Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny

Pastor Mike shares two ways to approach unbelievers in your family. 
   1.  Invite - Many people who go to church are there because a friend or family member invited them. 
   2.  Impress - Show them with your actions how Jesus works in your heart and changes your life. 
Give them an opportunity to hear the Gospel and let your light shine, so they see your good deeds and praise your father in Heaven.

Reference: 1 Peter 3

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Abortion is an emotionally tense issue. So, how do you discuss it with civility? Pastor Mike has some suggestions for you.
   -  Be quick to listen and slow to speak (James 1). Ask questions with curiosity and love.
   -  Agree on common ground and empathize.
   -  Stand with God. Go to the Word of God.
Be a bright light in a dark world. 
    
References: James 1, Luke 2

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, an...

Not talking is not helping. If you're having gay thoughts, what do you do? Pastor Mike shares three steps to answering this question. 
   1. Find the answers God gives in his Word. 
   2. Talk to people. Find others to talk to, to confess to, so they can pray for you, encourage you and forgive you.
   3. Run to Jesus for hope and forgiveness. 

Reference: Romans 1
“You cannot keep birds from flying over your head but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair” - Martin Luther

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What if you're overly focused on yourself? Ancient theologians thought that loving yourself too much was at the very heart of sin. Is it?

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

The books Pastor Mike has authored that speak most to people, are the ones about life's hurts. There are two reasons you may push God away when life hurts. The love of Jesus at the cross is the answer to both. 
Reasons you may push God away:
1. Because you've never learned how to receive love.
2. You think God is the enemy and the one behind your pain

Reference: Romans 8 

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Why does the church seem to be sexist, sometimes it is because of sin; and sometimes it makes distinctions, because Jesus did. While there are sins that happen within the church and among Christians, that is not an accurate representation of Jesus, it is a misuse of his name. Jesus himself gave authority to preach and teach to the 12 disciples, who were all men. God has made a distinction between men and women, when it comes to authority in the church. 

Reference: Matthew 10

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How far is too far? What does the Bible mean when it says to flee from sexual immorality? Pastor Mike explains the Bible and sex in three parts. 

References: 1 Corinthians 6, Ephesians 5, Colossians 3, Hebrews 13

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just lik...

Do you want to know what Pastor Mike's political views are? In this video, Pastor Mike reveals three things that form his political views. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

Pastor Mike explains how money can be used for the glory of God or for selfish gain. Explore the topic of money from a biblical point of view and get four tips for using money well.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving th...

How do we know the Bible hasn't changed over all these years? Pastor Mike explains the comfort he finds in the history of Bible translation, offering four reasons for having confidence in the Bible we read today.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, gi...

What does God say in the Bible about premarital sex? Whether you're new to the Bible or have been connected to it for a long time, sex can be a big topic of discussion. Pastor Mike shares the Bible's four-part description of sex. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real que...

Are aliens real? Is it okay for Christians to believe aliens exist and be curious about them? Pastor Mike reminds us that there are evil spiritual forces that could be at play as a distraction. As Christians, we want to focus on what God has revealed. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace ans...

Whether sex addiction, gaming addiction, alcohol addiction, or drug addiction, you may wonder if your addiction is a sin or if you are a victim. You are in a spiritual battle in this world, so how does that play into your daily choices? Get some guidance from Pastor Mike and the Bible.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mi...

As a pastor himself, Pastor Mike is interested if AI could replace him. What do you think? Should you be asking AI for the sermon of the week? This video gives answers based on the difference between information and connection.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people ju...

What does the Bible say about euthanasia or doctor assisted suicide? When a loved one is suffering, it is tempting to consider any way of helping them end that suffering. But Pastor Mike reminds us who knows all and is in control of everything, even the pain in our lives.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny fr...

Should Christians support or oppose the death penalty? Pastor Mike dives deep to explain the ins and outs of corporal punishment.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

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AI blows our minds with the amount of information it can help us process. But is it something that God wants us to use? Pastor Mike explores how AI is like many other tools throughout history and how it can be used for good or evil.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace an...

Social media can cause anxiety and is being banned for children in some countries. But is it all bad? Pastor Mike discusses how social media affects our lives both positively and negatively.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that po...

People have been lying and deceiving since the fall into sin. Christians aim to stand up for what is right and what is true. Pastor Mike reminds us where our identity lies.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that po...

There are different types of birth control, so how can you know if any one kind is bad or not? Pastor Mike shares how motivation can play a role in answering this complicated question, and he goes to the Bible to see what God thinks of children.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Gr...

How do you know when to stay in a relationship, when to work on it more, or when to end it? Does the Bible actually address dating? Pastor Mike explains the purpose of dating and what to prioritize in a relationship. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from peo...

If you want to do better but find yourself struggling, you may wonder why you keep giving in to the same temptations. Pastor Mike reminds us that there is hope and that even when we are a mess, there is One who delivers us over and over again. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of...

If you're looking for answers, you may be wondering why God doesn't just make salvation obvious for everyone. Pastor Mike explores when salvation was made clear to humankind and why we may still struggle to believe. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving tho...

As our culture grapples with sin and identity issues, does that mean we are no longer created in God's image like Adam and Eve were? Pastor Mike shares how Jesus transforms us in the eyes of God. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giv...

If eternity sounds scary to you, Pastor Mike explains what you have to look forward to. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

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If you feel far from where you "should" be, this message is for you. Listen to hear who Jesus invited to follow him and why that applies to you as well. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point peo...

Some churches say they welcome "all," but do they really condone all behavior? What welcoming all into the church really means. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

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Pastor Mike offers four reasons you can trust the Bible translation we use today. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

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The Bible passage and question that will help you exam your heart to see if you are honoring God's marriage covenant. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

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Pastor Mike's surprising answer and how the Word of God can work in any circumstance.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

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It is human nature to hide from God when you've sinned, like Adam and Eve did in the Garden of Eden. But there is a way to get close to God even when you feel like hiding. It's not something you do; it's a person. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers som...

When your friends and family and neighbors do good things and are good people, it's hard to understand why they may not go to heaven. Pastor Mike dives into this difficult topic with grace, pointing to the one comparison that does work.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions fr...

Pastor Mike discusses worship styles and who the focus should be on at church. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

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Loneliness in this digital world is so common. Pastor Mike shares tips to grow relationships.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

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How Christians can live to be "salt" in their communities. Salt? Pastor Mike explains.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

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Learn how the slavery mentioned in the Bible was different and how the Bible's call to morality and ethics shows us who God is. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

Pastor Mike reminds us that a good thing can always become a bad thing. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

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The beauty God gives his people is a gift, but it can be a temptation. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

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Pastor Mike reminds us how truth and love should go together in each conversation we have.

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

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God revealed the point of life in this common prayer. 

Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.

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