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Ep. 68 - Politics & Religion - The Election of 2024 - Now What?
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Welcome to the final episode of our Politics and Religion series and the final episode for the year. This episode is a sermon by Justin after the election and the decision to elect Donald Trump into office. As we rejoice that God has shown us mercy in this country this win is not enough. There is work that must be done every day to share the gospel…
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Ep. 67 - Politics & Religion - The Election
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Welcome to this week's episode of the It Stands Written Podcast! We continue in our series on politics and religion and Justin gives a sermon on the upcoming election and the government. Our country is facing one of the most important elections in history and as Christians, we must act and respond in a way that honors God. Justin dives further into…
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Ep. 66 - SPECIAL EPISODE - The Reformation
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Welcome to this week's episode of the It Stands Written Podcast. This past Sunday, we celebrated the Reformation, a pivotal time in Church history when courageous men stood up for the truth of Scripture and fought to protest false teachings. Ernest brought us a special message at church that we now pass on to you guys, our podcast listeners. As peo…
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Ep. 65 - Politics & Religion - Christians Obedience to Government
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We hope this podcast finds you well as you listen to this next episode on politics and religion where Justin and Braden discuss a controversial question. As we read Scripture it is made clear that we must submit to God as seen in His commands and that we must also submit to the government as shown in Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2. How do we reconcile the…
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Ep. 64 - Politics & Religion - Sinners in Charge of Freedom
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Welcome to the It Stands Written Podcast where we have expository conversations about the Bible and how it applies to us today. Today's episode brings crucial application to the life of the Christian when it comes to government and voting. As we saw in the last episode how God created government, we now talk about how it is our job to run it as God…
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Ep. 63 - Politics & Religion - Introduction
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This week, Justin and Braden introduce you to a new podcast series about politics and religion. These are the topics that many avoid at family gatherings or social events. However, despite the negative stigma behind these topics they must be discussed. Scripture clearly shows us that God has created government and how it should function. As Christi…
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Ep. 62 - The Second Most Important Decision of Your Life - BONUS EPISODE: An Unsentimental Guide to Dating in the 21st Century
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Welcome to an intriguing It Stands Written Podcast episode where Justin, Braden, and Earnest revisit the Second Most Important Decision of Your Life series with a bonus episode. As Earnest recognized the failing dating market in our world today he took time and effort to figure out how to date in the time we live in and put his findings to the test…
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Ep. 61 - Church Testimonies - Juan & Gloria
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Welcome to another edition of the It Stands Written Podcast. Braden brings you 2 new special guests for another church testimony episode. This week's episode brings the story of a wonderful couple from church, Juan and Gloria, who were formerly Jehovah's Witnesses but have since come to faith in Jesus Christ. They share their story of God's faithfu…
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Ep. 60 - Church Testimonies - Rick & Jennifer
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In this episode of the It Stands Written Podcast Braden introduces a new series titled 'Church Testimonies'. This episode focuses on the life of two dear friends from church - Rick and Jennifer. The Lord hand-picked the life the two of them would live together. They talk about the difficulties of an injury that Jennifer had gone through years prior…
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Ep. 59 - The Holy Spirit - The Gifts of the Spirit
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In this final episode in our Holy Spirit series Justin and Braden tackle one of the most controversial topics in the evangelical world - the gifts of the Spirit. This is an area of great confusion and disunity. As the guys approach this topic they do so in a way to keep unity with believers while also providing clarity on the matter. With the discu…
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Ep. 58 - The Holy Spirit - Spirit Filled Living
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Welcome to this week's episode of the It Stands Written Podcast. What comes to your mind when someone says "Walk by the Spirit"? What have you heard? There are so many answers to these questions that seem to muddy the waters in the Christian world. Justin and Braden clear the water and jump to Scripture to answer these questions. Walking by the Spi…
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Ep. 57 - The Holy Spirit - Perserverance of the Saints
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Perseverance of the saints - a doctrine that states when someone comes to salvation they are eternally secured and that salvation can not be taken away or lost. This week's episode of the It Stands Written Podcast includes Justin and Braden who will take you into the details and intricacies of this topic. As we form our theology we must do so by th…
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Ep. 56 - The Holy Spirit - The New Testament Fulfillment
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In this episode of the It Stands Written Podcast, the guys continue their conversation from the previous episode where they talked about the promised Holy Spirit. This episode now looks at that promise fulfilled in the New Testament. Justin and Braden also examine the Pentecost event and define what the Holy Spirit was doing. With so many views of …
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Ep. 55 - The Holy Spirit - The Old Testament Promise
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This week's edition of the It Stands Written Podcast puts you in the perspective of Old Testament believers and their longing for the promised Holy Spirit. Justin and Braden look at passages that promise the Holy Spirit would come to earth and indwell Christians. They also explain selective indwelling where the Holy Spirit would come on people for …
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Ep. 54 - The Holy Spirit - God In Us
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In this week's It Stands Written Podcast episode Justin, Braden, and Elijah have an expository conversation on what it means that the Holy Spirit lives inside of us. Before Jesus left, He promised to give His Holy Spirit to live inside all believers for a specific ministry. The guys explain exactly what that ministry is and what to look for in your…
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Ep. 53 - The Holy Spirit - Introduction
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Welcome to our new series on the It Stands Written Podcast where the guys have expository conversations about the Bible. Today Justin, Braden, and Elijah are inviting you to the series on the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and is fully God. Since He is God we must worship Him and do so in truth. In this series, we h…
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Ep. 52 - Creation Vs. Evolution - Q&A
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The guys conclude this series with a question-and-answer episode where Braden, Elijah, and Ernest ask Gavin questions that seem to contradict creation and even young Earth. Listen to how Gavin responds with biblical and logical answers on different topics such as dating methods, Noah's Ark, fossils, and more. Many arguments can be raised against Go…
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Ep. 51 - Creation Vs. Evolution - Not A Chance - Part 3
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In the conclusion of this subseries in Creation Vs. Evolution the guys, Braden and Gavin, discuss the final information on how DNA and proteins function. Gavin gives clear insight into the probability it would take for certain events to occur such as a protein being created. He explains the Law of Small Probability which states that specified event…
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Ep. 50 - Creation Vs. Evolution - Not A Chance - Part 2
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Welcome to the It Stands Written Podcast where we bring bold truth for biblical living. In this episode, Gavin and Braden dive into Part 2 of the topic of DNA. This episode looks deeper into the difference between information that does not communicate anything and information that does. Organisms have vastly complex structures that need to be able …
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Ep. 49 - Creation Vs. Evolution - Not A Chance - Part 1
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Gavin and Braden bring you another edition of their Creation series on the It Stands Written Podcast. In a world overrun by evolution, the guys defend that there is no possibility that what we see today was by chance. It had to have a Creator. They look at DNA, the body's code for genetic information, and how information is stored. Also, they go ov…
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Ep. 48 - Creation Vs. Evolution - For Signs and Seasons
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We are glad to have you join us on this week's It Stands Written Podcast episode. In this episode, Gavin and Braden discuss astronomy - studying space, planets, solar systems, etc. They explain how the universe was not only created but also recently. Scientists have created many theories on how and why the universe functions the way it does, howeve…
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Ep. 47 - Creation Vs. Evolution - Garden of Eden
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Join us in this week's episode as Gavin and Braden look at life before the flood in the days of Noah. They look at archeological evidence proving a massive flood that covered the earth. Discover the signs suggesting a global cataclysm and how this monumental event shaped our earth's geological and cultural landscapes. They take a look at evidence s…
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Ep. 46 - Creation Vs. Evolution - Just A Theory
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Welcome back to the It Stands Written Podcast where Braden, Gavin, and Elijah speak on creation versus evolution. In this episode, the guys explain that evolution is not just a theory but has multiple repercussions. Without a Creator, you have no justification or reasoning for morality. Morality can be whatever you make it. Evolution is a belief th…
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Ep. 45 - Creation Vs. Evolution - Irreducible Complexity
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In this next edition of the It Stands Written Podcast Braden, Gavin, and Elijah come together to discuss irreducible complexity. This is the idea that a system cannot perform basic functions without all of its components. If you take out one thing then it ceases to exist. They go into detail on how complex the human body is by looking at how a body…
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Ep. 44 - Creation Vs. Evolution - Big Things, Small Things, All Things
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In this episode of the It Stands Written Podcast Braden and Gavin detail micro and macro creation in our universe. God has created things on major scales; planets, stars, and seas. He has also made things on such microscopic scales; atoms, flagellum, and cells. The Big Bang Theory and other topics of evolution have been taught in textbooks for deca…
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Ep. 43 - Creation Vs. Evolution - Introduction
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Welcome to a brand new series with the It Stands Written Podcast! In this episode, Braden introduces a guest for this new series, a dear friend from church. This series will go in-depth on the Creation vs. Evolution debate. Our special guest talks about the different theories of evolution, what various terms mean, and archaeological evidence to dis…
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Ep. 42 - Tough Questions, Clear Answers - Racism
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Welcome to this week's episode where Justin brings a biblical perspective into the sin of racism. He dives into why racism is happening through a biblical lens and how hearts must be changed. The world will never be reconciled and altered without the gospel. Society is hostile and the blood of Jesus is the only hope to break down that wall. Let thi…
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Ep. 41 - BONUS EPISODE: Peacemaking 101
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In this special episode of the It Stands Written Podcast Braden introduces you to a sermon by Justin Erickson on peacemaking. Justin walks through what peace is not and how the world misunderstands peace. He follows that by looking at how God defines peace in His Word. As fallen humans our nature is not to make peace with others. However, with the …
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Ep. 40 - The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life - Q&A
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Now that our series on the second most important decision of your life has concluded, Justin and Braden have opened up an opportunity for listeners to send in questions. They tackle each question one by one that you guys sent in to bring any further clarity you might need. These questions focus on the gift of singleness, pre-martial counseling, cel…
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Ep. 39 - The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life - Are We Both Passionate to Be Married?
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This episode of the It Stands Written podcast answers the final question to be answered before getting married - the question of passion for your soon-to-be spouse. The unity of marriage is meant to be enjoyed between the man and his wife in ways they can express themselves. Sex was created by God to be enjoyed within a marriage. Take a look at the…
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Ep. 38 - The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life - Are We Both Affirmed By Wise Counselors?
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In the penultimate episode of The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life, Justin Erickson and Braden Zook provide the listeners with a straightforward practical piece of advice to heed before getting married. Wise counselors are those godly men and women whom God has placed into your life to see you and your heart. Lean into these wise people …
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Ep. 37 - The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life - Are We Both Devoted to Godly Communication?
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In this week's episode of the It Stands Written Podcast the guys communicate about communication in the context of dating and marriage. Justin and Braden deliver a detailed explanation of the different kinds of communication. They differentiate the difference between filthy communication and edifying communication both talked about in the Bible. Ma…
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Ep. 36 - The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life - Are We Both United As Best Friends?
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Welcome back to the It Stand Written Podcast as Justin and Braden further the discussion on questions to ask before making the second most important decision of your life. The guys talk about what it means to be a friend and how that friendship is crucial in a marriage. Marriage is not just a covenant of commitment but also a covenant of companions…
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Ep. 35 - Easter Special - Many Convincing Proofs
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In this special episode of the It Stands Written Podcast during Resurrection Week Braden introduces a sermon preached by Justin Eriskcon titled "Many Convincing Proofs". This episode is meant to prepare your hearts for Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. This sermon focuses on the various amounts of proof that the Christian has to say with confide…
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Ep. 34 - The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life - Are We Both Fitted to Compliment Each Other? - Part 3
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Todays episode of the It Stands Written Podcast brings you the 3rd and final part of how men and women are meant to compliment each other in a marriage. Justin and Braden describe the role of the women in this episode with aim to encourage women to be the godly women described in this episode and for men to seek after her. As we saw in Part 1, the …
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Ep. 33 - The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life - Are We Both Fitted to Compliment Each Other? - Part 2
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It is our delight to bring you this episode of the It Stands Written Podcast where Justin and Braden will discuss the role of the man in the marriage. As we saw from the previous episode, the man is the be the leader of the relationship. This episode will go into detail on what exactly that means and how that plays out in the life of a godly man. A…
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Ep. 32 - The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life - Are We Both Fitted to Compliment Each Other? - Part 1
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In this 3 part episode of the second most important decision of your life Justin and Braden will introduce the way that a man and a woman are made to compliment each other in marriage. As marriage is God’s design we go to His Word to see how His design is supposed to be lived out. Follow along in Genesis 2 and Ephesians 5 to see this design. Men an…
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Ep. 31 - The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life - Are We Both Passionate About Purity?
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On today's episode of the It Stands Written Podcast Justin and Braden bring to you the discussion of Christian sexual purity. This can be such a dangerous area that the strongest of Christians are even liable to fall. Listen to how you can apply practical pieces of wisdom from Scripture to stay as far away from sexual immorality as you can. Lust is…
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Ep. 30 - The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life - Are We Both Committed to Love Biblically?
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Welcome to the It Stands Written Podcast where this week's episode focuses on a foundational topic that will bless and sustain a marriage - love. Justin Erickson and Braden Zook spell out how God has defined love in 1 Corinthians 13. They look through each attribute of love and describe what it looks like in the Christian life. This world has such …
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Ep. 29 - The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life - Are We Both Undistracted In Our Devotion to Christ?
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Justin and Braden bring a fun yet sober episode regarding marriage and one's undistracted devotion to the Lord. Taking your eyes off Christ removes your gaze from the most beautiful and important thing to ever exist. To find a godly husband or wife is to find someone who helps and encourages you to turn your gaze towards Jesus and keep it there. Do…
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Ep. 28 - The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life - Are We Both Focused On Eternity?
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Welcome to this week's edition of the It Stands Written Podcast where Justin and Braden have an expository conversation about the Scripture in light of the marriage conversation. This week brings an eternally important topic regarding the Christians' focus on eternity. Paul lays out why our attention can be taken from Christ and put on earthly thin…
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Ep. 27 - The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life - Are We Both Content In Christ?
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Contentment in Christ is the main focus in the episode of the It Stands Written Podcast. In a topic rarely discussed Justin and Braden talk about what Paul means in 1 Corinthians 5 where he says it is better to remain single. Is it wrong to pursue a marriage? Are we forced to stay single the rest of our lives? Find out in this episode on how to go …
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Ep. 26 - The Second Most Important Decision of Your Life - Are We Both Eligible to Be Married?
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What exactly does it mean to be eligible to be married? Well in this episode of the series of Christian dating Justin and Braden tackle the ins and outs of biblical divorce and address whether or not a Christian is biblically free to become one with another. Whether previously divorced or not this question is meant to challenge you to truly underst…
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Ep. 25 - The Second Most Important Decision of Your Life - Are We Both Christians Without A Doubt?
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We are so glad to bring you this episode that starts off the list of questions to ask before making the second most important decision of your life. Justin Erickson and Braden Zook answer the first question - “Are you both Christians without a doubt?” In God’s design for marriage of one man, one woman, one lifetime He has also forbidden the Christi…
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Ep. 24 - The Second Most Important Decision of Your Life - Introduction
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Welcome to a new year of episodes from the It Stands Written Podcast team! This first episode of the year starts with an introduction to a new series on the second most important decision in your life - marriage. Justin Erickson sets up the conversation with important information on what they will discuss throughout the series. This series will giv…
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Ep. 23 - Tough Questions, Clear Answers - Why the Bible is the Word of God - Part 2
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Special announcement: As the year comes to an end the It Stands Written team will be taking a break from posting new episodes until the new year. This will be the last episode of the year. Thank you all for the support this year and we will see you all in 2024! In this episode Justin, Scott, and Braden finish off the top 10 reasons that we can trus…
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Ep. 22 - Tough Questions, Clear Answers - Why the Bible is the Word of God - Part 1
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In this 2 part episode in the series of Tough Questions, Clear Answers the It Stands Written Podcast guys address the crucial question of how we can know that the Bible is the Word of God. This episode addresses 5 of the 10 reasons to prove the Scriptures to be divine. As the Bible gets held up to what is observed in the world it continues to show …
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Ep. 21 - Tough Questions, Clear Answers - Lightning Round
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Welcome to this episode of the It Stands Written Podcast where the guys focus on three different questions raised up against the knowledge of God in a series of lightning round questions. As Scripture commands us to take these thoughts captive Justin, Braden, Ernest, and Scott tackle the different topics and respond with truth. They talk about God’…
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Ep. 20 - Tough Questions, Clear Answers - The Many gods Argument
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Join Justin, Braden, Ernest, and a special guest in this deep and informative episode. The guys address the question about the millions of gods believed worldwide and how some believe it is rational to think they are all human constructs. Hear them discuss multiple religions and the different beliefs between them. Ernest, as usual, dives into some …
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Ep. 19 - Tough Questions, Clear Answers - The Allowance of Evil
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The It Stands Written Podcast hopes to bring listeners the clarity they need for some of life's toughest questions. In this episode, Justin, Braden, and Ernest seek to bring you clarity on reconciling the allowance of evil with an all-loving and all-powerful God. They look at the difference between moral evil and natural evil with an example from L…
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