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What if atheism is not the most reasonable position after all? In this interview with author and apologist Dr. Frank Turek, we talk about how atheists actually steal from the Christian worldview to make their case against the God they don’t believe in. We will also discuss how the existence of evil actually points us in the direction of God and explore how to talk to people who think science has disproven God. And much more! Don’t miss this episode of the Impact 360 Institute podcast.

Has the Bible been so misunderstood that it’s a sin? That is the claim being made in a recent (and lengthy!) Newsweek article. In this episode author and speaker Jonathan Morrow talks about what we can we learn about our cultural moment from this article and how to engage some of the claims being raised that cast doubt on the reliability of the Bible. We will also share about a free video resource you can get at www.IQuestionTheBible.tv. You won’t want to miss this episode of the Impact 360 Institute podcast.

Now more than ever Christians need reasons for faith. In this interview with professor and apologist Dr. Craig Hazen, we talk about the revival in Christian thinking we are seeing today and the importance of being able to know why we believe. We will also discuss questions like “Are Mormons Christians?” And “How do you engage someone who believes in buddhism?” Don’t miss this episode of the Impact 360 Institute podcast. Ready to explore the evidence for the resurrection further? Check out Did Jesus Rise From the Dead? by one of the world’s leading experts on the resurrection, Dr. William Lane Craig.

Should Christians care about politics? How does politics serve the Gospel? What should and shouldn't we expect from politics? We tackle these questions and more with author and scholar Dr. Francis Beckwith in this episode of the Impact 360 podcast. Order the Book.

Did you know that schools like Harvard University encourage high school graduates to take a Gap Year? What would it look like for students to launch their college experience with more clarity and confidence in the future that God is calling them to? What are the benefits of a distinctly Christian Gap Year experience? We tackle these questions and more with Dr. John Basie in this episode of the Impact 360 podcast.

Should Christians question the Bible? Is that allowed? Are faith and reason at odds? Why should we trust the Bible when so many people today are skeptical of many of its claims? Is the Bible just a book of fairytales? These are just some of the questions that our executive director Phil Alsup asked Jonathan Morrow about his new book _ Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible’s Authority _ in this episode of the Intersection podcast. About Jonathan Morrow JONATHAN MORROW (D.Min., M.Div., M.A.) is the author of _ Welcome to College _ and _ Think Christianly _ and coauthor of _ Is God Just a Human Invention? _ He also contributed to the Apologetics Study Bible for Students. Jonathan is director of creative strategies for Impact 360 Institute where he teaches in the college Gap Year program and high school summer Immersion experience. As the founder of Think Christianly Jonathan speaks nationally on worldview, apologetics, and culture and is passionate about seeing a new generation of Christ-followers understand what they believe, why they believe it, and why it matters in life. His books have been featured on shows like In the Market with Janet Parshall, Family Life Today, Stand to Reason, Breakpoint, WAY-FM, The Janet Mefferd Show, and Apologetics 315. He and his wife have been married for 13 years and have three children. Order Your Copy of Questioning the Bible Today Miss a Podcast Episode? RSS | iTunes Sign up for our email updates to stay connected to the work of Impact 360 Institute. The post #006 – How to Question the Bible (Interview) appeared first on Impact 360 Institute.

_ How should Christians think about the ethics of war? Can a war be just? Should Christians be pacifists? If there are “just war” principles, then how should they be applied in an age of terrorism? How should we think about the conflict between Israel and Hamas? _ These are just some of the questions that Jonathan Morrow asked Dr. Scott Rae on this episode of the Intersection podcast. Latest on the Israel / Hamas Conflict Hamas rejects Palestinian call for Gaza cease-fire Israel Destroys Home of a Top Political Leader of Hamas Netanyahu slams UN cease-fire plan for not addressing Israel security About Scott Rae Scott Rae is Dean of Faculty, Professor of Christian Ethics and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, He holds a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California. He is the author of 11 books, including _ Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics (Zondervan, 3rd edition, 2009) _ and _ Doing the Right Thing (Zondervan, 2013) _, a companion book to the film series written and produced by the late Chuck Colson. He has articles in various journals and consults with several southern California hospitals in ethics. He is married to his wife, Sally, with three sons. What Are the Criteria of “Just War” Theory? The “Just War” tradition has a long history and dates to the time of St. Augustine. Whenever the morality of war is discussed, these criteria are interacted with by media and public officials. For this and other reasons, it is important to be aware of them in order to think clearly about what is a very emotional topic. Justice in Going to War (Jus Ad Bello Criteria) The war in question must be prompted by a just cause The war in question must have a just intention, that is, its intent must be to secure a fair peace for all parties involved. The war in question must be engaged in as a last resort. The war in question must be initiated with a formal declaration by properly constituted authorities. Justice in the Conduct of War (Jus In Bello Criteria) The war in question must be characterized by limited objectives. The war in question must be conducted with proportionate means, that is, the amount of force used must be proportionate to the threat. Only sufficient force to repel and deter the aggressor can be justifiably used. The war in question must respect noncombatant immunity. Only those individuals who are representing their respective governments in the military can be targeted in the course of the war. Resources on the Morality of War -   _ Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics (Zondervan, 3rd edition, 2009) _ _ War, Peace, and Christianity: Questions and Answers from a Just-War Perspective by J. Daryl Charles _ Miss a Podcast Episode? RSS | iTunes Sign up for our email updates to stay connected to the work of Impact 360 Institute. The post #005 – How Should Christians Think About War? Scott Rae Interview appeared first on Impact 360 Institute.

Who will the thought police come for next? Is there any room left in our culture for thoughtful and principled disagreement? Whatever happened to tolerance? Recently USA today columnist Kirsten Powers published an article entitled “Liberals’ Dark Ages.” In this episode of the intersection podcast, we will talk about why Christians should be aware of the increasing trend of people being silenced in the public square because they happen to hold an unpopular point of view and how loving our neighbor well requires us to stand up for people’s rights–especially those with whom we disagree. “We have slipped into an age of un-enlightenment where you fall in line behind the mob or face the consequences. How ironic that the persecutors this time around are the so-called intellectuals. They claim to be liberal while behaving as anything but. The touchstone of liberalism is tolerance of differing ideas. Yet this mob exists to enforce conformity of thought and to delegitimize any dissent from its sanctioned worldview. Intolerance is its calling card…. Got that? A college educator with the right opinions can attack a high school student and keep her job. A corporate executive with the wrong opinions loses his for making a campaign donation. Something is very wrong here.As the mob gleefully destroys people’s lives, its members haven’t stopped to ask themselves a basic question: _ What happens when they come for me? If history is any guide, that’s how these things usually end.” _ Read the whole article by Kirsten Powers here. Resources on Tolerance, Free Speech, and Civil Society Why Everyone Needs The Right To Be Wrong The Case for Civility: And Why Our Future Depends on It by Os Guinness The Manhattan Declaration Miss a Podcast Episode? RSS | iTunes Click here to sign up for our email updates to stay connected to the work of Impact 360 Institute. The post #004 – Who Will The Thought Police Come For Next? appeared first on Impact 360 Institute.

How can we have more effective spiritual conversations? Where do you start when people don’t share your assumptions about the Bible? How do you find common ground? As Christians we are called to be Christ’s ambassadors. That means we always need to be prepared to engage in conversations that lead people toward life with God. In this podcast we will share two things you can assume in every conversation. Other Great Resources for Conversations - Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Greg Koukl - Questioning Evangelism: Engaging People’s Hearts the Way Jesus Did by Randy Newman Miss a Podcast Episode? RSS | iTunes Click here to sign up for our email updates to stay connected to the work of Impact 360 Institute. The post #003: 2 Things You Can Assume In Every Spiritual Conversation appeared first on Impact 360 Institute.

According to a recent article in the MIT Technology Review, “Using the Internet can destroy your faith. That’s the conclusion of a study showing that the dramatic drop in religious affiliation in the U.S. since 1990 is closely mirrored by the increase in Internet use. Back in 1990, about 8 percent of the U.S. population had no religious preference. By 2010, this percentage had more than doubled to 18 percent. That’s a difference of about 25 million people, all of whom have somehow lost their religion…”  (read the rest of the MIT article) Is the internet really bad for your faith? Are teenagers prepared for the spiritual and moral challenges that come from the internet? Is the problem technology or a lack of preparation? These are just a few of the interesting questions we will engage in this episode of the Intersection Podcast. Further Explore Preparing Students for College and Beyond Welcome to College: A Christ-Follower’s Guide for the Journey by Jonathan Morrow _ You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church…and Rethinking Faith by David Kinnaman _ RSS | iTunes Click here to sign up for our email updates to stay connected to the work of Impact 360 Institute. The post #002: Is the Internet Bad For Your Faith? appeared first on Impact 360 Institute.