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Paul Kengor, a political science professor and executive director of the Institute for Faith and Freedom, discusses the provocative ties between Marxism and potential demonic influences. He explores how Marx's personal life, filled with dark poetry and an animosity towards religion, shaped his revolutionary ideas. The dialogue delves into the intersection of Marxism with various contemporary movements and critiques the ideological underpinnings that have been woven into modern society. Kengor also highlights the threat that Marxism poses today and suggests possible remedies.

Is the Trinity a Christian invention? Is it an addition (probably an unnecessary and possibly even logically incoherent one) to the more simple, obvious, unitarian concept of God? And is it true that the Old Testament teaches the absolute oneness of God? Or, on the other hand, could it be that the Old Testament points toward the Triune nature of the Godhead—and that the clues are there, if one has eyes to see?   Today's episode is going to help answer these questions once and for all.    Specifically, you'll learn:    Why it's so important to know whether the Old Testament points to the Trinity.  10 ways to find the Doctrine of the Trinity in the Old Testament.   Why the Triune Nature of God is not a logical problem for Christians.   How Dr. Igal German's work with the Yesod Bible Center educates believers and non-believers in the powerful truth of God's word.    Dr. Igal German holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible from the University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto, as well as B.A. and M.A. in Biblical Studies from the University of Haifa, Israel. Dr. German has been teaching the Bible at a variety of academic institutions in Israel, Canada, and the United States. His expertise includes Old Testament studies, Second Temple Judaism, the New Testament, Biblical and Modern Hebrew, history of Israel, history of biblical interpretation, and apologetics. He is the author of the monograph, The Fall Reconsidered: A Literary Synthesis of the Primeval Sin Narratives against the Backdrop of the History of Exegesis.    Follow Dr. German's work at https://www.yesodbiblecenter.com.   Follow us! http://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute http://twitter.com/thinkinst http://parler.com/profile/ThinkInstitute http://mewe.com/i/thinkinstitute http://gab.com/thinkinstitute Support the Settecase Family & Think Institute: Visit the Settecases’ giving page at https://give.cru.org/1018841 Listen to the Think Podcast on 11 platforms: Access the podcast on all platforms right here: https://anchor.fm/the-think-podcast Get a free catechism, slide presentations and books: Check out Joel Settecase’s Catakids! right here: http://thethink.institute/catakids. Bring the Think Institute to your church, group or event: Make a speaking request for Joel or a member of the Think Institute team: https://thethink.institute/booking Get more from the Think Institute: Search the Think Institute website for worldview, evangelism, apologetics, discipleship, theology and strategic engagement resources and content: https://thethink.institute/search. Get evangelism and apologetics resources delivered to your inbox: http://thethink.institute/think-updates Get training from the Hammer & Anvil Society: Learn more about our excellent, intensive study cohorts at http://thethink.institute/hammerandanvil. Music Credits: Classical Metal Workout by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7525-classical-metal-workout License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Synthie Intro by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3154-synthie-intro License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Jewish religious festival known as Shavuot goes by many other names, like the Feast of Weeks, or First Fruits. Most Christians know it as Pentecost, and think of it as the day when the Holy Spirit was given to the church (Acts 2:1-47). But did you ever stop to think why God chose *that* day to send the Holy Spirit?    After all, the Old Covenant religious feasts all had important significance—yes, for God's people Israel then, but also for God's people today—and God never does anything without a good reason. So what was his reason for sending the Holy Spirit on Pentecost?   Today Roy Schwarcz is going to reveal the biblical importance of Shavuot, how it points to the Messiah, and what meaning believers can draw from it today.  Specifically, you will learn about:   The meaning of "Shavuot" and how the festival was to be celebrated.  The connection between the *first* first fruits, the barley harvest, and the *second* first fruits of the wheat harvest, and how these point forward to Jesus and the Holy Spirit.  How to draw on the meaning of Shavuot/Pentecost to share the Gospel with your Jewish friends, family and neighbors.  ...and more!   About Roy Schwarcz: Roy is the Midwest Regional Director of Chosen People Ministries (www.chosenpeople.com) and author of Where Jesus Walked, a book examining over 50 portions of Jesus’s life and showing how the Old Testament prophets foretold them. His teaching regularly focuses on the Jewish Holy Days and the connection between the Old and New Covenants. He is also Joel Settecase’s father-in-law!   Roy Schwarcz's "Messiah in Passover" Demonstration at Moody Church: https://youtu.be/vPL5vKgOWfk  Get more teaching and resources from Roy Schwarcz at http://www.royschwarcz.org/ Support the Settecase Family & Think Institute: Visit the Settecases’ giving page at https://give.cru.org/1018841 Bring the Think Institute to your church, group or event: Make a speaking request for Joel or a member of the Think Institute team: https://thethink.institute/booking Get more from the Think Institute: Search the Think Institute website for worldview, evangelism, apologetics, discipleship, theology and strategic engagement resources and content: https://thethink.institute/search. Get evangelism and apologetics resources delivered to your inbox: http://thethink.institute/think-updates Get training from the Hammer & Anvil Society: Learn more about our excellent, intensive study cohorts at http://thethink.institute/hammerandanvil. Music Credits: Synthie Intro by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3154-synthie-intro License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Are Christian pastors really get thrown in jail, simply for holding church services? Did the Albertan government seriously barricade a church? If true, does this mean that Covid is raging to such extremes in the Great White North, that all of society is being shut down... or is the church being singled out for "special" treatment? Dr. Michael Thiessen joins Joel to talk about the current state of relations between the church and the Canadian government. Thiessen is co-founder and Campaign Manager for Liberty Coalition Canada. Highlights from this episode: What is the Liberty Coalition Canada, and what are they trying to accomplish? What is really going on in Canada right now? Are churches facing persecution, or is this something else? How many Christian pastors have been arrested in Canada, and why? What can American Christians do to help our Canadian brethren? The THINK PODCAST with Joel Settecase is the show that tackles impossible questions from a biblical perspective, to help you explain, share and defend the Christian message. This is a production of the THINK INSTITUTE, and we believe that no Christian should ever get caught flatfooted when asked what—or why—we believe. SUBSCRIBE to the Think Institute channel to get equipped to explain, share and defend the Christian message! http://youtube.com/c/thinkinstitute. The Think Institute’s mission is to equip believers to explain, share and defend the Christian message. 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: Visit the Settecases’ giving page at https://give.cru.org/1018841 Get the full show notes at https://thethink.institute/podcast. 

Please leave our show an honest, 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Whether you’re getting ready to send your kids off to college or into the world to start lives and families of their own (eventually), or you’re looking at starting their families in the immediate future, you’re going to want to listen closely to today’s conversation.  Every Christian father feels concern about his kids growing up and staying in the faith. And this is a very valid concern given the stats. It’s reported that 70% of  kids who grow up attending church will leave the church when they leave home. Of those, only about half will return to church. “Genera­tion Z has established itself as the most non-Christian in US history.” (Source) In other words, the odds seem to be that, no matter how you raise them, your kids will grow up and no longer call themselves Christians. And if they don’t do this, then their kids will. This of course is troubling, not just for the state of the Church, but because we’re talking about our kids, and their eternal souls, in light of the fact that the wages of sin is death, and the gift of God is eternal life only in Christ Jesus our Lord. So people are rightly concerned, and much ink has been spilled in addressing this matter. But today we’re going to tackle it from the perspective of someone who does not think your kids are doomed irrespective of how you raise them. My guest today believes so strongly that you can keep your kids from falling away, that he wrote a book about it. Specifically, in this episode you’ll learn about: Why so many young people are growing up and leaving the church—and whose fault that is. What a plausibility structure is, and how to foster correct ones in your kids’ thinking. Some best practices for teaching your kids the kind of perspective on the world that makes them laugh—laugh—at the world’s false messages. Wisdom for young parents, and soon-to-be-parents, for getting their kids on the right track early. Joel’s guest for this episode is Mike D’Virgilio. A graduate of Arizona State University, Mike received a Masters degree in systematic theology from Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia, and spent his career in public relations, sales, and marketing. He’s a church elder and has led a Christ & Culture ministry for several years. He writes at The Persuasive Christian Parent: http://persuasivechristianparent.com/, for those who are parents and those who are not. He is also writing his way through the Bible at https://mikedvirgilio.wordpress.com/, a deeply theological and often apologetic perspective on Scripture. Get Mike D’Virgilio’s newest book: The Persuasive Christian Parent: https://www.amazon.com/Persuasive-Christian-Parent-Provision-Building-ebook/dp/B08HX897S6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W2XJK4W3916P&dchild=1&keywords=the+persuasive+christian+parent&qid=1620737896&s=books&sprefix=The+Persuasive+Christ%2Caps%2C170&sr=1-1

join the Settecase kids their mom (Aliza) for a very special Mothers' Day episode of CATAKIDS! Check it out—we're going to ask and answer questions 27 through 30 of the CATAKIDS! New Covenant Catechism for Little Ones, and you'll also hear a FUN FACT from Jakob and a COOL IDEA with Phia. Today's questions are: What is sin? Sin is disobeying God. Gen. 6:5; Matt. 15:19; Rom. 14:23; Gal. 5:19-21; James 4:17; 1 John 3:4; 5:17 Since God made everything good, why are people naughty, and why do people hurt and die? Death came in through Adam’s sin. Everyone dies ‘cause everyone sinned. Romans 3:23; 5:12-15; 6:23 What do we call the sin of Adam? Adam’s sin is called the Fall. How did Adam come to sin and fall? Eve, his wife, was tempted by the evil one, and they both ate the fruit God said not to eat. 2 Cor. 11:3; Rev. 12:9; Gen. 3:1-2; Gen 3:3-14 Send Us Fun Facts & Cool Ideas! “Fun Facts with Jakob” & “Cool Idea with Phia” are back for Episode 7. If you (or your kids) have a fun fact about God’s amazing world, or a cool idea about how to get closer to God and know Him better, send them to us at thethink.institute@gmail.com (with the subject header: “FUN FACT” or “COOL IDEA”). The Think Institute’s mission is to equip believers to explain, share and defend the Christian message. Follow us! http://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute http://twitter.com/thinkinst http://parler.com/profile/ThinkInstitute http://mewe.com/i/thinkinstitute http://gab.com/thinkinstitute Support the Settecase Family & Think Institute: Visit the Settecases’ giving page at https://give.cru.org/1018841 Get the full show notes at https://thethink.institute/podcast

Are your favorite movies… satanic? It’s a common evangelical practice to try and find the Gospel in popular movies and culture. But what if there is another, much darker, story at play? 1949, philosopher Joseph Campbell rocked the literary world with his book, The Hero With A Thousand Faces. Therein, Campbell presented his theory that many—nearly all—of the ancient myths are all really telling essentially the same story about basically the same hero, who essentially passes through the same stages on his adventure before arriving at functionally the same destination. And, the theory goes, it’s not just the ancient myths that do this, but today’s popular stories as well, right down to our movies and comics from DC, Marvel, Disney, other major production studios… even Star Wars. Do not miss this bonus episode of the Think Podcast. We’re going to be getting into some deep, theoretical waters and discussing ideas you are not likely to hear anywhere else. So here’s the tricky part: while many are searching these popular stories for elements of the Gospel, my guest today makes the case that they have more in common with a darker tale: the history of Lucifer, his opposition to God, his fall and his deception of mankind. In this episode, what we’re talking about specifically is this: there is quite possibly a satanic or luciferian theme running through our popular stories. This is something we need to be aware of, because as Christians we’re supposed to be alert against the prowling schemes of Satan (1 Peter 5:8), test all things, and hold on to the good (1 Thessalonians 5:21).  and hold on to the good. Specifically, in this episode you’ll learn about: Who Joseph Campbell is, and what his monomyth concept is In what way many ancient stories and myths are the same What Genesis 1-3 teaches and how Satan distorts it. Why one’s explanation of myth similarities depends on one’s worldview How we see the monomyth pattern pop up in modern stories including The Hobbit, “Star Wars,” and movies like “Transformers,” “Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” and “Infinity War?” Whether evangelical thought leaders  are right or wrong to mine these stories for elements of the Gospel Joel’s recent interaction with someone with a friend who is a self-proclaimed Luciferian and “Prometheist” Joel’s guest for this episode (which is a bonus episode—did we mention that?) is Owen Anderson. Owen has been teaching philosophy and religious studies for 21 years and is a professor of philosophy and religious studies at Arizona State University. His research focuses on general revelation and related questions about reality, value, and knowledge. He has been a fellow at Princeton University, a visiting scholar at Princeton Seminary, and a fellow at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has published several books including "Job: A Philosophical Commentary" (2021), about which Joel will be interviewing him on a future ThinkPod episode. Get Owen Anderson’s newest book: Job: A Philosophical Commentary https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736542427/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RXBGGRN6ZXQV0M9VW6R7 Get the full show notes at https://thethink.institute/articles/owenanderson

Any Christian that wants to obey Jesus needs to be about the business of evangelism. Evangelistic conversations are often going to lead to pushback from unbelievers. They’ll present objections, and believers need to be prepared to respond well to them. The good news is this: there are really only three basic categories of objections. Knowing what these categories are can help us ready ourselves to respond to any objection, from anyone, at any time. Specifically, you'll learn: What the 3 categories of objections to Christianity are How to refute Scripture-based objections How to handle situation-based objections How to respond to self-based objections Read the full article at: https://thethink.institute/articles/3kindsofobjections FOLLOW US! http://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute http://twitter.com/thinkinst http://parler.com/profile/ThinkInstitute http://mewe.com/i/thinkinstitute http://gab.com/thinkinstitute SUPPORT THE SETTECASE FAMILY & THINK INSTITUTE: Visit the Settecases’ giving page at https://give.cru.org/1018841 LISTEN TO THE THINK PODCAST ON 11 PLATFORMS: Access the podcast on all platforms right here: https://anchor.fm/the-think-podcast GET A FREE CATECHISM, SLIDE PRESENTATIONS AND BOOKS: Check out Joel Settecase’s Catakids! right here: http://thethink.institute/catakids. BRING THE THINK INSTITUTE TO YOUR CHURCH, GROUP OR EVENT: Make a speaking request for Joel or a member of the Think Institute team: https://thethink.institute/booking GET MORE FROM THE THINK INSTITUTE: Search the Think Institute website for worldview, evangelism, apologetics, discipleship, theology and strategic engagement resources and content: https://thethink.institute/search. Get evangelism and apologetics resources delivered to your inbox: http://thethink.institute/think-updates Get training from the Hammer & Anvil Society: Learn more about our excellent, intensive study cohorts at http://thethink.institute/hammerandanvil. Music Credits: Classical Metal Workout by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7525-classical-metal-workout License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Synthie Intro by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3154-synthie-intro License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

ThinkSquad parents and kids, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for! Episode 6 of the CATAKIDS! Podcast is here, and we’re learning how to pray like Jesus. Listen to all the episodes and get your own copy of Catakids!  right here. Jakob, Phia, Lukas and Jojo are back to answer just one question: QUESTION 26: WHAT DID JESUS TEACH US TO SAY, WHEN WE PRAY? The answer can be found in the Bible, in the Gospel According to Matthew, chapter 9, verses 9-13, which records the words of the Lord Jesus and says this: So when you pray, you should pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, we pray that your name will always be kept holy. We pray that your kingdom will come. We pray that what you want will be done,     here on earth as it is in heaven. Give us the food we need for each day. Forgive the sins we have done,     just as we have forgiven those who did wrong to us. And do not cause us to be tested; but save us from the Evil One.’ HOW WE PRAY THE LORD’S PRAYER: Now we Settecases have taken this model prayer (which is often called the Lord’s Prayer, though I’ve sometimes heard it called the Disciples’ Prayer, because it was designed to teach the disciples how to pray), and we’ve slightly changed the wording. We did this to make it easier to remember (and sing, as you’ll hear in this episode). However, the substance is still exactly the same, just like Jesus taught us. Also, one more thing. You may notice that we add one more phrase at the end of the prayer: “For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever, amen.” So, where does that come from? It comes from this: in some older copies of the Bible, that phrase is right there in this passage. But in the oldest copies, it’s not there. So, while we are free to pray it (and our family does pray it), it may not have been included in what Jesus actually said—and that’s why most Bibles either don’t include it, or else they have a note next to that part, explaining why it’s so fascinating and mysterious. SHOULD I PRAY THE LORD’S PRAYER WORD FOR WORD? Now the thing about the Lord’s Prayer is this: you don’t have to pray it word for word. The Lord Jesus gave it to His people as a guide. It’s a great way to pray, and you definitely can pray it word for word. But if you want to, you can take each of the ideas in the prayer, and pray them to God using your own words. God really is a loving Father (so loving that He sent His Son to die—and rise from the dead!—to save us!), and He actually wants us to talk to Him. And if you remember Catakids! question 25, you know the answer to this question: “May we also talk to God?” “Yes, we talk to God by praying!” So, it’s now time to learn the Lord’s prayer and get praying! Let’s do this, Catakids style! SEND US FUN FACTS & COOL IDEAS! “Fun Facts with Jakob” & “Cool Idea with Phia” are back for Episode 6. If you (or your kids) have a fun fact about God’s amazing world, or a cool idea about how to get closer to God and know Him better, send them to us at thethink.institute@gmail.com (with the subject header: “FUN FACT” or “COOL IDEA”). TODAY’S QUESTION IS: What did Jesus teach us to say, when we pray? Our Father in heaven, your name is to be honored. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth just as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us when we’re naughty, just as we forgive others for being naughty to us. Lead us not into temptation, but rescue us from evil. Matt. 6:9-13 Get the full show notes at https://thethink.institute/podcast.

From the back of We Will Not Be Silenced, by Erwin Lutzer: “Each day, you watch America turn further from Christian values and the core principles of liberty. It’s frustrating to feel you can’t assert biblical truth without facing condemnation, and frightening to witness outrage and victimhood replace respect and reason. Amidst this dissent, how can you not only stay rooted in your faith but continue to publicly testify for Jesus?” Erwin Lutzer has over 40 years of pastoral ministry under his belt (most notably as the lead pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago). However, at a time when many would feel content to ride off into the sunset, he has decided instead to go in on today’s unbiblical, destructive, false ideologies of the Radical Left and its agenda to destroy America. Pastor Lutzer is the author of the new book, We Will Not Be Silenced: Responding Courageously to Our Culture’s Assault on Christianity. This book provides an outstanding commentary and call to action. Lutzer shows he is current on the latest cultural and ideological trends, and he offers incisive diagnoses, concluding with a Gospel-centered finale that leaves the reader hopeful and motivated to follow Christ more courageously. In this special interview, Pastor Lutzer and Joel Settecase seek to answer: How did we get here? How did the forces seeking to dismantle America’s core values gain such influence? How has the Radical Left has distorted “diversity” to keep different ethnicities endlessly fighting? Who is stifling free speech for conservatives and Christians, and why? What is the role of propaganda in shaping the population’s view of reality and keeping people from recognizing truth—even in the face of compelling evidence? What institutions are leading our children into sexual confusion and distorted concepts of identity? Why does socialism have so much initial appeal, and why is capitalism a better option for Christians? How can an ancient word from Jesus Christ—spoken nearly 2,000 years ago—strengthen today’s church for the fight against Radical Leftism? SUBSCRIBE to get equipped to explain, share and defend the Christian message! http://youtube.com/c/thinkinstitute. The Think Institute’s mission is to equip believers to explain, share and defend the Christian message. Follow us! http://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute http://twitter.com/thinkinst http://parler.com/profile/ThinkInstitute http://mewe.com/i/thinkinstitute http://gab.com/thinkinstitute Support the Settecase Family & Think Institute: Visit the Settecases’ giving page at https://give.cru.org/1018841 Get the full show notes at https://thethink.institute/podcast