Unapologetic with Mike Eppel

How Did Obergefell Happen?

Mike enters into a new phase of his discussion on the case for biblical sexuality, viewing the subject of same sex marriage from the perspective of a post-Obergefell landscape, where federally endorsed same sex marriage is a reality rather than a mere possibility. In this podcast, Mike addresses how such a reality came to be.

Do Christians Violate Separation of Church and State?

Mike discusses the challenge directed at Christians that they cannot legislate in favor of biblical morality because of the supposed separation of church and state. 

Are Christians Intolerant?

Mike responds to several challenges that LGBT activists make against opponents of same sex marriage, including:
1) Opposition to same sex marriage is hate speech2) Opponents to same sex marriage are intolerant3) Opponents to same sex marriage violate Jesus' command not to judge in Matthew 7:1

Is Homosexual Parenting Better than Foster Care?

Mike discusses several challenges raised by LGBT activists, including:
1) Homosexual parenting is better than the foster system 2) Homosexual couples in a committed relationship should be able to marry3) Some heterosexual couples cannot produce children, just like homosexuals

Is Same Sex Marriage About Love?

Mike discusses several other arguments put forth by LGBT activists in support of same sex marriage. These include:1) "homosexuals cannot change"2) "same sex marriage is about love"3) "animals commit homosexual behavior"4) "opposing same sex marriage is the same as opposing interracial marriage"5) "opponents of same sex marriage are bigots"

Is Same Sex Marriage a Right?

Mike examines three popular slogans used to advocate for same sex marriage and discusses the inherent flaws of each statement. The slogans considered are: “homosexuals want the same rights as heterosexuals”, “homosexuality is just like race”, and “homosexuals were born that way”.   

Same Sex Marriage Hurts Homosexuals

Mike discusses how the legal endorsement of homosexual behavior through same sex marriage harms those that struggle with same sex attraction and concludes the six point cast for biblical sexuality. 

Same Sex Marriage Hurts Children

Mike discusses how the legal endorsement of homosexual behavior through same sex marriage is harmful both to children and everyday citizens. 

The Goodness of God

Mike takes a break from his series on "The Case for Biblical Sexuality" to present a sermon that he gave on the subject of God's goodness. God is not only good, but he is the very standard of goodness that enables humans to know that certain actions are genuinely right and wrong. 

The Law is a Great Teacher

Mike discusses how the law teaches the citizens of society that certain behaviors are good and others are bad. If the law begins to teach people that harmful behaviors, like abortion and same sex behavior, are good, then one can reasonably expect society to perceive them as beneficial.