In this brand-new segment of the Dad Tired podcast, Jerrad Lopes introduces "Q&A with Chris," featuring Chris Hilken. This weekly episode is inspired by the overwhelming response to a spontaneous Q&A session at the recent Dad Tired retreat. With nearly 300 men attending, Jerrad and Chris didn’t have time to answer all the questions on-site, so they’re diving in on the podcast to tackle them here—nothing is off limits! In this episode, Jerrad does his best to make Chris squirm with some thought-provoking and challenging questions.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Hell and God's Presence (01:31)

   • Chris explains how hell can be the absence of God if God is omnipresent, using the concept of kenosis (from Philippians 2) to describe God's ability to limit Himself.

2. Baptism and Salvation (07:59)

   • Chris shares why baptism is crucial in the Christian faith but clarifies that it is not what saves a person. He emphasizes obedience to Christ's lordship and references the thief on the cross.

3. Gambling and Sports Betting (10:28)

   • Is gambling a sin? Chris answers with the principle from 1 Corinthians: "Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial." He shares the dangers and when it may be permissible within a controlled, healthy context.

4. Exploring and Colonizing Space (13:33)

   • What does God think about space exploration and colonizing Mars? Chris unpacks the story of the Tower of Babel and why it shouldn't be used to argue against exploring space.

5. Smoking Cigars or Cigarettes (15:40)

   • Chris discusses if smoking is a sin, applying the same biblical principles used for other substances, like alcohol, and stressing moderation and self-control.

6. Profanity and Taming the Tongue (17:36)

   • Chris addresses the use of profanity among Christians, citing James and Ephesians to highlight the importance of wholesome speech and the impact our words have as believers.

Listener Questions:
Have a burning question for Chris? Submit it anonymously at dadtired.com/question, and tune in every Friday for a new episode of "Q&A with Chris."

Notable Quotes:

• “Imagine a kingdom where a king issues a decree, and you take it under advisement personally—that’s not lordship. When God calls, we obey.” - Chris Hilken
• "Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial. It’s about asking, is this helping me be more like Jesus?" - Chris Hilken

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