Hello this is Brian Auten and I’m NOT joined by Chad Gross today, for reasons we’ll probably elaborate on next week.So we do not have a new podcast recording for you. However, I do have an older episode from 11 years ago I wanted to share with you. It’s my interview with J. P. Moreland. If you’ve listened to the podcast for any length of time you know that Chad and I really appreciate Dr. Moreland and his work, so I thought I’d share this one from the archive. Although it’s old, it was, I think, loaded with great insights from J. P. Moreland. So until next week, enjoy!We appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Dave Sterrett about his new book Jesus Conversations: Effective Everyday Engagement. They discuss conversations, evangelism and apologetics.0:22 - Windscreen gnats and podcast flies3:11 - Introduction to Dave Sterrett6:34 - Welcome to Dave, and who does his taxes?11:09 - Why write Jesus Conversations?14:40 - The importance of getting back to the basics16:38 - How to start conversations with people21:20 - The challenge of speaking with people who know us well24:23 - The importance of scripture memorization26:55 - The relationship between apologetics and evangelism31:22 - Should we just use our testimony?34:32 - Is there a danger of forgetting about evangelism?38:25 - Engaging with people with differing religious beliefs43:40 - Advice for a long-term relationship with a seeker49:42 - Where to find further resources:Get Dave’s book Jesus Conversations: Effective Everyday Engagementhttps://www.christianbook.com/jesus-conversations-effective-everyday-engagement/dave-sterrett/9781683073123/pd/073123?event=ESRCNDave Sterrett’s websitewww.disruptivetruth.comMore about Dave Sterrettwww.disruptivetruth.com/bioFurther books by Dave Sterrett here:https://www.amazon.com/Dave-Sterrett/e/B002S9DVW0?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1637532584&sr=8-1We appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Susan Morales of Girl Talk Apologetics. They discuss the online book study group for women, homeschooling, and apologetics.0:31 - Skip this part if you don’t want to hear about Ghostbusters2:49 - Intro to Susan Morales4:16 - A bit about Susan and how she got into apologetics8:39 - Becoming a home-schooling mother of two10:30 - What is Girl Talk Apologetics and how did it get started?13:30 - The guests that have been interviewed with Girl Talk Apologetics17:09 - Why aren’t more women active in apologetics?19:46 - Incorporating apologetics into parenting22:33 - Challenges for home-schooling moms25:18 - Advice for moms wanting tips with apologetics & parenting28:00 - A bit about Susan’s musicMore resources from Susan Morales:Susan Morales’ websitewww.susanmorales.orgGirl Talk Apologetics websitewww.girltalkapologetics.comFind out about their next book study by emailing here:girltalkapologetics@gmail.comSusan Morales on YouTubewww.youtube.com/c/SusanMoralesWe appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross have a second interview with Dr. Karl Payne and discuss the topic of demonization, from his book Spiritual Warfare: Christians, Demonization and Deliverance. This interview goes into more detail on the topic of deliverance. If you have not yet heard the first interview (Ep.42), check it out here.https://apologetics315.com/2021/10/apologetics-315-podcast-042-spiritual-warfare-with-karl-payne/1:22 - Intro to Dr. Karl Payne2:41 - What is demonization and how can it be recognized?16:41 - What’s the difference between demonization and oppression?25:30 - What do Karl’s accounts of demonic deliverance look like?29:27 - The “ground rules” that change the dynamic of confronting the demonic33:45 - Is there a danger of going beyond what the scripture says?35:09 - The role of fear in keeping people from walking in authority40:50 - Not being ignorant of the devil’s schemes43:55 - Can people do “self-deliverance” and how?54:55 - What about the role of addictions in dealing with spiritual warfare?1:08:10 - Advice for people doing deliverance1:15:50 - How should Christians think about their entertainment choices?Spiritual Warfare: Christians, Demonization and Deliverance https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Warfare-Christians-Demonization-Deliverance-ebook/dp/B08L7DS15NKarl Payne’s discipleship materials can be found here:https://transferablecrosstraining.org/online-store/Karl’s bio can be found here: https://transferablecrosstraining.org/about-dr-payne/We appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross discuss a cornucopia of topics, including Dune, historical apologetics sources, Mars Hill, John Wesley, Intelligent Design and science, and music recommendations.1:09 - A quick Dune movie rating3:09 - The first topic: reading the original sources10:25 - Reading Paley for the first time18:02 - The helpfulness of listening to debates19:53 - Further discussion of the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast32:35 - John Wesley’s 22 questions of self-examination39:31 - Is Intelligent Design science? Chad’s view50:32 - Brian’s 2 favorite albums56:23 - Listener “email” and Chad laughs (cries?)Links:Classical Readings in Christian Apologetics - book review:https://apologetics315.com/2008/07/book-review-classical-readings-in-christian-apologetics/The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast:https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/John Wesley’s 22 Questions (PDF):http://www.mooreschapel.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Self-Examination-John-Wesley-22-Questions-2018.pdfMUTEMATH “Changes” album:https://music.apple.com/gb/album/changes/1143558408twenty one pilots “Trench” album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/trench/1422828208twenty one pilots - The MUTEMATH sessions (video):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfEFq_NRZu4We appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross address the topic of dealing with doubts after losing in trust. They also discuss William Lane Craig’s book on the historical Adam.0:26 - Weather, seasons, and fun facts about Northern Ireland3:43 - Resource about Halloween: Ken Samples - The Tricky Topic of Halloween4:31 - “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast, and takeaways8:49 - The Quest for the Historical Adam by William Lane Craig; questions and impressions. Interviews with WLC about the book:Justin Brierley’s interview: Sean McDowell’s Interview: Reasonable Faith podcasts: 15:29 - A surge of posts at Truthbomb Apologetics: http://truthbomb.blogspot.com/The Chick-fil-A argument for the resurrection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKjX6yk-WJQ16:59 - Feedback on the Karl Payne Spiritual Warfare InterviewSpiritual Warfare for 1.99 on Kindle:https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Warfare-Christians-Demonization-Deliverance-ebook/dp/B08L7DS15N17:48 - Listener question about Doubt18:54 - Brian’s advice for dealing with doubt28:50 - Chad’s advice for dealing with doubtFurther resources for dealing with doubt:The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Sean McDowell and Josh McDowellhttps://www.amazon.com/Evidence-That-Demands-Verdict-Life-Changing-ebook/dp/B01MYP99J3Are the Gospels Reliable? by Peter J. Williamshttps://www.amazon.com/Can-We-Trust-the-Gospels/dp/B085LV4NDPCold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallacehttps://www.amazon.com/Cold-Case-Christianity-Homicide-Detective-Investigates/dp/1434704696God’s Crime Scene by J. Warner Wallacehttps://www.amazon.com/Gods-Crime-Scene-Cold-Case-Detective-ebook/dp/B00RKTCXCCI Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Frank Turek and Norm Geislerhttps://www.amazon.com/Enough-Faith-Atheist-Foreword-Limbaugh-ebook/dp/B0029RJ7D8The Thomas Factor by Gary Habermashttp://garyhabermas.com/books/thomas_factor/thomas_factor.htmGary Habermas’ book Dealing with Doubt:http://garyhabermas.com/books/dealing_with_doubt/dealing_with_doubt.htmHow to Read the Bible for All Its Worth:https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Bible-All-Worth-ebook/dp/Website - Michael J. Kruger at Canon Fodderhttps://www.michaeljkruger.com/We appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Hillary Morgan Ferrar on the topics covered in the newly released book Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God’s Design. Lots of great nuggets and insights in this one.0:32 - What’s new in the land of Gozer, Chad?2:11 - Intro to the interview and the content of Hillary’s newest book4:40 - A bit about Hillary and her background in apologetics6:49 - Intro to Mama Bear apologetics’ new guide to sexuality11:23 - How has “the sex talk” changed from the previous generation?17:01 - The cheapening of sex and marriage18:00 - How the book is structured as a tool for parents21:34 - Affirming the right messages in culture, rejecting the wrong24:23 - Chad loves the song Roar…24:53 - Can’t we just “shelter our kids” from culture? And the backfiring of “purity culture”31:24 - Advice for parents who have kids struggling with issues of sexuality and gender35:35 - Advice for parents of children who have rejected traditional views of sexuality41:03 - What are the biggest obstacles today for parents?44:27 - Regular apologetics can seem easy compared to the cultural challenges we see today—how to overcome fear47:48 - Useful maxims for parents in raising their children50:41 - Where to find Hillary’s book and resources:Mama Bear Apologetics:mamabearapologetics.comThe book on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0971ZKX5BAbout Hillary Morgan Ferrar:https://mamabearapologetics.com/about/meet-the-mama-bears/We appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace about his newest book, Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible.2:10 - About J. Warner Wallace and the interview8:41 - Welcome to J. Warner Wallace8:56 - How does cold-case detective work relate to the historical Jesus?15:55 - What was the timeline of Jim’s journey?20:40 - Appeal to original sources, or appeal to experts?22:53 - The “fuse” leading up to the life of Jesus…32:35 - Why didn’t Jesus show up sooner, or even later in history?36:18 - Three persuasive strands of the “fuse” leading up to Jesus46:14 - J. Warner Wallace is just a deep-fake in this interview…48:11 - The “fallout” after the life of Jesus… and Elvis biographers57:48 - Jesus’ impact on science, art, music, literature and world religions1:03:06 - “Just one more question…”—how does Jim respond to a criticism of his approach?1:12:56 - Where can people find more resources?More resources for the book can be found here:www.personofinterestbook.comwatch.ignitertv.com/person-of-interestThe book on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Person-Interest-Jesus-Matters-Rejects-ebook/dp/B08NHXN7G7About J. Warner WallaceJ. WARNER WALLACE is a Dateline-featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, and bestselling author. His is a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and Adjunct Professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University). Relying on over two decades of investigative experience, Wallace provides the tools needed to investigate the claims of Christianity and make a convincing case for the truth of the Christian worldview.Learn more at www.coldcasechristianity.comWe appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Dr. Karl Payne and discuss his book Spiritual Warfare: Christians, Demonization and Deliverance. This interview is loaded with real-world stories and packed with scripture and practical application for the Christian.0:22 - Intro to the topic of spiritual warfare1:12 - About Karl Payne10:27 - Karl’s background in discipleship and apologetics21:11 - What changed Karl’s view on the reality of spiritual warfare?31:23 - Why use a threefold model to describe demonic influence? (Oppression, demonization & possession)45:15 - How to discern between the world, the flesh and the devil1:07:07 - What’s the difference between demonization and mental illnesses? How do we deal with them?1:11:12 - How does sin play a role in demonization?1:13:56 - What is the process Karl uses when interviewing someone about their struggles with the demonic?1:39:18 - Do some things only come out by prayer and fasting?1:47:51 - Where to find more resources…Spiritual Warfare is on sale for 1.99 on Kindle during the month of October (2021). Find it here.https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Warfare-Christians-Demonization-Deliverance-ebook/dp/B08L7DS15NKarl Payne’s discipleship materials can be found here:https://transferablecrosstraining.org/online-store/Karl’s bio can be found here: https://transferablecrosstraining.org/about-dr-payne/We appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Christian philosopher Paul Gould about his book Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World. 0:26 - Intro to Paul Gould4:26 - Paul’s background and how he got into apologetics9:56 - Have we focused too much on making Christianity plausible and too little on making Christianity appealing?12:09 - Paul on Mars Hill as the model for cultural apologetics17:59 - Reflections on Pascal’s use of apologetics and viewing culture21:48 - Is cultural apologetics the best way to address the more volatile issues in culture, and how?25:00 - We can’t only use evidence and expect buy-in25:38 - Appealing to happiness and man’s deepest longings30:30 - C.S. Lewis’s metaphor of looking along the beam of light33:40 - The good, the true, and the beautiful appeals to everyone34:58 - An interaction with Paul Draper36:14 - What does going out and being a cultural apologist look like?41:43 - Who has done some of the best work in cultural apologetics?47:53 - Who do you enjoy reading in philosophy?50:20 - Further resources from Paul Gould:www.twotasksinstitute.orgThe Eudo Podcasthttps://www.twotasksinstitute.org/podcast/www.paul-gould.comWe appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com