Faith Between Sundays Podcast- Episode 7Would Jesus Use Social Media?

In our digital age, Christians must navigate social media thoughtfully and intentionally. With over 5 billion people using these platforms, believers have incredible opportunities to be light in dark places and share their testimonies. However, social media also presents dangers, including addiction, misinformation, and the temptation to seek validation rather than glorify God. Christians should use the Beatitudes and biblical principles as filters for their online activity, ensuring their posts build others up and represent Christ well. The key is conducting regular social media audits to examine whether our online presence produces the fruit of the Spirit or works of the flesh.

Should Christians Support Israel? What does it really mean to “support” Israel—and who is Israel according to God? We break it down from a Biblical perspective, exploring God’s calling for Israel and what He calls Christians to do in response. Don’t miss this deep look at faith, obedience, and truth.

What was Israel supposed to be?

1. A Holy and Set-Apart People: Different from other nations, dedicated to God and His ways.
2. Chosen, for a Purpose.
3. A Light to the Nations: explain and exemplify God’s ways to all nations.
4. A Blessing to All Nations:
5. A Covenant People: to live by and uphold God’s standards
6. A Kingdom of Priests: to represent God to the world and bring them to Him.
7. Righteous, Doers of Justice, Defenders of the Oppressed, Do No Wrong or Violence
8. Merciful
9. God’s Discipline or Judgement on Wickedness: In specific contexts.

What are Christians called to be?

• A Holy and Set-Apart People: Different from the world, dedicated to God and His ways. 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:1-2
• Chosen, for a Purpose: God chooses believers to accomplish His plan and display His glory. Ephesians 1:4-5, 1 Peter 2:9, John 15:16
• A Light to the Nations: Show God’s ways, love, and truth to the world. Matthew 5:14-16, Philippians 2:15
• A Blessing to All Nations: Share the Gospel, bring God’s blessing and salvation to all peoples. Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, Galatians 3:8
• A Covenant People: Live by God’s law, empowered by the Spirit, reflecting His character. Hebrews 8:6-13, Romans 8:4
• A Kingdom of Priests, Ambassadors: Represent God to the world, intercede, and bring others to Him. 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 1:6, 2 Corinthians 5:20
• Righteous, Doers of Justice, Defenders of the Oppressed, Do No Wrong or Violence: James 1:27, Matthew 5:6
• Merciful: Show compassion, forgiveness, and love toward all. Matthew 5:7, Luke 6:36, Ephesians 4:32
• Stand Against Evil not through warfare but by God’s Word and Spirit: Romans 12:19-21, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Ephesians 6:10-18
• Living Sacrifices, Take up Our Cross, Turn the Other Cheek: Romans 12:1, Matthew 5:38-39, Matthew 16:24-25, Philippians 1:29, John 15:13
• Bear the Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23
• Promote Unity – Remove dividing walls of ethnicities, social status, and gender: Ephesians 2:14-16, Galatians 3:28, Colossians 3:11
• Loving: John 13:34-35

How are we doing at fulfilling this call? Not just “we” as in Christianity- but you and I. How am I doing at fulfilling this? How are you doing at fulfilling this? We each need to compare ourselves to the mirror of scripture daily and remove the log from our own eye. And what does it look like to support Israel while also doing those things we are explicitly called to?
Scriptures Referenced in this Episode:
Genesis: 1:27, 12:2-3, 15, 32:28
Exodus: 6:7, 19:5-6, 20:7
Leviticus: 19:15, 20:26
Deuteronomy: 4:6-8, 7:1-2, 7:6, 9:4-5, 14:2, 16:20, 28:1-2, 28:15
Judges: 2:1-3
2 Samuel: 12:7-9
1 Kings: 21:19
Isaiah: 1:17, 5:20, 41:8-9, 42:6, 43:20-21, 49:6
Psalm: 96:3-10
Jeremiah: 7:5-7, 22:3, 31:33
Ezekiel: 5:5-7, 37:21-22
Zephaniah: 3:19-20
Hosea: 6:6
Amos: 3:2, 5:11-12
Micah: 6:8
Zechariah: 7:9-10
Proverbs: 21:3, 24:11-12
Romans: 8:4, 9:6, 11:26-27, 12:1-2, 12:15, 12:19-21
2 Corinthians: 5:20, 10:4
Galatians: 3:8, 3:28, 5:22-23
Ephesians: 1:4-5, 2:14-16, 4:32, 5:11, 6:10-18
Philippians: 1:29, 2:3, 2:15
Colossians: 3:11
Matthew: 5:6, 5:7, 5:14-16, 5:38-39, 5:43-44, 16:24-25, 22:39, 28:19-20
Mark: 16:15
Luke: 6:36
John: 13:34-35, 15:13, 15:16
Acts: 1:8
Hebrews: 8:6, 8:13
1 Peter: 1:15-16, 2:9
James: 1:27
Revelation: 1:6

In this episode, we tackle one of the most common challenges to Christianity: supposed contradictions in the Bible. Are there really inconsistencies, or do they disappear when you understand context, culture, genre, and the authors’ perspectives?

We walk through the most frequently cited examples—including Genesis 1 vs. 2, the flood timeline, God “changing His mind,” faith vs. works, the temptation of Jesus, different resurrection details, conflicting genealogies, generational curses, and more—explaining why each resolves cleanly when read carefully.

The Bible is not an encyclopedia; it’s one unified story of redemption through Jesus. Minor differences in eyewitness accounts actually strengthen its reliability. The core message—sin, salvation, Christ’s death and resurrection—remains unmistakably clear.

Whether you’re defending your faith or simply want to read the Bible with greater confidence, this episode shows that digging into the questions makes Scripture come alive.

Why doesn’t God always heal? And can Christians still struggle with anxiety or depression?In Episode 5 of the Faith Between Sundays Podcast, we tackle some of the hardest questions believers face:• Why some healings in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark were instant—and others weren’t• What Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” teaches us• Whether anxiety is spiritual, biological, or both• If medication means a lack of faith• How to trust God when prayers feel unansweredGod isn’t a vending machine. He’s a Father.If you’ve ever wondered, “Did I do something wrong?” or “Why hasn’t God healed me?” — this conversation is for you.---Got Questions? Email them to questions@faith-ag.com

In this episode of the Faith Between Sundays podcast, Thomas and DJ explore where the Bible came from, how it was formed, and why there are so many different translations. Building off the previous episode on Christian denominations, they explain how Scripture was written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, and how it was later translated as Christianity spread into new cultures and languages.

The conversation walks through the history of Bible manuscripts, including the Septuagint, the Latin Vulgate, and the eventual translation of the Bible into English. They discuss the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and why those manuscripts strengthened confidence in the reliability of Scripture rather than undermining it. The hosts emphasize that new translations exist not because God’s Word has changed, but because language, scholarship, and historical understanding continue to develop.

Thomas and DJ explain the difference between word-for-word and thought-for-thought translations, showing how both approaches can be faithful while serving different purposes. They highlight how Jesus Himself quoted translated Scripture and how certain Hebrew expressions make more sense when rendered by meaning rather than literal wording. This helps listeners understand why no single English translation can fully capture the original languages on its own.

The episode also addresses how the Bible was assembled, why the Protestant Bible contains sixty-six books, and how early Christians recognized Scripture through authorship, consistency, and widespread use. They briefly touch on the Apocrypha, clarifying why those writings were read historically but not treated as Scripture in the same way by Jesus and the apostles.

As the discussion turns to modern translations, the hosts talk honestly about the strengths and limitations of well-known versions, including the King James Version and newer translations. They encourage listeners to look at the integrity, goals, and scholarly teams behind translations rather than searching for a single “perfect” Bible. The episode closes with practical encouragement to read Scripture regularly, use helpful tools to compare translations, and remember that the best Bible translation is the one you will actually read.

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• Fragments of Truth - documentary film

A denomination is a branch of Christianity with its own leadership, structure, and beliefs. Examples include Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic, Orthodox, Assemblies of God, and non-denominational churches. Differences can be confusing, but the goal is understanding, not judgment.

The Bible never mentions denominations. Early Christians were called “the Way” (John 14:6) or “Christians” (Acts 11:26). Like Judaism in Jesus’ time, human interpretation and practice naturally lead to different groups. Denominations often arise from differing emphasis on doctrine, worship, or mission.

Despite differences, all Christians share core beliefs: Jesus is God’s Son, He died for our sins, rose again, and will return. Salvation depends on faith in Him, not a church label. Choosing a church matters for spiritual growth—look for alignment with Scripture, obedience to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20), and life-giving community. Non-essentials like music style or Bible version are personal preferences.

Christianity began around AD 33. The Great Schism (1054) split Catholic and Orthodox churches. The Reformation (1500s) created Protestant groups like Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, and Methodist. Later, Holiness and Pentecostal movements emerged, including the Assemblies of God (1914). Today, denominations continue evolving, including non-denominational churches.

When choosing a church, consider: Does it affirm Jesus’ identity? Does it encourage mission and discipleship? Is there healthy leadership accountability? Study Scripture, pray, and look for transformed lives. Denominations exist because of human differences, but the focus remains Christ, the head of one unified Church.

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An Angry God and a Patient Jesus?Making Sense of God’s Character Across the Testaments

One of the most common struggles people have when reading the Bible is the feeling that the Old Testament presents a God who is angry, severe, and quick to judge. At the same time, the New Testament shows a Jesus who is patient, gentle, and endlessly loving. Some even wonder, "Are these the same God?"

It's an understandable question. If you lift certain verses out of their context, especially from the Old Testament, you can easily build a collage of God's judgment that seems overwhelming. But a collage isn't a story. Scripture tells a story. Once we zoom out, a far clearer picture emerges.