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654: What People See Right Before They Die W/ Near-Death Experience Expert John Burke (Imagine Heaven) May 05, 2026

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Have people really experienced glimpses of heaven? How about hell? What do we do with the thousands of accounts given from those who have died, and come back to life, and who experienced something glorious, or horrifying in between? Are these accounts biblical?
Ben talks with author and pastor John Burke about his extensive research and findings in the world of Near Death Experiences (NDE's).

Check out John's book's HERE

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Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for.
Don’t wait—get your copy today!
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For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com

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653: The Approach To LGBT That’s Pushing People Away From Jesus Apr 30, 2026

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Christians seem to be either angry and protesting, or silent, when it comes to hot button issues - including the LGBTQ+ discussion. How do we navigate the middle ground of giving measured, grace-filled answers, filled with conviction and clarity?
The regulars respond to a clip of apologist and pastor Cliff Knechtle, appearing on Logan Paul's 'Impaulsive' podcast, which gives a blueprint for how we can better handle tough topics.

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652: From Crystal Meth Addict to Leading Millions in Worship w/ Stephen McWhirter Apr 28, 2026

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Has worship music become corrupted - the Christian music scene as well? How does God bring a person from the brink of destruction and hating him, to a place of influence in the church, and glorifying him?

Ben speaks with singer, songwriter, and worship leader Stephen McWhirter about his story, how to reclaim worship that reflects intimacy with Jesus, and his new book, Radically Restored: How Knowing Jesus Heals our Brokenness.

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651: What it Will Take to Rescue a World Drowning in Superficiality Apr 23, 2026

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ATTENTION! If you’re in Minneapolis, don’t miss the No Longer Music Send Off Show, Saturday, 4/25, 630 PM at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. Don’t miss this chance to see a truly incredible, and inspiring stage depiction of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, tailored for a secular audience. See you there!

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How do we reclaim the depth we so desperately need in our lives from a world that teaches us to be an inch deep, and a mile wide?

Do we desperately need an overhaul of our lives in order for this to happen?

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650: Alisa Childers Exposes What Progressive Christianity Actually Teaches Apr 21, 2026

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Has progressive Christianity taken irreversible root in the modern church? How do you talk to somebody who has embraced its tenants?

Ben is joined again by author and podcaster Alisa Childers for a discussion on defending and upholding traditional Christian belief in a modern world that increasingly departs from it.

Check out Alisa's latest book HERE

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649: How Did Jesus Handle Broken People - And Why Don't We Do That? Apr 14, 2026

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How do we love people where they are at in their faith journey - no matter where they are at?

The guys react to a viral moment of actor Shia LaBeouf leading someone in prayer on a secular podcast, and ask how Jesus would approach this type of person?

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648: Jon McCray: My Wife Almost Died. This Is What God Taught Me Apr 09, 2026

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How do we come to understand that God is all we truly have in this life? How do we navigate hardship without losing faith, and instead let it forge us?

Ben is joined by YouTube apologist and cultural commentator Jon McCray for a candid discussion on suffering, meaning, and purpose in life.

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647: Your Phone Is Rewiring Your Soul (And You Don’t Even Notice) Apr 07, 2026

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Is the internet a blessing or a curse? What is near-perpetual screen time actually doing to our brains, and societies?

Ben, Luke and Chad discuss the ramifications of our so called "connectedness" via the world wide web, how it is affecting them spiritually, and what we can do to reclaim the attention it's stealing from us.

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646: Christianity Expert: The Secular World Is Living Off Christian Ideas And The Clock Is Running Out! | Glen Scrivener Apr 02, 2026

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Where did our moral instincts come from? Did Christianity shape the values we take for granted today?

In this conversation Ben talks with apologist, author, and speaker Glenn Scrivener - who makes the case that ideas like human rights, equality, and the abolition of slavery didn’t emerge despite Christianity, but because of it - and warns what happens if we lose those roots.

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645: An Atheist Went to Church and Loved It - Should That Worry Us? Mar 31, 2026

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What happens when someone who doesn’t believe in God walks into a church and encounters something real? Is it enough for people to simply feel loved and supported, or should they be clearly confronted with the truth of who Jesus is?
The regulars discuss a viral clip of an atheist having an emotional encounter after being prayed for at a church service, and what it means for all of as as followers of Jesus.

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