No, I'm not back, sorry! Wanted to drop some bonus content like I mentioned in the last episode. Grab a Crunchwrap Supreme and kick back:

Two sides of the LGBTQ2A+ community have collided. The gay community is accusing the grooming community of hijacking their movement and causing irreparable harm to their social progress.

Both sides speak with a level of authority as they try to teach the public how to treat members of both communities, how to address each other, and demanding what children must learn.

So, what happens when two secular worldviews collide? Who is right? Where should Christians stand in all of this? And what authority do Christians, Pastors, and Scripture have?

After 5 years of podcasting and almost 20,000 streams, it's time to retire Despite Popular Belief. Thank you all for studying Scripture with me, praying for me, blessing this ministry financially, encouraging me, and laughing with me through the years. If there is one thing you take away from DPB, I want it to be the realization of the relevance of God's Word in your life, your opinions, this culture, and its agendas. Always stand before kings! Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcasting platform. Homepage: https://www.despitepopularbelief.com Base Ministry Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief Merch: https://despitepopularbelief.com/merch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN

Previously a private, bonus episode from Base Ministry Support (Patreon), today, we're examining a difficult situation: What happens if you die with unconfessed sin, active addiction, or even unintentional offense towards Almighty God? Infamous apologist, Ravi Zacharias, left a horrifying legacy of secret sex crimes despite his life's devotion to ministry that was devastatingly exposed after his passing. Was he forgiven? Was his sin dealt with? Fortunately for us, we have examples in Scripture to confront this very situation. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcasting platform. Homepage: https://www.despitepopularbelief.com Base Ministry Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief Merch: https://despitepopularbelief.com/merch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN

I’m going through some hate mail and listener feedback from the past couple of months in this special playback of a LIVE event from Discord in The Green Room (Originally aired 2/25/23, 9pm ET). Be sure to click the Discord invite link below for access to future events! Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcasting platform. Homepage: https://www.despitepopularbelief.com Base Ministry Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN

A curse tablet was discovered at Joshua's altar, and no one has opened it yet! But even the inscriptions on the exterior have experts perplexed. It reads: YHWH. A curse written in Yahweh's Name? The implications of this detail could reshape the history of God's Name as we know it! Amanda Hope Haley, The Red-Haired Archaeologist returns to tell us all about it. She also answers all of your user-submitted questions on Biblical archaeology! Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcasting platform. Homepage: https://www.despitepopularbelief.com Base Ministry Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN Amanda Hope Haley Resources: Homepage: https://redhairedarchaeologist.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amandahopehaley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redhairedarchaeologist/

DISCLAIMER: Not suitable for children. Season 5 kicks off with some demonic chicanery. Corrupt governments historically have played with demons and gotten away with murder... literally. However, Scripture prophesied that "the government will be on His shoulders." Let's examine 3 examples of governments and their dealings with the occult and the demonic: Haiti's deal with the devil, CERN's god of destruction, and America's deep history in cults. But, it's not all doom and gloom! Scripture brings hope to this disturbing world. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcasting platform. Website: https://www.despitepopularbelief.com Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN

2 surgeries and an abundance of prayers brings me here to fill you in on the medical anomalies, missed content, and evidence of the Hand of God. I'm not in the clear yet, but I'll tell you where I'm at and what to look forward to in Season 5! Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcasting platform. Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN

What does ministry look like outside of the mainstream? If you don't feel cookie-cutter when it comes to outreach, you're in good company. Ben Stephen Dixon is here to share his experience in Christian metal (and more), and to encourage believers who are wondering if they're planted in the right place. Ben Stephen Dixon Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benstephendixon/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNMknZ5E8iItBUQajHBSyrg Despite Popular Belief Resources: Show Notes: https://www.manifoldministries.com/despite-popular-belief/ministry-isnt-always-mainstream Merch: https://www.manifoldministries.com/merch Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN Ministry Site: https://www.manifoldministries.com Part of [MANIFOLD] Ministries.

Are you in a dead end job? Are you struggling to make ends meet? Is work sucking the life out of you? Is it affecting your family? How does a Christian know when to quit their job? Scripture brings clarity to these questions. Our special guest, Cory Woodard of The Poking Stick, shares some Biblical wisdom and personal experience on the matter. Learn about enjoying the fruit of your labor and finding joy despite the cursed ground. The Poking Stick Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepokingsticknetwork/ Website: https://thepokingstick.com Despite Popular Belief Resources: Show Notes: https://www.manifoldministries.com/despite-popular-belief/how-to-know-when-to-quit-your-job Merch: https://www.manifoldministries.com/merch Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN Ministry Site: https://www.manifoldministries.com Part of [MANIFOLD] Ministries.

Back at it again with another all-segments episode. This week we've got Church History, Current Events, Listener Feedback, featuring the brand new (and sarcastic) "Cool" Evolution, and more! Question: What do angler fish and Parkinson's disease have in common? Answer: They're both in this episode. What does any of that have to do with theology? You will have to stick around to find out... Despite Popular Belief Resources: Show Notes: https://www.manifoldministries.com/despite-popular-belief/evolution-and-a-conspiracy-but-not-the-kind-you-think Merch: https://www.manifoldministries.com/merch Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN Ministry Site: https://www.manifoldministries.com Part of [MANIFOLD] Ministries.

Are you insecure about how to share the Gospel with others? Do you know what Scriptures to memorize? I will provide you with everything you need to know to share the Gospel in a winsome, accurate, and concise manner with these 6 Scriptures: 1. ROMANS 3:23 2. ROMANS 6:23 3. JOHN 3:16 4. JOHN 14:6 5. ROMANS 10:9 6. JOHN 1:1 Blog with above Scriptures broken down: https://www.manifoldministries.com/fighting-stagnant/critical-scriptures-to-memorize-when-sharing-the-gospel Despite Popular Belief Resources: Show Notes: https://www.manifoldministries.com/despite-popular-belief/how-to-share-the-gospel-6-critical-scriptures-to-memorize Merch: https://www.manifoldministries.com/merch Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN Ministry Site: https://www.manifoldministries.com Part of [MANIFOLD] Ministries.

Christian De La Cruz of True Heart Media returns, joining us LIVE on Discord to analyze and correct an inaccurate sermon by Pastor Robert Morris on the Five Points of Calvinism. Pastor Morris paints a dark shadow on Calvinism, providing a muddy understanding of the T.U.L.I.P. acronym. We use Scripture to bring clarity to these doctrines and expose the errors in his sermon. Original Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35lVpQAS_yo&t=1555s Part of [MANIFOLD] Ministries. Despite Popular Belief Resources: Show Notes: https://www.manifoldministries.com/despite-popular-belief/5-point-calvinism-tulip-analysis-live-on-discord-with-true-heart-media Merch: https://www.manifoldministries.com/merch Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN Website: https://www.manifoldministries.com

We're breaking away from topics this week! Returning guest, Dustin Johnson (Christ & Capital, Good Fight Outfitters), takes the lead on some long overdue segments: Useless Trivia That Could Never Save Your Life, Notable Content, and Current Events. Stick around for some Church History, a Quick Opinion, and Listener Feedback, too! Part of [MANIFOLD] Ministries. Despite Popular Belief Resources: Show Notes: https://www.manifoldministries.com/despite-popular-belief/all-segments-episode-with-dustin-johnson Merch: https://www.manifoldministries.com/merch Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN Website: https://www.manifoldministries.com

Brian Del Turco (Jesus Smart) and Mark Russak (The Russak Outlook) join us to talk about what the days of Noah looked like right before the Great Flood and if we are headed that direction AGAIN. Now, Scripture is clear that God would not destroy the Earth with water again, so what does it mean when Jesus states that prior to His return, it will be "as in the days of Noah..." (Luke 17:26-27)? Part of [MANIFOLD] Ministries. Despite Popular Belief Resources: Show Notes: https://www.manifoldministries.com/despite-popular-belief/as-in-the-days-of-noah-crossover-with-jesus-smart-and-the-russak-outlook Merch: https://www.manifoldministries.com/merch Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN Website: https://www.manifoldministries.com

Rosey and Turner of the All Out War podcast return in this bonus, audio-only episode to determine what Scripture has to say about conspiracy theories, how knowledge of Scripture and history lead to Gospel conversations, and spiritually knowing when to quit researching certain topics. You're not going to hear some of this from the pulpit. Part of [MANIFOLD] Ministries. Despite Popular Belief Resources: Show Notes: https://www.manifoldministries.com/despite-popular-belief/bonus-should-christians-be-into-conspiracy-theories-with-all-out-war-podcast Merch: https://www.manifoldministries.com/merch Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN Website: https://www.manifoldministries.com

Former Satanist, Jay Abercrombie, shares his intense testimony on how Jesus Christ radically changed his life. Addicted to pills, alcohol, and pornography, Jay found himself bed-ridden and fearing the afterlife for the first time ever... Something inside prompted him to pick up the book of Matthew, and he couldn't put it down. You do NOT want to miss this redemption story!

In Part 1, my Dad and I answered listener-submitted questions about Heaven. Today, in Part 2, we're covering everything else! What exactly does the Bible say Heaven is going to be like? I hadn't visited this topic in a long time, and I learned so much while studying it again. To God be the glory, forever and ever! Amen. Watch or listen to Part 1 here!: https://www.manifoldministries.com/despite-popular-belief/what-heaven-is-like-pt-1-with-martin-lauterbach Part of [MANIFOLD] Ministries. Despite Popular Belief Resources: Show Notes: https://www.manifoldministries.com/despite-popular-belief/what-heaven-is-like-pt-2-with-martin-lauterbach Merch: https://www.manifoldministries.com/merch Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN Website: https://www.manifoldministries.com

My Dad joins us for the first time to answer your questions about Heaven! This two-part series starts out with listener-submitted questions about age, marriage, free will, pets, weather, and food as they pertain to Heaven. Part 2 will cover everything else Scripture tells us about Heaven and is coming soon!

Aaron Ashcroft of the Christian metal band, mothaltar, joins us to talk about how Jen Ledger (Skillet) got him into drumming and how the progression landed him in the metal scene. Aaron shares a glimpse of the writing process across states, what it's like sharing the stage with Facedown Records bands, and his personal faith in Jesus Christ. Mothaltar just released a brand new song, Original Vision, and it is HEAVY. I shot a reaction video for it, and my jaw dropped at the midway point... I think yours will too. Link to reaction video below! Part of [MANIFOLD] Ministries. VID REFERENCES: Reaction Video (mothaltar - Original Vision): https://youtu.be/3wjBryANxvc Whom I Serve - Divine Transmission: https://youtu.be/jcKwomyG6iI mothaltar - Dichotomy feat. Ethan Prudhomme: https://youtu.be/NxfCJB6Q-fU DPB RESOURCES: Show Notes: https://www.manifoldministries.com/despite-popular-belief/mothaltar-aaron-ashcroft Merch: https://www.manifoldministries.com/merch Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN Website: https://www.manifoldministries.com

We've heard the stories a hundred times, and we know there were prophecies about the coming Messiah, His death, and resurrection. But where exactly in the Bible are these prophecies laid out? I am going to consolidate 20 prophecies that will blow your mind, and the interconnectivity and coherence of Scripture will simply energize you. I mean, the chances of these being coincidence are astronomical... Part of [MANIFOLD] Ministries. Despite Popular Belief Resources: Show Notes: https://www.manifoldministries.com/despite-popular-belief/20-prophecies-to-remember-this-easter Merch: https://www.manifoldministries.com/merch Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN Website: https://www.manifoldministries.com