Basic Bible Podcast

Ray and I are back at working our way through the book, Unquestioned Answers by Jeff Myers. This week we are in chapter 7 asking the question, was Jesus as a social justice warrior? As you can imagine, this will involve a little bit of controversy. Actually, listen in and you'll hear Ray and I differ a bit from Dr. Myers on this topic. Just a side note, this episode was recorded before we aired our recent episodes on racial reconciliation. Recommended Resources:Unquestioned Answers: Rethinking Ten Christian Clichés to Rediscover Biblical Truths by Dr. Jeff MyersGenerous Justice: How God's Grace Makes Us Just by Timothy Keller

We once again return to our scheduled series on the book Unquestioned Answers by Jeff Myers. This week Ray and I discuss chapter 6, "Christianity is A Relationship; Not A Religion." Listen in as we discuss why we disagree so much with this statement, It's a personal pet peeve...Recommended Resources:Unquestioned Answers: Rethinking Ten Christian Clichés to Rediscover Biblical Truths by Dr. Jeff MyersThe Secret Battle of Ideas about God: Answers to Life's Biggest Questions by Dr. Jeff MyersThe Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name by Sally Lloyd-JonesJesus > Religion: Why He Is So Much Better Than Trying Harder, Doing More, and Being Good Enough by Jefferson Bethke

As our nation searches for answers as we continue to struggle through the ramifications of what has been called our nation's original sin, is there any hope? Can we find away to bridge the great divide when it comes to race? Our guest today has a message of hope to share with us. Michael Bell is one of the pastors at New Zion Baptist Church in Beloit, WI and is on the front lines when it comes to this debate. Warning, you may not like everything Pastor Bell has to say - but we must be willing to at least listen to each other and learn from others with a different perspective and life experience.Recommended Resources:The Willie Lynch Letter and the Making of a Slave by Willie LynchBetween Barack and a Hard Place: Racism and White Denial in the Age of Obama by Tim Wise

Right now our country is in flames as we wrestle with the murder of George Floyd by a local police officer. Wounds of racism have been ripped open and we are left grappling with the age-old question of how to heal. In the midst of all this, I was privileged to attend a special Sunday evening service at the Family Worship Center in Beloit, WI. Pastor Adam Meyer asked Bishop Michael Cole (Pastor of the Family Worship Center in Dixon, IL) to speak on the issue of racial reconciliation. The message so convicting and thought-provoking I asked if I could share it on this podcast. So here it is...Recommended Resources:Bloodlines: Race, Cross, and the Christian by John PiperUnited: Captured by God's Vision for Diversity by Trillia J. Newbell

Ray and I are continue our travels through the book, Unquestioned Answers by Jeff Myers. This week we cover chapter 5 about loving the sinner while hating the sin. Is this even possible? We'll chat about how we often like to focus on the sins of others while ignoring our own problems. Listen in to hear this great conversation.Recommended Resources:Unquestioned Answers: Rethinking Ten Christian Clichés to Rediscover Biblical Truths by Jeff MyersThe Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert by Rosaria Butterfield

After a couple of weeks off, we return to our series on the new book Unquestioned Answers by Jeff Myers. However, instead of Ray and I covering another chapter, this week we have invited none other than the author himself, Jeff Myers, to join us. Listen in as Jeff gives us further insight into the concept simplicism and laugh along as I try to pronounce it...Recommended Resources:Unquestioned Answers: Rethinking Ten Christian Clichés to Rediscover Biblical Truths by Jeff MyersUnderstanding the Times: A Survey of Competing Worldviews by Jeff MyersSummit Ministries

This week our guest is the one and only Ray Comfort of Living Waters Ministries! Ray is on the podcast to talk about his latest book, Anyone But Me. We chat about why its important to share the gospel and how to overcome the fear we may experience in doing so. You won't want to miss this interview!You can even watch the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf-R-nrRrIQ&t=155sRecommended Resources:Anyone but Me: 10 Ways to Overcome Your Fear and Be Prepared to Share the Gospelby Ray Comfort

Across the world churches find themselves in the cumbersome position of not being able to gather together as we are called to do. In the midst of a global pandemic, how does the church be the church? How can we stay connected to the body, and yet keep safe? These are a few of the questions I discuss with Pastor Joshua Dostal of the Mercy Hill Church in Janesville, WI. Gain a pastor's perspective about church life in the age of Covid-19.Recommended Resources:Coronavirus and Christ by John PiperCrazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis ChanCelebration of Discipline by Richard J. FosterHinds' Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard

This week we take a short break from our series on Unquestioned Answers to talk about a book coming out this week - Demons: What the Bible Really Says about the Powers of Darkness. So join us as we welcome back Dr. Michael Heiser to the podcast. Trust me, you only think you know what the Bible says about demons. This is a fascinating book and an equally fascinating conversation. You won't want to miss out on this one!Recommended Resources:Demons: What the Bible Really Says about the Powers of Darkness by Dr. Michael Heiser