Come And Reason 2023: Recent Episodes
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Come and Reason Ministries' "Come And Reason with Tim Jennings, M.D." podcast is a weekly, 15-minute, topical, Q&A talk show in which Dr. Jennings answers questions posed by host and producer, Charles Mills.
What is forgiveness? Does it require a contrite offender? Does it excuse the wrong? Do we become more vulnerable? Dr. Jennings explores these and other forgiveness myths.
God is working overtime to heal the damage from our battles with sin. His weapons of choice? Truth and His beautiful Laws of Love. With Him at our side, victory is ours.
Battles for the human soul are not waged as the world wages war. Spiritual warfare includes attacks on our ability to reason, our conscience, and our willingness to worship.
Each day, we come face to face with what Dr. Jennings calls “Spiritual Warfare.” Like it or not, we’re all involved in one way or another. But, there’s help waiting right nearby.
There’s a beautiful promise in the Bible concerning those who fight the “good fight.” So, how does one fight the good fight? What weapons are involved? Who or what exactly is the enemy?
We all know the story of Judas and how he betrayed Christ. “We’d never do that,” we tell ourselves. Well, not so fast, Dr. Jennings says. We might be betraying Jesus right now!
We all want to be strong and happy when it comes to our physical health. But, what about our spiritual well-being? Are there things we can do to strengthen it; to make it more joyful?
Politics. Should we Christians even get involved in politics? Should we write about it, study it, and become a part of the divisive dialog that’s taking place? Dr. Jennings offers guidance.
Guilt—that great emotional separator that keeps us from being where we need to be and where God wants us to be: held safely in His arms. According to Dr. Jennings, there are two types.
Self-esteem is built on many foundations. Some are dependable. Some, not so much. Dr. Jennings says there are times when we need to allow God to restore order in our lives.
Whether you hop an airliner, visit a doctor, or walk across the street, you’re exercising faith. What about your relationship with God. Do you have true faith in Him, too?
Love isn’t controlling. Love isn’t eroticism. And love isn’t dependency. These have a nasty habit of destroying love. Many such love counterfeits take root in childhood.
We think we have a pretty good handle on what love is. After all, we’ve been in it, right? Well, maybe not. Dr. Jennings identifies some destructive love counterfeits to avoid.
We’ve all heard about Hollywood’s version of love. We’ve all witnessed Satan’s distortion of love. But what was—and is—God’s ideal for love? Dr. Jennings explains.
Violating that law of liberty brings about 1.) the destruction of love, and 2.) the incitement of rebellion. But, there’s a third predictable and unpleasant consequence.
God’s love for us is unique in some very important ways. We’d do well to understand and faithfully reflect that love here on earth. Dr. Jennings reveals its many benefits.
We spend a lot of time and energy protecting ourselves and our families from outside threats. But Dr. Jennings suggests that there are dangers a whole lot closer to home.
Come and Reason Ministries is built on a solid foundation of Bible-based beliefs that can transform one’s understanding of who God is and how God acts. Dr.Jennings explains.
Come and Reason is an international ministry with a global outreach. So, what are they globally outreaching? What are the beliefs that form the foundation of this ministries’ mission?
How has the Old Testament impacted modern teaching? More to the point, how should it? Dr. Jennings makes the connections that can bring fresh understanding from ancient sources.
Are consensus statements more valuable than just one person’s opinion? After all, there are more minds behind them. Dr. Jennings identifies the dangerous truth about such conclusions.
Jesus says goodbye to His disciples, rises up into the clouds, and life on this earth goes on. We know what’s happening down here on this planet. But, what is Jesus doing these days?
Forgiving someone who has wronged us, guilt over a wayward child, and forgetting more as we age. Dr. Jennings uses God’s Word to answer some tough questions from listeners.
The Bible mentions that “The Lawless One” will be revealed. We may be tempted to ask, “Which one? There are so many!” Dr. Jennings shares what the Bible means. It’s not pretty.
“But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all of these things will be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33, KJV). But where, exactly, should we start seeking?
Dr. Jennings recently wrote a blog that included these words: “This is our power… that enables us to break away from the fear and selfishness of this world.” What is it and how do we get it?
If you’ve ever wanted Dr. Jennings to visit your home, sit down with you beside a crackling fire, and read to you some of his writings, want no more.
How should Christians understand homosexuality in today’s world? Dr. Jennings uses the Bible to uncover some hiding-in-plane-sight truths on this controversial subject.
What is the Seal of God and the Mark of the Beast? Plus, Dr. Jennings offers powerful insights into how Christians should relate to homosexuality in today’s world.”
“Why would God raise the dead only to kill them again?” Dr. Jennings begins with a short review of the end time using a computer metaphor and the writings of Ellen White.
Dr. Jennings stands before a live audience and offers his perspective on difficult Biblical issues such as: Did God curse the ground, kill people, and say men should rule over women?
Covid and the human brain. What happens when they join forces and is there hope when they do? Dr. Jennings shares his perspective on the disease and the world’s response to it.
“I’m so glad I’m a part, of the family of God.” Beautiful old song with a beautiful, hopeful message. But it begs the question: “What does it mean to be a part of the family of God?”
“‘Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,’ says the Lord Almighty.” Pay tithe, get blessings. Great! Or are we missing a bigger picture?
These days, the whole idea of living in unity within a society seems to be a fading fantasy. But, not all of this division is a bad thing. According to Dr. Jennings, it can even be a God thing.
What is true love? How does it act? Dr. Jennings provides hope for those who’ve been sexually abused and opens the door of understanding and eventual healing.
Sexual abuse creates many issues in a person’s life. Some are obvious. Some are hidden. All are life-altering. Dr. Jennings identifies the most destructive and how to address them.
Sexual abuse is a global tragedy. We’re all victims in one way or another. Why does it exist and how do we begin to deal with its many repercussions.
Dr. Jennings ends his six-part series on human sexuality by answering the tough questions teens ask concerning intimacy and interaction with others.
Dr. Jennings answers questions submitted by teenagers on the subject of human sexuality. God’s ideal is best. His answers reveal why.
The human body and mind run on, among other things, chemical reactions. Sex causes many such reactions, some healthy, some not. Dr. Jennings explains the difference.
Sex done God’s why brings about peace and joy. Sex Satan’s way creates the opposite effect. Why? Dr. Jennings speaks to a live audience on the topic of human sexuality.
A no-holds-barred perspective on this topic of human sexuality presented to a live audience in 2010. Dr. Jennings reveals God’s ideal and how Satan has abused it.
What happens to the brain during sex? The answers provide an insight into what God had in mind when He created sex and sexual beings.
“Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a retch like me.” This John Newton hymn is often heard among those who love and worship God. But what exactly is grace of God?
When do we need to die in order to live? Dr. Jennings looks at the issue through the eyes of God, seeing that death is sometimes necessary. The good news? Some things are worth dying for.
“Christian Warfare.” Isn’t that an oxymoron? Doesn’t Christ fight our battles for us? Dr. Jennings explains which war we’re actually fighting and how to arm ourselves for victory.
There’s a discussion in various Christian circles concerning something being called “Last Generation Theology.” What is it, and, more to the point, is it Biblical? Dr. Jennings weighs in.
Identity and the Worship of Self? “Wait,” some say, “I don’t worship myself! I worship God.” Dr. Jennings talks about how self can sometimes be an overpowering god with tragic results.
Job is a study in suffering. But his conflict wasn’t simply local. It was cosmic. Dr. Jennings explains that writing that particular book allowed Moses to prepare for his own challenging life.
No one likes to be rejected. Makes you feel worthless. Dr. Jennings says the ancient people of God rejected Him three times. How did they do it and what happened when they did?
The Bible is an amazing collection of writings designed to reveal God’s true character. But, what about the prophetic writings? What’s their purpose? Dr. Jennings shares his insights.