Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute

ThinkSquad, have you ever had one of those moments where you wrap up a conversation with someone, and then you get back to your car and reflect back on it, and you think, "Man, I regret just about everything I just said. I think I came off like a royal jerk. Not good." I've been there. Many, many times. Maybe you have too. And one of the worst times to feel that way is after you've just shared the Gospel with someone. When you're evangelizing is one time when you especially don't want to come off like a douche. So how do you avoid this? How do we avoid being smug, yet without being so "humble" that we water down the message? To answer this question I brought on author and blogger Blake Long. Blake and I discuss his book Gospel Smugness, in which he argues that the Gospel is offensive enough without us unnecessarily adding to the offense. We discuss The importance of "reading the room" when sharing the Gospel How empathy factors in to evangelism (and why it's not a sin) What it really means to speak the truth in love Why "arrogant Calvinist" should be an oxymoron Don't miss this entertaining and informative conversation that will give you some solid principles for humble evangelism, with this up-and-coming Christian thinker, Blake Long. Follow us! http://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute http://twitter.com/thinkinst http://mewe.com/i/thinkinstitute http://gab.com/thinkinstitute Support the Settecase Family & Think Institute: https://give.cru.org/1018841 Listen to the Think Podcast on 11 podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/the-think-podcast Get a free catechism, slide presentations and books: http://thethink.institute/catakids. Bring the Think Institute to your church, group or event: https://thethink.institute/booking Get more from the Think Institute: Search the Think Institute site for worldview, evangelism, apologetics, discipleship, theology and strategic engagement content: https://thethink.institute/search. Get tools and tips sent to your inbox: http://thethink.institute/think-updates Learn more about our intensive study cohorts at http://thethink.institute/hammerandanvil Music Credits: Apologetics of Jesus & Paul Intro Music: Synthwave Intro 03 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7299-synthwave-intro-03 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Driving to the Night by Frank Schröter Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8085-driving-to-the-night License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

How do you handle it when Jehovah's Witnesses ring your doorbell? Do you invite them in? Do you know what to say? This is something we need to be ready for—and ready to lead our families in—so I brought in an expert to help: my friend, Andrew Rappaport. Andrew is the preaching pastor of Grace & Truth Bible Church in Bucks County, PA, and founder and executive director of Striving for Eternity Ministries and the Christian Podcast Community. He's an evangelist and the author of What Do They Believe, which is a systematic theology of the major western religions. Now when diving into a topic like this, we could talk about both specific tactics to use, as well as broad principles for engaging in discussion. While the former is important, we also need to master the latter—and that's what we mostly cover here. While it's vital to have Bible verses and doctrines in your back pocket that refute the heretical doctrines of cults, we also should know how to apply principles for dissecting what's being said, comparing it to Scripture, and contrasting truth with errors. After all, every individual Jehovah's Witness is just that—an individual—and we need to get to know them as people, find out what they actually believe (rather than assume), and guide them, individually, to the real and biblical Jesus. My conversation with Andrew begins with an introduction to his work, followed by consideration of the following questions: How important is it to learn about other religions? When investigating other religions and cults, what should we be looking for, in terms of distinctives and differences to biblical Christianity? What's the most important thing Christians need to know about Jehovah's Witnesses? How should we evangelistically engage with Jehovah's Witnesses? How can fathers prepare their kids to interact with Jehovah's Witnesses? To learn more about the history and beliefs of the Jehovah's Witnesses and the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society, get Andrew Rappaport's book, What Do They Believe? https://strivingforeternity.org/store/books/what-do-they-believe. Follow us! http://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute http://twitter.com/thinkinst http://gab.com/thinkinstitute Support our work: https://give.cru.org/1018841 Listen to the Think Podcast on 11 podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/the-think-podcast Get a free catechism: http://thethink.institute/catakids. Bring us to your church, group or event: https://thethink.institute/booking Get more: Search the Think Institute site: https://thethink.institute/search. Get tools and tips sent to your inbox: http://thethink.institute/think-updates Music Credits: Driving to the Night by Frank Schröter Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8085-driving-to-the-night License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Synthwave Intro 04 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7768-synthwave-intro-04 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

How did the Lord Jesus and the Apostle Paul contend for the truth? Is it true that they used presuppositional apologetics? Spoiler alert: yes they did. This course will examine the biblical, presuppositional method and analyze five apologetic encounters of Jesus and Paul, drawing out what they did, how they did it, and what we can learn from them. This is Session 3, examining the Lord Jesus's apologetical defense in Matthew, chapter 12:22-30. Follow us! http://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute http://twitter.com/thinkinst http://mewe.com/i/thinkinstitute http://gab.com/thinkinstitute Support the Settecase Family & Think Institute: https://give.cru.org/1018841 Listen to the Think Podcast on 11 podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/the-think-podcast Get a free catechism, slide presentations and books: http://thethink.institute/catakids. Bring the Think Institute to your church, group or event: https://thethink.institute/booking Get more from the Think Institute: Search the Think Institute site for worldview, evangelism, apologetics, discipleship, theology and strategic engagement content: https://thethink.institute/search. Get tools and tips sent to your inbox: http://thethink.institute/think-updates Learn more about our intensive study cohorts at http://thethink.institute/hammerandanvil Music Credits: Apologetics of Jesus & Paul Intro Music: Hard Metal Intro by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6598-hard-metal-intro License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In today's episode, we're talking about General Revelation. And that's why I've brought in Dr. Owen Anderson. Dr. Anderson has been tackling questions like this for over 20 years. He's a professor of philosophy and religious studies at Arizona State University. I've had him on to talk about Luciferian myths in Hollywood movies and the deeper, philosophical meaning of Job. Today we're diving into General Revelation, a topic he knows a lot about, and one I'm trying to learn more about—maybe just like you. We get into: Why is General Revelation important to know about? What is General Revelation, and what can it teach us? What does the Bible say about it? The Argument from Divine Hiddenness Does General Revelation reveal "a" god or "the" God? What does General Revelation actually reveal about God? Does General Revelation reveal the Trinity? How to use General Revelation in a presuppositional apologetic What Dads need to know to equip their kids to interpret General Revelation If you like this episode, would you do me a favor? Leave us an honest, five star rating and write a quick review on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like it, please pass it along to another dad who needs to hear it for his own kids. Thanks. And now, here's today's episode: General Revelation and Apologetics, with Dr. Owen Anderson. Follow us! http://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute http://twitter.com/thinkinst http://mewe.com/i/thinkinstitute http://gab.com/thinkinstitute Support the Settecase Family & Think Institute: https://give.cru.org/1018841 Listen to the Think Podcast on 11 podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/the-think-podcast Get a free catechism, slide presentations and books: http://thethink.institute/catakids. Bring the Think Institute to your church, group or event: https://thethink.institute/booking Get more from the Think Institute: Search the Think Institute site for worldview, evangelism, apologetics, discipleship, theology and strategic engagement content: https://thethink.institute/search. Get tools and tips sent to your inbox: http://thethink.institute/think-updates Learn more about our intensive study cohorts at http://thethink.institute/hammerandanvil Music Credits: Synthwave Intro 03 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7299-synthwave-intro-03 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Synthwave Intro 04 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7768-synthwave-intro-04 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Driving to the Night by Frank Schröter Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8085-driving-to-the-night License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

How did the Lord Jesus and the Apostle Paul contend for the truth? Is it true that they used presuppositional apologetics? Spoiler alert: yes they did. This course will examine the biblical, presuppositional method and analyze five apologetic encounters of Jesus and Paul, drawing out what they did, how they did it, and what we can learn from them. This is Session 2, examining Christ's apologetics approach to the Pharisees in Matthew 12:1-14, in a story Joel calls "The Heels and the Healing." Listen to the Think Podcast on 11 podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/the-think-podcast Follow us! http://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute http://twitter.com/thinkinst http://mewe.com/i/thinkinstitute http://gab.com/thinkinstitute Support the Settecase Family & Think Institute: https://give.cru.org/1018841 Get a free catechism, slide presentations and books: http://thethink.institute/catakids. Bring the Think Institute to your church, group or event: https://thethink.institute/booking Get more from the Think Institute: Search the Think Institute site for worldview, evangelism, apologetics, discipleship, theology and strategic engagement content: https://thethink.institute/search. Get tools and tips sent to your inbox: http://thethink.institute/think-updates Learn more about our intensive study cohorts at http://thethink.institute/hammerandanvil Music Credits: Apologetics of Jesus & Paul Intro Music: Hard Metal Intro by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6598-hard-metal-intro License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

How did the Lord Jesus and the Apostle Paul contend for the truth? Is it true that they used presuppositional apologetics? Spoiler alert: yes they did. This course will examine the biblical, presuppositional method and analyze five apologetic encounters of Jesus and Paul, drawing out what they did, how they did it, and what we can learn from them. This is Session 1, laying out an introduction to biblical, presuppositional apologetics and setting the stage for the next five sessions.  Follow us! http://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute http://twitter.com/thinkinst http://mewe.com/i/thinkinstitute http://gab.com/thinkinstitute Support the Settecase Family & Think Institute: https://give.cru.org/1018841 Listen to the Think Podcast on 11 podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/the-think-podcast Get a free catechism, slide presentations and books: http://thethink.institute/catakids. Bring the Think Institute to your church, group or event: https://thethink.institute/booking Get more from the Think Institute: Search the Think Institute site for worldview, evangelism, apologetics, discipleship, theology and strategic engagement content: https://thethink.institute/search. Get tools and tips sent to your inbox: http://thethink.institute/think-updates Learn more about our intensive study cohorts at http://thethink.institute/hammerandanvil Music Credits: Apologetics of Jesus & Paul Intro Music: Hard Metal Intro by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6598-hard-metal-intro License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Here's something to think about, ThinkSquad: what's your number one goal for your kids? As I speak, we've just started our two oldest in soccer camp. Neither one of them has any experience with soccer (Jakob has done karate and martial arts), but Aliza and I recognize the value of team sports, and soccer is a great one for developing teamwork, perseverance, thoughtfulness, and courage. These are all virtues we want to help our kids develop—but developing these isn't our greatest goal for them. Our greatest goal in our parenting is to teach our kids to serve and glorify God through Jesus Christ—in every area of life. That has implications for how they play sports, as well as for how they treat their teammates… and for the conversations they get into after practice. As their father, I want to know: are my kids ready to articulate and defend the Christian message? How about yours? Are they ready? In today's episode, that's what I'm talking about.  We look at three keys: Principles, Practice and Prayer. Some of the Resources mentioned:  Catakids (Kindle): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SW1SQ9F The Rizers (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/user/therizers Dana Dirksen (Amazon Music): https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0014B3006?ref=dm_sh_0f6d-b88e-dmcp-f935-291bd&musicTerritory=US&marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER This is a re-post of an episode from June, 2019. Follow us! http://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute http://twitter.com/thinkinst http://mewe.com/i/thinkinstitute http://gab.com/thinkinstitute Support the Settecase Family & Think Institute: https://give.cru.org/1018841 Listen to the Think Podcast on 11 podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/the-think-podcast Get a free catechism, slide presentations and books: http://thethink.institute/catakids. Bring the Think Institute to your church, group or event: https://thethink.institute/booking Get more from the Think Institute: Search the Think Institute site for worldview, evangelism, apologetics, discipleship, theology and strategic engagement content: https://thethink.institute/search. Get tools and tips sent to your inbox: http://thethink.institute/think-updates Learn more about our intensive study cohorts at http://thethink.institute/hammerandanvil Music Credits: Synthwave Intro 03 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7299-synthwave-intro-03 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Synthwave Intro 04 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7768-synthwave-intro-04 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Driving to the Night by Frank Schröter Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8085-driving-to-the-night License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

*Concerns about this episode? Please get in touch here.  Welcome to the NEW ThinkPod, helping dads lead their families in defending the Christian message. Today, we're going to talk about how to share the Gospel with your gay neighbors, in a Christlike and loving way, without affirming them in their lifestyle. To do this, we're going to need help. This is why I've brought on Sam Allberry for today's episode. Sam is a pastor, apologist, and public speaker who has done extensive work in the subject area of same sex attraction and the church. His books include Why Bother With Church?, 7 Myths About Singleness, What God Has to say about our Bodies, and Is God Anti-Gay? Questions Sam Answers: What project is Sam most excited about now? (Get his new book, and many others, here). What terminology is most biblical and helpful to use for our gay neighbors? How can we share the Gospel with our gay neighbors without seeming like we’re affirming their lifestyle What’s the best way to get started in evangelizing our same sex attracted neighbors? What happens when one or both partners in a “gay marriage” becomes a Christian? What if there are children involved? What happens to them? What practical advice does Sam have for fathers who want to lead their families well in this? Is same-sex attraction sinful? And many more.... Follow us! http://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute http://twitter.com/thinkinst http://mewe.com/i/thinkinstitute http://gab.com/thinkinstitute Support the Settecase Family & Think Institute: https://give.cru.org/1018841 Listen to the Think Podcast on 11 podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/the-think-podcast Get a free catechism, slide presentations and books: http://thethink.institute/catakids. Bring the Think Institute to your church, group or event: https://thethink.institute/booking Get more from the Think Institute: Search the Think Institute site for worldview, evangelism, apologetics, discipleship, theology and strategic engagement content: https://thethink.institute/search. Get tools and tips sent to your inbox: http://thethink.institute/think-updates Learn more about our intensive study cohorts at http://thethink.institute/hammerandanvil Music Credits: Synthwave Intro 03 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7299-synthwave-intro-03 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Synthwave Intro 04 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7768-synthwave-intro-04 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This is Part 3 of a 3-part Apologetics AMA with Joel Settecase on the Politics Server on Discord. Questions answered in this part: What is the best hermeneutic system for interpreting the Bible? Is it really possible to interpret the Bible in a certain way (like Jesus)? Doesn't every heretical sect use the same Bible? What do you think of newer Bible translations, and why do some pastors only use the KJV? N.B. The next two questions may be inappropriate for younger listeners. Parental discretion is advised. Appropriate content resumes at about the 30-minute mark. Does Leviticus 18:22 prohibit all relationships except for lesbian ones? Would a same-sex relationship in which the partners weren't physically intimate still be sinful? Did evil exist before the Fall of Man? Before creation? Check out the Politics server here: https://discord.gg/TrtkGbBY Follow us! http://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute http://twitter.com/thinkinst http://mewe.com/i/thinkinstitute http://gab.com/thinkinstitute Support the Settecase Family & Think Institute: https://give.cru.org/1018841 Listen to the Think Podcast on 11 podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/the-think-podcast Get a free catechism, slide presentations and books: http://thethink.institute/catakids. Bring the Think Institute to your church, group or event: https://thethink.institute/booking Get more from the Think Institute: Search the Think Institute site for worldview, evangelism, apologetics, discipleship, theology and strategic engagement content: https://thethink.institute/search. Get tools and tips sent to your inbox: http://thethink.institute/think-updates Learn more about our intensive study cohorts at http://thethink.institute/hammerandanvil Music Credits: Synthwave Intro 03 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7299-synthwave-intro-03 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Synthwave Intro 04 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7768-synthwave-intro-04 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This is Part 2 of a 3-part Apologetics AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Joel Settecase on the Politics Server on Discord. Questions answered in this part: Why do theists credit "miracles" to God, but blame bad events and catastrophes on "free will?" [Joel's response to the free will defense answer to the problem of evil]. If Jesus is the Old Testament God, and that God commanded Israel to kill the Amalekite children, then how can Jesus be good? Why is Christianity declining in the West? If Jesus said "The Father is greater than I," then how can they be equals? [A challenge to the Doctrine of the Trinity.]  Check out the Politics server here: https://discord.gg/TrtkGbBY  Follow us! http://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute http://twitter.com/thinkinst http://mewe.com/i/thinkinstitute http://gab.com/thinkinstitute  Support the Settecase Family & Think Institute: https://give.cru.org/1018841  Listen to the Think Podcast on 11 podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/the-think-podcast Get a free catechism, slide presentations and books: http://thethink.institute/catakids. Bring the Think Institute to your church, group or event: https://thethink.institute/booking Get more from the Think Institute: Search the Think Institute site for worldview, evangelism, apologetics, discipleship, theology and strategic engagement content: https://thethink.institute/search. Get tools and tips sent to your inbox: http://thethink.institute/think-updates Learn more about our intensive study cohorts at http://thethink.institute/hammerandanvil Music Credits: Synthwave Intro 03 by TaigaSoundProd  Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7299-synthwave-intro-03  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Synthwave Intro 04 by TaigaSoundProd  Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7768-synthwave-intro-04  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license