The Brian Dainsberg Podcast

On the surface, it's not all that apparent what biblical counseling is. It will have a critical role to play at Alliance Bible Church for years to come so clarity is vital.Resources:https://biblicalcounseling.com/https://myabc.church/counseling

There is so much confusion about biblical prophecy. Stating bluntly, many people don't know how to read and interpret it correctly. This short episode will provide introductory exposure to how the Scriptures themselves use prophecy.

The commonalities and differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism will likely be equally surprising to those not well-versed in what each believes. While this episode won't hit every detail, it's a good starting point to make some necessary distinctions.Resources:Catechism of the Catholic Church40 Questions About Roman Catholicism - Gregg Allison Talking with Catholics About the Gospel: A Guide for Evangelicals - Chris Castaldo

There has been no shortage of "deconstruction" or "deconversion" stories to be found on the internet. While the words associated with it may sound new, the phenomenon has been around for centuries.Resources:The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It's Destructive, and How to Respond - Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett

Prayer is something Christians mention often, yet it remains mysterious. We tell ourselves we need to pray more, but what exactly is it and how are we supposed to do it?Resources:Praying the Bible - Donald S. Whitney

Another buzzword within popular culture today is "Christian Nationalism." What is it? What are its chief tenets? Tune in to this episode for an introductory answer to a growing question.Resources:Church Matters: A New Christian Authoritarianism?: Christian Nationalism, Theonomy, and Magisterial Protestantism - Jonathan Leeman

Many of you have probably seen commercials on television that have the theme, "He Gets Us." They are intended to introduce the television viewer to Jesus. What is their message? Is it sound? Let's dive in and assess it.Resources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV3AnTUPiDY

Big Foot. Lochness. Area 51. "Conspiracy Theories" are all the rage today. How do we process these sorts of things from a Christian perspective?

Over the summer a number of questions came in that pertained to politics and voting. This is not only a controversial topic, it's also complicated. This episode will provide six reflections for Christians to consider as they develop a political theology.Resources:Give Honor and Vote? A Reflection on the Christian's Voting Conscience - Robert GoldingLiberty for All: Defending Everyone's Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age - Andrew T. WalkerPolicy is Character, Too - Andrew T. Walker

(Originally Published on August 15, 2021)Critical Race Theory (CRT) has received quite a bit of attention over the recent months. CRT fits under the broader umbrella of Critical Theory (CT), which has a rich and lengthy history. This episode will seek to trace the genealogy of this much talked about ideology.

(Originally Published on September 15, 2021)Critical Theory has "doctrine" to it; fundamental tenets that shape the ideology. This episode will explore its doctrine and offer a biblical response to it. Resources:https://shenviapologetics.com/Confronting Justice without Compromising Truth - Thaddeus WilliamsLive Not By Lies - Rod Dreher

(Originally Published on March 15, 2023)Pastors are not political pundits nor do most desire to enter the overcrowded fray of political punditry. But religion and politics may not occupy totally separate quadrants of life as some may contend. Might it be the Scriptures offer some direction for a Christian's involvement in the political world?Resources:Political Church - Jonathan Leeman

Artificial Intelligence is all the rage these days. Some people are excited about it. Others are suspicious. Can it be useful to the global church? In this episode Dr. Don Barger surveys the role AI is having in Bible translation.Resources:https://missional.aihttps://wycliffe.orghttps://www.sil.orghttps://unitedbiblesocieties.orghttps://btconference.orgThe Brian Dainsberg Podcast is taking the summer off (June - August), however, please submit questions you would like Pastor Brian to address. He will begin answering these questions in his September podcast. Please submit your questions to: info@briandainsberg.com

In vitro fertilization has been in the news lately. It could be argued it's a subject the church fell asleep on. So, as Christians, how shall we think about this?Resources:https://www.str.org/https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/ivf-created-embryos/

The last time we did a bonus episode of The Brian Dainsberg Podcast, Lakeside Alliance Church was preparing to launch. As of January 2024, LAC has officially started gathering as a new church. This episode will discuss the ground that's been covered so far and the exciting happenings still to come.Resources:Lakeside Alliance Church website

Critical theory. Cancel culture. Abortion. Racism. Transgenderism. Politics. All these subjects have been addressed in the Brian Dainsberg Podcast. This episode builds on February's episode by providing a starting point for evaluating ideas such as these that may come our way. Consider this a crash course in seeing the world through the lens of Scripture.

Critical theory. Cancel culture. Abortion. Racism. Transgenderism. Politics. All these subjects have been addressed in the Brian Dainsberg Podcast. This episode will provide a starting point for evaluating ideas such as these that may come our way. Consider this a crash course in seeing the world through the lens of Scripture.

Can you be an intelligent scientific thinker and still believe in God? Or has science "killed God?" There are limitations to science some people may not be aware of. This podcast will cover four of those.Resources:The Reason for God - Tim KellerReasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics - William Lane Craig

Dr. Favale is an author and professor at Notre Dame University. She has written a book entitled The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory which helps explain the historical and sociological currents that have generated the transgender craze.Resources:The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory - Abigail Favale

Just five brief reflections on the unfathomable tragedies that took place in Israel on October 7, 2023, and what has ensued.

Of the 39 parables of Jesus recorded in the gospels, 11 of them are on the topic of money and possessions. Money is a frequently discussed topic in the Bible. This podcast delves into the subject of "money sickness." Do you have it? How is it cured?Resources:Neither Poverty nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Possessions - Craig L. Blomberg

A new school year and church year are upon us and with that an uptick in the pace of the schedule. Though managing busyness is sometimes beyond our ability to control, there are some fundamentals that are worth remembering so we remain healthy in the midst of it.

Most know the general definition of "liberalism" within the political sphere. But there is also such a thing as "liberalism" within the theological sphere. What is it? Where did it come from? How does it operate today?Resources:Christianity and Liberalism - J. Gresham Machen

This question has been debated for centuries. The answer isn't an easy one to arrive at. Feel like kicking a hornet's nest? Listen to this episode.

If Christians are to work for Christian conceptions of justice in the public square, how should we think about political candidates who may contribute to that, but are personally of flawed character?Resources:Article: Give Honor and Vote? A Reflection on the Christian's Voting Conscience and Romans 13:1–7  by Robert Golding

By the command of God, governments have a responsibility to establish a common morality, not a common religion. But how would people who don't subscribe to the Christian Scriptures, who don't follow Jesus, determine what that morality should be? And what does this mean for a Christian's involvement in its government?Resources:Liberty for All: Defending Everyone's Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age - Andrew T. WalkerPolitics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World - David VanDrunenPolitical Church: The Local Assembly as Embassy of Christ's Rule - Jonathan Leeman

The little known covenant God made with Noah is about more than not sending another flood. It contains God's expectations for the human race and the foundation for government's proper role within it.Resources:Liberty for All: Defending Everyone's Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age - Andrew T. WalkerPolitics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World - David VanDrunenPolitical Church: The Local Assembly as Embassy of Christ's Rule - Jonathan Leeman

Easter of 2022 Alliance Bible Church announced the plans to start a new church: Lakeside Alliance Church. This episode will dive into some of the details pertaining to what has transpired over the past year as preparations continue to move forward. 

Pastors are not political pundits nor do most desire to enter the overcrowded fray of political punditry. But religion and politics may not occupy totally separate quadrants of life as some may contend. Might it be the Scriptures offer some direction for a Christian's involvement in the political world?Resources:Political Church - Jonathan Leeman

The invention of the modern day smartphone is as seismic as the invention of the printing press, the discovery of electricity, and the development of the automobile. They aren't just tools. They change people - sometimes for the good, sometimes for the bad.Resources:12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You - Tony ReinkeiGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us - Jean TwengeThe Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place - Andy Crouch

"Where have all the workers gone?" This question has become a frequently repeated one. And it's a very important one. But showing up isn't enough. When you do show up, work hard! Put forth your best effort. Not because you're attempting to amass a materially affluent kingdom, but out of love for the customers, clients, and people your work serves.Resources:Teach Them to Work: Building a Positive Work Ethic in Our Children - Mary BeekeGrace at Work: Redeeming the Grind and the Glory of Your Job - Bryan Chapell

Here are the five best books I read this past year. Happy shopping! Happy reading!Resources:What About Evil?: A Defense of God's Sovereign Glory - Scott ChristensenConfessions of a French Atheist: How God Hijacked My Quest to Disprove the Christian Faith - Guillaume BignonLiberty for All: Defending Everyone's Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age - Andrew T. WalkerGod's Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible - Vaughan RobertsNone Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God - Matthew Barrett

The conversations and debates that preceded the American Revolution were frequent and spirited. The colonial clergy were active participants in it. But according to Dr. Gary Steward, they have been misunderstood. Were these ministers co-opted by secular thinking? Or did they remain faithful to their theological heritage in advocating for political resistance?Resources:"Justifying Revolution: The American Clergy's Argument for Political Resistance, 1750-1776" - Gary L. Steward

Work doesn't always involve receiving a W-2 or 1099 tax form. Not all work is compensated. But work makes up much of our lives whether it's in the office, on the construction site, or at home with kids, dishes, dirty floors or weedy gardens. God has spoken to this important aspect of our lives.Resources:"Work Matters: Connecting Sunday Worship to Monday Work" - Tom Nelson

Are human beings culpable for sins their ancestors committed? Within the critical theory ecosystem is the notion of ancestral guilt which answers this question in the affirmative. How does this stand up to the scrutiny of Scripture?Resources:https://shenviapologetics.com/

Most historians are quick to acknowledge the historical credibility of the works of Herodotus or Thucydides or Julius Caesar's invasion of Gaul. How does the Bible's reliability stack up against these? The evidence is overwhelming: the Bible is the most well-attested ancient document we have.Resources:"Evidence That Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World" - Josh McDowell & Sean McDowell, PhD"The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable?" - F. F. Bruce

COVID was a challenging season for all of us. There was no easy way through it. Pastors Brian Dainsberg, Jon Vallier, and Dwayne Sommersell discuss some lessons learned through this incredibly unique time.

Attending church is a spiritually charged activity. More so than we realize. But it's often treated as a hobby. "I'll get to it when I can" is the adopted approach. As always, we'll search God's Word to provide us with clarity on this basic, but often misunderstood topic.

Alliance Bible Church is expecting and we're due to give birth to Lakeside Alliance Church in the fall of 2023. This bonus episode will provide some of the answers to the questions many are asking including: Why plant a church? Why plant in this particular area? And who will be leading the charge to make it happen?

I've been a Christian for a long time, but there are four particular aspects to Christianity that I have found incredibly compelling. Join me for a personal podcast that details why following Jesus has become so important to me.

Abortion is an emotional topic. It's a controversial topic. But is it complicated? Not really. It all boils down to one question: what is the unborn?Resources:"The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture" - Scott Klusendorf

What is a man? What is a woman? It may seem strange, but those questions have become difficult to answer in the gender jungle. What's happening? Why is it happening? This episode will wrestle with those complexities.Resources:"Gender Ideology: What Do Christians Need to Know?" - Sharon James"God and the Transgender Debate" - Andrew T. Walker

Interest in socialism waxes and wanes like a teenage infatuation. "He loves me. He loves me not." This episode will extract five reasons we all should be wary of this idea that never seems to go away.Resources:"Socialism: The Failed Idea That Never Dies" - Kristian Niemietz

Satisfying personal desires has become the definition of the "good life." Follow this notion far enough and it leads to distorted definitions that end in moral chaos. If you want to understand cancel culture, you've got to start here. This episode will explain five outcomes of this approach to life and offer biblical correctives to each one.Resources:"The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution" - Carl R. Trueman"Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution" - Carl R. Trueman

Satisfying personal desires has become the definition of the "good life." Follow this notion far enough and it leads to distorted definitions that end in moral chaos. If you want to understand cancel culture, you've got to start here.Resources:"The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution" - Carl R. Trueman

"Racism." "Racial reconciliation." "Systemic injustice." These are terms heard often today, but definitions often remain vague. In this episode, Pastor Dwayne Sommersell and I will explore how the Bible defines and talks about these important matters.Resources:"Slave of Christ: A New Testament Metaphor for Total Devotion to Christ" - Murray J. Harris

Critical Theory has "doctrine" to it; fundamental tenets that shape the ideology. This episode will explore its doctrine and offer a biblical response to it. Resources:https://shenviapologetics.com/"Confronting Justice without Compromising Truth" - Thaddeus Williams"Live Not By Lies" - Rod Dreher

Critical Race Theory (CRT) has received quite a bit of attention over the recent months. CRT fits under the broader umbrella of Critical Theory (CT), which has a rich and lengthy history. This episode will seek to trace the genealogy of this much talked about ideology.