LGBTQ Adoptions at a Christian Agency? They Finally Fixed It – SBC Bans Women Pastors

Was Jesus a Socialist? Was Homosexuality Added to the Bible in 1946? + CIA Says Christians...

Can you control a true Christian? According to a former CIA officer, not really — and that's actually a compliment. In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate and co-host Pastor Sean tackle a packed lineup of questions and cultural flashpoints. First up: can Christians play video games? Spoiler — resting is biblical, Doritos are optional, and Pastor Sean's defense of video game breaks via the Sabbath is actually solid theology. Then someone on TikTok drops the claim that the Bible never called homosexuality a sin until 1946 when the RSV translation added the word. Nate and Sean walk through why that argument falls apart fast — Leviticus 18, Leviticus 20, Romans 1:26, and 1 Corinthians 6:9 don't exactly leave a lot of wiggle room, word choice or not. A former CIA officer says Christians are the hardest people to control because their ultimate loyalty is to God — not government, organization, or cultural pressure. The panel digs into why that is, including a fascinating comparison to how other religious traditions handle coercion. Was Jesus a socialist? A listener raises it, and the conversation gets surprisingly deep — covering voluntary Christian giving, the early church in Acts, and why compulsory redistribution is fundamentally different from cheerful giving. Socialism is not communism... but it's holding hands with it, apparently. A small-town Minnesota bakery celebrates a biblical model of family during Pride Month and faces the expected backlash. The panel's take: if selling pro-family donuts is "grifting," then so is every cause-based merch campaign in history. Vote with your wallet and move on. Plus: Gatorade's sugar content gets a full theological and scientific audit, a video from an atheist woman who believes opting out of Christianity means opting out of sin and hell (sovereign citizen theology, as Nate puts it), the debate over whether do babies go to heaven, and a shoutout to Dr. James Tour's standing challenge to any non-believer willing to email him. Small-town bakery article discussed: https://www.christianpost.com/news/small-town-bakery-counters-pride-month-faces-backlash.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Can Christians play video games? 07:19 - Did the Bible call homosexuality a sin before 1946? 20:09 - CIA officer: Christians are the hardest to control 31:47 - Was Jesus a socialist? 52:51 - Dr. James Tour's challenge to non-believers 1:05:22 - Small town bakery counters Pride Month, faces backlash 1:48:25 - Do babies go to heaven? 1:58:46 - Atheist woman says leaving Christianity means no hell HASHTAGS #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #BibleStudy #ChristianApologetics #Jesus #Faith #Bible #Homosexuality #WasJesusASocialist #ChristianLife #GospelTruth #PrideMonth #BiblicalValues #ChristianDebate #Apologetics

LGBTQ Adoptions at a Christian Agency? They Finally Fixed It – SBC Bans Women Pastors

In this episode of Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate and guests dig into some spicy news dropped by Protestia after a full week of radio silence. Three big stories, one surprisingly civilized conversation. First up: Bethany Christian Services, the largest Christian adoption agency in the U.S., has officially walked back its 2020 decision to allow LGBTQ couples to adopt — reaffirming its Christian identity after a wild six-year detour involving anti-racism trainings, government funding threats, and some very creative theology. Nate and Michael also get into why adoption in America costs anywhere from $5,000 to $85,000, what Canada's doing differently, and whether Christians are doing enough to actually adopt. Then: the Southern Baptist Convention voted 4-to-1 to prohibit women pastors at their annual meeting, passing Al Mohler's "Truth and Unity Amendment" — which now heads to next year's meeting for ratification. Because apparently nothing in the SBC can happen in less than two years. Nate gives his biblical case for male pastoral leadership, Connie gives her unfiltered thoughts on bad male pastors (fair point), and Michael watches from the atheist bleachers. The crew also wades into Gen Z's church resurgence, why Christian community beats atheist megachurches, the baker vs. gay wedding cake debate, and an atheist TikToker who thinks she can opt out of sin — and therefore hell — by simply leaving Christianity. (Spoiler: God's not checking your affiliation box.) Plus a quick sidebar on White House renovation costs, Trump vs. Iran, and the eternal mystery of where everyone was today. 📚 Resources & Links: Bethany Christian Services story: https://protestia.com/2026/06/11/largest-christian-adoption-agency-bethany-services-walks-back-allowing-lgbtq-adoptions-reaffirms-christian-faith/ Southern Baptists vote on women pastors: https://protestia.com/2026/06/11/at-annual-meeting-southern-baptists-overwhelmingly-vote-to-prohibit-women-pastors/ For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro & housekeeping 03:31 - Bethany Christian Services walks back LGBTQ adoptions 11:15 - Adoption costs in the U.S. vs. Canada 24:50 - Southern Baptists vote to prohibit women pastors 28:22 - Nate's biblical case for male pastoral leadership 31:32 - Connie's take: bad pastors and church hurt 38:00 - Are churches exploiting new converts for free labor? 44:06 - Gen Z church resurgence & community vs. belief 46:00 - Atheist megachurches and Christian community 48:08 - White House renovations & UFC 250 cost discussion 52:03 - Trump, Iran, and government spending 1:00:00 - Atheist TikToker: "I left Christianity so I can't sin" 1:02:13 - Michael and Nate respond to the sin/hell opt-out argument HASHTAGS #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #SouthernBaptist #WomenPastors #ChristianAdoption #ChristianApologetics #Apologetics #Faith #BibleStudy #ChristianLife #ChurchDebate #Atheism #Jesus #GenZChurch

Magic vs Miracles & Why Atheists Call Prayer the "Strangest" Human Habit (Move Over Human Sacrifice)

Is there actually a difference between "magic" and miracles, or are they two sides of the same supernatural coin? In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, we tackle the heavy questions that people are actually searching for. We break down the theological divide between witchcraft and biblical miracles, exploring why one is seen as a counterfeit and the other as a divine revelation.  We also address the atheist challenge: Is prayer really just the "weirdest" thing humans have ever normalized? We dive into the logic (or lack thereof) behind intercessory prayer and why critics often frame it as a form of "magical thinking" that ignores the realities of the world. Plus, we discuss the complexities of pseudepigrapha and take a jab at the modern "smudging" trend—because nothing says "I’m in touch with the universe" quite like setting your own living room on fire with a bundle of sage to "cleanse the vibes." Join us for a raw, unfiltered look at faith, skeptics, and the spiritual questions that keep people up at night.  For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 00:47 - Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" alien movie & its supposed impact on Christian faith 03:40 - Reading the article + deep discussion on aliens, souls, salvation, and whether it challenges Christianity 12:18 - Pseudopigrapha explanation (false writings, definition, examples) 16:03 - Continued pseudopigrapha discussion (lost books, Enoch, etc.) 24:52 - Carmelo Anthony murder case & racial vs. cultural issues around it 32:39 - Graham Platner Nazi tattoo / Democrat primary story 39:33 - Deconstruction video (Jesus miracles vs. women called witches) 41:09 - Wicca discussion (nature magic, spells, Christian view of evil) 1:02:21 - Exodus 32 debate (Book of Life vs. Book of the Living, Moses & golden calf) Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #MagicVsMiracles #ChristianApologetics #AtheistDebate #Prayer #WitchcraftVsMiracles #TheologyExplained #FaithAndReason #Pseudepigrapha #SpiritualTruth

How Do You Accept Jesus? Calvinism vs Wesleyanism & Heresy Exposed

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate and the crew tackle one of the most-searched questions that Christians apparently keep forgetting to answer: how do you actually accept Jesus and receive Him as Lord and Savior? Turns out the gap between "churchy lingua" and plain English is wider than we thought — so we fix that. You're welcome, internet. From there, the panel dives deep into the Ordo Salutis — the order of salvation — comparing the Wesleyan and Calvinist views on total depravity, total inability, regeneration, and whether God drags you to salvation in chains or extends a general grace that you respond to. Spoiler: everyone agrees on the destination. The how-to guide is where it gets spicy. Next up, Nate addresses a viral Catholic apologetics claim involving Venerable Marthe Robin — a French mystic who allegedly lived 53 years sustained only by the Eucharist. Nate doesn't deny the miracle. He denies the attribution. If God does a miracle, it's God's miracle — not the wafer's. Then Steph brings receipts on a video from realgoodnews.org — a heretical claim that Jesus's baptism disproves blood atonement, that John the Baptist was practicing Essene Judaism, and that Jesus drove out the money changers because He opposed animal sacrifice — not because they turned the temple into a den of robbers. Nate goes through all four Gospel accounts. Spoiler again: every single one says "den of robbers." Every. Single. One. Finally, the crew responds to a former pastor turned atheist who claims: "If you need a Bible to be a good person, you're not good — you're just controlled." Nate's counter? You're made in the image of God, which is exactly why you already know right from wrong — whether you admit it or not. Also featuring: a man who got saved in prison and genuinely needs the Bible to not commit battle axe-related crimes. Compelling testimony. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:36 - How do you accept Jesus as Lord and Savior? 11:52 - Justification and sanctification explained 17:03 - Ordo Salutis: Calvinist vs Wesleyan view of salvation 35:04 - Total depravity and total inability debate 41:16 - Marthe Robin and the Real Presence of the Eucharist 52:02 - Marthe Robin: medical records and Nate's response 56:14 - Heretic video: Does John's baptism disprove blood atonement? 59:35 - The Nazarenes, Essenes, and historical dishonesty exposed 1:00:47 - Leviticus washing rituals and the origin of John's baptism 1:05:06 - Jesus and the money changers: what all 4 Gospels actually say 1:10:04 - Response: "If you need a Bible, you're not good — you're controlled" 1:14:11 - Does written law restrain evil? The panel weighs in 1:17:22 - Do Christians follow the law of Moses? 1:21:01 - Closing thoughts HASHTAGS: #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Jesus #Apologetics #Gospel #Salvation #BornAgain #Calvinism #Wesleyan #OrdoSalutis #BloodAtonement #ChristianApologetics #BibleStudy #Heresy

Was Sodom & Gomorrah Destroyed for Bad Hospitality? Plus Pride, Suicide, and Abortion Ethics.

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, we tackle the most pressing questions and controversial headlines of the week. We begin with a deep dive into the biblical narrative of Sodom and Gomorrah—was it truly just about a lack of hospitality, or are there deeper implications for our world today? We also discuss the intersection of culture and faith, including the recent controversy surrounding HelloFresh’s Pride Month marketing and the cultural discussion regarding the overshadowing of Black Music Month. Furthermore, we address the shift in societal values as we analyze New York’s new regulations for doctor-assisted patient suicide. Finally, our panelists share raw, personal experiences regarding the complex and sensitive topic of abortion. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro and Welcome to the Ask A Christian Podcast 05:15 – Sodom and Gomorrah: Was it just poor hospitality? 18:40 – Cultural Conflict: Pride Month, HelloFresh, and Black Music Month 41:21 – The New Era of Healthcare: Analyzing New York's doctor-assisted suicide rules 48:50 – Real Talk: Panelists share personal stories and perspectives on abortion 01:05:00 – Closing Thoughts and Final Reflections Resources & Links HelloFresh Pride Month Controversy: https://www.toddstarnes.com/values/repulsive-hellofresh-urges-customers-to-prep-for-pride-month-anal-sex/ NY Doctor-Assisted Suicide Regulations: https://nypost.com/2026/06/08/us-news/ny-releases-rules-for-doctor-assisted-patient-suicide-as-critics-cry-of-new-and-frightening-era/ Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #BiblicalTruth #CultureWar #SodomAndGomorrah #ProLife #CurrentEvents #ChristianPerspective