The Analytical Preacher - Bible Discussions For The Modern World
Andy
The Bible provides a way to validate that it is the true word of God and offers compelling answers and insights to living in our modern world. Dr. Daniell explores current topics with a rational, objective approach, providing enlightening and sometimes surprising answers from the scriptures. Each episode provides the biblical view of the subject in question along with explanations for those conclusions. Andy is the author of the book Clear Vision: How The Bible Teaches Us To View The World. He has been interviewed by World Christian Broadcasting about his book and been a guest on the On Faith’s Edge radio program. He has written religious articles for The Christian Standard magazine, The Christian Post and The Atlanta Journal.
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Jul 21, 2023 • 14min
Who Made God, Where Did He Come From?
Science teaches us that in our universe something can't come from nothing. So where did God come from? Is He created? How does the logical fallacy of infinite regress fit into the picture? In a world where we think about everything having a preceding cause, the question of God's origin looms large. In this podcast, Andy weaves scientific knowledge, some foundational concepts of logic and the relevant biblical scriptures together to construct the definitive answer to the query of who made God?
Jul 14, 2023 • 24min
Should Christians Be Patriots? A Believers View Of America.
Some patriotically defend the USA as the greatest nation on earth while others call it trash and bemoan it as irredeemable. Does the Bible provide any guidance on who is correct? Scripture can certainly help us in framing this debate but perhaps not in the way many think it would. The Bible's input here has more to do with the pitfalls in human nature of which we must be ever vigilant than it does on how we should judge any historical or political facts about the nation. In this podcast, we will survey the verses that teach us about the aspects of human nature relevant to this conversation and explain how they help to inform our debate about America.
Jul 7, 2023 • 16min
Are There Still Demons and Demon Possession Today?
There are a number of occurrences (early) in the New Testament of individuals being possessed by and freed of demons. But there are no such accounts recorded in the Old Testament. So, did demon possession occur in only one short span in history? If so, why? Also, does the Bible give us any hints as to whether we should expect demons and possession to fade away? In this podcast, Andy examines all the scriptures necessary to answer each of these questions.
Jun 30, 2023 • 17min
What Are The Bible's Instructions Regarding Meditation?
Does the Bible condone, support or condemn the practice of meditation? As we see in the scriptures we examine in this podcast, the Bible encourages - almost commands - that we practice meditation but in a slightly different form than what we see practiced by the Eastern Religions today.
Jun 23, 2023 • 16min
Did Jesus Go To Hell Between His Death And Resurrection?
It is a common belief that Jesus descended into Hell between His death and Resurrection. It is even a component of some of the most famous Christian creeds. But did Jesus go to Hell and if so, why? In this podcast, we look at the two main scriptures used to support the notion that Christ descended to Hell, breaking down the meaning of the original words and considering what the context suggests would have been His purpose if He did so.
Jun 16, 2023 • 19min
What Is The Mark Of The Beast Spoken Of In Revelation?
Is the Mark Of The Beast spoken of in Revelation a literal, physical mark given only at a certain point in history by the Anti Christ and his prophet, as is so commonly thought today? The answer in large part depends on how you view the book of Revelation itself. As are so many of the things described in Revelation, it is quite possible that the Mark Of The Beast is a symbolic description for how believers do or do not stand up to unbiblical cultural, social and government forces across multiple periods of time. In this podcast, Andy examines that view in providing an answer to the question.
Jun 9, 2023 • 19min
How To Live A Life Of Obedience As A Christian
It is often stated that being a Christian is more about a relationship with Jesus than it is about following rules and regulations. But Jesus did tell us in the Great Commission that we should learn to observe and obey everything that He commanded. So, without becoming a mindless rule follower, acting as often with bad intentions as with good, how do we live a life of Christian obedience? What roadmap does the Bible provide and how does it relate to believers in a modern society? Andy explores those issues in this podcast.
Jun 2, 2023 • 11min
Was Jesus Really Tempted In Every Way That We Are?
In Hebrews chapter 4, the author states that Jesus was tempted in every respect as are we, though He remained sinless through the process. But with all the temptations of the modern world, how is it possible that Christ could have been tempted just like we are today? In this podcast, Andy looks at the scripture in question and a couple of other relevant verses to provide the biblical answer to this probing question.
May 26, 2023 • 16min
Does Christianity Call For A Life Of Abundance Or A Life Of Denial And Self-Sacrifice?
The example that Jesus set for His followers was one of living a life of self-denial and self-sacrifice. But there are also verses where Jesus promises blessings, peace and even a life most abundant for Christians. So, which is it, a life of self-sacrifice or a life of abundance? Can it be both? In this podcast Andy uses scripture to dissolve the apparent tension between these two options, explaining the abundant Christian life and how we achieve it.
May 19, 2023 • 18min
What Does The Bible Say About Slavery?
There are verses in scripture that speak very harshly about slave traders and slave holders. Yet there are also verses that seem to provide support for the institution. So, what does the Bible say about slavery - how does it define it and does it provide slavery with an endorsement? In this podcast, Andy looks at scriptures from both the Old and New Testaments to provide comprehensive answers to these questions.
