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Marcia Montenegro, former Occult practitioner, shares her story of finding Jesus. In reality, she talks about how God was working in her life long before she had any desire to become a Christian. This is a fascinating conversation to see how God works in His sovereignty and providence to bring an Occult member out of the clutches of the devil and have her find Christ. She is now a professed Christian who helps educate the church on how to avoid the hidden occult teachings that creep into the church. Check out my website for more content I create: https://www.dyerconversations.com Connect with me on social media: Instagram Twitter   Connect with Marcia: https://www.christiananswersnewage.com/  Facebook

Have you ever wondered what the Occult teaches? In this episode I speak with Marcia Montenegro who spent a large portion of her adult life in the occult. She was a Professional Astrologer. Before that she was involved in various New Age, occult, and Eastern beliefs and practices, including Inner Light Consciousness, Tibetan Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, Hindu teachings and meditation, and psychic development classes. During these years, she also participated in past life regression, numerology, Tarot cards, spirit contact, seances, astral travel, and received a spirit guide through a guided visualization. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series. In this episode we discuss how she got involved in the Occult, some of her experiences in the Occult, and a behind the scenes look at what it is like to be a professional occult member.   Check out my website for more content I create: https://www.dyerconversations.com Connect with me on social media: Instagram Twitter   Connect with Marcia: https://www.christiananswersnewage.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FormerNewAger   00:00:00 Introduction 00:07:25 Communicating with the dead 00:12:30 The 1960's and the Occult 00:16:50 How Hinduism influenced Marcia 00:25:00 Meeting a discarnate being 00:32:50 Formal eduction in the Occult 00:37:25 Being a Professional Astrologer 00:54:50 Harvard, Illegal Drugs, and the Occult 01:01:15 The Ouija board and demon possession 01:12:20 Turning to Christ

The purpose of baptism is a highly debated topic in the Christian world. This episode is part 2 of a series I am doing as we look into the conversions of the book of Acts to see how the early church viewed baptism. In this video we will look at Acts 8 with the conversion of the Samaritans by the preaching of Philip. We will discuss why the Apostles came down to lay their hands on the Samaritans and critique some popular Christian commentators who seem to misunderstand Acts 8.   Check out my website for more content I create   Connect with me on social media: Instagram Twitter     00:00 INTRO 01:15 Background to Acts 8 03:13 Baptism & Holy Spirit Connection 07:02 Acts 8 11:10 Laying on of Apostle's hands 14:35 How do you get the Spirit? 18:10 4 Points about Acts 8 29:40 Concluding Thoughts

What is the meaning of baptism? The question is asked by pretty much every Christian because the topic comes up repeatedly in the New Testament. But what connection, if any, does it have to the conversion process? This past year I studied the book of Acts in depth, reading a lot of commentaries and articles on it. I took a look the role baptism played in the conversion process for the early church. I found that they seemed to value baptism differently than most Protestant churches do today. We need to be in the habit of allowing the Bible to reshape our theology instead of reading our theology into the text. In this series, I explore how the first converts responded to the Gospel message and what role Baptism played in that process. Check out my website for more content I create and resources I cite in this series: https://www.dyerconversations.com Connect with me on social media: Instagram Twitter

There is a lot of discussions that can happen revolving around New Testament Theology, but one of the best is in regards to Calvinism versus Arminianism. Is it an either-or choice or is there a third option? Also, have Christians been guilty of unjustifiably attacking the skeptic Bart Ehrman? Check out this conversation I had with Dr. Kurt Jaros as we discuss New Testament theology and a whole lot more.   Check out my website for more content I create: https://www.dyerconversations.com Connect with me on social media: https://www.instagram.com/dyerconversations/ https://twitter.com/williammdyer   Connect with Dr. Kurt Jaros: https://veracityhill.com/ https://www.facebook.com/veracityhill https://twitter.com/VeracityHill    

Does the Bible support slavery? What is the Christian position on slavery? Why did so-called Christians in the past own slaves? These are legitimate questions but they do have good answers. Check out this conversations I had with Dr. H.C. Felder and his book "The African American Guide to the Bible" where we discuss all this and more. Subscribe to hear more Christian conversations   Check out my website for more content I create: https://www.dyerconversations.com Connect with me on social media: Instagram Twitter   Connect with Dr. H.C. Felder: https://givingananswer.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/GivingAnAnswer Buy Dr. Felder's book: https://cutt.ly/qZycq3p

What is Critical Race Theory and should Christians believe it? There is a lot of confusion surrounding CRT. Admittedly, even I had to spend a lot of hours doing my own research. In this episode I talk with the founder of Steadfast Truth Ministries, Kelly Beware, about her own journey coming into contact with CRT. She explains what is was like hearing about it for the first time, how she struggled to see how it could match with Christianity, and where her journey has led her to believe it is antithetical to the Gospel message. Check out my website for more content I create: https://www.dyerconversations.com Connect with me on social media: Instagram Twitter Connect with Kelly: Instagram Steadfast Truth Ministry Website   00:00:00 Who is Kelly & Steadfast Truth Ministries? 00:24:28 What is CRT? 00:34:10 Kelly Navigating CRT 00:42:00 Main Disagreements with CRT 00:52:15 Responsibility of Church Leaders

Does Numbers 5 in the Bible promote abortion in the case of suspected infidelity? In 2022, the Supreme Court is taking a look at Roe v. Wade and it might be overturned. This has caused Christians and non-Christians to focus on the topic of abortion again. Some people attempt to find verses in the Bible that supposedly support abortion or even command it. One Instagram post was shown to me recently that claimed Numbers 5 prescribes abortion in certain cases. In this video, I will examine this claim and properly explain how the passage is NOT talking about abortion.    Check out my website for more content I create: https://www.dyerconversations.com Connect with me on social media: Instagram Twitter   00:00 Intro 01:15 Critics of the Bible don't understand the Bible 06:48 Christians have always been against Abortion 10:47 Numbers 5, Testing an Unfaithful Wife 14:12 Bible Translations matter 17:37 Numbers 5 is about Infertility not Abortion

There are key prophecies in the Old Testament regarding Jesus as the Messiah. Among them, there is a theme of Jesus as the Messiah King coming through the line of David. The main passage for this is found in 2 Samuel 7. But, many of the Psalms build upon this theme to teach us about this Messiah King. Psalm 89 is one of those passages. In this text, the Psalmist remembers God's choice of David and the promise he gave to David to establish an everlasting kingdom through him. Then, the Psalmist looks at the current state of the Davidic Kingdom in turmoil and asks God to renew his promise to David. This is ultimately fulfilled when Jesus comes through his death, burial, and resurrection.   Click Here to Subscribe to my Youtube Channel Click Here for my Website   Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Twitter    

King David was a central figure in the Old Testament. God actually revealed to him some major details regarding Jesus as the Messiah. In 2 Samuel 7, God tells David that the Messiah will come from his descendants and he will have a kingdom that would last forever. Check out this episode to see how the Old Testament builds on the promise, how the New Testament applies it to Jesus, and how Jesus has an everlasting kingdom.   Subscribe to hear more Christian conversations Check out my website for more content I create  Connect with me on social media: Instagram Twitter   2 Samuel 7:9—compare with Genesis 12:2 2 Samuel 7:10—compare with Joshua 1:4-5; Deuteronomy 11:24-25 2 Samuel 7:11—compare with Deuteronomy 12:9; Joshua 21:44-45; Psalm 95:11 2 Samuel 7:12—compare with Genesis 17:7-10, 19 2 Samuel 7:13—compare with 1 Kings 8:18-20; 1 Chronicles 28:6-7 2 Samuel 7:14-16—compare with Exodus 4:22-23; Psalm 89:26-27  

Will preaching on abortion drive people away or help save lives? This is something most preachers have to consider when dealing with abortion sermons. We want to make sure people feel welcome at church but we also want to be faithful to God and His Word. Should we even preach on abortion or should we leave that to private conversations? In this clip, EL tells a story of when he spoke out against abortion in a sermon and how it freed a woman from the bonds of guilt and shame. Click Here to Subscribe to my Youtube Channel   Check out my website for more content I create: https://www.dyerconversations.com Connect with me on social media: Instagram Twitter Connect with EL on social media: Instagram  

Anyone who works in a church had to learn how to survive during covid, but what do we do post-covid? Churches made a lot of adaptations during the lockdowns. So how should we change church to fit a post-pandemic world or should we go back to what we have always done? In this clip, EL and I discuss some things that our churches did, what we will drop, and what we will keep in this post-covid world.   Watch my Podcast on Youtube Check out my website for more content I create: https://www.dyerconversations.com   Connect with me on social media: Instagram Twitter   Connect with EL on social media  

How did your church survive the Covid pandemic? A lot of churches suffered greatly and some even closed their doors forever. So many church leaders suffered burn out, quitting the ministry during the coronavirus pandemic. This is heartbreaking. But here is one church, Compass Christian Church, that actually THRIVED during the pandemic. Learn more about what they did to pivot once the pandemic set it and creative ideas they tried in order to keep achieving God's mission throughout the past few years. May God bless your church and hopefully this conversation will give you some good ideas moving forward.   Subscribe to hear more Christian conversations by clicking here Check out my website for more content I create by clicking here Connect with me on social media: Instagram Twitter   Connect with EL Jones Instagram Visit Compass Christian Church website     00:00:00 Intro & How we met 00:02:35 Two churches merge into one 00:09:53 Challenges to merge leaders from two different churches 00:13:09 How two preachers learned how to work together 00:17:15 How to merge staff teams & congregations 00:26:45 Covid Initially (00:28:53 Tori Haskins) 00:31:12 Creative Ideas Compass first tried (00:34:21 heather; 00:36:00 Lauren) 00:36:50 Creative Ideas to get back In-Person 00:40:30 How Compass Christian Church Thrived during Covid 00:48:59 What parts of Church have changed forever? 00:58:25 How Compass maintained momentum (Preach the Word) 01:10:44 Next steps for Compass Christian Church? 01:12:28 Encouragement for struggling Churches  

Oftentimes I have hear people question whether they should be baptized again. They have doubts about whether they did it the right way or had the right motives. However, in February 2022 I read an article where the Catholic Church is calling INVALID anyone's baptism that was performed by a certain priest in Arizona over the past 20 years. Why would they do this? All because he used the "wrong words" while performing the baptisms. In this episode we will talk about what he did and what the New Testament says about what goes along with baptism in order to make it legitimate.   Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/dyerconversations/ https://twitter.com/williammdyer www.dyerconversations.com Apple Podcast (DyerConversations) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dyerconversations/id1522600920 Spotify (DyerConversations) https://open.spotify.com/show/4uGRyCpKYEPcVDj0JcTsuI   00:00 Intro 00:25 The Backstory 02:00 Matthew 28 The Great Commission 04:05 Acts 2 The Day of Pentecost 06:56 Colossians 2:10-12 08:55 1 Peter 3:21 11:04 Conclusion

Did you know that Jesus was prophesied about by a Non-Israelite named Balaam and by Moses? In this episode I will examined the context surrounding Balaam and Balak's exchange that led Balaam to foretell about the coming Messiah and how it Jesus fulfills it. Also, we will look at the famous passage where Moses says a NEW PROPHET is coming and, again, how Jesus fulfills it.   Previous Episode: How Abraham and Judah Predict Jesus Audio Version Youtube Version Full Playlist for this series can be found here   Connect with me: Instagram Twitter Website  

Did you know that Jesus is mentioned in the book of Genesis? Of course, not specifically his name but definitely details about him as the Messiah. There are two main passages in Genesis that we will look at in this video. First, the promise to Abraham in Genesis 12 gives us a major detail as to who the Messiah will be. Second, Genesis 49 explains that the Messiah will be of royal lineage. All this is fulfilled in Jesus. Find out how by watching the video.   Previous Episode: Three Ways to Understand Bible Prophecy Audio Version Youtube Version Full Playlist for this series can be found here   Connect with me: Instagram Twitter Website Apple Podcast (DyerConversations) Spotify (DyerConversations)     

Many Christians misinterpret the Bible because they think prophecy only works in one way. But, the New Testament actually uses Old Testament prophecy in three different ways. If you do not understand how these methods work, you will misunderstand prophecy and not really know how the New Testament author is applying the text to Jesus.  In this video, I will describe how Christians misapply Old Testament passages to be about Jesus when that was never the intention of the Biblical authors. Then, we will take a look at the very first prophecy the Bible gives regarding the coming Savior!   Full Playlist for this series can be found here   Connect with me: Instagram Twitter www.dyerconversations.com  

J. Warner Wallace is retired homicide detective and a nationally known Christian apologists, author, and speaker. His latest book "Person of Interest" investigates the person of Jesus using the same innovative approach he employs to solve real missing person murder cases. In his book he sifts through the historical data, without using the New Testament, to see whether Jesus is who he claimed to be. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and had a great time following up with him on this podcast so I could ask him questions about his research.  Connect with J. Warner Wallace: Instagram Twitter Person Of Interest Book Cold Case Christianity Website Connect with Me: Instagram Twitter   Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design

What is Critical Race Theory. Monique Duson and I discuss CRT in this episode of DyerConversations. We show how CRT is tied to other ideologies like fat studies, gender studies, able-bodied studies, etc... We discuss how CRT teaches that minorities have a unique voice of color and whether there is any truth to that statement. Our conversation discusses whether CRT is a biblical concept and whether churches should talk about it at all or just leave it alone. Finally we ask what Christians can do to help promote real reconciliation.  Monique's Curriculum Request Monique to Speak at your event Connect with Monique:  Instagram Twitter Website Connect with me: Instagram Twitter Apple Podcast (DyerConversations)  Spotify (DyerConversations)  Podbean   Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design Timestamps • 01:15 Billy's intro to CRT • 02:32 What is CRT?  • 06:25 Monique's intro to CRT • 08:49 CRT & Postmodernism • 11:15 Unique Voice of Color?  • 14:59 Do all minorities accept CRT?  • 19:03 Systemic Racism in America • 27:15 The Church, The Bible, & CRT • 36:15 Should Churches talk about CRT?  • 43:38 Where the Church fails regarding CRT • 47:08 Monique's curriculum on Biblical Reconciliation • 51:22 Positive things Christians can do about social justice

Is America systemically racist? Was America built upon racism? Critical Race Theory teaches that the very systems of America are systemically racist. CRT also pushes itself as the new civil rights movement. However, the Abolitionist and Civil Rights leaders would disagree with Critical Race Theory. Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. thought the founding principles of America were beautiful, just, and right. Check out this video to see how they disagree with the claims of CRT and why CRT is simply wrong about the founding of America.  Connect with me: https://instagram.com/dyerconversations https://twitter.com/dyerthoughts84   Apple Podcast (DyerConversations) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dyerconversations/id1522600920 Spotify (DyerConversations)  https://open.spotify.com/show/4uGRyCpKYEPcVDj0JcTsuI Podbean https://dyerconversations.podbean.com/ Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design

What are critical race theory and intersectionality? In this episode, I will examine quotes from CRT advocates regarding intersectionality. I will attempt to show how it does not present an accurate picture of reality and how it is self-contradictory. This episode is part of a playlist on Critical Race Theory. Be sure to check out the other episodes by clicking this link:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9ck3iE_hIE_7Or1GTiGSMrQNAi9hwNln Connect with me: https://instagram.com/dyerconversations https://twitter.com/dyerthoughts84 Apple Podcast (DyerConversations) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dyerconversations/id1522600920 Spotify (DyerConversations)  https://open.spotify.com/show/4uGRyCpKYEPcVDj0JcTsuI Podbean https://dyerconversations.podbean.com/ Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design

What is going to be the greatest challenge facing Evangelical Christians in our current culture? I thought it might be the issue of sexuality. However, Tim makes a case that it is going to be social justice. How should the church approach social justice? Should they even be involved in it?  Connect with me: https://instagram.com/dyerconversations https://twitter.com/dyerthoughts84 Apple Podcast (DyerConversations) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dyerconversations/id1522600920 Spotify (DyerConversations)  https://open.spotify.com/show/4uGRyCpKYEPcVDj0JcTsuI Podbean https://dyerconversations.podbean.com/ Connect with Tim:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQTIut6JM34lu2VBCuExfig Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design

I've recently been getting into research regarding the Shroud of Turin. I did a podcast with expert Joe Marino and asked a lot of questions. However, in this clip I cover what I consider to be one of the strongest objections to the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. The issue of when and where the Shroud pops up in history leaves me scratching my head on whether it is real or not.  Connect with me: https://instagram.com/dyerconversations https://twitter.com/dyerthoughts84 Apple Podcast (DyerConversations) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dyerconversations/id1522600920 Spotify (DyerConversations)  https://open.spotify.com/show/4uGRyCpKYEPcVDj0JcTsuI Podbean https://dyerconversations.podbean.com/ Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design

Can a Christian have doubts and still believe in God? What level of confidence can we have in what we believe? Is it ok to not be sure about everything in the Bible? These are just a few questions all Christians have. Tim Hull, from Dealing with Deconstruction podcast, and I discuss why Christians should not be over-confident regarding everything they believe and why.  Connect with me: https://instagram.com/dyerconversations https://twitter.com/dyerthoughts84 Apple Podcast (DyerConversations) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dyerconversations/id1522600920 Spotify (DyerConversations)  https://open.spotify.com/show/4uGRyCpKYEPcVDj0JcTsuI Podbean https://dyerconversations.podbean.com/ Connect with Tim:  https://www.youtube.com/dealingwithdeconstruction Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design

You may have heard of popular Christians, like Rhett and Link, Kevin Max from DC Talk, the Gungors, and Jon Steingard, deconstructing their faith. Maybe you do not even know what "deconstruction" means. If you understand it, then how do Christians respond? In this podcast episode, Tim Hull from "Dealing with Deconstruction" podcast, joins me for a great conversation about life, ministry, and following Christ. Tim works alongside of Bobby Conway "The One-Minute Apologist" and also serves on staff at Image Church near Charlotte, NC.  Connect with me: https://instagram.com/dyerconversations https://twitter.com/dyerthoughts84 Connect with Tim: https://www.youtube.com/dealingwithdeconstruction https://www.facebook.com/groups/dealingwithdeconstruction/   Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design 00:00 INTRODUCTION 03:45 Normal Questions Tim hears 08:05 Do skeptics misunderstand Christianity?  11:52 Tim's Background 21:24 How God uses trials to shape us 24:10 Mental Health & the Church 27:55 How confident should we be about faith?  35:29 The way skeptics respond 39:20 Tim's take on traditional marriage 46:47 Cultural shift in Church about LGBTQ+ 56:04 The hardest cultural issue for Christians 1:03:27 Way churches can help social justice 1:05:30 Responding with grace to haters 1:08:18 Ways to reach Gen Z 1:12:39 Closing

Is the Shroud of Turin real? What are the latest scientific findings in 2021? These are questions a lot of people have. In this episode, I have a conversation with Joe Marino who has been studying the Shroud for 40 years and has written multiple books on the topic.    Connect with Me: Instagram Twitter You can check out Joe's Website here: http://newvistas.homestead.com/     Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design Pictures of the Shroud shown in this podcast were taken from Shroud.com

How and Why were the Pyramids of Egypt built. Ted Wright with Epic Archaeology explains his theory on how Noah's Ark is connected to the planning and construction of the great Pyramids. We dive into ancient mythical accounts from other nations that parallel the biblical account of Noah's Ark and how it connects to the Pyramids.    Connect with Ted:  @Epicarcheology (instagram & twitter) Connect with Me:  Instagram Twitter     Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design Pyramid photo in Thumbnail taken from:  https://www.britannica.com/video/202080/more-Great-Pyramid-of-Khufu-Egypt-Giza

Have you ever been called a racist simply because you are white? What is systemic racism and is it true? In this episode I will discuss how Critical Race Theory says marginalized groups of minorities have a unique voice to speak about racism. We will examine the claim and see how the fruits of Critical Race Theory are rotten.    Connect with Me:  Instagram Twitter     Footnotes: Quote 1--Delgado and Stefancic, Critical Race Theory, 22. Quote 2 (Need training to see racism)--Pluckrose and Lindsay, Cynical Theories, 17 (epub).  Quote 3 (microaggressions)--Delgado and Stefancic, Critical Race Theory, 17.  Quotes 4 & 5 (Washington Examiner article)--https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/ucla-student-soap-dispensers-racist Quote 6 (no white person is innocent)--Delgado and Stefancic, Critical Race Theory, 65.  Quote 7 (Coddling of the American Mind)--Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt, The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting up a Generation for Failure (New York, NY: Penguin Press, 2018), 188.   Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design  

This is the third video in a series on Critical Race Theory. In this episode I will show you the four basis tenets of CRT. Then, we will discuss how CRT redefines 'Race' and 'Racism'. In the end, we will see how CRT pushes racism through their hypocrisy. Finally, I discuss the real answer to racial harmony is only found in the Gospel of Christ.  Connect with me: Instagram Twitter Full Playlist here:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9ck3iE_hIE_7Or1GTiGSMrQNAi9hwNln   Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design Footnotes: Four tenets of CRT from Delgado & Stefancic Delgado and Stefancic, Critical Race Theory, 20-22. Defining CRT by Pluckrose & Lindsay Pluckrose and Lindsay, Cynical Theories, 15. Races as social construct quote Delgado and Stefancic, Critical Race Theory, 21. Attributing moral values to races  Pluckrose and Lindsay, Cynical Theories, 159. In the semantics of popular culture quote by Delgado & Stefancic Delgado and Stefancic, Critical Race Theory, 62 Martin Luther King Jr. Quote Martin Luther King Jr., Strength to Love (Beacon Press, 2019), 45.  Clip of MLK taken from:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O4kv6zypPQ The Root website article Damon Young, “Straight Black Men Are the White People of Black People,” Root, Accessed December 18, 2020. https://verysmartbrothas.theroot.com/straight-black-men-are-the-white-people-of-black-people-1814157214.  

In this clip Ted Wright with Epic Archaeology and I discuss the evidence for and against the Shroud of Turin. Should Christians accept this piece of evidence as legitimate? If so, can it be used for evangelistic purposes?  You can connect with Ted through his social media accounts: Twitter--@epicarchaeology Facebook--Epic Archaeology Instagram--@epicarchaeology Website--www.epicarchaeology.org

Ted Wright is a Christian, archaeologist, professor, and apologist. He started a ministry called Epic Archaeology a few years ago to help bring the study and findings of archaeology to the normal man in a common sense way that we can all understand. In this episode Ted gives three exclusive details he has never been disclosed!!! He also gives some great specific examples of how archaeology illuminates the Bible in ways you probably have never heard of. If you want to see certain stories of the Bible in ways you never have before, then don't miss this episode.    You can connect with Ted through his social media accounts: Twitter--@epicarchaeology Facebook--Epic Archaeology Instagram--@epicarchaeology Website--www.epicarchaeology.org   Connect with Me:  Instagram Twitter   Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design

What is Critical Race Theory and where did it come from? In this episode I will explain the philosophy behind CRT. We will also discuss how the academic camp that CRT comes from is currently crumbling because it runs completely contrary to good academic research and is out of touch with reality. You will not understand Critical Race Theory unless you understand the philosophical foundation that it is built on.    Connect with Me: Instagram Twitter   Full Playlist here (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9ck3iE_hIE_7Or1GTiGSMrQNAi9hwNln)  FOOTNOTES: Citing information regarding the papers they submitted-- Daniel W. Drezner, “A Paper That Would Never Have Gotten Past Peer Review Criticizes the Academy,” The Washington Post, October 4, 2018, https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2018/10/04/paper-that-would-never-have-gotten-past-peer-review-criticizes-academy-film/ (accessed December 12, 2020). Yascha Mounk quotes-- Yascha Mounk, “What an Audacious Hoax Reveals About Academia,” The Atlantic, October 5, 2018, https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/10/new-sokal-hoax/572212/ (accessed December 14, 2020).  Post-Modernism took hold in the 1960s-- David Harvey, The Condition of Postmodernity: an Enquiry into the Origins of Cultural Change (Cambridge, MA: Blackwell, 1990), 28-29. Brian Duignan quotes-- Brian Duignan, “Postmodernism,” Encyclopædia Britannica, September 4, 2020, www.britannica.com/topic/postmodernism-philosophy  (accessed December 11, 2020). Steiner Kvale quote-- Steinar Kvale, “Postmodern Psychology: A Contradiction in Terms?,” In Psychology and Postmodernism: Inquiries in Social Construction, ed. Steinar Kvale (Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1992), 32. (italics original) Resources cited to support the quote from my research paper that I read at the end of the podcast-- David Harvey, The Condition of Postmodernity: an Enquiry into the Origins of Cultural Change (Cambridge, MA: Blackwell, 1990), 28-29. Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay, Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity-and Why This Harms Everybody (Durham, NC: Pitchstone Publishing, 2020), 27.   Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design 00:00 Introduction 01:06 The Great Hoax 06:45 The Philosophy behind CRT 13:42 CRT is self-defeating

I had the pleasure of sitting down with retired Christian minister Mark Coffey. We talked about his experiences in the three different churches he served in, his healthy life transformation and becoming a health coach, and being a good leader. Mark had some great thoughts to share.   Connect with Me: Instagram Twitter   Connect with Mark Coffey: mbcoffeyminister@gmail.com   Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design

Transitioning from one leader to the next is always a difficult task that takes a lot of planning and proper execution. Mark Coffey served Mechanicsville Church of Christ in VA for around 15 years and knew he was going to retire. Instead of leaving the church empty-handed, he implemented a proper transition plan between himself and the guy who was going to be stepping into the lead minister role. Check out this clip to hear Mark talk about that transition and one key pitfall to watch out for so you don't make a big mistake.    To contact Mark please email him at (mbcoffeyminister@gmail.com)    Connect with me: Instagram Twitter     Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design

Mark Coffey is retired minister who has a wealth of experience. He grew up in Italy in a missionary family, came to America and has ministered in multiple different churches. Recently he has made a radical change in his life towards a more healthy lifestyle. Check out this clip from Episode #28 to see how a healthy lifestyle can radically improve your ministry by decreasing your stress, allowing you to get better sleep, and giving you more energy. Also learn from Mark and gain wisdom from his experiences in ministry. Finally, Mark has offered to help coach anyone towards a healthy lifestyle as a health coach. You can contact him at (mbcoffeyminister@gmail.com)    Connect with Me: Instagram Twitter   Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design

Critical Race Theory is a hot button topic in our culture. Some Christians support it, some reject it, and some don't even know what it is. In this episode I will give you my preliminary thoughts on CRT and touch on why the philosophical foundation of CRT is crucial to understand if you are going to objectively examine it.    This podcast series is based on a semester long research project I undertook in the fall of 2020. I read books, articles, blogs, websites, and watched lectures both in support and in criticism of CRT. Each reference in the podcast will be cited below in this description. Footnote Francis A. Schaeffer, How Should We Then Live?: the Rise and Decline of Western Thought and Culture (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2005), 121.   None of the views or comments expressed in this episode necessarily reflect the doctrines and/or approach of LifePointe Christian Church, which is the place I currently (2021) am on staff as the Connections Minister.    Apple Podcast (DyerConversations) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dyerconversations/id1522600920 Spotify (DyerConversations)  https://open.spotify.com/show/4uGRyCpKYEPcVDj0JcTsuI   Connect with Me: Instagram Twitter   Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design

How do we know we can trust the book of Genesis is reliable? The Bible claims Moses wrote it, but is that true? In this episode I will evaluate two points people bring up to say we shouldn't believe Moses wrote Genesis. One of those points is that Genesis tells the same stories multiple times and therefore, there must be multiple authors behind Genesis and not just Moses. Upon examination we realize these points are baseless and we can absolutely trust that Moses wrote Genesis.   Click here for full Youtube Playlist     Connect with Me:Instagram Twitter   Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo DesignBackground picture of thumbnail obtained from the following source:https://www.freepik.com/photos/church​ Church photo created by wirestock - www.freepik.com  

One popular claim among atheists is that the Bible presents different pictures of God that are contradictory? What passages in the Bible do they refer to and how do Christians respond? Some people wonder if Israel worshipped one god (monotheism) or many gods (polytheism). In this video, I will explain the arguments some skeptics present and show you why they are wrong about the Bible. Finally, I will explain to you why the Bible presents God differently but is still harmonious, not contradictory.    Audio VersionApple Podcast (DyerConversations) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dyerconversations/id1522600920 Spotify (DyerConversations) https://open.spotify.com/show/4uGRyCpKYEPcVDj0JcTsuI Podbeanhttps://dyerconversations.podbean.com/ Connect with Me:Instagram Twitter   Full Playlisthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9ck3iE_hIE_8tvnCjFs4u_t-Owh7Cf78 FootnotesJoel S. Baden, The Composition of the Pentateuch: Renewing the Documentary Hypothesis (New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2012). 232-327. Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo DesignBackground picture of thumbnail obtained from the following source:https://www.freepik.com/photos/church​ Church photo created by wirestock - www.freepik.com 00:00 Intro to the Problem02:23 Common Sense Analogy04:05 Inconsistently Apply Rules06:16 Shifting the Rules

Have you ever wondered if you can trust the reliability of the Bible? How do we really know who wrote it and has it been changed or corrupted? In this episode I'm going to give you one way to know the Bible is reliable. We are going to take a look at how investigating language, grammar, and styles of writing can give us confidence that the Law of Moses was actually written by Moses. Further, we will take a look at the style of language used in the Law of Moses as it describes the "Making of a Covenant" to show why we should expect different styles of language to be used by one author.  Full Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9ck3iE_hIE_8tvnCjFs4u_t-Owh7Cf78 Connect with Me Instagram Twitter   Umberto Cassuto, The Documentary Hypothesis, 42.    Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo DesignBackground picture of thumbnail obtained from the following source:https://www.freepik.com/photos/church​ Church photo created by wirestock - www.freepik.com    

Critical Scholars deny Moses wrote the Pentateuch based on Five Pillars. In this episode we will examine Pillar 1; The Use of Different Names for God. These scholars argue that the display of God being referred to by different names in the Pentateuch is evidence of multiple sources behind the text. But this theory fails when we actually apply it to the text of Scripture. Find out how by watching this episode.    Click here for the earlier episodes Connect with Me:  Instagram Twitter   Quote 1--Umberto Cassuto, The Documentary Hypothesis and the Composition of the Pentateuch, PDF (Skokie, Il: Varda Books, 2005), 18. Quote 2--Umberto Cassuto, The Documentary Hypothesis and the Composition of the Pentateuch, PDF (Skokie, Il: Varda Books, 2005), 41. Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo DesignBackground picture of thumbnail obtained from the following source:https://www.freepik.com/photos/church​ Church photo created by wirestock - www.freepik.com 00:00 Introduction01:00 What is the Problem? 02:36 Elohim vs. Yahweh04:23 The Common Sense Test06:03 The Theological Test09:10 Summary Remarks

Critical scholars argue against Mosaic authorship of the Pentateuch. They base their theories on 5 pillars. In this episode, we will introduce those 5 pillars and show how the evidence supports Moses as the author of the Pentateuch.  Click Here for full playlist   Follow me on: Instagram Twitter   Background picture of thumbnail obtained from the following source:https://www.freepik.com/photos/church​ Church photo created by wirestock - www.freepik.comSpecial Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design 00:00 Introduction01:20 Five Pillars of Critical Scholarship04:49 Moses: The Author of the Pentateuch05:45 Moses: The Editor of the Pentateuch09:03 Moses: The Amanuensis of the Pentateuch13:00 Critical Scholars are Hypocrites

Did Moses write the first five books of the Old Testament (Pentateuch) OR was it the product of oral traditions passed down for hundreds of years and written by people far removed from the original context? In this video we will examine how critical scholars use the "Form-Critical" method to interpret the Old Testament. We will also ask whether it is valid and see whether the evidence points to Mosaic authorship or some other source.  Full Full Playlist Click here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9ck3iE_hIE_8tvnCjFs4u_t-Owh7Cf78   Instagram Twitter Facebook Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design Background picture of thumbnail obtained from the following source:https://www.freepik.com/photos/church Church photo created by wirestock - www.freepik.com

Scholars debate whether Genesis is history, myth, or some combination of the two. In the 19th century the study of Archaeology really took off and discovered a lot of things about ancient near eastern religions contemporary with the Israelites. Check out this episode to see how Archaeology confirms that Genesis is ancient history.    Instagram Twitter Parler Facebook   Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design   Background picture of thumbnail obtained from the following source:https://www.freepik.com/photos/church Church photo created by wirestock - www.freepik.com

There is a lot of controversy surrounding Christians getting involved in politics. Would Jesus vote? If he did, who would he vote for? Is Jesus a Democrat or Republican? These are important questions. But how do we know what Jesus would do? What could happen if we are wrong about Jesus' political views?  Apple Podcast (DyerConversations) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dyerconversations/id1522600920 Spotify (DyerConversations) https://open.spotify.com/show/4uGRyCpKYEPcVDj0JcTsuI   www.instagram.com/dyerconversations https://twitter.com/dyerthoughts84 https://parler.com/profile/DyerConversations/posts https://www.facebook.com/wdyer84/   Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design Thumbnail Background used from Ignitemedia.com by purchased license 

Most Bible scholars deny Moses wrote the first five books of the Old Testament. What are their reasons for this? In this episode I will explain how their philosophical approach to the Bible automatically rules out the possibility for them to conclude Mosaic authorship. I will also introduce you as to why they take this approach. We will also explore what the Bible claims internally for the authorship of the Pentateuch (first five books of the Bible).  B. T. Arnold, “History of Pentateuchal Criticism,” in Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch, ed. T. Desmond Alexander and David Baker (Downers Grove, IL: Inter Varsity Press, 2003), 622. The Bible claims Moses wrote the Pentateuch--Cf. Joshua 1:7-8; 8:31; 23:6; 1 Kings 2:3; 2 Kings 14:6; 1 Chron. 22:13; Ezra 6:18; Neh. 13:1, compare with Deut. 23:3-5; Dan. 9:11; Mal. 4:4; Matt. 8:4, compare with Lev. 14:1-32; Mark 12:26, compare with Exod. 3:6; Luke 16:29; 24:27; 24:44; John 5:46; 7:22; Acts 3:22, compare with Deut. 18:15; Acts 15:1; 28:32; Rom. 10:19, compare with Deut. 32:21; 1 Cor. 9:9, compare with Deut. 25:4; 2 Cor. 3:15; et al.       Instagram--Follow Me Twitter--Follow Me Parler--Follow Me Facebook--Follow Me     Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design Background picture of thumbnail obtained from the following source:https://www.freepik.com/photos/church Church photo created by wirestock - www.freepik.com

The Christian Church is failing to equip their people to deal with social justice issues facing America today. Why do Christians have such diverging opinion about the Bible and how to deal with cultural issues? How does the Enlightenment affect the way Christians approach the Bible today? Find out what all this has in common with one another in this episode.  C. S. Lewis, Surprised by Joy: the Shape of My Early Life (New York, NY: HARCOURT, BRACE & WORLD, INC., 1955), 207. T. Desmond Alexander, “Authorship of the Pentateuch,” in Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch, ed. T. Desmond Alexander and David Baker (Downers Grove, IL: Inter Varsity Press, 2003), 61. Vern S. Poythress, Science and Hermeneutics: Implications of Scientific Method for Biblical Interpretation, vol. 6 (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1988), 19.    https://parler.com/profile/DyerConversations/posts www.instagram.com/dyerconversations https://twitter.com/dyerthoughts84 https://www.facebook.com/wdyer84/ Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design Background picture of thumbnail obtained from the following source:https://www.freepik.com/photos/church Church photo created by wirestock - www.freepik.com

Tune in to hear how the Call of Abraham and the Promises God made to him are a major part in the Biblical narrative. If you don't understand Abraham, you won't understand the rest of the Bible. God is going to use Abraham to bring about the Savior and it all culminates in Jesus.      Instagram Twitter Parler Facebook     Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design

Studying the Bible can be overwhelming at times. But there are tips and tricks on how to study more effectively. In this video I will break down Psalm 132, showing you how I use these study habits to unlock the meaning of Scripture.    www.instagram.com/dyerconversations https://twitter.com/dyerthoughts84 https://www.facebook.com/wdyer84/ Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design

Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's? Why does God require animal sacrifices? Where did the idea of sacrificing an animal originate? We will discuss these topics in this video as we continue in our series on Understanding the Bible. I will go over how God introduced Adam and Eve to the concept of a blood sacrifice and how the rest of the Bible builds upon this theme. Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter Follow on Facebook

A lot of Christians get confused about how Bible Prophecy relates to our day. Should we be concerned about the Coronavirus signifying the end of the world? Is Jesus going to return in our lifetime? Is the global turmoil in 2020 fulfilling Biblical prophecy?  In this episode I will be discussing these questions and how Christians should understand what the Bible says about the End Times as it relates to the Coronavirus.  Apple Podcast (DyerConversations) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dyerconversations/id1522600920  Spotify (DyerConversations) https://open.spotify.com/show/4uGRyCpKYEPcVDj0JcTsuI Podbeanhttps://dyerconversations.podbean.com/ www.instagram.com/dyerconversations https://twitter.com/dyerthoughts84 https://www.facebook.com/wdyer84/ Special Thanks to Melissa Baines at MBainesGDP.com for the Logo Design

I met Steven Funes when we were both Deputies with Hanover Sheriff's Office in VA. He left law enforcement to start a career with Chick Fil A. He spent 2 1/2 years traveling with the company to learn the business. He is a great Christian man who has a cool story to tell.