Ambassador Talks

Recently, a pastor made some comments about doubt. Can you without a doubt say you believe? It's a important and polarizing question. Come check out a new episode of AT, to see what we say about his comments and much more!

It has been a hot topic over the past few weeks. What should the Southern Baptist Convention do about Paige Patterson? Well, there decision has been made. Was is correct? How should we think and feel going forward? Accountability is something that we may need to explore inside our churches. Enjoy a new episode of AT!

Andy Stanley recently stated in a sermon that we should unhitch ourselves from the OT. On this episode of AT, we discuss why we feel this is off base. The OT is fundamental to our understanding of God and the sacrifice of Christ. Join the conversation now!

Just last week, some proverbial waters were stirred with a very controversial article, written with quotes from Pope Francis. Is hell real? Would God actually send people there? We talk all this and even what other religions say and believe about hell.

In a new series entitled, Victory in Christ, we dive into the topic of dissatisfaction with worship. We cover many controversial topics, but we seek only to engage in open conversation on some tough topics. Join our conversation today.

On this episode of AT, we discuss a man that was very polarizing a couple years ago, but is coming into the spotlight again. A documentary called "The Heretic" is being made about Rob Bell. He claims to be furthering the message of Christ, but is this the Gospel we recognize? Join us for a great discussion here.

In our first episode back from an extended holiday season, we discuss the topic of the holiness of God. We have lost the awe and reverence aspect of God in our culture today. What does the Bible say about the holiness of God, and what does it mean for our lives? Join the conversation with us.

What is Kenosis? And what does it have to do with the so-called "Prosperity Gospel"? We discuss some deep theological points, but then dive into what makes the name it and claim it preachers and teachers so damaging to the faith. Don't miss this important episode!

On this episode of AT, we dive into a current controversy involving Dr. John Piper and his recent comments on Justification and "final salvation". What does he mean? Do we agree? Join us for a very important discussion on faith, works, and sanctification.

With heavy hearts, we pray and grieve with our brothers and sisters in Texas. We can't begin to imagine the pain of this horrific event. This attack, however, has brought up several questions in the media and online. Here at AT, we want to always have an answer to give, even though we don't have them all, God is still good and who he always has been. Tune in for a look at the clash of worldviews in this tragedy.

Can a person be saved multiple times? Do Paul and James contradict each other? This week we talk the central issue of the reformation. This glorious doctrine of justification is something we need to understand and be able to articulate. Join us for a talk on what justification is. sound clips credit: White Horse Inn

It seems like a crazy question, but more and more people seem to think that it isn't necessary. What does the Bible say about the topic. Why is it important? And Why do people go anyway? Join the discussion on this week's episode.

"It's not science that is secularizing America, it's sex." That is one of Mark Regnerus' lines in his new book, Cheap Sex. We know it's a taboo topic, but someone has to talk about the tough issues, and quite frankly we feel it is an issue that is too often avoided. Where are we going wrong with our youth? Well let's take a look at what our culture says about this timely topic.

The Nashville Statement was drawn up by The Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. What is it? What does it say? Why is it causing a stir? Join us on this episode to hear what we have to say about the Nashville Statement, and it's critique, the Denver Statement.

We have plenty to talk about when it comes to America and her issues, but there are some that ideas and problems that we think still need to be torn down in this country. We address numerous things that we need to fix in order to get back on track. Thanks for listening.

We are back after a short summer hiatus, and we have plenty to discuss. One of the stories that grabbed our attention while we have been away from the mics was some comments Andy Stanley made about multi-site churches. We also discuss some recent happenings with Chris Hill, and can you be disqualified from pastoring.

Last week we discussed the topic of should we market the church? This week we discuss some more points in this debatable and controversial subject. What about Music? How do we approach that integral part of worship? What do some men of God through history say in regards to marketing the church? Download to find out!

With multimedia in front of our eyes almost all hours of the day, what does that mean for the Church and how we should use it? Should the church be marketed like a product? Should filling the pews be our top priority. This week, we ask all these and much more.

It's no secret that our nation is divided on important issues. After tensions and divisions all around us, how should we as the church respond? What can Christians do to help the country heal or are we part of the problem? Find out here.

The Southern Baptist Convention just drafted a statement on the movement known as the Alt Right. We discuss it in detail and talk about what the Alt right is and how we should respond as Christians.

We are back after a couple weeks off, and we are excited to get back to it. This week we discuss something that has always been an accusation towards religion. Is it to blame for wars and hate? Join us as we discuss what our reaction should be to this type of rhetoric.

We can't shy away from the tough subjects. That's why here at AT we talk about the issues that face the church today. Complementarianism and Egalitarianism are words that you might not be familiar with yet, but by the end of this episode you will know where you stand on the issue it addresses. Check out the episode!

We aim here at Ambassador Talks to keep you up to date on current issues and viewpoints. This episode is no different. Confessingfaculty.org encapsulates a statement signed by Christian Universities on the some "National Sins" that they see in our current political climate and in Evangelicalism as well. Tune in to hear our responses and form your own opinion on this statement.

We mean no disrespect by the title, but it's a question that needs answering. He recently "converted" to Eastern Orthodoxy and we discuss if this is a big deal. Many say that evangelicals are leaving their faith or denominations. We discuss the facts and future of these moves.

We close out our look at the resurrection and Easter in this episode. We talk a few more evidences, but focus on the events leading up to the crucifixion and the events directly after that give us the hope we need. Tune in for the good news!

We continue our mini-series on the Resurrection. Ben Minton from Apologetics Discipleship is back with us for more fact checking. This time we discuss the minimal facts approach taught by Dr. Gary Habermas and Dr. Michael Licona. You don't want to miss this great discussion on why we have faith in the most important event in history.

As we near Easter, we wanted to shift our focus to the major event of all History, the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Ben Minton from Apologetics Discipleship is with us to discuss this topic that we are unapologetically passionate about. Few things exist that we can your life depends upon it, but this news is that very thing. Thanks for joining the discussion.

There is little doubt that America is changing. It always has, but are we really progressing? Or are our attempts to grow actually a regression. We talk current events, and Justice Alito's comments on a hostile wind towards traditional moral beliefs.

On this episode of Ambassador Talks, we discuss something called Moralistic Therapeutic Deism. It's wordy, but it was a study done by UNC Chapel Hill about religion and adolescents. Tune in to learn about the state of their beliefs and maybe our own as well.

What do we mean "Post Christian"? Join our discussion as we talk about living in a ever growing secular country. America's worldview is and has been changing for quite some time. What can the church do about it? Is it too late?

Have you thought about romantic love lately? Why do we consider falling in love a good thing? The Bible talks about a different version of love than this. We talk about Movies and thought in culture that has shaped the foundations for what we consider love. Joins us for a great discussion on growing in love.

We are back after an unwanted break due to some illness with the crew. This week we talk about a topic or phrase that gets thrown around conservative circles. What do we mean by Old Paths? Pastor Setzer brings out the scripture that is worded this way, and we also talk creeds. Join us for a very interesting discussion.

Michael Lyons joins us on this weeks episode, and it was a great discussion. He takes us through his testimony and his time in France as a missionary. He engaged Jewish Culture as well as French culture in the time he served there. Now he works for a charitable organization, and is involved with missions there. You don't want to miss this insightful episode.

Brian Thigpen always brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from the mission field to the table, and he is back to talk Missions and the Contextualization scale with us. What is that you ask? Well think of it as how far do we go to present the gospel in a country where it could be dangerous. Download for a very interesting conversation!

We have another guest this week on AT. It's Pastor Nicky Waters of Poovey's Chapel Baptist Church, and he's on with us to discuss outreach and evangelism. What are we doing well in our churches? What should we work on? It's all about the Gospel and how we apply it on this weeks episode.

We have been on the topic of evangelicalism on our latest episodes, and a recent happening falls right in place with that. Dr. Russell Moore has been under fire for recent comments made about President-elect Trump and Christian support of him. How do we feel about it? Download to find out.

In our first episode on evangelicalism, we discussed what it is and asked are we evangelicals. This time, we try figure out where it is going and what it means for the church. Do we need to change or adapt to reach the culture? How is culture affecting the Church? Join the discussion on this important topic.

Tony Campolo in a recent New York Times article said that old white evangelicalism was dead, but what do we mean by that term? Are we evangelicals, and what will it look like in the future. We break it all the way down and discuss how this topic affects the church and our beliefs.

In this episode, we start our discussion on Christmas. Are you aware of all the prophesies regarding Jesus in the Old Testament. If not, we go through some of them so you can have confidence and peace this Christmas season.

It's the best time of the year, the holidays. We discuss why Thanksgiving gets looked over a bit in the rush of Christmas, and how important it is for Christians to have a spirit of thanks. Join us for a little while this holiday as we give some thoughts on being thankful.

Physician assisted suicide is a issue that many haven't considered, but is gaining ground rapidly in America. Colorado legalized it this election. On this episode, we tackle a tough issue, but a timely one that needs addressing.

In a recent article, popular Christian blogger and reality star, Jen Hatmaker comments on homosexual marriage and holiness. On this episode, along with our guest Brian Thigpen, we discuss how this affects Christianity. Join us for a thoughtful discussion on a tough issue.

How confident are you about the upcoming election? No matter how you are going to vote, we know that God is in control of kings and rulers. Dan Kistler is our guest, and he is a wealth of knowledge on American History. Join the discussion as we finally have our politics episode.

It's a hot button issue, and it is extremely important. Every campaign for Presidency, it is on the lips of all the candidates and many voters. Join us as we discuss why we oppose it, as we take into account Biblical and natural law.

Red letters in the Bible signify the words of Christ, but should they be elevated more than others? A group called the Red Letter Christians thinks so. Join us as we respond to this way of thinking and the beliefs that stem from this theology.

We give our takes on a current controversy happening within Christianity. Andy Stanley recently made comments about how we should evangelize and they reverberated all across the Christian spectrum. Join us as we talk about the Bible being left out of evangelism.

This episode from our Teach Us to Pray series covers a helpful acrostic we can keep in mind when praying. A.C.T.S. We also cover what to do when you don't feel anything while you pray. A Christian's prayer life in extremely important, so join us as we try to improve our understanding and practice of prayer.

The start of a new series! We tackle a very important topic in our everyday lives, Prayer. What is it? How do we do it? and why does it seem that we struggle with it? All of this and more on this episode.

On the final installment of our Hope series, we discuss hope in the reliability of the Bible. Do you know why you trust the Bible. Can you defend your faith to a unbeliever? Learn and grow with us on this episode.

The final part of Hope in Unity. We continue our discussion on what the church must do to be unified, and we throw in some current events to boot. Go back and get part 1 to hear the whole episode with Pastor Terry Hunt.

Unity is something we must strive for in our churches today. Pastor Terry Hunt shares his burden for the community and desire to see God's kingdom grow. This is part 1 of 2