Skeptics & Saints
The Skeptics & Saints Podcast is where we dive deep into the questions that skeptics and saints alike are asking. From controversy to theology, from culture to apologetics, this podcast is going to engage in real conversations to challenge skeptics toward faith and saints towards further growth. We tackle tough topics, explore Scripture, and wrestle with the realities of following Jesus in a world full of brokenness. If you’re looking for thought-provoking discussions, you’ve found the right place.
This is a podcast by The Garden Church in Surprise Arizona for Skeptics and Saints to consider the claims of Jesus.
Episodes
32 episodes
Do Angels Still Show Up?
Do angels still show up, or is that just Bible-era mythology? 👀🕊️In this no-filter episode of Skeptics & Saints, we go straight into the deep end, angels, demons, spiritual warfare, exorcism, dreams, money, mission, and why the supernat...
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What God Can Do In 10 Years of Your Life
Have you ever wondered what God's 10 year plan is for you? The 2016 trend was nostalgic for a lot of people. It got Nolan and Lindsey thinking about the last ten years--how they got into ministry and what He has done in and through their lives....
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The Church Isn’t Safe and That’s the Point
What if the Church isn’t a social club, but a dangerous place where heaven breaks into earth? ⚡️🏛️In this episode, we dive headfirst into Acts 5 and the unsettling story of Ananias and Sapphira to uncover three truths about the Holy Spi...
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Dealing With Contradictions
Is the Bible actually full of contradictions… or are we just bad readers? 🤔📖From Judas’ death to faith vs. works, angels at the tomb, and Jesus’ words about His return, critics love to say Scripture doesn’t add up. But what if th...
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Q&A: Tithing, the Holy Spirit, Elders, Politics… and Aliens
Real questions deserve real answers. 🔥📖In this no-filter Q&A, Nolan and Skyler tackle the actual questions people are asking, not the safe ones. Why did our view on tithing genuinely change over time? 👀💰 Do aliens<...
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Book of Acts Overview Part 2 - Go Eat Pork Chops!
Ever wondered what the book of Acts is actually doing from start to finish? 📖🔥In this episode of Skeptics & Saints, Nolan and Skyler dive into Part 2 of our intro to Acts, unpacking how Acts 1:8 is not just a memory verse, it’s the b...
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Power Of Evangelism
The Holy Spirit doesn’t fill us to sit still—He fills us to go. 🌍Right before His ascension, Jesus gave a promise and a purpose: “You will receive power… and you will be my witnesses.” That same power that shook the early church still f...
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Why Acts? Book Overview! - Part 1
📖 What if the Book of Acts isn’t just history, it’s the blueprint for revival today?In this first episode of a two-part deep dive, Nolan and Pastor Skyler crack open the Book of Acts to prepare for a new series at The Garden. This...
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Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? Or Is It Demonic?
Should Christians celebrate Halloween or is it demonic?In this episode of Skeptics and Saints, Nolan and Skyler take a deep dive into the theology, history, and cultural meaning of Halloween. From ancient Roman festivals where Christian...
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Meet Pastor Skyler
After a short break, Skeptics & Saints is back! 🙌 In this powerful episode, Nolan sits down with longtime friend Skyler Elmer, who just joined The Garden Church as a Teaching Pastor.Skyler shares his incredible story — from being an...
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How do I reach my friend who doesn’t do church?
⁉️ Yep, we’re asking the question: Who is the church really for? The seasoned saints? The skeptical outsider? 🤨⚡This conversation will break down into three parts:1️⃣ What Paul says in 1 Corinthians 14 about building up the unbeliev...
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Is the Church For Non Christians?
⁉️ Yep, we’re asking the question: Who is the church really for? The seasoned saints? The skeptical outsider? 🤨⚡This conversation will break down into three parts:1️⃣ What Paul says in 1 Corinthians 14 about building up the unbeliev...
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How do I reach my friend who doesn’t do church?
⁉️ Yep, we’re asking the question: Who is the church really for? The seasoned saints? The skeptical outsider? 🤨⚡This conversation will break down into three parts:1️⃣ What Paul says in 1 Corinthians 14 about building up the unbeliev...
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Why Would God Allow The Texas Floods?
WHY DID GOD ALLOW TEXAS FLOODS TO HAPPEN? 🌊💔When disaster strikes, it shakes us. We ask the question that haunts every human soul: Where was God? In this raw and honest message, we wrestle with the problem of pain, not with cheap cli...
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How to Heal From Church Hurt
📌 Church hurt is real. The betrayal. The bitterness. The breakdowns in trust. But here’s what’s also real: the healing Jesus offers through His Church, not outside of it.This message doesn’t minimize your pain. Instead, it confronts it ...
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Is God A Narcissist?
WHY WOULD GOD WANT US TO LIVE FOR HIS GLORY?For the skeptic, it can feel strange to learn that we are supposed to live for the glory of God and confusing to hear phrases like "God is about God". The Christi...
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Following Jesus In The A.I. Apocalypse
AI, the Antichrist, and the Discipled ChurchThe same tech that can disciple the nations… can deceive them.AI isn’t neutral. It’s not just crunching data, it’s shaping beliefs. It can translate your sermon into Swahili while you slee...
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Faith Isn’t Safe
When Faith Doesn’t Feel SafeWhat if your biggest spiritual breakthrough doesn’t come when everything is polished and planned, but when it’s messy, risky, and full of unknowns?Four weeks ago, our church stepped into a new audit...
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Evangelize Better Than A Mormon
Let’s be real—Mormons are out-hustling most Christians in evangelism. But what if you could learn to fish for souls the way Jesus taught His disciples—naturally, logically, and humbly?This bold message challenges passive faith and...
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A Big Move, A Bigger Mission
In this episode of Skeptics & Saints, Nolan and Lindsay unpack the massive transition happening at The Garden—a move to a new school, a surge in attendance, and a front-row seat to a move of God in real time. But this...
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There Is No Maturing Without Serving
We live in a grind culture that exalts hustle, self-protection, and personal achievement over everything. The world tells us to chase success, build our own platforms, and seek recognition. But Jesus shows us a radically different way: Serving....
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Before You Deconstruct, Ask This!
Deconstruction. It’s become a buzzword, a movement, and for many, a path away from Christianity. But before you walk away from faith, are you sure you know what you’re leaving behind?From Josh Harris, who once led purity culture and lat...
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Why Reading the Bible Feels Impossible (And How to Fix It)
Have you ever started reading the Bible with good intentions, only to fizzle out somewhere in Leviticus? Or maybe you’ve never opened it because it feels outdated, confusing, or irrelevant. If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with Bible...
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