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Not talking is not helping. If you're having gay thoughts, what do you do? Pastor Mike shares three steps to answering this question.    1. Find the answers God gives in his Word.    2. Talk to people. Find others to talk to, to confess to, so they can pray for you, encourage you and forgive you.   3. Run to Jesus for hope and forgiveness.  Reference: Romans 1“You cannot keep birds from flying over your head but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair” - Martin Luther Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace

What if you're overly focused on yourself? Ancient theologians thought that loving yourself too much was at the very heart of sin. Is it? Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace

The books Pastor Mike has authored that speak most to people, are the ones about life's hurts. There are two reasons you may push God away when life hurts. The love of Jesus at the cross is the answer to both. Reasons you may push God away:1. Because you've never learned how to receive love.2. You think God is the enemy and the one behind your pain Reference: Romans 8  Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace

Why does the church seem to be sexist, sometimes it is because of sin; and sometimes it makes distinctions, because Jesus did. While there are sins that happen within the church and among Christians, that is not an accurate representation of Jesus, it is a misuse of his name. Jesus himself gave authority to preach and teach to the 12 disciples, who were all men. God has made a distinction between men and women, when it comes to authority in the church.  Reference: Matthew 10 Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace

How far is too far? What does the Bible mean when it says to flee from sexual immorality? Pastor Mike explains the Bible and sex in three parts.  References: 1 Corinthians 6, Ephesians 5, Colossians 3, Hebrews 13 Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace

Do you want to know what Pastor Mike's political views are? In this video, Pastor Mike reveals three things that form his political views.  Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace

Pastor Mike explains how money can be used for the glory of God or for selfish gain. Explore the topic of money from a biblical point of view and get four tips for using money well. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace

How do we know the Bible hasn't changed over all these years? Pastor Mike explains the comfort he finds in the history of Bible translation, offering four reasons for having confidence in the Bible we read today. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace

What does God say in the Bible about premarital sex? Whether you're new to the Bible or have been connected to it for a long time, sex can be a big topic of discussion. Pastor Mike shares the Bible's four-part description of sex.  Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace

Are aliens real? Is it okay for Christians to believe aliens exist and be curious about them? Pastor Mike reminds us that there are evil spiritual forces that could be at play as a distraction. As Christians, we want to focus on what God has revealed.  Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace

Whether sex addiction, gaming addiction, alcohol addiction, or drug addiction, you may wonder if your addiction is a sin or if you are a victim. You are in a spiritual battle in this world, so how does that play into your daily choices? Get some guidance from Pastor Mike and the Bible. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace

As a pastor himself, Pastor Mike is interested if AI could replace him. What do you think? Should you be asking AI for the sermon of the week? This video gives answers based on the difference between information and connection. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace

What does the Bible say about euthanasia or doctor assisted suicide? When a loved one is suffering, it is tempting to consider any way of helping them end that suffering. But Pastor Mike reminds us who knows all and is in control of everything, even the pain in our lives. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace

Should Christians support or oppose the death penalty? Pastor Mike dives deep to explain the ins and outs of corporal punishment. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace

AI blows our minds with the amount of information it can help us process. But is it something that God wants us to use? Pastor Mike explores how AI is like many other tools throughout history and how it can be used for good or evil. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus. Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.If you have a question you'd like Pastor Mike to address in a future video or podcast, please send it to [email protected]. Sign up for Text Updates: https://timeofgrace.org/sign-up-for-text-updates/ Follow Time of Grace on social media: @timeofgrace