Have you ever been stranded in an airport for hour upon hour? The agony of waiting at an uncomfortable airport gate not knowing when you'll get home! On this program, Shawn Boonstra shares how getting stranded at the airport connects with 19-century America, and your future! Listen to hear just how he connects each of those dots.
What's the relationship between Christianity and politics? Should Christians seize the reigns of government and bring about the Kingdom of God on Earth? Join Shawn Boonstra on this week's program to find out!
He might have lived almost 2,400 years ago, but this man shaped the way you think today, and maybe in ways you wouldn't expect. On this program, Shawn Boonstra shares who this man was, how he influenced you, and why he was dead wrong!
If this show title sounds a little spooky, that is because it is. On this program Shawn Boonstra uncovers some surprising information about paranormal activity. Have you wondered if people really do hear things from beyond the grave from spirits in the great beyond? Join us for a Biblical discussion of all things paranormal.
In today's hectic world it can be easy to feel lost in the crowd. Have you ever struggled to believe that God actually wants you? On this program, Shawn Boonstra shares how to know for sure that you're okay with God, and that God is okay with you.
Do you have a bad habit that you keep repeating? Something you keep going back to even though you wish that you could stop? Something that you kind of hate yourself for doing? On this program Shawn Boonstra shares the key to finally breaking free. It has helped thousands, and today it could help you.
It happens every few years. Another person or group claims to have discovered the "truth" about Jesus. An ancient secret, or hidden piece of information that disproves the Biblical story. But, how can they be sure that their hidden "gem" isn't just another story? Join Shawn Boonstra as he dissects some of the claims.
Have you ever wondered if the New Testament that you now study was the one that the apostles originally intended that you read? Is it the one that God intended you to read? On this show Shawn Boonstra explores the increasingly popular claim that the New Testament is actually the creation of a Roman Emperor.
Neo-atheism seems to be on the rise. Is our instinct to believe in God a result of bad evolution, as this group believes, or is our instinct based on something else? Join Shawn Boonstra and explore the differences between modern atheism and traditional faith. No matter which side of the fence you're on, you won't want to miss it.
Career politicians put a lot of stock in public opinion polls. But, these polls can get things wrong! On this program Shawn Boonstra explores one of the darkest stories of political intrigue and murder the world has ever seen. Grab your Bible for an in-depth look at the worst crime in history.
In early 2014 the news cycle was dominated for a few weeks on a subject that just might affect your daily life. Dennis Rodman, Justin Bieber and President Barack Obama all had something to say about it. And their comments may surprise you. Listen as Shawn Boonstra shares this tale of two drugs.
Twitter may be a micro-blog, famous for sharing bite-sized pieces of information, but a few words can speak volumes. On Part Two of "Owning Your Life" Shawn Boonstra shares how a single tweet told an unintentional story about the sender, and how her story might just be yours, too!
Not long ago, a drunk woman on a cruise ship did something that maybe you're doing right now! Her story got a lot of attention, and maybe you've done the same thing and no one noticed. You might be guilty, cruise ship or not, so tune in to listen to Shawn Boonstra and Part One of "Owning Your Life."
Don't worry, you aren't about to tune into a political talk show. On this program Shawn Boonstra challenges us to think about America's Affordable Care Act—or, Obamacare—and how it may include each of us in surprising ways. Politics aside, we'll ask good questions about human nature, and about some of the consequences arising from our worst assumptions.
Is there anything safe in today's culture that families can just enjoy? Do you cringe every time the kids are in the room and the television is on? The antics of Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke may be the new normal, or maybe there was something to the world of the 1950s. Join Shawn Boonstra for some cultural time travel.
Life can seem unfair. You do your best to be a good citizen, an upright person, and in spite of your best efforts, things just don't go your way. It can even feel as if God has deserted you, just when you needed Him most. Life can seem unjust, but on this program Shawn Boonstra shows us just where to find God when we need Him.
A first impression of the shimmering white, marble laid-in Taj Mahal in Agra India is difficult to describe. Thousands have tried to put the feeling into words. It took my breath away. One of the seven wonders of the world. This legacy to love is incredible, yet the Taj Mahal is not nearly as incredible as another wonder, one that you are looking at right now. Listen to Jean Boonstra on today's Voice of Prophecy program.
We seem to be wired for freedom. Wired to chart new paths, scale unconquered vistas, and make our own choices. We crave freedom, but can we ever really find it? Today Jean Boonstra explores the origins of our inborn desire for freedom and whether or not we can ever truly find it.
If you've been following religious news stories over the last few years, you might have heard that the ancient practice of exorcism is making something of a comeback and of coarse for secular minded people it all seems a little bit silly. In the 21st century, who still believes in demonic possession, or for that matter, the Devil. Today Shawn shows us what the bible really says about the prince of darkness.
You and I live in a world that is so busy. It's almost impossible to get anybody's attention. Today we're going to explore where God might be trying to cut through all that noise to speak to you.
What exactly does it mean to take God's name in vain? Is it possible that millions of people are breaking the third commandment and they don't even know it? Today Shawn shows us what the bible says about this subject.
Have you ever noticed that God actually forbids the act of worrying? God doesn't say "try not to worry" or "try to relax a little" he actually says "do not worry". Sometimes I find that almost a little unrealistic. Especially when you have bills to pay and kids to raise, and a house to maintain. How do you not worry? Today Shawn shows us what God says you can do about this very real problem.
What do Beethoven, Bible prophecy, and a jar of Nutella have in common? If you don’t know the answer, you’re going to want to stay tuned because today Shawn shows us how they are all connected.
The second commandment forbids the worship of pictures and statues. There are not too many religions here in the western world that actually worship statues the way that our ancestors did thousands of years ago, but even if we don’t use statues as objects of worship, the practice of idolatry might still be alive and kicking here in the 21st century and it's actually more powerful than ever.
Today Shawn talks about why God insists on exclusivity. Why He demands that you only worship Him. If Christianity has every seemed a little too exclusive for you, then you might want to catch this episode.
Have you ever heard someone say that they are New Testament Christians? They talk as if the Old Testament is irrelevant. The big question is why do they bother to buy Bibles that have both testaments. Today Shawn asks the question, is the Old Testament irrelevant for New Testament Christians?
Artists have been painting pictures of Jesus since the earliest days of the Christian church, but is that actually what Jesus looked like? Today Shawn takes a closer look into the Bible to see what Jesus looks like.
There are seven letters in the book of Revelation that defy all explanation. For the last 2000 years, those letters have been marking the passage of time, predicting exactly what’s going to happen. Today Shawn talks about how in 2000 years those letters have never been wrong.
Hollywood has never been particularly careful about how they portray the stories of the Bible, but in recent years the problem seems to be getting worse. It’s starting to look more like a deliberate attempt to change the stories of the Bible. Today Shawn talks about why he wishes we could bring back Cecil B.
When most of us get into trouble, we want clear direction. We want to know exactly what steps to take next. What if you already have all the advice you need to solve your biggest problems and you just haven’t noticed because you don’t know what the real problem is. Today Shawn shows you where to look for your solutions to your biggest problems.
