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Richard E. Simmons III joins Michael to discuss his book, Reflections on The Existence of God and the importance of evidence based belief. Links Mentioned:Reflections on The Existence of God by Richard E. Simmons IIIRemembering The Forgotten God by Richard E. Simmons IIIThe Closing of The American Mind by Allan BloomReliable Truth by Richard E. Simmons IIIRead the full show notes here.

Dennis and Barbara Rainey join Michael to discuss their book ‘Our Story’ and what a marriage devoted to Christ looks like. Read the full show notes here.Links Mentioned:Our Story by Dennis and Barbara RaineyMoments Together for Couples by Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Alisa Childers, author of Live Your Truth And Other Lies, joins Michael in the studio to discuss objective truth and the challenges presented with the rise of social media. Read the full show notes here.Resources Mentioned:Live Your Truth and Other Lies by Alisa ChildersSaving Leonardo by Nancy PearceyTotal Truth by Nancy PearceyThe Candle of The Lord by Phillips BrooksThe Rise and Triumph of The Modern Self by Carl TruemanStrange New World by Carl TruemanEmotions: Can You Trust Them by James Dobson

This is our last episode for 2022. We'll be back on January 17, 2023. In the meantime you can always hop over to another Michael Easley podcast. Check out Ask Dr. E or Michael Easley Sermons. Dr. Paul Copan joins Michael to discuss how to accurately interpret scripture and his new book, ‘Is God a Vindictive Bully?’Resources MentionedPaul Copan - Is God a Vindictive Bully?Paul Copan - Is God a Moral Monster?Paul Copan & Matt Flannagan - Did God Really Command Genocide?Read the full blog post here.

Jason Woodruff joins Michael to discuss the purpose and goal of The Pour Over and how neutral news benefits society. Resources Mentioned:How The Pour Over selects their storiesHow they write their Christian sectionsThe Pour OverRead the full blog post here.

Harry Hutchison joins Michael to discuss his book, Requiem For Reality, and how critical race theory is negatively impacting our world. Resources Mentioned:Harry Hutchison - Requiem For RealityAnthony Esolen - No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of MenTo read the full blog post, click here.

Dr. Calvin Beisner discusses climate change, caring for developing countries, and issues threatening our world. They explore challenges with renewable energy, emotional aspects of the climate change conversation, fossil fuel development impact, and limitations of buying an EV as a solution to climate change.

Dr. Abner Chou joins Dr. Easley to discuss the Legacy Standard Bible and the importance of clear biblical translation.Resources Mentioned:MacArthur Study BibleLegacy Standard Bible Ask Dr. E: What Bible Should I BuyAsk Dr. E: What Bible Should I Buy Part 2The Net BibleBlue Letter BibleLegacy Standard Bible SiteRead the full blog post here.

Dr. Kenneth Boa joins Michael today to discuss praying the scripture back to God, why Christians struggle with prayer, and prayer in God’s image. "One of the components of prayer that I think is often overlooked is the ongoing process of practicing God's presence and using prayer as receptivity to beauty. I have become increasingly aware of how God approaches us through beauty as the connection between mystery and goodness. "Resources Mentioned:Kenneth Boa- Handbook to PrayerKenneth Boa- Conformed to His ImageRead the full blog post here.

Barbara Brand joins Michael to talk about building a relationship with God through prayer, and the imperative obedience we are called to as believers. It's not a matter of doing but instead a matter of being. We have a God who loves us and understands us. We can go before the throne of grace with confidence. We can have conversations with our Creator at all times.Check out the full blog post here.