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VIEWPOINT with Bob Placie

90 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -

The official podcast of the television program Viewpoint with Bob Placie. Bob talks with guests to find out their viewpoint on a variety of issues regarding the Bible and how it is relevant to today's culture. This program is designed for people who have questions about Christianity and the Bible. Produced by WTLW TV

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Episodes

The impact of the movie "Unplanned"

December 23, 2019 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MB

Bob talks with Robia Scoot, who was a lead actor in the 2019 movie "Unplanned". She shares how she got involved with the project after dropping out of Hollywood many years before. Also how the movie is changing many lives within the Planned Parenthood community.  Support the show

Reaching the Lost

December 23, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.45 MB

Pastor Brian Scott leads a very non-tradition church and believes that Christians need to do a better job of being authentic so they can share with non-believers.  Support the show

Why are we so offended?

December 23, 2019 08:00 - 7 minutes - 4.94 MB

Bishop/Author Kyle Searcy shares the dangers of taking on offenses that are not about you. How social media can drive us to care about issues that don't concern us. More on Kyle Searcy's Books More on ViewPoint with Bob Placie Support the show

Why should we ask God for Wisdom?

December 16, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.28 MB

Author/Bishop Kyle Searcy shares with Bob why wisdom is something every person should be seeking from God as a priority over money, possessions, and fame.  Support the show

Threats to the Education System

December 16, 2019 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.36 MB

Former Michigan State Senator, Patrick Colbeck shares with Bob how Common Core and other liberal education programs threaten to replace Judeo Christian Values with other religions in public schools. For more on Patrick Colbeck's Book For more on ViewPoint with Bob Placie Support the show

Why do people suffer?

December 16, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

Author Rebecca McLaughlin Ph.D. shares with Bob reasons she believes people do have to struggle through suffering. Also what God's role in suffering is. For more on Rebecca McLaughlin's Book For more on ViewPoint with Bob Placie Support the show

Community Standards and Drag Queen Story Hour

December 09, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.86 MB

Aaron Baer, President of Citizens for Community Values shares how families can get involved to establish standards for indecency. Recently in Ohio, the Drag Queen Story Hour which had been scheduled to have an event at a public library changed its venue due to the results of citizens standing up to the event organizers.  Support the show

Are we in the End Times?

December 09, 2019 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MB

Pastor Walt Sheppard shares with Bob his viewpoint on the End Times and what the role of the United States may be.  Support the show

When God Changes your plans

December 02, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.09 MB

Dr. Herman Williams MD. was on the track to fulfilling his dream of being a physician to all-stars in California, but an unexpected medical condition ended that dream. He shares with Bob on how a setback could lead to God bringing a bigger dream. More on Dr. Williams Book For more on WTLW.COM Support the show

Toxic Masculinity

December 02, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.94 MB

Why has Masculinity become a threat to our culture? Bob talks with Pastor Walt Sheppard who shares the history behind this movement which dates back to ancient times. Support the show (http://WTLW.com)

Toxic Masculinity

December 02, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.94 MB

Why has Masculinity become a threat to our culture? Bob talks with Pastor Walt Sheppard who shares the history behind this movement which dates back to ancient times. Support the show

The 1st Heavy Metal Church of Christ

December 02, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MB

Pastor Brian Smith gets a lot of heat about his church. The Gospel is preached, people are being saved and baptized but those who attend look like they are more likely to be going to OzFest than to church. Brian explains the vision behind Dayton Ohio's First Heavy Metal Church of Christ Support the show

Bible Roadblocks - Steve Light

November 25, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.22 MB

Steve Light is an executive at a Fortune 500 company and is in school for his pastoral degree. Bob asked him are their scriptures that he has struggled to come to grips with.  Support the show

Difficult Dialogues

November 25, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.04 MB

Aaron Baer is President of Citizens for Community Values. He shares with Bob how she discusses difficult dialogues with churches to help them understand why the church needs to be involved in their communities.  for more on CCV goto ccv.org Support the show

Wrestling Gators

November 25, 2019 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.94 MB

When an engineer near Detroit Michigan who is also a Christian is called to change the state political system during the Tea Party era, he finds out its a bigger challenge than he thinks. Patrick Colbeck shares with Bob how his view of draining the swamp in Michigan went in his new book Wrestling Gators For more on WTLW TV and ViewPoint with Bob Placie Support the show

Difficult Dialogues

November 25, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.04 MB

Aaron Baer is President of Citizens for Community Values. He shares with Bob how she discusses difficult dialogues with churches to help them understand why the church needs to be involved in their communities.  for more on CCV goto ccv.org Support the show (http://WTLW.com)

Reaching today's teens

November 18, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.69 MB

Author/Speaker Sean McDowell joins Bob to share about how teens require authenticity and honesty when they discuss religion. More on Sean's Book More on Viewpoint with Bob Placie Support the show

The Persecuted Church

November 18, 2019 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.58 MB

The host of Bible Discovery, Rod Hembree shares with Bob the disturbing news that often doesn't make the news about the persecuted church around the world Support the show

Are guns the real problem?

November 18, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.24 MB

Pastor Walt Sheppard is a veteran, and a strong supporter of the second amendment. He shares his thoughts on how we should view when the media calls for gun control after mass shootings.  Support the show (http://WTLW.com)

Are guns the real problem?

November 18, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.24 MB

Pastor Walt Sheppard is a veteran, and a strong supporter of the second amendment. He shares his thoughts on how we should view when the media calls for gun control after mass shootings.  Support the show

After you've been diagnosed with cancer

November 11, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

TV44 reporter/host Jennifer Beck shares about her battle with breast cancer. Diagnosed at 42 and living a healthy lifestyle she shares how her journey unfolded and where she is today.  Support the show

The cause of the Opioid epidemic

November 04, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MB

Dr. Herman Williams MD. runs several hospitals in the United States and is a Chrisitan. He shares with Bob some of his thoughts on the Opioid epidemic, and how it is part of a larger problem in our country.  Support the show (http://WTLW.com)

The cause of the Opioid epidemic

November 04, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MB

Dr. Herman Williams MD. runs several hospitals in the United States and is a Chrisitan. He shares with Bob some of his thoughts on the Opioid epidemic, and how it is part of a larger problem in our country.  Support the show

The Exodus of GenZ from the Church

November 04, 2019 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.22 MB

Author Sean McDowell shares the reasons he sees GenZ leaving the church. How the church can do a better job being relative to the next generation.  Support the show

The Epidemic of Suicide

November 04, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MB

Pastor Daniel Fusco of Crossroads Community Church, Vancouver Washington shares how his church is approaching the epidemic of suicide in his church, and how churches should through our country.  Support the show

Called to forgive

October 28, 2019 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Rev. Anthony Thompson's wife was murdered in cold blood by a white supremisist at her Wednesday night Bible study. Her husband at the hearing gave a message of forgiveness and reconciliation.  You can get Rev Thompson's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Called-Forgive-Charleston-Shooting-Victims/dp/0764232983 For more on ViewPoint: http://wtlw.com Support the show

An open letter to conservative Christians

October 21, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MB

A open letter is found on Facebook written by a Christian who is upset with Conservative Christians supporting political values which appear to contradict values in the Old Testament. Bob discusses this letter with Christian business executive Steve Light. Support the show

Is the church helping or hurting racism?

October 21, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MB

Bob speaks with Bishop & Author Kyle Searcy of Montgomery Alabama about how the church is reacting to reports of social injustice in today's world.  Support the show

Women of Grit

October 21, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.28 MB

Bob talks with author Caryn Dahlstrand Rivadeneira about her book Girls with Grit. She believes women of the Bible are not properly represented in today's culture.  Support the show

A Viewpoint on Missions

October 14, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Ginger Stache was a co-host with Bob Placie for many years, now she leads the creative team at Joyce Meyer Ministries. She shares with Bob how her heart for missions has increased as she has traveled all over the world. Support the show

Heartbeat Bill Update

October 14, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.02 MB

Citizens for Community Values, President Aaron Baer, joins Bob to share how Ohio's pro-life Heartbeat bill came to be passed. And despite its current delay in the courts, why he believes it will save the lives of babies.  CCV.ORG is Mr. Baer's website Support the show

Generation-Z may lead the greatest revival

October 07, 2019 16:00 - 5 minutes - 4.14 MB

Pastor Matt Rice (Columbus Ohio) has worked with youth since he was a youth. Now this Pastor believes that Gen-Z may be the generation that could lead a revival based on their search for truth Find more about Matt Rice To watch ViewPoint on YouTube The WTLW Television Website: This program is made with not adverting, we are supported by listeners like you!  Support the show

TV Host, Rod Hembree, shares his story

October 07, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.76 MB

Rod Hembree of Bible Discovery shares how he went from being a rebellious youth to a man who shares the Gospel with millions every week. Find out more about Rod Hembree's TV Show & Media To watch ViewPoint on YouTube The WTLW Television Website: This program is made with not adverting, we are supported by listeners like you!  Support the show

Diversity in the Church

October 06, 2019 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.39 MB

Author Rebecca McLaughlin shares with Bob Placie how the church has the track record to being a force for diversity in cultures. Rebecca's book is available on Amazon To watch ViewPoint on YouTube The WTLW Television Website: This program is made with not adverting, we are supported by listeners like you!  Support the show

How to leave a church

September 19, 2019 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.81 MB

Bob is joined by Pastor Mark Bayliff of Union Chapel Missionary Church, who shares how he believes how people can properly leave a church, and also how not to leave a church. Support the show

Divorce is not the end

September 19, 2019 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.43 MB

Author, Mark Youngkin shares with Bob how the tragedy of his first divorce did not signal an end to his dreams. He encourages people who have gone through a divorce you can still live the dream You can find Mark's book at:  https://www.amazon.com/Make-Like-Lazarus-Perspective-Remarriage/dp/0998310220 Support the show

What happens in the bedroom is only my business

September 19, 2019 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.61 MB

Pastor Jonathan Burkey shares why even Christians have ended up in destroyed relationships due to a breakdown of sexual ethics in our culture.  Support the show

What happens in the bedroom is only my business

September 19, 2019 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.61 MB

Pastor Jonathan Burkey shares why even Christians have ended up in destroyed relationships due to a breakdown of sexual ethics in our culture.  Support the show (http://WTLW.com)

Has the church blown it?

September 19, 2019 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.79 MB

Author/Filmmaker Phil Cooke has worked with some of America's largest churches. He shares with Bob that the American church has lost it's credibility in culture by losing its first mission, loving people. You can find our more about Phil Cooke's book at https://www.philcooke.com ViewPoint with Bob Place is a presentation of WTLW TV Support the show

What are the signs of the times?

September 19, 2019 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

Bill Harris joins Bob to share about what the signs are of the end of the world. ViewPoint with Bob Placie is a podcast from the television program produced by WTLW TV 44 Support the show

Books

The New Testament
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