Why Bad People Become Christians @MikeWinger

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Well, he IS right that bad people need Jesus. But he's wrong about the rest.

My website BibleThinker.org

Explain why unsaved people are very happy and ethical: 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 33)

Viveks Pagan Jesus Isnt Jesus: 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 75)

$Not the update I wanted to bring: 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 74) Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 2:06 {Cover-Up Culture Continues} How leaders we exposed are still covering up. 2. 1:02:03 {About “3rd Wayism”} I have great admiration for believers like Gavin Ortlund & Alisa Childers. The two come down on different sides on the idea of “3rd Wayism,” both for very biblically compelling reasons. It’s actually a bit frustrating! What are your thoughts on these competing postures? Can you offer up a 4th way? 3. 1:06:17 {Donald Trump’s Recent Statements} Will you please address recent issues and blasphemous statements surrounding President Donald Trump? 4. 1:14:31 {Why Store Up Treasure in Heaven?} The Lord talked about storing treasures in Heaven (Matthew 6: 19-21). Why does that matter? Isnt being able to stay in Heaven enough? 5. 1:18:20 {John 1 – What is “The Light”?} Does John 1:9 mean that literally everyone ever born has witnessed the light (Jesus)? Is this light perhaps the same thing referenced by Paul in Romans 1: 20? 6. 1:23:42 {Physical Bodies in Heaven: Why?} My friend asked, what is the significance of a physical body in the resurrection (no marriage)? I know theres more to having a body than reproduction, but I’m curious of your thoughts. 7. 1:27:49 {Understanding the Tower of Babel} I would love to hear a simple explanation of the Tower of Babel. I’ve never once heard a pastor teach it. Could you briefly explain what is going on there? Is it meant to be historically accurate? 8. 1:35:57 {How to Challenge Your Pastor’s Teaching} I’m unsure of how to raise a concern: my pastor’s sermon points, while not unbiblical, don’t seem to reflect the passage’s plain meaning. He’s the only pastor/elder. What should I do? 9. 1:40:05 {Command vs. Conscience?} Could you help me to better reconcile Acts 15: 28-29 with 1 Corinthians 8: 10? Acts makes it seem like a necessary command from the Spirit, but later it seems like a conscience issue. 10. 1:52:33 {Dating: How Important Are Feelings?} Is it wise to enter into a relationship with a person who is godly, a really good Christian, and logically looks like a good idea, but there is a lack of feelings/emotions toward that person? Important videos I referenced today... My big video on how Shawn Bolz led me down the rabbit hole into discovering Cover-up Culture. https://youtu.be/GH05S53QlY0?si=aeptAWsQyx23Pt_7 These issues are NOT resolved. The problem has not gone away. Heres the controversial bit from Jenn Johnson of Bethel Music. https://youtu.be/-SdJz_m66YI?si=tXU67szl3DXsPR0f My video on Che Ahn lying to me (and you) https://youtu.be/51xmYrMq8Kk?si=rSEAV3pfx9OIimcJ My video on Chris Reed https://youtu.be/R_yK0ZYPAMA?si=yVQ0sKjDRnC88jFh Micah Turnbo https://youtu.be/FMPEq3xxx94?si=B1-OLMhhwhjI-5xd Steve Koko (the predator of Panama) https://youtu.be/VTrPlHpgktw?si=U336wefzC-v5-hfS Todd White https://youtu.be/FyoR5HQjI6w?si=MHav2PI-VvGFw-p8 https://BibleThinker.org$

$10 Qs with Mike Winger: Who is the Rapture Prophet? (Ep 60) “Brother Joshua” Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 0:59 {Rapture Craze?} Can you address “Brother Joshua” and the current rapture craze? 2. 36:29 {PSA + Crucified WITH Christ?} How does the doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement harmonize with us being “crucified with Christ” (Galatians 2: 20, Romans 6:5-6)? The substitution element seems to be missing, and wrath seems confusing if we are to affirm crucifixion with Christ. 3. 40:57 {Pre-Wired to Sin?} Why are Adam and Eve guilty when the brains God gave them are what guided them to make their decision to sin? They processed the situation based on the way God had pre-wired them. 4. 44:15 {Eschatology in The Psalms?} Is it valid to interpret Psalms 42-49 as talking about the End Times (Tribulation in 42-44, Lamb’s wedding in 45, God’s reign/judgment and New Jerusalem with a river in 46-49)? 5. 50:00 {Obedience Leading to Hardship?} My walk with Christ feels harder the more I obey. I lost family, friends, and even my girlfriend. Sometimes I wonder if this is even worth it, yet I still long to stay faithful. Any advice? 6. 55:42 {Baptismal Regeneration: False Gospel?} Would you consider the teaching that baptism is necessary for salvation to be a different gospel” (Galatians 1:6)? If not, how would you distinguish it from the Circumcision Partys false teachings? 7. 1:00:31 {Malachi 4: About Jesus?} Is Malachi 4:2 talking about Jesus? Some translations like NKJV vs. NASB seem to reference it differently. 8. 1:05:30 {Loving God Above Family} My husband is an unbeliever. He recently told me he cant be a believer because he idolizes me and our kids and couldnt love God more than us. Beyond praying, how can I address this biblically? 9. 1:09:14 {Church Membership but Rarely Attending?} I’m a youth pastor at my church, and several families at my church consider themselves members but are only present a few times per year due to weekend activities. Should we address this strongly? 10. 1:14:43 {Trusting God More in Prayer} I fully believe God never fails and His decisions are always right and good. But its still hard not to feel like Hes let me down when I pray SO hard for something and it doesnt happen. It feels like Hes absent and it (ashamedly) makes me question the parts in Scripture where He invites us to ask and SAYS Hell act. Bonus! 1:21:38 {Mike’s Favorite Christian Music} What are some of your favorite or best recommended Christian music artists and albums? Why is there a Rapture craze going on right now? I think it traces back to this mystery man, Brother Joshua. He appeared out of nowhere about 3 months ago and said God took him to heaven multiple times and Jesus told him the date of the Rapture. LINKS I mentioned: Our long and potentially boring baptism debate https://youtu.be/x2TfBVNuuY8?si=gSR0Ou1sbcsM6_eK What is the one sign? The abomination of desolation https://www.youtube.com/live/U5XqtcMhSh8?si=hPd168MYRmR0eTUX My website is searchable and all the video and audio content is free https://BibleThinker.org Some of my worship songs that are on YT https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9DDCC711012604F9 Heres the full album available on Bandcamp https://mikewinger.bandcamp.com/album/we-will-praise Im taking questions from the live chat... here are the rules. I do this live stream most Fridays at 1 p.m. Pacific Time. Youre welcome to join. To ask a question, youll need to follow these instructions: 1. Dont post your question before you see me live on camera. 2. Post questions as comments in the LIVE chat at the beginning of the stream. 3. Post your question with Q at the beginning so we can easily identify that you are sending it in as a question for me and not just a comment in the chat. 4. Try to be as clear as possible so I wont misunderstand the question. Keep in mind that I dont know anything about your question other than what you type in that short comment. 5. Include specific verse references when possible or applicable. 6. Only one question submitted per subscriber, per stream, please. Submitting the same question into the chat a few times is OK. 7. Please understand that we dont strictly take the first 10 questions submitted. Our team takes several factors into consideration. 8. You can also check the Clip Search on BibleThinker.org in advance to see if your topic of interest has already been covered in a past session. I try not to answer the same questions over and over, so you may find what you need there$