Apologetics 315 Podcast

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

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross discuss Blaise Pascal’s Pensées. They discuss the topics of apologetic methodology, Pascal’s “Night of Fire,” Pascal’s reflections on distraction, the state of man, the hiddenness of God, the need for humility in approaching God, and Pascal’s appeal to the seeker.Further resources:The Pensées, FREE for Kindle:https://a315.co/FreePenseesThe best audiobook version of The Pensées:https://a315.co/AudioPenseesBrian’s Review of The Pensées:https://a315.co/PenseesReview 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 interviews Brett & Erin Kunkle on the topic of parenting and apologetics. A great discussion!https://maventruth.com/team/brett-erin-kunkle0:30 - Intro to the topic1:06 - About MAVEN and Brett & Erin2:30 - What is MAVEN?4:12 - What is a worldview approach so important when parenting?10:04 - How can parents adopt an intentional approach to discipleship?22:20 - How to integrate practices of discipleship with our kids31:10 - It’s okay to feel inadequate; just learn with your kids!32:10 - If parents could only learn ONE thing, it should be THIS…39:36 - What about the fear that we’re not doing enough as parents?45:50 - Encouragement for parents who think they’ve failed their kids54:55 - About the Strong Women PodcastFurther resources:MAVEN: https://maventruth.com/MAVEN Parent Podcast: https://maventruth.com/podcast/Strong Women Podcast: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women/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 and Chad Gross interview Christian philosopher Doug Groothuis about the argument from beauty, as well as the objection of divine hiddenness.https://douglasgroothuis.com0:21 - Intro to Doug Groothuis 3:06 - Welcome to Dr. Groothuis3:30 - Why write a second edition and what is new in this book?5:37 - Why take a cumulative case approach to apologetics?9:15 - What is the argument from beauty?18:09 - Why don’t we hear more from this argument?21:00 - How can this argument be used more in evangelism?24:30 - What is the objection from divine hiddenness?30:45 - Are there non-resistant non-believers?34:26 - Are atheists taking the wrong approach when seeking is required?38:30 - Skepticism as a prelude to Christian faith?41:28 - Conditioned cognitive access as it applies to divine hiddenness45:39 - Are we hiding and not God?46:00 - Advice to those who are seeking49:50 - Where to find more resources…Further resources:https://douglasgroothuis.comChristian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Christian Faith 2nd Edition: https://a315.co/3wBZcZcMore Dr. Groothuis’ books: https://a315.co/36tE7pgWe 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