The Season 4 Finale is here!
Dean is joined with the President of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Elder Ted Wilson. 
What's it like sitting at the top of the mountain? The Summit can often time be the lonliest of places - as our character in discussion, Moses, well knows. Join them as they discuss the challenges of leadership both in ancient and modern times!

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Can the light of redemption reach even the very darkest of hearts? Thats the question that Dean and guest Wyatt Allen try and tackle when they dive into the character of the Wicked King Manasseh.

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Dean is joined by fellow Nehemiah-lover, Callie Buruchara as they tackle a very simple question:
Can, or rather should, a Christian be stubborn?

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What is a man? Nowadays, it seems like the simplest questions have the most complex answers... Michael Carducci's message is quite simple - he didnt want to be like the other men in his life...so he chose something else. 
How did God rescue him from the LGBTQ+ lifestyle and transform him into a Christian Preacher? Well - that's what this episode is for! Join Dean in this compelling episode of Why They Did That.

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The Why They Did That Podcast returns with it's Fourth Season!
To start things off, Dean is joined by preacher and serial entrepenuer Sebastian Braxton. You might think you know Sebastian. After all, he's preached the gospel all around the world! But you dont. This is Sebastian and Jacob like you've never heard them before!
In this episode, they tackle one very serious question: What do you do when you've found Jesus, but then your past catches up with you?

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Season 3 wraps up with an incredibly emotional and thought-provoking look into the extraordinary testimony of Nicole Ramos and how it intermingles with the life of the apostle Peter. You might need a tissue for this one! Sponsorship links: https://www.typesandsymbols.com/collections/light-and-life-collection

Dean is joined by his good friend and former boss…RD Gallant. Teaming up once again, they unravel the story of Nebuchadnezzar - the great king of Ancient Babylon. Who exactly was this King? What motivated him to annihilate nation after nation? And why on earth was God so hell-bent on saving him? 

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It’s a question that we’ve all asked…In my darkest hour, when I feel most alone and utterly discouraged…when I call out to God, does He hear me? Join Dean and Dee as they look at how the Prophet Daniel dealt with the worst news imaginable! https://coreevangelism.com/ https://beautifulmindswellness.org/thebrainpeople-episodes/

Being in God’s will is the best thing ever - but what about when it conflicts with your own will? How do you choose between the two? And what are the consequences for such choices. Join Dean and Weimar University Theology student Nik Hold as they unpack the story of the stubborn, donkey-beating Ex-prophet: Balaam! https://www.typesandsymbols.com/collections/light-and-life-collection https://humblelamb.com/

Dean clearly isn’t s big fan of Gehazi - join him and Elijah Ramjattan as they look at how one man, a side-character if you will, destroyed the whole gospel in just a few moments!

Dean is joined by a former colleague and current Education professor at Weimar University, Mrs. Margaret Gallant. The focus of this episode is on Hannah, the sacrificial and faithful mother of the soon-to-be prophet Samuel. Why would someone pray so long and hard for something and be ready to give it up at the first opportunity? Find out that and more in this episode of Why They Did That. Sponsorship links: https://humblelamb.com/

Adam Patel is back to discuss the incredible positive vibes of Caleb as he returns from spying the land. Together with host Dean Cullinane they discuss the necessity of Christian’s have a positive mindset and putting their faith in God to do the impossible! https://humblelamb.com/ https://www.typesandsymbols.store/ https://beautifulmindswellness.org/thebrainpeople-episodes/

Dean is joined by Dr. David Shin in this episode as they venture into the New Testament to find answers to life's most challenging questions. Why doesn't God answer my prayers? Why do I have so many disadvantages in my life? Physical ones, emotional ones, mental ones? And where better to go then the afflicted, persecuted, prolific author and evangelist, Paul.

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Dean is joined by fellow WTDT team member and Paediatric Nurse, Tiffany Fisher, as they come together to discuss the controversial topic of women in positions of leadership, namely the prophet Deborah. Throw in a discussion on gender roles, marriage, singleness and a woman’s purpose in life - and you’re really not gonna want to miss this episode! https://humblelamb.com https://www.typesandsymbols.store

Dean is joined by Weimar University English Professor, Dr. Karl Wilcox, as they take a close look at the story of Moses’ call to leadership, and the importance of asking God “Why?” https://www.typesandsymbols.store/ https://www.afcoe.org/

Dean is joined by Carlos Munoz, Director of the Amazing Facts Centre of Evangelism, to discuss the happenings of Judges 7. Gideon, the least likely to be chosen by God in an apparently suicidal military quest, finds himself in a position we’re all familiar with - what do you when it seems that “What God Wants” is truly impossible? https://www.typesandsymbols.store/collections/light-and-life-collection https://humblelamb.com/ https://www.afcoe.org/

Dean is joined by Evangelist Dwayne Lemon in this startling episode on the life of Moses. Why did the Meekest man to ever live lose his temper? And why did God not have mercy and let him into the promised land? So many questions! Find all the answers here in episode 2 of Why They Did That Season 3. LINKS: WTDT PATREON: patreon.com/wtdt ADVERTISEMENT LINKS: WEIMAR ACADEMY: https://weimaracademy.org/ AFCOE: https://www.afcoe.org/

WTDT S3 E1 Why They Did That returns for its 3rd Season with Host Dean Cullinane joined this time by Dee Casper, director of the CORE evangelism training program. Together they enter into the story of the Young King Saul, and how a life that started off with so much promise eventually became a blueprint on How to Lose the Kingdom. WTDT PATREON: patreon.com/wtdt ADVERTISEMENT LINKS: AFCOE:https://www.afcoe.org/ HUMBLE LAMB: https://humblelamb.com/ CORE: https://coreevangelism.com/

The story of Adam and Eve is usually entitled, “The Fall,” but what were they like before sin? What was their marriage like? And what can we, as sinful humans, gleam from a then-perfect couple. Dean is joined by his wife Dorling Cullinane in the Season 2 finale, as they try to better understand the complexities of marriage through Humanities first ever Husband and Wife. https://mychildwakeup.com/ https://theconflictbeautiful.com/

For those of you that struggle to read, study or just understand the Bible - this one’s for you! Join Dean and a very special guest in this unique episode as the story of the Saul and the Witch of Endor is brought back to life! https://www.lifeandlightcollection.com/ https://paconference.org/core/

What if Samson was the most relatable character in the Bible? What if his big problem wasn’t women and lust? What if his greatest strength wasn’t even his strength? What if all this Nazarite wanted was to actually be a Philistine? Now stop asking what-ifs and join Dean and Dr. Karl Wilcox as they unveil the REAL Samson.

“Thou Shalt Not Kill” is a very straightforward commandment - but does God follow it himself? The Old Testament has a number of accounts where it seems as though God acts harshly - and out of anger. Is this so? Join Dean and Dr. Wolfgang Stefani as they tackle perhaps the harshest of all Old Testament Casualties - The Death of Uzzah.

Adam Patel, our guest that brought us this Season’s “Losing Your Fire” episode, is back with a testimony of biblical proportions. Join him and Dean as they head back in time to recall the incredible lengths that God went to add flame to this candle.

Dean is joined by Trey Williams (Husband of Kalandra, Hills and Valleys) as they look deeper into the life and Saul, and how so much promise and potential can be wasted by rash and hasty decisions.

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Our Quarantine Series continues with Narlon Edwards bringing the testimony of Paul's protege Timothy to light. 

Did Jesus have favorites? Was it Peter? James? John "The Beloved"? Did this great Rabbi have a teachers pet? Join Gem Castor as we look at one of Jesus' closest friends, and how the relationship they share is available to us too. 

Adam Patel uncovers the identity of the Mysterious Naked Man, and it might just shock you to find out who it is...

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Join Dee Casper as he kicks off our Quarantine Series with a fascinating tale about the lives of Barnabas and John Mark. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel as well!

In this episode, Dean is joined by a returning guest, Narlon Edwards, as they discuss what it means to be a true man through the story of Solomon. It is commonly known that Solomon was the wisest man to ever live, but there is more to the story of his world renown wisdom than meets the eye. Join Dean and Narlon and they seek to find biblical answers to the questions and desires intrinsic to a man’s heart. 

In this episode, Dean is joined by Pastor Jeff Walper as they discuss the mutual calling they have as pastors with that of Jeremiah. Dean and Jeff find themselves strongly resonating with many of the emotions Jeremiah seemed to struggle with—the common insecurities and doubt that seems to paralyze us. Whether or not God has called you to pastoral ministry or another ministry avenue, the principle still applies: God ordained you for a calling and a purpose from before you existed. He intends to see that through until the end—providing all of your needs, down to the very words you will need to speak.

What does it mean to be the representative of God to a child? How can we earn our teen’s respect and friendship? We have thousands of books on the shelves, experts on every talk show, courses with personal consultants —everyone seems to know how to parent. What does the Bible say about this topic? In this episode, Dean is joined by Melanie Quion, a wife and mother who has found golden nuggets of biblical parenting truths in the story of Esther.

In this episode, Dean is joined by Adam Ramdin as they delve into the curious story of Ehud. The bible specifically mentions the fact that Ehud is left handed—a detail that is not often included in bible stories. So... why? Perhaps to show us that God can use anyone, and that our perceived limitations and obstacles are often some of His most valued assets. God used Ehud, a man of apparent defect and disadvantage, to deliver His people from captivity. Unlike Ehud, many of us let our service for God stop at the idea of our weaknesses and insufficiencies; but He says to us “is there anything too hard for me?” Whether it is a skill to be learned or change to be made in our hearts, He supplies the need. “God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called.”

In this episode of the Why They Did That Podcast, Gem Castor take us on a faith trip. “What do you do when God doesn’t make sense?” Abraham waited over 100 years for a son, for the fulfillment of God’s promise; most of us are unbearably impatient while waiting a few months or years for an answer from the Lord. Abraham holds in one hand the promise of a nation from his seed— from Isaac; in the other, He holds the commandment from God to sacrifice his son. And yet, through this excruciating experience, Abraham’s faith in and love for God was steadfast and unmoved. The mindset of Abraham, and the secret to his faith is revealed in what does before leaving the mountain: “And Abraham called the name of the place the Lord will provide…” Genesis 22:14

In this episode, Adam Patel invites you to follow David through a journey of 
trial and apparent defeat. For what seems like an eternity, David had been running from Saul—not in a game of hide-and-seek, but for the preservation of his very life. Now completely exhausted and worn beyond what he has ever experienced, David runs toward the people, the very enemies He had once boldly slain for the honor, glory, and vindication of God. David—like many of us—had one foot in, one foot out; but the mercy of God was sufficient for him, and as He is the same yesterday, today, and forever—it is sufficient for us.

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Our annual Christmas special is here for you to share with all of your friends during this Holiday season!
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In this episode, Pastor Doug Batchelor expounds on a biblical narrative more commonly recognized as a children’s story. However, this plot twisting and persistently convicting story is not only the recounting of a human much like ourselves—self-assured, “wiser than God Himself, as it were—but also one of God’s persistent pursuit of His child’s heart. So, to quote Pastor Batchelor, “what do you do when God asks you to do something that, quite frankly, you’d rather not?”

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Hey everyone! We’ve got some exciting new that we wanted to let you––our listeners––know about first. You could be a part of shaping the future of Why They Did That! Listen to this short announcement for more details.
 
 
 

Dean is joined by Why They Did That producer, Christian Freed. Together they head back to March 2018 to share with you just where the idea for this podcast came from, how they came up with the name, what inspired them to create content based around Bible characters––in other words, all the details on starting the show. Thanks for joining us on this incredible journey. Keep an eye out for our Kickstarter campaign so that Season 2 can become a reality!
 
 
 

In the penultimate episode of Season 1, Dean is joined by Amy Ratsara, a lawyer from Michigan that simply loves the story of Martha. Martha is often relegated to a background character — someone whose life is juxtaposed to that of Mary’s and her intimate devotion to Christ. However, Jesus didn’t see Martha as “an extra” — their friendship is expounded on through the narrative of her brother Lazarus’ death, and while Jesus shows up to call Lazarus from the grave, He also shows up to reach out to his dear friend, Martha. It was time for her to begin the journey from duty to devotion.

 **ANNOUNCEMENT** We’re wrapping up Season 1! Join us in episode 12 as Dean and Christian recount the past and give a sneak peak of the future to close out Season 1.

Jacob is the product of a very dysfunctional family; his parents — although both believers — have vastly different opinions on how to go about being followers of God, and this lands their son Jacob in a lot of hot water, resulting in him cheating his father and stealing his brother’s blessing. Dean is joined by Mark Quion in this episode, where they look at the results of living out your parents’ religion without ever making God your own. How far can you go before enough is enough and a final choice has to be made…on both sides?

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Join Dean in this special Christmas Episode as he looks at the tale of the Magi that visited Baby Jesus on that momentous day. How did they know where–and more importantly-when to find Him? Did their famous gifts have more significance than we may have realized? And which Old Testament prophet reluctantly played a part in this world-changing event? Learn of all this and more in this special Christmas episode.

You’ve heard the story of Joseph numerous times already, but have you ever heard it like this? Forget the dreams, the technicolor dream-coat and the prison. Let’s get to the part of the story where the struggle is the most relatable: Potiphar’s House. How do you resist temptation when no one is watching? How do you get to the point where you’d rather die than sin? How can you truly live your life for the audience of One? In this episode Dean is joined by Charlene Coutet, and together they peel back the layers of the narrative of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife. It’s deep, it’s personal and it’s vulnerable.

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Elijah was used by God in mighty ways. He called a three and a half year drought, rained fire down from heaven, and spoke weighted words of rebuke to the entire Israelite nation. Yet, Elijah fled from the threats of Jezebel and eventually found himself in a place where suicidal thoughts plagued him, and he wanted nothing more than for God to take his life. In this episode, Dean is joined by Pastor Don Mackintosh, Chaplain of the Depression and Anxiety recovery program at Weimar Institute. Together they discuss the depths to which a man––even a prophet––can fall, and how God can reach down and draw a dejected believer out of Depression’s Cave.

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Blood speaks—whether it be the spilt blood of martyrs throughout the ages or the blood of Jesus Christ offered on Calvary’s cross. In this episode, Dean is joined by church historian Dojcin Zivadinovic, as they delve into the blood-stained life of Cain. Raised with a literal God-complex, the first son of Adam & Eve offers us a picture of just how far sin can take a man.

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In our first ever “testimony” episode, we’re invited to step back in time to April 1994 as Dr. Phodidas Ndamyumugabe walks us through his miraculous survival of the Rwandan Genocide. In what may be the most amazing testimony you’ll ever hear, Phodidas recounts the incredible miracles he witnessed as God stepped in to save his life on numerous occasions – even as he dug his own grave!

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Have you ever just wanted to DIE? It seems so extreme - and yet how many are faced with horrible thoughts of death...even taking their own life...on a daily basis. Well - enter Elijah. Yes, Elijah the prophet. Having just expereinced one of the greatest demonstrations of the power of God ever witnessed - he runs to the hills, fleeing the terrible Jezebel, and is just about ready to end it all...
Dean is joined by Kalandra Williams in this episode as they talk about some sensistive material that highlights the goodness of God and His great love and mercy towards us!

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Have you ever wondered why Job treats his second set of daughters better than his first? Most people haven’t. In this episode, Karl & Dean look at how suffering can be used as a powerful tool to instigate change in your life and in the lives of others! So listen in and join Job, as he looks through The Telescope of Tears.

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Aside from God Himself, no one is mentioned more in the Bible than David. Whether shepherd boy or leader of a nation, one thing remained constant – his love for music. Psalm after psalm after psalm, showing us a man, who throughout his entire life, turns to music as an outlet to express his relationship with God. In this episode, we explore the relationship between David and Saul, and what separated the the son of Jesse from so many other musicians.

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What impact is your life having on others? How are you influencing your friends? Maybe a better question is this: how are your friends influencing you? In this episode, we dive into the story of Daniel and whether or not Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah will stand for their God, or just for their friend.

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Have you ever wondered why there’s so much suffering in the world, especially if there is a seemingly benevolent, all-powerful God that watches over us all? Karl & Dean take the story of Job—a man who’s sufferings were extensive to say the least—and peer behind the curtain into the great cosmic conflict in search of answers.

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