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Occultism: In & Out of the Church! Interview with Manny Elias

WE WANT TO KNOW EVERYTHING! (Don’t we?!) We will go to SPECIAL LENGTHS to search for SPECIAL REVELATION and have SPECIAL EXPERIENCES. Seems like a new concept… but this has been going on since the Garden of Eden. It seems like occultism only affects non-believers as non-believers typically WANT spirituality WITHOUT having to accept Jesus… but, nope, it doesn’t only affect the world… it can creep into the church too. Join us as MANNY ELIAS, Special guest AND Cohost of The Rooted and Edified Show, helps us understand the who’s, what’s, where’s, and the why’s of occultism, in and out of the church. Find out what can take you or someone you know away from the occults.

**Special Note from Kat Elias: I’m still working on the ins/outs of production and we ended up not being exactly in the center for the camera. Ay, ay, ay.😊 Sorry, if it bugs you. We appreciate your grace and kindness. Please remember to keep us in your prayers and give us a like and subscribe if you would! We appreciate you.

 

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Cults: What You Need to Know! Interview with Anna Kitko

CULTS. Have you ever wondered about the ins-and-outs of cults? Have you or a loved one had experience with a cult? If so, you’re not alone! Join us as we interview Anna Kitko, Cult Specialist, who graciously and concisely answers our questions about how cults recruit, who they might prey on, why someone might be enticed to join [and leave!], what abuses can occur, and identifies some of the red flags to look out for indicating that a cult may be at hand. Anna shares about the mental health issues she typically sees in practice, gives an overview of how she treats symptomology, and shares oh-so important resources with us.

Anna Kitko is a Christian Apologist and Professor and has a Master of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies. She is near completion of her 2nd Master’s Degree in the area of Science in the Psychology of Coercive Control and is currently under supervision for her licensure as a Clinical Pastoral Therapist.

 

RESOURCES DISCUSSED in this episode:

Anna Kitko’s YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@annakitko

Integrated Wellness, Inc… Clinic with Anna Kitko: www.integratedwellnesstn.com

Be Emboldened Ministries: www.beemboldened.com

Ratio Christi Ministries: www.ratiochristi.org

International Cultic Studies Association: www.icsahome.com

Cultish Podcast: www.thecultishshow.com

Disciple Making (Book) written by Kenneth M. Smith and Caleb D. Smith: https://www.amazon.com/Disciplemaking-Kenneth-Smith/dp/1633572455

 

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Healing From Abortion: Testimony of Dana Winn

Abortion is RARELY talked about honestly. So, it’s no wonder that women rarely know what they are REALLY walking into. And, for that matter… the men (who create the babies) don’t know what they are in for either. Well, that’s about to change. Join us as we interview DANA WINN, Founder of OVERCOME MINISTRIES and Biblical Counselor, who shares with us, humbly and candidly, what brought her to make a decision that she now feels compelled to help other women NOT make! She shares with us what she feels may have kept her from making such a life-altering decision and what the REAL-DEAL aftermath looked like for her. Dana takes us along her healing journey and reminds us that while abortion is completely against God and the babies who are made in His image, it is NOT AN UNPARDONABLE sin and that WOMEN AND MEN CAN BE REDEEMED. Finally, we discuss how MEN really DO have an important seat at the table in the discussion of abortion, no matter what the world says.

 

RESOURCES DISCUSSED in this episode:

Overcome Ministries: www.overcomewithjesus.org … A Restoration Ministry. Founded by Podcast Episode Guest: Dana Winn. Bible Studies, Support Groups, Biblical Counseling offered and more. 

Deeper Still Ministries: https://deeperstill.org … A post-abortion healing ministry offering retreats to women and men.

Love Life Ministries: https://lovelife.org … Unites and mobilizes the church to support the pro-life stance and be welcoming churches (Houses of Refuge) for those affected.

House of Refuge: https://lovelife.org/house-of-refuge ... Find a church available to help you cope with an unplanned pregnancy and assist you in supporting you in choosing life. Also, offers post-abortion support/referrals for those who have made a decision to abort in the past.

National Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Treatment Referral Line: (877) SAMHSA7

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  Text or Call: 988 … (Formerly Hotline (800) 273-TALK)

 

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Old Testament: How Important Is It? Interview with Joe Slunaker, PhD

You started reading Genesis… enthralling! Exodus… okay. But, then came Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy… and you just stopped, right? Sure, you’ve read about the creation of the world, the whole Adam/Eve and sin entering the world thing, the plagues hitting Egypt, and, most likely, you’ve looked up Psalms when you had extra emotions or Proverbs when you needed wisdom... BUT, I think I can safely bet that you NEVER thought about getting your PhD in the Old Testament, right? Well, thankfully, for us,… our special guest did! Join us as LEAD TEACHING PASTOR AND UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR, JOE SLUNAKER, PhD discusses the Old Testament in a way that newbies, old-bies, and scholars alike can understand, appreciate, and be encouraged by. Joe discusses whether the Old Testament is still relevant to us at a time when we are nearing 2,000 years after Jesus’ death and resurrection (wow!), answers if we need to follow the Law religiously, and discusses the risks of omitting the Old Testament from your Biblical reading life (whatever the reason may be). He even shares with us why he decided to get a PhD in the Old Testament… you might be surprised!

 

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East Meets West: Communism, Liberty, & Patriotism: Testimony of Kim Parker

Have you noticed that FREEDOM is now thought of as old-fashioned and unessential by many Americans in a place known as the “Land of the FREE”? It’s almost as if one would easily trade it in for a bowl of soup, like Esau of the Bible. Join us as we interview Kim Parker, an American of Chinese-Vietnamese descent and a former refugee whose family experienced the difficulties and oppression of living under communist rule firsthand. Fleeing to America (a risky journey) through a sponsorship by a Christian church in a small Texas town not only provided Kim and her family with the freedom and opportunity to thrive, but it also brought them to Christ and gave them a profound appreciation for America. Kim graciously shares her knowledge of history and helps us gain a bird’s eye view of our present situation here in the States. Kim Parker is now a clinical social worker with a doctorate in education and is the author of a self-help memoir-- East Meets West: Parenting from the Best of Both Worlds. She is also the co-founder of the Association of Christians in Health and Human Services (ACHHS). 

PERTINENT LINKS: 

• Memoir: East Meets West: Parenting From the Best of Both Worlds

Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/dWqVWfA

• Association of Christians in Health and Human Services:

Website Link: www.achhs.org

Parenting RIGHT, Not Left: Interview with Stacy Manning

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. The world wants to parent your children. It wants you to take your seat, keep your mouth shut, and support its efforts to indoctrinate your children in ways that are contrary to God’s Word, natural law (instituted by the Lord), and, honestly, contrary to common sense. The world is a self-proclaimed authority that enthralls children looking for guidance. IT’S TIME TO TAKE BACK THE REIGNS OF PARENTING. You can do it. Join us as we interview our guest, Stacy Manning, Author of books: Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City and Them Before Us, who helps identify ways we can parent right, not left… and why we should concern ourselves with doing just that. She is a child rights advocate with “Them Before Us” organization, fighting for and educating on Biblical justice related to children’s rights and has a wealth of knowledge of how we can preserve truth for our children.

 

PERTINENT LINKS:

BOOKS:

• Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City … Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/2ILESb0
• Them Before Us … Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/9yUFrFN

ORGANIZATION:

• Them Before Us … thembeforeus.com

 

[** CORRECTION, Side Note from Kat Elias: FYI, First time back recording after a 7 month hiatus on our podcast... and of course, I accidentally said in our intro, we have a “Conservative Worldview” show instead of a “Christian Worldview” show. Oops. Figures, lol. Please have grace.😊]

 

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Salvation: Saved by Grace! Interview with Cesar Lopez

Eternity is a LONG time… Agreed? Yes!

Heaven seems so much more preferable than Hell… Agreed? Yes!

So, let’s jump in and discuss the not-so-little topic of salvation! Join us as we interview Cesar Lopez, a local church elder, as he discusses all-things salvation. For example:

• How does the Bible use the term salvation and what does it refer to? (You might be surprised!)
• Once you have salvation, can you lose it?
• Can you earn salvation through doing good works? Is that what “work out your own salvation” means in Philippians 2?
• What if someone is a “back-slidden” Christian or worse, someone who never returns to Christ? (We all know a few!)

TAKE NOTE!... I can just about GUARANTEE that you can’t walk away from this episode without feeling fired-up about your own salvation and/or telling others about the salvation they so desperately need… and where the one place they can receive it is. Hallelujah.

 

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Wholly Transformed: Testimony of Rev. Daren and Rhoda Mehl

Most of us wouldn’t even think to question God’s transformation power, right?!... Right!... That is UNTIL we talk about the LGBT community and then it’s almost like we forget God’s ability to transform a person wholly and make him or her holy. Join us as Rev. Daren and Rhoda Mehl, Founders of Made Free Ministries, share their testimony as two former LGBT-identified persons who personally experienced God’s transforming power and were both made free from their prior ways. Rev. Daren and Rhoda take time in this episode to help us distinguish counterfeit and distorted beliefs on this subject and give much-needed insight, education, and encouragement to the church and those in the LGBT lifestyle. YOU ARE NOT GOING TO WANT TO MISS EVEN A SECOND! **Mature topics discussed.

WEBSITE LINKS:

Made Free Ministries: www.madefreeministries.com

Agape First Ministries: www.agapefirstministries.org

Voice of the Voiceless: www.voiceofthevoiceless.info

 

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Journey to Mental Wellness: Testimony of Krista Bontrager

Bipolar Disorder... Suicidal thoughts… Hospitalization… AND NOW HEALED. You may know Theologian and Educator, Krista Bontrager as the amazing “Theology Mom” and/or as the Co-Founder of the Center for Biblical Unity, but I would almost guess that what you know of Krista is PROBABLY on this side of being healed. Join us as she candidly shares with us what life looked like for her and her family as she was on the road to mental wellness and what that road was paved with…. And, of course, she’ll share how being a believer played an instrumental role in her becoming well. Krista offers insight, encouragement, practical tips, and support for people struggling with significant mental health issues and their loved ones.

 

Website for Theology Mom: www.theologymom.com

Website for The Center For Biblical Unity: www.centerforbiblicalunity.com

 

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Apologetics: Knowing What You Believe and Why! Interview with Kattien Rosario Pavey

You know WHAT you believe... BUT, do you know WHY you believe it?! And, moreso, do you know it so well that you would you be able to ANSWER someone’s questions if they asked them? Well… enter apologetics! Join us as we interview Kattien Rosario Pavey, Vice President of Women in Apologetics Ministry as she gives us an introduction to what apologetics is, why it’s important and helpful to study in our faith, provides us examples of what employing apologetics entails, and also provides us with enough resources to send JUST ABOUT ANY BELIEVING PERSON … a mom, dad, sister, brother, teen, grandma, mentor, uncle, etc… on their way to becoming an apologetics expert.

Website for Women in Apologetics Ministry: www.womeninapologetics.com

 

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