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Hate
Many people struggle with periodic feelings of hate, while others battle chronic hatred. It seems obvious that hatred is wrong and can be very damaging, but then why does the Bible sometimes describe God as hating? And does this mean there are times when hatred is appropriate for humans? Chuck and Aaron talk about hatred on this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.
Episode 142 | 36 minutes
Faith and Doubt (Ep124)
In our cynical culture, doubting everything has become a default mode. For Christians who believe that being made right with God happens through trusting Jesus, these doubts can precipitate an existential crisis. Chuck and Aaron talk about this important question in this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.
Do We Have Free Will? (Ep123)
Whether or not humans have free will is a long-debated philosophical question. It seems on the surface that we are free to choose anything, but we are actually trapped by our own desires–our wills are bound. But when it comes to God, he changes our desires by loving us first, winning us to himself, and giving us the will to love and serve him in Jesus.
Miracles (Ep122)
Does God still do miracles today? Should we pray for miracles to happen? What were miracles designed to do in the Bible? Chuck and Aaron talk about these questions and more in this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.
Christianity and Slavery (Ep121)
While the Bible teaches that all people are made in God’s image and are thus equal, many biblical texts seem to speak of slavery in ways that seem to accept it. Why doesn’t the Bible forbid slavery outright, and what should be think about the charge that historic Christianity permits it?
Chuck and Aaron talk about the topic of slavery on this episode.
Preaching the Gospel, Preaching the Law (Ep120)
Should Christian sermons ever use God’s law to tell the hearers what to do, or should they just preach the Gospel, trying as best as they can to avoid legalistic commands? Chuck and Aaron talk about how the Gospel itself creates a new world and life in which looking like Jesus makes sense.
Does the Holy Spirit Speak Today? (Ep119)
The Bible makes it clear that the Holy Spirit is still active in the life of Christ’s church. But what does this mean, and how does this look? In this episode, Chuck and Aaron talk about how to hear the Spirit’s voice and respond to his direction.
How to Interpret the Bible (Ep118)
Reading the Bible is an essential privilege–that God would communicate his thoughts and actions to us means we can have access to God himself. But how can we correctly read and understand the Bible so we know we are really getting God’s thoughts? Chuck and Aaron discuss that question on today’s episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.
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)
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.