More questions from Hillcrest Academy Students! 1) Does the Bible have a message regarding the current situation in the middle east? 2) The Bible says people should be fruitful and multiply. Is it against God's command for couples to choose not to have children if they are able to? In this faith-inspiring episode, Alex and Pastor Don provide in-depth biblical perspectives on perplexing situations. Tackling two significant topics, the duo dives into a thorough analysis of the role of the Bible and Christian faith in understanding the current conflicts in the Middle East and the delicate questio ..read more

Thursday Mornings with Alex and Don. This Episode Highlights 2 questions from Hillcrest Academy students! 1) How did your Podcast Start? (00:44) 2) What do you do when you find out that a close friend has lied to you? (2:20) Watch this Episode on YouTube or RUMBLE! Find all our content on our website: HERE do you have questions that you would like don to answer?  send them to mailto:tmadask@gmail.com.   Thursday Mornings With Alex and Don #TMAD, #Bible, #Christianity, #TMAD, #jesus, #christian, #faith, #god, #bibleverse, #apologetics   #Apologetics #Theology #Kalona #Wellman ..read more

Embark on a profound journey with Alex and Pastor Don in this episode of "Thursday Mornings with Alex and Don," as they read questions from students at Hillcrest Academy. Question 1: "Can you give some examples of why we know that the scriptures are trustworthy? Could be historical or archeological or other ways we know that scriptures are true."   Question 2: "What is your Favorite Biblical Author?" Question 3: "Should Women Speak in Church?" Watch this Episode on YouTube or RUMBLE! Find all our content on our website: HERE do you have questions that you would like don to answer?&nb ..read more

In this Special episode of "Thursday Mornings with Alex and Don," we take questions from the students at Hillcrest Academy! Watch this Episode on YouTube or RUMBLE! Find all our content on our website: HERE do you have questions that you would like don to answer?  send them to mailto:tmadask@gmail.com.   Thursday Mornings With Alex and Don #TMAD, #Bible, #Christianity, #TMAD, #jesus, #christian, #faith, #god, #bibleverse, #apologetics ..read more

In this thought-provoking episode of "Thursday Mornings with Alex and Don", the hosts explore the complexities of persecution in Christianity. Don demonstrates the critical distinction between contention and actual persecution in line with Biblical teachings. The conversation revolves around an intriguing question - "Should a Christian be worried if they aren't being persecuted?" Drawing references from scriptural passages in John and Titus, the discussion probes into the delicate equilibrium between upholding truth and confronting human realities. Alex and Don reinforce the need for believers ..read more

In today's episode of Thursday Mornings with Alex and Don, we discuss the culture of prayer in both church and personal contexts. We ponder the seemingly obsessive focus on health-related prayers and empower the Christian community to expand their prayer boundaries. We draw valuable examples from the church's function in the COVID pandemic, emphasizing the immense need to seek God's guidance while navigating the collective path of the church.  Further in the conversation, we explore a deeper understanding of human personality through the DISC profile and explain how tendencies towards bol ..read more

In this riveting episode of "Thursday Mornings with Alex and Don," we talk about pastoral burnout, balancing personal life with pastoral duties, and embodying humility in one's relationships, particularly with their children. Pastor Don reveals his personal experiences with burnout, exposing the struggles pastors face in their demanding roles. He accentuates the dire need for spiritual rejuvenation and self-care to prevent such burnout. The discussion beautifully illustrates the parallels between pastoral duties and child-rearing, shedding light on shared challenges and invaluable life lessons ..read more

In this special episode of Thursday Mornings with Alex and Don, Alex is joined by Pastor Josh Lundberg of the Kalona Mennonite Church. They encourage listeners to avoid being like some of the Pharisees and address their pride, and foster maturity through a relationship with Jesus. The virtue of purity and wisdom is profoundly discussed, based on the reference to James 3:17. Our hosts decipher the scripture's 'equation-like' structure, with an emphasis on wisdom that is imbued with Jesus's genuine traits. A clear message is conveyed - wisdom goes beyond the mere application of knowledge, it mus ..read more

Today we are talking about technology. More specifically, artificial intelligence.  Have you noticed anything different about the last two episode descriptions?    I didn’t type those descriptions.  They were generated by artificial intelligence.  Today we are talking about why we shouldn’t fear technology. And how we can use it for God’s glory.    Watch this Episode on YouTube or RUMBLE! Find all our content on our website: HERE do you have questions that you would like don to answer?  send them to mailto:tmadask@gmail.com.   Thursday Mornings ..read more

In this episode, we traverse the divine hierarchy, understanding angels as God's messengers. Immerse yourself in discussions illuminating the divine dominion of these heavenly beings and their protective roles in both celestial and earthly realms. Gain significant insights into the holy tasks of the cherubim and seraphim, and explore the concept of spiritual warfare that exists around us, often unnoticed. Addressing the intriguing question- why would an omnipotent God need angels to fulfill His will, the podcast sheds light on how God uses these magnificent beings to illustrate His divine esse ..read more