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Church? Hell No

Dennis Hallwww.buzzsprout.com
This podcast is for individuals who are desperately missing God but don't know how to find him. Church is not an option for many. Ordained Minister, Dennis Hall, and his guests will discuss topics that are uplifting and bring hope.
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Episodes

Walking in the Spirit

Ordained minister, Dennis Hall and his guest, Pastor Geroge Whirley, New Creation Restoration Church and Prison ministry, Indianapolis, Indiana discussed the Holy Spirit and the role that the Holy Spirit plays in the lives of the followers of Jesus. When a person believes in Christ, the Holy Spirit immediately becomes a permanent part of their life. “Those who are led by the spirit of God are the children” (Romans 8:14). How one knows the difference between their own thoughts and the spirit’s le...

Sep 26, 202348 minSeason 2Ep. 42

Skin Hunger

Dr. Dennis Hall discusses how God has fine-tuned the human body through the creation of our senses. He focuses on the sense of touch that is made possible by the neural receptors in our skin. All of the things that our skin can tell us about pain, temperature, injury, and textures is outlined. He then turns his attention to things that can go wrong with our sense of touch. Human beings are wired to be touched. Dr. Hall addresses what's psychologists call skin hunger and what happens when we don'...

Sep 16, 202325 minSeason 2Ep. 41

Is Anybody Out There?

UFOs, aliens, and extraterrestrials are the subject of this podcast hosted by Dr. Dennis Hall. He points out that scientists have been trying to make contact with extraterrestrial civilizations since 1974 and that 65% of Americans believe intelligent life exists outside the earth. His current interest in this subject was sparked by the hearing conducted by the US Congress on UFOs in July. The Catholic Church and Protestant churches have left the question of extraterrestrials and unsettled questi...

Sep 09, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 40

Demons and Psychics

Dr. Dennis Hall addresses the general fascination with demon possession and exorcism, noting that over the last 20 years, there have been nearly 50 movies about demons and exorcism. These movies have distributed a lot of fake information about demons. The only reliable source of information about demons is the Bible. The Bible tells us demons are fallen Angels who joined Satan and his rebellion against God. The Archangel Michael and his angels fought against Satan and his followers which resulte...

Sep 02, 202331 minSeason 2Ep. 39

Why They Hate Us

Dr. Dennis Hall addresses the climate of this dislike, distrust, and hatred that exists in American society. He reviews the gradual movement of Democrats and Republicans along urban/rural and liberal/conservative lines, noting a large percentage of evangelical Christians have aligned with the Republican party. He notes that 40 years ago Democrats and Republicans felt okay about the opposing political party, but for the last four decades, political partisans have increasingly turned against each ...

Aug 26, 202327 minSeason 2Ep. 38

The Lost Son

Pastor Dennis Hall and pastor George Whirley, New Creation Restoration Church and Prison Ministry, Indianapolis, Indiana tackle Jesus' story of the Lost (Prodigal) Son. This story appears only once in the Bible, Luke 15:11-32, and it is about a young man who asked for his inheritance, and squandered it, wasted it on riotous living with harlots.Since his request for his inheritance was made while his father was living, it was interpreted as a wish for his father's death. These kinds of feelings a...

Aug 19, 202341 minSeason 2Ep. 37

Dangers of Wokeism

Jonathan Isaac, Orlando Magic professional basketball player, announced that he has launched his own athletic apparel company that will be marketed to Christians and conservatives. This Afro-American basketball player made headlines in 2020 when he stood during the national anthem as his teammates knelt in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. He said he wanted to give Americans, freedom loving, faith loving Americans the option to buy with their values. In his announcement about his ...

Aug 12, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Sound of Freedom

Dr. Dennis Hall has spent a lifetime intervening in child sex abuse and finds the blockbuster movie, "Sound of Freedom" a welcome glimpse into the dark underbelly of child sex trafficking. This movie is based on the true story of Tim Ballard, a former Homeland Security agent, who has embarked on numerous missions to rescue victims from the clutches of human traffickers. Dr. Hall recounts his experiences of observing poverty-stricken families renting their children to pedophiles for sex. He descr...

Aug 05, 202330 minSeason 2Ep. 35

Small Town

Pastor Dennis Hall and his guest Justin Bohner, Assistant Pastor, First Baptist Church, Highlands, North venture into the controversy surrounding the new song by country music artist Jason Aldean, "Try That In A Small Town." This song and the accompanying video highlight the chaos and anarchy that is regularly seen on television and occurs primarily in the urban streets of America. These two pastors discuss crime in small towns compared to urban areas, noting similarities and differences. With a...

Jul 28, 202346 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Infinite God

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, discusses the infinite nature of the universe using the recent discovery of the most distant star ever seen, some 28 billion light years away from Earth, to launch into an analysis of God's infinite attributes. He points out that the sum total of all actual and potential knowledge is in the possession of God, frequently called omniscience. Hall describes God's unlimited power, omnipotence, and then proceeds to outline the things that God cannot do because it i...

Jul 22, 202328 minSeason 2Ep. 33

True Freedom

Dr. Dennis Hall begins this podcast by reviewing the history of the Fourth of July celebrations in America, known as Independence Day. He reminds listeners that Americans are celebrating the 13 colonies’ adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The first organized celebration of Independence Day occurred on July 4, 1777, in Philadelphia. Since that time Americans have continued this tradition and the Fourth of July became a federal holiday in 1941. He points out that our nation was founded u...

Jul 08, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Rainbows

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, reviews the extensiveness of pride month parades and celebrations. He points out the nudity and vulgarity that is being displayed in these parades where the streets are lined with spectators including children. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a drag queen group known for vulgar displays mocking Christianity and Catholics were honored by the Los Angeles Dodgers on their Pride Night. When Dr. Hall asks the question, “How did we get to this place in history?...

Jul 01, 202331 min

Fatherhood

The day after Father’s Day the national news reported six people were killed and dozens injured in weekend shootings across the U.S. Dr. Dennis Hall explains that he was prompted to wonder how many came from fatherless homes. Nearly 30% of all homes in the United States are fatherless. 40% of all births in the United States occur outside of marriage. 54% of children born in the US reach their 17th birthday without a married mom and dad in the house. The tragic results of fatherless homes are vas...

Jul 01, 202331 min

Mental Case

Nine out of ten adults say they believe there is a mental health crisis in the US today. Dr. Dennis Hall and his guest Dr. Ken Jones, Senior Pastor, Amelia Plantation Chapel, Fernandina Beach, Florida address the explosion of mental health issues in America. More than 50 million people in America are suffering from mental health conditions. The highest rate of mental health conditions are among young adults ages 18 to 25. It is more than twice as high as adults 50 and older. They review some of ...

Jun 16, 202340 minSeason 3Ep. 40

Only The Lonely

Dr. Dennis Hall describes loneliness and points out that on May 3rd the Surgeon General of the U.S. issued an advisory calling attention to a national epidemic of loneliness. Fifty percent of Americans report experiencing loneliness. It is more than a bad feeling. It is associated with greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death. Loneliness is one of the best predictors of suicide. Social connection is a fundamental human need that is essent...

Jun 10, 202324 minSeason 3Ep. 39

Are You the Salt?

Dr. Dennis Hall, an ordained minister, expresses his outrage and disgust over Glamour magazine (UK) putting on their cover a photo of a model described as a pregnant man. He reminded his listeners that Jesus referred to his followers in Matthew 5:13, "You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled men." Dr. Hall, an advocate and proponent for Christians participating in church...

Jun 03, 202329 minSeason 3Ep. 38

Evil in America

Dennis Hall and his guest Pastor Jay Powell, Church at the Beach, Panama City Beach, Florida begin this podcast by reviewing the lawless immorality that is being reported in the news. From the long-awaited report from the special counsel John Durham to the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team inviting a group of drag queens who dress as nuns and mock Christianity, Catholics, and Jesus in obscene ways to their stadium with the intent of presenting them a pride night award, these pastors are concludi...

May 25, 202349 minSeason 3Ep. 37

Prayer-Does it Work?

Dennis Hall and ordained church elder and businessman, Bill Little discuss what prayer is and what it should not be. How prayer is depicted Scripture is reviewed. If God is omniscient and knows our needs, why pray? If God loves us, won't he bless us without our prayers? Don't we worship a good God who will do good things without our input? If so, then why did Jesus say in Luke 18:1 that the disciples should always pray and not give up? The motivation to pray, using Scripture, is part of this dis...

May 14, 202341 minSeason 3Ep. 36

Slave by Category

Dr. Dennis Hall and Dr. Michael Milton discuss the labeling that is occurring in our society and how neglecting the Scripture, prayer, and fellowship is impacting the spiritual journey of believers. The signs of spiritual regression are outlined. Spiritual regression has led to the inability to define a woman, sin-sick men dressing as women to compete with biological women in sports, and putting on drag queen reading times in schools and libraries. and surgically and chemically attempting to cha...

May 01, 202345 minSeason 3Ep. 35

Self-made?

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, discusses how our society is fixated on personal glorification. He points out our insatiable thirst to read about and hear about the rich and wealthy. Some of the common traits of successful people found in books and articles are reviewed. God is almost never mentioned in the discussion of self-made individuals. The Bible is replete with admonitions about work ethic. The biblical origin of the Protestant work ethic is discussed. Dr. Hall points out the danger ...

Apr 22, 202329 minSeason 3Ep. 34

Battle (Sin)

Ordained minister Dennis Hall and Pastor George Whirley, New Creation Restoration Church and Prison Ministry, Indianapolis, Indiana tackle the subject of sin. The definition of sin, where it came from, and how we should go about killing sin is explored. God did not create sin and he has never been involved in attempting anyone. They explain how we are caught in a battle between God and evil forces. Our battle tools are the Bible, the Holy Spirit, developing a hatred of sin, suppressing our decei...

Apr 15, 202346 min

Resurrection or Myth?

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, highlights survey results that show almost 60% of 18 to 30-year-olds say they don't believe in the biblical accounts of Jesus' bodily resurrection. Billions of people around the world profess to believe in the historical existence, death, and supernatural resurrection of Jesus. The sheer size of the Christian religion and Jesus ' audacious claim of being a personal deity makes the Resurrection a subject of intense interest. In this podcast, Dr. Hall reviews si...

Apr 08, 202332 minSeason 3Ep. 37

The Garden

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, uses the school shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville Tennessee that took the lives of six people including three 9-year-old children as a platform to talk about what happened in the garden of Gethsemane. After having the Last Supper with his disciples, Jesus took his three closest disciples, Peter, James, and John to a place called the garden of Gethsemane so he could pray. It is here that Jesus asked the question that many of us are asking toda...

Apr 03, 202324 minSeason 3Ep. 36

Window into Your Soul

Ordained minister Dr. Dennis Hall describes the role of the human eye in our existence. The powerful role that the eye plays in communication is discussed. He sees the human eye as one of God's great miracles. The vivid images that are displayed in our brain are due to the unbelievable way the human eye processes reflected light. As prophesied in the Old Testament Jesus healed large numbers of the blind in his ministry. The miracles of Jesus are still unbelievable today. Jesus is asking that we ...

Mar 26, 202323 minSeason 3Ep. 35

Judge Not!

Ordained minister Dr. Dennis Hall discusses the public's fascination with the Alex Murdaugh trial which lasted five weeks and was broadcast live inside the courtroom on cable news outlets and spawned several podcasts and at least two documentaries. He highlights the public's hope that the jurors would not be persuaded by the defense's arguments. The rush-to-judgment phenomenon in our society is part of the discussion. "A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man holds it back. . . Do yo...

Mar 19, 202324 minSeason 3Ep. 34

Scariest Verse in Bible

Ordained minister, Dennis Hall, and his guest Pastor George Whirley, New Creation Restoration Church, Indianapolis, Indiana take a look at the pleasure-seeking society of America where an Insatiable pursuit of drugs, alcohol, sex, possessions, and power exists. Their discussion begins with the Good News and the gospel of Jesus Christ. They address the question "Is what we say enough for salvation?" Time is spent talking about lukewarm Christians. This discussion concludes with the scariest verse...

Mar 11, 202342 minSeason 3Ep. 33

Friendly Fire

Esteemed author, educator, and pastor, Dr. Michael A. Milton is the featured guest on this podcast. The host Dr. Dennis Hall, an ordained minister leads Dr. Milton through a discussion of his book, "Hit by Friendly Fire." Friendly fire is described as unexpected attacks by those we trust and love, many times other Christians. The impact that this kind of pain can have on our minds and bodies is explored. It is pointed out that the clock stops when this happens, and our spiritual transformation i...

Mar 01, 202334 minSeason 3Ep. 32

Don't Drink the Water

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, uses the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment to explain the nature of water to the life and health of people. More than 120 million people in the United States rely on unregulated private wells for their water supply. He describes the different types of water wells that exist in the U.S. A major chemical spill occurred in East Palestine and the officials advised people with wells, "Don't Drink the Water." Dr. Hall points out that humans can only survive thre...

Feb 26, 202335 minSeason 3Ep. 31

Right or Wrong

Dennis Hall and his guest, Justin Bohner, Assistant Pastor, First Baptist Church, Highlands, NC discuss the fact that almost 90% of the adults in America are concerned about the state of moral values in the nation. Two-thirds of all American adults see morality as a matter of cultural consensus, meaning every culture must determine acceptable morality for its people. In spite of this, almost 60% believe the Bible provides the absolute moral truths which are the same for all people, in all situat...

Feb 10, 202340 min

Black Spot in Memphis

Ordained minister, Dennis Hall and his guest Pastor George Whirley, New Creation Restoration Church and Prison Ministry, Indianapolis, Indiana, discuss the recent beating of an Afro-American man in Memphis by a group of Afro-American police officers who have now been charged with murder. They recount some of the murderers mentioned in Scripture and how these murders seem to be motivated by greed, power, sex, revenge, and hate reasons. In Mathew 5 Jesus warns against murder and even says those wh...

Feb 05, 202341 minSeason 3Ep. 4
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