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How To Fight In The Present Spiritual War (II Corinthians 10:3-6)


This present spiritual war isn't new in that the struggle began in the Garden of Eden by means of a weaponized lie. Satan’s plan, of course, was to persuade Adam and Eve to believe his lie so that they would stop trusting God. His plan worked, and his strategy has remained unchanged since the Garden: to provide a deceptive alternative to God’s truth so that people can believe in something else in place of God. Hence, there has been a conspiracy against God’s truth since the beginning of time...


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The Bible, Conspiracies & Conspiracy Theories (Isaiah 8:9-15)


We live in an age of increasing anxiety, uncertainty and doubt. This means people are more receptive to believing in conspiracy theories because—at least superficially—said explanation provides the comfort of some mental security in an uncertain world. And, if a person can explain why bad things are happening, it outwardly gives them some sense of control over the uncontrollable.  Consequently, the question Dr...


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 February 7, 2024  2m
 
 

When Faith Becomes Unbelief (Romans 5:1)


Faith becomes unbelief whenever a disastrous theological error occurs: when the doctrine of justification (how a person is saved) is confused with the doctrine of sanctification (how an already saved person matures). We are not justified by faith alone and then become more like Christ by our works; that is Roman Catholicism, not biblical Christianity...


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 January 3, 2024  40m
 
 

Do All Unborn Children Go To Heaven? (II Samuel 12:16-23)


The question of the eternal destiny of unborn children presents us with a profound theological challenge: Do all unborn children go to heaven? In this episode Dr. Sadaphal will guide you through the Scriptures to demonstrate one way of arriving at a reasoned conclusion to the question through biblical reflection...


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 December 6, 2023  19m
 
 

Unbelief, The Root of Anxiety (Matthew 6:25-34)


Christ, understanding the myriad challenges and concerns we might face—be it health, finances, or our general safety and security—offers guidance for combating anxiety in the Sermon on the Mount. What Jesus makes clear is that the root of the problem is not worry; rather, it is unbelief. Therefore, the legitimate cure for anxiety is a spiritual matter of faith.In this episode, Dr...


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 November 1, 2023  31m
 
 

Special Episode: On the Crisis in Israel & Gaza (I Chronicles 12:32)


In this special episode, Dr. Sadaphal shares three biblical observations on the current crisis in the Middle East.


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 October 18, 2023  23m
 
 

The Loving Father (Luke 15:11-32)


In Luke 15, Jesus tells a famous parable. Said parable tends to be best known by the name, “The Prodigal Son.” Yet, what is evident is that the central character of the story is the not the son who returns, but rather the father who lovingly demonstrates unmerited favor to both of his sons. Accordingly, in the episode, Dr. Sadaphal will extract theological lessons and practical applications from the parable of the “Loving Father...


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 October 4, 2023  27m
 
 

We See God With Our Ears (Exodus 33:18-19)


In Exodus, Moses understood that in order to be a shepherd to the Hebrews and stand before a holy God, he would need a special outpouring of grace. Moses will then go on to ask the Lord, “Please, show me Your glory!” (Exodus 33:18). What happens next is telling. Moses says, “Show me your glory” and how does God respond? He says something. Hence, we see God with our ears.Consequently, in this episode, learn three specific ways that God reveals His glory through His Word.


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 August 2, 2023  16m
 
 

The Power of Thanks (Revelation 4:9)


Giving thanks or thanksgiving has power because it is a self-denying grace; it sets the mind and heart of the creature on the kindness of the Creator. Consequently, for the one whose lips are dripping with thanks, his heart will be filled with blessings. Accordingly, in this episode, Dr. Sadaphal seeks to stir your soul to thankfulness by bringing three observations from Scripture to your attention. These observations testify to the power of thanks.


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 July 5, 2023  15m
 
 

Lessons My Father-in-Law Taught Me (Ecclesiastes 7:1-2)


In this episode, Dr. Sadaphal recalls the events leading up to the conversion of his father-in-law, who was born again in the last few weeks of his life. Dr. Sadaphal subsequently mines wisdom from the experience of the death of a loved in order to provide five penetrating life lessons. Truly, the living take death to heart for the end of all people increases our receptivity to God while muting all those other things that don't ultimately matter. Our Scripture focus will be Ecclesiastes 7:1-2.


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 June 7, 2023  29m