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Our purpose is to help Christians think more clearly about their faith and to help them make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity. Released every Wednesday and Friday.
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
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Engaging Critical Theory & The Social Justice Movement – Booklet by Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer
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Critical Theory vs. Christianity by Amy Hall (quoting Neil Shenvi)
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How Critical Theory Suppresses Healthy (and Necessary) Arguments by Amy Hall (quoting Neil Shenvi)
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
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Commentary: Stand to Reason is here for you. (00:00)
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What do you think about the claim that the Dead Sea Scroll fragments are forgeries? (17:00)
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Commentary: Why did God let this tragedy happen? (29:00)
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‘Dead Sea Scrolls’ at the Museum of the Bible are all forgeries by Michael Greshko
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Why Did God Let This Happen? Is It God’s Plan? by Greg Koukl (Greg’s response to the person writing in from Wuhan, China)
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Christians, You Will Suffer by Amy Hall
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What You Need to Know about Evil and Suffering by Amy Hall
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
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Commentary: Follow-up thoughts on COVID-19 (00:00)
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If evil is used to produce certain qualities in us, and God doesn’t experience evil, how are those qualities produced in God? (21:00)
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What is open theism, and how can we take the roof off of it? (28:00)
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Should God have given us a free-will choice to have free will? (48:00)
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Friday Mar 13, 2020
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Commentary: Don’t panic over COVID-19. (02:00)
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When is the right time to confront a fellow Christian with the truth of Scripture? (19:00)
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What are your thoughts on the King James Only movement, and what do you think of the KJV translation of Isaiah 45:7? (36:00)
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Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers
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Infectious Disease Expert Says Coronavirus Panic May Be Worse Than The Disease Itself by Kieran Corcoran (includes link to Abdu Sharkawy’s statement)
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The King James Only Controversy by James White
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The King James Version Debate by D.A. Carson
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
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Commentary: A clarification on using a person’s preferred names and pronouns (09:00)
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If the God of the Bible’s interaction with human beings began with creation, why does it seem like there are more ancient religions? (30:00)
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Do you think Revelation 17–18 is matching up with current events? (48:00)
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Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers
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Greg’s previous podcast on using preferred names/pronouns
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Greg and Amy respond to questions about reacting to evil in light of God’s use of evil, whether goodness entails purpose, and how to respond when charged with the “No True Scotsman” fallacy.
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How should Christians define or react to evil if God uses evil for good purposes?
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In order for something to be valued as good, must it have a purpose?
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When an atheist uses a Christian’s actions against Christianity, and I respond that he isn’t really a Christian, how should I answer the charge that I’m committing the “No True Scotsman” fallacy?
If you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe or listen to archived episodes of #STRask here.
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Greg and Amy respond to questions about why God revealed Himself to a specific people group, why He didn’t start with the New Covenant, and advice for a Christian married to an atheist steamroller.
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Why did God deliver His message to a specific people group rather than to mankind as a whole?
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Why did God feel the need to make two separate covenants rather than start with Jesus and the New Covenant?
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What advice would you have for a Christian married to an atheist steamroller?
If you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe or listen to archived episodes of #STRask here.
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Greg interacts with a caller who challenges his view on the social contract theory of morality.
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A challenge to Greg’s view on the social contract theory of morality (03:00)
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reTHINK Apologetics Student Conference – February 28–29 in Dallas, TX; April 24–25 in Birmingham, AL
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Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Greg Koukl and Francis Beckwith
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Greg talks about navigating the difficult question of whether to use someone’s preferred pronouns, then he answers a question about whether the results of brain injuries prove we’re just physical.
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Commentary: Update on Melinda (07:00)
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Commentary: Should you use someone’s preferred pronouns? (13:00)
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Do the results of brain injuries prove we’re just physical? (44:00)
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reTHINK Apologetics Student Conference – February 28–29 in Dallas, TX; April 24–25 in Birmingham, AL
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Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers
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The Soul: How We Know It's Real and Why It Matters by J.P. Moreland
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Greg talks to Mary Jo Sharp about her new book, Why I Still Believe: A Former Atheist’s Reckoning with the Bad Reputation Christians Give a Good God.
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Interview: Mary Jo Sharp (00:00)
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