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Reflection Questions (AI Gen)The "Why Me?" Question: God specifically chose Israel despite them being the "fewest of all peoples." How does realizing that God's love isn't based on your merit, size, or strength shift your perspective on your own identity? Being a Treasured Possession: What does it practically mean for you to view yourself as a "holy people" and a "treasured possession"? How does this truth alter how you walk through your daily life? Unmerited Favor: Consider the things God has given you that you had no right to receive. How can making a list of these unearned blessings cultivate deeper humility and gratitude?

In this message, “Do You Even Know Where You Are?”, we explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—questions God asks His people.The first question God asked humanity wasn't about what Adam had done. It was about where Adam was.“Where are you?”Before God leads us forward, He often confronts us with our current reality. Because if we don't know where we are spiritually, emotionally, or relationally, we can easily drift into places God never intended for us to be.In this sermon, you'll hear about:Why God's first question to Adam still matters todayHow a lack of self-awareness creates trouble wherever we goThe danger of being spiritually blind to our true conditionWhy knowing yourself helps you fulfill God's purpose more effectivelyHow biblical self-awareness differs from simple self-assessmentDrawing from Genesis 3, Revelation 3, 1 Kings 19, and Psalm 139, this message challenges us to stop avoiding honest reflection and start inviting God to search our hearts.Because the greatest obstacle to growth is often not what we don't know about God—it's what we don't know about ourselves.True transformation begins when we stop pretending, stop comparing, and allow God to reveal what's really happening beneath the surface.The question isn't where you want to be.The question is:Do you even know where you are?

Join my husband and I as we go through the entire Bible in a year, in conjunction with the Bible Discovery Guide and The Daily Show. This weekend we answer some of the big questions and viewer questions concerning whether God owes us answers, why Job repented, what true wisdom is, and how we can trust God's justice when we don't understand His ways. If you want to know your Bible better, then this is a great place to help deepen your big picture understanding.

Pastor Abbie was on a staff retreat in Tennessee when a snake showed up on the balcony. She ran inside and jumped on the couch. Then she watched a teammate calmly lift the snake onto a broomstick and carry it off into the bushes. How did you do that?That is the difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge knows a snake is poisonous. Wisdom knows what to do with it.James has spent his whole letter asking what good faith is if it never shows up in your life. Today he asks the same thing about wisdom. So the question he hands us is not, do I think I am wise. We would all say yes to that. The question is sharper. What kind of life is my wisdom growing?To answer it, James sends us back to the garden. God had already given Adam and Eve everything they needed. Then another voice entered the story. Did God truly say that? Earthly wisdom still speaks with that voice. Question God's word. Question His goodness. Trust yourself instead. Heavenly wisdom does the opposite. It submits to the Lordship of Jesus, even when His ways do not line up with what feels good in the moment.Here is what James will not let us miss. Wisdom is demonstrated, not declared. It should be seen. Godly wisdom makes people lean in and say, I want that kindness. I want that mercy. Knowledge says the Bible tells us to forgive. Wisdom walks in forgiveness.But notice where James starts. Not with behavior. With the heart. He names bitter envy that cannot celebrate someone else's success, and selfish ambition that needs to win, to be noticed, to be right. And underneath all of it sits one honest question. Am I trying to be right, or am I trying to be righteous? You can win the argument and lose the person.Living heavenly wisdom means denying the false self. The false self is who we think we should be based on how other people see us. One writer says it is like the air we breathe, so familiar we stop noticing it. The true self is who God made us to be as image bearers. Denying yourself is not erasing your personality. It is letting go of pride so you can walk free.So how do we get there? Wisdom plants seeds. Everything we do is sowing something. Every conversation, every conflict, every word. Slow down. Listen. Discern. Then act.Our so what today is this. Wisdom is not measured by what you know, but by what your life grows.The invitation this week is to examine the fruit and set your focus. Ask three questions. Am I trying to be right or righteous? Where do I need to submit my pride to the Lordship of Jesus? How can I be present with Jesus and proactively plant seeds? Then watch what grows.Scripture References:James 3:13-18 (Two kinds of wisdom; earthly versus heavenly; peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness)Genesis 2:16-17; 3:1-6 (The tree of the knowledge of good and evil; the serpent tempts Eve to question God's word and His goodness)Proverbs 3:5-7 (Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not be wise in your own eyes)Proverbs 14:12 (There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death)Matthew 7:16-20 (By their fruit you will recognize them)Luke 22:42 (Not my will, but Yours be done)

Like, Share, and Subscribe: Be a Gospel Influencer! Acts 20:17-38 Big Idea & Question: God has given each Christian the power of gospel influence. Am I a faithful gospel influencer? 1. A Faithful Gospel Influencer Earns Trust Through Transparency (vv 18-19, 26, 33-35) 2. A Faithful Gospel Influencer Grows Reach Through Relationship (vv 19, 31, 36-38) 3. A Faithful Gospel Influencer Stays on Brand with the Creator's Content (vv 20-21, 24-27, 32)

This week, Dale walks us through a question many people quietly carry: should I question God? Looking at Scripture, we see how people brought their honest questions before Him and how God meets them in it. It is a message that encourages us to come to God with both reverence and honesty as we grow in faith.Message: Should I Question God?Series: When In DoubtSpeaker: Dale McCamish (Senior Minister)Date: 4-19-2026Find out how you can connect or partner with us: wcconline.org/connectFollow us on social media: @wcconlinechurch

We grew up being told not to question God. So we finally did. In this episode, Sisco and Mike are joined by Ernie Lima — a TikTok creator and deep-dive researcher into ancient history, metaphysics, and world religions — for one of the most wide-ranging conversations we've ever had on the show. We start where a lot of us started: Catholic households, rosarios every night, and being shut down every time we asked "but why?" From there the conversation goes places we didn't expect — and we couldn't stop it even if we tried. IN THIS EPISODE: → Growing up Catholic and being told never to question your faith → Why Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all technically confirming each other — and still at war → The slave Bible: how they removed every part about freedom before handing it to enslaved people → Jesus's missing 20 years — and the theory that he traveled to India and studied Buddhism → The Anunnaki, Planet Nibiru, and whether ancient religions are actually alien origin stories → Atlantis, the Great Flood, and the giants who may have built the megalithic structures we can't explain → How religion has always been used as a political tool — and still is today → Where we all personally landed: spiritual, not religious → And why without wisdom — you're just a puppet GUEST: Ernie Lima TikTok: @ernie.lima Instagram: @philosofil.bear YouTube: @ernie.lima CONNECT WITH US:

Loss shakes everything. Even faith.Whether it's the death of a loved one, the end of a marriage, a health diagnosis, or a dream that didn't come true, grief can upend everything you thought you knew about God. It can be enough to make you question whether he's truly good, trustworthy, or in control.But these questions don't have to destroy your faith. In fact, they can deepen it. In this episode, you'll discover what it looks like to navigate grief and loss while staying close to God. Download the Audio Podcast Here: 

2025 Theme: “Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we have explored stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. In our last show for 2025 we recap the year with our most inspiring episodes and introduce the theme for 2026. Throughout 2025 we have stimulating discussions between Anita, Mavis, and Gail. We have also had an awe-inspiring group of guests, handpicked to reflect the theme of community engagement and the grassroots of change. We honor our guests and the works they have done and continue to do in the name of transformation, empowerment, engagement across the multiple sectors of our society.Is It Possible to Build Trust in Community-Police Relations? Conversation with Shadae McDaniel Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives/Director, All Stars Project (ASP) of New Jersey.  Beginning in February we hosted an in-depth exploration of the All Stars-Project and its signature program "Operation Conversation Cops and Kids." Among many accolades, Shadae was ranked among the ROI-NJ “2023 Influencers: People of Color." NJUrbanNews.com Article: “Shadae McDaniel Builds Bridges, Provides Opportunities for Youth Through the Power of Performance.” Founded in 1981, All Stars Project (ASP) is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit that uses a performance-based approach to help tens of thousands of inner-city youths and their families create success in their lives. Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids (OCCK) is an innovative police–community relations model program run by ASP in partnership with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Newark Police Division (NPD). This award-winning program uses performance, improvisation, and conversation to help inner-city teenagers and police officers build trust and improve their relationship.Until We Are All Free Movement, a human rights organization led by formerly incarcerated criminal justice experts. In March our case study focused on the Until We Are All Free Movement with guest Kevin Reese, Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director of UWAAF and Co-Founder/CEO of Until We Are All Free Consulting Group.Question: God, what is it that you're working on in my life? What do you do when the answer is build a bridge of people and be a bridge through and with people? Kevin is the answer. Kevin grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spent 14 years incarcerated inside of the criminal justice system. During that time, he founded the BRIDGE, a grassroots group of directly impacted criminal justice experts whose mission is to abolish mass incarceration and to find a path to true transformative criminal justice. Kevin says,“My idea was to create a program that builds a bridge between people like me, mostly men in prison but women, too, and the community. That bridge and this work is actually revolutionary. Because I'm not supposed to be able to make a connection to people on the outside. Prison is all about preventing that. But the BRIDGE partnership we've been working on gives light to an entire caste of people who are incarcerated.”Youth Empowerment Services, of Pittsburgh PA: “Ahead of its time and punching above its weight, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) formed in 1994...The heart of YES is a spirit of mentorship...By leveraging their unique skills and abilities and centering their voices, YES has created a formula for success that influences community growth, economic prosperity, and student-driven leadership." In our case study of the YES organization we invited Denise Jones, Educational Consultant at Youth Enrichment Services into the studio. Denise Jones is the daughter of two passion-driven educators. She attended Allegheny College, majored in Economics and minored in Black Studies. Later Denise applied for Teach for America and came to understand the joys and limitations of teaching, particularly in bureaucratic systems. Eventually she agreed to work at her father's community-based non-profit organization, Youth Enrichment Services (YES), to help young people become their own best resource. She is now pursuing a PhD in education and psychology from the University of Michigan.Ujamaa Collective, Pittsburgh PA: A Unique Cultural Enriching Experience! Ujamaa Collective is a 501(c)3 non-profit artisan boutique. We (Anita is a member!) serve Africana women providing cultural, artistic, and entrepreneurial exchange in the historic Hill District of Pittsburgh. Our passion for cooperatives is rooted in our values of Fair Trade, meaningful work, creativity, community, and wellness. Two  Sisters from the Ujamaa Collective shared their wisdom, community engagement practice, and the cooperation with our audiences — Lakeisha Wolf, Executive Director, and Alana Griffin, Ambassador. LaKeisha is a cultural worker, creative entrepreneur, and teaching artist with an emphasis on identity, racial justice, community connection, and whole-body wellness. She is a founding member of the Ujamaa Collective and has served as Executive Director since 2013. Alana lives out the organization's mission to empower Africana women through cooperative economics, cultural expression, and community healing. Economic Sovereignty in Burkina Faso: From Thomas Sankara to Ibrahim Traoré | Guest: Leontine Osuagwu. In this episode we dig into the role of sovereign psyche in leadership, particularly in the African nation of Burkina Faso under the past leadership of Thomas Sankara (1949-1987) and current leader, President Ibrahim Traoré.  The home country of our guest, Leontine Osuagwu, is Burkina Faso. With over 20 years of leadership experience across corporate, nonprofit, for-profit sectors, she helps leaders cultivate the mindset, strategy, and emotional intelligence to lead with excellence in creating sustainable impact. She's brings honor and soulful insight into the events unfolding in her home country.Mental Health, NAEP and Coach Bradley: A Unique Blend of Mentorship, Empathy, and Strategic Insight In His Work as a Transitional Life Coach. Coach Bradley specializes in guiding adolescents through the transition from high school to adulthood while also supporting adults navigating career changes and life pivots. Ed integrates emotional intelligence, active listening, and values-based goal setting to create a safe, supportive coaching environment. Whether preparing students for life's next step or helping adults embrace new opportunities, Ed equips people to create lasting, meaningful change. In a second episode featuring Coach Bradley he provided an understanding of NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress), explaining its purpose and how it differs from state tests, and the role it plays in systemic racism, accountability, and test-based reforms in education.Case Study ShiftWorks Community+Public Works | Guest: Sallyanne Kluz, Executive Director. Sallyann Kluz is a Pittsburgh-based arts administrator, architect, and urban designer whose practice is situated at the intersection of art and community development. Her practice includes public art programs and strategies, community engagement, design education, public space design, and neighborhood development strategies. In her leadership role, Sallyann is focused on providing technical assistance to artists and clients, and expanding the role of artists in community development, civic design, and community engagement.Why Community and Public Arts? Sally led us into a meaningful discussion pondering this question. The short answer is this: "Shiftworks Community+Public Arts envisions a region in which the creative practices of artists are fully engaged to collaboratively shape the public realm and catalyze community-led change." The work is designed to expand the range of possibilities for artists to engage communities. We applaud our guests who have made this year meaningful, insightful, and engaging!

Today, I pass on my answer to a great question asked by a Christian state legislator who listened to last week’s podcast about working to restore God’s “ordered liberty”: If we are to do that, how should we have argued for the bill not allowing men to compete in women’s sports? Equally important is what can we learn about ourselves by thinking through the two different approaches?

Today, I pass on my answer to a great question asked by a Christian state legislator who listened to last week’s podcast about working to restore God’s “ordered liberty”: If we are to do that, how should we have argued for the bill not allowing men to compete in women’s sports? Equally important is what can we learn about ourselves by thinking through the two different approaches?

2025 Theme: “Community Engagement & the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we have explored stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. In our last show for 2025 we recap the year with our most inspiring episodes and introduce the theme for 2026. Throughout 2025 we have stimulating discussions between Anita, Mavis, and Gail. We have also had an awe-inspiring group of guests, handpicked to reflect the theme of community engagement and the grassroots of change. We honor our guests and the works they have done and continue to do in the name of transformation, empowerment, engagement across the multiple sectors of our society.Is It Possible to Build Trust in Community-Police Relations? Conversation with Shadae McDaniel Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives/Director, All Stars Project (ASP) of New Jersey.  Beginning in February we hosted an in-depth exploration of the All Stars-Project and its signature program "Operation Conversation Cops and Kids." Among many accolades, Shadae was ranked among the ROI-NJ “2023 Influencers: People of Color." NJUrbanNews.com Article: “Shadae McDaniel Builds Bridges, Provides Opportunities for Youth Through the Power of Performance.” Founded in 1981, All Stars Project (ASP) is a 501(c)3 national nonprofit that uses a performance-based approach to help tens of thousands of inner-city youths and their families create success in their lives. Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids (OCCK) is an innovative police–community relations model program run by ASP in partnership with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Newark Police Division (NPD). This award-winning program uses performance, improvisation, and conversation to help inner-city teenagers and police officers build trust and improve their relationship.Until We Are All Free Movement, a human rights organization led by formerly incarcerated criminal justice experts. In March our case study focused on the Until We Are All Free Movement with guest Kevin Reese, Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director of UWAAF and Co-Founder/CEO of Until We Are All Free Consulting Group.Question: God, what is it that you're working on in my life? What do you do when the answer is build a bridge of people and be a bridge through and with people? Kevin is the answer. Kevin grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spent 14 years incarcerated inside of the criminal justice system. During that time, he founded the BRIDGE, a grassroots group of directly impacted criminal justice experts whose mission is to abolish mass incarceration and to find a path to true transformative criminal justice. Kevin says,“My idea was to create a program that builds a bridge between people like me, mostly men in prison but women, too, and the community. That bridge and this work is actually revolutionary. Because I'm not supposed to be able to make a connection to people on the outside. Prison is all about preventing that. But the BRIDGE partnership we've been working on gives light to an entire caste of people who are incarcerated.”Youth Empowerment Services, of Pittsburgh PA: “Ahead of its time and punching above its weight, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) formed in 1994...The heart of YES is a spirit of mentorship...By leveraging their unique skills and abilities and centering their voices, YES has created a formula for success that influences community growth, economic prosperity, and student-driven leadership." In our case study of the YES organization we invited Denise Jones, Educational Consultant at Youth Enrichment Services into the studio. Denise Jones is the daughter of two passion-driven educators. She attended Allegheny College, majored in Economics and minored in Black Studies. Later Denise applied for Teach for America and came to understand the joys and limitations of teaching, particularly in bureaucratic systems. Eventually she agreed to work at her father's community-based non-profit organization, Youth Enrichment Services (YES), to help young people become their own best resource. She is now pursuing a PhD in education and psychology from the University of Michigan.Ujamaa Collective, Pittsburgh PA: A Unique Cultural Enriching Experience! Ujamaa Collective is a 501(c)3 non-profit artisan boutique. We (Anita is a member!) serve Africana women providing cultural, artistic, and entrepreneurial exchange in the historic Hill District of Pittsburgh. Our passion for cooperatives is rooted in our values of Fair Trade, meaningful work, creativity, community, and wellness. Two  Sisters from the Ujamaa Collective shared their wisdom, community engagement practice, and the cooperation with our audiences — Lakeisha Wolf, Executive Director, and Alana Griffin, Ambassador. LaKeisha is a cultural worker, creative entrepreneur, and teaching artist with an emphasis on identity, racial justice, community connection, and whole-body wellness. She is a founding member of the Ujamaa Collective and has served as Executive Director since 2013. Alana lives out the organization's mission to empower Africana women through cooperative economics, cultural expression, and community healing. Economic Sovereignty in Burkina Faso: From Thomas Sankara to Ibrahim Traoré | Guest: Leontine Osuagwu. In this episode we dig into the role of sovereign psyche in leadership, particularly in the African nation of Burkina Faso under the past leadership of Thomas Sankara (1949-1987) and current leader, President Ibrahim Traoré.  The home country of our guest, Leontine Osuagwu, is Burkina Faso. With over 20 years of leadership experience across corporate, nonprofit, for-profit sectors, she helps leaders cultivate the mindset, strategy, and emotional intelligence to lead with excellence in creating sustainable impact. She's brings honor and soulful insight into the events unfolding in her home country.Mental Health, NAEP and Coach Bradley: A Unique Blend of Mentorship, Empathy, and Strategic Insight In His Work as a Transitional Life Coach. Coach Bradley specializes in guiding adolescents through the transition from high school to adulthood while also supporting adults navigating career changes and life pivots. Ed integrates emotional intelligence, active listening, and values-based goal setting to create a safe, supportive coaching environment. Whether preparing students for life's next step or helping adults embrace new opportunities, Ed equips people to create lasting, meaningful change. In a second episode featuring Coach Bradley he provided an understanding of NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress), explaining its purpose and how it differs from state tests, and the role it plays in systemic racism, accountability, and test-based reforms in education.Case Study ShiftWorks Community+Public Works | Guest: Sallyanne Kluz, Executive Director. Sallyann Kluz is a Pittsburgh-based arts administrator, architect, and urban designer whose practice is situated at the intersection of art and community development. Her practice includes public art programs and strategies, community engagement, design education, public space design, and neighborhood development strategies. In her leadership role, Sallyann is focused on providing technical assistance to artists and clients, and expanding the role of artists in community development, civic design, and community engagement.Why Community and Public Arts? Sally led us into a meaningful discussion pondering this question. The short answer is this: "Shiftworks Community+Public Arts envisions a region in which the creative practices of artists are fully engaged to collaboratively shape the public realm and catalyze community-led change." The work is designed to expand the range of possibilities for artists to engage communities. We applaud our guests who have made this year meaningful, insightful, and engaging!

What do you do when faith feels fake, heavy, or full of rules you can’t live up to? In today’s episode, Ash sits down with Kate Westwood, who opens up about her journey of moving from a place where questioning wasn’t allowed, to discovering that God invites us to wrestle, ask, and seek Him with honesty. Together they unpack the tension between “having enough faith” and trusting God’s will, the pressure of performance-driven Christianity, and the freedom that comes when you realise Jesus doesn’t demand blind belief—He wants relationship. This all leads into today’s verse, 1 John 3:16:“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” Kate’s honesty reminds us that God is big enough for our questions, gentle with our doubts, and faithful even when faith feels complicated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every night, join Father Joseph Matlak as he ends the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, and using the Douay-Rheims psalter for his reflections, Father Matlak guides you in prayer and shares a brief reflection and a thorough examination of conscience providing you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. ________________

Habakkuk was saying to God, “My country is in a mess! Why don't You do something about it?” If you are asking “Why, God?” about anything, you can identify with Habakkuk and profit from God's answer to him.

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Title: No Matter the Question, God IS the Answer! Scripture: Psalm 42 Speaker: Dr. Victor Borden Date: August 17, 2025 AM

"How Long, Oh Lord?" The Psalmists cry out to the Lord on a number of occasions wondering about the purposes of God on different occasions. Some of the language that they use might even be considered frowned upon in modern Christian circles. But shouldn't the word of God's example in the Psalms speak and perhaps even correct the way we pray in joy OR sorrow? With the three hosts united again, listen in and hear how we might allow or even disallow the questioning of God.Support the show

Can You Question God? Jesus never rebuked anyone for asking questions. God loves us so much that He wants us to know the answers. Find out more on this episode of Fight To Win with Pastor Kurt Owen.Tactical Tip: Many of our videos contain a short section we call Tactical Tips. Most offer ways to improve personal safety and security.Request the Free Offer: https://www.fighttowin.tvLearn More, Register for Events & Donate:https://www.kurtowen.com/Prefer to Watch the Video?https://youtu.be/Jn3FLdxizqsBecome a supporter of this podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-to-win-tv-with-kurt-owen--5638799/support.

“Is it okay to question God?”It's a question most believers ask—silently, during heartbreak, disappointment, or even confusion. But is asking “why?” a sign of weak faith… or could it actually be a part of growing deeper in your relationship with God?In this episode, we talk honestly about what it means to question God: Is it disrespectful?What does the Bible say?How did people like Job, David, and even Jesus wrestle with God in hard moments?We don't shy away from doubt—we dig into it. Because sometimes, the path to stronger faith is paved with honest questions.

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 05-21-2025) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include:Matt Discusses Faith, Works, the Priesthood and Biblical Interpretation, as EO Doctrine/ Sports, Competition, and The Christian Walk/ If We Don't Question God, is it Blind Faith?/ Can We Lose Our Salvation?/ Was the Story of Lazarus and The Rich Man a Parable?/Matt Discusses a Problem With Annihilationism/May 21, 2025

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 05-21-2025) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Discusses Faith, Works, the Priesthood and Biblical Interpretation, as EO Doctrine/ Sports, Competition, and The Christian Walk/ If We Don't Question God, is it Blind Faith?/ Can We Lose Our Salvation?/ Was the Story of Lazarus and The Rich Man a Parable?/Matt Discusses a Problem With Annihilationism/ May 21, 2025

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 05-21-2025) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include:Matt Discusses Faith, Works, the Priesthood and Biblical Interpretation, as EO Doctrine/ Sports, Competition, and The Christian Walk/ If We Don't Question God, is it Blind Faith?/ Can We Lose Our Salvation?/ Was the Story of Lazarus and The Rich Man a Parable?/Matt Discusses a Problem With Annihilationism/May 21, 2025

Pastor Josh looks at the book of Habakkuk.

In this episode of Ask the God Pod, we’re diving headfirst into a question so many of us carry but are often afraid to ask: Is it okay to question God? Maybe you’ve been told that doubt is dangerous or that wrestling with God is a sign of weak faith. But what if asking hard questions is actually part of growing a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him? Leanne opens up about her own struggles with faith, doubt, and getting real with God, and explores how the Bible is full of people—like David, Job, and even Jesus—who brought their raw, unfiltered questions to God. If you’ve ever felt guilty for questioning or wondered if you’re “doing faith wrong,” this episode will help you reframe doubt as an invitation to deeper connection—not distance. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 27:45-46 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land.  46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli,[c] lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”) (NIV) 1. Choose to be real while still being reverent. Matthew 11:28-29  Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (NLT) 1 Peter 5:5-9 - “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. (NLT) 2. Choose to rest in what you do understand as you wrestle with what you don’t understand yet. Isaiah 55:8-9 - “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (NIV) Psalm 143:1, Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief (NIV) Psalm 143:5 I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done. (NIV) Psalm 119:68 - You are good and do only good. (NLT) 
 3. Choose ultimate over immediate. 

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.  17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. (NIV) Romans 8:18 -  I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. (NIV) Romans 8:28 -  And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[b] have been called according to his purpose. (NIV) 4. Choose to worship rather than worry. Psalm 142:1-2 I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. 2 I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. (NIV) Psalm 22:22-24 - “I will proclaim your name to my brothersand sisters. I will praise you among your assembled people. 23 Praise the Lord, all you who fear him! Honor him, all you descendants of Jacob! Show him reverence, all you descendants of Israel! 24 For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned his back on them, but has listened to their cries for help.” (NLT) Psalm 34:1-3 - I will praise the Lord no matter what happens. I will constantly speak of his glories and grace.[a] 2 I will boast of all his kindness to me. Let all who are discouraged take heart. 3 Let us praise the Lord together and exalt his name. (TLB) Hebrews 12:28-29. 'Since we are receiving a kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshipping him with holy fear and awe, 29 For our God is a devouring fire.' (NLT)

Matthew 27:45-46 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land.  46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli,[c] lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”) (NIV) 1. Choose to be real while still being reverent. Matthew 11:28-29  Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (NLT) 1 Peter 5:5-9 - “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. (NLT) 2. Choose to rest in what you do understand as you wrestle with what you don’t understand yet. Isaiah 55:8-9 - “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (NIV) Psalm 143:1, Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief (NIV) Psalm 143:5 I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done. (NIV) Psalm 119:68 - You are good and do only good. (NLT) 
 3. Choose ultimate over immediate. 

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.  17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. (NIV) Romans 8:18 -  I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. (NIV) Romans 8:28 -  And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[b] have been called according to his purpose. (NIV) 4. Choose to worship rather than worry. Psalm 142:1-2 I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. 2 I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. (NIV) Psalm 22:22-24 - “I will proclaim your name to my brothersand sisters. I will praise you among your assembled people. 23 Praise the Lord, all you who fear him! Honor him, all you descendants of Jacob! Show him reverence, all you descendants of Israel! 24 For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned his back on them, but has listened to their cries for help.” (NLT) Psalm 34:1-3 - I will praise the Lord no matter what happens. I will constantly speak of his glories and grace.[a] 2 I will boast of all his kindness to me. Let all who are discouraged take heart. 3 Let us praise the Lord together and exalt his name. (TLB) Hebrews 12:28-29. 'Since we are receiving a kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshipping him with holy fear and awe, 29 For our God is a devouring fire.' (NLT)

What is your worth? Do you feel like your life or even humanity in general has value? Let's discuss the value of life together today!

Ever asked, “God, why?” Dive into Job's story to uncover the truth behind suffering and discover a new perspective on pain. 

I'm always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… In this present place of now are people questioning God? Plus…how are people survive yet another increase in food prices? I'm Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate.  I call it The Daily Mess.  A chronological walk through an everyday world.  Yes, it's my morning writing.  As a receiver of thoughts and ideas, we as people tend to throw it to the side and deal with it later.  When a subject arrives, I dig in.  It's still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

I'm always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as… In this present place of now are people questioning God? Plus…how are people survive yet another increase in food prices? I'm Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate.  I call it The Daily Mess.  A chronological walk through an everyday world.  Yes, it's my morning writing.  As a receiver of thoughts and ideas, we as people tend to throw it to the side and deal with it later.  When a subject arrives, I dig in.  It's still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

In this episode, we tackle the challenging question: Is it okay to question God? Denise Robinson, Director of Adult Discipleship, opens up about the importance of doubt in a life of faith, sharing how questioning can actually strengthen our relationship with God rather than weaken it. We explore stories from the Bible, what it looks like to bring our honest struggles to God, and ways the church can become a safe place for people to wrestle with difficult questions. If you've ever felt uncertain or wondered if your doubts are welcome, this conversation will offer reassurance and guidance.

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Genesis 2:24-3:7 God's Marriage Mandate: (Genesis 2:24-25) Leave Cleave Weave (One-flesh Principle) The Fall of Man: (Genesis 3:1-7) The Serpent's Deception #1 – Question God's Word The Serpent's Deception #2 – Question God's Goodness The Serpent's Deception #3 – Deny the Consequences

Is it OK to question God? Why have you received nothing you wanted from Him? Why has He let such awful things happen to you or those you love? Or to anyone in the world? Isn't there a limit to what He will let you endure? Do you feel guilty if you are questioning God or something God is doing? Does questioning God mean you lost your faith in Him? Is there a difference between having questions for God and losing trust in Him? What gives us true comfort? Is it just maybe knowing WHO God is? Explore these questions with us in the book of Job this week.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Is it OK to question God? Why have you received nothing you wanted from Him? Why has He let such awful things happen to you or those you love? Or to anyone in the world? Isn't there a limit to what He will let you endure? Do you feel guilty if you are questioning God or something God is doing? Does questioning God mean you lost your faith in Him? Is there a difference between having questions for God and losing trust in Him? What gives us true comfort? Is it just maybe knowing WHO God is? Explore these questions with us in the book of Job this week.Support the show

Here's a short, captivating podcast intro for Job 8 and 9: "Today, we dive deep into Job's debate with his friends as Bildad offers cold comfort and simplistic answers to Job's suffering. But in Chapter 9, we witness Job wrestling with profound questions about God's justice and the mystery of human pain. Join us as we explore these powerful chapters that push the boundaries of faith and understanding in times of trial."

In seasons of suffering, draw close to God for comfort and the answers you need.

In this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast, Tony Arsenal and Jesse Schwamb delve into the profound theological concept of God's immutability, or unchangeability. They discuss how this attribute is integral to understanding God's nature, the implications for His promises, and its grounding in scripture. The conversation also touches on the contrast between God's unchangeability and human volition, as well as the relationship between theology and philosophy. A must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the steadfast nature of God.

The Question God Cares About.

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Why is Zechariah punished for questioning God when Mary asks the same question? Today we'll discuss this, that while on the surface these look like similar questions, they're very different at the heart of the question. https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes

In our weeklong journey toward Easter, today is known as Maundy Thursday. This is a significant day in the life of Jesus, and so it's also a significant day for us as children of God. Yet  even as his children, we all have moments where we question whether or not he truly loves us. So today, may we be reminded of the depth of his love and the lengths he went to in order to restore a relationship with us.   Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 5:8, and today's worship is See The Light by Hillsong Worship.  -- Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11 to find real rest is for YOU.    First15's brand-new devotional book called Rhythms was written with you in mind.    Each day of this 28-day devotional invites you to break away from your normal rhythm of waking, eating, working, and sleeping to discover a spiritual rhythm that, when practiced, will lead you into a more vibrant, abundant life in every way that matters.   Jesus wasn't kidding when he said you can find rest in the midst of the craziness of life. He can give it to you, and Rhythms will guide you in that direction.   We'd love to send you a copy to say thanks for your donation of $25 or more today.   So please request your copy today at supportfirst15.org — and thank you for your donation to help create more content that helps more people connect with God each day!   https://first15.org/give/  https://first15.org/