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I Went To A Mosque And Ate Lunch With An Imam: 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 81)

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Oct 16, 2026
A mosque open house leads to lunch with an imam, a discussion of Jesus, and a thoughtful look at respectful evangelism. Other topics include Catholic claims about authority, repentance and justice, Isaiah’s vision of the future, grief after losing a child, asking God for mercy, correcting bad theology, Matthew’s genealogies, and whether lotteries are sinful.
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ADVICE

Answer Authority Questions With Galatians

  • When Catholic conversations repeatedly return to “by what authority,” first clarify exactly what the other person means.
  • Mike recommends specializing in the disputed issue and using Galatians 1 to show that even apostles and angels must be tested by the received gospel.
INSIGHT

The Cross Answers Justice For Repentant Abusers

  • Genuine repentance does not erase earthly consequences or the need for accountability, but Christ’s cross satisfies divine justice for the forgiven sinner.
  • Victims should bring their grief to the cross and pray for repentance rather than desire the offender’s eternal destruction.
INSIGHT

Interpreting Isaiah Through Revelation

  • Mike Winger tentatively reads Isaiah 65 as describing the new heavens and new earth, despite its puzzling references to death and sinners.
  • He applies the principle of interpreting less-clear prophetic language through clearer passages such as Revelation 21.
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