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If you can't feel God's presence, watch this! Have you ever wanted to experience God but felt like He was silent, distant, or not answering your prayers? You're not alone. In this conversation, Pops and Bob explore what the Bible says about God's presence, why experiencing Him is about more than feelings, and how to keep trusting Him when He seems far away.In this episode, we discuss: Recognizing God's presence in everyday life, Why God may feel distant during seasons of suffering or spiritual dryness, How to trust God through doubt and unanswered prayer, The peace that comes from knowing God's character and promises, Three practical ways to experience God more deeply through Scripture, prayer, and Christian community. Feeling distant from God doesn't mean you should stop seeking Him. Keep praying, keep reading Scripture, and keep walking in faith and obedience. God's presence is bigger than your feelings, and you can experience His work throughout your everyday life, even when you cannot feel Him. Subscribe to Binmin for clear, biblical help as you take your next step with Jesus.🧭 Take the free Spiritual Life Assessment → https://binmin.org [COMING SOON!]📩 Join the newsletter → https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donateYouTube Clickable Chapters: 00:00 Can We Really Experience God? 03:12 What Does Experiencing God Mean? 05:18 When You Don't Feel God 07:23 Feelings Versus God's Character 08:03 God Is Present Everywhere 08:57 The Holy Spirit Lives In Believers 10:49 Recognizing God In Everyday Life 11:50 Brother Lawrence And God's Presence 12:46 When God Feels Far Away 15:49 Faith When God Seems Silent 16:53 Learning To Trust Through Suffering 18:48 Learning To See God At Work 19:28 Different Ways Christians Experience God 20:51 Three Practical Ways To Experience God 21:41 Remember God's Presence 22:58 Pray In God's Presence 24:12 Find A Person Of Presence 26:35 Keep Seeking God When He Feels Distant 27:17 Your Next Step With Jesus CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAMTikTok: / binmin_orgInstagram: / binmin_orgFacebook: /binmindotorgLinkedIn: / binminAsk Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES: Explore more from Binmin at Binmin.org. Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Binmin-Youtube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/Binmin-apple-podcast Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09etqAg... JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ Some Binmin videos are created with AI tools and are always carefully reviewed, revised, and guided by our team to ensure they reflect our biblical convictions and theological clarity. #Christianity #Jesus #Faith #ExperiencingGod #GodsPresence #Prayer #Bible #ChristianEncouragement #SpiritualGrowth #TrustGod

This episode examines the skeptic’s eight theories of the resurrection and the evidence they can’t explain. They include: Contradictory resurrection accounts Disciples going to the wrong tomb. Disciples stealing Jesus' body. Authorities stealing Jesus’ body. The Swoon Theory Jesus' appearances were hallucinations. The resurrection as a myth Post-resurrection sightings of Jesus were mistaken identification. The resurrection of Jesus is the heartbeat of Christianity. But what do you do when someone claims the Gospel stories clash? Maybe they say the disciples visited the wrong tomb, Jesus only fainted, or His followers took the body. Questions like these can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the faith. But there’s no need to panic or shy away from them. Dr. Bob Martin (Pops) examines five common objections to Jesus’ resurrection and explains why they cannot explain the historical claims surrounding the empty tomb and the disciples' experiences. We explore the differences in the Gospel accounts, the wrong-tomb idea, stolen-body claims, the swoon theory, hallucinations, legendary growth, and mistaken identity. We also witness the remarkable change in Jesus’ disciples, who went from fearful and defeated to courageous voices declaring that Jesus had risen. Our aim is not to win debates, but to help you think deeply, respond with kindness, and grow in confidence when your Christian faith is challenged. Above all, the resurrection is more than a fascinating topic for debate. If Jesus truly rose from the dead, then who He is and what He taught calls for a personal response from each of us. Subscribe to Binmin for clear, biblical help as you take your next step with Jesus. 🧭 Take the free Spiritual Life Assessment → https://binmin.org [COMING SOON!] 📩 Join the newsletter → https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate 00:00 Christianity Depends on the Resurrection 00:50 Do the Gospel Accounts Contradict? 01:37 Did the Disciples Go to the Wrong Tomb? 02:09 Did the Disciples Steal Jesus’ Body? 02:32 Did the Romans or Jewish Leaders Take the Body? 02:58 Did Jesus Simply Faint on the Cross? 03:45 Were the Resurrection Appearances Hallucinations? 04:16 Was Jesus’ Resurrection a Later Legend? 04:56 Was It a Case of Mistaken Identity? 05:19 What Changed the Disciples? 05:34 Why Jesus’ Resurrection Changes Everything 06:14 Thanks for Watching JOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Questions?: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts

The crucifixion wasn’t the end; these facts changed everything. Is there evidence for Jesus’ resurrection? How can Christians answer skepticism without getting defensive or emotional? In this Popscast, Dr. Bob Martin shares several important historical facts about Jesus’ death and resurrection. He uses insights from Dr. Gary Habermas’ book, The Historical Jesus: Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ, to support the case for the resurrection. He starts by looking at Jesus’ death by Roman crucifixion and burial. Next, he explores how the disciples went from despair after Jesus’ death to boldly proclaiming that they had seen Him alive. And they preached this message in Jerusalem, where Jesus was crucified and buried. Pops also talks about how the early church grew and highlights two remarkable conversions. James, Jesus’ half-brother, did not believe in Him during His life, but later became a believer and a leader in the Jerusalem church. Paul went from opposing Christians to becoming one of Christianity’s greatest missionaries. These facts offer strong historical evidence that is worth looking into. If Jesus really rose from the dead, then He is the risen Lord we can worship. If you have doubts today, remember this: Jesus is alive. His grace is stronger than your sin, and His resurrection gives your life hope and direction. Subscribe to Binmin for clear, biblical guidance as you take your next step with Jesus. Reference for this short: Habermas, Gary R. The Historical Jesus: Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ. Joplin, MO: College Press Publishing Company, 1996. 🧭 Take the free Spiritual Life Assessment → https://binmin.org [COMING SOON!] 📩 Join the newsletter → https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate 00:00 Is Believing in the Resurrection Foolish? 00:20 Why Jesus’ Resurrection Changes Everything 00:44 What the Resurrection Actually Means 01:25 Evidence #1: Jesus Really Died 02:10 Evidence #2: Jesus Was Buried 02:20 The Disciples Lost Hope 02:29 From Hopeless Disciples to Fearless Witnesses 03:20 How the Early Church Exploded 03:51 James and Paul: Skeptics Who Became Believers 04:21 What Best Explains the Evidence? 04:39 What Jesus’ Resurrection Means for You 05:16 The Empty Tomb and the Heart of the Gospel CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM TikTok: / binmin_org Instagram: / binmin_org Facebook: / binmindotorg LinkedIn: / binmin Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES Explore more from Binmin at Binmin.org Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Binmin-Youtube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/Binmin-apple-podcast Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09etqAg... JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ Some Binmin videos are created with the contribution of AI tools and are always carefully reviewed, revised, and guided by our team to ensure they reflect our biblical convictions and theological clarity. #Christianity #ResurrectionOfJesus #EvidenceForJesus

Jesus' death on the cross isn’t a legend. Christ’s death is critical because Christianity is built on the foundation of His death on the cross and subsequent resurrection. Dr. Bob Martin (Pops) shares compelling reasons why historians see Jesus’ crucifixion as a real event and why His death still matters today. Romans 5:8 says Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Jesus was not just a moral teacher or a victim. Christians believe He is the Son of God who chose to give His life to save sinners. Watch to learn why Jesus’ death on the cross matters for history, Christianity, salvation, and your life today. Clickable YouTube Chapters 00:00 Did Jesus Really Die on the Cross? 00:28 Historical Evidence for Jesus’ Crucifixion 00:58 Paul’s Early Testimony About Jesus’ Death 01:11 Ancient Sources Confirm Jesus’ Death 01:31 Why Invent a Crucified Messiah? 01:57 Why Crucifixion Was So Shameful 02:13 Christ Crucified: Foolish and Offensive 02:31 Why Christians Still Preached the Cross 02:46 How Do We Know Jesus Really Died? 03:16 Roman Confirmation of Jesus’ Death 03:41 Jesus’ Death and Burial 03:48 Why the Crucifixion Matters 03:59 Christ Died for Our Sins 04:22 What the Cross Reveals About Sin 04:29 What the Cross Reveals About God’s Love 04:51 Come to Jesus Just as You Are 05:06 Your Next Step 05:16 Read John 19 This Week 05:28 An Invitation to Follow Jesus 05:39 Subscribe and Connect With Binmin Visit us at www.binmin.org CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM TikTok: / binmin_org Instagram: / binmin_org Facebook: / binmindotorg LinkedIn: / binmin Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES Explore more from Binmin at Binmin.org Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Binmin-Youtube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/Binmin-apple-podcast Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09etqAg... JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ Some Binmin videos are made using AI tools and are always carefully reviewed, revised, and guided by our team to ensure they reflect our biblical beliefs and theological clarity. #Christianity #HistoricalJesus #Crucifixion

Learning how to read the Bible when you don't know where to start can feel intimidating. But Pastor Bob Martin makes reading the Bible easier by introducing three practical ideas: understand the context, interpret what the text actually means, and ask how God’s Word should affect your life. You don’t need to become a Biblical scholar before reading the Bible. Subscribe to Binmin for biblical encouragement that helps you take your next step with Jesus. SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate 00:00 Where Do I Start Reading the Bible? 00:16 Why the Bible Can Feel Intimidating 00:49 Why Reading the Bible Is Worth It 01:23 Three Keys to Reading the Bible 01:38 Understand Bible Context 02:13 Jeremiah 29:11 in Context 03:36 How to Read Verses in Context 04:05 Interpret What the Bible Says 04:51 Apply the Bible to Your Life 05:12 Where Should Beginners Start? 05:24 Genesis, Psalms, John, or Philippians 06:00 Your Next Step With the Bible 06:24 Share, Subscribe, and Keep Growing Some Binmin videos are made using AI tools and are always carefully reviewed, revised, and guided by our team to ensure they reflect our biblical beliefs and theological clarity. #Christianity #BibleStudy #howtoreadthebible

Has anyone ever told you that Jesus never existed or that there is no evidence for Jesus outside the Bible? Historical evidence for Jesus appears in early Roman, Jewish, Greek, and Syrian writings—many written by people who were hostile to Christianity. In this episode of the Binmin Pops-cast, Dr. Bob Martin examines non-Christian sources that mention Jesus, His crucifixion, His followers, and the rapid spread of Christianity. Ancient writers such as Tacitus, Suetonius, Pliny the Younger, Josephus, Lucian, and writers connected with the Talmud provide important outside testimony about Jesus and the early church. These sources do not replace the New Testament, which remains our primary historical and theological witness. However, this historical evidence for Jesus supports many details found in Scripture. Hostile witnesses mention Jesus’ execution under Pontius Pilate, early Christian worship, persecution under Rome, moral conduct, belief in the resurrection, and the growth of Christianity across the Roman Empire. You will also discover why hostile testimony can be especially significant. When opponents of Christianity still acknowledge central facts about Jesus and His followers, their testimony strengthens confidence in the historical foundations of the New Testament. You do not need to have every answer before talking with someone about Jesus. Begin with a humble, thoughtful faith firmly rooted in Scripture. Learn the evidence, share it sensitively, and trust God with the conversation. SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate 00:00 Did Jesus Really Exist? 00:20 Evidence for Jesus Outside the Bible 00:43 Why Hostile Witnesses Matter 01:02 What Jesus’ Enemies Still Admitted 01:41 Roman Writers Who Mentioned Jesus 02:04 Suetonius, Pliny, and Trajan 02:34 Christians Worshiped Jesus Under Roman Pressure 02:44 Josephus and Jewish Evidence 03:11 What the Talmud Says About Jesus 03:29 Greek and Syrian Writers 03:53 The Historical Picture That Emerges 04:05 What Outside Sources Say About Jesus 04:24 Belief in the Resurrection 04:35 What Early Christians Believed and Practiced 05:02 Why This Evidence Matters 05:16 Your Next Step 05:33 Share the Evidence With Someone 05:54 You Do Not Need Every Answer 06:04 Recommended Historical Resource 06:16 Connect With Binmin JOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Questions?: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts

Is the Bible only a collection of legends, or is it grounded in real history? Biblical archaeology has uncovered places, inscriptions, buildings, and burial sites connected with people, places, and events described in Scripture. You will learn about a few of the discoveries connected with Nazareth, Bethlehem, Capernaum, the Pool of Bethesda, Peter, Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate, and Roman crucifixion. These discoveries do not save us or prove Christian faith in a laboratory only Jesus can save. But archaeology can demonstrate that the Bible speaks about real people, real locations, real political leaders, and real historical settings. Scripture names cities, rulers, religious leaders, political tensions, and physical landmarks that could be investigated. From the five colonnades described in John 5 to the inscription bearing Pontius Pilate’s name, biblical archaeology helps illuminate the historical world in which Jesus lived, suffered, died, and rose again. The Christian gospel is not merely an inspiring idea. It is good news about what God has done in history through Jesus Christ. SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate 00:00 Is the Bible a Collection of Legends? 00:26 What Archaeology Can and Cannot Prove 00:53 The Bible Steps Into Real History 01:15 Real People, Leaders, and Empires 01:42 Nazareth and Bethlehem 02:07 The Bethlehem Seal 02:20 Capernaum and the House in Mark 2 02:34 The Pool of Bethesda 03:02 Archaeological Evidence Connected to Peter 03:27 People From Jesus’ Trial and Crucifixion 03:45 Alexander’s Ossuary 03:57 Caiaphas and Pontius Pilate 04:25 Archaeological Evidence of Roman Crucifixion 04:40 The Cross Happened in Real History 04:51 Your Next Step 05:32 The Main Point 05:47 Connect With Binmin JOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Questions?: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts

Most people don't stop growing spiritually because they stopped caring they stop because they're trying to grow closer to God completely alone. In this video we walk through how to build a simple 30-day spiritual growth plan and, more importantly, who to invite into it. Because here's the truth buried in Scripture: you can't do the "one anothers" by yourself. The New Testament uses the phrase "one another" over 50 times bear one another's burdens, love one another, be kind to one another. Spiritual accountability isn't a bonus. It's the design. If you've ever felt stuck spiritually, the people around you are how you both diagnose your next step and actually take it. We'll cover three places to start right where you live (a roommate or friend), one step up (a mentor or pastor), and going deeper (a church and small group) plus the seven areas of the spiritual life that help you find your real next step. 🧭 Take the free Spiritual Life Assessment → https://binmin.org 📩 Join the newsletter → https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate 00:00 Why We Stop Growing Spiritually 00:58 We Don’t Grow Alone 01:51 Start With People Already Near You 02:37 Ask a Mentor or Pastor for Help 03:34 Connect in a Church and Small Group 04:13 Build Your 30-Day Growth Plan 04:31 Choose Your Next Spiritual Growth Area 05:22 Take the Spiritual Life Assessment 05:47 The S-T-E-P Plan Explained 05:59 S: Get Specific 06:30 T: Recruit Your Team 06:51 E: Execute With Grace 07:11 P: Pray Through the Process 07:56 Like, Share, Comment, and Newsletter JOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Questions?: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts

Shame in Christian relationships can quietly make you hide from the very people you want to love and be loved by. In this Binmin episode, we talk honestly about why shame builds emotional walls, why vulnerability feels dangerous, and how fear of rejection can keep you distant from friends, dating relationships, small groups, roommates, pastors, counselors, and even God. When you secretly believe something is wrong with you, it becomes easier to avoid being fully known. You may want deep connection but still pull away when someone gets close. You may want real friendship but keep conversations surface-level. You may want to date with courage but feel trapped by the fear of rejection. This episode looks at shame through the story of Adam and Eve hiding in Genesis 3 and connects that biblical picture to the way we still hide today. We also talk about practical steps toward wise vulnerability: sharing honestly, asking better questions, following up with people, and learning how to open up without being reckless. Vulnerability is not pretending every relationship is safe. It means taking wise, prayerful steps toward deeper connection while rooting your identity in Christ. If you feel lonely, guarded, rejected, embarrassed, or afraid to let people see the real you, this conversation is for you. God sees you, knows you, loves you, and gives you courage to move toward healthier Christian relationships. SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate 0:00 What if shame is sabotaging your relationships? 0:44 Why shame makes us hide 1:36 Why we avoid being fully known 1:59 How past hurt builds emotional walls 3:24 Fear of rejection in friendships and dating 4:30 Regret, rejection, and choosing courage 5:20 How to start being vulnerable wisely 6:07 Self-sharing and asking better questions 7:54 Why following up deepens friendship 8:29 Root vulnerability in God’s love 9:27 Your next step: get vulnerable 10:15 Share, subscribe, and find your next step JOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Questions?: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts

Not enough is a phrase many of us hear in our own heads long before anyone says it out loud. Maybe you feel not enough because of how you look, how well you perform, what you post, what you regret, or how many times you have failed in the same area again, or what you heard repeatedly as a child. In this Binmin conversation, we talk honestly about shame, guilt, sin, worth, and what God says is true about you. Shame often says, “I am bad.” Guilt says, “I did something wrong.” That difference matters, because if shame becomes your identity, it can make you hide from God, push away people who love you, and believe your sin gets the final word over your life. But the Bible gives a deeper answer. You are created by God in his image. You are also a sinner who cannot fix your own sin problem. And if you are trusting Jesus, you are in Christ, made new, loved, forgiven, and given a new identity that shame cannot erase. This episode is for Christians who feel tired, guilty, ashamed, spiritually stuck, or quietly convinced they will never be enough. We look at Ephesians 2, Isaiah 59, and 2 Corinthians 5:17 to see how the gospel speaks to the deepest parts of our identity. If you are wrestling with the thought, “I’m not enough,” this conversation will help you see yourself through God’s eyes and take one practical next step: recite your new identity in Christ. SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate YouTube Clickable Chapters 0:00 Why “You’re Not Enough” Hits So Deep 0:58 Why Christians Still Feel Not Enough 1:56 Ephesians 2 and God’s Grace 2:38 Am I Enough or Not Enough? 2:53 What Shame Really Means 3:23 Guilt vs. Shame 4:24 What Shame Looks Like in Real Life 5:35 When Shame Keeps You From God 6:19 Why Shame Becomes an Identity Issue 7:44 Three Layers of Human Identity 8:07 Created in God’s Image 8:42 Why Sin Breaks Us 10:02 The Good News for Not-Enough People 10:18 Your New Identity in Christ 11:26 Why Comparison Makes Shame Worse 12:24 A Practical Next Step 12:29 Recite Your New Identity 13:40 Like, Subscribe, and Connect with Binmin JOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Questions?: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts

Did you know that past trauma can make you react in ways you do not fully understand? Humans have four typical reactions to frightening situations. They are: fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. But God’s Word can heal you! In this episode, we talk honestly about trauma responses through a Christian lens without making the conversation mystical, trendy, or anti-biblical. Trauma is not rare, and many people carry the effects of painful experiences into later relationships, conflicts, and fears. Whether your response looks like anger, avoidance, freezing, or fawning, this conversation helps you begin to name what is happening with clarity and compassion. As we examine the four common trauma responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. We also look at biblical examples of each. Specifically, Peter, Jonah, Job, and Abraham to see how real people respond to fear, threat, grief, and pressure. Most importantly, this episode points toward hope: healing from trauma happens in the ultimate safe relationship with Jesus. We never need to protect ourselves from Him. And God also uses the body of Christ, trusted pastors, counselors, and safe Christian friends to help us relearn that not everyone is unsafe. If you feel stuck in fear, withdrawal, anger, shutdown, or people-pleasing, this episode is not here to shame you. It is here to help you take one honest next step toward healing, freedom, and deeper trust in God. SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate 00:00 Why Your Trauma Response Still Shows Up 01:04 What Trauma Does to Your Sense of Safety 01:40 What Are Trauma Responses? 02:41 Is Talking About Trauma Biblical? 03:35 Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn 03:42 Fight: When You React with Force 05:01 Flight: When You Run from Pain 06:18 Freeze: When You Shut Down 07:42 Fawn: When People-Pleasing Feels Safe 09:56 What Do We Do with These Patterns? 10:14 Healing Happens in Safe Relationships 11:32 God Is the Ultimate Safe Relationship 12:44 Healing in the Body of Christ 13:39 How to Recognize a Safe Person 14:42 Your Next Step Toward Healing 15:57 Subscribe and Find Your Next Step JOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Questions?: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts

When your parents hurt you, it can be hard to know what to do with the pain. Do you stuff it down, blast them, stay bitter, or try to pretend it did not matter? In this Binmin conversation, Bob and Aaron talk honestly about the pain of being raised by imperfect parents and how Christians can begin to heal without ignoring what happened. Whether your family pain came from mild wounds, painful words, emotional neglect, or deeper hurt, the Bible gives us a better path than denial, bitterness, or public parent-shaming. This episode walks through three biblical steps toward healing from parent wounds: identify the hurt, seek wise communication, and choose forgiveness. We talk about lament in the Psalms, why God can handle your honesty, how curiosity can change hard conversations, and why forgiveness does not mean pretending the hurt never happened. Psalm 147:3 reminds us that God “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Romans 3:23 reminds us that all people, including moms and dads, are sinners in need of grace. And Hebrews 8:12 gives us a picture of how God chooses to remember our sins no more. If you are still hurt by your parents, struggling with bitterness, afraid to talk about family pain, or unsure how to forgive while still having healthy boundaries, this episode is for you. God does not ask you to stuff your pain. He invites you to bring it honestly to Him and take your next step toward healing. Where abuse, danger, or ongoing harm is present, seek wise pastoral care, trusted Christian support, and appropriate professional help. SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate 00:00 What Do You Do When Your Parents Hurt You? 00:56 Healing Without Parent-Bashing 01:26 All Parents Are Imperfect 02:02 Why Imperfection Is Not the End 02:45 How Do I Heal From Parent Wounds? 03:43 Three Steps Toward Healing 04:22 Step 1: Identify the Hurt 05:28 What Psalm 55 Teaches About Pain 06:08 Step 2: Seek Communication 07:04 Why Curiosity Helps Hard Conversations 08:51 When the Conversation Does Not Go Well 10:15 Step 3: Choose Forgiveness 11:15 Forgiveness, Memory, and Boundaries 13:11 Your Next Step Toward Healing 14:02 Like, Subscribe, and Share JOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Questions?: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts

When it comes to the New Testament, we look at 6 reasons to trust the New Testament authors as reliable witnesses to Jesus miraculous life, teaching, death, resurrection, and ascension. Christians can confidently build their lives on the New Testament today. Imagine you were on a jury for a murder trial. What would make you trust the witnesses? You would want several trustworthy eyewitnesses. You would look for testimony that was serious, consistent, not exaggerated, and not self-serving. When we apply those same standards to the New Testament authors, their testimony is overwhelming. The New Testament was written close to the events it describes, while eyewitnesses were still alive. The writers include embarrassing details about Jesus, his family and the apostles. They lived with integrity, taught holiness and honesty, and had no obvious earthly gain from making up their message. In fact, many of them suffered, lost safety and status, and were martyred for proclaiming Jesus’ resurrection. People may die for a lie, but not for what they know is a lie. So, can you trust the New Testament? The evidence gives us strong reasons to say yes. And if the New Testament authors are trustworthy, their message is not merely interesting history. It is a call to trust Jesus as Savior and Lord. SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate 00:00 Imagine You’re on a Jury 00:06 What Makes Witnesses Trustworthy? 00:25 Applying the Same Standard to the New Testament 00:34 Six Reasons to Trust the New Testament Authors 00:40 Written Shortly After the Events 00:53 Eyewitnesses Were Still Alive 01:10 Plenty of Witnesses 01:32 More Than 500 Saw the Risen Christ 01:43 Signs of Honesty 02:03 Embarrassing Details in the New Testament 02:30 They Lived What They Taught 02:50 Gospel Differences Make the Accounts Believable 03:24 The Main Facts Stay the Same 03:41 Nothing to Gain From Making It Up 04:00 They Saw the Resurrected Jesus 04:14 People Don’t Die for What They Know Is a Lie 04:36 What’s Your Next Step? 04:45 Trust a Savior You Can Worship 05:01 Like, Subscribe, and Visit Binmin CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM TikTok: / binmin_org Instagram: / binmin_org Facebook: / binmindotorg LinkedIn: / binmin Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES Explore more from Binmin at Binmin.org Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Binmin-Youtube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/Binmin-apple-podcast Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09etqAg... JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ Some Binmin videos are created with the contribution of AI tools and are always carefully reviewed, revised, and taught by our team to ensure they reflect our biblical convictions and theological clarity. #Christianity #TrustTheNewTestament #GospelWriters

You may have heard people claim there are 200,000 to 400,000 Biblical "errors" in the New Testament, and a number that large can sound terrifying if you are trying to trust Scripture. But that claim is profoundly misleading. In this episode of the Binmin Popscast, we explain why serious scholars call these differences New Testament VARIANTS, not errors! Given the more than 5,800 handwritten Greek New Testament manuscripts, small differences are expected. But those differences do not mean the original text has been lost. Instead, the abundance of New Testament manuscripts gives scholars more material to compare. This helps them identify spelling differences, word order changes, accidental omissions, and other minor variations. Most variants are trivial and obvious, and even the genuinely debated ones do not change any core Christian doctrine. So when someone says there are hundreds of thousands of errors in the Bible, you do not need to panic. The better question is whether these variants destroy the reliability of the New Testament. The answer is no. Far from undermining confidence, the manuscript evidence shows that the New Testament has been preserved with remarkable care. The New Testament remains a trustworthy foundation for faith. SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate YouTube Clickable Chapters 00:00 - ARE THERE ERRORS IN THE BIBLE? 00:20 - WHERE DO THE BIG ERROR NUMBERS COME FROM? 00:40 - VARIANTS, NOT ERRORS 00:57 - A SIMPLE CLASSROOM EXAMPLE 01:34 - NEW TESTAMENT MANUSCRIPTS EXPLAINED 01:48 - INTENTIONAL AND UNINTENTIONAL VARIANTS 02:09 - DO VARIANTS RUIN THE MESSAGE? 02:20 - WHAT IS TEXTUAL CRITICISM? 02:31 - MORE MANUSCRIPTS MEAN MORE EVIDENCE 02:50 - THE 100-PIECE PUZZLE ANALOGY 03:10 - MOST VARIANTS ARE MINOR 03:28 - CORE CHRISTIAN BELIEFS ARE NOT CHANGED 03:45 - WHY THE BIG NUMBER SHOULDN’T WORRY YOU 04:07 - THE REMAINING 0.25% 04:40 - PRESERVATION, NOT CORRUPTION 05:07 - WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP? 05:20 - LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND VISIT BINMIN CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM TikTok: / binmin_org Instagram: / binmin_org Facebook: / binmindotorg LinkedIn: / binmin Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES Explore more from Binmin at Binmin.org Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Binmin-Youtube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/Binmin-apple-podcast Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09etqAg... JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ Some Binmin videos are created with the contribution of AI tools and are always carefully reviewed, revised, and taught by our team to ensure they reflect our biblical convictions and theological clarity. #Christianity #BibleReliability #ErrorsInTheBible

Can you really trust the Bible after it has been copied so many times? In this episode of the Binmin Popscast, we look at real historical evidence to answer one of the most important questions Christians, skeptics, and spiritually curious people ask: Can I trust the Bible? Maybe you have heard critics say the Bible has been changed, corrupted, or copied too many times to be reliable. Or maybe you are a Christian who wants to feel more confident about Scripture but does not want to ignore honest questions. The good news is that trusting the Bible does not require blind faith or shutting down your mind. In this video, we walk through three tests historians use to evaluate ancient documents: how many manuscript copies exist, how close those copies are to the original writings, and how accurately the text was passed down. When we apply these same historical tests to the New Testament, Scripture stands in a category of its own. The New Testament has thousands of Greek manuscripts, thousands more early translations, and over a million quotations from early church fathers. That abundance does not weaken confidence in the Bible. It gives scholars more material to compare so they can identify differences and determine what the original text said. So, can you trust the Bible? The historical evidence gives strong reasons to say yes. And if the Bible is trustworthy, then Scripture is not merely an ancient document to study. It is God’s Word for you to receive. SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate 0:00 - CAN YOU REALLY TRUST THE BIBLE? 0:22 - A THIRD OPTION: REAL EVIDENCE 0:48 - TESTING THE BIBLE LIKE ANCIENT BOOKS 1:17 - DO WE USE A DOUBLE STANDARD? 1:31 - HOW HISTORIANS TEST ANCIENT DOCUMENTS 2:00 - WHAT IS THE BIBLIOGRAPHIC TEST? 2:17 - TESTING THE NEW TESTAMENT 2:22 - TEST 1: NUMBER OF MANUSCRIPTS 3:00 - THE STADIUM ANALOGY 3:12 - WHY MORE COPIES HELP 3:40 - TEST 2: TIME GAP BETWEEN COPIES 4:00 - ANCIENT WORKS VS. NEW TESTAMENT COPIES 4:19 - EARLY DOCUMENTS AND FRESH MEMORY 4:26 - TEST 3: ACCURATE TRANSMISSION 4:41 - WHY VARIANTS SHOULDN'T WORRY US 5:00 - PRESERVED THROUGH COPYING 5:06 - WHAT'S YOUR NEXT STEP? 5:21 - THE BIBLE IS TRUSTWORTHY 5:29 - 2 TIMOTHY 3:16 AND GOD'S WORD 5:44 - SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND VISIT BINMIN CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM TikTok: / binmin_org Instagram: / binmin_org Facebook: / binmindotorg LinkedIn: / binmin Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES Explore more from Binmin at Binmin.org Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Binmin-Youtube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/Binmin-apple-podcast Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09etqAg... JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/ Some Binmin videos are created with the contribution of AI tools and are always carefully reviewed, revised, and taught by our team to ensure they reflect our biblical convictions and theological clarity. #Christianity #TrustTheBible #BibleReliability