Apologetics 315 Podcast

Christian philosopher Paul Moser discusses the severity of God and the importance of aligning our will to receive what God reveals. The podcast explores the concept of flux in life and the ongoing struggle against the temptation of playing God. It also emphasizes the role of God's severity in philosophy and theology, and the significance of character formation in becoming like Christ.

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Chris Date on the topic of Eschatology, or the End Times. They explore the ins and outs of various views of the end times, before discussing more deeply the view that Chris holds on the subject. A very helpful and informative conversation!www.chrisdate.info0:24 - Intro to Chris Date2:43 - An update on Chris and his wife’s treatment5:07 - What is eschatology?6:47 - Chris’ work and engagement on the subject9:44 - Why should anyone care about end times study?15:00 - Encouragement for those overwhelmed by the topic17:57 - Advice for people having discussions on end times24:23 - An overview of end times views29:45 - What is the most popular view historically?37:01 - The history of dispensational millennialism 43:06 - Is “the rapture” biblical?50:40 - The preterist view52:06 - Partial or full preterism?1:11:15 - How does one properly think about their view of end times?1:16:08 - What’s up with 666?1:23:10 - Resources recommended for further study Resources:Premillennial vs Amillennial on Christ's Return: Daniel Goepfrich & Chris Date on Unbelievable with Justin Brierley - https://a315.co/3Pn5vZyOverview of End Times Views - by Gregg Steve - https://a315.co/45SdzXv Four Views Of Revelation - https://a315.co/3R54YNeThe Last Days according to Jesus: When Did Jesus Say He Would Return? By RC Sproul - https://a315.co/3R1dA7xIt's Not the End of the World! By DeeDee Warren - https://a315.co/47VihFVBefore Jerusalem Fell: Dating the Book of Revelation by Kenneth Gentry - https://a315.co/45zPN30Four Views on the Book of Revelation by C. Marvin Pate, General Editor - https://a315.co/3qVPSiiBooks by Chris Date:Is Jesus Human and Not Divine? A Debate by Chris Date and Dale Tuggy - https://a315.co/45zNoFsRethinking Hell: Readings in Evangelical Conditionalism edited by Chris Date, Gregory Stump and Joshua Anderson - https://a315.co/3P4kKoKA Consuming Passion edited by Chris Date and Ron Highfield - https://a315.co/3o3lL7dDoes God Predetermine the Eternal Destiny of Every Individual Human Being? A Debate by Chris Date and Gil VanOrder, Jr. - https://a315.co/3W9Xc5e================================We appreciate your feedback.If you’re on TWITTER, you can follow Chad @TBapologetics.You can follow Brian @TheBrianAutenAnd of course, you can follow @Apologetics315If 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 Holly Ordway about her new book, Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography. A wonderful book and a fascinating interview that will be a real treat for Tolkien fans.www.hollyordway.com0:24 - Intro to Holly Ordway4:45 - Welcoming Holly 5:35 - The 50th Anniversary of J.R.R. Tolkien’s death, Sept 20236:45 - The goal in writing a spiritual biography of Tolkien11:23 - How central was Tolkien’s faith to his life and work?14:26 - Why is this the first biography to focus on Tolkien’s faith?18:50 - Hidden allusions to faith in Tolkien’s writings21:14 - The significance of Tolkien’s name(s)25:51 - The elucidation of truth by presenting it in different embodiments29:04 - What did Tolkien really think about allegory?31:56 - Receiving stories in answer to prayer33:30 - Rough patches in Tolkien’s faith36:53 - The mutual influence of his friendship with C.S. Lewis40:00 - What role did arguments and evidence play in Tolkien’s life?44:25 - Bible translation46:44 - What influence did this project have on Holly’s faith?Resources:Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual BiographyHolly Ordway’s Website: www.hollyordway.comHolly’s other books include:Tolkien's Modern Reading: Middle-earth Beyond the Middle AgesTales of FaithNot God's Type================================We appreciate your feedback.If you’re on TWITTER, you can follow Chad @TBapologetics.You can follow Brian @TheBrianAutenAnd of course, you can follow @Apologetics315If 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

Guest Richard P Moore, author of "Divergent Theology," discusses the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and its problems. Topics include NAR's influence in Germany, differences between NAR and traditional pentecostal/charismatic beliefs, NAR's self-centeredness, and interpreting biblical texts. They also share their visit to Bethel Church and highlight resources for further learning.

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Chris Reese on the topic of gender ideology, transgenderism, and approaching challenges cultural issues.Based on Chris Reese’s helpful article at Summit.org, found here:https://a315.co/gender-ideologyChristopher L. Reese is the editor-in-chief of The Worldview Bulletin and cofounder of the Christian Apologetics Alliance. He is a general editor of the Dictionary of Christianity and Science and Three Views on Christianity and Science and his work has appeared in Christianity Today, Bible Gateway, Beliefnet, and other sites.Websites:Check out the Worldview Bulletin here: https://a315.co/WorldViewBulletin================================We appreciate your feedback.If you’re on TWITTER, you can follow Chad @TBapologetics.You can follow Brian @TheBrianAutenAnd of course, you can follow @Apologetics315If 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. Peter Gurry, co-author of the book Scribes and Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the Bible. 0:27 - Intro to Peter Gurry3:07 - Welcome to Peter Gurry3:27 - Peter’s background and focus5:22 - What got Peter interested in studying the origin of the scriptures?7:56 - Did your study make you more or less confident in the scripture?13:09 - How do we know what was written without the originals?22:16 - Interesting scribal notes found in manuscripts29:41 - What is the canon of scripture and how did we receive it?36:41 - What place do the apocryphal books have for the Christian?43:23 - Apostolic authority…46:20 - The best way to choose a Bible translation59:24 - Further resources:Books:Scribes and Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the BibleMyths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual CriticismWebsites:www.textandcanon.orgEvangelical Textual Criticism BlogArticles:Five Decisions Every Bible Translator Must Make================================We appreciate your feedback.If you’re on TWITTER, you can follow Chad @TBapologetics.You can follow Brian @TheBrianAutenAnd of course, you can follow @Apologetics315If 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 variety of topics.1:46 - Chad makes English Tea3:20 - Where have we been?4:20 - Mailbag question: Apologetics songs?15:45 - What have we been reading?16:11 - The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges18:13 - The Knight & Rose Show18:27 - Common Sense Economics19:09 - When the Church Was Young19:54 - Not so keen on C.S. Lewis?23:39 - Why There Is No God29:46 - Pocket History of the Church30:25 - What we’ve been watching…30:34 - Guardians of the Galaxy35:22 - The Messed Up Church Channel35:42 - Justin Peters Ministry37:04 - History of the Pentecostol / Charismatic Movement40:31 - Share your NAR Experience…43:21 - Mandalorian Season 345:32 - Justin Schieber vs Eric Hernandez debate51:05 - An Apologist’s Prayer“Remind me to be quick to pray, with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Please give me opportunities to speak the truth about Christ to those who do not know Him. Teach me to proclaim this message as clearly as I should. Work in me so that I may live wisely among those who do not believe, so that I will make the most of each opportunity. Ensure that my conversations are gracious and attractive. And please provide me with the wisdom I will need to thoughtfully respond to each person.” Based Colossians 4:2-6Further resources and videos mentioned:Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church by Holly Pivec and Douglas GeivettGod’s Super Apostles: Encountering the Worldwide Prophets and Apostles Movement by Holly Pivec and Douglas GeivettSongs Mentioned: Creed - PetraWords in the Water - Thrice Creed - Third DayGod’s Not Dead - Newsboys================================We appreciate your feedback.If you’re on TWITTER, you can follow Chad @TBapologetics.You can follow Brian @TheBrianAutenAnd of course, you can follow @Apologetics315If 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 Chris Date on the subject of the deity of Christ. They also discuss the debate Chris had on the topic with Dale Tuggy, and explore further.4:30 - Welcome to Chris Date5:20 - A health update on Chris’s wife7:00 - Chris’s future education plans10:04 - How did the Dale Tuggy debate come about?13:02 - How to prepare for a debate19:17 - What do we mean when we say Jesus is Divine?22:19 - What weight do we give to early church fathers about this doctrine?25:30 - Is the belief in the deity of Christ essential, and why?32:41 - What reasons can be given by those who dispute the deity of Christ?37:37 - What’s the best place to start with arguing for the deity of Christ?46:06 - Did Jesus empty himself of his divinity and do his mighty works?55:32 - How is the Father greater than the Son?59:05 - How to prioritize what to deal with during debates1:03:28 - The importance of theology and not just apologetics1:06:08 - Imagery that helps show the deity of Christ1:11:52 - Chris’s work and more resources:Chris Date website:www.chrisdate.infoChris Date Theopologetics on YouTube:www.youtube.com/user/TheopologeticsOn Hell:www.rethinkinghell.comwww.youtube.com/@rethinkinghellThe Book:Is Jesus Human Not Divine? (Dale Tuggy & Chris Date)The debate:Is Jesus Human Not Divine? (Dale Tuggy & Chris Date)https://a315.co/44XRRlqOther books by Chris Date:Rethinking Hell: Readings in Evangelical Conditionalism edited by Chris Date, Gregory Stump and Joshua AndersonA Consuming Passion edited by Chris Date and Ron HighfieldDoes God Predetermine the Eternal Destiny of Every Individual Human Being? A Debate by Chris Date and Gil VanOrder, Jr. ================================We appreciate your feedback.If you’re on TWITTER, you can follow Chad @TBapologetics.You can follow Brian @TheBrianAutenAnd of course, you can follow @Apologetics315If 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 talk to Andy Bannister about his forthcoming book: How to Talk about Jesus Without Looking Like an Idiot: A Panic-Free Guide to Having Natural Conversations about Your Faith. An episode filled with some great insights, encouragement and tools for sharing your faith with others.0:25 - Intro3:24 - Welcome to Andy5:27 - Where is Andy located in UK?7:45 - About SOLAS10:23 - Why this title for the book?13:12 - Overcoming fear in sharing your faith16:37 - How fears reveal our idols19:02 - An overview of the book and the tools for evangelism23:50 - How do you prepare yourself?27:08 - What pitfalls to avoid?34:07 - Preach the Gospel, if necessary use words??37:10 - Bringing the conversation back to Jesus42:39 - How to apply this right now…Get the book here:How to Talk about Jesus Without Looking Like an Idiot: A Panic-Free Guide to Having Natural Conversations about Your FaithCheck out further resources here:SOLAS - www.solas-cpc.orgAndy Bannister’s website: www.andybannister.net================================We appreciate your feedback.If you’re on TWITTER, you can follow Chad @TBapologetics.You can follow Brian @TheBrianAutenAnd of course, you can follow @Apologetics315If 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 select a classic interview from the archive: an interview with Gary Habermas on the topics of doubt, the resurrection, and near death experiences.Interviews Mentioned:• Michael Ward - https://a315.co/3MNx3Xh• Nabeel Qureshi - https://a315.co/3GNqCQb• Norman Geisler - https://a315.co/41x6jOF• Scott Klusendorf - https://a315.co/4083hPW• Paul L. Maier - https://a315.co/3UHR834• Gary Habermas - https://a315.co/41zAEMO• James Spiegel - https://a315.co/3L1AV4v================================We appreciate your feedback.If you’re on TWITTER, you can follow Chad @TBapologetics.You can follow Brian @TheBrianAutenAnd of course, you can follow @Apologetics315If 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