In this podcast, Pastor David Horner and Nathan Crowe explore hard questions submitted by real life people relating to faith, doubt, apologetics, and theology. Join us and move closer to being Without Doubt. A podcast by New Beginnings Lakeside Church.
The Without Doubt podcast is an absolute gem for newly saved individuals like myself. It provides a wealth of valuable insights and teachings that are essential for spiritual growth. As a fellow podcaster of the "God, Guns, and Family" podcast, I appreciate the active listening demonstrated by the hosts in response to the complaints raised in another review. This level of engagement with their audience shows their genuine care and dedication towards delivering meaningful content. I am grateful for this podcast and look forward to continued blessings from it.
One of the best aspects of The Without Doubt podcast is its active listening and willingness to address difficult questions. The hosts, Pastor David Smith and Nathan, tackle these tough topics head-on with grace and wisdom. They provide answers in a concise and profitable manner that truly benefits the listener. Their love and service for Jesus shines through, making it evident that they are not just knowledgeable but also passionate about sharing their faith. This passion is infectious, leaving listeners excited for more episodes and eager to learn further.
On the other hand, one aspect that could be improved upon is Nathan's use of filler words such as "yes," "yeah," "yep," and "ok" after many points made by Pastor David. While Nathan is undoubtedly intelligent, these frequent interjections can be distracting for some listeners. It may be beneficial to adopt a more minimalist approach when affirming or acknowledging points made during conversations. This would create a smoother listening experience without compromising on his intelligence or ability to actively engage with the discussion.
In conclusion, The Without Doubt podcast is a valuable resource for those seeking answers to challenging questions in their faith journey. With dynamic hosts who genuinely love Jesus, each episode delivers concise yet profitable insights that resonate with listeners. While there may be room for improvement regarding active listening techniques such as minimizing filler words, overall, this podcast remains impactful and relevant in helping individuals grow in their relationship with God. I highly recommend The Without Doubt podcast to all who are hungry for spiritual nourishment and desire to strengthen their faith.
Nathan Crowe and Pastor David Horner are back to update you on what's next for the Without Doubt Podcast. Season two is on the way and we are excited to welcome more guests onto our podcast. Check out this quick update.
In this lightning round episode, Pastor David and Nathan discuss several different questions including:1. (0:53) How were people saved in the Old Testament since Jesus hadn't died yet?2. (9:39) Why are there differences between different Bible translations?3. (19:30) What are your thoughts on the Gen Z Bible translation?4. (24:10) Which Bible translations are good, and are there bad ones?This will be our final episode of Season 1! After this week, we will take some to update our equipment, strategize for the future, and plan some new episodes. Thanks for supporting the podcast!
In Mark 3:29 Jesus said, “...whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin." What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Is there really a sin that God will never forgive? Can a non-believer who commits this sin later repent and be forgiven? In this episode, Pastor David and Nathan take a look at these challenging words of Jesus to find out what they mean for our lives.
The Bible clearly teaches that as we draw closer to the return of Jesus Christ, the world will continue to get worse. So what hope do we have for the effectiveness of the gospel? If the gospel is going out, why won't the world be getting better? It is easy to become dejected, hopeless, and even scared when thinking about the end times. But the Bible tells us that we don't have to be, and gives us hope.
Many people have a desire to experience the power of the Holy Spirit. But what does that look like? Many preachers and churches such as Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, David Diga Hernandez, Bill Johnson, Bethel Church, and others practice "slaying in the Spirit", a phenomenon where a person is apparently so overcome by the Spirit that they fall over and even begin shaking, laughing, yelling, or incapacitated and unable to move. But is this practice something that we find in the Bible? Is this what it looks like to experience the power of the Holy Spirit?
Are you looking for evidence that the Bible is true? This prophecy in Daniel 9 predicted the very day Jesus Christ would ride into Jerusalem and present Himself as the King of Israel over 500 years before it happened. Listen in as Pastor David and Nathan discuss Daniel's prophecy about "the seventy sevens", break down some of the math involved, and arrive at the conclusion that the Bible accurately predicts the future.If you want to hear Pastor David's sermon on Palm Sunday, check it out here.
In this episode, Pastor David and Nathan discuss several different questions including:• Should we be asking saints to pray for us?• Should Christians support the death penalty?• How did different races and ethnicities come about?• How do you navigate heavy issues in Christian dating relationships as you consider marriage?
A false dichotomy has been presented to Christians: that they either have to accept the lifestyle of LGBTQ+ people (which is equated to love) or that if they don't, they hate the LGBTQ+ community. But is this true? Scripture shows us a better option. In this episode, Pastor David and Nathan examine the way that the apostle Paul reached LGBTQ+ people, the simple and effective message that some Christians have forgotten about, and the approach of "grace and truth" that characterized Jesus' ministry.
There are few topics in our culture today that garner more attention and controversy than the issue of homosexuality. Is it wrong? And if so, why is it wrong? What even is our basis for determining right and wrong? Pastor David and Nathan dive into some biblical passages that deal with the topic and discuss what the Bible has to say about homosexuality.
Today we continue to answer the question: "How has feminism infiltrated the church? And does it have a place in biblical Christianity?" In this episode, we specifically look at second and third-wave feminism and evaluate what we find from a Biblical perspective. Many of the agenda items of these feminist movements had to do with liberating women from "oppresive power structures" and giving them sexual freedom. As it turns out, what many feminists thought would liberate women actually puts them in chains. Jess (David's wife) shares from her personal experience how true liberation is found in Christ. Confusion about the differences between the genders and what a woman even is also found its way into feminism. So what place does feminism have in Biblical Christianity today and how is it impacting the Church?
Today we answer the question: "How has feminism infiltrated the church? And does it have a place in biblical Christianity?" In this episode, we specifically look at the beginnings of feminism and its first wave and evaluate what we find from a Biblical perspective. Feminism is a hard topic to deal with because the word itself represents different ideas to different people. As we examine the history of different feminist movements, we find some consistent themes and some surprising things. Certainly, some good things have come out of feminist movements, but along with the good have been many destructive and unbiblical ideas. So what place does feminism have in Biblical Christianity today and how is it impacting the Church?
This is part 3 of a series answering the question: can women be pastors? In 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, Paul writes, "the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says. If there is anything they desire to learn, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church." In this episode, we examine this difficult passage head on to discover what it means and apply it to our lives.
This is part 2 of a series of episodes answering the question: can women be pastors? In this episode, Pastor David and Nathan along with special guest, Jessica Horner, look at 1 Timothy 2, focusing especially on verses 11:-15: "11 Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve; 14 and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. 15 Yet she will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control." (English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016)).What does this mean? Can women be pastors/elders in the church? Can they teach in any capacity? Was this passage only relevant to a specific audience in a specific time period? Have complementarians failed to consider the historical context surrounding this passage? How does the book of Genesis inform our understanding? What does it mean that "she will be saved through childbearing"?We discuss all of these questions and more on this episode of Without Doubt.
This is part 1 in a 3-part series. This week we begin to tackle one of our most asked questions. It's probably not an understatement to say that this is one of the most hotly debated topics in current evangelical Christianity. In this first episode, Pastor David and Nathan Crowe are joined by Jessica Horner, to discuss the definitions of the two main views on this issue: egalitarianism and complementarianism. We hold to a complementarian viewpoint and explain what that means in the episode. Our discussion includes a survey of the incredible ways that God used women throughout the Scripture and an exhortation to Christian women to serve the Lord.
Last week we examined 4 facts that the vast majority of Christian and skeptic scholars agree upon surrounding the events of Jesus' life: 1) Jesus of Nazareth was EXECUTED by crucifixion and buried in Joseph's tomb2) Jesus' tomb was found EMPTY three days later3) Some believed they had EYEWITNESS experiences of Jesus alive after his death.4) The EARLY TESTIMONY of Christians was belief in a resurrected JesusThe question is, how can we explain these facts? What theory or explanation can account for all of the pieces of this puzzle? Many theories have been offered throughout the ages but one stands above them all. In this episode, we finish Pastor David's sermon, "How Can We Explain the Empty Tomb?"
How can we explain the empty tomb? We have to begin by examining the facts surrounding it. The vast majority of scholars, both skeptic and Christian, agree on 4 essential facts regarding the life and death of Jesus. Those 4 facts might surprise you – but understanding them will help us to piece together what actually happened on the Sunday morning after Jesus died. In this episode, we begin to look at a sermon that Pastor David recently preached about the resurrection called, "How Can We Explain The Empty Tomb?"
Today we are doing a lightning round on the podcast! That means that Nathan has picked a handful of questions that our listeners have asked and David will give his short, off-the-cuff answers to them. In this episode, we answer:• (0:55) Does a believer go straight to heaven when they die? If so, how does that all work out with the rapture and final resurrection?• (05:42) If God knows what will happen, what is the importance of prayer for healing, etc.?• (09:06) Is it wrong to be a climate activist or a vegan?• (13:57) What does the Bible say about tithing?• (17:13) What is the point of asking God for forgiveness if I know I'm probably going to commit the sin again in the future?
The process of recognizing the New Testament canon took some time. When it was originally written, the New Testament was not one compiled literary work but rather 27 different writings that circulated around the early church. As the church expanded, began dealing with false teachers and doctrines, and came under intense persecution, it became necessary to spell out the recognized limits of the New Testament canon. In the process, some books like Hebrews, James, or Revelation were disputed for a time but eventually recognized as canonical. Additionally, fraudulent books began to be written, claiming to be from one of the apostles or close associates of Jesus. Dan Brown popularized the idea in the DaVinci code that all of these writings had equal weight with the rest of the New Testament writings we have today, and that at the Council of Nicea in the 4th century, the church picked the books they liked and discarded the ones they didn't. David and Nathan discuss all the disputes and dispel the myths surrounding the New Testament in this episode.
In this episode, David and Nathan discuss the New Testament canon and how the person and work of Jesus necessitated that the New Testament be written. We delve into topics such as:• The role of apostles and how they were commissioned by Jesus to give us the New Testament• The qualifications of apostleship and why the canon of Scripture is now closed• Who wrote each New Testament book• The tests of canonicity as applied to the New Testament
Roman Catholics include 7 additional books in their Bibles that Protestants reject as Scripture. Protestants call these books the "Apocrypha" (meaning "hidden") while Roman Catholics call them the "Deuterocanon" (meaning "second canon"). Should they be included in our Bibles or not? David and Nathan discuss several topics in part 2 including:• The Church Fathers• Jerome and the Vulgate• The Reformation• The Council of Trent• Concluding Thoughts
Roman Catholics include 7 additional books in their Bibles that Protestants reject as Scripture. Protestants call these books the "Apocrypha" (meaning "hidden") while Roman Catholics call them the "Deuterocanon" (meaning "second canon"). Should they be included in our Bibles or not? David and Nathan discuss several topics in part 1 including:• Why it matters• The time the apocrypha was written and cessation of the prophets• The Septuagint• Jesus and the apostles' view of these booksPart 2 will include discussion on:• The Church Fathers• Jerome and the Vulgate• The Reformation• The Council of Trent• Concluding Thoughts
How did the Old Testament canon develop? What did Jesus have to say about the Old Testament Scriptures? In this episode, David and Nathan discuss the development of the Old Testament canon, Jesus' view on the OT Scriptures, and some of the books that the Jews ultimately rejected from their Scriptures like the book of Enoch or the book of Jubilee. They also discuss how some books, like Esther or Song of Solomon, were disputed at one point but eventually gained full acceptance into the canon.
How do we know what books belong in the Bible? This question deals with a topic called canonization. The word canon means, "a rule, a standard, or a measure." The books that we attribute divine authority to create the "rule" or "standard" of our lives and faith – therefore it is important to know we have the right ones! In this episode, we introduce the topic of canonization including:• Defining the term "canon"• The church's role in canonization (determining vs. discovering)• 5 tests of canonicity
Do you realize that people gave their lives so that the Bible could be translated into English? We talk about translation and more in this episode, including:• Textual criticism• John Wycliffe• William Tyndale• King James Version• Which English Bible translation you should read
Can we trust that the Bible was accurately transmitted down through the ages? In this episode we discuss the reliability of the Bible including:• The original autographs• Manuscript evidence• Dead Sea ScrollsThis is part 2 of our 3-part series on how we got our Bibles.
How did we get the Bible that we hold in our hands today? The process begins with the Divine Author – God, and the human authors. In this episode, we discuss some astounding facts about the Bible and explore what the doctrine of the Inspiration of Scripture means. This is part 1 of a 3-part series.
We wanted to have a little bit of fun with this bonus episode. Nathan and David are both big NFL fans and with the NFL season starting this past week, we thought it would be fun to do a fantasy football draft, but with Bible characters. Ground rules: Each team needed a QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF and all the members of Trinity were not available for drafting (because whoever drafted 2 out of 3 would auto-win). Hope you enjoy!
Also in this episode:• What was Satan's sin?• How could temptation exist in the perfect garden of Eden?• How can we define what sin is?• Why does Satan keep trying if he knows he is going to lose?
Also in this episode:• Was Judas a true believer?• How can demons and Satan affect Christians?• How should Christians respond to the attacks of Satan?
Sharing your faith with unbelievers or confronting a lukewarm believer can feel intimidating. How can we do it in a way that is effective and not condemning?
How can Christians think Biblically about tattoos and birth control? In this episode, Pastor David and Nathan look at the relevant passages that often come up in these debates, how the new covenant affects our understanding of Old Testament laws, and how a Christian should view birth control.
In this episode, Pastor David and Nathan Crowe talk about 4 practical ways to discover God's will in your life: Direction from God's Word, Discernment from a sacrificed life, Desires from a God-loving heart, and Doors that God opens.
How can we discover God's will? Is it okay to ask God for signs or does that display a lack of faith in God? Pastor David and Nathan Crowe begin exploring this question in this episode.
If God knew that Jesus was going to rise from the dead three days after his crucfixion and then ascend back to heaven, was his death really a true sacrifice? Pastor David and Nathan talk through the nature of Jesus' sacrifice and why the favorable end outcome of resurrection and ascension does not diminish His sacrifice.
Rahab lied to protect the lives of the Israelite spies...and then seems to be rewarded for it! Does this mean that it is ever okay to lie? We tackle this tough question on this episode of Without Doubt.
It's the age-old question: how could a good and all-powerful God allow suffering to exist? Why do good things happen to bad people? In this episode, Pastor David Horner and Nathan Crowe address the solution to the problem of suffering that we find in Jesus and His work on the cross – a solution that is illustrated in vivid color by the story of Lazarus.
It's the age-old question: how could a good and all-powerful God allow suffering to exist? Why do good things happen to bad people? In this episode, Pastor David Horner and Nathan Crowe begin to unpack some of the assumptions implicit in this question and give a biblical answer to it.
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