What Did He Mean by That?

🎙 Episode Title: What Questions Are You Afraid to Ask?

📅 Release Date: September 24^th, 2026

🎧 Host(s): Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.

Episode Summary:

We took the podcast out of the studio and brought it to Northside’s Young Adult Retreat for a live Q&A. Nothing was off the table as young adults asked questions about temptation, suffering, predestination, end times, politics, modesty, Halloween, idolatry, and understanding difficult parts of Scripture. It’s an honest conversation about bringing our questions to God’s Word, wrestling with what we believe, and learning to disagree on secondary issues without losing sight of what unites us in Christ.

Questions Asked:

• When temptation arises and we fail or fall, what encouragement does Scripture give us to get back up?
• During hardships or valley seasons, how can we find comfort when it feels like God isn’t present in our immediate need?
• What does the Bible say about election and predestination, and why is there so much debate about it? Are people predestined both to heaven and to hell?
• When it comes to the end times, do you believe in a pre-tribulation or post-tribulation return of Christ?
• Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
• What does biblical modesty look like for both men and women?
• As politics and religion become increasingly intertwined, where should politics and government fit within the broader church and at Northside? Should politics be discussed, debated, or denounced?
• How can I know I’m putting God first when I spend a lot of time thinking about my personal interests? How do I know when an interest has become an idol?
• When reading difficult parts of the Bible, how do I keep from becoming so focused on human sinfulness and failure that I miss what God is revealing about Himself?

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