Simply Kingdom with Elijah Stephens

Is the way we are advertising Jesus wrong? How can we talk about Christianity in a way that open-minded skeptics will be willing to listen? Elijah’s friend, Stephen Holdsworth, speaks about his unique testimony of becoming a believer after years of being a skeptic. Stephen explains the hardships and questions he had that lead him to question Christianity and the answers he found to those questions. Several lessons are discussed: Why do we need to understand the objections to Christianity? How important is supernatural healing in reaching the skeptics? Do we need proof? Find out in this fascinating interview. Elijah’s Documentary Film “Send Proof” Website: https://www.sendproof.com/ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3v5ZjKc Elijah’s Social Media: Website: https://simplykingdom.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyKingdom Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elijahestephens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijah_e_stephens/

How should we talk to people we strongly disagree with about important political issues? Elijah brings on Rihanna Teixeira to share how they were able to maintain a healthy friendship despite political disagreements. Many deep questions are brought up in their conversation. Why do we get triggered by things that don't line up with with our beliefs? What makes us want to only have friends who agree with us? Are conspiracy theories doing more harm than good? How do we make change happen in the world? Should we depend on candidates who promise to make change? See the full interview to find out! See the video of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9DwFmJo78XM Rihanna’s Podcast “The Fight for Beauty” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fight-for-beauty/id1551233989 Rihanna’s Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thediaryofrihanna/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/rihannalikesyou Elijah’s Documentary Film “Send Proof” Website: https://www.sendproof.com/ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3v5ZjKc Elijah’s Social Media: Website: https://simplykingdom.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyKingdom Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elijahestephens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijah_e_stephens/

What is the difference between the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the occult? Do we need apologetics? Or should we just trust the Holy Spirit? Elijah’s long time friend and mentor, Michael Brodeur, shares his incredible testimony of coming to Jesus after spending his entire early life deep in the occult as a hippie in the 70s. After going from witchcraft to becoming a pastor, Michael shares many profound lessons he learned: the importance of supernatural discernment and clarity of scripture, how to clean up spiritual messes made in the charismatic movement, and the dangers of shutting off the holy spirit out of fear of the messes. See the video of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bolD3UkzR9o Michael’s Social Media Website: https://michaelbrodeur.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MVBrodeur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelvbrodeur/ Elijah’s Documentary Film “Send Proof” Website: https://www.sendproof.com/ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3v5ZjKc Elijah’s Social Media: Website: https://simplykingdom.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyKingdom Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elijahestephens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijah_e_stephens/

Have you ever felt hurt by God? Have you wondered why God doesn’t just heal trauma instantly? Elijah sits down with family therapist and author Christopher T. Rogers to have a vulnerable conversation about their history of abuse, their struggles with PTSD, and their journey towards letting God into the pain. Many hard issues are covered in this most open and raw interview Elijah has ever done. Some points of discussion include discerning what God is working on in you and how that can be different from what you want God to work on, struggling with addiction, inviting God into issues you can’t fix, and letting God love you in the moments you think you’re unlovable. Christopher’s Book “A Field Guide To Relationships” https://amzn.to/3D78BJl Christophers’ Social Media Website: http://www.chrisrogerswrites.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisrogerswrites Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisrogerswrites/ Elijah’s Documentary Film “Send Proof” Website: https://www.sendproof.com/ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3v5ZjKc Elijah’s Social Media: Website: https://simplykingdom.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyKingdom Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elijahestephens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijah_e_stephens/

Clay Jones, professor of apologetics at Biola University and author of “Why Does God Allow Evil?” discusses a variety of topics with Elijah relating to the problem of evil. Their conversation covers a wide range of questions such as, “Do social structures shape people into being bad people? Or are we born innately selfish? Will eternity be worth the pain we have here on Earth? Are you going to heaven if you believe but you don’t obey God? Why doesn’t God do more signs and wonders like He did in Exodus? Are encounters with God and demon possession all psychological?” And much more. Clay Jones’ Book “Why Does God Allow Evil?” https://amzn.to/3hg4alj Clay Jones’ Social Media Website: https://clayjones.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClayJonesAuthor Twitter: https://twitter.com/claybjones Elijah’s Social Media: Website: https://simplykingdom.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyKingdom Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elijahestephens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijah_e_stephens/

Elijah Stephens speaks with Nijay K. Gupta, author of “A Beginner's Guide to New Testament Studies,” to hear about what the key views and controversies are around the New Testament. Some topics include, “Does Paul teach that the Old Testament law is now irrelevant? Do Christians need to do good works? Was Paul the actual writer of his letters?,” and more. Nijay K. Gupta’s Book “A Beginner's Guide to New Testament Studies” https://amzn.to/3rbToCt Nijay Gupta’s Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/NijayKGupta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nijaykgupta/ Elijah’s Social Media: Website: https://simplykingdom.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyKingdom Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elijahestephens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijah_e_stephens/

Paul L. King, author of “Is It of God?” talks with Elijah Stephens about how to discern if you are hearing the voice of God. They also discuss the need for boundaries and accountability in the Church so that Christians don’t get deceived. Paul King’s Website: https://paulkingministries.com/ Elijah’s Social Media: Website: https://simplykingdom.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyKingdom Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elijahestephens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijah_e_stephens/

This talk helps people understand the proper way to approach apologetics.