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Mike Winger

Learn to think biblically about everything! Teaching theology, apologetics, and verse-by-verse Bible studies. Mike Winger teaches with clarity, doesn't shy away from controversial topics, and always seeks to teach the Bible accurately. This podcast will equip you to know and defend the Christian faith and understand the Bible in a deeper way.

  • 828 episodes
  • Updated May 30

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  • Sep 3, 2017 · 1 hr

    Why God Hardens Hearts: Romans 9:17-24

    9 conclusions we can make about the doctrine of hardening. Starting with Romans 9 we look at the biblical teaching on how, when and why God hardens hearts. Questions from the Q&A at the end of the video Does Romans 9:29 mean that God will create some people specifically to dishonor Him in order to carry out His will? Is this an example of God simply knowing what the actions of Pharaoh would be if he were in that situation? The process of a person becoming hard seems to begin with that person

  • Aug 27, 2017 · 59 min

    Non-Calvinist Interpretation of Romans 9

    A careful verse by verse treatment of the passage that stands at the center of much of the debate on Calvinism. This is meant to be a loving and thoughtful handling of the difficult passage Romans 9. I appreciate gracious responses from those who disagree.

  • Aug 20, 2017 · 53 min

    Prosperity Preachers Debunked: Romans 8:29-39

    Prosperity preachers distort the message of the Bible and cause people to fall into all manner of harmful opinions. Romans 8 teaches us a better way to view hardship and suffering and how to have TRUE victory in life.

  • Jul 16, 2017 · 54 min

    TOTALLY NOT the prosperity gospel: Romans 8:17-25

    This passage debunks much of the prosperity gospel, shows us how to get through really sorrowful times, gives us some hope that outweighs the pain of life and shows us that Jesus did a lot more for us than just forgive our sins.

  • Jul 9, 2017 · 53 min

    Religion vs Relationship Misnomer?: Romans 8:12-16

    Many topics covered in the verse by verse study. What does "led by the Spirit" mean? How can I test to see if I'm saved? What motivates you to follow Jesus? Is the religion/relationship dichotomy valid? What is the doctrine of Adoption?

  • Jun 13, 2017 · 1 hr 59 min

    Pro-Life Training: The Case Against Abortion and For Human Rights

    Learn the ironclad, rational, and scientific case for the pro-life position and get trained on how YOU can use it to save lives! Speaker: Aaron Brake Talk #1 The case for pro-lifeTalk #2 How to answer pro-choice objectionsTalk #3 Conversational tactics to persuade others

  • Jun 4, 2017 · 48 min

    Mormons, Muslims, Manuscripts and More: Romans 8:1-4

    Here's a list of topics we get to in this video. Where Islam and Mormonism stand on a foundation they reject. One important truth for Christian psychology. An analogy for the OT Law. Translation issues in Romans 8. Conviction verses condemnation. Theological prophecy. An big picture view of our transition from Law to Spirit. Jesus' true identity and the falseness of Gnosticism Refuting Mormon teaching about the pre-existence of souls And some info on the wonderful Vietnamese soup "Pho".

  • May 26, 2017 · 1 min

    Angry Christians

    Anger problems? Yeah, me too! Here’s some biblical advice. This can turn you from a hammer to a scalpel.

  • May 21, 2017 · 49 min

    Oh WRETCHED man that I am! Romans 7:13-25

    The brutal honesty of the Bible, as it pertains to the sinful condition we find ourselves in, turns out to be very comforting. May you find the hope and freedom that starts with a real honest evaluation of self and ends with Jesus Christ as your deliverer!

  • May 3, 2017 · 54 min

    Theology of SIN: Romans 6

    Thinking clearly about sin helps us to overcome it! This passage is liberating for the believer who is struggling with the bondage of sin.

  • Apr 23, 2017 · 52 min

    What's WRONG with us? Romans 5:6-21

    Anthropology is a theological study of man. We will take a real look at a biblical anthropology and see that humans are rather complex, having been made in the image of God yet being sinfully fallen creatures. Having a biblical view of man helps us make sense of the world around us, the battle within us and the love of God for us.

  • Apr 9, 2017 · 47 min

    Theology of Pain: Romans 5:1-5

    We desperately need to let theology tell us how to feel and think when we are suffering. "Glory in tribulation"

  • Apr 2, 2017 · 45 min

    How Much Faith Do I Need? Romans 4:13-25

    Continuing our verse by verse study through Romans. We are dealing with the teaching of salvation through faith AND it's implications. Many people don't consider the implications.