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Mr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR Therapy, Trauma, PTSD, Healing Trauma, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, RelationshipMr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR Therapy, Trauma, PTSD, Healing Trauma, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, RelationshipEp 178 - Breaking Free: Understanding and Overcoming Learned HelplessnessIn this insightful episode of "Mr. and Mrs. Therapy," we delve into the concept of learned helplessness—a psychological condition where individuals feel powerless to change their circumstances, even when opportunities for improvement exist. Join us as we explore the origins, impacts, and strategies for overcoming learned helplessness, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of this complex phenomenon. **What You'll Learn in This Episode:** - **Origins and Definition**: Discover the history of learned helplessness, including the groundbreaking experiments by Martin Seligman and Steven Maier. We'll define what learned helplessness is and how it manifests in bo...2024-06-0618 minMr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR Therapy, Trauma, PTSD, Healing Trauma, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, RelationshipMr and Mrs Therapy | EMDR Therapy, Trauma, PTSD, Healing Trauma, Communication, Anxiety, Depression, RelationshipEp 178 - Breaking Free: Understanding and Overcoming Learned HelplessnessIn this insightful episode of "Mr. and Mrs. Therapy," we delve into the concept of learned helplessness—a psychological condition where individuals feel powerless to change their circumstances, even when opportunities for improvement exist. Join us as we explore the origins, impacts, and strategies for overcoming learned helplessness, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of this complex phenomenon. **What You'll Learn in This Episode:** - **Origins and Definition**: Discover the history of learned helplessness, including the groundbreaking experiments by Martin Seligman and Steven Maier. We'll define what learned helplessness is and how it manifests in bo...2024-06-0618 minRemarkable People PodcastRemarkable People PodcastAnna Strasburg’s Run Across America: One More Mile on Empty, Finishing the Race, & Why She Did ItSend us a text“If, and only if we do something will the lives of the most vulnerable around us be saved.” ~ Anna StrasburgGuest Bio: Anna Strasburg started running across America to end abortion and found herself homeless and exhausted. At times she even feared for her life, but in each trial, she witnessed God’s faithfulness. She and her team weathered barren deserts to snowy mountains, the bone-chilling iciness of winter to the dehydrating heat of summer, unbearable loneliness to unbreakable friendship, and a weak faith to an unwavering confidence in God. A...2024-05-011h 07Core ChristianityCore ChristianityI’ve Forgiven Someone but Still Struggle With Hurt, What Do I Do?Episode 1276 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why'd Jesus say, "Depart from me I never knew you" if He knows everyone? 2. What wisdom can you offer for a future chaplain in the military? 3. What wisdom does the Bible offer for those struggling with financial debt? 4. I've forgiven someone but still struggle with hurt, what do I do? 5. What was the sin that caused satan to fall? Today's Offer Inner C...2023-07-2125 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityIs Repentance Essential for Salvation?Episode 1242 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Is the fruit of the Spirit necessary for assurance of salvation? 2. Is it possible to have eternal security? 3. What do Christians believe will happen to them when they die? 4. Do I need to ask God for forgiveness for the same sins? 5. Is repentance absolutely necessary to be saved? 6. Are women allowed to preach in church in light of 1 Timothy 2:12? 7. How should we u...2023-06-0525 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityIs the Internet the Image of the Beast?Episode 1239 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How should we understand genealogies in the Bible in light of 2 Timothy 3? 2. How can I encourage my wife to stop being superstitious? 3. What do Mormons believe about the end times? 4. Is the internet the image of the beast mentioned in Revelation 13? 5. At what age can we baptize our children? Today's Offer Booklet - How To Keep Your Faith After High School 2023-05-3125 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityWhat Is The Purpose Of Prayer If God's Will Is Already Set?Episode 1222 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes  CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. According to 1 Timothy 2, can a husband and wife be co-pastors? 2. How can I evangelize my stepson who has become a Mormon? 3. Should I flee temptation or use it as a chance to share the Gospel? 4. What is the purpose of prayer if God's will is already settled? 5. Why is discipleship in America not like Christ's model? Today's Offer Daniel Bible Study 2023-05-0825 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityDid God Make Me Gay?Episode 1216 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode 1. How can I overcome my laziness? 2. How can I have a sound mind like 2 Timothy 1 teaches when I am bipolar? 3. Will my husband know me when I get to heaven? 4. Did God make me gay? 5. Should I use scripture in my civic office for others' spiritual benefit? Today's Offer The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel Request our la...2023-04-2825 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityIs Mental Health a Chemical or Spiritual Condition?Episode 1209 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode Will people of all religious beliefs be saved in the end? I was married by a pastor but not through the state, is my marriage legit? Is mental health a spiritual or chemical condition? Today's Offer The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone. Want to partner with us in our work here...2023-04-1925 minThe Artful Periscope – The Nimble Art of StorytellingThe Artful Periscope – The Nimble Art of StorytellingEpisode 42: How Many Threads Connect us to Iconic Figures? Author Timothy Christian & Thomas MaierHow many threads connect us to iconic figures? On this installment of the podcast, Larry ponders Hemingway with author Timothy Christian to discuss his new book Hemingway’s Widow. Hemingway’s Widow sheds light on the fascinating life of Hemingway’s fourth wife Mary Walsh, who had often been maligned by historians. Timothy and Larry discuss Mary’s influence … Continue reading Episode 42: How Many Threads Connect us to Iconic Figures? Author Timothy Christian & Thomas Maier →2023-02-251h 06Core ChristianityCore ChristianityWhy is the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit Unforgivable?Episode 1139 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Is it biblical for women to serve as pastors? 2. Should I still “be fruitful & multiply” if I am struggling financially? 3. Why is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit unforgivable? 4. Should I leave a church whose end-times teaching I disagree with? 5. What does the Bible say about original sin?   Today’s Offer The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of...2023-01-1125 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityDo Our Words Affect Our Justification?Episode 1138 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. How can I delight in prayer when my attention span weakens with age? 2. How can I grow in my desire for Christ when I love my sin? 3. Do our words affect our justification? 4. Did Jesus go to hell so that Christians don’t have to?   Today’s Offer The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Timot...2023-01-1025 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityWhy Does the Bible Teach that Sex Outside of Marriage Is a Sin?Episode 1137 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Does Romans 5:8 teach that Christians are no longer sinners? [02:55] 2. Where does the Bible teach that sex outside of marriage is a sin? [09:05] 3. Can the Devil deceive a true believer? [14:15] 4. Did Jesus’s death on the cross cover the sins of people in hell? [17:32] 5. Why did Jews stop offering sacrifices if they didn’t believe in Jesus? [22:00]   Today’s Offer2023-01-1025 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityHow Do You Know Which Parts of the Bible Apply to Life Today and Which Don't?Episode 1065 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. I know that I’m not saved, so what do I need to do to become saved? 2. In the New Testament, when do you learn to follow certain commands and not others? We talk about men only being pastors because of 1 Timothy 2, but we don’t wear head coverings as described in Corinthians 11. How do you know what to follow and what not to? 3. What do I say...2022-09-2925 minThe Stories of Faith ProjectThe Stories of Faith ProjectA Devotion Based open 1 Timothy 2:1-7Where we are from and where we live now shape us. Places influence our formation. How does your prayerful approach reflect where you were born and raised?2022-09-1409 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityHow Should Christians Respond to Celebrity Conversions like Shia LaBeouf, Kanye West, and Eminem?Episode 1043 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode   1. Does 1 Timothy 2 mean that women should not wear braids or jewelry? 2. Am I living in sin by being married to the man I committed adultery with? 3. How should we respond when celebrities like Shia LaBeouf convert to Christianity? 4. What is the unforgivable sin? 5. Is the judgment of every idle word in Matthew 12:26 only for unbelievers? Today’s Offer 9 Ways...2022-08-3125 minClinical Liver DiseaseClinical Liver Disease19-6: Improving Quality of Hepatitis B Care in the Veteran’s Health AdministrationAudible Article by Karine Rozenberg-Ben-Dror, Marissa M. Maier, Lauren Beste, Elliott Lowy, Maggie Chartier, David Ross, Timothy R. Morgan2022-08-0509 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityDoes the Church Need to Address “Christian Nationalism”?Episode 1009 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can a Christian lose the Holy Spirit? 2. Is the bronze serpent in Numbers 21:8 a picture of Christ? 3. I’ve heard politicians recently say it’s God’s will they be elected and make America into a Christian nation. What do you think about this, do you think pastors have any obligations to address “Christian Nationalism”? 4. Does the Bible tell us how to res...2022-07-1325 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityWill We See Jesus but Not the Father in Heaven?Episode 988 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Should I be concerned if my mom believes in purgatory? 2. How can I lovingly engage my friend about the false teaching he believes? 3. Does 1 Timothy 6:16 teach that no human will ever see the Father? I wanted to know if we will only see Jesus and not the Father in heaven. 4. Are Elders necessary or can a pastor make all of the decisions in the...2022-06-1424 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityDoes Paul Say That Men Without Kids Can’t Be Pastors?Episode 987 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Can we pray for God to punish those in government who are hurting citizens? 2. Do 1 Timothy 3:4 and Titus 1:6 prohibit men without children from serving as elders? 3. Is missionary dating ok if the person believes in a “higher power”? 4. What does Romans 9 teach about election? Today’s Offer 5 Themes to Help You Understand the Bible Request our latest special offers h...2022-06-1324 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityShould Every Sunday Look Like Pentecost?Episode 982 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are we in the end times because of everything going on in the world and because of the war in Ukraine? 2. What does 1 Timothy 2:15 mean? Does it imply that women who are mothers have a different kind of salvation than those who don’t? 3. How do I know if Jesus died for the forgiveness of my own sins? 4. I went through a Bible study th...2022-06-0625 minVital RemnantsVital Remnants5.9 The Roots of American Order | The Colonial Order with Dr. Thomas Mackey McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary Gregg and Dr. Thomas Mackey, Professor of History at the University of Louisville, explore the history of colonial America and provide context for Kirk's chapter on the period.   Corresponding Reading  Chapter 9, pp. 301-345 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order Important Links  Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order here Learn more about The Roots of American Order at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs-events/bic Subscribe to our newsletter and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox Additional Resources Bernard Bailyn, The Ideological Origins of the...2022-04-051h 00Core ChristianityCore ChristianityShould We Pray for God’s Judgment on Putin?Episode 923 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Why don’t we see God intervening and helping those in Ukraine? 2. I know the Bible says to “love your enemies,” but when do we get to pray the Imprecatory Psalms? I am very angry with Putin for what he has done. I have prayed for his salvation, but I am not sure what to do right now. 3. Does 1 Timothy 4:1-16 imply that we can lose our fa...2022-03-1525 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityDoes 1 Corinthians 11 Teach That Women Must Wear Head Coverings?Episode 901 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. How does Satan accuse us? How can the Spirit help us when we are accused? 2. My hair is falling out and I may cut it all off, but when I read 1 Corinthians 11, it seems like this may dishonor God. Does this text teach that women shouldn’t cut their hair and wear head coverings? 3. Does 1 Timothy 5:8 teach that men should be the sole providers for their ho...2022-02-1125 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityDoes the Bible Teach That We Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Sickness or Death?Episode 891 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. What is your interpretation of the new wine skins in Luke 5? 2. In 2 Timothy 1:7, it says, “for God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love.” I know that. What I am struggling with is I don’t know how this applies to COVID. I want to be cautious and not harm others, but how should we apply this verse today? 3. I know t...2022-01-2825 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityIf Jesus Is Coming Again Soon, What’s Taking So Long?Episode 885 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   Questions in this Episode 1. My roommates in college find it weird when I have quiet time and read the Bible. Sometimes I feel insecure about their remarks and some of their questions, which makes me think that the Bible can’t really stand up to their scrutiny. I know that’s not right, but I’m not sure how to respond when that happens. 2. How do we respond to atheist critics who say that, “because J...2022-01-2025 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityWhat Makes for a Good Preacher?Episode 881 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My brother and his wife are Jehovah’s Witnesses. Is it actually a cult? 2. In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus seems to speak a lot about the Kingdom of Heaven, how important is it for us Christians to know what the Kingdom of Heaven is and is it here now? 3. I am wondering how I should express myself when I am writing about the Bible. Passages in Timothy an...2022-01-1425 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityWhich Doctrines Should Christians Divide Over?Episode 807 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. My family member was in the Freemasons. Is this secret society incompatible with Christianity? 2. In 2 Timothy 2 and Titus 3:9, Paul address quarrelling in the church. When we are fellowshiping with people of different theological views, for instance someone who venerates and worships Mary, is this a matter of salvation? The Bible also speaks of not arguing over lesser matters. Is this like those lesser cases of ideas? 3...2021-10-0425 minThe Slavic ConnexionThe Slavic ConnexionThe Unexplored History of the USSR, Afghanistan, and the Cold War with Timothy NunanIn this episode, Dr. Nunan explores the nuances of the Soviet Union’s relationship with Islam throughout its lifetime, both inside and outside of its borders, before diving into the varied strategies of Soviet nation building efforts within Afghanistan as well as this ever important Central Asian country’s experience in the Cold War overall. With Afghanistan spanning news headlines, this episode is an outstanding introduction to the experiences that shaped Afghanistan's modern history. We hope you enjoy!! ABOUT THE GUEST Timothy Nunan is a scholar of international and global history. Combining international history methods with...2021-09-2443 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityWhen Should a Christian Not Attend a Wedding?Episode 787 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. Are the days in Genesis 1 literal 24-hour days? 2. What are the “skins” given to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3? 3. My daughter’s wedding is being officiated by a gay man. I am struggling with this and think I may not be able to attend the wedding. What should I do? 4. What is the best way to correct your pastor when he is not exp...2021-09-0625 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityWhat Does Paul Mean When He Says Women “Will Be Saved Through Childbearing”?Episode 785 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Questions in this Episode 1. I agree with 1 Timothy 3 where Paul says women should refrain from being elders and pastors in the church, but I am wondering if this means women should also avoid going to seminary? 2. In 1 Timothy 2:15, Paul says, “Yet she will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.” Surely women aren’t saved this way, what does Paul mean here? 3. My church...2021-09-0225 minFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comUniversity of Maryland ends debate: Get vaccinated or don't go to collegeFree State Politics episode 9 examines how Maryland’s colleges and universities are struggling to return to normal as they navigate the lingering impact of COVID-19. Students at all University System of Maryland campuses are required to be vaccinated, with a few medical and religious exemptions. And masks are still required in public buildings on campuses. But Kathleen Tracy, professor of epidemiology and public health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, says “We have highly vaccinated populations, so that if there are any positive tests, the chance that we’ll actually have to shut down is much smaller, because even i...2021-08-2817 minFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comBaltimore County teachers’ union President Cindy Sexton sounds off on masks and vaccinations as schools prepare to openIn Free State Politics episode 8, public education takes center stage as John Rydell speaks to the president of the Teachers Association of Baltimore County. Cindy Sexton says the vast majority of students will finally return to in-person learning five days a week. But she adds there is currently not a vaccine mandate. “We hope that people get vaccinated. We know that’s one of the ways to get on the other side of this pandemic,” said Sexton. The return to mask mandates continues to divide parents and students around the country. But Sexton says there will be a mask mandate in Balt...2021-08-1617 minFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comMaryland gubernatorial campaign previewIn “Free State Politics” episode 7, John Rydell talks to a longtime political observer who examines the growing field of contenders in the 2022 Maryland gubernatorial race. Todd Eberly, associate professor of political science and coordinator of public policy studies at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, says there are tiers in his list based on current or prior experience as public officials. He says the top Democratic contenders include Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker and former Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler. Baker lost to Ben Jealous in the 2018 Democratic primary, and Gansler was defeated by Lt. G...2021-08-0223 minFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comRecovery tops agenda for upcoming Maryland Association of Counties ConferenceMaryland’s convention business is still struggling to recover after literally being shut down by COVID-19 last year. But in mid-August, thousands of people are expected to descend on Ocean City for one of the largest conventions of the year. After a scaled back virtual event last year, the Maryland Association of Counties Conference (MACo) will return for four days. In “Free State Politics” Episode #6, MACo Executive Director Michael Sanderson says he is looking forward to the huge in-person gathering of county and state employees. “We’re focused on making sure that this (conference) is both safe and productive,” he says. Sander...2021-07-1819 minFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comCriminal sentencing controversyFree State Politics episode #5 examines a controversial rule change being considered by Maryland’s Judiciary which could result in the release of thousands of inmates earlier than expected. The proposed change would impact inmates who have served at least 15 years or 60 percent of their sentence or be at least age 60 and have served at least 15 years of their sentence. Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger, who strongly opposes the rule change, says it would allow two men who spent many years on death row the chance to be released. Shellenberger says it would also inflict unnecessary pain on t...2021-07-1124 minFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comMaryland public schools face many challenges as they prepare to open in the fallFree State Politics podcast episode 4 examines the lingering struggles facing Maryland public schools as they attempt the transition back to in-person learning this fall. John Rydell speaks with State School Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon about the challenges faced with suddenly shutting down schools and quickly pivoting to virtual and hybrid learning. Dr. Salmon had planned to retire last year but as the Covid crisis escalated, Governor Larry Hogan convinced her to stay on for another year. Salmon, who is retiring this summer, says, “We had never been forced to do this kind of instruction before. We kept thinking the science wo...2021-06-2824 minFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comA Marylander's first-hand account of living in Israel during the recent bombings - and a deep dive into Covid-19 impact on health insuranceThe bombing may have subsided, but tensions are still high in Israel, where Israeli defense forces have had deadly clashes with Hamas terrorists. We speak to a freelance writer, who once lived in Bethesda, and now resides in Tel Aviv. Larry Luxner gives us a first-hand account of the violence and what it’s like to live in a region where air raid sirens are a common sound. We also examine how Covid-19 has impacted health insurance for thousands of Marylanders. We speak with Vinny DeMarco of the Maryland Citizens Health Initiative about a new campaign to expand affordable coverage wh...2021-06-1122 minFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comHow will new voting and gun laws impact Maryland?Episode 2 of Free State Politics podcast examines controversial voting laws enacted in several states, which critics fear will result in voter suppression. We talk with Baltimore City Senator Mary Washington to learn how those laws differ from voting laws just passed here in Maryland. We also have reaction to the Supreme Court’s announcement to review a controversial concealed carry law in New York, which opponents say restricts law-abiding citizens from carrying concealed weapons in public. Howard County Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary and Republican Senator Justin Ready weigh in on how the high court’s decision could potentially impact gun laws in M...2021-06-0222 minFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comFree State Politics Presented by MarylandReporter.comFormer Gov Robert Ehrlich opines on the good the bad and ugly on Trump transforming the Republican PartyAward-winning journalist John Rydell interviews former Governor Robert Ehrlich on the state of the Republican party and the impact former President Donald Trump has had on the GOP – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Mr. Rydell also interviews Baltimore City Senator Jill Carter on police reform, the George Floyd case, and legislation that could shape the police department for years to come. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freestatepolitics.substack.com2021-05-1920 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityCan Women Counsel Men in the Church?Episode 704 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   1. I understand that it is preferable for the men to preach, but in my church no men are actually interested in speaking up. That is what I am wrestling with. What should I do? 2. Who is the “Bright and Morning Star” referring to in the Bible? 3. Can you explain a simplified idea of predestination vs. responsibility and our choice? I know that God is sovereign, but the Bible also says that ‘if you bel...2021-05-1225 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityMy Friend Says They're Suicidal. What Should I Do?Episode 680 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   1. The government in Ireland still lists churches as non-essential. Other churches are able to meet outside, but my church has refused to even meet outside. What should I do? 2. I am having trouble reconciling what Paul says in Romans 9 about predestination and 1 Timothy 2 where he says that God wishes that “all would be saved.” 3. What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? I know some speak of this as when you are given t...2021-04-0825 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityWill We Recognize Our Loved Ones in Heaven?Episode 668 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   1. Do Christians have to get married through the state? 2. How do I know if God is sending me a sign? 3. I am a new Christian and I am having a hard time hanging out with my old friends who are not believers. I am not sure if I should stop seeing them or try to minister to them? 4. If we will be transformed and glorified at the resurrection, does that m...2021-03-2325 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityWhat Does It Mean to Hand Others Over to Satan?Episode 653 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   1. Is there a problem with Christians being cremated? 2. How should Christians think through climate change and things like Earth Day? 3. In 1 Timothy 1:20, Paul tells Timothy that he has handed certain people over to Satan for blasphemy. What does that mean? If he loved them why would he hand them over to Satan? Does he trust that he will get them back? I am really confused about this verse. 4. Does Hebrews 6 tea...2021-03-0225 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityWhat Does it Mean To Be Pro-Life?Episode 643 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. Jesus proclaimed that he was the Son of God, and yet in Mark 1:25, Jesus rebuked the demons and told them not to say who he was. Why did he do that? 2. What does it mean to be saved and what does that look like? 3. Doesn’t God require us to obey him rather than man? I know Romans 13 says we should obey the governing authorities, but there seems to be a double-standard enforced by the government reg...2021-02-1625 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityMust Christians Keep the Mosaic Law?Episode 639 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I’m still relatively new to the faith. Recently I’ve been confused about the meaning of 1st John chapter 3 verse 4. There are a lot of discrepancies regarding that verse, and many are using it to say that we must uphold God’s law, including the sabbath. I ended up going deep down the rabbit hole of the internet a couple weeks back and I’ve discovered that there are some groups claiming that our salvation is contingent upon our obedienc...2021-02-1025 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityBeware the Charismatic LeaderEpisode 631 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. I am naturally interested in studying the bible and theological books. I also have a young family and while my wife is not uninterested in these things, I also know it would not be ideal for us as a family to read and discuss the types of things I am naturally drawn to, theologically speaking. I think it would be too much for them and unhelpful. What are ways that I can better help my family learn about...2021-01-2925 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityThe Curse of CanaanEpisode 613 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com 1. In the Gospel of John it seems like some people “believed” but really didn’t, according to Jesus. How do we understand this, particularly in reference to ourselves or our friends who may “believe” but might not be saved? How can we discern whether someone is in that state, or is that something only Jesus can see? 2. It seems like in every job there is some form of complicity we share with unethical practices, whether it is selling products m...2021-01-0525 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityIf Demons Believe in God, Does Believing in God Really Save You?Episode 611 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. CoreChristianity.com   Show Notes   1. What do you say to people who claim that Christian doctrines like the trinity and the miracles in the bible are merely myths and fairytales? I believe and trust in Jesus, but when I start to spell out the things Christians believe it does honestly sound strange sometimes. Curious to hear your thoughts. 2. What's the difference in bible translations? The one I use is a Roman Catholic bible which contains additional books no...2021-01-0125 minCore ChristianityCore ChristianityAre Certain Sins Judged More Severely than Others?Episode 609 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. CoreChristianity.com   Show Notes   1. I am naturally interested in studying the bible and theological books. I also have a young family and while my wife is not uninterested in these things, I also know it would not be ideal for us as a family to read and discuss the types of things I am naturally drawn to, theologically speaking. I think it would be too much for them and unhelpful. What are ways that I can better help my...2020-12-3025 minStrange FamiliarsStrange FamiliarsBelsnickel, the Christmas Wild Man Episode 60: For our holiday episode, Timothy and Alison talk Belsnickel, the wild man of Pennsylvania Christmastime. Much fiercer and stranger than a simple proto-Santa Claus figure, Belsnickel was called a "bad faerie" and "half-man, half-beast" - which came from the forest at night to haunt children. Timothy and Alison read multiple historical accounts of the frightening Belsnickel smacking walls, peeking in windows, speaking in unknown languages, and generally behaving like a bigfoot creature. Timothy also presents an old song and a poem about Belsnickel uncovered in the research for this episode. If you would like...2018-12-161h 14We Believe In FilmWe Believe In FilmDiscussing Vivian MaierMy buddy JR calls in a great question on my thoughts on the Vivian Maier story and legacy. Had a blast recording this one cause I️ feel like I’ve only been listening to other discuss this topic. Good times! Thanks JR and I’ll see ya in the next one!2017-11-0914 minThe Angry MillennialThe Angry MillennialEp93: Timothy GiulianiOn this episode of The Angry Millennial, we're chatting with illustrator + graphic designer, Timothy Giuliani. Timothy’s career as an illustrator and graphic designer began in 2008 at Chicago alternative comedy venue The Lakeshore Theater, and his work has been closely tied to Chicago’s comedy scene ever since. His work at Onion Labs has involved creating artwork for ad campaigns for a number of national brands, including a recent line of Mike’s Hard Lemonade can designs. Notable clients include the NFL, Audi, Procter & Gamble, General Mills, + YouTube to name a few. In this episode, we chat about how he's the fi...2016-07-2558 min