Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 0:27 {Are there 7 Deadly Sins?} I’ve heard people refer to the “7 Deadly Sins,” but I haven’t been able to find that sort of list in Scripture. Are those sins especially “deadly” according to Scripture? If not, where did that list come from? 2. 11:55 {Should Youth Pastors Simplify or Go Deep?} I absolutely love being a new Youth Pastor! However, I often find myself going over my students' heads. A small group of them tell me they're thrilled to "actually learn something." I'm conflicted on whether I should simplify my messages in an effort to hold as many attention spans as possible, or keep going into deeper waters to continue feeding those that seem to be benefiting from it. Thoughts? 3. 15:23 {Does God Love Everyone?} I hear some people make the claim that God doesn't love everyone. If God doesn't love everyone, how can He require that we love our neighbor (neighbor defined as Jesus defined it in Luke 10) as ourselves? 4. 19:14 {Was Ezra Wrong to Assume God’s Protection?} Regarding Ezra 8: 21-23, shouldn’t Ezra have been practical and used the resources available to him? Isn’t it unwise to just assume/hope that God will provide divine protection? 5. 25:46 {When God Kills, Was it Actually Satan?} Leaders at my church say that when God killed or did something bad it was always Satan. Thoughts? I think this is blasphemy. 6. 31:17 {Does Satan Himself Actually Tempt Us?} Considering Satan is not omnipresent or omnipotent, is it realistic to state that he tempts us, or does much of anything directly? Wouldn't it be more orchestration of demons who act? 7. 34:10 {Does Reading Scripture Aloud = Prophecy?} Does reading the Scriptures aloud in the power of the Holy Spirit count as prophecy? It's speaking forth the Word of God. Also, Scripture is called prophecy in 2 Peter 1: 19-21. 8. 38:15 {Married Legally vs. in the Eyes of the Church?} Is there a difference between being married in the eyes of the church and the eyes of the state? 9. 43:12 {When Apologists Make Mistakes} What do we do when apologists we trust are proven wrong or discredited by critics? Can we still trust them and their work? 10. 50:12 {Can a Christian Attend Secular Concerts?} Can you pls help me think biblically about going to secular concerts like Taylor Swift’s Eras tour? 11. 52:06 {Why Didn’t Greek Spread?} Why didn't Greek spread through the Christian world like Arabic did through the Muslim one? Both revere holy books, yet Greek didn't become widespread. Surely it would have made understanding easier. 12. 55:31 {Is Cessationism Heretical?} What can I say to a Cessationist brother who calls me heretical for simply believing in the miraculous gifts of the Spirit? Can there be unity? 13. 1:01:32 {Deathbed Visions from God or Satan?} Do you think deathbed visions of deceased relatives or Jesus are real, or hallucinations? If real, do you think they are from God or Satan? I’m worried about being led astray on my deathbed. 14. 1:04:52 {Ministering to LGBTQ+ Friends} Most of my long-time friends are part of the LGBTQ+ community. I got saved 3 years ago and no longer support that ideology, but they don’t know that. I feel convicted but don’t know how to approach the issue. Any advice? 15. 1:08:37 {Overcoming Lust} I’ve been struggling with lust for a few years, and it weighs heavily on my heart. Every time I think I can break away from it, I keep falling back into it. How can I finally break free? 16. 1:13:18 {Is Ecclesiastes 7 Misogynistic?} In Ecclesiastes 7: 27-29, my fiancée who is new to Bible reading and study wondered why this verse sounded misogynistic. Do you have any ideas? 17. 1:15:53 {Women & Men - Distinct Attire?} I heard you teach it’s a biblical principle for girls to make sure they wear only girl clothes and guys, guy clothes. I'm a girl but I sometimes wear zip hoodies or T-shirts that are technically from the men’s section (but with other women's items). I didn’t think that was wrong, but is my attitude wrong? 18. 1:20:08 {Standing Up for the Persecuted in Israel} How do we best stand up for the persecuted people of Israel in the world today and effectively do our duty to glorify Jesus as the controversy of Zion blazes? 19. 1:22:51 {Parable of the Patches & Wineskins} Can you help me understand the parable of the patches and wineskins at the end of Luke 5? 20. 1:30:29 {How to Truly Trust God} How do I truly trust God? I've been struggling with fear of dying and judgment; fear that I don't have enough faith or that salvation isn't really by grace alone.
20) Jesus gave us His righteousness for our sin. Study the following scriptures, in prayer to understand the meaning of each. If you haven’t started already, develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ by talking to Him at the start and end of your day. 2 Corinthians 5:21 Romans 5:1 Romans 4:23-25 Titus 3:5 Ephesians 1:13
15) We all struggle with some sort of temptation as humans, it’s important to pray/confess in advance before you’re tempted and during. The only way to overcome is through Christ who strengthens us. Only Jesus can renew our hearts from lust, ask, seek and obey. Quickly shift your thinking like Pastor said with scripture, our sword. We’re to look to Jesus to help us overcome all temptations. 2 Corinthians 10:5 “casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,” Philippians 4:13💪 Romans 12:2🙏
Hey brother, if it adds any bit of joy or comfort , I wanted to let you know, I became a believer almost 3 years ago, The Lord just scooped me up out of nowhere, I can’t explain it. My husband wasn’t a believer at the time and I never thought he would be, your videos both guided, comforted and equipped me in those lonely months, they gave me (and still help me) confidence to share the gospel and now my whole household has been saved. He is so so good and so so faithful and it’s only a matter of time until we are all at the banquet together! ❤️
That’s fantastic l! Welcome to the glorious family of Christ!!!! Jesus led me to Mike 2 years ago and his teaching have blessed, educated, and inspired me. And yes, thanks to him I think biblically about everything!
In answer to question 20. I felt like that for many years. I prayed for salvation thousands of times in my life. Finally one day I decided I would not pray "The Salvation Prayer" any more and just believe. My struggle came from being in the hyper charismatic movement and not getting all the "gifts" everyone else had so I thought I wasn't saved. God has saved me and saved me from that wicked movement.
Same! Thankfully I was only in the charismatic movement for a short time but they really did a number on me. Every time I screwed up and every time I couldn't fake tongues had me doing the sinner's prayer again to try and get re-saved or make salvation stick this time. When I realized that I don't save myself through a prayer or my actions it changed everything. Salvation is a work of God and He is not indecisive.
Agreed. For the longest time I’ve had issues with the how I got saved. It happened when it was still popular for pastors to say ‘bow your head and close your eyes.’ For me that is a serious problem based on what I have read in the Gospels during my salvation journey. It’s Jesus’ own words ”I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God.“ Luke 12:8-9 NIV. This is the verse that pushed me to want to be baptized, that way I was claiming Jesus in front of others. Going forward I don’t close my eyes anymore when a pastor says it. I don’t want anyone else to come across this and feel like their salvation isn’t true.
My heart is sadden by your loss Mike. It’s safe to say that after many many hours watching your teaching, I’ve gotten to know you just a little and to care for you. I pray God gives you comfort. 🙏✝️🙏
Praying for you Mike! My dad passed in 2020 and it still hurts sometimes but he trusted in Christ so I know I’ll see him again one day. I appreciate your ministry it has been a great help to me. God bless!
1jasonmurphy1: Believing we will see a dead relative again, is an earthly desire. This is not a moral issue one way or another. I have no scriptural evidence this reunion is true that I will see my relative again. However, this belief is rooted in thinking that in heaven, meeting my loved ones again will matter to me in the heavenly realm. But the reality and experience of heaven is not something we can actually imagine. So, I have concluded that I might not meet them again, and if true, it will not matter to me in the heavenly realm. There will be no anxiety, grief or longing in heaven....but neither is there evidence that reunion will happen. Hard to imagine that what matters so much to us on earth, will matter to us in heaven. Something to consider.
"The Lord took her home" such a beautiful and yet heartbreaking statement. Thank you for all you do, May God bless you and your family, give you all His strength, comfort and peace.
Mike, I’m so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Breaks my heart for you. Praying for your comfort during this intensely difficult and painful time.
Pastor Mike, thank you for this wonderful content and taking the time to share your knowledge with us! You may not see this, but I deconstucted a few years ago when my 4 month old daughter was diagnosed with stage IV cancer and as we lived in the oncology clinic for years. I was very bitter. Grew up loving the Lord but i was so hurt and then led astray. Jesus came after the one (me) about a year ago and I love hearing edifying material these days to strengthen my spirit. You are a big part of my coming home story and I'm so thankful for you!
Pastor Mike, you really are the only pastor I have right now as I am in poor health and haven't found a church in my new town. Thank you. Your ministry has taught me so much and even though I have tried many times to get in a question and been unsuccessful, the questions posed by others are a real learning experience for me and I have been blessed by them. I send my condolences for the loss of you mother. I lost mine 7 years ago and I miss her terribly. It never gets easier but, God will bless you with good memories and numb the bad. Stay safe and healthy and Thank you so much for this wonderful ministry. Peace and Love in Christ, Beckey G
I prayed to God to ask Him to tell my loved ones who had passed on that I love them still. Eventually I realized that I was asking God to pass messages to people who already know that I love them, but in the early days of grief I found talking to God about my grief that He was there to comfort and console me in ways no one else could.
So very sorry for your loss . My Mother passed away last year and we were there for her when she took her last breath. It was the hardest thing to watch but God still gave us many blessings during our difficult time. It is impossible to explain unless you experienced it . I completely understand. I am grateful for God and his grace.
I was beside my father when he took his last breath this past April. It is a very very beautiful and humbling thing to experience. And you’re right it is impossible to explain. My dad was 97 1/2. He lived a very long life and I felt to honored to be there at his end. I don’t know if he is with Christ and that is something that weighs on me but I must and do trust in the Lord and He brings me comfort. I’m so very sorry you lost your mother but I’m glad you were by her side. I’m not sure one ever gets over the loss but with the grace of God we can move forward. God bless you and your family.
I was with my Mum too, 6am 19th April 2019 😑 . . . as I was sat by her bedside, The Holy Spirit gently said within, “I go to prepare a place for you, and I will come for you to take you to where I am. In My house are many mansions” That was such a comfort during the hardest time ever! Yet I knew Jesus was in the room that sad morning to take my Mums hand to the place He had prepared for her. Jesus has been a solid Rock for me during these hard years since. Im so grateful for His mercy! ✝️ I hope you’re both ok , it’s really hard 🫶🏼💛🫶🏼
@@Jesus_Resurrection_and_Life you are 100 percent correct I had an experience I can not explain I felt completely overwhelmed with goodness and comfort I don’t know where it came from but I am not that calm I am always a nervous wreck.
I love how, even though I've tried to have questions answered on the live stream and never have, eventually I hear the answers to my questions in one of these 20Qs. 🙂 (Even random things I wonder but never ask, like "where does Mike go to church now?") A million thanks! As a "muddy middle" person in a cessationist-dominated church, it's nice to know I'm not alone!
My mom passed away from pancreatic cancer 1 month after diagnosis and I was taking care of her so I understand. I am grateful for Gods peace despite the hardship and for the prayers of others during that hard time. He showed me his faithfulness in keeping his promises and pray he’ll give you and your family the peace I experienced. I don’t know if my mom was saved (I am not sure if she understood the simplicity of the gospel) even though she grew up Catholic, but I trust God is perfectly just and knows her heart clearly. I can rest in that.
Hi Pastor Mike, Am so sorry for your loss. It's never easy losing a loved one even when it's expected. May the Lord comfort you and your family. Thank you for your ministry.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious Mom. I’m praying for you and your family. ❤ Thank you so much for your fair and detailed research on all topics of your ministry. I listen to your RUclips videos all the time. I’ve learned so much!! Thank you so much!! May the Lord Bless you and your family. Please pray for my Son and Daughter- in-law and their 3children. My Son Josh just recently became Catholic. His wife was Catholic before they got married. We counseled him not to date her, but he ended up marrying her and now have 3 children. We are praying that he and his family come to salvation in Christ and come out of the Catholic Church to true salvation. Thank you
I'm very sorry for your loss Mike. My mom passed 6 years ago from ALS, and it's still hard to talk about the last year of her life and death. May God wrap his arms around you and your family while you grieve.
Mike, I'm so sorry to hear you have lost your dear Mom. My mother and sister both died of pancreatic cancer so i understand how this likely played out for your family. Our hearts ache with our grief, but knowing our mothers are living their best life now with Jesus is a joy. Our time with them is on hold, but will resume when we join them in the Kingdom. With blessings yo you and your family. And gratitude for your excellent Godly teaching.
I am so sorry for your loss, Mike! I just lost my mother a week ago as well to dementia and cancer. I will pray for your continued comfort in the Lord through this time 🙏 you are a blessing to us all! - Michelle from Maine
Thank you Mike for continuing to provide wisdom for us even in the midst of such a difficult time :) I know I’m a little late but in regards to the question about if it’s okay to attend secular concerts, I myself have attended plenty in the past, and as a more mature believer now I absolutely regret each one. Even The Lumineers one (which to many people is just a fun folk band). Trust me, when you get closer to Jesus and your heart is more filled with His joy, you won’t need anythinggg else. Sure I still have things I’m attached to in this world that I’m working on, but every way you’re pleasing the flesh is quenching the Spirit. I know that everyone has different convictions and I can’t just put a blanket statement over every situation, but life is so incredibly short. Don’t waste your time doing something that doesn’t benefit your spiritual life. I’ve even given up almost all secular music, tv shows, movies, etc. and believe me, I feel much more free and at peace. Sure, there’s a time and place for (pure and relaxing) entertainment, but not nearly as much as I once thought. Im writing this as a 21 year old, who knows the temptation to be a Netflix addict! But Jesus must be Lord over ALL our life! ❤️
Love you, Mike. You're a great son and a dedicated Minister. We love you, Brother. I pray that you are rewarded greatly by our Dad now-- and in Eternity. Never give up, you're doing great!
PanCan took my mother Feb 2020 after being diagnosed Aug 2019. I know our mothers are both rejoicing before the throne right now. Praising God for the blessing it was to be raised by God fearing women. Peace to your family during this difficult time & praying for your strength to be restored; I know the emotional & physical toll it takes.
Deepest condolences on the loss of your mum. Both my mum and dad were both diagnosed with cancer recently, and it has been tough. I'm sure there are even tougher days ahead. But God is good and I'm leaning on Him 🙏🏽
I lost my dad 10 years ago in December. Praying for comfort and joy. Q14: look up Becket Cook, Rosaria Butterfield, along with Christopher Yuan. They often do shows together. God bless!
Hi Mike, I lost my husband to cancer 7 years ago and have an idea of what you and your family have gone through. I pray God's richest blessings on you and your loved ones as you go through this. To me, the hardest time was actually after he passed and dealing with how much I miss him and regretting how much I took him for granted. So I just keep trusting in God that I will see him again one day when my time on earth is through. God bless
Just started watching this video, went through the same exact thing with my mom, took care of her for 7 weeks. She passed away this past Sunday. God is good and a great comforter, really the greatest.
Mike, I had to stop the video to pray for you. I’m so sorry for your loss. You will see her again and it will be the best reunion ever! God bless you and your whole family. ❤
I was my mothers caregiver for years before she left this world from Alzheimer’s. It is a sweet and very hard time. So glad to hear her suffering has been relieved, though will be praying for your walking on without her company here.
God bless you Pastor Mike have followed you from the beginning am so grateful how God has grown the channel I have grown as well and am now a pastor in South Africa . Thank you for all the time you put in and sacrifices you make
I'd say Paster Mike that you've earned for yourself the title. While I respect your humility, you do have a regular following online. People that tune in on the regular to your twenty questions and the other videos you present. Further, unlike many other RUclips Christian apologists, you are approachable. Sure, getting a question before time is a hurdle, but we can reach out for advice and insight, and your answers help us all out.
I totally agree, Pastor Mike. I consider you a pastor, as you are very much a spiritual guide to all of us. Webster thinks so, too: pastor (n) a spiritual overseer especially : a clergyperson serving a local church or parish I mean, you are clearly serving as a spiritual overseer, you carry a position of authority, and your teaching will be judged to a higher standard, as you have pointed out in the past. You might as well embrace or at least allow the title! If nothing else, it helps new folks know you're not some guy off the street.
Mike, I'm so sorry you lost your mom. I'm praying the Lord is glorified through you and your family I'm this trial; and that he gives you the comfort and peace only he can give.
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your mother😢 I also lost my mother this year and know the heartache. Praise God He was with you during that trying time and this time of mourning 🙏 I am grateful for your teachings and your return to pursuing your calling God has placed within your heart. I will be praying for you and your family 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you brother Mike another great series of 20 questions it's almost 7:00 PM California time, I always enjoy your teaching and your ministry thank you. my mother passed away 2017 as far as I know she was not saved I'm glad your mother was, and that you will be reunited with her one day, you in your whole family. I pray God continues to bless you, to give you strength and wisdom in Jesus name. amen
Brother Mike... I love and respect you so much as a Bible teacher... So I must ask, because I have listened to a lot of Kent Hovind's videos, especially on his dinosaur series, and other creationist videos ect... I'm curious to know what mistakes he's made so I can further look into it. I'm a young earther, so a lot of his videos make sense to me, but would you be willing to elaborate a little more on him. Thank you for your online ministry, it's truly blessed me the past 4 years. 🙏❤️
Hey sister, I totally agreed initially that Hovind seemed at the very least passionate. I found a few mistakes in his work, so I googled him to see his credentials. That’s how I found out he has been in and out of jail for tax evasion, domestic violence, burglary, and all sorts of crazy stuff. So he has been showing his true colors as someone who enjoys debating and presenting, but there is sadly very little positive fruit from his heart that allows me to believe he is truly following God. Answers in Genesis is very big on YEC, but they keep up to date with accurate scientific discoveries, so I’d recommend them over Hovind.
@@anon7222 Kent Hovind has brought many people to Christ, and strengthened the faith of many more. I can't recall any mistakes he's made in his creation seminar, but even if he did it's almost 20 hours long with rabbit holes left and right. Nobody can be perfect with 20 hours of teaching on this sort of topic. It's really sad to see what became of him from his tax evasion issues. My theory there is prison ruined his life. I think that could be said of most people that go through that sort of thing. If you follow the facts of his case, he really was innocent. That judge was convicted of fraud in a subsequent case (judge even said tax evasion is worse than rape!), and the lawyer that fought against him I believe hung himself after he was accused of child pornography or some similar crime. They were out to get the Christian in his case.
I’m just catching up on your content now dearest young brother and I just wanted to say my deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss. Thank you for your content. I’m nearly 60 and I learn so much from you.
My condolences on the passing of your mom Mike, it's great to see you enthusiastic about the projects you've been working on and their release in the near future. GOD Bless you and the work you're doing for the LORD.
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. May God comfort and strengthen you and your family, dear Mike. You have been such a blessing to me. May God continue to uphold you. Love from Abuja, Nigeria.
I just watched the video and herd of your loss. I’m so sorry for your loss. My mom went home with the lord in 2021. We were very close. I literally know how you feel. I pray grace for this time. A can’t imagine being on RUclips and having to keep my feelings in check. I’m glad you have the same assurance that I have in knowing where they are.
Your ministry has meant great growth & maturing in the Lord. Praying continued peace & strength over your moms passing. So sorry for your loss. May our Savior Jesus Christ be glorified by your continued, faithful obedience.
Mr. Winger, first I am so heartbroken to hear of your loss! We are praying for your family, may God bless you and comfort you as you grieve. Second- Thank you for your ministry- it has been such a blessing to our family and we have learned so much from your videos. I really appreciate your answer to the youth pastor's question- I was one of those kids who was hungry to learn but youth group only stayed at the outreach level so I didnt know what to do with my faith when I went out on my own and was easily led astray. I hope the youth leader takes your advice, feeding the sheep is so important!
Hello Pastor Mike so sorry for your loss of your dear mother. She is with the Lord praise God. 🙏🏻 My daddy died of pancreatic cancer many years ago. I broke down but it led to me getting involved with Christians and the church and somehow got saved later. It reminded me of a seed falling to the ground in a way that caused new life in Christ in me.
Mike, I'm an orphan. My heart goes out to you. My lifes not been same since.. Mum was my bestie.. I yearn to phone her up. Prayer up for family. Godly love from UK 🇬🇧
So sorry for your loss, Pastor Mike. Keeping you in prayer. My mom went to be with the Lord in January. So thankful for the reunion that awaits. Thank you, Jesus. ✝️ 🙌🏼
Be blessed brother, appreciate your ministry. It's a true honour n blessing and the heart of God the care, love and honour you gave your mother. I know personally, God honours that hugely. Be blessed brother
So glad to have you back, Mike. My deepest condolences for your mom's passing. I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer years ago, it's a wretched disease. Praise God, we have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
Prayers for your household. Pastor Mike, yes I say pastor, as the Word holds teachers and leaders to a higher standard; which you adhere to admirably. If the title really bothers you, how about adding digital to it; Digital Pastor. I’ve been following your channel for more than a year now, and your Biblical insights and explanations have greatly helped my understanding and study of the Word. Thank you for your ministry!
Thank you Mike for another great Episode. I really appreciate your knowledge, skill set in communicating that knowledge, your wisdom and most of all your grace and humility as you do so. God Bless you! I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. We don't grieve as those who have no hope, but it is still appropriate and righteous to grieve. Death is the enemy and though we know that Christ has defeated it, we still await the day when it will be thrown into the lake of fire. Then, we will experience life without end with our Lord, our Christian brothers and sisters and especially those believers who are also our loved ones here on earth.
Wow I was waiting and waiting for the next Q&A and my ego got the better of me.. I’m so so sorry you have to go through that with your mom . Praise the Lord she is with peace now . Thank you for everything you do and for you showing me the truth about Jesus . Hope you are staying strong through all that Mike. Thanks for your ministry
Q15: to my brother/sister struggling with lust: Mike is right. It is easier to be free of sin when you first reject the temptation. I find myself always making excuses and then before you know it, you sinned. Practice good habits. Admit your weakness and take steps to avoid it. Remember that God is always there and He is always ready to pick us up wherever and whenever we fall. I struggle a lot because I find myself alone too long with myself. I find myself in need of some familiar comfort or distraction. Stay vigilant, stay focused, and practice discipline. Pastor Mike, I have always seen the title of pastor as synonymous with teacher. Teachers are elders and leaders and I find that what you do falls in those same categories. You may not head a church or are part of a leadership team, but you reach so many people with your videos. You may not think yourself a pastor, but you also don’t have to deny yourself or others when they call you pastor. I love what you do and it has helped me to refocus my faith and stop being in this fence sitter compromising my faith for social standing. Since finding your channel, I found courage to be open with my faith, whereas before I kept it to myself unless it comes up.
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Praying that God would comfort you and give you peace. Thank you for all that you do in your ministry. It has been such a blessing to me.
My heart and prayers are with you and your family! I’ve prayed over you from a place of understanding. Unfortunately. Walking through this with a family member is heartbreaking…and so so hard. I’m praying for the continued comfort and peace that can only come from God.
Hey pastor Mike! My wife and I will be keeping you and your family lifted… my father passed away in 2020 and that hurt. I still have my mom but she has been dealing with a disease for years. Everyday with her is a gift from God. Perhaps through this you’ll be able to make a “dealing with grief in a biblical way” video or something. Nonetheless praise God for your mom’s life and her homecoming! Love you pastor! Be blessed
Wow so sorry to hear about your mom. My sincere condolences. What a blessing that you were able to be there and to care for her. Absolutely glad that you are feeling better. Praise be to God.
Sorry to hear about your mother pastor Mike. My mom just passed of cancer too. I understand how heartbreaking and challenging that time is. I will pray for you and your family to keep being strengthened. Thanks again for your ministry, I think back to sending my mother some of your videos and is enjoying discussing them. Those are good memories for me.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Praying for you as you grieve your mother's death and recover from long Covid. Knowing that you did the right things for your mother when it was brutally hard will be a huge comfort. My respects.
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I list my dad to pancreatic cancer in 2013. I still miss him. God bless you and your family. Your ministry is a tremendous blessing to me. Thank you!
May the God of mercies and Father of comfort counsel you Mike, and your family, during this time! Thank you for being faithful to the Lord and being such a great light to all of us!
Hi Mike, God is so faithful. I am praying for you and your family. I understand your loss. I have been there . We are so thankful for you ministry. You are changing lives. ❤
With regard to your trepidation about being called Pastor and whether it's appropriate or not. WELL... from one who is fed through your knowledge and experience in God's Word, your study, your commitment to God's work... to me that... is being pastored to. TO ME... those things ARE the very things that set one apart from just conversation about the Word of God and take it To a deeper level of learning and applying God's plan to our lives.... from reading words to understanding what the words mean and how to glean from them what could be enriching maybe even conviction for change toward living a more Christian life for God. IF that's not a Pastor... what is? So... hi Pastor Mike. :) I appreciate and love your heart and thank you soooooo much for your ministry. You get me thinking. I literally can't wait to see/hear what the next video content will teach me. Whenever I can steal away with you (and your beautiful wife stowed away in the background doing all the "things" ❤️❤️❤️. We know she's there (wink wink Sarah) being so diligent and I'm soooo thankful for her because it is quite obvious she's doing all the things so you can just keep saying all the good stuff ;) I just love you both sooo much. You are one of my Pastors I don't care much what anyone else says. My local church does a fantastic job and you surely supplement when I just need to spend time learning and felowshipping (is that a word?) in my Christian journey. Nooo btw I don't put you on a pedestal but I do respect your knowledge and understanding is likely more led by the Holy Spirit than mine because of your commitment to the Word. AGAIN... SHOULDN'T our Pastors have that commitment? OK stepping down from my soapbox... ❤... Pastor Mike.
So sorry for your loss Mike. I lost my Dad to Covid two years ago. I never got to see him because he passed on while on ventilators in an ICU. It's always tough but God keeps as strong through these challenging times.
Pastor Mike I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. May our gracious Lord continue to comfort you and sustain you. Thank you for your joyful commitment to faithful teaching of the scriptures. I pray that God multiplies all that you have sewn into the lives of so many people.
Dear Mike, so very sorry for the loss you and your family have gone through. May God’s peace and comfort be with you and your family Thank you for the clarity you bring to so many things I couldn’t understand before.
Thank you pastor Mike for all you do and obeying the Lord in all things. We grieve with you Mike as the Word says to do so. We love you!!! This might sound so silly but sometimes I pray to meet you and maybe your wife at some event before I meet you in heaven one day😊😊
It’s officially Thanksgiving in my time zone and the nearly twelve hour video on women in ministry is posted. Thanks for all the work you’ve done with this topic.
Praying for all hearts involved in the grief but beautiful joy because of our Lord Jesus Christ!❤️ thanks Pastor Mike for Teaching and showing the process of living through scripture!
My condolences Pastor (*?) Mike with regards to your mother. I lost my father to cancer in March this year, and while it shook me deeply, my faith in God was not moved. I am glad to have Him as a steadfast comfort, for without Him, I am not sure where I would be. Thank you for being one of the teachers solidifying my faith in the time leading up to my father's passing. I know that it was part of God's will that I found and stuck with your channel to continue to learn about and love the word that He has given us.
Oh Mike I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m so happy she’s gone to be with our Lord and she has eternal rest. God is gracious when we know that our family members have gone to be with Him. May the Lord give you and your family peace❤️🥺
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Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference:
0:00 - Intro
1. 0:27 {Are there 7 Deadly Sins?} I’ve heard people refer to the “7 Deadly Sins,” but I haven’t been able to find that sort of list in Scripture. Are those sins especially “deadly” according to Scripture? If not, where did that list come from?
2. 11:55 {Should Youth Pastors Simplify or Go Deep?} I absolutely love being a new Youth Pastor! However, I often find myself going over my students' heads. A small group of them tell me they're thrilled to "actually learn something." I'm conflicted on whether I should simplify my messages in an effort to hold as many attention spans as possible, or keep going into deeper waters to continue feeding those that seem to be benefiting from it. Thoughts?
3. 15:23 {Does God Love Everyone?} I hear some people make the claim that God doesn't love everyone. If God doesn't love everyone, how can He require that we love our neighbor (neighbor defined as Jesus defined it in Luke 10) as ourselves?
4. 19:14 {Was Ezra Wrong to Assume God’s Protection?} Regarding Ezra 8: 21-23, shouldn’t Ezra have been practical and used the resources available to him? Isn’t it unwise to just assume/hope that God will provide divine protection?
5. 25:46 {When God Kills, Was it Actually Satan?} Leaders at my church say that when God killed or did something bad it was always Satan. Thoughts? I think this is blasphemy.
6. 31:17 {Does Satan Himself Actually Tempt Us?} Considering Satan is not omnipresent or omnipotent, is it realistic to state that he tempts us, or does much of anything directly? Wouldn't it be more orchestration of demons who act?
7. 34:10 {Does Reading Scripture Aloud = Prophecy?} Does reading the Scriptures aloud in the power of the Holy Spirit count as prophecy? It's speaking forth the Word of God. Also, Scripture is called prophecy in 2 Peter 1: 19-21.
8. 38:15 {Married Legally vs. in the Eyes of the Church?} Is there a difference between being married in the eyes of the church and the eyes of the state?
9. 43:12 {When Apologists Make Mistakes} What do we do when apologists we trust are proven wrong or discredited by critics? Can we still trust them and their work?
10. 50:12 {Can a Christian Attend Secular Concerts?} Can you pls help me think biblically about going to secular concerts like Taylor Swift’s Eras tour?
11. 52:06 {Why Didn’t Greek Spread?} Why didn't Greek spread through the Christian world like Arabic did through the Muslim one? Both revere holy books, yet Greek didn't become widespread. Surely it would have made understanding easier.
12. 55:31 {Is Cessationism Heretical?} What can I say to a Cessationist brother who calls me heretical for simply believing in the miraculous gifts of the Spirit? Can there be unity?
13. 1:01:32 {Deathbed Visions from God or Satan?} Do you think deathbed visions of deceased relatives or Jesus are real, or hallucinations? If real, do you think they are from God or Satan? I’m worried about being led astray on my deathbed.
14. 1:04:52 {Ministering to LGBTQ+ Friends} Most of my long-time friends are part of the LGBTQ+ community. I got saved 3 years ago and no longer support that ideology, but they don’t know that. I feel convicted but don’t know how to approach the issue. Any advice?
15. 1:08:37 {Overcoming Lust} I’ve been struggling with lust for a few years, and it weighs heavily on my heart. Every time I think I can break away from it, I keep falling back into it. How can I finally break free?
16. 1:13:18 {Is Ecclesiastes 7 Misogynistic?} In Ecclesiastes 7: 27-29, my fiancée who is new to Bible reading and study wondered why this verse sounded misogynistic. Do you have any ideas?
17. 1:15:53 {Women & Men - Distinct Attire?} I heard you teach it’s a biblical principle for girls to make sure they wear only girl clothes and guys, guy clothes. I'm a girl but I sometimes wear zip hoodies or T-shirts that are technically from the men’s section (but with other women's items). I didn’t think that was wrong, but is my attitude wrong?
18. 1:20:08 {Standing Up for the Persecuted in Israel} How do we best stand up for the persecuted people of Israel in the world today and effectively do our duty to glorify Jesus as the controversy of Zion blazes?
19. 1:22:51 {Parable of the Patches & Wineskins} Can you help me understand the parable of the patches and wineskins at the end of Luke 5?
20. 1:30:29 {How to Truly Trust God} How do I truly trust God? I've been struggling with fear of dying and judgment; fear that I don't have enough faith or that salvation isn't really by grace alone.
20) Jesus gave us His righteousness for our sin. Study the following scriptures, in prayer to understand the meaning of each. If you haven’t started already, develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ by talking to Him at the start and end of your day.
2 Corinthians 5:21
Romans 5:1
Romans 4:23-25
Titus 3:5
Ephesians 1:13
15) We all struggle with some sort of temptation as humans, it’s important to pray/confess in advance before you’re tempted and during. The only way to overcome is through Christ who strengthens us. Only Jesus can renew our hearts from lust, ask, seek and obey. Quickly shift your thinking like Pastor said with scripture, our sword. We’re to look to Jesus to help us overcome all temptations.
2 Corinthians 10:5
“casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,”
Philippians 4:13💪
Romans 12:2🙏
Mike would it be right to call All inspired utterance prophecy?
14) Rosaria Butterfield and Becket Cook are also good resources on this topic.
1) All sin is deadly.
John 3:3
Romans 10:9
Hey brother, if it adds any bit of joy or comfort , I wanted to let you know, I became a believer almost 3 years ago, The Lord just scooped me up out of nowhere, I can’t explain it. My husband wasn’t a believer at the time and I never thought he would be, your videos both guided, comforted and equipped me in those lonely months, they gave me (and still help me) confidence to share the gospel and now my whole household has been saved. He is so so good and so so faithful and it’s only a matter of time until we are all at the banquet together! ❤️
That’s fantastic l! Welcome to the glorious family of Christ!!!! Jesus led me to Mike 2 years ago and his teaching have blessed, educated, and inspired me. And yes, thanks to him I think biblically about everything!
Wow! Praise God for your salvation and I am praying for your entire family ❤️
I love this! Glory to the father.
That’s beautiful ❤️🙏🏻 praise God!
That is such a blessing ❤🙏
Mike, I lost my Dad to pancreatic cancer a couple years ago. Nothing can prepare you for losing a parent. Just prayed for you brother. 😢
In answer to question 20. I felt like that for many years. I prayed for salvation thousands of times in my life. Finally one day I decided I would not pray "The Salvation Prayer" any more and just believe. My struggle came from being in the hyper charismatic movement and not getting all the "gifts" everyone else had so I thought I wasn't saved. God has saved me and saved me from that wicked movement.
Same! Thankfully I was only in the charismatic movement for a short time but they really did a number on me. Every time I screwed up and every time I couldn't fake tongues had me doing the sinner's prayer again to try and get re-saved or make salvation stick this time. When I realized that I don't save myself through a prayer or my actions it changed everything. Salvation is a work of God and He is not indecisive.
Agreed. For the longest time I’ve had issues with the how I got saved. It happened when it was still popular for pastors to say ‘bow your head and close your eyes.’ For me that is a serious problem based on what I have read in the Gospels during my salvation journey. It’s Jesus’ own words ”I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God.“
Luke 12:8-9 NIV. This is the verse that pushed me to want to be baptized, that way I was claiming Jesus in front of others. Going forward I don’t close my eyes anymore when a pastor says it. I don’t want anyone else to come across this and feel like their salvation isn’t true.
My heart is sadden by your loss Mike. It’s safe to say that after many many hours watching your teaching, I’ve gotten to know you just a little and to care for you. I pray God gives you comfort. 🙏✝️🙏
Praying for you Mike! My dad passed in 2020 and it still hurts sometimes but he trusted in Christ so I know I’ll see him again one day. I appreciate your ministry it has been a great help to me. God bless!
1jasonmurphy1: Believing we will see a dead relative again, is an earthly desire. This is not a moral issue one way or another.
I have no scriptural evidence this reunion is true that I will see my relative again.
However, this belief is rooted in thinking that in heaven, meeting my loved ones again will matter to me in the heavenly realm.
But the reality and experience of heaven is not something we can actually imagine.
So, I have concluded that I might not meet them again, and if true, it will not matter to me in the heavenly realm.
There will be no anxiety, grief or longing in heaven....but neither is there evidence that reunion will happen.
Hard to imagine that what matters so much to us on earth, will matter to us in heaven.
Something to consider.
"The Lord took her home" such a beautiful and yet heartbreaking statement.
Thank you for all you do, May God bless you and your family, give you all His strength, comfort and peace.
Mike, I’m so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Breaks my heart for you. Praying for your comfort during this intensely difficult and painful time.
Pastor Mike, thank you for this wonderful content and taking the time to share your knowledge with us! You may not see this, but I deconstucted a few years ago when my 4 month old daughter was diagnosed with stage IV cancer and as we lived in the oncology clinic for years. I was very bitter. Grew up loving the Lord but i was so hurt and then led astray. Jesus came after the one (me) about a year ago and I love hearing edifying material these days to strengthen my spirit. You are a big part of my coming home story and I'm so thankful for you!
Pastor Mike, you really are the only pastor I have right now as I am in poor health and haven't found a church in my new town. Thank you. Your ministry has taught me so much and even though I have tried many times to get in a question and been unsuccessful, the questions posed by others are a real learning experience for me and I have been blessed by them. I send my condolences for the loss of you mother. I lost mine 7 years ago and I miss her terribly. It never gets easier but, God will bless you with good memories and numb the bad. Stay safe and healthy and Thank you so much for this wonderful ministry. Peace and Love in Christ, Beckey G
Great Q&A. I will be praying for you Mike. The Lord give you encouragement in your time of grief.
I prayed to God to ask Him to tell my loved ones who had passed on that I love them still. Eventually I realized that I was asking God to pass messages to people who already know that I love them, but in the early days of grief I found talking to God about my grief that He was there to comfort and console me in ways no one else could.
So very sorry for your loss . My Mother passed away last year and we were there for her when she took her last breath. It was the hardest thing to watch but God still gave us many blessings during our difficult time. It is impossible to explain unless you experienced it . I completely understand. I am grateful for God and his grace.
I was beside my father when he took his last breath this past April. It is a very very beautiful and humbling thing to experience. And you’re right it is impossible to explain. My dad was 97 1/2. He lived a very long life and I felt to honored to be there at his end. I don’t know if he is with Christ and that is something that weighs on me but I must and do trust in the Lord and He brings me comfort.
I’m so very sorry you lost your mother but I’m glad you were by her side. I’m not sure one ever gets over the loss but with the grace of God we can move forward. God bless you and your family.
I was with my Mum too, 6am 19th April 2019 😑
. . . as I was sat by her bedside, The Holy Spirit gently said within, “I go to prepare a place for you, and I will come for you to take you to where I am. In My house are many mansions”
That was such a comfort during the hardest time ever!
Yet I knew Jesus was in the room that sad morning to take my Mums hand to the place He had prepared for her.
Jesus has been a solid Rock for me during these hard years since. Im so grateful for His mercy! ✝️
I hope you’re both ok , it’s really hard 🫶🏼💛🫶🏼
@@Jesus_Resurrection_and_Life you are 100 percent correct I had an experience I can not explain I felt completely overwhelmed with goodness and comfort I don’t know where it came from but I am not that calm I am always a nervous wreck.
You are a Pastor to many of us and deserve the title, many blessings. So sorry about the loss of your Mom. Thank you for all that you do!
I agree wholeheartedly. He is my pastor. When I have any questions he is the person I turn to for answers. More times than not he has those answers.
I love how, even though I've tried to have questions answered on the live stream and never have, eventually I hear the answers to my questions in one of these 20Qs. 🙂 (Even random things I wonder but never ask, like "where does Mike go to church now?")
A million thanks! As a "muddy middle" person in a cessationist-dominated church, it's nice to know I'm not alone!
My mom passed away from pancreatic cancer 1 month after diagnosis and I was taking care of her so I understand. I am grateful for Gods peace despite the hardship and for the prayers of others during that hard time. He showed me his faithfulness in keeping his promises and pray he’ll give you and your family the peace I experienced.
I don’t know if my mom was saved (I am not sure if she understood the simplicity of the gospel) even though she grew up Catholic, but I trust God is perfectly just and knows her heart clearly. I can rest in that.
I have to say, as a garlic farmer up her in Canada I love your shirt in this video! Fun fact garlic is only mentioned in the bible once Numbers 11:5.
Huh. I’m gonna have to look that up now.
When the hebrews were missing the garlic and onions while they were in Egypt? lol i hope i got that right
Hi Pastor Mike,
Am so sorry for your loss. It's never easy losing a loved one even when it's expected. May the Lord comfort you and your family.
Thank you for your ministry.
Mike, your teaching has been such a blessing to me. I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious Mom. I’m praying for you and your family. ❤
Thank you so much for your fair and detailed research on all topics of your ministry. I listen to your RUclips videos all the time. I’ve learned so much!! Thank you so much!! May the Lord Bless you and your family.
Please pray for my Son and Daughter- in-law and their 3children. My Son Josh just recently became Catholic. His wife was Catholic before they got married. We counseled him not to date her, but he ended up marrying her and now have 3 children. We are praying that he and his family come to salvation in Christ and come out of the Catholic Church to true salvation.
Thank you
I'm very sorry for your loss Mike. My mom passed 6 years ago from ALS, and it's still hard to talk about the last year of her life and death. May God wrap his arms around you and your family while you grieve.
Such a brutal disease. I am so sorry for your loss.
@@bethl thank you. Yes brutal is accurate.
Mike, I'm so sorry to hear you have lost your dear Mom.
My mother and sister both died of pancreatic cancer so i understand how this likely played out for your family.
Our hearts ache with our grief, but knowing our mothers are living their best life now with Jesus is a joy. Our time with them is on hold, but will resume when we join them in the Kingdom. With blessings yo you and your family. And gratitude for your excellent Godly teaching.
The legend is back.
I am so sorry for your loss, Mike! I just lost my mother a week ago as well to dementia and cancer. I will pray for your continued comfort in the Lord through this time 🙏 you are a blessing to us all!
- Michelle from Maine
I’m sorry for your loss Michelle. Truly
So sorry about the loss of your mom. Bless you and your family during this time. Going through the all things after a parent’s death can be difficult.
Thank you Mike for continuing to provide wisdom for us even in the midst of such a difficult time :) I know I’m a little late but in regards to the question about if it’s okay to attend secular concerts, I myself have attended plenty in the past, and as a more mature believer now I absolutely regret each one. Even The Lumineers one (which to many people is just a fun folk band). Trust me, when you get closer to Jesus and your heart is more filled with His joy, you won’t need anythinggg else. Sure I still have things I’m attached to in this world that I’m working on, but every way you’re pleasing the flesh is quenching the Spirit. I know that everyone has different convictions and I can’t just put a blanket statement over every situation, but life is so incredibly short. Don’t waste your time doing something that doesn’t benefit your spiritual life. I’ve even given up almost all secular music, tv shows, movies, etc. and believe me, I feel much more free and at peace. Sure, there’s a time and place for (pure and relaxing) entertainment, but not nearly as much as I once thought. Im writing this as a 21 year old, who knows the temptation to be a Netflix addict! But Jesus must be Lord over ALL our life! ❤️
Love you, Mike. You're a great son and a dedicated Minister. We love you, Brother. I pray that you are rewarded greatly by our Dad now-- and in Eternity. Never give up, you're doing great!
PanCan took my mother Feb 2020 after being diagnosed Aug 2019. I know our mothers are both rejoicing before the throne right now. Praising God for the blessing it was to be raised by God fearing women. Peace to your family during this difficult time & praying for your strength to be restored; I know the emotional & physical toll it takes.
Got Bless you on sharing your mother's transitioning to be with the Lord. My the spirit bring peace and comfort to you and your family.
Very sorry for the loss of your Mother. You have literally helped so many of us find answers to questions and get closer to God. Love you Brother.
Deepest condolences on the loss of your mum. Both my mum and dad were both diagnosed with cancer recently, and it has been tough. I'm sure there are even tougher days ahead. But God is good and I'm leaning on Him 🙏🏽
What biblical knowledge, AND wisdom.
Thank you Mike for your ministry.
I lost my dad 10 years ago in December. Praying for comfort and joy.
Q14: look up Becket Cook, Rosaria Butterfield, along with Christopher Yuan. They often do shows together. God bless!
Hi Mike, I lost my husband to cancer 7 years ago and have an idea of what you and your family have gone through. I pray God's richest blessings on you and your loved ones as you go through this. To me, the hardest time was actually after he passed and dealing with how much I miss him and regretting how much I took him for granted. So I just keep trusting in God that I will see him again one day when my time on earth is through. God bless
Just started watching this video, went through the same exact thing with my mom, took care of her for 7 weeks. She passed away this past Sunday. God is good and a great comforter, really the greatest.
Mike, I had to stop the video to pray for you. I’m so sorry for your loss. You will see her again and it will be the best reunion ever! God bless you and your whole family. ❤
I was my mothers caregiver for years before she left this world from Alzheimer’s. It is a sweet and very hard time. So glad to hear her suffering has been relieved, though will be praying for your walking on without her company here.
God bless you Pastor Mike have followed you from the beginning am so grateful how God has grown the channel I have grown as well and am now a pastor in South Africa . Thank you for all the time you put in and sacrifices you make
Sorry for your loss Mike. May God bring you comfort. Thank you for all your hard work.
I'd say Paster Mike that you've earned for yourself the title. While I respect your humility, you do have a regular following online. People that tune in on the regular to your twenty questions and the other videos you present. Further, unlike many other RUclips Christian apologists, you are approachable. Sure, getting a question before time is a hurdle, but we can reach out for advice and insight, and your answers help us all out.
I totally agree, Pastor Mike. I consider you a pastor, as you are very much a spiritual guide to all of us. Webster thinks so, too:
pastor (n)
a spiritual overseer
especially : a clergyperson serving a local church or parish
I mean, you are clearly serving as a spiritual overseer, you carry a position of authority, and your teaching will be judged to a higher standard, as you have pointed out in the past. You might as well embrace or at least allow the title! If nothing else, it helps new folks know you're not some guy off the street.
Mike, I'm so sorry you lost your mom. I'm praying the Lord is glorified through you and your family I'm this trial; and that he gives you the comfort and peace only he can give.
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your mother😢 I also lost my mother this year and know the heartache. Praise God He was with you during that trying time and this time of mourning 🙏 I am grateful for your teachings and your return to pursuing your calling God has placed within your heart. I will be praying for you and your family 🙏🙏🙏
Lost my mom 4 years ago...Praying for you and your family 🙏💕
Thank you brother Mike another great series of 20 questions it's almost 7:00 PM California time, I always enjoy your teaching and your ministry thank you.
my mother passed away 2017 as far as I know she was not saved I'm glad your mother was, and that you will be reunited with her one day, you in your whole family.
I pray God continues to bless you, to give you strength and wisdom in Jesus name. amen
Mike Winger is a huuuuge blessing in my life. Much appreciation.
Brother Mike... I love and respect you so much as a Bible teacher... So I must ask, because I have listened to a lot of Kent Hovind's videos, especially on his dinosaur series, and other creationist videos ect... I'm curious to know what mistakes he's made so I can further look into it. I'm a young earther, so a lot of his videos make sense to me, but would you be willing to elaborate a little more on him. Thank you for your online ministry, it's truly blessed me the past 4 years. 🙏❤️
Hey sister, I totally agreed initially that Hovind seemed at the very least passionate. I found a few mistakes in his work, so I googled him to see his credentials. That’s how I found out he has been in and out of jail for tax evasion, domestic violence, burglary, and all sorts of crazy stuff. So he has been showing his true colors as someone who enjoys debating and presenting, but there is sadly very little positive fruit from his heart that allows me to believe he is truly following God.
Answers in Genesis is very big on YEC, but they keep up to date with accurate scientific discoveries, so I’d recommend them over Hovind.
@@anon7222 Kent Hovind has brought many people to Christ, and strengthened the faith of many more. I can't recall any mistakes he's made in his creation seminar, but even if he did it's almost 20 hours long with rabbit holes left and right. Nobody can be perfect with 20 hours of teaching on this sort of topic.
It's really sad to see what became of him from his tax evasion issues. My theory there is prison ruined his life. I think that could be said of most people that go through that sort of thing.
If you follow the facts of his case, he really was innocent. That judge was convicted of fraud in a subsequent case (judge even said tax evasion is worse than rape!), and the lawyer that fought against him I believe hung himself after he was accused of child pornography or some similar crime. They were out to get the Christian in his case.
@@anon7222 I already follow Answers in Genesis
I’m just catching up on your content now dearest young brother and I just wanted to say my deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss. Thank you for your content. I’m nearly 60 and I learn so much from you.
My condolences on the passing of your mom Mike, it's great to see you enthusiastic about the projects you've been working on and their release in the near future. GOD Bless you and the work you're doing for the LORD.
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. May God comfort and strengthen you and your family, dear Mike. You have been such a blessing to me. May God continue to uphold you. Love from Abuja, Nigeria.
I just watched the video and herd of your loss. I’m so sorry for your loss. My mom went home with the lord in 2021. We were very close. I literally know how you feel. I pray grace for this time. A can’t imagine being on RUclips and having to keep my feelings in check. I’m glad you have the same assurance that I have in knowing where they are.
Your ministry has meant great growth & maturing in the Lord. Praying continued peace & strength over your moms passing. So sorry for your loss.
May our Savior Jesus Christ be glorified by your continued, faithful obedience.
Question 14 ( 1:14:02 ) did help put this issue in perspective for me. Thanks for hosting these sessions and informing people on these topics.
Mr. Winger, first I am so heartbroken to hear of your loss! We are praying for your family, may God bless you and comfort you as you grieve.
Second- Thank you for your ministry- it has been such a blessing to our family and we have learned so much from your videos. I really appreciate your answer to the youth pastor's question- I was one of those kids who was hungry to learn but youth group only stayed at the outreach level so I didnt know what to do with my faith when I went out on my own and was easily led astray. I hope the youth leader takes your advice, feeding the sheep is so important!
Hello Pastor Mike so sorry for your loss of your dear mother. She is with the Lord praise God. 🙏🏻 My daddy died of pancreatic cancer many years ago. I broke down but it led to me getting involved with Christians and the church and somehow got saved later. It reminded me of a seed falling to the ground in a way that caused new life in Christ in me.
So sorry for your loss Pastor Mike. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers ❤️
Mike, I'm an orphan. My heart goes out to you. My lifes not been same since.. Mum was my bestie.. I yearn to phone her up. Prayer up for family. Godly love from UK 🇬🇧
So sorry for your loss, Pastor Mike. Keeping you in prayer. My mom went to be with the Lord in January. So thankful for the reunion that awaits. Thank you, Jesus. ✝️ 🙌🏼
Be blessed brother, appreciate your ministry. It's a true honour n blessing and the heart of God the care, love and honour you gave your mother. I know personally, God honours that hugely. Be blessed brother
Sorry for your loss Mike. Excellent questions and answers!😊
So glad to have you back, Mike. My deepest condolences for your mom's passing. I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer years ago, it's a wretched disease. Praise God, we have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
Prayers for your household.
Pastor Mike, yes I say pastor, as the Word holds teachers and leaders to a higher standard; which you adhere to admirably. If the title really bothers you, how about adding digital to it; Digital Pastor.
I’ve been following your channel for more than a year now, and your Biblical insights and explanations have greatly helped my understanding and study of the Word. Thank you for your ministry!
Thank you Mike for another great Episode. I really appreciate your knowledge, skill set in communicating that knowledge, your wisdom and most of all your grace and humility as you do so. God Bless you! I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. We don't grieve as those who have no hope, but it is still appropriate and righteous to grieve. Death is the enemy and though we know that Christ has defeated it, we still await the day when it will be thrown into the lake of fire. Then, we will experience life without end with our Lord, our Christian brothers and sisters and especially those believers who are also our loved ones here on earth.
Wow I was waiting and waiting for the next Q&A and my ego got the better of me.. I’m so so sorry you have to go through that with your mom . Praise the Lord she is with peace now . Thank you for everything you do and for you showing me the truth about Jesus . Hope you are staying strong through all that Mike. Thanks for your ministry
Q15: to my brother/sister struggling with lust: Mike is right. It is easier to be free of sin when you first reject the temptation. I find myself always making excuses and then before you know it, you sinned. Practice good habits. Admit your weakness and take steps to avoid it. Remember that God is always there and He is always ready to pick us up wherever and whenever we fall. I struggle a lot because I find myself alone too long with myself. I find myself in need of some familiar comfort or distraction. Stay vigilant, stay focused, and practice discipline.
Pastor Mike, I have always seen the title of pastor as synonymous with teacher. Teachers are elders and leaders and I find that what you do falls in those same categories. You may not head a church or are part of a leadership team, but you reach so many people with your videos. You may not think yourself a pastor, but you also don’t have to deny yourself or others when they call you pastor. I love what you do and it has helped me to refocus my faith and stop being in this fence sitter compromising my faith for social standing. Since finding your channel, I found courage to be open with my faith, whereas before I kept it to myself unless it comes up.
Praying for you and your family: I am so sorry for your loss. God is good to take her home!
so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Praying for peace and comfort in the days ahead. God Bless you and your family.
Love the shirt because it's so true every single time!
He has the most fun T-shirts. He says his wife gets them for him. She has a great sense of humor and taste.
I think your ok using pastor . Your show Sheperds me all the time because you are true to the text
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Praying that God would comfort you and give you peace. Thank you for all that you do in your ministry. It has been such a blessing to me.
My heart and prayers are with you and your family! I’ve prayed over you from a place of understanding. Unfortunately. Walking through this with a family member is heartbreaking…and so so hard. I’m praying for the continued comfort and peace that can only come from God.
Greetings Mike, so very sorry to hear about your mom! God bless her and your family✝️✝️✝️
Hey pastor Mike! My wife and I will be keeping you and your family lifted… my father passed away in 2020 and that hurt. I still have my mom but she has been dealing with a disease for years. Everyday with her is a gift from God. Perhaps through this you’ll be able to make a “dealing with grief in a biblical way” video or something. Nonetheless praise God for your mom’s life and her homecoming! Love you pastor! Be blessed
Sorry for your loss Mike may God’s grace keep you safe
Wow so sorry to hear about your mom. My sincere condolences. What a blessing that you were able to be there and to care for her. Absolutely glad that you are feeling better. Praise be to God.
Sorry to hear about your mother pastor Mike. My mom just passed of cancer too. I understand how heartbreaking and challenging that time is. I will pray for you and your family to keep being strengthened. Thanks again for your ministry, I think back to sending my mother some of your videos and is enjoying discussing them. Those are good memories for me.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Praying for you as you grieve your mother's death and recover from long Covid. Knowing that you did the right things for your mother when it was brutally hard will be a huge comfort. My respects.
Mike, I've been following for a while, and I have never commented. I wanted to say thank you so much for sharing the truth that you have.
I appreciate that
Hey @Mike! Praying for your heart brother. Thanks for your content, it has really blessed me.
May the Lord continue to comfort you and your loved ones
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I list my dad to pancreatic cancer in 2013. I still miss him. God bless you and your family.
Your ministry is a tremendous blessing to me.
Thank you!
May the God of mercies and Father of comfort counsel you Mike, and your family, during this time! Thank you for being faithful to the Lord and being such a great light to all of us!
Hi Mike, God is so faithful. I am praying for you and your family. I understand your loss. I have been there . We are so thankful for you ministry. You are changing lives. ❤
Sorry for your loss. I pray that The Holy Spirit comforts you all.Prayers to you all. Thank you for your commitment to teach the word.
With regard to your trepidation about being called Pastor and whether it's appropriate or not. WELL... from one who is fed through your knowledge and experience in God's Word, your study, your commitment to God's work... to me that... is being pastored to. TO ME... those things ARE the very things that set one apart from just conversation about the Word of God and take it To a deeper level of learning and applying God's plan to our lives.... from reading words to understanding what the words mean and how to glean from them what could be enriching maybe even conviction for change toward living a more Christian life for God. IF that's not a Pastor... what is? So... hi Pastor Mike. :) I appreciate and love your heart and thank you soooooo much for your ministry. You get me thinking. I literally can't wait to see/hear what the next video content will teach me. Whenever I can steal away with you (and your beautiful wife stowed away in the background doing all the "things" ❤️❤️❤️. We know she's there (wink wink Sarah) being so diligent and I'm soooo thankful for her because it is quite obvious she's doing all the things so you can just keep saying all the good stuff ;)
I just love you both sooo much. You are one of my Pastors I don't care much what anyone else says. My local church does a fantastic job and you surely supplement when I just need to spend time learning and felowshipping (is that a word?) in my Christian journey. Nooo btw I don't put you on a pedestal but I do respect your knowledge and understanding is likely more led by the Holy Spirit than mine because of your commitment to the Word. AGAIN... SHOULDN'T our Pastors have that commitment? OK stepping down from my soapbox... ❤... Pastor Mike.
So sorry for your loss Mike. I lost my Dad to Covid two years ago. I never got to see him because he passed on while on ventilators in an ICU. It's always tough but God keeps as strong through these challenging times.
Praying for you and your family!
I am so sorry to hear about your mother, Mike. I will be praying for you. On a separate note, I am really excited for the new women in ministry video!
I’m sorry for your loss I can’t imagine how hard it is losing a parent I pray God heals you in this storm
May the peace of Christ be with you and your family.
Thank you for all of the work, research and teaching, God bess you
Pastor Mike I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. May our gracious Lord continue to comfort you and sustain you. Thank you for your joyful commitment to faithful teaching of the scriptures. I pray that God multiplies all that you have sewn into the lives of so many people.
God bles you and your family, Mike!
Dear Mike, so very sorry for the loss you and your family have gone through. May God’s peace and comfort be with you and your family Thank you for the clarity you bring to so many things I couldn’t understand before.
So sorry to hear about your mother Mike. I’ll be praying for you.
Praying for you and your family. Thank you for what you did for your Mom. Peace to you. Thank you for your ministry
God bless your mother's soul in Christ Jesus; divinely applied comfort and strength to both you and yours.
Thank you pastor Mike for all you do and obeying the Lord in all things. We grieve with you Mike as the Word says to do so. We love you!!! This might sound so silly but sometimes I pray to meet you and maybe your wife at some event before I meet you in heaven one day😊😊
It’s officially Thanksgiving in my time zone and the nearly twelve hour video on women in ministry is posted. Thanks for all the work you’ve done with this topic.
Praying for all hearts involved in the grief but beautiful joy because of our Lord Jesus Christ!❤️ thanks Pastor Mike for Teaching and showing the process of living through scripture!
My condolences Pastor (*?) Mike with regards to your mother. I lost my father to cancer in March this year, and while it shook me deeply, my faith in God was not moved. I am glad to have Him as a steadfast comfort, for without Him, I am not sure where I would be.
Thank you for being one of the teachers solidifying my faith in the time leading up to my father's passing. I know that it was part of God's will that I found and stuck with your channel to continue to learn about and love the word that He has given us.
Oh Mike I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m so happy she’s gone to be with our Lord and she has eternal rest. God is gracious when we know that our family members have gone to be with Him. May the Lord give you and your family peace❤️🥺