Naughty vs Nice: A Christian Podcast

When the Church Turns a Blind Eye: Follow-Up Questions & Hard Truths

💬 "When the Church Ignores Abuse: Follow-Up Questions & Hard Truths" 💔
After sharing Laura’s powerful story, we received a flood of questions—so we’re diving deeper. 🤔 In this follow-up episode of Naughty vs Nice: A Christian Podcast, Todd and Laura answer listener questions about abuse, divorce, and the church’s failure to protect victims. 🚨
Why do so many churches pressure victims to stay? What does the Bible really say about divorce in abusive situations? And how can believers stand against false teachings that enable harm? We’re breaking it all down. 🔥
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28: When the Church Turns a Blind Eye: Laura’s Story (Divorce Part 1)

💔 "When the Church Turns a Blind Eye: Laura’s Story of Abuse & Escape"
What happens when the church refuses to acknowledge abuse? In this deeply personal episode of Naughty vs Nice: A Christian Podcast, Laura shares her own story of living through an abusive marriage, the devastating ways the church failed her, and how she ultimately found freedom. 🕊️
Too often, churches misinterpret scripture, pressuring victims to stay in dangerous situations while enabling abusers. 🚨 It's time to expose the truth, challenge false teachings on divorce, and reclaim what God really says about justice and protection.
🔥 This is Part One of our 7-part series uncovering how the church ignores abuse and distorts biblical teaching on divorce.
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References: Got Questions Divorce Article, The Sociopath Next Door, 30 Covert Manipulation Tactic: How Manipulators Take Control in Personal Relationships, Putting Burdens on Broken Shoulders, Malachi, Leviticus, 

BONUS MINI: Tough Questions About Jesus: What the Bible Really Says

"Reddit Questions: Jesus, Suffering, and the Dead Sea Scrolls"
In this episode of Naughty vs. Nice: A Christian Podcast, Todd, Laura, and Kelly dive into thought-provoking questions from Reddit’s Christian communities. Kelly brings a selection of questions, and Todd and Laura tackle them on the spot in a game-show-style discussion.
Topics include:
Why didn’t God save Jesus from crucifixion? A deep dive into the necessity of Christ’s sacrifice, the misconceptions about suffering, and how the transactional view of faith distorts biblical truth.
How much did Jesus know about God? Exploring the mystery of Jesus' human and divine nature—did He always know He was the Son of God?
Are the Dead Sea Scrolls relevant to modern Christianity? Todd breaks down the significance of these ancient texts, their impact on biblical reliability, and how to discern between genuine scripture and false Gnostic writings.
Join us for an engaging and sometimes humorous discussion as we navigate these big theological questions!

27: Did Jesus Really Take on Flesh? Understanding His Humanity & Divinity

"Who is Jesus? False Teachings, the Trinity, and the One World Religion"
Episode Description:Who is Jesus really? In this episode of Naughty vs Nice: A Christian Podcast, Todd and Laura dive deep into how different religions—from Jehovah’s Witnesses to Islam, Progressive Christianity to New Age spirituality—reshape the identity of Jesus Christ. Is he just a wise teacher, a created being, or truly God? We confront the dangerous implications of denying Christ’s divinity, exposing how false doctrine has crept into the church and laid the foundation for what could be the one world religion prophesied in Scripture.
Join us as we unpack:✅ The biblical truth about Jesus’ divine nature✅ How the Trinity is distorted by cults and false teachings✅ Why every "work-based" salvation system traces back to the Garden of Eden✅ The alarming rise of Gnostic and occult ideas within modern Christianity
Are Christians being deceived into following a false Jesus? Tune in and find out!
🎧 Listen now and subscribe!🔗 Show notes & recommended resources: #ChristianPodcast #JesusIsGod #FalseDoctrine #Trinity #EndTimes #ProgressiveChristianity #BibleTruth
Extra Commentary found on Buy Me a Coffee.
References:
Jesus Asserts His Deity: John 4:15 -26, John 8:48 -59, John 10:22-42Jesus Sitting At The Right Hand Of The Father: Psalm 110: 1-3, Revelation 1:4-7, Acts 7:54-57, Mark 16:19 , Romans 8:34, Hebrews 1:3, 1 Peter 3:22, Acts 2:33,Luke 22:69The Lord’s Right Hand ArticleExodus 15:6Views on JesusUnitarian Universalist Views of JesusJehovah’s WitnessesIs Jesus Almighty God?What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Believe?Progressive Christianity is an open, intelligent and collaborative approach to the Christian tradition and the life and teachings of Jesus that create pathways into an authentic and relevant religious experience.What Do Muslims Think About Jesus (Esa)?For 2,000 years Jews have rejected the Christian idea of Jesus as messiah. Why?by Rabbi Shraga Simmons“According to Jewish sources, the Messiah will be born of human parents and possess normal physical attributes like other people. He will not be a demi-god, (2) nor will he possess supernatural qualities.”HinduismA Hindu’s Jesus - Reform MagazineThe Good Heart: A Buddhist Perspective on the Teachings of JesusAuthor: J. Isamu YamamotoUpdated: Jul 31, 2022 • Published: Apr 7, 2009How does the Zen Buddhist view Jesus Christ?“To the Buddhist, heaven is here on earth. Once a person reaches enlightenment, this is simply how they would compare the teachings of Jesus Christ to that of their own. Stress, frustration, anxiety, pain, and/or suffering are translated by the Buddhist as hell. If you live a life of selfish, evil desires, the Buddhist believes that you will have your hell right here on earth if you do not overcome wrong desires.”Is Jesus God? The Sikh viewTHE BAHÁ’Í FAITH and ChristianityShinto Religion in Japan: The Ultimate GuideLinh LeSeptember 27, 2022The Little-Known Legend of Jesus in JapanA mountain hamlet in northern Japan claims Jesus Christ was buried thereFranz LidzJanuary 2013Taoism  Tao and Jesus: A Reflection of God’s Prophecy in ChinaTaoism and Orthodoxy: A Reflection of God’s Prophecy in ChinaKye Gomez, Sep 28, 2024
 
Keywords: False Teachers, Wolves in the Church, True Jesus, Bible Truths, Spiritual Abuse, Christian Deception, False Jesus, Christian Faith, Protecting Your Faith

BONUS MINI: Unpacking the Biggest Questions About Mary: What Scripture Actually Says

The Science and Symbolism of Eve, Jesus, and Gender: Unpacking a Controversial Reddit Argument | Naughty vs Nice Podcast
Episode Description: In this mini-episode of Naughty vs Nice, Todd and Laura dive into a thought-provoking and controversial Reddit argument that challenges the traditional Christian understanding of gender, creation, and Jesus’ divine nature. When a Reddit user made a bold claim comparing Eve’s creation from Adam’s rib to Jesus’ DNA being female due to Mary, it sparked a conversation about how we understand Scripture’s symbolism, prophecy, and the danger of misinterpreting cultural and theological concepts. Todd and Laura unpack the argument, offering biblical insights that affirm the male-female relationship’s deeper, spiritual significance, and why these types of claims can trip up Christians today. Plus, a lighthearted bonus question about Mary’s role as the mother of Jesus wraps up the episode with a touch of humor!
Tune in as we explore:
The symbolic significance of Eve being made from Adam’s rib
Why the idea of Jesus’ DNA being female doesn’t hold up biblically
The importance of interpreting Scripture within the bigger prophetic narrative
How cultural conversations about gender and sexuality are impacting modern Christian beliefs
Join Todd and Laura for this enlightening and engaging conversation on how Christians can better understand and address contemporary debates in faith.
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26: What the Bible Really Says About Mary: Breaking Through Tradition & Truth

In this thought-provoking episode of Naughty vs. Nice: A Christian Podcast, Todd and Laura dive deep into the fascinating and unsettling history of the "Queen of Heaven" mentioned in Jeremiah 7. Exploring the cultural and theological implications, we uncover the Babylonian origins of this figure and how it connects to ancient practices, false worship, and the spread of occult beliefs throughout history.
We also examine how these ideas have influenced modern religious traditions, including misconceptions surrounding the Virgin Mary, the Marian dogmas in Catholicism, and their theological implications. From the Tower of Babel to Babylon, from Ishtar to modern interpretations, this episode connects the dots between ancient systems of worship and their echoes today.
This episode challenges you to rethink what you know about church traditions, ancient symbolism, and how false doctrine can subtly shape modern faith. Don’t miss this deep dive into biblical history, theology, and truth!
Extra Commentary on Buy Me a Coffee. 
Referenes: Jeremiah 7:18, Jeremiah 44:17-25, Nimrod and Semiramis Mythos The Origin of the idea that Nimrod married Semiramis and had the baby Tammuz comes from the book The Two Babylons written by Alexander Hislop. Critics correctly argue that there is no “primary source” for his connection of Nimrod with Ninus (and thus Semiramis and Tammuz) therefore the overarching symbolic concepts are at worst, non-existent and at best, poor scholarship. Hislop was a member of The Secret Fraternity. He was explaining their beliefs in the book and how they associate the symbols within their Babylonian religious system. Freemasons Magazine and Masonic Mirror, VOL III. (NEW SERIES) July to December, 1860. Alexander Hislop was a member of the Secret Fraternity that practices the First Babylonian Religion. (page 19, bottom of the first column). The Queen of Heaven, Ishtar, the Queen of Heaven 25/02/2022, by Nurgul Celebi; The Queen of Heaven by Renald Showers, July/August 2004; Catholic View on Mary, Youtube Video Laura and Todd reference; How to Explain Mary’s Importance to a Non-Catholic, by Steve Ray, 11/19/2018, Youtube Video Referenced in Article; Verse Catholics claim is the prefigurement of Mary in Genesis, “Because Jesus is the seed or offspring of the woman, who must the woman be? The Blessed Virgin Mary. She is prefigured right here in the beginning of Genesis.”; Genesis 3:15; Immaculate Conception; Role of Mary in the Faith; Marian Dogmas 1, 2 & 3; The Biblical Roots of the Marian Doctrines, Scripture contains strong evidence of each belief the Catholic Church hold regarding the Blessed Virgin, 12/20/2019; Assumption of Mary, Wikipedia; Our Lady of Fatima; Fatima Graphic referenced in show; Mission Basilica San Buenaventura: Ninth and Last California Mission founded by St. Junipero Serra; Devotion to the Immaculate Heart by Timothy Harris, SSC; The Revelation of the Immaculate Heart at Fatima in 1917 Author: George Pollard; The 5 Sins Against the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Guido Del Rose; Sister Lucia Explains Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Is a ‘Must’ by Joseph Pronechen • June 20, 2020; What does the Bible say about praying to saints?; What Scripture verse(s) can be used to support the belief that saints in heaven are alive?; God is the God of the living, not the dead 32 ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dead but of the living.”
Queen of Heaven, Jeremiah 7 explained, Babylonian religion, false doctrine in Christianity, Tower of Babel, ancient occult practices, Marian dogmas, Catholic theology, Virgin Mary rapture, Ishtar worship, Semiramis mythology, biblical prophecy, Tammuz and Nimrod, ancient sacred feminine, Christian podcast, false gods in the Bible, cultural Christianity, biblical truth.

BONUS: Questions on From the Occult to Christ: A Story of Redemption & Truth

Navigating Christian Culture, Personal Identity, and Boundaries in the Faith
In this thought-provoking episode of Naughty vs Nice: A Christian Podcast, Todd and Laura dive into tough questions about the intersection of Christian culture, personal identity, and appropriate boundaries. Drawing from insightful Reddit discussions, they explore the distinction between Christian culture and Christ-following culture—a topic that challenges superficial behavior and dives into the deeper transformation that comes with being a new creation in Christ. Is it possible to be a "good person" without having a relationship with God? Todd and Laura tackle this question head-on, examining the difference between living a moral life and having a life radically changed by Christ.
They also discuss cultural dilemmas such as whether being a Christian requires turning away from one’s heritage, as illustrated by the question of participating in traditions like Dia de los Muertos. The episode takes a candid look at how to approach cultural celebrations through the lens of Christian faith, with an emphasis on conviction, community, and personal responsibility in Christ.
Lastly, the conversation turns to crucial relationship dynamics, particularly how to navigate uncomfortable social situations where boundaries are crossed. Whether dealing with inappropriate behavior in church or learning to stand up for oneself, Todd and Laura offer valuable advice on confronting uncomfortable situations and maintaining integrity. This episode is packed with wisdom for navigating faith, culture, and the complexities of relationships in today's world.
Reddit Questions this week: 
What differentiates Christian culture and Christ-following culture?
Does being Christian mean that I have to turn my back on my culture?
Should I out him ?
Keywords: Christian culture, Christ-following, boundaries, Dia de los Muertos, personal identity, cultural Christianity, Christian convictions, Reddit questions, Christian faith, inappropriate behavior, new creation in Christ, ethical living, faith and culture, relationship dynamics.
Tune in for a deep dive into how we, as Christians, can live faithfully while engaging with the culture around us, and learn practical tips for standing firm in your convictions.
 

25: From the Occult to Christ: A Story of Redemption & Truth

The Subtle Shift: Duality, Culture, and the Church's Blindness
In this episode, Todd and Laura explore the growing influence of dualistic principles, rooted in occultism, seeping into both the culture and the church. They discuss how modern thinkers like Elon Musk and Jordan Peterson, while seemingly promoting positive messages, are inadvertently perpetuating ideas that separate values from a genuine relationship with God. Drawing comparisons between cultural Christianity and authentic faith, they critique the formulaic, self-help-driven approach to Christian living that ignores the leading of the Holy Spirit.
They also discuss the church's failure to address issues like abuse and divorce properly, drawing on biblical examples like the book of Jeremiah to highlight God's justice. The conversation moves towards the dangers of adopting secular ideas of love and reconciliation, leaving out the authority of God and Christ's character. Lastly, they address the distorted understanding of faith shaped by cultural and political biases, stressing the importance of returning to scripture and avoiding a man-centered, formulaic Christianity.
Extra Commentary on BuyMeaCoffee.com/NaughtversusNice
References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_Christians , Are You A Cultural Christian?, BY ALONZO GASKILL, 1 Corinthians 2:12-16, Pew Research Decline of Christianity, Gallop Pole, Elon Musk tells Jordan Peterson he is a ‘cultural Christian,’ Jesus’ teachings are ‘good and wise’, Jordan Peterson Loves God’s Word. But What About God? by BRAD EAS, Carl Jung: Psychologist or Mystic? by Gina Stepp, Psychology of Carl Gustav Jung, Theosophy and Jungian Psychology, The Collected Works of C. G. Jung: Two essays on analytical psychology (ed. 1966), The sign of the fishes. In: Jung, C., Collected Works of C. G. Jung, Vol. 9, Part 2. 2nd ed., Princeton University Press, 1968. 333 p. (p. 72-94), Elon Musk Wears Satanic Suit of Armor at Red Carpet Event, In an All-In Podcast interview, tech visionary Elon Musk delivered a bold statement about the future of the U.S. economy, Elon Musk’s Golden Age of Tech Innovation Is Coming April 28, 2021, Jesus taught love, kindness and forgiveness. , There seems to be an innate need for religion. Many atheists simply adopt another belief system (eg wokeness) that is essentially a religion., Unless there is more bravery to stand up for what is fair and right, Christianity will perish, I believe in the principles of Christianity like love thy neighbor as thyself (have empathy for all) and turn the other cheek (end the cycle of retribution)