The Balance of Gray

Ep 51: Second Wind of a Called Life - Discover the Joy of the Lord

Today’s episode is about discovering the Joy of the Lord, and the spiritual stamina, renewal, and motivation that comes as a second wind to those who realize God has been calling them for a long time. If you’re dry, tired, and exhausted from the grind of this world, then take the time to hear how God’s plan can bring new life. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316986/fan_mail/new] Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanceofgray.com Don't forget to rate/review us and subscribe! © 2024 The Balance of Gray. All rights reserved.

Ep 50: Noah’s Ark, Ron Wyatt, and the Problem of Dismissal - When Evidence Gets Buried Under Reputation

With Noah’s Ark back in the headlines, old debates have resurfaced just as quickly as the new claims. In this episode, we take a closer look at the renewed attention surrounding the possible Ark site, the technology fueling the conversation, and why so many of the same recycled rebuttals continue to dominate the discussion. But this episode is also about something deeper. After using Ron Wyatt as a source in a recent episode, I wanted to clarify an important distinction: citing a source is not the same as endorsing everything they ever claimed. We talk about the controversy surrounding Ron Wyatt, the accusations attached to his name, and why Christians should be careful not to dismiss every claim, discovery, or idea simply because the person behind it was flawed. This is not a blanket defense of Ron Wyatt, nor is it a declaration that Noah’s Ark has been found. It’s a conversation about evidence, discernment, and grace; and how to handle both controversial discoveries and imperfect people with more consistency than the modern conversation often allows.   Show notes:   Ruslan KD’s show discussing Noah’s Ark site – commentary with Wes Huff, Michael Knowles, and Jeremiah Johnson: https://youtu.be/ix10h9Eo91A?si=jm7NeCQkl7Qp7l9p [https://youtu.be/ix10h9Eo91A?si=jm7NeCQkl7Qp7l9p]   CBN News interviews  https://youtu.be/lxAhcKbmTPQ?si=NbGbVenHCZ5KoTS3 [https://youtu.be/lxAhcKbmTPQ?si=NbGbVenHCZ5KoTS3]   Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316986/fan_mail/new] Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanceofgray.com Don't forget to rate/review us and subscribe! © 2024 The Balance of Gray. All rights reserved.

Ep 49: Maintaining the mind of Christ

In today’s episode, Steve does some serious housekeeping. We’ll discuss upcoming shows, Steve reveals a surprising personal endeavor, and an inside look at everything happening in the Balance of Gray world. We’ll also dive into some long-overdue news before closing with a listen to Steve’s second sermon from the pulpit. Don’t miss this one.   News (7:42) Topic (28:30) Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316986/fan_mail/new] Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanceofgray.com Don't forget to rate/review us and subscribe! © 2024 The Balance of Gray. All rights reserved.

Ep 48: All in – The cure for regret

In today’s episode, I share my very first sermon – “All In: The Cure for Regret.” For years, I ran from God, always finding an excuse to choose my own way whenever He presented me with His. I told myself I could never be a proper Christian because of my past… but God had other plans. Not Only did I misunderstand what being a Christian was, I had no idea of how much God could use someone like me.  If something has been stirring in you recently, this message is for you. It’s about what happens when you stop holding back, go all in, and finally find freedom from regret. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316986/fan_mail/new] Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanceofgray.com Don't forget to rate/review us and subscribe! © 2024 The Balance of Gray. All rights reserved.

Ep 47: Biblical Archaeology – part 3

In this episode, we continue our archaeology series by examining the evidence for the true location of Mount Sinai, including Elim’s springs and palms, the split rock at Horeb, boundary markers, the blackened peak, the golden calf site, and more. We also close with a brief look at the claimed evidence for Sodom and Gomorrah. Does the evidence support the Bible’s historical claims? News (1:50) Topic (29:55) Palms and Springs of Elim (32:20) Security Fence Around the Mountain (39:30) Point by point text comparison to discoveries (44:12) Split Rock at Horeb (46:05) Boundary Markers at Mountains base (50:22) Blackened Peak (51:10) Alter & Pillar Stones (52:55) Alter of the Golden Calf (55:58) Elijah’s Cave (59:26) Sodom & Gomorrah (105:11)   Show notes: The Mountain of Moses – by Larry Williams: The Mountain of Moses: The Discovery of Mount Sinai: Williams, Larry R.: 9780922066452: Amazon.com: Books [https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Moses-Discovery-Mount-Sinai/dp/0922066450/ref=sr_1_13?crid=2LY2SPRNUENBQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yEaTDIO4f2oxuAX5jGfC8aqygq-RUt2dR8eANQXAITySwe8pymv4bc-ms_U23pLrDkNG9XvF29X_rx9GZo8_N0MaoavwUzbDlCYiGUZacAJ9ssHqfBCumWZoTmWbTq5qAikgkJT7SC5QCwOFKIk8BsINzxH5ECdpdztCTMBLjqaH5sLRu8_qBDwQcISOG2kH1bz9DfacpX1N05SEAQbBsWamlzqnRknaI2pBvhW3o2g.1yTzvP9ogxrk1RqEsJp15td6s29cR8SAFTPPIviUY2A&dib_tag=se&keywords=larry+williams&qid=1769036838&sprefix=larry+williams%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-13] In search of the Mountain of God – by Robert Cornuke & David Halbrook: In Search of the Mountain of God: The Discovery of the Real Mt. Sinai: Robert Cornuke, David Halbrook: 9780805420524: Amazon.com: Books [https://www.amazon.com/Search-Mountain-God-Discovery-Sinai/dp/0805420525/ref=sr_1_6?crid=H9OLGK7OU16A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Qy0s7ex7g5qLOuBrFHktmcZp_G444UpJnQAXuOc2VOqwwbk5Kre02W7j47zWGLCMX5oWW6q6Ee5_8KvaOvfhAlFLJVSd7gBDsZgWDtwZl0XOJCYe_MKOYSE8CcyviTTqT_u8e9jC445kc8JHzyV58tA2KXajLlrRghEPX5-9pulsPbZ4AXmimb3JOufgTy-X9hlhs-4bZRP-FHmUseVDLzqHkS951iN7AqMH7RAiEWE.on2I-HztK3sXehSfk4Bq-vvab3x_6_gg5_7HFPId63M&dib_tag=se&keywords=robert+cornuke&qid=1769036937&sprefix=robert+cornuke%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-6] God of the Mountain – by Penny Caldwell: Amazon.com: God Of The Mountain: True Story Behind The Discoveries Of Real Mt Sinai: 9780882706054: Caldwell, Penny: Books [https://www.amazon.com/God-Mountain-Story-Behind-Discoveries/dp/0882706055/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14OHE42QF4A4J&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CS7lLzyEsh9xuRhb3oYI6g.Q-MOcCJyw9G5HV7AeseZhAZl4l6q3iAZwFtAF2aDjG4&dib_tag=se&keywords=Penny+Cox+Caldwell&qid=1769037538&s=books&sprefix=penny+cox+caldwell%2Cstripbooks%2C114&sr=1-1] Ron Wyatt’s Website: A1 Finds: Noah's Ark, Ark of Covenant and other discoveries! [https://www.arkdiscovery.com/] Exodus – Myth or History by David Rohl: https://a.co/d/0gDwuZut [https://a.co/d/0gDwuZut] Solving the Exodus Mystery – Volume 1: Discovery of the true Pharaohs of Joseph, Moses and the Exodus by Ted Stewart: https://a.co/d/009ae7CI [https://a.co/d/009ae7CI] The Stones Cry Out by Randall Price: https://a.co/d/00HKIabn [https://a.co/d/00HKIabn] Amazing Discoveries that Unlock the Bible by Douglas Connelly: https://a.co/d/06KbQDU8 [https://a.co/d/06KbQDU8]   Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316986/fan_mail/new] Welcome to the Gray Zone! Please join the dialog where we discuss faith, God, and religion in the modern context of science, archaeology, and philosophy! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/rXD4vPYQiVdCCbSZ/?mibextid=JRoKGi Website: https://thebalanceofgray.com/ Email: steve@thebalanceofgray.com Don't forget to rate/review us and subscribe! © 2024 The Balance of Gray. All rights reserved.