The Breakdown: Truth Matters

Is Harry Potter EVIL?

On this episode, we're partying like it's 2001 and addressing the big controversy among Christians: is it okay to consume media where "witchcraft" is present? Or, could that lead someone away from Christ and into the hands of the occult? 

The Prodigal Son Returns! - Nate Auvenshine

In the studio this week we have Nate Auvenshine--Calvary Chapel of Prescott Elder and the new leader of CCOP's Young Adult Ministry! We're super blessed to have him a part of the team and know you will be as well. In this episode, he shares his testimony of coming to faith in Christ at a young age, becoming a prodigal, returning to the faith, and falling in love with a life of service. Enjoy!

Can We Have Full Assurance of Our Salvation?

Well, can we? Also, when it comes to our relationship with the Lord--who loved who first? Thanks for the great questions! Keep sending them in! 

Was God Different in the Old Testament?

On this episode, the “Classic Crew” answers more of your questions! How can we reconcile God's seemingly harsh and violent judgments in the Old Testament (e.g., the Canaanites) with the God of mercy and grace as seen in the life and work of Jesus Christ?

When speaking with cults, how do we defend the position that the Holy Spirit is God? Where does it say that?

How do you know the Lord has placed something on your heart, versus it being your own motives?

The Way of the Righteous - Emmanuel

Today we have a testimony! Emmanuel is considered "OG" YAM family, with his attendance dating back to the early days of the ministry. God's favor has obviously always been on Emmanuel. However even the most blessed can forget their identity in Christ and have to find their way back. 

Is it EVER acceptable to lie?

 Is it ever okay to lie? There are rare instances in the Bible when lying is viewed in a seemingly positive light. Rahab is an example: Joshua 2:4-6, James 2:25. Another example is the Hebrew midwives: Exodus 1:15-21. What say The Breakdown crew? Also, a listener is reading a book that encourages his readers to pursue a relationship with Christ as intimate and personal as the Apostles did. Is that even possible? How? 

Aliens??, ”Divine” Gender Energies, and Self-Esteem

Do ALIENS exist? Can the existence of other created beings fit into a Biblical worldview? Or, does this land strictly in the realm of the New Age? Speaking of New Age, what should we make of teachers and counselors teaching about "divine" masculine and feminine energies? Can this fit under the Christian banner or is it fringe? Lastly, also fitting with the pop-psy theme, what are we to make of the self-esteem movement? Are statements like, "I am enough" helpful, or does this work against the message of the Gospel? 

Knowledge v. Wisdom, Church Conflict, and Degrees of Sin

On this episode, we are back addressing more of your questions! Sometimes the Scripture seems to indicate a negative quality to knowledge (e.g., “knowledge puffs up”). Is there a type of knowledge-gaining that Christians should avoid? How does knowledge compare with wisdom?

How should Christians go about resolving conflict in the Church? What are valid reasons for leaving a church, and what reflects pettiness and our overabundance of modern church options?

And, is all sin the same? Is sin… sin? Or does God see some sins differently? 

The Mind of God, Blind Spots, and Satanic Attacks

On this episode the regular crew is back in the studio answering more of your questions! Does God change his mind? Some verses in Scripture seem to indicate that He does. How does that square with a God who has all knowledge and is never changing? Speaking of knowledge… how do we deal with our own spiritual “blind spots” when it comes to our sanctification? How can we most effectively use the body of Christ to root out our shortcomings? Lastly, how much is Satan directly involved in attacks against us? We often hear of Christians claiming that Satan is attacking them directly. Is this Biblical, or does it give Satan too much credit? 

Chronic Illness, Infertility, and Starting Families

On this episode of The Breakdown Pastor Ryan is officially in Missouri and is joining us online to continue this project and answering more of your questions. We have some heavy questions this week: How should one facing chronic illness feel towards their state? How should they feel towards the Lord, and how should they pray? What if the situation is infertility? What does the Bible say about couples that can’t conceive? And regarding starting a family—is it a command? Are Christians at liberty to try to start a family? Or does Genesis 1:28 mandate it?