Was Judas Forgiven?
Was Judas forgiven? After all, he repented of his decision to betray Jesus and returned the 30 pieces of silver. This provocative question is mentioned at the top of the program and then discussed in…
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OK, So Maybe Some Kind of God Exists; How Do I Know He’s the God of the Bible?
In this sequel to a previous program where Bob gave an argument for the existence of some kind of God, Bob continues by advancing his case to determine whether or not this God would be…
Does God Allow Nations To Have the Leaders They Deserve?
Pastor Jim Berrier joins Bob to talk about the question of America’s forthcoming election and what God’s involvement might be. Jim also reviews recent events in the news and raises good questions about appropriate/inappropriate Christian…
Is Atheism Consistent?
Even people who claim God does not exist live as though He DOES exist. This is because they attach meaning and value to their lives. But if life came into existence by accident, there would…
An Attempt From Sacramento to Erode the First Amendment
Bob interviews Greg Burt, Director of Capital Engagement for the California Family Council. The interview focuses on ACR 99, a bill from Sacramento which, if passed, will declare a resolution against any Christian pastor or…
Why Are So Many Leaving the Church?
Bob is joined by Pastor Jim Berrier and his friend Brian Slagle. Together, they discuss why so many people, even Christians, are turned off by today’s churches. Several ideas are proposed as solutions including churches…
Is the Bible a Chauvinistic Book?
Bob spends a great deal of time challenging those who would insist on a patriarchal order of male and female roles. He examines the notion that wives are commanded to obey their husbands and that…
How Christians Complicate Matters That Are Simple To God
While Bob often debates skeptics and people from other religions on his program, today he turns the tables a bit, putting the behavior of fellow Christians through the microscope, all the while affirming the truth…
Is America a Christian Nation?
Co-host Jim Berrier joins Bob for a discussion about God’s relationship with America. After establishing that America, unlike Israel, is not in a special covenant relationship with God, America’s Christian roots are nevertheless discussed. Both…
No, the Bible Does Not Promote Slavery!
While certain passages of the New Testament say “Slaves, obey your masters,” Bob shows how such commands were due to temporary, extenuating circumstances and highlights several key places where the writers of the New Testament…
Hebrew-Christian Critiques Hebrew Roots Movement
This show continues a discussion which began on an earlier program (6-2-19). If you missed the first part and want to hear it before listening to the continuation, just follow this link: Hebrew Roots Movement…
Informal Debate: Are Christians Still Under the Law of Moses?
Repeat broadcast: Original air date: 8-10-14 Not a formal debate, but rather, an informal discussion with some disagreement shared in an atmosphere of respect. Bob responds to an E Mail from one of his…
Hebrew Roots Movement and Replacement Theology: Both Wrong
Some Christians teach that God is done with the nation of Israel because we are living under the New Covenant of Christ. Supposedly, prophecies about Jesus returning someday to rescue Israel as her Messiah…
How Does God Judge Those Who Never Heard of Jesus?
How will God judge the countless people who live in parts of the world where there has been no exposure to Christianity, not even contact with a missionary or a chance to read the Bible?…
When Churches Compromise
Co-host Jim Berrier joins Bob for a discussion about our modern day churches, how far too often they model themselves after typical businesses rather than spiritual children of God. Compromises over the acceptance of sinful…
Where Do You Get the Nerve To Say Jesus is the Only Way to God?
“Isn’t there a difference between believing in a God who sends evil people to hell and a God who condemns us simply because we don’t believe in Jesus? Isn’t this an awfully closed minded idea?…
Does God Give Nations the Leaders They Deserve?
Co-host Jim Berrier joins Bob to discuss the question of God’s relationship to the leaders of nations and many other subjects including, the border, the upcoming presidential election, and Jim’s recent missions trip to Mexico…
Why Are Prayers Made in Faith Sometimes Not Answered?
Bob answers a whole series of Bible questions including the one raised in the title above. Bible Questions: -Inasmuch as Jesus promised that anything we ask for in faith will be granted, how do we…
He Has Risen! Therefore, So Will We!
Repeat broadcast Original airdate: 3-20-16 Co-host Jim Berrier joins Bob for a discussion on the validity of the resurrection and its direct application in the lives of Christ’s followers. For more detail on…
Jews Following Jesus
Repeat broadcast: Original air date: 1-20-19 Over the air, Bob reads some comments about his conversion to Christianity out of Judaism, including comments from fellow Jews who insist that he is not Jewish anymore. Bob…