20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 59)

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  @sarahfaith316 · 4 years ago · pinned

  Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:<br><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8">0:00</a> - Introduction<br>1. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=46">0:46</a> {How to “Take Every Thought Captive”} What does it mean to &quot;take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ&quot; in 2 Corinthians 10:5? What are some examples of how we can live this out? <br>2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=544">9:04</a> {Advice for a Difficult Church Situation} My daughter and her father-in-law visited the church I attend. They brought my 3 month old Grandson who was making loud sounds. One of the attendants asked them to leave. Now I have mixed feelings about this church. Should I continue to attend? <br>3. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=668">11:08</a> {Can Remarried People Serve in Church?} A divorced lady in my church recently got remarried to someone else. The church is not allowing remarried couples to serve in any area of the church. Is this biblical? <br>4. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=843">14:03</a> {Why are there Sacrifices if Jesus is our Sacrifice?} Why are there sacrifices (more specifically, sin offerings) in the millennial temple on Earth (ex. Ezekiel 42: 13)? I don&apos;t get it since Jesus was the final and perfect sacrifice. <br>5. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=1207">20:07</a> {Surrendering to God when it’s Difficult} I&apos;m double-minded and depressed. I want real salvation but have a hard time fully surrendering. Good works and prayer feel like pushing a boulder up a hill. Any advice? <br>6. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=1454">24:14</a> {What is Love, According to the Bible?} Define love according to the Bible. Is it a feeling? Act? Choice? This is very important to me because it will inform how I view if I was loving or not in situations. <br>7. J. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=1842">30:42</a> {Does Sanctification Continue in Eternity?} Do you think sanctification is complete upon our death and resurrection, or do we continue to “improve” throughout eternity? <br>8. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=1977">32:57</a> {How to be Calm &amp; Kind on Social Media} I often find myself being rude on social media. I don’t mean to be, but it just gets the better of me. How do you approach people, consistently, in such a loving manner? <br>9. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=2172">36:12</a> Angels, Free Will, &amp; Did God Command Satan to Rebel?} How would you react to someone who claims that angels don&apos;t have free will, and that by extension, God commanded Satan to rebel? Hoping to address the issue and the heart here, thanks! <br>10. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=2381">39:41</a> {Biblical Help when Struggling with Infertility} I recently have had intense disappointment and grief in my life re: fertility and am struggling with not knowing God&apos;s path for my life. Do you have any biblical help to heal and move forward? <br>11. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=2546">42:26</a> {Is Luke a “Social Justice Gospel”?} The book of Luke is being described as the &quot;social justice gospel” in Progressive circles. What do you think about Luke being described as the social justice gospel? <br>12. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=2760">46:00</a> {About the Vows in Numbers 30} What specific examples of vows or oaths do you think Numbers 30 was referring to? <br>13. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=3016">50:16</a> {Refuting WMSCOG Theology} I was approached by the Mother God cult in a department store, and they used Galatians 4: 26. How could I bring clarity to this verse for them next time? <br>14. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=3382">56:22</a> {Should we Choose a Denomination Right Away?} I&apos;m a new convert. I love God. However, since I&apos;m a new convert I haven&apos;t &quot;chosen&quot; a denomination yet. Must I hurry and choose one? Right now, I&apos;m just happy reading the Bible, believing, and praying. <br>15. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=3524">58:44</a> {About “Seal” &amp; “Deposit” in 2 Cor.} What is the meaning of the words &quot;seal&quot; and &quot;deposit&quot; in 2 Corinthians 1: 22? <br>16. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=3738">1:02:18</a> {Lovingly Calling Out Sin} How do I love and exhort a close family member who knows &amp; believes the Gospel but doesn&apos;t seem bothered by some sinful choices (e.g., going to rowdy parties, getting drunk)? <br>17. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=4001">1:06:41</a> {About Leviathan} What are your thoughts on Leviathan? Do you believe he is an actual creature, or more symbolic? Where is he now? <br>18. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=4488">1:14:48</a> {What if I Don’t Live near a Bible-based Church?} What do you do when there are only Jehovah’s whiteness, Catholic, and extremely Progressive churches within a day’s drive of where you live? <br>19. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=4533">1:15:33</a> {What to Do when a Spouse Turns from Faith} What advice do you have for a man who married a Christian but she has turned away from the faith? I struggle with feeling betrayed by her and God, and I worry about raising our newborn in the faith. <br>20. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCUCTu2WB8&amp;t=4838">1:20:38</a> {Modesty according to the Bible} What do you believe is the standard of modesty, biblically?

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  @rubycameron9560 · 4 years ago

  My 4 year old girl said, &quot;Mommy, this man (pointing at Mike on my laptop screen) gave a big bunny to me, it was very big, and he said:&quot;take care of it&quot; but then I lost it&quot; . Her face was so sad that I had to say, maybe you just dreamed of him (Mike), and maybe you&apos;ll find the bunny someday. And she smiled and said, aw yes, It was in my dream! &nbsp;I was just smiling and laughing realising the frequency of me listening and watching Mike&apos;s video has impacted her as well😊. I thank God for you brother Mike .

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  @GodlyDating101 · 4 years ago

  This ministry is very insightful. How am I this late?!

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  @TheJoshProject · 4 years ago

  That person that said they were double minded and depressed, I&apos;ve been there, literally both were happening to me simultaneously. What Mike said was 100% right, it caused so much growth in me, I trust God so much more because he&apos;s all I had in that situation and now I realise he&apos;s all I need

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  @timothyharris4246 · 4 years ago

  I’m in my first year as a pastor. I find your 20 questions segment to be VERY helpful. Thanks so much for your teaching. I love your humble and kind approach.

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  @Ssarahsadler · 4 years ago

  Today in math class, my math teacher was trying to help us prepare for finals, “the Bible says, “take every thought captive,” and I believe in you all!” <br>I said, “oh I’ve never heard that verse before, that’s really cool, I want to study that some more later!”<br>The first video on my recommended is this. Isn’t it funny how we have a verse stick out to us, and Gods like, “here!” It’s cool

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  @Finallyretired2022 · 4 years ago

  The mom that was asked to leave the sanctuary needs to check herself first. Momma bear you’re used to your baby’s cries, coos, all noises, so you may have trouble recognizing if your baby is disturbing others. It doesn’t mean they don’t want you there, perhaps they were frustrated that you weren’t able to recognize baby was drawing attention away from pastor and onto them.

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  @kileyrickman6127 · 4 years ago

  Thank you for your answer to the infertility question. My husband and I are going through infertility and it is so hard. I’m normally a very positive person but I’m losing my hope and tears are now a daily occurrence. I don’t know how unbelievers manage something like this without knowing God and knowing there’s a bigger plan. 💕

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  @anniemitchell6043 · 4 years ago

  I don’t think I’ve ever commented before, I just want to say thank you. I find your wisdom to be vast and biblical, it’s has been an amazing blessing in my walk with Christ. God bless you❤️

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  @__.Sara.__ · 4 years ago (edited)

  Mike! Just wanted to tell you, I recently started dating a wonderful guy and your teaching and also your thoughts from your personal experiences regarding both love and marriage has been so helpful! <br>If not for the advice you gave me in March of 2020, it is very, very possible that I wouldn&apos;t be a Christian or in the relationship I&apos;m in right now. <br>Thank you for your work, and everything that God does through you!

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  @talisantos6379 · 4 years ago

  Infertility: I have recently been doing a ton of research on fasting and it’s health benefits. I was just listening to a video and it was mentioned that there has been some discovery in regards to infertility and insulin and that fasting has huge benefits. Because this is a biblical principle and because it costs us nothing to do it it’s one of those things that are not being promoted by the world. I felt lead to share here for anyone who is struggling with infertility. My heart breaks for those struggling in this area and wanted to share this as something that believers may be able to prayerfully consider and research. Love your ministry and all my brothers and sisters here! Keep pressing on to the prize!!

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  @christineexum · 5 months ago

  Watching Easter Sunday morning 2026. I woke up and you were on! I am non denomination Christian and I realy enjoy listening to you. But this is 4 years old! I wonder if you are still on air doing this? I hope so! I realy need a space like this in these days. Happy Reserection Day!🕊🕊†

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