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Dr. Abidan Shah

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  1. 193Friday, November 14 | Not If, but When: James' Certainty of SufferingIn his letter, James points believers to one of the greatest examples of endurance in all of Scripture—Job. But James isn’t just reminding us to be patient; he’s showing us what patience looks like when faith is tested by fire. In this episode, we’ll explore how James echoes Job’s story to encourage believers to stand firm in suffering, trust in God’s compassion, and remember that the same Lord who restored Job is still working for our good 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 SHOWS30 min
  2. 194Thursday, November 13 | Satan’s Oldest Trick REVEALED!Long before the cross, there was a courtroom scene in heaven—where Satan stood before God and accused Job of having false faith. He argued that Job only loved God for what he got in return. That same enemy still whispers accusations today, questioning the sincerity of believers and trying to drive a wedge between us and our Creator. In this episode, we’ll unpack Satan’s strategy in the book of Job, how it reveals his nature as “the accuser of the brethren,” and how Christ’s victory silences those accusations once and for all.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 SHOWS30 min
  3. 195Wednesday, November 12 | How Genre Shapes Our Understanding of JobFor centuries, readers have classified the Book of Job as part of the Bible’s wisdom literature—but what if that misses the point? In this episode, we’ll explore why Job reads more like a narrative drama than a collection of wise sayings, and how that understanding changes the way we interpret the story of Job’s suffering, his friends’ counsel, and God’s response. When we read Job in context, we discover not just lessons on patience, but a sweeping story about faith, testing, and the character of God Himself.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 SHOWS30 min
  4. 196Tuesday, November 11th | The Ancient World of Job and the Mystery of SufferingThe Book of Job is one of the oldest and most profound writings in all of Scripture—a story of faith, loss, and the mystery of God’s sovereignty. In this episode, we’ll uncover the historical and theological background of Job and explore what really happens when life falls apart. Too often, we ask why instead of who—why this happened instead of who God is in the midst of it. The wrong questions lead to the wrong answers, but Job shows us how to trust the God who knows more than we ever could.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 SHOWS30 min
  5. 197Monday, November 10 | How to Thrive When Everything Falls ApartWhen life gets hard, most of us just want to make it through—but what if God’s goal is for you to thrive through it? Before Job ever faced unimaginable loss, he built his life on a foundation of faith, integrity, and trust in God. That’s what prepared him for the storms ahead. 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 SHOWS30 min
  6. 198Friday, November 7 | The Mamdani Warning: Trading Conviction for IdeologyZohran Mamdani’s political rise isn’t just a local New York story—it’s a reflection of where America is heading. In this episode, we take a hard look at what his victory represents: a growing movement away from biblical values and toward a worldview that elevates politics, identity, and ideology over truth. As Christians, we can’t afford to sit on the sidelines while the moral foundations of our nation continue to shift. 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 SHOWS30 min
  7. 199Thursday, November 6 | How to Lead Someone to Christ...ON THE SPOT!What do you do when the moment comes—when someone asks about your faith or wants to know how to be saved? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to share the gospel clearly and confidently right then and there. No scripts, no panic—just real, practical ways to point people to Jesus when the opportunity arises. Whether it’s a coworker, a neighbor, or a total stranger, you can be ready when God opens the door.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 SHOWS30 min
  8. 200Wednesday, November 5th | Dr. Shah's Lecture on the ReformationSupport 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 SHOWS30 min
  9. 201Monday, November 3rd | Children of the Reformation (Not “Reformed”)What does it mean to be children of the Reformation without being “Reformed” in the modern sense? In this follow-up episode, Dr. Shah explains how we honor the Reformers’ passion for Scripture and grace while recognizing where some modern Reformed theology has gone beyond them.We’ll talk about:Why the Reformers were reforming, not reinventing, the faith.How the Reformation paved the way for today’s emphasis on the gospel, missions, and biblical authority.Why being faithful to Scripture sometimes means reforming the Reformation itself.Join us as we thank God for the past—but stay focused on the mission of proclaiming Christ 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 SHOWS30 min
  10. 202Monday, November 17 | The Traumatic Life of JobMost of us know the story of Job, but we don’t always stop to feel what he felt. Job didn’t just lose things—he walked through real, overwhelming trauma. In today’s episode, we slow down and sit with the shock, the grief, the questions, and the quiet moments where Job didn’t know what to do next. We’ll talk honestly about what trauma does to a person, why Job’s faith was shaken but not shattered, and how his story helps us make sense of our own seasons of loss. If you’ve ever wondered where God is when everything falls apart, this conversation is for 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 SHOWS30 min
  11. 203Friday, October 31st | The Reformation: Why It Still MattersThe Reformation changed everything—from how we read the Bible to how we understand salvation. In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah looks back at the 16th century movement that reshaped Christianity and reminds us why its core truths still matter today. We’ll explore the courage of figures like Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli, and the world-changing idea that God’s Word—not tradition—has the final say.But this isn’t just history—it’s our heritage. The Reformation wasn’t about creating denominations; it was about recovering the gospel. And that recovery still shapes who we are 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 SHOWS30 min
  12. 204Thursday, October 30th | AI is Going to Change Everything... or Is It?In today's show, Dr. Abidan Shah and the Clearview Today team discuss whether AI is really going to change everything about the way we work. If you want to know where our world is really headed, don’t miss this conversation.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 SHOWS30 min
  13. 205Wednesday, October 29th | Does Preaching Actually Matter?In an age of endless podcasts, reels, and motivational clips, does preaching still make a difference? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah explains why God’s Word—preached—remains His chosen method for transforming hearts and shaping the church. We’ll talk about what makes biblical preaching different from mere speaking, why it’s not meant to entertain, and how faithful preaching has always been the backbone of revival.If you’ve ever wondered whether preaching still matters in a digital world, this conversation will remind you: God still speaks through His Word—and He still uses preaching to change lives.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 SHOWS30 min
  14. 206Tuesday, October 28 | Pharisees, Sadducees, and the Parable That Exposed ThemIn the Parable of the Vineyard Owner, Jesus exposed the Pharisees and Sadducees for rejecting God’s messengers—and ultimately, His Son. The story wasn’t just about them; it revealed the heart of Israel’s struggle to recognize God’s plan of redemption. In this episode, we explore how this parable set the stage for Paul’s teaching in Romans 9–11, showing that even through rejection, God’s promises to Israel—and to the world—still stand.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 SHOWS30 min
  15. 207Monday, October 27 | Romans 9–11 Explained: God’s Plan for Israel and the NationsMany readers treat Romans 9–11 like a theological detour—an aside about Israel before Paul returns to practical Christianity in chapter 12. But here, Paul shows how God’s plan for Israel reveals His unchanging faithfulness, sovereign grace, and redemptive purpose for all nations. In this episode, we’ll explore why Paul shifts his focus to Israel, what it teaches about election, mercy, and God’s promises, and how this section connects everything he’s said since Romans 1. 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 SHOWS30 min
  16. 208Friday, October 24th | The Golden Chain of…Salvation? Or Something Else?Romans 8:29–30 is often called “the golden chain of salvation”—but what if Paul’s real point wasn’t about the steps of salvation, but the certainty of God’s love? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah unpacks Paul’s famous sequence—“foreknew, predestined, called, justified, glorified”—to show that it’s not a theological formula, but a pastoral promise.This conversation reminds us that Romans 8 isn’t about figuring out who’s in or out—it’s about knowing that if you’re in Christ, you’re secure. God finishes what He starts.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 SHOWS30 min
  17. 209Thursday, October 23rd | Why God’s Choice is GOD’s ChoiceWhen Paul brings up the image of the potter and the clay, many imagine a God who arbitrarily decides who’s in and who’s out. But is that what Paul meant? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah walks us through Romans 9 to show that Paul’s point isn’t about random selection—it’s about God forming vessels for His purpose of service.This episode will help you see that God’s sovereignty is not a wall that keeps people out—it’s the steady hand of a Potter shaping His people for service, witness, and glory.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 SHOWS30 min
  18. 210Wednesday, October 22nd | The Stone They Stumbled Over: Why Jesus Offended the PhariseesWhy did the very people waiting for the Messiah reject Him when He came? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah unpacks why Jesus became a stumbling block to many in Israel—especially the Pharisees. They wanted affirmation for their righteousness, but Jesus called them to repentance and faith in Him alone.We’ll explore:How Isaiah and the Psalms predicted the Messiah as both cornerstone and stumbling stone.Why Jesus refused to endorse the Pharisees’ system of works and tradition.How this rejection fulfilled prophecy and revealed the true path to God—through Christ, not credentials.What this means for us today when we try to reach God on our own terms.This conversation exposes the heart of the gospel: salvation doesn’t come through religion or ritual, but through the one they stumbled over—the one who became our cornerstone.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 SHOWS30 min
  19. 211Tuesday, October 21st | Why God Chose AbrahamWhen God called Abraham out of Ur, He wasn’t abandoning the rest of the world—He was launching a plan to reach it. In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah unpacks how God’s election of Abraham was never about favoritism but about function. Israel was chosen for service—to be the vessel through which God would bless every nation on earth.We’ll explore:Why God’s call to Abraham in Genesis 12 was both exclusive and inclusive.How Israel’s election fits into God’s ongoing care for all peoples.How Paul explains this tension in Romans 9–11: God chooses one to reach many.What this means for Christians today—chosen not for status, but for service.This conversation reminds us that God’s heart has always been global, and His plan of redemption has always included 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 SHOWS30 min
  20. 212Monday, October 20th | Election: Salvation or Service?What exactly did Paul mean when he spoke of “election”? Was it about God choosing some for eternal salvation—or was it more about God appointing a people for service in His plan? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah dives into Romans 9, exploring how Paul uses the examples of Isaac, Jacob, and Esau to raise this question—and what it means for us today.We’ll unpack:The evidence for a service-oriented election (God choosing a role or mission) vs. a salvation-oriented election(God choosing for eternal destiny).Why Paul’s major concern is the faithfulness of God’s promises despite Israel’s unbelief. How this affects our understanding of identity, calling, and the church’s mission.Whether you’ve wrestled with election or you simply want to see how it shapes life in Christ, this conversation brings clarity, challenge, and hope.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 SHOWS30 min
  21. 213Friday, October 17th | The Truth About How God Elects Us“Don’t you think it’s unfair that God chose to work through Jacob and not Esau?” — That question has echoed for centuries, and Paul tackles it head-on in Romans 9.In today’s episode, Dr. Shah and the team dive deep into the Doctrine of Election — what it means, why it’s often misunderstood, and how it reveals God’s mercy, not favoritism.Is God unjust? Do we still have free will? And what does this teach us about His character and plan for salvation?You might find that understanding election isn’t about exclusion—it’s about grace.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 SHOWS30 min
  22. 214Thursday, October 16th | Why America is the Final DestinationIn this episode, Dr. Shah opens up about his journey from India to the United States—and how that experience completely reshaped his understanding of faith, freedom, and the American Dream. We also react to a viral clip from entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David about what makes America different and why so many people take it for granted.It’s an honest, eye-opening conversation about gratitude, culture shock, and what it really means to see America clearly.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 SHOWS30 min
  23. 215Wednesday, October 15th | Do Pastors and Their Staff Even Work?It’s one of the oldest jokes in the book — “Must be nice to work one day a week!” But behind the humor is a real perception that pastors are lazy or don’t do much outside of Sunday. In this episode, Dr. Shah and the team pull back the curtain on what pastoral work really looks like — the unseen hours, the emotional weight, the spiritual responsibility — and why a few bad examples have made it harder for the rest. This isn’t about complaining; it’s about clarifying what faithful ministry really is.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 SHOWS30 min
  24. 216Tuesday, October 14th | The Christ Time and PassoverFor generations, the Jewish people have celebrated Passover as a memorial — a way of remembering God’s deliverance from Egypt. But when Jesus shared the Passover meal with His disciples, He revealed something deeper: the Passover wasn’t just a remembrance of the past, it was an entry into Christ’s time. In this episode, Dr. Shah shows how Communion connects us to that same timeline — where God’s redemption, promise, and presence all meet in Jesus Christ. When you understand Passover in Christ’s time, you see that His sacrifice didn’t just mark history… it transformed it forever.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 SHOWS30 min
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