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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

Angels

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, focuses on the mind-boggling story of the angel Gabriel visiting Mary to tell her that she was going to become pregnant by the Holy Spirit and would give birth to the Christ child. Dr. Hall points out that 7 out of 10 Americans believe in angels. In this podcast contemporary sightings and interactions with beings that seem to be angels are discussed. Dr. Hall reviews the various roles that angels play based on scriptural references. He especially focuses on th...

Dec 21, 202424 min

Paternity of Jesus

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, reflects on how Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, appears almost as an afterthought in the Christmas story. The story of Joseph who is the stand-in father for the Messiah caused Dr. Hall to reflect on the number of men in the US who unknowingly raise children who are not their own and the staggering number of children who grow up in a fatherless home. The scant information in the Scripture about Joseph is used to outline who he is and why God chose him to b...

Dec 14, 202428 min

Miracles of Christmas

Ordained minister Dr. Dennis Hall embarks on a Christmas message that includes a discussion of contemporary miracles. He reviews the impact of transplantations, beginning with the miraculous story of cochlear implants. From cochlear ear implants to liver transplants, to kidney, lung and intestine organ transplants, Dr. Hall makes the point that God has facilitated these modern-day miracles. He then points out that at Christmas time we are celebrating the most staggering and stupefying miracle th...

Dec 07, 202427 min

Thanks for Not Changing

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall reflects on what he is most grateful for during this season of Thanksgiving. He reviews what the secular world seems thankful for and then discusses thankfulness from a Christian perspective. He compares unbelievers who fail to give thanks to God to believers. He points out that believers are especially thankful for who God is, and then be begins to discuss the immutability of God – not being subject to or susceptible to change. Dr. Hall provides an overview of...

Nov 30, 202432 min

Forgiveness

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, tackles the subject of forgiveness. In this podcast, he refers to the numerous verses in Scripture promising that Jesus will forgive our sins. Leaning on the teachings of theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer he points out that God’s grace comes with certain costs. It is pointed out that the Scripture is replete with instructions about obedience being required to be a follower of Christ. Scripture verses that teach God sent his son to be the propitiation of our sin i...

Nov 22, 202431 min

When and How to Pray

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall begins this podcast by acknowledging that our nation may be becoming weak, misdirected and in a state of decline as a result of failing to rely on prayer. He explains how very short, pointed prayers can impress God, and that the prayers of Jesus in the Bible are simple straight to the point, and show unselfishness and concern for others. Dr. Hall uses his experience of having a son critically injured in an automobile wreck as a teaching tool for when and how to...

Nov 06, 202430 min

Election Crunch-Morality

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, focuses on the presidential election in the United States from a moral perspective. He begins by addressing the abortion issue pointing out that one candidate supports the states being able to determine what limitations they want on abortions while the Democratic candidate wants women to have no limitations on abortion. He goes on to discuss gender changing practices being perpetrated on young children and the sexualization of children that seems to be support...

Nov 02, 202430 min

Why Does It Hurt So Much?

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, discusses the pain, discomfort, and troubles that we all experience. He says that we all seem to be screaming, “why does it hurt so much?” Dr. Hall focuses on 2 Corinthians 1:3- 4, which tells us that God comforts us in all of our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we receive from God. We are warned not to fall into the trap of thinking that our heartbreak doesn’t register on God’s radar because so many others have gone throu...

Oct 26, 202428 min

Detox

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, explores the modern miracle of medicine, liver transplantation. He describes how the organ, called the liver, provides critical substances to the human body and is also the organ that detoxifies harmful substances, even bacteria and viruses, into harmless products that are eliminated in our bile or urine. The organized church is seen as the liver organ for the body of believers. The functions of the organized church are described along with the things that can...

Oct 19, 202428 min

Prayers That Work

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, addresses questions surrounding effective prayer, and whether God hears the prayers of those who have rejected Jesus as Lord and Savior. He points out that the Scripture says that God does not listen to the prayers of the wicked. God hears the prayers of the wicked and he knows exactly what they are praying because he is omniscient, all-knowing. But if unbelievers persist in wickedness God will not grant their requests. They pray in vain. Dr. Hall discusses ho...

Oct 15, 202430 min

Empty Pews-Why?

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, addresses the decline in church membership and attendance that has been occurring since the 1970s. Today only three in 10 adults choose to attend church on a regular basis. And more than one-third of US young adults have no religious affiliation. He discusses how Generation Z, those under the age of 35, are a major part of the decline in church attendance. It is pointed out how mainline denominations have adapted heavily to modern secular thought, thus abandon...

Oct 15, 202437 min

Dancing with the Devil

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, discusses the meaning of the phrase “Dancing with the Devil.” He defines the phrase as undertaking risky behavior and hanging out with risky people. He points out how the world encourages risky behavior and rejects God, the Bible, and Christianity. The devil is Satan and Dr. Hall uses several biblical examples to demonstrate how God’s children have been dancing with the devil since the beginning of time. Every time we sin, we are dancing with the devil and emb...

Sep 27, 202428 min

Praying for the US

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, notes how the second assassination attempt on former Pres. Donald Trump has spawned an increased interest in prayer for our country and the safety of the former President. Dr. Hall points out that most Americans say they pray daily, weekly or monthly. He uses Scripture as examples of how we should pray and how we should not pray. The examples of prayers by Jesus are explored along with His teaching about prayer. Dr. Hall addresses the common questions that som...

Sep 21, 202427 min

Voting and the Christian

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, uses the Apostle Paul’s teachings in Romans 13:1-7 as instruction on whether Christians should be voting in this election and what our attitudes should be toward civil authorities, including the thin blue line, our police officers and sheriffs. Dr. Hall explains what Paul meant when he wrote, “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities.” The listeners are reminded that the Bible provides a long and respected tradition of civil disobedience. The c...

Sep 14, 202429 min

An Election-Immorality

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, addresses the presidential election and the choices that the voters will make. He focuses on the extraordinary immorality that is being allowed to occur in America. Some of it is related to the open border policies and other immoralities have to do with policies that appear to have been undertaken for political gain. He uses the story of the prophet Nathan addressing King David in the Old Testament as an example of how godly people must confront political lead...

Sep 07, 202435 min

The Deep State-Jericho

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, explains the definition of the deep state and the swamp. He sees these elements in our society as a modern-day Jericho, a walled fortress inhabited by pagans blocking citizens’ pathways to the promised land. He uses the Old Testament story of the battle of Jericho as an analogy. The restrictions on the display of the 10 Commandments in public places and prayer in schools are used as examples of how a modern-day Jericho inhabited by pagans is suppressing God’s ...

Aug 31, 202431 min

The U.S. and the Fear of God

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, reacts to the mobile abortion clinic that was provided outside the Democratic National Convention, providing free abortions. He points out how it represents the depth of evil in our society. Dr. Hall identifies a number of other evils prevailing in our society and suggests that if these things persist that God owes Sodom and Gomorrah an apology. The things that are contributing to our toxic society are reviewed with Dr. Hall pointing out that when a person act...

Aug 24, 202430 min

Are Christians Hypocrites<

Ordained minister, Dennis Hall, and his guest Bill Little, church leader at Amelia Plantation Chapel discuss the problem of Christians being labeled hypocrites. They point out that there are some Christians that are just trying to get their ticket punched and avoid going to hell and it is time to invite God to completely transform you. Bible reading is discussed as a fundamental tool to becoming more like Christ and offer some practical approaches to reading the Bible. The role of prayer as the ...

Aug 15, 202453 min

Trump and Divine Appointments

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, expresses outrage at the mocking of former president Donald Trump’s professed Christianity. He began the podcast by pointing out that people’s lives are changed regularly by divine appointments. These God-ordained meetings produce life-changing experiences that profoundly affect the people involved in the strength of their faith. The experience of Paul and Silas in jail is discussed. What began as a hopeless night in prison for Paul and Silas became a divine a...

Aug 10, 202428 min

The Olympics and the Bible

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, discusses why people love watching the Olympics. He points out that the Olympics cater to our sense of loyalty to our country, our need to resolve uncertainty, and our desire to see beauty in physical prowess. The history of the ancient Olympic Games is reviewed pointing out that the first ancient Olympic Games were celebrated in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece. A Roman Emperor abolished the games after more than 1000 years of existence and it would be 1500 years be...

Aug 03, 202435 min

An Assassination Attempt-Evil Pronouncements

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, addresses the difference between unbecoming political rhetoric and evil pronouncements and how it may have played a role in the assassination attempt. He points to the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 12 outlining the nine gifts of the spirit, including the spirit of discernment. Those with the gift of discernment should be providing insight into where evil pronouncements are leading our nation. Using Scripture, the responsibility of every Christian to be discern...

Jul 18, 202426 min

An Open Mind Can Lead to Destruction

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, addresses the moral debates that are swirling around in our society. He notes that no matter what survey or poll you look at most Americans of every political inclination, region, education level, and age group say they believe in the devil and that Satan is not merely a symbol of evil but is a real spiritual being and influences human lives. Biblical teaching is used to demonstrate how Satan can place ideas in our minds. For that reason, the point is made tha...

Jul 13, 202430 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Are you Meek? or Strong?

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, addresses the biblical definition of meekness. In the sermon on the Mount Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” He explains how the biblical definition of meekness is radically different from our contemporary understanding. The word meek in the Greek New Testament does not suggest weakness, rather it means strength brought under control. In other words, a meek person chooses to withhold their strength for the sake of peace, it i...

Jul 07, 202423 minSeason 3Ep. 26

What the Bible Doesn't Say

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, reviews some of the commonly misplaced assumptions about what is in the Bible. He highlights the phrase, “God helps those who help themselves.” Dr. Hall demonstrates how this phrase is a blatant contradiction to everything that Scripture teaches. The focus then turns to the phrase, “God never gives you more than you can handle.” It is pointed out that this phrase appears nowhere in the Bible and seems to be taken from 1 Corinthians 10 – 13, which says that God...

Jun 29, 202430 minSeason 3Ep. 25

God's Gift-In Vitro Fertilization

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, reacts to Southern Baptist churches adopting a resolution at their annual meeting to oppose in vitro fertilization (IVF). He explains how this procedure is used to overcome infertility problems in couples. Opposition to this procedure usually hinges on whether embryos developed in the laboratory should be considered human life. Dr. Hall points out that when a mother becomes pregnant and does nothing, and there is no miscarriage, a baby will be born. But if the...

Jun 22, 202426 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Is the US a Banana Republic?

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, explains the origin of the odd term, Banana Republic. He explains how the concept of a third-world country has morphed into the term Banana Republic. This idea refers to countries plagued by high crime rates, corrupt governments, severe economic problems, and an overall lack of civilized behavior. He points out how the United States seems to become a little more degenerate with each passing day. He points to the obliteration of the US border by a woke ideology...

Jun 15, 202427 minSeason 3Ep. 23

Trump Trial, Constitution and Christians

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, uses the recent Donald Trump trial as a springboard for a discussion about the history and purpose of the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. He points out that when the framers of the Constitution signed the document the date stated was the 17th day of September in the year of our Lord seventeen hundred and eight seven. This is not just a meaningless formality for signature, but it is clear that these men had no hesitation about recognizing...

Jun 07, 202425 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Where Are All The Soldiers

Video link Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, explains how Memorial Day came to be a national holiday. He then explores what the Bible says about serving in the military. Christian men and women who serve their country with character, dignity, and honor can rest assured that the civic duty they perform is condoned and respected by our sovereign God. He points out that the Scripture seems to be calling all of us to become Christian soldiers. The characteristics of Christian soldiers are discusse...

Jun 03, 202429 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Today's Evils

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, talks about the implications of mainline Protestant churches embracing gay clergy and homosexual marriages. He points out that the Scout organization has also acquiesced to social pressures and now allows gay scoutmasters, gay members, and transgender members. Membership in these organizations has decreased in large numbers. Dr. Hall also discusses transgender boys competing with girls in high school and college athletic events. He then turns his attention to ...

May 25, 202427 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Anarchy in the Streets

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, explores what is behind the anarchy in the protests. supporting Hamas, the terrorist group that slaughtered hundreds of men, women, and children in an October attack on Israel. He uses the protest at Washington University in Washington DC where the protesters were calling for the beheadings of school administrators and the University president as an example of anarchism. Dr. Hall defines anarchy and the movement of anarchism in America. He points out that anar...

May 16, 202427 minSeason 3Ep. 19
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