Theopologetics

Debate topic: “The final punishment of the risen wicked will be annihilation, the permanent end to the conscious existence of the entire person.” Chris Date, host of the Theopologetics podcast and contributor to the Rethinking Hell blog and podcast, affirms. Joshua Whipps, creator of the Razor’s Kiss blog and author at Choosing Hats, denies. Dee Dee Warren, friend to Chris and host of The Preterist Podcast, moderates. This episode is part 1 of the debate, including opening statements and first rebuttals. Listen to episode 89 for part 2’s first round of cross-examination and second rebuttals; listen to episode 90 for part 3’s second round of cross-examination, closing statements and listener Q&A. Music Calabrese, Death Eternal from the album, The Traveling Vampire Show, 2011 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. RethinkingHell.com, soon to be launched with blog and podcast contributions by Chris Date and others

James B. Jordan joins me to discuss how the symbolism of the book of Revelation supports a preteristic interpretation and points to an early date for its authorship. Music Europe, The Final Countdown, from the album, The Final Countdown, 2001 Avantasia, The Seven Angels, from the album, Metal Opera Part II, 2001 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. Biblical Horizons, James Jordan’s ministry committed to historical Biblical Christianity. The Vindication of Jesus Christ, James Jordan’s reader’s guide to the book of Revelation. The Handwriting on the Wall, James Jordan’s commentary on the book of Daniel Through New Eyes, James Jordan’s book on biblical symbolism WordMp3.com, containing many of Jordan’s audio resources.

Dr. Philip B. Payne joins me to present his case for egalitarianism, as put forward in his book, Man and Woman, One in Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Paul’s Letters. This episode contains the second half of the interview in which Dr. Payne responds to common complementarian objections. Listen to episode 85, “One in Christ,” to learn a little bit about Dr. Payne and for his positive case for the egalitarian perspective. Music Lisa Oliver-Gray, Adam’s Rib from the album, Dedicated to Love, 2011 Promoted Resources Dr. Payne’s website, including blog, publications and contact information Man and Woman, One in Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Paul’s Letters Linguist’s Software, Fonts for the Whole World, the world’s leading source of foreign language fonts since 1984

Dr. Philip B. Payne joins me to present his case for egalitarianism, as put forward in his book, Man and Woman, One in Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Paul’s Letters. This episode contains the first half of the interview in which Dr. Payne tells us a little bit about himself and his background, and presents his positive case for the egalitarian perspective. Listen to episode 86, “Adam’s Rib,” for part 2 of the interview in which he responds to common complementarian objections. Music Fgs (for God’s Sake), One in Christ from the album, In This Moment, 2004 Promoted Resources Evidence 4 Faith, with Keith Kendrex and Dr. Mike Lurakis On the air Sundays 4-5pm (EST), WIBG 1020AM in Southern New Jersey, and streaming live at WIBG.com Past shows available via podcast, also available in the iTunes Store Dr. Payne’s website, including blog, publications and contact information Man and Woman, One in Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Paul’s Letters Linguist’s Software, Fonts for the Whole World, the world’s leading source of foreign language fonts since 1984

Debate topic: “Infants are not the proper subjects of the ordinance of baptism.” Jamin Hübner, founder of www.RealApologetics.org and author of The Portable Presuppositionalist, affirms. Eastern Orthodox Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck, editor of The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, denies. This episode is part 2 of their debate, including the second round of cross-examination, closing statements and listener Q&A; listen to episode 83, “God Bless the Child,” for part 1’s opening statements, rebuttals and first round of cross-examination. Music Celtic Woman, When You Believe from the album, Songs From the Heart, 2010 Promoted Resources Real Apologetics, with Jamin Hübner. Check out the podcast, “The Provocative Microphone of the Christian Religion,” via the RSS feed or the iTunes Store The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, by Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck EUCLID and Humboldt State University, where Rev. Cleenewerck is amongst the faculty

Debate topic: “Infants are not the proper subjects of the ordinance of baptism.” Jamin Hübner, founder of www.RealApologetics.org and author of The Portable Presuppositionalist, affirms. Eastern Orthodox Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck, editor of The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, denies. This episode is part 1 of their debate, including their opening statements, rebuttals and first round of cross-examination; listen to episode 84, “When You Believe,” for part 2’s second round of cross-examination, closing statements and listener Q&A. Music Blood, Sweat & Tears, God Bless the Child from the album, What Goes Up: Best of Blood, Sweat & Tears, 1995 Promoted Resources Real Apologetics, with Jamin Hübner. Check out the podcast, “The Provocative Microphone of the Christian Religion,” via the RSS feed or the iTunes Store The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, by Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck EUCLID and Humboldt State University, where Rev. Cleenewerck is amongst the faculty

Debate topic: “Affirming Sola Scriptura: Scripture is the only infallible rule of doctrine and practice for Christians today.” Rob Bowman, Director of Research at The Institute for Religious Research, affirms. Eastern Orthodox Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck, editor of The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, denies. Moderated by Chris Date. This episode contains part two of the debate, including cross-examination, closing statements and listener Q&A; listen to episode 81, “Sola Scriptura,” for part one’s opening arguments and rebuttals. Music Various artists, Tradition, from the 1971 motion picture soundtrack to Fiddler on the Roof, 1971 Promoted Resources Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry(CARM) Listen to CARM radio’s Faith and Reason Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790 Or subscribe to the podcast The Institute for Religious Research, of which Rob Bowman is Director of Research Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ, by Rob Bowman The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, by Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck EUCLID and Humboldt State University, where Rev. Cleenewerck is amongst the faculty

Debate topic: “Affirming Sola Scriptura: Scripture is the only infallible rule of doctrine and practice for Christians today.” Rob Bowman, Director of Research at The Institute for Religious Research, affirms. Eastern Orthodox Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck, editor of The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, denies. Moderated by Chris Date. This episode contains part one of the debate, including opening arguments and rebuttals; listen to episode 82, “Tradition,” for part two’s cross-examination, closing arguments and listener Q&A. Music FLAME, Sola Scriptura, from the album Rewind, 2005 Promoted Resources Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry(CARM) Listen to CARM radio’s Faith and Reason Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790 Or subscribe to the podcast The Institute for Religious Research, of which Rob Bowman is Director of Research Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ, by Rob Bowman The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, by Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck EUCLID and Humboldt State University, where Rev. Cleenewerck is amongst the faculty

Commentary on my recent appearance on Unbelievable? with Justin Brierley, in which I debated the nature of eternal punishment with traditionalist Steve Jeffery. Also, my responses to feedback Justin received in the wake of our discussion. Music Treading Lemmings, The Unbelievable Truth from the album, Cliff Notes, 2010 Promoted Resources Ligonier Ministries, with Dr. R.C. Sproul Subscribe to the Renewing Your Mind podcast for free Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley. Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm. Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air). My recent appearance on Unbelievable? via online streaming, or download the episode

Dr. Georgia Purdom, molecular geneticist and research scientist with Answers in Genesis, joins me to discuss creation, evolution and the age of the earth. Music Karate High School, Under The Microscope from the album, Invaders, 2009 Promoted Resources Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley. Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm. Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air). My recent appearance on Unbelievable? via online streaming, or download Answers in Genesis, “reclaiming the foundations of our faith…from the very first verse” Dr. Georgia Purdom’s bio, with links to her blog, products and articles The Code of Life, Dr. Purdom’s DVD on genetics and evolution The NEW Answers Book (Bundle), giving substantive answers to big questions for the Christian life