Best Darrell Davis Podcasts (2025)

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8. Testimony: Christi Bolaños (a lifelong Christian) 52:49

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Anger is a gift from God if we take it to Jesus — with Christi Bolaños Alexis is joined by Christi Bolaños — an ER nurse, adoptive mom of seven, and lifelong Christian whose fierce love for Jesus has carried her through heartbreak, injustice, and a faith that had to break open to hold it all. In this episode, Christi shares how moments of childhood…

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442: Salena Zito—America's Journalist 1:38:20

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Salena Zito is a prolific author, award-winning reporter, and our great friend. No one knows the heartland like Salena, and she’s here to discuss the future of AI and the energy needed to pursue it, the sudden resurgence of interest in the skilled trades and how Pennsylvania is helping lead the way, and her brand-new book, Butler: The Untold Story …

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Episode 169-Happy Birthday America! Why we Should be Thankul for Our Great Nation 34:23

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Happy 249th Birthday to America! In this episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex describes what we can be thankful for in America in 2025. He shares seven reasons that every citizen, especially Christians should celebrate America, be grateful for America and stand up patriotically on our nation's birthday. Scriptures: Exodus 20:1-17 Romans 2:14 Ps…

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Episode 168-The Conflict in the Middle East: Should Christians Support Israel? (Part 1) 31:35

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Should the church support the modern state of Israel? In Part One of this series, Alex respectfully and passionately calls on the church to recognize that the covenant promises of God to Israel in the scriptures, are still in effect today. Alex shares points and scriptures as to why America and American Christians should support the nation of Israe…

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7. Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail (Episcopal Church) 1:19:32

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God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us — with Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail Alexis is joined by Rev. Lizzie — an Episcopal priest, digital minister, & founding vicar of Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX. Her new devotional, God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us, is a healing and pastoral 40-day companion for those reclaiming their faith after spiritual harm. They e…

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441: Jillian Michaels—Keeping It (Very) Real 1:26:02

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Jillian Michaels is a renowned fitness expert, television personality, podcaster, and bestselling author known most for her role on The Biggest Loser. She has built a global brand around health, wellness, and personal empowerment through fitness. Big thanks to our terrific sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe Post a job for FREE. K12.com/ROWE Find a tuit…

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Episode 167-A Voice for the Voiceless: Faith and Film Unite in the Film Dear Mommy with guest Stephanie LaBouliere 29:03

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Every human life is sacred—because every person is made in the image of God. In this episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex talks with filmmaker and pro-life advocate Stephanie LaBouliere about her film, Dear Mommy. Stephanie shares the heart behind the project, the filmmaking process, and its powerful message in a culture that often ties a perso…

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6. Derek Webb (Singer‑Songwriter) 1:15:59

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Holding Complexity, Finding Solidarity with Derek Webb 🕊️ Music as Resistance | Queer Solidarity | Faith After Certainty This episode is for anyone who's ever tried to sort through the rubble of their faith and wondered if anything worth keeping could survive. It’s for the ones who still ache for Jesus but can’t return to the version they were hand…

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440: David Mamet—Whore That I Am 1:47:01

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Arguably America’s greatest living playwright, David Mamet, drops by to discuss movies, theater, philosophy, and his new book, The Disenlightenment: Politics, Horror, and Entertainment, in which he offers sharp insights into American culture, politics, and the art of storytelling. WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS MARKED EXPLICIT as the language gets quite …

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Episode 166-The Impact of Godly Fathers 31:44

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On this episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex discusses the impact of Godly fathers and their role in families today. Proverbs is full of wisdom and we are talking about the wisdom that can be gleaned from the scriptures. Alex also shares some crucial areas in life that the world can’t teach us but also areas in which God wants to lead and bless…

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5. Rev. Darrell Goodwin (United Church of Christ - UCC) 1:01:47

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The God of Our Wildest Dreams with Rev. Darrell Goodwin 🕊️ United Church of Christ | Queer Faith | Liberation Theology This episode is for every queer person who was told “not you,” and for anyone who’s ever wondered if God could still be safe after the church became a source of pain. It’s for the seekers, the wounded, the deconstructing—and those …

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439: Codie Sanchez Wants to Make You Financially Free 1:39:30

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New York Times bestselling author Codie Sanchez has a background working in finance but gave up Wall Street for Main Street. She is a blue-collar entrepreneur and investor known for buying and growing “boring” cash-flow businesses like laundromats and car washes. She founded Contrarian Thinking to help others achieve financial freedom through uncon…

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Episode 165-Leading the Lost to Christ with Darrel Davis 32:52

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One of the most exciting things in life is leading someone to Christ. On this episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex's long time friend and colleague, Rev. Darrel Davis of Giving Others Eternity Ministries joins him to talk about evangelism. There is so much joy that comes from the call to every believer, that we are to be a witness for the gospe…

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Episode 164-The Battle of Worldviews Part 2 30:19

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In Part 2 of this series of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex discusses the confusions in the world today regarding worldviews and what God’s word says about it. In Romans 12:2 it states that we should not be conformed to this world but we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. God has built into each one of us the capacity to know Him. Li…

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438: Jan Jekielek—The Terrible Truth About China 1:29:21

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Jan Jekielek is a senior editor with The Epoch Times and host of “American Thought Leaders.” He has extensively covered the issue of forced organ harvesting in China, particularly concerning Falun Gong practitioners. It is estimated that 60,000 to 100,000 organs annually have been involuntarily extracted from political prisoners in China. Jan’s inv…

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Episode 163-The Battle of Worldviews Part 1 34:08

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We were founded on Christian principles, which makes America a biblically formed nation. On this episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex takes scriptural evidence to discuss the battle of worldview’s. A government that is separated from a biblical and a moral foundation, runs the risk of being taken over by darkness and evil. The wisest thing we c…

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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism 1:30:50

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437: Neal McDonough—Clear the Mechanism The perennial character actor villain turned leading man drops by to talk about the first film where he finally gets to kiss the girl at the end, The Last Rodeo—and that girl is played by his wife, Ruvé. Coincidence? Not a chance. That’s the only way Neal would do it. Neal also discusses how he secured a retu…

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Episode 162-You Must Be Born Again 31:22

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Living in a world where the battle between good and evil is acknowledged both culturally and personally, we face the challenge of sin in our lives. On this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex breaks down the scripture of John, chapter 3. The Bible is very clear that if we want to go to heaven if we want to be with God in eternity, we mu…

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4. Rev. Dr. Chris Davies (United Church of Christ - UCC) 1:00:30

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Queer Proclamation and Liberation with Rev. Dr. Chris Davies This episode is a love letter to the queer people who’ve expanded my understanding of God, faith, and love. It’s a balm for harm caused by Christian communities—and a tribute to the beauty and wisdom you bring to faith. It’s also for every Christian striving to walk in love: an invitation…

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436: Garry Ridge—Any Dumbass Can Do It 1:08:09

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Once named one of Inc. magazine’s 10 most admired CEOs, Garry led WD-40 for 25 years. At that time, his leadership and positive corporate culture grew WD-40 into one of the world's most recognized and well-loved brands. In this episode, Garry discusses how he achieved this and why he detailed it in his book, Any Dumbass Can Do It. Many thanks to ou…

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Episode 161-10 Reasons to Love Your Mom 30:07

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Motherhood and family are one of the most prominent things in history as well as in the scriptures. Join Alex on this episode of the Alex McFarland Show, as he shares insight on how to be very intentional, prayerful and proactive in loving the mother that God has given you. Listen as he gives 10 reasons to love your mom well. Scriptures: Proverbs 1…

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3. Rev. Amber Evans (Episcopal Church) 1:01:29

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Spiritual Direction and Sacred Shifts with Rev. Amber Evans 🪨 Welcome to The Sacred Slope — where the slippery slope becomes sacred ground. In this episode, Alexis sits down with her own spiritual director, Rev. Amber Evans—an Episcopal priest, preacher, and guide for the spiritually curious. Together, they explore what happens when foundational be…

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2. Testimonies: Lindsay & Tommy Airey (lifelong Christians) 1:16:27

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Liberation, Deconstruction, and Holy Resistance with Lindsay and Tommy Airey 🪜 Welcome to The Sacred Slope — where the slippery slope becomes sacred ground. Alexis sits down with longtime friends and spiritual companions Lindsay and Tommy Airey to talk about reclaiming faith, resisting empire, and rediscovering a gospel rooted in justice and libera…

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435: Josh Smith & Bayard Winthrop—Shut Up and Make It! 1:32:44

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Amid the tariff wars, Mike sits down with two men whose businesses are NOT affected by foreign supply chains. Josh is a master bladesmith and founder of the Montana Knife Company, and Bayard is founder and CEO of American Giant. Both men are uniquely positioned to discuss the benefits and pitfalls of making products entirely in the United States. B…

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Episode 160-Imparting Life and Truth into the Next Generation with Paige Clingenpeel 33:21

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The future of our country depends on the Christian training of young people. On this episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex welcomes Paige Clingenpeel to discuss how we can adequately and fruitfully respond to a generation that is looking for answers. Paige is a Licensed Professional Counselor, she has a masters in community counseling and is cur…

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1. Rev. Dr. Ginny Brown Daniel (United Church of Christ - UCC) 1:05:46

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Reclaiming Faith Beyond Fundamentalism with Rev. Dr. Ginny Brown Daniel Welcome to The Sacred Slope—where the slippery slope becomes sacred ground. Alexis sits down with Rev. Dr. Ginny Brown Daniel—pastor, activist, and prophetic voice for justice—to talk about reclaiming faith beyond fundamentalism. Rooted in her Southern Baptist upbringing and le…

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434: Sarah Yourgrau—People You Should Know 1:30:51

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You may know Sarah as the on-camera producer from Facebook’s Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe. She is also a two-time Emmy-winning storyteller, social anthropologist, founder and CEO of Common Ground Studios, and the absolute cheeriest person you’ll ever meet! Sarah talks with Mike about their new show, People You Should Know, which will premiere…

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Episode 159-Hope for the Heart with June Hunt 35:17

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This episode of The Alex McFarland Show was recorded at the National Religious Broadcast Convention. Alex invites a dear friend, sister in Christ, author, founder of the ministry, Hope for the Heart and has a broadcast, Hope in the Night. For many years God has used June to proclaim the gospel but also to help people find healing and restoration in…

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433: Coffee with Mom—That Toy Really Sucks 1:07:44

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Peggy Rowe, a.k.a. Mike’s three-time NYT bestselling mom, is back for a check-in. In this episode you’ll hear about the horrors of hoarding, books you’ll never read, dancin’ chicken, crab pickin’, and a Mother’s Day story about a toy that really sucks! Big thanks to our terrific sponsors AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $35 off their best-…

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Episode 158-Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life 31:29

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Jesus is the resurrection, the way, the truth and the life. On this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex talks about Easter, the resurrection of Christ, the unique proof that underscores the reality of Christian faith. Listen as he shares four facts about the reality of Easter. Four Facts: There is life beyond the grave. Every person wil…

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432: Gene Simmons—The Sun Never Sets on Planet Cool 1:15:54

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The multilingual, bass-thumping, capitalist dives into what made him fall in love with America, his unforgettable first job involving prosthetic testes, and the etymology of the word a**hole. It’s a free-wheeling discussion from Moses to Superman and everything in between. Shout out to our great sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipIntro for FR…

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Episode 157-The Eclipse of God with Dr. Erwin Lutzer 32:13

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This episode of The Alex McFarland Show was recorded at the National Religious Broadcast Convention where Alex welcomes close friend, author, and beloved pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, Dr. Erwin Lutzer on the show. Together, they discuss Dr. Lutzer’s new book, The Eclipse of God, as well as what it means to understand, share and defend the gosp…

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431: David Bahnsen—Poor Smart and Desperate 1:12:12

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David Bahnsen is the founder, managing partner, and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group, which manages over seven billion dollars in assets. He’s also a podcaster, author, and Christian intellectual. His book, Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, is simpatico with Mike’s S.W.E.A.T. pledge.…

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Episode 156-The Testimony & Wisdom of Dr. Carol Swain 34:53

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In the latest episode of The Alex McFarland Show, recorded at the National Religious Broadcast Convention, Alex has the amazing Dr. Carol Swain on the show. Dr. Swain is an American political scientist and legal scholar who is a retired professor of political science and law at Vanderbilt University. She has a heart for Jesus, is a frequent televis…

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What Now America? Trump 2.0 7:18

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Virtually everything I and others warned about before the presidential election came to pass. There is a way forward!

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Episode 155-Breaking Free from Pain and Living in Freedom with guest Mona Rosene 30:50

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In the latest episode of The Alex McFarland Show, recorded at the National Religious Broadcast Convention, Alex welcomes author and speaker Mona Rosene to discuss her book Hellbent and Heavenward. Together, they examine the relationship between bondage and freedom, emphasizing the transformative power of God's truth. By grasping God's identity and …

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Trailer - The Sacred Slope Podcast 1:34

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Community Guidelines If we claim to follow Jesus, we should be known by our love — not by what we say, wear, or perform, but by the fruit of the Spirit: ❤️ love, 💫 joy, ☮️ peace, 🕊 patience, 💝 kindness, 🌿 goodness, 🙏 faithfulness, 🤲 gentleness, and 💪 self-control. Let our words online and our actions offline reflect that love. 🕊️ Let this space be …

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430: Enrico Colantoni—The Balls on this Guy! 1:28:44

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Award-winning actor and old friend Rico drops by for a hysterical, if not irreverent, hang with Mike and Chuck, friends he’s had for 40+ years. There is laughter; there are tears, and there is laughter that turns into tears. Warning: Don’t listen while drinking coffee in front of a computer.By They Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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Episode 154-God’s Word is Truth with Eric Metaxes 30:28

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This week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show was recorded at the National Religious Broadcast Convention. Alex has the amazing author, speaker and broadcaster, Eric Metaxes on the show. Eric shares a little bit about his upbringing in a faith based family, America and what God is doing in his life as he shares the truth of the gospel. Scriptures:…

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429: Gary Sinise—The Importance of Showing Up 1:15:07

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The multi-award-winning actor, chronic philanthropist, and all-around outstanding human drops by to talk about his son, Mac Sinise, who sadly passed away January 5, 2024. Gary shares Mac’s story and the musical compositions he left behind, all of which can be found on Resurrection & Revival parts 1 and 2, which are available on vinyl here. The thre…

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Episode 153-Revival in America with Gary Wilkerson 34:01

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This week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show was recorded at the National Religious Broadcast Convention. Alex invites author and amazing minister of the faith, Gary Wilkerson to the show. Gary is the son of David Wilkerson who was the founder of Teen Challenge and authored the book, The Cross and the Switchblade. Together, they discuss memories …

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Murder at the Warehouse | Ep. 19 - Meeting Jake 36:58

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Although they talk to him often, Jacinda Davis and Kevin Fitzpatrick have never actually met Jake Silva face to face. While they're in California they take the opportunity to meet with one of Jake's attorneys, Audrey McGinn, who explains what's happening with the DNA testing. The Proof team also hears from Renee's mom, Donna Ramos, who has some une…

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428: Mike Albrecht—Got Wood? 1:19:12

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As a logger and forester, Mike Albrecht knows a lot about wood. He is the two-time president of the American Loggers Council, and he’s on a mission to reintroduce America to one of its most abundant and reliable renewable resources—wood. Mike also speaks to how we can better manage our forests to prevent wildfires.…

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Episode 152-God and Government with guest Jenna Ellis 33:24

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This week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show was recorded at the National Religious Broadcast Convention. Alex invites attorney, journalist, broadcaster, Christian leader and all around great American, Jenna Ellis on the show. Listen as she shares some of her testimony and her passion for natural law. Scriptures: Proverbs 14:34 John 8:32 Isaiah 6…

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Episode 151-Science vs God Part 2 33:01

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The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of His hands. On this week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex continues the topic of Science vs God in Part 2 of this series. Science and Christianity are not necessarily at odds. Christians have faith in God and respect for science. Listen to this information packed episode …

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427: Carlos Whittaker—How Fast is Godspeed? 1:26:34

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Carlos spent seven weeks without any screens—no phone, no computer, no TV. His newest book, Reconnected, documents that journey filled with monks, Amish, a bobcat, and lots of self-discovery.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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Episode 150-Science vs God Part 1 33:27

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On this week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex shares the topic of Science vs God in Part 1 of this series. An eternal God created the universe and an eternal God created moral truth and reality itself. The finite world is the product of the infinite God. Join Alex as he dives into the scriptures to explain the differences between God and …

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426: Tim Allen Loves the Ballet 2:03:53

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It’s a compelling hang with the iconic comedian, actor, and renaissance man who takes a deep dive on a myriad of topics, including philosophy, physics, and fire prevention. His new sitcom, Shifting Gears, can be seen on ABC Wednesdays at 8PM.By The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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Episode 149-A Biblical vs. Secular Worldview 31:43

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If God is good and if God loves me then why do bad things happen? Why is there pain and suffering in this world? Join Alex in this episode of the Alex McFarland Show, as he talks about the biblical and secular worldviews, the purpose of life and what God’s word has to say about it. Alex also reminds listeners that we have a hope in Christ and God s…

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Episode 148-Imago Dei: What Does it Mean to be Made in the Image of God Part 2 30:54

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On this week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex finishes Part 2 of this series as he continues to search the scriptures and share historical opinions about being made in the image of God. Listen as he defines the concept of Imago Dei according to the Bible and discusses the ethical implications of being made in the image of God. Scriptures:…