Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

The Effects of Worldview on Suicide

Guest Host: Jonathan Noyes

 

Jon talks about the effects of worldview on suicide then answers a question about loving as Jesus loves and talks about evil and the atheist worldview.

 

Topics:

1. Commentary: The effects of worldview on suicide (00:00)
2. What's the difference between loving your neighbor as yourself and loving as Jesus loves? (26:00)
3. Commentary: Evil and the atheist worldview (46:00)

We Need to Live out the Radical Love of Jesus

Guest Host: Jonathan Noyes

 

Jon talks about the need for the church to represent Jesus well by loving well right now, then he answers questions about the moral argument and how to convey love.

 

Topics:

1. Commentary: We need to live out the radical love of Jesus. (00:00)
2. Does this challenge defeat the moral argument? (25:00)
3. How can we convey a better love to our culture that’s turning to violence? (37:00)

Tips for Sharing and Defending the Christian Worldview

Guest Host: J. Warner Wallace

 

J. Warner Wallace gives tips for sharing and defending the Christian worldview, gives advice for moving your ministry forward, and answers a question about inspiration.

 

Topics:

1. Commentary: Tips for sharing and defending the Christian worldview (00:00)
2. Commentary: Change your ministry by changing your calendar. (26:00)
3. What is the difference between God speaking a message through someone and Scripture? (41:00)

Mentioned on the Show: 

• J. Warner Wallace
• Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels by J. Warner Wallace

Justice, Law, and Morality

Guest Host: J. Warner Wallace

 

J. Warner Wallace talks about justice and law requiring objective morality then answers questions about penal substitutionary atonement in today’s courts, prophecies in other religions, classical vs. presuppositional apologetics, and predestination.

 

Topics:

1. Commentary: Justice, law, and morality (00:00)
2. Would penal substitutionary atonement work in a court of law today? (22:00)
3. Why do prophecies come to pass in other religions if they aren’t true? (29:00)
4. Which school of apologetics is the most effective—classical or presuppositional? (35:00)
5. Is the parable of the sower an argument for predestination? (45:00)

Mentioned on the Show: 

• J. Warner Wallace
• Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels by J. Warner Wallace

Questions about Old Earth vs. Young Earth

Greg helps a caller evaluate some old earth vs. young earth arguments then answers questions about arguing for the truth with feelings-focused people and smoking THC.

 

Topics:

1. If the earth is old, why isn’t there more sediment and salt in the oceans? (02:00)
2. How could there be death before Adam? (15:00)
3. Is it worth arguing for the truth with people who are more focused on feelings than truth? (31:00)
4. Is there an issue with smoking THC for PTSD? (46:00)

We Gather, We Scatter, We Bloom

Greg gives encouragement to a caller from Costa Rica, answers a questions about using expletives, and then talks about making the best of the opportunities right in front of you.

 

Topics:

1. Do you have any encouragement to give the body of Christ in Costa Rica as we’re feeling defeated over same-sex marriage? (02:00)
2. Is it wrong to use an expletive if it’s not in a demeaning way? (21:00)
3. Commentary: We gather, we scatter, we bloom. (40:00)

A Conversation with Frank Turek

Greg chats with Frank Turek about the upcoming CrossExamined Instructor Academy then answers questions about natural medicine and why the moral law would necessitate a moral law giver.

 

Topics:

1. Commentary: A conversation with Frank Turek (00:00)
2. Could some natural medicine practices be considered sorcery? (26:00)
3. Does the existence of a moral law necessitate the existence of a moral law giver? (40:00)

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Frank Turek
• CrossExamined Instructor Academy – August 6–8 in Plano, TX
• Red Pen Logic with Mr. B
• #STRask podcast

What if a Christian Commits Suicide?

Greg responds to the idea that a Christian who commits suicide can’t be saved, then he answers questions about balancing human life and risk, Jewish objections to Jesus, Genesis 1–11, and more.

 

Topics:

1. Commentary: What if a Christian commits suicide? (00:00)
2. How, in a biblical worldview, do you balance human life with risk? (23:00)
3. How can Jesus be the Messiah if God abhors human sacrifice and the one who sins is the one who should bear his guilt? (37:00)
4. A reaction to those who say opening up the economy is not pro-life (46:00)
5. What is your perspective on the importance of the issue of how we interpret Genesis 1–11? (48:00)

Related Links:

• Covid-19: Do Pro-life Principles Require a Sustained Shut Down of the Economy? Who Decides? by Scott Klusendorf
• Dr. Michael Brown responds to Jewish objections to Jesus as Messiah

Three Tips for Improving Your Relationships During Times of Cabin Fever

Greg has some advice for little things you can do to make your home life go more smoothly, then he answers questions about the virus weeding out the weak and how Satan can be allowed to talk to God.

 

Topics:

1. Commentary: Three tips for improving your relationships during times of cabin fever (00:00)
2. Shouldn’t evolutionists think this virus is a good thing to weed the weak out of the species? (31:00)
3. If God can’t be in the presence of sin, how can Satan be in His presence? (49:00

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Two “Don’ts” and One “Do” to Make You a Better Spouse, Parent, Friend, and Christian Ambassador by Greg Koukl
• Summit Ministries virtual worldview training for students
• Donate to Stand to Reason

There Are No Verses in the Bible

Greg talks about the liability of verse references, then he answers questions about the New Apostolic Reformation, a blessing in Numbers, and critical theory.

 

Topics:

1. Commentary: There are no verses in the Bible. (00:00)
2. How seriously should the church be taking the New Apostolic Reformation? (25:00)
3. In light of not wrongly applying verses to ourselves, is it wrong to use the blessing in Numbers 6:24–26? (40:00)
4. Can you give me advice for talking to family members about critical theory? (46:00)

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Donate to Stand to Reason
• God’s Super-Apostles: Encountering the Worldwide Prophets and Apostles Movement by Douglas Geivett and Holly Pivec
• A New Apostolic Reformation?: A Biblical Response to a Worldwide Movement by Douglas Geivett and Holly Pivec
• Interview: Neil Shenvi on Critical Theory

Related Links:

• Never Read a Bible Verse by Greg Koukl
• How Can I Know Which Bible Promises Apply to Me? by Amy Hall
• Social Justice, Critical Theory, and Christianity: Are They Compatible? by Neil Shenvi (video version here)
• Engaging Critical Theory & The Social Justice Movement – Booklet by Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer
• Critical Theory vs. Christianity by Amy Hall (quoting Neil Shenvi)
• How Critical Theory Suppresses Healthy (and Necessary) Arguments by Amy Hall (quoting Neil Shenvi)