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BibleThinker

Mike Wingerbiblethinker.org
Learn to think biblically about everything! Teaching theology, apologetics, and verse-by-verse Bible studies. Mike Winger teaches with clarity, doesn't shy away from controversial topics, and always seeks to teach the Bible accurately. This podcast will equip you to know and defend the Christian faith and understand the Bible in a deeper way.
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Episodes

The Predator of Panama: Evangelist Steve Koko

0:00 He should be in prison 14:53 Victim video 49:27 2nd Victim letter 59:09 Interview with whistleblowers 3:37:30 Torben Sondergaard testifies 4:16:00 Koko's public confession 4:39:19 My plea for help (conclusion) It has taken months to gather this evidence and the testimonies of many people to expose Steve Koko. He calls himself "the Billy Graham of Panama," and he has done many outreach events and is well known in Latin American countries. But, there is a very dark side to him that must be ex...

Sep 23, 20254 hr 41 minEp. 852

10 Qs with Mike Winger: Who is the Rapture Prophet? (Ep 60) “Brother Joshua”

Why is there a Rapture craze going on right now? I think it traces back to this mystery man, "Brother Joshua." He appeared out of nowhere about 3 months ago and said God took him to Heaven multiple times and Jesus told him the date of the Rapture. Today's Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 1. 0:59 {Rapture Craze?} Can you address “Brother Joshua” and the current rapture craze? 2. 36:29 {PSA + Crucified WITH Christ?} How does the doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement harmonize with us being “crucifi...

Sep 19, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 851

Why I DEEPLY Respect Charlie Kirk

I also HIGHLY recommend you check out Frank Turek's video on Charlie Kirk. Frank was a true friend of Charlie's and shared more insights than I could possibly have from the outside looking in. It is HERE . My 30+ hour Women in Ministry series: Click Here A secular case against homosexuality: Click Here How the Bible teaches the death penalty: Click Here My website: https://BibleThinker.org...

Sep 17, 202540 minEp. 850

10 Qs with Mike Winger: Rapture on 9-23-25? (Ep 59)

Today's Time Stamps: 1. 2:15 {Rapture Predictions} Are rapture predictions always bad? 2. 35:26 {Teaching Kids Theology} What are some easy ways to explain hard theological concepts to my son as he grows up? He’s only 9 months old right now, but I want to be ready. 3. 38:22 {Jesus’ Stripes vs. The Cross?} My former church claimed that Jesus' stripes specifically paid for our sickness, while the cross paid for the rest, using Isaiah 53:5 to support it. Is this biblical? 4. 41:14 {Paul & The C...

Sep 12, 20251 hr 33 minEp. 849

Same-Sex Marriage 10 Years Later (it was always a disaster)

10 years ago the Supreme Court decided they could redefine marriage, to include same-sex couplings. What they did was legally wrong, morally wrong, and irrational. Today it seems the tide is shifting. Good. But we need to know what was wrong with their actions and not just jump on the bandwagon of "that's not popular now." My website: https://BibleThinker.org

Sep 06, 20258 minEp. 848

10 Qs with Mike Winger: My (fake) "pro-flat earth" video (Ep 58)

Today's Time Stamps: 1. 0:02 {Flat Earth Use of Scripture} Do I still say that Flat Earthers misuse Scripture? 2. 22:11 {Why Some Reject & Some Accept Faith} Could you help me answer the Calvinist who asks what the difference is between a person who has faith and a person who rejects faith? If we are all equally sinful, why do some choose Christ? 3. 31:15 {Why My Prayer Isn’t Answered} How can I tell why a prayer hasn’t been answered? How do I know if I just have to wait longer, or if some s...

Sep 05, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 847

10 Qs with Mike Winger: Are Child Preachers Biblical? (Ep 57)

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 0:10 {Child Preachers: Biblical?} Are “child preachers” biblical? 2. 15:29 {Expository Teaching: Biblical?} I asked a pastor at my former church why they chose to teach in a topical style rather than expository. He said we do not see examples of expository teaching in the Bible. Is this true, and a good reason? 3. 26:50 {Baptism for the Dead?} Does 1 Corinthians 15:29 give validity to the Mormon practice of getting baptized for the dead? 4. 34:14 {Str...

Aug 29, 20251 hrEp. 846

Does God Command Restoring Predator Pastors? 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 56)

Today's Time Stamps: 1. 0:33 {Restoring Predators?} As a policy, does God command us to restore predators to ministry, as Rick Joyner teaches? 2. 23:52 {“Not Many…” So Should I?} How does someone answer the call to be a teacher or a pastor if they feel called but is concerned about the warning in James that not many should become teachers? 3. 28:36 {Bringing Concerns to Leadership} I am 16 years old, attending an egalitarian church. I’ve been watching and studying your Women in Ministry series. ...

Aug 08, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 845

How victims are demonized: Bob Hazlett, Cindy Jacobs

Sorry for the abrupt ending to this video. I was genuinely just saddened by this garbage. I've had some time to think it over and I am going to put this video on more than just X. It seems like a good example of Cover-up Culture and I am hoping that Cindy or Mike Jacobs, or Bob or Erica Hazlett may actually consider these things and realize they have been part of the problem. It would be awesome to see them admit it and make changes! Friends, the problem of Cover-up Culture in charismatic church...

Aug 07, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 844

False Prophetess and Blasphemer defends her brother, Mike Bickle.

They are trying to put Mike Bickle back in ministry and using false prophecy to do it! This is bad. I know my words here are harsh. They need to be. If we respond too gently to this stuff, people will be lulled to sleep. I hate making these videos but believe they are needful. Here's Protestia's compilation: Click Here Here's the full 51 minute false prophecy from Lisa Stribling, Mike Bickle's sister: Click Here My website: https://BibleThinker.org...

Aug 05, 202539 minEp. 843

Reading all of Psalm 119 for your edification

Delight in God's Word. This reading is from the NET Bible. Unlike most translations, the NET allows for people to use it as much as they want without worrying about getting special permissions for quoting long sections. This is why I'm using it here. The copyright warnings of most modern translations forbid me from making this kind of video without approval from the publisher. My website: https://BibleThinker.org

Jul 27, 202514 minEp. 842

How AI will steal your knowledge of Scripture: 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 55)

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 0:58 {Pastors Using AI?} For pastors preparing sermons: What is the proper use of AI (artificial intelligence)? What are some rules of wisdom we can apply when using AI as a helpful tool? 2. 27:23 {“Soul” in the OT/NT} How do we reconcile the Old Testament use of "soul" to mean a whole person with statements by Jesus implying that a soul is a separate entity? He seems to be contradicting what the Old Testament teaches. 3. 31:24 {Why is Open Theism Unb...

Jul 19, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 841

The Truth About Michael Brown's 23 Years of Cover-up

0:00 Intro 14:49 Why We Made This Video 23:04 What We Are NOT Accusing Brown Of 31:05 What Really Happened? 55:31 The Culture of Coverup 58:15 Lie #1 Deny Everything 1:01:58 Lie #2 The Memory Recovery Lie 1:09:04 Lie #3 They Were "Peers" 1:35:37 Lie #4 Being Alone With Women 1:38:52 Lie #5 Walmart 1:47:27 Lie #6 The Confrontation 2:13:02 Lie #7 The Writing Lie 2:18:32 The Problem With 501c3 Boards 2:23:00 Lie #8 Deceiving M.R. 2:57:01 Lie #9 Lies to Pastor Matt 3:13:00 Lie #10 The Trauma-Informe...

Jul 18, 20253 hr 29 minEp. 840

Would they abort Jesus? 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 54)

Today's Timestamps: 1. 0:19 {Would They Abort Jesus?} What are four Bible verses to learn, to support the pro-live position? Would they have aborted Jesus back in history, based on current cultural reasoning we hear? 2. 21:43 {Sins Against Us or Just God?} If someone commits a sin against you (abuse, etc.), are you also owed justice? Can Jesus forgive the justice you are owed, or was the sin committed only against God and not you (the sinner is now saved)? 3. 29:54 {Choosing Between Two Churches...

Jul 04, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 839

Bethel Insider Asks Accountability For False Prophet: Will Bethel Respond?

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:24 Part 1: Elijah Joins Bethel 15:13 Part 2: The False Prophecy 23:57 Part 3: The Physics of Heaven 1:05:57 Part 4: Bethel Betrays Elijah 1:38:55 Part 5: Set Up to Fail 1:49:59 Part 6: Elijah Finds Out 1:54:42 Part 7: Taking Accountability 2:06:55 Part 8: Elijah's Message to Bill Johnson 2:21:07 THIRTY DAY DEADLINE for Bethel 2:30:09 Part 9: Elijah's Message to Kris Vallotton 2:56:26 Part 10: Elijah's Message to Shawn Bolz 3:00:40 Part 11: Exposing Sexual Predators and...

Jun 26, 20253 hr 15 minEp. 838

Exposing a bully pastor who used his pulpit to attack a victim: Teasi Cannon

Thank you to Teasi Cannon for being willing to come, at my invitation, and tell her story. We don't share this as a piece of entertainment but a way of calling Christians to something higher and bringing support to victims and accountability to leaders who abuse their authority. This is the bully sermon (unless they delete it): Click Here This is Teasi’s initial response to his threats and bullying from the pulpit. You can hear her heart of care: Click Here Here's Teasi Cannon's website, with lo...

Jun 22, 20251 hr 54 minEp. 837

Why does it feel like Satan won't leave me alone? 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 53)

Today's Time Stamps: 1. 0:02 {Temptation Increasing vs. Satan Fleeing?} The Bible says when we resist the devil, he will flee (James 4:7). So why does it often feel like spiritual warfare INCREASES when we try to buckle down and resist sins of the flesh, addictions, etc.? When I resist, it doesn't feel like the devil flees - it feels like he tries even harder to get me to fall. Why is this? 2. 12:17 {What is Blasphemy?} What is the biblical understanding of blasphemy? A Catholic online was compl...

Jun 06, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 836

Does THIS Bible verse teach Sola Scriptura? 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 52)

Today's Time Stamps: 1. 0:10 {2 Thess. 2 = Sola Scriptura?} Does 2 Thessalonians 2 teach Sola Scriptura? 2. 10:51 {Jesus’ Deity: Why isn’t the NT Clearer?} In Titus 2:13, Is Paul explicitly saying Jesus is God and Savior? Why do New Testament authors often not address Jesus as God and appear to place Jesus outside of the Godhead (e.g. 2 John 1:3)? 3. 20:04 {Biblical Recipe for Anointing Oil?} The book of James tells us that if any are sick they should call for the elders and get anointed. Should...

May 30, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 835

"All sin is the same" is dangerous and wrong: 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 51)

I'm taking questions from the live chat...here are the rules: I do this live stream most Fridays at 1 p.m. Pacific Time. You're welcome to join. To ask a question, you'll need to follow these instructions: 1. Don't post your question before you see me live on camera. 2. Post questions as comments in the LIVE chat at the beginning of the stream. 3. Post your question with "Q" at the beginning so we can easily identify that you are sending it in as a question for me and not just a comment in the c...

May 09, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 834

Vineyard Pastor and False Prophet: My Warning about Micah Turnbo

Micah Turnbo, as of 5/3/2025 is a pastor/seer/prophet at Vineyard Northwest in Ohio. He teaches many people through online ministry and has more visions and supernatural experiences than anyone in the Bible, it seems. I'll share evidence that he is a false prophet, deceiver, and shares obviously false experiences and even teaches some things that contradict the Bible. Why do this? Because we are commanded to test all things. When someone has millions of eyes and ears on their prophecies and visi...

May 04, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 833

Do I have my own "private prayer language"? 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 50)

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 1:48 {Do All Christians Have the Gift of Tongues?} Do Christians all have access to a “private prayer language” (speaking in tongues) according to Scripture? 2. 11:31 {A Judgment for Widows?} What is the judgment put on widows in 1 Timothy 5:12, and how do we know we can change course without judgment? Does it apply to keeping an unchanging devotion time with God? My goals can get legalistic. 3. 22:05 {Slaves or Brothers?} Why in Scripture are we told...

May 02, 20251 hr 21 minEp. 832

Taking Scripture Back From Your Spiritual Abuser: Naomi Wright

Naomi was raised in a pseudo-Christian cult. She was subjected to all manner of spiritual abuse and manipulation, from leaders who used Scripture out of context to control, shame, and terrify her. After doing the unspeakably difficult work of overcoming this abuse, escaping the cult, and learning that the Bible never truly supported such things, she now helps others to disentangle Christianity and Scripture from the spiritual abusers who have misused them. beEmboldened.com - I have been sending ...

Apr 18, 20254 hr 23 minEp. 831

How to Spot Fake Humility: 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 49)

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 0:18 {False Humility: Pride vs. Confidence} What does biblical humility look like, and how can Christians avoid pride while still being confident in their calling? 2. 23:10 {Does God Speak to Unbelievers?} My Mormon friend said, “I felt like God was telling me…” while reading the Bible. Is that really God? Does He speak to unbelievers? How is it any different when Christians read the Word and pray? 3. 26:47 {Salvation: Knowing the Exact Moment} I hear...

Apr 12, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 830

A Warning to the Church about Todd White

This video is dedicated to the victims of Todd White. The following info is from multiple eye-witnesses who have come forward to tell the truth about Todd White. I've met with them, confirmed their identities, seen the evidence that corroborates their testimonies, and believe that it's Christ-honoring to come forward and shout a warning to believers everywhere that Todd White is disqualified and dangerous. My website: https://BibleThinker.org...

Apr 10, 202532 minEp. 829

When does my sin block my prayers according to Scripture? 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 48)

Today's Time Stamps: 1. 0:23 {My Sin Blocks My Prayers?} Psalm 66:18 says, "If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened." Does this mean God will ignore a person's prayers if they have active, ongoing sin in their life? How should we understand this verse in context and alongside other Scriptures about God hearing prayers? 2. 9:07 {Biblically Defining a “Church”} Biblically (not legally), what constitutes a church? If someone were to host a weekly Bible study and do...

Mar 28, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 828

Jehovah's Witnesses Just Came to My House: 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 47)

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 0:38 {The JWs Came Over} What happened when the Jehovah’s Witnesses came to my house? 2. 17:05 {So Many Saw – So Little Believed?} Since many saw the saints who were raised to life (Matthew 27:52-53) then more than 500 saw Jesus after His resurrection, how is it that so many didn’t believe He rose (e.g. Saul pre-Damascus)? 3. 24:02 {Circumcision: How would Paul Respond?} In Galatians 3, Paul says faith, not law, saves us, citing Abraham’s heirs (Galat...

Mar 22, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 827

The Inclusive Bible: a Progressive garbage translation

This is embarrassingly bad and genuinely blasphemous. My Women in Ministry Series which goes into all of this stuff and handles serious scholarship on both sides (part 10 is the one about 1 Cor 11): Click Here My website: https://BibleThinker.org

Mar 07, 202533 minEp. 826

Is Ash Wednesday Biblical? 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 46)

Helpful Links: What happens to people who never hear the Gospel?: Click Here How Jesus fulfilled Passover: Click Here Apologetics conference 2025 info: CLICK HERE for the conference website . I will not be speaking at or attending the conference this year, but I have in the past and I recommend it. 50% off the live stream - Promo code: MWLS50 30% off in-person registration - Promo code: MWPS30 Today's Time Stamps: 1. 0:51 {Is Ash Wednesday Biblical?} Could you share your thoughts on Ash Wednesda...

Feb 21, 20251 hr 22 minEp. 825

We can't let them continue to get away with it: 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 45)

Today's Time Stamps: 1. 0:15 {Should We Expose Pastors?} Can you provide an overview of why it is biblical and right to expose abusive and harmful pastors and those who are in positions of Christian leadership? 2. 33:41 {Fallen Angels – Past or Future?} I’ve heard someone say that Satan hasn’t taken a third of the heavenly angels yet, but will do it in the future (Revelation 12:3-4, 7-9). Is that a possibility? 3. 38:35 {David’s Story: Exempting Accountability?} How should we respond to people w...

Feb 14, 20251 hr 21 minEp. 824

Jesus is YHWH: The Hebrews Series part 5 (Heb 1:6-2:1)

Pulling no punches. Leaving no reasonable room for doubt. This is part 5 in the Hebrews Series. Catch the whole playlist HERE . You can download the notes I used to teach this study HERE . Lots more on my website: https://BibleThinker.org...

Feb 11, 20251 hr 31 minEp. 823
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