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Join a group of Christian men as they discuss the surprising truth about God and evil. Members of the Hammer & Anvil Society—Joel, Kevin, Jeremiah, Chad, Alex, and Patrick—dive into topics like apologetics, the problem of evil, and biblical worldview in this insightful conversation. This is a Hammer & Anvil Society episode. Specifically, you will learn about the specific questions: 1. How do we explain the existence of evil in light of God's goodness? 2. How will our actions in this life affect our rewards in the next? (We also discuss a hilarious question right at the end.) 📣 JOIN THE HAMMER & ANVIL SOCIETY: The ultimate discipleship community for Christian men. Learn more and apply here: https://thethink.institute/society Check out our FREE CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW ELECTION ANALYSIS HERE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1HedwwjAtc This video is NOT sponsored. If you want to support this work, grab your own Hammer & Anvil Society T-shirt here: https://thethink.institute/store/short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt-2. ================================== Are you a Christian man ready to become the worldview leader your family and church need? In this must-watch episode, Christian apologist Joel Settecase, joined by Hammer & Anvil Society members Kevin, Chad, Patrick, Alex, and Jeremiah, tackles one of the toughest questions in apologetics: Why does a good God allow evil? They explore common defenses, such as the 'Shut Up' Defense, the Greater Good Defense, and the Soul-Building Defense, concluding with an in-depth look at the Final Judgment and its implications for believers. Check out our FREE CLASS on 3 Steps for Unleashing the POWER of Presuppositional Apologetics 🔥: https://youtu.be/pZPeyaqGRR4 This video is NOT sponsored. If you want to support this important work, grab your own T-shirt here 👕: https://thethink.institute/store/short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt-2. ================================== FB: https://www.facebook.com/thethinkinstitute X: https://twitter.com/thethinkinst Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thethinkinstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thethinkinstitute JOIN THE CONVERSATION IN THE THINKSQUAD (Facebook Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/thinksquad ============================== Subscribe and Listen to The Think Institute's Podcast HERE: 📱 👉 YT: @TheThinkInstitute 👉 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldview-legacy-the-think-institute/id1462722483 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4g8oTYyYnwev65BB73lssH?si=319a23f3fba04d86 👉 Browser: https://thethink.institute/podcast 👉 Everywhere Else: https://pod.link/1462722483 ============================== ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 00:00 Introduction and Speaker Introductions 01:00 Exploring the Problem of Evil 01:35 Understanding Evil and Goodness 03:29 Why Does God Allow Evil? 04:07 Bad Explanations for Evil 07:05 Good Explanations for Evil 07:17 The Shut Up Defense 09:28 The Greater Good Defense 10:11 The Soul-Building Defense 11:55 Philosophical Questions on Evil 25:53 Final Judgment and Rewards 34:44 What Hymn Are We Singing In the Gulags? 35:44 Join the Hammer & Anvil Society ============================== Here are the ways to learn from us here at The Think Institute: ============================== ⚡ FREE CLASS: Watch our FREE Christian Worldview Masterclass here: ➡️ https://thethink.institute/masterclass ⚡ NEWSLETTER: Try out the FREE email with the best weekly apologetics and Christian insights for worldview leaders here: ➡️ https://thethink.institute/newsletter. ⚡ FAMILY WORSHIP PLAYBOOK: Lead better family devotions NOW with this helpful FREE guide: ➡️ https://thethink.institute/store/family-worship-playbook-5-day-challenge ⚡ CHURCH TRAINING: Bring an IMPACTFUL weekend training event to your church or ministry ➡️ https://thethink.institute/forchurches ⚡ MEETUP: Check out an IN-PERSON theology discussion. Join the MeetUp group and get all the updates: ➡️ https://meetup.com/thethinkinstitute. ⚡ BIBLE STUDY GUIDE: Revolutionize your personal devotions and group Bible study with the 5-step T.H.I.N.K Method: ➡️ https://thethink.institute/thinkmethod 👀 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Hit the notification bell so you never miss an upload.

In this clip, Sye Ten Bruggencate dives deep into sharing the Gospel, starting with the human condition and how it connects to the image of God in Genesis 1:27. See why why actions like stealing and adultery are sinful—not just because of societal consequences, but because they misrepresent God's perfect nature. You'll also learn about repentance, its true meaning from the Greek word "metanoia," and how salvation through Jesus Christ alone can bring reconciliation with God. If you're searching for peace and wondering how to be made right with God, this message is for you. We explore how the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross offers a way to pay our sin debt and how repentance, a change of mind, is a gift from God. Join us in this powerful Gospel message and discover the true meaning of repentance and faith in Jesus. If you enjoy this, please help support this ministry by leaving a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app. Connect with us online: Website: https://thethink.institute Facebook: https://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkinst Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethinkinstitute LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thethinkinstitute YouTube: https://youtube.com/thethinkinstitute Support our ministry and get exclusive content: Join our community for Christian men: ThinkSquad Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/thinksquad Join the Hammer & Anvil Society: You're a Christian man who wants to lead your family in the biblical worldview, grow in faith, and make an impact. Join the Hammer & Anvil Society, the ultimate discipleship community for men. Learn more at: https://thethink.institute/society

Test the limits of your biblical understanding and Reformed theology. Explore the spiritual realm from a Christian worldview! Tonight, we’re diving into what the Bible says about spiritual warfare, demons, and the unseen forces at work around us. This livestream tackles real questions many believers have, such as: To what degree can a Christian be demon oppressed or even possessed? Are demons fallen angels according to the Bible? What kinds of demons are described in the Bible? Christian/Reformed View of Demon Possession Is the term “demon possession” actually used in Scripture? Can a Christian be demon possessed? Why aren’t there Protestant denominations with exorcists? Is there a biblical formula for exorcisms? What does the Bible teach about spiritual warfare in daily life? If you're seeking a biblical perspective on these topics, this live Q&A is for you. Join us for powerful insights into the reality of the spiritual realm from a presuppositional, apologetic approach! Connect with us: Think Institute on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethinkinstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkinst LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thethinkinstitute 💥 For those looking to dive even deeper, check out the Hammer & Anvil Society—our community for Christian men striving to grow in faith and leadership. Learn more at https://hammerandanvil.circle.so/c/join/join-the-hammer-anvil-society. Make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications to stay tuned for this deep dive into the hidden spiritual realm!

In this clip from Episode #98, we discuss the inherent moral obligation to obey God, stemming from our nature as God's creatures. You are about to dive into Biblical teachings, primarily focusing on Romans 3:23 and Romans 6:23, to illustrate the human condition of sin and the resulting consequences. It emphasizes that humans are not heroes, but villains in God's narrative, and explores the necessity of Jesus Christ's sacrifice. Additionally, this video introduces the Hammer and Anvil Society, a discipleship community for Christian men, aiming to equip them with theological knowledge and a strong biblical worldview. Join us as we navigate these crucial truths of the Christian faith! If you enjoy this, please help the ministry by leaving a 5-star rating and writing a review on your podcast app. 📲 Connect with The Think Institute on Social Media: Facebook:   / thethinkinstitute   Instagram:   / thethinkinstitute   Twitter:   / thinkinst   LinkedIn:   / thethinkinstitute   YouTube:    / thethinkinstitute   👥 Join our Facebook group for Christian men, ThinkSquad:   / thinksquad   🔔 Join the Hammer & Anvil Society and deepen your faith: https://thethink.institute/society 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for updates and resources: https://thethink.institute/newsletter

In this episode, we'll discuss: What knowledge is—warranted, true belief. How warrant works—truth-seeking faculties properly functioning according to design in a favorable environment. Three competing epistemologies—rationalism, empiricism, and subjectivism. How the biblical worldview ties them all together, and why God's revelation is the key. ---- Go back and watch Part 1—A Theory of Truth: https://youtube.com/live/Qm7M9qeZH8E 🌟 CALL TO ACTION: If you resonate with our mission and want to deepen your understanding of truth and theology, consider joining the Hammer & Anvil Society! Become part of a vibrant community dedicated to growing in faith, knowledge, and action. Check it out at https://hammerandanvil.circle.so/c/join/join-the-hammer-anvil-society. 🔗 Connect with Us: Website: https://TheThink.Institute Facebook:   / thethinkinstitute   Instagram:   / thethinkinstitute   Twitter: https://x.com/thethinkinst YouTube:    / thethinkinstitute   LinkedIn:   / thethinkinstitute   Newsletter: https://thethink.institute/newsletter

Join us for an exploration of theology and philosophy from a Christian worldview that will help your apologetics. In this clip from Episode #98, we tackle the ancient philosophical question known as the Euthyphro Dilemma, first presented in Plato's dialogues. Is something morally good because God commands it, or does God command it because it is morally good? Join us as we explore the implications of this dilemma on moral standards and provide a solid answer from a Christian worldview. We’ll explain why the God of the Bible offers an ultimate, unchanging moral foundation, contrasting it with the arbitrary ethics of the Greek gods. Discover how the Christian understanding of God's nature resolves this age-old moral dilemma once and for all. If you enjoy this, please help the ministry by leaving a five-star rating and review on your podcast app. Be sure to subscribe for more Christian apologetics, philosophy, and worldview discussions! Connect with us online: Website: https://thethink.institute Facebook:   / thethinkinstitute   Twitter:   / thinkinst   Instagram:   / thethinkinstitute   LinkedIn:   / thethinkinstitute   YouTube:    / thethinkinstitute   Join the Hammer & Anvil Society, our community for Christian men: https://thethink.institute/society ThinkSquad Facebook Group:   / thinksquad  

We're diving deep into the nature of truth through the lenses of theology, apologetics, and worldview. Together, we'll explore what truth is beyond just "the state of being the case." In a world full of confusion, we're here to uncover what it means to understand truth from a biblical perspective. Key Discussion Points: The Three Cs of Truth: Comprehensibility: What makes a proposition meaningful in our language. Coherence: How do the laws of logic underpin true statements? Correspondence: Why does truth require a consistent and reliable reality? We'll examine how these three elements of truth require a solid foundation in the Christian worldview and how they reflect God's attributes of order, logic, and faithfulness. 🌟 CALL TO ACTION: Join the Hammer & Anvil Society! Are you passionate about understanding truth and growing in your knowledge of theology? The Hammer & Anvil Society is for Christian men dedicated to building their faith and leadership. Join this active community by checking out all the details at https://thethink.institute/society. Connect with The Think Institute: Website: https://TheThink.Institute Facebook: https://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethinkinstitute Twitter: https://x.com/thethinkinst YouTube: https://youtube.com/thethinkinstitute LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thethinkinstitute Newsletter: Stay updated! Sign up at https://thethink.institute/newsletter Thanks for joining us in this episode! Don't forget to leave an honest, 5-star rating and a review on your preferred podcast app. Be sure to subscribe to stay informed on future teachings and events.

In this thought-provoking episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase digs into the complex relationship between popular culture and Christian ethics through the lens of films like John Wick. Join us as we navigate the realms of apologetics, theology, and presuppositional debate to uncover the foundational principles of objective morality. Discover ethical insights that emerge from examining the Bible's own teachings on morality and how they connect to deep moral questions within society. We also tackle the Euthyphro Dilemma, shedding light on the unchanging nature of God as the bedrock for true moral standards. This episode was originally a livestream, and at the end of the episode you will hear Joel answer questions from skeptics in real time. In this episode, you'll explore: Morality through the John Wick movie series and its antihero. The universality of morality across cultures. The Bible's role in guiding moral understanding and obligations. The connection between God's morality and your conscience. The reflection of God's image in human moral codes. The significance of God's will and inherent goodness. A defense against skepticism questioning biblical morality. Real questions from skeptics with biblical answers. Ready to deepen your understanding of Christian apologetics and ethics?Become the worldview leader your family and church need by joining the Hammer & Anvil Society today! 👉 Join the Hammer & Anvil Society: https://thethink.institute/society Connect with us for more content and updates: Facebook: https://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethinkinstitute LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com//company/thethinkinstitute X: https://x.com/thethinkinst Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more listeners eager to engage with critical questions about apologetics and the Christian worldview.

Join us for a deep dive into one of the most fundamental questions humanity has ever asked: What is really real? Also known as the study of metaphysics, this exploration of “prime reality” has been a part of human thought for thousands of years. But what does the Bible say about it? We’ll discuss: The quest for truth about the world, as expressed by Socrates and Scripture. The relationship between the physical and non-physical aspects of reality. Two key puzzles that every view of metaphysics must address: the "problem of the One and the Many" and the "Mind vs. Matter" question. How the biblical worldview, centered on God and Jesus Christ, provides the answers to these philosophical challenges. Whether you're new to metaphysics or looking to deepen your understanding of the biblical worldview, this livestream will equip you with the knowledge to talk about your faith and think biblically about all of life. 📖 Key Scripture: Proverbs 18:15 – "An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge." 🔴 Join the conversation and learn how Jesus ties it all together. 00:00 Welcome to the Think Institute Live Stream 02:02 Introduction to Metaphysics 03:27 Defining Metaphysics and Its Importance 10:58 The Puzzles of Metaphysics: One and Many, Mind vs. Matter 22:42 Biblical Worldview: Solving Metaphysical Puzzles 33:05 God as Creator and the Primacy of Mind 35:06 Human Beings: The Pinnacle of Creation 36:02 Jesus and Christian Metaphysics 42:23 Materialism: The View of Absolute Diversity 45:00 Pantheism: The Oneness Ideology 48:05 Polytheism: The Religion of Multiple Gods 51:53 Islam and Unitarian Religions 55:12 The Superiority of Christianity 56:48 Q&A and Final Thoughts

Discover 4 surprising ways the Bible defines the meaning of life. Explore the Christian worldview and gain insight into your purpose and existence. In this newest installment in our Christian Worldview series, we explore what Scripture reveals about humanity’s deepest calling. From the glory of God displayed in creation to the unique role of humans, and the power of salvation in Christ, the Bible provides answers to life’s biggest question. Discover the surprising truths about what it means to truly know, glorify, and enjoy God through Jesus Christ. You won’t want to miss this thought-provoking episode. Looking for a deeper dive into how the Christian worldview applies to your life? Check out the Hammer & Anvil Society's Christian Worldview Course—designed to help Christian men live boldly and faithfully. Learn more here: https://thethink.institute/society. 📲 Connect with The Think Institute on Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/thethinkinstitute Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethinkinstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/thethinkinst LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thethinkinstitute YouTube: https://youtube.com/thethinkinstitute 👥 Join our Facebook group for Christian men, the ThinkSquad: https://facebook.com/groups/thinksquad 🔔 Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform: https://thethink.institute/podcast