Moral Relativism and Motion pictures
Film critic, Mark Bubien joins Bob for another discussion about good and evil in movies, this time, keying in on questions of moral relativism as opposed to a universal morality from God found in the…
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Navigating Disneyland
Repeat broadcast Original air date: 10-27-13 Co-host Dana Wright joins Bob for a program about Disneyland. Specific topics: -Advice is offered to people on tight budgets so that they can discover inexpensive ways to enjoy…
Are Christians In America Becoming A Persecuted Minority?
Although not an official debate, this program is much like a debate as Bob reads critical comments from a reader of his column and responds to the comments one at a time. Other Topics:…
The Myth of the Professional Minister
In this all theology show, Bob deals with 3 important questions: -Does the Bible encourage “professional” ministers?” -Is the Bible filled with hidden and secret meaning that can only be deciphered by the Holy Spirit?…
The Historical Revision of Fairy Tales: Good and Evil Turned On Its Head
Film critic Mark Bubien joins Bob for an important discussion about themes of good and evil in fantasy films and fairy tales. Specific themes include: -The historical revision of stories such as The Wizard of…
Can I Accept Christ On My Death Bed?
This week’s topics: Theology Questions: -Can I accept Christ on my death bed? -Are all sins just as bad to God? -What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? -Can Christianity be mixed with Hinduism?…
Is The Trinity Found In The New Testament?
Bob completes a discussion from last week’s show about the Trinity in the Old Testament, then goes on to justify the doctrine of the Trinity in the New Testament. This discussion takes up the high…
Is The Trinity Found In The Old Testament?
Bob responds to a letter from a Jewish person who insists that Bob cannot call himself both a Jew and a Christian at the same time. Included in the letter is an assertion that the…
Dr. Georgy Gounev: Radical Islam and American-Russian Relations
Bob’s guest is Dr. Georgy Gounev, a Bulgarian born scholar who got his PhD from the Institute of International Relations, Moscow, Russia. He is an author and lecturer on the issues of radical Islam and the…
Where Is God When I Am Suffering?
Co-host Greg Jarvis joins Bob for a discussion about drawing closer to God during times of trial. Different kinds of trials are discussed: -Trials that teach us things -Trials that teach us nothing -Trials as…
What If My Loved Ones Died Without Receiving Jesus As Savior?
While embracing the gospel message, Bob nevertheless discourages Christians from assuming they know for sure where a loved one is spending eternity, even if they are not certain they accepted Christ. Other Topics: Theology: -Does…
Why Were The Gnostic Gospels Omitted From The New Testament?
Bob explains why “gospels” such as The Gospel of Thomas, The Gospel of Mary and The Gospel of Phillip do not belong in the New Testament canon. Other Topics: Theology: -Where did the soul…
A Christian Mom’s Journey
Bob’s guest is a Christian mother who shares her struggles upon hearing that her grown son calls himself gay. Without condoning the lifestyle, she continues to love her son unconditionally and wants to help other…
Can I Enjoy Heaven Knowing That Some People Are Being Tortured In Hell?
Repeat broadcast. Original air date: 11-3-13: Richard Haynes, President of Atheist Nexus International, Inc. joins Bob for a cordial discussion about atheism, theism, our human conscience, and Biblical doctrines such as eternal punishment. The discussion…
Film Reviews: Noah, God’s Not Dead
Bob and film critic, Mark Bubien continue a discussion that began on last week’s show about the movie Noah. Generally speaking, Mark likes the film. Bob does not. -Bob also reviews the movie, God’s Not…
Noah: Was The Movie Biblically Accurate? Is The Bible Account Historically Accurate?
Bob reviews director Darren Aronofsky’s movie version of Noah and then moves on to defend the Biblical narrative against those who would challenge its accuracy historically and geologically. During the second half of the program,…
Is It Biblical For Churches To Have Membership Requirements?
Co-host Greg Jarvis talks with Bob about the various standards for membership individual churches and denominations require. How many of these standards can actually be found in the New Testament? Other Topics: -When Christians die,…
Should Mothers Be Allowed To Keep Fathers Out Of Delivery Rooms?
Primary Topic: A recent judge ruling about fathers in delivery rooms is tied to the 1973 Roe V Wade decision. This discussion begins roughly 4 minutes into the program and takes up the remainder of…
Hunger Games: Fiction Or Accurate Prediction Of Our Future?
NOTE FROM BOB SIEGEL: There is nothing about the Hunger Games series which I do not believe could actually happen in our near or far future given the current trends in American culture and human…
Predestination Debate: Part 2
Pastor Mark Brenon returns to continue the discussion from last week about predestination and other points of Reformed Theology (Calvinism). A note from Bob Siegel: The idea behind this “encore” discussion was for each…