<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Multnomah Baptist Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are a brand new Church and excited to see lives changed by the gospel!]]></description><link>https://www.multnomahbc.com/mbcblog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:23:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.multnomahbc.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Debating God’s Existence: Believers and Skeptics in Friendly Conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A better way to argue about God When a Christian philosopher and a well-known atheist debated each other at an atheist convention, many expected a hostile showdown. Instead, what happened was something rare in today’s polarized world: a genuine, respectful exchange between friends pursuing truth together. In Debating God’s Existence , the memorable debate is reproduced in full. More importantly, it serves as the starting point for new conversations. In the chapters that follow, the two...]]></description><link>https://www.multnomahbc.com/post/debating-god-s-existence-believers-and-skeptics-in-friendly-conversation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af4a1b1b8e90b2a7e964b7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:40:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/711308_18616a5dae694fb4b6459a214171a34a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_348,h_522,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Drinkard </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Ultimate Source &#38; King Ahaz’s Ultimate Mistake written by Andrew Drinkard]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2 Chronicles 28:4-5; 22-27, you will see what happened to a king who believed that he could do better in his life by cutting God out of the picture. We’ve all been there before. There are times where we have neglected God and wanted to do things our way instead of His way. And when things went wrong, instead of repenting and going to God for help, we dig our heels in, and continue forging our own destiny with a distorted mindset. King Ahaz’s Mistake King Ahaz was a ruler who inherited a...]]></description><link>https://www.multnomahbc.com/post/our-ultimate-source-king-ahaz-s-ultimate-mistake-written-by-andrew-drinkard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af4352c674490e6e20b2ee</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:09:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/711308_dab9761d86174ba080f665f6aad1ea52~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_259,h_194,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Drinkard </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Foundation Did You Build On? Written by Andrew Drinkard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Drinkard is director of Inspiring Christianity Ministries. He also serves as a Chapter Director for an international apologetics organization. He holds an MA in Theological Studies and Apologetics from Liberty University and is currently completing an MA in Philosophy of Religion at Palm Beach Atlantic University. His work has been published in the Journal of Classical Theology and he is the editor of Debating God’s Existence: Believers and Skeptics in Friendly Conversation. ]]></description><link>https://www.multnomahbc.com/post/which-foundation-did-you-build-on-written-by-andrew-drinkard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af3ba3053d59350a1499aa</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:46:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/711308_ebca9b971ed04b6fb0d7c4e8143fec8a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Drinkard </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another "Baptist" Church?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portland is a city full of thoughtful people. It’s creative, outspoken, and often skeptical of institutions—especially religious ones. But beneath the surface, you’ll find something else too: deep spiritual hunger. It shows up in the search for purpose, the longing for community, and the quiet weight many people carry when life gets heavy. That’s why the question isn’t “Does Portland need church?” The better question is: What kind of church will be faithful to Jesus, steady in truth, and...]]></description><link>https://www.multnomahbc.com/post/another-baptist-church-in-portland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e607de46957565bf58869</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:35:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/711308_423f247934464647946238f9594bbec1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tim Drinkard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do bad things happen to good people?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why bad things happen to good people. The question that must not go unanswered in the life of a believer and non-believer.]]></description><link>https://www.multnomahbc.com/post/why-do-bad-things-happen-to-good-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69868e2ae14322a9a912ee5d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:07:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/711308_356372c6b0d74acc94764766de265368~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_306,h_165,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tim Drinkard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calvinism? Whats the Problem?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Calvinism is a big deal.]]></description><link>https://www.multnomahbc.com/post/calvinism-whats-the-problem</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6986839a96663872685ffeba</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:46:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/711308_f31af0185b7b4bc489db2b99fb48b55b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_224,h_224,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tim Drinkard</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>