Cutting through the noise to find the truth about life, faith, and God.

Chuck Rathert and Aaron Mueller discuss issues and questions that are on the minds of people who are wrestling with the problems of existence and meaning, and explore how Christianity can answer these questions in a way that satisfies the longing of the human heart.

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“How Can I Believe in a Violent God?”

While the Bible teaches and Christians insist that God is love, the Old Testament tells many stories of God acting violently towards people who are opposed to him. What are we to make of these stories, and how can enlightened people believe in a God who acts out with violence in anger? Chuck and Aaron discuss this question on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.

Episode 139    |    35 minutes

“How Can I Believe in a Violent God?” (Ep139)

“How Can I Believe in a Violent God?” (Ep139)

While the Bible teaches and Christians insist that God is love, the Old Testament tells many stories of God acting violently towards people who are opposed to him. What are we to make of these stories, and how can enlightened people believe in a God who acts out with violence in anger? Chuck and Aaron discuss this question on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.

Can I Lose My Salvation? (Ep138)

Can I Lose My Salvation? (Ep138)

Some Christians believe that once a person believes in Jesus, they can never lose that salvation, while other Christians believe it is possible for a believer to stop believing. In this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God, Chuck and Aaron dig into the questions of election, apostasy, and eternal security.

Does My Faith Belong to Me? (Ep137)

Does My Faith Belong to Me? (Ep137)

Some Christians worry that their Christianity is only theirs because they grew up in a Christian home. But is this a weakness, or a strength? Chuck and Aaron talk about what it means to have one’s own faith in this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.

Should I Be Afraid of AI? (Ep136)

Should I Be Afraid of AI? (Ep136)

For many, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents either a fantastic opportunity or a horrifying danger for the human race. But is it possible that neither of these potential scenarios are true? What should Christians think about AI? Chuck and Aaron discuss these questions on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.

“Was That the Holy Spirit?” (Ep135)

“Was That the Holy Spirit?” (Ep135)

God promises his Holy Spirit to his people, but what exactly does it look like for a Christian to experience the Holy Spirit? And how can he or she know that what they’re experiencing is in fact the Holy Spirit? Chuck and Aaron talk about these and other related questions on this episode.

What is Paradise? (Ep134)

What is Paradise? (Ep134)

The Bible uses different words for life after death, and the overlap between them can be confusing. What is paradise? What is heaven? What is the new creation? Chuck and Aaron talk about these different words and what it means for our life after death.

Grief at Christmas (Ep133)

Grief at Christmas (Ep133)

Christmas is supposed to be a season of joy, but for many people Christmas is a reminder of loss and emptiness. In this episode Chuck and Aaron discuss why the holidays are a source of sadness for many, and what the Christian community can do to help.

The Virgin Birth (Ep132)

The Virgin Birth (Ep132)

The biblical claim that Jesus was born of a virgin continues to be controversial. How can such an impossible thing be believed by modern people? But its impossibility is precisely the point – God does whatever he wants, even when it can’t possibly happen. Chuck and Aaron discuss this great event and its larger meaning in this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.

Do Muslims Want to Kill Non-Muslims? (Ep131)

Do Muslims Want to Kill Non-Muslims? (Ep131)

In the religious struggle between Christianity and Islam, is it correct that the faithful Muslim wants infidels, including Christians, to be dead? Or is this perspective a false narrative? Do different sects of Islam believe different things on this question? It’s a sensitive subject, and we’ll talk about it today. It’s our topic on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.