When Fear Reigns
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When Fear Reigns
Dr. John Parlow and Pastor Ben Workentine answer your questions and take a deep dive in how to live your Christian faith in a secular world.
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53 episodes
Announcement Regarding When Fear Reigns
When Fear Reigns will be taking an indefinite hiatus effective immediately. Thank you to all of our listeners, we hope we were able to help you live...
Christmas Myths (Replay)
This episode originally premiered December 16, 2019
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben run through the common myths and misconceptions surrounding...
From Where You Sit: Interview With David Harris
We're so glad to host another episode of "From Where You Sit." In these episodes, we explore what it's like to live your faith in the secular world. ...
From Where You Sit: Interview With Kristen Koepsell
Kristen Koepsell is an accomplished writer, musician, and minister at her church, Cross of Christ. Today, she speaks about navigating the waters of l...
Hearts Of Hate? Part 2
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben analyze the personal responsibility you have in fighting racism and how the Bible can support you.
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Hearts Of Hate? Part 1
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben discuss the notion of "systemic racism" and how Christianity is unique in reaching people of all races.
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From Where You Sit: Interview With Chad & Cindy White
Chad and Cindy live in Austin, TX. Together they have raised their three kids and are quickly approaching the empty-nest stage of life. They talk ab...
From Where You Sit: Interview With Mark Cares
Pastor Ben Workentine interview Mark Cares - Founder of Truth in Love Ministry. He is a pastor who lives in Nampa, Idaho and has been serving and min...
The Lord's Supper - What's The Big Deal?
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben examine the importance of Communion.
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Do I Have To Be Baptized?
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben examine the different ways baptism is treated across Christianity.
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Affirmation vs Acceptance
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben examine how you as a Christ follower can show someone acceptance but not affirmation for choices that are contrary to your b...
Good God, Bad God
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben break down the perceived differences of God as described in the Old and New Testaments.
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Coronavirus Reflections
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben reflect on what they have taken away from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Should Christians Protest?
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben provide insight in how Christians should join the discussion of social issues.
Hearts and Hands Podcast featuring gues...
God And Pandemic
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben return to the topics surrounding COVID-19, this time focussing on how to handle tragedy.
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Is Heaven For Real?
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben aim to provide clarity on the afterlife.
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Is The 'Christian Right' Right?
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben examine political discussion through a Christian lens.
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Post-COVID Church
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben look ahead and try to forecast the effects that the global COVID-19 pandemic will have on Christianity and how the church ma...
Kingdom Of Isolation
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben stop to reflect about the unprecedented COVID-19 related self-quarantines that we are suddenly facing and how that affects u...
Easter Sunday Message (4/12/20)
Dr. John Parlow delivers a special Easter message
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Christian Mingle
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben talk about the struggles someone who is single might encounter in an often family-focussed church, and how leadership can be...
Palm Sunday Message (4/5/20)
Pastor Ben Workentine delivers the message "Loss Inevitable: Victory Guaranteed" from the Palm Sunday Service on 4/5/20
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Men Of His Word Conference Part 3
Pastor Ben is joined by many of the speakers of the Men Of His Word Conference in Oshkosh, WI (February 8, 2020). Part 3 of 3
Karen Fisc...
God Has A Plan For You (To Eat Oatmeal)
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben discuss the steps how to make major decisions as a Jesus follower.
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Men Of His Word Conference Part 2
Pastor Ben is joined by many of the speakers of the Men Of His Word Conference in Oshkosh, WI (February 8, 2020). Part 2 of 3
Ben Enstad
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Look Into The Crystal Ball...
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben examine biblical prophecy and then contrast it to “prophets” from outside the church.
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Men Of His Word Conference Part 1
Pastor Ben is joined by many of the speakers of the Men Of His Word Conference in Oshkosh, WI (February 8, 2020). Part 1 of 3
Mike Novotny
Really? Jesus Never Claimed To Be God?
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben debunk the theories that Jesus didn’t consider himself to be God.
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God's 23 And Me
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben explore the difficult concepts of God existence in relationship to the creation of the universe.
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Top 10 Toughest Sayings In The Bible Part 2
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben review 5 challenging lessons from Jesus. | Subscribe, rate, comment, and share! | Email us your questions that you’d like us...
Top 10 Toughest Sayings In The Bible Part 1
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben analyze 5 challenging lessons from the apostle Paul. | Subscribe, rate, comment, and share! | Email us your questions that y...
Don't Make That Resolution!
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben break down what makes a good new year’s resolution to help improve your Christian life.. | Subscribe, rate, comment, and sha...
In Case Of Rapture, This Podcast Is Over
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben break down some key phrases and terminology regarding the “end times” that are often misinterpreted or misused. | Subscribe,...
The Catholic Connection
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben reflect on the teachings of Catholicism and how they differ from Lutheranism. | Watch Dr. Parlow's sermon on Catholicism at...
Christians and the Online Flesh (featuring Pastor Mike Novotny)
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben are joined by Pastor Mike Novotny as they discuss porn addiction in the 21st century. Resources mentioned in the episode: h...
Bonus Episode: Halloween Horrors
Dr. Parlow and producer Anthony Catalano talk about the history and customs of Halloween and how a Christian should approach the holiday. | Subscribe,...
6 Days? Really? Part Two
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben break down God's creation of the world as found in the book of Genesis. Part two of two. Resources mentioned in the episod...
6 Days? Really? Part One
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben break down God's creation of the world as found in the book of Genesis. Part one of two. Resources mentioned in the episod...
Christians are Curious
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben discuss the relationship of science and religion. Resources mentioned in the episode: http://www.lutheranscience.org / http...
Christians Are In Process
Dr. Parlow and Pastor Ben analyze the concepts of hypocrisy within Christianity. | Subscribe, rate, comment, and share! | Email us your questions that...