Living the Christian life in today's world is complicated. This podcast will unpack some of the cultural issues we're facing and how we can continue to "Fight the good fight of the faith (1 Tim. 6:12)."
On the surface, it's not all that apparent what biblical counseling is. It will have a critical role to play at Alliance Bible Church for years to come so clarity is vital. Resources: https://biblicalcounseling.com/ https://myabc.church/counseling
There is so much confusion about biblical prophecy. Stating bluntly, many people don't know how to read and interpret it correctly. This short episode will provide introductory exposure to how the Scriptures themselves use prophecy.
The commonalities and differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism will likely be equally surprising to those not well-versed in what each believes. While this episode won't hit every detail, it's a good starting point to make some necessary distinctions. Resources: Catechism of the Catholic Church 40 Questions About Roman Catholicism - Gregg Allison Talking with Catholics About the Gospel: A Guide for Evangelicals - Chris Castaldo...
There has been no shortage of "deconstruction" or "deconversion" stories to be found on the internet. While the words associated with it may sound new, the phenomenon has been around for centuries. Resources: The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond - Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett...
Prayer is something Christians mention often, yet it remains mysterious. We tell ourselves we need to pray more, but what exactly is it and how are we supposed to do it? Resources: Praying the Bible - Donald S. Whitney...
Another buzzword within popular culture today is "Christian Nationalism." What is it? What are its chief tenets? Tune in to this episode for an introductory answer to a growing question. Resources: Church Matters: A New Christian Authoritarianism?: Christian Nationalism, Theonomy, and Magisterial Protestantism - Jonathan Leeman...
Many of you have probably seen commercials on television that have the theme, "He Gets Us." They are intended to introduce the television viewer to Jesus. What is their message? Is it sound? Let's dive in and assess it. Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV3AnTUPiDY
Big Foot. Lochness. Area 51. "Conspiracy Theories" are all the rage today. How do we process these sorts of things from a Christian perspective?
Over the summer a number of questions came in that pertained to politics and voting. This is not only a controversial topic, it's also complicated. This episode will provide six reflections for Christians to consider as they develop a political theology. Resources: Give Honor and Vote? A Reflection on the Christian's Voting Conscience - Robert Golding Liberty for All: Defending Everyone's Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age - Andrew T. Walker Policy is Character, Too - Andrew T. Walker...
(Originally Published on August 15, 2021) Critical Race Theory (CRT) has received quite a bit of attention over the recent months. CRT fits under the broader umbrella of Critical Theory (CT), which has a rich and lengthy history. This episode will seek to trace the genealogy of this much talked about ideology.
(Originally Published on September 15, 2021) Critical Theory has "doctrine" to it; fundamental tenets that shape the ideology. This episode will explore its doctrine and offer a biblical response to it. Resources: https://shenviapologetics.com/ Confronting Justice without Compromising Truth - Thaddeus Williams Live Not By Lies - Rod Dreher
(Originally Published on March 15, 2023) Pastors are not political pundits nor do most desire to enter the overcrowded fray of political punditry. But religion and politics may not occupy totally separate quadrants of life as some may contend. Might it be the Scriptures offer some direction for a Christian's involvement in the political world? Resources: Political Church - Jonathan Leeman...
Artificial Intelligence is all the rage these days. Some people are excited about it. Others are suspicious. Can it be useful to the global church? In this episode Dr. Don Barger surveys the role AI is having in Bible translation. Resources: https://missional.ai https://wycliffe.org https://www.sil.org https://unitedbiblesocieties.org https://btconference.org The Brian Dainsberg Podcast is taking the summer off (June - August), however, please submit questions you would like Pastor Brian to addr...
In vitro fertilization has been in the news lately. It could be argued it's a subject the church fell asleep on. So, as Christians, how shall we think about this? Resources: https://www.str.org/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/ivf-created-embryos/
The last time we did a bonus episode of The Brian Dainsberg Podcast, Lakeside Alliance Church was preparing to launch. As of January 2024, LAC has officially started gathering as a new church. This episode will discuss the ground that's been covered so far and the exciting happenings still to come. Resources: Lakeside Alliance Church website
Critical theory. Cancel culture. Abortion. Racism. Transgenderism. Politics. All these subjects have been addressed in the Brian Dainsberg Podcast. This episode builds on February's episode by providing a starting point for evaluating ideas such as these that may come our way. Consider this a crash course in seeing the world through the lens of Scripture.
Critical theory. Cancel culture. Abortion. Racism. Transgenderism. Politics. All these subjects have been addressed in the Brian Dainsberg Podcast. This episode will provide a starting point for evaluating ideas such as these that may come our way. Consider this a crash course in seeing the world through the lens of Scripture.
Can you be an intelligent scientific thinker and still believe in God? Or has science "killed God?" There are limitations to science some people may not be aware of. This podcast will cover four of those. Resources: The Reason for God - Tim Keller Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics - William Lane Craig...
Dr. Favale is an author and professor at Notre Dame University. She has written a book entitled The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory which helps explain the historical and sociological currents that have generated the transgender craze. Resources: The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory - Abigail Favale...
Just five brief reflections on the unfathomable tragedies that took place in Israel on October 7, 2023, and what has ensued.
Of the 39 parables of Jesus recorded in the gospels, 11 of them are on the topic of money and possessions. Money is a frequently discussed topic in the Bible. This podcast delves into the subject of "money sickness." Do you have it? How is it cured? Resources: Neither Poverty nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Possessions - Craig L. Blomberg...
A new school year and church year are upon us and with that an uptick in the pace of the schedule. Though managing busyness is sometimes beyond our ability to control, there are some fundamentals that are worth remembering so we remain healthy in the midst of it.
Most know the general definition of "liberalism" within the political sphere. But there is also such a thing as "liberalism" within the theological sphere. What is it? Where did it come from? How does it operate today? Resources: Christianity and Liberalism - J. Gresham Machen
This question has been debated for centuries. The answer isn't an easy one to arrive at. Feel like kicking a hornet's nest? Listen to this episode.
If Christians are to work for Christian conceptions of justice in the public square, how should we think about political candidates who may contribute to that, but are personally of flawed character? Resources: Article: Give Honor and Vote? A Reflection on the Christian’s Voting Conscience and Romans 13:1–7 by Robert Golding...
By the command of God, governments have a responsibility to establish a common morality, not a common religion. But how would people who don't subscribe to the Christian Scriptures, who don’t follow Jesus, determine what that morality should be? And what does this mean for a Christian's involvement in its government? Resources: Liberty for All: Defending Everyone's Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age - Andrew T. Walker Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World - Davi...
The little known covenant God made with Noah is about more than not sending another flood. It contains God's expectations for the human race and the foundation for government's proper role within it. Resources: Liberty for All: Defending Everyone's Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age - Andrew T. Walker Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World - David VanDrunen Political Church: The Local Assembly as Embassy of Christ's Rule - Jonathan Leeman...
Easter of 2022 Alliance Bible Church announced the plans to start a new church: Lakeside Alliance Church. This episode will dive into some of the details pertaining to what has transpired over the past year as preparations continue to move forward.
Pastors are not political pundits nor do most desire to enter the overcrowded fray of political punditry. But religion and politics may not occupy totally separate quadrants of life as some may contend. Might it be the Scriptures offer some direction for a Christian's involvement in the political world? Resources: Political Church - Jonathan Leeman...
The invention of the modern day smartphone is as seismic as the invention of the printing press, the discovery of electricity, and the development of the automobile. They aren't just tools. They change people - sometimes for the good, sometimes for the bad. Resources: 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You - Tony Reinke iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us - Je...
