Differing Things

Questions About The Grace Message

When first introduced to the Word, "rightly divided" people often have a number of questions about Paul's message. The "secret," In this Differing Things Podcast we will look at some of the most common questions.

Ephesians Part 2

Our host Bill Petri and guest Phil Scranton continue their discussion about the book of Ephesians.

Ephesians Part 1

Our host Bill Petri and guest Phil Scranton discuss the importance of the Book of Ephesians.

Grief

Grief is a part of life, but why do we experience it? "Why?" is the question so often on our lips amid tragedy. But this question raises another: whom are you addressing? Grief does not need to be suppressed, nor does it need to bury us. 

Gnosticism is Alive and Well!

Are men born sinners? Did we come out of the womb with a sin nature, making us only capable of sinning? What is Gnosticism, and how is it taught in churches throughout the world today? Many Christians today are inadvertently teaching Gnosticism by failing to understand some of its core tenents. How did Gnosticism creep into the church? Today's Differing Things Podcast looks at these questions. Please do not forget to give us a like, and please follow us so you never miss an episode of Differing Things!

Israel Climate Changes and the Body of Christ

The idea Christians should be paying attention to the natural world has been around for centuries. Augustine of Hippo, born in 354 AD, for example, wrote of two ways to learn about God: (1) through Scripture and (2) through nature. This focus on nature is not often emphasized in modern American Christianity. Christians should still care about the natural world we live in. What do the Scriptures teach about our ecological systems?

A Discussion About Salvation

Our Host Bill Petri interviews Biblical Scholar Dan Sheridan about salvation.  How does religion line up to what God says about this topic?

The Relationship Between Sinful Nature and the Flesh

Are men born sinners? Our answer to this question will affect our attitude toward sin and will ultimately affect our conduct as well. If an individual believes he is born with a sinful nature and sins unavoidably because of that nature, he is not likely to view his sins the same way a woman who denies a sinful nature would. Christianity has taught for centuries our flesh is sinful -- but what if they are wrong? 

The Stain of Human Trafficking

Many falsely believe human trafficking is a modern-day problem. However, this issue has been around since Biblical times. The narrative of human trafficking began with the story of Joseph in the Old Testament book of Genesis. The expansion of the world's population allowed the trafficking of people to impact every country on this planet negatively. What do the Scriptures have to say about this very current problem?

Anti-Christian Education and a Reasoned Response

Today's Differing Things will look at a critical conversation taking place throughout the entire western world. Education systems throughout the west are trying to cast significant doubt about the validity of the Bible. Our youth are being brainwashed to believe the Bible is a patriarchal, sexist, and homophobic book that is full of errors, and does not understand science. How do we answer these accusations?