J. Warner Wallace was a cold-case homicide detective before retiring and becoming a a best selling Christian author. His latest book "The Truth in True Crime" is divided into 15 chapters. Each chapter introduces you to an investigation of a death as Wallace and his partner Rick chase down leads and along the way learn guiding principles to help you thrive and flourish as a human being created in the image of God. As a fellow law enforcement officer, I had a blast swapping stories with Jim and di...
Aug 12, 2024•56 min•Ep. 56
Satan is called the father of lies for a reason because he is so deceptive and cunning. He has tricked a lot of churches into using Occult techniques and passing it off as something ”Christian.” In this conversation I talk with former Occult practitioner, Marcia Montenegro, about new fads and techniques that Churches are using that have their origin in the Occult. She warns against the dangers of these things and Christians need to have better discernment. This is a fascinating conversation!
Jun 05, 2024•50 min
Marcia Montenegro, former Occult practitioner, shares her story of finding Jesus. In reality, she talks about how God was working in her life long before she had any desire to become a Christian. This is a fascinating conversation to see how God works in His sovereignty and providence to bring an Occult member out of the clutches of the devil and have her find Christ.
Jan 13, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Have you ever wondered what the Occult teaches? In this episode I speak with Marcia Montenegro who spent a large portion of her adult life in the occult. She was a Professional Astrologer and was involved in various New Age, occult, and Eastern beliefs. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series. In this episode we discuss how she got involved in the Occult, some of her experiences in the Occult, and a behind the scenes look at what it is like to be a professional occult member.
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 23 min
The purpose of baptism is a highly debated topic in the Christian world. This episode is part 2 of a series I am doing as we look into the conversions of the book of Acts to see how the early church viewed baptism. In this video we will look at Acts 8 with the conversion of the Samaritans by the preaching of Philip. We will discuss why the Apostles came down to lay their hands on the Samaritans and critique some popular Christian commentators who seem to misunderstand Acts 8.
Dec 20, 2022•32 min
What is the meaning of Baptism? This is episode 1 of a mini series I am doing looking at the conversion accounts in the book of Acts to see what role baptism played in the initial conversion of people coming to faith in Christ.
Nov 22, 2022•37 min
There is a lot of discussions that can happen revolving around New Testament Theology, but one of the best is in regards to Calvinism versus Arminianism. Is it an either-or choice or is there a third option? Also, have Christians been guilty of unjustifiably attacking the skeptic Bart Ehrman? Check out this conversation I had with Dr. Kurt Jaros as we discuss New Testament theology and a whole lot more.
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Does the Bible support slavery? What is the Christian position on slavery? Why did so-called Christians in the past own slaves? These are legitimate questions but they do have good answers. Check out this conversations I had with Dr. H.C. Felder and his book ”The African American Guide to the Bible” where we discuss all this and more.
Jul 25, 2022•52 min
What is Critical Race Theory and should Christians believe it? There is a lot of confusion surrounding CRT. Admittedly, even I had to spend a lot of hours doing my own research. In this episode I talk with the founder of Steadfast Truth Ministries, Kelly Beware, about her own journey coming into contact with CRT. She explains what is was like hearing about it for the first time, how she struggled to see how it could match with Christianity, and where her journey has led her to believe it is anti...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Does Numbers 5 in the Bible promote abortion in the case of suspected infidelity? One Instagram post was shown to me recently that claimed Numbers 5 prescribes abortion in certain cases. In this video, I will examine this claim and properly explain how the passage is NOT talking about abortion.
May 23, 2022•20 min
Psalm 89 is a key prophecy in the Old Testament referring to Jesus as the Messiah King. It is based on the original promise given to King David in 2 Samuel 7 that God would give him an everlasting Kingdom. This is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection.
May 09, 2022•16 min
King David was a central figure in the Old Testament. God actually revealed to him some major details regarding Jesus as the Messiah. In 2 Samuel 7, God tells David that the Messiah will come from his descendants and he will have a kingdom that would last forever. Check out this episode to see how the Old Testament builds on the promise, how the New Testament applies it to Jesus, and how Jesus has an everlasting kingdom.
Apr 25, 2022•14 min
Will preaching on abortion drive people away or help save lives? This is something most preachers have to consider when dealing with abortion sermons. We want to make sure people feel welcome at church but we also want to be faithful to God and His Word. Should we even preach on abortion or should we leave that to private conversations? In this clip, EL tells a story of when he spoke out against abortion in a sermon and how it freed a woman from the bonds of guilt and shame.
Mar 21, 2022•5 min
Anyone who works in a church had to learn how to survive during covid, but what do we do post-covid? Churches made a lot of adaptations during the lockdowns. So how should we change church to fit a post-pandemic world or should we go back to what we have always done? In this clip, EL and I discuss some things that our churches did, what we will drop, and what we will keep in this post-covid world.
Mar 14, 2022•10 min
How did your church survive the Covid pandemic? A lot of churches suffered greatly and some even closed their doors forever. So many church leaders suffered burn out, quitting the ministry during the coronavirus pandemic. This is heartbreaking. But here is one church, Compass Christian Church, that actually THRIVED during the pandemic. Learn more about what they did to pivot once the pandemic set it and creative ideas they tried in order to keep achieving God’s mission throughout the past few ye...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Have you ever questioned whether your baptism was legitimate? In this episode we will take a look at a controversy happening right now (Feb. 2022) in the Catholic church regarding a priest who used the wrong words while baptizing people. The Catholic church is claiming all those baptisms are invalid. What does the New Testament have to say about this issue?!?
Feb 21, 2022•12 min
Did you know that Jesus was prophesied about by a Non-Israelite named Balaam and by Moses? In this episode I will examined the context surrounding Balaam and Balak’s exchange that led Balaam to foretell about the coming Messiah and how it Jesus fulfills it. Also, we will look at the famous passage where Moses says a NEW PROPHET is coming and, again, how Jesus fulfills it.
Feb 14, 2022•14 min
Did you know that Jesus is mentioned in the book of Genesis? Of course, not specifically his name but definitely details about him as the Messiah. There are two main passages in Genesis that we will look at in this video. First, the promise to Abraham in Genesis 12 gives us a major detail as to who the Messiah will be. Second, Genesis 49 explains that the Messiah will be of royal lineage. All this is fulfilled in Jesus. Find out how by watching the video.
Jan 31, 2022•12 min
Many Christians misinterpret the Bible because they think prophecy only works in one way. But, the New Testament actually uses Old Testament prophecy in three different ways. If you do not understand how these methods work, you will misunderstand prophecy and not really know how the New Testament author is applying the text to Jesus.
Jan 17, 2022•18 min
J. Warner Wallace is retired homicide detective and a nationally known Christian apologists, author, and speaker. His latest book ”Person of Interest” investigates the person of Jesus using the same innovative approach he employs to solve real missing person murder cases. In his book he sifts through the historical data, without using the New Testament, to see whether Jesus is who he claimed to be.
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 27 min
In this episode, Monique Duson with Center For Biblical Unity ministries and I sit down to have a conversation about Critical Race Theory. We discuss what it is, do minorities have a unique voice of color, should churches talk about CRT, and how we Christians seek true racial reconciliation
Oct 25, 2021•57 min
Is America systemically racist? Was America built upon racism? Critical Race Theory teaches that the very systems of America are systemically racist. CRT also pushes itself as the new civil rights movement. However, the Abolitionist and Civil Rights leaders would disagree with Critical Race Theory. Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. thought the founding principles of America were beautiful, just, and right. Check out this video to see how they disagree with the claims of CRT and why CRT ...
Aug 17, 2021•13 min
What are critical race theory and intersectionality? In this episode, I will examine quotes from CRT advocates regarding intersectionality. I will attempt to show how it does not present an accurate picture of reality and how it is self-contradictory.
Aug 04, 2021•9 min
What is going to be the greatest challenge facing Evangelical Christians in our current culture? I thought it might be the issue of sexuality. However, Tim makes a case that it is going to be social justice. How should the church approach social justice? Should they even be involved in it?
Jul 19, 2021•7 min
I've recently been getting into research regarding the Shroud of Turin. I did a podcast with expert Joe Marino and asked a lot of questions. However, in this clip I cover what I consider to be one of the strongest objections to the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin. The issue of when and where the Shroud pops up in history leaves me scratching my head on whether it is real or not.
Jul 05, 2021•6 min
Can a Christian have doubts and still believe in God? What level of confidence can we have in what we believe? Is it ok to not be sure about everything in the Bible? These are just a few questions all Christians have. Tim Hull, from Dealing with Deconstruction podcast, and I discuss why Christians should not be over-confident regarding everything they believe and why.
Jun 27, 2021•7 min
You may have heard of popular Christians, like Rhett and Link, Kevin Max from DC Talk, the Gungors, and Jon Steingard, deconstructing their faith. Maybe you do not even know what "deconstruction" means. If you understand it, then how do Christians respond? In this podcast episode, Tim Hull from "Dealing with Deconstruction" podcast, joins me for a great conversation about life, ministry, and following Christ.
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Is the Shroud of Turin real? What are the latest scientific findings in 2021? These are questions a lot of people have. In this episode, I have a conversation with Joe Marino who has been studying the Shroud for 40 years and has written multiple books on the topic.
May 25, 2021•1 hr 17 min
How and Why were the Pyramids of Egypt built. Ted Wright with Epic Archaeology explains his theory on how Noah's Ark is connected to the planning and construction of the great Pyramids. We dive into ancient mythical accounts from other nations that parallel the biblical account of Noah's Ark and how it connects to the Pyramids.
May 25, 2021•5 min
Have you ever been called a racist simply because you are white? What is systemic racism and is it true? In this episode I will discuss how Critical Race Theory says marginalized groups of minorities have a unique voice to speak about racism. We will examine the claim and see how the fruits of Critical Race Theory are rotten.
May 03, 2021•15 min
