Has there been a philosophical question discussed over the centuries more than "what is the meaning of life"? Since it's been such a popular topic over the years, it felt appropriate to give our take. On today's episode Allen, Daniel, and Joe talk about the theme from the world's point of view and the Christians. It turns out that there is a stark difference!

Other show highlights: 5 things Soul Training has done over the last year, Ink Pens w/ Allen.

This episode of Soul Training deals with the topic of criticism. How do we take it? Should we take it? What do we do once it's given to us? How should we give criticism?

The Bible says more about the subject than one might think, so we dive into God's word for some answers.

For this episode, we decided to record in front of a studio audience for the first time. We LOVED the energy a live audience brings! The last bit of the show this week is a Q&A segment featuring some of our audience members. If you're a long time listener, you may recognize a couple of voices.

Other show highlights: Allen tells how NOT to ask for criticism.

A listener approached us wanting to hear our take on why we sing. We sing in worship. We sing for fun. We sing in the car to pass the time. Why do we feel compelled to do this and why did God mandate this during our worship to him?

On today's episode the Soul Training guys go in depth on the questions above as well as tell some stories from their past to relate to the topic.

The episode references an older episode on why we shouldn't have instrumental music accompany our singing during worship. That episode can be found here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-should-we-worship-without-instruments/id1544509536?i=1000661226281

Other show highlight: Why was Joe playing drums in a funeral home with country music hall of famers?

Philippians 4:7 mentions a peace that passes all understanding. That sounds pretty nice, right? !? What is this peace and how do we get it?

On today's episode of Soul Training, we'll go over what this means and enlighten the audience on how to obtain the peace that surpasses understanding. The answer is easier than you might think.

Other show highlights: What do the Soul Training guys do for peace?

In 1 Corinthians 1:17, Paul states that he wasn't sent to baptize, yet baptism is mentioned in other verses as being essential to salvation. What are we to make of this? Is Paul downplaying baptism? Is he seperating it from the gospel?

On this episode, Soul Training answers the above questions and dives into some more baptism oddities around the world.

Other show highlights: Where is Daniel now?

Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a part of everyday life. In some instances, we don't even know when we're using it. In today's episode the guys try to help the audience understand the following questions:

1) What is A.I.?

2) What do Christians need to know and understand about AI

3) Is it a good thing? Or, perhaps a bad thing?

Other show highlights: The Jetsons trivia

As is our tradition, we're "re-gifting" or most listened to episode for the year to our listeners.

There are a few verses in the Bible the seem to contain a command, yet most Christian congregations don't adhere to it. Why is this? Often times church leaders explain away the "command" as cultural appropriate for the first century, but not for our modern time. Is this right? When should we look at Biblical commands through a cultural lens? Think foot washing...

Other show highlights - basketball shoes of the 80s!

What does the Bible say about thankfulness and the Christian attitude? Of course, it says we SHOULD be thankful as a whole! On this episode of Soul Training, we talk about what we're thankful for, how to develop an attitude of gratitude, and more!

Other show highlights: Allen serenades us all with some super old country music!