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Topic: Political Correctness

Episode Topic Audio

2022-08-23
The Lord's Prayer: Is "The Lord's Prayer" to be recited as a group corporately, or individually prayed? [Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:1-13].
Gender Pronouns: If someone insists that I use a particular pronoun for them, with which I do not agree, is it wrong to comply?


2022-08-03
Gender Pronouns: Do you address someone with a pronoun as they wish to be called, regardless of their evident gender? What would you do?
Not Taking a Husband's Last Name: How should I address my granddaughter and her live-in boyfriend, if she is not taking his name in their marriage?


2022-07-15
Progressive vs Conservative Churches: Could you talk about the "woke" ideology seeping into the modern church? [Matthew 28:20].



2022-01-20
Immoral Culture & Voting: Should I spend my time trying convince others of the evil developing in our culture, particularly relative to voting?



2022-01-20
Loving Your Enemies (Politics): How do I stand up for righteousness when some of the things that Democrats stand for, like abortion, are so heinous, and then I am to love my enemies? [Ezekiel 33:11, I Corinthians 7:21, Matthew 5:44].



2021-12-07
Politically Left Christians: Why are not Christians more on the political left, since scripture indicates that Jesus was actually more liberal? [Romans 15, I Peter 2, Galatians 5, I Corinthians 6, Matthew 15, Mark 7].



2021-11-17
Vaccines-Telling the Truth: Am I obligated to indicate that I specifically have been vaccinated against COVID, or can I just say that I have been vaccinated (for any number of other things, and let them think it was for COVID?
Vulgarity for a Christian: What do you think of a Christian wearing a shirt that says, "Let's go, Brandon" (which represents a vulgarity).


2021-11-11
Political Camps Fighting Among believers: Could you help me figure out how to handle the anger between believers in opposite political camps? [I Corinthians 5:12, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 23:23].



2021-11-02
The Bible & Politics: What does the Bible say about our political involvement and when we should speak up? [Matthew 28:20, I John 3:15, Isaiah 42, Matthew 12, Galatians 6:10, Matthew 22:20-22].



2021-08-19
Being Forced to Take the COVID Vaccine: How should we handle being forced to take the COVID vaccine?



2021-08-17
Obligation to Obey the Government Authorities: Could you help me think through our obligation to submit to government authority? Are there times when we should even submit to unreasonable authority? [Romans 13:1].



2021-06-24
Objections to Homosexual Marriage: Is there any other way to object to homosexual marriage, other than saying that the Bible restricts it? [Ephesians 5:22-32, I Corinthians 6:9-18].



2021-05-20
Middle Eastern Historical Sites: Is it not a concern that all these historical sites in the Middle East are being destroyed?
Abortion Options: Since women are often put in a situation where there are only two bad options for her, why isn't there more emphasis on avoiding pregnancy in the first place?
Dispensationalist & the Millennium: Why do Dispensationalists put such emphasis on God needing a 1000 years (Millennium) to accomplish what He needs to?

2021-05-20
Right to Life-Abortion vs Capital Punishment: If I am against abortion, should I then, logically be against Capital Punishment (Death Penalty)? [Genesis 9:6, 2 Thessalonians 3:10].



2021-05-13
Occult Practices: Could you specifically define necromancer, sorcery, and similar words used in occult and witchcraft?
Transgender for Office: What do you think of a transgender running for political office?


2021-05-07
Steve's Chapter on Social Justice: Caller suggests others send Steve's new book, "Empire of the Risen Son", Volume 1, particularly chapter 15 on "social justice".



2021-05-05
"Woke" & "Cancel Culture": As Christians how do we respond to the "Woke" and the "Cancel Culture"?



2021-04-29
Pro-choice & Restrictive Views of Christian: Pro-choice caller defends the position, criticizing the religious Christian community, particularly for imposing their restrictive views on others.



2021-04-28
Revelation's 7-Year Tribulation: Do Dispensationalists add up the 3.5 year references to get the 7 years? [Revelation 11-13].
Joab and the Horns of the Altar: Why did Joab hang on to the horns of the altar in the time of Solomon? [I Kings 2:28].
Living as a Christian Today: Is it harder to be a Christian in today's world than it was in former times? [John 15:18-20].

2021-04-22
"Black Lives Matter": What do you think about "Black Lives Matter"? [I Corinthians 13].



2021-04-21
"Black Lives Matter": Unbeliever calls to propose a hypothetical question relating "Black Lives Matter" and challenges Steve's integrity about what he read at their website.



2021-04-09
Canadian Church Under Police Authority: Could you comment on the recent news about the Canadian church that has been targeted by law enforcement and recently fenced off. The pastor yelled at them that they were Nazis.



2021-04-09
Evil Government Authorities: Why should we vote or be politically active, based on what scripture says about government authority? How should we deal with evil government leaders? [Romans 13:1-4, 2 Peter 2:13-14, Acts 5:29, Mark 11:27-28].



2021-03-19
Provoking Your Children: What does it mean to "not provoke your children to anger?" [2 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Corinthians 4:15].
Wearing Masks: Should we wear masks based on the commands to "love one's neighbor, as yourself"? [Ephesians 6:4].


2021-03-17
Judging Doctrine: What is meant by "judging a doctrine by its fruit", particularly in light of Gay-affirming churches?



2021-01-28
Group Forming; "Live Not by Lies": Forming a group around the ideas presented in the book; Live Not by Lies", by Rod Dreher
Book about Home Church: What do you think of "Reimagining Church" by Frank Viola?


2021-01-11
The Narrow Path Phone App: How do I get you in Idaho?
The Millennium: Could you talk about when the millennium comes, or is it now? [Revelation 20].
Government, Patriotism & Current Events: Would you talk about current political events, like mask compliance patriotism, and protests? [Romans 13, I Peter 2:14-14, Philippians 3, Luke 3:19].

2021-01-08
Pastor Who Doesn't Like Trump: How do you respond to a pastor who supports leftist views and berates President Trump's personality.
Voting as a Democrat: Is it unChristian to vote as a Democrat?


2020-12-01
Christian Persecution in Cuba: Cuban churches are being bulldozed for not supporting transgender & gay rights. We need to pray for our own country.



2020-11-30
COVID (Coronavirus): What is your understanding of the health effects of COVID? [Psalm 91:12, Psalm 34:7, Hebrews 2:14-15].



2020-11-19
Limiting Free Speech: If the government goes further with its exercise of limiting freedom of speech, calling it hate speech, what will you do about it?



2020-11-03
Freedom Eroded-Confidence in God: To what degree does knowing about "the kingdom of God" console you when our liberties are being eroded at such an unprecedented pace?



2020-11-02
Lying Worse Than Abortion: How can anyone say that lying is worse than abortion?



2020-11-02
Trump's Support of Christians: Caller comments on Trump and his policies that support Christians.



2020-11-02
Abortion: Caller comments on the horrible act of abortion and current political issues:
Sick Family May be Cursd: What do you think about someone telling a family suffering sickness, is under some kind of curse? [I Peter 4:12].


2020-11-02
Christians Against Trump: Caller criticizes Steve's comments about Christians who don't use their brains, and will support abortion and Biden. [Proverbs 6:16-19].



2020-10-30
Caller compliments Steve: Caller compliments Steve on his stellar ministry noting him as the best contextual teacher.
Pro-Choice: What do you think of the slogan, "Pro-Choice is Pro-Death".
Age of the Earth & Evolution: Could you talk about your views of the age of the earth and evolution, etc.?

2020-10-30
Abortion, Choice & Voting for Democrats: What can I say to someone who is against abortion, but thinks that women should still have a choice, and plans to vote Democratic?



2020-10-30
Democrats Support Abortiom: Did you say that all Democrats support abortion?
Holiday Celebrations: Did you say that you don't support celebrating holidays?


2020-10-29
Impending Civil War & Christian Involvement: What does the Bible tell us about the possible impending war, and if we, as believers have limitations or responsibilities?
Antifa Needs to be Stopped: Does a stand need to be made against Antifa and other violent offenders? Will the Holy Spirit guide us in this situation?


2020-10-29
Fullness of the Gentiles: How does a preterist interpret the phrase, "when the fullness of the gentiles has come in"? [Romans 11:25].
Black Lives Matter: Black Lives Matter seems hypocritical in saying they don't like to be grouped into one represented group.


2020-10-29
Sins of the Fathers: Do the sins of fathers get judged upon the children? [Ezekiel 18:2].
Whole Church Lost in Revelation: Was the whole church that is said to be in a "fallen state", completely lost? [Revelation 2:5].


2020-09-21
Praying to Another God: Don't you think it would be an insult and sin to pray to anyone but God?
Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Would you comment on the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg?


2020-09-16
Jesus as "The Word": Could you explain more about Jesus being "The Word"? [I John 1:1, Psalm 33:6].
Coronavirus: What do you think about the "Coronavirus" drama and government overreach?


2020-09-15
Coronavirus Restrictions in Church Meetings: What do you think about believers adhering to government Coronavirus mandates in social distancing & masks in church meetings?



2020-09-11
Black Lives Matter: What are your thoughts on those Christians throwing in with the BLM movement, and demanding anti-racism activism?



2020-09-08
Calling People Unflattering Names: If I call a politician an evil moron, am I in danger of hellfire? [Matthew 5:22, I John]



2020-09-08
Confessing Sins of One's Ancestors: In Nehemiah, it appears that God's people confessed the sins of their ancestors, so how would that apply to us today, and concerns like "Black Lives Matters"? [Nehemiah 9:3, Exodus 20].



2020-08-31
The Church's Obligation with Social Justice: Why do you think that one should not add a word before "justice" and the church should not be involved with what is going on with race in this country? [Mark 12:31, Luke 10:29].



2020-07-29
Women in the Church: It seems that the scripture about women's roles in the church is affected by the culture of that time, and that there is still a stigma about women teaching. Can you help? [Ephesians 5:23-31].



2020-07-28
Black Lives Matter Comment: Caller comments on Steve's response to current events and the organization called, "Black Lives Matter".
Wearing Masks (Coronavirus): Could you comment on the Coronavirus (COVID19) and the requirement to wear masks?


2020-07-27
Determining When to Leave a Church: How do you determine when you should finally leave a church-particularly if they are getting caught up in political correctness?



2020-07-23
Drama of Current Events: Could you advise how much to focus and engage with politics and how to balance the drama of current events?



2020-07-22
Restrictions and Compliance: Would you talk about the current restrictions and our compliance to things that we think are actually harmful (mask wearing)? [Romans 13:1-7].
Vaccine, Chip, Mark of the Beast: What do you think about the proposed vaccine, the chip in it, and its relationship to the "mark of the beast"? [Revelation 13, Matthew 18:6, Luke 17:2].


2020-07-14
Antifa: How do you think Christians should view Antifa?



2020-07-10
Responding to "Black Lives Matter": Responding to "Black Lives Matter" painting on the street, should Christians write "White Lives Matter"?



2020-07-07
Politics in Church: What do you think about pastors teaching about politics every Sunday in church?



2020-07-02
Mask Wearing for Coronavirus COVID-19: Should Christians wear the mask in obedience to the mandate regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Taking a Stand Against Government Overcontrol Do you think that we need to take a stand against inappropriate government interference and overcontrol in our lives?


2020-07-01
Institutional Racism & Social Justice: Regarding institutional racism and social justice, caller recommends a video on YouTube to see alternate views.



2020-06-30
Affirmative Action: Could you respond to my thoughts on Affirmative Action which clarifies its inception and purpose?



2020-06-30
Affirmative Action: Could you talk about "Affirmative Action"?



2020-06-30
Social Justice & the Christian church: What is "social justice" and how involved should the church be in it? [Matthew 12:17-21, Isaiah 42:1-4, Ezekiel 18:20].



2020-06-24
The New NIV Translation: What do you think of the newest NIV Bible that apparently changes pronouns "he" "him" & "his" to "they" & "them"? [Hebrews 2:6-8]
Hebrews Referring to Jesus: Is the author of Hebrews referring to Jesus in chapter 2? [Hebrews 2, Psalms 8]
NIV or ESV: Should I go back to the ESV or stick with the new NIV?

2020-06-19
Racism: Caller comments on systematic and institutional racism in America.



2020-06-18
Comment from White Mother of 8 Children Regarding Racism: Comment from a white mother who has 8 black children offers her observation that her kids have been recipients of racial prejudice and we need to be sensitive to the reality of this issue.



2020-06-18
Blacks Owned by Blacks First: Because the first person to own slaves was black (Anthony Johnson), we need people to know that this is not the fault of whites.



2020-06-18
Black Lives Matter & The Christian Ethic: Considering "Black Lives Matter", does the parable of going after the one lost sheep, relate to the cause? [Luke 15].



2020-06-11
What Change is Needed in Society Today?: What kind of change do you think we need in our society and government?
Do we need Spiritual Revival: Do we need Spiritual Revival in order to save our culture?
Three Things to Do in Secret: What are the three things we are told to do in secret? [Matthew 6:4].

2020-06-08
Criticism of Trump: Do you think that Trump would get more criticism is he had brought in the military to quell the riots?
Christian Evangelism to Improve Society: Should we not be more concerned about reaching out as believers to one person at a time, rather than trying to work through large protests? [Proverbs 9:10].


2020-06-08
Protests: Casting off Restraints & Poorly Recorded History: Could you comment about someone preaching how appropriate the protests are, drawing a relationship between Jesus casting out the money changers, and how warped our history books are? [Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 21:12].



2020-06-05
Christians-Politics & Voting: Is it important for Christians to vote? [I Peter 2:14, Exodus 23:3,6].



2020-06-05
Institutional Racism in America: Caller suggests that Steve is wrong in his view that there is not institutional racism.



2020-06-04
Black Lives Matter Movement: What is your opinion of the Black Lives Matter movement?



2020-06-02
Violence, Rioting & Looting: What should the Christian response be to the violence, riots and looting taking place? [Psalm 42, Isaiah 42].



2020-05-28
Pandemic Ramifications & Tyranny: Would you comment on the lock-down, the potential tracking, and forced vaccinations proposed relative to the pandemic?
Chip for Vaccinations, Mark of the Beast: Do you think that the rumored chip for vaccinations is potentially the "mark of the beast"?


2020-05-26
Racism in America: Caller comments on the contradiction of Americans being so sensitized about racial issues and not sensitized to using the Lord's name in vain.



2020-05-15
Leftist Church & Politics: What does one do about a church that seems to be involved in leftist politics?



2020-05-06
Using Social Media: Should Christians use social media to respond to political and social issues?
Christians Facing Difficult & Challenging Times: What should Christians, who are facing difficult times and low prospects for employment, be thinking and doing according to scripture? [2 Thessalonians 3:10].


2019-08-05
Homosexuality: How does one navigate this current environment and those who assume that we, who don't approve of a homosexual lifestyle, are hateful toward homosexuals?



2019-03-13
Weak Christianity in America: Caller position is that many mainstream preachers don’t teach very solid material, and that American Christians need to speak out about some of the about the church's objectionable political changes.



2018-03-02
Truing to Get Jesus Politically Motivated: Were people trying to get Jesus polictically involved? [Luke 13:1-8]



2017-10-05
Social Injustice: How do we deal w/ social injustices, politics, racism?



2015-08-17
Leaving a Church Over Homosexuality Issues: (Update:) A member of a church where he had been at for a very long time he had to leave because they didn't want to converse w/ him about their new stance on homosexuality, the leadership just wanting to go w/ the tide, w/ political correctness, instead of doing what the Bible says.
Sinner Saved By Grace: Is that the right terminology to use, that we are sinners saved by Grace?


2015-08-05
Jesus Being a Racist: Caller was reading an article saying that Jesus was a racist because He used a racial slur. [Mark 7:27-28, Matthew 15:26-27]


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