In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross discuss some of the popular buzzwords you might hear that come from the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). A helpful episode for knowing what the signs are that your church might be influenced by NAR teachings, as well as helpful questions to ask.================================Helpful links:BOOKS:A New Apostolic Reformation?: A Biblical Response to a Worldwide Movement - https://a315.co/3WXlL4nGod's Super-Apostles: Encountering the Worldwide Prophets and Apostles Movement - https://a315.co/3GzHZErCounterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church - https://a315.co/3Gc1dybOUR PAST NAR PODCASTS:Brian’s experience in an NAR church first hand, you can check out episode 063 of the podcast. - https://a315.co/NAR-Experiences Also check out our first interview with Holly and Doug about the New Apostolic Reformation - that’s episode 066. - https://a315.co/3EisONm Episode 096 with Holly Pivec and Doug Geivett on their latest book, Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church - https://a315.co/3WyNybK PODCAST SERIES ON THE HISTORY OF THE NAR AND ITS RELATION TO CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM:“Charismatic Revival Fury: The New Apostolic Reformation”https://a315.co/CharismaticRevivalFurySTATEMENTS by NAR and responses:“In light of the controversy surrounding the terms “New Apostolic Reformation” (NAR) and “Christian Nationalism,” we are issuing this statement of clarification.” By Joseph Mattera and Michael Brown - https://narandchristiannationalism.comResponse from Geivett and Pivec to Mattera and Brown’s statement - https://a315.co/3VxKrzv================================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

Please make an end-of-year donation to Ap315!https://apologetics315.com/donate/In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Clay Jones on the topic “Why Does God Allow Evil?”1:53 - What is the best Christmas movie? 3:43 - Intro about Clay Jones4:56 - Interview begins5:03 - Clay’s history reteaching and teaching the subject7:55 - How do we define evil?9:00 - Evil is not a “thing”10:30 - Is the curse of the ground a punishment or a limitation?12:15 - God using things to teach people13:28 - Which God are we defending?15:53 - Getting too philosophical when defending the faith?17:22 - Why is evil man’s problem (not God’s)?22:18 - Genocide is something that people do24:13 - Who does God allow humans?28:09 - God is not done with the story yet, judgment and learning lessons31:32 - How having an eternal perspective will illuminate the issue35:00 - What about natural evils in the world?41:15 - Why would God instruct Israel to slaughter the Canaanites?38:12 - What about those carrying out the punishments?51:58 - Can evil be used in an argument for the existence of God?54:58 - Encouragement for those struggling ================================*Helpful links:*Clay Jones Biohttps://clayjones.net/#aboutWe Don’t Hate Sin So We Don’t Understand What Happened to the Canaanites - https://a315.co/WeDontHateSinClay Jones’ blog:https://clayjones.net/blog/BOOKS:Why Does God Allow Evil?: Compelling Answers for Life’s Toughest Questions - https://a315.co/3UHCB5OImmortal: How the Fear of Death Drives Us and What We Can Do About It - https://a315.co/3UMSQi2Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland by Christopher Browning - https://a315.co/3iSQDo2The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang - https://a315.co/3YbtBsG================================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 Paul Copan on the themes in his latest book: Is God a Vindictive Bully? Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments. https://a315.co/3FgJs1r0:44 - Intro, and Chad’s atheist role-play5:33 - Intro to Paul Copan11:30 - How important is it to read Old Testament texts with discernment?15:30 - Why continue writing about the topic of “the God of the OT”?22:54 - Paul lays out the landscape of views from “critics within”30:33 - What is the proper role of our own moral intuitions when looking at challenging things in the Old Testament?38:48 - Should we “unhitch” the Old Testament from the New?44:35 - How do we read and handle imprecatory Psalms in scripture?50:14 - What would you say to someone who has walked away from the faith because they cannot accept Old Testament portrayals of God?====================================*Helpful links:*Paul Copan’s Website: www.paulcopan.comBOOKS:Is God a Moral Monster? - https://a315.co/3FhmVlnDid God Really Command Genocide?: Coming to Terms with the Justice of God - https://a315.co/3Fip5kMTrue for You, But Not for Me: Overcoming Objections to Christian Faith - https://a315.co/3VlIdnsWhen God Goes to Starbucks: A Guide to Everyday Apologeticshttps://a315.co/3VJQp0JThat's Just Your Interpretation: Responding to Skeptics Who Challenge Your Faith - https://a315.co/3XOaXXq"How Do You Know You're Not Wrong?" - https://a315.co/3uiH4AYDEBATE:Unbelievable? Can the Canaanite conquest be reconciled with a God of love? Paul Copan vs Randal Rauser - https://a315.co/3EVEB4nPalm Beach Atlantic University Masters in Apologeticshttps://a315.co/3B2CLxD====================================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 speak with Doug Geivett and Holly Pivec about the “New Apostolic Reformation” (NAR) movement, as well as the specific teachings coming out of the movement.We cover some of the content they lay out in their newest book: Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Churchhttps://a315.co/3TNAzk21:04 - Intro to our guests1:40 - discussing the book Counterfeit Kingdom6:23 - About our guests8:10 - How is this book different than the previous on the NAR?9:17 - Why are Doug and Holly interested in NAR teachings?11:35 - Are you just against the move of God?14:24 - Why so much focus on Bethel Church in Redding, CA?15:30 - What attracts otherwise reasonable people to the NAR movement?19:50 - Jesus’s overlooked warning; how to spot false prophets?22:25 - Are there tests within the movement for prophets?27:04 - What is spiritual abuse, and are NAR teaching leading to abuse?30:00 - Petitionary prayer vs. “declaration” prayer32:30 - Trying to raise a little girl from the dead34:06 - The influence of NAR in popular Christian worship music38:30 - Is there going to be a big end-times revival?44:41 - Problematic methods of teaching the Bible?48:00 - The origins of the Passion Translation55:00 - Peculiar healing practices1:07:06 - Protecting children from the NAR movement 1:10:20 - Final thoughts from Holly and Doug*Helpful links:*Holly Pivec and professor Doug Geivett are co-authors of various books about NAR: God's Super-Apostles: Encountering the Worldwide Prophets and Apostles Movementhttps://a315.co/3EIdET7A New Apostolic Reformation?: A Biblical Response to a Worldwide Movementhttps://a315.co/3EK40ztCounterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Churchhttps://a315.co/3V2QSdQHolly’s website: www.hollypivec.comDoug Geivett’s website: https://douggeivett.wordpress.comBrian’s experience in an NAR church first hand, you can check out episode 063 of the podcast. https://a315.co/NAR-ExperiencesAlso check out our previous interview with Holly and Doug about the New Apostolic Reformation - that’s episode 066. https://a315.co/3EisONmDoug Geivett & Holly Pivec debate Michael Brown on the New Apostolic Reformation: https://a315.co/3X4hpJLWe 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 podcast, Brian Auten interviews Chad Gross, the co-host of the Apologetics315 Podcast, as well as the author at Truthbomb Apologetics. http://truthbomb.apologetics.com1:44 - Book review: Counterfeit Kingdom by Doug Geivett & Holly Pivechttps://a315.co/3TNAzk26:40 - The Passion Translation9:30 - Chad’s background10:25 - What did Chad believe about God?12:26 - How did Chad come to belief in Christ?20:12 - How did Chad get into apologetics?26:00 - Chad’s areas of strength/interests30:30 - Areas of struggle in apologetics35:00 - Advice for speaking with others about Christianity38:46 - Helpful tools for discipling our kids42:00 - What should apologists do better?46:35 - How to do better with online conversations51:10 - What Chad’s learned from teaching53:20 - Top Three apologetics “sensei’s”*Helpful links:*Doug Geivett & Holly Pivec debate Michael Brown on the New Apostolic Reformation: https://a315.co/3X4hpJLInterview with Doug Geivett & Holly Pivec on the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR): https://a315.co/3tDSVcUTruthbomb Apologeticshttp://truthbomb.apologetics.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 podcast, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Travis Dickinson about his recent book: Wandering Toward God: Finding Faith amid Doubts and Big Questions.With the code 315POD listeners can get 30 percent off the ebook, along with a hard copy of Savoring Scripture (plus free shipping) at https://ivpress.com The code is good from 11/14-11/28This is a great book, which explains what doubt is (and what it is not), how to approach and “lean into” our doubts while hanging on to our faith, and seeking rational confidence.We discuss what doubt is, the difference between faith and unbelief, and how we can press into God amid doubts. Also, what what steps can someone take when they are experiencing a crisis of doubt?*Helpful links:*Wandering Toward God book:https://a315.co/3Us5ofbTravis Dickinson website:www.travisdickinson.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 podcast, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Eric Johnson of the Mormon Research Ministry on the topic of Mormonism, what they believe, and how to engage with them. We also discuss the themes in Eric’s book: Introducing Christianity to Mormons.*We talk about:* Morality, The Lord of the Rings, and Awkward Jokes w/ Dr Peter Kreefthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIIiVz_t5VAIs God a Vindictive Bully?https://a315.co/3FPSgfA*Helpful links:*Mormonism Research Ministryhttps://www.mrm.org/Introducing Christianity to Mormons (book)https://a315.co/3T7TWnOEric Johnson (about)https://www.mrm.org/eric-johnsonViewpoint on Mormonism (Radio Show and Podcast)https://a315.co/3hddGZNThe Next Mormons: How Millennials Are Changing the LDS Church by Jana Riess - https://a315.co/3UoUK8GLatter-day Saints: Would you be willing to take the Romans Challenge?https://a315.co/3t59wWKJim Wallace Podcast with Eric Johnson - How Can I Introduce My Mormon Friends To Christianity? (Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast S8E22)IntroducingChristianity.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

This is a Deep Dive into the book: A Rebel’s Manifesto: Choosing Truth, Real Justice, and Love amid the Noise of Today’s World by Sean McDowell.This is Part 5 of the Deep Dive: “Ethics and Cultural Engagement”0:48 - Colby Martin & Sean McDowell dialogue reflections10:26 - Mailbag question16:13 - Book recommendation20:37 - Ch20 - The Environment22:45 - Poverty24:00 - Guns and Violence26:17 - Immigration 29:37 - Artificial Intelligence30:23 - Cultural Engagement Section30:37 - Ch25 - How Will I Know God’s Will?51:30 - Ch26 - A Guide for ConversationsHelpful links:Progressive Christianity (Sean McDowell and Colby Martin)https://a315.co/3DxdvBfLive Action, Snopes, Planned Parenthood's "Prenatal Care"https://a315.co/3gMlkKhKarl Payne Podcasts (spiritual warfare)Part 1 - https://a315.co/3Nhc6lKPart 2 - https://a315.co/3f7aDSePlaying with Fire by Billy Hallowell https://a315.co/3SFFumwFound: God's Will by John MacArthurhttps://a315.co/3Sz2aoEFailure - What is the Meaning of Failure for the Christian? (William Lane Craig) (Video and Transcript) - https://a315.co/3FotkeSTactics by Greg Koukl - https://a315.co/3FiG0E4A Rebel’s Manifesto Book:https://a315.co/RebelSean’s McDowell’s Website:www.seanmcdowell.orgWe 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

This is a Deep Dive into the book: A Rebel’s Manifesto: Choosing Truth, Real Justice, and Love amid the Noise of Today’s World by Sean McDowell.This is Part 4 of the Deep Dive: “Sexuality”0:35 - Rings of Power Finale comments3:14 - Lee Strobe’s “A Case for Heaven” book comments5:30 - J.P. Moreland’s “Scientism and Secularism” comments6:15 - back to the Deep Dive…6:40 - Topics covered this week7:43 - Sex9:45 - “The orders were for your protection…”12:30 - What if everyone followed Jesus’ sexual ethic?14:10 - Comments on the purity movement and motivations17:45 - Homosexuality30:05 - Transgender ideology32:45 - Pornography40:38 - Abortion44:06 - Final commentsHelpful links:What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? Sean McDowell and Matthew Vines in Conversationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFY4VtCWgyIRay Comfort Vs Matt Dillahunty | Does God Exist? DEBATEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRCbvfyiu0sScientism and Secularism: Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology by J.P. Moreland - https://a315.co/3D2B6IqThe Case for Heaven by Lee Strobel - https://a315.co/3z7jUAJScott Klusendorf Interview on Abortionhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/veracityhill/scott-klusendorf-interviewBelfast Bigot interview on Abortionhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/veracityhill/014-abortion-and-the-belfast-bigotA Rebel’s Manifesto Book:https://a315.co/RebelSean’s McDowell’s Website:www.seanmcdowell.orgWe 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

This is a Deep Dive into the book: A Rebel’s Manifesto: Choosing Truth, Real Justice, and Love amid the Noise of Today’s World by Sean McDowell.This is Part 3 of the Deep Dive: “Relationships”0:41 - More Rings of Power spoilers5:22 - Books in the Mail7:19 - Chapter 10: Loneliness14:36 - Chapter 11: Bullying21:10 - Chapter 12: Suicide31:53 - Chapter 13: Assisted Suicide38:50 - Chapter 14: Racial TensionHelpful links:A Rebel’s Manifesto Book:https://a315.co/RebelSean’s McDowell’s Website:www.seanmcdowell.orgWe 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