Episodios

  • Do I Need to Do Good Works to Go to Heaven?
    Oct 1 2025

    Is faith enough? Or do I still need to do good?


    Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.


    Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.

    You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.


    Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny

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    7 m
  • Did I Actually Forgive?
    Sep 30 2025

    Someone hurt me, and I keep bringing it up again and again. Does that mean I never really forgave them?


    Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.


    Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.

    You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.


    Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny

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    4 m
  • Did Jesus Really Claim to Be God?
    Sep 25 2025

    Did Jesus claim to be a prophet? Did Christians twist the story and make him more than he was?


    Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.


    Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.

    You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.


    Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny


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    6 m
  • Is It Wrong to Have Kids and Bring Them Into Our Evil World?
    Sep 24 2025

    The world is jacked up; your child may get hurt and be scarred.


    Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.


    Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.

    You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.


    Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny


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    4 m
  • Why Does God Say No Sex Before Marriage?
    Sep 23 2025

    Couples who love each other feel closer to one another after sex, so why would God forbid it?


    Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.


    Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.

    You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.


    Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny

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    6 m
  • Would Jesus Weep About Christians Who Are More About Rules Than Love?
    Sep 18 2025

    Didn't Jesus go after the religious leaders of his time for this kind of thinking?


    Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.


    Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.

    You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.


    Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny

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    6 m
  • Is the God of the Old Testament Angrier?
    Sep 17 2025

    The God who sent the flood, fire and brimstone, and venomous serpents . . . he seems so wrathful and vengeful.


    Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.


    Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.

    You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.


    Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny

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    5 m
  • Taboo Talk: Why Prayer Feels So Hard
    Sep 16 2025

    Most Christians quietly carry the weight of feeling like they're bad at prayer. In this honest and encouraging conversation, Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson break down the pressure, the awkwardness, and the uncertainty surrounding how and when to talk to God. They share practical ways to build confidence in prayer, even if you're starting from scratch or carrying years of doubt. You'll hear real-life stories and a refreshing reminder of what God actually wants from your prayers—and what he doesn’t.


    Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.


    Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.

    You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.


    Follow Pastor Mike on Instagram: @PastorMikeNovotny

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    36 m