Following Jesus

About Following Jesus

A weekly podcast helping people follow Jesus and study the Bible.

Publisher

David Cipriano

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jan 2024

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

166 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Is Mary the Mother of God?

   Is Mary the mother of God? And if so, then what implications does that title have? Would that mean that she existed before God or that she gave Jesus His deity? Well, as an evangelical Christian, I’m going to explain to you why Mary undeniably is the mother of God—and why it’s heresy to reject that title for her. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction 0:29 My Argument for Mary as the Mother of God 2:59 The Objection That Mary as the Mother of God Is a Catholic Doctrine 4:29 The Objection That the Bible Never Calls Mary the Mother of God 8:11 The Objection That Mary Was Just the Mother of Jesus, Not the Mother of God 11:45 The Objection That God Is Eternal and Doesn't Have a Mother 15:17 The Objection That Mary Didn't Give Birth to the Father or the Holy Spirit 15:57 The Objection That Calling Mary the Mother of God Is Pointless 18:25 The Objection That We Should Be Focusing on Jesus, Not Mary Bible verses in this video (all from KJV): Luke 1:41-43 I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link! https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555 (https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555)

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Did the Apostles Believe That Jesus Wasn’t God?

   Did the apostles believe that Jesus wasn’t God? Well, that’s what heretic Paul Davis (RealGoodNewsXP) has claimed in a recent video. So today, we’re going to listen to his claims about Jesus and the early Christians, and I’ll show you why he’s wrong about pretty much every single thing he says. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Did Peter Believe Jesus Was Just a Man Who Was the Messiah, Not God? 6:46 Did Jesus Never Claim to Be God? 12:36 The Ebionites and the Hebrew Gospel of Matthew 14:12 Details About Jesus That Allegedly Prove He Wasn't God 17:08 Did the Roman Catholic Church Turn Jesus Into a God? 18:16 Debunking the Claim That Jesus' Own Apostles Did Not Believe He Was God 19:51 My Message to Paul, AKA "Real Good News” Bible verses in this video (all from KJV): Jeremiah 23:5-6, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, 2 Peter 1:1, Mark 10:17-18, John 5:17-18, John 10:27-28, Matthew 4:10, Matthew 2:2, Matthew 2:11, Matthew 15:25, Matthew 20:20, Matthew 28:9, Matthew 28:17, John 17:3, John 17:20-21, John 1:1, Luke 1:43, Hebrews 1:6, Hebrews 1:8, Matthew 14:33, John 20:28, Colossians 2:9, Mark 1:3 I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link! https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555 (https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555)

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   I Debated the #1 Mormon Apologist

   I recently debated Jacob Hansen, who is widely considered to be the #1 Latter-day Saint apologist. And today, I’m going to break down that debate and why I found Jacob’s arguments for Mormon doctrine to be ultimately unconvincing. I’ll also share a few ways that I messed up, and what I would do differently if I got a second chance. At the time of this recording, it’s been a little over a week since the debate. I’ve had some time to collect my thoughts, review the debate, and think through some better rebuttals that didn’t come to my mind at the time. So I’m gonna break everything down, and then at the end, I’ll answer the question of who I think won the debate. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction 0:50 My Thoughts About Jacob Hansen 2:05 Do Christians Not Actually Believe They're Children of God? 3:43 Do Trinitarians Believe Jesus Is Like a Square Circle? 7:25 Does the Trinity Ultimately Reduce to Modalism? 10:27 Is the Godhead Like 3 Blue Pens? 13:30 Jacob Sometimes Deflects Instead of Giving Direct Answers 16:48 Some Mistakes I Made During the Debate 20:25 Who Won the Debate: Jacob Hansen or Me? Bible verses in this video (all from KJV): Isaiah 43:10, Isaiah 44:6, Isaiah 45:5, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:20 I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link! https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555 (https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555)

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