Episodios

  • Ashley the Liar

    Ashley the Liar
    May 9 2025
    Is the sanctity of marriage collecting dust? Shawn Boonstra breaks down modern culture’s take on marriage, infidelity, and passion vs. reason. When so many have thrown away God’s seventh commandment, he argues that this law against adultery holds timeless truths—revelations about God’s character that can enrich our lives today.
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    29 m
  • Deadly Intent

    Deadly Intent
    May 2 2025
    Humans once swarmed bloody arenas, howling in delight as gladiators slaughtered each other. Today, we consider ourselves enlightened, better than our ancestors—but have we successfully killed our appetite for violence? In this episode, Shawn Boonstra unpacks the sixth commandment, revealing how hatred and mainstream media shape our view of human life. Murder isn’t just about violent crimes—it starts in the heart.
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    29 m
  • Parent Trap

    Parent Trap
    Apr 25 2025
    In a world that’s too hectic and angry to listen to the wisdom of past generations, are we unknowingly setting ourselves up for failure? Can honoring one’s parents really enhance lives—even entire civilizations? In this episode on the fifth commandment, Shawn Boonstra answers these questions and sheds light on a dangerous cultural shift that’s redefining authority.
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    29 m
  • How to Be

    How to Be
    Apr 18 2025
    Finding a moment of rest in today’s bustling society can be difficult—even impossible. So why do many modern Christians reject the Sabbath? Shawn Boonstra uncovers the Sabbath’s true purpose as a day of rest and SO much more. This week on Authentic, discover why God set the seventh day apart and how this forgotten commandment can help us connect with God in a new dimension.
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    29 m
  • The Unwilling Accomplice

    The Unwilling Accomplice
    Apr 11 2025
    What does it really mean to take God’s name in vain? Is it just about expletives and oaths, or is there something much greater at stake?

    Shawn Boonstra explores God’s third commandment and its ties to identity theft, our daily conduct, and the majesty of Yahweh. You might be surprised at how relevant this ancient edict is today.
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    29 m
  • No Graven Images

    No Graven Images
    Apr 4 2025
    29 m
  • History of the Bible, Part 2

    History of the Bible, Part 2
    Mar 28 2025
    This week on Authentic, Shawn gets to the heart of what exactly "inspired by God" means when it comes to Scripture—writing it, compiling it, interpreting it. And what about all those "extra" books of the Apocrypha? Are they Scripture? Join us for part 2 of our series on how the Bible came to be.
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    29 m
  • History of the Bible, Part 1

    History of the Bible, Part 1
    Mar 21 2025
    Almost one-third of humanity sees the Bible as “God-breathed.” But it didn’t appear out of thin air...so where did these scriptures come from, and who decided they were authoritative? Join Shawn Boonstra for a new Authentic series on the astounding history of the Bible. We’ll start with the rich cultures of ancient Mesopotamia—and take a moment to debunk a popular myth from “The Da Vinci Code.”
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    29 m
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