Apologetics Simplified
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 36 ratingsa podcast for regular people with real questions about the Christian faith
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What Do We Do With Ravi Zacharias?
February 23, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s6e1 Trigger Warning: Rape, sexual abuse, spiritual abuse In this first episode of season 6, Leah and Andrew tackle how to proceed now that the truth of Ravi Zacharias has been revealed. We talk about: 1. The sins of Ravi compared to King David 2. What to do with Ravi's books 3. How this impacts our faith Ultimately we take comfort in knowing that Jesus is both our Messiah and the Ultimate Judge. In the s...
Astrophysics 101: The Universe is Fine-Tuned for Life
February 16, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 31.3 MBFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e19 In this episode Leah is joined by her guest co-host Greg Foster. They explore how the universe is fine tuned for life. They also deal with four common objections to the conclusion that fine tuning points to a Creator: 1. The multiverse theory does not need a Creator. 2.If the parameters of the world were different, human life would not exist, but other forms of life could still exist. 3. Earth is a fragi...
Is The Cross Divine Child Abuse?
February 09, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 23.7 MBFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e18 In this episode Andrew and Leah explore listener submitted questions including: Do all religions worship the same God? Does God predestine some for evil? Does God the Father sending His Son to die on the cross count as child abuse? We'll explore these questions and use them to talk about free will, the foreknowledge of God, and the Trinity. In the segment breaks we talk about entertaining church signs ...
If God Is So Powerful, Can He Make a Square Circle!?
February 02, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 22.4 MBFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e17 In this episode Andrew and Leah explore common objections to God. Can God make a square circle? Can God make a rock so heavy He can't lift it? Can God make a married bachelor? We'll explore the faulty logic behind each of these questions and use them to talk about what is possible or impossible for God to do. We will see it is impossible for God to do anything that is against logic or contrary to His n...
How Star Wars Explains the New Testament Canon
January 26, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 27.8 MBFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e16 In this episode Leah and Andrew explore how Star Wars explains how the New Testament canon work. We define what a canon is and explore various kinds of canonical and non-canonical Christian texts. In the segment breaks we talk about a surprising fact about the Harry Potter movies and how you can watch the Women in Apologetics conference (details below). Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - St...
How Legos Explain Miracles
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 29.6 MBFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e15 In this episode Andrew and Leah explore how Legos can explain the reality of miracles. We talk about angels, Mary and Joseph, and miracles in scripture. In the segment breaks we talk about a rocky planet and how you can connect with us. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Let’s get social! Follow me on… Instagram: www.instag...
Pixar's Soul: Theology of Secular Entertainment
January 12, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 22.6 MBFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e14 In this episode Andrew and Leah explore the Pixar's latest movie Soul. They talk about the intrinsic value of life as presented in this pro-life movie. Lastly they discuss what secular entertainment is considered acceptable for Christians through biblical discernment. In the segment breaks we talk about Leah’s dogs rise to fame on Tiktok and how you as a listener can connect with us. Support: Patreon: ww...
The Vulnerability of God: An Advent Reflection
December 25, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e13 Want to start your own podcast? Leah can help! Click here to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation and click here to sign up for the pre-sale of Start a Podcast: From Concept to Launch (offer ends 12/31/2020 @ 11:59 PM CT). In this episode Leah and Andrew explore the love of God as seen in the Christmas story through Finding Nemo. They talk about God's love on display in the vulnerability of baby ...
Finding Joy in a Pandemic Christmas: An Advent Reflection
December 22, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 16.9 MBFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e12 Want to start your own podcast? Leah can help! Click here to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation and click here to sign up for the pre-sale of Start a Podcast: From Concept to Launch (offer ends 12/31/2020 @ 11:59 PM CT). In this episode Leah and Andrew talk about finding joy through the movie Inside Out. They talk about how finding joy is deeper than experiencing happiness. Through James 1 and ...
Biblical Peace in Lord of the Rings: An Advent Reflection
December 15, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 25.2 MBFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e11 Want to start your own podcast? Leah can help! Click here to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation and click here to sign up for the pre-sale of Start a Podcast: From Concept to Launch (offer ends 12/31/2020 @ 11:59 PM CT). In this episode Leah and Andrew talk about what true biblical peace looks like through various Lord of the Rings characters. They explain that the opposite of peace is not conf...
Rebel with Hope: An Advent Reflection
December 08, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e10 Need a beautiful Christmas present for a loved one? Check out Andrew’s custom woodworking shop where you can buy handmade cutting boards, jewelry boxes, kitchen utensils, and more. www.spiritriverwoodworks.etsy.com. Use discount code apolsimp at checkout for free standard shipping. In this episode Leah and Andrew talk about what true biblical hope looks like through Star Wars. They explain that hope in t...
Theology from The Mandalorian
December 01, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 34.5 MBFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e9 Get Logos Fundamentals for audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals In this episode Leah and Andrew talk about Pauline theology as seen in The Mandalorian. The character IG-11 is compared to what it means to be a new person through salvation in Jesus Christ. IG-11 was once an assassin droid who was on...
"Why Did God Leave the Possibility for Sin?" and other tough questions
November 17, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 64 MBFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e8 Get Logos Fundamentals for audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals In this episode Leah and Andrew talk about tough passages of scripture and church history from listener-submitted questions. Questions discussed: Why did God give humanity choice if it would lead to sin? Does the Bible justify slav...
What the Bible Has to Say About Women (plus how to tackle tough passages in general)
November 10, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 50.2 MBFor full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e7 trigger warning: rape, abortion In this episode Leah and Andrew talk about what scripture has to say about women. Leah tackles tough Old and New Testament passages about women to see what the whole of scripture has to say. Additionally, they give advice about how to read scripture - especially tough passages - in their original context. Passages discussed in detail: Genesis 1:26-27 Deuteronomy 21:1...
Interview with Jay Medenwaldt: What Psychology Brings to Apologetics
November 03, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 33.3 MBFor full show notes and information about the hosts, please visit www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e6 In this episode Andrew & Leah interview Jay Medenwaldt about what psychology can contribute to apologetics. We talk about Jay’s conversion to faith and how he began studying apologetics & psychology. We learn about what psychology brings to apologetics tactics, the design argument, and having better conversations. The segments are presidential election themed from non-human candidates to cha...
Rich Mullins: A Ragamuffin Life of Grace & Struggle
October 27, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 49 MBFor full show notes, information about the hosts, and the episode outline, please visit www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e5 In this episode Andrew tells the story of singer-song writer Rich Mullins. He shares about Rich's incredible musical ability, his life and struggles, and his Ragamuffin Gospel. The segment breaks feature some bowel-themed hymns and the end of Tab. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Let’s get social! Follow me on…...
Human Relationships as Evidence for a Trinitarian God
October 20, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 41.7 MBFor full show notes, information about the hosts, and the episode outline, please visit www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s5e4 In this episode Leah presents an argument that human relationships are evidence for a Trinitarian God. The idea is that a creating, loving God must be eternally life-giving and loving before creating the world as we know it. The segment breaks feature a bad name misspellings and a celebrity couple. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman One-Time Gift: www.lea...
Interview with The Weekly Encouragement: Youth in Apologetics
October 13, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this episode Leah & Andrew interview the hosts of The Weekly Encouragement podcast. The show is run by two young men passionate about scripture and apologetics. We talk about how apologetics is important for teenagers and all those young in their faith. The segment breaks feature a worship song parody and a tribute to Eddie Van Halen. Leah Chapman is the founder and co-host of the Apologetics Simplified Podcast. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from LaGrange College and a ...
Hymns Are Actually Pop Songs
October 06, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 59.6 MBIn this episode Andrew & Leah talk about different forms of Christian songs including hymns, modern worship songs, and Christian entertainment. The goal of the episode is to convince the listener that both modern worship songs and hymns are good and glorifying to God. Even if you have a preference for one over the other, God can use both to teach and transform your heart. Not convinced? Tune in! Convinced? Tune in to learn even more about these great ways we can worship God. Leah Chapman ...
Art & Science: God on Display in Human Creativity
September 29, 2020 12:37 - 50 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode Andrew & Leah begin season 5 with theme art and science. They believe that both the study of science and art are ways humans image of God. The creativity and intellect present within humanity itself points to a Creator. Leah Chapman is the founder and co-host of the Apologetics Simplified Podcast. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from LaGrange College and a Master of Theology in Apologetics from Dallas Theological Seminary. You can also read her blog at www.le...
Interview with EJ & Rachel Chardea Brown: Black Experience in America & the Church, Part 2
September 22, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 48.7 MBIn this episode Andrew & Leah interview EJ & Rachel Chardea Brown about their experience as Black Americans & Christians. We talk about how the church has been impacted by racism, some differences that tend to show up between black and white churches, and give ideas for churches who want to be more welcoming to Black Christians. EJ Brown is the Pastor of Young Adults and Youth at 7 City Church, located in Fort Worth, TX. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Theology at Dallas Theological...
Interview with EJ & Rachel Chardea Brown: Black Experience in America & the Church, Part 1
September 15, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode Andrew & Leah interview EJ & Rachel Chardea Brown about their experience as Black Americans & Christians. Much of the conversation stems from the history of slavery in America and its continued impact today. EJ Brown is the Pastor of Young Adults and Youth at 7 City Church, located in Fort Worth, TX. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. EJ is married to Rachel Chardea Brown who is a speaker, preschool teacher and recent children's ...
Interview with Kaitlyn Schiess: The Liturgy of Politics
September 01, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this episode Andrew & Leah to Kaitlyn Scheiss about her new book The Liturgy of Politics. Kaitlyn share her heart for how faith should inform politics. Kaitlyn defines political theology and shares ideas about politics, faith, and alternative political gospels to be aware of. Purchase the book here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32KUCaf The segment breaks share a hurricane story and a tribute to Chadwick Boseman. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman One-Time Gift: www.leahchapma...
Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
August 25, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode Andrew & Leah talk about Moralistic Therapeutic Deism as originally presented in the 2005 book Soul Searching. Leah and Andrew believe that this worldview presents the predominant belief about God in American culture. They give ideas of how to do evangelism and discipleship with those who hold these beliefs inside and outside the walls of the church. The segment breaks feature another Florida man and some weird foods. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman One-Tim...
Interview with Laura Z Powell: Islam
August 18, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this episode Andrew & Leah interview Laura Powell about Islam. She shares about their history, beliefs, and practices. In particular we learned about Muhammad and the Quran's affirmative words about the Gospels. The segment breaks feature a runaway longhorn bull and a shout out to all the teachers, administrators, and students returning to physical and virtual classrooms this school year. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Let’s g...
Interview with Jeremy Jenkins: Jehovah's Witnesses
August 11, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode Leah & Andrew interview Jeremy Jenkins about Jehovah's Witnesses. He shares about their history, beliefs, and practices. We learn about the Jehovah's Witnesses evangelistic emphasis and how to have good conversations with a Jehovah's Witness. The segment breaks feature a controversial Veggie Tales song and the latest Star Trek series. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Let’s get social! Follow me on… Instagram: www....
Mid-Season Reflection on World Religions: Christianity, Latter-Day Saints, Judaism, Occult, Psychics, & Astrology
August 04, 2020 08:00 - 40.3 MBIn this episode Leah & Andrew reflect back on the episodes in the season 4 world religions series. They highlight important evangelistic themes that have shown up in all the episodes and walk back through each episode to share what they learned. The segment break features dachshunds, of course. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Let’s get social! Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebo...
Story Time with the Family (Special Video Episode)
July 28, 2020 11:58 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this special episode, Leah and Andrew are joined by their parents, Greg and Sarah, and Leah's husband, Phill, as they celebrate laughter and family by telling stories from their past. Watch video edition (recommended): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBhFKtSmAzk Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Let’s get social! Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified ...
Interview with Marcia Montenegro: Lessons from a Former Astrologer, Part 2
July 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis week Andrew & Leah again interview Marcia Montenegro of Christian Answers for the New Age. In this episode Marcia shares her story out of astrology and into faith in Jesus Christ. Additionally, she defines what astrologers and psychics do and gives a broader perspective of occult practices. At the end of the episode she gives ideas of how to reach people in astrology. During the segments they share family stories from vacation. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman One-Time...
Interview with Marcia Montenegro: Lessons from a Former Astrologer, Part 1
July 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBThis week Andrew & Leah interview Marcia Montenegro of Christian Answers for the New Age. Marcia is a former astrologer and is now dedicated to Christian evangelism. In this episode she talks about the history and roots of New Age belief, the ideas behind astrology, and how Christians should approach New Age & astrology. During the segments they talk about the “biblical principle" of hangriness and Leah's new ministry. If you haven't heard about this, go to www.leahchapman.org! Support: P...
Interview with Brady Blevins: Psychics & the Occult
June 30, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 51.2 MBThis week Andrew & Leah interview Brady Blevins. Brady who is the Senior Apologist at Watchman Fellowship. Brady talked about psychics, tarot cards, and the occult. Brady talks about the beliefs and practices of the occult from a biblical perspective. Brady provides a compassionate approach to evangelism for those who are drawn towards such practices. This week Leah and Andrew both took a segment. Leah’s was about Baylor University starting a Wesleyan program. Andrew’s was… different. Shoul...
Interview with Lyn Rosen Bond: Judaism and Jesus, Part 2
June 23, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 43.9 MBThis week Andrew & Leah interview Lyn Rosen Bond. Lyn is the daughter of Jews for Jesus founders Moishe and Ceil Rosen. Lyn provides insight into the breadth of what it means to be Jewish and what Jewish people belief. She shares examples of how her Jewish perspective impacts her reading of the New Testament. During the segments they talk about a couple of noble football players and Bigfoot as a real estate agent. Support: All profits go back into creating the podcast. Patreon: www.patre...
Interview with Lyn Rosen Bond: Judaism and Jesus, Part 1
June 16, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week Andrew & Leah interview Lyn Rosen Bond. Lyn is the daughter of Jews for Jesus founders Moishe and Ceil Rosen. Lyn provides insight into the breadth of what it means to be Jewish and what Jewish people belief. She shares about her life of being both Jewish and Christian. Lyn also shares about her parents story of becoming Christians when they believed in Jesus as the Messiah. During the segments they talk about all things Florida Man... and gators. Support: All profits go back int...
Interview with James Walker: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
June 09, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week Andrew & Leah interview James Walker of Watchman Fellowship. James is a former fourth generation Mormon and is now dedicated to Christian Evangelism. He talks about the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, how their beliefs differ from Christianity, and how to evangelize to a Mormon friend or missionary at your door. During the segments they talk about silly names of shelter kittens and a Belgium man with a unique plight. Support: All profits go back into c...
Interview with Lindsey Medenwaldt: Why Study World Religions?
June 02, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 31.9 MBThis week Leah & Andrew discuss why it is important to study world religions at all. To do so they interview Lindsey Medenwaldt. Lindsey is the resident World Religions Specialist at Mama Bear Apologetics. She shares what she has learned from her study, why it is important to study other world religions, and gives some advice for engaging in religious conversations with those of other faiths. During the segments they discuss Elon Musk and the Falcon 9 launch as well as the murder of George ...
Science and Faith: An Interview With Math Teacher Sarah Foster
May 26, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 45.9 MBThis week's episode discusses the relationship between science and faith through several significant scientists throughout history including Nicholas Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Gottfried Leibniz, Blaise Pascal, and Leonard Euler. To discuss these significant people we interviewed our often-discussed mother, Sarah Foster. Sarah is a devoted Christian, math teacher, and history buff making her the perfect candidate for such a discussion. In telling their stories Sarah makes a holistic presen...
Christian Beliefs, Part 2: What Happens After You Die?
May 19, 2020 16:16 - 57 minutes - 47.5 MBThis is part 2 of the "Christian Beliefs" series. In this episode Leah and Andrew talk about what happens after a person dies. The episode discusses events after death and at the end of time. We talk about life after death, heaven, hell, the new heaven and new earth, and Leah's understanding of what will happen when Jesus returns. During the segments they discuss friendly snakes during Sayeth What and a common experience of those in the creative field during Newsflash. Support: All profit...
Christian Beliefs, Part 1
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 33.7 MBThis episode explores basic Christian beliefs which orthodox Christianity has believed throughout time. We walk through the seven points of Dr. Michael Svigel's RetroChristianity and deal with some objections around the uniqueness of religions. In the segment breaks Andrew sings a special song based on a Psalm and we talk about a miracle baby who survived COVID-19. Support: All profits go back into creating the podcast. Patreon: www.patreon.com/apologeticssimplified Teespring Shop: htt...
In the Beginning God Created, But How? - Two Move Views!
April 28, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode Leah and Andrew talk about Intelligent Design and Theistic Evolution. Andrew walks through theistic evolution (also called evolutionary creationism and BioLogos) and their beliefs about the relationship between the Bible and science and also the biblical creation account and evolution. In this he discusses their beliefs about Adam and Eve, original sin, the history of mankind, the biblical genealogies. Leah walks through intelligent design as a theory that holds to a Designer...
Harry Potter and the Holy Trinity
April 21, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this episode Andrew & Leah explore theological ideas and the persons of the Trinity through Harry Potter characters. Dumbledore and God the Father, Harry Potter and Jesus, and Hagrid and the Holy Spirit are all compared. Several theological questions are explored including whether God the Father subjected Jesus to the cross without Jesus understanding entirely what He would have to endure and whether Jesus always knew He was God or if He discovered it throughout His life. During the segm...
Life, Death, and Friendship in Star Trek: Picard
April 14, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this episode Leah and Andrew explore some theological themes from the latest Star Trek TV series Picard. First, they talk about the theme of personhood. In this they discuss the value of human life and recognizing that value in others and self. Second, they talk about whether or not the reality of death and mortality are truly part of what it means to be human. Lastly, they talk about the theme of friendship and offer encouragements for maintaining friendships in the midst of COVID-19. In...
In the Beginning God Created, But How? - Two Views
April 07, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode Leah and Andrew explore the arguments for Young Earth and Old Earth Creationism. First, they talk about the Hebrew term yom (English: day) and the theological significance of Adam. Then Leah tackles a few of the arguments from Old Earth Creationism including a vast usage of the word yom in the Old Testament, evidence from the fossil record and Cambrian Explosion, and astronomical evidence. Andrew tackles the arguments for Young Earth Creationism including yom being understood...
Gay and Christian: Russell Almand's Story, Part 2
April 03, 2020 22:26 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode Leah and Andrew interview seminary student Russell Almand about his journey of growing up in the church and realizing he was gay. In part 2 Russell talks about several biblical passages around homosexuality and dove into Romans 1:26-27. Russell emphasizes that biblical passages on homosexuality should be the beginning of conversations with others rather than the end. Next he gives his advice to the church and other gay Christians as they seek to love the gay community well wh...
Gay and Christian: Russell Almand's Story, Part 1
March 31, 2020 12:48 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode Leah and Andrew interview seminary student Russell Almand about his journey of growing up in the church and realizing he was gay. In part 1, Russell shares his story, challenges, and blessings that come from being a gay Christian. Part 2 will focus on his advice to the church and other gay Christians. Russell gives clarity, theological depth, and compassion in his explanations and reflections. Support: All profits go back into creating the podcast. Patreon: www.patreon.com...
Women and Gay Christians in the Church, Part 2
March 27, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode Leah has a conversation with her friend Carrie Cooper about the place of women and gay Christians in the church. Carrie and I had been working on a paper on these topics and are excited to share it with the listeners! This episode provides suggestions and resources on how to connect with women and gay Christians better. Part 1 focused on women's issues and part 2 mostly focuses on gay Christian issues. Support: All profits go back into creating the podcast. Patreon: www.pa...
Women and Gay Christians in the Church, Part 1
March 24, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode Leah has a conversation with her friend Carrie Cooper about the place of women and gay Christians in the church. Carrie and I had been working on a paper on these topics and are excited to share it with the listeners! Carrie exegetes many biblical passages on the topic of women in the church and we share what we learned from writing the paper. Part 1 mostly focuses on women's issues and part 2 will mostly focus on gay Christian issues. Support: All profits go back into creat...
Facebook Live: Our Faith Journeys
March 21, 2020 15:36 - 36 minutes - 31.2 MBThis episode was originally recorded on Facebook Live on March 17, 2020. It has been edited and reposted here. Please be gracious with the audio quality as this was our first time using Facebook Live and we had some issues. This episode discusses the faith journeys of Leah & Andrew along with offering some encouragement amidst COVID-19. Support: All profits go back into creating the podcast. Patreon: www.patreon.com/apologeticssimplified Teespring Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/apol...
Worldview & Spiritual Deconstruction
March 03, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 55.5 MBIn this episode Leah and Andrew talk about Rhett & Link's deconstruction stories (see below for more direct resources around their deconstruction arguments). Leah and Andrew talk about not needing to be afraid of these deconstruction stories and discuss some of Rhett's apologetic objections. Then they talk about what a worldview is, some key questions a worldview should answer, and how being aware of someone's worldview can help you connect better with them in the midst of their deconstructi...
Exploring Biblical & Historical Apologists
February 25, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this episode Leah and Andrew explore the concept of apologetics and those who practiced apologetics in the scriptures and in early church history. They talk about apologetics in the ministries of the prophet Elijah and the Apostle Paul as well as early Christian apologists Justin Martyr and Tertullian. In the midst of studying historic apologists, the concept of Gnosticism is unpacked as an example of the need for apologetics in early Christianity. Support: All profits go back into creat...
Interview with Aryn Michelle: Apologetics-Based Music
February 18, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode Leah and Andrew interview recording artist Aryn Michelle who released an Apologetics-based album called The Realest Thing. She talks about her own musical journey, finding God's will for your life, and being creative in the arts as a reflection of the Creator. Support: All profits go back into creating the podcast. Patreon: www.patreon.com/apologeticssimplified Teespring Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/apologetics-simplified Let’s get social! Follow me on… Instagra...