The Questions Podcast – with Pastors Miles & Mark: Recent Episodes
Miles DeBenedictis
Each week at Cross Connection Church, people text their questions as we teach through the Bible. In the following week, Pastors Miles and Mark sit down to (try to) answer the questions.
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 32:56 – Regarding the issue of idolatry, what might be considered a ‘carved image in the form of anything’? It is often easier to envision the Israelites worshipping a […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 23:26 – I just learned that before Eve was created that God had told Adam not to eat of the tree of good and evil. So it really wasn’t […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 25:57 – What are the three heavens? @ 29:16 – Regarding suicide. I have heard some people say people who commit suicide will get to heaven but they will […]
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If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 27:28 – What is the meaning of Isaiah 62:6? Who are the watchmen? @ 35:14 – What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Are we […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 14:46 – Will God judge christians for their good works for him as well? Is there different levels of rewards for those more faithful to Christ with their life? […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 26:35 – Do you think that a future covid19 vaccine could be the mark of the beast and that we’re this close to the rapture? @ 34:16 – 1,200 […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 27:20 – 2 Kings 13:20-21 tells us of a man being thrown into Elisha’s grave and miraculously being revived once his body touched the bones. I assume that Elisha […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 27:38 – Doesn’t Scripture say that no one knows when Jesus is coming back? Does Jesus not know when He is coming back? @ 29:29 – Was Goliath possibly […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 23:33 – When will we have services again at Cross Connection? I hear some churches are going back this week. What do you think about that? @ 29:44 – […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 15:34 – Monday night on TV Pastor Miles shared about transcendence. He mentioned “near death experiences.” There was a popular book about a boy who said he experienced one […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 8:00 – Why are churches still meeting during this and claiming “constitutional rights?” Isn’t this disobedience to the government and against Romans 13? (Special Guest, Pastor Rob McCoy, Godspeak […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 28:43 – If we can be confident that God is doing a good work through our prayers, and a lot of people are praying, why isn’t this virus going […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 20:44 – If we desire to make wise decisions and live by wisdom, the sources of information we receive are vital to living in wisdom. You spoke about having […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 24:31 – Another followup: What I don’t understand is this: less than a hundred years ago, women couldn’t wear pants because culture dictated that those were men’s clothes, but […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 28:27 – What is Lent for? Is it Ok to follow it. @ 31:58 – God gave Abraham the land for his people and descendants. Why is Palestine still […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 21:57 – I’m listening to the message and thinking, but what of those that use the Bible and twist it to their own agenda? I know they think they […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 24:20 – What is the difference between mercy and grace? @ 28:02 – Why doesn’t our church teach that women should wear head coverings while praying? And if women […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 17:09 – I’ve heard bible commentary (most recently from Spurgeon) who says our feelings aren’t important. I was on fire for Jesus when I was first saved. Lately, I’ve […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 20:29 – How do I know what counsel is the best when I am hearing very different things from people I trust? @ 28:50 – The “son of man” […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 23:56 – What is the biblical purpose of the church? I’ve heard 2 contrasting mindsets: 1)”church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum of saints” versus a different […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 9:58 – In verse 4 in New King James it says Moses killed the kings of Amorites and the king of the Bashan, I the English Standard Version it says […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 16:53 – Tax collectors of the bible. Were they reps of the Roman govt. or were they an early version of the Mafia who worked thru extortion. @ 24:16 […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 21:57 – Is Christianity a religion? Or a relationship with our creator? @ 25:05 – What other evidence for transcendence is there, in addition to the five evidences for […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 9:09 – Do you think climate change is real? Is it “manmade?” @ 15:51 – Do you think the stuff happening in Iran is connected to Bible end times prophecy, […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 18:10 – Concerned about the programming on Netflix you mentioned on the last podcast. Thinking of canceling my subscription- I don’t watch a lot of tv, but is it […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 22:10 – The white stone in Revelation about a name does that mean we will be getting a new name when we get to Heaven? Some commentators say we […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 17:00 – Are there other instances in the Bible where “the satan” (as in Job 1 and 2) is referred to rather than the devil we know and hate? […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 18:10 – How does it feel to be forty? @ 24:15 – The pastor was talking about we don’t have good perspective like a cow giving birth, does this […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 23:43 – Would Job not have been restored and rewarded if he didn’t pray for his friends? @ 28:09 – What is the difference in language that makes people […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 16:55 – Where does the Bible mention other cities being destroyed, besides Sodom & Gomorrah. @ 21:08 – Pastor Miles mentioned Karma as similar to the principle of sowing […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 11:01 – What is your favorite book in the Bible and why? @ 15:26 – In chapter 3, Job is questioning why he was born. He seems to be […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 12:40 – Is having true compassion for others a gift from God? @ 20:34 – Did Satan try to intervene and use Jobs friend to make him forsake God? […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 12:33 – Does Satan have the ability to inflict people with sickness, disease etc? If he does, do also his demons. And if he or they do, is permission […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 9:51 – What are some verses or passages that would be good to study or meditate on as I spend time with the Lord privately? @ 18:07 – Do you […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 23:56 – Does God hide things from the Devil? @ 26:10 – Are we supposed to judge the church by the people? @ 28:18 – If you hit a wall […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 18:09 – I just looked up Redemptive Suffering. Besides Catholics do any other religions believe it? It says it can repair our own soul and others. @ 25:15– My question […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 18:45 – What is the role of Israel after the new covenant? God makes a lot of promises and prophesies concerning them, but does Galatians 3:28 (there is neither […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 13:26 – What did Jesus mean when speaking about parables in Mark 4:11-12? Did He not want the masses to understand his words? @ 19:22 – In regards to […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 20:31 – I was wondering what your opinion is of Rick Warren and if his book The Purpose Driven Life-What on Earth am I here for?… would it be […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 13:46 – In 1 Cor 14:2, “For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God…”is Paul speaking of God our Father, YHWH, or […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 12:40 – What is the difference between knowing about God, and knowing and trusting God? @ 20:58 – I’m confused about the difference in translations in 1 John 5:7 […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 10:34 – Which ‘love’ definitions are used in 1 John 5:1? @ 14:25 – So if I love someone, that doesn’t necessarily mean that I have to like them or […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 13:31 – Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” How did you […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 11:28 – Do all of our thoughts come to us from another spirt, or outside of us? Or do we come up with them? @ 17:59 – If the Gnostics […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 10:21 – To who has it be given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God? (Mark 4:11)? @ 12:41 – I’m reading through Matthew and had a question. […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 17:04 – What is the difference between condemnation and conviction? @ 20:13 – I’ve always found my love to be responsive. How do I love preemptively. How can I “practically” […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 15:53 – Why does God “test” people when he is all-knowing? @ 21:38 – Can you explain what John means when talking about children of the Devil? Where else […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 11:52 – What are some tips that you have to stay strong when the world hates you? @ 18:57 – Where did Cain find a wife if the first humans […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 12:42 – When someone says that they aren’t interested in Christianity because it’s a religion, and all religion is man-made, what is the best kind of response to that? […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 7:21 – I just looked up the scientific and Scripture discussion on when life begins. There is the embryological view, the neuro-genical (or neurological) view, the ecological view, the […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 16:57 – According to 1st Corinthians 5:11 if I invited a brother who calls himself a believer and yet he has not been in fellowship and has not been […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 13:02 – Acts 13:48 it says “Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the Word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 20:20 – What if we don’t hate people but we are indifferent? How do we draw closer to loving other? @ 27:41 – How do we draw close to Jesus […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 11:48 – If Jewish people don’t believe that Jesus was the Messiah and therefore don’t believe in the new covenant, do they still follow the whole law of the […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 7:40 – What did you mean when you said ” your sin will find you out?” @ 14:41 – First question is on Mark 16:9-19. Why were these verses added […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 3:52 – Explain Revelation 5:8 where it says the prayers are in a bowl in Heaven? @ 9:48 – I fear for the jewish people. If they are Gods […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 6:29 – Where can one get a belt so white? @ 7:24 – What scriptures describe the demise of all of the Apostles, as shared in the teaching today? @ […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 7:26 – Is it wrong/sinful to desire pleasure, power, happiness, fame, and wealth? @ 14:55 – How can I experience the joy Jesus offers when my life is in […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 5:03 – Who are those in the ‘great cloud of witnesses? (Hebrews 12:1) @ 10:28 – Why did Jesus change Simon’s name to Peter? @ 16:03 – How many […]
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 4:45 – On Saturday two women from the Jehovah Witness Church knocked on my door! Felt ill-equipped to say anything so I didn’t! What should I do to be […]
Last Sunday we studied through 2 Timothy 4:6-15. Pastor Mark and I sat down to answer the questions we received from the message. Questions & Timestamps: @ 6:24 – Verse 8 of today’s text, “Day” is capitalized. What is the significance? The day of the ‘Bema’ seat? @ 11:18 – Why does Easter keep changing […]
Last Sunday we studied through 2 Timothy 4:1-6 talking about the importance of preaching the Word. Pastor Mark and I sat down to answer the questions we received from the message. Questions & Timestamps: @ 7:28 – What text do you think Timothy used for preaching? @ 11:39 – What did the first preachers and […]
Last Sunday we studied through 2 Timothy 3:16 – 4:2 talking about the inspired and useful word of God. Pastor Mark and I sat down to answer the questions we received from the message. Questions & Timestamps: @ 3:23 – What is the difference between soul and spirit. And what is Spirituality? @ 7:47 – […]
Last Sunday we studied through 2 Timothy 3:1-9 considering the reason for peril in the last days. Pastor Mark and I sat down to answer the questions we received from the message. Questions & Timestamps: @ 0:36 – Did Timothy ever have trouble following Paul? Did he ever have doubts? Or doubts about God’s will? […]
Last Sunday we studied through 2 Timothy 3:1-9 considering the reason for peril in the last days. Pastor Mark and I sat down to answer the questions we received from the message. Questions & Timestamps: @ 4:00 – If I recognize that I have a hardened heart. How do I change that? @ 13:12 – […]
Last Sunday we studied through 2 Timothy 2:20-26 considering the topic of vessels of honor and dishonor. Pastor Mark and I sat down to answer the questions we received from the message. Questions & Timestamps: @ 13:00 – Do you believe that all non-believers in the church are here with dishonorable intentions? @ 15:40 – Do […]
Last Sunday we studied through 2 Timothy 2:14-19, and we considered the importance of maintaining unity, while also rightly dividing the Scriptures. Pastor Mark and I sat down to answer the questions we received from the message. Questions & Timestamps: @ 9:40 – If there is a person who likes to dispute over the bible in […]
Last Sunday Pastor Mark taught for me while I was out of town at a conference. You can check the message out here. During the message we had a few questions texted in, so Pastor Mark and I sat down to answer them this afternoon. I hope it is an encouragement to you. Download Mp3 […]
My hope as we move into 2019 is to do a little bit more to answer some of the questions that those in the church have, as we study through the Scriptures together. Certainly I answer questions one-to-one when asked, but when things are a little busy after a service on Sunday, it is sometimes […]