Best Coffee Break Bible Study Podcasts (2025)

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The Universe Had a Beginning... So What? Apologetics Study Part 3 1:46:40

11d ago1:46:40

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"Conceptual analysis of what it is to be a cause of the universe enables us to recover a number of striking properties which this ultramundane cause must possess and which are of theological significance." - William Lane CraigIn part 1 on the Kalam, I discussed the scientific evidence in support of premise 2 with James Sinclair. Today's show will b…

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Viewer Question - The Problem of Cliques in the Christian Church 30:13

14d ago30:13

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Send us a text This week, Steve and Kevin bring on guest, Matthew Gay, to discuss a viewer question, regarding the problem of cliques in Christian Churches. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Dr. Kevin Newman, Matthew Gay

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What If the Resurrection Really Happened? 2:08:32

19d ago2:08:32

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1 Corinthians 15:17 says, "If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins." This means that either the tomb was empty, or Christians have an empty faith.Dr. Timothy Paul Jones (vice president for doctoral studies, professor of Christian family ministry, and chair of the department of apologetics, ethics, and phil…

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Being Discerning With Our Extra Biblical Reading 19:35

22d ago19:35

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Send us a text This week, Steve, Adam and Kevin answer a viewer question about the other books we read, other than the Bible. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Rodney Buse, Dr. Steve Roby, Pastor Adam Rastetter, Dr. Kevin Newman

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Does Science Prove the Universe Had a Beginning? Apologetics Study Part 2 (James Sinclair) 1:33:06

27d ago1:33:06

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"The Cosmological argument is a family of arguments that seek to demonstrate the existence of a Sufficient Reason or First Cause of the existence of the cosmos... The kalam cosmological argument traces its roots to the efforts of early Christian theologians who, out of their commitment to the biblical teaching of creation ex nihilo, sought to rebut…

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Operation College Spring Break: Share The Gospel 37:20

29d ago37:20

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Send us a text This week, Steve brings on special guests, Anike Heller and Jake Tyler to discuss their Spring Break Trip to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Jacob Tyler, Anike Heller

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Viewer Question - The Crucifixion to Resurrection Timeline 21:44

1M ago21:44

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Send us a text In this special episode, Steve and Kevin answer a viewer question regarding the biblical timeline from the crucifixion to the resurrection. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Dr. Kevin Newman,

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A More Compelling Narrative on Sexuality (Culture Study Part 4) 1:59:57

1M ago1:59:57

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Andrew and Christian Walker write, "The logic of bodily sex differences helps explain the moral logic of biblical sexual ethics overall. The mandate for sexual relations in Scripture is tied to the design of the body... The end for which the body is organized--namely, reproduction--tells us what sexual actions are proper to the body and which actio…

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Tea Time - Getting Through the Hard Times 15:19

1M ago15:19

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Send us a text This week, Kathleen discusses how we get through the tough times and some added encouragement. Want your question answered on Tea Time? Click Here Great Links: 9Marks Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible CollegeBy Kathleen Riccio

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Disciplining Children In Accordance With the Scriptures 47:44

1M ago47:44

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Send us a text This week, Steve brings on Kathleen Riccio, to discuss how we should discipline our children. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Kathleen Riccio

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12 Steps to Break Free from Reactive Thinking 1:45:35

2M ago1:45:35

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Wouldn't we all benefit from a better understanding of what it means to think well? If so, why don't we do it?Alan Jacobs is the author of "How to Think." He serves as a Distinguished Professor of Humanities in the Honors Program at Baylor University and a Senior Fellow of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia.…

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Parenting According to the Bible 39:40

2M ago39:40

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Send us a text This week, Steve, Kevin and Adam answer a viewer question, on biblical parenting. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Pastor Adam Rastetter, Dr. Kevin Newman

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How to Read the Bible Without Blind Faith (or Cynicism) - Worldview Study Part 3 2:02:10

2M ago2:02:10

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Christians believe that God has personally, truthfully, and sufficiently revealed himself in the Bible. This should not be a blind following but is the result of the deep intellection tradition of biblical and theological studies. However, "pragmatism, consumerism, and an entertainment mentality have shifted the priorities of some churches away fro…

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Wait...We Can Judge Others? 39:18

2M ago39:18

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Send us a text This week, Steve, Adam and Kevin discuss the biblical view of judging others. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Pastor Adam Rastetter, Dr. Kevin Newman,

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One God, Three Persons: Is the Trinity Logical? 1:56:57

2M ago1:56:57

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Does the Trinity have a counting problem? How can Jesus be both all-knowing in his divinity and not all-knowing in his humanity at the same time? Doesn't John 20:17 show that Jesus isn't God because he has a God? These are just some of the objections to the Trinity that I have received from TikTok livestreams.Today's show will walk through some of …

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Listener Question: What Happens When We Die?? 27:05

2M ago27:05

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Send us a text This week, Steve, Adam and Kevin answer a viewer question, "What happens when we die?" from a biblical perspective. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Pastor Adam Rastetter, Dr. Kevin Newman,

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The Christian Sexual Ethic: Personal & Cultural Flourishing 1:38:28

2M ago1:38:28

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"God created human beings to be sexual, therefore, sexuality is good under God's design," and "rightly-ordered sexuality brings God glory." So, how do we know when sexuality is rightly-ordered or disordered? How can sin distort our sexual desires? What was God's original design for human sexuality? Why is the Christian sexual ethic the only way for…

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The Integration of Faith and Reason (Worldview Study Part 2) 1:29:32

3M ago1:29:32

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How will thinking carefully about the relationship of faith and knowledge influence the way you think about and live out your Christian commitments? "The Great Tradition of Christian Thinking" by David Dockery and Timothy George give an understanding of how Christian faith has related to knowledge throughout the centuries. It then shows how we can …

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Is Artificial Intelligence Conscious? 1:35:03

3M ago1:35:03

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What should we think about the most recent advances with artificial intelligence? Does it think and behave like humans do? Join the show as we look at a recent video about AI scheming and lying to developers.By Ryan Pauly

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Why the Modern Church Should Teach 1 Corinthians 31:11

3M ago31:11

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Send us a text This week, Steve, Adam and Kevin discuss 1 Corinthians Chapter 1, and why it's important for the Church in the U.S. to teach it. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Pastor Adam Rastetter, Dr. Kevin Newman

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The Unborn Are No Less Human Than Born Children- Culture Book Study Part 2 1:21:36

3M ago1:21:36

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When do the unborn become real people? Who has the authority to give and take life? When does life begin? There are many conversations between pro-life and pro-choice advocates. The arguments have been made, but it often feels like we are talking past each other. How can we have better conversations on issues that matter? What are the best ways to …

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Anointing with Welch's Grape Juice? 31:21

3M ago31:21

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Send us a text This week, Steve has Kathleen Riccio on to answer the question, what is anointing, and why do so many Christians make a huge deal about it? Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Kathleen Riccio

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Why Theism Is More Reasonable Than Naturalism- Apologetics Study Part 1 (Dr. Charles Taliaferro) 1:33:32

3M ago1:33:32

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The Bible is not the only source of knowledge about God. Christians believe that God has revealed himself through creation (Ps 19:1, Rom 1:19-20), which means we should be able to find evidence for God in nature. This approach, referred to as natural theology, develops a philosophy of God based on observations about our world. Today's show will att…

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A Scientifically Testable Creation Model for Adam & Eve (Dr. Fazale Rana) 1:32:46

4M ago1:32:46

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Who was Adam? Was he the result of a natural process (evolution) or a unique creation? Did he actually exist, or was he merely a literary figure? Hasn't science proven that an original two humans is impossible?Dr. Fazale Rana, President and senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe, joins me in making a biblical and scientific case for a histor…

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Exegeting the Congregation? Say What? 27:00

4M ago27:00

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Send us a text This week the boys are back with a conversation on knowing your congregation. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Pastor Adam Rastetter, Dr. Kevin Newman

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Engaging Our Morally Confused Culture (Worldview Study Part 1) 1:33:31

4M ago1:33:31

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We all believe it is important to be ethical people and make good moral decisions. Right? The problem is if we can ever come to a conclusion about what qualifies as a "moral decision."C. Ben Mitchell writes, "If relativism is true, it also means that the search for enduring, universal moral norms is futile. But the fact that we live in a relativist…

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Missions and the Cross Conference 27:16

4M ago27:16

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Send us a text This week, Steve brings on Anike Heller and Jacob (Jake) Tyler to discuss Missions and the recent Cross Conference. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Jake Tyler, Anike Heller,

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Whose Concept of Dignity Reigns Supreme? (Cultural Book Study Part 1) 1:29:24

4M ago1:29:24

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"Christianity alone provides the best solution for a coherent reason to value a human person and the necessary authority to confidently guarantee it... Can non-Christian systems arrive at a position of human dignity on their own that does not end up being arbitrary?"Human dignity is at the heart of all political views, religious traditions, and cul…

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Reacting to TikToks About the Bible- What They Got Right (and Wrong) 1:34:26

4M ago1:34:26

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"If you don't teach your children, the world will." Isn't this true? If we are not intentional about our own learning and our children for those who are parents, then our culture will disciple us unintentionally, often with greater effectiveness. TikTok is one of the major influences in the lives of students. So, today's show will examine a few Tik…

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You'll Believe When Desperate for God's Help (Atheist Book Response, Part 18) 1:29:57

5M ago1:29:57

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Have you heard either of these claims? "There are no atheists in foxholes," and "Only an atheist until the plane starts to fall." These claims are often given to show that atheists frequently find themselves pulled toward God during times of stress. Is this true? Can it be used as an argument for God?Atheist Armin Navabi addresses this argument in …

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Blaming Atheism for the Behavior of Atheists (Atheist Book Response, Part 17) 1:28:17

5M ago1:28:17

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Christians will sometimes point to the violent behavior of atheists like Joseph Stalin or Mao Zedong when showing why atheism is false. Is this a fair argument? Can we suggest that the depravity caused by atheists reflects back on atheism? What about Christianity? Do the evil actions of Christians mean that Christianity is evil? Atheist Armin Navab…

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Answering Your Top Questions Before the Year Ends! 1:39:35

5M ago1:39:35

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Let's have some fun talking about what's on your mind! Send in your questions in the live chat, or call in once we go live!Help us expand our reach and continue fostering conversations that matter! Generous donors have come together and pledged $14,000 to help meet our budget and fund this important work in 2025! Any gift of $35 or more will receiv…

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How Can We Really Know Anything? (Atheist Book Response, Part 20) 1:36:14

5M ago1:36:14

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Atheist Armin Navabi concludes his book by addressing the extreme skeptic who says, "We cannot prove that anything exists." He writes, "The reason that some claim that true knowledge is impossible is because we are limited by our senses and experiences, which are ultimately subjective. We perceive reality through our senses and think about it with …

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Do We Really Need Lay Elders? 51:55

5M ago51:55

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Send us a text This week, Steve and Kevin bring on Jake Tromburg to discuss the troubles of shifting to a plurality of Elders within a Church. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Dr. Kevin Newman, Jake Tromburg

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The Connection Between Genius Minds and Belief in God (Atheist Book Response, Part 19) 1:32:52

6M ago1:32:52

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Some Christians claim that since some intelligent people believe in God, it must be true! Who are we to say that they are wrong? Well, as Armin writes, "Experts are not always right. Even very smart people can be wrong." So, is there a connection between genius minds and belief in God?Atheist Armin Navabi addresses this argument in chapter 19 of hi…

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Tea Time - The Toddler Years and Updates 29:23

6M ago29:23

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Send us a text This week, Kathleen had Dana Reitz on Tea Time to discuss some updates and motherhood during the Toddler Years. Want your question answered on Tea Time? Click Here Great Links: 9Marks Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible CollegeBy Kathleen Riccio, Dana Reitz

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Answering YOUR Questions! LIVE Call-In Show! 1:43:52

6M ago1:43:52

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Let's have some fun talking about what's on your mind! Send in your questions in the live chat, or call in once we go live!Content Discussed0:00 Intro2:46 Are the virgins in Matthew 25 brides of the groom or guests at the wedding?6:05 What would convince you that your faith is wrong?13:00 1st Caller: Is Christianity falsifiable? 55:42 What led me t…

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What About Religious Martyrs? (Atheist Book Response, Part 16) 1:45:50

6M ago1:45:50

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Does the fact that so many people have died for God or their religion mean it is true? Atheist Armin Navabi writes, "Holy wars have been fought between different factions of believers, martyrs have willingly given up their lives for their religious beliefs, people have been sacrificed to appease angry gods and victims have been tortured and killed …

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A Doctrine Packed Passage - Colossians 3:1-25 43:49

6M ago43:49

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Send us a text This week, the guys unpack Colossians 3:1-25, one of the most slammed packed passages with doctrine. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Pastor Adam Rastetter, Dr. Kevin Newman

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The Absurdity of Life without God (Atheist Book Response, Part 15) 1:36:52

6M ago1:36:52

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Atheist Armin Navabi writes, "Life is, objectively, meaningless; given the size and scope of the universe and our tiny role within it, it's absurd to think that we might have any sort of cosmically vital role." At the same time, he also believes that "We have the ability to create meaning for our lives" by doing worthwhile goals, none of which requ…

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We Should Pay Pastors How Much? 35:39

6M ago35:39

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Send us a text This week, Steve and Kevin bring on Jacob (Jake) Tyler to discuss preaching and pastoral compensation. How much should Pastors get paid?? Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Dr. Kevin Newman, Jacob Tyler

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Christians, Voting and the 2024 Election 47:49

7M ago47:49

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Send us a text This week, Kathleen comes on board, to ask Steve and Adam about how we, as Christians should think about the 2024 Election and voting. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Pastor Adam Rastetter, Kathleen Riccio

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The Transcendental Argument for God's Existence (Atheist Book Response, Part 14) 1:06:34

7M ago1:06:34

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Atheist Armin Navabi tackles Matt Slick's version of the transcendental argument for God (TAG) in chapter 14 of his book, "Why There Is No God." TAG is an attempt to demonstrate the existence of God using the Laws of Logic. These laws would include the Law of Identity, the Law of Non-Contradiction, and the Law of Excluded Middle. Armin believes tha…

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Supporting Military Families During Deployment 31:18

7M ago31:18

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Send us a text This week, Steve brings on two guest to discuss the needs that Military famlies find themselves in during deployments, and how the Church families can help. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible College 9MarksBy Dr. Steve Roby, Karrie Cortez, Sam Gilbert

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We're Back! Let's talk about Stewardship 29:26

7M ago29:26

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Send us a text We're finally back! This week, Steve, Adam and Kevin discuss where we've been and the topic of Stewardship. Want your question answered on Coffee Time? Click Here! Other Great Links: 9Marks Water’s Edge Church Faith Bible CollegeBy Rodney Buse, Dr. Steve Roby, Pastor Adam Rastetter, Dr. Kevin Newman, Noah Shaffer

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How We Know The Soul Is Real (Q&A With Eric Hernandez) 1:17:41

7M ago1:17:41

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What is the soul? How do we know it is real? Why does it really matter? Eric Hernandez joins the show to answer your questions and make a case for a Christian view of the soul. Eric Hernandez is an evangelist, apologist, and author of "The Lazy Approach to Evangelism: A Simple Guide for Conversing with Nonbelievers." He is the Apologetics Lead and …

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What Are God's Defining Attributes? (Atheist Book Response, Part 13) 1:31:22

7M ago1:31:22

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Atheist Armin Navabi writes, "A vague concept of God becomes impossible to disprove, but it is also impossible to support with any type of evidence. If you claim that God exists but cannot say what God is, your claim is ultimately meaningless." Today's discussion will evaluate chapter 13 of Armin Nababi's book, "Why There Is No God." I will also re…

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How To Know God's Will 1:30:24

8M ago1:30:24

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Every Christian at one time or another has probably asked, "What is God's will for me in this situation?" Theologian Wayne Grudem has written an accessible booklet that offers practical guidance on how to make biblically informed decisions through the guidance of the Holy Spirit in accordance with God's word.In today's show, Ryan will review this n…

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Religious Outcomes As Evidence For God (Atheist Book Response, Part 12) 1:15:23

8M ago1:15:23

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"My Religion/God has helped me so much. How could it not be real?" This is chapter 12 of atheist Armin Nabavi's book, "Why There Is No God."Armin claims, "The benefits of religious communities do not prove the existence of a deity." He even goes so far as to say, "There is no evidence to suggest that God helps people." And if positive outcomes are …

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Atheist's 11 Facts To Consider When Evaluating Claims About God 1:19:36

8M ago1:19:36

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I received the following comment on YouTube. "Hello. I am an atheist... My position is that I currently have no good reason to acknowledge the reality of any god. And here is why I currently hold to such a position. Below are 11 facts I must consider when evaluating the claim made by certain theists that a particular god exists in reality." I respo…

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