In this episode Brian Auten is interviewed by Eli Ayala of the Revealed Apologetics YouTube channel. From one interviewer to another, we touch on the many things we have learned from our conversations with various scholars, apologists, theologians, and philosophers.We welcome 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 & Chad Gross interview Eli Ayala about the apologetic methodology known as presuppositional apologetics. The goal is to get a better understanding of the what and why of the approach.2:28 - Who is Eli Ayala? https://a315.co/3MNxJrK4:39 - Eli affirms 80’s movies and notes his favorites6:05 - How did you get into apologetics?13:28 - The Revealed Apologetics YouTube Channel15:28 - What is important to Eli when doing apologetics?18:35 - Key scriptures that inform presuppositional methodology21:46 - Why is this method called “presuppositionalism”?23:45 - Is this like worldview analysis? What’s special about this?27:22 - What is the essence of the presuppositional approach?32:10 - What is the presup framework vs. presup method? Who decides what presuppositionalism means?34:15 - Is this approach modeled in scripture?36: 00 - Does Acts 17 show a presuppositional approach or not?40:01 - Trying to nail down what’s missing in a non-presup method…46:55 - Trusting God vs. trusting the unbeliever?48:00 - Discussing various approaches within the presuppositional “camp”53:49 - Whose theology? And how do we actually apply it?56:20 - Can we build bottom up or should we start from top down?1:01:47 - Why isn’t presuppositionalism not taken seriously in philosophy of religion?1:06:29 - Further resources for reading about presuppositionalism1:11:43 - Where to find Eli online:www.revealedapologetics.comBooks: We Destroy Arguments by Stephen Feinsteinhttps://a315.co/3MGRFg4Always Ready by Greg Bahnsenhttps://a315.co/3MMomZxAgainst All Opposition by Greg Bahnsenhttps://a315.co/3HhstvDThe Impossibility of the Contrary by Greg Bahnsenhttps://a315.co/3xLn0d6We welcome 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 & Chad Gross interview Clay Jones on evil, immortality, and the fear of death. Check out Clay’s website here: https://clayjones.net1:03 - Intro to Clay Jones2:52 - Why is Clay thinking about evil so much?!6:11 - Why does God allow things like school shootings?9:55 - Making sense of evil, thinking about God’s perspective12:08 - Eternal perspective are often overlooked13:47 - What’s the goal in writing the book Immortal?18:02 - How does the fear of death drive everyone?21:04 - What are these literal immortality projects?24:39 - What the symbolic immortality projects?29:47 - How do people try to “mitigate” their mortality?35:32 - How can Christian get it wrong when they think about things like leaving a legacy?39:26 - Pleasing Jesus or pleasing people?41:20 - How can we use this information to reach unbelievers?50:31 - Where to find further resources…Check out Clay’s books: Immortal: How the Fear of Death Drives Us and What We Can Do About Ithttps://a315.co/3MeIq6AWhy Does God Allow Evil?: Compelling Answers for Life’s Toughest Questionshttps://a315.co/3mjw0Q8Don’t forget to fill out the PODCAST SURVEY for a chance to win a prize!https://airtable.com/shr14Kl8px7izEcanWe welcome 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 & Chad Gross discuss what they think are five arguments every Christian should know. When in conversation, what are some useful arguments to keep handy that are simple, easy to use, and effective? Covered in this podcast: Cosmological ArgumentsDesign ArgumentsMoral ArgumentsResurrection ArgumentsNew Testament ArgumentsArgument Against Religious PluralismWhat arguments do you think are helpful for Christians to know?Suggested Resources:On Guard by William Lane Craighttps://a315.co/38tkJcLI Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Frank Turek and Norman Geislerhttps://a315.co/3GsZ5lFThe Morals of the Story by David Baggett and Marybeth Baggetthttps://a315.co/3PMJ8uFThe Case for the Resurrection of Jesus by Habermas & Liconahttps://a315.co/3md4bt3Can We Trust the Gospels? By Peter J. Williamshttps://a315.co/3z0jWLoThe New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? By F.F. Brucehttps://a315.co/3wWFwyKDon’t forget to fill out the PODCAST SURVEY for a chance to win a prize!https://airtable.com/shr14Kl8px7izEcanWe welcome 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 & Chad Gross interview Wintery Knight and Desert Rose about their new podcast: The Knight & Rose Show.0:23 - Intro1:25 - What’s new with Wintery Knight2:11 - Who is “Desert Rose”?5:05 - How Knight and Rose got started7:27 - An overview of the Knight and Rose Show12:15 - Mentoring people in apologetics and using evidence and facts19:36 - Why serving the boss is the number one priority 22:15 - God’s not our cosmic butler24:51 - Why are people leaving the church these days?25:26 - How to start equipping the church in apologetics29:08 - What you win them with is what you win them to31:09 - Masculinity in the church: what does it look like?37:58 - Should Christians be interested in politics? Why?46:09 - Where to find Knight and Rose online…Further Resources:Wintery Knight blog:www.winteryknight.comThe Knight and Rose Show:http://knightandrose.podbean.comOn YouTube: https://a315.co/KnightandRoseDon’t forget to fill out the PODCAST SURVEY for a chance to win a prize!https://airtable.com/shr14Kl8px7izEcanWe welcome 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 & Chad Gross interview Casey Luskin of the Discovery Institute on the topic of intelligent design.https://www.discovery.org/p/luskin/0:22 - Casey Luskin Intro3:23 - Casey’s background and how he got involved in ID8:02 - Casey’s work with Discovery Institute14:42 - What do we mean when we talk about Intelligent Design?22:40 - How does creationism get confused with ID? 32:04 - Examples of testable predictions made by ID44:13 - Biggest developments in ID in the past 10 years50:14 - The practical on-the-ground research and work being done by ID53:11 - What are the problems with holding to theistic evolution?1:04:07 - Some powerful ID arguments1:08:10 - Prominent scientists who are supporting ID1:16:45 - Further resources:Discovery.orgEvolutionnews.orgID The Future Podcast: idthefuture.comDon’t forget to fill out the PODCAST SURVEY for a chance to win a prize!https://airtable.com/shr14Kl8px7izEcanWe welcome 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 & Chad Gross interview Vocab Malone about his book Street-Level Apologetics. They discuss practical evangelism and apologetics.0:21 - Intro to Vocab Malone2:12 - Vocab’s background in Christian hip-hop & evangelism4:26 - “Does your family call you ‘Vocab’?”5:39 - How did Vocab get into evangelism and apologetics?9:49 - What is contextualization and what does it look like?13:39 - Critiquing other worldviews18:56 - Using theological terms when doing evangelism22:46 - The PREACH acronym for doing evangelism30:36 - Why use a presuppositional approach in apologetics?34:03 - Why presup is not simply the transcendental argument42:17 - Encouragement to trust the Lord with the result of our labor46:11 - Where to find further resources from Vocab MaloneFurther resources:Webpage:www.vocabmalone.comVocab Malone YouTube Channel:www.youtube.com/vocabmaloneStreet-Level Apologetics book:https://a315.co/Street-Level-ApologeticsOn Amazon:https://a315.co/38HOVknFOLLOW VOCAB MALONE @vocabmalone on all social media & FOLLOW Street Apologist Media @streetapologist on all social mediaDon’t forget to fill out the PODCAST SURVEY for a chance to win a prize!https://airtable.com/shr14Kl8px7izEcanWe welcome 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 & Chad Gross discuss the main takeaways from a number of previous podcast episodes. Don’t forget to fill out the PODCAST SURVEY for a chance to win a prize!0:28 - The purpose of today's podcast review.2:29 - Book recommendation: Is Atheism Dead? by Eric Metaxishttps://a315.co/3KypuPa5:29 - Book recommendation: Fearless Prayer by Craig Hazenhttps://a315.co/38EX60u7:14 - Podcast recommendation: The Knight & Rose ShowYoutube: https://a315.co/3kAAa5f iTunes: https://a315.co/38IhAFW8:39 - Feedback Survey and Giveawayhttps://airtable.com/shr14Kl8px7izEcan9:23 - Preview of Upcoming Guests9:54 - Lenny Esposito with Cultural Apologetics10:59 - Pastoral Apologetics with Phil Fernandes11:51 - Kurt Jaros - What about those who haven't heard?12:14 - The Power of Testimonies with Eric Manning13:56 - Rationality vs. Bigotry14:24 - Cultural Apologetics with Paul Gould15:20 - Spiritual Warfare with Karl Payne16:46 - Person of Interest with J. Warner Wallace17:58 - Dealing with Doubt18:28 - A Cornucopia of Topics18:44 - Demonization with Karl Payne19:54 - Girl Talk Apologetics with Susan Morales21:04 - Evangelism & Apologetics with Dave Sterrett23:05 - J.P. Moreland classic interview23:38 - The Wise Man Seeks God24:04 - Talk about Doubts with Jonathan McLatchie25:43 - Is Apologetics Optional?26:20 - Apologetics in Conversation27:07 - How could Jesus be the Only Way?27:25 - Artificial Intelligence with Christian Hubbs28:00 - Seven Characteristics of a Mature Thinker28:13 - Advice for Apologists29:07 - Logic with Ken Samples29:42 - Is Reality Secular with Mary Poplin30:31 - New Apostolic Reformation Experiences33:45 - Rules of Apologetic Engagement35:06 - Logic & The Way of Jesus with Travis Dickinson36:11 - Beauty & Divine Hiddenness with Doug Groothuis37:04 - Apologetics & Parenting with Brett & Erin Kunkle38:12 - Pascal's Pensées39:14 - Jesus is God40:19 - Please fill out the podcast survey!https://airtable.com/shr14Kl8px7izEcanWe welcome 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 & Chad Gross discuss the topic of slavery in the Bible. Did the Bible condone slavery? A wide-ranging discussion.This week’s book reading discussed:1:54 - Peter J. Williams’ book: Can We Trust the Gospels? https://a315.co/3EHH8ic2:25 - C. S. Lewis - A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophethttps://a315.co/3va7hTA3:01 - Frank Turek’s Hollywood Heroeshttps://a315.co/37GQ0IW5:48 - Mailbag question: Molinism, Provisionism, and crossing the streams… and Tim Stratton’s response9:10 - Tim Stratton’s book: Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism: A Biblical, Historical, Theological, and Philosophical Analysishttps://a315.co/3EPYc5S10:00 - Introduction to the topic of slavery and the Bible13:51 - Peter J. William’s talk: Does the Bible Promote Slavery?https://a315.co/3xQbRZg13:58 - Defining what slavery is…17:30 - Distinctions in meanings; translation differences27:19 - John Mark Reynolds article on slavery in the Apologetics Study Bible for Studentshttps://a315.co/3ELekFO37:50 - Racial slavery: does the Bible condone it?41:40 - Some take-awaysRecommended resources on Slavery and Old Testament ethics:• Against All Gods: What’s Right and Wrong with the New Atheism by John Mark Reynolds and Phillip Johnsonhttps://a315.co/36MO29y• Christianity On Trial: Arguments Against Anti-Religious Bigotry by Vincent Carroll and David Shifletthttps://a315.co/3EGeY7p• Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copanhttps://a315.co/3xQ6CII• God Behaving Badly by David Lambhttps://a315.co/39esjrUWe welcome 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

Did Jesus really claim to be God? In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross talk about the personal claims and actions of Jesus which clearly demonstrated his divinity. Further resources:*The Apologetics Study Bible for Students*https://a315.co/3uOfUD7*Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ by Robert Bowman & Ed Komoszewski*https://a315.co/3rU9UqXWe welcome 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