Deep Questions with Chase Thompson:
774 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsWe all have deep questions, and this podcast will dive in by answering your deepest questions, interacting with skeptics, answering critics and building faith among those who believe. To submit a question or comment, check out our website: www.DeepQuestionspod.com
Your host is Chase A. Thompson, a pastor and writer who has been podcasting since 2005 and is known worldwide for his love of cereal and enjoyment of a good, deep discussion. Deep Questions with Chase Thompson - An Apologetics Podcast on Important Bible Questions
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Can Christians Be Depressed? Are Depressed People in the Bible?
August 05, 2023 20:23 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThe 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 [email protected] 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 wi...
Abortion and the Bible
July 08, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBAbortion: 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.
Mike Licona #2 - Why Bart Ehrman Lost His Faith + How To Share Your Faith in Various Situations.
June 22, 2022 11:18 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBIn 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.
Dr Mike Licona: Is it Rational For a Skeptic to Belive in the Resurrection?
June 22, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 25.2 MBToday 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.
Dr Mike Licona: Is it Rational For a Skeptic to Belive in the Resurrection?
June 22, 2022 10:00Today 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.
Dr Mike Licona: Is it Rational For a Skeptic to Belive in the Resurrection?
June 22, 2022 10:00Today 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.
What is the ONE Thing Necessary For Christians to Do, According to Jesus?
June 11, 2022 10:31 - 51 minutes - 57.9 MBWhat is the most important way to live your life, according to Jesus? In this episode, we look at the life and habits of Mary of Bethany - a woman commended by Jesus. We contrast her with the irritability and anxiousness of her sister, Martha. How is it that Mary was praised by Jesus, while Martha was so disturbed and short-tempered?
DQPodMaryofBethany
June 11, 2022 10:31What is the most important way to live your life, according to Jesus? In this episode, we look at the life and habits of Mary of Bethany - a woman commended by Jesus. We contrast her with the irritability and anxiousness of her sister, Martha. How is it that Mary was praised by Jesus, while Martha was so disturbed and short-tempered?
DQPodMaryofBethany
June 11, 2022 10:31What is the most important way to live your life, according to Jesus? In this episode, we look at the life and habits of Mary of Bethany - a woman commended by Jesus. We contrast her with the irritability and anxiousness of her sister, Martha. How is it that Mary was praised by Jesus, while Martha was so disturbed and short-tempered?
Should Christians Be Pro Gun?
June 03, 2022 12:32 - 59 minutes - 45.6 MBOver the last ten years, the United States has averaged MORE than one mass-shooting event PER DAY. How should Christians react to such violence? Should Christians loudly show their support for guns and gun ownership, or does God's Word call us in a different direction?
Why Do Some Prayers Go Unanswered?
May 25, 2022 12:04 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBDoes unanswered prayer prove that God doesn't care? How is it that a good God, who listens to and loves His people, sometimes doesn't answer their prayers? Unanswered prayer is an issue addressed throughout the Bible, and we will discuss several reasons prayers go unanswered. Today we also discuss how noted Bible scholar Bart Ehrman lost his faith, the origin of Thor's enemy Gorr, and what both have to do with unanswered prayer.
How Should I Read the Bible? How Should I Study The Bible? #Shallowquestions Should I Read the Bible Cover to Cover? What Percentage of the Bible is the New Testament? #6
May 16, 2022 11:01 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBOne question that Christians don't talk about enough is HOW should we actually study our Bibles? Should we read them cover to cover, starting at the beginning? Should we follow a Bible reading plan? Should we spend more time in the Old Testament or New Testament? Today we discuss Dr. Sean McDowell's Bible reading plan and its merits. We also discuss what percentage of the Bible is Old Testament vs New, and how that should inform our Bible reading decisions.
Are All Parts of the Bible Equally Important?
May 16, 2022 09:21 - 24 minutes - 17.5 MBToday we discuss a question that probably isn't asked enough: Do all parts of the Bible have equal importance? Are there some chapters, or verses, or even books that are more important than others? Interestingly, as Jesus Himself will tell us - some parts of the Bible are indeed more important than others, and knowing this will better prepare us to study the Bible in a more advantageous way.
Answering Skeptics of Christianity on the Internet + Does Craig Keener PROVE the Existance of Miracles?
March 14, 2022 10:59 - 51 minutes - 36.3 MBApologist and author Lonny Robison joins us to discuss interacting with skeptics, atheists and anti-theists (?) on the internet. Is that a fruitful and wise activity? We also discuss Dr. Craig Keener's massive work on miracles, recounting testimonies of people healed of migraines, holes in their hearts, and even an older lady who was enabled to walk again after years in a wheelchair! What do all of these miracles mean, and can they be used as evidence to prove biblical accounts to skeptics?
Craig Keener on Modern Day Miracles Demonstrating the Reliability of the Bible
February 22, 2022 11:06 - 29 minutes - 22 MBIn part 2 of our interview with New Testament scholar and best-selling author Craig Keener, we discuss how modern-day miracles demonstrate how reliable the Bible is. Dr. Keener shares with us the mind-blowing story of how Barbara Cummiskey was healed of multiple issues after doctors sent her home to die. Multiple doctors and nurses are eyewitnesses of this incredible healing, and Dr. Keener will tell us all about it. We also discuss how Christians today might themselves experience more mirac...
Miracles Today With Craig Keener
February 17, 2022 12:43 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBOn 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 ...
Deep Questions Podcast - TRAILER (2022)
February 17, 2022 10:56 - 1 minute - 5.79 MBThis is a short trailer for the Deep Questions podcast - visit the show's website at www.Deepquestionspod.com! This is the Deep Questions Podcast, and I’m your host, Chase Thompson, a pastor and writer in Salinas, California. On the Deep Questions pod, we want to dive into the deepest Spiritual questions that humans have: Is the Bible reliable? Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Why are some churches and Christians toxic? Was there a conspiracy in the early church to change the Bible a...
Bible 2021 Podcast, Episode #365: The Impact of Two Years of Daily Bible Reading
December 31, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBToday we finish the daily run of a Bible podcast that has lasted over 730 episodes - and I reflect on the incredible value of reading God's Word every day, without missing a day. We need the Word of God in our lives!
What Does It Mean to Be Clothed With Power From On High? The Best and Only Biblical Church Growth Method. Reading Luke 24 #364
December 30, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBJesus sends His disciples out on the Great Commission to tell the Word about His death, resurrection and teachings, but FIRST, He tells them to WAIT in Jerusalem until they are clothed in power from the Holy Spirit - what does this mean?
A Eulogy for Frank M. Barker - My First Pastor, and A Tremendous Influence In My Life + How Death is Overcome and Swallowed Up By Resurrection! Reading 1st Corinthians 15 #363
December 29, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBToday is a very different episode - we look at the life of Reverend Frank M. Barker Jr., pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian in Birmingham, and see how the power of death is swallowed up by the resurrection of Jesus.
How Does the Bible End? How Does the Bible Finish? What Happens at the End of the Bible? What is the Last Chapter of the Bible About? Reading Revelation 22 #362
December 28, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.04 MBRevelation 22 is the last chapter of the Bible - what is it all about? How does the Bible actually end? What is the last word in the Bible, and the last promise in the Bible? What does the ending of the Bible mean?
What is the Greatest Promise in the Entire Bible? We Are Approaching An Endless Age That Will Lack Pain, Death and Tears. Encouragement From Revelation. Will We Live Forever in Heaven? Reading Revelation 21 #361
December 27, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MBToday we look at one of the most hope-filled chapters in the Bible and find what may well be the single greatest promise in all of Scripture. Also - will Christians live forever in Heaven? Actually, we won't, according to Revelation 20!
Will Christians Be Judged By Faith or Works? Why Are Christians Judged By Works at the Great White Throne Judgment if Salvation is By Faith? Reading Revelation 20 #360
December 26, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MBBoth John in Revelation and Daniel in the Old Testament describe a "Great White Throne Judgment" of God where people are judged based on their works- their righteous deeds. Does this mean that salvation is somehow by works? If not, then why is this judgment at the end times based on works?
Is the Institutional Church the Whore of Babylon? Who is the Great Harlot of Babylon in Revelation 17-18? (Part 1) Reading Revelation 18 #358
December 24, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBToday we read a very unnerving chapter that discusses the downfall of Babylon the Great/The Whore of Babylon, and consider whether or not this refers to those who call themselves the church today.
Will Jesus Return Meek and Mild and as a Servant?+ (part two!) Is the organized church the whore of Babylon? Is the Institutional Church Babylon the Great? Reading Revelation 19 #359
December 24, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBToday we conclude our discussion of whether or not the whore of Babylon/Babylon the great - the evil entity that all of Heaven rejoices when it is burned - is actually the institutional church of today. Also: What will Jesus be like when He returns?
How Did Solomon, The Wisest Man Ever, Fail and Fall Away? How Can We Avoid His Fate? Reading Proverbs 3 #357
December 23, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.38 MBSolomon was the wisest man who ever lived and blessed by God in every way. His life ended poorly, however, as he failed to live by his own wise counsel. How did that happen, and how can we avoid the same?
The Two Women of Proverbs - the Forbidden Woman and Wisdom Herself. Where Does Wisdom Come From? Reading Proverbs 2 #356
December 22, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MBWhere do we acquire wisdom from? How can we become wise? Does it take a great amount of effort to be a genuinely wise person?
Who is the Whore of Babylon? Who is the Great Harlot? Who is Babylon the Great? Who is the Great Prostitute? Reading Revelation 17 #355
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBOne of the most mysterious and debated entities in the Bible is the "Whore of Babylon" or the "Great Harlot" Today we discuss various theories on who exactly this mysterious person or group actually is.
How Does the World End? (Redux) Are God's Judgments Too Harsh? Reading Revelation 16 #354
December 20, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.63 MBSeven angels pour out seven bowls of terrible judgment on the people of the Earth in Revelation 16. Are these judgments justified, or too harsh? What will the end of the world be like?
What Worship Songs Will Be Sung in Heaven? What is the Song of the Lamb? Reading Revelation 15 #353
December 19, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.09 MBIn Revelation 15 we see a wonderful picture of the saints singing on Heavenly pavement - a sea of fiery glass, apparently - and they are singing two different songs: The Song of Moses and the Song of the Lamb. What are these songs all about?
Who is the Beast in the Book of Revelation (part 2) and What is the Mark of the Beast? What Does 666 Mean in Revelation? Reading Revelation 14 #352
December 18, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThree interesting topics today: Who is the beast described in the book of Revelation? (Part 2) What is the Mark of the Beast, and could we get fooled into getting it, like by an injection or vaccine? (no!) and, finally, What does 666 represent?
Who is the Beast in Revelation and Who is the Dragon? Part #1 Reading Revelation 13 #351
December 17, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBFascinating topic today: The book of Revelation talks about two figures that will be worshipped by everybody on Earth who is not saved by Jesus - these two figures are the dragon and the beast. Who could the dragon and beast possibly be? (part 1 of 2)
How Can I Become Wise? How Can I Get More Wisdom? What Exactly is Wisdom, anyway? Reading Proverbs 1 @350
December 16, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MBWisdom is a word that is used a lot, but how is it defined- how does the Bible define wisdom? Is there any difference between wisdom and smarts? How can somebody become more wise?
How Many Ways Can We Praise the Lord and Why Should We Praise Him? Reading Psalm 150 #349
December 15, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.2 MBToday we read the last Psalm and discover it is absolutely pure and single-minded in purpose - this Psalm is all about worship: Why praise? Where praise? How praise? And who praises? Let's dive deep into worship talk today!
What is the REAL Biblical Story of Christmas? The Truth THEY Don't Want You to Know!! ;) What is the Most Hair-Raising Bible Verse? #348 Reading Revelation 12
December 14, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MBToday we discuss a little known Christmas passage - Revelation 12- which tells about the birth of Jesus from a spiritual and spiritual warfare perspective. We also learn from Scripture the key to overcoming Satan.
What is the Identity of the Two Witnesses of Revelation? What Worldwide Holiday Involves Celebration and Gift Giving? Reading Revelation 11 #347
December 13, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBRevelation 11 presents us with two mysterious figures who prophesy on earth for 3.5 years, do miracles, and call down God's judgments. Who are these powerful and faithful witnesses?
What Does an Angel Look Like? Reading Revelation 10 #346
December 12, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MBIf you were to see an angel, what would it look like? Do Angels have wings? Can they fly? Do they look human, or quite a bit different than humans? Why do people seem to pass out in terror every time an angel is around?
Who is Apollyon? Who is Abaddon? Reading Revelation 9 #345
December 11, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MBWho is the King of the Abyss known as Apollyon? Is he Satan, or a demon, or some other mysterious and terrifying being? Also - who are the strange "locusts" that he is the king of? Reading Revelation 9 - a most mysterious Bible chapter!
What Will the End of the World Be Like? How Much Do Our Prayers Matter to God? What Does the Star Wormwood Symbolize? Reading Revelation 8 #344
December 10, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBFocused on the End Times today - what will they be like? Revelation 8 has a glaring description, which includes the mysterious "star" Wormwood. What is Wormwood?
What is the Most Accurate Short Description of God? What is the Most Accurate One Verse Description of God in the Bible? What Does God's Compassion Look Like? Reading Psalm 145-146 #342
December 08, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MBHow can we possibly describe God's nature and character in just a few words? In Psalm 145:8, we find what might just be the perfect short description of exactly who God is.
Are Sea Monsters in the Bible? + A Wonderful Worship Song in Psalms. Reading Psalm 148 #343
December 08, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.28 MBPsalm 148 is a wonderful and soaring song of praise to God - but, does it call for dragons or sea monsters to actually worship God from the depths of the sea?? Sort of.
Who are the 144,000 in Revelation? Why is the Tribe of Dan Missing in the Book of Revelation? Reading Revelation 7 #341
December 07, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBTwo end-times mysteries today. #1 What happened to the tribe of Dan - who is not listed in the list of the tribes of Israel sealed in Revelation 7. More controversially - who are the 144,000 mentioned in the book of Revelation? Are they faithful and elite Jehovah's Witnesses?? No!
Who are the Four Horsemen in Revelation? How Does the End Times Begin? What Does The Scroll in Revelation Represent? What are the Seals on the Scroll in Revelation? Reading Revelation 6 #340
December 06, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.87 MBToday our focus is on the end-times. Who are the four horsemen of the apocalypse, and what is an apocalypse, anyway? Also: What is the scroll that Jesus opens in the book of Revelation, and what do it's seals represent?
Is Christianity Primarily a White Religion? Is Christianity Mainly an American Religion? NO! Reading Revelation 5 #339. The EXTREME Follow of "Christian" Racism.
December 05, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.34 MBSome have used the Bible to justify racism. Others have accused the Bible of somehow supporting racism. What's the truth of the matter - does the Bible teach that Christianity is to be a white person religion only? Is Christianity to be an American religion only. NO, NO, NO!
What Color is God? Who Are The Seven Spirits of God? Reading Revelation 4 #338
December 04, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBDoes God have a physical appearance or a particular color? We might think the answer is no, but John describes God as having a very particular color in today's passage. Also: who or what are the Seven Spirits of God?
What Does Jesus Have to Say to The Church? What is Jesus Saying Right Now to His Church? What Kinds of Churches Does Jesus Commend: Great and Powerful Churches or Weak and Poor Churches? Reading Revelation 3 #337
December 02, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.83 MBJesus wrote seven letters to His churches almost 2000 years ago, but what does He have to say to His churches TODAY? Aren't those old letters outdated? No, actually - they are as fresh today as they were then. Also: What Does Jesus commend in the church and what does He disfavor?
Is it Wrong to Whine To God? Should We Ever Complain to God? How to Plead With God in Hopeless Times. Reading Psalm 142-143 #336
December 02, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 8.06 MBShould we ever whine or complain to God in prayer? Today we discuss prayers for deliverance - how we should cry out to God when we are in desperate need for Him.
Where Was I Before I Was Born? Did I Exist Before I Was Born?Is There Knowledge and Understanding of God Too Great For Us To Comprehend? Reading Psalm 139-140 #335
December 01, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBWhen did you come into being? Did you begin to exist at conception or - did your soul exist before your body was made? Also- is it possible for us to fully understand God and His ways?
Did Jesus Ever Write Letters To Anybody? Do We Have Any Surviving Writings of Jesus? How Was Satan's Throne in Pergamum? #334
November 30, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBDid Jesus write or dictate any letters in His lifetime, or did others write about Him? Today we look at 4 of the 7 letters that Jesus wrote, and consider another possible/improbable letter written by Jesus. Also: Revelation says that Pergamum is the place where Satan's throne is - what does that mean?!
What Does Jesus Look Like in Heaven? + What Has Jesus Done For Us and What Will His Return Look Like? Reading Revelation 1 #333
November 29, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MBWhat will the return of Jesus be like - will everybody around the world be able to see His return? Also: What does the risen and glorified Jesus look like in Heaven now? Does He still have an appearance like a human man? John answers both questions for us - and more - in the first chapter of the book of Revelation.