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OpentheWord.org

Written by: Dean Smith
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 Welcome to a podcast by opentheword.org where we provide Bible teaching and Biblical perspective on the rapid changes taking place in our society.Opentheword.org Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • 152 | Near Death Experiences: When the Totally Blind See

    152 | Near Death Experiences: When the Totally Blind See
    Jan 9 2026
    In a recent video, former atheist and now Christian apologist Lee Strobel provided evidences for the existence of the human spirit. The Bible teaches that we are made up of a spirit, soul and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23). At the death of our physical body, our spirit lives on. This is vividly portrayed in the Jesus’ story about the rich man and Lazarus found in Luke 16:19-31.
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    4 mins
  • 151 | Atheists don’t believe in God, But They Do Believe in Little Green Men

    151 | Atheists don’t believe in God, But They Do Believe in Little Green Men
    Jan 2 2026
    While atheists mock Christians because of our belief in God, a 2021 Pew survey found that 85% of atheists/agnostics believed in little green men and aliens. But they weren’t alone. The same survey revealed that 80% of nones, those with no religious affiliation, also believed in aliens. Though certainly not as high, overall 57% of Christians also believed in alien life. But this involved a very broad definition of Christian. More specifically only 40% of Evangelicals believed in aliens and UFOs.
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    4 mins
  • 150 | The Strange Connection Between the Christmas Story and the Woman Caught in Adultery

    150 | The Strange Connection Between the Christmas Story and the Woman Caught in Adultery
    Dec 12 2025
    With Christmas around the corner, I thought I should do a podcast with a bit of Christmas twist. So, I want to discuss the strange connection between the Christmas story and the woman caught in adultery.We know from the Christmas story, that Joseph was engaged to Mary. When Joseph returned to Nazareth for the wedding, he was shocked to find Mary pregnant – having conceived by the Holy Spirit.
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    9 mins
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