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May 30, 2024 • 26min

What Apologetics Strategies Can We Use with Agnostics?

Exploring apologetic strategies for agnostics questioning whether we can know if God exists. Discussing debating miracle claims with skeptics. Examining engaging agnostics in belief conversations, the impact of religion on well-being, and debating biblical stories' plausibility.
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May 27, 2024 • 21min

What Does a Personal Relationship with God Look Like on a Practical Level?

Exploring practical aspects of a personal relationship with God, including prayer, scripture, and trust. Discussing explaining this relationship to others and the concept of praying to Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Emphasizing the transformative influence of spending time with God and the importance of praying to the Trinity.
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May 23, 2024 • 25min

What’s the Best Evidence for the Reliability of the Old Testament?

Exploring the historical reliability of the Old Testament, including the preservation of content and comparison of ancient texts. Delving into archaeological evidence supporting Hebrew Scriptures. Discussing the debate between four independent Gospel accounts and the two-source theory. Questioning why Apostle Paul wrote significant portions of the New Testament without direct exposure to Jesus' teachings.
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May 20, 2024 • 21min

Why Would You Say Evolution Has No Purpose?

Challenging the belief that evolution is purposeless by discussing its fine-tuned nature and survival feedback loop. Examining how aphantasia reveals the chemical basis of mental imagery. Exploring the soul-body connection through near-death experiences and independent soul functionality.
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May 16, 2024 • 23min

Are the Crusades Proof That Christians Are Evil?

Debunking myths about the Crusades and church burning people, addressing the impact of Christianity on society, exploring the historical context of conflicts, discussing Galileo's clash with the Catholic Church, and reflecting on corruption in societies and imperfection of Christians.
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May 13, 2024 • 30min

Is Matthew 23:23 an Argument for Social Justice?

Analyzing the biblical perspective on justice and addressing misconceptions around social justice. Exploring nuances of 'social justice' and Christian privilege, challenging negative stereotypes faced by Christians, and embracing hope and grace in the face of challenges.
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May 9, 2024 • 23min

Does the Bible Teach That Elijah Was Reincarnated as John the Baptist?

Questions about responding to someone who says the Bible teaches reincarnation when it says John the Baptist “is Elijah who was to come” in Matthew 11:14 and whether Matthew 24:36–44 is referring to the rapture. How should I respond to someone who says the Bible teaches reincarnation in the verse about John the Baptist being Elijah (Matt. 11:14)? Is Matthew 24:36–44 referring to the rapture, and if not, what’s the best way to convince someone it isn’t about the rapture?
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May 6, 2024 • 22min

Do You Believe in the Clarity of Scripture?

Exploring the clarity of scripture, the challenges in translation, and the importance of historical context in interpretation. The podcast contrasts the Roman Catholic view with the idea that scripture was written clearly for common people. Emphasizing the necessity of good hermeneutics and sticking to the text for doctrinal understanding.
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May 2, 2024 • 27min

Is an Embryo a Baby?

Debating whether freezing an embryo proves it isn't a baby, the ethics of using IVF to avoid genetic disorders that lead to stillbirth, and the emotional impact of pregnancy decisions and loss.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 22min

How Will Jesus Sit at the Right Hand of God if He Is God?

Delve into the intriguing questions of Jesus' deity and how he can sit at the right hand of God if he is God. Explore the concept of the Trinity and Jesus' divine nature as portrayed in the New Testament. Uncover how Jesus implies his divinity through his teachings and actions, sparking controversy and accusations of blasphemy.

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