A discussion about "prayer language"— what it is and how it relates to the baptism of the Holy Spirit.  Discussion Questions 1.  What is a prayer language? 2.  Would you say there’s a difference between speaking in tongues and speaking a prayer language? Where is that in Scripture? 3.  Is prayer language for public use as the gift of tongues is? 4.  Is prayer language available to all Christians? 5.  Is prayer language an earthly or heavenly tongue? 6.  What does praying in a prayer language add to a believer’s walk with Christ? What sort of power does it hold? 7.  Can someone be baptized in the Holy Spirit and not receive prayer language or other manifestations? 8.  How can one receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A discussion about the nature of the baptism of the Holy Spirit and how it manifests. Discussion Questions 1.  What is the “baptism” of the Holy Spirit? Is it the equivalent to the “baptism of fire?” 2.  Is it a separate instance from when you are initially filled at salvation? Where do we find that in Scripture? 3.  How is it different from the initial reception of the Holy Spirit? 4.  Is Pentecost something we can all experience, or is it a one-time event in Church history? 5.  What is the purpose of the “baptism of the Holy Spirit”? Why is it necessary for all believers? 6.  Are there any manifestations of being baptized in the Holy Spirit? 7.  Are these manifestations separate from spiritual gifts? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A discussion about the nature of worship, types of worship, and how to position oneself for praise. Discussion Questions 1.  Why do we worship? 2.  What are some biblical examples of worship in the OT and NT? 3.  What is worship in the context of what you do? 4.  Are there types of worship you don’t practice in your congregation? 5.  Is there a difference between worship and praise? 6.  Is worship a spontaneous reaction or a planned activity? 7.  How does one worship in spirit and in truth? 8.  Does sin hinder the working of the Holy Spirit on the individual and corporate level? 9.  In your experience, what are the different ways the act of worship manifests itself in people? 10.  I know many people say they have trouble knowing when they’re truly worshipping. How would you describe that? 11.  How can someone position themselves to be in a posture for worship rather than a posture to look good for others? What are some ways you keep yourself from being distracted? 12.  What are the pros and cons and emotion-based worship? 13.  There is the idea that collective worship can take the form of performances. What do you think of that? 14.  Does worship have to be accompanied by music? 15.  And if it is accompanied by music, does the Bible give a prescribed type of music or instruments to use? 16.  How can a church or individual assess whether a song is lyrically suited for worship? 17.  As a worship pastor, how do you go about choosing the music for each week? What does your process look like? 18.  Contemporary versus hymns: Does it really matter? 19.  Dress code of worship: Does it really matter? 20.  Is worship only for those within the church? 21.  What does God desire from our worship? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A discussion about the nature of demons, oppression/possession, and how to handle forces of evil as a Christian.  Discussion Questions: 1.  What are demons? 2.  How do we know they are real? 3.  What is the difference between demonic oppression and possession? 4.  Why do demons possess and oppress? 5.  Can Christians be possessed? 6.  What opens someone up to demonic oppression and/or possession? 7.  Can demons cause physical or mental illness? 8.  Can they read our minds? 9.  Does the fear of the demonic give them power? 10.  How do we know if we are oppressed by a demon? What are the signs? 11.  Popular culture shows events like exorcisms and whatnot. How close is that to the actual event? 12.  How does one cast a demon out of a possessed person? 13.  How does one relinquish the oppression from a demon? 14.  How should Christians rebuke demonic forces? 15.  Who has the authority to cast out demons? Do you need any formal training to do so? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A discussion about the nature of the Trinity, the persons, and controversies surrounding this topic. Discussion Questions: 1.  Why is there such confusion on this topic? 2.  What exactly is the Trinity? How do you explain it in simple terms? 3.  What’s the importance of our God being trinitarian? 4.  What is the function of each person? 5.  Why is it so important that each person is paid the same amount of attention/worship? 6.  What are examples of the Trinity in the OT? 7.  What are examples in the NT? 8.  Are they all equal since they are all one? 9.  If they are all equal why does God the father have a title that implies he is above the son and the spirit? (on the basis that a father is always greater than his son and the spirit hardly ever gets referred to as a God) 10. If God the father and God the Son are one, where was God the Father when Jesus was on earth? When Jesus was on earth why did he pray to His father, if they are both one why would Jesus to pray to himself? 11.  An argument that’s often used is that the term “Trinity” isn’t in the Bible. So where did this doctrinal term originate? 12.  I know there’s the illustrations of the shamrock, the forms of matter, etc. but those can be problematic. Why is it best to steer clear of these? 13.  What are some of the main heresies that people fall into when addressing the Trinity? 14.  Can someone be a true Christian if they deny the existence of the Trinity? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A discussion about what sexual morality is, purity standards for Christians, how to approach setting boundaries, amongst other things.  Discussion Questions:  1.  How would you define purity?  2.  What does Scripture say about sexual purity?  3.  Why is it important as a Christian to uphold standards of purity?  4.  What would you say some of those purity “standards” are?  5.  Why is it important to not have sex before marriage? What Scripture supports this idea?  6.  I know it’s easy sometimes to think certain things are okay, as long as it’s not sex. How far is too far? And how does it affect the individual? 7.  What modern-day actions would you classify as being “sexually immoral”?  8.  How can women of God protect themselves from falling into temptation, whether it be with a partner or just personally?  9.  How can men of God protect themselves from falling into temptation, whether it be with a partner or just personally?  10.  What does an individual say to a partner that maybe wants to take it too far, but they do not? How should that be handled?  11.  What are some explicit boundaries that can be set with a partner and how can they be enforced?  12.  What about those who have already had sex outside of marriage. What would you say to them?  13.  What is some parting advice you would give to Christian women and men on the topic of sexual purity and God’s standards? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A discussion about Arminianism, working through the 5 articles of Remonstrance, free will, foreknowledge, and other common questions. Discussion Questions: 1.  What is Arminianism? What do you believe/Why do you label yourself as an Arminian? 2.   Like Calvinism has TULIP, it has five points as well. Can you explain those to us? 3.  Free will: Is God sovereign over the human will? 4.  Under the point “Conditional Election,” there is still mention of “foreknowledge.” How is that different from predestination? 5.  Resistable Grace—do you believe someone can run from God even if He is beckoning them? 6.  Fall from Grace—do you think someone can “lose” their salvation? If so, what are the stipulations for that? 7.  What is an Arminian interpretation of Romans 9? 8.  Do you think Arminianism takes God’s power away and places too much of it into humanity’s hands? 9.  What was the decisive cause of your faith? God or yourself? 10.  If man has free will for God to be fair, did Jesus have free will? Could he have sinned? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A discussion about Calvinism, working through the concept of TULIP, the elect, predestination, and other common questions.  Discussion Questions: 1.  In your own words, what is Calvinism or your personal view? 2.  Can you explain the concept of “TULIP”? 3.  According to your interpretation of Scripture, who are the “elect”? Did Jesus die for everybody? And are all unbelievers able to respond to the Gospel when they hear it? 4.  Continuing from who the elect are, what is predestination? 5.  I know many people have the idea that Calvinism removes the “free will” aspect. Can you speak to that or explain your view? 6.  On the idea of perseverance of the saints, you believe someone cannot lose their salvation. What would you say about someone who has been saved and walking closely with God their entire lives, but falls away because of a personal tragedy?