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Topic: Meditation

Episode Topic Audio

2024-01-09
Preaching Fear & Worry: Many preach fear and worry about things we cannot fix. This has derailed me from my faith. What can you advise? [Psalm 1:3].



2023-10-19
The Value of Knowing the Word: Would you elaborate on the value of knowing the scriptures? [Psalm 1:1-3].



2023-04-25
Wisdom Literature; Prayers & Psalms: Can one use wisdom literature and the Psalms as prayers and though not necessarily so, also instructive? [Psalm 23, Acts 2:30].
Praise & Worship: Shouldn't praise and worship be more about the greatness of God rather than His making a way for us? [Psalm 103, Exodus 15, Isaiah 29:13].


2023-01-11
Christian Living & Assurance of Salvation: If believer does not live the Christian life like praying and meditating on The Word, could they be one referred to in Matthew 7 that may not really be saved? [Matthew 7:21-23].



2023-01-09
"Spiritual Formation" Movement: What do you think of the "Spiritual Formation" movement? It may be a little too self-focused and disregard the Holy Spirit too much. [2 Corinthians 3:18].



2022-12-22
Praying & Reading the Bible: Are there guidelines for the right way to pray and read the Bible-and how often you should do so? [James 4:3, Matthew 6:9-13, John 16:23-24, James 1:6, Matthew 17:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Luke 18:1, Romans 1:9, Psalm 1:2-3, Joshua 1:8, Luke 12:48].



2022-12-07
"Called" to Preach or Pastor: How can one distinguish whether someone has actually been "called" to be a pastor or preacher? [Hebrews 5:4, 1 Corinthians 9:16].
Falling Away: If you are really "born again" can you then ever "fall away" (apostatize)? [Romans 11:22, 2 Peter 2:20-23, Hebrews 3:12, 1 Timothy 4:1].
Studying the Bible: What is your method of studying the Bible? Recommends topical lecture series; Authority of Scripture" or "Cultivating Christian Character", then the lecture; "Cultivating the Word of God."

2022-05-26
Fruit of the Spirit-Love: How does one cultivate the fruit of the Spirit-Love? Does it eventually happen? [Psalm 1:2-3, Romans 5:8].



2022-05-12
Doing the Will of the Father: What should I study to help me understand obedience to God, rather than ignorantly following an institution? And how to help others not fall to that? [Genesis 20:3, Luke 12:47f, James 3:1, I Timothy 1:13].



2021-11-05
Reading & Studying the Bible: Which is most valuable to just read The Word, or to study The Word? What is the best way to study the Bible? [2 Timothy 2:15, Psalm 1:2].



2021-08-26
A Christian Continuing Buddhist Meditation: Do I need to drop my Buddhist meditation practice if I were to pursue Christianity? [Philippians 4:6-7, John 16:33, Psalm 1:3, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Proverbs 4:23].



2021-06-03
Worldly Christians: What is a worldly Christian? [Romans 12:2, Psalm 1:3].
Taking the Vaccine a Sign of Worldliness: Is it a sign that I am worldly, if I took the vaccine?


2021-05-25
Meditation for the Christian: Are you familiar with "The Practice of the Presence of the Lord" by Brother Lawrence". What parallel can be made between meditation for the Buddhist and the Christian? [Psalm 1:2-3].



2021-03-18
"Contemplative Prayer": What is your opinion of "Contemplative Prayer" (based on an anonymous book, "The Cloud of Unknowing")?



2021-03-10
Command to Read the Bible: Where is the command to read your Bible? [Joshua 1:8, Luke 12:48].



2021-01-28
Christians Living and Encouragement: Could you give me scripture to help me live my life as a Christian? I need some structure. Recommends "The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life", by Hannah Whithall Smith. [Matthew 6:33, Psalm 1, 2 Timothy 2:15].



2020-10-20
The Movie, "The Passion of the Christ": Did you see the movie, "The Passion of the Christ" and if so, what did you think about it and its accuracy?
How to Grow in One's Faith: What is your recommendation to a believer to help them grow in their faith? (Lecture series; Cultivating Christian Character). [Psalm 1:2].


2020-10-13
Solitude & Meditation for the Believer: Do you think that the message about necessary solitude and meditation for the believer in Thomas à Kempis's "Imitation of Christ" is accurate?



2020-10-01
Increasing One's Bible Knowledge: If I wanted to dramatically increase my knowledge of the Bible, what plan of study would you recommend? [Psalm 1:2-3].



2020-09-17
"Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster: what do you think of the book called, "Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster?



2020-05-19
Prayer & Fasting Urgency: Caller encourages listeners to pray with sincerity and fasting (referring to Dr. B.J. Willhite's book, Why Pray, and Steve's lectures)?



2020-05-06
Take up Your Cross: How do we know what our cross is? Does the cross we are to take up, stay the same each day, or does it change each day? [Luke 9:23].
Hearing the Holy Spirit & His Direction: Do you have any suggestion as to how know or recognize the leading of the spirit of God? [Romans 8, Psalm 23, Colossians 3:15, John 10:27].


2019-01-10
Meditation in Heaven: Do you think meditation will be used or beneficial in heaven? [Joshua 1:8].



2018-10-18
Studying the Bible: Is it possible studying the Bible is a bad thing? What is required when studying it?



2018-09-07
Meditation: How does meditation help with warfare? [Joshua 1:8]



2018-09-05
Renewing Your Mind: What does it mean to renew your mind? [Romans 12:1-2]



2018-07-20
Steve's Most interesting Experience from the Bible: What is the strangest experience you had involving the Bible?
Transcendental Meditation: Caller relays a story about transcendental meditation.


2017-04-06
Prayer & Meditation: What is the difference between pray & meditation,
Meditation & Contemplation: What is the difference between meditation & contemplation?


2017-01-20
Christians performing Yoga: Exercising using Yoga, is that acceptable? Isn't that Hinduism? Should I practice it?



2016-10-07
Divine Reading & Contemplative Prayer: What about "Lectio Divina" (Divine Reading), contemplative prayer, and seeking experiences with God and hearing His voice? [Jeremiah 15:16, Psalm 19:10, Job 23:12].



2016-06-20
THe Impeccability of Jesus: Someone told me that Jesus couldn't sin because of His impeccability, but if He couldn't sin, how could the temptation have been genuine? [Hebrew 4:15, Matthew 4:1-11]
Being Alone with God: How do you get completely alone with God & talk to Him?


2016-05-13
Yoga & the New Age Movement: I was wondering what you thought about New Age movement & Yoga?



2016-04-04
Olivet Discourse with Book of Revelation: Can we compare Matthew 24 with Revelation 6? What about Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21 also?
Studying the Bible: Does the Bible tell you how to study the Bible?
Memorizing or Meditating on the Scripture: Are we supposed to meditate &/or memorize the Bible?

2015-12-21
Living longer before the Flood: Why did people before the Flood live so much longer? Do you think they are literal years?
The Labyrinth: Comments about the Question she heard about the Labyrinth.


2015-12-21
The Labyrinth: What is the spiritual significance of walking a labyrinth? Can it make you closer to God?



2015-10-01
Meditation Techniques - Science of Spirituality - Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj Caller has really been enjoying the meditation experience he has been having in these classes, but they say that God doesn't really want anything from us & has been very concerned about that.
Meditation producing Psychological Problems: He has also read a study that upwards of 50-60% of the people who practice Meditation actually have a lot of psychological problems. Has Steve ever heard such a thing?


2015-09-10
Eastern Philosophy infiltrating the church: What is Steve's opinion about incorporating Christianity with Buddhism, Hinduism, Metaphysics, Transcendental meditation and so on?



2015-03-11
Peter denying Jesus 3 times: Was Peter compelled to deny Jesus 3 times, especially in relation to what Jesus said in Matthew 26? [Matthew 26:31]
Meditating on the Word of God: What does Steve mean by meditating on the Scripture?


2014-02-10
Meditation: What does it mean to, "Meditate on God's Word"? [Psalm 1:2]



2013-02-22
Getting Through the "Dry Spells" in Our Faith: How do I manage my dry spells and work though my conviction, especially with all the distractions? [Joshua 1:8, I Peter 2:2].
God Knows Our Hearts: God knows our hearts and intentions, right? [Psalm 119].


2013-01-28
Walking in the Spirit: Suggestions on ways to walk in the Spirit.
The Movie, Harvey: Have you ever seen the movie called, "Harvey"? It's an object lesson to how to be able to "walk in the Spirit" practically.

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