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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Israel and Palestine

Is current-day national Israel the same entity as Israel in the Old Testament? Should Christian support without question the actions and decisions of Israel? Or does the New Testament interpret the Old Testament promises differently, as being fulfilled in the one true Jew, Jesus of Nazareth. Chuck and Aaron discuss this and related questions on this episode.

Episode 126    |    34 minutes

Christianity and Divorce (Ep117)

Christianity and Divorce (Ep117)

While much of our current culture prioritizes freedom over responsibility, the Bible teaches that the promises spouses make to each other should not be broken. Chuck and Aaron talk about marriage and divorce in this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.

When Did I Get Saved? (Ep116)

When Did I Get Saved? (Ep116)

For lots of Christians knowing when they were saved is very important, and knowing the date they were baptized or the date they first believed becomes a way to assure themselves of the security of their relationship with God. In this episode Chuck and Aaron talk about whether or not knowing the date you became a Christian is important; and if not, is there a better way to find security in your relationship with God.

What Keeps God from Hearing Prayer? (Ep115)

What Keeps God from Hearing Prayer? (Ep115)

The Bible says that God sometimes will not hear prayers. What kind of prayers does God listen to, and what keeps some prayers from not being heard? Chuck and Aaron discuss these questions on today’s episode.

Why Did Jesus Call Himself the Son of Man? (Ep114)

Why Did Jesus Call Himself the Son of Man? (Ep114)

Jesus’ self-designation as the Son of Man looks, on the surface, to be an affirmation of his humanity. But the title Son of Man has deep roots in the Old Testament which give insight into Jesus’ own view of his identity and his mission.

Do I Have to Trust My Neighbor? (Ep113)

Do I Have to Trust My Neighbor? (Ep113)

The Bible commands Christians to love their neighbor, but does that also mean to trust their neighbor? If love is a free gift, does that mean trust doesn’t have to be earned? In this episode, Chuck and Aaron discuss these questions as well as how trust can be built within relationships.

Why All the Violence? (Ep112)

Why All the Violence? (Ep112)

Our world is becoming increasingly more violent – from increasing acts of physical violence by individual people to the geopolitical violence of wars which never seem to end, our world is becoming a more violent place. In this episode Chuck and Aaron talk about why violent crime is on the rise and what Christians can do to help bring peace to our world.

The Bible and Homosexuality (Ep111)

The Bible and Homosexuality (Ep111)

Since the sexual revolution, beliefs about human sexuality – including homosexuality – in the West have largely been determined by individual personal desire. But what does the Bible say about sexuality, how can we humans best use our sexuality to worship God, and how are we called to love and serve others whose behavior does not reflect the Bible’s teachings? Chuck and Aaron discuss the Christian teaching about homosexuality on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.

Is It Okay to Wear a Cross? (Ep110)

Is It Okay to Wear a Cross? (Ep110)

Many people in our culture wear cross necklaces and jewelry, maybe aware or maybe unaware that the cross marks for Christians the central fact of their faith – the suffering of God himself. In this episode Chuck and Aaron talk about the appropriateness of using this symbol to adorn one’s body.

Is the Bible a “Love Letter” from God? (Ep109)

Is the Bible a “Love Letter” from God? (Ep109)

An idea frequently heard from contemporary Christians is that the Bible is God’s “love letter” to humanity. But is this true? And if it is, why does so much of the Bible not read like a love letter? In this episode Chuck and Aaron discuss the question of the Bible’s genre and its relationship to God’s love.