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Deanna and Ellie Huff
Deanna and Ellie discuss matters where theology, philosophy, culture, and truth intersect. Ellie is a philosophy major. Deanna Huff is a Ph.D. candidate in Apologetics and Theology. This is a mom/daughter duo discussing from different generational perspectives.
People should be willing to have good discussions but it's important for Christians to understand every issue is not essential for Christianity. Deanna and Ellie discuss some essential matters of the faith.
Classic literature and modern-day authors cause us the ponder the thoughts of God. Listen as Ellie and Deanna discuss the topics of the fall, reason, and forgiveness.
Conversations can be more productive when we are hospitable. Listen as Ellie and Deanna discuss the topic.
What are some differences between Eastern Orthodox and Protestantism? Listen as Deanna and Ellie discuss the subject.
Art can open up conversations about God. Listen as Ellie and Deanna discuss the traveling art of the Sistine Chapel.
Does the Old Testament offer any insight into our living today? Listen as Ellie and Deanna discuss the matter in light of culture.
What is the importance of the Rosetta Stone and other archaeological findings? Listen as Ellie and Deanna discuss the subject.
Are there similarities between ancient Egyptians and people attempting to access the spiritual realm? Listen as Ellie and Deanna discuss the matter.
Everyone approaches changes in their life, but how do we approach them conversationally? Listen as Ellie and Deanna discuss the matter of encountering change.
As a Christian, is it ok to partake in Yoga or Halal food? Listen as Ellie and Deanna discuss the matter.
What does syncretism have to do with worldview? Listen as Deanna and Ellie discuss the matter.
The Bible and Jesus have often been at the forefront of magazines, newspapers, and media. Why is the culture drawn to the ideas of Jesus? How can the pop culture ideas of Jesus lead to meaningful conversations? Listen as Ellie and Deanna discuss the matter.
Art explains a story and is oftentimes a picture of beliefs. Listen as Deanna and Ellie discuss the importance of The Arts.
Listen as Deanna and Ellie discuss the importance of prophecy in light of the resurrection.
We all experience evil and suffering, but how should we think about it? Listen as Deanna and Ellie discuss the topic.
Some attempt to put Jesus in the same category as some pagan myths like Osiris, Horus, and Mithra. However, the account of Jesus is an evidenced based account, unlike the pagan myths. Listen as Deanna and Ellie discuss the differences of reality between Jesus and the falsehood of pagan myths.
Aristotle and Paul wrote on some of the most thought provoking topics. They even considered the topic of friendship important. Listen as Deanna and Ellie discuss the matter.
Seneca and Paul were contemporaries of their time. While Paul was teaching about Christianity, Seneca was teaching about Stoicism. What were their commonalities and how can they speak to us today to advance good in society?
The comment "he looks like a stoic" is still heard today, but what does that mean? Why did the stoics attempt to eliminate eternal emotions? Should Christians follow in the steps of an unemotional coping style like the Stoics?
People seek happiness and peace, but where are they found? They are found in pursuing what is ultimately good.
Every year many people think about how they can cultivate character growth in the new year by setting new year resolutions. Ellie and Deanna talk about what is the meaning behind those aspirations.
Ellie and Deanna discuss the importance of having conversations over the physical body of Jesus.
Contemplation is the process of the mind to reflect deeply on particular ideas. This process can cause us to think deeply about God.
The importance of sharing with someone who claims there is no certainty in a belief system.
Loneliness can be a disheartening feeling, but it can produce something positive when seeing it as an opportunity to grow.
What worldview is the most compelling and logical answer for the hard questions in life?
Let's not miss the significance of apologetics. Apologetics is not only beneficial for the believer but also helpful in discussions with unbelievers.
When using the same vocabulary but mean two different things, it is important to define your terms. What are some of the terms that are important to define between the Latter-Day Saints and Christianity?
Vladimir Lenin (Russian leader), Arius (Alexandria priest), and Blue's Clues (Children's program) all have something in common, listen and discover the importance of being aware of their influence.
What are some of the differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestant Christianity?
Progressive Christianity sounds good on the surface, but why is it incompatible with historic orthodox Christianity?
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The podcast conversation today raises awareness of young people engaging in the occult that has been developing in popularity. It is beneficial to have some awareness of the language and identify some of the symbols to draw out conversations to share the truth.
David Hume doubted the idea of miracles and the supernatural, however, there is ample evidence that the resurrection did happen.
In a world where the definition of love is often misconstrued, it becomes increasingly important to define.
Many people will advocate for Heaven, but often ignore the idea of Hell. Why should Christians be concerned about the reality of Hell?
How does the meaning of life relate to despair? What is the importance of the meaning of life?
What is the meaning of life? Is this a new idea? How does it related to the topic of existentialism and despair?
In the culture, there is a sea of ideas but we cannot confuse information with the Truth.
When encountering tweets of differing ideas and a sea of authorities, who do you follow? How do you assess and discern information?
Many young people claim Christianity, so why do they know more about musicians, television stars and sports than about their faith? Are the ideas of Moral Therapeutic Deism being taught over Christianity?