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Foundational U

By Dean Hackett

Welcome to Foundational U with Dr. Dean Hackett.
We are so glad that you joined us for today's podcast.
We strive to lay a strong foundation for many generations.
You can find out more about Dr. Dean, read his blog, and find more episodes at fdeanhackett.com.
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Episode 1 | Song of the Sirens | Part 1

Foundational UJun 08, 2022

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Episode 85 | God Wrote the History of Nations

Episode 85 | God Wrote the History of Nations

Discover how God writes the history of a nation in detail and with stunning accuracy. What is the significance for a child of God?


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Mar 22, 202418:12
Episode 84 | God Writes History Before it Happens

Episode 84 | God Writes History Before it Happens

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is not only all-powerful, He is all-knowing. How do the Holy Scriptures reveal He actually writes history before it happen; in some cases hundreds and even millennia before it happens; in great detail.


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Mar 15, 202415:47
Episode 83 | Making Sense of Current Events | Part 5

Episode 83 | Making Sense of Current Events | Part 5

How does the second coming of Jesus Christ have two parts? What is the significance of the first part for a disciple of Jesus Christ?


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Mar 08, 202415:47
Episode 82 | Making Sense of Current Events | Part 4

Episode 82 | Making Sense of Current Events | Part 4

When placing the current Israel war with Hamas and Hezbollah on the template what amazing prophetic picture is revealed about Russia, Iran and the Abraham Accords?


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Mar 01, 202415:23
Episode 81 | Making Sense of Current Events | Part 3

Episode 81 | Making Sense of Current Events | Part 3

What is the historical significance of the current war between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah? How does that fit the template?


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Feb 23, 202416:27
Episode 80 | Making Sense of Current Events | Part 2

Episode 80 | Making Sense of Current Events | Part 2

When using the template of Matthew 24 how does the United Nations and the World Economic Forum look like? How do the fit the template?


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Feb 16, 202415:50
Episode 79 | Making Sense of Current Events | Part 1

Episode 79 | Making Sense of Current Events | Part 1

Living a life out of God's designed purpose and destiny requires making the The template for making sense of current events happening in the USA and the world is found in the two questions the disciples asked Jesus two days before He was betrayed and arrested. The template is found in Matthew 24.


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Feb 09, 202413:44
Episode 78 | Yes, you can be free | Part 2

Episode 78 | Yes, you can be free | Part 2

Living a life out of God's designed purpose and destiny requires making the tough choices. These three choices are a must!


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Feb 02, 202415:30
Episode 77 | Yes, you can be free | Part 1

Episode 77 | Yes, you can be free | Part 1

God created you with a purpose and destiny. While the world and life will mistreat you, throw evil stuff your way, and do everything to destroy you - you can choose to live free. Here’s how!


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Jan 27, 202415:40
Episode 76 | Liberty and the Future of Israel | Part 5

Episode 76 | Liberty and the Future of Israel | Part 5

What is the root cause of the conflict between Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, Muslim Brotherhood, and Iran? What is the future of this conflict and the nation of Israel?


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Jan 19, 202419:56
Episode 75 | Liberty and the Future of Israel | Part 4

Episode 75 | Liberty and the Future of Israel | Part 4

Whose is the rightful heir to the land known as Israel, the Palestinians or the Jews? What is the basis of their right to the land?


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Jan 12, 202416:02
Episode 74 | Liberty and the Future of Israel | Part 3

Episode 74 | Liberty and the Future of Israel | Part 3

Liberty is at great risk around the globe. How is the current situation in Israel a microcosm of the world threat?


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Jan 05, 202416:41
Episode 73 | Liberty and the Future of Israel | Part 2

Episode 73 | Liberty and the Future of Israel | Part 2

How was liberty at risk in the 20th Century and how was it maintained? Do we face those same threats to liberty in the 21st Century?


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Dec 29, 202315:54
Episode 72 | Liberty and the Future of Israel | Part 1

Episode 72 | Liberty and the Future of Israel | Part 1

Liberty, true liberty comes at a very high price. What is the true source of liberty and how is it maintained?


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Dec 22, 202315:44
Episode 71 | What is the Significance About the Where of Christmas?

Episode 71 | What is the Significance About the Where of Christmas?

God loves hiding a mystery of biblical truth in the details of a historical event. How does the "Where" of Christmas declare the "Who" and the "Why" of Christmas?


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Dec 15, 202318:53
Episode 70 | Why Christians Should Celebrate Christmas

Episode 70 | Why Christians Should Celebrate Christmas

Many bloggers, podcasters, and authors have urged Christians not to celebrate Christmas because it is a pagan holiday. Are they correct in their historical and theological references? Let's look deeper into history and biblical sources to discover the truth about celebrating Christmas.


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Dec 08, 202324:11
Episode 69 | How do You Access the Antidote for Evil?

Episode 69 | How do You Access the Antidote for Evil?

If there is indeed an antidote for the evil that is taking place, how does one access that antidote?


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Dec 01, 202316:02
Episode 69 | What is the Antidote for Evil?

Episode 69 | What is the Antidote for Evil?

Is the heart of mankind basically good? Is there a cure for the evil that is being perpetrated upon our culture and upon mankind? 


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Nov 17, 202316:28
Episode 68 | Why do we see such evil in the world

Episode 68 | Why do we see such evil in the world

The level of crime, violence, and terrorist assault on October 7th makes one ask the question, "What is happening to our culture? Isn't the heart of man basically good? Why do we see such evil acts being perpetrated upon others?"


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Nov 17, 202318:32
Episode 67 | The Same Jesus that Met Joshua

Episode 67 | The Same Jesus that Met Joshua

The Jesus to whom the writer of Hebrews was referring is the same Jesus that encounter Joshua at Jericho. How can that Jesus help you conquer strongholds in your life?


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Nov 03, 202316:05
Episode 66 | The Same Jesus that Met Abraham and Moses

Episode 66 | The Same Jesus that Met Abraham and Moses

The Jesus to whom the writer of Hebrews was referring is the same Jesus that encountered Abraham and Moses. How can that Jesus help you encounter adversity?


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Oct 27, 202319:35
Episode 65 | Which Jesus

Episode 65 | Which Jesus

When the writer of Hebrews tells us "looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith" when we are facing crisis, to which Jesus is he referring?


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Oct 20, 202317:22
Episode 64 | Successfully Facing Adversity

Episode 64 | Successfully Facing Adversity

How can a disciple of Jesus Christ face the current cultural crisis or a personal crisis without becoming discouraged, depressed or giving up? The write of Hebrews tells us how.


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Oct 13, 202318:14
Episode 63 | Choosing the Right Road

Episode 63 | Choosing the Right Road

Is there a "gold standard" of truth that will help you avoid the pitfalls and choose the right road to follow?


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Oct 06, 202319:23
Episode 62 | Building a Quality Life

Episode 62 | Building a Quality Life

Is it true that many roads lead to life? There are so many roads, so many voices calling this is the way you should go. How does one know which road builds a solid secure life that will withstand the storms?


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Sep 29, 202320:25
Episode 61 | Finding True North

Episode 61 | Finding True North

Is there a clear map that will help someone find the road that leads to a good life, a healthy life, eternal life? Is there a “true north” spiritually?


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Sep 22, 202322:14
Episode 60 | Dealing With Evil and the Devil

Episode 60 | Dealing With Evil and the Devil

If there is real evil and a very real devil and demons, how do you deal with it? What is our responsibility? Tune back in next week on Friday at 2:00 pm for another great episode.

Sep 07, 202313:13
Episode 59 | The Angel of Light, a Very Real Devil

Episode 59 | The Angel of Light, a Very Real Devil

Is the devil real? If so, who is he and where did he come from?


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Sep 01, 202318:28
Episode 58 | The Reality of Evil

Episode 58 | The Reality of Evil

Is there real evil in the world? If so, what is the source and the cause of evil?


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Aug 18, 202315:44
Episode 57 | How Can the Church Make a Meaningful Impact in a Culture?

Episode 57 | How Can the Church Make a Meaningful Impact in a Culture?

Can the church make a difference in a humanistic, pagan, secular, hypersexualized culture? If yes, how the church make a meaningful impact?


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Aug 11, 202316:29
Episode 56 | The Church in a Hypersexualized Culture

Episode 56 | The Church in a Hypersexualized Culture

What is the responsibility of the church in a hypersexualized culture; especially when the culture begins making its way into the culture of the church?


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Aug 04, 202317:37
Episode 55 | What Now for the Disciple of Jesus Christ?

Episode 55 | What Now for the Disciple of Jesus Christ?

In view of the current cultural issues, what should be the perspective and behavior of an authentic disciple of Jesus Christ?


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Jul 28, 202321:31
Episode 54 | When the Light of Truth Goes Out

Episode 54 | When the Light of Truth Goes Out

What happens inside a culture when the source of truth is turned off and lies become the truth? Are the people of Western Culture experiencing that right now?


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Jul 14, 202319:27
Episode 53 | The Hidden Cause of Global Warming

Episode 53 | The Hidden Cause of Global Warming

With the World Health Organization, United Nations, and progressive governments of the world in such a panic, is there a deeper cause for an environmental disaster they are refusing to consider or address?


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Jul 07, 202317:34
Episode 52 | A Hidden Cause Impacting Our Culture

Episode 52 | A Hidden Cause Impacting Our Culture

Is there something going on behind the scenes that we are not aware of? Is there and influence that is taking place that many of our leaders are unwilling to acknowledge and recognize? Hosea chapter 4 explains the answer.



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Jun 30, 202315:23
Episode 51 | Revealing the Real Cause of Violence and Crime

Episode 51 | Revealing the Real Cause of Violence and Crime

In this episode, Dean talks about the affect's sin has had on our culture, in the forms of violence and crime.


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Jun 23, 202317:14
Episode 50 | Characteristics of the Current Western Culture

Episode 50 | Characteristics of the Current Western Culture

Holy Spirit said certain characteristics would arise in the "last days." What are those characteristics and are we seeing them taking place now in western culture?


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Jun 16, 202323:23
Episode 49 | Seducing Spirits and Doctrines of Demons

Episode 49 | Seducing Spirits and Doctrines of Demons

What is happening to the western culture? Drag Queens reading to children, legislatures and judicial decisions encouraging sex-change laws for children, it seems something has taken hold of the western culture and turned it upside down. 1Timothy 4:1-5 explains.


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Jun 09, 202319:16
Episode 48 | Christian or Disciple

Episode 48 | Christian or Disciple

When were followers of Jesus Christ first called "Christian?" Is there a difference between being a disciple of Jesus Christ and a Christian?


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May 26, 202318:15
Episode 47 | The Greatest Event in Human History

Episode 47 | The Greatest Event in Human History

The world is about to experience the greatest event in human history since the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. What is that event? How soon will it take place?


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May 19, 202319:22
Episode 46 | Global Governance and the Last Days

Episode 46 | Global Governance and the Last Days

The prophet Daniel, Jesus Christ, and the Apostle Paul spoke about a global government that would come to power in the Last Days. How close are we to that happening? Indeed, is there an entity rising to global power right now?


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May 12, 202318:52
Episode 45 | Are the Events of Mathew 24 Happening Now?

Episode 45 | Are the Events of Mathew 24 Happening Now?

Jesus was asked by His disciples, 'Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of Your coming abd if the end of the age?' Jesus responded to their question by giving three clusters of events that would signal how close we are to His second coming at the end times. Are these events taking place right now?


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May 05, 202324:48
Episode 44 | What in the World is Going on

Episode 44 | What in the World is Going on

Jesus said there would be one major sign that would alert us to the start of 'The Great Tribulation.' What is that marker? What does it point towards?


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Apr 28, 202321:06
Episode 43 | How Close Are We to Jesus Christ's Coming?

Episode 43 | How Close Are We to Jesus Christ's Coming?

Jesus Christ promised He would come to earth a second time. Although we do not know the day or the hour of His second coming, Jesus did give us markers that would let us know how close we are getting. What are those markers? Just how close are we getting to that time?


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Apr 21, 202326:58
Episode 42 | Jesus Christ is Alive and Active Today

Episode 42 | Jesus Christ is Alive and Active Today

The same Jesus Christ you read about in the four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, is alive and still actively working on plant earth. He also promised He would come a second time. Why? For what purpose would He come to earth a second time?


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Apr 14, 202323:17
Episode 41 | Who is Jesus Christ - Did He Rise From the Dead

Episode 41 | Who is Jesus Christ - Did He Rise From the Dead

According to historical writers and many religions, Jesus was a mere mortal who founded a new religious sect. Is that accurate? Is He more than a mere mortal?


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Apr 07, 202316:23
Episode 40 | Who is Jesus Christ - Why His Death?

Episode 40 | Who is Jesus Christ - Why His Death?

According to historical writers and many religions, Jesus was a mere mortal who founded a new religious sect. Is that accurate? Is He more than a mere mortal?


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Mar 31, 202317:20
Episode 39 | Who is Jesus Christ

Episode 39 | Who is Jesus Christ

According to historical writers and many religions, Jesus was a mere mortal who founded a new religious sect. Is that accurate? Is Her more than a mere mortal?


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Mar 24, 202319:42
Episode 38 | Jesus Christ is Great than the Angels

Episode 38 | Jesus Christ is Great than the Angels

Regarded by many as a mere man, Jesus Christ is often thought of as the greatest of angels. Indeed some believe Jesus to be a brother to the arc angel Michael. What does the Bible say?


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Mar 18, 202310:08
Episode 37 | Is It Ever Right and Just to End a Human Life?

Episode 37 | Is It Ever Right and Just to End a Human Life?

All human life is sacred and to be valued above all other forms of life. Human beings are not just a higher form of animal life, but are created in the image and likeness of God. Is it ever right and just to take the life of another human being?


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Mar 10, 202315:45