Theopologetics

Debate topic: “The Father Alone Existed as God Prior To The Incarnation.” Oneness Pentecostalism Evangelist and Apologist Steven Ritchie affirms; Michael Burgos, author of Kiss the Son: A Christological Apology in Response to David K. Bernard’s The Oneness of God, denies. This episode contains the complete, 2+ hour debate. Music Wayne Watson, Long Arm of the Lord (LP Version)  from the album, How Time Flies, 2008 Promoted Resources Rethinking Hell, “Exploring Evangelical Conditionalism” Subscribe to the Rethinking Hell podcast in iTunes or directly via RSS

Dr. Ted Rivera, Associate Professor and Department Chair at the Liberty University School of Religion, joins me to discuss his recent book, Reforming Mercy Ministry: A Practical Guide to Loving Your Neighbor.     Music Marvin Gaye, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) from the album, The Very Best of Marvin Gaye, 2001 Promoted Resources Rivera’s book, Reforming Mercy Ministry: A Practical Guide to Loving Your Neighbor, available at Amazon Also from Ted Rivera, Jonathan Edwards on Worship: Public and Private Devotion to God And The Heart of Love: Obeying God’s Two Great Commandments Liberty University’s website: http://www.liberty.edu/ Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley. Rethinking Hell in the news In Mark Oppenheimer’s NY Times Beliefs column On The Briefing with Al Mohler

Debate topic: “At conception, Jesus was not God and man.” Cornell Thomas, author of Searching for Answers: When God Reveals His Image, affirms; Michael Burgos, author of Kiss the Son: A Christological Apology in Response to David K. Bernard’s The Oneness of God, denies. This episode contains the complete, 2+ hour debate. Music Bob Bandervliet, Near to the Heart of God from the album, Near to the Heart of God, 2009 Promoted Resources Stand to Reason with Greg Koukl The Stand to Reason radio program is live on the air every Tuesday 4-7 pm Pacific online. Recording airs Sundays at 2pm Pacific on AM 740 KBRT in California and AM 1010 KBW in Texas. Also available in podcast form; each episode is published to the podcast the day after it airs.

Joseph Hinman joins me to discuss the apologetic value of religious experience and his book, The Trace of God: A Rational Warrant for Belief.    Music Anoushka Shankar, Traces Of You, from the Traces of You album, 2013 Promoted Resources Joseph Hinman’s book, The Trace of God on Amazon More information about the book available at the publisher. The book’s blog. Hinman’s personal blog. Hinman’s apologetics blog. Email Hinman at metacrock@aol.com. Right Reason, the blog of Dr. Glenn Peoples, along with his podcast, Say Hell to My Little Friend. Glenn also created my podcast’s theme music, so visit his Theme Music New Zealand for all your theme music needs.

Dr. Ted Roberts, founder of Pure Desire Ministries, joins me to discuss sexual purity, lust, and pornography. Music Trish Hatley, Pure Desire (Fill In the Blanks), from the album, Sing, Ask and It Is Given, 2010 Promoted Resources Please Convince Me, with Jim Wallace The Please Convince Me podcast, available in iTunes, the Zune Marketplace, or RSS feed. Also the sister site, Answers for Atheists, geared specifically toward atheists seeking answers to their objections to Christianity. Pure Desire Ministries Pure Desire: How One Man’s Triumph Can Help Others Break Free From Sexual Temptation (Amazon) Sexy Christians:The Purpose, Power, and Passion of Biblical Intimacy (Amazon)

Unitarian Dave Barron joins me to share his thoughts in response to Trinitarian Dr. Chris Tilling’s thesis, which Chris and I discussed back in episode 111. Then, Chris comes on again to respond to Dave. A thought provoking, super-sized episode! Music Phillips, Craig, and Dean, You Are God Alone (Not A God) from the album, Let the Worshippers Arise, 2004 Promoted Resources The Dividing Line, with Dr. James White, Director of Alpha & Omega Ministries Listen online most Tuesday mornings at 11:00am PDT, and most Thursday afternoons at 4:00pm PDT. Subscribe to the podcast via direct RSS feed. Dr. Chris Tilling’s blog Dr. Tilling’s book, Paul’s Divine Christology, available at Amazon Dave Barron’s website Download or purchase Dave’s book, God and Christ: Examining the Evidence for a Biblical Doctrine

My good friend Michael Burgos, author of Kiss the Son and editor of the JTSA, volumes one and two, joins me to discuss the important and profound “I am” statements of Jesus. Music Barbados Gospelfest Mass Choir, He Is the Great I Am from the album, Coming of Age Concert, 2011 Promoted Resources Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry(CARM) Listen to CARM Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790 Or subscribe to the podcast Michael’s publications: Kiss the Son: A Christological Apology in Response to David K. Bernard’s The Oneness of God, available at Amazon The Journal for Trinitarian Studies and Apologetics, volume 1, available at Amazon The Journal for Trinitarian Studies and Apologetics, volume 2, available at Amazon Dr. Phil Fernandes’ upcoming debate on 11/16, streaming live and available for download immediately thereafter, on Healing X Outreach Radio.

Dr. Chris Tilling joins me to discuss the deity of Christ and his book, Paul’s Divine Christology, as the first of what I hope will be a few episodes intended to help my friend Dr. Phil Fernandes prepare for his November debate, in which he’ll be defending the deity of Christ.   Music Maxine Burrell, Jesus, Sweet Saviour Divine from the album, Praise the Lord, 2013 Promoted Resources Ligonier Ministries, with Dr. R.C. Sproul Subscribe to the Renewing Your Mind podcast for free Dr. Chris Tilling’s blog Dr. Tilling’s book, Paul’s Divine Christology, available at Amazon

My friend Dr. Steve Jeffery, minister of Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Southgate, North London, joins me for part two of our discussion of Penal Substitutionary Atonement as a follow-up to his recent discussion on “Unbelievable?” radio, a doctrine he and his co-authors defend in Pierced for Our Transgressions: Rediscovering the Glory of Penal Substitution. Music The Summit Church, Jesus in My Place (featuring Matt Papa) from the album, Jesus in My Place, 2012 Promoted Resources Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley. Steve Jeffery discusses the atonement on Unbelievable?

My friend Dr. Steve Jeffery, minister of Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Southgate, North London, joins me to discuss Penal Substitutionary Atonement as a follow-up to his recent discussion on “Unbelievable?” radio, a doctrine he and his co-authors defend in Pierced for Our Transgressions: Rediscovering the Glory of Penal Substitution. Music The Summit Church, Jesus in My Place (featuring Matt Papa) from the album, Jesus in My Place, 2012 Promoted Resources Rethinking Hell, “Exploring Evangelical Conditionalism” Subscribe to the Rethinking Hell podcast in iTunes or directly via RSS Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley. Steve Jeffery discusses the atonement on Unbelievable?