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Mike Winger idea 2021-12-03

Is Hypnosis OK for Christians?: What does the Bible say about hypnosis as a form of medical treatment? I struggle with food addiction and have heard that it can help by reaching the subconscious. However, I want to be super careful not to dip into the supernatural demonic realm that can sometimes happen during yoga sessions when "channeling your inner-self" and "connecting with the universe."

Q&A question: Is Hypnosis OK for Christians?

demons
Mike Winger idea 2021-12-03

Should We Apologize for Every Past Sin?: Should Christians apologize to everyone from their past? I had so much anxiety, messaging people from high school about every lie or mean comment I could think of, even some things people didn't remember.

Q&A question: Should We Apologize for Every Past Sin?

anxiety and mental health
Mike Winger idea 2021-12-03

Should we Use the Word “Christian”?: The original definers of the word “Christian” were the enemies of Jesus’ followers. What authorizes us today to define who is/isn’t a Christian? Especially if we don’t know what their OG criteria was?

Q&A question: Should we Use the Word “Christian”?

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2021-12-10

Theology Books for Teens/College Age: My 17 yr. old son is into theology. Do you have any theology books you’d recommend for teens/college students that aren’t weighty reads, but offer good, biblical answers to Christian questions? Something that will interest a teenager without getting lost into a huge textbook.

Q&A question: Theology Books for Teens/College Age
Mike Winger idea 2021-12-10

Are Different Convictions = Subjective Truth?: How do we protect ourselves from post-modernist thinking such as "truth is subjective" when discussing matters of different convictions (ex: Christians disagreeing over matters such as cursing, etc.)?

Q&A question: Are Different Convictions = Subjective Truth?
Mike Winger idea 2021-12-17

How to “Take Every Thought Captive”: What does it mean to "take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ" in 2 Corinthians 10:5? What are some examples of how we can live this out?

Q&A question: How to “Take Every Thought Captive”
Mike Winger idea 2021-12-17

What to Do when a Spouse Turns from Faith: What advice do you have for a man who married a Christian but she has turned away from the faith? I struggle with feeling betrayed by her and God, and I worry about raising our newborn in the faith.

Q&A question: What to Do when a Spouse Turns from Faith
Mike Winger idea 2022-01-14

Legal, but Is It Moral / Biblical?: In bodybuilding, the usage of performance enhancing drugs are not illegal and are used by higher level competitors. As a Christian, would those drugs be considered sinful to utilize as a tool to be competitive in the pro league?

Q&A question: Legal, but Is It Moral / Biblical?
Mike Winger idea 2022-01-14

How is the Bible Perfect, Written by Humans?: According to Scripture, all humans are flawed. There are no examples of humans being perfect, apart from Christ. Therefore, how can anyone deem the Bible 100% perfect when its authors were imperfect?

Q&A question: How is the Bible Perfect, Written by Humans?
Mike Winger idea 2022-01-14

How to Grow in Christ: What's the best way to get closest to Christ?

Q&A question: How to Grow in Christ
Mike Winger idea 2022-01-21

About Jews & the Great Tribulation: I heard a pastor claim that 2/3 of Jews will die during the Great Tribulation, and the ones who survive will become Christians. Is this what Paul was referring to with “all Israel will be saved”?

Q&A question: About Jews & the Great Tribulation

tribulation pastoral ministry
Mike Winger idea 2022-01-28

Thinking Biblically about Trends: There is a trend in many young male Christians where they are wearing earrings, painting nails, fixing eyebrows, and putting on makeup. Help me think biblically about this, as it's a bit shocking.

Q&A question: Thinking Biblically about Trends
Mike Winger idea 2022-01-28

How Does the HS Guide Us?: I'm a new born-again Christian and I'd like to know, how does the Holy Spirit guide us?

Q&A question: How Does the HS Guide Us?

Holy Spirit
Mike Winger idea 2022-01-28

Is Sheol/Hades the Same as Hell?: Are the biblical references to Sheol/Hades necessarily Hell? Some Christian traditions have it as the underworld, with Hell only being something after the resurrection.

Q&A question: Is Sheol/Hades the Same as Hell?

resurrection hell
Mike Winger idea 2022-01-28

Could Only God Atone for our Sins?: What role did the divinity of Christ play in His ability to atone for the sins of the world? i.e., could Adam, before the fall, have chosen to die for the sins of all (hypothetically)?

Q&A question: Could Only God Atone for our Sins?
Mike Winger idea 2022-02-04

Are Dating Apps OK?: Should a Christian use Christian dating apps? I don’t see anything wrong with meeting people through these apps, but when I try to use them, I feel guilty. Does the Bible guide us somehow on this?

Q&A question: Are Dating Apps OK?

dating and relationships
Mike Winger idea 2022-02-04

Intellectual Agreement vs. Faith in Christ: I believe I'm trusting in Jesus' death and resurrection for salvation, but I have OCD and can't control my thoughts. So how do I know if I'm really trusting, or just agreeing with facts intellectually?

Q&A question: Intellectual Agreement vs. Faith in Christ

Jesus salvation resurrection
Mike Winger idea 2022-02-04

Reaching Difficult Students for Christ: I'm a high school teacher at a school that’s heavily influenced by culture and broken homes. The students lack respect, and hate following rules. How can I reach these students that appear far from God?

Q&A question: Reaching Difficult Students for Christ
Mike Winger idea 2022-02-04

Do Salvation Numbers = Biblical Practices?: Should we always see new souls coming to Christ as a sign/indicator that the Lord was with us in a particular event, service, or mission field?

Q&A question: Do Salvation Numbers = Biblical Practices?

salvation
Mike Winger idea 2022-02-04

Desire to Believe, but Still Doubtful?: I am very eager to have a relationship with Jesus. However, I still have doubts about the truth of Christianity, and I don’t have full certainty. But people believe their mom loves them. Advice?

Q&A question: Desire to Believe, but Still Doubtful?

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2022-02-11

Witnessing Well at Work: I've had some really good conversations with friends at work about being a Christian. What are some good tips for me to continue talking to them without it seeming like I'm pushing it on them?

Q&A question: Witnessing Well at Work

evangelism
Mike Winger idea 2022-02-11

Can We Focus Too Much on End Times?: As Christians, what should our attitude and mindset be toward end times stuff? I personally know many strong Christians who seem to be almost too focused or too concerned about end times.

Q&A question: Can We Focus Too Much on End Times?

eschatology
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-04

When You’re Far from God: My heart is hardened, I’m backslidden, a carnal Christian…whatever you want to call it. I am so far from God right now. I want to love Him, but I don’t. I’m afraid of Hell. What can I do to heal?

Q&A question: When You’re Far from God

hell
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-04

Advising Others on Theologically Bad Content: What do you say to Christians who say they have been blessed by the movie “The Shack” and other Progressive content, even though it is filled with New Age themes and Progressive Christianity?

Q&A question: Advising Others on Theologically Bad Content

progressive Christianity new age
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-11

Should we Follow our Hearts?: "Follow your heart" is a popular mantra, but is not encouraged in some Christian circles. I understand that Jeremiah 17.9 says "the heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick," but Proverbs 4.23 says "the springs of life" flow from our hearts. Also, since God's word is written on our hearts (Jeremiah 31.33), shouldn't we follow our hearts?

Q&A question: Should we Follow our Hearts?

Jeremiah Jeremiah 31 Jeremiah Jeremiah 31
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-11

Help for a Tough Marital Situation: What do you do when your spouse, who claims to be a Christian, has separated/said they want a divorce when they don’t have biblical grounds, and the church that married you won’t confront them?

Q&A question: Help for a Tough Marital Situation

divorce
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-11

About Harry Potter & Lord of the Rings: Biblically thinking, are The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter different regarding sorcery? Lots of Christians disapprove of Harry Potter, yet admire LOTR. Is this distinction biblically justified?

Q&A question: About Harry Potter & Lord of the Rings
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-11

Should we Desire to Read Scripture Daily?: Shouldn't a truly born-again believer desire to read the Scriptures regularly (even daily)? How should I approach and encourage a "Christian" who doesn't?

Q&A question: Should we Desire to Read Scripture Daily?
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-11

Should we Read from Christian Mystics?: Should the writings of Christian mystics be avoided? My friend wants me to study a Jeanne Guyon book with her.

Q&A question: Should we Read from Christian Mystics?
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-18

Can Christians Marry Non-Christians?: Would you recommend marrying someone of a different religion? Say, Seventh Day Adventist, for example?

Q&A question: Can Christians Marry Non-Christians?
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-18

Theism vs. Biblical Christianity: I’m a theist, but I am not a Christian. What are some attributes of God? And how does Jesus exhibit them in specific situations in the Bible? Could you please pray that God gives me confirmation in my mind of the deity of Jesus? Or at least whether or not Jesus rose from the dead. No matter the evidence, I can’t tell. I want the truth.

Q&A question: Theism vs. Biblical Christianity

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2022-03-18

About the International Christian Church: My wife and I recently left the International Christian Church (ICC). Do you know about this group, and what advice would you give us, moving forward?

Q&A question: About the International Christian Church

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-01

Winger says NO — do not follow your husband to a cult. The Bible never gives husbands spiritual authority to dictate their wife's worship. Wives have a relationship with God independent of their husbands. He also rejects the 'husband as priest of his house' teaching as unbiblical. Uses 1 Peter 3:1-6 extensively.

Q&A: Husband joined a cult teaching women go to hell for wearing makeup/trousers. Should wife submit and follow him there?

1 Peter 3:1-6 complementarianism headship complementarianism
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-01

Advice for Entering College & Adulthood: I’m turning 18 this year, and have been a Christian for 2 years now. I’m looking at colleges now because I’m a junior in high school. Any advice for looking at colleges and going into adulthood?

Q&A question: Advice for Entering College & Adulthood
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-01

Encouragement for a Progressive Friend: My friend has always been a strong Christian and is now struggling with same-sex attraction. He has adopted progressive thoughts on the Bible. How can I encourage him otherwise?

Q&A question: Encouragement for a Progressive Friend
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-01

About “Carnal Christians”

Q&A question: About “Carnal Christians”
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-08

Biblical or Unbiblical Use of a Verse?: Many Christians use "The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away" from Job (1: 21) to explain difficult things such as the death of a loved one. Is this biblical, or is it a misinterpretation of Job?

Q&A question: Biblical or Unbiblical Use of a Verse?

hermeneutics death and afterlife
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-08

Drawing Near to God on Spiritual Holidays: First Easter being saved! Do you have any suggestions for some God honoring ways to spend Good Friday and Holy Saturday? I’m so excited and want to do whatever is in my power to feel especially close to Christ.

Q&A question: Drawing Near to God on Spiritual Holidays
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-08

About Freemasonry: Can you explain why Christians shouldn't be affiliated with Freemasonry? I have family members who are Freemasons and believe you can be a Christian AND be a member of a Masonic lodge. YIKES.

Q&A question: About Freemasonry
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-15

Typology in Noah’s Story?: Do you think Noah could be a “type” of Christ? Why or why not?

Q&A question: Typology in Noah’s Story?

typology
Mike Winger idea 2022-04-15

Can a True Christian Deny Jesus’ Deity?: If a person believes in the Gospel, that Christ died for our sins and rose from the dead, but they don't believe that Jesus was God (just a "higher spiritual being"), are they a Christian?

Q&A question: Can a True Christian Deny Jesus’ Deity?

Jesus
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-06

How to Respectfully Correct our Husbands: As a Christian wife, what are some principles I can apply in order to respectfully and lovingly offer my husband correction when needed?

Q&A question: How to Respectfully Correct our Husbands

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-06

Responding to Others about Divorce: How do you handle Christians who don’t believe that your divorce was biblical? He was a narcissist/sociopath who convinced them before he died that I was the problem, and my children won’t speak to me.

Q&A question: Responding to Others about Divorce

divorce
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-06

Can Christians Work for Secular Businesses?: Should Christians work for businesses that include agendas promoting sin (like Disney)? It has a diverse product but sinful ideas are included. How do we make sure we’re not being unequally yoked in non-marital situations?

Q&A question: Can Christians Work for Secular Businesses?
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-06

Do Women Always Need a Male Head?: If there is a Christian adult woman whose father has passed away and she does not have a husband, who is she to be accountable to?

Q&A question: Do Women Always Need a Male Head?

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-13

Was I Really Saved in the Past?: Was I ever really saved and had a relationship with Christ if I left heterosexuality and embraced my same sex attraction and married my wife?

Q&A question: Was I Really Saved in the Past?

marriage
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-13

Should Mormons Celebrate Christmas and Easter?: As a Mormon, since you'd consider us non-Christian, should we be allowed to celebrate Christmas or Easter?

Q&A question: Should Mormons Celebrate Christmas and Easter?

Mormonism
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-13

Why Christianity vs. Other Religions?: Why should a person be Christian over another monotheistic religion which claims to be the truth, such as Islam?

Q&A question: Why Christianity vs. Other Religions?

Islam
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-13

If God Doesn’t Change, Why do His Rules?: From a non-Christian friend: If God doesn’t change over time, how come He commands Jews not to eat certain foods in the Old Testament, but deems them OK in the New Testament?

Q&A question: If God Doesn’t Change, Why do His Rules?
Mike Winger idea 2022-05-13

Can God Give Commands when He Forced us to Exist?: Is it fair for God to demand our everything when we are forced to exist? I know Christ died for us, but it seems unfair to go through such suffering and sacrifice to receive salvation and avoid Hell.

Q&A question: Can God Give Commands when He Forced us to Exist?

salvation suffering hell
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