Theopologetics: Recent Episodes
Chris Date
Podcast audio version of episode 031 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoiObebN61g.
Podcast audio version of episode 030 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azjl-rsbZ6A.
Podcast audio version of episode 029 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMzJmwujnNM.
Podcast audio version of episode 028 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJ-mdKdNFo.
Podcast audio version of episode 027 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cECYOL0maPM.
Podcast audio version of episode 026 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16zMTIxp0M0.
Podcast audio version of episode 025 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR4fxO-inAg.
Podcast audio version of episode 024 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1O6dskblRo.
Podcast audio version of episode 023 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bj6xn6pgZg.
Podcast audio version of episode 022 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/rzhsS78APtY.
Podcast audio version of episode 021 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/FVbWMGdwbKg.
Podcast audio version of episode 020 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/Inq2-9yc_40.
Podcast audio version of episode 019 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/xKmS2wMqYhg.
Podcast audio version of episode 018 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/luFo05yjOlE.
Podcast audio version of episode 017 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/zLjB5GTMi2U.
Podcast audio version of episode 016 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/P5CuzJoLyv8
Podcast audio version of episode 015 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/ZlZV3VbqDns
Podcast audio version of episode 014 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/4TSi8z58pIU
Podcast audio version of episode 013 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/TzLaxmVbuIY
Podcast audio version of episode 012 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/XIHlr4yMXY8
Podcast audio version of episode 011 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/fEypp6c670M
Podcast audio version of episode 010 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://youtu.be/qyU3vPnI0Pg
Podcast audio version of episode 009 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf6c_CrFOuA
Podcast audio version of episode 008 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytBSuo5UJ2A
Podcast audio version of episode 007 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMoL0u-xIBY
Podcast audio version of episode 006 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faVtXi6aqqY
Podcast audio version of episode 005 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL0k76ekcR4
Podcast audio version of episode 004 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moSK6-qMwKE
Podcast audio version of episode 003 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6vZ__yJmCc
Podcast audio version of episode 002 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiUFuaVu0S4.
Podcast audio version of episode 001 of the Theopologetics live YouTube stream, available for on-demand viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEwZ8DQlgg.
Two of my Christian friends, Caryn Ann Harlos (aka Dee Dee Warren) and Christopher Ray, join me to discuss third-party voting options in an election in which many disaffected Christian Republicans cannot countenance voting Republican or Democrat. This episode contains part 4 … Continue reading →
Two of my Christian friends, Caryn Ann Harlos (aka Dee Dee Warren) and Christopher Ray, join me to discuss third-party voting options in an election in which many disaffected Christian Republicans cannot countenance voting Republican or Democrat. This episode contains part 3 … Continue reading →
Two of my Christian friends, Caryn Ann Harlos (aka Dee Dee Warren) and Christopher Ray, join me to discuss third-party voting options in an election in which many disaffected Christian Republicans cannot countenance voting Republican or Democrat. This episode contains part 2 … Continue reading →
Two of my Christian friends, Caryn Ann Harlos (aka Dee Dee Warren) and Christopher Ray, join me to discuss third-party voting options in an election in which many disaffected Christian Republicans cannot countenance voting Republican or Democrat. This episode contains part 1 … Continue reading →
Dr. John Peckham joins me to discuss what we mean when we say God is love, about which he writes in his book, The Love of God: A Canonical Model. Music NewSpring Worship, Our God Is Love, from the Our … Continue reading →
Dr. Adam Johnson, Assistant Professor of Theology at the Torrey Honors Institute at Biola University, joins me to discuss the atoning work of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and Dr. Johnson’s recent book, Atonement: A Guide for the Perplexed. Music Matt … Continue reading →
My friend Dee Dee Warren joins me to discuss preterism, the Olivet Discourse, and her new book, It’s Not the End of the World! A Commentary on Matthew 24 and a Response to Pop Christian Theology. Music Free For All, It’s … Continue reading →
Once a complementarian, Dr. Jamin Hübner, author of A Case for Female Deacons (Wipf & Stock, 2014) and a number of academic journal articles, joins me to discuss his change of mind and why he now thinks the Bible teaches … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “Mary, the mother of Jesus, remained a virgin her entire life.” Eastern Orthodox Reverend Laurent Cleenewerck, author of Aiparthenos | Ever-Virgin? affirms; Robert Zins, Ministry Director at CWRC (A Christian Witness to Roman Catholicism), denies. This episode contains … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “The Father Alone Existed as God Prior To The Incarnation.” Oneness Pentecostalism Evangelist and Apologist Steven Ritchie affirms; Michael Burgos, author of Kiss the Son: A Christological Apology in Response to David K. Bernard’s The Oneness of God, … Continue reading →
Dr. Ted Rivera, Associate Professor and Department Chair at the Liberty University School of Religion, joins me to discuss his recent book, Reforming Mercy Ministry: A Practical Guide to Loving Your Neighbor. Music Marvin Gaye, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) from … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “At conception, Jesus was not God and man.” Cornell Thomas, author of Searching for Answers: When God Reveals His Image, affirms; Michael Burgos, author of Kiss the Son: A Christological Apology in Response to David K. Bernard’s The … Continue reading →
Joseph Hinman joins me to discuss the apologetic value of religious experience and his book, The Trace of God: A Rational Warrant for Belief. Music Anoushka Shankar, Traces Of You, from the Traces of You album, 2013 Promoted Resources Joseph … Continue reading →
Dr. Ted Roberts, founder of Pure Desire Ministries, joins me to discuss sexual purity, lust, and pornography. Music Trish Hatley, Pure Desire (Fill In the Blanks), from the album, Sing, Ask and It Is Given, 2010 Promoted Resources Please Convince … Continue reading →
Unitarian Dave Barron joins me to share his thoughts in response to Trinitarian Dr. Chris Tilling’s thesis, which Chris and I discussed back in episode 111. Then, Chris comes on again to respond to Dave. A thought provoking, super-sized episode! Music … Continue reading →
My good friend Michael Burgos, author of Kiss the Son and editor of the JTSA, volumes one and two, joins me to discuss the important and profound “I am” statements of Jesus. Music Barbados Gospelfest Mass Choir, He Is the … Continue reading →
Dr. Chris Tilling joins me to discuss the deity of Christ and his book, Paul’s Divine Christology, as the first of what I hope will be a few episodes intended to help my friend Dr. Phil Fernandes prepare for his November … Continue reading →
My friend Dr. Steve Jeffery, minister of Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Southgate, North London, joins me for part two of our discussion of Penal Substitutionary Atonement as a follow-up to his recent discussion on “Unbelievable?” radio, a doctrine he and his … Continue reading →
My friend Dr. Steve Jeffery, minister of Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Southgate, North London, joins me to discuss Penal Substitutionary Atonement as a follow-up to his recent discussion on “Unbelievable?” radio, a doctrine he and his co-authors defend in Pierced for Our … Continue reading →
My friend Dee Dee Warren joins me to discuss some very personal and painful experiences from her past, before she was a believer, and what we can learn about them. Music Nick Aquilino, Forgive Me Lord from the single, 2012 Promoted Resources Unbelievable?, … Continue reading →
Jim Wallace from Please Convince Me and Stand to Reason joins me to discuss his new book, Cold Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels. Music Mic Boogie, Another Cold Case from the album, Mr. Boogie … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “All Christians in the New Covenant will live forever in heaven with Christ.” Fred Torres is a Jehovah’s Witness and affirms. My friend Mike Felker of The Apologetic Front denies. Fred and Mike have been recording a modular … Continue reading →
Dr. Michael Brown joins me to discuss the gay agenda, homosexual activism and his book, A Queer Thing Happened to America. Music Ruth Wallis, Queer Things Are Happening from the album, Sings the Spice is Right, 2012 Promoted Resources The Preterist Podcast, … Continue reading →
Dr. Philip B. Payne joins me a second time to respond to the recent appearance of Dr. Jim Hamilton, who had presented a complementarian critique of Dr. Payne and egalitarianism. This episode contains the second half of the interview; listen … Continue reading →
Dr. Philip B. Payne joins me a second time to respond to the recent appearance of Dr. Jim Hamilton, who had presented a complementarian critique of Dr. Payne and egalitarianism. This episode contains the first half of the interview; listen … Continue reading →
Emilio Ramos joins me to discuss the theology of evangelism as explained in his new book, Convert: From Adam to Christ. Music Big Daddy Weave, In Christ from the album, 6 Picks: Essential Radio Hits EP, 2009 Promoted Resources Evidence 4 … Continue reading →
Part 2 of my interview with Sam Frost, formerly a leading influential hyperpreterist, who joins me to talk about his amazing story and his upcoming book, Why I Left Full Preterism. Music Cheryl Jackson, Raised with Christ from the album, … Continue reading →
Sam Frost, formerly a leading influential hyperpreterist, joins me today to talk about his amazing story and his upcoming book, Why I Left Full Preterism. This episode contains part 1 of the interview; stay tuned for episode 101 for part … Continue reading →
Part 2 of my conversation with Steve Jeffery who joins me to discuss postmillennialism and the Christianization of nations around the world. Music The Courteeners, Take Over the World from the album, Falcon [import], 2010 Promoted Resources Christian Apologetics & … Continue reading →
Steve Jeffery joins me to discuss postmillennialism and the Christianization of nations around the world. Music All the Nations from the album, Forever Worship, 2006 Promoted Resources Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry(CARM) Listen to CARM Radio live with Matt Slick, … Continue reading →
Part two of my discussion with complementarian Dr. Jim Hamilton in which he offers his response to the egalitarianism of Dr. Philip Payne. Music Ryan Bizarri, He Rules the Roost from the album, If I Was a Song, 2010 Promoted Resources Jim … Continue reading →
Dr. Jim Hamilton joins me to offer his complementarian response to the egalitarianism of Dr. Philip Payne. This episode contains part one of the interview; stay tuned for part two. Music O.V. Wright, He Made Woman For Man from the album, A … Continue reading →
Nick and Allie Peters join me to talk about living as Christians with Asperger Syndrome and how the church can do more for people with disabilities. Music Justin James, Deeper Waters from the album, Perfect Sometimes, 2010 Promoted Resources Rethinking … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “There are no biblical promises awaiting fulfillment in the nation, or ethnic descendants, of Israel.” Steve Gregg of The Narrow Path affirms. Dr. Michael Brown of Ask Dr. Brown denies. Due to hectic schedules, the debate had to … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “All Christians in the New Covenant will live forever in heaven with Christ.” Fred Torres is a Jehovah’s Witness and affirms. My friend Mike Felker of The Apologetic Front denies. Fred and Mike have been recording a modular … Continue reading →
Dr. John Frame, author of No Other God: A Response to Open Theism, joins me to discuss Open Theism and the love and foreknowledge of God. Music Leann Albrecht, No Other God from the album, Pour Your Spirit Out, 2008 … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “All Christians in the New Covenant will live forever in heaven with Christ.” Fred Torres is a Jehovah’s Witness and affirms. My friend Mike Felker of The Apologetic Front denies. Fred and Mike have been recording a modular … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “The final punishment of the risen wicked will be annihilation, the permanent end to the conscious existence of the entire person.” Chris Date, host of the Theopologetics podcast and contributor to the Rethinking Hell blog and podcast, affirms. … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “The final punishment of the risen wicked will be annihilation, the permanent end to the conscious existence of the entire person.” Chris Date, host of the Theopologetics podcast and contributor to the Rethinking Hell blog and podcast, affirms. … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “The final punishment of the risen wicked will be annihilation, the permanent end to the conscious existence of the entire person.” Chris Date, host of the Theopologetics podcast and contributor to the Rethinking Hell blog and podcast, affirms. … Continue reading →
James B. Jordan joins me to discuss how the symbolism of the book of Revelation supports a preteristic interpretation and points to an early date for its authorship. Music Europe, The Final Countdown, from the album, The Final Countdown, 2001 … Continue reading →
Dr. Philip B. Payne joins me to present his case for egalitarianism, as put forward in his book, Man and Woman, One in Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Paul’s Letters. This episode contains the second half of the … Continue reading →
Dr. Philip B. Payne joins me to present his case for egalitarianism, as put forward in his book, Man and Woman, One in Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Paul’s Letters. This episode contains the first half of the … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “Infants are not the proper subjects of the ordinance of baptism.” Jamin Hübner, founder of www.RealApologetics.org and author of The Portable Presuppositionalist, affirms. Eastern Orthodox Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck, editor of The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “Infants are not the proper subjects of the ordinance of baptism.” Jamin Hübner, founder of www.RealApologetics.org and author of The Portable Presuppositionalist, affirms. Eastern Orthodox Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck, editor of The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “Affirming Sola Scriptura: Scripture is the only infallible rule of doctrine and practice for Christians today.” Rob Bowman, Director of Research at The Institute for Religious Research, affirms. Eastern Orthodox Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck, editor of The Eastern … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “Affirming Sola Scriptura: Scripture is the only infallible rule of doctrine and practice for Christians today.” Rob Bowman, Director of Research at The Institute for Religious Research, affirms. Eastern Orthodox Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck, editor of The Eastern … Continue reading →
Commentary on my recent appearance on Unbelievable? with Justin Brierley, in which I debated the nature of eternal punishment with traditionalist Steve Jeffery. Also, my responses to feedback Justin received in the wake of our discussion. Music Treading Lemmings, The … Continue reading →
Dr. Georgia Purdom, molecular geneticist and research scientist with Answers in Genesis, joins me to discuss creation, evolution and the age of the earth. Music Karate High School, Under The Microscope from the album, Invaders, 2009 Promoted Resources Unbelievable?, with … Continue reading →
Dr. Kenneth Gentry joins me to discuss preterism and the book of Revelation. Music Valkyrie, Apocalypse Unsealed, from the Man Of Two Visions album, 2010 Promoted Resources Stand to Reasonwith Greg Koukl The Stand to Reason radio program is live … Continue reading →
Listeners Cowboy Bob Sorensen and Nathan Schumacher join me to discuss the age of the earth, evolution and the authority of Scripture. This episode contains the 3rd and final part of our discussion; listen to episodes 75 and 76 for … Continue reading →
Listeners Cowboy Bob Sorensen and Nathan Schumacher join me to discuss the age of the earth, evolution and the authority of Scripture. This episode contains part 2 of our discussion; listen to episode 75 for part one, and episode 77 … Continue reading →
Listeners Cowboy Bob Sorensen and Nathan Schumacher join me to discuss the age of the earth, evolution and the authority of Scripture. This episode contains part 1 of our discussion; listen to episodes 76 and 77 for parts two and … Continue reading →
Fellow annihilationists/conditionalists Ronnie and Joey Dear join me for more than 3 hours to discuss Ronnie’s debate with TurretinFan, my debate with Hiram Diaz, and arguments made against our view following the debate. This episode contains part three of three; … Continue reading →
Fellow annihilationists/conditionalists Ronnie and Joey Dear join me for more than 3 hours to discuss Ronnie’s debate with TurretinFan, my debate with Hiram Diaz, and arguments made against our view following the debate. This episode contains part two of three; … Continue reading →
Fellow annihilationists/conditionalists Ronnie and Joey Dear join me for more than 3 hours to discuss Ronnie’s debate with TurretinFan, my debate with Hiram Diaz, and arguments made against our view following the debate. This episode contains part one of three; … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “The punishment of the damned will actually be torment forever and ever.” Hiram Diaz, creator of the Involuted Speculations blog and contributor at Grassroots Apologetics, affirms. Chris Date, host of the Theopologetics Podcast, denies. Moderated by Mike Felker … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “The punishment of the damned will actually be torment forever and ever.” Hiram Diaz, creator of the Involuted Speculations blog and contributor at Grassroots Apologetics, affirms. Chris Date, host of the Theopologetics Podcast, denies. Moderated by Mike Felker … Continue reading →
Dr. Mike Licona from Risen Jesus Ministries joins me to discuss the resurrection of Jesus and the recent controversy over his interpretation of Matthew 27:51-53. Music Jerry Lee Lewis, When The Saints Go Marching In, from the album, Great Balls … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “The deity of Christ is taught in the following texts or families of texts: John 12:41 (cf. Isa. 6 and 53), 1 Cor. 8:5-6, Heb. 1, Col. 1:15-17, and the “I am” statements of Jesus (John 8:24/58, 13:19, … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “The deity of Christ is taught in the following texts or families of texts: John 12:41 (cf. Isa. 6 and 53), 1 Cor. 8:5-6, Heb. 1, Col. 1:15-17, and the “I am” statements of Jesus (John 8:24/58, 13:19, … Continue reading →
Dr. R. Scott Smith from Biola University joins me to discuss why he believes in a dualistic view of man as a deep unity of material body and immaterial soul, and why he doesn’t think physicalism can account for real … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “Unsaved humans will suffer everlasting conscious torment.” Pseudonymous blogger TurretinFan affirms, whereas Ronnie from the Consuming Fire blog denies. This episode is part 2 of their debate, including cross-examination, Q&A and closing arguments. Listen to episode 64, “Consuming … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “Unsaved humans will suffer everlasting conscious torment.” Pseudonymous blogger TurretinFan affirms, whereas Ronnie from the Consuming Fire blog denies. This episode is part 1 of their debate, including their opening statements and rebuttals. Listen to episode 65, “Immortal,” … Continue reading →
Dr. Larry Dixon, author of The Other Side of the Good News, joins me to discuss why he believes the traditional view of hell, and not annihilationism, is the biblical teaching concerning the fate of the wicked. This episode is … Continue reading →
Dr. Larry Dixon, author of The Other Side of the Good News, joins me to discuss why he believes the traditional view of hell, and not annihilationism, is the biblical teaching concerning the fate of the wicked. This episode is … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “Some people will not be saved from their sins according to the following passages and their contexts: 2 Thess. 1:9, Matt. 25:41/46, Matt. 18:8, Romans 9:22 and Jude 1:6.” Pseudonymous blogger TurretinFan affirms, whereas Jason Pratt from The … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “Some people will not be saved from their sins according to the following passages and their contexts: 2 Thess. 1:9, Matt. 25:41/46, Matt. 18:8, Romans 9:22 and Jude 1:6.” Pseudonymous blogger TurretinFan affirms, whereas Jason Pratt from The … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “Some people will not be saved from their sins according to the following passages and their contexts: 2 Thess. 1:9, Matt. 25:41/46, Matt. 18:8, Romans 9:22 and Jude 1:6.” Pseudonymous blogger TurretinFan affirms, whereas Jason Pratt from The … Continue reading →
Stephen Atkerson from the New Testament Reformation Fellowship joins me to discuss house churches and New Testament patterns of church practice. This episode contains part 2 of the interview. Listen to episode 57, “God is in the House,” for part … Continue reading →
Stephen Atkerson from the New Testament Reformation Fellowship joins me to discuss house churches and New Testament patterns of church practice. This episode contains part 1 of the interview. Stay tuned for episode 58, “God is in the House,” for … Continue reading →
Dr. Glenn Peoples joins me to discuss Christology, philosophy of mind and the crucifixion of Christ. Was God the Son alive and conscious while the man, Jesus, lay dead and unconscious in the tomb? Or did the Godman die both … Continue reading →
Dr. Edward Fudge joins me to discuss annihilation as an orthodox alternative to the traditional view of hell. This episode contains part 2 of the interview in which I present Edward with common traditionalist challenges to his view. Listen to … Continue reading →
Dr. Edward Fudge joins me to discuss annihilation as an orthodox alternative to the traditional view of hell. This episode contains part 1 of the interview in which we focus on Dr. Fudge’s book and the doctrine of annihilationism or … Continue reading →
Dr. Edward Fudge joins me to discuss the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement and the Churches of Christ which have emerged from it. This episode contains part 2 of the interview; see episode 52, “Restored,” for part 1. Music Nathan Good Family, … Continue reading →
Dr. Edward Fudge joins me to discuss the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement and the Churches of Christ which have emerged from it. This episode contains part 1 of the interview; see episode 53, “Church of Christ, Sleep No More,” for part … Continue reading →
Mike Felker from The Apologetic Front joins me once again to discuss the Jehovah’s Witnesses, this time focusing in particular on their “two-class” doctrine of life in the eternal state. This episode contains part 2 of the interview; see episode … Continue reading →
Mike Felker from The Apologetic Front joins me once again to discuss the Jehovah’s Witnesses, this time focusing in particular on their “two-class” doctrine of life in the eternal state. This episode contains part 1 of the interview; see episode … Continue reading →
Michael Glatze joins me to discuss biblical sexuality and his movement out of the homosexual lifestyle. This episode contains part 2 of the interview, focusing on the Bible and homosexuality, and how culture gets it wrong. Listen to episode 48, … Continue reading →
Michael Glatze joins me to discuss biblical sexuality and his movement out of the homosexual lifestyle. This episode contains part 1 of the interview, focusing on Michael’s story and answers to criticisms leveled against him. Listen to episode 49, “A … Continue reading →
Joel B. Green joins me to discuss the view of the soul known as “physicalism” and its implications when it comes to the nature of Jesus Christ. Music Richland Hills Church of Christ, The Day God Died from the album, … Continue reading →
I read some recent feedback from listeners and my responses, discussing Oneness Pentecostalism, Israelology and the Calvinist doctrines of Total Depravity and Irresistible Grace. Music Mel and Tim, Mail Call Time, from the album, Good Guys Only Win in the … Continue reading →
My good friend David J. joins me for the second installment in our Israelology series to discuss the people and nation of Israel and her relationship to the Church. Music Karen Davis, Israel, My Beloved, from the album, Israel My … Continue reading →
Michael Burgos from Grassroots Apologetics joins me to discuss his recent debate on my show with Oneness Pentecostal, James Anderson. This episode contains the second half of the discussion; see episode 41, “The Aftermath,” for the first half. Music Cameo, … Continue reading →
Michael Burgos from Grassroots Apologetics joins me to discuss his recent debate on my show with Oneness Pentecostal, James Anderson. This episode contains the first half of the discussion; see episode 42, “Post Mortem,” for the second half. Music The … Continue reading →
Matt Slick from the Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry joins me to discuss the appropriateness of women pastors and elders. Music The Royal Dumonts, She’s the Boss, from the Before the Stone album, 2011 Promoted Resources Ligonier Ministries, with Dr. … Continue reading →
In Matthew 24:34 Jesus said, “Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.” The meaning of Jesus’ statement seem obvious, but most Christians in America today think He was saying something … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “The Son personally preexisted the incarnation with the Father.” Michael Burgos from Grassroots Apologetics affirms that statement, whereas Oneness Pentecostal James Anderson from Evidential Faith rejects it. This episode is part 2 of their debate, including cross-examination and … Continue reading →
Debate topic: “The Son personally preexisted the incarnation with the Father.” Michael Burgos from Grassroots Apologetics affirms that statement, whereas Oneness Pentecostal James Anderson from Evidential Faith rejects it. This episode is part 1 of their debate, including their opening … Continue reading →
Jamin Hübner from RealApologetics.org joins me to discuss the doctrine of biblical inerrancy. Music Loretta Lynn, God Makes No Mistakes, from the Van Lear Rose album, 2004 Promoted Resources Say Hello to my Little Friend, aka the Beretta Cast, with … Continue reading →
Atheists and other non-Christians skeptical of the Bible’s reliability and divine origin are fond of pointing to what might appear to be contradictions in Scripture, of which there are alleged to be hundreds. In this episode I begin to step … Continue reading →
Dr. James White from Alpha & Omega Ministries joins me to discuss Roman Catholicism, Sola Scriptura and the issue of authority. Music Nickel Creek, When in Rome, from the Why Should the Fire Die album, 2005 Promoted Resources The Preterist … Continue reading →
In a number of places, the Bible uses variations of the phrase, “Call on the name of the Lord,” and its use in reference to Jesus Christ proves that He is God. Music Coffey Anderson, Call On The Name from … Continue reading →
Mary Jo Sharp from Confident Christianity joins me to discuss women in apologetics. Music Beastie Boys, Hey Ladies from the album, Paul’s Boutique, 1989 Promoted Resources Real Apologetics, with Jamin Hübner. Check out the podcast, “The Provocative Microphone of the … Continue reading →
The first point of Calvinism, the “T” in “TULIP,” stands for “Total Depravity.” We are by nature in opposition to God, in bondage to sin, and will never, left to our own devices, turn to Christ. Music Kenny Rogers and … Continue reading →
Scott Klusendorf from Life Training Institute joins me to discuss abortion and persuasively communicating the pro-life message. Music 2Pac, Letter 2 My Unborn, from the Until the End of Time album (explicit lyrics), 2001 Promoted Resources Christian Apologetics & Research … Continue reading →
Mike Abendroth from No Compromise Radio joins me to discuss the biblical gift of tongues. Music Lady Sovereign, Blah Blah, from the Public Warning album (explicit lyrics), 2006 Promoted Resources Ligonier Ministries, with Dr. R.C. Sproul Subscribe to the Renewing … Continue reading →
Jim Wallace from Please Convince Me joins me to discuss the gospels as reliable eyewitness testimony to the person and work of Jesus Christ. Music Rage Against the Machine, Testify from the album, The Battle of Los Angeles, 1999 Promoted … Continue reading →
Steve Ham from Answers in Genesis joins me to discuss the book of Genesis, creation and the authority of Scripture. Music The Stills, In the Beginning from the album, Without Feathers, 2006 Promoted Resources Stand to Reasonwith Greg Koukl The … Continue reading →
Greg Koukl from Stand to Reason joins me to discuss the importance of careful thinking when it comes to the Christian faith. Music Boston, More Than a Feeling from the album, Boston, 1976 Promoted Resources Say Hello to my Little … Continue reading →
The Bible teaches the bodily resurrection of Jesus and that of all the dead, contrary to claims made by theological liberals, hyperpreterists and Jehovah’s Witnesses that 1 Corinthians 15 speaks of a spiritual, non-physical resurrection. Music Alien Ant Farm, Flesh … Continue reading →
Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason joins me to discuss Islam and how to reach out to Muslims. Music Tyson, Mecca and Medina, from the Ghetto Messiah album, 2004 Europe, The Final Countdown, from the The Final Countdown album, 1986 … Continue reading →
Brett Kunkle, Student Impact Directory at Stand to Reason, joins me to discuss youth ministry and the challenges to faith experienced by youth today. Music P.O.D., Youth of the Nation, from the Sattelite album, 2001 The Rocky Orchestra, Gonna Fly … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Joel Groat, Director of Ministries for the Institute for Religious Research, and discuss the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, otherwise known as Mormonism. This episode contains the second half … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Joel Groat, Director of Ministries for the Institute for Religious Research, and discuss the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, otherwise known as Mormonism. This episode contains the first half … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Justin Peters and discuss the Word of Faith movement, its origins, its doctrines and its consequences. Music The Cult, Faith Healer, from the Best of Rare Cult album, 2000 Promoted Resources … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I play some calls I made in to the Stand to Reason radio show with Greg Koukl on the topic of preterism, hyperpreterism and skepticism, as a follow up to episodes 17 and … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Dee Dee Warren on the claim made by skeptics of Christianity that Jesus was a false prophet, discussing how a proper biblical understanding of the “end times” turns the claim on … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Dee Dee Warren on the claim made by skeptics of Christianity that Jesus was a false prophet, discussing how a proper biblical understanding of the “end times” turns the claim on … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Dr. Glenn Peoples in part 2 of our discussion concerning Christian physicalism, challenging him with a number of biblical passages which seem to contradict his position. This second interview spanned 2 … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Dr. Glenn Peoples in part 2 of our discussion concerning Christian physicalism, challenging him with a number of biblical passages which seem to contradict his position. This second interview spanned 2 … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I discuss the sovereignty of God, demonstrating from Scripture that He is not only King over all but that He does what He pleases. Music Mariah Carey, Make It Happen, from the Emotions … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Justin Brierley, host of the Unbelievable? radio program on Premier Christian Radio UK, discussing how hosting the show has impacted his Christian faith. Music EMF, Unbelievable, from the Schubert Dip album, … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Glenn Peoples, creator of the Say Hello to My Little Friend blog and podcast, discussing Christian physicalism, the view that man is not comprised of both a physical body and an … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Michael Burgos, creator of the Grassroots Apologetics blog, discussing Oneness Pentecostals and how to witness to them. Music Phillips, Craig and Dean, In Christ Alone, from the Let the Worshipers Arise … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Gene Cook, Jr., host of The Narrow Mind radio show, discussing the doctrine of baptismal regeneration, which teaches that water baptism is a prerequisite for salvation. Music The Exies, Baptize Me, … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Mike Felker of The Apologetic Front blog, discussing how to reach out to Jehovah’s Witnesses with the truth of biblical Christianity. Music Marvin Gaye, Can I Get A Witness, from the … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I discuss several alleged contradictions in Scripture, pointed to by theological liberals as evidence against the inerrancy of Scripture, and by skeptics as evidence against the overall reliability of the Bible. Music Green … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I discuss Sola Scriptura, the doctrine that the Bible contains all knowledge necessary for salvation and holiness, and that it is the ultimate authority and rule of faith for the believer. I look … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I am joined by a close friend of mine, asking and answering the question, “Who is a Jew?” This will be the first in a periodic series discussing Israelology, the study of Israel … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I discuss the historic Christian doctrine which teaches that Jesus Christ is God, and I’ll address some of the challenges leveled by the Jehovah’s Witnesses, who teach that Jesus is a created being … Continue reading →
In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I discuss “baptism in the Holy Spirit,” which Charismatics, Pentecostals and some others claim is a special empowering by the Holy Spirit manifested through spiritual gifts, and is separate and distinct from the … Continue reading →
In this third episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview a guest concerning the topic of “presuppositional apologetics,” an approach to apologetics in which one does not attempt to provide evidence that proves the truth claims of Christianity, but rather … Continue reading →
In this second episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I discuss the topic of “baptismal regeneration,” the belief that water baptism is a requirement of salvation, the means by which our sins are remitted. Music Al Green, Take Me To the … Continue reading →
This is the inaugural episode of the Theopologetics Podcast. The topic is the general resurrection of all the dead, which I use to introduce myself and what this podcast is all about. Related is a seeming ignorance of the doctrine … Continue reading →
