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.
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.
As delightful as parenting is, there’s still something really unfair about the whole situation. Join Shawn today as he talks about The Pain of Parenthood.
Today Shawn continues his series on reading through the book of Revelation. So grab your Bible and follow along as we look at one of the biggest concepts in the whole book of Revelation, the Alpha and the Omega.
Can you really understand the book of Revelation? Join Shawn as he continues reading verse by verse through the book of Revelation and helps us to understand prophecy in it.
There have been times in this planet's history when being a Christian might just cost you your life. There are still places where that's true. Just witness the persecutions some Christians face in the more radical corners of the Middle East. Today we're going to look at a particularly embarrassing chapter of Christian history when Christians actually persecuted each other and we'll see what God has to say about that.
Look back at Christian history especially during the middle ages. Sometimes Christians really have to hang their heads in shame over what they did. How do we explain the dark ages in light of the Jesus you find in the gospels. How do you explain torture chambers, burning people at the stake? As it turns out the Bible actually predicted we would do those things. Today Shawn shows you where it says that.
I've heard a lot of modern western Christians complain about persecution, but honestly I still tend to think that we live in the freest society in the history of the world. Today Shawn looks at a time when persecution was very real and then he's going to look at what Jesus said to those persecuted believers.
Jesus gave a personal message to a group of believers living almost 2000 years ago in a region now known as the country of Turkey. The amazing thing about it is it's also a personal message to you. Join Shawn as he continues his series on reading revelation.
What's more despicable? The hackers who tried to hold Ashley Madison hostage or the owners of a website actually dedicated to helping married people cheat? It's hard to imagine anything good coming out of the whole Ashley Madison affair. Join Shawn today as he might have just found the silver lining.
Would your life be any different if death weren't a part of the equation? If you knew that you had unlimited time and resources would that change things? Today Shawn introduces us about a man that had this all figured out and his knowledge didn't change his daily routine one bit.
What is the biggest risk or gamble that you've taken? Was it a new job that took you across the country, or continent? Or maybe a risky investment? Today Shawn talks about a serious risk that you've taken—or at least thought about!
One of the most difficult things to think about as a Christian can be the whole idea that God is going to put you on trial. That at the end of everything, you will have to answer for your life. It is such a scary prospect that some Christians reject the concept altogether. On this program Shawn Boonstra takes an honest look at the judgment with some surprising insights.
Have you ever felt as if you can’t help being “you”? Maybe you don’t like the way you are and feel like there’s nothing you can do about it. Today Shawn Boonstra shares the logical reason for the way you feel.
Have you ever wondered who Moses was talking to that day in the desert when he encountered a burning bush? Listen to Shawn Boonstra share the truth about the burning bush.
Is it really true that God became nicer when we left the OT and moved to the New? Listen to what “Old Louie” shared with Shawn and why “Old Louie” was wrong!
Right now in your neighborhood 1 in 3 people say that they're dealing with extreme levels of stress. That is a high number! About half of us are not sleeping well at night because we're having trouble coping with life or we're battling depression. If this describes you, then you'll want to hear Shawn Boonstra as he shares something real each of us can do about this.
There is a group of people that has essentially been thrown away by the rest of society. They have been forgotten. On this show Shawn Boonstra looks at their rich history and answers a question that touches each of us: Are you a part of this group? Join us for this important discussion.
