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Vocab Malone
Urban Theologian Radio #15
Here are some things we discuss with Dr. Nelson:
-Why should Christians care about and study biology?
-Why should Christians become familiar with evolution?
-What are significant critiques of evolution as a plausible model?
-What would constitute evidence for common descent?
Special Guest: Paul Nelson of Discovery Institute
Featured Song: beauty. (Smoke Signal., 2015) - nobigdyl ft. Chad Jones
published date: 2015/04/19
Urban Theologian Radio #19
What is the soul? Why have Christians believed in the soul? What questions does the soul answer? What does consciousness have to do with the soul? What does the brain have to do with the soul?
Special Guest: JP Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Biola University
Featured Song: Rhyme Spirit Soul (The Risen Son) - Peace586
published date: 2015/05/17
LIVE Bible Study +Q&A | Vocab Malone
-- COLOSSIANS 2.16-19 destroys LEGALISM & Angel Cults -- LIVE Bible Study +Q&A with apologist Vocab Malone Subscribe & click the bell - for notifications of new uploads! New uploads weekly! Help keep putting this content out by giving support @ SUPER CHAT on LIVE STREAMS! https://www.patreon.com/vocab https://www.paypal.me/vocabmalone/25 https://cash.me/$VocabMalone
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Ep #26! Jon McCray's Reaction to the Buzzfeed vid w Lisa Gungor "I Stopped Believing In God After Pastoring A Megachurch" has 143K views and counting! Christian apologist VOCAB MALONE interviews the Apologetics YouTuber of "Whaddo You Meme?" fame LIVE on Backpack Radio! Here is the link to the original: https://youtu.be/k7b0srsYWFA Find Jon on Facebook and Twitter: Facebook.com/whaddoyoumeme Twitter.com/whaddoyoumeme #apologetics #christianity #buzzfeed #gungor #lisagungor Subscribe & click the bell - for notifications of new uploads! New uploads weekly! Help keep putting this content out by giving support @ SUPER CHAT on LIVE STREAMS! https://www.patreon.com/vocab https://www.paypal.me/vocabmalone/25 https://cash.me/$VocabMalone
Guest on today’s 🎒RADIO LIVE! is @JMcLatchie1 - topic - USING #QURAN IN #APOLOGETICS #EVANGELISM - @VocabMalone live on Backpack 📻 today. Don’t forget to Subscribe and hit the Bell 🛎 to get notified!
BOOKS: The Gentle Answer to the Muslim Accusation of Biblical Falsification https://amzn.to/2E1FNXX Comparing the Qur'an and the Bible: What They Really Say about Jesus, Jihad, and More https://amzn.to/2ym9I79 A Christian Guide to the Qur'an: Building Bridges in Muslim Evangelism https://amzn.to/2zXX2oW Subscribe & click the bell - for notifications of new uploads! New uploads weekly! Help keep putting this content out by giving support @ SUPER CHAT on LIVE STREAMS! https://www.patreon.com/vocab https://www.paypal.me/vocabmalone/25 https://cash.me/$VocabMalone
Interview/discussion with three of the book's contributors: Dr. Edward Dalcour, Michael R. Burgos, and Vocab Malone! Subscribe & click the bell - for notifications of new uploads! New uploads weekly! Help keep putting this content out by giving support @ SUPER CHAT on LIVE STREAMS! https://www.patreon.com/vocab https://www.paypal.me/vocabmalone/25 https://cash.me/$VocabMalone
Always Be Ready! With personal stories and practical advice, Christian astrophysicist Hugh Ross motivates us to always be ready to point someone toward Christ—with confidence and compassion. Listen and be encouraged!
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The current Shield Squad Roster is: Vocab Malone, Adam Coleman, Cherry Love, Tony Wray of HAZAKIM, Nisan Kran (members), Sister Rakell, BG, Abu Khamr, and Cadaash (affiliates).
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Answering FaceBook Messages - LIVE! Finally! Vocab Malone Answers some of his backlogged FaceBook Messages - LIVE on Backpack Radio #20!
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An explanation of the Apostle James use of Amos 9:11-12 in Acts 15:14-20 at the Jerusalem Council regarding the inclusion of Gentiles into the early Christian church. 1 West proponents can not adequately deal with these texts. Tahar, who leads the GMS "Hebrew Israelite" (and maybe the Sicarii camp) teach that "James went off" here!
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A PEACEFUL AND FRIENDLY DIALOGUE! Muslim apologist NADIR AHMED and Christian apologist VOCAB MALONE take a theological look back at the past 17 years since 9-11.
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The long awaited Black Hebrew Israelite Project is OUT! This is the OFFICIAL INTERVIEW! J The Producer is a former member of well known BHI Group "IUIC" (Israel United In Christ) and does online ministry alongside the music under the name "Brotha J".
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New 🎒📻 is a special study on the Book of James - there are some very misused passages in chapter 5!
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A discussion of as few very important but sobering news stories relating to various religions. Book Recommendations: 1. "Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment" - Gregg R. Allison (Crossway, 2014) - https://amzn.to/2wObbmR 2. "The History of Jihad" - Robert Spencer - https://amzn.to/2NQuSAV
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Christian hip hop artists Kris K-Dub Williams and Darnell Parks join Christian apologist Vocab Malone to discuss THE BLACK HEBREW ISRAELITE PROJECT by Brotha J aka J the Producer (ex-IUIC member).
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Christian apologist Vocab Malone gives a quick review of 15 unique urban apologetic resource books. Plus a LIVE Q&A in this very special edition of BACKPACK RADIO, where we rock it from the classroom seat to the city street.
BOOK LINKS: -- "Hebrew Israelism/Urban religion" related BARACK OBAMA vs. THE BLACK HEBREW ISRAELITES (Vocab's book) https://amzn.to/2MRyZPZ JEWISH LIFE IN THE MIDDLE AGES https://amzn.to/2ogdvy4 BLACK MESSIAHS AND UNCLE TOMS https://amzn.to/2PJ1vla THE SMALL SECTS IN AMERICA https://amzn.to/2ocMhbM BOUND FOR THE PROMISED LAND https://amzn.to/2LuJ6oR PASSIONATELY HUMAN, NO LESS DIVINE https://amzn.to/2BTphrR TO ELIMINATE THE OPIATE https://amzn.to/2C1TepY SANTERIA THE RELIGION https://amzn.to/2LwgkEA -- "Theology" related SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY https://amzn.to/2LuJcNf THE GIFT OF PROPHECY https://amzn.to/2PIMJLh -- "NATION OF ISLAM" related MESSAGE TO THE BLACKMAN IN AMERICA https://amzn.to/2ohldbs MINISTRY OF LIES https://amzn.to/2BOqSzf -- "Jesus Studies, related" THE JESUS LEGEND https://amzn.to/2ohfwdu THE AQUARIAN GOSPEL OF JESUS THE CHRIST https://amzn.to/2N0TxoW -- "Islam" Related THE HISTORY OF JIHAD https://amzn.to/2MSYMai CRUCIFIED AGAIN https://amzn.to/2wm66Se Comics Rom vs. Transformers: Shining Armor https://amzn.to/2N3wMRC
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Patreon, MasterCard, and GoFundMe have all banned Robert Spencer from using their services recently. WHY? Because Robert writes epic books like THE HISTORY OF JIHAD, that's why! THE HISTORY OF JIHAD is hands down the most comprehensive and illuminating work on the true history of Islamic expansion ... and its mainly derived from primary sources!
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Vocab Malone and Ervin (aka "Jihad Junior") answer a Muslim teacher from South Africa named Ahmed Pandor. Pandor made four videos criticizing ISLAMICIZE ME - and we respond for a final time.
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Christian apologist Vocab Malone and Messianic Jewish Christian Jeff Kran discuss the question Does the APOCRYPHA belong in the Bible?
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Anthony Rogers & Vocab Malone Respond to Muslim Criticism of ISLAMICIZE ME! This time it's a teacher from South Africa named Ahmed Pandor.
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Eight VERY PRACTICAL ANDS ENCOURAGING Tips to help you Teach Apologetics by Vocab Malone | BACKPACK RADIO live #8
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BACKPACK RADIO is Live w/Vocab Malone, Brother J (an ex-Hebrew Israelite!), and Jonathan Sheffield. Vocab interviews the creative team behind #PartyInTheUPK on 🎒📻! Live w/Vocab Malone on #PartyInTheUPK on 🎒📻!
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NOTE: Some of the guest's mic volume is low in the beginning of the show but we clear up the audio issues later on in the broadcast (for the most part).
EPIC satire by Christian apologist Vocab Malone & ex-Hebrew Israelite Brotha J. HILARIOUS music video EXPOSING the wicked doctrine of 1West Hebrew Israelism, specifically the camp known as the "Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge" based in New York City. ISUPK teaches they will make slaves of all who are the wrong ethnic group and/or disagree with their teaching. Parody based on Miley Cyrus' PARTY IN THE USA.
Writer: Vocab Malone Music: Brotha J - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuao31xF96i5EtqSH85WNEw
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Muslim apologists CLAIM Muhammad is prophesied in the Bible. Why? Because the Quran itself CLAIMS Muhammad is prophesied in the Bible! Is this true? Dr. Tony Costa answers YOUR questions on this topic LIVE on BACKPACK RADIO with VOCAB MALONE!
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Live Q & A w/an EX-HEBREW ISRAELITE & Vocab Malone
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Reformed blogger PETER PIKE of Triablogue discusses his balanced and helpful articles on the "Islamicize Me" Series Controversy produced by Acts 17 Apologetics. We will talk about the Christian use of Satire, art & polemics in apologetics and cultural engagement. We even answer some of your questions LIVE! Subscribe & click the bell - for notifications of new uploads! New uploads weekly! Help keep putting this content out by giving support @ SUPER CHAT on LIVE STREAMS! https://www.patreon.com/vocab https://www.paypal.me/vocabmalone/25 https://cash.me/$VocabMalone
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BPR #3 (Version 2.0)
Christian apologist VOCAB MALONE & Abu Khamr answer your questions LIVE on BACKPACK RADIO, the apologetics show with style and humor!
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BPR #2 (Version 2.0)
Robert Spencer on the role of women in Islam on BACKPACK RADIO {live}, the apologetics live stream show with style and humor! (NOTE: The audio begins rough but quickly clears up later!)
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BPR #1 (Season 2.0)
Episode #224 How'd we get our current Bible? Why do we have the books we do in the NT? Were some "left out"? Vocab talks w Phillip Evans of Tyndale House & CHH artist Davis Absolute.
Special Guests: Phillip Evans, Executive Director of the American Friends of Tyndale House Cambridge and Christian hip hop artist Davis Absolute *Featured Song: Justword - Picture That (Light Generation)
Episode #223 What is the quality of the NT text? What do we know about early Christian copyists? What was the character of early Christian book production? What is the state of the mss? What is the extent of textual variants?
Special Guests: Phillip Evans of American Friends of Tyndale House Cambridge and CHH artist Davis Absolute Featured Song: Flame - Scripture Alone (The 6th)
Episode #222 The Five Percent Nation is a religious group that broke away from the Nation of Islam. Based in New York, their ideas and vocabulary heavily influenced hip hop culture. Old School Christian rap artist Fred Lynch drops knowledge on The Fivers and speaks on his brother's (K-Mack the Knife) journey to The Nation.
Special Guest: Fred Lynch of Preachas fka PID *Featured Song: Preachas - Who’s The Ruffest, Pt. 1 (Violent Playground)
EPISODE #221 Christian rap pioneer FRED LYNCH talks:
- PID and Christian hip hop history
- rapping the entire gospel of John
- his relationship with Josh McDowell
- his hip hop devotional project
Special Guest: Fred Lynch of Preachas fka PID and CHH artist David Absolute *Featured song: Preachas fka PID - Take 'Em To Church
Episode #220 We talk to James White about his book, "What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur'an". We focus on Chapter 11: "The Perfection of the Qur'an: Transmission of the Text". Al Fadi joins in as well!
Special Guests: Dr. James White, author of What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur'an & Al Fadi, co-author of The Qur'an Dilemma and host of Let Us Reason. Featured Song: IV His Son (IV Conerly) - Why I Love Jesus but Reject Islam (Video Special Release) Click here for more of IV Conerly's music*
Episode #219 Dr. James White speaks on his debates w Muslim apologists. Hear exciting news from his travels to S. Africa and learn the significance of Islamic apologist Ahmed Deedat. Al Fadi blessed us, too!
Special Guests: Dr. James White, Director of Alpha & Omega Ministries & Al Fadi, co-author of The Qur'an Dilemma and host of Let Us Reason. *Featured Song: The Ambassador - Apologetics (Christology - In Laymen's Terms)
Episode #218 OT expert Dr. John Oswalt compares the Hebrew Scriptures to the religious literature of other ancient peoples. Dr. Oswalt explains the Ancient Near Eastern context of the Bible and elaborates on relevant worldview and philosophical considerations. James White joins in as well!
Special Guest: Dr. John Oswalt, author of The Bible Among the Myths Dr. James White, Director of Alpha & Omega Ministries *Featured Song: Trip Lee - Who Is Like Him? (20/20)
Episode #217 OT scholar John Oswalt on the book of Isaiah: - fulfilled prophecy - apologetic issues - polemics against false gods - Dead Sea Scrolls and the Isaiah Scroll Dr. John Meade makes a cameo, commenting on the physical text and variants.
Special Guests: Dr. John Oswalt, Asbury Theological Seminary, Dr. John Meade, Phoenix Seminary *Featured Song: Othello - Isaiah 53 (Streetlights Bible) + (video)
Episode #216 Fulfilled prophecies are an important apologetic proof. BPR drops some knowledge from the book of Isaiah. We also delve into key theological points from Isaiah, contra Mormon and Jehovah's Witnesses theology. *Featured Song: Lamp Mode Recordings - Holiness of God (Grass Roots Vol. 1)
Episode #215 Atheist-turned-Muslim, Andrew Livingston, writes counter-apologetic articles for TAQWA, an Islamic youth culture magazine. Vocab and Andrew debate Islamic soteriology and New Testament reliability.
Special Guest: Andrew Livingston, writer for TAQWA Magazine, author of Snatching Shadows novel Featured Song: Foreknown - Double Tap (Ornithology)
Episode #214 Jonathan Sarfati and BPR in front of a live audience. Questions include: creation, evolution, age of the earth, interpreting Genesis, molecular machines and starlight and time!
Special Guest: Dr. Jonathan Sarfati of Creation Ministries International
Episode #213 Children's church curriculum is an apologetics issue. Unfortunately, most of it is weak. Enter: THE GOSPEL PROJECT! Trevin talks theology, the story of the Bible, Jesus, and Sunday School. A topic too important and a show too practical too miss!
Special Guest: Trevin Wax, Content Editor of The Gospel Project
Episode #212 Creation scientist David Menton gives a detailed explanation Lucy's anatomy, followed by a refutation of evolutionist's claims about her. Plus: Jordan Worley on witnessing @the infamous Burning Man Festival in Nevada!
Special Guests: Dr. David Menton of Answers in Genesis & Jordan Worley, guest host of RemnantX Radio (listen here when he interviewed Vocab on presuppositional apologetics)
Episode #211 Pastor Jamal Bishara drops by the studio to tell the truth about Christians from the Middle East. Plus: Islamic communities in the US and training Christians to witness to Muslims.
Special Guest: Pastor Jamal Bishara of First Arabic Baptist Church
Episode #210 Anthony Rogers gives a devastating theological, philosophical and scientific critique of the Qur'an. He exposes contradictions, mistakes, and errors!
Special Guest: Anthony Rogers, an apologist to Muslims and M. Div. student @ Greenville (SC) Seminary. VIDEO LINK: See where Vocab (role playing as a Muslim) once debated Anthony
Episode #209 What is New Age spirituality? What's up w Jesus and the New Age? How do Eastern religions fit w Christianity? Dr. Doug Groothuis explains and shares his own journey. Special Guest: Dr. Douglas Groothuis of Denver Seminary (read his great article on THE NEW AGE JESUS)
Episode #208 Dr. Kurt Wise tells us about his: * days at Harvard with Stephen Jay Gould * faithful approach to Scripture and science * model of the pre- and post-Flood world * ways to empirically test these ideas * methodology for scientific research * research work, such as baraminology * reaction to a Richard Dawkins diss
An amazing, fun-fact filled tour de force with BPR's favorite Creation scientist!
Special Guest: Dr. Kurt Wise, Director of the Creation Research Center at Truett-McConnell College
Episode #207 Pastor Vermon of The Gospel Coalition discusses the content of his book. The church as a distinct light in a dark place. The united church in a divided world. The church telling and doing the truth in a relativistic world.
RESOURCES: Vermon's sermon series “The Church – A Light In A Dark World”
Episode #206 Film critic Paul Asay of PLUGGED IN and Christian comic book writer/artist Bryce Morgan discuss gospel elements in the BATMAN mythos. We also ask: what is acceptable (and unacceptable) entertainment for Christians?
Special Guests: Paul Asay, author of God on the Streets of Gotham and Bryce Morgan, Pastor at Way of Grace Church and Captain Sun Comic Book Creator.
Episode #205 Missionary David Witt compares and contrasts the Islamic doctrine of martyrdom and jihad with the Christian doctrine of suffering and persecution. Also, how to share the love of Christ with Muslims in dangerous contexts!
Special Guest: David Witt of Spirit of Martyrdom
Episode #204 Dr. Jeff Tomkins of the Institute for Creation Research joins us to discuss the DNA of chimps and humans based on these two articles: http://creation.com/human-chimp-dna-similarity-re-evaluated/ http://www.icr.org/article/evaluating-human-chimp-dna-myth-new/
Special Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Tomkins of ICR
Episode #203 Dr. Michael Brown discusses his book Gay and Christian?". A fast-paced interview in free-association style (hear our first show with him link). We focus on the Biblical data, especially from the Old Testament. Special Guest: Dr.Michael Brown, author of Gay and Christian?: Responding With Love and Truth to Questions About Homosexuality.
Episode #202 An interview with Dr. Jonathan Sarfati of Creation Ministries. Vocab once co-interviewed him about Richard Dawkins with Jeff Durbin of Apologia Radio on Redemption Radio, Part 1 & Part 2 here.
Special Guest: Dr. Jonathan Sarfati of Creation Ministries
Episode #201 Pastors discuss this challenging and instructive section of Paul's letter to the church at Corinth. Includes: -Prophecy -Church Order -Tongues -Women in Ministry
Episode #200 Scripture says “act like a man” (1 Cor 16:13-14) - but what is true masculinity? We discuss the biblical teaching on manhood, especially the responsibility of work as it relates to family. Oh ... and we have a party in the studio!
Episode #199 The why and how of analyzing pop culture through a Christian worldview for apologetics. Our guest gives a broad interpretive framework for "popologetics". Practical, yet ultra-geeky fun. Special Guest: Ted Turnau, author of Popologetics: Popular Culture in Christian Perspective.
EPISODE #198 We bring the superhero info on this one! We drop some knowledge on theology in comics. Our guest, Stephen Skelton, breaks down the "Gospel of Superman". A unique, fun and surprising episode ... "super" dope.
Special Guest: Stephen Skelton, author of The Gospel According to the World's Greatest Superhero
EPISODE #197 What is the basis for freedom of conscience and human rights? We dissect the underpinnings via the "Golden Triangle of Freedom" concept: freedom requires virtue, virtue requires faith and faith requires freedom. Special Guest: Os Guinness, author of A Free People's Suicide: A Free People's Suicide: Sustainable Freedom and the American Future
EPISODE #196 The moral vision and positive values of Old Testament law in the economic, social, and political realms. We present the 'big picture' of OT ethics but still touch on a few common questions (Year of Jubilee, slavery, sexual ethics, etc.).
Special Guest: Dr. Christopher Wright, author of Old Testament Ethics for the People of God
EPISODE #195 When a Christian shares the gospel, what does the typical Mormon think and feel? How can the church witness (and not just debate or dispense information) in love to Mormons? We focus on equipping evangelicals to better reach their LDS friends, relatives, neighbors, and co-workers.
Special Guest: Mark J. Cares, author of Speaking the Truth in Love to Mormons and President of Truth in Love Ministries
EPISODE #194 A Jewish believer in Jesus breaks down what ministry to non-Christian Jewish people looks like. Hear how Messianic prophecy plays a key role in apologetics and our guest's testimony! Special Guest: Jeff Kran of Chosen People Ministries
EPISODE #193 Real talk on the theological impulses behind missions. We share experiences with missions work in Peru, France, and Kenya. The grimy facts and realities about missions drawn from Scripture.
BONUS: Here is a video of a sermon Vocab preached on "A Theology of Missions"
EPISODE #192 What did OT tithing have to do with national Israel's sacrificial system? We explain the theology of giving in the NT and share practical strategies for generous giving. And we diss the prosperity "gospel" loud and clear! BONUS: Sermon titled "It Is About Money (A Theology of Money)"
EPISODE #191 Bill Nye the Science Guy, in a debate with Ken Ham, inferred the fossil record displays an evolutionary progression. We examine Nye's claims about the geologic column and ask: Is Tiktaalik a true transitional form? What can - and can't - the sun's energy do? Special Guest: Sal Giardina of AzOSA and New Creation Ministries
EPISODE #190 What is Planned Parenthood? What is abortion, really (methods, risks, etc.)? Why do some charities and churches support PP? How can we stop Planned Parenthood and what are better alternatives?
SPECIAL GUEST: Jason Walsh, formerly of Arizona Right to Life
EPISODE #189 Show outline: -Major apologetic and doctrinal issues in the chapter -An early Christian creed in 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 -The future resurrection: what kind of body? -What does it mean? The defeat of death! -Feedback from from the Seth Andrews interview/debate
Plus: Vocab's apology to Andre Salais from the HUMAN RIGHTS DEBATE
EPISODE #188 Part two of Vocab's debate with Seth Andrews, host of The Thinking Atheist podcast. The second half of the show features artist and author Doug Powell. We talk about his new apologetics app and some choice OT questions: * Did Moses write the Torah? * What is the Apocrypha?
Special Guests: Seth Andrews, author of Deconverted and Doug Powell, author of Old Testament iWitness.
EPISODE #187 Seth Andrews, host of the popular Thinking Atheist podcast, shares what he refers to as his "deconversion" story. Then, we ask each other questions and debate our answers. Our hope is that each "side" of the audience will better understand the other ... and maybe even think about some things in a slightly different way.
Special Guest: Seth Andrews, author of Deconverted: A Journey from Religion to Reason
*BONUS AUDIO! An lively in-depth off-air segment between Vocab and Seth.
EPISODE #186 What are human "rights"? Where do they come from? Atheist Andre Salais of The Unbelievers Blog and Pastor Vocab discuss the concept of individual rights: freedom of conscience, speech, religious liberty and a brief excursus on the Canaanite judgment.
Special Guest: Andre Salais, former President of The Secular Student Alliance at Arizona State University.
EPISODE #185 Is there a such a thing as "neutrality"? Do Christians and non-Christians have "common ground"? Chris Bolt joins us to explain why pushing the antithesis is crucial in presuppositional apologetics.
Special Guest: Chris Bolt of Choosing Hats.
EPISODE #184 Did Israelite religion incorporate pagan motifs into its writings? If so, why? Archaeologist and Ancient Near Eastern scholar Dr. John Currid joins us to explain the polemical theology of the Old Testament.
Special Guest: Dr. John Currid (Ph.D., University of Chicago), author of Against the Gods
EPISODE #183 Are all religions basically the same? Is Jesus the ONLY way? What of those who never hear? What does the Bible say? What can we conclude? Includes a dash of tomfoolery, courtesy of the amateurs our friends over at Apologia Radio.
Special Guest: Sean McDowell of Worldview Ministries
EPISODE #182 What is love ... really? In answer to this question, we exegete 1 Corinthians 13. We also read some of your e-mails. Theme music courtesy of Old School Christian hip hop: Freedom of Soul, Mike-E and PID.
EPISODE #181 Topics: Origins and translation of the KJV. False assumptions about the Textus Receptus. Textual and translational deficiencies. The "KJV Only” attack on ancient manuscripts and modern translations.
Special Guest: Dr. Ed Dalcour, author of The King James Version: The New Testament Textual and Translational Disputations.
EPISODE #180 Based on an e-mail question from a listener. How does Progressive Covenantalism eschatology differ from Dispensationalism... and even classic Covenant Theology? We survey Kingdom through Covenant by Peter Gentry for a balanced view of the covenants.
Special Guest: Dr. John Meade of Phoenix Seminary
EPISODE #179 -The differences between historical or systematic and Biblical theology -Meanings and import of key symbols in the Bible -Biblical theology in relation to sexism and slavery -The practical impact of Biblical Theology
Special Guest: James M. Hamilton Jr. (professor of biblical theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), and author of What Is Biblical Theology? A Guide to the Bible's Story, Symbolism, and Patterns
EPISODE #178 Show Outline: -The biblical and theological foundations for presuppositional apologetics. -The history of philosophy and the impact of Immanuel Kant. -Guidance for interacting with and persuading those who don’t believe.
Special Guest: K. Scott Oliphint (professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster), author of Covenantal Apologetics: Principles and Practice in Defense of Our Faith
EPISODE #177 How can we become aware of our biases? Our presuppositions? How can a person’s worldview change? How does this relate to apologetics and evangelism? We discuss these questions, plus give some love to our LA listeners!
Special Guest: Dr. James N. Anderson (professor of theology & philosophy @RTS), author of What’s Your Worldview?
EPISODE #176 Studying and thinking are aspects of Christian discipleship. Our guest, Pastor Tommy, talks about the need for Christians to love the Lord with all of their minds. A special episode featuring Backpack Radio’s origin story!
Special Guest: Pastor Tommy Russell
EPISODE: #175 Nouthetic counseling: the history, the basis and some resources. How does the biblical counseling model differ from other models? Jeff even gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse of his appearance on The History Channel regarding drug addiction.
Special Guest: Pastor Jeff Durbin of Apologia Radio
EPISODE #174 PCA? PCUSA? OPC? RPCNA? ETC? An introduction to the topic of Presbyterianism: the doctrine, the history, and the practice. Vocab even interviews a crusty old Presbyterian curmudgeon.
EPISODE #173 The rationale for debates and why Vocab Malone does his debates in a specific way/style/method. We explore Biblical/historical instructions and reasons/guidelines for debating. Bonus: A brief review of some of Vocab's past debates!
EPISODE #172 What is "liberal Christianity"? What is the current state of theologically liberal Christianity? The crew shares some stories about their experiences with liberal Christianity and gives some practical thoughts on the matter.
EPISODE #171 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 describes a struggle of ideas and a conflict of worldviews. What is a worldview and why does it matter? We survey Hedonism, Naturalism, and Postmodernism. Includes thoughts on how to develop a Christian Worldview!
EPISODE #170 What is the overall theme of Scripture? From the Torah, Joshua, Kings/Chronicles, the Prophets, to the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles ,and Revelation - how do we see JESUS? How should this story affect the way we think about our lives? The answers can be found in this episode!
EPISODE #169 Vocab Malone interview Dr. Wayne Grudem live at the Sola Scriptura Conference. Dr. Grudem also answers a variety of questions from the audience. Lots of fun, lots of wisdom.
Special Guest: Dr. Wayne Grudem
BONUS (VIDEO): Sola Scriptura Conference LIVE with Wayne Grudem
EPISODE #168 An in-studio debate between Vocab Malone and atheist David Fitzgerald. David is the author of Nailed, a book arguing Jesus never existed. Our focus is the non-biblical evidence for Jesus, such as the Jewish historian Josephus.
Special Guest: David Fitzgerald of the Secular Student Alliance
SPECIAL! Watch uncut interview on video here, we even have the in between break discussion and a special extended discussion after the show... DEBATE VIDEO - UNCUT
EPISODE #167 Vocab debates with atheist author David Fitzgerald watch his talk @SkeptiCon. David wrote Nailed, which claims Jesus never existed at all. Our main topic is the biblical evidence for Jesus, especially the Pauline corpus.
Special Guest: David Fitzgerald of the Secular Student Alliance
EPISODE #166 Atheist Edward Tracy of Tyler, Texas and Vocab debate the question "If there is no God, can there be objective morals?" When we make moral claims, who is being consistent with their axioms - the atheist or the Christian? Vocab holds that atheism steps outside its own worldview to make objective moral statements.
Special Guest: Edward Tracy of Religion on the Brain
EPISODE #165 Vermon Pierre has written three Gospel Coalition blog posts, which we break down in detail. 1: “The Awesome Church” 2: “Don't Throw Out Your Nice Suit Just Yet” 3: “Why I Wanted to Go to the Million Man March”
EPISODE #164 Interview with Doug Powell on two of his apologetics apps: iWitness World Religions and iWitness Cults & Heresies.
We define key terms, travel through church history, and get a snapshot of Christian Science and a few Eastern religions. Special Guest: Doug Powell
EPISODE #163 Vocab gives a synopsis of Dr. Stephen C. Meyer's 522-page book, Signature in the Cell (HarperOne, 2009).
BONUS LINK: Check out our interview with Dr. Meyer on his latest book, Darwin's Doubt!
EPISODE #162 How to witness and do apologetics on Facebook in a Christ-like, God-glorifying way. Includes a crash course on Christian epistemology and dealing with atheists online.
Special Guest: Colin Samul of Viral Apologetics
EPISODE #161 This episode's outline: -Debating Islamic apologists. -Witnessing to Muslims outside the mosque. -Getting beat up for not memorizing the Qur'an. -Growing up in Sudan and attending madrassas. -Suing Dearborn for arresting Christian evangelists.
Special Guest: George Saieg of The Center for Religious Debate
EPISODE #160 Survey of the content and major themes of Genesis: The Doctrine of Creation, The Call of Abraham, God's Providence in Joseph's life and more! We offer some Suggested Resources: these sermons on Genesis
-In The Beginning -God's Promises and Our Faith -How God is in Charge of Even the Hardest Parts of Life
EPISODE #159 Several callers voice their opinion on Vocab's debate with atheist Spencer Hawkins of Unbelievers Radio. We speak to an apologist and an atheist who were in attendance as well. Watch the video of the debate here: "Ask a Question: A Christian & Atheist Discussion"
Special Guest: William Costigan (aka Spencer Hawkins of Unbelievers Radio)
EPISODE #158 We break down these two solas, explain why they are important, and offer practical applications. We go over some feedback and play some nice Shai Linne rap tunes, too. Niiice.
BONUS: We recommend these sermon on these solas as a compliment to this program: Solus Christus and Sola Deo Gloria.
EPISODE #157 We dive right into some great listener responses first and then discuss 2 of the 5 solas of the Protestant Reformation: Sola Fide ('by Faith Alone') and Sola Gratia ('Grace Alone').
BONUS: We recommend these sermons as a compliment to this program: Sola Fide and Sola Gratia.
EPISODE #156 Important discussion about the New Testament canon with Dr. Michael Kruger, author of Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books and The Question of Canon: Challenging the Status Quo in the New Testament Debate. We get into the self-authenticating model and the intrinsic model.
Special Guest: Dr. Michael Kruger of Charlotte RTS
EPISODE #155 We interact with some feedback from an atheist about evolution from our recent Darwin's Doubt show with Dr. Stephen C. Meyer. Then we transition into the Protestant doctrine of Sola Fide (Scripture Alone); what it means; what it doesn't mean; why it's important, and its practical applications.
BONUS: We recommend this sermon as a compliment to this program: Sola Scriptura by Vocab Malone
EPISODE #153 The BPR hosts share their individual journeys as to how they became Reformed in their theology. Three Calvinists tell their stories and struggles and why they think embracing the doctrines of grace is significant.
EPISODE #152 It is essential to grasp not only the doctrines of the Reformation but also the historical background - this show helps you do just that. We cover the major ideas, doctrines, the Reformers themselves! And we play a rap song on the German Reformation by hip hop artist Through Hymn.
Special Guests: Tim Statezny and Scott Rose, Jr.
EPISODE #151 Notorious atheist B. Strong was on before to debate the historical Jesus. This time we discuss evolution: its evidence and its implications. And we finally break our silence regarding the Apologia Radio Controversy and interact with some of your great comments and questions.
Special Guest: Atheist B. Strong
EPISODE #150 Testimonials of how Christian apologetics have shaped the faith of three men. Marty Clapp (THE MAILMAN APOLOGIST) mentors young men, James Umber is a Creation lay-apologist, and Robert Contreras is a Christian who works as a police officer.
Special Guests: Marty Clapp, James Umber, and Robert Contreras.
EPISODE #149 You know those dudes yelling and swearing about keeping Old Testament Law while holding strange signs and wearing even stranger clothes? We play some audio clips of Vocab interacting with this group - the Black Hebrew Israelite GMS cult - about all things theological. This joint right here ... is ... straight crazy.
Special Guest: SlimJim of The Veritas Domain blog
EPISODE #148 Utah resident and ex-Mormon turned church planter Chris Murray gives us the low down on LDS slang and Mormon culture. From BYU to FLDS to SLC, this show has it all! We also unveil our new intro, courtesy of CDZ the Messenger and producer David Elijah.
Special Guest: Chris Murray aka CDZ the Messenger
EPISODE #147 Dr. Stephen C. Meyer details the thesis of his landmark book, Darwin's Doubt. We discuss the Cambrian Explosion, why it's a problem for evolution, and how Intelligent Design is a better model than Neo-Darwinism.
Special Guest: Stephen C. Meyer of the Discovery Institute
EPISODE #146 A discussion on 1 Corinthians 8 dealing with the issues of Christian liberty and freedom of conscience. We use alcohol, entertainment and some other controversial issues as test cases - a very practical program.
Bonus Sermon - Christian Liberty: Problem or Solution
EPISODE #145 Clement of Rome is considered an 'Apostolic Father'. He wrote to the Corinthians about 40 years after Paul's letter. Learn why this early epistle is important and hear some key highlights from 1 Clement.
Bonus: Video of Vocab's class on Clement's Letter to Corinth
EPISODE #144 We go through some key biblical passages dealing with the hot topics of sex, marriage, divorce and remarriage. Here are some sermons on the topic:
The Divine Gift of Singleness: https://vimeo.com/67042620 The Divine Gift of Marriage: https://vimeo.com/67531294 Divorce and Marriage: https://vimeo.com/68024684
EPISODE #143 'The Valley Girl Apologist' joins us to discuss women in apologetics and the argument from desire and its appeal for youth
Special Guest: Sarah Ankenman of The International Society for Women Apologetics (a society of female apologists)
EPISODE #142
Why should we be pro-life? Our guest is Letitia Wong, co-hosts a radio program and is a member of the Journey in St. Louis. A wildly diverse show where we go from discussing Phoenix Comicon to GI Joe cartoons to abortion - but somehow it 'works' - right? Special Guest: Letitia Wong, co-host of Pro-Life Fridays
EPISODE #141
An interview with Doug Powell on Old Testament Archaeology for the biblical archaeology app he created called “iWitness Biblical Archaeology”. We discuss some major confirmations via archaeology for the bible. SPECIAL GUEST: Doug Powell of SelflessDefense
EPISODE #140
We discuss religious pluralism and comparative religions (especially Buddhism) with Dr. Craig Hazen. Dr. Hazen’s book, "Five Sacred Crossings", is a novel that dives into what makes Christianity different than the other great world religious traditions. Special Guest: Dr. Craig Hazen of Biola
EPISODE #139
What is the mission of the church? What are the historic debates on this question? We bring in the specific example of orphan care, zooming in on Arizona. Recommended Resource: What is the Mission of the Church? by Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert. Special Guest: Dennae Pierre, formerly of Together for Adoption
EPISODE #138
Why is biblical church government important? What do elders do in congregational life? What is a deacon, what do they do and how do they work with the elders? All this and more! Related Resources: What is an Elder? | sermon video What is a Deacon? | sermon video by Vocab Bad Examples of Church Government discussion video
EPISODE #137
Vocab and guest host Marty Clapp talk to Shawn White, a working class apologist who is the mastermind behind the Smart Faith Apologetics Conference. Smart Faith is Arizona's high profile annual apologetic conference. Shawn also talks about defending the resurrection at local colleges. Special Guest: Marty Clapp and Shawn White
EPISODE #136
Vocab Malone discusses John 20:28, where Thomas says to Jesus, "My Lord and My God." Learn the context of a verse which triumphs over all deficient Christologies, especially that of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society. Link: video of a sermon Vocab preached on this passage
EPISODE #135
Vocab is joined by working class apologist Marty Clapp. Marty is a mailman during the day and yet an apologist. Marty shares some amazing stories from both the high school and college ministry he has done. This show gives hope to the so-called non-professionals (like us)! Special Guest: Marty Clapp of Think Again Apologetics
EPISODE #134
Vocab Malone talks about shai linne's song "Fal$e Teacher$", where shai calls out a number of prosperity preachers. We discuss the nature of public rebuke (see Matthew 18) and play audio clips from popular TBN guests. We are even joined by a few of the artists who worked on the new Lyrical Theology album to get their perspective.
Special Guests: Christian hip hop artists, JG Whitley and Omri Miles of iSix:5
EPISODE #133
A debate with atheist blogger Skeptimus Prime on homosexuality and same-sex marriage. Vocab and Dylan lay out their views side by side and then critique and defend. Special Guest: Dylan Walker aka Skeptimus Prime
EPISODE #132 A discussion about the black and Reformed movement. What are some of the big issues? We bring up the book Glory Road and talk about some Reformed rappers.
EPISODE #131
Review of Vocab’s mission trip to France. Topics include: Muslim and Christian relations, the spiritual dynamics in France and apologetics in evangelism and relationships. Special Guests: French missionary Mark Good and musician Alden Powers
EPISODE #130
Debate with VOCAB MALONE and atheist Patrick Callahan (student at University of Arizona) on meaning and purpose. Includes a moderated debate portion as well as an open discussion portion.
EPISODE #129
We walk through a 4-part sermon series we did on prayer and discuss the biblical doctrine behind it.
EPISODE #128
Snapshots of some Black Reformed Christians based off of the book The Faithful Preacher. A discussion about church history and ethnic segregation in the US.
EPISODE #127 Author and Pastor John Dickerson discusses his incisive book, The Great Evangelical Recession. We ask questions like 'how many evangelicals are there really in America?' 'What is the future for evangelicalism?' John talks about 6 Factors That Will Crash the American Church. . . and How to Prepare.
Special Guest: John S. Dickerson
EPISODE #126
The BPR crew discusses some intriguing questions: * How do we interpret the Old Testament Wisdom Literature? * How does the Book of Proverbs relate to Christology and the New Testament?
EPISODE #125
Professor Clay Jones of Biola University joins us to give a response to the New Atheist’s “Divine Genocide” charge in regards to what they mistakenly call the Canaanite genocide. We also detail some of the sins of the Canaanites: idolatry, incest, adultery, child sacrifice, homosexuality and bestiality. Special Guest: Clay Jones, assistant professor in the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics program
EPISODE #124 Brain Auten of Apologetics315.com points us to many wonderful online resources for apologetics. He also gives us some tips on how to interact when having apologetic conversations on the internet.
Special Guest: Brain Auten of Apologetics315.com
EPISODE #123
Joel McDurmon of American Vision gives a passionate and eloquent defense of home schooling. He makes the case for home schooling while considering an audience who may be only mildly sympathetic or even skeptical to private education. Special Guest: Joel McDurmon of American Vision
EPISODE #122
Vocab Malone vs. Muslim apologist Nadir Ahmed on the question of "Does God Kill Innocent People?" Special Guest: Nadir Ahmed of ExamineTheTruth.com
EPISODE #121
Pastor Saiko Woods is a Reformed pastor in the Houston area who recently had a sit down with Fred Price, Jr. The video of their talk has been sparking some much needed conversations between Reformed and Word of Faith Christians. Special Guest: Pastor Saiko Woods
EPISODE #120 The BPR squad summarizes the book of Joel, one of the Hebrew prophets. We also discuss the motif and concept of the Day the Lord in biblical theology.
EPISODE #119
JP Holding on the ol' Zoroastrian charges: "Judaism is a rip-off' or 'Christianity borrowed from it' and all that stuff. We ask this about Zoroastrianism: -what is it? -how do people use these arguments? -what are the supposed parallels/influences? -what are the answers? Special Guest: JP Holding of Tektonics.org
EPISODE #118
Interview with an author who is an Edwards expert. An overview of his God-centered theology, as well as his life and lasting influence. Special Guest: Dr. Kyle Strobel, formerly of Grand Canyon University
EPISODE #117
Peter Williams and Dirk Jongkind critique Bart Ehrman's anti-New Testament Christmas article printed in the final issue of Newsweek. These two scholars give a faithful response. Special Guests: Dr. Peter Williams and Dr. Dirk Jongkind of Tyndale House Cambridge
Episode #116 What is epistemology? Why is it important? How should a Christian should view epistemology? How does epistemology relate to apologetics? We de-bunk the charge that presuppositionalists don’t use evidence and apply presuppositionalism to Islam.
Special Guest: Chris Bolt of ChoosingHats.com
EPISODE #115
What does the Bible teach us about sexuality - including homosexuality? What are some key passages on human sexuality? How do these sections connect to the larger biblical worldview? A very relevant topic. BONUS: Watch these videos about this topic. - Part 1 - Part 2
EPISODE #114
We encourage Christians to use social media for the glory of God. How do you to start a blog? Interact on forums? Self-publish? We explain the 'nuts and bolts' of DIY apologetics. Includes a brief history lesson on internet apologetics (BBS!).
Special Guest: Phil Weingart, blogger and author of He’s Greater Than You Know: Essays For A Doubting Christian
EPISODE #113
Dr. Fazale Rana explains the current state of origin of life research,including the highly touted Miller-Urey experiments. Special Guest: Dr. Fazale Rana of Reasons to Believe
EPISODE #112
Are Islam and democracy compatible? We bring in events such as Egypt and the Muslim Brotherhood, as well as history and theology to help give us a proper perspective on this timely question. Special Guest: Alvin Schmidt, author of "Great Divide: Failure of Islam and Triumph of the West"
EPISODE #111
Musician and radio host Lindsay Brooks lays out a positive case for the presuppositional apologetic method. He gives an example of it in action with the concept of beauty. Special Guest: Lindsay Brooks of Apologetics.com
EPISODE #110 Two days before the presidential election, the Backpack Radio team discusses their thoughts on the possibility of a Mormon president in Mitt Romney. We ask our guests to share their viewpoints about this while keeping Scripture at the center of the discussion.
Special Guests: Dr. Andrew Jackson, author of The Mormon Faith of Mitt Romney, and Aaron Shafovaloff of Mormonism Research Ministry
EPISODE #109
We talk about the New Testament app Doug Powell created (NT iWitness) and his new book (Jesus iWitness). We focus on the reliability of the New Testament and the truth about the historical Jesus. We spend some time talking about using apps and technology to witness or teach.
Special Guest: Doug Powell of SelflessDefense.com
EPISODE #108
Vocab debates atheist Dylan Walker in-studio on the topic of abortion. Is it moral or immoral? Either way, why? Special Guest: Dylan Walker aka Skeptimus Prime
EPISODE #107
According to the BoM, what artifacts SHOULD be there? How do LDS apologists and archaeologists explain this? Examples include: Plates, leftovers from battles that were fought, or evidence of Reformed Egyptian. Special Guest: Sandra Tanner
EPISODE #106
We focus on the missionary zeal that Paul and the early church demonstrated. What this should mean for us today?We also talk about The Street Apologist and interact with listener feedback.
EPISODE #105
Vocab explains what he learned on his recent trip to Utah about the LDS as he was sharing the gospel with Mormons. Vocab shares his experience about witnessing with Aaron Shafovaloff downtown at Temple Square in Salt Lake City.
EPISODE #104
Vocab debates the resurrection. Did it happen? Are miracles even possible?
SPECIAL GUEST: Author and blogger Nicholas Covington. Nicholas' book: Extraordinary Claims, Extraordinary Evidence, and the Resurrection of Jesus.
EPISODE #103
We explain how the pre-trib pre-mil rapture doctrine functions in the dispensational eschatological framework. We bring out the usual proof texts for a secret rapture and spend time breaking them down. Lastly, we offer our personal views and how they differ with classic dispensationalism.