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Maybe God

Eric Huffman

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Hosted by skeptic-at-heart Eric Huffman of The Story Church, Maybe God tackles the toughest topics related to faith - from doubts of Biblical proportions, sexuality, near-death experiences, shame, and so much more. Eric invites best-selling authors, psychiatrists, scientists, renowned Christian apologists, artists, atheists, and ordinary people in extraordinary situations to address the questions we all have about life, meaning, and the purpose for our existence. Through powerful storytellin ...
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FourFiveSix.org: Great Ideas for your Preteen Ministry

Sean Sweet, Preteen Pastor, Destiny Christian Church

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Looking for great (game, object lessons, worship, volunteer celebration, etc. etc.) ideas to take your preteen ministry to the next level? This podcast is created and curated by FourFiveSix.org, a community of leading voices in preteen ministry. Our goal is simple: a short (4,5, or 6 minute) podcast a few times a week (4, 5, or 6 times) that gives you a quick, easy, free idea that you can use in your preteen ministry THIS WEEK. Have a question about preteen ministry or a unique preteen minis ...
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The generation born into evangelical purity culture has grown up, and many have started families of their own. But as time goes on, it's becoming more evident that many still struggle with purity culture's complicated legacy―its idolization of virginity, its mixed messages about modesty and lust, and its promise of a healthy marriage and great sex …
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As the host of “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast, Christianity Today’s Mike Cosper explored how narcissism and spiritual abuse can wreak havoc in a church. In this interview with Maybe God guest host Justin Brierley, Mike shares his own experiences with harm and healing in church life through his latest book, Land of My Sojourn: The Landscap…
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In a world riddled with political idolatry and endless rage bait, division and strife have become the norm. Even Christians have fallen prey to this polarization, causing us to abandon the biblical call to unity in favor of our favorite political commentators. Though it seems as if meaningful and respectful disagreement is a relic of the past, apol…
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This is the final episode! Instead of 4, 5, or 6 minutes, this grand finale a little longer! We are slowing down with this one and taking time to close out this entire podcast! Imagine gathering around the campfire with Sean, Dayna, Makenna, Chris, Jaime, and Patrick as they look back over their many years of doing preteen ministry together and rec…
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We're almost to the end of this podcast. From the beginning, the goal was 456 episodes. 9.5 years later, we've made it! Just like anything we do in ministry, it's might be easy to just hit publish on the last episode and simply move on to the next task. BUT TODAY, Sean encourages us to pause for a moment at the end of anything we accomplish for God…
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Jesus never talked about same-sex relationships. The Apostle Paul only condemned abusive same-sex sexual relationships, not consensual ones. These are two of the most popular arguments that some Christians make in favor of same-sex relationships. They are compelling claims — but are they true? In her latest book, scholar Rebecca McLaughlin analyzes…
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In part two of our series on critical race theory, Eric Huffman chats with author and scholar Ed Uszynski about white evangelicals' hesitancy to address racism, and how their silence inadvertently drives onlookers away from the church and toward the "woke" left. On an incredibly personal note, Ed divulges the racist beliefs espoused in his childhoo…
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Critical race theory has taken center stage in our culture’s conversation about racism. For many, it’s also become a proverbial line in the sand. If you question anything about CRT, you risk being called a racist. Suggest anything remotely positive about it, on the other hand, and they’ll say you’re a woke Marxist. In this two-part series, we’ll he…
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Today on the podcast, Sean dives into the crucial topic of staying off the pedestal in ministry. Reflecting on the dangers and temptations of being placed on a pedestal, Sean shares personal experiences and valuable insights from scripture, including Matthew 23:8-12 and 1 Timothy 1:15. He discusses how unrealistic expectations can harm both leaders…
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In this replay of Pastor Eric’s recent sermon series, he tackles one of the most profound questions people are asking about the Christian faith: 'Why are Christians so un-Christian?” Hypocrisy among Christians has become one of the top reasons many people say they'll never give Christianity a shot, which is why it's so important for the Church to t…
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Raised in a Marxist, militant atheist family, Sy Garte fell in love with the factual world of science. He became a distinguished research biochemist with an anti-theistic worldview to bolster his work--and he had no intention of seeking a God he didn't believe in. That is, until the very science he loved led him to question the validity of an athei…
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Our replay of Pastor Eric’s recent sermon series began with Maybe God episode “What is Truth?” In this second installment, Eric addresses the increasing demand for Christians to compromise long-held beliefs in the name of “inclusivity.” In his quest to embrace both truth and love, Eric provides answers to our generation’s most common questions surr…
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In this episode, New York City pastor and bestselling author Jon Tyson reveals the moment he went from what he calls a pagan childhood to a new identity in Christ and how that identity liberated him from the idols that controlled his life. Host Eric Huffman also talks to Jon about his new book on masculinity, Fighting Shadows, co-written by recent …
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In a recent sermon at The Story Church, Maybe God Podcast host Eric Huffman answered one of the most profound questions people are asking about the Christian faith today: What is Truth? Many people today are raising serious doubts about God, the Bible, and Christian beliefs. What if, instead of feeling threatened by our critics, Christians addresse…
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The use of psychedelic drugs is on the rise with outspoken proponents like tech giant Elon Musk and popular podcaster Joe Rogan. On this episode, Maybe God guest host Justin Brierley talks to artist, writer, and former atheist Ashley Lande about her years-long journey seeking meaning and transcendence through psychedelics. Ashley describes a terrif…
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Why do so many men today seem to be in a state of confusion and low grade angst? Why do men so often feel isolated and struggle to express their loneliness? Could it be that our world has grown increasingly hostile toward masculinity? New York Times bestselling author Jefferson Bethke offers a powerful call to men everywhere to step into the light …
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Soon after 12-year-old Chloe Cole discovered transgender ideology on social media, she began telling her friends and family that she was a boy. At age 13, she began taking testosterone and puberty blockers; two years later, she underwent a double mastectomy. Almost immediately after the mastectomy, regret set in and Chloe became one of many remorse…
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Before her childhood sweetheart Jordan Peterson catapulted into the public arena, Tammy Peterson was living a relatively ordinary life. Almost overnight, their family of four became central figures in an ever-raging culture war. As if these newfound pressures were not enough, Tammy was soon diagnosed with a rare, fatal cancer. But as she shares wit…
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Imagine a year-long program for your oldest preteens, full of special events, discipleship discussions, and serving opportunity! On today's episode, Dan Huffman discusses his amazing year-long 5th grade discipleship program on today's episode! Check out the program right here: NPV 5th Grade Discipleship | The Compass Church…
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Kennedy Littledike was 16 years old when she survived a horrific car crash that left her dangling upside down on a power line for over an hour as she waited for help. Now 19, this Idaho teen and Tik Tok sensation talks about the incident that changed her life overnight, and a strange, supernatural encounter with God that kept her holding on for dea…
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Best-selling author and near-death experiences aficionado John Burke returns to Maybe God for a second deep dive into reported glimpses into the afterlife. In his latest book “Imagine The God of Heaven”, John details the shocking evidence that supports NDEs and discusses how people from various religious traditions all seem to encounter the same, b…
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When 17-year-old Arthur Medina was charged with capital murder, he was certain that his life was over. But after 15 years in solitary confinement, a strange encounter catapulted Arthur into new life in Christ, as well as a new life outside prison walls. Still, Arthur remains convinced that he deserved to die – and that he is not the only one. In th…
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Between school shootings, online predators, bullying, and the raging culture war, it’s hard not to worry about our children. But as veteran counselor and parenting expert Sissy Goff warns, worry is contagious; the over-anxious parent will give rise to an over-anxious child. In this episode, Sissy shares practical tips for breaking this vicious cycl…
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Those who argue in favor of the death penalty often emphasize capital punishment as a means of justice for victims and their families. But what if those impacted by the crimes in question desire a different kind of justice? Rev. Sharon Risher, daughter of one of the nine churchgoers slain in the 2015 hate crime at Emanuel AME Church, is one of thos…
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Annie Alaniz’s world was confined to a poor, rural village in Malawi with limited healthcare and education, until a medical missionary from Texas recognized her potential to reshape the future of her entire community. Thomas Keown’s childhood was marked by a bloody 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland, which sparked a fire in him to give voice to o…
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Randy Travis overcame all odds to become a country music legend, but few people know the whole story. After surviving an abusive childhood and struggling to stay sober and out of trouble as a young man, Randy's determined work ethic and signature baritone voice propelled his meteoric rise to superstardom. In the years that followed, however, his li…
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Eliza and Ted were living a comfortable, country club lifestyle in the U.S. when they felt God calling them to uproot their lives and move their young family to the war-torn Middle East. What started as an 18 month experiment became a 20 plus year journey raising their Christian family in an unpredictable region and learning how to share the Gospel…
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If you heard our summer series on marriage and dating, you’ll remember Dave and Ashley Willis, marriage experts and hosts of the Naked Marriage Podcast. Dave and Ashley recently launched a new podcast called Parenting Uncovered, and today we’re sharing an episode of that show featuring our very own host Eric Huffman and his wife Geovanna. Together …
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Having suffered childhood sexual abuse at the hands of a family member, 13-year-old Vesper Stamper was hungry for a sense of control. An answer was seemingly found in wicca, transcendental meditation, and other occult practices; but after her first experience of astral projection, Vesper became plagued by a dark spiritual oppression that only conve…
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Three years ago, Maybe God shared one of the most chilling and troubling cases of wrongful accusation you’ll ever hear. It’s the heartbreaking, gut-wrenching story of two young people in love who fought for justice against all odds, and found God along the way. Greg and Gaebri Kelley’s story offers us something we all desperately need right now: ho…
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CJ Kirk has been doing martial arts for 30 years and is a 4th-degree black belt in Krav Maga. But it’s not his physical prowess that makes CJ such a great man – it’s his heart. If you’re a long-time Maybe God listener, you’ve been hearing about CJ since 2019 when we first featured the powerful story of Meredith Kirk, the young woman he adopted when…
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Eric Huffman has a heart-to-heart conversation with his 16-year-old daughter, Joelle, as they explore the challenges and joys of navigating faith in a world filled with diverse beliefs. From being a Christian amidst non-Christian friends to decoding the influences of pop culture, this episode delves into the real-life experiences of a Christian tee…
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Family Teams Coach Jeremy Pryor returns to Maybe God for a profound sequel to his 2022 hit episode, "Redefining Family." This go-round, Jeremy and Eric delve deep into the Western world's fixation on freedom, the resulting fatherly disengagement from family life, the concerning trend of population decline, and the rich tapestry of solutions embedde…
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According to anti-death penalty activist and author Shane Claiborne, American Christians have long been beholden to a hyper-punitive model of justice that favors the wealthy, white, and well-connected. But as he details in this episode, many within the church are awakening to a radically new vision of justice that opposes the death penalty not in s…
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