Best meppel14 Podcasts (2026)

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Is Following Your Heart Good Advice? 36:26

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11h ago36:26

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Mike discusses how despite the culture’s insistence that the way to live a happy life is to “follow your heart,” there are several reasons that this is bad advice. The heart is selfish, deceptive, conflicted, and changing, making it a poor guide for leading a fulfilling life.By meppel14

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Does Love Require Approval? 48:55

1M ago48:55

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Mike begins the discussion on transgenderism by asking, "does love require approval?". With transgenderism on the rise in western countries, many people think that the best way to love gender confused people is by affirming their new identity as the opposite sex. While this approach may seem loving on the surface, it is anything but loving to encou…

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The Word of the Lord 29:16

1M ago29:16

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Mike takes a break from The Case for Biblical Sexuality series to allow listeners to hear a sermon that he gave on the subject of special revelation. While there are some things about God that everyone can know because they are evident in creation, there are other things that God must specially reveal to us if we are to know them. This sermon discu…

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Should Homosexuality Be a Protected Class? 1:13:45

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Mike discusses how making homosexuality into a protected class is unjust because it offers rights to homosexuals that are not available to the normal population. Additionally, he reiterates the necessity for Christians to be involved in politics if they are to secure their ability to preach the gospel and prevent immoral policies.…

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What are the Most Important Political Issues? 34:15

2M ago34:15

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Mike invites his wife, Katie, on the podcast to discuss whether some political issues are more important for Christians to address than others. If some are more important, what are they? What makes them more significant than other political considerations?By meppel14

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Should Christians Disobey the Government? 45:52

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The Heavens Declare the Glory of God 29:59

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Mike delivers a sermon on the subjects of general revelation and natural theology, explaining that God, in fact, reveals himself to all beings everywhere. Those who deny God's existence or His moral law do not do so for a lack of knowledge about God, but out of an unwillingness to accept the knowledge that is plainly revealed to them.…

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The "New Religion" 50:46

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Mike discusses how the "Religion of Sex" has come to dominate nearly every facet of life, from the classroom to the workplace, and notes the totalitarian manner in which this new religion is being imposed upon the American people. Those who oppose this belief system are not tolerated; they are defamed, berated, and despised.…

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Why does the government care about marriage? 33:29

4M ago33:29

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Mike discusses the government's purpose for getting involved in marriage as well as the three approaches the government can take towards a given behavior (prohibit, permit, and promote). The government has no reason to endorse same sex marriage because such a union does not benefit society but, in fact, causes harm to it.…

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Is Same Sex Marriage in the Constitution? 29:10

4M ago29:10

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Mike discusses the flawed reasoning by which the supreme court deemed same sex marriage to be a legal right in 2015. To interpret such a right into the constitution not only threatens natural marriage, but other rights such as freedom of speech and freedom of worship.By meppel14

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The Great SURGE 29:50

5M ago29:50

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Mike takes a break from the "Case for Biblical Sexuality Series" to present a sermon he gave on "The Great SURGE", a presentation that argues for the existence of the God based on the evidence found in the cosmos.By meppel14

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How Did Obergefell Happen? 47:46

5M ago47:46

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Mike enters into a new phase of his discussion on the case for biblical sexuality, viewing the subject of same sex marriage from the perspective of a post-Obergefell landscape, where federally endorsed same sex marriage is a reality rather than a mere possibility. In this podcast, Mike addresses how such a reality came to be.…

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Do Christians Violate Separation of Church and State? 23:51

5M ago23:51

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Mike discusses the challenge directed at Christians that they cannot legislate in favor of biblical morality because of the supposed separation of church and state.By meppel14

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Are Christians Intolerant? 41:53

6M ago41:53

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Mike responds to several challenges that LGBT activists make against opponents of same sex marriage, including: 1) Opposition to same sex marriage is hate speech 2) Opponents to same sex marriage are intolerant 3) Opponents to same sex marriage violate Jesus' command not to judge in Matthew 7:1By meppel14

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Is Homosexual Parenting Better than Foster Care? 32:41

6M ago32:41

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Mike discusses several challenges raised by LGBT activists, including: 1) Homosexual parenting is better than the foster system 2) Homosexual couples in a committed relationship should be able to marry 3) Some heterosexual couples cannot produce children, just like homosexualsBy meppel14

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Is Same Sex Marriage About Love? 37:52

7M ago37:52

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Mike discusses several other arguments put forth by LGBT activists in support of same sex marriage. These include: 1) "homosexuals cannot change" 2) "same sex marriage is about love" 3) "animals commit homosexual behavior" 4) "opposing same sex marriage is the same as opposing interracial marriage" 5) "opponents of same sex marriage are bigots"…

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Is Same Sex Marriage a Right? 49:12

7M ago49:12

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Mike examines three popular slogans used to advocate for same sex marriage and discusses the inherent flaws of each statement. The slogans considered are: “homosexuals want the same rights as heterosexuals”, “homosexuality is just like race”, and “homosexuals were born that way”.By meppel14

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Same Sex Marriage Hurts Homosexuals 46:23

7M ago46:23

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Mike discusses how the legal endorsement of homosexual behavior through same sex marriage harms those that struggle with same sex attraction and concludes the six point cast for biblical sexuality.By meppel14

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Same Sex Marriage Hurts Children 42:49

7M ago42:49

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Mike discusses how the legal endorsement of homosexual behavior through same sex marriage is harmful both to children and everyday citizens.By meppel14

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The Goodness of God 26:40

8M ago26:40

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Mike takes a break from his series on "The Case for Biblical Sexuality" to present a sermon that he gave on the subject of God's goodness. God is not only good, but he is the very standard of goodness that enables humans to know that certain actions are genuinely right and wrong.By meppel14

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The Law is a Great Teacher 41:51

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Mike discusses how the law teaches the citizens of society that certain behaviors are good and others are bad. If the law begins to teach people that harmful behaviors, like abortion and same sex behavior, are good, then one can reasonably expect society to perceive them as beneficial.By meppel14

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Is Homosexual Behavior Healthy? 1:06:59

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Mike wraps up the discussion on how natural marriage is the foundation of civilization and introduces point #2 of the case for biblical sexuality: homosexual behavior is harmful. Although the culture would have you believe that homosexuality is normal, beneficial, and healthy, the facts seem to say otherwise.…

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The Six Point Case for Biblical Sexuality 51:40

9M ago51:40

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Mike lays down a foundation for why biblical sexuality is the only form of sexuality that should be promoted within the culture, be it by the government, the church, or any other institution.By meppel14

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The Greatness of God 26:50

9M ago26:50

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Mike preaches on the subject of God’s greatness, discussing two of God’s attributes that display this greatness: His spiritual nature and His infinite nature.By meppel14

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Did Jesus Really Die? 38:14

11M ago38:14

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Mike wraps up his case for the resurrection of Jesus series by discussing some more obscure challenges to the resurrection, such as the idea that Jesus never died and the claim that Jesus' appearance to the disciples is similar to Elvis sightings.By meppel14

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A Voice in the Wilderness 27:23

11M ago27:23

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Mike presents a sermon on John 1:19-28, discussing the nature of John the Baptist's ministry as the "voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord." John's ministry was one of repentance, of turning the hearts of fallen humanity back to God, and this ministry continues to be relevant for those seeking God's forgiveness today.…

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Does God Exist? 43:31

12M ago43:31

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Although the strong evidence for the supernatural resurrection of Jesus implies the existence of God, there are also powerful arguments for God’s existence outside of the evidence for the resurrection. In a culture that often dismisses God, the resurrection, and Christianity in general as mere superstition, such arguments suggest that the reality o…

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Is Jesus God? 36:45

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Traditional Christianity asserts that Jesus is God as the second person of the Trinity, but some liberal scholars suggest that Jesus never understood Himself to be divine. Mike examines the historical and literary context around key Bible verses that speak to Jesus' identity to determine who Jesus thought Himself to be.…

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Does Jesus Have a Body? 57:29

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Mike discusses the theory that Jesus' resurrection was not a bodily resurrection, but was rather a "spiritual," non-physical, or even metaphorical resurrection, and offers several reasons as to why this theory falls short of the evidence.By meppel14

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Does Science Disprove God (part 2) 1:04:04

1y ago1:04:04

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Mike continues the discussion on the topic of philosophical naturalism, demonstrating the flaws of several other arguments that naturalists use to challenge the miraculous resurrection of Jesus.By meppel14

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Does Science Disprove God (Part 1) 1:05:47

1y ago1:05:47

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Mike discusses arguments used to challenge Jesus' resurrection that stem from a philosophy called naturalism - the belief that the material world is the sum total of reality. Though such challenges are intimidating at first glance, they ultimately carry little substance since they are based on personal opinion rather than evidence.…

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The Peace of God 33:18

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Mike delivers a sermon on Philippians 4:1-9, discussing how people can find the peace of God by giving thanks for the gift of eternal life that is provided by Jesus' death on the cross. Additionally, the peace of God naturally results from the careful application of virtuous practices into the lives of believers.…

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Was Jesus an Alien? 1:13:24

1y ago1:13:24

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Mike discusses more obscure theories (like Jesus being an alien) that do not directly address the facts of the resurrection, but nevertheless attempt to undermine the trustworthiness of the Gospel records.By meppel14

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Fraud, Fiction, or Fact? 59:13

1y ago59:13

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Mike discusses several opposing theories to the resurrection of Jesus, including theories that the resurrection was a work of fiction or an act of deception put on by Jesus' disciples.By meppel14

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Was Jesus a Hallucination? 1:03:54

1y ago1:03:54

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Mike discusses the various psychological theories proposed by skeptics to explain the resurrection.By meppel14

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Advancing the Gospel 25:00

1y ago25:00

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Mike takes a break from his series on "The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus" to present a sermon he recently gave on Philippians 1:12-18, explaining how Christians can advance the gospel during times of adversity. Western civilization has become increasingly hostile to Christianity in recent years, making it more difficult to live the lives Chris…

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Facts 3, 4, & 5 of the Resurrection 40:03

1y ago40:03

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Mike discusses the final three facts of the resurrection: 3) Paul, the persecutor, was changed, 4) James, the skeptic, was changed, and 5) the empty tomb.By meppel14

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Facts 1 & 2 of the Resurrection 1:14:58

1y ago1:14:58

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Mike discusses the first two facts of history relating to the resurrection: Jesus' death and the disciples' belief that they saw the risen Jesus.By meppel14

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The 5 Principles of History 28:12

1y ago28:12

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Mike discusses the five principles that guide historians when determining the truth of historical events.By meppel14

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Why Do Christians Need Evidence? 1:01:01

1+ y ago1:01:01

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Mike introduces the importance of the resurrection of Jesus to the Christian faith and why Christians would benefit from historical evidence to support their beliefs.By meppel14

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