Time of Grace exists to point people to what matters most: Jesus. Using a variety of media (television, radio, podcasts, print publications, and digital), Time of Grace teaches tough topics in an approachable and relatable way, accessible in multiple languages, making the Bible clear and understandable for those who need encouragement in their walks of faith and for those who don’t yet know Jesus at all.
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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. New episodes published every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday! Find even more questio ...
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Who is God? What is he like? What does he think of you? What exactly was Jesus all about? How do you get “saved”? And what does “getting saved” mean anyway? What can you do if you want to know the answers to these questions? Pastor Mike wants to help you understand who our big, amazing God is. This podcast won’t answer every question you have about God, Jesus, or faith. But it will help you start your journey to understanding the hope and love that can only come from God. You can also downlo ...
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What Does the Bible Say About Racism?
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5:33Does the Bible speak on racism? 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 fro…
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Love Well: And Do What Needs to Be Done
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36:19Love is costly and sacrificial—that's why it's often difficult to experience and give love. So if you want more love in your relationships, Pastor Mike says, there are three important things you need. To help you understand how to love like God, we have a new book called A Better Love: God's Love Transforms You by Dr. Paul Kelm. This book cuts thro…
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Is dancing immoral, sinful, and inherently sexual? What does the Bible say? 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 T…
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When Does Love for Your Child Become the Worship of Your Child?
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6:06Is it possible for the love for your kid to go a step too far and become a problem? 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 Novotn…
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Why Do We Need to Fear God if He Is a God of Love?
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4:15Should we be afraid of God? Isn't he supposed to be a God who loves us so much? This doesn't seem to make sense. 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…
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My Friend Died Without Faith in Jesus. Is He in Hell?
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5:33If someone you love has died without repentance and faith in Jesus—which Jesus says is the only way to be saved—how do you cope with that? 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—…
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Transgenderism: How Do You Navigate This When It's Being Normalized?
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9:05The big question, according to Pastor Mike, is: Is gender an internal sense of yourself that's different from your biological sex? What gets the final word: your biology or your sense of self? 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,…
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What is love, really? The way we tend to define it may surprise you in its limitations. In this new series, Pastor Mike helps you explore how the Bible defines love and see that its simple definition has the power to change your relationships with your family, your neighbors, and even your enemies. And it starts with knowing that love starts with G…
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Even in a state where marijuana is legal, can a Christian smoke weed? 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…
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Why Does God Allow Kids to Have Special Needs?
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6:21It's a question many ask in one form or another: "Why, God? Why would you allow this struggle?" 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…
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What Should I Do if I Already Had an Abortion?
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5:43You CAN find mercy, grace, and forgiveness. 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 q…
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Get a sneak peek at Pastor Mike's upcoming new message series, "Love Well." He sits down with Amber Albee Swenson—Time of Grace writer, blogger, and podcaster—to talk about the big ideas behind the series. Listen in as they discuss the definition of love, how love can be costly, and the challenges of loving everyone—especially your enemies. We live…
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How Do We Love Same-Sex Couples Who Adopt?
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8:15What does Christian love look like when it comes to nontraditional families? Especially when the Bible doesn't endorse same-sex relationships? Pastor Mike mentions his book, "Gay and God." You can find out how to get your own copy at https://bit.ly/gayandGod. Also, "Gay and God" is part of Pastor Mike's book, "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Tal…
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Is It OK for Christians to Have a Do Not Resuscitate?
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5:56Pastor Mike talks through two principles at play: You don't have to do everything medically possible when God is bringing life to an end. Just because a life doesn't have a perceived high quality doesn't mean it does not matter to God. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about …
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Taboo Talk: Alcohol and Christianity
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39:18What does the Bible say about alcohol and Christianity? Pastor Mike and Amber take a deep dive and cover whether Christians can drink, whether it's okay for Christians to get drunk, their own experiences with alcohol, the recovery community's transparency with addiction, and—of course—God's grace. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pas…
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To discover your role in God’s goals for you in this new year, you must first be able to answer this question: Who are you? Do you know your part in the mission to share about God's love? This message will help you find and understand your place, while reminding you that the answer to the question, "Who are you?" is actually less about you and more…
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What if a Baby Is Born With Both Male and Female Parts?
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5:32If a medical decision is made for them soon after birth, which pronoun do we use? 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 …
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Why Does God Call Himself a Jealous God?
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5:12Why is God jealous? That sounds selfish and petty. 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…
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Satan is the great deceiver. But he is limited and unlike God: He cannot be everywhere at once or know your thoughts. However, Satan has his other two allies of the "unholy trinity" to try to drag you away from Jesus. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like …
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Reset: To Discover Your Purpose
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37:27Good spiritual health for this new year means knowing your purpose. But if you're unsure what that purpose is, don't worry—the Bible tells you in no uncertain terms what your great purpose is. Pastor Mike unpacks what Jesus said to help you fulfill your purpose. We live in a world that constantly tries to define us by our greatest achievements, or …
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What Does God Say About Asexuality?
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5:23How does asexuality fit into 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 quest…
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Is It OK for Christians to Watch "Wicked"?
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7:04Essentially, when it comes to entertainment, if it's not Christian, should we be watching or listening to 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! H…
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What Does God and the Bible Say About Masturbation?
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6:47Are things of self-pleasure, such as masturbating, harmful to the body since you are the temple of God? 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 ho…
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A new year means new goals . . . but not just any goals. Pastor Mike helps you push the reset button to think beyond the usual physical health goals and instead focus on your spiritual health. This message looks at the first of three components to good spiritual health: priority. Are you doing things in your life that matter most to God? Are your p…
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Don't start the new year with just regular goals that focus on physical health. Instead, look at goals that help you with spiritual health. That's the focus of Pastor Mike's new sermon series, "Reset." Join Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson as they preview the new series, while somehow also incorporating talk of their favorite '90s jams, how Ambe…
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How Should We Feel About the Conflict in Israel?
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4:36Do we always have to stand with Israel because we're Christians? 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 Grac…
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Can You Have a Healthy Marriage if You Don’t Share the Same Faith?
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4:17Is it possible for two people with different faiths to have a healthy marriage? 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 fr…
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Pastor Mike is back with the annual special episode where he tackles tough questions from people like you. Hear what the Bible says about today's difficult topics. To receive special text offers and stay up to date with the Time of Grace, text the word "Grace" to 45321 to subscribe! About "Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny": Have you ever ha…
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How do you know you can trust 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 ques…
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Why Do We Celebrate Christmas in December if Jesus Wasn't Born in December?
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5:19Why do we celebrate Jesus' birthday on December 25 if many people think he wasn't even born in December? 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 h…
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The reason Christians celebrate Christmas is to worship the baby Jesus, right? The One who was laid in a manger. The One who was born of a virgin. Well, Pastor Mike says, the baby in the manger would not mean anything if that same baby were not to die on a cross and then rise again. The end of our suffering, sadness, and sin is not lying in a mange…
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Are My Loved Ones Watching Over Me From Heaven
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5:08Do our loved ones in heaven watch over us? And are guardian angels real? 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…
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Anxiety and Depression: Where Is the Bible's Comfort?
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3:54It seems depression and anxiety are on the rise. What portion of the Bible can we point people to, especially teens? 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 t…
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Taboo Talk: When Your Marriage Gets Stuck
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42:32When you stood at the altar and took your vows, neither one of you envisioned now being in what Pastor Mike calls a "C- marriage." So ... how do couples end up there? And if you are there, how do you get out of this rut? Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson—a Time of Grace podcaster, writer, and blogger—aren't afraid to dig into the issues that can …
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It's shocking, surprising, illogical, and supernatural. And it's for all of us. Pastor Mike explains the amazing gift of God's grace so we understand how grace is the one thing we need the most. To receive special text offers and stay up to date with the Time of Grace, text the word "Grace" to 45321 to subscribe! About "Taboo Questions With Pastor …
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Why Wait Until Marriage to Have Sex?
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4:04If sex is so vital to marriage, aren't you setting yourself up for failure if you don't check for sexual compatibility before getting married? 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 t…
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Can Someone Be Good Without Believing in God?
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5:21First, we need to differentiate between "good" and "Good." Pastor Mike talked about his book "The Basics." Find out how to get a copy at timeofgrace.org/thebasics. 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, th…
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What's the Difference Between Apostles Dying for Christ vs. Religious Extremists Dying Today?
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4:15People only die for their causes and the truth. How are Jesus' apostles different from today's extremists? 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…
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Has a gift you received ever lost its shine or appeal? It was incredible at first but maybe months later was forgotten? Pastor Mike teaches that there is something that will never lose its shine. Through Jesus' miracles, love, and sacrifice, we see God's glory. To receive special text offers and stay up to date with the Time of Grace, text the word…
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Is It Sinful to Use Preferred Pronouns?
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10:26Preferred pronouns seem to have become the norm. Is it sinful to use them? 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 Ti…
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Anxiety, Suicide, and Going to Heaven
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8:22If anxiety is a sin, what happens to someone who succumbs to it and dies by suicide? There is always help. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Help is available 24/7. Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions ab…
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Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?
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4:47Natural disasters, shootings, abuse, and cancer—why does God let these happen? 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 fro…
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Giving and receiving gifts, when done well, can be good. Gifts can even be great. Most of the time, however, we forget about them or let them collect dust. In this first episode of his new series, "Best Gifts Ever," Pastor Mike shares with you a gift that could never collect dust or get old: God's Word. To receive special text offers and stay up to…
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Behind the Series: Best Gifts Ever
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44:02Presents are great. People are better. But the person who came down from heaven is THE best gift. That's the big idea behind Pastor Mike's new sermon series, "Best Gifts Ever." Dig deep with Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson as they give a sneak peek into this series and cover a wide range of topics including why it's important for families to re…
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What Does God Say About "Coexist"?
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3:42"Coexist" is a very popular school of thought. What does God say about "Coexist"? 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 …
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What Are Valid Reasons for Divorce?
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6:19Are there only certain reasons in the Bible that are valid for a Christian to get a divorce? 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 Mi…
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God's Promises to You: He Will Make Everything New
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35:07A new, perfect world where fear, pain, and suffering are gone. That's God's promise in this message that concludes this series. Pastor Mike teaches of how God's promise to make everything new offers both peace for today and a beautiful future beyond this life. To receive special text offers and stay up to date with the Time of Grace, text the word …
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Why Didn't God Stop Slavery in the Bible?
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5:34Slavery is bad, and there's lots of slavery in the Bible. But why didn't God do anything about 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 Pas…
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Is it immodest or sinful for a woman to wear leggings? 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 …
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Taboo Talk: Porn Affects More People Than You Think
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43:41Porn is the issue that comes up the most with the people whom Pastor Mike counsels. That's why Pastor Mike sits down with Amber Albee Swenson—a Time of Grace podcaster, writer, and blogger—to tackle this issue and discuss why it is more prevalent than most people think. Spoiler: The definition of "porn" goes beyond what we normally think it is. Eac…
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