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Clearview Today with Dr. Abidan Shah

Dr. Abidan Shah

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  1. 1The Good Samaritan Isn't Just About Being NiceEveryone knows the Good Samaritan, but not everyone knows why Jesus told it. A lawyer asked Jesus a question, and the story Jesus told in reply was aimed at the question behind it.In this episode, we read Luke 10:30–37 and back up to the conversation that started it, then look at who the Samaritans were and why Jews and Samaritans did not get along. Let's also see what James and John asked Jesus to do in Luke 9, and what it teaches us about mercy.0:00 Mr. Rogers and the Question of a Good Neighbor3:40 Parables Are Mirrors: Who Are You in the Story?8:05 The Lawyer Who Wanted to Justify Himself11:36 Who Were the Samaritans? Assyria, Gerizim, and Bad Blood18:16 When James and John Wanted Fire From Heaven23:00 Sent as Lambs Among Wolves: Mercy in a Hard World Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  2. 2The Storm in Jesus' Parable Isn't the One You ThinkWe all want to decorate our Christian lives, but a lot of us haven't built on the proper foundation yet. Jesus' parable of the two builders is one of the best known in the Bible, and the storm in it may not be the one you expect.In this episode, we walk through Matthew 7:24–27, from why Matthew and Luke word the parable differently to who Jesus was actually talking to on the mountain. Let's look at what it means to build on the rock and what the storm is really pointing to.0:00 Building by the Book: Tim the Toolman and the Shortcut Trap7:41 Matthew vs. Luke: Why the Wording Differs12:23 Who Was Jesus Talking To?17:38 What Does It Mean to Build on the Rock?23:42 Are You Ready for the Storm? Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  3. 3What the 2026 Midterms Mean for American ChristiansThe 2026 midterm results are in, and the numbers have us asking who showed up, who stayed home, and why. For Christians, there's a deeper question: what does this mean for the church and the nation we're handing to the next generation?Let's walk through the voter numbers, take your calls, and look at what Scripture says about engaging with politics when neither option is perfect. We also talk about salt and light, Joseph and Daniel in pagan courts, and why hope is faith on tiptoes.0:00 Did America Change Its Mind?6:35 The Biggest Shift: Young People13:17 Are We Headed to Babylon?19:23 Social Media, Gas Prices, and Likability24:55 Should We Vote if Both Parties Fall Short?29:32 Platform vs. Character35:44 Joseph, Daniel, and Christians in Politics40:45 Salt, Light, and Hope for What Comes Next Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS49 min
  4. 4Salvation Is Free. So Why Does Following Jesus Cost So Much?Salvation is a free gift, but following Jesus will cost us everything we have. Have we really counted the cost?Let's walk through Luke 14:25–33, where Jesus turns to a great crowd and tells them what it takes to be his disciple, and look at what he means by hating our families. We also hear what the tower builder and the king going to war teach us about finishing what we start.0:00 Salvation Is Free. Discipleship Isn't.5:39 Why Were the Crowds Following Jesus?10:17 Does Jesus Really Want Us to Hate Our Families?16:01 When Following Jesus Means Leaving Family19:49 What Is Holding You Back?23:48 The Unfinished Tower and the Outnumbered King Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  5. 5Can You Know the Bible and Still Make Foolish Decisions?Some of us know the Bible inside and out, yet struggle to make wise decisions in everyday life. Jesus told a story that sounds wrong at first and ends up showing us where wisdom with money really begins.Let's walk through Luke 16:1–14 and the parable of the unjust steward, looking at what the master actually praised and what the word shrewd really means. We also see why Jesus told it to the Pharisees and how we can be generous, faithful stewards instead of being mastered by money.0:00 Book Smart, Street Smart, or Both?7:58 The Parable That Seems to Reward a Cheat11:44 What the Unjust Steward Actually Did16:00 Are the Lost Wiser With Money Than Christians?21:27 Why Jesus Told This Story to the Pharisees25:20 How to Use Money Without Being Mastered by It Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  6. 6The Parable of the Vineyard Workers and the Rich Young RulerWe spend years serving Jesus, and then a parable seems to put the latecomers ahead of us in line. If the first will be last, how do we get our reward?Let's walk through Matthew 20 and the parable of the workers in the vineyard, tracing it back to the rich young ruler in Matthew 19 to see who the first and the last really are. Along the way, we look at what it means to be possessed by our possessions and what Peter was really asking when he wanted to know what we get for following Jesus.0:00 Faithful for Years and Still Last in Line?5:36 Which Worker Are You in the Parable?9:38 Why Jesus Told the Rich Young Ruler to Sell Everything14:39 Do You Have to Give Up Everything to Follow Jesus?18:10 What About Us? Peter Asks About Rewards22:32 The Eleventh Hour Gets Paid First26:11 Why There Are No Tiers of Christians Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  7. 7Salvation Is Free, but It Wasn't CheapHave you ever felt like you just weren't good enough for God? What if, in Christ, you're already highly favored?We walk through Ephesians 1:5–8 and what it means to be accepted in the beloved, redeemed by his blood, and rich in grace. Then we look at why salvation is free to us but never cheap, and who the ransom was actually paid to.0:00 Is God Disappointed in You?5:40 You Are Highly Favored in the Beloved9:29 Salvation Is Free, but It Wasn't Cheap14:00 Who Was the Ransom Paid To?19:10 The Riches of God's Grace and the Prodigal Son24:58 The Father Who Runs, and a Phone Booth at 2 A.M.29:40 Don't Forget Where God Found You33:46 Salvation Is Not on Clearance38:29 Three Questions to Ask Yourself Today Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS46 min
  8. 8Reaching a Generation That Never Learned the BibleWhat do you say to someone who has never heard the gospel and doesn't know the first thing about the Bible? And what happens when a whole generation comes to the faith late?We walk through Paul's ministry in Ephesus in Acts 19 and what the gospel did to a wealthy city built around the Temple of Artemis. Then we look at Jesus' warning to the church in Ephesus in Revelation 2 and what it means for our churches today.0:00 Why Don't People Know the Bible Anymore?5:30 What Are We Really Saved From?9:30 Ephesus Worshiped Artemis. Then Paul Showed Up.15:20 Why Paul Was Built Different19:26 Most People Only Know Fragments of the Gospel24:33 Your Church Is a Lighthouse29:11 When the Gospel Starts a Riot33:08 What Happened to the Church in Ephesus?37:53 Are You Still in Love With Jesus?41:52 Could This Happen to Your Church? Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS46 min
  9. 9The Pharisee and the Tax Collector ExplainedHave you ever done the very thing you scolded someone else for doing? Jesus told a parable about two men who prayed in the temple, and only one of them went home right with God.We walk through the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18 and why tax collectors were so hated. Then we look at how the Pharisees were doing the same things, and what it really means to be justified.0:00 Have You Ever Done What You Scolded Someone For?8:02 The Pharisee Who Thanked God He Wasn't Like Others14:56 The Tax Collector's Prayer and Why He Was Hated20:00 The Pharisees Were Doing the Same Things24:05 What "Justified" Really Means Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  10. 10How to Forgive Someone Who Hurt YouThrough Christ, we can forgive anyone for anything, but forgiveness is a journey, and it doesn't always end in reconciliation. What do we do when we're not ready to forgive, or when going back isn't safe?We reread Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18 and look at what forgiveness is and what it isn't. Then we talk about how to start when we're not ready, and one surprising prayer that can set us free.0:00 Can You Forgive Anyone for Anything?4:55 What Does Matthew 18:35 Really Mean?9:19 Forgiveness Is a Solo Decision, Not Forgetting15:20 Forgiveness Is Not Reconciliation21:03 How Do You Forgive When You're Not Ready?25:21 Pray for Blessing on the One Who Hurt You Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  11. 11The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant ExplainedWhy is it so much easier to receive forgiveness than to give it? Jesus told a parable about a servant who was forgiven an impossible debt and then refused to forgive someone who owed him far less.We walk through Matthew 18 and what Jesus meant by "seventy times seven," and why Old Testament debt laws and a first-century loophole matter. Then we look at how God paid our sin debt in full, and what that means for the way we forgive others.0:00 Why Forgiveness Starts With Your Debt4:15 The Servant Who Wouldn't Forgive8:27 Seventy Times Seven Was a Hidden Hint12:37 The Loophole That Trapped Families in Debt17:37 Debt or Trespasses? The Lord's Prayer22:50 Only God Can Forgive: The Debt Paid in Full Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  12. 12Are You Praying Like You Really Need God?Most of us pray like everything is under control, as if we're just dropping in to say hi to a buddy. But what if God is looking for a little desperation from us?We walk through Jesus' two parables on prayer, the friend at midnight in Luke 11 and the unjust judge in Luke 18. Then we ask what "how much more" means for the way we pray, and how we can come to God with real need.0:00 Is Your Prayer Life Too Casual?4:49 Are We Ready for What We Ask For?10:06 Two Parables, One Question: How Much More?15:37 God Is Not the Sleeping Friend or the Unjust Judge22:27 A Prayer for Anyone Who Doesn't Know Jesus Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  13. 13Would You Have Done Better Than Adam and Eve?Most of us think of sin as a mistake, but what if it's actually a debt we can never repay? And what does Jesus' parable of the two debtors say about the One who paid it for us?We walk through Luke 7 and the woman who washed Jesus' feet with her tears. Then we look at why Simon the Pharisee missed the point, and how we can avoid missing it too.0:00 Death, Taxes, and Debt4:08 Why Good Works Can't Pay the Debt8:13 Would You Have Done Better Than Adam and Eve?12:46 Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables?17:35 One Woman, Two Anointings?21:36 Hair, Tears, and Oil: Why Simon Was Shocked26:36 What Do We Do With This Parable? Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  14. 14You Already Have Blessings You Haven't NoticedGod has already given us blessings that can't be bought, can't be earned, and can't be taken away, and many of us have never noticed them. What are these spiritual blessings, and what do they have to do with why we worship?We walk through Ephesians 1 and what Paul says we have in Christ, hear a clip from our Ephesians series, and take your calls. Then we look at a scene from heaven that can change how we worship on Sunday.0:00 What If You Already Have the Greatest Blessings?3:58 God Is Good Even to People Who Ignore Him8:32 Redemption Is Present Tense16:00 Can Worship Quiet the Noise in Your Head?20:00 Worship Is Surrender23:50 Nobody in Heaven Asks If the Music Is Too Loud Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS29 min
  15. 15Is Worship Just the Warm-Up Before the Sermon?Why does everyone stand up and sing together before the sermon? Is worship really about the music, or is something much bigger happening when God's people gather?We head into Ephesians 1, hear Psalm 148 in a clip from our Ephesians series, and take your calls on what worship means to you.0:00 What Is Worship, Really?4:34 Why Does Church Singing Seem So Odd?8:43 If You Don't Like Singing, What About Heaven?13:44 Worship Together Is Not Optional18:28 Why We Gather: Callers and Hebrews 10Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS23 min
  16. 16The Part of the Prodigal Son Story Everyone ForgetsYou may have wandered away from God, but the story of the prodigal son shows us how God sees us when we come back. It's one of the best-known parables Jesus told, but is it really about the younger son?We walk through why Jesus told this parable and who he was speaking to in Luke 15. Then we look at the Pharisees, the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the brother who stayed home.0:00 The Kind of Lost No GPS Can Fix5:04 The Parable Everyone Misunderstands9:06 Why the Pharisees Cared Who Jesus Ate With14:56 The Dinner Where Jesus Called Them Out20:23 Three Lost Things: Sheep, Coin, Son26:34 The Brother Everyone Forgets Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  17. 17What the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares Really MeansThere's a real place called hell, and a lot of churches won't even preach on it. But Jesus spoke about it often, so why have we gone quiet?We walk through what salvation really rescues us from and why the stakes matter. Then we look at the parable of the wheat and the tares in Matthew 13 and what it says about the end of the age.0:00 Why Churches Won't Preach on Hell4:19 Why Jesus Told Parables and Why Hell Matters10:41 The Most Misunderstood Parable17:36 The Message That Saved My Wife21:27 Why Hasn't Judgment Begun?25:23 When Judgment Comes and What to Do Now Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  18. 18Should Christians Be Involved in Politics?Everybody has an opinion on where America is headed, but a lot of Christians plan to stay home on election day. We take your calls live and ask why, and what the Bible says about it.We walk through why we vote biblical values, why we look at a candidate's platform instead of their offers, and what pastors can say from the pulpit. Then we look at 1 Timothy 2, the lesser of two evils, and what to do if you're thinking of running for office.0:00 Why Christians Are Talking Politics4:20 Vote the Platform, Not the Offer12:58 What Pastors Can Say From the Pulpit19:18 Our Hope Isn't in a Politician25:57 How Few People Actually Show Up30:02 Two Lies Christians Believe About Voting34:03 Is Staying Home Passive Complicity?43:13 Is This a Big Deal? The Lesser-of-Two-Evils Question47:23 Should Christians Run for Office? Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS56 min
  19. 19Who Is the Parable of the Sower Really About?Who is the parable of the sower really about? We pick up the parables with Nathan's story that caught King David, and see why Jesus held up a mirror instead of offering an explanation.Then let's walk through Matthew 13 and its four soils, from the hardened wayside to the stony and thorny ground to the good soil, and ask which one is ours.0:00 Nathan's Parable and "Thou Art the Man"5:26 Why Parables Work Like a Mirror11:15 Ryan's Story and the Parable of the Sower15:25 Understanding vs. Receiving: The Hard Path19:50 Stony, Thorny, or Good: Which Soil Are You?25:33 If You Want to Change, You're Good Soil Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  20. 20Which Character in Jesus's Parables Are You?Every time we hear one of Jesus's stories, we're supposed to look inward and ask which character we are. Make no mistake, we're in that story somewhere.Let's look at why Jesus told parables, what most of us miss in the prodigal son, and who the Pharisees, scribes, and Sadducees really were. Then we ask which of their hearts looks most like ours.0:00 – Why Jesus Told Parables: Revealing and Concealing the Kingdom4:49 – What the Prodigal Son Is Really About9:26 – Seeing Yourself in the Story: The Mirror and the Holy Spirit14:54 – Who the Pharisees Really Were20:55 – Scribes, Sadducees, and Jesus's Own Family24:53 – Four Hearts to Avoid, and the Open Heart Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  21. 21Why Did Jesus Hid the Truth in Stories?Why did Jesus tell stories that some people were never meant to understand? The answer runs through one word in the Bible: mystery.Let's trace "mystery" from the parables in Matthew 13 back to the word raz in Daniel 2, and walk through Nebuchadnezzar's dream of the statue and the stone cut without hands. Then we ask what God's covert operation means for how we live.0:00 – Wired for Story2:45 – Why Jesus Spoke in Parables (Matthew 13)6:30 – What "Mystery" Really Means (and Doesn't)9:45 – Raz: God's Secret Plan, and Nebuchadnezzar's Dream15:19 – The Statue, the Stone, and the Kingdoms of the World18:48 – God's Covert Operation, and Why You Have Nothing to Fear24:36 – Why Knowing the Mystery Isn't Enough Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  22. 22What Does the Bible Really Say About Homosexuality?Over the past few decades, our culture has made its position on sexual issues very clear. But what does God think about all this?Let's walk through Sodom and Gomorrah, Jesus and the woman caught in adultery, and Paul's words in Romans and 1 Corinthians, and ask whether the God of the New Testament is any different. Then we look at what it would take for America to turn back to God.0:00 – What Does God Think About All This?1:33 – Sodom, the Law, and the "Old Testament vs. New Testament" Argument8:52 – "Brave Becomes Brash" and 1 Corinthians 6: "Such Were Some of You"14:05 – Was Sodom's Sin Really About Hospitality? (Jude 7 and Ezekiel 16)18:59 – Romans 1 and What Removing God Costs a Nation24:26 – Are We Due for Revival? What It Will Take Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
  23. 23Who Owns the Copyright on Human Life? | TRUTH TALK LIVEWho decides when a human life becomes valuable? That question sits behind nearly every major headline right now: Supreme Court shield-law fights over abortion pills crossing state lines, and a case out of the Netherlands where a two-year-old child was euthanized. In this special extended episode, we host Truth Talk Live on the Truth Network for a full hour on the sanctity of human life.Dr. Abidan Shah makes the case that the real issue underneath abortion and euthanasia debates is ownership: does God hold the copyright on life, or do we? We work through Psalm 139 and what it means that every person is fearfully and wonderfully made, and take calls from a high school teacher navigating these questions with students, a man asking how to speak up without coming across as harsh, a disability advocate on why quality of life was never meant to be measured by ease, and a retired pain management physician with a sobering look at how hospice and opioids are handled at the end of life.0:00 – The Sanctity of Human Life: Who Decides?7:34 – God Holds the Copyright on Life14:34 – Defining the Sanctity of Human Life (Psalm 139 and the Netherlands Case)18:00 – Caller: How Did We Get Here? (David)21:00 – Caller: Turning Back to God (Samantha)25:30 – Psalm 139, Read in Full29:00 – Caller: How to Speak Up Without Being Abrasive (Adam)31:00 – Caller: Teaching Teenagers About Life in the Womb (Beth)36:00 – Caller: Life Without God Is Meaningless (Jamal)41:30 – Caller: Advocating for the Disabled Community (Caroline)47:30 – Caller: A Physician's View on Hospice and Opioids (Glenda) Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS56 min
  24. 24Evangelism Is a Mindset, Not a DestinationWe tend to think of evangelism as a destination, a finish line called conversion. But what if it's not a goal you're working toward, it's a mindset you live inside of every day? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah makes the case that the people who actually share their faith aren't doing it out of guilt. Somewhere along the way, something shifted in how they think.We talk about why it's the nature of a fire to go out, and what it takes to keep that passion alive, using the example of David Livingstone and his famous line about the smoke of a thousand villages calling him. Dr. Shah also shares a deeply personal story: why his father never changed the family's last name, Shah, after becoming a Christian, and how that one decision became a lifelong opening to tell people about Jesus. The episode closes with a line worth remembering: it's not a goal, it's a soul, along with practical, everyday ways to start living that out.0:00 – Evangelism Is Not a Destination. It's a Mindset.3:27 – Why People Actually Share the Gospel (It's Not Guilt)7:52 – It's the Nature of a Fire to Go Out (David Livingstone's Example)15:22 – A Family Legacy of Evangelism (Why Dr. Shah's Father Never Changed His Last Name)21:15 – It's Not a Goal. It's a Soul.26:52 – Practical Ways to Start Today Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS31 min
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