Come Let Us Reason Podcast
376 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 hours ago - ★★★★ - 43 ratingsWelcome to Come Let Us Reason Together, the podcast from Lenny Esposito and Come Reason Ministries. Here, we dig deeply into ways Christianity shows itself as an intelligent and rational faith. Episodes include topics about faith, ethics, worldview, and philosophy from a distinctly Christian perspective. Join us each week and see just how rational faith can be!
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Jesus and the Roots of Conflict (Part 2)
May 09, 2021 07:00 - 35.7 MBJesus and the Roots of Conflict (Part 2) Controversy and conflict seem to be more and more prevalent in our lives. We divide over matters of the church, over politics, over health, and even over others who are themselves fighting. In our post-Christian culture, believers are especially susceptible to finding themselves arguing against the continuing rise of decadence. How can we deal with conflict and controversy in a biblical way? In this multi-part series based on Luke chapter 20, Lenny loo...
Jesus and the Roots of Conflict (Part 1)
May 02, 2021 07:00 - 36.9 MBJesus and the Roots of Conflict (Part 1) Controversy and conflict seem to be more and more prevalent in our lives. We divide over matters of the church, over politics, over health, and even over others who are themselves fighting. In our post-Christian culture, believers are especially susceptible to finding themselves arguing against the continuing rise of decadence. How can we deal with conflict and controversy in a biblical way? In this multi-part series based on Luke chapter 20, Lenny loo...
God's View Towards Cancel Culture (Part 2)
April 25, 2021 07:00 - 43.6 MBGod's View Towards Cancel Culture (Part 2) Cancel culture is one of the more contentious issues in society today. What is it and how should Christians approach it? Suprisingly the answer is found in a tiny, often-neglected book of the Old Testament: Obadiah. Listen in as Lenny explains how God uses this prophet to teach us how he feels about cancel culture and how to respond biblically. Part 2 of 2
God's View Towards Cancel Culture (Part 1)
April 18, 2021 07:00 - 43.6 MBGod's View Towards Cancel Culture (Part 1) Cancel culture is one of the more contentious issues in society today. What is it and how should Christians approach it? Surprisingly the answer is found in a tiny, often-neglected book of the Old Testament: Obadiah. Listen in as Lenny explains how God uses this prophet to teach us how he feels about cancel culture and how to respond biblically. Part 1 of 2
Is Jesus Just a Copy of Ancient Myths? (Part 4)
April 11, 2021 07:01 - 15.3 MBIs Jesus Just a Copy of Ancient Myths? (Part 4) Skeptics and Internet sites make the claim that Jesus' story is not unique. There were many saviors in ancient religious systems, and the gospels were just borrowing from earlier myths. Is this true? Listen in and discover why we can dismiss claims of ancient plagiarism as so much hogwash. Part 4 of 4
Is Jesus Just a Copy of Ancient Myths? (Part 3)
April 04, 2021 07:01 - 14.1 MBIs Jesus Just a Copy of Ancient Myths? (Part 3) Skeptics and Internet sites make the claim that Jesus' story is not unique. There were many saviors in ancient religious systems, and the gospels were just borrowing from earlier myths. Is this true? Listen in and discover why we can dismiss claims of ancient plagiarism as so much hogwash. Part 3 of 4
Is Jesus Just a Copy of Ancient Myths? (Part 2)
March 28, 2021 07:01 - 15.5 MBIs Jesus Just a Copy of Ancient Myths? (Part 2) Skeptics and Internet sites make the claim that Jesus' story is not unique. There were many saviors in ancient religious systems, and the gospels were just borrowing from earlier myths. Is this true? Listen in and discover why we can dismiss claims of ancient plagiarism as so much hogwash. Part 2 of 4
Is Jesus Just a Copy of Ancient Myths? (Part 1)
March 21, 2021 07:01 - 17.3 MBIs Jesus Just a Copy of Ancient Myths? (Part 1) Skeptics and Internet sites make the claim that Jesus' story is not unique. There were many saviors in ancient religious systems, and the gospels were just borrowing from earlier myths. Is this true? Listen in and discover why we can dismiss claims of ancient plagiarism as so much hogwash. Part 1 of 4
Why Does God Allow Suffering and Evil? (Part 4)
March 14, 2021 08:00 - 24.2 MBWhy Does God Allow Suffering and Evil? (Part 4) It's a popular objection: If God is all loving, then how can He allow evil to exist in the world? Is God being cruel in allowing evil, or is He just not powerful enough to do anything about it? Does this prove there is no God at all? In this class, Lenny shows why evil proves that God must exist. Part 4 of 4
Why Does God Allow Suffering and Evil? (Part 3)
March 07, 2021 08:00 - 22.6 MBWhy Does God Allow Suffering and Evil? (Part 3) It's a popular objection: If God is all loving, then how can He allow evil to exist in the world? Is God being cruel in allowing evil, or is He just not powerful enough to do anything about it? Does this prove there is no God at all? In this class, Lenny shows why evil proves that God must exist. Part 3 of 4
Why Does God Allow Suffering and Evil? (Part 2)
February 21, 2021 08:00 - 21.5 MBWhy Does God Allow Suffering and Evil? (Part 2) It's a popular objection: If God is all loving, then how can He allow evil to exist in the world? Is God being cruel in allowing evil, or is He just not powerful enough to do anything about it? Does this prove there is no God at all? In this class, Lenny shows why evil proves that God must exist. Part 2 of 4
Why Does God Allow Suffering and Evil? (Part 1)
February 14, 2021 08:00 - 22.6 MBWhy Does God Allow Suffering and Evil? (Part 1) It's a popular objection: If God is all loving, then how can He allow evil to exist in the world? Is God being cruel in allowing evil, or is He just not powerful enough to do anything about it? Does this prove there is no God at all? In this class, Lenny shows why evil proves that God must exist. Part 1 of 4
The Problem of Moral Relativism (Part 4)
February 07, 2021 08:01 - 12.3 MBThe Problem of Moral Relativism (Part 4) You hear them all the time, those little quips that stop you cold: "That's true for you but not for me", "You shouldn't push your morality on others", "That's only your interpretation of the Bible," and more. Moral relativism has been widely accepted in our culture today. In this class, we'll teach you how to answer these supposed show-stoppers. Part 4 of 4
The Problem of Moral Relativism (Part 3)
January 31, 2021 08:01 - 15.6 MBThe Problem of Moral Relativism (Part 3) You hear them all the time, those little quips that stop you cold: "That's true for you but not for me", "You shouldn't push your morality on others", "That's only your interpretation of the Bible," and more. Moral relativism has been widely accepted in our culture today. In this class, we'll teach you how to answer these supposed show-stoppers. Part 3 of 4
The Problem of Moral Relativism (Part 2)
January 24, 2021 08:01 - 14.3 MBThe Problem of Moral Relativism (Part 2) You hear them all the time, those little quips that stop you cold: "That's true for you but not for me", "You shouldn't push your morality on others", "That's only your interpretation of the Bible," and more. Moral relativism has been widely accepted in our culture today. In this class, we'll teach you how to answer these supposed show-stoppers. Part 2 of 4
The Problem of Moral Relativism (Part 1)
January 17, 2021 08:01 - 14 MBThe Problem of Moral Relativism (Part 1) You hear them all the time, those little quips that stop you cold: "That's true for you but not for me", "You shouldn't push your morality on others", "That's only your interpretation of the Bible," and more. Moral relativism has been widely accepted in our culture today. In this class, we'll teach you how to answer these supposed show-stoppers. Part 1 of 4
Christianity and the Question of Suicide (Part 4)
January 10, 2021 08:00 - 24.6 MBChristianity and the Question of Suicide (Part 4) Suicides are on the rise, and as recent tragedies have shown, Christians are not exempt for the epidemic. What is the biblical understanding of suicide? Does it disqualify a believer from salvation? How can we equip ourselves to help others contemplating suicide? Listen to this new podcast series for the answers. Part 4 of 4
Christianity and the Question of Suicide (Part 3)
January 03, 2021 08:00 - 24.9 MBChristianity and the Question of Suicide (Part 3) Suicides are on the rise, and as recent tragedies have shown, Christians are not exempt for the epidemic. What is the biblical understanding of suicide? Does it disqualify a believer from salvation? How can we equip ourselves to help others contemplating suicide? Listen to this new podcast series for the answers. Part 3 of 4
Christianity and the Question of Suicide (Part 2)
December 27, 2020 08:00 - 26.3 MBChristianity and the Question of Suicide (Part 2) Suicides are on the rise, and as recent tragedies have shown, Christians are not exempt for the epidemic. What is the biblical understanding of suicide? Does it disqualify a believer from salvation? How can we equip ourselves to help others contemplating suicide? Listen to this new podcast series for the answers. Part 2 of 4
Christianity and the Question of Suicide (Part 1)
December 20, 2020 08:00 - 26.7 MBChristianity and the Question of Suicide (Part 1) Suicides are on the rise, and as recent tragedies have shown, Christians are not exempt for the epidemic. What is the biblical understanding of suicide? Does it disqualify a believer from salvation? How can we equip ourselves to help others contemplating suicide? Listen to this new podcast series for the answers. Part 1 of 4 Christianity and the Question of Suicide
Islam and Engaging with Muslims (Part 4)
December 13, 2020 08:01 - 14.2 MBIslam and Engaging with Muslims (Part 4) Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world, but is still a mystery to most Christians. Is it a religion of peace or a breeding ground for terrorists? In our latest Christianity in the Hot Seat installment, Lenny examines Islamic beliefs and discusses how to effectively witness to Muslims. Part 4 of 4
Islam and Engaging with Muslims (Part 3)
December 06, 2020 08:01 - 13.8 MBIslam and Engaging with Muslims (Part 3) Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world, but is still a mystery to most Christians. Is it a religion of peace or a breeding ground for terrorists? In our latest Christianity in the Hot Seat installment, Lenny examines Islamic beliefs and discusses how to effectively witness to Muslims. Part 3 of 4
Islam and Engaging with Muslims (Part 2)
November 29, 2020 08:01 - 23 MBIslam and Engaging with Muslims (Part 2) Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world, but is still a mystery to most Christians. Is it a religion of peace or a breeding ground for terrorists? In our latest Christianity in the Hot Seat installment, Lenny examines Islamic beliefs and discusses how to effectively witness to Muslims. Part 2 of 4
Islam and Engaging with Muslims (Part 1)
November 22, 2020 08:01 - 24.5 MBIslam and Engaging with Muslims (Part 1) Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world, but is still a mystery to most Christians. Is it a religion of peace or a breeding ground for terrorists? In our latest Christianity in the Hot Seat installment, Lenny examines Islamic beliefs and discusses how to effectively witness to Muslims. Part 1 of 4
Does God Promote Slavery, Genocide, and Sexism? (Part 4)
November 15, 2020 08:00 - 25.4 MBDoes God Promote Slavery, Genocide, and Sexism? (Part 4) Skeptics will charge that the Bible contains passages that promote slavery, sexism and genocide. But how can the true God be sexist? How should we understand commands given in the Old Testament? Why didn't God prohibit slavery if it's such an abhorrent practice? Join us in this class as Lenny shows why the God of the Bible is not immoral or out of date. Part 4 of 4
Does God Promote Slavery, Genocide, and Sexism? (Part 3)
November 08, 2020 08:00 - 24.9 MBDoes God Promote Slavery, Genocide, and Sexism? (Part 3) Skeptics will charge that the Bible contains passages that promote slavery, sexism and genocide. But how can the true God be sexist? How should we understand commands given in the Old Testament? Why didn't God prohibit slavery if it's such an abhorrent practice? Join us in this class as Lenny shows why the God of the Bible is not immoral or out of date. Part 3 of 4
Does God Promote Slavery, Genocide, and Sexism? (Part 2)
November 02, 2020 00:56 - 28.9 MBDoes God Promote Slavery, Genocide, and Sexism? (Part 2) Skeptics will charge that the Bible contains passages that promote slavery, sexism and genocide. But how can the true God be sexist? How should we understand commands given in the Old Testament? Why didn't God prohibit slavery if it's such an abhorrent practice? Join us in this class as Lenny shows why the God of the Bible is not immoral or out of date. Part 2 of 4
Does God Promote Slavery, Genocide, and Sexism? (Part 1)
October 26, 2020 02:36 - 27.2 MBDoes God Promote Slavery, Genocide, and Sexism? (Part 1) Skeptics will charge that the Bible contains passages that promote slavery, sexism and genocide. But how can the true God be sexist? How should we understand commands given in the Old Testament? Why didn't God prohibit slavery if it's such an abhorrent practice? Join us in this class as Lenny shows why the God of the Bible is not immoral or out of date. Part 1 of 4
What about All the Contradictions in the Bible? (Part 4)
October 11, 2020 07:01 - 13.2 MBWhat about All the Contradictions in the Bible? (Part 4) You hear the objection all the time: "I can't believe the Bible because it contains too many contradictions." Are there contradictions in the Bible? How can Christians reconcile the different accounts of the resurrection? In this podcast series, Lenny shows why discrepancies in the Bible are not contradictions, why they're important, and how to answer this common objection. Part 4 of 4
What about All the Contradictions in the Bible? (Part 3)
October 04, 2020 07:01 - 15.8 MBWhat about All the Contradictions in the Bible? (Part 3) You hear the objection all the time: "I can't believe the Bible because it contains too many contradictions." Are there contradictions in the Bible? How can Christians reconcile the different accounts of the resurrection? In this podcast series, Lenny shows why discrepancies in the Bible are not contradictions, why they're important, and how to answer this common objection. Part 3 of 4
What about All the Contradictions in the Bible? (Part 2)
September 27, 2020 07:01 - 15.8 MBWhat about All the Contradictions in the Bible? (Part 2) You hear the objection all the time: "I can't believe the Bible because it contains too many contradictions." Are there contradictions in the Bible? How can Christians reconcile the different accounts of the resurrection? In this podcast series, Lenny shows why discrepancies in the Bible are not contradictions, why they're important, and how to answer this common objection. Part 2 of 4
What about All the Contradictions in the Bible? (Part 1)
September 20, 2020 07:01 - 16.5 MBWhat about All the Contradictions in the Bible? (Part 1) You hear the objection all the time: "I can't believe the Bible because it contains too many contradictions." Are there contradictions in the Bible? How can Christians reconcile the different accounts of the resurrection? In this podcast series, Lenny shows why discrepancies in the Bible are not contradictions, why they're important, and how to answer this common objection. Part 1 of 4
How Could a Loving God Send People to Hell? (Part 4)
September 13, 2020 07:00 - 24.2 MBHow Could a Loving God Send People to Hell? (Part 4) If God is all-loving, how can He stand to send people to Hell? Why would He even create hell in the first place? Couldn't God judge Satan before He tempted Eve? In this session, Lenny explains how God's nature of love actually demands that He punish sin. (Part 4 of 4)
How Could a Loving God Send People to Hell? (Part 3)
September 06, 2020 07:00 - 29.4 MBHow Could a Loving God Send People to Hell? (Part 3) If God is all-loving, how can He stand to send people to Hell? Why would He even create hell in the first place? Couldn't God judge Satan before He tempted Eve? In this session, Lenny explains how God's nature of love actually demands that He punish sin. (Part 3 of 4)
How Could a Loving God Send People to Hell? (Part 2)
August 30, 2020 07:00 - 29.4 MBHow Could a Loving God Send People to Hell? (Part 2) If God is all-loving, how can He stand to send people to Hell? Why would He even create hell in the first place? Couldn't God judge Satan before He tempted Eve? In this session, Lenny explains how God's nature of love actually demands that He punish sin. (Part 2 of 4)
How Could a Loving God Send People to Hell? (Part 1)
August 23, 2020 07:00 - 24.5 MBHow Could a Loving God Send People to Hell? (Part 1) If God is all-loving, how can He stand to send people to Hell? Why would He even create hell in the first place? Couldn't God judge Satan before He tempted Eve? In this session, Lenny explains how God's nature of love actually demands that He punish sin. (Part 1 of 4)
The Question of Transgenderism (Part 4)
August 16, 2020 07:01 - 15.9 MBThe Question of Transgenderism (Part 4) Today's headlines are replete with issues of gender identity. How should we understand gender vs. sex? What are Christians to make of those who sincerely feel they are transgender? What's the best way of talking about this contentious issue with others? Listen in as Lenny explores a reasoned approach to the transgender question in this podcast. Part 4 of 4
The Question of Transgenderism (Part 3)
August 09, 2020 07:05 - 17.6 MBThe Question of Transgenderism (Part 3) Today's headlines are replete with issues of gender identity. How should we understand gender vs. sex? What are Christians to make of those who sincerely feel they are transgender? What's the best way of talking about this contentious issue with others? Listen in as Lenny explores a reasoned approach to the transgender question in this podcast. Part 3 of 4
The Question of Transgenderism (Part 2)
August 02, 2020 07:01 - 13.4 MBThe Question of Transgenderism (Part 2) Today's headlines are replete with issues of gender identity. How should we understand gender vs. sex? What are Christians to make of those who sincerely feel they are transgender? What's the best way of talking about this contentious issue with others? Listen in as Lenny explores a reasoned approach to the transgender question in this podcast. Part 2 of 4
The Question of Transgenderism (Part 1)
July 26, 2020 07:01 - 16.1 MBThe Question of Transgenderism (Part 1) Today's headlines are replete with issues of gender identity. How should we understand gender vs. sex? What are Christians to make of those who sincerely feel they are transgender? What's the best way of talking about this contentious issue with others? Listen in as Lenny explores a reasoned approach to the transgender question in this podcast. Part 1 of 4
The Bible vs Other Faiths—Which is From God? (Part 4)
July 19, 2020 07:00 - 25.5 MBThe Bible vs Other Faiths—Which is From God? (Part 4) Christians hold that the Bible is God's revealed word given to us. But critics argue that the Bible was written by men and changed over the years to suit their purposes. Other faiths claims their sacred writings are inspired. Is there a way to tell? In this first session of our new "Christianity in the Hot Seat" series, Lenny will compare how the Bible stacks up against the claims of other sacred writings and why Christianity is the more...
The Bible vs Other Faiths—Which is From God? (Part 3)
July 12, 2020 07:00 - 27 MBThe Bible vs Other Faiths—Which is From God? (Part 3) Christians hold that the Bible is God's revealed word given to us. But critics argue that the Bible was written by men and changed over the years to suit their purposes. Other faiths claims their sacred writings are inspired. Is there a way to tell? In this first session of our new "Christianity in the Hot Seat" series, Lenny will compare how the Bible stacks up against the claims of other sacred writings and why Christianity is the more...
The Bible vs Other Faiths—Which is From God? (Part 2)
July 05, 2020 07:00 - 26.8 MBThe Bible vs Other Faiths—Which is From God? (Part 2) Christians hold that the Bible is God's revealed word given to us. But critics argue that the Bible was written by men and changed over the years to suit their purposes. Other faiths claims their sacred writings are inspired. Is there a way to tell? In this first session of our new "Christianity in the Hot Seat" series, Lenny will compare how the Bible stacks up against the claims of other sacred writings and why Christianity is the more...
The Bible vs Other Faiths—Which is From God? (Part 1)
June 28, 2020 07:00 - 25.3 MBThe Bible vs Other Faiths—Which is From God? (Part 1) Christians hold that the Bible is God's revealed word given to us. But critics argue that the Bible was written by men and changed over the years to suit their purposes. Other faiths claims their sacred writings are inspired. Is there a way to tell? In this first session of our new "Christianity in the Hot Seat" series, Lenny will compare how the Bible stacks up against the claims of other sacred writings and why Christianity is the mo...
Christianity, Race, and Human Dignity (Part 3)
June 21, 2020 07:01 - 18.6 MBChristianity, Race, and Human Dignity (Part 3) Given the recent tragic events in our country, race has become the central focus today. All men are created equal. Where does the concept of universal human dignity come from and what does it mean to say all people are valuable? Join us for this talk where we explore how only Christianity offers a consistent view of intrinsic human value and why concepts like race should be seen as sacred. Part 3 of 3
Christianity, Race, and Human Dignity (Part 2)
June 14, 2020 07:01 - 19.5 MBChristianity, Race, and Human Dignity (Part 2) Given the recent tragic events in our country, race has become the central focus today. All men are created equal. Where does the concept of universal human dignity come from and what does it mean to say all people are valuable? Join us for this talk where we explore how only Christianity offers a consistent view of intrinsic human value and why concepts like race should be seen as sacred. Part 2 of 3
Christianity, Race, and Human Dignity (Part 1)
June 07, 2020 07:01 - 16.6 MBChristianity, Race, and Human Dignity (Part 1) Given the recent tragic events in our country, race has become the central focus today. All men are created equal. Where does the concept of universal human dignity come from and what does it mean to say all people are valuable? Join us for this talk where we explore how only Christianity offers a consistent view of intrinsic human value and why concepts like race should be seen as sacred. Part 1 of 3
The Resurrection: Fraud, Fable, or Fact (Part 2)
May 31, 2020 16:10 - 27.8 MBThe Resurrection: Fraud, Fable, or Fact (Part 2) Christianity has held the resurrection of Jesus as the central pillar of its faith. Take that away and the whole thing comes toppling down. It's unsurprising, then, that skeptics have targeted the resurrection accounts throughout the history of the Church. In this two-part talk, Lenny looks at the charges claiming the resurrection accounts were either forgeries intent to deceive their audiences or fables that grew to be believed and demonstrate...
The Resurrection: Fraud, Fable, or Fact (Part 1)
May 23, 2020 07:00 - 30.5 MBThe Resurrection: Fraud, Fable, or Fact (Part 1) Christianity has held the resurrection of Jesus as the central pillar of its faith. Take that away and the whole thing comes toppling down. It's unsurprising, then, that skeptics have targeted the resurrection accounts throughout the history of the Church. In this two-part talk, Lenny looks at the charges claiming the resurrection accounts were either forgeries intent to deceive their audiences or fables that grew to be believed and demonstra...
A Rational Approach to COVID-19 (Part 2)
May 17, 2020 07:01 - 29 MBA Rational Approach to COVID-19 (Part 2) As we enter the second month of shelter-in-place, people are asking "Just how dangerous is the coronavirus really?" In this interview, Lenny talks with Dr. AJ Roberts, who worked at the NIH for three years on the first SARS-coronavirus, to get clarity on what the virus is, just how dangerous it can be, and what we will be facing now that the initial wave of infections has crested. Part 2 of 2