Faith & Doctrine Episodes

Pastor Jack and Frank Turek explore a compelling point: for Christianity to be true, only two key facts need to be established. First, that God exists and, second, that Jesus rose from the dead. If these two claims hold up, t...

1 Peter chapter 3 shares with us that husbands and wives should live together in an understanding way, with men showing honor to their wives, being a weaker vessel. What does this mean for us, and how do we apply this passage...

The spiritual gift that God has given you may not align with your skills, talents, and education. The Bible lists several spiritual gifts that are supernaturally given by God to build up the church, evangelize the world, and ...

Continuing from last week’s episode, Pastor Jack reads quotes from well-known false teachers. When God speaks, He most often does so through His Word. Scripture doesn’t need to be enhanced or expanded—it simply needs to be re...

This episode starts a deep dive into false teachers and false prophets. The Bible says that these will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, blasphemers, despisers of good, having a form of godliness, and so much more. Pa...

Every believer has been given at least one spiritual gift that God can use to strengthen the body of believers and bring more people into His kingdom. Do you know what gifts you have? Take a look at the gifts of the Spirit li...

In this episode, Pastor Jack shares intimately how he studies the Bible and prepares his sermons each week. Peek behind the scenes, if you will, at the process and the resources he utilizes and does not utilize as he waits up...

How do we live the best life possible? Not by pursuing wealth, career, relationships, pleasures, or fame. Our best life is lived when we surrender our will to God’s and pursue Him wholeheartedly. Find out how to do that on to...

In the Bible, how do we reconcile a good God calling for the utter destruction of an entire people group? Is He being unjust? Pastor Jack dives into the context of these challenging passages, explaining what was happening whe...

God calls us to worship Him in spirit and in truth. How do we do that? Real worship involves every aspect of our lives, every moment of our time, and every part of our body, mind, and soul. Explore the book of Romans with Pas...

On this episode, Pastor Jack takes a question from our audience about being a virgin who's been saving themselves for marriage and wonders if it's biblically acceptable to marry someone with a sexual past. God’s grace has the...

Why do we try to hide our sin and shame when we know that God sees everything? What can be done to live in such a way that God’s constant watch over us is a source of peace and not a source of anxiety? (00:00) Mercy and Decep...

Jesus said, "My sheep hear My voice, and they follow me." To hear the voice of Jesus Christ is to hear the actual Word of God. We must learn how to listen to God and cultivate an ear to hear from Him as He leads and guides us...

What do you know about the thief on the cross's theology? What did he mean when he asked Jesus, “Remember me when You come into Your kingdom”? Pastor Jack breaks down, line by line, the conversation that Jesus had with the th...

In 1 Peter 2, Jesus is called “a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense” that those who are disobedient will trip over. What does that mean exactly, and how can we avoid stumbling over Christ? Pastor Jack answers those ques...

Our actions and our words should be in direct alignment with our faith. Does what you have to say reinforce the things you do and the things you believe? Open up Romans 9 with Pastor Jack to discuss these things and more in t...

Sometimes we act like we know what’s best, and we’ll even tell God what we think He’s doing wrong. But Romans says, “O man, who are you to reply against God?” Let Pastor Jack remind you to rely on God’s omniscience and sovere...

What makes God, God? In today’s episode, Pastor Jack takes a look at some of the defining characteristics of God, including His goodness, sovereignty, and love. (00:00) The Sovereignty of God in Salvation (04:32) The Role of ...

Some people say that since evil exists in this world, either God is not wholly good, or He doesn’t have the power to eliminate it. Find out in today’s podcast episode how God’s goodness and sovereignty do not stand in opposit...

God wants you to know Him as much more than just an acquaintance or an ally. He wants you to have an intimate connection, friendship, and dependence on Him. Do you really know God the way He wants to be known? Learn how to de...

As we step into 2025, there’s one issue that’s more important than anything else you will encounter this year, and that issue is your eternal destination. Where will you spend eternity—Heaven or Hell? Let Pastor Jack encourag...

When we look around this world and see cruelty and injustice, we may wonder about God’s nature. Isn’t He a loving God? Why does He allow suffering, hardship, and pain? Get answers to these questions and more as Pastor Jack op...

Celebrities, politicians, teachers, athletes, mentors, pastors…even friends and family. All will let you down because they are human. But God has never failed to keep His promises, and because His nature is unchanging, He nev...

Do you find yourself searching for the next "current event" and how it relates to the Bible? How about we take a pause and get back to a "first things first" mentality? What do you think about the fact that God created you? H...