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Apologetics 315 Podcast

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Jan 30, 2020 • 35min

Seth Dillon Interview

Today’s interview is with Seth Dillon, CEO of the Babylon Bee, a Christian news satire site. Seth talks about the history and origins of The Babylon Bee, the purpose and role of satire, dealing with controversy, the Babylon Bee podcast, engaging with today’s culture, the Disrn news website, and more.Visit the Babylon Bee at www.babylonbee.comVisit the Disrn website at www.disrn.comEnjoy.
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Nov 7, 2019 • 46min

Christian Hubbs Interview

Today’s interview is with Christian Hubbs, one of the hosts of the Articifially Intelligent podcast. Christian holds an Master of Science from ETH Zurich (that’s Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) , he has an MA in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and is an AI researcher for a Fortune 50 Company… all while completing his PhD in machine learning and optimization at Carnegie Mellon University. His podcast can be find at www.artificiallyintelligent.tech, which focuses on AI and economics and a blog on the topic at [ datahubbs.com]( http://datahubbs.com/) . Christian was also the RF Chapter director in Zürich, Switzerland for 3 years.The purpose of today’s interview is to talk to Christian about artificial intelligence: what is AI anyway, are terminators going to take over the world? The practical uses of AI and current AI research, and how the Christian worldview informs our thinking about AI.
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Oct 9, 2019 • 42min

Fuz Rana Interview

Today’s interview is with biochemist Fazale Rana, the vice president of research and apologetics at Reasons to Believe. He is the author of several books, including /Who Was Adam, Creating Life in the Lab/, /The Cell’s Design/and /Dinosaur Blood and the Age of the Earth/. He holds a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. The purpose of this interview is to explore the topic of trans humanism: what is it? How do technological advances affect out lives? To what extent can they enhance our lives, our bodies, our minds? What are the ethical implications of human advancement though technology?
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May 22, 2019 • 32min

Kenneth Samples Interview

Today's interview is with Kenneth Samples, research scholar at Reasons to Believe. Ken's new book, Classic Christian Thinkers, is a tour de force through Christian history's greatest defenders.
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Feb 15, 2015 • 46min

Andy Bannister Interview (2)

Today's interview is with Andy Bannister, Canadian Director and Lead Apologist for RZIM Canada. He talks about his work with RZIM, cultural and moral shifts, the Burning Questions DVD project, Short Answers to Big Questions, the most popular apologetics questions, how to be a good listener/answerer, common pitfalls when answering tough questions, dealing with emotionally charged questions, pointing questioners to Christ, and more. Lots of great insights.Enjoy.
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Feb 8, 2015 • 42min

Michael Patton Interview (2)

Today's interview is with Michael Patton, president of Reclaiming the Mind and Credo House Ministries found at reclaimingthemind.org. This is a ministry of theological development for lay people. He blogs at Parchment and Pen @reclaimingthemind.org/blog and is also responsible for the development of Credo House of Theology found at credohouse.org. He talks about Credo House, Credo Courses, his ministry experience, dealing with depression, how burnout comes in ministry, common warning signs, sharing struggles, advice for a long-term view, and more.Enjoy.
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Jan 25, 2015 • 41min

Frank Turek Interview (3)

Today's interview is with apologist Frank Turek, author of a number of books, including his newest: Stealing from God: Why Atheists Need God to Make Their Case. He talks about the Cross Examined Instructor Academy, the goal of his new book, how atheists can steal from God in making their case for atheism, arguing from reason, arguing from science, defining atheism (not a lack of belief in God), lessons he's learned in speaking with atheists, the subject of hell, and much more. Enjoy.
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Jan 18, 2015 • 46min

Fazale Rana Interview (2)

Today's interview is with biochemist Fazale Rana, executive vice president of research and apologetics at Reasons to Believe. He talks about his current work, his background (being raised by a Muslim father), the present growth of Islam, its acceptance in culture, how Christians respond, winsome engagement with the Muslim world, the danger of making sweeping generalizations, keys to understanding Islam better, integrity in apologetic engagement, to-dos and not-to-dos when speaking with Muslims, and more.FREE for a limited time: Apologetics315 listeners can receive a free MP3 download of Fuz’s testimony Finding God in the Lab by simply:visiting reasons.orgclicking on the “Apologetics 315” button on the home page. Fill out the formReasons to Believe will then send you the download via email. Offer available to Apologetics 315 listeners only through February 14.
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Jan 11, 2015 • 46min

Graham Veale Interview

Today's interview is with Graham Veale, author of New Atheism: A Survival Guide, and he a co-founder and writer at saintsandsceptics.org. He talks about religious education, the resources at the blog, the influence of the atheist movement, atheism amongst students, the arguments in his book, the "flying spaghetti monster," the non-conflict between Christianity and science, the rhetorical strategy of the new atheists, the biggest strengths and weaknesses of the new atheism, the centrality of Christ in apologetics & evangelism, and more.Enjoy.
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Jan 4, 2015 • 37min

Jefrey Breshears Interview

Today’s interview is with Dr. Jefrey Breshears, Christian historian, apologist, the president of "The Areopagus” and author of An Introduction to Bibliology. He talks about his background and interest in history and apologetics, the problem of anti-intellectualism in the church (and what can be done about it), the systematic study of the bible (bibliology), an overview of An Introduction to Bibliology, bad arguments for the Bible, good arguments for the Bible, defending the inspiration of scripture, how we got the books that are in the Bible (the canon), the transmission of the Biblical texts, the significance of textual variants, answering skeptics regarding apparent contradictions, the most misunderstood issues about the Bible, and more.

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