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We Ask A Pastor HARD Questions About God, Christianity & More - MaateCast Ep14

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This week the boys have the one and only location pastor for C3 Lighthouse Inner City Church joining them. Chris Wiggins loves hard questions about God so that's exactly what the boys give him. Whether it's about who created God, why God doesn't show himself, why the church is necessary, why believe in God if life is good, and so much more! Most questions came from the maatecast audience, so thank you! We hope you enjoy :) If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision. Everybody's Instagram: @christopherjwiggins @themaates @christiangilbank @mills.dowry Separate Channels: @crgilly @Millsybop 00:00 - Epic, Godly Intro to our Guest 3:45 - Chris’s Testimony (Fear & Anxiety For Years) 9:46 - What Changed After Experiencing The Power Of God 12:28 - How Did Chris Stay Faithful While Life Was Hard? 21:05 - What To Do When You Or Someone You Know Is Lacking Faith 25:49 - What Can You Do Before Marriage? / Where’s The Line? 34:00 - If ‘Bad’ Is Because Of Free Will, Why Isn’t ‘Good’ Because Of Free Will? 37:35 - The Hardest Time In Chris’s Life 44:35 - God Is Our FATHER 47:54 - Why Do Some Get More Miracles Than Others? 55:02 - Is Church Necessary? 59:34 - Moustache Myth? 1:01:43 - WHO MADE GOD? 1:04:38 - Why Doesn’t God Make Himself More Tangible? 1:09:53 - If Life Is Good, Why Bother With God? 1:15:09 - How To Deal With Life’s Distractions 1:19:37 - Epic, Godly Outro As always, maate to maate, we love ya.

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