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Is the Bible trustworthy? In this episode, we tackle one of the most important questions a Christian can ask — how did we get the Bible, and can we actually trust it? This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. To join thousands living in Freedom with nothing to hide visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. **Use our unique code: DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan** We start with the famous story of the woman caught in adultery (John 7:53–8:11) and the asterisk in your Bible saying it's "not in the earliest manuscripts" — and use that as a jumping-off point to explore the full story of how Scripture was formed and preserved. Topics covered: What is the biblical canon — and who decided what's in it?What is textual criticism, and why does the 1% manuscript variance actually STRENGTHEN our confidence?The Apocrypha — why it's not in your Protestant BibleHow the New Testament was recognized (not chosen) by the early churchWhy the apostles knew they were writing ScriptureConstantine, the Council of Nicaea, and what the Da Vinci Code gets wrong25,000+ manuscripts — why the Bible has more historical evidence than any ancient documentThe difference between inspiration and illuminationWhy being a Bible-believing Christian isn't enough — you need to be Bible-loving Whether you're a lifelong Christian, a skeptic, or a college student whose professor is throwing haymakers at Scripture, this episode will bolster and buttress your confidence in God's Word. Resources mentioned in this episode: Michael Kruger — Canon Revisited: https://a.co/d/0d0mmwrpD.A. Carson — The Gospel According to JohnLeon Morris — The Gospel of John

In this episode of Dial In Ministries, we dive deep into John 3:16 — arguably the most well-known verse in all of Scripture — and unpack what it truly means with fresh eyes. This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit masters.edu Topics Covered: What does "For God so loved the world" really mean?The meaning of "born again" and why Jesus said it to NicodemusGod's sovereignty vs. human responsibility in salvationWhat is saving faith — and how is it different from just believing facts?Why Jesus came to save, not to judge (John 3:17–18)The urgency of the gospel and the story of D.L. Moody Scriptures Referenced: John 3:16–19, Romans 8:3, Romans 10:9–13, Ephesians 2:8, Titus 3:4–5, Numbers 21, John 1:11–12, Hebrews 11:6

What if everything you thought about “being a good person” was wrong? In this episode, we explore a shocking but deeply biblical truth: Even the most admired humanitarian like Mother Teresa and the most notorious criminal like Jeffrey Dahmer need the exact same thing to be saved—a miracle of God. This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. To join thousands living in Freedom with nothing to hide visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. **Use our unique code: DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan** This conversation dives into: Why good works don’t earn salvationThe real meaning of being “born again” (John 3)The tension between God’s sovereignty and human responsibilityThe powerful illustration of the bronze serpent (Numbers 21)What it truly means to look to Jesus and be saved If you’ve ever wondered: “Am I saved?”“Do I need to do something, or is it all God?”“Why would God save some and not others?” This episode tackles those questions head-on with biblical clarity. “The Bible never says people missed heaven because they wanted Jesus but weren’t chosen… it says they did not repent and believe.” Key Takeaway: Salvation is not about your merit—it’s about Christ’s finished work. Whether you’re moral, religious, broken, or lost… the call is the same: Look to Jesus and believe.

What does it actually mean to be born again? In this episode, we dive deep into John 3 and Jesus' shocking conversation with Nicodemus — the most religious man in all of Israel — to unpack the biblical doctrine of regeneration and why it changes everything about how we understand salvation. We cover: Why religion is not enough to enter the kingdom of GodWhat Jesus meant by being "born of water and the Spirit" (John 3:5)The connection between Ezekiel 36 and the New Covenant promise of a new heartWhy the human heart — not your upbringing or circumstances — is your greatest problemThe difference between reformation and regenerationWhy salvation is a miracle, not a merit systemHow to know if you've truly been born again Whether you grew up in the church, have all the right answers, and still wonder if you truly know God — or you're just beginning to ask who Jesus really is — this conversation is for you. 📖 Key Scriptures: John 3:1–8 | Ezekiel 36:24–27 | Titus 3:5 | Ephesians 2 | 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Jeremiah 17:9 This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit https://www.masters.edu 📧 Subscribe to the Dial In newsletter for first access to restocks and devotionals: www.dialinministries.org

What does it mean to be "born again"? Jesus told the most religious man in all of Israel — a Pharisee, a member of the Sanhedrin, a man of wealth, power, and Scripture — that he still wasn't good enough to enter the kingdom of God. In this episode, we unpack John 3:1–8 and the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus to answer the question that heaven and hell hang on. This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan If being religious, knowing the Bible, and obeying God's Word can't get you into heaven — what can? We explore what being "born again" (or born from above) actually means, why regeneration is a miracle of God and not a decision you make, and why this is the dividing line between those who enter glory and those who don't. 📖 Scripture: John 3:1–8, Ephesians 2, Isaiah 64:6, Matthew 15:8 Topics covered: • Who was Nicodemus and why does it matter? • What does "born again" mean in the Bible? • Can you lose your salvation? • Is faith a gift from God? • What is regeneration? • Signs that you have been born again

What does the Bible really say about sex, romance, and marriage? Pastor Todd Fletcher joins us to break down 10 powerful keys drawn from King Solomon's life and writings — including Song of Solomon, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes — that can transform your relationship and marriage. This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit https://www.masters.edu In this episode, we cover: ✅ Rejecting the sins of your parents ✅ How to choose a godly spouse ✅ Why avoiding sexual sin protects your future ✅ The importance of faithfulness in marriage ✅ Pursuing excellence together as a couple ✅ Making your wedding day special ✅ Taking courtship and dating seriously ✅ Enjoying marital intimacy as a gift from God ✅ How to work through conflict and marital problems ✅ Building a new life together — for the long haul Todd Fletcher has been the lead pastor of Chapel in the Hills Church in Golden, Colorado for 12 years and wrote his doctoral dissertation on the Song of Solomon. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married for decades — this conversation is packed with timeless biblical wisdom on love and relationships. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, life, and leadership. 📖 Song of Solomon | Proverbs 5 | Ecclesiastes 7 | 1 Corinthians 7

Is obsessing over seed oils, beef tallow, sourdough, and toxin-free living actually biblical stewardship — or is it something else? Biblical counselor and professor Greg Gifford joins the podcast to tackle the growing "crunchy" movement inside the church. We define what extreme crunchiness looks like, why it's spreading among Christians (especially post-COVID), and how fear-based eating can quietly become legalism. In this episode we cover: • What "crunchy" and "extreme crunchy" actually means • Why stewardship gets misused to justify health anxiety • The danger of Christian Gnosticism in wellness culture • Romans 14, Christian liberty, and food freedom • How the sovereignty of God sets us free from fear-based eating • Practical wisdom for navigating this in Bible studies, friendships, and parenting Whether you're crunchy, anti-crunchy, or somewhere in the middle — this conversation will help you think biblically about food, health, and honoring God with your body. This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan Subscribe for more biblical counseling and Christian living content.

Are you struggling with anxiety, fear, or feeling like life is out of control? In this episode, we dive deep into Psalm 46 to uncover three powerful truths about God's character that can transform the way you face life's hardest moments. This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.edu/dialin Get your copy of The Triumph of Love here (Study Questions Below): https://www.gracebooks.com/the-triumph-of-love-the-believers-victory-over-dou.html What We Cover In this Episode: Why "Do not fear" is the most common command in the Bible The historical story behind Psalm 46 (701 B.C. — and why it matters today)3 attributes of God that are the antidote to anxiety: God is our Refuge - God is our Strength - God is our Very Present Help in times of trouble What "Be still and know that I am God" actually means in contextWhy trying to face your battles in your own strength will always fall short Whether you're facing job loss, broken relationships, health struggles, or just the weight of an anxious world — this conversation is for you. Psalm 46:1 — "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." This episode is also brought to you by our ministry partner, the John MacArthur Publishing Group. Get the Triumph of Love Guided Study Questions here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/659ede32850141684af127e7/t/67c0acc9f33b2131375aa500/1740680394167/TheTriumphOfLove_StudyQuestions.pdf

Is Ephesians 5:18 really the most important verse in the New Testament for believers? In this conversation, we break down what it truly means to be filled with the Holy Spirit — and how to actually live it out every single day. This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. To join thousands living in Freedom with nothing to hide visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. **Use our unique code: DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan** We cover: What "be filled with the Spirit" really means (and what most Christians get wrong)Why you can't obey a single command without the Holy Spirit's powerThe 4 valves of a Spirit-filled life: Surrendering, Listening, Obeying, and TrustingThe difference between the "black and white" of Scripture and the promptings of the Holy SpiritThe "Fill Up & Tune Up" method using the 6 guitar strings as a daily spiritual rhythmWhether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian, this episode will give you a practical, biblical framework for walking in step with the Spirit moment by moment. 📖 Key Passage: Ephesians 5:18 | Galatians 5:16, 25

Are you being productive for the world's reasons or God's glory? In this episode, Reagan Rose (author of "Redeeming Productivity: Getting More Done for the Glory of God") shares the biblical foundation for Christian productivity and practical steps to steward your time well. This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit masters.edu What You'll Learn: • The difference between worldly productivity and Christian productivity • 5 pillars of biblical productivity (why we belong to God matters) • How to craft a power morning routine (Prayer, Organization, Word, Exercise, Reading) • Setting goals and tracking commitments God's way • Why Christians should care about being productive • Living your life for the "well done" from Jesus Resources Mentioned: • Book: "Redeeming Productivity: Getting More Done for the Glory of God" by Reagan Rose • Website: RedeemingProductivity.com Connect with Reagan Rose: 🌐 RedeemingProductivity.com 🎧 Redeeming Productivity Podcast 📺 Redeeming Productivity YouTube Channel

Living for Jesus in an increasingly hostile culture can leave Christians feeling bitter and defensive. But what if we're missing something crucial about how we're called to engage the lost world? In this episode, we walk through Titus 3 and unpack three essential truths for staying tender-hearted toward unbelievers: 1️⃣ Remember who you were before Christ (vv. 1-3) 2️⃣ Remember what God has done (vv. 4-7) 3️⃣ Remember your calling (v. 8) We discuss navigating a post-Christian America, the danger of confusing the mission field with your enemy, and why evangelistic engagement is the antidote to growing callous toward the lost. This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.edu

In this episode, we dive into what the Bible says about how Christians should use their tongues. Building on our previous discussion about illegitimate uses of speech, we explore four biblical purposes for our words and practical ways to honor God with what we say. This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan 🗣️ Four Reasons God Gave Us the Tongue: 1. To speak the truth (Ephesians 4:15, 25) 2. To build others up through edifying words (Ephesians 4:29) 3. To demonstrate tenderhearted kindness (Ephesians 4:32) 4. To praise and glorify God (Psalm 63:3) Key Takeaways: A commitment to honesty is the backbone of Christian speech Every word should build up, never simply to harmOur speech should always be gracious and "seasoned with salt" (Colossians 4:6)What comes out of our mouths reflects what's in our heartsWe can't transform our tongues without God transforming our hearts Practical Applications: • Be quick to hear, slow to speak (James 1:19) • Pray Scripture over your speech (Psalm 19:14, Psalm 141:3) • Speak according to the need of the moment • Let your words give grace to those who hear Scriptures Referenced: Ephesians 4:15, 25, 29, 32 | Colossians 4:6 | Proverbs 26:18 | Romans 10:17 | James 1:19 | Psalm 19:14 | Psalm 63:3 | Psalm 141:3

How powerful are your words—really? In this episode, we open James 1:26 and James 3 to expose the “respectable sins” of the tongue: gossip, slander, lying, crude talk, and careless words. Scripture is clear: the tongue reveals the heart, and unchecked speech can lead to self-deception and spiritual harm. This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.edu We walk through five biblical realities about the tongue—why it’s powerful, restless, foul, prone to lying, and deadly through gossip—and why believers must bridle the tongue for the glory of God. If you’ve ever brushed off gossip as “not that serious,” these passages will challenge you. Subscribe for more Bible teaching and practical discipleship conversations. 💬 Question: Which “tongue sin” do you think Christians minimize most—gossip, sarcasm, exaggeration, or crude joking?

Have you been serving, staying doctrinally sound, and doing all the “right” Christian things—but feel your love for Jesus growing cold? In Revelation 2, Jesus praises the church in Ephesus for their diligence, discernment, and perseverance, but then gives a sobering rebuke: “You have left your first love.” This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.edu In this episode, we unpack what it means to leave your first love (not in sequence, but in prominence) and why a cold, apathetic heart is spiritually dangerous—even if your life looks strong on the surface. Using the Challenger space shuttle tragedy as an illustration of a “missing critical piece,” we look at Christ’s clear prescription for spiritual apathy: Remember where you’ve fallen (preach the gospel to yourself)Repent (this is a heart issue, not just burnout)Return to “the deeds you did at first” We also discuss what those “first deeds” can look like: renewed hunger for God’s Word, fervent prayer, love for God’s people, evangelistic zeal, and honest confession—not just going through the motions. If you’ve been asking: “Why don’t I love Jesus like I used to?”“How do I overcome spiritual dryness?”“What does Revelation 2 teach the church today?” …this conversation is for you. Scripture: Revelation 2:1–7

In this episode, we walk through Luke 18:9–14—the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector—and answer one of the most important questions in human history: How can a sinner be made right with God? This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan This passage completely reshaped the way I understood the gospel of grace, because it exposes the danger of self-righteousness, especially for people who grew up in church and know all the “right answers.” It’s possible to look religious, speak the language, and still be resting your confidence in what you’ve done—or haven’t done—rather than Christ alone. We cover: The context of Luke 17–18 and the question: “How do I enter the kingdom of God?”Why God’s holiness makes the gospel necessaryWhat a Pharisee would have looked like in Jesus’ day (religious elite, moral rigor, spiritual discipline)Why a tax collector was viewed as the worst kind of sinner in Jewish societyThe difference between pride masked as humility vs true repentanceThe tax collector’s plea for mercy and how it points to propitiation (wrath satisfied by a substitute)Why Jesus says the tax collector went home justified—and the Pharisee didn’tThe core of salvation: merit vs mercy, self-justification vs free gift, works vs graceIf you’ve ever wondered whether you’ve subtly drifted into a “good person” version of Christianity, this conversation will challenge you to re-center your hope on Jesus’ blood and righteousness—not your performance. Passage: Luke 18:9–14 Topics: justification, repentance, grace, self-righteousness, holiness of God, gospel clarity, Pharisees, tax collectors, propitiation, Christian testimony