Apologetics.com Radio Show
212 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★ - 93 ratingsChallenging believers to think, and thinkers to believe.
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The Resurrection of Jesus
April 03, 2024 15:43 - 50 minutes - 115 MBOn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, Dr. Harry Edwards leads a discussion on the resurrection of Jesus, a historical event that took place nearly two thousand years ago. On the panel are Lenny Esposito and Dr. Jacob Daniel. Together they talk about the solid evidences supporting the resurrection and the failed naturalistic theories that try to explain it away. If Jesus rose from the grave, what does that mean for humanity?
Evangelism and the Gospel
March 30, 2024 23:13 - 55 minutes - 126 MBOn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show we talk to Julio Negron, founder and director of Wakemup Ministriy (www.wakemupministry.org) about his experiences evangelizing on the streets of New York. On this show Dr. Harry Edwards, Lenny Esposito, and Julio Negron discuss the nature and practical aspects of evangelism, offer fresh insights on what the Gospel is and ways to share the Christian message to unbelievers.
Gender Unplugged: The March Toward Sexual Revolution
March 13, 2024 23:58 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBOn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show we discuss the nature of today’s sexual revolution, its culture-sapping effects on society, and practical advice for parents whose children struggle to understand gender dysphoria and what it means for them. Much of the content is based on chapter ten of Carl Trueman’s book “The Rise of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution.” Dr. Harry Edwards leads the discussion along with Dr. Jacob Da...
How Can Christians Change Culture
February 29, 2024 20:49 - 54 minutes - 124 MBFor far too long Christians have prioritized living separate from the world, compartmentalizing their lives into two spheres–the sacred vs. the secular. However living this way disregards Jesus’ admonition to be salt and light in the world. But how can a Christian be “salty” and be a source of light if he or she hides behind a false understanding of what it means to be in the world but not of it. Watch as Dr. Harry Edwards leads a discussion on this topic with radio co-host Lenny Esposito and...
HeGetsUs, But Do We Get Him: Prerequisites to Pre-Evangelism
February 27, 2024 06:39 - 54 minutes - 124 MBThe 2024 Super Bowl aired an ad titled #HeGetsUs. This was seen live by over 100 million viewers and was created with the purpose of introducing people to the person of Jesus Christ, the historical Jesus of the Bible. Did they succeed? With all the public chatter surrounding this, some good and some bad, Drs. Harry Edwards, Jacob Daniel, and Lenny Esposito offer their views on this cultural phenomenon that is #HeGetsUs.
Does the Church Have a Role in Shaping Culture?
February 22, 2024 04:24 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBIn the West today there seems to be an indifference with regard to the role Christians play in shaping culture. Aren't Christians aliens in this world, passively waiting for Christ's return to make all things new? Or rather, are followers of Jesus called to transform this world for Christ, bring heaven to earth as we say in the Lord's Prayer? On this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, Dr. Harry Edwards, along with Dr. Jacob Daniel and Lenny Esposito discuss the role Christians play in...
Discussing Morality and Ethics with Non-Believers
February 14, 2024 01:26 - 54 minutes - 124 MBIn this episode of the ADC Radio Show we join Jason and Tony as they discuss how to have conversations with atheists or unbelievers. Listen in as they discuss various distinctives of the “moral argument for God’s existence” and how to handle objections to various points in the argument. Please send any comments or questions to [email protected]. Grace and peace.
Should a Christian Go To A Gay Wedding?
February 09, 2024 03:11 - 55 minutes - 127 MBOn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, Jon and Eric discuss the recent comments made by influential pastor, Alistair Begg regarding whether or not a Christian should attend a gay or trans wedding. Should a Christian go to a gay wedding? How do we address this issue with a fellow Christian who disagrees with you? This and more on the Apologetics.com Radio Show.
What Role Does Christian Scholarship Play in the Church?
February 06, 2024 20:04 - 53 minutes - 122 MBC.S. Lewis said “To be ignorant and simple now -- not to be able to meet the enemies on their own ground -- would be to throw down our weapons, and to betray our uneducated brethren who have, under God, no defense but us against the intellectual attacks of the heathen. Good philosophy must exist, if for no other reason, because bad philosophy needs to be answered.” On this episode Dr. Harry Edwards leads a discussion with Dr. Jacob Daniel and Lenny Esposito on the importance of Christian sc...
Is the Tide of Unbelief Receding?
February 02, 2024 16:29 - 54 minutes - 124 MBOn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show we review Justin Brierley's new book The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again. We also cover the excellent review of it by Dr. Peter Harris who guests on the show.
What Happens When You Adopt Relativism?
January 16, 2024 05:30 - 53 minutes - 122 MBThe October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas has shed a light on what it means to tell the truth. Leaders, including presidents of elite universities across America have had to come to the painful realization that not stating what a thing is brings disastrous consequences, i.e. antisemitism, violence, redefinition of truth, etc. Listen as Harry Edwards, Tony Costello, and Lenny Esposito discuss what happens when a society embraces relativism.
Artificial Intelligence for the Glory of God
January 15, 2024 18:47 - 53 minutes - 123 MBJoin Jason and Daniel as they discuss artificial intelligence and how we can and why we ought to use it for the glory of God and the good of humanity. Throughout the show, Jason and Daniel discuss the great opportunity that lies ahead of us with AI and they seek to dispel some of the myths and misunderstandings around this technology. While blending together practical application and biblical truth, tune in and learn how great of an opportunity lies right in front of us and why we ought to b...
Essential Apologetics - The Problem of Evil
December 29, 2023 17:57 - 55 minutes - 126 MBIf God is good, why is there evil and suffering in the world? Join Jason, Tony and Daniel as they discuss the age old problem of evil and various ways to approach the question. Logically, presuppositionally, philosophically, and emotionally; the problem of evil is no problem at all for the Triune God of Scripture. Grace and Peace.
The Church: Culture Warrior or Culture Makers?
December 29, 2023 17:49 - 54 minutes - 126 MBIn this episode deacon Daniel Adrean of Branch of Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Torrance, California discusses what Bible-believing Christians as individuals, families, and churches at every level must think, say, and do about the culture and society our Lord has placed them in - does God's Word teach us about these things and our duties about them? Please prayerfully listen and consider according to Scripture alone...
What Does the Bible Say About Suicide?
November 09, 2023 01:45 - 1 hour - 140 MBJoin Jon as he seeks to address one of the most difficult issues in our culture today, suicide. Why do people contemplate suicide? Does the Bible ever address suicide? Can a Christian die by suicide and still go to heaven? What can we do to help? These are just some of the questions asked and answered.
Israel and Hamas Need the Gospel
October 16, 2023 21:32 - 52 minutes - 120 MBJoin Jason and Tony as they unpack what is driving and fueling the hatred seen in the recent attacks upon Israel by Hamas. As they unpack some of the ideology behind the terrorism the need for gospel truth is highlighted along with developing a heart of compassion for our Muslim and Jewish neighbors. In the end, only the gospel has the power to being true healing and true peace to Jerusalem. May you be encouraged in your proclamation to the world around you.
What is Biblical Manhood?
October 13, 2023 04:28 - 54 minutes - 125 MBJoin Eric and Jon along with special guest, Andrew Kisumba on this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show. Listen as they explore what it means to be a man according to biblical principles. Part of the conversation is focused on highlighting some of the cultural issues having to do with manhood.
What Role Does Faith Play in Politics?
August 27, 2023 04:44 - 55 minutes - 126 MBComing on the heels of the recent Republican debate, Americans are once again animated by the issues that affect their lives and the prospect for a better future. As members of this republic we are all involved and responsible for what happens in this nation, what laws are passed, and what policies are adopted that enhance "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Christians happily engage in politics and are concerned about the direction the country is headed, especially when it come...
A Personal Story of Redemption
August 22, 2023 15:54 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBJoin Jon and Chris with special guest Carlo on this episode of the Apolofgetics.com Radio Show. Hear Carlo's personal story of redemption, having been saved out of drug addiction and crime. The hosts then discuss how parents can help influence their kids for Christ.
Why Do We Hate Our Bodies?
August 05, 2023 01:26 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBThere appears to be an all-out war against our bodies to fully subject them to the Will and fantasies of our minds. If it’s the hope for a bureaucratic state to raise our children, our desire for technology to “fix” nature, our dependence on augmented reality and media, our total denial that we should live healthy lives, or the massive social experiment of transgenderism in remaking the body in the image of our minds, we are beset on all fronts for accepting our body for what it is. Using Yuk...
Should Christians Be Afraid of AI?
June 26, 2023 18:15 - 56 minutes - 130 MBOn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio show we dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. We’re going to embark on an extraordinary journey exploring the cutting-edge developments and transformative impact of AI on our lives. From self-driving cars to virtual assistants, AI is revolutionizing industries and reshaping the way we live, work, and interact. Our experts will help us unravel the mysteries behind machine learning, neural networks, and algorithms that power AI ...
The New Left and the Politicization of Sex
June 09, 2023 20:46 - 56 minutes - 128 MBOn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, Harry Edwards and Lenny Esposito discuss the origin and nature of the Freud and Marxist project of reducing individuals and societies to purely sex objects.
Recognizing Cultic Counterfeit Teachings
June 01, 2023 20:07 - 57 minutes - 132 MBOn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, Dr. Harry Edwards along with Dr. Jacob Daniel and Lenny Esposito, lead a discussion on Christian cults, how to spot and avoid counterfeit Christian teachings. Our special guest is Cynthia Hampton from Women in Apologetics will share from experience the dangers associated with cultic beliefs.
Sigmund Freud, Civilization, and Sex
April 19, 2023 18:19 - 59 minutes - 135 MBIn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, Dr. Harry Edwards, together with Dr. Jacob Daniel and Lenny Esposito, leads a discussion on exposing the lesser known ideas of Sigmund Freud and how it became imbedded in the West's social imaginary or Sittlichkeit.
The Faith of Our Founders: Natural Law and What Made America Great
March 30, 2023 18:37 - 57 minutes - 131 MBWhat was the faith of America's founding fathers? While most of the founders were personally Christians, the question that vexed them most was upon what foundation was the Political State to be built. If Christ was the foundation of the Church, then was He also the foundation of the body politic, to include its particular laws and institutions of governance? The answer was not so simple, even in their day, when everyone was some kind of Christian. In this episode, Tony Costello (MA Theology, ...
He Gets Us, The Jesus Revolution, and Lonnie Frisbee
March 13, 2023 17:31 - 57 minutes - 131 MBIn this episode, Jason and Tony take a look at some recent TV and Film media that have sparked conversations about Jesus. With “revivals” floating around our current cultural landscape we take a look at the “He Gets Us” campaign from the 2023 Super Bowl ads and ask whether it’s a solidly biblical platform or not. We also discuss the Jesus Revolution main character, Lonnie Frisbee, and some of the struggles he lived through and sins that haunted him behind the scenes. All this and more on this...
The Ascent of Porn and the Descent of Culture
March 03, 2023 17:19 - 56 minutes - 130 MBIn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio, Dr. Harry Edwards, together with Dr. Jacob Daniel and Lenny Esposito, leads a discussion on the harmful effects of porn and the damage it brings to society. The question that must be asked is: How did we get from having the Rolling Stones change the lyrics of “Let’s Spend the Night Together” to “Let’s Spend Some Time Together” in order to perform on the The Ed Sullivan Show to Miley Cyrus sex act with a microphone at the Glastonbury Festival?
The Emergence of Plastic People: Can We Make and Remake Personal Identity at Will?
February 23, 2023 17:44 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBIn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, Dr. Harry Edwards, along with Dr. Jacob Daniel and Lenny Esposito, leads a discussion on understanding one of the most striking characteristics of what it means to be human today: that an individual can make and remake personal identity at will.
Atheist Turns to Christianity
February 22, 2023 00:30 - 57 minutes - 131 MBOn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, Jon Noyes talks about three reasons why the Christian worldview is the best explanation for the way the world really is. He shares three "bumps" into reality he experienced that caused him to reevaluate his atheism and ultimately led him to believe the Christian story of reality.
Biblical Authority and the Genesis Foundations
February 14, 2023 00:22 - 57 minutes - 131 MBMuch of the church has said that the earthly things in Genesis can be incorrect while the rest of the spiritual truths in Scripture can be trusted. Jesus doesn’t give us that luxury and says it ultimately amounts to a contradiction. “If I have told you about things that happen on earth and you don’t believe, how will you believe if I tell you about things of heaven?” John 3:12. The psalmist adds, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do.” Join Jason and Daniel as they disc...
Treeology: The Significance of Trees in God's Creation
February 12, 2023 14:56 - 57 minutes - 131 MBOn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, host Jon Noyes along with Eric and Dan discuss the importance of Trees. God loves trees and interestingly, trees are the most mentioned living entity in the Bible, outside of God/Jesus and humans. Trees can survive without humans, but humans cannot survive without trees. Trees play substantial roles in the metanarrative (creation, fall, redemption, restoration) of the Bible. Trees are also associated with many of the major events and promin...
Inerrancy, Authority, and Sufficiency: How Our View of Scripture Impacts Everything
January 21, 2023 01:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBPerhaps you have heard someone say there is no Christian way to change a diaper or to be a plumber. Nothing could be further from the truth. There is a Christian way to do absolutely everything in life and how you understand this is directly related to your view of scripture. Join Jason and Daniel as they discuss these things and show how abandoning inerrancy, authority or sufficiency has led to terrible consequences for our culture today and why we need to get back to a biblical view of the...
Thinking Christianly in a Post-Christian Culture
December 12, 2022 19:27 - 56 minutes - 130 MBIt seems like everywhere you turn today you can find a story of corruption, injustice or immorality that is being championed by our culture. How do we engage with the world around us without getting caught up in a worldly shouting match. Listen in as we discuss different ways Christians can be faithful to the Kingdom of God right where God has you and shine the light of Christ in the world. Send questions or comments to [email protected].
True Biblical Justice
November 22, 2022 16:58 - 56 minutes - 129 MBOn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, radio host Jon Noyes talks about the cultural understanding of justice. He offers a short critique of critical theory while exploring where it falls short and offering a better standard, true biblical justice.
Unacknowledged Legislators
November 04, 2022 21:45 - 53 minutes - 60.8 MBIn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, Dr. Harry Edwards, together with Dr. Jacob Daniel and Lenny Esposito, discuss chapter four of Carl Trueman's book "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self" in which the author pins some of the West's current cultural issues to the lesser known works of the Poets of the Romantic era. We will talk about some of the shaping ideas of Wordsworth, Shelley, and Blake and how they have forged a culture of self determination and emotivism.
Should Nationalists be Christian?
November 01, 2022 15:36 - 56 minutes - 128 MBWith the 2022 midterms on the cusp, “Christian Nationalism” is again the political scape goat and featured entree for mass media. In this episode of the Church and State Report, Logan Zeppieri and Ben Wager take a slight spin to the Christian Nationalism debate by discussing, “Should Nationalists be Christian?” This discussion address questions regarding rhetorical ambiguity, the relationship between “who we are” and “what we do”, the importance of government as a Christian vocation, and wh...
Humanity, Reality, and Contradiction
October 20, 2022 19:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBSubjective Truth vs. Objective Humanity Is the real world merely a universe of facts about physical things, or are values and meanings objectively real as well? Can we separate our view of humanity from our view of reality? How subjective is moral truth? In this broadcast Jon and Joel discuss the relationship between materialism and the advance of moral relativism in our culture with respect to the inherent contradictions of a godless worldview. “His mind slid away into the labyrinthine...
The God Who is Clearly Seen
October 11, 2022 03:42 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBOn this show we take a presuppositional look at how all men everywhere are subject to the laws which govern creation. As subjects to the physical laws all around them, all men come face to face everyday with the eternal power and divine nature of God (Romans 1:20). Learn how to stand firm on the truth of God’s revelation while pressing the inescapable self-revelation of God in nature. To this end the Christian will be equipped with the spiritual weapons that are mighty for the pulling down of...
The Science of Knowing God
September 22, 2022 15:39 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBIf all men are without excuse because of the creation that we live in, then scientists and those who cling to science as their “savior” and arbiter of truth are without excuse to a maximum degree. The goal of tonight’s show is to unpack that thesis and show exactly why scientists those who believe so ardently in science are without excuse.
Confessing Christ and Four Key Questions For Self Examination
September 22, 2022 15:37 - 56 minutes - 52 MBIn the context of todays confusing messages about what it means to be a Christian, Bob Parucha and Michael Robirds discuss 4 fundamental questions Christians can ask themselves to confirm that they are being faithful as followers of Christ. Church membership and its importance is also discussed.
The Other Genevan
September 08, 2022 18:54 - 53 minutes - 61.1 MBOn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio, Dr. Harry Edwards, together with Lenny Esposito and Dr. Jacob Daniel discuss the major ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau which have laid the foundation for much of the self-centered, emotive, and blame-shifting behaviors of society in the West today. This discussion is based on chapter 3 of Carl Trueman's book "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution"
Resacralizing a Third World Culture
August 26, 2022 21:28 - 53 minutes - 61.1 MBHow do we turn a secularized culture from godlessness to one that recognizes the supernatural and the transcendent? It's a wide chasm between spiritual apathy and Christianity, but can we move society closer to acknowledge the failed ideas that thwarts human flourishing and see that the only way forward is to trust the redeeming work of Christ which leads to true peace and happiness? Listen as we continue to discuss chapter 2 of Carl Trueman's "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultura...
Should Pastors Be Fired for Supporting Abortion?
August 04, 2022 18:44 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn this episode on the Church and State Report, Logan and Ben discuss whether pastors should be fired for supporting abortion and what we should be doing about it.
Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life: Why the Dobbs Decision is Only the Beginning
August 04, 2022 18:41 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBWhy is the recent Supreme Court ruling about the Constitution in relation to what is commonly called abortion significant? What does it mean to truly be a pro-life culture and civilization? What further work must be done? Join your host, Daniel Adrean, who is blessed to be a deacon of the supporting sponsor Branch of Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Torrance, as he seeks to answer these questions (and more) and as he labors to lay a Biblical foundation for God’s creation of all humans, hu...
What Is Human Dignity?
July 26, 2022 18:43 - 52 minutes - 97.7 MBIn this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show Dr. Harry Edwards interviews Dr. Jacob Daniel on what it means to posses human dignity.
Objective Truth in the Abortion Discussion
July 21, 2022 15:43 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBOn this episode of the Apologetics.com Show, Jon Noyes discusses the importance of objective truth in the abortion discussion. He entertains callers on this important and timely topic.
Apologetics Lessons from the Book of Acts
June 23, 2022 20:49 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBThe book of Acts is an inspired historical record of the early church as they went about preaching the gospel wherever they went. As they did this, it necessarily led to them engaging in the apologetic endeavor. Join Jason Gallagher and Daniel Adrean as they discuss everyday evangelistic principles from the Book of Acts that lead directly to apologetic principles you can use as you engage the world around you. Contact Jason at www.apologetics.com with questions or comments.
Science Displays the Attributes of God
June 23, 2022 20:46 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBHave you ever met someone who says “I only believe in what I can see or touch?” of those who say “I believe in science” not religion. In this show, learn how you can use the discoveries of Science to prove the invisible attributes of God and the immaterial nature of the world around us. If you have questions or comments, please contact Jason at www.apologetics.com
Biblical Concept of Humanity in Post-Christian Culture
June 10, 2022 19:01 - 57 minutes - 132 MBHow is the current generation moving away from the Biblical conception of humanity? Join Jon, Eric, Joel, and special guest hip hop artist Joe Salant as they talk human exceptionalism, contemporary culture, and mankind as purposefully created being. “Then God said, 'Let Us make humanity in Our image, according to Our likeness, and let them have dominion...' ” — Genesis 1:26 “For although they were aware of God, they refused Him the the glory due Him as God and refused Him gratitu...
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self [Part 1]
June 06, 2022 01:23 - 51 minutes - 95.9 MBIn this episode Dr. Harry Edwards leads a discussion with Lenny Esposito and Dr. Jacob Daniel on the first chapter of Carl Trueman's book "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self." Specifically we cover the Philip Rieff's cultural development beginning with what he calls the Political Man, then on to the Religious Man, to the Economic Man, and finally onto the Psychological Man.