The Skeptical Saint

This week, Dani Van Nortwick, Maggie Seibert, and Aaron Currin tackle questions about the Christian life and culture. Questions [01:54] - Is it biblical that one can feel the presence of the Lord? How can we differentiate between the true presence of the Lord and an emotional high? [07:31] - Do I have to confess and repent of the sin I did in my dream/nightmare? [13:41] - Is today’s feminist movement more uplifting to women than Christianity?  [17:49] - Is the LGBTQ+ movement more accepting of people and more loving than the Christian church?  [28:07] - How can you be sure of your salvation?  [32:30] - Because Jesus instructs us to forgive 77 times, does that mean we are supposed to forgive those who mistreat us no matter what? How are we to obey this command with toxic people in our lives? [33:36] - How exactly are we to be involved/connected in the church? Is it required? What does that look like? [35:22] - How do you personally deal with doubt and unbelief in God altogether? [37:24] - Should Christian women still strive to be modest, or is this a legalistic or antiquated idea? Links John Piper Reformed Pubcast Out of Oz 0203: How Should I Handle Toxic People? Subscribe The Skeptical Saint Website YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stay in touch BLDG 28 Church BLDG 28 on Facebook BLDG 28 on Instagram BLDG 28 on YouTube

This week, Dani Van Nortwick, Maggie Seibert, and Aaron Currin tackle questions about pain and suffering. Questions [02:22] - Can I use my experience of pain and trauma as an excuse to justify my behavior? [04:53] - How should a Christian deal with romantic heartbreak? Biblical tips for moving on? [09:28] - How should you respond to church hurt? [13:57] - What do you do when you are the one who caused the brokenness in your own life by your own sin/choices? How do you move forward? [17:41] - How do you help someone who has experienced a miscarriage? [20:31] - What does it mean that God works everything out for the good of those who love him? [24:52] - Are we not supposed to feel pain for unbelieving loved ones who are on their way to hell? Are we supposed to be satisfied because it is God’s will? [27:21] - How much “woe is me” am I permitted to feel in my suffering without being sinful? [30:18] - How can I know if I should get a divorce from my spouse? Links Out of Oz 0205: Can Christians Smoke Weed? Out of Oz 0115: Where Do Babies Go When They Die? Out of Oz 0216: Is Divorce and Remarriage Biblically Permitted? Subscribe The Skeptical Saint Website YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stay in touch BLDG 28 Church BLDG 28 on Facebook BLDG 28 on Instagram BLDG 28 on YouTube

This week, Dani Van Nortwick, Maggie Seibert, and Aaron Currin tackle questions about relationships. Questions [02:04] - Can I make out with my boyfriend and use togue? Is that sinful? [07:24] -  Can I vacation with/live with/sleep in the same bed with my boyfriend/girlfriend? [10:19] - What should I look for in a spouse? [15:36] - How do I know if my boyfriend/girlfriend is “godly enough for me”? Because even though they are Chrisitan, they still sin. [18:26] - What are some red flags for relationships? [20:37] - Why is missional dating or being unequally yoked not a good thing? What if I feel like God is telling me to do it? [22:50] - There is a quote that says “you have to love yourself before you can love anyone else”. Is that true? [27:28] - How do you address a friend who says they are a Christian, but does not bear any fruit or marks of a true Christian? [29:00] - How do you control the influence that unbelieving friends have on you? [31:45] - What should discipleship relationships look like? Are there specific biblical requirements for how you are to disciple someone and/or be discipled? Links Out of Oz 0104: Can Christians Curse? Daily Grace Podcast Subscribe The Skeptical Saint Website YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stay in touch BLDG 28 Church BLDG 28 on Facebook BLDG 28 on Instagram BLDG 28 on YouTube

This week, Dani Van Nortwick, Maggie Seibert, and Aaron Currin tackle questions about theology. Questions [02:38] - How does human responsibility and God’s sovereignty go together? [08:15] - Do my prayers affect God’s will? [11:42] - What happens to the person who never has the chance to hear the gospel? [15:51] - Is there a way to “let God change me”? Is there some aspect of it where I need to get out of the way? [19:34] - What is meant by the unforgivable sin “blasphemy against the Spirit”? And is it possible for a Christian to commit the unforgivable sin? [22:38] - How do we know the Bible is really God’s word? [27:51] - Do you think we have guardian angels? [35:18] - We have dominion over the earth, and animal sacrifices are throughout the Bible, but does that permit animal abuse? [37:52] - Are the spiritual gifts of prophecy, healing, and tongues today? Subscribe The Skeptical Saint Website YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stay in touch BLDG 28 Church BLDG 28 on Facebook BLDG 28 on Instagram BLDG 28 on YouTube

We get a lot of questions at BLDG 28. Whether from students, pastors, believers, or skeptics, many of the questions revolve around the topic of doubt. Is God really good? Is he even there? Is the Bible legit? Is this how we should really engage with each other? So many people struggle with faith but are reluctant to admit it because the church has often shunned the skeptics in favor of those who seem to have it all together.  These are the issues we want to address in our new podcast. The Skeptical Saint is all about the collision of faith and doubt.  Each week, Dani Van Nortwick, Maggie Seibert, and Aaron Currin discuss a wide range of listener-submitted questions about truth, life, skepticism, and whether or not we can actually trust the claims of Christianity. If you have a question you’d like us to discuss, email us at [email protected]. New episodes drop every Monday.  Stay in touch BLDG 28 Church BLDG 28 on Facebook BLDG 28 on Instagram BLDG 28 on YouTube