Adherent Apologetics
366 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 9 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsWelcome to Adherent Apologetics, where I talk with leading thinkers about Christianity.
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Dr. Sy Garte: A New Argument for God From Biology
August 22, 2020 16:13 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBSy (Seymour) Garte, PhD in biochemistry, has been a tenured professor at New York University, Rutgers University, and the University of Pittsburgh, division director at the Center for Scientific Review of the National Institutes of Health, and interim vice president for research at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Dr. Sye Garte introduces a new argument for the existence of God from Biology. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
Tim Howard (Invoking Theism): Three Powerful Arguments for Theism
August 20, 2020 17:45 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBTim Howard is a fellow member of the youth apologetics empire. We talk about the argument from contingency, the teleological argument, and moral knowledge. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
62. Tim Howard (Invoking Theism): Three Powerful Arguments for Theism
August 20, 2020 17:45 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBTim Howard is a fellow member of the youth apologetics empire. We talk about the argument from contingency, the teleological argument, and moral knowledge. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
61. Haden Clark: An Introduction to Classical Theism
August 19, 2020 20:35 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBHaden Clark runs the Help Me Believe YouTube channel. In this interview, I talk with Haden about the basics of Classical Theism. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
Haden Clark: An Introduction to Classical Theism
August 19, 2020 20:35 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBHaden Clark runs the Help Me Believe YouTube channel. In this interview, I talk with Haden about the basics of Classical Theism. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
60. Chris Date: Chris Answers My 3 Questions for Calvinists
August 08, 2020 18:57 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBChris Date is a part of the ministry Rethinking Hell. In this show, Chris answers my questions about Calvinism. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
59. Nick Quient & Carl Oelhaf: Can Nick Convince Carl Women can be Pastors?
August 07, 2020 21:57 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBIn this conversation, Nick Quient and Carl discuss the question of can women be pastors. A great conversation! Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
58. Adherent Apologetics vs Deconverted Man: Does The Christian God Exist?
August 05, 2020 13:55 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBHere is the audio from my most recent debate with Dan the Deconverted Man. The debate starts at 3:15. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
58. Zac Sechler vs Deconverted Man: Does The Christian God Exist?
August 05, 2020 13:55 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBHere is the audio from my most recent debate with Dan the Deconverted Man. The debate starts at 3:15. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
57. Objectively Dan: A Atheist Responds to Arguments for God's Existence
August 02, 2020 16:55 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBObjectively Dan runs the show Truth Wanted. In this interview, I talk with Dan about a few arguments for the existence of God.
56. Nick Quient, Will Craig, & Carl Oelhaf: Gen Z, Mental Health, and The Church
August 01, 2020 17:53 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBIn this conversation, I talk with Nick Quient, Will Craig, and Carl Oelhaf about the important topics of Gen Z, mental health, and how the church relates. A really important conversation. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
55. Inspiring Philosophy (Michael Jones): Navigating Genesis
August 01, 2020 00:46 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBMichael Jones is the founder of Inspiring Philosophy. In this episode, I talk with Michael about creation, the flood, and so much more regarding Genesis. Support (thanks): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
54. Ethan Bergen: Why Your Theology Matters
July 30, 2020 21:17 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBI talk with Ethan from Spartan Theology about why your theology matters. Ethan believes theology is important for apologetics and it’s not talked about enough. Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
53. Alberto Nungaray: The Purpose Behind Apologetics
July 25, 2020 20:23 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBAlberto runs the Urban Apologetics page on Instagram. In this conversation, I talk with Alberto about building an apologetics platform and the deeper purpose behind apologetics.
52. Haden Clark vs Godless Engineer: Did Paul Believe in a Historial Jesus?
July 24, 2020 22:39 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBHaden Clark (Help Me Believe) and John Gleason (Godless Engineer) debate the thesis, "Did Paul Believe in a Historical Jesus?' A historical Jesus is being understood in terms of "walked the face of the earth, and was crucified on earth around 30 CE." Haden will defend the affirmative using only Paul's genuine letters. Support: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
51. Gary Habermas: How Near Death Experiences Point to an Afterlife
July 07, 2020 13:10 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this interview, I talk with Dr. Gary Habermas about how Near Death Experiences (NDE's) point to an afterlife. We talk about what a NDE is, how they point to an afterlife, answering objections, and more. Dr. Gary Habermas has taught at the college, seminary, and graduate-level for over 40 years. He is also an author or editor of some 37 books, of which 18 are on the subject of Jesus’ resurrection. Support for this podcast (thanks): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
50. Jay Medenwaldt: How Psychology Impacts Apologetics
July 02, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBJay has an MA in Cognitive Psychology, an M.Div in Apologetics, Ethics, and Biblical Studies and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Social and Personality Psychology from Baylor University. In this interview, I talk with Jay about the field of psychology and how it relates to apologetics. We talk about how psychological research relates to understanding bias, decision making, persuasion, the mind, consciousness, mental health, and more! Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
49. Will the Lost Remain in Hell Forever? Chris Date vs Ross Burns
July 01, 2020 19:46 - 2 hours - 116 MBJoin us for a debate on the doctrine of Hell. Chris Date from Rethinking Hell takes the conditionalist view and Ross Burns from Burns' Eye View holds to eternal conscious torment. Support for this podcast (thanks): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
48. Lindsey Medenwaldt: Sharing the Gospel with Jehovah's Witnesses
June 30, 2020 14:08 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBLindsey is the Executive Director of Mama Bear Apologetics. She has been writing a world religion blog for Mama Bear for the past two years, and she also contributed a chapter about the Jehovah's Witnesses for the forthcoming (March 2021) Harvest House book "The Popular Handbook of World Religions." In this interview, I talk with Lindsey about how we as Christians can reach Jehova's Witnesses. We talk about the history of the Jehova's Witnesses, what they believe, and how we as Christians c...
47. Chris Date: Should Christians Rethink Hell?
June 28, 2020 12:14 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBChris Date is a Fuller Theological Seminary graduate student. He is behind the platform, Rethinking Hell which challenges the traditional Christian view of hell and advocates for annihilationism. In this interview, I talk with Chris about why he's an annihilationist. Support (thanks): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
46. Jeff Kran: Why This Jew Converted to Christianity
June 27, 2020 13:45 - 54 minutes - 50 MBJeff came to faith in 1982 through a study of the evidence for the truth of Scripture - particularly Messianic prophecy. Since then, he has been active in Bible teaching, conference speaking and congregation planting. In this interview, I talk with Jeff Kran about his journey to becoming a Christian. We talk about his conversion, why Jesus is the Messiah, answering objections, and more! Support this Podcast (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
45. Vocab Malone Defends Calvinism
June 27, 2020 00:52 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIn this interview/conversation, I talk with Vocab Malone about Calvinism. Vocab defends his beliefs while Zac questions him to understand his beliefs and to see if Calvinism makes sense! Vocab Malone is a street apologist with a special focus on Black Hebrew Israelites, Islam, and more! Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
44. Samuel Casado: Turning your Apologetics into Evangelism
June 23, 2020 11:49 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBIn this conversation, I talk with Sam about the importance of apologetics pertaining to evangelism. We talk about practically using your apologetics knowledge and the importance of trusting God. Samuel Hubner Casado used to work in Dutch entertainment as an actor and singer, but left the industry in his mid-twenties when he acutely developed severe hyperhidrosis. Today, he is one of the Netherlands’ most prominent videogame critics, while working as the team lead for one of Canada's largest...
43. Josh Bowen: Old Testament Slavery from an Agnostic's Perspective
June 21, 2020 16:44 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBIn this interview, I talk with Dr. Josh about understanding some key aspects of the Old Testament slavery. Dr. Joshua Bowen graduated from the Johns Hopkins University in 2016, with a Ph.D. in Assyriology. He wrote his dissertation on the lamentations liturgies of the city of Kiš, and specializes in the Sumerian language. Support this Podcast (Thanks): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
42. Lydia McGrew: The Reliability of the Gospels and Responding to Critics
June 18, 2020 12:07 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBLydia McGrew received her Ph.D. in English Literature and has since then done a lot of work regarding textual criticism and apologetics. In this interview, I talk with Dr. McGrew about some of her latest works and evidence for the reliability of the Gospels. Support for this podcast (thanks): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
41. Presuppositional vs Classical Apologetics: Eli Ayala vs Josiah Batten
June 17, 2020 12:03 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBIn this live discussion, we have Eli Ayala and Josiah Batten discussing presuppositional vs classical apologetics. Eli holds the presuppositional view and Josiah the classical view. Support for this podcast (thanks): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
40. Eric Hernandez: Evidence You Have a Soul
June 16, 2020 12:52 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBEric Hernandez is a dynamic evangelist and apologist with a heart for proclaiming the gospel and defending his faith on theological and philosophical grounds. In this interview, I talk with Eric Hernandez about the philosophy of mind and evidence for the soul. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
39. Gerald Schroeder: The Big Bang PROVES Theism According to this Jewish Physicist
June 15, 2020 12:11 - 40 minutes - 37 MBDr. Gerald Schroeder is an Orthodox Jewish physicist, author, lecturer, and teacher. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Gerald Schroeder on how he believes the Big Bang proves the existence of God. Support for this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
38. Greg Koukl: How to Share Your Faith with Skeptics
June 14, 2020 16:55 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBI talk with Greg Koukl about strategies for sharing your faith with skeptics. Greg wrote the well-known book Tactics on this very topic. In this interview, I talk with Greg about what we should, and shouldn't do when sharing our faith with skeptics. Enjoy! Support for this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
37. John Dunfee: Dealing with Doubts
June 13, 2020 14:04 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBJohn Dunfee has been focusing some of his research on how Christians should deal with their doubts. In this conversation, I talk with John about how as Christians we should deal with our doubts! Support for this podcast (I'm so thankful for all of you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
36. RC Apologist: Understanding Presuppositional Apologetics
June 12, 2020 12:29 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBI talk with the RC Apologist about presuppositional apologetics. It will be a conversation that covers the basics of what presuppositional apologetics is, and why people believe in it. Support for this podcast (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
35. Godless Engineer: Why He's an Atheist
June 11, 2020 12:10 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBJohn grew up as a Catholic but is now an atheist. In this interview, I talk with John about his journey from faith to atheism, why he is an atheist, Jesus mysticism, and more! Support for this podcast (thanks): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
34. Josh Bowen: Why This Assyriologist Left Christianity and Could He Come Back?
June 10, 2020 19:20 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBDr. Joshua Bowen graduated from the Johns Hopkins University in 2016, with a Ph.D. in Assyriology. He wrote his dissertation on the lamentations liturgies of the city of Kiš, and specializes in the Sumerian language. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Josh about his deconversion and the question of could he come back. Thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
33. James Kunz: Why He's Still a Christian After Moderating Hundreds of Debates
June 09, 2020 13:32 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBJames enjoys Christian apologetics, is working on his doctorate in industrial/organizational psychology, and is a free speech advocate through his YouTube channel Modern-Day Debate. In this interview, I talk with James about his experiences in moderating many debates, some of his favorite debates, and why he is a Christian. Support for this podcast (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
32. Cris Cyborg: A MMA Champion on Her Faith in Christ
June 08, 2020 12:13 - 14 minutes - 13 MBCris Cyborg is the current Bellator MMA Women's Featherweight Champion. In addition, to have a career 25-2 record in professional MMA, Cris is a devoted Christian. Thank you to all of our supporters: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
31. Mike DeVito: How Should Christians React to Global Warming?
June 07, 2020 17:42 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBMike DeVito is an NFL veteran who played defensive end for nine years with the New York Jets and Kansas City Cheifs. Most recently, Mike has received Masters's degrees in Philosophical Apologetics from Houston Baptist University and Philosophy, Science and Religion from the University of Edinburgh. Support (thanks): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
30. Matt Whitman: The Power of Listening
June 06, 2020 15:34 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn this interview, I talk with Matt Whitman from Ten Minute Bible Hour about how to talk and engage with people you may disagree with. This is one of my favorite conversations. Support us (thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
29. BK Apologist: Part 2 - Racism, Riots, and Remonstrations: How Should Christians Respond?
June 05, 2020 12:08 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBAlfredo Valentin (BK Apologist) is a street apologist focused on apologetics in urban areas. In this conversation, I walk with Alfredo about how Christians should view current issues regarding racism in the United States. Due to internet issues, this podcast is a two-part series. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
28. BK Apologist: Part 1 - Racism, Riots, and Remonstrations: How Should Christians Respond?
June 04, 2020 13:32 - 36 minutes - 33 MBAlfredo Valentin (BK Apologist) is a street apologist focused on apologetics in urban areas. In this conversation, I walk with Alfredo about how Christians should view current issues regarding racism in the United States. Due to internet issues, this podcast is a two-part series. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
27. Joel Settecase: Did God Predestine this Interview with this Calvinist?
June 03, 2020 13:19 - 54 minutes - 50 MBJoel Settecase (M.A.) is a Christian thinker, biblical apologist, philosopher, founder of the Think Institute, former pastor, and current Partnering Church Catalyst with Church Movements, a ministry of Cru City. In this interview, I talk with Joel about Calvinism. Support Adherent Apologetics (Thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
26. Kent Hovind: Should Christians Be Young Earth Creationists?
June 02, 2020 14:10 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBKent Hovind is a part of Dr. Dino, a creation ministry. In this interview, I talk with Kent about his views regarding young and old earth creationism. Support this podcast (thanks): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
25. Vocab Malone: Street Apologetics and The Hebrew Israelites
June 01, 2020 13:54 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBVocab Malone is a street apologist with a special focus on topics such as the Hebrew Israelites, Islam, Presuppositional Apologetics, and more. Check out Vocab Malone on all social media. Support for this podcast (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
24. Randolf Richardson: Why He's an Atheist
May 31, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBRandolf Richardson is the president of the Canadian atheists. In this interview, I talk with Randolf about his beliefs regarding morality, Jesus, and more! Support us (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
23. Lisa Quintana: The Problem of Evil
May 30, 2020 14:30 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBLisa earned a Master’s degree in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Lisa blogs at Think Divinely, and teaches Apologetics at her church in Wisconsin. In this interview, I talk with Lisa about the problem of evil.
22. Vincent Kajuma: What's African Countercult Apologetics?
May 29, 2020 14:06 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBVincent Kajuma serves on staff at Emmanuel Baptist Church (Nairobi, Kenya) and is the Kenya coordinator for the Centers for Apologetics Research. In this interview, I talk with Vincent about how apologetics is impacting Africa. Support us (thanks): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
21. Michael Brown: Answering Common Objections to Jesus Being the Messiah
May 28, 2020 22:06 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBMichael L. Brown is the founder and president of FIRE School of Ministry in Concord, North Carolina, Director of the Coalition of Conscience, and host of the daily, nationally, syndicated talk radio show, the Line of Fire. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Brown about common objections to Jesus being the Messiah. Support us (thanks): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
20. Nathan Thompson: Why This Christian Believes the Earth is Flat
May 27, 2020 13:09 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBNathan Thompson is a Christian and a prominent flat earth advocate. In this interview, I talk with Nathan about why he believes the earth is flat. Support Adherent Apologetics: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
19. InspiringPhilosophy: Responding to Bad Arguments Atheists Make
May 26, 2020 14:09 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBMichael Jones is the founder of InspiringPhilosphy, a Christian apologetics ministry that defends the truth of Christianity. Michael has done extensive research in the study of the existence of God, Genesis, and more. He is one of the most popular apologists on YouTube with over 140,000 subscribers. Support Adherent Apologetics: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
18. Jeff Zweerink: Old Earth Creationism
May 25, 2020 15:04 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBJeff Zweerink (PhD, Iowa State University) is an astrophysicist specializing in gamma-ray astrophysics. He serves as a senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe. Support Adherent Apologetics: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics
17. Leighton Flowers: Why This Theologian Left Calvinism
May 24, 2020 15:37 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBLeighton Flowers is the Director of Evangelism and Apologetics for Texas Baptist. He also is the founder of Soteriology 101. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics