Welcome to In Dispute Podcast, where we discuss hot button issues in the Christian Church. We’re learning to listen to the Bible instead of our emotions, and we invite you to learn with us. Our hope is that these raw conversations would help lead us to Truth and bring us closer to the mind and heart…
In the final episode of In Dispute Podcast we talk about the topic of Halloween. Something the church has been very vocally against for a long time. How should we as Christians handle this holiday? Should we shy away from it and do our own thing or take our light into the darkness and let Jesus shine? We will take a look at the history of Halloween and its dark origins to what it is today and how we believe we should handle Halloween from a Biblical perspective.https://archive.org/download/halloween_20191027/Halloween.mp3
In this episode we talk about an extremely difficult topic, we take a look at what the Bible says about divorce and how we as Christians and we as the church should treat those who have gone through divorce or might be considering divorce.https://archive.org/download/indisputepodcastdivorce/In%20Dispute%20Podcast%20-%20Divorce.mp3
What does the Bible mean when it says God knew us before the foundations of the world? Did we already exist somewhere else before we were born into our current form? were we somewhere else as someone else? We will take a look at what the Bible really says about this topic and answer these questions and more in this episode of In Dispute.https://archive.org/download/episode36_201909/Episode%2036.mp3
Was Jesus fully God, fully man or both? If He gave up His divinity how does His death on the cross help us if He was just a man? If He was fully God how can we even relate or live up to that kind of standard? We will dive into Jesus divinity and answer some of these questions in this week's episode https://archive.org/download/episode35_201909/Episode%2035.mp3
What is the rapture? how will it happen and who will be taken and who will be left? we ask these questions and more in this episode.thanks to christianfilms.com for permission to use audio from the movie "A Thief In The Night"https://archive.org/download/therapture_201909/the%20rapture.mp3
What is predestination? does God pull the strings and decide before we are even born whether we go to Heaven or Hell? Do we have a free will to choose? We take a look at what we believe the Bible tells us about being predestined.https://archive.org/download/predestination_201909/Predestination.mp3
In this week's episode we talk a little bit more about the topic of abortion and how christians should react to someone who is thinking about abortion as an option. we also ask the question, is picketing on the streets and outside of planned parenthood with signs and megaphones the best approach to the fight against abortion or could there be another way. we also discuss alternatives to abortion and how Christians can help.https://archive.org/download/abortionpart2/Abortion%20Part%202.mp3
The topic of Abortion is a hot issue in our country right now, in this episode we will talk about what a Christian's stance should be on the topic and how we as followers of Jesus should handle the Abortion issue. In one of the most difficult episode we've had to date, we do our best to give what we believe is the Biblical answer to abortion and how we should respond to those who may be making the decision to have an abortion.https://archive.org/download/abortionpart1/Abortion%20Part%201.mp3
In this episode we talk about Marijuana, should Christians be allowed to use it and if it is ok to use, in what ways should it be used.https://archive.org/download/marijuana_201908/Marijuana.mp3
In this episode we talk about some of the more strange things that happen when the Spirit moves like, laughter, barking and being "drunk" in the Spirit. We discuss if it is Biblical and if it is really the Holy Spirit that is behind it. https://archive.org/download/strangemovesofthespirit/Strange%20Moves%20of%20the%20Spirit.mp3
In part 2 of our Episode about the Sabbath, we will make our final conclusions based on what we believe the Bible tells us about the Sabbathhttps://archive.org/download/episode28sabbathpart2/Episode%2028%20-%20Sabbath%20Part%202.mp3
Sabbath, the one commandment we are asked to remember, yet seem to forget. in part 1 and part 2 we will talk about what the Sabbath is and what it means, why it was created, who it was created for, are we supposed to observe the Sabbath and if so, what does that look like and what day is it really. This was one of the more challenging and convicting topics we've done so far, we hope that you will keep an open mind and an open heart as we search for what the Bible tells us about the Sabbath and not what tradition and opinion tells us.https://archive.org/download/thesabbathpart1/The%20Sabbath%20part%201.mp3
In this episode we dive into the paranormal as we discuss the existence of Ghosts. We also will chat a little bit about psychics and mediums.https://archive.org/download/ghosts_201907/ghosts.mp3
What happened when Jesus went into the tomb? Did He go to Hell and beat up on the Devil, was He just dead? we take a look at what scripture says in this episode.https://archive.org/download/indisputepodcast25/In%20Dispute%20Podcast%2025.mp3
In this episode we give you a two for one special! we will talk about gossip, what it is and if it is ok fr Christians to gossip, is it really that big of a deal? We will also get into Christians and judging others. are we as Christians supposed to be casting judgment? if so, when is the proper time and who are we supposed to be judging?https://archive.org/download/indisputepodcastepisode24/In%20Dispute%20Podcast%20Episode%2024.mp3
In this episode we chat about all things Communion. we also ask the question, " do the elements literally become the body and blood of Christ, or are they just symbols?https://archive.org/download/InDispute23/In%20Dispute%2023.mp3
In our first episode of season 2 we will chat about Hell. what is it really? is it burning now? will the people that experience Hell really burn for all eternity? we will discuss this and more in this episode.https://archive.org/download/InDisputeEpisode22/In%20Dispute%20Episode%2022.mp3
an update for all our listeners on what to expect from Season 2 of In Dispute.https://archive.org/download/InDisputePodcast/In%20Dispute%20Podcast.mp3
Our first live episode of In Dispute! This will be the end of our first season and will recap all the episodes from season 1. We will talk about any changes of heart we have had since recording or if we still stand firm on the conclusion we came up with.https://archive.org/download/Episode20RecapLive/Episode%2020%20-%20recap%3ALive.mp3
In this episode we discuss a sensitive topic of what actually happens to us when we die? When we die, do we immediately go straight into eternity, whether it be Heaven or Hell? Or are we just sleeping, unconscious in the ground waiting for the second coming? We take a look at both sides of the argument and see what the Bible tells us will happen.https://archive.org/download/Episode19WhatHappensWhenWeDie/Episode%2019%20-%20What%20Happens%20When%20We%20Die%3F.mp3
In the episode we discuss the different questions surrounding miraculous healing, like will God only heal us if we are Christians and why does healing always happen when we pray for it? We will tackle these questions and more on this episode of In Dispute.https://archive.org/download/Episode18Healing/Episode%2018%20-%20Healing.mp3
In this episode, we chat about Christians involvement in things like movies, music and even sports. How involved in these things should we be? https://archive.org/download/Episode17ChristiansSecularMedia/Episode%2017%20-%20Christian%27s%20%26%20Secular%20Media.mp3
Part 2 of our discussion on church sizes, we talk about the pros and cons to having a small, house church as opposed to the large, mega church.https://archive.org/download/SmallHouseChurch/Small%3AHouse%20Church.mp3
The first part of a two part discussion, on this episode we will talk about the pros and cons of the mega church. Is being a big church really the most effective way to do it and is it really biblical? https://archive.org/download/Episode15MegaChurch/Episode%2015%20-%20Mega-Church.mp3
In this Episode, we talk about worship, specifically the involvement of music as worship. We ask the question of why music seems to be lifted above all other forms of worship in the church. We also welcome our friend and worship leader Denyse to the conversation to get a different prospective on the topic.https://archive.org/download/Episode14Worship/Episode%2014%20-%20Worship.mp3
In this episode we will discuss the different disputed ideas that surround water baptism in the church. How should it be done, when should it be done and is it ok to baptize a baby? We will dive in to all of the questions on this episode of In Dispute.
In this episode, we talk about the uncomfortable topic of sex before marriage. We talk about what the Bible says about it and also get into if it’s ok for Christian couples to live together before marriage.
One of the longest disputed topics in church history, is speaking in tongues for us today or did it cease with the completion of the Bible?
What’s up with all these denominations and how are we supposed to know which one is the right one? Are we supposed to be so divided as the body of Christ?
How much should a Christian be involved in social media, should they at all? How she we be using it if we are?
What does the Bible say about tattoos? Does it really say anything? Are we doomed to Hell if we decide to get tattoos as Christians? We will discuss this topic on this episode of In Dispute.
What does the Bible say about Christians drinking alcohol? Is it a sin? Is it ok in moderation? We will be discussing this on our next episode of In Dispute along with special guest Austin Prichard
It's a given in the Bible that women should be in ministry. However, it's not as clear if they should hold positions of leadership. Was Jesus's choice of male leaders and Paul's statements rooted in culture or creation? Tune in for one of our more controversial topics on In Dispute!
Should politics be discussed from the pulpit and in Church settings?
In this Episode we discuss whether Christians should use foul language.
In this episode we discuss violence. How should Christians react in a violent world? Is self defense ok? Is it ok for us to be carrying guns? We will be discussing these topics and more on the this episode of In Dispute.