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The MikeCheck Podcast

The mission of the MikeCheck Podcast is to strengthen the church to make a stronger defense of the faith by biblically checking the unbiblical. Hosted by Mike Ruel, Pastor of the Highlands Bible Church, in Vernon, NJ.

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BONUS Ep - The Trinity (MidWeek Study)

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2025/10/02

Join Mike as he leads the Wednesday night MidWeek study on "Twenty Basic Christian Beliefs" by Wayne Gudem. This week - the Trinity!

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01:07:02

Episode 63 - Infertility and Miscarriage with...

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2025/09/26

Infertility and miscarriage rates are on the rise. How are we supposed to look at this through a Biblical worldview? Mike is joined in studio by friend Brigitte Harlacher and they dig into these challenging issues.

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00:34:09

Episode 62 - Charlie Kirk

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2025/09/12

We all have seen the news about Charlie Kirk, gunned down on a college campus while seeking to have honest dialogue about worldviews and ideas. How are we to process this as Christians?

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00:51:17

Episode 61 - AI

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2025/08/27

Just what is Artificial Intelligence/AI? Is it all bad? Can and should Christians use it? Are there good uses? Where is it going in the future? Mike is joined in studio with friend Bryan Beadle and together they biblically check AI.

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Episode 60 - Conversion

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2025/08/15

How does a Christian become a Christian? What is the doctrine of conversion? Why does it matter? Is there such a thing as a false conversion? Mike is joined by Intern Matt in studio as they dig in.

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Episode 59 - Complaining

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2025/07/29

Philippians 2:13 tells us to "do all things without grumbling or disputing," what does this practically mean? Are we never able to complain? Do we just stuff everything inside? Join Mike and Intern Matt as they dig into this topic.For a link to the recent sermon from Philippians 2:12-18, click here.

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00:32:32

Episode 58 - Israel

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2025/06/20

Israel is all over the news - Christians are calling for complete support of Israel, some even claiming Biblical commands to do so. Is this true? Is the nation of Israel still the chosen people of God like in the Old Testament? Join Mike as he digs in.

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Episode 57 - Surviving Cancer

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2025/05/29

Join Mike as he reflects on the 5 year anniversary of the end of his cancer treatments and discusses 4 key strengths to develop before a major life trial.

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Episode 56 - Listener Questions: Prophecy and...

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2025/05/16

Join Mike as he answers some listener questions about prophecy and spiritual gifts!Blog Post from John MacArthur

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Epidsode 55 - How to Disagree on Political Issues

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2025/05/08

We've all been there...someone...a family member, friend, or even total stranger on Facebook states a political position that is contrary to yours. What do you do? How do we engage? Mike talks with old friend Wes Ehnert.MikeCheck Podcast WebsiteWes Ehnert - LinkedIn

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Episode 54 - The Sin of Empathy?

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2025/04/24

Empathy is a sin now? Is that what Joe Rigney says in his latest book with that same title? Nope. Join Mike as he digs into this controversial question. The Sin of Empathy: Compassion and Its Counterfeits, Joe Rigney on Amazon.Thinking in Public: Dr. Albert Mohler and Dr. Joe Rigney

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Episode 53 - The Criticality of the Local Church

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2025/04/17

How important is the local church? Can a Christian NOT be committed to a local church? Join Mike as he digs in.

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BONUS - MidWeek: Church Essentials - How We Got the...

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2025/03/31

Join Pastor Mike at the Highlands Bible Church MidWeek study where he finishes up teaching on "How We Got the Bible." This week we focus on the New Testament Canon.

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Episode 52 - Nuance and Discernment

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2025/03/26

Are all Christians just Pro-Trump MAGA Republican Christian Nationalist Extermists? What is nuance and when is it applicable? How is it dangerous? Join Mike as he walks through this topic.

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00:53:39

BONUS: MidWeek - Church Essentials - How We Got the...

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2025/03/17

Join Mike Ruel from the MidWeek study at Highlands Bible Church as he answers the question "Are the Gospels Reliable?" (HINT: The answer is YES.)

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Episode 51 - Conversion Stories - Bryan and Alyssa

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2025/03/13

Mike is joined in studio by Bryan and Alyssa as they tell their conversion stories, talk about megachurches, and how to stay faithful.

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00:37:12

Bonus - MidWeek - How We Got the Bible, 2

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2025/03/10

Pastor Mike teaches on the Old Testament canon and how it came to be.

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Episode 50 - Oneness in Marriage (Guest: Melanie Ruel)

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2025/03/06

Many married couples today live separate lives...yet the Bible defines marriage as "oneness." What does that mean? How do we practically do that? Mike is joined in studio by his lovely wife, Melanie to discuss!

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BONUS - MidWeek - How We Got the Bible? Week 1

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2025/03/03

Mike Ruel teaches on the Bible from Highlands Bible Church MidWeek Study. What even is the Bible and what does it claim about itself?

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Episode 49 - Who Am I? What Am I Supposed to be...

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2025/02/27

Join Mike in Part 2 of what we started back in Episode 47 as he answers the question "HOW" am I supposed to be growing? Show Links: Questions/Feedback? Email us at ⁠Mike@TheMikeCheckPodcast.com⁠ or TEXT (973) 500-8329 TheMikeCheck Podcast - Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Highlands Bible Church - Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Highlands Bible Church - Facebook⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Highlands Bible Church - IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Mike Ruel Twitter⁠⁠⁠

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