix and Jesus - 01:10 Hillsong's Fundraiser - 16:45 Jesus in ASL: 28:04
1:30 - Ice Breaker Questions 8:40 - Brief Introductions 10:15 - Changing Views and Perspectives 15:45 - Main Challenges in the Ministry 20:23 - What the Church Can Do Better to Keep People from Leaving 23:35 - One Thing You Know Now that You Wished You Know Back Then 35:18 - Final Thoughts of Encouragement
01:40 - Kanye's Conversion 13:14 - Caffeine Intake and Gossip 27:30 - Love Does Book Review 35:01 - The Prodigal Son Discussion