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"I Was Going to Preach this, but the Holy Spirit Led Me to This" . . . And other Stupid Statements

Does my title give me away? So much for being coy with my proposition. Let me say that this post is going to get me in trouble with some dear friends who preach God’s...

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When is Civil Disobedience the Right Thing to Do?

We had some friends over the other night. After some small talk, we got into some serious discussions on several issues. One of them was civil disobedience. One of the guests...

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Christian Education
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Why I Think the Inspiration Process Should be Taught in Every Church

For many years as a Christian, I glossed over 2 Timothy3:16.  Particularly during my Charismatic days, it did not seem to have much bearing.  In fact, it was a yawn.  We we...

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Christian Life
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Does Sex Need to Be "Demystified"?

I read a very interesting post on which I am going to reserve judgment for the sake of some discussion. Really, I want to know what you think. The author makes the argument...

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Doubt
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Can Christians Doubt?

I have been in a conversation recently about doubt. Most specifically, the question that has risen is, “Can a true Christian doubt God at the most fundamental...

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Personal (Michael Patton)
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About Me in 50 Q/A

1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:30AM (went to bed at 2am) 2. How do you like your steak? Medium rare 3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Terminator:...

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Christian Life
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On Authenticity, Condemnation and Community

I love Michael Patton’s authenticity.  The way he exposes his faults and failures in such a public forum is both refreshing and encouraging.  In fact, when I was writing...

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Christian Life
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I Know God, But I Don't Like Him

Over the years I have come in contact with many people who have a particular attitude toward their spirituality that is rather common among Christians. It is an attitude that...

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Press Release: Credo House of Theology, Edmond OK

[From the Daily Oklahoman] There is a place to enjoy a Calvin Cappuccino or a Luther Latte while getting a fuller understanding of Biblical theology. The Credo House of...

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The New Prophets: Authority, Experience, and the Collapse of Trust
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The New Prophets: Authority, Experience, and the Collapse of Trust

Podcast culture is telling us something—and it’s not just about who people are listening to, but why they trust them.

As voices like Joe Rogan and Shawn Ryan rise, trust in institutions continues to collapse. Government, media, and even scientific authorities are no longer seen as stable sources of truth. But this does not mean truth itself is disappearing. It means confidence in those who interpret and deliver truth is fading.

In this episode, I make a critical distinction: science isn’t collapsing—trust in interpreters of science is. Science is a method. But people don’t live by methods—they live by meaning. And when the messengers lose credibility, people begin looking elsewhere for something to anchor their understanding of reality.

The deeper issue is that we are no longer building complete worldviews. Instead, we are assembling beliefs like a playlist—pulling ideas from wherever they resonate without asking whether they actually fit together. But a real worldview must answer real questions: What is ultimate reality? How do we know anything? Are there real morals? What is our purpose? What happens after death?

When those questions go unanswered, a vacuum is created. And that vacuum never stays empty.

This is where the “new prophets” begin to emerge—not from institutions, but from experience. And in a world that no longer trusts shared authority, experience itself begins to take the throne.

This episode sets the stage for understanding how we got here—and why what replaces truth may be far more dangerous than what we lost.

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  • The New Prophets: Authority, Experience, and the Collapse of Trust 2026-04-08
    The New Prophets: Authority, Experience, and the Collapse of Trust Podcast culture is telling us something—and it’s not just about who people are listening to, but why they trust them. As voices like Joe Rogan and Shawn Ryan rise, trust in institutions continues to collapse. Government, media, and even scientific authorities are no longer seen […]
  • Ontological Argument: The Definitive Explanation 2026-04-02
    Ontological Argument: The Definitive Explanation In this episode, I walk through the ontological argument the way Anselm actually framed it—not the simplified version, but the real thing. God is defined as “that than which nothing greater can be conceived.” Once you understand that definition, the argument starts to press in on you in a way […]

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