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Christ, Culture, & Coffee
Our podcast exists to help equip Christians with good reasons for why they believe what they believe. We will discuss Christian Apologetics, Theology and Worldview as we look to engage our culture with truth.
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It has been an amazing 3 years and 8 months of Christ, Culture, & Coffee! We are so thankful to all of you, our listeners, who have supported us and listened weekly to our show. Sadly, this is the final episode of Christ, Culture, & Coffee. In this episode we talk about some highlights of the podcast and the impact that it has made. We also give three tips for being a Christ-like Apologist, and we talk about the future of Robby’s podcast as he begins working as an apologist with Stand to Reason. Again, thank you all for listening, sending in questions and engaging with this podcast over the years. We are grateful for each of you!
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One of the unsung heroes of the Nativity story is definite Joseph. In this episode, we take a closer look at just how extraordinary Joseph was and the criticism that he faced as he married a pregnant woman. When looking at Biblical narratives, it is vital to understand the historical setting, especially when it comes to the Mosaic Law. We hope this episode will encourage you to obey God’s Word even when culture looks down on you for it. Be encouraged this Christmas! God knows who is obeying Him and He will bring the truth to light one day. Merry Christmas from all of us at Christ, Culture, & Coffee.
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Recently, Facebook executives announced the creation of the Metaverse. So what exactly is it? Well, in a nutshell, it is a virtual world, much like the fictional world in “Ready Player One”. With such a massive, new technology on the horizon, Christians need to know how to process it within a Christian Worldview. The Metaverse offers great opportunities to meet our culture where they are at with the Gospel, however, it also will present challenges that we need to be aware of. We hope that this episode will help you understand what the Metaverse is and how as Christians we can use it to further carry out the Great Commission.
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Is science the answer to everything? Many in our culture seem to believe this, but it is far from the truth. In this episode, we take a look at one aspect of reality that science cannot explain: morality. Most people agree that there are objective moral truths, or right and wrongs, that apply to everyone. Because objective morality exists, a basic question that needs answering is: Where does morality come from? Science is inadequate to answer this question because science can only deal with the natural universe, and morality is an immaterial thing. Attempting to ground morality in biological evolution fails miserably. Theism offers a much better explanation of where morality came from. We hope that this episode will equip you to talk with others about your faith and provide compelling truths for a biblical worldview.
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Books for further research: “Scientism and Secularism” by J.P. Moreland: https://amzn.to/32Rmeyp. “Reasonable Faith” by William Lane Craig: https://amzn.to/3ltizx7.
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Is science the answer to everything? Many in our culture seem to believe this, but it is far from the truth. In this episode, we take a look at one aspect of reality that science cannot explain: the cause for the beginning of the Universe. Science is a great tool to measure the material world, but it is an adequate tool to measure anything outside of the natural realm. When it comes to understanding the immaterial world, we need different tools that are adequate for the job. We hope that this episode will equip you to talk with your friends and family who regard science as the best and only way to know things. Many of us will be around family and friends this holiday season, so it is a great time to prepare for some apologetic conversations! Science cannot explain everything. We need reason, logic, and metaphysics too.
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“Scientism and Secularism” by J.P. Moreland https://amzn.to/32Rmeyp
“Reasonable Faith” by William Lane Craig https://amzn.to/3ltizx7
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What is Critical Theory? Many people talk about it and vilify it, but what exactly is it? If you don’t know what it is, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This episode is a crash course on the main points of Critical Theory (CT). You may be surprised to find out that CT is not only about race, but about gender, sexuality, age, weight, abilities, and a host of other things. As Christians, we need to evaluate these types of cultural viewpoints and compare them with a biblical worldview. We hope that this episode will give you a quick understanding of CT and also help you to see how it is incompatible with a biblical worldview. We are praying that you will use this information to help those around you understand the flaws of CT and how Christianity makes sense of the way the world actually is.
More resources on Critical Theory:
Neil Shenvi: https://shenviapologetics.com
Center for Biblical Unity-Monique Duson: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/about-monique
Monique and Krista’s podcast: https://www.allthethingsshow.com
“Christianity and Wokeness: How the Social Justice Movement Is Hijacking the Gospel—and the Way to Stop It” By Owen Strachan: https://amzn.to/3l6yaCG
"Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism’s Looming Catastrophe” by Voddie Baucham: https://amzn.to/3xo3UIf
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How should we approach prayer? This is a question that many Christians ask and, honestly, many struggle with. There are a lot of complicated aspects to prayer, but there is also simplicity in it. In this week’s episode, we interview Kyle DiRoberts about his new book “The Secret to Prayer”. We hope that this discussion will help you to approach prayer with humility and that it will also take away some of the confusion.
Check out Kyle DiRoberts website: https://www.kylediroberts.com
Check out Kyle’s book: https://www.amazon.com/the-secret-to-prayer/dp/1087740452?tag=lifeway-20
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In this special episode, we interview one of our long-time listeners, Hailey Keller. Hailey is currently a freshman at Grand Canyon University and has recently started a "Students for Life" group on her campus. Apologetics has played an important role in Hailey’s life, and in this episode, we discuss how vital a good church, good parents, and good theology are for young Christians.
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A common misconception within Christianity is that we are not allowed to doubt. This false belief has led many people down the path of deconstruction. The Church should be a place that invites doubt, transparency, and honest discussion. When we doubt in a Christian community, our faith can be strengthened. However, if we doubt in isolation, deconstruction often results. As the Church, we need to come together, express our doubts, and seek answers together as a community. In this episode, we look at Biblical examples of doubt and what principles we can glean from them. We propose that doubting can strengthen our faith when we investigate our doubts in a community.
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One of the greatest issues that men deal with is passivity. This reluctance to step up and do what is needed has been the root cause of many issues in the family, society, and the church. In this episode, we want to look at what Scripture says about men and how they are supposed to behave. We firmly believe that so many of our current societal problems are happening because men are not doing what God has called them to do. Men, we hope that this episode encourages and challenges you to become who God has called you to be. We cannot sit passively on the sidelines of life. We need to engage, act, and take responsibility in our families, churches, and neighborhoods.
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When the apostle Paul tells us to “pray without ceasing," what does that mean? How is it possible? In this episode, we take a look at this interesting passage and give some practical advice on how to do this.
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Pornography has had such a detrimental effect on our culture. God’s Word is clear that lust is a sin, but often we do not take the time to think through why lust and porn are so bad for human beings. In this episode, we talk about the addictive nature of pornography and how it hurts those who watch it, those who create it, and even those who do neither. We hope that this episode will be eye-opening to you and that if you are struggling with pornography, you will seek out help.
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We have been telling you that we have a big announcement and today is the day to let you in on what it is! Robby has been offered an amazing opportunity with an apologetics ministry, Stand to Reason, and he will be joining their staff as a speaker, content developer, and Outpost Coordinator. This episode is all about what this transition will be, when it will take place, and what the future of the Christ, Culture, & Coffee podcast will be. Also, Robby is needing prayer and financial support for this new ministry. If you would like to support Robby and his family in this transition, you can sign up to become a monthly partner here: https://donate.str.org/donate/outpost.
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The Bible is full of miracles. Moses, Elijah, Jesus, and the Disciples all performed amazing “signs and wonders”. But what qualifies as a miracle, and how do miracles apply to our lives today? Should we be expecting miracles to happen often? Does answered prayer qualify as a miracle? What about things that seem to be a coincidence? Does God get credit for them? In this episode we look at different classes of miracles and how they apply to our lives. We believe that using the word “miracle” when a miracle has not occurred is damaging to our witness and invites our skeptical friends to scrutinize our beliefs. We want to be clear on what miracles are and use the term in the way that the Bible uses it. We hope that this episode will help you to be a good witness for the God who performs miracles.
Book mentioned: “In Defense of Miracles: A Comprehensive Case for God’s Action in Human History” Ed. By R. Douglas Geivett and Gary R. Habermas https://amzn.to/3umao90
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Expressing your preferred pronouns to co-workers, fellow students, and teachers has become a cultural expectation over the past few years. Many organizations require their students or employees to list their preferred pronouns in their email signature, social media handle, etc. What is the Christian perspective on preferred pronouns? How are we to think about this current cultural movement from a Christian Worldview perspective? How are we to interact with those around us who have this expectation of us? In this episode, we discuss the hot topic of preferred pronouns and how Christians should respond. We hope that this episode helps you to think clearly about what Scripture says and how we can apply this to our current situation. As salt and light, we are to go out into the world and speak the truth as we love our neighbors as ourselves.
New York City Commission on Human Rights Pronoun Law: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/legal-guidances-gender-identity-expression.page#3.1
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Sometimes it is easy to forget that the Church is made up of people who are different from one another. Different temperaments, personalities, giftings, and passions. Each one of us is unique and God wants to use us to prosper His kingdom in the ways that He has designed us to, within our personalities, temperaments, etc. This week we are joined by our friend Brando Ray from the Inkledeux Podcast and Coffee Roastery. He shares with us the impact that apologetics has had in his life, and also how he uses serving others in order to share the Gospel of Jesus with others. We hope this episode encourages you and helps you to see that God can use you right where you are at to reach the world with the Gospel.
Inkledeux website: https://inkledeux.com
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This past week the state of Texas passed a bill that was a huge win for the Pro-Life movement. In this episode, we talk about the bill, the opposition to it, and also about new tactics from the Pro-Abortion position. This new tactic makes the claim that personhood is what deems a human being with the right to life. The Pro-Abortion position is now making a distinction between a human being and a human person. We need to be prepared for this tactic, so in this episode, we give you an easy-to-remember argument that will keep you prepared to show how personhood cannot be separated from human biology. We hope that this episode will equip you to stand for life and to be an advocate for the most vulnerable and marginalized members of our society, the unborn.
Book mentioned: “Love Thy Body” by Nancy Pearceyhttps://amzn.to/2X4dQbJ
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We recently had someone respond to our Once Saved Always Saved episode. This person clearly did not agree with us, and called OSAS a false gospel. So, we decided to respond to some of her arguments for why a believer can lose their salvation if they do not obey the Lord, live for him, and produce good works. Her arguments are very common objections to the once saved always saved position, so we thought this would be a good follow-up to our previous episode. As Christians we need to seriously consider the command of 2 Timothy 2:15, "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” Accurately handling God’s word is vital. So in this episode, we take a hard look at some of the Scriptures proposed by our objector on YouTube to argue that the once saved always saved position is wrong. We hope this will be beneficial to you and helps you to study the Bible well.
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Last week we talked about eternal security and how the Scriptures teach that once a person has believed in Jesus for their eternal life, they can never lose that eternal life. This week we want to talk about the importance of living for Jesus and how we can gain or lose eternal rewards based upon how we live our lives. Even though a believer in Jesus can never lose eternal life, we can still lose something of extreme importance. We hope that this episode will push you to live for Jesus knowing that what we do in this life counts forever.
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Last week we talked about eternal security and how the Scriptures teach that once a person has believed in Jesus for their eternal life, they can never lose that eternal life. This week we want to talk about the importance of living for Jesus and how we can gain or lose eternal rewards based upon how we live our lives. Even though a believer in Jesus can never lose eternal life, we can still lose something of extreme importance. We hope that this episode will push you to live for Jesus knowing that what we do in this life counts forever.
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How can we know that we are going to heaven when we die? What should we look to for assurance of our salvation? How can we be sure that we really believed in Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross? What if I’m not really saved? These are common questions that Christians throughout the centuries have struggled with. The reason these doubts plague us is that salvation is extremely important to Christians. In this episode, we walk through what Scripture says about the assurance of our salvation, and what we need to look to in order to know that we are eternally secure. We hope that this episode will be an encouragement to you and that it alleviates any anxieties that you have over the security of your eternal life as a believer in Jesus.
Book mentioned: "Once Saved, Always Saved” by R.T. Kendall amzn.to/2XCDhBH
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Apologetics for the resurrection of Jesus is important, but it is also comforting during hard times. Recently, Tyler and Robby have both been resting in the promises of God while friends and family have been sick, hospitalized, and dying. The Christian hope based on the resurrection of Jesus is not only what validates the message of Jesus, but it is also what comforts us as we experience tragedy. We encourage you to listen to this episode and be edified by the hope we have in Jesus.
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We all want to have neat, tidy, discipleship and evangelistic situations present themselves to us. So often we look for the ideal situations and miss out on opportunities to obey Jesus’s words in the Great Commission. In this episode, we look at Acts 16 to see how Paul and Silas utilized a variety of situations to obey the command to make disciples. Some situations are ideal, some are antagonistic, and some are completely undesirable. However, we are not called to obey Jesus when the scenario is perfect but to obey regardless of the scenarios we are in. We hope that you will use the apologetic and theological knowledge of our podcast to disciple others in the ways of Jesus. Apologetics is not merely about knowing why we believe what we believe, it is also about teaching others. We need to make disciples, not excuses.
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In our last episode on worldview, we want to take a look at Christianity. We need to apply the same scrutiny to our own worldview, as we have to others. In this episode, we walk through the 7 basic questions of the Christian worldview, and then we take some time to critique it and see if it is logical, factual, and livable. We hope this episode will encourage you in your faith and help you to see the validity of the Christian worldview.
Book mentioned:
The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James Sire https://amzn.to/3jvRwRt
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One of the most dominant views in our current culture is postmodernism. When it comes to the physical universe, naturalism still reigns supreme. However, postmodernism is prevalent when it comes to the metaphysical world. Morality, spirituality, and truth are all viewed as relativistic in our society, and the reason for this is the accepted postmodern viewpoints. In this episode, we take a look at how postmodernism answers the 7 worldview questions. We then see if it is logical, factual, and livable. We hope that this episode will prepare you to talk with people who adhere to a relativistic worldview. We desperately need to show how bankrupt this worldview truly is.
Book mentioned:
The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James Sire https://amzn.to/3jvRwRt
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One of the most prevalent worldviews comes from the east. Pantheistic monism is the view held by millions of people who adhere to Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and other religions. In this episode, we break down the beliefs and assumptions of this worldview, then we assess if it is logical, factual, and livable. If you have not encountered this worldview yet, then we encourage you to listen to this episode. It will help you get a good handle on a view that is very different from how many people in a western culture think. As New Age ideology becomes more popular, many eastern beliefs are making their way into western culture, and we need to be able to help people see the falsehood associated with this worldview as well as help them to see the validity of a Biblical Worldview. We hope that you will use this information to speak truth into the lives of those around you who need to know Jesus and the free gift of eternal life that He offers.
Book mentioned:
The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James Sire https://amzn.to/3jvRwRt
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Naturalistic Atheism is a very specific Worldview. Understanding the assumptions and beliefs of this Worldview can help you when discussing your Christian beliefs with your Atheist friends and family. In this episode, we look at the seven basic questions of the atheistic worldview. We then evaluate this view according to these three criteria: 1. is it logical? 2. is it factual? 3. is it livable? Our goal with this podcast is to equip you with good reason and good evidence for the Christian Worldview. One of the ways that we can become better equipped is by investigating other believes and evaluating their truth claims.
Book Mentioned: The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James Sire https://amzn.to/3jvRwRt
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The word "worldview" has been a Christian buzzword for the past few decades, but what is it? Not properly understanding the impact of a person’s worldview can lead to misunderstanding when we try to evangelize. We want to help bring clarity to what a worldview is and give you an easy to remember template of 7 questions that every worldview needs to answer. We will also define what a worldview is and give some practical criteria for evaluating if a worldview is true or false. We hope that this episode will equip you to think critically about your own view of the world as well as other worldviews.
Book Mentioned: The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James Sire https://amzn.to/3jvRwRt
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Slogans and mantras are used to promote specific ideologies within a culture. We often hear slogans so much that they become ingrained in our thinking and we do not scrutinize them as we should. In this week’s episode, we discuss logical fallacies and how to spot bad logic in mantras and slogans that we often hear regarding LGBTQ+ ideology. We need to assess arguments based on their reason and evidence, but so often slogans lack both. Instead, our culture seems to be content with promoting strong emotional pleas, circular reasoning, name-calling, and appeals to popularity. We hope that this episode will help you to spot these logical fallacies in common cultural slogans, as well as talk with your friends, family, and neighbors about the reasons for holding to a biblical sexual ethic.
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For the past few decades, there has been a dispute about the word arsenokoitai, which has been translated as “homosexual,” in 1 Corinthians 6:9 and 1 Timothy 1:10. Currently, there is a movie in development called 1946, which is about this dispute. The 1946 movie, which is being made by pro-LGBTQ+ Christians, suggests that this error has caused a lot of pain and confusion over what God says about homosexuality. In this episode, we want to look at the arguments about the word that Paul uses in 1 Corinthians and 1 Timothy to see what the original Greek meaning was. By looking into the word, where it was derived from, and how we can know what it means, we hope to show that the claims of the 1946 movie are irrelevant to what Scripture says about homosexuality and that the longstanding interpretation of both Old and New Testaments are accurate in stating homosexual sex is a sin. We hope this episode will help you to think clearly about what Scripture says and that it will also equip you to talk with your friends, family, and neighbors about this issue in light of the arguments proposed in the 1946 movie.
1946 Movie Website: https://www.1946themovie.com
Book Mentioned:
The Same Sex Controversy: Defending And Clarifying the Bible’s Message About Homosexuality by James R. White & Jeffrey D. Niell https://amzn.to/3gsJrv9
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Standing for truth is difficult. Many Christians are feeling pressure from our culture to conform and to back down from their beliefs. This is something that we cannot do, but the constant cultural pressure can feel overwhelming. So what do we do? In this week’s episode, we look at what Jesus said about enduring hardships for His name. He gives us practical advice for standing firm in the faith while being slandered or persecuted. We hope that this episode will encourage you and help you to focus on the Word of God as you stand for Jesus in a hostile culture.
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It is true that there are many Old-Testament Bible characters who were in polygamist marriages. Some of the greatest kings of Israel had multiple wives, and one of them was even called “A man after God’s own heart." Does the fact that Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Saul, David, and Solomon all had multiple wives mean that it is permissible to practice polygamy? Can we conclude that God views polygamy as a legitimate manner of marriage? Many have followed this line of argument, but the truth is that Scripture clearly teaches that polygamy is morally wrong. In this episode, we look at what Scripture teaches about marriage and why having multiple wives or husbands is actually harmful to human beings. We hope that this episode will equip you with biblical knowledge about marriage and family so that you will be prepared to talk with others who disagree. Our goal is to think and live from a biblical worldview, and we hope that this episode will encourage and equip you in that as well.
Book Mentioned in this episode:
“Mere Sexuality: Rediscovering the Christian Vision of Sexuality” by Todd Wilson https://amzn.to/3igvz8v
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Understanding the purpose and design for sex should inform us on how we are to properly engage in it. According to the Bible, sex should only be used within marriage: one man, one woman, becoming one flesh for one lifetime. Anything outside of this is against God’s design for sex. Yet, our society believes that sex before marriage is not only permissible but expected. In this episode, we take a look at what Scripture says about sex before marriage and how cohabiting relationships are not beneficial for us. We hope that this will encourage you to live out holy sexuality and equip you to help others understand God’s design for sex.
Book Mentioned in this episode:
“The Ring Makes All the Difference: The Hidden Consequences of Cohabitation and the Strong Benefits of Marriage” by Glenn T. Stanton https://amzn.to/3fkLktk
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Before you can know what to do with something, you need to know what it is and what it was designed to do. When it comes to the purpose of sex, our culture mistakingly believes that pleasure is the intended goal. This false belief has led to many broken relationships, hurts, broken families, and abortions. In this week’s episode, we look at what the Bible teaches the purpose of sex is and how understanding God’s design can inform our sexual behavior. Could it be that God has told us the best way to practice sex because He wants what is best for us? Could following God’s instruction lead to human flourishing and a beautiful marriage? We think so, and we hope that you will be encouraged through our discussion.
Book mentioned in this episode: "Chasing Love: Sex, Love, and Relationships in a Confused Culture" by Sean McDowell: https://amzn.to/3u28dpw
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Truth sets us free, but living according to lies is always dangerous. Our culture is currently promoting a modern-day myth that is harming many people. Transgender ideology is relativism applied to biology and identity. The effects of this ideology are very damaging. In this episode, we look at six myths that are currently being promoted to convince our society that transcending gender is doable and permissible. We believe that people should be who they truly are, their authentic selves. However, the question that must be answered is: Who are we truly? We hope that this episode will equip you to discuss these issues with your friends and neighbors. Additionally, we hope to instill empathy, love, and compassion in our listeners, so that we all can follow Jesus in being full of Truth and Grace.
Book Mentioned in this episode:
"When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment” by Ryan T. Anderson https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-harry-became-sally-ryan-anderson/1125792437
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God intentionally made human beings male and female. The masculine and feminine qualities of our species are intended to show us something of who God is. This is part of what it means to be made in God’s image and likeness. In this week’s show, we take a look at the Scriptures that reflect the feminine characteristics of God. There are many passages where God explains his love, compassion, and mercy with feminine imagery. The value of femininity cannot be overstated. That is why we want to celebrate and honor women with this week’s show. We hope that this will encourage you and help equip you to discuss the beauty, importance, and value of femininity.
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What is the Christian Church supposed to be and do? How can we evaluate if we as God’s people are carrying out the mission that He has given us? What should we look for in a local church, and how can we participate in what Jesus commanded us to do in our local church context? In this episode, we will look at the four functions of the Church and discuss the difference between functions and forms. In John 17, we see Jesus praying for our unity, and having a proper understanding of functions and forms will help us in our pursuit of unity. We hope that this episode encourages you to be a vibrant part of your local church.
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“The Great Omission” by Dallas Willard https://amzn.to/3vlpN8S
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There is a common objection to God’s existence that you may have already encountered. It goes something like this: “I would believe in God and follow him if he would just show himself to me.” In this episode, we provide three tactics that will help prepare you to respond to this common objection. We also look at situations where God did reveal himself to human beings and they still didn’t obey or follow him. We hope that this episode will help you be prepared to discuss the truth with your friends and neighbors and that it will also give you confidence in what you believe.
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Buddhism has been a popular religious belief system in the Eastern world for a few millennia, but it has gained popularity in the Western culture over the past 60 years. The purpose of Buddhism is to eliminate suffering, which is a very noble cause. The problem with Buddhism is what it gives up in order to try to eliminate suffering. Because of Buddhism's growing popularity, we, as Christians, need to know what it teaches and how we can help others to see that it is inadequate to eliminate suffering. The only way that suffering can be eliminated is with the destruction of evil, which requires someone powerful, who can set creation back to what it originally was. The only person who can do this is the God-man, Jesus Christ.
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For years Marcia Montenegro was a professional astrologer and follower of the new age. In this episode, we interview her about her conversion to Christianity. Marcia shares some fascinating insights with us about her time in the new age and how she sees her experiences in light of Christianity. Marcia now leads a ministry called Christian Answers for the New Age. This ministry is devoted to educating Christians on new age and occultic beliefs so that we can be better equipped to discuss our faith with those who hold to these views. We hope that this story encourages you to keep praying for others and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those around you. Check out Marcia’s ministry at: http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org Marcia’s Books:
“Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret” by Don & Joy Veinot and Marcia Montenegro https://amzn.to/3djM280
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Over the past ten years, the Enneagram has become a popular personality tool within evangelical Christianity. Many Christians formulate Bible studies, devotionals, and even church-staff hiring around the Enneagram types. In this episode, we interview Marcia Montenegro, a former astrologer and New Age follower, who is now a follower of Jesus. Marcia has been familiar with the Enneagram for over 30 years, and she shares where it originated, what it is intended to do, and how as Christians we should be on guard against it. Whether you love the Enneagram or think that is just a current Christian fad, you need to listen to this episode and hear the origin story and evolution of how it came about. We hope that this episode will encourage you to think Biblically and also to help others do the same.
Check out Marcia’s ministry: http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org
Marcia’s Books: “Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret” by Don & Joy Veinot and Marcia Montenegro https://amzn.to/3djM280
“Spellbound: The Paranormal Seduction of Today’s Kids” by Marcia Montenegro https://amzn.to/2QVOJFd
VIDEO of Claudio Naranjo claiming that the 9 enneagram types came to him through automatic writing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlO3KJWnNd8
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Progressive Christianity is attracting a new following of Christians these days. There are many issues with the doctrine of Progressive Christianity, but one of the main issues is about authority. Is the Bible authoritative over our lives, or are we authoritative over the Bible? Do we submit to God’s truth, or do we create our own truth? These are important questions to answer about authority. In order to understand how these types of ideas have crept into Christian thinking, we need to understand post-modern relativistic ideology. In this episode, Robby talks through the underlying philosophy of progressive Christian doctrine, and how this philosophy is not livable. We hope that this will equip you to talk with your friends and family who have relativistic thinking and help them to see that absolute truth does exist.
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There are some crazy-sounding things in the Bible, and often, we as Christian gloss over them and do not develop an adequate reason for why they exist. This week, we have author Dan Kimball on the podcast to talk about some of the difficult passages of Scripture and how through good Bible Study Methods, we can make sense of them. Dan is a pastor at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, CA, as well as a Professor at Western Seminary. His newest book, "How (Not) to Read the Bible: Making Sense of the Anti-Women, Anti-Science, Pro-Violence, Pro-Slavery and Other Crazy-Sounding Parts of Scripture," is a great resource that we highly recommend. This episode will equip you to defend the difficult passages in the Scriptures and help you to explain that they aren’t as crazy as they sound.
Books Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Like-Jesus-but-Not-Church/dp/0310254183/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1596104259&sr=8-2
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For years there has been a movement trying to make Christianity relevant to the post-modern culture. It used to be called the Emergent Church Movement, but now it is going by a new name: Progressive Christianity. This is a belief system that we need to not only be aware of but also know how to correct with good Biblical truth. On the surface, Progressive Christianity sounds good, but when you look deeper into it, there are many doctrinal errors that do not align with classic Christianity. In this episode, we look into progressive Christian beliefs about the Bible, the morality of Scripture, the importance of Jesus, and what the Gospel is. We hope this will equip you to stand for the truth and help others see the truth of God’s Word.
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This is our final series on C.O.N.T.E.X.T.S. This week we are focusing on what Scripture "says to me." After implementing all of the tools for good Bible study and coming to a place of understanding what the text says, we need to ask the question: “How does this apply to my life?” Application of Scripture is very important for those of us who want to be disciples of Jesus. How the text applies to our lives can sometimes be hard to discern. In this episode, we will give you some practical questions to ask, which will help you to discern how Scripture should be applied to your life. We hope that this series has been helpful in equipping you to study Scripture well and to correctly interpret what it says.
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We are back in our series about how to read Scripture in C.O.N.T.E.X.T.S. This week we are focusing on what the "Text Says." It is vital for us to observe what is in the text before we begin to interpret the text. Observation is such a simple tool to use, but it is not easy. We often want to jump to an interpretation of what the text means instead of taking the time to first see what it says. In this episode, we take a look at the "Parable of the Sower" and how slowing down to access what the text says can help us to make an accurate interpretation.
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This past week has been difficult with the report coming out about the egregious sexual sin of famed apologist Ravi Zacharias. We cannot overlook this or downplay the magnitude of the deception and sin that was happening in the private life of this prominent Christian leader. What do we make of this? What can we learn from this cautionary tale? How can we safeguard our lives so as not to make the same mistake? Scripture encourages Christians to walk in the light, confess our sins to God and to one another, and that by doing this, we can live the abundant life. Our fellowship with God, our authentic/transparent relationships with our Christian community, and our honesty are vital in having victory over the secret/hidden sins that so easily entangle us. This episode is a hard listen, but it is necessary for us to learn from the horrendous mistakes of others.
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Read the full report on Ravi Zacharias here: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rzimmedia.rzim.org/assets/downloads/Report-of-Investigation.pdf
Read a statement from RZIM about the report here: https://www.rzim.org/read/rzim-updates/board-statement
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Is hell an eternal place of conscious torment, or is it merely a place where people go to be purified and eventually reunited with God in heaven? Do human souls exist forever in hell, or are they eventually destroyed? Is God just in punishing people eternally for sinful lives of 80-90 years? These are the types of questions that we discuss on this week’s episode of Christ, Culture, & Coffee. As Christians, it is important for us to understand the differing views on hell within evangelicalism, and also know what we believe about the destiny of the unsaved. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Palmcroft Church in Phoenix, AZ. We are thankful for the great questions, and the delicious coffee that was served at this live event. Special thanks to Pastor George Brown for organizing this event.
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Words are important when it comes to interpreting our Bibles. As we con tin in our bible study methods series, we are looking at the eXplanation of words in this episode. A great method for studying Scripture is to conduct word studies for the passages you are diving into. A word study helps us to understand the definitions/range of meaning of a word, and through looking at the context of the passage, we can see which definition is being used. This method will help ensure that we do not load our theological baggage onto a word and then read our presupposed doctrines into the text. The goal of good bible study methods is to understand what Scripture says and take from Scripture our doctrines and our practices. We hope this episode will teach you a new skill and that you will implement it in your Bible Study.
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Bible study is enjoyable, especially when you are looking for patterns. Echoes in Scripture are an important indication of the emphasis of a passage, chapter, and even the entire book. Echoes are repeated words, phrases, and concepts that are weaved into the passages of Scripture. This episode helps to show how Echoes can inform our interpretation of Scripture. Make sure to check out our other episodes in this series on C.O.N.T.E.X.T.S.
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This week, we are looking into the Name (author) and the Time (date) of the book of Philippians. As we continue to study the Bible in C.O.N.T.E.X.T.S., knowing who wrote a book of the Bible and when it was written helps us understand the message that the author was conveying. By knowing the background of the Apostle Paul and the situation that he was in when he penned the Epistle to the Philippians, we can gain an understanding of the things he says. We hope that this series is an encouragement to you and that you are implementing these study habits into your Bible Study.
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We are continuing in our series on how to study Scripture! This week we are specifically looking at the "Occasion" of the text and how understanding the cultural background, and the immediate context helps with interpreting what Scripture means. So often, the Bible is treated like a simple, easy to grasp self-help book, when in fact it is something that is worthy of our time and our study. We hope that this episode will encourage you to do some research into the cultural norms and customs of the book of the Bible that you are studying. We know that this will give you a better grasp on what God’s Word says, and once you know what it says, you can apply it to your life.
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Studying the Bible is vital to the Christian life. As believers in Jesus, we are told to love God with our mind, study to show ourselves approved workman, and dwell on the words of the Lord. But how exactly should we go about studying Scripture?
In this new series, we are going to teach you how to study the Bible in C.O.N.T.E.X.T.S. (Crowd, Occasion, Name, Time, Echoes, Xplanation, Text, and Says to me). In this week’s episode, we specifically look at the importance of knowing the Crowd that each book was written to. By understanding the intended audience, we can better interpret what Scripture is saying, and what it isn’t saying. We hope that this series will equip you to study God’s Word in a new way this year.
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Jesus was God, but He was also a human being. So often we focus on the divinity of Jesus that we forget about his humanity. In this week’s episode, we look at some of the assets of Jesus’ humanity and the implications that it has on how humble He was and how sacrificial He is for all eternity. We will also discuss whether Jesus was able to sin or if He ever made any mistakes as a human being. We hope that you will be encouraged through this look at the theology of Christ and that your adoration for Jesus would grow as a result.
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Why is the virgin birth of Jesus even necessary? Is it just folklore, or does it fit within Christian theology? In this week’s episode, we take a look at the way human souls come into existence and discuss how Jesus became a human being. What we believe about the creation of the soul has a huge impact on sin and how it is transmitted to our species from Adam. It was necessary that Jesus did not come from the lineage of Adam, because if He did, He would have been infected with sin, just like the rest of us. Jesus's virgin birth enabled Him to be born sinless, and thus qualified to redeem us by being the perfect man who gave Himself as a sacrifice. We hope this will encourage you to think deeply about who Jesus is and what He came to accomplish.
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This week we look into the counterfeit Jesus of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Was Jesus merely a created being sent by Jehovah as a ransom for mankind? Does Jehovah demonstrate love towards humanity in sending someone who is not God to die as a sacrifice? These are some of the questions we look into as we make a case from Scripture for why Jehovah’s Witness theology is wrong. What we believe about Jesus is important, and there are many counterfeit Jesus myths vying for our allegiance. We hope that this episode will help you to understand JW theology, understand Christian theology, and know why we believe Jesus is God, and that it was necessary for Him to be so, in order to redeem us. This time of year we have a great opportunity to talk with our friends and family about Jesus and who He really is.
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Continuing our series Counterfeit Jesus, this episode looks into the claims of atheists and agnostics in regard to who the historical Jesus actually was. Some claim that Jesus never even existed. However, many atheists and agnostics admit that Jesus existed, but they claim that he is not who the New Testament claims he is. As Christians, we need to be able to answer the arguments that suggest Jesus is not God, and that he did not rise from the dead. Is the deity and resurrection of Jesus a legendary account that developed over a period of time? Was Jesus lying? Was Jesus crazy? Were the writers of the New Testament lying? Were they crazy? These questions need to be answered with good evidence and reason. As we seek to defend the claims of Christianity, we need to be prepared for every counterfeit Jesus that is suggested by other religions, worldviews, and cults.
Books Mentioned in this episode (paid link):
“Did Jesus Exist? The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth” by Bart D. Ehrman https://amzn.to/372SKNM
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The culture provides a lot of false ideas out there about who the true Jesus is. This episode is the beginning of a new series where we will be focusing on the "Counterfeit Jesus" that is found in cults and religions that differ from what scripture says. Take a listen to this week’s episode as Tyler Hurley investigates doctrine in the LDS Church regarding their counterfeit view of who Jesus is from the virgin birth, his divinity, and the Trinity. As followers of Jesus, this is crucial for us to understand since Christianity hinges on Him as our savior. You don’t want to miss this!
"Mormonism 101" by Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Mormonism-101-Examining-Religion-Latter-day/dp/0801063353
"Witness to Mormons In Love" by Daniel G. Thompson: https://www.amazon.com/Witness-Mormons-Love-Scrapbook-Revised/dp/1500601799
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This year has been filled with anxiety, stress, angst, unrest, and worry. Circumstances have been hard, which has made a huge impact on the mental and emotional health of many of us. However, are there behaviors that we indulge in which contribute to the anxiety and stress we are feeling? What we fill our minds with has a huge impact on us. Sadly, many have been filling their minds with information about the pandemic, the election, and other tumultuous events in our culture. Often this leads to obsessions over what’s happening, what the truth is, and why your perspective must be the correct one. As followers of Christ, we should, instead, be looking to His example on how to deal with a chaotic culture and what kept Him anchored to the truth. Jesus lived in a time of unrest, political corruption, and racial tension, yet he didn’t let worry overwhelm Him. We have a lot to learn from our Master.
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How can we as Christians bring positive change to our culture? Being salt and light in a world that needs to see and know Jesus, can sometimes be difficult. Navigating love and grace is hard, and if we are honest, we have all failed to balance those traits correctly. That is why we want you to hear the three principles about being effective cultural revolutionaries in this week’s episode. We will look at Scripture, and also Christians from the past who have successfully made an impact on their culture. From these sources, we will put together a game plan for effective change. We hope that this will give you some practical tips for reaching your friends, and community with the message of Jesus Christ.
Book Mentioned (paid link): "Winsome Persuasion: Christian Influence in a Post-Christian World” by Tim Muehlhoff and Richard Langer https://amzn.to/3lMvF6E
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Reading the Bible in context is very important for understanding what it is saying. We need to ask questions about the text, such as: Who wrote this? Who is this written to? What is the situation that prompted the writing of the book? What are the themes? Are there repeated words or phrases? By finding answers to these questions, we can understand the context. If we do not understand what the Bible is saying, then interpreting it correctly and applying it to our lives will have mixed results, if not disastrous results. This episode gives practical tips for reading the Bible in context. We hope that this will encourage you and inspire you to do more Bible study and dig into what the Scriptures say.
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Reaching our culture for Christ is an objective that Jesus Himself left us with prior to ascending into heaven. But how do we go about reaching our specific culture? How do we reach the sub-cultures within our culture? When it comes to Gen. Z, we need to know how they think, what they value, and the ways that their experiences have shared them, in order to reach them for Jesus. In this episode, we are joined by Jordan Francis of Real Talk, and Josh Girgenti of Grace Community Church, to discuss how the can most effectively reach Gen. Z. We hope this episode will give you good methods and insights into how you can intentionally evangelize, disciple, and care for this next generation of young people.
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In this politically-charged season, it is very easy for us to vilify those on the opposite side of the political spectrum. So often we justify bad behavior toward our perceived enemies with excuses like, “They deserve it,” or, “They are animals.” As Christians, our Lord has given us different instructions on how we are to treat our perceived and our actual enemies. Jesus tells us to love them and to pray for them. This goes for our next-door neighbor, as well as our political, and spiritual authorities. This episode focusing on how important good Christian character is for the advancement of truth. We must stand for truth (and not back down), but we also must do so in a gentle, respectful, and winsome way. This week, in light of the election, we encourage you to go out and intentionally do something kind for a person who you know disagrees with your position. As Christians, we are called to love our neighbors, and also those who disagree with us. Let’s show our culture what followers of Christ are capable of, even in a culture that is so divided over politics.
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What does the Bible have to say about different types of sins? Is the statement true that “All sin is equal in God’s eyes”? In one sense, yes, and in another sense no. Sometimes, Christian cliches can have consequences that we did not intend and are actually not Biblical. For this special episode, we were asked by Northwest Christian School to record in front of a live audience. NCS invited their student’s parents to come and hear how we can help our children to have a Biblical Worldview, in a world that is relativistic, self-centered, and opposed to the things of God. We hope that this episode will help you to navigate culture as well as inform your Christian friends and family on what the Bible teaches about ethics and objective truth.
Books Mentioned (paid links):
“Christian Ethics: Contemporary Issues and Options” by Norman Geisler https://amzn.to/35jVZOL
“Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality” by Nancy Pearcey https://amzn.to/2HoIZz8
“True for You, But Not for Me: Overcoming Objections To Christian Faith” by Paul Copan https://amzn.to/3m6MdpS
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Christianity is not to be lived out in isolation. We need each other. The Bible refers to Christians as the body of Christ and implores us to work together, encourage one another, and bear each other’s burdens. How do we go about developing deep spiritual friendships with others who will help us in our walk with the Lord? What does good Christian friendship look like, and how is it beneficial? In this week’s episode, we discuss Christian friendship with AJ Enfield, of the InkleDeux coffee and podcast. AJ is a great thinker, a true friend, and a coffee enthusiast! We know that this episode will be an encouragement to your soul as you seek to develop good, biblical friendships with those closest to you.
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There is a growing worldwide movement, that many Christians are unaware of called the New Apostolic Reformation. This movement believes that the office of Apostles and Prophets is needed within the modern-day church. What does Scripture say about this? Are Apostles and Prophets a hierarchical structure, or are they a type of gifting for the Church? In this episode, we talk with Holly Pivec, who has been following the N.A.R. movement over the past 14 years. Holly helps us to understand what the N.A.R. is and also why their teachings are damaging to Christians and to Churches. Be sure to educate yourself on this topic, because it is very widespread and you most likely know of N.A.R. influenced organizations. We hope that this episode will help to deepen your understanding of Scripture, and also help you to spot false doctrine, even when it is popular.
Holly’s website: http://www.spiritoferror.org
Books mentioned (paid links):
“A New Apostolic Reformation?: A Biblical Response to a Worldwide Movement" by Douglas Geivett & Holly Pivec
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“God’s Super-Apostles: Encountering the Worldwide Prophets and Apostles Movement” by Douglas Geivett & Holly Pivec
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What if there was a way to engage public high school students in theology and apologetics 5 days a week? That is exactly what our guests Bob Dunn and Mario Delgado are developing at Rock Point Church and for all of Arizona. In this episode, we take a look at public school release hour and how we can utilize it to help disciple students. If you work with students or are interested in starting a Seminary at your church, please reach out to Mario and Bob to get equipped at impacting the upcoming generation.
Bob Dunn: youthlink1@gmail.com
Mario Delgado: mario.delgado@rockpointchurch.com Instagram: @may24ito
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What is Faith? It is a word that we often talk about, but it can be very misunderstood. Some make the claim that Christian faith is blind and in the face of contrary evidence, Christians blindly believe in mythological fairytales and hope that they are correct. In this episode, we investigate what Christian faith is from a biblical perspective. What was Jesus’ opinion of Faith? Did He view it as something to blindly follow in spite of good reason? We hope that this episode will encourage you to be an investigative Christian. One who looks for evidence and reason in order to grow in your faith and bolster your beliefs. Christian faith is not blind, and we need to be the voice that changes this misconception.
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Are there new things to learn about Jesus that can help us establish his historical existence? Was Jesus actually who the New Testament claims that He was, or are these legendary developments? On today’s show, Tom Gilson joins us to discuss his new book “Too Good To Be False: How Jesus’ Incomparable Character Reveals His Reality”. Tom has unearthed some amazing discoveries in the text of the New Testament that shed more light on who Jesus actually was. His approach was to look at the things Jesus didn’t do and didn’t say in order to understand his identity. This episode will be an encouragement to you as a Christian, and if you are a skeptic, these arguments will challenge you to reconsider who you think Jesus actually was.
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“Too Good To Be False: How Jesus’ Incomparable Character Reveals His Reality” by Tom Gilson https://amzn.to/3m8esFx
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Is abortion ever a permissible act? In this episode we make the case that the unborn is a human person and that it is not permissible to kill innocent human beings. We cover tactics that you can use when discussing abortion with your pro-choice friends. We need to be prepared for arguments such as: “I believe in a woman’s right to choose”, “What about cases of rape or incest?”, “I do not believe that the unborn is a human person”. Proponents of the Pro-life movement must be equipped to intelligently answer these objections and help others to see that their arguments do not justify the killing of the most vulnerable people in our society. We hope to encourage and educate you with these pro-life apologetic arguments, in hopes that you will be an ambassador for those who have no choice or voice in the matter, the unborn. Jesus came that we might have life, and life abundantly. As people who have been given physical and spiritual life, we must champion and fight for the lives of others.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture by Scott Klusendorf https://amzn.to/32iMkr6
Precious Unborn Human Persons by Greg Koukl https://amzn.to/2GPjXJ1
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Is being a single issue voter a bad thing? Well, it depends on what the issue is. When it comes to abortion, how should Christians in the United States use their vote? This episode is about exploring the moral reasoning behind if and when Christians should allow one issue to dictate how the vote. Certain moral issues are more important than others, but how do we decide which take precedent over the others when presented with a moral dilemma. As Christians we need to be salt and light. We need to vote for the greater moral good, and we need our voice to be effective. We hope this episode will be a challenge to you and an encouragement about being an effective citizen, not only of our country, but more importantly, for the Kingdom of Jesus.
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Christianity is Pro-Life. The Bible is clear about the sanctity of human life, that murder of the innocent is a heinous offense to God, and that we should do justice and uphold the truth that all life is precious. In this political season, Christians must be clear on the biblical worldview and know that voting pro-choice (pro-abortion) is not acceptable. For this reason, we are thankful that Seth Gruber joined us on this week's episode. Seth is a pro-life apologist, who has dedicated his life to protecting the unborn. In this episode we discuss politics, the biblical principles surrounding the abortion debate, and how to give reason and evidence against pro-choice arguments. Please consider how you can play a role in saving the lives of the innocent unborn in our culture.
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UnAborted Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unaborted/id1471076523
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How does the Old Testament Law relate to New Testament believers? What of the 613 laws in the Torah should Christians observe? What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the Law, but didn’t abolish it? In this week’s episode we dive into these questions with R.L. Solberg, author of the book, Torahism: Are Christians Required to Keep the Law of Moses? With more and more Christians falling into the Hebrew Roots Movement, and other similar groups, we need to clearly understand how the Law of Moses does, and does not apply to Christians today. In our discussion with R.L. Solberg, we look into why the Sabbath does not need to be observed on Saturday, why Jewish feasts and holidays are not mandatory, and how we can lovingly show those involved in Torahism what Scripture says and how Jesus fulfilled the requirements of the Law on our behalf.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Torahism: Are Christians Required to Keep the Law of Moses? https://amzn.to/3iUkS8K
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My atheist friend, Dallas Wade, recently made a video asking Christians to answer ten important questions.
This is my response to his ten questions. As Christians, we should take the time to think through questions like these and seek good answers to them. Also, as followers of Jesus, we must be kind and respectful when we engage those who fundamentally disagree with our worldview.
Dallas has been a friend of mine for some time and I want to publicly say that he has always treated me with respect, kindness and thoughtfulness. I appreciate his quest for truth and I hope to emulate the same desire to discover what is objectively true.
Check out Dallas's video here: https://youtu.be/syFl8GSrUII
Check out my response videos here:
pt. 1 https://youtu.be/aDZvtSP0p_g
pt. 2 https://youtu.be/-VWj5gE4TyA
Did the Exodus actually happen? The story of the Israelites leaving Egypt is a fantastical story, and many people do not believe it was an actual historical event. Is there evidence that the Exodus actually occurred? On this week’s episode, we discuss this issue with Archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy. He has dedicated his life to looking into archaeological evidence and seeing where it leads. There is tremendous archaeological evidence that actually favors the Exodus being a historical event. We hope this episode will be an encouragement to you that the Bible does, in fact, depict actual history. We also hope that you will be able to share this information with your friends, to help them see that the Christian faith is not wishful thinking, but it is based in history.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Unearthing the Bible: 101 Archaeological Discoveries That Bring the Bible to Life by Titus Kennedy https://amzn.to/3fM2D3l
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Who chose which books should be considered Scripture when it came to the New Testament? Was it a church council, early church fathers, the apostles? Who is responsible for deciding that the New Testament should consist of the twenty-seven books that we find in our Bibles? This question of canonicity is important for us as Christians to understand and to be able to explain to those who are skeptical about the New Testament. In this episode we are going to talk about the criteria for books to be consider canon and how the canon of the New Testament developed in the first few centuries of Christianity. Do we have the right books in the New Testament? What about the Gnostic Gospels, other early Christian writings, and even epistles of associates of the Apostles that are not included? Why were these excluded and why were the twenty-seven books in our Bibles included?
Books mentioned in this episode:
Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism edited by Elijah Hixson and Peter J. Gurry https://amzn.to/3h017vx
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Has God protected His Word, and do we still have it today? In this episode we look into how God has preserved the original words of the New Testament, and how we can be prepared when Mormons, Muslims, and Atheists make the claim that we have a corrupted Bible. If the Bible is the Word of God, we should know how to defend its legitimacy and also be able to show why we believe it has been transmitted correctly. Through textual criticism, historical analysis, and manuscript evidence, we can, in fact, show that God has been actively preserving His Word through the method of Biblical Transmission. This episode will encourage you by showing that we can be confident in the Word of God. It will also equip you to be able to discuss this issue with your friends and neighbors who do not believe that the Bible is a legitimate source from God. How do we refute the claims that the Biblical text has been corrupted through many translations and many Church Councils? Check out this week’s episode to find out.
Resources:
https://www.trigrace.org/resources/ewExternalFiles/The%20Plain%20and%20Precious%20Truths%20Visual-1.pdf
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How do we know what should and should not be included in our Bibles? As Christians, we need to be aware of important textual variants in the Bible, and we need to know what we believe about them. There are three major textual variants that most likely were not a part of the original New Testament manuscripts: Mark 16:9-20, John 7:53-8:11, and 1 John 5:7-8 (in the KJV). This may come as a shock, but do not be alarmed! In this episode we will walk you through the arguments and the textual evidence for these three passages not being original. Additionally, we will look at one textual variant that scholars are undecided on whether or not it is original. After looking into these textual variants, we will assess how important they are for Christian faith and practice, and if they deeply effect any doctrines of Christianity. Our hope is that this episode will be an encouragement to you and that your confidence in Biblical transmission and translation will grow. Also, our goal is to equip you to be able to talk with critics of Christianity about Scripture and how we know that we have what the originals said.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism edited by Elijah Hixson and Peter J. Gurry https://amzn.to/3h017vx
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How can we know what the original New Testament documents said? We do not have the original autographs of the New Testament authors. This has caused many to claim that we cannot know what they originally wrote and that the New Testament has been lost through many translations and transmissions. However, the science of textual criticism has much to say about how confident we can be in our modern New Testament containing what was originally written. In this episode we go through the manuscript evidence, the textual variants within the manuscripts, and the percentage of accuracy that we have for the New Testament. The evidence for our modern New Testament being accurate with the original is overwhelming and as a Christian, I am sure it will strengthen your confidence in Scripture. Just because the New Testament has been accurately transmitted, does not necessarily mean that what it says is true, that’s a different argument. However, we can be confident that we have what was originally written with 99% accuracy.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism edited by Elijah Hixson and Peter J. Gurry https://amzn.to/3h017vx
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In addition to the New Testament, there are many Non-Christian sources that document Jesus' life and the existence of the early church. In this episode we investigate ten Non-Christian sources from the ancient world and compare what they say with what the New Testament says. This is an important aspect of discovering historical authenticity. The idea is that if the enemy of a certain cause agrees with things that their enemy says, there is good reason to believe that those things are reliable. Typically enemies do not carelessly agree with each other. So, when there is agreement, we can conclude that the accounts agreed upon most probably actually occurred. This is called Enemy Attestation and it is important for evaluating historical reliability. We hope that these sources will be an encouragement to you that Jesus actually existed, did many of the things that the New Testament claims, and that the Church spread across the Roman Empire within the 1st Century.
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics by Norman Geisler https://amzn.to/2Ocp7z3
The Resurrection of Jesus: a New Historiographical Approach by Michael Licona https://amzn.to/3gIT5XP
Did Jesus Exist? The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth by Bart D. Ehrman https://amzn.to/3gLH0RN
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What clues are there that the New Testament was written by eyewitnesses? In this episode we investigate the internal evidence of the New Testament documents to see if we can make the case that they had to be written by people who experienced the events they explain. There are many embarrassing portions of Scripture, historically accurate depictions, and interlocking details that seem to indicate first-hand knowledge of the events recorded in the New Testament. Many skeptics have claimed that the New Testament documents fabricate history. Some even claim that the New Testament is full of legendary accounts that were written decades after Jesus death and that they cannot be taken as historically accurate. Christians need to know how to defend allegations made by skeptics and why we can have confidence that the New Testament is reliable and trustworthy.
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Can we trust the New Testament? How can you know if what your Bible says is accurate to what was originally written? Has it been translated and transmitted so many times that things have been lost? Is the New Testament nothing more than legendary accounts that hardly have factual evidence anchored in history? This new series on the Reliability of the New Testament will answer these types of questions. We will take an in depth look at the sources of the New Testament, the dates of the manuscripts, internal and external factors that validate the text, and many more pieces of evidence. We hope that through this new series you will be encouraged by how valid the New Testament is and that we can have confidence in what it says.
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Cultural influence is the goal of any worldview. Wars have been fought, legislation created, and empires torn done because of emerging word views. What we believe matters and will have an impact on how we live our lives, which includes how we build culture. As Christians, we should always strive to shape culture according to God's word. We have a significant role to play in liberating the oppressed, protecting the innocent, enacting a just and fair society, and loving our neighbors as ourselves. The Christian worldview has brought the most innovation in science, medicine, education, and art in western culture. As Christians, we have a significant role to play in creating a culture that helps humanity thrive in the manner that God created us to operate. We hope this is an encouragement and an enlightening episode that helps you to build culture the way that God intends you too.
Books mentioned in this episode:
How Should We Then Live? by Francis A. Schaeffer https://www.amazon.com/dp/1581345364/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_xo66Eb2FY5Q5H
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Can a person live out the beliefs and implications of Nihilism? In this episode we discuss what a cohesive worldview should be, and then we apply the rules of worldview to Nihilism. If a worldview does not correlate with the real world, aka work in real life, then it cannot be a true description of reality. We believe that Nihilism fails when it comes to epistemology (how we can know that we know), morality (how we can know right and wrong), and human freedom (libertarian freewill). We hope through this episode to equip you to think critically about worldviews, but specifically to see the flaws with Nihilism. We hope that you will use the arguments made in this podcast to help steer people toward Christianity, helping them to see that it is the true worldview.
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James W. Sire https://amzn.to/2YmgUgt
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Racism in America and how the Christian Church needs to respond are topics that have been heavy on our hearts and minds this past week. For this frank discussion, we are joined by two black men and a former skinhead. All of whom are Christian pastors. Prejudice and inequality are not Christian virtues. This discussion about privilege, race, and the American experience is very enlightening and also difficult to digest. We are hoping that through the things shared in this episode we can begin to listen to those who have vastly different perspectives and experiences than us. We also hope to provide practical steps for what you can do to be part of the change that needs to take place within the Christian and American community. put your defenses down, hear from those who are hurting, and ask what you can do to be a change agent in our society.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Beyond Racial Gridlock:Embracing Mutual Responsibility by George Yancey https://amzn.to/3cs4yIM
White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be White by Daniel Hill https://amzn.to/307NTrt
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Nihilism, what exactly is it? The philosophy of Nihilism is very intriguing and somewhat confusing. In this episode of Christ, Culture, & Coffee, we want to strip away the confusion and help you understand the basics of what Nihilism is. In order to do that, we invited Shawn White to be our special guest. Shawn clearly explains the philosophical development of Nihilism as well as the deficiencies of this particular worldview. Our goal with this new series is to help Christians understand what Nihilism is, and the issues that it seeks to answer. Additionally, we are going to point out the problems that Nihilism has for being considered a livable, coherent worldview.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Disney and Philosophy: Truth, Trust, and a Little Pixie Dust ed. by Richard Brian Davis- https://amzn.to/2X7cQ4g
Evidence that Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell- https://amzn.to/3dlJvbS
Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton- https://amzn.to/3cfZHdK
Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev- https://amzn.to/2ZIoOTG
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There are many theological differences about the Virgin Mary between Catholic and Protestant doctrine. The Immaculate Conception, Perpetual Virginity, and the Assumption of Mary are all hot button issues when it comes to who Jesus' Mother truly was. In this episode we are going to look to the Scriptures to see if we can uncover the truth about the Mother of Jesus. Was she sinless? Did she have children other than Jesus? Was she a virgin her entire life or only prior to Jesus' birth? How did she die? We want to separate the facts about Mary the Mother of Jesus from the fiction that has developed surrounding her identity.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Did Jesus Exist? The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth by Bart D. Ehrman: https://amzn.to/2XjiOxL
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In this episode we weigh the arguments for and against the Apocrypha being inspired Scripture. This issue is one of the major differences between Roman Catholics and Protestants. What is the truth? Should the Apocrypha be consider inspired by God and on equal footing with the Bible?
Books mentioned in this episode:
How We Got the Bible by Neil R. Lightfoot: https://amzn.to/3fM0kyx
The Canon of Scripture by F.F. Bruce: https://amzn.to/2T1T6wp
The Journey from Texts to Translations by Paul D. Wegner: https://amzn.to/3buWwhM
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The fear of Death is always lurking in the background of our lives. How much does it actually affect us? What does the fear of death drive us to do? Where can we find real hope when facing death? Dr. Clay Jones' new book "Immortal: How the Fear of Death Drives Us and What We Can Do About It" seeks to answers these questions. This interview is fascinating, enlightening and it will make you think about the meaning of your existence.
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Baptism and Communion are important ordinances for Christians to follow. However, there are very different views about the purpose of these ordinances. Roman Catholics and Protestants have some major disagreements when it comes to this. In this episode we take a look at each view and then see what Scripture says about Baptism and Communion.
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How do people get saved? What needs to be done in order to secure heaven as your destiny? Is work involved? Is it by faith alone? What does Scripture say? This topic is of the utmost importance for all human beings. We need to know what Jesus has said about salvation and how we can be saved from an eternity of separation from God in Hell. Roman Catholic and Protestant theology have major differences when it comes to the Doctrine of Salvation.
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List of Scriptures that teach Salvation is based on Faith/Belief in Jesus alone:
Genesis 15:6 Luke 8:12 John 1:12, 3:15, 3:16, 3:18, 3:36, 4:10-14, 4:25-28, 5:24, 5:39-40, 6:35, 6:37, 6:39-40, 6:47, 10:24-30, 11:25, 11:26, 12:36, 12:46-47, 20:31 Acts 10:43, 11:17, 13:39, 15:9, 15:11, 16:31, 26:18 Romans 3:22, 3:24, 3:26, 3:27, 3:28, 3:30, 4:3, 4:5, 4:9, 4:11, 4:13, 4:16, 4:22, 4:24, 5:1, 9:30, 9:33, 10:4, 10:10 1 Corinthians 1:21 2 Corinthians 5:1-5, 5:8 Galatians 2:16, 3:2, 3:5, 3:6, 3:7, 3:8, 3:9, 3:11, 3:14, 3:22, 3:24, 3:26 Ephesians 1:13, 2:8 Philippians 3:9 1 Timothy 1:16 2 Timothy 1:12, 3:15 Hebrews 4:3, 10:10, 10:14 1 John 5:1, 5:9-13
What are the distinctions between the Roman Catholic Church and Protestant Christianity? In this new series, we are going to dive into some of the major differences that our theological position has with the Roman Catholic position. For our first major difference, we discuss the Biblical legitimacy of Peter being giving the preeminent position among the Apostles. The entire office of the Pope depends on whether or not Peter was truly the rock on which Jesus would build the Church. Is the office of the Pope legitimate Biblically? Listen and find out what we discover.
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The physical trauma that Jesus endured was immense. Considering that Jesus endured all of that pain to save humanity, our response should be gratitude and awe at such a demonstration of selfless love. This episode is difficult to listen to as we get into the physical details of Jesus death. Although it is difficult, it is necessary for us to commemorate and gaze upon the death of Christ. It was at His death that our life was secured.
Don't rush to Sunday in order to get to the happy ending. Feel the weight of Friday.
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The resurrection of Jesus is the historical event that validates the truth claims of Christianity. If the resurrection did not happen, Christianity fails. If it did happen, Christianity follows. In this special Resurrection Sunday episode, we will teach you a memorization technique that will equip you to always be ready to talk about the evidence for resurrection of Jesus. Just remember: 500 Women Died Following the Body.
Happy Resurrection Sunday! He is risen, He is risen indeed!
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How should the Church respond to the government's request to stop holding mass gatherings on Sunday? What does Scripture say about the Church meeting together? What does Scripture say about obeying the government? When should Christians choose civil disobedience in order to continuing obey God? We need to have answers to these questions, especially in light of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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The Coronavirus has intruded all of our lives in one way or another. How should we be responding to this virus? What does it look like for Christians to suffer well? How can we respond in a Christ-like manner to those who are panicking or ignoring this current threat? We hope this encourages and challenges you during this pandemic.
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There are a few apologetic arguments that have tremendously bolstered our faith. In this episode, we want to share with you some of our favorite arguments for the truth of Christianity. We hope this will be an encouragement to you during these interesting times. Be encouraged, Jesus is good and faithful.
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We have reached 100 episodes! For this special occasion, we asked Greg Koukl from Stand to Reason to be our very special guest.
Greg has been a mentor from afar for both of us as we have read his books & articles, and also listened to his weekly apologetics podcast. In this episode, Greg shares some great wisdom on how to approach apologetic conversations with good Tactics.
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And also go purchase the 10th Anniversary Edition of Greg's phenomenal book Tactics:
https://www.amazon.com/Tactics-10th-Anniversary-Discussing-Convictions/dp/0310101468/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=20BHQQ0US36PK&keywords=tactics+greg+koukl&qid=1583948702&sprefix=Tactics%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzTU1aVEpFOFYxOFg3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDA0NzkxSFE1WjhHV1AzRktOJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5NzMzNzYyQkNVMEtUN1laUUFYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
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On this episode we interview Dallas Wade. Dallas is an Atheist who had been brought up as a Christian, but does not believe that Christianity is true. In this interview, we hear what led Dallas to become an Atheist and also some words of wisdom from him for those who say that they follow Jesus. Lastly, this episode is a great example of how people who disagree with each other can have a kind, respectful, and productive conversation about important issues.
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This week's special guest is Apologist James Umber, who is the Chapter Director for Ratio Christi at Arizona State University. In this episode we look into the evidence that has led many to conclude that Darwinian Evolution cannot be true. If you are into fossil records, gene mutation, and intelligent design, this is a podcast you will love.
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In this interview, we sit down with Pastor Mark Driscoll of The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, AZ. Mark shares with us how he incorporates apologetics into his preaching and church. Many people have objections to Christianity, the problem of evil and suffering, and the miraculous claims of the Bible. We need to have good reasoning and evidence in order to present truth in a way that people will see as valid, but also as good.
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Mary Jo Sharp is a former Atheist who is now a believer in Jesus. In this episode she shares her story of what led her to convert from Atheism to Christianity. Make sure to check out Mary Jo's Ministry, and especially her new book "Why I Still Believe: A Former Atheist's Reckoning with the Bad Reputation Christians Give a Good God".
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Check Out Houston Baptist University's Apologetics Program: https://hbu.edu/school-of-christian-thought/department-of-apologetics/graduate-program-campus-maa-master-of-arts-in-apologetics/
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Special Guest Bryan Fergus shares his insights into Analytic Theology and how we can use this approach in the Church.
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Check out these resources on Analytic Theology that Bryan shared on this episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Damnation-Jerry-L-Walls/dp/026801096X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=jerry+walls&qid=1580931803&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Word-Enfleshed-Exploring-Person-Christ/dp/0801098092/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+word+enfleshed&qid=1580931875&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Understanding-Bryan-Fergus-DMin/dp/0692143742/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=hell+101+fergus&qid=1580931919&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Invitation-Analytic-Christian-Theology/dp/0830840958/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SLWQ72XN5937&keywords=an+invitation+to+analytic+christian+theology&qid=1580931980&sprefix=An+invitation+to+analytic%2Caps%2C409&sr=8-1
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With the last Unsung Heroes episode, we want to draw attention to the Prophet Nathan. This hero was a great example of speaking truth, even when it is difficult. Make sure to listen to the entire Unsung Heroes series!
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Who was Deborah and what did she do? In this episode we look into the amazing character, strength, and leadership of Deborah from the book of Judges. We can learn many lessons from her example.
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One of the greatest Unsung Heroes in the New Testament is Barnabas. This man made a huge contribution to first century Christianity, and our New Testament text would look very different if it weren't for Barnabas' ministry.
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Many people mentioned in Scripture don't get the recognition that they deserve. In this episode we are going to take a biographical sketch of Philip the Evangelist. Who was he? What did he do? What can we learn from him? You will be surprised by how his example can inform how we go about apologetics and evangelism.
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Reflection on how God has worked is a healthy part of the Christian life. In this episode, we are going to share three lessons that God taught each of us over the past year. We hope that this episode encourages you to do some reflection and praise the Lord for what He has done in your life!
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Did the Old Testament predict specific works that the Messiah would do? You bet it did. In this episode we look at the works that Jesus performed and how the Prophets in the Old Testament foretold that he would do them.
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The Old Testament prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem...but which Bethlehem? Did you know that there are more than one? Also, Matthew states that the prophets said Jesus would be called a Nazarene. Unfortunately, there isn't one Old Testament prophecy that states this. What is Matthew talking about? Check out the episode to find out!
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So many people discount the prophecy in the Old Testament. When you look into it, the Old Testament Prophecy is so specific, it demands a closer look. How does the Old Testament predict who Jesus would be? That's what this episode is all about.
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What is prophecy? Specifically, how can we know what legitimate prophecy looks like? In this episode we are going to take a look at some cultural and religious prophecies and compare them with the test for true prophecy from the Bible.
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What Scriptures teach that the Holy Spirit is God? Are the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit all equally God? How can we know? In this episode we take a deep dive into the theology of the Holy Spirit, what Scripture says, and how we can know what the Trinity is, without having to know how it works.
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So many people deny that Jesus claimed to be God. What does Scripture say? Can we make the claim that Jesus, his disciples, and even the Old Testament claim that Jesus is deity? That's what this episode is all about.
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Many people have issues with the Christian belief in the Trinity. Sadly, many Christians don't know their stuff when it comes to the Doctrine of the Trinity. In this episode, we start our series on what the Trinity is and how we can show that the Bible teaches that God is a Trinity...even though the word "Trinity" is not in Scripture. Join us as we explore what the Bible says and why God is Trinitarian.
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Where does morality come from? Do we create it, or does it exist outside of our beliefs and feelings about it? Without a law-giver, it is very difficult to argue for anything being truly right or wrong. Check out this episode as we discuss how the Atheistic worldview has a tough task in showing where morality comes from.
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There is one human race, but many different ethnicities. How should we as Christians address tension in our country and in our church when it comes to differences in ethnicity? This week we our guest is D.A. Horton, author of "Intensional: Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World". We hope that this interview will be helpful to you as you live on mission for the Lord in the area of different ethnicities.
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So often we associate October 31st with Halloween, but way back in 1517 another significant event took place on this date in Wittenberg, Germany. In this episode we take a look at the arguments made by Martin Luther in his work "Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences", also known as The 95 Theses.
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What approach should we take when sharing the Gospel with our Muslim friends and family? This week, we have Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason on the show. Alan is an expert on Apologetics to Muslim and shares a great method in helping Muslims to consider what Jesus said in the Gospels.
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https://www.str.org
https://www.str.org/blog/tell-muslims-jesus-son-man
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-out-loud-with-alan-shlemon/id407846434
What qualifies someone of being a true prophet? According to Muslims, Muhammad is believed to be the Final Prophet. In this episode, we are going to take a look at some of the things that Muhammad said, and then see if he was correct in his claims.
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When it comes to Islam, what are some of the core beliefs and practices? In this episode, we discuss the Six Articles of Faith and the Five Pillars, so that you can have some insight into what Muslims believe and the deeds they must do to earn salvation.
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When it comes to Islam, many do not know that the Quran is not the only source of truth for Muslims. What other Holy books do they revere, and how can we use this books to help point them to the truth? That is what we get into in this episode.
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How did Islam start and what historical sources exist that inform us as to its origins? In this episode we look into the Muslim sources that explain the life of Muhammad and how the Islamic faith began.
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Do worry and anxiety overwhelm you? Many of us regularly experience worry and anxiety, but what are some practical steps that will help us to deal with these feelings? In this episode we interview Dr. Gary Habermas about doubt and how to deal with it. Dr. Habermas is a leading expert on the Resurrection of Jesus, Dealing with Doubt, and the Shroud of Turin.
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In this episode we answer questions from our listeners. We asked our Christ, Culture, & Coffee Insiders Group on Facebook to voice their biggest doubts with Christianity. We hope that our responses help to answer their questions, but more importantly show you that we can press hard into the truth claims of Christianity. Special thanks to our Insiders group for asking these great questions.
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In this crossover episode, Robby and Tyler join Drew Loewen of the Daniel Generation Podcast, to discuss the importance of apologetics in our generation and how apologetics ha played a huge role in each of our lives. We highly encourage you to check out the Daniel Generation Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daniel-generation/id1458294454
Our doubts are complex things. We need to assess what type of doubt we are experiencing to know how to deal with it. It is also very helpful to assess other people's doubts when you are sharing the Gospel with them. When we can assess what is going on, we can be more specific with our apologetic.
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Recently, there have been some high profile Christians who have expressed doubts they have about Christianity, and one even completely walked away from the Faith. How should we as Christians deal with our doubts? Are doubts bad? In this episode we give some practical advice on handling doubt and we look at what Jesus had to say about it.
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When you want to be effective in your evangelism to cult members, there are a few key things to remember. In this episode, we go over five common traits of cults, and the methods you need to remember in order to be an effective witness for Jesus.
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When you want to be effective in your evangelism to cult members, there are a few key things to remember. In this episode, we go over five common traits of cults, and the methods you need to remember in order to be an effective witness for Jesus.
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What is the goal of Scientology? How does a person go about advancing in Scientology and what exactly are the beliefs and practices behind it? That's what this episode is all about.
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Every religion or cult was started by someone. We believe that it is important to investigate the founders of cults in order to understand their character, and whether they are someone worth trusting. In this episode we discuss the life of L. Ron Hubbard, the man responsible for Scientology. This entire month we will be looking in to Scientology, so if you have any questions for us, please reach out to us on social media!
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Why does God allow evil and suffering into our lives? Is there a purpose in it? If so, what is God accomplishing through allowing suffering into our lives? These are the questions that our Special Guest, Dr. Clay Jones of Talbot Seminary, is going to answer for us.
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David Hume argued that God cannot be all-powerful and all-loving while allowing evil to exist. Is this argument sound? That's what this episode is all about...Can you say "False Dichotomy"?
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Where did evil come from? Who is responsible for evil and how did it all begin? Those are some of the questions that we will be addressing on this episode! Make sure to follow this series on why God allows evil.
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We want to finish our Pride Month series on how we can practically go about loving our LGBTQ neighbor. What can we do to share the love of Jesus with people that we have some serious disagreements with? In this episode we look to Jesus' ministry model and glean from his example how we can love people well.
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Christianity is all for people being who they truly are on the inside. The question we need to ask is, who are we truly? In this episode we explore transgenderism, seeking to understand the inner turmoil and pain that leads some people to attempt changing their gender.
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Check out these great resources on Transgenderism:
https://www.amazon.com/When-Harry-Became-Sally-Transgender/dp/1594039615/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OJOES4VJ6TSE&keywords=when+harry+became+sally&qid=1561395157&s=gateway&sprefix=when+harry%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/God-Transgender-Debate-Andrew-Walker/dp/1784981788/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1OVGPKR0Z6HUC&keywords=god+and+the+transgender+debate+andrew+walker&qid=1561395190&s=books&sprefix=God+and+the+Tran%2Cstripbooks%2C176&sr=1-2
https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guide-Culture-Generation-Navigate/dp/1434711013/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12RRD0SHYNMRV&keywords=brett+kunkle&qid=1561395213&s=books&sprefix=brett+kunk%2Cstripbooks%2C179&sr=1-1
Is God against human pleasure? Why does God say that homosexuality is not a behavior that he wants humanity engaging in? Does God have a reason why? We think He does. In this episode we go over the reasons why homosexuality is not good for human beings.
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Check out this extensive study done by John's Hopkins University on homosexuality: https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/executive-summary-sexuality-and-gender
Also, go and buy this book by Sean McDowell and John Stonestreet: https://www.amazon.com/Same-Sex-Marriage-Thoughtful-Approach-Response/dp/080101834X/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2KYT11KA0X6YY&keywords=john+stonestreet+books&qid=1560373836&s=gateway&sprefix=john+stone%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-4
Certain groups (like the Reformation Project) have been proposing that the Bible does not condemn monogamous, loving homosexual relationships. In this episode we look into what the Bible says about homosexuality, and next week we will look into why the Bible says what it does.
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There is a popular argument in our culture that supposedly gives a reason for why homosexuality is morally permissible. This popular argument is the "Born This Way" argument. In this episode we discuss why this argument is not sound and how to articulate why, when in you are engaged in a conversation about it.
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Our culture perpetuates the idea that if you disagree with or don't accept my opinions, ideas, or lifestyle, then you are a hater and a bigot. Is this a true assessment? Jesus Christ has something to say on this matter. Could it be that in order to truly love someone, disagreement is needed? Is it difficult to love people who you agree with on everything? In this episode we take a look at what it means to love people that you disagree with.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints trusts that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. Smith said many things in the name of God, some of which never came true. In this episode we investigate one of the prophecies that Joseph Smith made and look for evidence as to whether it was fulfilled.
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Two significant cultural issues came up this past week. The first was that my kids observed a homosexual wedding on one of their favorite cartoons, which sparked a lot of conversations in our family. The second was that a certain celebrity spoke out against the pro-life bill that had been passed in Georgia last week. This episodes discusses these issues, how to think biblically about them, and how to help others see the truth.
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What do skeptics say accounts for the facts surrounding the death and supposed resurrection of Jesus Christ? Did his disciples steal his body? Did he actually die, or did he just pass out and later revive in the tomb? Is it possible that the disciple hallucinated seeing their crucified leader? These objections to the resurrection are something that we need to have good answers for, and that's what this episode is all about.
Check out this article on bees pollinating coffee plants: https://www.sciencenews.org/blog/food-thought/buzz-over-coffee
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Were Jesus' disciples actually convinced that he rose from the dead? How can we be sure that they didn't make up the whole thing? What if they were lying? Is there any evidence that can help us come to understand what they truly believed about the resurrection? These are the questions that we will be looking into on this episode.
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Having friends and family believe that Jesus rose from the dead is one thing, but many claim that they were biased and would want the resurrection to be true. What if an enemy of Jesus admitted that he rose from the dead? Would that be good evidence for the validity of the resurrection? We think it would be, and fortunately, we have a first hand account written by an enemy of Christianity, who became convinced that the resurrection occurred.
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Was the tomb of Jesus actually empty? Historically, how can we evaluate this claim? Does the evidence stand up to the demands of historical criteria of authenticity? Is the empty tomb an elaborate hoax? These are the questions that we discuss on this Easter edition of Christ, Culture, & Coffee.
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Is it possible to convince your siblings that you are God? What kind of evidence would you need in order to convince them? Why would someone be willing to die for their belief that their brother was God? Jesus brother James was converted to believe that his brother was the Messiah and that he was God. How did Jesus convince his brother of this? Is James' conversion evidence that Jesus must have risen from the dead? That's what this episode is all about.
Gary Habermas is the leading authority on the Resurrection of Jesus and we highly encourage you to check out his work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay_Db4RwZ_M
http://www.garyhabermas.com
https://www.amazon.com/Case-Resurrection-Jesus-Gary-Habermas-ebook/dp/B001QOGJY0/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=gary+habermas&qid=1554847599&s=gateway&sr=8-1
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Is there a simple way to get your skeptical friends and family thinking about the resurrection of Jesus? We think there is. In this episode, we give you a simple, yet powerful argument for the resurrection of Jesus based on the Christian observance of Sunday as the day of worship.
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We are celebrating our 50th episode by telling stories about apologetics and how they are making an impact on you, our listeners.
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Last week, there was a terrible tragedy that took place in Christchurch, New Zealand. How are Christians to respond to these types of events, and how can we show love, empathy, and kindness to those affected?
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We often hear many people give strong opinions about what they think. However, it is more rare to hear good reasoning and b given good evidence for these opinions. In this episode, Robby discusses three bad methods of arguing. He shows how we as Christians can fall victim to bad arguments as well as explains what a good argument should be.
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Does anyone come to know Jesus through Apologetics? Absolutely yes. In this episode, Robby shares with you some great stories from his recent mission trip to Rwanda and how you can show your Muslim friends that the Quran teaches Christians to judge according to the Gospels.
Check out Rwanda Trading Company: http://rwandatc.com
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How is morality an apologetic for God's existence? Are we morally responsible for the knowledge and information that we have? This week's special guest is Shawn White. Shawn is the founder of Smart Faith, an apologetic ministry focused on "training believers to be confident, courageous, and culturally aware."
WE would love for you to join us at this year's Smart Faith Conference on March 30th. Check out all the details at http://www.smartfaith.org
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Helping our kids navigate the cultural is a tough task. We cannot keep the world from our kids, but how can we prepare them for what they will encounter? How can we instill a Christian worldview in them, when the world is pressing an opposing worldview at them? This weeks guest is Brett Kunkle from Maven. Brett's ministry is all about equipping parents, grandparents, teachers, and youth workers with practical apologetics that can help shape the next generation of Christians with truth and grace.
Check out Brett's ministry and book at the links below:
https://www.maventruth.com
http://www.mavenconferences.com
https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guide-Culture-Generation-Navigate/dp/1434711013
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Are high school students capable of having a civil discourse over hot button issues in a public high school? YES! Real Talk Campus Ministry does this very thing. Apologetics is alive and well through the Real Talk clubs that are currently running in 10 Arizona public high schools. On this episode, we interview Jordan Francis, the Director of Mission for Real Talk.
Check out what Real Talk is about:
https://www.realtalkcm.org
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Dr. Leighton Flowers gives us great insight into the type of freedom that human beings have, and how Scripture backs up the libertarian view of human free will.
Please check out Dr. Flower's podcast and his book:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/soteriology-101-former-calvinistic-professor-discusses/id933102822?mt=2
https://soteriology101.com
https://www.amazon.com/Potters-Promise-Biblical-Traditional-Soteriology-ebook/dp/B01N13T1V2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1549411618&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=the+potters+promise&psc=1
Biblical archeology confirms the historicity of the Bible. Biblical people, places and events can be confirmed through archeology. However, when it comes to the Book of Mormon, there is an astounding lack of archeological evidence. What claimed does the Book of Mormon make that lacks evidence? That's what this episode is all about.
We would encourage you to check out Tri-Grace Ministry at: http://www.trigrace.org
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Is the Bible full of legendary accounts and fictitious characters? What does archeology say about people mentioned in the Bible? In this episode we look at archeological artifacts that show Isaiah and Pontius Pilate to be actual historical people.
Check out the following articles for more information:
https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/people-in-the-bible/prophet-isaiah-signature-jerusalem/
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/02/prophet-isaiah-jerusalem-seal-archaeology-bible/
https://aleteia.org/2018/06/15/archaeological-evidence-of-pontius-pilate-corroborates-gospel/
https://www.allaboutarchaeology.org/pontius-pilate-faq.htm
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Is there a way to secure a date for the Exodus from Egypt that is described in the Bible? Who was Pharaoh's daughter? Who was the Pharaoh during the Exodus? How does archeology and Egyptian history help us to make sense of the Biblical data? That's what this episode seeks to answer. Please check out the links below for more information on this intriguing issue.
http://www.biblearchaeology.org/post/2009/02/27/Moses-and-Hatshepsut.aspx
https://patternsofevidence.com/trailer-videos/
https://www.worldofthebible.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/How-Do-We-Know-Exodus-Happened.pdf
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A very intriguing marble tablet may be evidence that the earliest Christians were proclaiming that Jesus rose from the dead. The Nazareth Inscription is a fascinating piece of archeology that we will be discussing on this episode.
Check out these interesting articles on the Nazareth Inscription: http://www.biblearchaeology.org/post/2009/07/22/The-Nazareth-Inscription-Proof-of-the-Resurrection-of-Christ.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAiA99vhBRBnEiwAwpk-uNrOtpE2Vf7HIk28kLzQmV8UWjvOW9bvbWPjTyqaRQvB0F3wuWQnyxoCYScQAvD_BwE#Article
https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-emperor-and-the-empty-tomb-an-ancient-inscription-an-eccentric-scholar-and-the-human-need-to-touch-the-past/#!
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What relation does the study of archeology have with the Bible? How does archeology help us have confidence in what is written in the Scripture? For the month of January we are going to be discussing different archeological artifacts that confirm the historical accuracy of the Bible.
Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericmack/2018/12/04/new-science-suggests-biblical-city-of-sodom-was-smote-by-an-exploding-meteor/#2090b3375c67
Biblical Archeology article: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-sites/where-is-sodom/
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The New Year is right around the corner and many people are thinking about the resolutions that they want to make for 2019. What are you hoping to change in the New Year? On this episode we give some tips on resting in the Lord and remembering all that He has done in our lives. We hope that you have a Happy New Year.
Check out this blog that Robby wrote about resolutions: https://www.dscchurch.com/apologetics-blog-feed/2017/1/17/resolve-to-reflect-reckon-and-rest
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Isaiah 7 has a well known verse in it that speaks about the virgin birth of Immanuel. However, is this verse only a prophecy about Jesus or was there another virgin birth during the time of Isaiah? That's what this episode will investigate as we approach this Christmas season.
Check out this great article by Dr. Paul Wegner on Isaiah 7:14: https://www.etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/54/54-3/JETS_54-3_467-484_Wegner.pdf
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The Old Testament prophesied that the Messiah would come from the lineage of King David. Some argue that Jesus does not fulfill this prophesy based on who is listed in his genealogy as recorded in Matthew. Does Jesus actually fulfill being from the line of David? We discuss this issue on our 35th episode.
Check out the Great Isaiah Scroll: http://dss.collections.imj.org.il/isaiah
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Micah 5:2 states that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem Ephrathah. When was this prophecy made? How do we know that it actually predates Christ's birth? Was this self fulfilling prophecy? In this episode we dive into the evidence that Jesus actually fulfilled prophecy in his birth in Bethlehem.
Here is the link to the Micah 5:2 scroll that was four among the Dead Sea Scrolls: https://www.deadseascrolls.org.il/explore-the-archive/image/B-314652
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The Christian life is not safe. Jesus has called us to obedience, not to safety or comfort. John Allen Chau was recently killed trying to reach a remote tribe on North Sentinel Island. What does Scripture have to say about this recent event, and what can we learn from John Allen Chau's martyrdom?
Check out the full story about John Allen Chau: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2018/november/missionary-killed-north-sentinel-isolated-island-tribe-chau.html
Try this experiment of listening to different soundbites to enhance the flavor of coffee: https://www.mandatory.com/culture/948143-music-can-affect-taste-coffee-try-experiment
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Does the current Mormon Prophet, Russell M. Nelson, speak for God? The LDS church believes that he does. What has he recently prophesied and how did he rise to the position of Prophet in the LDS church? Why does the LDS church believe they are the restored church on earth, the only true church? This weeks episode features Eric Johnson from Mormonism Research Ministry to help us answer these questions.
You can check out the great work of Mormonism Research Ministry at: http://www.mrm.org
Eric is the author of the following books that we highly recommend:
Sharing the Good News with Mormons https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Good-News-Mormons-Conversation/dp/0736974067/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541656944&sr=8-1&keywords=eric+johnson+sean+mcdowell
Mormonism 101 http://www.mrm.org/product/mormonism-101
Answering Mormons' Questions http://www.mrm.org/product/answering-mormons-questions
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Many doctors and medical schools have documented the health benefits of practicing gratitude. Why is gratitude good for us? Can gratitude be directed toward things? Is there a person that our gratitude needs to be directed toward? With Thanksgiving coming up this week, we wanted to discuss the importance of gratitude and how the existence of gratitude is an apologetic for God's existence.
Check out this blog post I wrote on this topic: https://www.dscchurch.com/apologetics-blog-feed/2016/11/22/the-benefits-of-gratitude
Here is the Harvard Medical article: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier
Check out Dr. Robert Emmons: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/Robert_Emmons
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Where do Mormons get the idea that drinking coffee is wrong? What is it about coffee that is so bad? Did Mormons always refrain from drinking coffee? We have a very special guest help us to understand this issue of coffee and the LDS. Eric Johnson works with a wonderful organization Mormonism Research Ministry http://www.mrm.org MRM is a wonderful ministry that will help equip you to share the true Gospel with those who are caught up in the lies of the LDS church.
Eric is the author of the following books that we highly recommend:
Sharing the Good News with Mormons https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Good-News-Mormons-Conversation/dp/0736974067/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541656944&sr=8-1&keywords=eric+johnson+sean+mcdowell
Mormonism 101 http://www.mrm.org/product/mormonism-101
Answering Mormons' Questions http://www.mrm.org/product/answering-mormons-questions
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What is God's name? How does He reveal Himself in Scripture? Jehovah's Witnesses believe that God's name is Jehovah, but is that true? In this episode we take an in depth look at what Scripture says, and you might be surprised by what we uncover.
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Here is a good article on the name Jehovah https://www.alwaysbeready.com/jehovahs-witnesses?id=120
When it comes to celebrating Halloween, Christians have many different opinions. Is it right or wrong for Christians to celebrate Halloween? What does Scripture say, what freedom do we have in Christ, and how can we be wise in our decision making? We hope that this episode will help you think through what Scriptures says and make an informed decision on what you should do.
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When Jehovah's Witnesses come knocking at your door, are you prepared to give a defense for your belief that Jesus is God? This week's podcast should help. We will discuss how you can use the New World Translation (the JW translation of the Bible) to show your Jehovah's Witness friends that Jesus is God. As you listen to this podcast, take notes and place them in your Bible, so you are prepared for when Jehovah's Witnesses come to your door.
We would love for you to attend the Deep Faith Apologetics Conference on October 20th. Check out our site for more details: http://deepfaithapologetics.com
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What evidence do we have for the existence of God? Actually, we have plenty of evidence for this. In this episode we will discuss one of the arguments for God's existence called The Cosmological Argument. This argument will equip you to talk with your skeptical friends and family about the science and philosophy that points to God's existence.
We would love for you to attend the Deep Faith Apologetics Conference on October 20th. Check out our site for more details: http://deepfaithapologetics.com
If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at Robby@dscchurch.com
Are the stories from the Bible about Jesus merely copycat stories of ancient pagan mythology? What are the similarities between the stories of Jesus, Mithras, Osiris, and Horus? What evidence is there for these pagan myths? In this episode we will answer these questions and how to respond when someone objects to Christianity on the basis of pagan myths.
We would love for you to attend the Deep Faith Apologetics Conference on October 20th. Check out our site for more details: http://deepfaithapologetics.com
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Within our culture, a common objection to Christianity is the following statement: All religions are basically the same. While many of the worlds religions do have similarities, shouldn't we look at the differences? It seems that the differences are what truly matter, not the similarities.
We would love for you to attend the Deep Faith Apologetics Conference on October 20th. Check out our site for more details: http://deepfaithapologetics.com
If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at Robby@dscchurch.com
Where is God when natural disasters strike? Why do hurricanes, forest fires, tsunamis and earthquakes occur? In this episode we explain what natural evil is and where it originated. We also give some practical tips on how to respond to people who accuse God of evil when natural disasters occur.
We would love for you to attend the Deep Faith Apologetics Conference on October 20th. Check out our site for more details: http://deepfaithapologetics.com
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Are there contradictions in the Bible? Many people make this claim in order to invalidate the Christian message. In this episode we share a few different apologetic arguments that will help you to answer this objection and help skeptics engage with the truth.
We would love for you to attend the Deep Faith Apologetics Conference on October 20th. Check out our site for more details: http://deepfaithapologetics.com
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"If God is real, why won't he show himself to me?" This is a common objection against Christianity, yet, there is actually a reason that God doesn't show himself to each and every person. This episode shows how God's hiddenness is actually a good and loving act.
We would love for you to attend the Deep Faith Apologetics Conference on October 20th. Check out our site for more details: http://deepfaithapologetics.com
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Do human beings have free will? What type of free will do we have? How does free will work with God's sovereignty? In this, our twentieth episode, we look into different views on free will and which of them works with Scripture and with the world we encounter.
We would love for you to attend the Deep Faith Apologetics Conference on October 20th. Check out our site for more details: http://deepfaithapologetics.com
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We answer a listener's questions about why people go to Hell and God's fairness in regard to those who have never heard about Jesus. Does God give everyone an opportunity to trust in Jesus? If not, is God unfair? Check out this weeks podcast and the answers we propose for these tough questions.
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We would love for you to attend the Deep Faith Apologetics Conference on October 20th. Check out our site for more details: http://deepfaithapologetics.com
Jesus commands that His followers are to go into all the world and make disciples. This week, we interview Wade Cooperrider, who is obeying Jesus' command as a missionary in the country of Nicaragua. The Lord is doing amazing things through Wade and his wife Shannon, and this episode will encourage you to fulfill Jesus' command wherever He has sent you to make disciples.
If you would like to follow Wade and Shannon's adventures in Nicaragua, check out their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cooperriders2Nicaragua/
If you would like to support Wade and Shannon or even take a trip to join them in ministry, visit: http://bbfimissions.com/bbfi-missionaries/ and search for Wade Cooperrider.
Can a Christian lose their salvation? What should we look to for the assurance of our salvation? How do our works play a role in our salvation? Christians throughout the ages have asked these types of questions and modern Christian still do. In this episode we take a deep look at Scripture and what it says about eternal security.
If everything that exists has a cause, what caused God? Where did He come from? This is a very common objection that Atheists pose to Christians. How can we respond to this objection? In this episode, Marty Clapp helps us tackle this common question and give some good reasons to believe that God is eternal, He never came into existence, and therefore does not have a cause.
Marty is an apologist and speaker who co-leads an apologetics ministry, Examined Life.
Check out Marty's ministry at: https://www.examined-life.org His site is full of insightful articles on how to defend the Christian faith with winsome persuasion.
How can DNA be used as evidence for God's existence? In this episode we hear some very persuasive arguments from Marty Clapp on how DNA is proof for a Creator. Marty is an apologist and speaker who co-leads an apologetics ministry, Examined Life.
Check out Marty's ministry at: https://www.examined-life.org His sight is full of insightful articles on how to defend the Christian faith with winsome persuasion.
Often, skeptics will object to Christianity based on the fact that so many different denominations exist. If Christians cannot even agree with each other, how is it that they propose their religion is true for all people? This episodes tackles this common objection and proposes that denominations are actually a good thing for Christianity.
In this episode we take a close look at The Passion Translation of the Bible from Brian Simmons. This new translation, is hardly a translation and has many things wrong with it. We want to expose some of the error in the TPT and help you to see what you should look for in the translation of the Bible you choose.
Check out Holly Pivec's website for more info on the New Apostolic Reformation: http://www.spiritoferror.org
How did Jesus use apologetics? What methods can we gain as we read about Jesus' interactions with people in the Gospels? In this episode we seek to answer these questions as we look at Matthew 22, and dissect Jesus' interactions with the Sadducees.
In this episode we share a practical tactic that you can use when making the case for life. It is called the S.L.E.D. test, and it helps us to determine that the unborn is a human being, and as such no one has the right to abort the unborn. We also discuss how to respond to the issues of Rape, Incest, and the Risk of the Mother's Life in regards to the abortion debate.
With the current discussion over the separation of families at the border, we want to bring to light an even greater atrocity in our society: Abortion. We give practical tips and arguments on how to engage people in a discussion on abortion and how to persuade them to see that no one has the right to take the life of an innocent human being. This is a two part podcast, so make sure to listen in next week for the second half.
"There is No Truth." "That may be true for you, but it is not true for me." How do we stand for objective truth in a culture that that uses statements like those? In this podcast we discuss how to refute Relativism and show that objective moral and religious truths do exist.
Episode 8: Infinity War, Utilitarianism, and Sacrificial Love by Christ, Culture, & Coffee
In this episode we discuss the importance of Evangelism to the life of every Christian. Shawn Jones, Pastor of Evangelism and Outreach, joins us to share a great strategy on how to share the Gospel.
How can you as a parent instill a Biblical Worldview in your children? In this episode we look at some practical tips that you can do to help your children be great defenders of the Christian Faith.
Based on the power and humility of Jesus, we take a look at a very compelling argument that the New Testament must accurately describe who He truly was.
In this episode we answer a listener's question about the difference between Justification in the book of James and the book of Romans.
In our first episode, we discuss what Apologetics is, why it is important and how we have seen it change lives. We also discuss the importance of Christians knowing why they believe what they believe in order to be good Ambassadors for Christ.