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We're living in an increasingly impatient world, aren't we? Even though we're easily the most affluent generation in the history of the world, somehow we still seem to think we deserve a little more, as soon as possible. And sometimes, that attitude can even show up in church.

It can be incredibly hard to trust in others. Over and over, the world and its people fail us. How would God be any different? Shawn Boonstra explores how we truly judge our judges.

Some people are worth every bit of ridicule and disgust you can give ’em, right? After all, they stand for something you abhor. Maybe they stand for the wrong politics. Or maybe they chose the wrong religion. And to top it off, they're rude! But wait a sec... Who gave you the right to determine someone else's worth?

A lot of people don't like organized religion—and for good reason. History is full of atrocities in the name of Christianity. But are they throwing out the baby with the bathwater? Shawn Boonstra makes a case for closer examination.

This week on Authentic, Shawn gets to the heart of what exactly "inspired by God" means when it comes to Scripture—writing it, compiling it, interpreting it. And what about all those "extra" books of the Apocrypha? Are they Scripture? Join us for part 2 of our series on how the Bible came to be. Enjoy this best-of rerun from the Voice of Prophecy.

Why was a tree that led to DEATH placed in paradise in the first place? Was God setting up Adam and Eve for temptation and failure? In part 6 of his "Answers for a Skeptic" series, Shawn Boonstra explores God's choices, our choices, and the troubling mystery of sin. Don't miss this fascinating discussion that sheds light on an age-old dilemma.

In this thought-provoking episode, Shawn Boonstra confronts the challenging topic of slavery in the Bible and its relevance to a modern audience. Join us as we focus on God’s efforts to mitigate the consequences of human choices.  This is part 5 in Shawn’s series called “Answers for a Skeptic." Make a Dramatic Impact on Lives Around the World. https://www.voiceofprophecy.com/donate Thank you for your support to the Voice of Prophecy. Your gift will change lives.

This week Shawn continues investigating the common idea of hell and comparing it with Scripture. Where IS hell, exactly? Is it burning in the bowels of the earth? Is hell really everlasting? And is it a truly just punishment? Be sure to catch last week's Part 1 if you haven't already.

Join host Shawn Boonstra for a compelling two-parter as he tackles the age-old misconceptions surrounding hell and eternal punishment. This week he'll explore the origins of these beliefs, the very purpose of hell, and how God's character relates to it all. This is part 3 in Shawn's series called "Answers for a Skeptic."

On this week's episode of Authentic, host Shawn Boonstra continues his series called "Answers for a Skeptic" by focusing on the claim that the Bible is full of mistakes and contradictions.

Join Shawn Boonstra on Authentic as he begins tackling some truly tough questions posed by skeptics about faith, God, and the Bible. First up: why does God stay silent and hidden? The answer may be closer than you think...

In the devil’s final temptation to Jesus, he offers to give Jesus the kingdoms of the world in return for worshipping him. Host Shawn Boonstra highlights the vital message that there are no shortcuts to glory—that is, to a meaningful relationship with God.

Doubt can be useful—healthy, even!—but it can also be poisonous. Saints and skeptics alike have wrestled with suspicions about God, His character, and His words and promises. In "The Temptation of Christ, Part 2," Shawn Boonstra looks at the sharp impulse to doubt that confronted Jesus and entraps us today.

Times of desperation can often tempt us to shift our values—make us consider things we’d never consider under any other circumstances. Shawn Boonstra talks about why you can trust Jesus to help you overcome Satan's temptation just like He did.

Have you ever heard someone say that the stories in the Bible are just a rip-off of older pagan documents? On this week’s Authentic episode, host Shawn Boonstra explores some of those claims comparing the Jesus we find in the Bible to the heroes and gods of the pagans.