Apologetics 315 Podcast

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross talk about using apologetics in everyday conversation.• How can we take complex arguments and make them simple?• How can we turn big ideas into simpler statements?• Can we turn pieces of an argument into great questions and conversation starters?• Can you be philosophically informed without using all the jargon in your conversations?• What should you focus on if the person you are speaking with wants to talk about 100 different topics?• Lots of practical ideas and insights for using apologetics in everyday conversations.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

Today we’re posting an interview that Chad and I did with Susan Morales on her YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIrxYqMuuIUWe interviewed Susan Morales of Girl Talk Apologetics in episode 048, if you want to check that out as well.In this interview, Susan asks us about ourselves and our background, why there are Ghostbusters references and quotes in the podcast, my contribution to the book “A new kind of apologist”, how Apologetics315 and TruthBomb Apologetics started, how apologetics has changed our lives, and whether or not apologetics is optional for Christians.Thanks to Susan Morales for inviting us to the interview on her YouTube channel, and I hope you enjoy the conversation.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

Just an audio interlude for your listening enjoyment.Original audio source is the debate between William Lane Craig and Alex Rosenberg: Is Faith in God Reasonable? Found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhfkhq-CM84

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Jonathan McLatche. www.jonathanmclatchie.com. They talk about his new resource Talk About Doubts (www.talkaboutdoubts.com).2:55 - Welcome Jonathan McLatchie4:50 - What is talkaboutdoubts.com ?9:06 - How did Jonathan assemble his team of scholars?12:33 - Is doubting a sin?15:09 - What are the most common doubts, and do they tend to be more emotional or factual doubts?21:36 - What does a zoom call about doubts look like? Are doubts answered with information?27:38 - Do negative church experiences contribute to people’s doubts?30:53 - How to know if someone is sincerely seeking answers vs. just wanting to argue?32:52 - What about eastern religions and mysticism?33:35 - Do personal moral failings ever bring people to doubt?36:25 - What would Jonathan say to a friend who says they’re just not ready to embrace Christianity?Check out Jonathan’s resources:www.jonathanmclatchie.comwww.talkaboutdoubts.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 discuss books for reading in the new year, as well as discussing bias, philosophical presuppositions, and the fact that idea can’t do theology without philosophy.Books recommended:The Quest for Reality and Significance (John Lennox & David Gooding)https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+quest+for+reality+and+significance&sprefix=the+quest+for+reality%2Caps%2C130&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_21Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices by Thomas Brookshttps://www.amazon.com/Precious-Remedies-Against-Devices-Illustrated/dp/1086349644/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?keywords=precious+remedies+against+satan%27s+devices+by+thomas+brooks&qid=1640515798&sprefix=precious+reme%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNVI4SDBXR0lIV1lMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzg2NjM4MTI4OVE3SjZYRU9UUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDg3MzU1MU9WTEpEU1NVMlBRViZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=Asking the Right Questionshttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=asking+the+right+questions+a+guide+to+critical+thinking&sprefix=asking+the+right+%2Caps%2C134&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_17A Year with the Church Fathers:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935302353?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_detailsWe 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 catch up on a variety of topics from Ghostbusters and Molinism to Die Hard, debates and book reviews.0:22 - Chad’s back from COVID2:52 - Ghostbusters Afterlife review and SPOILERS13:29 - Thoughts on the William Lane Craig & James White discussion on Molinism (on the Unbelievable? Radio Show) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECcN-fisQRk19:55 - A review of A Skeptic’s Search for God by Ralph Muncaster25:42 - Book preview of Is Reality Secular by Mary Poplin29:02 - Undesigned coincidences in Die Hard and Ghostbusters!31:36 - Debates and resources on the internet34:36 - One year since the reboot of the podcast, reflectionsWe 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

I wanted to share with you an audio this week entitled “the Wise Man Seeks God.”In 2010 on apologetics 315 I hosted an essay series which involved a number of Christian Apologetics bloggers called “Is Christianity True?”. I recently revised a particular essay, in response to a friend I was having a conversation with about where he is with God. It brought to my mind the idea that if you are not certain that God exists, then you should be seeking him with all your energy. Pascal wrote in the Pensées a lot of his ideas about seeking God, and much of his outline for his apologetic approach was to appeal to men to seek after God and to get out of their complacency. That resonated with me and so maybe you’ll pick that up my own appeal here.This essay is my argument and attempt to make a sort of Pascalian appeal to the reader. Not a logical argument that God exists, but that if you don’t know God, then it’s wise to spend all your energy seeking him.So, I hope you’ll enjoy another flash-back from 10 years ago. But, just like the J. P. Moreland interview from last week, I think that this particular material feels timeless. 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

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