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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May 12, 2023 • 16min
Are Sickness And Natural Disasters God's Direct Punishment For Sin?
The Bible teaches one of the curses of sin is that bad things such as sickness and natural disasters will occur. And we also see in certain parts of scripture that God has used such things as punishment against specific people for specific transgressions. In this podcast, Andy addresses the issue of how we know when a misfortune is direct punishment from God and whether such occurrences still take place under the New Covenant of Christ in which we now live.
May 5, 2023 • 16min
How Bad Is Sin? A Story Of Apples and Manure.
Are all sins bad? What about sins that we do in private that no one else knows about? What about sins that don't seem to harm anyone, including us? In this podcast, Andy uses the story of the fall in the Garden of Eden and a simple instruction given to the Israelite army which dramatically show our need to obey God through faith. Adam and Eve could not have possibly understood the consequences of eating the fruit and we can't possibly understand the impact of even our simplest sins either.
Apr 28, 2023 • 11min
When Does A Thought Become A Sin?
We know that we can be tempted without sinning, as the Bible tells us Jesus did just that. But we are also warned that our thoughts and internal desires can be sinful. So, when does a thought become a sin? In this podcast, Andy explores that question and answers it from a biblical foundation.
Apr 21, 2023 • 18min
Why Do We Worship On Sunday And Not On The Sabbath (Saturday)?
Jesus said that He came to fulfill the Old Covenant and it would stay in effect until all was accomplished in it. Jesus having fulfilled it, though, we are no longer under its obligations, including keeping the Sabbath. In this podcast, Andy explains the Old and New Testament verses that make this clear to us and also examines a few other differences in how God instructs us to act now that we are under the New Covenant.
Apr 14, 2023 • 15min
Does Science Disprove The Need For God?
It is impossible to 'prove' that something doesn’t exist but has science - given its ability to explain everything by natural causes - at least eliminated the need for a god-like entity to exist? In this podcast, Andy explores what science can and can't explain in terms of natural causes and scientific laws and compares it to what the Bible records as being governed by natural laws versus what required supernatural origins. The overlap of the scientific and biblical lists is quite revealing.
Apr 7, 2023 • 13min
Was Jesus Actually In The Grave For Three Days And Three Nights?
Many people point out that though Jesus said He would be in the earth three days and three nights, He did not quite make it that long, given a Friday night to Sunday morning timeline. In this podcast, Andy explains that Jesus was in the grave for the period of time He foretold. He uses the Bible, of course, to explain the answer to the apparent contradiction.
Mar 31, 2023 • 11min
Why Are There Different Denominations In Christianity?
Christianity today is marked by a myriad of denominations and sub denominations. But are Christians instructed to do this in the Bible? No, in fact, just the opposite. In this podcast, Andy discusses what the Bible has to say on the topic and explains why denominations developed in the first place.
Mar 24, 2023 • 12min
My Sins Are Bad. Will God Forgive Me???
One of the most personal and painful questions asked of a minister by someone is whether God will forgive them (or even could possibly forgive them) for what they have done. Many asking the question have indeed done some terrible things that have hurt a great many people. But the good news is that the answer to the question rests not on how bad we are but how good and merciful God is! We can be forgiven and in this podcast, Andy explores exactly why that is and how we are to go about accepting God's grace and receiving that forgiveness.
Mar 17, 2023 • 15min
What Should We Call God?
When speaking to others about God or praying to Him alone, what are we to call Him? God gave a description of Himself and a name for Himself to Moses in the Old Testament. The question of how we are to refer to God is a common one and there are a few mistaken notions related to the topic. In this podcast, Andy will explore what the Bible says and use the scriptures of the New Testament to provide an answer to the question.
Mar 10, 2023 • 21min
How Much Is Too Much? Practical Rules For Living In A Materialistic Society
The Bible says that we cannot serve God and money and that the love of money is the root of much evil. But few specific rules and regulations are given for how a believer should make, spend, invest or give away their money in the New Testament scriptures. Because we live in a wealthy, capitalist society, many Christians are seeking answers to the question "how much is too much"? In this podcast, Andy uses biblical foundations to suggest some practical rules for living as a Christ follower in our materialistic age.
