Have you ever wondered why Jesus chose those specific men to be his apostles? One of our dear listeners did! So, today, we attempt to answer this thoughtful questions by giving an overview of each of the apostles and what they may have brought to the cause of Christ.

The apostles come from varying backgrounds, education, attitudes, occupations, yet worked together so well to expand the Church in the first century.

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Soul Training Hosts: Daniel Gaines, Allen Jones, and Joe Prichard

John Moore joins the Soul Training team today for a special episode about archeology and the Bible lands. Are the tradition archeology sites in Israel the actual landmarks they claim to be? How does visiting the Bible lands change how you read the Bible?

We answer these questions and others in today's episode.

Other show highlights: Is pork or beef BBQ better?

This episode is not about Zoro... On today's episode, the guys speak about some non-Christian consipracy theories involving Christianity "borrowing" from other previous religions. What we've found is the exact opposite of this! We're giving an education on some of the wacky conspiracies on religious plagiarism so Christians can know what the Bible teaches is true.

Have you ever felt that you just can't live up to the expectations you've set for yourself spiritually? Or, are you constantly disappointed in the failures of those around you? Good news! The Soul Training team discuss the topic of "perfection" on this episode to help you on your journey.

Other episode highlights: Joe's perfect morning

Abortion has been a controversial topic for thousands of years. When desperate, some women look to an abortion clinic to remedy their perceived dilemma. In realty, there are other solutions that don't involve ending a pregnancy. On today's episode, we discuss the Bible's teaching on the subject, offer solutions to those contemplating an abortion, and speak about how Christians should have love and compassion for those currently in or who have been in this situation.

Some of greater Christianity believes that church traditions and other extra-biblical materials are of equal value to the Holy Scripture. Is this accurate? Can traditions of men possible be of equal importance to the holy, inspired, word of God?

On this episode, we dive into the topic of Sola Scriptura (only scripture).

A large portion of the religious world believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus, has some supernatural powers. They believe that because she was the mother of Jesus, she must be special on her own standing. Well, the guys at Soul Training agree that Mary is special, but our praise and worship need not be directed at her. Listen to this episode as we deal with some of the Myths surrounding Mary, the mother of Jesus.

The Bible tells us that King David was a man after God's own heart, yet David was far from perfect. If David can be this type of man, is it possible that we can become people after "God's own heart"? In this episode, we find that we CAN indeed obtain this and show you the characteristics needed to do so. Part 2 of the podcast tackles a listener question about the importance of varying talents among the brotherhood of Christ.

Other show highlights: Someone get Daniel some coffee...