In 'The Case for Christ,' Lee Strobel, a former atheist and investigative journalist, conducts a comprehensive investigation into the claims of Jesus Christ. Using his background in law and journalism, Strobel interviews over a dozen experts with doctorates from prestigious institutions like Cambridge, Princeton, and Brandeis. He delves into questions such as the reliability of the New Testament, the existence of evidence for Jesus outside the Bible, and the validity of Jesus' resurrection. The book is a detailed and readable exploration of the evidence for Christ's divinity, making it a compelling resource for apologetics and those seeking to understand the Christian faith.
In "Toxic Empathy," Allie Beth Stuckey dissects the manipulative tactics employed by progressives to exploit Christian compassion for their political agenda. Stuckey argues that this "toxic empathy" often leads to a disregard for truth and morality. The book provides a framework for understanding how progressive narratives are constructed and disseminated. Stuckey equips readers with the tools to critically analyze these narratives and engage in more effective conversations. Ultimately, the book aims to empower readers to defend their beliefs and engage in constructive dialogue.
The ESV Study Bible is a thorough resource created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers. It includes 20,000 study notes, 80,000 cross-references, over 200 charts, more than 50 articles, and 240 full-color maps and illustrations. This Bible is designed to provide deep insights and understanding of the biblical text, making it valuable for both new Christians and seasoned scholars.
Published in 1943, 'The Fountainhead' by Ayn Rand tells the story of Howard Roark, a young and innovative architect who refuses to compromise his artistic vision despite the opposition from society. The novel explores themes of individualism, egoism, and the conflict between those who think for themselves (the 'first-handers') and those who follow the opinions of others (the 'second-handers'). It also delves into the lives of other characters such as Dominique Francon, Peter Keating, Ellsworth Toohey, and Gail Wynand, each representing different aspects of Rand's philosophical ideas. The book is a defense of egoism and individualism, presenting a radical rethinking of basic moral concepts and challenging conventional notions of selfishness and altruism[2][3][5].
In today's episode, we sit down with Wikipedia co-founder, philosopher, and writer Larry Sanger to discuss his journey and testimony as he went from being an atheist to believing in God through reading the Bible. He tells us about his upbringing in the Lutheran Church and how his philosophical questioning led him to become an atheist. Larry also discusses how his own philosophical writings later in life led him to start questioning his beliefs and how he watched atheism become almost dogmatic in nature. We talk about how he read the Bible for the first time and how that led him to understand God and salvation through Jesus Christ. Larry's testimony shows us how even the hardest philosophical questions can lead someone to Christ.
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Timecodes:
(00:53) Larry Sanger introduction and background
(17:26) Watching the atheistic movement change
(22:35) Philosophical writings
(28:15) Moral questions about atheism
(39:39) Reading the Bible for the first time
(48:14) Understanding salvation through Jesus
(53:06) Skepticism and Christianity
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