If God values human life so much that He made us in his image, how could He permit the death of so many unborn children? In this week's episode of Ask Away, Jo and Vince look at this question from a deeply personal perspective, sharing their story of loss and how God showed them His loving kindness in the midst of grief. It is their hope and prayer that this episode helps those who are walking through sorrow sense the presence of God even in times of immense sadness.Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

If God values human life so much that He made us in his image, how could He permit the death of so many unborn children? In this week's episode of Ask Away, Jo and Vince look at this question from a deeply personal perspective, sharing their story of loss and how God showed them His loving kindness in the midst of grief. It is their hope and prayer that this episode helps those who are walking through sorrow sense the presence of God even in times of immense sadness.Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/am-i-just-my-brain/23182" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

How Could God Allow Miscarriages?

Does prayer really make a difference if God already knows what is going to happen? In this classic episode of Ask Away, Jo and Vince consider the role of prayer in the life of a Christian. They suggest that prayer is much broader than simply asking God to do things for us, and they use scripture and their personal experiences to build a case that prayer changes both ourselves and the world around us.Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

Does prayer really make a difference if God already knows what is going to happen? In this classic episode of Ask Away, Jo and Vince consider the role of prayer in the life of a Christian. They suggest that prayer is much broader than simply asking God to do things for us, and they use scripture and their personal experiences to build a case that prayer changes both ourselves and the world around us.Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/am-i-just-my-brain/23182" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Does Prayer Really Make a Difference?

What exactly is a human being? Are we primates, machines, souls confined in a body, or something more? In this episode of Ask Away that originally aired last fall, RZIM Itinerant Speaker Sharon Dirckx joins Vince and Jo to talk about her faith journey and how God and science work together to give us a complete picture of our identity.Question Asked in This Episode:"If we are just our brains and nothing more, what are the implications?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleSharon Dirckx- @SharonDirckxMichael Davis - @mdav1979

What exactly is a human being? Are we primates, machines, souls confined in a body, or something more? In this episode of Ask Away that originally aired last fall, RZIM Itinerant Speaker Sharon Dirckx joins Vince and Jo to talk about her faith journey and how God and science work together to give us a complete picture of our identity.Question Asked in This Episode: "If we are just our brains and nothing more, what are the implications?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/am-i-just-my-brain/23182" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Sharon Dirckx- <a href="https://twitter.com/sharondirckx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SharonDirckx</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Are We Just Our Brains?

What is the meaning of life? Can we have meaningful lives without God? In this episode of Ask Away that originally aired in the fall of 2018, Drs. Jo and Vince Vitale draw on philosophy and their personal experiences to consider how different worldviews respond to these questions. They suggest that Christianity has a unique perspective and one that makes a practical difference, especially when life seems meaningless.

What is the meaning of life? Can we have meaningful lives without God? In this episode of Ask Away that originally aired in the fall of 2018, Drs. Jo and Vince Vitale draw on philosophy and their personal experiences to consider how different worldviews respond to these questions. They suggest that Christianity has a unique perspective and one that makes a practical difference, especially when life seems meaningless.

Does Life Have Meaning?

What is the proper role of physical attraction in a dating relationship? In this episode of Ask Away, Jo and Vince consider how we can approach dating relationships carefully and wisely. They suggest that we should be attracted to things of lasting beauty in another person as well as have a healthy perspective on both our physical appearances and those of whom we date or marry.Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Submit a question using our form here or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

What is the proper role of physical attraction in a dating relationship? In this episode of Ask Away, Jo and Vince consider how we can approach dating relationships carefully and wisely. They suggest that we should be attracted to things of lasting beauty in another person as well as have a healthy perspective on both our physical appearances and those of whom we date or marry.Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Submit a question using our form <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rVllpucLTEGHNis5hCzU-bq6bytpx1FBlqZnQJEjY-RUN1FLVVoySkhPSTBRR0FSRVpWQUlIWVdKRi4u" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/are-women-too-emotional/43279" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>.<a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/why-is-god-father-rather-than-mother/31966" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

How Important Is Physical Attraction in Dating and Marriage?

Ravi Zacharias often said that "Behind every question is a questioner." What exactly does that mean, and how do we put this encouragement into practice? In this episode of Ask Away, Jo and Vince explain how to identify and lovingly respond to the fundamental concerns and desires that underlie objections to Christianity in a way that provides opportunities for meaningful conversations that can introduce people to Jesus.Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Submit a question using our form here or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

Ravi Zacharias often said that "Behind every question is a questioner." What exactly does that mean, and how do we put this encouragement into practice? In this episode of Ask Away, Jo and Vince explain how to identify and lovingly respond to the fundamental concerns and desires that underlie objections to Christianity in a way that provides opportunities for meaningful conversations that can introduce people to Jesus.Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Submit a question using our form <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rVllpucLTEGHNis5hCzU-bq6bytpx1FBlqZnQJEjY-RUN1FLVVoySkhPSTBRR0FSRVpWQUlIWVdKRi4u" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/are-women-too-emotional/43279" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>.<a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/why-is-god-father-rather-than-mother/31966" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

How Should We Respond to Objections to Christianity?

Was Jesus just a good man, or truly divine? A recent poll indicates that 30 percent of evangelicals see Jesus as a good and wise moral teacher, but not as God Himself. But, what's the difference, and why does it matter? In today's episode of Ask Away, Jo and Vince consider what Jesus taught about himself, what it means to believe that he is God, and how the answer to this question affects how we live today.Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Submit a question using our form here or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

Was Jesus just a good man, or truly divine? A recent poll indicates that 30 percent of evangelicals see Jesus as a good and wise moral teacher, but not as God Himself. But, what's the difference, and why does it matter? In today's episode of Ask Away, Jo and Vince consider what Jesus taught about himself, what it means to believe that he is God, and how the answer to this question affects how we live today.Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Submit a question using our form <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rVllpucLTEGHNis5hCzU-bq6bytpx1FBlqZnQJEjY-RUN1FLVVoySkhPSTBRR0FSRVpWQUlIWVdKRi4u" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/are-women-too-emotional/43279" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>.<a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/why-is-god-father-rather-than-mother/31966" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Was Jesus Just a Good Man?

It's a tragic reality that no matter where you live in the world, so many people—both historically and to the present day—have been treated unfairly based on solely on their backgrounds. What does the Christian faith have to say in response to the human problem of racial injustice, a problem that is both global in scope and deeply personal? And how does the central teaching of Christianity compare to other worldviews—such as atheism, relativism, pluralism, and hedonism—when it comes to questions of equality and inequality? Join us this week on Ask Away as Jo and Vince consider how Jesus Christ responds to the cry of protestors the world over, "No Justice, No Peace!" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Submit a question using our form here or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

It's a tragic reality that no matter where you live in the world, so many people—both historically and to the present day—have been treated unfairly based on solely on their backgrounds. What does the Christian faith have to say in response to the human problem of racial injustice, a problem that is both global in scope and deeply personal? And how does the central teaching of Christianity compare to other worldviews—such as atheism, relativism, pluralism, and hedonism—when it comes to questions of equality and inequality? Join us this week on Ask Away as Jo and Vince consider how Jesus Christ responds to the cry of protestors the world over, "No Justice, No Peace!" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Submit a question using our form <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rVllpucLTEGHNis5hCzU-bq6bytpx1FBlqZnQJEjY-RUN1FLVVoySkhPSTBRR0FSRVpWQUlIWVdKRi4u" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/are-women-too-emotional/43279" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>.<a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/why-is-god-father-rather-than-mother/31966" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

When It Comes to Equality, Are All Worldviews Equal?

In John 11:33, it says that Jesus was "deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled" when he saw Mary weeping over the death of her brother, Lazarus, and that even though Jesus knew he would soon raise Lazarus from the dead, he still entered into Mary's grief so deeply that the Jews around him remarked, "See how he loved him!" In western culture, where women and their emotions have often been labeled as irrational and hysterical, this seems completely revolutionary. But how would Jesus' reaction have been viewed in first century Jewish society? What was their perspective on emotions—and more particularly, on women's emotions—and did it differ at all from other ancient cultures? What does this tell us about how God sees women and what He thinks about human emotion in general? This week on Ask Away, Drs. Jo and Vince Vitale respond to the listener-submitted question, "Is the fact that Jesus was able to join Mary so deeply in her grief—to the point that others were talking about it—as revolutionary to society back then as I imagine it?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Submit a question using our form here or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

In John 11:33, it says that Jesus was "deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled" when he saw Mary weeping over the death of her brother, Lazarus, and that even though Jesus knew he would soon raise Lazarus from the dead, he still entered into Mary's grief so deeply that the Jews around him remarked, "See how he loved him!" In western culture, where women and their emotions have often been labeled as irrational and hysterical, this seems completely revolutionary. But how would Jesus' reaction have been viewed in first century Jewish society? What was their perspective on emotions—and more particularly, on women's emotions—and did it differ at all from other ancient cultures? What does this tell us about how God sees women and what He thinks about human emotion in general? This week on Ask Away, Drs. Jo and Vince Vitale respond to the listener-submitted question, "Is the fact that Jesus was able to join Mary so deeply in her grief—to the point that others were talking about it—as revolutionary to society back then as I imagine it?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Submit a question using our form <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rVllpucLTEGHNis5hCzU-bq6bytpx1FBlqZnQJEjY-RUN1FLVVoySkhPSTBRR0FSRVpWQUlIWVdKRi4u" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/are-women-too-emotional/43279" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>.<a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/why-is-god-father-rather-than-mother/31966" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Are Women Too Emotional? Jesus' Response

COVID-19 has drastically increased the church's use of technology. Is this a good thing? From the invention of the printing press to virtual church, was this really what Jesus had in mind when he commanded his followers to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations? Is technology truly bringing us closer together, or is it tearing us apart? This week on the Ask Away podcast, Drs. Jo and Vince Vitale answer the listener-submitted question, "What would Jesus' opinion be on using technology to witness to others today?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Submit a question using our form here or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

COVID-19 has drastically increased the church's use of technology. Is this a good thing? From the invention of the printing press to virtual church, was this really what Jesus had in mind when he commanded his followers to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations? Is technology truly bringing us closer together, or is it tearing us apart? This week on the Ask Away podcast, Drs. Jo and Vince Vitale answer the listener-submitted question, "What would Jesus' opinion be on using technology to witness to others today?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Submit a question using our form <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rVllpucLTEGHNis5hCzU-bq6bytpx1FBlqZnQJEjY-RUN1FLVVoySkhPSTBRR0FSRVpWQUlIWVdKRi4u" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/is-technology-bringing-us-closer-together-or-tearing-us-apart/42426" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>.<a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/why-is-god-father-rather-than-mother/31966" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Is Technology Bringing Us Closer Together, or Tearing Us Apart?

Vince and Jo Vitale lead this weekly podcast which focuses on listener-submitted questions on meaning, morality, origin, and destiny. Ask Away is designed to be a place where can you ask your biggest questions and find answers.

Such an insightful podcast! Truly enriches my spiritual growth and service!

Great podcast!

This podcast has helped so much in wrestling with those tough questions and restoring my faith.

Awesome podcast!

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If God is for us, how can He be against someone's identity? What does it look like to be same-sex attracted and a Christian? Does the Christian worldview condemn some to a life of loneliness? How can Christians show the love of Christ to those who consider them narrow-minded? This week on Ask Away, Vince and Jo Vitale, along with guest Sam Allberry (RZIM speaker and author of Is God Anti-Gay?), address these and other listener-submitted questions on this important and sensitive topic.Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes or Google Play Music.Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter:Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979Sam Allberry - @SamAllberry

If God is for us, how can He be against someone's identity? What does it look like to be same-sex attracted and a Christian? Does the Christian worldview condemn some to a life of loneliness? How can Christians show the love of Christ to those who consider them narrow-minded? This week on Ask Away, Vince and Jo Vitale, along with guest Sam Allberry (RZIM speaker and author of <a href="https://rzim.christianbook.com/is-god-anti-gay/sam-allberry/9781908762313/pd/762313?event=ESRCG" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Is God Anti-Gay</a>?), address these and other listener-submitted questions on this important and sensitive topic. Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org" rel="noreferrer noopener">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/askrzim?%20src=hash" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#askrzim</a> on Twitter. Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rzim-ask-away-broadcasts/id1285042330?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Igqwsihjfy6g6czbkkw357phe4u" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play Music</a>. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a> Sam Allberry - <a href="https://twitter.com/SamAllberry" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@SamAllberry</a>

LGBT, the Bible, and Sexual Identity

Can the Bible be trusted? Is it a book of fiction? Why do Christians follow it? In this week's episode on Ask Away, Vince and Jo Vitale answer questions on why the Bible is so important to Christians and whether or not we can trust it as the "Word of God."Ask your questions by either mailing us at askaway@rzim.org or by using the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter.Learn more about RZIM by visiting rzim.orgFollow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

Can the Bible be trusted? Is it a book of fiction? Why do Christians follow it? In this week's episode on Ask Away, Vince and Jo Vitale answer questions on why the Bible is so important to Christians and whether or not we can trust it as the "Word of God." Ask your questions by either mailing us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org" rel="noreferrer noopener">askaway@rzim.org</a> or by using the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/askrzim?src=hash" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#askrzim</a> on Twitter. Learn more about RZIM by visiting <a href="http://rzim.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">rzim.org</a> Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

The Bible: Fiction or Fact?

Francis Chan

This week, Vince and Jo are joined by special guest Francis Chan for a wide-ranging conversation answering the question, "What do you think is the next step for the Evangelical church in America?" Francis Chan is a father, grandfather, pastor, and author of several bestselling books, the most recent of which is Letters to the Church. You can find out more about his work at www.wearechurch.com and www.crazylove.org. Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale – @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale – @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis – @mdav1979

This week, Vince and Jo are joined by special guest Francis Chan for a wide-ranging conversation answering the question, "What do you think is the next step for the Evangelical church in America?" Francis Chan is a father, grandfather, pastor, and author of several bestselling books, the most recent of which is Letters to the Church. You can find out more about his work at <a href="http://www.wearechurch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wearechurch.com</a> and <a href="http://www.crazylove.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crazylove.org</a>. Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on <a>our online community</a>. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale – <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale – <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis – <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

A Conversation about the American Church with Francis Chan

Why does God allow Satan to exist? Why would He create a being that was able to assume evil? Listen to this week's episode of Ask Away as Vince and Jo Vitale give thoughtful answers to these questions.Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on: iTunes or Google Play.Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitale Jo Vitale - @Joanna_Vitale Michael Davis - @mdav1979

Why does God allow Satan to exist? Why would He create a being that was able to assume evil? Listen to this week's episode of Ask Away as Vince and Jo Vitale give thoughtful answers to these questions. Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org" rel="noreferrer noopener">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/askrzim?%20src=hash" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#askrzim</a> on Twitter. Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rzim-ask-away-broadcasts/id1285042330?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Igqwsihjfy6g6czbkkw357phe4u" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Why Did God Create Satan?

How could God create a place like hell? Why would he create a place like hell? Vince and Jo Vitale speak to these difficult questions this week on Ask Away.Ask your questions by either mailing us at askaway@rzim.org or by using the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. Learn more about RZIM by visiting rzim.org!  Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979 Subscribe to Ask Away on iTunes or Google Play.

How could God create a place like hell? Why would he create a place like hell? Vince and Jo Vitale speak to these difficult questions this week on Ask Away. Ask your questions by either mailing us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org" rel="noreferrer noopener">askaway@rzim.org</a> or by using the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/askrzim?src=hash" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#askrzim</a> on Twitter. Learn more about RZIM by visiting <a href="http://rzim.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">rzim.org</a>! Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a> Subscribe to Ask Away on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rzim-ask-away-broadcasts/id1285042330?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Igqwsihjfy6g6czbkkw357phe4u" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>.

How Can a Good God Send People to Hell?

In modern society, the term "modesty" is often held in contempt as an outdated holdover from a bygone repressive era. Some people grew up in churches where the messages they heard concerning modesty caused shame and confusion about sexuality and the goodness of the body. In light of those hurdles, is there still any place to talk about modesty? This week, Jo and Vince discuss the biblical meaning of modesty and why this virtue, properly understood, is so profoundly important. They extend the conversation beyond a narrow view of modesty as equated with sexuality and dress, and encourage us to focus on modesty as a posture of the heart before God. Question Asked in This Episode: "In the church community I grew up in, modesty was frequently mentioned, often in the form of stating that people who dressed immodestly ought to be ashamed of themselves. I know the Bible talks about modesty, but is it biblical to promote shame of one's own body as the motivating factor of dressing modestly?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

In modern society, the term "modesty" is often held in contempt as an outdated holdover from a bygone repressive era. Some people grew up in churches where the messages they heard concerning modesty caused shame and confusion about sexuality and the goodness of the body. In light of those hurdles, is there still any place to talk about modesty? This week, Jo and Vince discuss the biblical meaning of modesty and why this virtue, properly understood, is so profoundly important. They extend the conversation beyond a narrow view of modesty as equated with sexuality and dress, and encourage us to focus on modesty as a posture of the heart before God. Question Asked in This Episode: "In the church community I grew up in, modesty was frequently mentioned, often in the form of stating that people who dressed immodestly ought to be ashamed of themselves. I know the Bible talks about modesty, but is it biblical to promote shame of one's own body as the motivating factor of dressing modestly?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/should-we-dress-and-live-modestly/26430" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Should We Dress (and Live) Modestly?

Why do some people seem to prosper while others suffer? How should Christians respond to situations that misrepresent Christianity? Social justice and the gospel seem to be two polarizing subjects–can they fit together? How can we portray justice, mercy, and the gospel in our lives? This episode features special guest Naomi Zacharias, Director of Wellspring International, the humanitarian arm of RZIM which responds to human suffering around the world. In this episode, Jo Vitale and Naomi bring insight into social justice, the gospel, and how Christians can live as the hands and feet of Jesus.Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleNaomi Zacharias - @WellspringIntl Michael Davis - @mdav1979

Why do some people seem to prosper while others suffer? How should Christians respond to situations that misrepresent Christianity? Social justice and the gospel seem to be two polarizing subjects–can they fit together? How can we portray justice, mercy, and the gospel in our lives? This episode features special guest Naomi Zacharias, Director of <a href="http://wellspringinternational.org/about/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wellspring International,</a> the humanitarian arm of RZIM which responds to human suffering around the world. In this episode, Jo Vitale and Naomi bring insight into social justice, the gospel, and how Christians can live as the hands and feet of Jesus. Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org" rel="noreferrer noopener">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/askrzim?%20src=hash" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#askrzim</a> on Twitter. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Naomi Zacharias - <a href="https://twitter.com/WellspringIntl" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@WellspringIntl </a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Jesus, Social Justice and Suffering

"It is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America is eleven o'clock on Sunday morning," Martin Luther King, Jr., famously observed. This week on the Ask Away podcast, Drs. Vince and Jo Vitale sit down with Lisa Fields of Jude 3 Project to discuss popular questions on racial reconciliation and identity: Is Christianity a white man's religion? What did Jesus say about reconciliation? How do racial conversations differ between the secular and religious? Does every church need to be multi-ethnic in order to celebrate diversity?  Want to talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team? Start the discussion on our online community: connect.rzim.org.  To hear more from Lisa Fields on black Christian apologetics, check out Jude 3 Project at jude3project.com. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

"It is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America is eleven o'clock on Sunday morning," Martin Luther King, Jr., famously observed. This week on the Ask Away podcast, Drs. Vince and Jo Vitale sit down with Lisa Fields of Jude 3 Project to discuss popular questions on racial reconciliation and identity: Is Christianity a white man's religion? What did Jesus say about reconciliation? How do racial conversations differ between the secular and religious? Does every church need to be multi-ethnic in order to celebrate diversity? Want to talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team? Start the discussion on our online community: <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/discuss-race-diversity-and-the-church/10586" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">connect.rzim.org</a>. To hear more from Lisa Fields on black Christian apologetics, check out Jude 3 Project at <a href="http://www.jude3project.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jude3project.com</a>. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale </a>Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Race, Diversity, and the Church

Depression has a long history of being misunderstood, both by the larger culture and, unfortunately, by the church. For many of us, shame and stigma can cause us to keep our struggles with mental health issues hidden from our friends, our church communities, and even from God himself. This week, Vince and Jo discuss depression and anxiety in the context of the brokenness of the world, offering some helpful ways to think about the examples of discouragement and weeping that abound in the Biblical account, and pointing to the God who is compassionate enough to sit with us in our lowest moments, and who is working to wipe away every tear as He makes all things new. Question Asked in This Episode: "In the Bible there are examples of people being discouraged—Elijah, Job, David. Would you say that they were depressed? To summarize, my question is: How can Christians be chronically depressed? Is there a Biblical explanation for this?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979 *As an evangelism ministry undergirded by apologetics, the scope and purpose of our ministry is to evangelize and to help train Christians in their witness with credible reasons for the hope they have in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we as a ministry are not licensed or equipped to provide professional counsel. If you need someone to talk with about your situation, the ministry of Focus on the Family has people available that you could talk with. They can be reached by phone at 1-800-A-FAMILY (1-800-232-6459). You may also find resources available at www.focusonthefamily.com. In addition, we can share two websites of networks of Christian counselors. Through them you may also be able to find a counselor in your local area: http://www.caps.net/ and http://www.aacc.net/

Depression has a long history of being misunderstood, both by the larger culture and, unfortunately, by the church. For many of us, shame and stigma can cause us to keep our struggles with mental health issues hidden from our friends, our church communities, and even from God himself. This week, Vince and Jo discuss depression and anxiety in the context of the brokenness of the world, offering some helpful ways to think about the examples of discouragement and weeping that abound in the Biblical account, and pointing to the God who is compassionate enough to sit with us in our lowest moments, and who is working to wipe away every tear as He makes all things new. Question Asked in This Episode: "In the Bible there are examples of people being discouraged—Elijah, Job, David. Would you say that they were depressed? To summarize, my question is: How can Christians be chronically depressed? Is there a Biblical explanation for this?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/how-can-christians-be-depressed/24852" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a> *As an evangelism ministry undergirded by apologetics, the scope and purpose of our ministry is to evangelize and to help train Christians in their witness with credible reasons for the hope they have in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we as a ministry are not licensed or equipped to provide professional counsel. If you need someone to talk with about your situation, the ministry of Focus on the Family has people available that you could talk with. They can be reached by phone at 1-800-A-FAMILY (1-800-232-6459). You may also find resources available at <a href="http://www.focusonthefamily.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.focusonthefamily.com</a>. In addition, we can share two websites of networks of Christian counselors. Through them you may also be able to find a counselor in your local area: <a href="http://www.caps.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.caps.net/</a> and <a href="http://www.aacc.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.aacc.net/</a>

How Can Christians Be Depressed?

We live in a society of constant political consciousness, where political affiliation and party commitments have even risen to the level of religious zealotry. How can Christians thoughtfully and charitably engage in politics when every party believes that they are on the correct side of history, and any disagreement with a political position is perceived as malice toward the individuals in that group? This week, Vince and Jo discuss the roots of our political conflict and point to the deeper reality at the heart of all our political strife, ultimately pointing to the God who treated his "political opponents" not as the enemies they were, but rather as inherently valuable creatures worth dying for. Question Asked in This Episode: "I've noticed that everyone… has strong feelings and opinions toward politicians and politics. I've heard one professor say that Aristotle said that we are all political. Is there something in humans that makes us feel so strongly about politics?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Don't miss another episode, subscribe wherever podcasts are found (quick links: iTunes, Google Play Music, and Spotify). Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

We live in a society of constant political consciousness, where political affiliation and party commitments have even risen to the level of religious zealotry. How can Christians thoughtfully and charitably engage in politics when every party believes that they are on the correct side of history, and any disagreement with a political position is perceived as malice toward the individuals in that group? This week, Vince and Jo discuss the roots of our political conflict and point to the deeper reality at the heart of all our political strife, ultimately pointing to the God who treated his "political opponents" not as the enemies they were, but rather as inherently valuable creatures worth dying for. Question Asked in This Episode: "I've noticed that everyone… has strong feelings and opinions toward politicians and politics. I've heard one professor say that Aristotle said that we are all political. Is there something in humans that makes us feel so strongly about politics?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/how-can-christians-be-depressed/24852" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>. Don't miss another episode, subscribe wherever podcasts are found (quick links: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rzim-ask-away-broadcasts/id1285042330?mt=2" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Igqwsihjfy6g6czbkkw357phe4u" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play Music</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3sayQjeKboZQq08Tk2f8Zx?si=edRgrxTUScy3mgmt15Go1A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>). Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Politics: Why Can't We All Just Get Along?

The ways in which God pursues people are amazing in their similarities, but also in their uniqueness. Only in hindsight can many see the lengths God went to in order to reach them, and the questions that had to be answered before faith in God seemed a reasonable thing. This week, Jo and Vince talk about the questions they themselves asked that led to their personal faith in God. Question Asked in This Episode:"What questions led you to faith in God?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

The ways in which God pursues people are amazing in their similarities, but also in their uniqueness. Only in hindsight can many see the lengths God went to in order to reach them, and the questions that had to be answered before faith in God seemed a reasonable thing. This week, Jo and Vince talk about the questions they themselves asked that led to their personal faith in God. Question Asked in This Episode: "What questions led you to faith in God?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/what-questions-brought-you-to-faith-in-god/21759" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

What Questions Led You to Faith in God?

If most of us are honest, believing in the Trinity and being able to explain it are two drastically different things. How do we explain the Trinity to people who are skeptical of it? Is the Trinity supported by the Bible? In this week's episode, Vince and Jo tackle these questions and discuss how the God of the Bible differs from the gods of other religions.Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

If most of us are honest, believing in the Trinity and being able to explain it are two drastically different things. How do we explain the Trinity to people who are skeptical of it? Is the Trinity supported by the Bible? In this week's episode, Vince and Jo tackle these questions and discuss how the God of the Bible differs from the gods of other religions. Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org" rel="noreferrer noopener">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/askrzim?%20src=hash" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#askrzim</a> on Twitter. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Is the Trinity Supported by Scripture?

Does autonomy and self-determination outweigh the life inside the womb? Do all children—both born and unborn—deserve the protections afforded to us as inalienable rights? This week, Jo and Vince answer a sensitive question about abortion, discussing their personal experience with their son's earliest weeks of life, the philosophical issue of when "personhood" begins, the societal implications of denying personhood to certain classes of people, and the biblical understanding of a God who loves every person and was willing to go to great lengths to give life to his children. Question Asked in This Episode: "How would you respond to the claim that the lives of the unborn are of less importance than the choice of the mother?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community.Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

Does autonomy and self-determination outweigh the life inside the womb? Do all children—both born and unborn—deserve the protections afforded to us as inalienable rights? This week, Jo and Vince answer a sensitive question about abortion, discussing their personal experience with their son's earliest weeks of life, the philosophical issue of when "personhood" begins, the societal implications of denying personhood to certain classes of people, and the biblical understanding of a God who loves every person and was willing to go to great lengths to give life to his children. Question Asked in This Episode: "How would you respond to the claim that the lives of the unborn are of less importance than the choice of the mother?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/are-the-lives-of-the-unborn-of-less-importance-than-the-choice-of-the-mother/22540" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Are the Lives of the Unborn of Less Importance than the Choice of the Mother?

The Bible teaches that God is all-powerful and sovereign over his creation. But the Bible also teaches that prayer is commanded by God and is a tangible way by which we can affect ourselves and creation. How can we hold such seemingly contradictory ideas at the same time? This week, Vince is joined by Kathy Branzell, President of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, to discuss some of the practical realities of prayer in the midst of trials. What do we do when prayer seems hopeless? Question Asked in This Episode: "A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at age 24, and I'm having a difficult time praying about it. I don't see the point of praying if the outcome is already determined. Prayer is something that I have always struggled with. If God is all-knowing and he has the future mapped out, what is the purpose of prayer? Does prayer really have any influence on God? In addition, if he already knows all of our thoughts and ways, as is said in Psalm 139:1-3, what is the purpose of expressing them to him verbally?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community.Find out more about the National Day of Prayer here: https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/ Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

The Bible teaches that God is all-powerful and sovereign over his creation. But the Bible also teaches that prayer is commanded by God and is a tangible way by which we can affect ourselves and creation. How can we hold such seemingly contradictory ideas at the same time? This week, Vince is joined by Kathy Branzell, President of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, to discuss some of the practical realities of prayer in the midst of trials. What do we do when prayer seems hopeless? Question Asked in This Episode: "A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at age 24, and I'm having a difficult time praying about it. I don't see the point of praying if the outcome is already determined. Prayer is something that I have always struggled with. If God is all-knowing and he has the future mapped out, what is the purpose of prayer? Does prayer really have any influence on God? In addition, if he already knows all of our thoughts and ways, as is said in Psalm 139:1-3, what is the purpose of expressing them to him verbally?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/if-god-already-knows-why-pray/27244" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>. Find out more about the National Day of Prayer here: <a href="https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/</a> Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

If God Already Knows, Why Pray?

The quest for holy living seems antiquated to those who hold to the modern secular worldview and living for holiness has been relegated to something that is quaint at best or repressive at worst. How does a faithful believer quest for holiness in a world that makes it incredibly difficult? This week, Vince and Jo discuss how to resist the temptation in our lives while living in a world that says that succumbing to those temptations equals human flourishing.Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

The quest for holy living seems antiquated to those who hold to the modern secular worldview and living for holiness has been relegated to something that is quaint at best or repressive at worst. How does a faithful believer quest for holiness in a world that makes it incredibly difficult? This week, Vince and Jo discuss how to resist the temptation in our lives while living in a world that says that succumbing to those temptations equals human flourishing. Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org" rel="noreferrer noopener">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/askrzim?%20src=hash" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#askrzim</a> on Twitter. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Sexual Temptation and Pornography

Prayer can be a confusing practice in the life of the Christian. Some mock it, claiming it is nothing more than deluded self-talk. Others have difficulty understanding why we need to ask God for things He already knows He will provide. For many, the seeming lack of answered prayer can cause us to doubt God's goodness, or even his existence. This week, Vince and Jo discuss the nature of prayer and suggest some helpful ways to understand how God uses it to relate to us and to work in our lives. Question Asked in This Episode:"How does prayer work?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Ask Away on Twitter:Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

Prayer can be a confusing practice in the life of the Christian. Some mock it, claiming it is nothing more than deluded self-talk. Others have difficulty understanding why we need to ask God for things He already knows He will provide. For many, the seeming lack of answered prayer can cause us to doubt God's goodness, or even his existence. This week, Vince and Jo discuss the nature of prayer and suggest some helpful ways to understand how God uses it to relate to us and to work in our lives. Question Asked in This Episode: "How does prayer work?" Have a question you want Ask Away to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. You can also talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/how-does-prayer-really-work/20595" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online community</a>. Follow Ask Away on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

How Does Prayer Work?

How can Christians know God more fully when it feels like He is no longer present in their lives? Vince and Jo Vitale answer listener-submitted questions on sensing God's presence, faith and prayer, regaining a passion for God, and more this week on the Ask Away podcast.Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

How can Christians know God more fully when it feels like He is no longer present in their lives? Vince and Jo Vitale answer listener-submitted questions on sensing God's presence, faith and prayer, regaining a passion for God, and more this week on the Ask Away podcast. Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org" rel="noreferrer noopener">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/askrzim?%20src=hash" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#askrzim</a> on Twitter. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

How Can I Know God More Fully?

If God loves everyone, why don't more people find Him? Couldn't God have done more? Is the promise of Heaven a compelling enough reason to become a Christian? On this week's episode, Vince and Jo bring clarity to these questions and look into the character of the God of the Bible. Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

If God loves everyone, why don't more people find Him? Couldn't God have done more? Is the promise of Heaven a compelling enough reason to become a Christian? On this week's episode, Vince and Jo bring clarity to these questions and look into the character of the God of the Bible. Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org" rel="noreferrer noopener">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/askrzim?%20src=hash" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#askrzim</a> on Twitter. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

If God Loves Everyone, Why Don't More People Find Him?

Why was Jesus' death on the cross necessary? How does his death and resurrection intersect with love, justice, and forgiveness? Vince and Jo Vitale answer listener-submitted questions on this topic in this week's episode of Ask Away and help Christians understand how to better explain this vital part of the gospel message.Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on Twitter. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

Why was Jesus' death on the cross necessary? How does his death and resurrection intersect with love, justice, and forgiveness? Vince and Jo Vitale answer listener-submitted questions on this topic in this week's episode of Ask Away and help Christians understand how to better explain this vital part of the gospel message. Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org" rel="noreferrer noopener">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/askrzim?%20src=hash" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#askrzim</a> on Twitter. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale</a> Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Why Was the Cross Necessary?

Was Christianity created by the Romans to control the masses? How can we know that the Bible is complete or authoritative in its present form? Join Drs. Jo and Vince Vitale this week on the Ask Away podcast as they seek to answer questions around the history of Christianity and reliability of the Bible. Want to talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team? Start the discussion on our online community: connect.rzim.org. Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag #askrzim on social media.  Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

Was Christianity created by the Romans to control the masses? How can we know that the Bible is complete or authoritative in its present form? Join Drs. Jo and Vince Vitale this week on the Ask Away podcast as they seek to answer questions around the history of Christianity and reliability of the Bible. Want to talk about this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team? Start the discussion on our online community: <a href="https://connect.rzim.org/t/discuss-wasn-t-the-bible-created-to-control-the-masses/11654" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">connect.rzim.org</a>. Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at <a href="mailto:askaway@rzim.org">askaway@rzim.org</a> or use the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/askrzim?%20src=hash" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#askrzim</a> on social media. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter: Vince Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/VinceRVitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@VinceRVitale</a> Jo Vitale - <a href="https://twitter.com/Joanna_Vitale" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Joanna_Vitale </a>Michael Davis - <a href="https://twitter.com/mdav1979" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mdav1979</a>

Wasn't the Bible Created to Control the Masses?

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