What is “church” really and why does God insist I can’t be spiritually healthy without it? Is it better to be fully known in a small church or to have some privacy in a large church? What do I do when I get hurt in church and I want to stop showing up? Should I be a part of a non-Christian community or would I be damaging my faith? What did the “church” community look like around Jesus? Following Jesus's example what should "church" look like for me today? If you ever questioned what God wants for us in church, then this episode is for you.

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Intro MusicBattle Weary — composed by Martyn Corbet, from the album The Fire and the Fury. Licensed from Audiomachine.

Thumbnail ArtworkProcession of Souls (1890) by Louis Welden Hawkins (1849–1910). Public domain.

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DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses fasting as a spiritual discipline. We are not medical professionals, and nothing in this episode should be taken as medical advice. If you are considering fasting — especially if you have health conditions or recent medical procedures — please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Is fasting a lost spiritual discipline that we have neglected as Americans? What was Daniel doing when he fasted for 21 days? Why did Jesus fast for 40 days before he started his ministry? Should I only fast when I want to seek Gods guidance on a decision in my life? If I fast and hear nothing from God, did I fail? What does his silence mean? How does his silence build up our spiritual muscles for future trials and testing? Can I fast just to seek His peace during a tough season in my life? If you’ve ever wondered whether fasting still matters for believers today, then this episode is for you.

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What is God’s name? Should I pray to Jesus, The Holy Spirit, or The Father? Why does Jesus teach us to pray to Father God? Does God really care which member of the Trinity I pray to? Do the others feel left out? Can I really approach Father God like he is my father in Heaven or is Jesus the only one who gets that relationship with Him? If you ever had questions about The Father then this episode is for you.

Why does God allow suffering? Why do innocent people suffer? If God is all powerful and can stop it, why doesn’t He? Why does God allow Satan to test Job and then never tell Job why? Why does God allow Joseph to suffer for so many years? How can we be sure that some suffering has redemptive purpose? If you ever questioned how God can be good and allow all this suffering, then this episode is for you.

Were lost gospels hidden from us? Do they contain secret knowledge, or do they distort the truth about Jesus? Why did the early church decide to leave them out? How did the church decide what was reliable? What about other faiths that have a different story about Jesus? Who is telling the truth? If you have ever wondered if the bible is trustworthy, this episode is for you.

Do aliens need salvation? Would God need die as each alienspecies to offer salvation? Some angels commit sin... why aren’t they offered salvation? Why do the animals still die when they don’t need salvation? Why did Jesus glorified have crucifixion scars? What will our glorified bodies be like?What will it be like when Jesus comes back? If you ever wondered about these things, then this episode is for you.