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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.
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Greg responds to the objection that a tactical approach is manipulative and impersonal, then he answers questions about books to get started in apologetics and theistic evolution.
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Commentary: Are tactics manipulative and impersonal? (00:00)
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Do you have any recommendations for books to get started in apologetics? (29:00)
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What is theistic evolution, and why is it wrong? (43:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
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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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I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Frank Turek
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Thinking about God: First Steps in Philosophy by Greg Ganssle
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Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
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The Story of Reality by Greg Koukl
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Theistic Evolution: A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Critique – Edited by Stephen Meyer, J.P. Moreland, etc.
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Greg talks to Krista Bontrager about the Women in Apologetics Conference then answers questions about explaining why homosexuality is wrong, the Trinity during the crucifixion, and eating meat.
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Commentary: The upcoming Women in Apologetics Conference (00:00)
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Is it possible to explain why homosexuality is wrong without using the Bible? (23:00)
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How could the triune God remain intact throughout Christ’s crucifixion? (40:00)
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If God told you to eat children, would you do it? (48:00)
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Women in Apologetics Conference: La Mirada, CA – January 24–25, 2020 (a livestream option is available)
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Lights In the Sky & Little Green Men: A Rational Christian Look at UFOs and Extraterrestrials by Hugh Ross and Kenneth Samples
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Greg talks about abortion and Michelle Williams’ speech at the Golden Globes, then he answers questions about moral issues with clinical trials, relationship advice, and children taking communion.
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Commentary: 42.4 million babies were killed by abortion in 2019. (00:00)
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Is it morally wrong to participate as a nurse in a clinical trial where the medication might have harmful effects on the patients? (26:00)
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Do you have any advice for being in a relationship with someone who has different values? (33:00)
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Should children be allowed to take communion? (49:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
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42.4M Babies Killed by Abortion in 2019; Here's What's Ahead for US Abortion Laws in 2020 by Brandon Showalter
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Read Michelle Williams’ Powerful Speech about Choice by Chloe Melas
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David Wood’s review of the new edition of Tactics
Friday Dec 20, 2019
Friday Dec 20, 2019
Greg talks about people unknowingly extolling the virtues of Christ through Christmas carols, then he answers questions about whether people who have died can hear us, what it means to desire spiritual gifts, a quote by Patrick Henry, and what “elohim” refers to in Psalm 82.
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Commentary: The dark irony of Christmas carols (00:00)
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Can those who have died hear us speak to them? Is it okay to occasionally ask God to communicate your love to a deceased loved one? (20:00)
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What does it mean to “earnestly desire the spiritual gifts” (1 Cor. 12:31 and 14:1), and how do we follow this imperative? (34:00)
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A quote by Patrick Henry about reading the Bible (45:00)
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What does “elohim” refer to in Psalm 82? (52:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
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Donate to STR by the end of December and receive a free signed copy of Tactics
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A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken
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The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible by Michael Heiser
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Greg talks about why we need gardeners, not just harvesters, then he answers questions about asking people their definition of right and wrong, an alternative to the Jesus Calling devotionals, and interactions with an atheist friend.
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Commentary: Why we need gardeners (00:00)
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What do you think about the strategy of asking people to give their definition of right and wrong? (31:00)
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Do you know of a good alternative to the Jesus Calling books by Sarah Young? (43:00)
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An update on my interactions with my atheist friend. (52:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
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Jesus Calling (review) by Tim Challies
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10 Serious Problems with Jesus Calling by Tim Challies
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Knowing God Through the Year: A 365-Day Devotional by J.I. Packer
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Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon
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Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions
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God's Wisdom for Navigating Life: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs by Tim Keller
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Donate to STR by the end of December and receive a free signed copy of Tactics
Friday Dec 13, 2019
Friday Dec 13, 2019
Greg reflects on the Christmas story, then he talks about a principle of learning and appreciating, answers a question about apologetics curriculum, and gives a principle for interpreting difficult passages.
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Commentary: The Christmas story (00:00)
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Commentary: The more you learn, the more you see. (15:00)
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Do you have a recommendation for an apologetics curriculum? (26:00)
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Commentary: A principle for interpreting difficult passages (42:00)
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The Nativity Story film
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Donate to STR by the end of December and receive a free signed copy of Tactics
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Responding to Relativism – Small group study
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Tactics – Small group study
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Greg talks about Chick-fil-A’s new giving policy, then he answers questions about the philosophy of AA and the meaning of “this generation” in the Olivet Discourse.
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Commentary: The Change in Chick-fil-A’s Giving Policy (11:00)
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What’s your opinion of AA philosophy? (39:00)
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What’s your view on the meaning of “this generation” in the Olivet Discourse? (48:00)
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Donate to STR by the end of December and receive a free signed copy of Tactics
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Chick-fil-A article (includes Salvation Army statement)
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Chick-Fil-A Announces New Giving Priorities by John Stonestreet
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Chick-Fil-A Talks Out of Both Sides of Its Mouth While Switching Support from Christian to LGBT Charities by Robert Gagnon
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Greg interviews Dr. Stephen Meyer and archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy about archaeological evidence for the Exodus.
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Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Greg talks about a gift sent to STR, gives an update on Melinda, and talks about theistic evolution, then he answers questions about evolutionist’s presuppositions and eternal punishment.
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Commentary: Problems with theistic evolution (:00)
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Are evolutionists presupposing that it’s a good thing to survive? (34:00)
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Is eternal punishment necessary in order for God to be just? (48:00)
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Melinda’s Caring Bridge page with updates on her progress.
Friday Nov 29, 2019
Friday Nov 29, 2019
Greg reflects on gratitude from an apologetics angle, then he gives some principles for dealing with criticism and answers questions about why God created sharks and how we can know the Old Testament is history.
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Commentary: How gratitude points to God (00:00)
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Commentary: Principles for dealing with criticism (19:00)
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Why did God make bad things like snakes, sharks, and mosquitoes? (29:00)
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How can we know the Old Testament is really history? (39:00)