This episode of the Out of the Question podcast explores the cultural shift in explaining destructive behavior through the lens of psychology and psychiatry rather than Scripture. Andrea Schwartz and Pastor Charles Roberts begin by recounting disturbing local incidents labeled as “mental health crises” by authorities and the media. They question why society defaults to diagnoses and pharmaceuticals instead of confronting sin, responsibility, and spiritual realities, noting that modern psychology begins with humanistic assumptions rather than the truths found in Genesis. This, they argue, leads to superficial solutions that ignore the moral and spiritual dimensions of human problems.

The discussion contrasts biblical categories of sin, illness, and demonic influence with the modern psychiatric framework. Scripture, they point out, distinguishes between physical ailments, spiritual oppression, and demonic possession, each with different attributes and remedies. Yet modern culture collapses these distinctions into psychiatric diagnoses, often excusing sinful behavior. The hosts emphasize that without grounding knowledge in God’s Word, people suppress the truth and seek explanations in chemical imbalances or psychological theories, leaving personal responsibility and obedience to God unaddressed.

Finally, they stress that sanctification, community, and obedience to Scripture are the true remedies for what society calls “mental illness.” While acknowledging that some conditions have physical causes, they insist that most human problems are spiritual at their root. The conversation warns against easy believism and reliance on professionals at the expense of biblical counsel and accountability. Instead, Christians are called to bear one another’s burdens, discern spiritual realities, and apply God’s law faithfully. The episode closes with recommended resources, urging believers to equip themselves to help others through a biblical worldview rather than outsourcing care to secular systems.

In this episode of Out of the Question Podcast, host Andrea Schwartz speaks with attorney and former domestic violence victim, Sally Owen, to uncover the hidden biases in today’s legal system. While domestic abuse is a serious issue, Owen highlights how the court system often presumes men guilty without evidence, issuing life-altering protection orders based solely on accusations. Drawing from her own experiences of abuse and her legal career, Sally explains how these civil proceedings strip men of rights, careers, and reputations—without the due process guaranteed in criminal trials.

The conversation dives into hard but necessary questions: Is the domestic violence court system truly about justice, or is it driven by politics, bias, and fear of public backlash? Together, Andrea and Sally explore how laws intended to protect women have instead created deep injustices for men, why perjury often goes unpunished, and how a biblical worldview of equal justice for all offers a better foundation. This timely episode challenges cultural assumptions, sparks discussion on abuse and fairness, and calls listeners to rethink justice through the lens of truth and accountability.

In this episode of Out of the Question, host Andrea Schwartz speaks with Pamela Letting about a life-changing event that shifted her from the role of wife to widow. Pamela shares the story of her 31-year marriage to her husband John, their mutual journey to faith in Christ, and the sudden, tragic accident that took John’s life during the height of COVID restrictions. She reflects on the shock, the deep grief, and the strange coexistence of sorrow with a Spirit-given peace that came from knowing God’s sovereignty over life and death. Pamela’s experience highlights that while widowhood brings profound loss, the foundation of faith can hold fast even in life’s most shattering moments.

The conversation also explores what widowhood looks like beyond the initial loss — the decisions, the adjustments, and the ongoing walk with Christ. Pamela speaks candidly about the comfort she found in people talking about her late husband, the importance of reaching out to those grieving, and how her own compassion deepened through suffering. She emphasizes the biblical calling to love and support widows, the sufficiency of Christ as the true anchor in both marriage and widowhood, and how such experiences can open doors to minister to others, even those outside the faith. Her story is a testimony that while life changes forever, it most certainly isn’t over, because our ultimate purpose remains: to glorify Christ in every season.

This discussion centers on questioning long-standing church traditions and examining whether they are genuinely rooted in Scripture or simply maintained out of habit. The conversation explores how many Christian practices—such as formalized worship structures, hierarchical offices, and rigid rules—might reflect human control rather than the Spirit-led model Jesus exemplified. Joseph Foreman, drawing from his extensive theological background and practical ministry experience, argues that the early church’s gatherings, like the upper room, were dynamic and relational rather than rigidly structured. He contends that the Gospel calls believers to embrace personal responsibility, self-governance, and Spirit-led unity, rather than relying on enforced order or a professional clergy class to keep people in line.

Foreman emphasizes that true church government should reflect the nature of the Trinity: harmonious, non-coercive, and centered on serving others. Instead of top-down authority or traditions treated as sacred, leadership should arise organically from giftedness and mutual accountability. He warns against conflating spiritual gifts with formal offices, arguing that authority rooted in coercion mirrors fallen structures rather than God’s kingdom design. Ultimately, the conversation challenges listeners to envision a model of worship and governance where believers engage voluntarily, driven by the Holy Spirit, and where church life prioritizes authentic discipleship and love over institutional control.

Christians can often neglect the Old Testament prophets, but Mark Rushdoony demonstrates the richness of their writings and how they are speaking to us now in an age still compromised by the same sin and philosophies.

This episode revisits the heartbreaking story of Grace, a young woman with Down syndrome, whose hospital death sparked a family’s fight for justice, and explores the challenges of medical malpractice lawsuits, the importance of advocacy, and the lessons learned about faith and the healthcare system. (Guest Scott Schara)

Generational differences exist, but there are effective ways to communicate and instill the dominion mandate to engage younger generations with Biblical principles.

Many Christians interpret biblical prophecy through a political lens rather than a scriptural one. The importance of a strong biblical foundation to counter misinformation and encourage believers to critically examine their beliefs cannot be over-emphasized.