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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Mar 3, 2023 • 20min
What Should Christians Think About Capitalism?
Are the teachings of Jesus opposed to capitalism? Should Christians support or engage in capitalistic activities? Honest questions such as these are often discussed in Christian circles but not always in a logical and objective fashion. In this podcast, Andy searches for answers through the lens of a biblical worldview.
Feb 24, 2023 • 19min
Should Christians Use The Old Testament?
A long simmering battle in the Christian world over whether we should use the Old Testament portion of the Bible in our preaching and teaching has gotten a little hotter lately. Two recent sparing partners have been Andy Stanley and Ken Ham. So, should Christians in modern day America still rely on Old Testament scriptures and if so, how much and for what? We do need the Old Testament in order to provide a logical foundation to our faith (which is not to be based purely on emotion) and to answer the questions that naturally arise such as "why is there suffering" and "doesn't science eliminate the need for God"? In this podcast, Andy explores the issue and uses the Bible to help answer the question.
Feb 16, 2023 • 19min
Biblical Advice To Strengthen Your Marriage
Relationships are critical to our life, health and happiness. But human relationships - especially marriage - can be challenging. Thankfully the Bible offers words of wisdom and guidance. In this podcast, Andy discusses some specific biblical recommendations to help make our marriages stronger.
Feb 10, 2023 • 20min
Biblical Advice To Strengthen Our Relationships With Friends
Relationships are critical to our life, health and happiness. But human relationships - whether with family, friends or our spouse - can be extremely challenging. Thankfully the Bible offers words of wisdom and guidance for our relationships. In this podcast, Andy discusses some of those biblical guidelines to improve our general relationships and friendships. Next week's podcast will include some specific recommendations for marriage.
Feb 3, 2023 • 13min
Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Why Couldn’t God Just Forgive Us?
Why did Jesus have to die? Couldn't God have just forgiven us our sins and let us all into heaven? In this podcast, Andy discusses this question, pulling the answer from the attributes of God's holiness and the consequences of our sins. The best solution, in fact the only solution, was for Christ to pay our sin debt in the manner in which He did and we will discuss why here.
Jan 27, 2023 • 24min
How Do We Know We Are Saved?
Would you like to be certain about your salvation? Is it even possible to know now whether you are truly saved? If it is possible, then how do we know? This is a common, recurring question in Christian circles. The Bible does actually tell us that it is possible to be assured of our salvation and provides answers about how we will come to this assured knowledge. In this podcast, Andy looks primarily at the letter of 1st John, because the Apostle John stated therein that he wrote the letter so that we can have the assurance that we are in fact saved. And in nailing the argument down, we will also discuss some of the teachings of Jesus and the letter written by Jesus' half-brother, James.
Jan 20, 2023 • 14min
What Is The Most Important Part Of The Ten Commandments?
The scriptures containing the Ten Commandments is one of the most well known sections in the entire Bible. But does one part stand out over the others? If so, what is the most important section and why? In this podcast, Andy identifies that key component and, more importantly, explains why that piece is so critical to our understanding of not just the Ten Commandments but of the entire Bible. Because of how it shines light on our relationship with God, every Christian should understand this topic.
Jan 13, 2023 • 24min
I Am Mad At God!
Are you mad at God? Do you have a good understanding of what has made you angry with Him? In his ministry, Andy has worked with a number of people who are mad at God and in that work he has tried to provide the proper biblical perspective from which they can examine their feelings. In this podcast, he shares that fresh viewpoint with the audience.
Jan 6, 2023 • 25min
Biblical Forgiveness: What It Is And What It Isn't
Our willingness to forgive others is foundational to our Christian faith, the Bible is very explicit about that. But what exactly does it mean to forgive another person? To forgive someone in the biblical sense does not mean that you are saying what they did was okay and to forgive someone in the biblical sense does not mean that you have to maintain the same level of relationship with the person as before. In this podcast, Andy looks at and explains the requisite verses and biblical concepts of forgiveness so that we have a full understanding of what it means to forgive.
Dec 29, 2022 • 6min
What Does The Bible Say About Self Defense?
Are Christians allowed to defend themselves, their family and children from grave harm if they are being brutally attacked? Generally speaking, yes. But wasn't Jesus speaking about the immorality of self defense when He taught us to "turn the other cheek"? Actually, no. He was speaking more to how we handle personal insults. Are there Bible verses that deal directly with self defense? Yes, there is one in the Old Testament. In this podcast, we look at what the Bible says about self defense and how we are to properly apply those teachings to our lives today.
