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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Aug 12, 2022 • 20min
What The Bible Teaches About Bigotry, Racism and Discrimination Part II
In Part two of the podcast on what the Bible teaches us about bigotry, racism and discrimination, Andy provides us with three life application points to take away from what we learned from the scriptures in the first podcast on the topic.
Aug 5, 2022 • 18min
What The Bible Teaches About Bigotry, Racism and Discrimination Part I
The Bible provides definitions for bigotry, racism and discrimination and speaks against them in very strong terms in both the Old and New Testaments. In this podcast, Andy covers those scriptures in some detail and provides the best biblical lesson for each of us to take away from those teachings today.
Jul 30, 2022 • 24min
The Bible And Anxiety Part II
In part two of this podcast about the Bible and Anxiety, Andy discusses some questions and answers on the topic and provides some practical, biblical recommendations for living with and working through anxiety.
Jul 22, 2022 • 19min
What Does The Bible Teach Us About Anxiety? Part I
How does the Bible define anxiety and what assistance does it provide on the topic? Surveys consistently show anxiety is a rising problem in the U.S. and the first place we should begin for all the issues we face in the life is the Bible. In this podcast, Andy looks into what main biblical authorities such as Jesus and the Apostle Paul have to say on the topic. The scriptures speak about our having peace but how do we navigate the journey to get to that destination?
Jul 15, 2022 • 16min
What Does The Bible Say About Tattoos?
Does the Bible speak about tattoos? If so, what does it say on the subject? Tattoos are mentioned in one place in the Bible, in the Old Testament Law of Moses. In this podcast, Andy discusses that Old Testament verse and what it means for us in the New Testament Church. He also examines related Christian principles so as to provide the most comprehensive answer possible on the topic.
Jul 7, 2022 • 28min
The Bible Teaches Christians To Be Rational Thinkers Who Make Logical Decisions
The Bible teaches Christians to be rational, data dependent believers and citizens. For example, we are to test the Bible for falsehoods, we come to faith through repentance, which is a conscious change of mind not an overwhelming emotion and Christian love, agape, is more of a decision than a feeling. But the concept goes much deeper than that. In this podcast, I cover why and how our faith is rational and discuss how looking logically at the world influences our views on everything from nuclear power to genetically modified foods (GMOs).
Jul 1, 2022 • 24min
"Nobody can judge me but God!" True or False?
The phrase "nobody can judge me but God" is a common defense when we are accused of something (and, perhaps, especially when we know we are guilty of the transgression). But is that statement biblically acceptable or just a worn out excuse? The answer to that depends on whether the individual being admonished is a professing Christian or not. In this podcast I explain why that is and give more detail into what it means.
Jun 23, 2022 • 29min
My Rational Journey To Faith: A Personal Testimony
How did someone with a Ph.D. in an analytical field become a Christian with a strong faith? In this episode, I cover my personal testimony. It is not a thrilling ride of emotional ups and down through near miraculous events. Instead, it covers a methodical, rational (scientific and philosophical) journey to my faith in the God of the Bible.
Jun 17, 2022 • 12min
Why Is There Evil And Suffering If God is Good?
Perhaps the most stressing question down through history has been "why is their evil and suffering in the world if God is good"? In this episode, Andy addresses this question head on with biblical answers.
Jun 10, 2022 • 23min
A Sermon For Pentecost
The first Pentecost after Jesus' resurrection and ascension was when the first Gospel or Christian sermon was preached. And that day the Apostles proclaimed exactly what Jesus had directed them to proclaim. They preached repentance in Jesus' name. But exactly what is repentance and how does it impact our (Christian) lives?
