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Mike Winger idea 2026-01-10

Appropriate Motivation for Hard Work: Is it wrong to reward myself for doing the things I have to do? I worry that it might cause me to work for the wrong motives. But it's so hard to get myself to do things.

Q&A question: Appropriate Motivation for Hard Work
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

[Cover-Up Culture Update} Do you have an update on the cover-up culture exposure project?

Q&A question
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Un-Learning Without Deconstructing: For those who used to be a part of Bethel, what advice would you give to those who are deconstructing things learned there without losing faith? I attended their ministry school years ago.

Q&A question: Un-Learning Without Deconstructing

Bethel Church
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Inter-Faith Marital Conflicts: My wife is Catholic, but I have an issue with our kids going to mass due to it being a propitiatory sacrifice. Am I doing more harm (by causing strife in the marriage) than good by not exposing them?

Q&A question: Inter-Faith Marital Conflicts

Roman Catholicism marriage
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Who Was Theudas?: Who was Theudas in Acts 5? Is it a contradiction?

Q&A question: Who Was Theudas?

Theudas
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

God’s Will & Our Choices: Some people pray for God to remove a potential partner from their life if they aren’t the right fit. I’ve tried this, too, but God doesn’t always remove the partner in question. Why is that?

Q&A question: God’s Will & Our Choices
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

One of Mike’s Favorite Verses: What is your favorite Bible verse and why? P.s., I liked your cat video.

Q&A question: One of Mike’s Favorite Verses
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Adam & Eve Clothed with Lamb?: Do you think God used a lamb to clothe Adam and Eve in Genesis 3? Paul says, “Put on the Lord Jesus Christ,” the lamb!

Q&A question: Adam & Eve Clothed with Lamb?

Genesis 3 Genesis Genesis 3 Jesus Christ Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

1 Thessalonians 5: 19-21 says to "test all things," but gives no context as to what the testing looks like. I am a Bethel alumni who doesn’t want to throw away prophecy. I need to know how to test all things.

Q&A question

prophecy Bethel Church
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Third Temple: Location?: For third temple prophecy, is the location specified? Does it HAVE to be the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, or can it be built somewhere else in Israel?

Q&A question: Third Temple: Location?

prophecy
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Mental Illness vs. Demonic Possession: What is your opinion on whether or not the spike in mental illness in this world could potentially be demon possession?

Q&A question: Mental Illness vs. Demonic Possession

demons
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Non-Competitive Evangelism: I do a lot of evangelism, in an older tradition that has not focused on evangelism for a long time. How do I evangelize without it feeling like it’s a competition with newer, trendier churches?

Q&A question: Non-Competitive Evangelism

angels
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Parents & Adult Children’s Sin: How should parents of adult children respond to a son or daughter's sinful lifestyle? If your daughter lives with her boyfriend, should you have them over for dinner together?

Q&A question: Parents & Adult Children’s Sin

parenting
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Earning vs. Receiving God’s Love: How do I go from trying to earn God’s love, to just receiving it?

Q&A question: Earning vs. Receiving God’s Love
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

How to Depend on The Spirit: I know that as believers, we live life through the Holy Spirit and He gives us strength to obey God. But how do we depend on the Holy Spirit's strength? What does that look like lived out?

Q&A question: How to Depend on The Spirit

Holy Spirit
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Finding Meaning & Contentment: I feel spiritually empty despite recent financial blessings. I’m not lacking, yet discontent. What gives life meaning, and would serving or evangelizing help fulfill me?

Q&A question: Finding Meaning & Contentment

angels
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Why Didn’t Jesus Come Sooner?: If Jesus was always God’s “Plan A,” why did He wait? Why not reveal Jesus sooner?

Q&A question: Why Didn’t Jesus Come Sooner?

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Explain the Latter Rain: Can you explain the “Latter Rain” in Joel 2: 23-29 from a biblical perspective? This seems to be a root of a lot of all this cover-up culture.

Q&A question: Explain the Latter Rain

Joel 2 Joel 2
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Handling Injustice: Work vs. Church: How should injustice/unethical actions in the workplace be handled in comparison to how we handle sin in the church?

Q&A question: Handling Injustice: Work vs. Church
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-06

Romans 13 & Corrupt Government: Many preachers use Romans 13 to promote supporting our current governmental leadership. Yet those same preachers were anti-Biden or anti-Democratic when he was in office. How do we walk that out rightly?

Q&A question: Romans 13 & Corrupt Government

Romans 13 Romans 13
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-20

Man of God Syndrome?: What is “Man of God Syndrome”? Responding to At Boshoff’s message.

Q&A question: Man of God Syndrome?
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-20

False Teachings & Family Conflict: My brother attends At Boshoff’s church and wrote me off after I challenged At's teachings. He doesn't want to speak to me. It's terrible for the family. I don't feel like reconciling. How do I handle this?

Q&A question: False Teachings & Family Conflict
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-20

Bad Leadership but Good Teaching?: The only church in our town doesn’t have a healthy leadership structure. The main pastor acts like an overlord. No council, no elders. He is proud and very arrogant. But the teaching is good. What do we do?

Q&A question: Bad Leadership but Good Teaching?

elder qualifications pastoral ministry
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-20

Evangelism: Not Afraid of Hell?: What do you say to someone who says they know they're going to Hell, but doesn't even want the way out?

Q&A question: Evangelism: Not Afraid of Hell?

hell angels
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-20

Leaving Family for Military Service: I am a former member of the military and have a desire to go back to an elite unit. However, I feel anxiety leaving my wife and daughter for periods of time. How do I reconcile this?

Q&A question: Leaving Family for Military Service

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-20

2 Tim: Soteriological Implications?: What are your thoughts on 2 Timothy 2: 24-26, and how does it inform your soteriology?

Q&A question: 2 Tim: Soteriological Implications?

Timothy
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-20

Jesus: “Everlasting Father”?: How do we reconcile Jesus being called "Everlasting Father" in Isaiah 9:6?

Q&A question: Jesus: “Everlasting Father”?

Isaiah Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah Jesus Isaiah 9:6
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-20

Baptism = Membership?: What are your opinions on the best practices for meaningful church membership? For a specific example, should baptizing someone immediately make them a member?

Q&A question: Baptism = Membership?

baptism
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-20

Can Fallen Angels Be Forgiven?: Does Hebrews 2: 16 imply that fallen angels can never be forgiven? If not, what else could it mean?

Q&A question: Can Fallen Angels Be Forgiven?

angels
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-20

People Pleasing vs. God Pleasing: I often obsess over others’ opinions of me and seek emotional validation deeply. How do I become freed from the need to be validated by others, and is there a way to satisfy that need in the Lord?

Q&A question: People Pleasing vs. God Pleasing
Mike Winger idea 2026-02-20

Bonus Q! Who is your favorite Lord of The Rings character, and why?

Q&A question
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-13

The Meaning of “Jew”: When the New Testament uses the word “Jew,” who is it referring to?

Q&A question: The Meaning of “Jew”
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-13

Serving When We Don’t Want To: I know I’m supposed to serve, but to be honest, I’m always tired and would rather go home and relax after church. I’m ashamed of that, considering all Jesus did for me, but it's true. Lately I challenged myself to just obey with a good attitude when asked, but even then, I feel so guilty knowing I didn’t want to.

Q&A question: Serving When We Don’t Want To

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-13

Celebrating Black History in Church?: Is it appropriate for a church to dedicate a service in celebration of Black History Month? If not, in what ways could it be a cause for concern?

Q&A question: Celebrating Black History in Church?
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-13

Believes in Purgatory – Still Saved?: Can a person who trusts Christ for her eventual salvation but thinks she might have to go to purgatory first be saved?

Q&A question: Believes in Purgatory – Still Saved?

salvation
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-13

Bad Tree Bearing Good Fruit?: In Philippians 1: 15-18, Paul rejoices when Christ is preached from strife and selfish ambition. How is that not a bad tree bearing good fruit (Matthew 7: 18)?

Q&A question: Bad Tree Bearing Good Fruit?

Matthew Philippians 1 Matthew 7 Philip Matthew Philippi
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-13

The Divine Seed Doctrine?: Have you heard of the “Divine Seed” Doctrine that states that Christ was born solely of the seed of God and not from the egg of Mary and that His flesh was a kind of divine flesh?

Q&A question: The Divine Seed Doctrine?

Mary (mother of Jesus)
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-13

About Jesus or About Israel?: As someone who engages with Hebrew Roots folks often, how can Matthew interpret “Out of Egypt I called my son” to mean Jesus, when the Old Testament passage is clearly about Israel?

Q&A question: About Jesus or About Israel?

Matthew Jesus Matthew
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-13

Building Materials: Works or Teachings?: I've heard it taught that the building materials in 1 Corinthians 3: 10-15 are a person's works, but reading the verses beforehand makes me think it's referring to teaching in the church. Thoughts?

Q&A question: Building Materials: Works or Teachings?

1 Corinthians 3 1 Corinthians 3
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-13

Can a Christian Attend a Catholic Mass?: My husband’s family is Catholic, and we are traveling to see them for Easter. They want us to go to mass with them, but I feel uneasy about it now that I am an active Protestant believer. Should we go?

Q&A question: Can a Christian Attend a Catholic Mass?

Roman Catholicism marriage
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-13

Lectio Divina & Spiritual Formation?: What are your thoughts on the Spiritual Formation movement including practices like Lectio Divina in non-denominational churches?

Q&A question: Lectio Divina & Spiritual Formation?
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-20

James Talarico & the Gospel of Thomas: Can you offer your thoughts on James Talarico and his teaching relating to the Gospel of Thomas?

Q&A question: James Talarico & the Gospel of Thomas

James James Thomas
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-20

Converting from Judaism: I’m a 19 year old Jewish believer. I want to get baptized and go to church, but my rabbinic/secular family is against it and some don’t know about my faith yet. How can I wisely share my faith without messing up?

Q&A question: Converting from Judaism

baptism
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-20

How to Walk by The Spirit: Regarding Romans 8:4-6, how do we walk according to the Spirit and set our minds on the Spirit?

Q&A question: How to Walk by The Spirit

Romans 8 Romans 8
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-20

Denomination Boards = Eldership?: I’m wondering if elders are solely a local church function/office/role. Is a woman who is serving on a district or national denomination board biblically considered an elder?

Q&A question: Denomination Boards = Eldership?

elder qualifications
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-20

Biblical Justification: Works Based?: I’m struggling DEEPLY with James 2: 24 vs. Romans 3: 28. Your best argument in the video you did on this 7 years ago was the definition of "justified." But my NIV Bible says "considered righteous."

Q&A question: Biblical Justification: Works Based?

James James 2 Romans 3 James James 2 justification
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-20

God’s Calling, My Desires & My Fear: I feel drawn to teaching God's Word, but I’m also afraid. How can I tell if it's truly a calling from God and not just my own desire? I understand the responsibility and that scares me. Any guidance?

Q&A question: God’s Calling, My Desires & My Fear
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-20

Serving, Selfishness & Complaining: I am really bad at serving without complaining. I resist change even when I know I’m going to get on board in a day or two. May I have counsel to let my selfish guard down?

Q&A question: Serving, Selfishness & Complaining
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-20

“God’s Not Done…”?: Do you think there is anything wrong with the phrase “God isn’t done with you yet”? Can something like suicide diminish the amount that God would have used us?

Q&A question: “God’s Not Done…”?

anxiety and mental health
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-20

“Purity Culture”: Too Far?: What is a biblical perspective of “Purity Culture”? Is it actually something that goes too far? I'm not just talking about abstinence before marriage, but the idea of purity rings, no dating, etc.

Q&A question: “Purity Culture”: Too Far?

marriage
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