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Are We Living in a Simulation?
Greg answers questions from callers about the likelihood that we’re living in a simulation, using the laws of nature to argue against evolution, and recommendations for a young man starting out in apologetics.
Moral Insanity in California and England
Greg talks about recent examples of moral insanity in California and England, then he answers questions about whether apostasy can happen unknowingly and how Greg comes up with his Street-Smarts-style questions.
A Simple Case for Inspiration
How do we justify our confidence in biblical authority when many deny that the Bible is inspired by God and inerrant?
Can Something Be a Miracle If It Can Be Explained Scientifically?
Greg and Amy discuss examples of God using natural events in supernatural ways.
Why Are There So Many Different Denominations?
Greg answers questions about why there are so many different denominations, how to help someone who prayed a prayer as a child but doesn’t seem to be following Jesus, people saying, “Oh my God,” and knowledge of Jesus through existential experience.
The “Word of God” in Acts
Greg talks about the meaning of the “Word of God” in Acts, then he warns against holding grudges and answers questions about requiring repentance before forgiveness, whether Jesus will have the only scars in Heaven, and making sense of the origin of evil as a Calvinist.
Does Paul Teach That Everyone Will Be Saved?
Greg and Amy explain how Romans 5 contrasts Adam and Jesus, clarifying that while all are affected by Adam’s sin, only those who are in Christ benefit from his righteousness.
Interview: Sean McDowell – New Information on the Fate of the Apostles
Greg talks to Sean McDowell about new information included in the second edition of his book, The Fate of the Apostles: Examining the Martyrdom Accounts of the Closest Followers of Jesus.
The First Rule of Prayer and Bible Reading
Greg explains that the first rule of prayer is to pray and the first rule of Bible reading is to read, then he answers questions about what it means to “pray about it,” overcoming a tendency to freeze up when asked a question, mistakenly claiming a promise, and finding fellowship.
Yes, Jesus Did Say Something About Homosexuality
Alan responds to the common claim that Jesus never said anything about homosexuality.
Can an Agnostic Really Be “Fine with Jesus”?
Greg and Amy discuss how to respond to someone who claims to follow Jesus, but who left the church and now identifies as a spiritual agnostic.
Some Thoughts on Provisionism
Greg answers a question about why Provisionists tend to be so venomous towards Calvinism and gives some of his thoughts on Provisionism, then he talks to a caller about reasons why he rejects evolution.
Interview: Jonathan Morrow – Navigating Screen Time and Social Media
Greg talks to Jonathan Morrow, creator of the Refresh Roadmap online course, about strategies to help parents navigate screen time and social media with their kids.
When It’s Good to Argue
Many people think arguing isn’t nice, productive, or healthy, but that’s not necessarily true.
How Can I Know If I’m One of God’s Elect?
Greg and Amy discuss how the concept of being “chosen” by God works in relation to faith, emphasizing that God’s calling and drawing lead to eternal security in Christ.
Four Simple Skills to Help Your Kids Soar Above the Crowd
Greg talks about four skills to instill in your kids to increase their maturity, then he answers questions about God being in A-theory time, identifying as sinners vs. saints, responding to someone who attributes everything to “the universe,” and disagreement in the early church.
Three Key Principles of Biblical Interpretation
There’s one thing you can do as a Christian that’s more important than anything else. Study the Bible.
A Right Understanding of the Bible Is Essential for Navigating a Hostile Culture
Greg Koukl and Natasha Crain note how Christians often turn to friends and family for moral guidance instead of the Bible, leading to a lack of conviction when defending God’s truth
The Invisible Man
Though it’s fashionable nowadays for “enlightened” people tutored in scientific materialism to sniff with contempt at the antiquated idea of the “ghost in the machine,” here are four powerful reasons for you to be confident that not only do souls exist, but you are a soul.
But What If Aliens Exist?
What would it mean for the Christian if aliens were found to exist?