Bible and Theology Matters

In this episode, Dr. Paul D. Weaver interviews Dr. Alister McGrath about his book Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: 12 Essays on the Pathway from New Atheism to Christianity. This book features 12 essays from individuals who were drawn to Dawkins' ideas but eventually found Christianity to be more compelling.Dr. Weaver and Dr. McGrath discuss Richard Dawkins' role in "New Atheism", the differences between Anthony Flew's former atheism and Dawkins' "New Atheism", McGrath's engagement with Dawkins, and the inspiration behind the book. They also explore elements of Dawkins' new atheism, including his attacks on religion, his acceptance of the warfare model of science and religion, his tone of dogmatic certainty, and the characteristics of new atheism that resemble religious cults. Dr. McGrath highlights two fascinating essays from the book and emphasizes the power of personal testimonies and the usefulness of the book for apologetics.

In this special edition of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, to commemorate our 100th episode we conducted a Live Question and Answer event with four of our favorite guests - all seminary professors. We are posting this lightly edited version for those who were unable to join live. The Contributors to this Q & A event included:Dr. Doug Bookman – Professor of Old and New Testament and Bible Exposition – Shepherd’s Theological SeminaryDr. Stephen J. Bramer – Professor and Chair of Bible Exposition – Dallas Theological SeminaryDr. David Gunn – Associate Professor of Theology and Apologetics – Baptist Bible SeminaryDr. Michael J. Svigel – Professor and Chair of Systematic Theology – Dallas Theological SeminaryDr. Paul Weaver – Associate Professor of Bible Exposition - Dallas Theological Seminary

Dr. Frank Turek, a well-known Christian apologist returns to the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to discuss arguments for Christianity from the contents of the influential book he co-authored with the late Dr. Norm Geisler.

Dr. Frank Turek, well-known apologist joins the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to discuss the contents of the influential book he co-authored with the late Dr. Norm Geisler. In this episode, Dr. Turek provides clear and convincing arguments for the existence of God.

Detective J. Warner Wallace, a former atheist and Cold-Case Homicide detective shares how the principles of his trade provide evidence for the historicity and reliability of the Four Gospels as well and the book of Acts.

Theology has consequences, and bad theology has victims! That is why we have got to make sure we have good theology AND a good theological method! In this episode, Dr. Weaver defines what a theological method is and provides what he believes to be the best process or procedure to follow when developing your theological beliefs.

Dr. Peter Goeman, author of "The Baptism Debate" returns to the BTM podcast to discuss why infant baptism is not biblically defensible and share the harmful results of such a position.

Dr. Peter Goeman, author of "The Baptism Debate" discusses reformed infant baptism and provides the arguments for and against this view.

Four Dallas Theological Seminary professors, Dr. Bramer, Dr. Kim, Dr. Weaver, and Dr. Pettit continue their discussion about the all-important theme of the Kingdom of God as recorded in the book of Matthew. In this episode they will discuss the Postponement of the Kingdom.

Four Dallas Theological Seminary professors, Dr. Bramer, Dr. Kim, Dr. Weaver, and Dr. Pettit continue their discussion about the all-important theme of the Kingdom of God as recorded in the book of Matthew. In this episode they will discuss the rejection of the King and His Kingdom.