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Should Christians Celebrate Lent What is Lent? Is Lent Biblical? show art Should Christians Celebrate Lent What is Lent? Is Lent Biblical?

BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:

Today's episode covers the history of Lent and explores whether Christians should celebrate it. John Piper, Charles Spurgeon, Tim Challies and others weigh in (via quotes)  This will be more of a pop-history overview, and not a deep dive, but that should be sufficient for most who are curious about the origins of Lent, or are unfamiliar with its practice.    First, and this is pretty important, Lent is NOT a mandated biblical practice, BUT in many ways it has roots in biblical practices, and many wings of the Christian church have been practicing Lent, or Lent-like observances...

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The Most Important Key to Church Health and Flourishing + Baptizing More People + The Most Disgusting Soda in History! show art The Most Important Key to Church Health and Flourishing + Baptizing More People + The Most Disgusting Soda in History!

BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:

In this episode of the Every Church Flourishing Podcast by the Great Commission Association of California, hosts Pastor Christopher Cole and Dr. Chase Thompson interview the senior directors of the GCA, including Dr. Michael Stewart, Ms. Lannette Lozano and Dr. Se J. Won about topics ranging from prayer to mission fields, to prayer and great pastoral resources. Chase and Chris also taste test Lester's Fixins Ranch Dressing Soda and barely survive the experience.  In terms of what makes a church healthy and flourishing, there’s no good answer to that question that doesn’t begin with...

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Preview of the Every Church Flourishing Podcast, Hosted by Chase Thompson - You Need a Team + Peanut Butter Soda?! show art Preview of the Every Church Flourishing Podcast, Hosted by Chase Thompson - You Need a Team + Peanut Butter Soda?!

BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:

Hi everybody! Please check out my NEW podcast, Every Church Flourishing at or podfollow.com/ecf. Don't miss the earlier BeachCast.tv episode in THIS feed about Kid Rock Vs. Bad Bunny and Progressive vs. Conservative Christians.  On this inaugural episode, hosts Dr. Chase Thompson and GCA Assistant Director Pastor Chris Cole discuss the importance of ministry TOGETHER, and interview the directors of the Great Commission Association of churches located in North/Central California.   Rational Ministry Topics covered:  Interview with the senior directors of the Great...

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A Tale of Two Half Time Shows: Are the Lyrics and Music of Bad Bunny OR Kid Rock Praiseworthy for Christians? show art A Tale of Two Half Time Shows: Are the Lyrics and Music of Bad Bunny OR Kid Rock Praiseworthy for Christians?

BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:

This episode is a weak attempt to steady the room when everything feels like it’s tilting into tribalism. With all the controversy on the two half-time shows, I decided to do some research on Kid Rock and Bad Bunny.  What started as a simple effort to understand a controversy grew into a deep, data-driven investigation, over twenty pages of notes, because I don't just want to give another lame opinion, but to offer something more backed by evidence than that.   How can believers of various stripes be so polarized that one group praises one half-time show while condemning the...

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InterestingPod Episode #1 - The Bolton Strid, show art InterestingPod Episode #1 - The Bolton Strid,

BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:

Search for "Interestingpod" on Apple Podcasts, or just go to to subscribe!  BEACHcast podcast coming SOON - Stay tuned! 

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BEACHcast Launch + the New InterestingPOD! show art BEACHcast Launch + the New InterestingPOD!

BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:

Features a preview of the Debut Single "Young Romilly Sinks" by Bolton 'band' The Bolton Bardeaters.  Hi guys! It’s been about two years since I’ve launched a podcast, but I wanted to give you what I hope is exciting news. First, if you keep listening, you’re going to hear the trailer for a new podcast that launches this week called the InterestingPOD hosted by me. It’s the first podcast I’ve produced in almost two years, and I’m really excited about it. I’d tell you more, but if you’ll keep listening just a few minutes, the trailer will tell you everything you need to...

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Can Christians Be Depressed? Are Depressed People in the Bible? show art Can Christians Be Depressed? Are Depressed People in the Bible?

BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:

The following podcast is from a school project that I am working on in pursuit of a doctoral degree in counseling. This will likely be a pilot episode of a future podcast that is planned to release sometime in the Fall of 2023, but potentially under a new name. Stay tuned, or write with questions or updates.  Today we discuss whether or not Christians can be depressed and discover a whole slew of famous people - Christian and otherwise - who have struggled deeply with depression. We also discuss ways to wrestle with and overcome depressive episodes. 

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Abortion and the Bible show art Abortion and the Bible

BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:

Abortion: the most controversial issue in America. Though the Bible doesn't use the word "abortion," the Bible most certainly speaks to the topic. Does the Bible teach that the unborn are persons? Is there scientific or philosophical evidence that could indicate the unborn are persons? Today we look at abortion through the lens of the Bible.

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Mike Licona #2 - Why Bart Ehrman Lost His Faith + How To Share Your Faith in Various Situations. show art Mike Licona #2 - Why Bart Ehrman Lost His Faith + How To Share Your Faith in Various Situations.

BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:

In part two of our interview with Mike Licona, we discuss his seven hour debate with religion scholar and skeptic Dr. Bart Ehrman. What caused Ehrman to abandon his faith and become an aggressive critic of Christianity? Dr. Licona also shares how he discusses faith and the resurrection of Jesus with skeptics and strangers.

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Dr Mike Licona: Is it Rational For a Skeptic to Belive in the Resurrection? show art Dr Mike Licona: Is it Rational For a Skeptic to Belive in the Resurrection?

BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:

Today we interview best-selling author Dr. Mike Licona - a Youtuber and college professor who specializes in the resurrection of Jesus. Dr. Licona went through a long period of doubt - while in seminary! - and came through the other side convinced that Jesus historically rose from the dead. How did that transformation happen? Dr. Licona also discusses his relationship with his mentor Dr. Gary Habermas, probably the foremost expert on the resurrection in the world.

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On this first episode of the Deep Questions Pod, our guest is Dr. Craig Keener, author of Miracles Today, and a two-volume (1200 page!) scholarly work on Miracles. Dr. Keener is a New Testament scholar, prolific author, and without a doubt, the foremost authority in the world on miracles in history, and modern miracles. Dr. Keener shares some amazing miracles stories today, including some that he personally witnessed and experienced! He also shares about his writing career, how he wrote his four-volume (4,400 page!) commentary on the book of Acts, and how he met his wife Medine, who was a refugee in Congo for 18 months. An absolutely fascinating interview - be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you can hear part two, coming in the next episode.