
Finding Clarity
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Is It Important to Spend Time Alone with God?
In this episode, George looks at the reality that some in the church are totally unaware that salvation provides something far more than just a ticket to heaven. He answers the question, "Is It Important to Spend Time Alone with God?"
Why Did Someone Have To Die For Our Sins?
In this episode, George looks at the reality that to people outside of the Christian faith, the concept that someone had to die a cruel death seems outrageous and unnecessary. He answers the question, "Why Did Someone Have To Die For Our Sins?"
Getting a Grasp on the English Bible - Part 2
A special episode - George looks at the issue of where we got the English Bible - Part 2
Getting a Grasp on the English Bible - Part 1
A special episode - George looks at the issue of where we got the English Bible - Part 1
Has God's Word Changed With So Many Translations?
In this episode, George looks at the confusion concerning what is the Word of God with so many translations. He answers the question, "Has God's Word Changed With So Many Translations?"
What is Spiritual Warfare?
In this episode, George addresses ignorance of the spiritual conflict that believers are a part of. He answers the question, "What is Spiritual Warfare?"
What is the Armor of God?
In this episode, George looks the Armor of God and why it is important for a follower of Jesus Christ. He answers the question, "What is the Armor of God?"
Do I Need to Go to Church to Worship God?
In this episode, George looks at how for most Christians, church is simply a service to attend. He answers the question, "Do I Need to Go to Church to Worship God?"
What Does the Bible Say About Forgiving Yourself?
In this episode, George looks at the struggle Christians have with the guilt and regret of their actions. George looks at the question, "What Does the Bible Say About Forgiving Yourself?"
Do I Need to Obey the Old Testament Law?
In this episode, George looks at whether Christians are bound to its commands of the Old Testament or are we free from them? George looks at the question, "Do I Need to Obey the Old Testament Law?"
Is It Possible To Not Sin as a Christian?
In this episode, George looks at whether it is possible to see a time when our personal sin is no longer an issue in this life. George looks at the question, "Is It Possible To Not Sin as a Christian?"
What is Biblical Separation?
In this episode, George looks at how there are some instances where believers need to separate themselves from others. George looks at the question, "What is Biblical Separation?"
What if I Don't Feel Saved?
In this episode, George looks at how your feelings can cause you to struggle with the assurance of salvation. George looks at the question, "What if I Don't Feel Saved?"
Why is Giving Thanks to God so Important?
In this episode, George looks at how a lack of gratitude is dangerous for a believer. George looks at the question, "Why is Giving Thanks to God so Important?"
Can Satan Use The Bible Against a Christian?
In this episode, George looks at the importance of a believer knowing the Bible. George looks at the question, "Can Satan Use The Bible Against a Christian?"
How Can I Trust God's Will When I Am In Pain?
In this special episode, George interacts with a special guest concerning how trusting God and his will is difficult when we face the intensity of pain in our lives. George looks at the question, "How Can I Trust God's Will When I Am In Pain?"
How Can I Avoid Becoming Legalistic?
In this episode, George examines how easy it is to become legalistic about our spiritual lives. George looks at the question, "How Can I Avoid Becoming Legalistic?"
A Follow Up Concerning Unbelievers' Prayers
In this episode, George provides a follow-up concerning the nature of God's interaction with unbelievers. George once again looks at the question, "Does God Hear an Unbeliever's Prayer?"
Do I Need to Know the Date of My Salvation?
In this episode, George shows us how to deal with the issue of firmly having your faith in Jesus Christ, but you cannot remember the "date of Your salvation." George looks at the question, "Do I Need to Know the Date of My Salvation?"
What Will Heaven be Like?
In this episode, George shows us heaven is actually more than our current popular views. George looks at the question, "What Will Heaven be Like?"
Does God Hear an Unbeliever's Prayer?
In this episode, George addresses the nature of God's interaction with sincere people who simply do not believe. George looks at the question, "Does God Hear an Unbeliever's Prayer?"
Why Did God Forsake Jesus on the Cross?
In this episode, George addresses one of the most difficult passages in the Bible to understand. George looks at the question, "Why Did God Forsake Jesus on the Cross?"
What If I Don't Feel Saved?
In this episode, George addresses the fact that emotions and feelings are very powerful forces in a person's life. They can also be a hindrance for believers and their spiritual lives. George looks at the question, "What If I Don't Feel Saved?"
Why Can't I Forget When I Forgive?
In this episode, George addresses the numerous opinions and misstatements concerning what it means to forgive. George looks at the question, Why Can't I Forget When I Forgive?
Is It Okay to Have a Christmas Tree?
In this episode, George addresses the confusion the abounds with some Christians concerning the celebration of Christmas. George looks at the question, Is It Okay to Have a Christmas Tree?
How Can I Take Control of My Thoughts?
In this episode, George addresses the importance of believers getting control of their minds as they renew them and how we can do that. George looks at the question, How Can I Take Control of My Thoughts?
What is the Difference Between Judging and Confronting Someone?
In this episode, George addresses how do we confront someone without being accused of judging them? George looks at the question, "What is the Difference Between Judging and Confronting Someone?"
How Do I Discern God's Will for My Life?
In this episode, George addresses the struggle we have with knowing what God wants for our life. George looks at the question, "How Do I Discern God's Will for My Life?"
What Do I Do When I am Afraid That I am not Saved?
In this episode, George addresses the greatest threat to our spiritual lives is fear. Fear can cause us to even doubt that we are saved. George looks at the question, "What Do I Do When I am Afraid That I am not Saved?"
How Do I Deny Myself
In this episode, George addresses that Jesus calls his followers to deny themselves and take up their crosses daily, and follow him. What does that mean and how is it possible? George will look at the question, "How Do I Deny Myself?"
What If My Candidate Does not Win?
In this episode, George addresses a election season has been marked by predictions of chaos and the end of our society. George will look at the question, "What If My Candidate Does not Win?"
Why Do I Continue to Sin?
In this episode, George looks at the struggle every believer has with sin in his or her life. George answers the question, "Why Do I Continue to Sin?"
Will There Be Any Sense of Time in Heaven?
In this episode, George looks at the struggle to comprehend what eternity is like from a human perspective. George answers the question, "Will There Be Any Sense of Time in Heaven?"
What's Wrong with Questioning God's Goodness?
In this episode, George looks at how there are times when the struggles of life lead believers to question the character of God. George answers the question, "What's Wrong with Questioning God's Goodness?"
Is It Okay to Question God?
In this episode, George looks at how we have questions that need to be answered, but we are not sure if we can ask them. George answers the question, "Is It Okay to Question God?"
Does God Test Christians?
In this episode, George looks at how we find it hard to believe that God might be testing us through our difficulties. George answers the question, "Does God Test Christians?"
What is the Trinity?
In this episode, George looks at how believers can begin to comprehend the truth of the Trinity since it is not mentioned specifically in the Bible. George looks at the question, "What is the Trinity?"
Is Suicide Unforgivable?
In this episode, George looks at response of some well-meaning Christians concerning the spiritual condition of those who have committed suicide. It is especially horrible when a love one takes their own life. Often Christians can add to the pain by raising questions concerning the spiritual state of the one who took their own life. George looks at the question, "Is Suicide Unforgivable?" George addresses the needless ignorance that so many hold to concerning the forgiveness of God.
Is It Okay to Have Doubts About My Faith?
In this episode, George looks at the silent struggle that many Christians have with doubts. It is silent because we are afraid to talk about it lest someone accuse us of lacking spiritually. George answers the question, "Is It Okay to Have Doubts About My Faith?"
Why are There So Many Denominations?
In this episode, George looks at struggle that many younger Christians have with denominations. Did not Jesus want all believers to be unified when he prayed in the garden before he was betrayed as he asked the Father that his disciples would be one as they were one? George answers the question, "Why are There So Many Denominations?"
How Can I Resist Temptation?
In this episode, George looks at our daily confrontation with temptations. Because temptation is the first step in a downward progression that leads to sin and defeat in our lives, we want to know how to avoid it. George answers the question, "How Can I Resist Temptation?" In this podcast George will stress the importance of our personal responsibility concerning why we are tempted and what we can do about it.
How Can I Distinguish God’s Voice in My Life?
In this episode, George looks at the reality that we live in a world of competing voices: the culture, our selfish desires, Satan and the voice of the Holy Spirit. If we want to be led by the Holy Spirit, we need to know how to distinguish his voice from the other voices that try to influence our lives and actions. George looks at the question, "How Can I Distinguish God’s Voice in My Life?" In this podcast George will stress the importance of God’s word and our personal relationship with Christ.
Why Do I Need to Pray if God Already Knows?
In this episode, George looks at one of the greatest struggles that believers have: prayer. As followers of Christ, we wrestle being motivated to pray. This is especially true when one considers that Jesus said that "the Father knows the things you have need of before you ask him." George looks at the question, "Why do I need to pray if God already knows?"
What Do I Need to Believe about the Bible?
In this episode, George looks at the question that every generation has to wrestle with concerning the nature of God's word. This is especially true in our culture today as the very text that Christians hold dear has been labeled a document of ignorance and hate. Is the Bible really inerrant and inspired by God? Do I really need to believe that about the Bible? George will look at the question, "What do I need to believe about the Bible?" George will talk about how one's view of the Bible ultimately affects one's faith.
Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen?
In this episode, George looks at the universal question that everyone struggles with. Even believers with a strong faith cannot escape having to wrestle with this question, "Why does God allow bad things to happen?" George will look at the issue of suffering from a Biblical perspective.
Are we living in the Tribulation?
In this episode, George looks at the question "Are we living in the Tribulation? " As American society is rapidly changing and there seem to be an alarming increase in natural disasters, wars and terrorism in our world today, many American Christians are wrestling with the question, "Is it possible that this is the end?" In this podcast George presents three thoughts that will help us to understand the times we live in from a Biblical perspective.
Do I Really Need Church?
In this episode, George looks at the question "Do I Really Need Church?" Hasn't church become irrelevant in the fast paced internet culture of today? Can't I worship God anywhere I want to? Why do I need to attend church? In this podcast George shows that we have a wrong view of what church really is. A Biblical church is more than just a church service.
Is God a Bully? - Part 3
In this episode, George concludes his look at the question "Is God a Bully?" In this third part of his discussion, he examines the objection that is raised concerning what gives God the right to send people to hell who have never heard the gospel or good news of Jesus Christ. This discussion deals once again with the issue of whether or not there is such a thing as personal responsibility for our sins.
Is God a Bully? - Part 2
In this episode, George continues to look at the question "Is God a Bully?" In this second part of his discussion, he examines the objection that is raised concerning what gives God the right to send people to hell. Ultimately, this discussion deals once again with the issue of whether or not there is such a thing as personal responsibility.
Is God a Bully? - Part 1
In this episode, George is presenting the question "Is God a Bully?" In this first part of his discussion, he examines the accusation that God is a cruel bully because he wiped out people groups in the Old Testament. Ultimately, this question deals with the issue of whether or not there is such a thing as personal responsibility.