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
27 episodes
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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Should Christians Make New Year’s Resolutions?
As the new year begins, many believers ask: Should Christians set goals and make resolutions? Is planning for personal growth biblical, or is it just a worldly mindset? In this episode, we take a deep dive into what Scripture says abou...
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Why Mormonism Is False
Think Mormonism is just about family values and quirky traditions like celestial planets and “holy underpants”? Think again. In this episode, we peel back the layers to uncover the shocking history and doctrines that reveal why Mormonism isn’t ...
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Why Church Planting? The Story Of The Garden
What does it take to plant a church from the ground up? In this episode of Skeptics & Saints, Justin Doyle sits down with Nolan and Lindsey to share the story of The Garden’s beginnings. Nolan and Lindsey open up about the doubt...
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Is Nolan The Senior Pastor?
Ask a question HERE!Titles can carry weight, but do they reflect the heart of leadership? In this episode of Sk...
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Why Launch a Building Campaign Without Local Elders?
Ask a question HERE!Is it biblical to launch a building campaign before appointing local elders? In this episode of...
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