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Can you really trust a 66-book Protestant Bible without the Pope, councils, or “Sacred Tradition” telling you what belongs in it? In this episode, Joel Settecase reacts to a viral Catholic argument against Sola Scriptura and shows why it collapses. You’ll hear how a fallible church can still recognize an infallible canon, why competing Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Ethiopian canons undermine the magisterium claim, and how Jesus and the apostles themselves ground ultimate authority in Scripture—not tradition. This is for Christian men who want to answer Catholic friends clearly, stand confidently on the sufficiency of Scripture, and lead their families with a Bible-first, presuppositional worldview.Partner with The Think Institute: Help equip more Christian men to build a strong biblical worldview in their homes, churches, and communities—become a financial partner at thethink.institute/partnerJoin the Hammer & Anvil Society: Step into a brotherhood of serious Christian men with weekly live cohort calls, worldview and apologetics training, and real accountability—learn more at thethink.institute/societySubscribe, rate, and share: Follow the show on Spotify, leave a 5-star rating and a quick review, and share this episode with a Christian man wrestling with Catholic claims about the Bible.Keywords: Sola Scriptura, biblical canon, Catholic vs Protestant, magisterium, Scripture and tradition, Eastern Orthodox canon, Ethiopian Bible, authority of Scripture, presuppositional apologetics, Joel Settecase, The Think Institute, Christian men, men’s discipleship, Hammer & Anvil Society.

An atheist looks you in the eye and says, “There’s just no evidence for God.” What do you say? In this episode, Joel Settecase exposes the “apologetics cycle of doom” and shows you a better way to answer the skeptic who keeps demanding “more evidence” but never seems satisfied. Instead of chasing objections forever, you’ll learn how to flip the script using presuppositional apologetics, uncover the atheist’s hidden assumptions, and bring the conversation back to the cross of Jesus Christ, where real transformation happens. If you’re a Christian man who wants to lead your family, stand firm in a hostile culture, and give confident answers when atheists push back, this episode is your playbook.You’ll learn:What the “apologetics cycle of doom” is—and how to break out of itThe one question you must ask first: “What do you mean by evidence?”Why atheism has a logic problem, a mind problem, and a world problemHow the atheist is trusting laws of logic, the human mind, and the orderliness of the world that his worldview can’t explainHow Christianity uniquely grounds evidence, science, and rationalityA simple way to pivot from philosophy back to the gospel of Jesus ChristPartner with The Think Institute: Help us equip more Christian men to build a worldview legacy in their homes, churches, and communities. Become a financial partner today: https://thethink.institute/partnerJoin the Hammer & Anvil Society: Step into a brotherhood of serious Christian men sharpening one another through weekly live cohort calls, courses on worldview, apologetics and family discipleship, plus challenges, resources and real accountability. Get equipped and build your legacy in community: https://thethink.institute/societySubscribe, rate, and share: Follow the show on Spotify, leave a 5-star rating and quick review, and share this episode with a Christian man who needs better answers for his atheist friends.Keywords: Christian apologetics, presuppositional apologetics, evidence for God, atheist objections, laws of logic, worldview, Christian men, men’s discipleship, family discipleship, evangelism, Joel Settecase, The Think Institute, Hammer & Anvil Society, transcendental argument for God, TAG, answering atheists, biblical worldview.

Was Jesus really worshiped as God—or just “honored” like any other man? In this late-night debrief, Joel breaks down a live debate with a Hebrew Israelite and shows from Scripture why Jesus is Yahweh, equal with the Father and worthy of true worship. 🔥 In this episode: The Hebrew Israelite challenge: “Jesus isn’t really God.”Proskuneō vs. latreuō – does the Greek prove Jesus isn’t God?Why word–study tricks (the “word–concept fallacy”) fail.Revelation’s angel who rejects worship—and what that says about worshiping Jesus.Four biblical truths that show Jesus is Yahweh:The Father and the Son share the name of Yahweh (Isaiah 42:8; Matthew 28:19).Yahweh sends Yahweh (Isaiah 48:16 ↔ 1 John 4:14).Yahweh alone creates—yet the Son creates all things (Isaiah 44:24; Colossians 1:16).Only Yahweh can save—so a “lesser Jesus” can’t save anyone. Why every false Jesus (Jehovah’s Witness, Hebrew Israelite, skeptic, etc.) is a false hope.A direct call to repent, trust the true Christ, and lead your family in the biblical worldview.👨‍👩‍👦 For Christian men on the frontlinesIf you’re a husband, dad, or future family leader who refuses to roll over to cultural chaos, this episode will equip you to demolish bad theology and defend the deity of Christ with confidence. 🔍 Searchable topics / keywords:Jesus is Yahweh, Is Jesus God, Trinity, Deity of Christ, Hebrew Israelites, Black Hebrew Israelites, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Alex O’Connor, James D. G. Dunn, proskuneo, latreuō, Christian apologetics, presuppositional apologetics, men’s discipleship, biblical worldview, Think Institute. 📣 Take Your Learning Further...👉 Join the Hammer & Anvil SocietyWeekly live cohorts, courses on worldview, family discipleship, and apologetics, plus a band of brothers who actually show up for each other.Become a member: thethinkinstitute.com/society 💸 Partner with The Think InstituteTTI is a 501(c)(3) Christian teaching and outreach ministry equipping men to become the worldview leaders their families and churches need.Give a tax-deductible gift: thethinkinstitute.com/partner 🎧 Subscribe & ShareFollow The Think Institute on Spotify and tap ★★★★★Share this episode with a friend who’s been told “Jesus isn’t really God.”🗣️ Join the ConversationCatch the live debates and late-night Q&A streams on YouTube—search “The Think Institute” and jump into the chat.

What is an evangelical, really—and is evangelicalism actually biblical? In this episode, Joel from The Think Institute makes a robust, Scripture-packed case that evangelicalism (rightly defined) is not a shallow, American invention but a deeply biblical, historically rooted movement. He walks through the history, four core pillars, and nine key Bible passages that together challenge Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholics, and others to take a fresh look at evangelical faith. Joel also shares how The Think Institute exists to help Christian men become the worldview leaders their families and churches need, and why he’s stepping into the gap as a Protestant apologist engaging Eastern Orthodox critics and online “ortho-bros.”In This Episode You’ll Hear About:Why the word evangelical has fallen on hard times—and why Joel refuses to abandon it. How evangelicalism is a movement, not a single denomination, and why Joel calls it “the most biblical form of Christianity” (without claiming to be the one true church). The historical roots of modern evangelicalismThe four pillars of evangelicalism Joel’s response to the claim that there are few strong Protestant apologists engaging Eastern Orthodoxy—plus why Joel happily says, “I’m your huckleberry.” Live Q&A highlights, including questions about repentance, hell, worship, and whether Jesus is the only one who ascended into heaven.Key Scriptures in This EpisodeUse these passages to follow along or study later:Acts 17:10–12 – The Bereans and noble-minded Scripture testing 2 Timothy 3:16–17 – Scripture as God-breathed and sufficient Romans 3:23–25 – Christ as our propitiation1 Corinthians 15:3–4 – “Of first importance”: Christ died, was buried, and was raised Ezekiel 36:26–27 – New heart and new SpiritJohn 3:3–7 – “You must be born again”Acts 3:19 – “Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out” Matthew 28:18–20 – The Great Commission and discipling the nations James 1:27 – Pure and undefiled religion before GodNext Steps for Christian MenJoin the Hammer & Anvil Society – Get weekly cohort calls, courses, challenges, and brotherhood to become the worldview leader your family and church need.👉 https://thethink.institute/societyGive a Gift to The Think Institute – Help us equip more men with biblical worldview and apologetics training through debates, resources, and live teaching.👉 https://thethink.institute/partnerBring Apologetics Training to Your Church or Men’s Ministry – Invite The Think Institute to equip your men to defend the faith and lead with confidence.👉 https://thethink.institute/forchurches

It's Worldview Wednesday, so let's talk about Anthropology—what it means to be human. We're going to compare and contrast biblical Christianity with atheism in five key areas: (1) The superiority of humanity(2) The inferiority of humanity(3) The moral status of humanity(4) Humanity's objective nature(5) Humanity's subjective self-perceptionWe'll see why the two views aren't just contradictory to each other, but how Christianity is coherent and atheist anthropology (view of humanity) ends up defeating itself.=================Men, get real accountability and knowledge to help you become the worldview leader your family and church need. Try out the Hammer & Anvil Society FREE. Learn more ➡️ https://hammerandanvil.circle.so/c/join/join-the-hammer-anvil-societySupport The Think Institute: https://thethink.institute/partner⚡ CHURCH TRAINING: Bring an IMPACTFUL weekend training event to your church or ministry ➡️ https://thethink.institute/forchurches

Every year, people who know nothing about theology or church history—as well as good-faith Christians seeking to follow their conscience—share their concerns that Christmas traditions are pagan in origin. This year I'm going to set the record straight. I'll tell you where these traditions come from and what they mean to my family and me. Men, get real accountability and knowledge to help you become the worldview leader your family and church need. Try out the Hammer & Anvil Society FREE. Learn more ➡️ https://hammerandanvil.circle.so/c/join/join-the-hammer-anvil-society

The Council of Nicaea has been trashed in pop culture as a smoke-filled backroom conspiracy where powerful bishops “invented” Christianity and edited the Bible to control people. In this episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase blows up the myths and walks you through what really happened 1700 years ago at Nicaea—and why it still matters for Christian men who want to lead their families today.This episode will help you:Destroy the myth that Nicaea “invented” the Bible or changed ChristianityUnderstand what the Nicene Creed actually says and why it’s thoroughly biblicalSee how the doctrine of the Trinity safeguards the gospel itselfAppreciate the role of creeds and confessions without giving up Sola ScripturaGain confidence to talk about Nicaea with Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and skepticsIf you’re a Christian man who wants to be the worldview leader in your home and church, this is church history you must know. Nicaea isn’t just for scholars—it’s ammo for dads, pastors, and everyday believers who need to defend the faith in 2025.• Join the Hammer & Anvil Society – The Think Institute’s discipleship community for Christian men who want to become strong, clear-thinking worldview leaders. Get access to live cohort calls, courses on apologetics and theology, and a band of brothers who will sharpen you. https://thethink.institute/society• Partner with The Think Institute – Help us equip more men, churches, and families with solid, biblical worldview training. Prayerfully consider becoming a monthly financial partner so we can produce more episodes, courses, and resources. https://thethink.institute/partner

Did Jonah really get swallowed by a great fish… or is it just a Hebrew fairy tale?In this episode of Worldview Legacy, Christian apologist Joel Settecase pulls together jaw-dropping historical context you’ve probably never heard in church—evidence that the book of Jonah is not only theologically powerful, but historically grounded.The Bible-bashers say Jonah is “too miraculous to be true.” Joel shows why the real problem isn’t the miracle—it’s their worldview.If you’re a Christian man who wants to lead your family with confidence in God’s Word from Genesis to Jonah to Revelation, this episode will arm you with solid answers and give you a bigger view of the God who shows mercy to rebels and nations.

It's almost Christmas. And we have a very special gift for you today, ThinkSquad.In this episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase sits down with Geoff Volker to discuss key theological questions regarding New Covenant Theology (NCT) including the views on the nation of Israel and Christian nationalism, theonomy, and a NCT view of politics and governance.We cover a lot of ground, and it will all help you better understand your own faith, navigate the world as a Christian, and lead your family in the biblical worldview.Learn about New Covenant Theology from Geoff Volker and In-Depth Studies at https://ids.org===============Men, get real accountability and knowledge to help you become the worldview leader your family and church need. Try out the Hammer & Anvil Society FREE. Learn more ➡️ https://hammerandanvil.circle.so/c/join/join-the-hammer-anvil-societyHelp support The Think Institute: give a gift of any amount at https://thethink.institute/partner.

In a world of weak theology and shallow faith, Christian men need to get serious about knowing what—and why—they believe. In this powerhouse episode of Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase breaks down the Top 20 Apologetics Books Every Christian Should Read—the essential reading list for any man who wants to think clearly, argue biblically, and lead fearlessly. From Van Til to Voddie Baucham, Chesterton to James White, this is a call to arms for thinkers, leaders, and defenders of truth.You’ll learn:The books that built the Scripture-first apologetics movementWhy Always Ready and Against All Opposition are must-reads for presuppositionalistsWhich modern authors are still fighting for biblical truth in a culture gone madHow to build your personal library to become a worldview leader for your family and churchThe single most important book of all time—and how to live in it, not just visit itIf you’re tired of watching the culture collapse while men stay silent, this episode is your blueprint for becoming a stronger, sharper, more faithful defender of the faith.Join the Brotherhood:Step into the Hammer & Anvil Society, the discipleship community for Christian men ready to lead their families and defend truth. Get your first 8 weeks free: https://thethink.institute/societyPartner with the Mission:Help fuel this movement of men standing for Christ in the public square. Become a ministry partner: https://thethink.institute/partner#Apologetics #ChristianMen #TheThinkInstitute #WorldviewLegacy #HammerAndAnvilSociety #PresuppositionalApologetics #BiblicalWorldview #ChristianLeadership #FaithAndCulture #JoelSettecase #ChristianPodcast