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Because God said we can forgive all, does that mean we should also forgive Satan if he is a lost soul too? The Bible does not tell us to forgive Satan; rather, it tells us to resist the devil. Satan is not a fellow sinner with whom we should be reconciled; he is the enemy of our souls. Therefore, we are to love God, forgive our neighbor, and resist the devil.  References: Matthew 18, James 4 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

A teenager asked Pastor Mike what his favorite metaphor is for the Trinity. Although some people have tried to make a comparison to an earthly object, there is nothing created that is like the Trinity. Pastor Mike encourages us to go to the Bible and focus on what God has revealed to us about the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  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 hate conflict? Do you want to get better at conflict resolution? Conflict often exists because we don't get what we want, and it leads to drama and division. With humility, patience, and gentleness, Pastor Mike encourages us to fight the urge to win and instead to have courageous conversations and to be the first to listen. Reconciliation is the goal, just as Jesus reconciled us to himself.  Reference: James 3 Ten Commandments of Communication: https://bit.ly/4dVktSu  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

A teenager asked Pastor Mike if his unbelieving friend is in heaven, after committing suicide. Check out this episode for the answer that's based on God's Word. Jesus came to take away our sins and cleanse us to make us good enough for heaven. Unbelief doesn't have to be the rest of your story.  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 ever question your salvation? The Bible gives us three answers to this question.     1. Good works that you do. Faith with works is alive.     2. Faith.     3. Jesus died for the sins of the whole world. Through Jesus you can be sure and have certainty in your salvation.  References: Mark 16, John 3:16, 1 John 2  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 shares two ways to approach unbelievers in your family.    1.  Invite - Many people who go to church are there because a friend or family member invited them.    2.  Impress - Show them with your actions how Jesus works in your heart and changes your life. Give them an opportunity to hear the Gospel and let your light shine, so they see your good deeds and praise your father in Heaven. Reference: 1 Peter 3 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

Abortion is an emotionally tense issue. So, how do you discuss it with civility? Pastor Mike has some suggestions for you.   -  Be quick to listen and slow to speak (James 1). Ask questions with curiosity and love.   -  Agree on common ground and empathize.   -  Stand with God. Go to the Word of God.Be a bright light in a dark world.     References: James 1, Luke 2 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

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