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Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope

Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope

By: Mike Stone & Amanda Valantine
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Everyone has a story. Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope is the place to hear stories from our guests, that will give you Hope, encourage, and inspire you. We believe that sharing personal stories about overcoming challenges can offer all of us hope. Our goal is to encourage you to dream big, focus on Jesus, and keep moving forward when life knocks you down. We all deal with challenges and struggles--from fear and anxiety to addiction and doubt. Amanda Valantine also offers "Hope Worth Repeating" every week on Thursdays to provide reminders of our True Hope. Subscribe to Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope and share with your friends who could use a dose of hope and encouragement as we all do life together! Remember, if your life is grounded in Jesus, even in the darkest time, there is HOPE.Contact: Mike@MilestoneCreative.net© 2023 Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope Christianity Spirituality
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  • Is Belief in Jesus Blind Faith… or Is There Evidence?
    Mar 9 2026

    Is belief in Jesus Christ based on blind faith… or credible evidence?

    In this video, we examine the historical, scientific, and philosophical evidence surrounding Christianity and the resurrection of Jesus. From the origin of the universe and the fine-tuning of physical laws to the historical case for the resurrection, we explore arguments that many historians, scientists, and philosophers take seriously.

    This video examines:
    • The origin of the universe and the Kalam Cosmological Argument
    • Fine-tuning in the laws of physics
    • The mystery of DNA and biological information
    • Historical evidence for Jesus of Nazareth
    • Non-Christian sources like Tacitus and Josephus
    • Gary Habermas’ Minimal Facts argument for the resurrection
    • N.T. Wright’s historical analysis of the early Christian movement
    • Why the resurrection of Jesus remains one of the most debated events in history

    Christianity stands or falls on the resurrection of Jesus. If it happened, it changes everything.

    Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or simply curious, this video invites you to explore the evidence and decide for yourself.


    📚 Sources discussed include:
    William Lane Craig – Reasonable Faith
    Gary Habermas – Resurrection research
    N.T. Wright – The Resurrection of the Son of God
    Lee Strobel – The Case for Christ
    Stephen Meyer – Signature in the Cell


    If this video made you think, share your perspective in the comments — even if you disagree.

    Subscribe for more thoughtful conversations about faith, culture, and truth.

    #apologetics #faith #Jesus #ChristianFaith #isthebibletrue

    Time-Stamped Chapters
    00:00 — Something Strange About the First Followers of Jesus
    00:30 — Why Would Anyone Die for a Lie?
    01:01 — Is Belief in Jesus Just Blind Faith?
    02:01 — Faith vs. Evidence: A False Choice
    03:01 — The Cosmological Argument: Why Does Anything Exist?
    03:56 — The Fine-Tuning of the Universe
    05:01 — The Probability Problem
    06:00 — The Universe Points Somewhere
    07:00 — Historical Evidence for Jesus Outside the Bible
    07:34 — The Crucifixion of Jesus
    08:00 — Pliny the Younger and Early Christian Worship
    08:47 — The Claim That Changed Everything: The Resurrection
    09:05 — The Empty Tomb
    10:00 — What Happened to the Disciples After the Cross?
    11:00 — Evidence Leads to a Decision
    11:45 — The Invitation

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    12 mins
  • I Asked AI: "If You Were Satan, How Would You Destroy Christianity?"
    Mar 3 2026

    What if the greatest threat to Christianity in America isn’t persecution — but distraction?

    In this video, we explore a powerful thought experiment: If Satan wanted to turn Americans away from Jesus, how would he do it?

    Not through banning churches.
    Not through burning Bibles.

    But through busyness, comfort theology, political tribalism, cultural embarrassment, and shifting the focus away from the resurrection.

    This is a wake-up call for Christians and a serious challenge for skeptics.

    Because if Jesus really rose from the dead — that changes everything.

    👉 Subscribe for more biblical insight, cultural analysis, and real conversations about faith.

    #Christianity #Faith #Jesus #Resurrection #SpiritualWarfare #BiblicalTruth #ChurchInAmerica #CulturalChristianity #Apologetics #gospel

    Chapter List – “What Would You Do If You Were Satan?”
    00:00 – The Question That Changes Everything
    “If you were Satan… how would you turn people away from Jesus?”
    00:31 – Why I Asked AI This Question
    Explaining the experiment and why AI was used to explore this strategy.
    01:45 – The Real Strategy Wouldn’t Be Obvious
    Why shutting down churches or banning Bibles wouldn’t be the primary tactic.
    03:12 – Strategy #1: Busyness Over Depth
    Keep Christians active — but spiritually shallow.
    03:34 – Identity Without Intimacy
    Replacing relationship with cultural Christianity.
    03:55 – Strategy #2: Comfort Theology
    Turning Jesus into a life coach instead of Lord.
    05:30 – Strategy #3: Political & Tribal Confusion
    Fusing faith with party identity so the Gospel gets distorted.
    08:12 – Strategy #4: Sexual & Moral Redefinition
    Normalizing confusion about truth, identity, and design.
    10:05 – Strategy #5: Distract & Numb the Culture
    Endless noise, scrolling, outrage, and entertainment.
    11:56 – The War Over Truth Itself
    If truth becomes subjective, Jesus becomes optional.
    13:30 – The Final Warning
    The most effective deception isn’t persecution — it’s subtle drift.
    14:45 – What We Must Do Instead
    Return to prayer, repentance, discernment, and real relationship with Christ.

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    12 mins
  • When Did We Stop Calling Evil... Evil?
    Feb 26 2026

    During the recent State of the Union, something stood out — not because of policy, but because of how we respond to moral issues in our culture.

    When did we stop calling evil… evil?

    In this video, we examine Isaiah 5:20, Romans 1, and the growing moral confusion in modern culture. This isn’t about politics. It’s about discernment. It’s about truth. It’s about whether Christians still have the courage to call right “right” and wrong “wrong.”

    Have we traded conviction for comfort?
    Have we allowed popularity to define goodness?
    Have we stopped testing everything through Scripture?

    Let’s wrestle with it together.

    📖 Scriptures referenced:
    – Isaiah 5:20
    – Romans 1
    – 1 Thessalonians 5:21

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