Reason For Truth

Steven Garofalo along with Pastor Dennis Gilligan talk candidly about what a Christian cult is and why it's important to avoid them altogether. Tune in for this basic introduction to our upcoming discussions on Cults!

1970's Comedian FLIP WILSON was famous for saying "The devil made me do it"! The real issue is contentment in life. The devil seeks to distract us from contentment because contentment is where we find all God has for us.

Why is life repetitive? Why is all we do repetitive toil?! Lets explore what God's answer is through His servant, the wise Preacher, Solomon!

Why is life so elusive? It seems that we plan vacations, get a job and go to work, raise children, mow our lawn...and tomorrow, the grass grows back, our kids need new things and eat up all of our food (thankfully), companies get bought out, our health fails. And our fortunes change for the better or for the worst. Why is life so elusive? Preacher Solomon from Ecclesiastes tells us why in this episode of Reason For Truth!

Do you seek Biblical equality or worldly superiority Despite your color, creed, race or religion, the Bible tells us that we have all been created equal and that we are to esteem others as more highly than ourselves-respect wise. The Bible does not say to put ourselves down but to esteem others more highly-to love others and treat others the way that we would want to be treated. So-where are you at? Biblical equality or worldly superiority? TUNE IT to learn more!

The wise Preacher in Ecclesiastes tells us a simple truth-LIFE IS SHORT! Where is our focus? Is it on the temporal or the eternal? Leisure, rest and pleasure are all good things-in proper context. As main life focus-should we focus on recreation or reallocation of the wisdom God has given us? Tune in to find out.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and President Trump met in March of 2019 and agreed that we must stand for TRUTH! God's Truth! Bolsonaro has surrounded himself with well-known Brazilian evangelicals, like pastor Silas Malafaia, who regularly visits and prays with President Bolsonaro., Malafaia told CBN News that he believes Bolsonaro is God's chosen man to lead Brazil, Bolsonaro's motto is "Brazil above everything, God above all."!! Tune in to hear more?

What is the meaning of life? Is it all meaningless and all meaningless toil? Lets go to the wisest and most wealthy man ever to live-King Solomon for the answer! TUNE in to hear what the Bible says about the meaning of life.

The danger of disbelief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is very real. God is separating the wheat from the chaff and the time is at hand-today to come clean with God and to trust in Jesus for our salvation ,and not our own efforts or trying to keep the law. Lets look at Matthew chapter 3 and see what Jesus and John the Baptist have to say about the danger of disbelief.

Were you born a Christian? If you aren't a Christian, do you think that you were born into your faith as an Atheist, Muslim, Jew, Hindu, Buddhist or otherwise? Matthew 3:1-8 uncovers the human condition of believing that going to heaven is based on on one's heritage verses repentance of one's sin-trusting in Jesus Christ as preparation for the kingdom of God. What do you think? Tune in for this short podcast to help you better understand your own position and to help others do the same!

Should we TOOT our own HORN? Is self-promotion in ministry actually selfless devotion? Using a case study of the life of Christ in the Book of Matthew, we will answer the question! TUNE IN NOW!

The Apostle Paul found his identity in being the Pharisee of Pharmacies, hater of the Jews-until the Lord Jesus met him on a dusty road and changed his heart. Paul's identity changed in an instant to one who loves Jesus and the Jewish people who he once persecuted. This leads us to the all important question: WHERE IS YOUR IDENTITY?

Does Jesus desire our mercy more than our sacrifice on the Sabbath and in life? Tune in to see what Jesus tells us in His own words in today's Reason For Truth (Podcast) for today!

Archeologists recently found a piece of evidence showing that King Herod in fact did exist for the archeological record! Why is this important? Two reasons. First, it is the first time that we have found extra biblical evidence (evidence outside of the Bible) that King Herod actually lived! Secondly, it provides further-continued validation that the Bible is the TRUTH! Tune in to hear more!

S. Truett Cathy, founder of the Chic-Fil-A restaurant chain gives the secret sauce of success! But where did Mr. Cathy get it from? He made no bones about it coming from Jesus Christ and the Bible. You don't want to miss today's Podcast!

New England star Quarterback, Tom Brady admits that his wife is a witch who practices witchcraft. She makes alters for Brady, make him beads to wear and claims to be able to predict the future in that if Tom listens to her, he will be successful. On the other hand, God has peppered the Patriots football team with many Christians. This is a must hear! And please-PRAY FOR TOM BRADY, his wife and his children!

Why is Raphael-and Indian Man in his 20's suing his parents for giving birth to him? Because they did so without his consent. This stems from his worldview Antinatalism-belief that rejects God's existence, a moral Standard, and the belief that it was selfish for his parents to have given birth to his for their own pleasure. PROBLEM: Be in prayer for Raphael as he is made in God's image, just as you and I are. Had he be taught that worldview as opposed to his current one-his life would most definitely be different. Tune in NOW!

What is the difference between JOY and HAPPINESS? Are they the same? Are they different? The Scripture tells us to seek JOY-which is internal as opposed to HAPPINESS! What's the difference between the two? Ask the Chinese Church and Iranian Christians. They have the answer if we don't.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 11:29, "The my yoke upon you, and LEARN from me, for aI am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for our souls" (Matthew 11:29). It's easy for us to imagine offloading our yoke upon Jesus and even easier to miss-interpret what Jesus means by our taking on His yoke. Jesus tells us that taking on His yoke starts and continues with we our LEARNING from Him. How do we do that? We read the Bible and pray to Jesus as a regular part of our diet. We find a church and fellow Christians as well-all within the context of LEARNING from Jesus. A great by-product of doing this is that we obtain REST in God. Why, because His yoke is easier than the earthly yokes that we wrap round our lives-hearts and minds in our life time. But, this must start with . . . A TEACHABLE HEART.

Our Pursuit Of Heaven Begins seems to begin When We Feel Like We're Headed Towards Hell. The fear of hell is often-not always, but often what draws us to God in heaven. Jesus tells us in the Book of Matthew 11:25-30 that when we trade yokes with him that we find rest and peace in our hearts. I was asked to speak to a gentleman in our Bible study group years ago about his wanting to leave his faith for the world. I lovingly told him that it's his own choice and that he will forfeit that peace of heart. Tune in to hear more!