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Pastor and Bible Teacher Nat Crawford tackles the hard questions in life, while seeking real answers to these questions.

Pastor Nat Crawford


    • Sep 6, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Recovering From Your Past - Discussion with Steve Arterburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 9:09


    Join us for our final episode with Steven Arterburn.  We'll be discussing how you recover from your past.  How do you let go of those things you wish you hadn't done?  What do you do when those you love won't let go of them?

    Repairing a Marriage After an Affair with Steve Arterburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 6:02


    We're back with Steve Arterburn answering questions like, "What do you do when an affair hits home?  How do you recover from it?  What do you do when your spouse has an addiction?  Join us for more Hard Questions and Real Answers.

    Overcoming the Traps of Pornography with Steve Arterburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 10:47


    Join us for this episode with Author and Founder of New Life Ministries, Steve Arterburn.  What do you do when pornography has infiltrated your home?  What should you do to help your children or spouse overcome the traps of pornography?

    Preparing Your Home to Battle Porn with Steve Arterburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 10:44


    We're back with our guest, Steve Arterburn.  He's the author of many books on battling pornography, such as "Every Man's Battle" and the Founder of New Life Ministries.  We're going to discuss how to prepare your family and your home to battle pornography and keep it at bay.

    Love, Marriage and Porn with Dan Whitney (a.k.a. Larry the Cable Guy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 21:24


    This week's discussion holds nothing back.  We will be talking about the love of a good woman and the negative impact of pornography on your marriage, spirit, life...well, everything.  Join us in our latest episode with comedian and actor, Dan Whitney.

    Talking About Joy with Dan Whitney (a.k.a. Larry the Cable Guy)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 19:27


    We're talking with Dan Whitney about joy, kindness and making people laugh all along the way.  We'll learn a bit about Dan's life and journey of faith and how he got into comedy.

    Progressive Christianity and Evangelism with Dan Whitney (a.k.a. Larry the Cable Guy)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 19:23


    Dan Whitney explores his thoughts on Progressive Christianity, planting seeds for Jesus and how standing firm in his faith affects his career and relationships.  Join us for a great conversation with a genuine guy!

    Talking About True Christianity with Dan Whitney (a.k.a. Larry the Cable Guy)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 15:47


    Dan Whitney, a.k.a. "Larry the Cable Guy" discusses his life transformation, how Jesus guides him and the challenges of living an everyday life in Christ.  Get real with us as we talk with Dan and discuss the hard questions about being a True Christian!

    Wrestling with the Hard Topics Pt. 4 of 4 with Dr. Wayne Grudem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 8:07


    On this final episode with Dr. Wayne Grudem, Phoenix Seminary, we are talking about the return of Christ.  When is it going to happen?  What's it going to be like?  What's going to happen after?  All of this and more.  Join us!

    Wrestling with the Hard Topics Pt. 3 of 4 with Dr. Wayne Grudem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 7:42


    On the next episode of the Hard Questions Real Answers Podcast, Pastor Nat is back with Phoenix Seminary's Professor of Theology and author, Dr. Wayne Grudem.  This week, they will discuss the roles men and women play in marriage and church leadership.  Join us for Part 3 in this 4-part series with Dr. Grudem.

    Wrestling with the Hard Topics Pt. 2 of 4 with Dr. Wayne Grudem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 10:22


    What is essential Christian Doctrine?  How do we know what is essential and what is not?  What about sex, sexuality and gender identity?  Join us as we discuss these topics in Part 2 of our 4-part series with Dr. Wayne Grudem from Phoenix Seminary. 

    Wrestling with the Hard Topics Pt. 1 of 4 with Dr. Wayne Grudem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 6:24


    What is Systematic Theology?  What difference does it make to us as everyday believers and how can we apply it today.  Join us as we discuss the hard questions in a 4-part series with Dr. Wayne Grudem from Phoenix Seminary.

    Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory Pt. 5 of 5 with Tod Bolsinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 7:18


    One of the goals of Christian leadership should be transformation.  How can we facilitate and encourage transformation in those we lead?  We'll discuss with Author and Leadership Expert from Fuller Seminary, Dr. Tod Bolsinger.

    Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory Pt. 4 of 5 with Tod Bolsinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 4:01


    We're talking about sabotage.  It happens all the time.  It's painful and regretful?  How should Christian leaders respond?  We'll dive in again with Author and Leadership Expert, Fuller Seminary's own Dr. Tod Bolsinger.

    Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory Pt. 3 of 5 with Tod Bolsinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 5:17


    People are skeptical about leaders.  So, how can leaders develop credibility and gain the trust of others?  We're going to talk about this and more in the third of five installments of my discussion with Author and Leadership Expert, Dr. Tod Bolsinger from Fuller Seminary.

    Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory Pt. 2 of 5 with Tod Bolsinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 4:51


    What do you do when your world has changed?  What do you do your old methods of leadership stop working?  We are joined by leadership expert and author Tod Bolsinger in the first of five short podcasts discussing Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory. 

    Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory Pt. 1 of 5 with Tod Bolsinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 4:08


    What do you do when your world has changed?  What do you do your old methods of leadership stop working?  We are joined by leadership expert and author Tod Bolsinger in the first of five short podcasts discussing Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory.

    An Interview with JP Moreland: How Can Christians Deal with Depression and Anxiety?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 37:35


    What do you do if you suffer from anxiety?  How should Christians respond to these mental illnesses?  Can you just pray it away?  What are some practical steps to overcome these battles?  All of this and more with my special guest, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Biola University, Dr. J.P. Moreland.

    An Interview with Scott Smith: The Problem with the Progressive Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 32:54


    What is post modernism? What is progressive Christianity? What is the emergent church and are you a part of it? We'll discuss all of this and more with R. Scott Smith, professor and author from Biola University.

    An Interview with Greg Koukl: The Story of Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 35:28


    How does a person get a worldview?  Why does the story begin with God?  What is so special about man and what is so important about ending reality with the resurrection?  All of this and more as we spend time with Author and President of Stand to Reason, Greg Koukl.

    An Interview with Perry Gauthier: What the Bible Says About Government and the Christian's Role

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 40:56


    What role does our faith play in politics?  What does the bible say about civil government?  Join us as we discuss biblical government with our special guest, Founder and President of Capitol Studies, Inc., Rev. Perry Gauthier. 

    An Interview with Clay Jones and Arnie Cole: "The Existence of Evil"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 28:19


    Does evil exist? If so, what should Christians do about it?  Why don't Christians take the Bible more seriously? What's the solution?  All of this and more with our special guests, CEO of Back to the Bible, Arnie Cole & author and professor, Dr. Clay Jones. 

    An Interview with Matthew Bates: Salvation by Allegiance Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 39:30


    There's a lot of confusion about the gospel and Christianity.  What exactly is the gospel?  What does it mean to be a Christian?  Is salvation just a ticket to heaven or so much more?  All of this and more with my special guest, author and associate professor of Theology at Quincy University, Dr. Matthew Bates.

    An interview with Michael Licona : "The Risen Jesus" PT 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 26:47


    Pastor Nat Crawford continues his interview with author and associate professor of theology, Dr. Michael Licona.  Today they discuss the reality and relevance of the resurrection, and why it's so important to ask questions and find answers for your faith. 

    An interview with Michael Licona : "The Risen Jesus"pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 27:05


    Pastor Nat Crawford interviews author and associate professor of theology, Dr. Michael Licona.  Discover the facts, the history, and the power behind Paul's letter to the Galatians as you listen to this fascinating discussion.  

    An Interview with J. Warner Wallace: Cold Case Christianity pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 32:11


    Pastor Nat continues with part 2 of his interview with homicide detective and Christian apologist J. Warner Wallace. Today they talk about how Wallace's investigative techniques have helped him reveal the certainty about objective truth, morality, and the origin of life.   

    An Interview with J. Warner Wallace: Cold Case Christianity pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 27:58


    Today Pastor Nat Crawford welcomes special guest -- homicide detective, apologist, and author J. Warner Wallace. They'll be talking about Wallace's book, "Cold Case Christianity" and how his investigative techniques helped him reveal the truth and reliability of the scriptures. 

    Craig Hazen "Fearless Prayer"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 26:22


    Prayer is one of the greatest privileges we have as believers. However, prayer leaves many of us confused and frustrated.So what exactly is prayer?  What prevents us from praying?What creates effective prayer?  All of this and more with Founder and Director of the Masters program in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, Dr. Craig Hazen.

    Michael Frisina "Christian Metamorphosis" Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 17:36


    Do you struggle with change? You know and believe that in Christ you are a new creation, but you're not who you want to be?  Can you really change? If so, how?  All of this and more in today's episode of the Hard Questions Real Answers Podcast with my special guest, speaker, author, and Founder of the Frisina Group, Dr. Michael Frisina.

    Michael Frisina "Christian Metamorphosis" Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 27:38


    The Apostle Paul said that we are new creations in Christ, but many Christians don't seem to change. Why is that? Author Dr. Michael Frisina shares his thoughts the metamorphosis that Christians can and should experience. 

    Holy Sexuality and the Gospel pt. 2 - Christopher Yuan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 33:18


    What does the gospel have to do with our sexuality?How does our identity in Christ change how we live?Chances are you know someone who is identifies as LGBTQ, so how should you love them and approach them regarding faith?All of this and more on today's episode of Hard Questions Real Answers Podcast with special guest speaker, author, and professor, Christopher Yuan.

    Holy Sexuality and the Gospel PT 1 - Christopher Yuan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 36:18


    How does a gay agnostic become a Christian and professor at Moody Bible Institute?Is same-sex attraction a sin?Does the Bible actually condemn homosexuality?All of this and more on today's episode of Hard Questions Real Answers Podcast with special guest author and professor, Dr. Christopher Yuan.

    "Stand to Reason" - Greg Koukl

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 32:38


    Is there true truth, or is truth relative?If truth is relative, who's the truth is better? How could you know?What about morality? Where did it come from? Monkeys? Evolution?All of this and more on today's episode of the Hard Questions / Real Answer Podcast with special guest, author, and President of Stand to Reason, Greg Koukl.

    "Tactics" - Greg Koukl

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 31:47


    Does the thought of evangelism stop you in your tracks?Do you feel like you need to have all the answers before talking to others about God?What are the best tactics for discussing topics of faith, public policy, and other hard topics?All of this and more on today's episode of the Hard Questions / Real Answer Podcast with special guest, author and President of Stand to Reason, Greg Koukl.

    Ken Samples - Answering Tough Questions About Christianity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 24:33


    Many people will say that believing in God is like believing in Santa Claus. They say that because faith there to make us feel better, but there's no real reason to believe. Is this true?Is there a God? If so, which one? Is God one? Three-in-one?Can science and faith coexist?  All of this and more on today's episode of the Hard Questions / Real Answer Podcast with special guest, vice president of philosophical and theological apologetics with Reasons To Believe Ken Samples

    Ken Samples - Are All Religions the Same? A Critical Look at the Major World Religions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 26:33


    There is a popular belief that all religions are basically the same. In other words, all roads lead to God.  But is this true? Are all religions basically the same? If not, what are the differences between Christianity and naturalism? What about Hinduism? Buddhism? What about Islam?  All of this and more on today's episode of the Hard Questions / Real Answer Podcast with special guest, vice president of philosophical and theological apologetics with Reasons To Believe Ken Samples.

    Clay Jones - What is Heaven Like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 30:38


    John Lennon wrote the lyrics, “Imagine there's no heaven.” Lennon's song is as popular today as ever. But when people sing this song, they actually recognize the reality of heaven.  But the recognition of Heaven doesn't answer the question of what heaven will be like.  So, what will heaven be like? Can we be sure there is a heaven? What about hell? How does a future in heaven change how we live today?All of this and more on today's episode of the Hard Questions / Real Answer Podcast with special guest, Author and Professor, Clay Jones.

    Kevin Lewis Discusses Essential Christian Doctrine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 35:42


    Today faith is trivialized as not a matter of fact, but rather of feeling and opinion. So is faith trivial? Is it subjective or is their a right view of God and salvation? If so, how can we know?  For that matter, if Christianity is true, what is essential to believe? And again, how can we know?  All of this and more on today's episode of The Hard Questions / Real Answers Podcast with me Pastor and Bible Teacher Nat Crawford.

    Kevin Lewis Discusses the Christian Response to Racism and Injustice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 30:06


    We are seeing a lot more anxiety about the government and its involvement in our lives. But should Christians care about the government? What about racism or injustice? How should Christians think and respond to topics like these? All this and more on today's episode of The Hard Questions / Real Answers Podcast with me Pastor and Bible Teacher Nat Crawford.

    Dr. Gary Chapman Discusses the 5 Love Languages and Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 24:11


    We know that family matters to God, but parenting is a lot of work. A lot of joy, but it can bring you to laugh and bring you to ears in an instant. How can we love our children appropriately? How can we lead them with skill? All of this and more with special guest, best selling author, Dr. Gary Chapman and me, your host, Pastor and Bible Teacher, Nat Crawford.

    Dr. Gary Chapman Discusses the 5 Love Languages and Loving Your Spouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 22:52


    We know that family matters to God, but marriage is a lot of work. How can we love our spouses in a way that fills their love tanks? All of this and more with special guest, best selling author, Dr. Gary Chapman and me, your host, Pastor and Bible Teacher, Nat Crawford.

    Dr. Emerson Eggerichs - Love & Respect in Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 36:35


    Parenting is one of the most satisfying, and frustrating, experiences, all at the same time.  How can we parent well and keep all involved in a peaceful, loving relationship?  Special guest, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and your host, Pastor and Bible Teacher, Nat Crawford, discuss how the Love and Respect concept applies to parenting.  If you'd like to learn more about Back to the Bible, check out www.backtothebible.org.  If you'd like to get inot God's Word, check out GoTandem.online.  Be sure to subscribe and share if you enjoy this content.

    Dr. Emerson Eggerichs - Love & Respect in Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 31:20


    Marriage is tough, but it's the most rewarding experience a person can experience…if they avoid the crazy cycle. What's the crazy cycle? How can you avoid it? Is there an energizing cycle to marriage? All of this and more with special guest, Dr. Emmerson Eggerichs and your host, Pastor and Bible Teacher, Nat Crawford.If you'd like to learn more about Back to the Bible, check out www.backtothebible.orgIf you'd like to get into God's Word, check out gotandem.onlineBe sure to subscribe and share if you enjoy the content.

    Organic Outreach of the Church with Kevin Harney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 32:38


    On this episode of HQRAP, Nat interviews author/pastor Kevin Harney of Organic Outreach, International.  They discuss the ins and outs of sharing the Gospel message organically and reaching out with the Good News in every day ways, specifically, with regards to the church.  Check it out!If you'd like to learn more about Back to the Bible, check out www.backtothebible.orgIf you'd like to get into God's Word, check out gotandem.onlineBe sure to subscribe and share if you enjoy the content.

    Organic Outreach with Kevin Harney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 28:28


    "On this episode of HQRAP, Nat interviews author/pastor Kevin Harney of Organic Outreach, International.  They discuss the ins and outs of sharing the Gospel message organically and reaching out with the Good News in every day ways.  Check it out!If you'd like to learn more about Back to the Bible, check out www.backtothebible.orgIf you'd like to get into God's Word, check out gotandem.onlineBe sure to subscribe and share if you enjoy the content."

    Clay Jones Speaks on The Evil All Around Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 29:57


    "Evil and suffering is all around. But isn't this evil and suffering evidence against God?  If God exists, why does He allow evil.  Christians suffer like everyone else, how should we respond to evil and suffering?  All this and more on today's show of Hard Questions / Real Answers with Pastor and Bible Teacher Nat Crawford.If you want to find out more about the ministry of Back to the Bible, visit www.backtothebible.orgIf you want to grow deeper in your faith, check out www.gotandem.online"

    Ep. 1 Hard Questions Real Answers Podcast - Clay Jones Speaks on COVID19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 32:24


    Pastor Nat interviews Clay Jones, author and professor, about how Christians should react to the COVID19 pandemic and how to approach fear in our lives from a biblical perspective.  Please visit http://www.backtothebible.org to learn more.

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