The Asking For A Friend Podcast

Why Do Bad Things Happen? || Asking For A Friend Podcast || Pastor Steve Garcia

This Week’s Episode — with Pastor Moises Bejarano  Get ready for a conversation full of biblical insight, spiritual clarity, and practical guidance for everyday faith.  Each week, Pastor Steve and a special guest tackle five real Bible questions submitted online — exploring Scripture with clarity, compassion, and real-life wisdom. In this week’s episode, Pastor Steve Garcia is joined by Pastor Moises Bejarano to tackle five thought-provoking and challenging Bible questions sent in by listeners: Why do bad things happen? Does God let those bad things happen? “In the Old Testament, God promised the land to Israel as an everlasting covenant, though at times it seems tied to obedience. In the New Testament, Paul and Hebrews talk about the promise being fulfilled in Christ. From our church’s perspective, is the land promise still meant for the Jewish people today—or is it now spiritual in Christ? And connected to that, how do we know the Jewish people today are the same chosen people God made those promises to in the Bible?” How can you change someone's bitter mind about the church and Christianity? It can feel like there's no progress even after praying for them What are your thoughts about blessing items/relics? Is it wrong for my sister to invite our biological dad over to my mother and stepdad's house without their consent? Have a question you’d like answered? Submit yours by texting the word "Question" to 909.281.7797. - NEXT STEPS  Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps [http://sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps]. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give [http://sunrisechurch.org/give]  - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA [https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca [https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca]  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch [https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch]

Should Parents Promote SANTA? || Asking For A Friend Podcast || Pastor Steve Garcia

🎧 This Week’s Episode — with Pastor John Peter Iniguezsalazar 💬 Get ready for a conversation full of biblical insight, spiritual clarity, and practical guidance for everyday faith. 🎙️ Each week, Pastor Steve Garcia and a special guest tackle five real Bible questions submitted online — exploring Scripture with clarity, compassion, and real-life wisdom. In this week’s episode, Pastor Steve is joined by Pastor John Peter to tackle five thought-provoking and challenging Bible questions sent in by listeners: 1️⃣ It's always been prophesized that Jesus will come again, there has been so many people over the years who have proclaimed themselves as Son of God. What if Jesus came back but we didn’t recognize him? How can one know if it is really Jesus when this world has so many false prophets? 2️⃣ I gave my life to Christ a few years ago. I love him but I failed him. Not once but 3 times. I’ve apologized but I feel immense guilt and shame even speaking to him. I asked for forgiveness and the first 2 times I felt forgiven and now I am too ashamed to even say sorry despite my guilt because I feel unworthy of it since I know better. But I love God with all of my heart. What do I do? 3️⃣ Is it a sin to tell my kids about Santa Claus? 4️⃣ How can I get over the fear of dating because of divorced parents? 5️⃣ How do I know if I am where I should be in my life? 📘 Have a question you’d like answered? Submit yours by texting the word "Question" to 909.281.7797. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Asking for a Friend! - NEXT STEPS Looking to take your next step? We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch

A Christian SHOULD or SHOULDN'T CUSS?

This Week’s Episode — with Sunrise Youth Pastor Vivek Katru!  Get ready for a conversation full of biblical insight, spiritual clarity, and practical guidance for everyday faith.  Each week, Pastor Steve and a special guest tackle five real Bible questions submitted online — exploring Scripture with clarity, compassion, and real-life wisdom. In this week’s episode, Pastor Steve Garcia is joined by Sunrise Youth Pastor Vivek Katru to tackle five thought-provoking and challenging Bible questions sent in by listeners: 1. how do I know if I’m lukewarm? 2. How do you know if Jesus sent someone into your life. People say one thing and do another. How do you know if it is a good choice? 3. If the serpent was the most cunning of all and we know that he spoke, is it possible the other animals spoke in the garden? 4. How does someone call themselves a christian, but cuss? 5. How can I help my atheist friend to believe in Jesus or even consider him?  Have a question you’d like answered? Submit yours by texting the word "Question" to 909.281.7797. NEXT STEPS  Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps [http://sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps]. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give [http://sunrisechurch.org/give]  - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA [https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca [https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca]  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch [https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch]

Are Astrology Signs Real? || Asking For a Friend Podcast || Pastor Steve Garcia

This Week’s Episode — with Kate Garcia  Get ready for a conversation full of biblical insight, spiritual clarity, and practical guidance for everyday faith.  Each week, Pastor Steve and a special guest tackle five real Bible questions submitted online — exploring Scripture with clarity, compassion, and real-life wisdom. In this week’s episode of Asking for a Friend, Pastor Steve Garcia is joined by his wife, Kate Garcia, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about faith, discernment, and some of the most asked spiritual questions from our listeners: Can you have the Holy Spirit and continue to live in a sinful relationship? Are astrology signs real? Stars led the wise men but are astrology signs or studying the stars biblical? My catholic family says we are living in sin because we got married in the county clerks office and no pastor or priest was there. Should we have a religious ceremony to be married in God’s eyes? I feel guilty for not fully believing in God, how do I change that? Does God only hear prayers when one is praying on their knees? Have a question you’d like answered? Submit yours by texting the word "Question" to 909.281.7797 - NEXT STEPS  Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps [http://sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps]. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give [http://sunrisechurch.org/give]  - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA [https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca [https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca]  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch [https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch]

Can Christians Have Crazy Hair Styles? || Asking For A Friend Podcast || Pastor Steve Garcia

This Week’s Episode — with Pastor John Hill Get ready for a conversation full of biblical insight, spiritual clarity, and practical guidance for everyday faith. Each week, Pastor Steve and a special guest tackle five real Bible questions submitted online — exploring Scripture with clarity, compassion, and real-life wisdom. In this week’s episode, Pastor Steve Garcia is joined by Pastor John Hill to tackle five thought-provoking and challenging Bible questions sent in by listeners: 1. So I just heard one of the pastors talk poorly about tv miracles and preachers. What would you say to someone who actually has had a miracle on tv? 2. How does God feel when a man father's a child and never has shown up for him? 3. How do you know Lord is guiding you when making decisions? 4. Does my hair style matter to Jesus and is it a sin to have a worldly hair style? 5. Anytime I think of God, pray or sing(worship) I cry (tearing up now) How do I make that stop? Do I want it to stop? Have a question you’d like answered? Submit yours by texting the word “Question” to 909.281.7797 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Asking for a Friend! - NEXT STEPS  Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps [http://sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps]. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give [http://sunrisechurch.org/give]  - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA [https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca [https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca]  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch [https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch]