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Interview: John Stonestreet – Truth Rising
Greg talks to John Stonestreet about the Truth Rising documentary, the civilizational moment we’re in, what we’re called to do in light of this, and stories of some who are currently standing for Christ and the truth, then he answers a question about how to communicate the gospel.
What Does It Look Like to “Draw Near to God”?
Greg and Amy emphasize that while it’s good for us to cultivate our awareness of God’s presence, the idea of “seeking the presence of God” should not be confused with chasing after a feeling or spiritual high.
It’s Okay to Quote a Single Verse...If You Understand the Context
Greg answers questions about whether it’s okay to quote a single verse, why Jesus didn’t heal everyone, recommended study Bibles and commentaries, persevering with someone who isn’t responding well, and whether couples should agree on secondary and tertiary issues.
The Genesis of Transgenderism
What led people in our society to shift how they think about those who identify as transgender?
Go from Panic Mode to Peace of Mind by Praying for One Another
Jason Jimenez highlights one of the most powerful things Christians can do: pray.
Man’s Free Will Doesn’t Determine the Course of the Universe
Greg adds another thought to the objection he addressed in the last episode, then he answers questions about possible proof Proverbs 21:30 is objectively true, drawing lots to get a message from God, grace for sanctification, and blaming God for bad things that happen.
Why Does God Limit Our Opportunity to Repent and Believe to This Lifetime?
Greg responds to the challenge that it’s arbitrary for God to limit our opportunity to repent and believe to this lifetime, then he talks to callers about a contradiction in Genesis, the lack of spiritual growth in babies who are never born, and whether God or parents create souls.
Go from Panic Mode to Peace of Mind by Recalling and Sharing God’s Deliverance
Jason Jimenez challenges church leaders and parents at our Reality Student Apologetics Conference to be transparent about their struggles so others can see how God has worked in their lives to deliver them out of their distress.
Rapid Fire – Part 1
Many challenges Christians frequently face require only a simple response that can easily be learned by those who want to be prepared to give an answer.
Challenges to Greg’s View That God’s Voice Can’t Be Missed
Greg responds to objections to his view that God’s voice can’t be missed, then he answers questions about thanking God for his goodness when something bad doesn’t happen, defending penal substitutionary atonement, Iran and the Ezekiel 38 prophecy, and the nature of identity.
Common Descent or Common Design?
Evolutionists argue that similarities among species are best explained by evolution, but don’t rule out the possibility of common design rather than common descent.
We Have a Relationship with God on His Terms, Not on Ours
Greg explains that a relationship with God doesn’t look the same as one with a human being, then he talks to callers about an apologetics approach, why Jesus seems to downplay being called the Son of God, and why God doesn’t always answer prayers for someone’s salvation.
God’s Story Always Wins
In a world flooded with competing stories about reality, your defense of the faith is only as strong as your grip on the true story God has been telling throughout history. Every truth we proclaim, every hope we hold, finds its meaning within that narrative.
Go from Panic Mode to Peace of Mind with Unshaken Hope
Jason Jimenez encourages parents and youth leaders at our Reality Student Apologetics Conference to remain steadfast and model unshaken hope in the Lord and in the students they shepherd.
How Can I Believe in God or Anything Supernatural?
Greg talks to callers about a challenge to what he said about the transcendental argument last week, how someone can find his way to believing in God or anything supernatural, and a suggestion about how the life of Christ in us might relate to how God speaks to us.
Alan Shlemon on the Topics of Jesus’ Deity in the Gospels and Transgenderism
Greg chats with Alan Shlemon about transgenderism and intersex conditions, then they talk about why the popular idea that Jesus’ identity was embellished over time and evolved in the Gospels is incorrect.
Don’t Let Your Christianity Become a Means to an End
We live in a time where there are numerous noble causes worth fighting for, and where we, as Christians, should not shrink back from engaging in politics.
Go from Panic Mode to Peace of Mind by Relying on God’s Comfort
Jason Jimenez unpacks how 2 Corinthians 1:4 calls believers to rely on the Lord’s comfort.
Thoughts on the Transcendental Argument
Greg answers questions from callers on the transcendental argument, the scapegoat theory of the atonement that’s popular in progressive circles, and an objection an atheist would make to Greg’s “blind beach-writer” argument for intelligent design.
When Scientists Use Theological Premises to Argue for Evolution
Have you ever noticed theological or metaphysical premises built into some scientists’ arguments?