The Prodigals Podcast

We share the songs that we love singing the most!

We share the pastors or preachers that helped shape our faith!

We each share our top 3 things we are thankful for this year.

We talk about lessons we can learn from the story of Lot and his family. We also do MOVIE CASTING at the end!

Just like our Sabbath Trauma episode, we discuss what it was like growing up in a church that emphasized teaching about the end days and how it affected our faiths. We also brainstorm some ideas on how to discuss this topic in a more healthy manner.

We discuss an article that speaks on why Christians are easily fooled by conspiracy theories. Article: https://instrumentofmercy.com/2020/05/07/why-your-christian-friends-and-family-members-are-so-easily-fooled-by-conspiracy-theories/?fbclid=IwAR1NZBLKwDf77f5k6OiRqqI7nlkcnQGE1mJLaOEYGYC7DSD3i_crS1D8VL0 Media Bias Chart: https://www.allsides.com/media-bias/media-bias-chart

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We discuss the likelihood of aliens attempting to visit earth, what they would want with us, and how our knowledge of the story of the Bible impact our views on aliens on earth.

In the second part of our discussion, we discuss how we can make a Sabbath a delight as well as how we can teach and live out this practice in a way that will be a positive experience to the next generations.

In this first part of our discussion about the Sabbath, we talk about our upbringing with the doctrine and how it has affected our faith journey today.

Part two of our discussion about Paul's encounter with the demon-possessed girl in Acts 16. Also, don't miss our movie casting portion at the end of the episode!

We discuss the strange story of Paul dealing with a demon-possessed girl.

We're back again, talking about toxic leadership, why it's seems to be prevalent these days, and how to avoid it within ourselves.

We discuss this seriously screwed-up story found in Judges 19, why it's in the Bible, and what lessons we can learn from such a gruesome story.

What happened at Asbury University and what was the cause of it? Can we truly trust that what happened was from God?

We talk about the news regarding Judah Smith's church getting hit by a lawsuit due to making tithing compulsory for the church's staff. Is it moral? Is it legal? Is it good practice?

With the quick emergence of a number of AI systems, we discuss how it could interact with the Christian faith and if we could ever use it in our daily walk with God.

In this episode, we discuss what we have been up to since December, what current events stood out to us, and our personal goals for this year! ----------------------------------- Marc's Blog: medium.com/@mcatangay

We look back on 2022 and what has God taught us in each of our lives while also looking forward to what's ahead in 2023! See y'all next year!

We discuss the antisemitism accusations against Kanye and Kyrie and explore whether some aspects of Christianity can be taken as antisemitic.

We talk about the topic of consumerism, materialism, and how it affects our faith.

We react to the results of Barna Group's article about young adults around the world. ARTICLE LINK: https://www.barna.com/research/reviewing-global-young-adults/

We discuss what quiet quitting is, why it's becoming more prominent, and why we agree with it.

Instead of focusing on the scaries this season, we discuss our list of the individuals who made a positive impact in our faith journey!

We discuss Megan Basham's tweet about mocking other Christians and explore what the Bible has to say about rebuking others.

We discuss the Billy Graham Rule, what it is, why it's being criticized by people, and if there are any other alternative.

Canadian Thanksgiving is coming soon, so we'd like to talk about what the Bible says about thankfulness, and share some personal things we are thankful for this year!

We discuss why Joe Biden's announcement was met with such controversy and how we Christians should treat this issue.

We discuss the overly heated discussion of Christians and gun ownership.

This is the second part of our conversation about what we feel churches should talk about more in their services, small groups, or bible studies.

We talk about what we feel churches should talk about more in their service, small groups, or bible studies. Part 2 will be released next week!

Marc chats with Michael Varona to discuss his experience with covid-19, his entrepreneurship, and how his faith dictates his business practices.

Allen chats with Jaymie Beltran on her experiences as a musician in the church and some advice she would give to other musicians as well as leaders and elders.

Marc interviews Moses Siwale on his journey as the Youth Director for Greek Missions, his stint in the Greek Armed Forces, challenges of planting a church, and singleness. IG: @momosiwale Twitter: @momosiwale

We chat with Eunice Manigbas, half of the AC2 duo, who were finalists in X-Factor Greece in 2019, as she shares her love for music, her experience at X-Factor, and what she's doing these days to minister in God's Kingdom. Eunice's IG: @eunicechristel

In May's Monthly Report, we discuss: 1. Southern Baptist Convention Abuse Scandal - https://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/sex-abuse-report-reveals-sbc-leaders-responded-to-abuse-claims-with-resistance-stonewalling-and-outright-hostility.html 2. Franklin Graham Urges Christans to Reject Progressive Christianity - https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/franklin-graham-warns-church-progressive-christianity-can-send-a-person-to-hell.html 3. Pastors and Biblical Worldview - https://www.christiantoday.com/article/only.37.of.pastors.have.biblical.worldview.study/138627.htm

We discuss the protests in Hong Kong, why Christians all over the world should be concerned, and what we could do to support the citizens of Hong Kong.

I interview Scott Wong, head pastor of San Francisco Chinese Seventh-day Adventist Church, about the differences between western and eastern Christianity. This is the first part of a two-part interview. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUjDeSkHXWVVNaR6URrcZg Scott's IG: @manshingw

We discuss the article by Desiring God that states that empathy is a sin, and why this is such a wrong take. Article: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-enticing-sin-of-empathy Background Info: https://baptistnews.com/article/have-you-heard-the-one-about-empathy-being-a-sin/#.Ym-MjvPMJz8

We discuss the Mike Tyson incident, Christians worshipping on a plane, and a pastor's tweet that discourages Christians from telling unbelievers that God loves them.

We discuss the recent Barna study that finds majority of Christians feeling their spiritual lives are entirely private, what's wrong with this mentality, and why we need to be more open with our spiritual journey.

We discuss what cynicism looks like and why it is dangerous to our faith.

We talk about our experience of spanking growing up, and whether we are for or against the controversial practice.

We react to the news of John MacArthur and his church's mishandling of domestic abuse, Generation Z's lack of religious affiliation, and Bruce Willis' sudden retirement.

We discuss the altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars, our thoughts, and what we can learn from the event.

We discuss being prepared for any calamity and how we can do that as Christians.

Should we tip even when we get bad service?

We discuss the Russo-Ukrainian War and the response we got from churches in both countries, the need for more Bibles in Ukraine, and the controversial pastor Greg Locke talking about witches in his church. R E P U T A B L E C H A R I T I E S ADRA International https://adra.org/ Global Empowerment Mission https://globalempowermentmission.org Global Giving https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/

Did Jesus really call people dogs? Listen as we discuss this very strange story!

In the Bible it says that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil, so why doesn't the church talk about it more?

We react to Whoopi's suspension, Russia-Ukraine debacle, and football stuff.