Episode 27 BLM - 4 Patrisse Cullors, a founder of Black Lives Matter made it clear in an interview that she and Alicia Garza, another founder of the movement, are trained Marxists. Who was Karl Marx? What exactly is Marxism? Are Communism and Marxism the same thing? What does modern day cultural Marxism look like when compared to classical Marxism? Alex and DW join us in this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast as we explore answers to all these questions and more. We also discussed whether...
Feb 13, 2021•57 min•Ep. 27
Episode 26 Could the shooting of Jacob Blake have been prevented if the officers had disengaged? On the other hand, would the situation have played out differently had Jacob complied? In this episode of the Removing Barriers, we discuss the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Jacob Blake and the values that compliance can buy a person when dealing with the police. We also looked at other officer shooting incidents and discuss whether compliance would have changed the outcome. Is compliance...
Feb 06, 2021•53 min•Ep. 26
Episode 25 Series: How Were Your Barriers Removed - 4 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 declares “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lo...
Jan 30, 2021•51 min•Ep. 25
Episode 24 Series: Sin and Personal Responsibility - 3 of 3 The concept of the age of accountability has been a source of contention in Christendom for a long time. What is its meaning, and where did the term even come from? Is the concept of the age of accountability important? Is it biblical? At what point do we become personally responsible for our sins? In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast titled the Age of Accountability, we set out to answer those questions. This is the third a...
Jan 23, 2021•43 min•Ep. 24
Episode 23 Series: Sin and Personal Responsibility - 2 of 3 What is original sin? What is the origin of sin? What are the ways we can commit sin? Is there such a thing as a sin unto death? What is the unpardonable sin? What is man’s responsibility in all of this? Is there such a thing as the free will or free agency of man? In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast titled the Origins of Sin and Original Sin, we set out to answer those questions and much more. This is the second part of th...
Jan 16, 2021•39 min•Ep. 23
Episode 22 Series: Sin and Personal Responsibility - 1 of 3 What exactly is sin? Are we personally responsible for the sins we commit? Are shortcomings sin? And how can a just, sovereign God who allows sin also judge our sin? Mostly importantly, how can God forgive our sins? In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast titled Defining Sin and Personal Responsibility, we set out to answer those questions and much more. This is the first part of the a series we are calling Sin and Personal Res...
Jan 09, 2021•58 min•Ep. 22
Episode 21 The United States of America is in the middle of the aftermath of drastic cultural change. I believe 2020 was the climax that encapsulated this cultural change. In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we look back at 2020 and look at some of the major happenings and put them in perspective of scripture. We discussed the death of NBA great, Kobe Bryant, the impeachment of President Donald Trump, COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Policing. We furt...
Jan 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 21
Episode 20 Series: How Were Your Barriers Removed - 3 Ary was raised in a Christian home, but he still had to come to the realization of his sin before a holy God. Learn more about the barriers Ary faced and how he came to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Ary also offered advice for those raising children in a Christian home, and he elaborated on the importance of consistency with your kids and the value of prayer. We ended the episode with Ary sharing the gospel. The same saving gra...
Dec 26, 2020•27 min•Ep. 20
Episode 19 The subject of “interracial” marriage has been a sore thumb in Christendom for many years now. Is the Bible silent in this area? Is it unbiblical or sinful for people of different ethnicities to marry? We sat down with Sam and Allissa to discuss their unique perspectives on the issue. Colloquially, Sam is black and Allissa is white. They have been married for a number of years now and have 3 children. Learn more about their “interracial” marriage, their views on Loving v.s. Virginia, ...
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 19
Episode 18 In this episode of the Removing Barriers Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Michael Baldwin to discuss the racial past of the U.S. and how the church handled the issue. As a Bible believing Christian, Dr. Baldwin found no pleasure in some of the hard things he had to say, but they needed to be said in order to expose the hurt and the racial tensions of the past, and to promote healing for the present. Conversations matter! Some of the things that were said in this podcast were difficult th...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 18
Episode 17 In this episode of the Removing Barriers Podcast, we sat down with Evangelist David Sommerdorf to discuss the great god Entertainment. Entertainment has silently replace Christ in the life of Christians and has become an idol in today’s culture. Is it ok to watch whatever content that is produced? What principles should we follow when deciding whether the content we are about to consume is wholesome? Is the Bible silent on these issues? Listen as brother Dave eloquently expounds on th...
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 17
Episode 16 Series: How Were Your Barriers Removed - 2 In this episode, we learned about the barriers that were preventing Jacob from coming to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, how those barriers were removed, and what he is doing now to help others remove barriers that may be preventing them from coming to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Learn about his home state of Kerala and its rich Christian heritage dating all the way back to Thomas, the disciple of Jesus. We ended the episode ...
Nov 28, 2020•46 min•Ep. 16
Episode 15 In this episode, Pastor Kyle joined us to discuss Reaching Youths in a Changing Culture. In 1 Chronicles 12:32 “And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times”… Oh how desperately we need parents and Christians who have understanding of the times. In our current culture, our kids and youths are most affected. So how do we raise them? How do we point our teenagers back to God? Pastor Kyle gave solid advice and ended the show with a presentation of g...
Nov 21, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 15
Episode 14 Part 3 This is the third of a 3-part series on the Sad State of Basic Theology. We continued the discussion with a basic study of the Holy Spirit and a discussion about whether Jesus was a created being or God incarnate. What professing christians believe about these issues would surprise even the non-believer. We ended the episode by presenting the fact that Christ had to be God to be able to die for our sins. If He is not God, then he is in need of a saviour himself. But since He is...
Nov 14, 2020•41 min•Ep. 14
Episode 13 Part 2 In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast we continued our discussion with Josh and Marie. We discussed their comfort level with the many racial challenges facing light and dark brown folks in society today and we got their perspectives on these issues. We ended the show with the solution to social justice: the love which Christ demonstrated on the cross and repentant faith in His finished work. Contact us: Leave us a message Financially support the podcast Check out our...
Nov 07, 2020•52 min•Ep. 13
Episode 12 Part 1 of 2 In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast we had Josh and Marie join us for an in-depth discussion about social justice and the gospel. Listen as they challenge us to love as Christ loves. This is part one of the conversation, so make sure to listen to episode 13 for the concluding discussion. We ended the episode with Josh challenging the church to be what it ought to be: the church body that is united in Christ. Contact us: Leave us a message Financially support t...
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 12
Episode 11 Part 2 This is the second of a 3-part series on the Sad State of Basic Theology. We continued the discussion with gender identity and the biblical view of human sexuality. If there was ever a group of folks who should believe and hold to the biblical view of morality, it should be professing Christians. Listen to this episode as we give a biblical perspective in response to these issues. We ended the episode with a plea for repentance and a turning to the Lord Jesus Christ for salvati...
Oct 24, 2020•54 min•Ep. 11
Episode 10 Series: How Were Your Barriers Removed - 1 In this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast we started a monthly series called How Were Your Barriers Removed? In these episodes we will be discovering what barriers prevented our guests from coming to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and how those barriers were eventually removed. You will meet Brendon in this episode. Even though he was raised in a “Christian” home, it was not until his early 20’s that he saw his own sinfuln...
Oct 17, 2020•35 min•Ep. 10
Episode 9 This is the first of a 3-part series on the Sad State of Basic Theology. Recently, Answers in Genesis published an article about a study conducted by Ligonier Ministries. You will be as surprised as we were at what evangelicals believe about basic doctrines of Bible. Is our culture in the state it is in because there is no difference between the saved and the unsaved? Is the doctrine of the Bible under attack because those who would defend and live by it no longer believe it? Listen to...
Oct 10, 2020•45 min•Ep. 9
Episode 8 BLM - 3 In this episode we continue our series on Black Lives Matter and its Mission. Pastor Todd joined us to give a biblical perspective on LGBT and how they can receive the hope that is offered in Christ. We also looked at how BLM pushes the LGBTQIA+ community and discuss whether it has anything to do with black lives. Which one wins: love or truth? Is homosexuality biblical? How many genders exist? All this and more in this episode of the Removing Barriers Podcast. We ended the epi...
Oct 03, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 8
Episode 7 In this episode of the Removing Barriers Podcast we had “DW” join us to talk about CHAZ-CHOP, and the unbelievable happenings surrounding this “protest zone.” CHOP-CHAZ went on for 3 weeks before the authorities exercised law and brought order to the zone. We looked at who is to be blamed for the rise of CHAZ-CHOP, whether this type of insurrection is protected by the constitution, and why it ultimately failed. We ended the episode with a warning of coming judgment and the escape for t...
Sep 26, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 7
Episode 6 In this episode of the Removing Barriers Podcast we had “MD” join us to talk about firearms, the 2nd amendment, and gun ownership. Discussion about firearms has been highly politicized, ownership of weapons are at times are looked down upon, and it can also be barrier to sharing the gospel. We looked at some of the basics of firearms and talked a bit about the AR15, M16, and other firearms. We discussed whether it is a God-given right to own a firearm, and whether gun ownership demonst...
Sep 19, 2020•49 min•Ep. 6
Episode 5 Recently Joe Biden caused a stir in the African American community by implying that the community was a monolith. We took that statement and dived into whether he was correct in his analysis. Furthermore, we used Coleman Hughes’ messy experiment by comparing 2nd generation Caribbean American culture to that of the African American culture. We ended the episode with sharing how all cultures are monoliths in that we are all born in sin and that we can break free from our bondage though r...
Sep 12, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 5
Episode 4 BLM - 2 Black Lives Matter makes it clear that they want to "disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure." We dive into the ramification of that that statement and look at the structure that the Bible recommends for families. We show the dangers in getting rid of the nuclear family structure even as it declines in the United States today. We showed that the nuclear family structure is the best model to raise children in and address some of the ills that affect the black fam...
Sep 05, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 4
Episode 3 BLM - 1 In this episode we touch a little bit on the history of Black Lives Matter (BLM), we then distinguish between Black Lives Matter the phrase and Black Lives Matter the Movement. We then dive into the BLM mission statement and compare and contrast their mission with the Bible. Further, we looked at BLM ultimate mission of black supremacy and called out BLM for their racist agenda. We concluded by showing how different people groups (commonly called races) came about as the Bible ...
Aug 29, 2020•56 min•Ep. 3
In this episode we address the barrier of Systemic Racism, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, though each of these subjects are full discussions and podcasts in their own right. We discuss the meanings of racism and systemic racism, and address the unique barriers faced by Blacks in America today. We then discuss George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and give our take on these developments. We ended the discussion with a presentation of the Gospel as the only means to remove barriers for today's issues....
Aug 15, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 2
This is the first episode of the Removing Barriers Podcast. We decided to use the Simon Sinek model of "Starting With Why." In this episode we discuss why we are attempting to remove barriers and mentioned topics we would like to tackle. We ended the episode the way we would like to end all episodes: with a presentation of the gospel. Contact us: Leave us a message Financially support the podcast Check out our blog Listen: ► Spotify ► Apple Podcast ► Google Podcast ► YouTube Follow this link: ht...
Aug 08, 2020•39 min•Ep. 1
