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The Problem of Evil has been a longstanding objection to the Christian faith. It questions how a good, all-powerful, and all-knowing God can coexist with the presence of evil. This video addresses this challenging issue from a biblical perspective, exploring logical and emotional arguments and providing a comprehensive response rooted in Scripture. Key Points Discussed: God is God: Understanding God's sovereignty, wisdom, and the human condition. God Works Good Out of Evil: How God uses even evil for His good purposes. God Gives Peace in the Tension: The role of the Holy Spirit in comforting believers amidst evil. Why You Might Still Struggle: Desire for Independence: Our natural rebellion against God. Limited Vantage Point: Our inability to see God's plan fully. Past Experiences: The emotional weight of personal suffering. Conclusion: The Problem of Evil, rather than disproving God, actually presupposes His existence. The Christian worldview not only explains the presence of evil but offers a solution through Jesus Christ. Join the Hammer & Anvil Society: Explore in-depth discussions on theology, Bible knowledge, leadership in family, and resources in the Christian worldview, family discipleship, and apologetics. For more information, visit thethink.institute/society. Stay tuned for more content. Resources & Links: Take your learning further in community with the Hammer & Anvil Society: thethink.institute/society Website: https://thethink.institute YouTube: youtube.com/channel/@thethinkinstitute Facebook: facebook.com/thethinkinstitute Instagram: instagram.com/thethinkinstitute Twitter: twitter.com/thethinkinst LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/joels

Angels, Cherubim, Seraphim... gods? Who are angels, and what do they do? Join us as we delve into the fascinating and sometimes fantastical realm of angels, uncovering their divine roles and significance. Understanding angels not only helps us know God better but also heightens our awareness of spiritual dangers and clarifies God’s plan for us. This talk is especially helpful for Christian men leading your families in the biblical worldview, as it underscores God's greatness and your place in the spiritual world. Specifically, you will learn: Types of Angels and Their Roles: • Throne Guardians (Seraphim and Cherubim) • Divine Council Members • Messengers • Warriors Key Characteristics and Duties of Angels: • Seraphim and Cherubim’s awe-inspiring appearances and roles in guarding sacred spaces. • The advisory role of the Divine Council and their authority over nations. • How angels act as messengers and servants, delivering God's messages and aiding in biblical events. • The role of angels in spiritual warfare, fighting against evil forces. • The Crucial Lesson from Studying Angels: While angels are powerful and awe-inspiring, their greatness ultimately points to something MUCH greater. Discover how understanding angels can deepen your faith and enhance your spiritual journey. Don't miss this insightful exploration of the hosts of heaven! This is the first episode in the Spiritual Realm series. Subscribe now so you won't miss the other episodes. ---- Learn more about our men's fellowship: The Hammer & Anvil Society: https://thethink.institute/society. ---- Please support this work! Give to the Think Institute at https://thethink.institute/partner . ---- Subscribe to the Think Institute YouTube Channel! YouTube.com/thethinkinstitute This channel will deliver even more knowledge on how to answer questions and objections to the Christian worldview! If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series... ---- Want to bring Joel to speak at your church or event? Go here: https://thethink.institute/booking ---- Please support this work. Donate to The Think Institute: https://thethink.institute/partner

Is the New Testament Historically Reliable? Let's Find Out! Are you curious about the historical reliability of the New Testament? In this video, we explore a powerful method called reductio ad absurdum to reveal the inner contradictions of non-Christian positions. Specifically, you will learn about: • Clarifying the skeptic's position through thoughtful questioning • Identifying the internal contradictions in common objections • Addressing assumptions about historical evidence and eyewitness accounts • Understanding the role of God's revelation in historical knowledge Join us as we dig into these topics and more, demonstrating how to effectively respond to challenges about the New Testament's reliability! ---- Learn more about our men's fellowship: The Hammer & Anvil Society: https://thethink.institute/society.  ---- Please support this work! Give to the Think Institute at https://thethink.institute/partner .  ---- Subscribe to the Think Institute YouTube Channel! YouTube.com/thethinkinstitute This channel will deliver even more knowledge on how to answer questions and objections to the Christian worldview! If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series... ---- Want to bring Joel to speak at your church or event? Go here: https://thethink.institute/booking  ---- Please support this work. Donate to The Think Institute: https://thethink.institute/partner  ---- Music Credits:  Rock Guitar Intro 03 by Taigasoundprod License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Free download: filmmusic.io: search rock-guitar-intro-03-by-taigasoundprod

Christian Apologetics—the defense of your faith—can easily lead to getting sidetracked. It's important to keep the Gospel as the goal of your approach.In this episode, you're getting an exclusive sneak-peak at one of the lectures of the Apologetics Foundations Course from the Hammer & Anvil Society. Specifically, you will learn:  00:00 Introduction 1:40 What is education? 2:09 Who is primarily responsible for children’s education? 2:43 Four sources of education 2:52 The role of fathers and mothers in education 5:29 God’s role in education 8:05 The church’s role in education 10:09 The state’s role in education 12:43 What should the curriculum be? 23:44 The ultimate goal of education 24:52 The goal of student owned learning 26:09 The goal of maturity 27:11 Practical steps you can take now 32:16 Conclusion This is a free, sample lecture from the Hammer & Anvil Society's Apologetics Foundations course.  Learn about the ultimate men's learning fellowship here: https://thethink.institute/society.  ---- Please support this work! Give to the Think Institute at https://thethink.institute/partner .  ---- Subscribe to the Think Institute YouTube Channel! YouTube.com/thethinkinstitute This channel will deliver even more knowledge on how to answer questions and objections to the Christian worldview! If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series... ---- Want to bring Joel to speak at your church or event? Go here: https://thethink.institute/booking  ---- Please support this work. Donate to The Think Institute: https://thethink.institute/partner  —— Music Credits:  Synth Pop Rock by WinnieTheMoog  Filmmusic.io

Christian Apologetics—the defense of your faith—can easily lead to getting sidetracked. It's important to keep the Gospel as the goal of your approach. In this episode, you're getting an exclusive sneak-peak at one of the lectures of the Apologetics Foundations Course from the Hammer & Anvil Society. Specifically, you will learn: • What Is Mankind's Biggest Problem? • Why we need certainty—and how to explain this to a non-Christian • Why sin is such a problem, and how to explain this to a non-Christian • The Bible's solution to sin • How to clearly and concisely articulate the Gospel • How to transition smoothly from apologetics to evangelism This is a free, sample lecture from the Hammer & Anvil Society's Apologetics Foundations course. Get more info about this course here: https://thethink.institute/apologeticsfoundations Learn about our men's educational fellowship here: https://thethink.institute/society. ---- Please support this work! Give to the Think Institute at https://thethink.institute/partner . ---- Subscribe to the Think Institute YouTube Channel! YouTube.com/thethinkinstitute This channel will deliver even more knowledge on how to answer questions and objections to the Christian worldview! If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series... ---- Want to bring Joel to speak at your church or event? Go here: https://thethink.institute/booking ---- Please support this work. Donate to The Think Institute: https://thethink.institute/partner ---- Music Credits: Synth Pop Rock by WinnieTheMoog Filmmusic.io ---- Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Humanity's Biggest Problem 01:30 The Need for Certainty 03:57 The Problem of Sin 05:03 What Is Sin? 07:14 The Bible's Solution for Sin 08:13 Two Key Bible Passages 10:32 What the Gospel Requires 12:47 How Evangelism and Apologetics Are Interconnected 13:49 How to Transition to Evangelism 14:08 An Example of How to Do This 17:07 Conclusion

Today you're going to hear real questions asked by teenagers, and how to give them clear answers straight from God's word. Specifically, you will hear answers to the following questions: Why do you think that people from other parts of the World have such different beliefs than Christians? Why do some other religions that sound like Christianity, like Mormonism change the truths of the Bible and believe different things? Can you share with us some memorable experiences you have had in defending the faith and using apologetics? What is the best way to evangelize to a Muslim? What methods can you share in how to defend the faith with someone who denies Christianity and the truths of the Gospel? Is it selfish to choose God just because you don't want to go to Hell? What is your theory on Zeus, unicorns and dragons? Where and how do you think the Greek gods came about? --- Learn more about our men's fellowship: The Hammer & Anvil Society: https://thethink.institute/society. 

If you listened to the previous version of this episode, you heard the unedited version. Apologies—I've fixed it. —Joel Over the last 10 years, your culture has shifted, and your apologetics needs to shift with it. We need an approach to defending our faith that shows why Christianity is not merely true but also GOOD. That's just what J. Warner Wallace gives us in this episode. Jim talks with Joel Settecase about his book, "The Truth In True Crime." There's a lot of really great knowledge packed into this episode, and it's going to help you become better able to live a good life, lead your family and defend your faith. (Don't miss what Jim says about fatherhood toward the end!) ---- About The Think Institute: We are a Christian educational and evangelistic nonprofit. We exist to revolutionize the way Christian men engage with their faith, providing them with the education, resources, and community necessary to effectively witness and disciple within their spheres of influence. ---- In this episode you will learn about the following: • Have we reached a point in history where we need to shift our apologetics focus? • What resources does the Christian man have to suffer well? • How to move from post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth • How rethinking the narrative structure of your life can help you find meaning in all the chapters of God’s story and reinterpret your trauma • What about the universal need for fathers? • The secret sauce to flourishing • How can Christianity help us be better dads? • Why do we fear death? • What terror management theory and mortality salience can teach us about how to live a better life. • How Christian theology solves the fear of death. Get J. Warner Wallace's new book and a TON of free resources at https://thetruthintruecrime.com. ---- Learn more about our men's fellowship: The Hammer & Anvil Society: https://thethink.institute/society. ---- Please support this work! Give to the Think Institute at https://thethink.institute/partner . ---- Subscribe to the Think Institute YouTube Channel! YouTube.com/thethinkinstitute This channel will deliver even more knowledge on how to answer questions and objections to the Christian worldview! If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series... ---- Want to bring Joel to speak at your church or event? Go here: https://thethink.institute/booking ---- Please support this work. Donate to The Think Institute: https://thethink.institute/partner ---- Music Credits: Rock Guitar Intro 03 by Taigasoundprod License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Free download: filmmusic.io: search rock-guitar-intro-03-by-taigasoundprod

Spiritual warfare is not actually all about flaming swords and yelling at demons. Dive deep into the unseen battles that shape our lives daily. From understanding the nature of spiritual warfare to practical strategies for victory, join us as we equip ourselves to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy.  Specifically, you will learn about the following: What is spiritual warfare and why is it important? What is an example of spiritual warfare? What is the purpose of spiritual warfare? What are the three levels of spiritual warfare? Spiritual Warfare verses What is the spiritual warfare in Ephesians? What are types of spiritual warfare? What are the spiritual weapons of warfare? What to do in spiritual warfare? ---- YOU MAY LIKE THESE VIDEOS Know The Bible's Teaching About Demons! (Michael Heiser): https://youtube.com/live/NliHW1JGghw 4 Realities of the Unseen Realm (Introductory Guide): https://youtube.com/live/eNWF9_QVCbs ---- Learn more about our men's fellowship: The Hammer & Anvil Society: https://thethink.institute/society.  ---- Please support this work! Give to the Think Institute at https://thethink.institute/partner .  ---- Subscribe to the Think Institute YouTube Channel! YouTube.com/thethinkinstitute This channel will deliver even more knowledge on how to answer questions and objections to the Christian worldview! If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series... ---- Want to bring Joel to speak at your church or event? Go here: https://thethink.institute/booking  ---- Please support this work. Donate to The Think Institute: https://thethink.institute/partner  ---- Music Credits:  Rock Guitar Intro 03 by Taigasoundprod License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Free download: filmmusic.io: search rock-guitar-intro-03-by-taigasoundprod

Spiritual warfare is not actually all about flaming swords and yelling at demons.Dive deep into the unseen battles that shape our lives daily. From understanding the nature of spiritual warfare to practical strategies for victory, join us as we equip ourselves to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy.  Specifically, you will learn about the following: What is spiritual warfare and why is it important? What is an example of spiritual warfare? What is the purpose of spiritual warfare? What are the three levels of spiritual warfare? Spiritual Warfare verses What is the spiritual warfare in Ephesians? What are types of spiritual warfare? What are the spiritual weapons of warfare? What to do in spiritual warfare? ---- Learn more about our men's fellowship: The Hammer & Anvil Society: https://thethink.institute/society.  ---- Please support this work! Give to the Think Institute at https://thethink.institute/partner .  ---- Subscribe to the Think Institute YouTube Channel! YouTube.com/thethinkinstitute This channel will deliver even more knowledge on how to answer questions and objections to the Christian worldview! If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series... ---- Want to bring Joel to speak at your church or event? Go here: https://thethink.institute/booking  ---- Please support this work. Donate to The Think Institute: https://thethink.institute/partner  ---- Music Credits:  Rock Guitar Intro 03 by Taigasoundprod License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Free download: filmmusic.io: search rock-guitar-intro-03-by-taigasoundprod

🚨🚨🚨 Download your exclusive free guide here🚨🚨🚨 https://thethink.institute/store/5-powerful-prayers-every-father-should-know-biblical-guide Prayer is given as a command, a privilege, and a source of power for the Christian. Yet even though we know all this, prayer can be difficult. Prayer is hard work—and it's harder when you don’t know what to say or how to do it. Join us for as we discuss five biblical concerns facing every family, and how to pray in light of them. Specifically, you will learn: • Five challenges facing every family—including yours. • Five model prayers in Scripture, addressing each of the challenges. • A 3-step process for praying for your family and yourself, to strengthen your family's faith and spiritual health. ---- Learn more about our men's fellowship: The Hammer & Anvil Society: https://thethink.institute/society. ---- Please support this work! Give to the Think Institute at https://thethink.institute/partner . ---- Subscribe to the Think Institute YouTube Channel! YouTube.com/thethinkinstitute This channel will deliver even more knowledge on how to answer questions and objections to the Christian worldview! If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series... ---- Want to bring Joel to speak at your church or event? Go here: https://thethink.institute/booking ---- Please support this work. Donate to The Think Institute: https://thethink.institute/partner ---- Music Credits: Synthwave Intro 10 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8736-synthwave-intro-10 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license