Clearview Today with Dr. Abidan Shah
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Episodes
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Monday, November 3rd | Children of the Reformation (Not “Reformed”)
What does it mean to be children of the Reformation without being “Reformed” in the modern sense? In this follow-up episode, Dr. Shah explains how we honor the Reformers’ passion for Scripture and grace while recognizing where some mod...
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Friday, October 31st | The Reformation: Why It Still Matters
The Reformation changed everything—from how we read the Bible to how we understand salvation. In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah looks back at the 16th century movement that reshaped Christianity and reminds us why its core truths still matter to...
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Thursday, October 30th | AI is Going to Change Everything... or Is It?
In today's show, Dr. Abidan Shah and the Clearview Today team discuss whether AI is really going to change everything about the way we work. If you want to know where our world is really headed, don’t miss this conversation.
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Wednesday, October 29th | Does Preaching Actually Matter?
In an age of endless podcasts, reels, and motivational clips, does preaching still make a difference? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah explains why God’s Word—preached—remains His chosen method for transforming hearts and shaping the c...
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Tuesday, October 28 | Pharisees, Sadducees, and the Parable That Exposed Them
In the Parable of the Vineyard Owner, Jesus exposed the Pharisees and Sadducees for rejecting God’s messengers—and ultimately, His Son. The story wasn’t just about them; it revealed the heart of Israel’s struggle to recognize God’s plan of rede...
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Monday, October 27 | Romans 9–11 Explained: God’s Plan for Israel and the Nations
Many readers treat Romans 9–11 like a theological detour—an aside about Israel before Paul returns to practical Christianity in chapter 12. But here, Paul shows how God’s plan for Israel reveals His unchanging faithfulness, sovereign grace...
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Friday, October 24th | The Golden Chain of…Salvation? Or Something Else?
Romans 8:29–30 is often called “the golden chain of salvation”—but what if Paul’s real point wasn’t about the steps of salvation, but the certainty of God’s love? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah unpacks Paul’s famous...
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Thursday, October 23rd | Why God’s Choice is GOD’s Choice
When Paul brings up the image of the potter and the clay, many imagine a God who arbitrarily decides who’s in and who’s out. But is that what Paul meant? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah walks us through Romans 9 to show that Paul’s point isn’t...
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Wednesday, October 22nd | The Stone They Stumbled Over: Why Jesus Offended the Pharisees
Why did the very people waiting for the Messiah reject Him when He came? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah unpacks why Jesus became a stumbling block to many in Israel—especially the Pharisees. They wanted affirmation for their righteou...
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Tuesday, October 21st | Why God Chose Abraham
When God called Abraham out of Ur, He wasn’t abandoning the rest of the world—He was launching a plan to reach it. In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah unpacks how God’s election of Abraham was never about favoritism but about function. Is...
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Monday, October 20th | Election: Salvation or Service?
What exactly did Paul mean when he spoke of “election”? Was it about God choosing some for eternal salvation—or was it more about God appointing a people for service in His plan? In this episode, Dr. Abidan Shah dives into Romans 9, exploring h...
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Friday, October 17th | The Truth About How God Elects Us
“Don’t you think it’s unfair that God chose to work through Jacob and not Esau?” — That question has echoed for centuries, and Paul tackles it head-on in Romans 9.In today’s episode, Dr. Shah and the team dive deep into the Doctrine ...
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Thursday, October 16th | Why America is the Final Destination
In this episode, Dr. Shah opens up about his journey from India to the United States—and how that experience completely reshaped his understanding of faith, freedom, and the American Dream. We also react to a viral clip from entrepreneur Patric...
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Wednesday, October 15th | Do Pastors and Their Staff Even Work?
It’s one of the oldest jokes in the book — “Must be nice to work one day a week!” But behind the humor is a real perception that pastors are lazy or don’t do much outside of Sunday. In this episode, Dr. Shah and the team pull back the curtain o...
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Tuesday, October 14th | The Christ Time and Passover
For generations, the Jewish people have celebrated Passover as a memorial — a way of remembering God’s deliverance from Egypt. But when Jesus shared the Passover meal with His disciples, He revealed something deeper: the Passover wasn’t just a ...
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Monday, October 13th | Viewing the Past and Present in Christ Time
What if time doesn’t move the way we think it does? In Romans 9, Paul shows that when we are united with Christ, we don’t just receive His salvation — we also enter His timeline. In this episode, Dr. Shah explains how seeing from “Chri...
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Thursday, October 9 | Living in the New "Christ-Time"
itself changed. When Paul wrote to the Romans about Israel and God’s promises, he wasn’t just explaining prophecy — he was showing us a whole new way of seeing history. In this episode, Dr. Shah unpacks what it means to live in Christ’s tim...
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Wednesday, October 8 | The Nehemiah Project: Pastors in Public Office
What if pastors were not just moral voices from the pulpit—but active change-makers in the halls of local government? The Nehemiah Project, part of the American Renewal Project, is encouraging pastors, elders, deacons, and ministry leaders to r...
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Tuesday, October 7 | Did God CHOOSE or CREATE Israel?
Why did God choose Israel? Abraham wasn’t Jewish or Hebrew—he was a Chaldean from Ur. God created Israel out of nothing. In this episode, we look at how God’s choice of Israel reveals His sovereign grace, His faithfulness to His promis...
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Monday, October 6 | Paul's Burden for God's People
Romans 9–11 is not a detour in Paul’s letter—it’s the continuation of his gospel logic. In this episode, we turn to Paul’s deep grief and love for his people, Israel. He declares that he would be willing to be “anathema” from Christ for ...
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Friday, October 3 | Biblical Discernment in the Information Age
We live in a world where information is everywhere—news headlines, social media posts, podcasts, videos, and endless streams of opinions. But with so much noise, how do we know what’s true, what’s half-true, and what’s completely misleading? In...
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Thursday, October 2 | The State of American Theology
What does America really believe about God, sin, the Bible, and salvation in 2025? In this episode, we unpack the latest findings from the Ligonier Ministries / LifeWay Research State of Theology survey. We’ll highlight surpri...
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Wednesday, October 1 | The Reality of Heaven and Those Who've Never Heard
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the State of Theology 2025 survey from Ligonier Ministries and LifeWay Research. What are the trends in what Americans (and especially self-identified evangelicals) believe about God, sin...
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Tuesday, September 30 | What Americans REALLY Believe
How well do Americans understand what the Bible teaches? The State of Theology 2025 from Ligonier Ministries and LifeWay Research shines a light on what people across the U.S. say about God, sin, the Bible, salvation, and the nature of...
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Monday, September 29 | The Habit of Daily Devotions
Spending time with God every day can feel like a struggle—busy schedules, distractions, and even discouragement can make it hard to stay consistent. But daily devotions aren’t about checking off a box; they’re about building a life-giving habit...
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