Church? Hell No

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, reviews the things that seem to be suggesting a spiritual awakening in America. He then points out that a spiritual awakening or revival is not just  an increase in church attendance, mass baptisms, and increased Bible sales. A spiritual awakening is when God accelerates what would otherwise take decades. He then reviews the significant spiritual awakenings that have taken place in the Unite...

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, examines the amount of evil that is evident in humanity. He looks at human trafficking, terrorist groups, online child exploitation, genocidal campaigns, organized crime, to murder and sexual assault rates. Dr. Hall argues that the dark side of humanity began in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve sinned and corrupted humanity. The fairness of being corrupted by this original sin is explained as...

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, unravels the mysteries of prayer in this episode. He points out that barely 40% of Americans say they pray daily and that this number has been declining for several years. Prayer in its simplest form is a heartfelt relational conversation with God. Dr. Hall uses Scripture to define how prayer should be undertaken and some things this should not be done in prayer. The Bible promises that God hears...

 Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, unravels the facts and underlying causes of the national epidemic of loneliness. He points out that it is not those over the age of 65 who are the loneliest, but the younger generations. The things that are contributing to loneliness in our society are reviewed. Three in five Americans say no one truly knows them. The US Surgeon General and the World Health Organization both point to the se...

  Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, uses Labor Day to focus on the enormous achievement by American workers in building the Twin Towers – The World Trade Center. He then describes the massive cleanup that was necessary after Al Qaeda affiliated terrorists flew passenger jets into the Twin Towers causing them to collapse in less than 120 minutes. The massive cleanup is also described pointing that out that more than 91,...

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, uses Scripture to point out that Jesus is not simply the Prince of Peace but a divisive figure both in families and throughout the world, despised by much of the human race. Jesus warned that his followers would be hated in the same way that the world hated him. Dr. Hall points out that lukewarm Christians, according to the Bible, make Jesus want to vomit. Some of the costs of discipleship in con...

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, traces the growing acceptance of homosexuality in Christian churches. He spends time debunking the idea that people are born gay by pointing to scientific studies that dispel this notion. Dr. Hall reviews some of the arguments made by LGBTQ advocates attempting to prove the Bible supports homosexuality. Dr. Hall makes the point that God’s Word does not single out homosexuality but simply in...

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, examines the rise in socialism in the United States. He focuses on the number of political candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and points out that there are now over 250 DSA members in local, state, and national offices. Dr. Hall enumerates the things that the DSA promotes and how they are the antithesis of Christian principles. Because of the sovereignty of God beli...

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, explores the increasing instances of persecution in the form of legal disputes, workplace discrimination, social ostracism and even violence against Christians in the United States. He outlines a litany of these forms of attacks on Christians that have been occurring in recent years. It is pointed out that Jesus warned us that his followers would be handed over to be persecuted and put to death a...

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, outlines the growing wealth gap between the wealth of the richest Americans and the rest of the population. He points out that the US is experiencing one of the widest wealth gaps in history and that it is increasing at an increasing rate. Dr. Hall discusses the reasons that people idolize the rich and famous and view them almost as they are some kind of gods. The consequences of this widening we...

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, examines the underlying cause of the majority of US adults having an unfavorable view of Israel, especially the fact that eight in 10 Democrats and Democratic leaning independents having a negative view of Israel. These anti-Israel views are also held by nonreligious secular US Jews. These views contribute to the growing anti-Semitism in the US. Dr. Hall discusses why Israel is strategically impo...

 Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, uses the occasion of the unexpected death of long-term Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham to focus on what is necessary for salvation. He goes on to explain that once you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior that know no matter how far you stray, He will call you back. Dr. Hall discusses the things in our lives that we should put in order since we know that death is inevitable. He points...

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, discusses God’s omniscience, meaning that God knows everything in the past, present, and future. Dr. Hall explores what the Bible has to say about the omniscience of God. Dr. Hall exposes the tension between God’s omniscience and mankind’s free will to make choices. Several analogies are provided to explain how free will and God’s omniscience can exist at the same time. Dr...

  Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, examines what polls are telling us about Americans’ lack of understanding of not only the history of Independence Day but why we celebrate this day. It has become clear that the majority of Americans do not understand how our form of democratic government works. He goes on to point out how patriotism in America has declined to the point that only 11% of Democrats believe that the Uni...

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, discusses mankind’s tendency to repeat the same sins. To those who think God has given up on them Dr. Hall explains how God is the God of second chances. He uses the story of Job as a powerful testament to redemption and grace, God providing a second chance. Dr. Hall points to other biblical characters who exemplify the fact that God is a God of second chances. But it is pointed out that Go...

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, addresses the question of why church attendance in the US has plummeted and what has led to churches losing their voice in the culture of America. Dr. Hall reviews a litany of things in US culture that reflect a moral decline. As he addresses these things he repeatedly asks the question, “Who’s fault,Him is it?” He points out that more and more thoughtful commentators say the fa...

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, explores the origin and history of Gay Pride Month in the United States. Gay Pride Month celebrates people who identify as LBGTQTIA+ and the letters in this acronym are explained.77% of the American population consider themselves Christians, and Dr. Hall explains how this celebration is received across America. The sexual sins identified in Scripture are outlined along with the consequences. Dr. ...

Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, explores sibling estrangement. He explains why sibling estrangement is more painful than other types of estrangement. Dr. Hall outlines the things that can trigger estrangement between siblings and points out that research tells us that one in four American adults report being estranged from a sibling. He points out that sometimes the best path forward is cutting ties with the sibling that you ha...

 Ordained minister, Dr. Dennis Hall, discusses the explosion of professions of faith and baptism that is taking place across America. He uses these phenomena as a platform to talk about the concept of salvation. The Bible is used demonstrate that all have sinned and that sin is the cause of death. Dr. Hall discusses the different denominational views of salvation and the process of salvation. Dr. Hall makes the point that God ...