Better Questions Thu, 07 May 2026 21:07:01 -0400 http://Baypres.org en © 2026 Better Questions yes 00f1e2a9-8e14-5ee2-aabe-1de599929979 askbetterquestionspod@gmail.com Matt Jaderston episodic false We wrestle with hard questions and seek to ask better ones. 

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Are We Raising Kids Who Can Handle Doubt?

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Have Faith and Politics Always Been This Messy? - Better Questions

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Matt wrestles with a question from Julie in Ohio. 

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Matt wrestles with a question from Julie in Ohio. 

]]> Matt Jaderston Buzzsprout-18841736 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 817 4 64 full false 63. Bonus Episode - What Types of Busy are Nurturing Your Faith? - Better Questions 63. Bonus Episode - What Types of Busy are Nurturing Your Faith? - Better Questions Text in your Question

A follow up episode from a response from Taylor in Ohio

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A follow up episode from a response from Taylor in Ohio

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Matt wrestles with a question from Jane in Kansas. 

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Matt wrestles with a question from Jane in Kansas. 

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Matt wrestles with a question sent in by Emily from Oklahoma.

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Join Matt and Wayne as they wrestle with hard questions and seek to ask better ones. 

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Join Matt and Wayne as they wrestle with hard questions and seek to ask better ones. 

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Message from Matt Jaderston on January 3, 2025]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on January 3, 2025]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=470 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 2942 false 57. Season 3 Premiere with Jak Jaderston and Sam Downe - Better Questions 57. Season 3 Premiere with Jak Jaderston and Sam Downe - Better Questions Text in your Question

Join Matt, Jak and Sam for the season 3 premiere of Better Questions!]]> Text in your Question

Join Matt, Jak and Sam for the season 3 premiere of Better Questions!]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=461 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1927 false 56. How Does the Gospel Translate in Taiwan - With Jak Jaderston - Better Questions 56. How Does the Gospel Translate in Taiwan - With Jak Jaderston - Better Questions Text in your Question

What does it look like to do missions work abroad? Join Matt and Jak as they talk about spreading the gospel.]]> Text in your Question

What does it look like to do missions work abroad? Join Matt and Jak as they talk about spreading the gospel.]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=453 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1237 false 55. How Do We Know if Someone is a False Teacher? - Better Questions 55. How Do We Know if Someone is a False Teacher? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on June 24, 2024]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on June 24, 2024]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=443 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 610 false 54. What Does it Mean for Jesus to be The Son of God? - Better Questions 54. What Does it Mean for Jesus to be The Son of God? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on June 9, 2024]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on June 9, 2024]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=441 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 291 false Bonus Epsisode- The Wolf Brothers Back- RIP 2024 Wolves - Better Questions Bonus Epsisode- The Wolf Brothers Back- RIP 2024 Wolves - Better Questions Text in your Question

Matt and Jak talk Minnesota Timberwolves]]> Text in your Question

Matt and Jak talk Minnesota Timberwolves]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=439 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1996 false 53. Dustin Galyon and Rob Ramseyer - Better Questions 53. Dustin Galyon and Rob Ramseyer - Better Questions Text in your Question

Join Matt, Dustin and Rob as they discuss holistic coaching, leadership, and creating community. ]]> Text in your Question

Join Matt, Dustin and Rob as they discuss holistic coaching, leadership, and creating community. ]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=427 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 3497 false 52. What is the Soul? - Better Questions 52. What is the Soul? - Better Questions Text in your Question

What is the soul? Is it separate from our physical bodies?]]> Text in your Question

What is the soul? Is it separate from our physical bodies?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=424 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 992 false 51. Mike Simmon - Part 2 - Better Questions 51. Mike Simmon - Part 2 - Better Questions Text in your Question

Isn't it possible that an all-powerful God could reveal new revelation, like new scriptures? Why do they say the canon is closed? Doesn't that put God in a box?]]> Text in your Question

Isn't it possible that an all-powerful God could reveal new revelation, like new scriptures? Why do they say the canon is closed? Doesn't that put God in a box?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=420 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500 1389 false 50. Mike Simmon - Part 1 - Better Questions 50. Mike Simmon - Part 1 - Better Questions Text in your Question

Join Matt and Mike Simmon as they answer and try to ask better questions.]]> Text in your Question

Join Matt and Mike Simmon as they answer and try to ask better questions.]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=419 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500 3039 false 49. Do We All Have Angels Assigned to Us? - Better Questions 49. Do We All Have Angels Assigned to Us? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Matthew 18:10 says children have their own angels. Are Christians also children of God with their own angels? Satan was a fallen angel, but did that occur before creation? Were Satan, angels and demons all in heaven before creation? ]]> Text in your Question

Matthew 18:10 says children have their own angels. Are Christians also children of God with their own angels? Satan was a fallen angel, but did that occur before creation? Were Satan, angels and demons all in heaven before creation? ]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=417 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 1417 false 47. Did it Rain Before the Flood? - Better Questions 47. Did it Rain Before the Flood? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on February 5, 2024]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on February 5, 2024]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=413 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 434 false 46. Will We be Married in Heaven? - Better Questions 46. Will We be Married in Heaven? - Better Questions Text in your Question

In Matthew 22:29, it says "at the resurrection, we will be like angels, neither married nor be given in marriage." So at the resurrection, will I be a transformed being who is no longer a wife, mother and daughter?]]> Text in your Question

In Matthew 22:29, it says "at the resurrection, we will be like angels, neither married nor be given in marriage." So at the resurrection, will I be a transformed being who is no longer a wife, mother and daughter?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=411 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 604 false 45. Is Technology Good or Evil? - Better Questions 45. Is Technology Good or Evil? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Is technology inherently good or evil? Matt and Seth tackle this week's question]]> Text in your Question

Is technology inherently good or evil? Matt and Seth tackle this week's question]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=405 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500 1217 false 44. Where Is God? - Better Questions 44. Where Is God? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Where is God? ]]> Text in your Question

Where is God? ]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=400 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 626 false 43. What Makes Humans Distinct from Animals? - Better Questions 43. What Makes Humans Distinct from Animals? - Better Questions Text in your Question

What makes a person human? Are we not just animals? What are the things from a Christian perspective that makes a human different from just another animal?]]> Text in your Question

What makes a person human? Are we not just animals? What are the things from a Christian perspective that makes a human different from just another animal?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=398 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 394 false 42. What is the Christian Ethic in Regards to AI? - Better Questions 42. What is the Christian Ethic in Regards to AI? - Better Questions Text in your Question

With the rise in Chat GPT and other artificial intelligence, should the church be concerned? Are there any ethical questions that arise from the rapid adoption of this technology?]]> Text in your Question

With the rise in Chat GPT and other artificial intelligence, should the church be concerned? Are there any ethical questions that arise from the rapid adoption of this technology?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=395 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 681 false 41. What is Our Posture Towards War? - With Case Bell - Better Questions 41. What is Our Posture Towards War? - With Case Bell - Better Questions Text in your Question

Do you think we are living in the end times? As Christians, how should we respond to the violence between Israel and Palestine? ]]> Text in your Question

Do you think we are living in the end times? As Christians, how should we respond to the violence between Israel and Palestine? ]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=393 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2796 false 40. Season 2 - Carter Fritze - Better Questions 40. Season 2 - Carter Fritze - Better Questions Text in your Question

Better Questions is back for Season 2! Is the Dougie an appropriate expression of worship? As Christians, should we all own swords? Join Matt and guest, Carter Fritze, as they discuss and try to ask better questions. ]]> Text in your Question

Better Questions is back for Season 2! Is the Dougie an appropriate expression of worship? As Christians, should we all own swords? Join Matt and guest, Carter Fritze, as they discuss and try to ask better questions. ]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=391 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1974 false Ep. 39: End of Season 1 Update - Better Questions Ep. 39: End of Season 1 Update - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on July 21, 2023]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on July 21, 2023]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=372 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400 144 false 38. What is the Kingdom of God? - Better Questions 38. What is the Kingdom of God? - Better Questions Text in your Question

What is the Kingdom of God?]]> Text in your Question

What is the Kingdom of God?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=366 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 807 false Rerelease: How Do We Balance Work-Related Ambition and Christian Humility? - with Dr. Rob Ramseyer - Better Questions Rerelease: How Do We Balance Work-Related Ambition and Christian Humility? - with Dr. Rob Ramseyer - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on June 2, 2023]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on June 2, 2023]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=361 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 3191 false 37. When is Jesus Coming Back? - Better Questions 37. When is Jesus Coming Back? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on May 23, 2023]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on May 23, 2023]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=359 Tue, 23 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400 942 false 36. How Do I Deal With Imposter Syndrome? - Better Questions 36. How Do I Deal With Imposter Syndrome? - Better Questions Text in your Question

How do we deal with the feeling that we aren't as good as others think we are?]]> Text in your Question

How do we deal with the feeling that we aren't as good as others think we are?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=358 Wed, 17 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400 765 false 35. What Do I Do when God Says "No?" - Better Questions 35. What Do I Do when God Says "No?" - Better Questions Text in your Question

What do I do when God says "No?" I pray for help with something, but God says "No," that this is something I need to grapple with. What do I do?]]> Text in your Question

What do I do when God says "No?" I pray for help with something, but God says "No," that this is something I need to grapple with. What do I do?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=355 Fri, 12 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400 508 false Rerelease: How Do I Break Out of a Spiritual Rut? - Better Questions Rerelease: How Do I Break Out of a Spiritual Rut? - Better Questions Text in your Question

My spiritual life feels like a desert. I've been in a dry place for a long time. Do you have any advice on how to break out of a rut?]]> Text in your Question

My spiritual life feels like a desert. I've been in a dry place for a long time. Do you have any advice on how to break out of a rut?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=354 Fri, 05 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400 905 false 34. A Conversation with Dean Jaderston Pt. 2 - Better Questions 34. A Conversation with Dean Jaderston Pt. 2 - Better Questions Text in your Question

Listen to part two of Matt's conversation with Dean Jaderston]]> Text in your Question

Listen to part two of Matt's conversation with Dean Jaderston]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=352 Mon, 01 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2936 false Rerelease: Why Does God Allow Suffering? - with Zack Yarbrough - Better Questions Rerelease: Why Does God Allow Suffering? - with Zack Yarbrough - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on April 28, 2023]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on April 28, 2023]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=351 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2690 false 33. A Conversation with Dean Jaderston Pt. 1 - Better Questions 33. A Conversation with Dean Jaderston Pt. 1 - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on April 25, 2023]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on April 25, 2023]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=350 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2295 false Rerelease: Good News! - Better Questions Rerelease: Good News! - Better Questions Text in your Question

When We Hear the Gospel Described as "Good News," What Exactly Does That Mean? Matt explores the origin of the term "Good News" and it's context to the gospel. ]]> Text in your Question

When We Hear the Gospel Described as "Good News," What Exactly Does That Mean? Matt explores the origin of the term "Good News" and it's context to the gospel. ]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=348 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1201 false 32. What Do I Do About My Anger? - Better Questions 32. What Do I Do About My Anger? - Better Questions Text in your Question

The Bible says we shouldn't go to sleep angry. Is anger a sin, and what should we do when we're mad?]]> Text in your Question

The Bible says we shouldn't go to sleep angry. Is anger a sin, and what should we do when we're mad?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=347 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400 796 false 31. Is it Ever Justifiable to Lie? - Better Questions 31. Is it Ever Justifiable to Lie? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Is it ever justifiable to lie? When is lying the right thing to do?]]> Text in your Question

Is it ever justifiable to lie? When is lying the right thing to do?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=342 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400 695 false 30. What Makes a Revival Legitimate? - with Ben Davis - Better Questions 30. What Makes a Revival Legitimate? - with Ben Davis - Better Questions Text in your Question

What makes a revival legitimate? Join Matt and Ben as they dive in!]]> Text in your Question

What makes a revival legitimate? Join Matt and Ben as they dive in!]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=338 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2618 false 29. Revivals, Is Technology Good or Evil? And a Crisis of Masculinity. - with Case Bell - Better Questions 29. Revivals, Is Technology Good or Evil? And a Crisis of Masculinity. - with Case Bell - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on March 6, 2023]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on March 6, 2023]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=336 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3979 false 28. UFO's, Ohio Pollution, Nuclear War: How Do We not Get Overwhelmed by the News? - Better Questions 28. UFO's, Ohio Pollution, Nuclear War: How Do We not Get Overwhelmed by the News? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on February 23, 2023]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on February 23, 2023]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=333 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1255 false 27. Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God? - Better Questions 27. Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on February 16, 2023]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on February 16, 2023]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=332 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 518 false 26. Does the Bible Condone Polygamy? - Better Questions 26. Does the Bible Condone Polygamy? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on February 9, 2023]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on February 9, 2023]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=329 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 328 false 25. What is Christian Community? - Better Questions 25. What is Christian Community? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on January 26, 2023]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on January 26, 2023]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=320 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500 1361 false Ep 25: Is Christ Jesus' Last Name? - Better Questions Ep 25: Is Christ Jesus' Last Name? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on December 22, 2022]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on December 22, 2022]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=313 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 371 false 24. Why Are So Many People Deconstructing Their Faith? - with Ben Davis - Better Questions 24. Why Are So Many People Deconstructing Their Faith? - with Ben Davis - Better Questions Text in your Question

Why are so many people deconstructing their faith? Join Matt and Ben for part 2 of this conversation.]]> Text in your Question

Why are so many people deconstructing their faith? Join Matt and Ben for part 2 of this conversation.]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=311 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 2305 false 23. How Do We Know That the Books Chosen to Be In the Bible Are the Right Ones? - with Ben Davis - Better Questions 23. How Do We Know That the Books Chosen to Be In the Bible Are the Right Ones? - with Ben Davis - Better Questions Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on December 13, 2022]]> Text in your Question

Message from Matt Jaderston on December 13, 2022]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=310 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 1505 false 22. How Do We Hear the Voice of God in Our Lives? - with Austin Renfroe Pt. 2 - Better Questions 22. How Do We Hear the Voice of God in Our Lives? - with Austin Renfroe Pt. 2 - Better Questions Text in your Question

How Do We Hear the Voice of God in Our Lives? Part 2 with Austin Renfroe]]> Text in your Question

How Do We Hear the Voice of God in Our Lives? Part 2 with Austin Renfroe]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=309 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 2389 false 21. How Do We Combat the Feeling of Loneliness in Leadership? - with Austin Renfroe Pt. 1 - Better Questions 21. How Do We Combat the Feeling of Loneliness in Leadership? - with Austin Renfroe Pt. 1 - Better Questions Text in your Question

Matt and Austin discuss tools for navigating life as a Christ-centered leader.]]> Text in your Question

Matt and Austin discuss tools for navigating life as a Christ-centered leader.]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=307 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 2213 false 20. How Can I Pray to God when I Feel So Much Guilt? - Better Questions 20. How Can I Pray to God when I Feel So Much Guilt? - Better Questions Text in your Question

How can we feel worthy to come to the Lord in prayer when our lives are so messy?]]> Text in your Question

How can we feel worthy to come to the Lord in prayer when our lives are so messy?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=304 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0500 531 false 19. If Jesus Walked the Earth Today, Would He Vote Republican or Democrat? - with Jordin Greer - Better Questions 19. If Jesus Walked the Earth Today, Would He Vote Republican or Democrat? - with Jordin Greer - Better Questions Text in your Question

If bad company corrupts good character, should I stop hanging out with friends that are a bad influence? If Jesus walked the earth today, what political party would he choose? When I pray and study the scriptures, why don't I feel God? ]]> Text in your Question

If bad company corrupts good character, should I stop hanging out with friends that are a bad influence? If Jesus walked the earth today, what political party would he choose? When I pray and study the scriptures, why don't I feel God? ]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=302 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0500 2644 false 18. How Do We Share Our Faith in a Post-Christian Culture? - Better Questions 18. How Do We Share Our Faith in a Post-Christian Culture? - Better Questions Text in your Question

How do we share our faith in a post-Christian culture? Matt shares tips for sharing our faith with others.]]> Text in your Question

How do we share our faith in a post-Christian culture? Matt shares tips for sharing our faith with others.]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=300 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0400 588 false 17. How Do We Build Better Habits? - with Mike Jaderston - Better Questions 17. How Do We Build Better Habits? - with Mike Jaderston - Better Questions Text in your Question

Matt and Mike discuss spirituality and how to build better habits.]]> Text in your Question

Matt and Mike discuss spirituality and how to build better habits.]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=298 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2784 false 16. What are Things that You Practice to Maintain a Healthy and Vibrant Faith? Pt. 1 - Better Questions 16. What are Things that You Practice to Maintain a Healthy and Vibrant Faith? Pt. 1 - Better Questions Text in your Question

In this multi-part mini series, Matt highlights things we can do to maintain a healthy and vibrant faith. ]]> Text in your Question

In this multi-part mini series, Matt highlights things we can do to maintain a healthy and vibrant faith. ]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=297 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1213 false 15. What Do We Do About Things the Church Has Been Complicit in Historically? - Better Questions 15. What Do We Do About Things the Church Has Been Complicit in Historically? - Better Questions Text in your Question

What Do We Do About Things the Church Has Been Complicit in Historically?]]> Text in your Question

What Do We Do About Things the Church Has Been Complicit in Historically?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=295 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 937 false 14. How Long Does One Gaze into the Abyss Before the Abyss Gazes Also into You? - with Joe Skillen - Better Questions 14. How Long Does One Gaze into the Abyss Before the Abyss Gazes Also into You? - with Joe Skillen - Better Questions Text in your Question

Guest Joe Skillen joins Matt on this episode of Better Questions. Why does the daughter of Herodias ask for the head of John the Baptist? Is the parable of the rich man and Lazarus an actual description of hell? Can people in hell talk to people in heaven?]]> Text in your Question

Guest Joe Skillen joins Matt on this episode of Better Questions. Why does the daughter of Herodias ask for the head of John the Baptist? Is the parable of the rich man and Lazarus an actual description of hell? Can people in hell talk to people in heaven?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=294 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2516 false 13. How Do We Balance Work-Related Ambition and Christian Humility? - with Dr. Rob Ramseyer - Better Questions 13. How Do We Balance Work-Related Ambition and Christian Humility? - with Dr. Rob Ramseyer - Better Questions Text in your Question

How do we balance work-related ambition and Christian humility? It seems like a lot of Christian leaders have these moral failings, a-la Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. As a Christian, what are we to do with all the good they brought in the world? Is it all tainted? Should they be cancelled? Should we forgive?]]> Text in your Question

How do we balance work-related ambition and Christian humility? It seems like a lot of Christian leaders have these moral failings, a-la Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. As a Christian, what are we to do with all the good they brought in the world? Is it all tainted? Should they be cancelled? Should we forgive?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=292 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 3148 false 12. Who are the Nephilim? - Better Questions 12. Who are the Nephilim? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Who are the Nephilim?]]> Text in your Question

Who are the Nephilim?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=291 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 560 false 11. Is There a Secret Bible Code Hidden in the Scriptures? - Better Questions 11. Is There a Secret Bible Code Hidden in the Scriptures? - Better Questions Text in your Question

Is there a secret code hidden in the scriptures?]]> Text in your Question

Is there a secret code hidden in the scriptures?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=289 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 275 false 10. Why Would a Loving God Send Someone to Hell? - with Paul Brandes - Better Questions 10. Why Would a Loving God Send Someone to Hell? - with Paul Brandes - Better Questions Text in your Question

Matt and Paul answer the question: Why would a loving God send someone to hell? ]]> Text in your Question

Matt and Paul answer the question: Why would a loving God send someone to hell? ]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=288 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2746 false 9. How Do I Break out of a Spiritual Rut? - Better Questions 9. How Do I Break out of a Spiritual Rut? - Better Questions Text in your Question

My spiritual life feels like a desert. I've been in a dry place for a long time. Do you have any advice on how to break out of a rut?]]> Text in your Question

My spiritual life feels like a desert. I've been in a dry place for a long time. Do you have any advice on how to break out of a rut?]]> Matt Jaderston https://www.eastminster.org?enmse_mid=286 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400 863 false 8. Do People Still Speak in Tongues and Have the Charismatic Gifts Ceased? - with Morgan Holick - Better Questions 8. Do People Still Speak in Tongues and Have the Charismatic Gifts Ceased? - with Morgan Holick - Better Questions Text in your Question

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