In Authentic, the flagship television and radio program of the Voice of Prophecy, Pastor Shawn Boonstra pursues the deepest questions of human existence. Check out the most recent episodes below.
Is God against art? What’s His deal with statues? In this episode of Authentic, Shawn Boonstra continues his series on the Ten Commandments, digging into why the Bible forbids graven images. Journey through ancient history—from Rome’s breathtaking sculptures to the empty Most Holy Place in the Jewish temple—to discover the ongoing issue at the root of idolatry.
Some people are worth every bit of ridicule and disgust you can give ’em, right? After all, they stand for something you abhor. Maybe they stand for the wrong politics. Or maybe they chose the wrong religion. And to top it off, they're rude! But wait a sec... Who gave you the right to determine someone else's worth?
A lot of people don't like organized religion—and for good reason. History is full of atrocities in the name of Christianity. But are they throwing out the baby with the bathwater? Shawn Boonstra makes a case for closer examination.
