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Engage Truth

106 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Every episode we will engage with popular claims and objections against Christianity and make the case for why the Biblical worldview is total truth for all of life.

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Critique of Controversy of the Ages (part 1)

December 13, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Caleb & Nick Liguori review and analyze the book Controversy of the Ages.  To read a good article critique of the book click these articles below: 1. CMI-   https://creation.com/review-controversy-of-the-ages-cabal-rasor 2. Paul Garner- https://henrycenter.tiu.edu/2017/12/the-importance-of-beginnings/ 3. Terry Mortenson, “The Fall and the Problem of Millions of Years of Natural Evil,” Journal of Ministry & Theology 16, no. 1 (Spring 2012): 122–58. It is also available at https://answersi...

The Papacy: Its history and testing it against Scripture

October 31, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Caleb gives a lesson in 2022 during Sunday school on a basic overview of the rise of the papacy and testing the Roman Catholics churches claims against Scripture.  Support the show

The Toxic War on Masculinity (with Nancy Pearcey)

September 18, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

Caleb Interview Nancy Pearcey on here newest book, The Toxic War on Masculinity. You can Purchase  The Toxic War on Masculinity here:  https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-War-Masculinity-Christianity-Reconciles/dp/0801075734 Professor Pearcey's Bio: Nancy Pearcey's latest book is The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. Her earlier books include Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and t...

Do we have the right books in the Bible?

August 28, 2023 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Caleb presents (mainly) on the canon of the Old Testament and briefly on the New Testament canon for the Creation Fellowship (Santee) zoom group. To see Caleb's papers on this subject: 1. Ehrman's errors on the canon: https://www.engageapologetics.com/post/ehrman-s-errors-on-the-new-testament-canon 2. A book review of Kruger's book, "the Question of canon" https://www.engageapologetics.com/post/the-question-of-canon-a-book-review *The credit for the Tankh breakdown slides comes from pg. ...

Apologetics in Evangelism?

August 14, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB

Caleb interviews Eric Hernandez, Apologetics Lead & Millennial Specialist with Texas Baptist Ministries, on the role of apologetics in evangelism. To read the article by Alisa Childers that was referenced ("knowledge puffs up"), click here: https://www.alisachildersblog.com/blog/the-bible-says-knowledge-puffs-up-does-this-mean-we-shouldnt-study-too-much Support the show

The Path of the Righteous vs the Ungodly

August 07, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

Caleb subs for Caleb Pinedo in the High school class at Coronado Baptist. This lesson is on Psalms 1. Support the show

The Center and Supreme Goal of All Things: The Glory of God in Christ

July 10, 2023 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Pastor Justin Trevino, from Grace Community church Las Cruces, preaches on the Glory of God in Christ during the final Engage Truth worship service in 2023 at Aspendale.  Support the show

What is the Engage Truth Vision?

May 22, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Kathleen Armstrong interviews our President, Caleb Harrelson, about the Vision of Engage Truth Ministries on the "United with Christ" show on KSCE on Friday, May 19th, 2023. This is a reply of the show. You can support the ministry or sign up for our camp or creation hikes via our website below:  engageapologetics.com Note: We are finalizing our nonprofit status soon. All donations given now should be able to be counted retroactively after our nonprofit status is finalized after we get ou...

Why Christians should train in reasoning and formal debate

February 08, 2023 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Caleb interviews special guest, Kathy Gibben, from the 'Filter it through a Brain Cell' podcast to discuss the importance of training in critical thinking, reasoning and formal debate. They also discuss how the Classical Conversations Challenge program emphasizes training in reasoning.  Resources mentioned during the show: 1) Filter it through a Brain Cell Podcast: https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/ 2) Dorothy Sayers 'Lost Tools of Learning' talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

2022 Ministry Year in Review & 2023 Preview

January 01, 2023 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MB

Go to engageapologetics.com for more info about the ministry.  Support the show

Response to "21 reasons Noah's flood never happened" article (part 1)

December 29, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

For the final session of the Fall 2022 El Paso Creation Network Conference, Dr. John Whitmore, Nate Loper, Charlie Wolcott and Caleb Harrelson respond to the 21 Reasons Noah's Flood never happened" article by Loren G. Collins. This is part 1. Part 2 will come out sometime in early 2023. You can watch part 1 on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3qfPkun4Yk Support the show

Biblical Archaeology and the Exodus

December 29, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

Nate Loper presents at the 2022 fall El Paso Creation Network "A Flood of Evidence" conference. He covers the circumstantial evidence for the Biblical Exodus and covers some recent archaeology discoveries that were announced in 2022.  Watch the YouTube version of the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nETwJl55V4&t=2149s Support the show

How the Coconino, Tapeats and Folded Layers confirm Noah's Flood

December 28, 2022 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Dr. Whitmore presents at the fall 2022 Flood Conference on how exciting recent research confirms Noah's Flood. Watch the YouTube version of the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEH2f4Ln2v0&t=1s Support the show

3 Rock Solid Evidences for a Global Flood

December 21, 2022 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Nate Loper, executive director of Canyon Ministries, presents on key evidences for the global flood and briefly explains the evidence for the breached dam hypothesis for the carving of the Grand Canyon at our 2022 Fall El Paso Creation Network conference.  Watch the YouTube version of the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qliL-9U6cXY&t=10s Support the show

The Mechanisms of Noah's Flood (Dr. John Whitmore)

December 19, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

Dr. John Whitmore presents on the mechanisms of Noah's flood on Saturday morning at our "A Flood of Evidence" conference with the El Paso Creation Network in 2022. This is the third main session of the conference. You can watch the YouTube version of this presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoUYaxg5jfo&t=3534s Support the show

Who is the truly Blessed one? (Sermon by Caleb at Mena First Baptist

October 09, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

This is the recording of my sermon when I was in Mena, Arkansas at Mena First Baptist. Sorry the poor audio quality.  Support the show

Who is the truly Blessed one? (Sermon by Caleb at Mena First Baptist

October 09, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

This is the recording of my sermon when I was in Mena, Arkansas at Mena First Baptist. Sorry the poor audio quality.  Support the show

Mama Bear Apologetics and Navigating Pride Month

June 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Hillary Ferrer, founder of Mama Beat Apologetics, talks about the vision of Mama Bear Apologetics, her upcoming El Paso event, Biblical sexual ethics and navigating pride month. To sign up for her upcoming El Paso event, click here: https://www.fellowshiponegiving.com/App/Form/353ea4b5-ed9b-4f64-b172-35c9e7e75098 To buy her book on the Guide to Sexuality, click here:  https://www.amazon.com/Mama-Bear-Apologetics%C2%AE-Guide-Sexuality/dp/0736983813/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mama+bear+apologetics&...

Mama Bear Apologetics and Navigating Pride Month

June 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Hillary Ferrer, founder of Mama Beat Apologetics, talks about the vision of Mama Bear Apologetics, her upcoming El Paso event, Biblical sexual ethics and navigating pride month. To sign up for her upcoming El Paso event, click here: https://www.fellowshiponegiving.com/App/Form/353ea4b5-ed9b-4f64-b172-35c9e7e75098 To buy her book on the Guide to Sexuality, click here:  https://www.amazon.com/Mama-Bear-Apologetics%C2%AE-Guide-Sexuality/dp/0736983813/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mama+bear+apologetics&...

Amazing Genetic research that Confirms the Bible (Dr. Jeanson)

June 09, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson talks about his newest book, Traced, and how it confirms the Biblical timeline and what the response has been from the skeptics. To take the Genetics test: https://www.23andme.com/dna-health-ancestry/?ad=true&utm_source=google&utm_medium=search_generic&utm_campaign=US_mothers_sales_prs_generic_roas&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-czhHcDlrW_a8Ip9MDvotVwv4bL9bbppvo-hrbmmG34SvEqUrt6MVrRoCM_kQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds  To send Dr. Jeanson your genetic test results: Answersinge...

Amazing Genetic research that Confirms the Bible (Dr. Jeanson)

June 09, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson talks about his newest book, Traced, and how it confirms the Biblical timeline and what the response has been from the skeptics. To take the Genetics test: https://www.23andme.com/dna-health-ancestry/?ad=true&utm_source=google&utm_medium=search_generic&utm_campaign=US_mothers_sales_prs_generic_roas&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-czhHcDlrW_a8Ip9MDvotVwv4bL9bbppvo-hrbmmG34SvEqUrt6MVrRoCM_kQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds  To send Dr. Jeanson your genetic test results: Answersinge...

The Great Turning Point in the history of Geology (Dr. Terry Mortenson)

June 02, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

Dr. Mortenson discusses the history of geology and the shift away from flood geology and the philosophical assumptions that drove it.  To watch his presentation on where the millions of years idea came from: https://answersingenesis.org/media/video/age-of-the-earth/millions-of-years/ To order his book The Great Turning Point, go to answersingenesis.org or amazon.com Bio: Dr. Terry Mortenson holds an MDiv and a PhD in the history of geology. He has lectured in 35 countries and formerly ser...

Behind the scenes with Dr. Mark Armitage & DSTRI founders

April 21, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Caleb interviews Dr. Mark Armitage and the other Dinosaur Soft Tissue Research Institute (DSTRI) founders, Ruth Armitage and Keith Holcomb.  Topics range from the scientific and theological implications of his discoveries, responses to the iron preservation hypothesis, the DSTRI dinosaur bone labs and much more!  Dr. Armitage's other El Paso presentations will be posted soon. see DSTRI.org for links to his published work. Support the show

Living in Light of the Day of God

March 19, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Caleb gives a sermon at Chapel of the North Hills church on Feb 13th at 2 Peter 3:1-13. In this message he highlights the importance of renewing our mind around the truth of God's Word, why the flood matters, the importance of dino soft tissue and eagerly living for the day of God. Support the show

Living in Light of the Day of God

March 19, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Caleb gives a sermon at Chapel of the North Hills church on Feb 13th at 2 Peter 3:1-13. In this message he highlights the importance of renewing our mind around the truth of God's Word, why the flood matters, the importance of dino soft tissue and eagerly living for the day of God. Support the show

Soft Tissue in Dinosaur bones (Dr. Mark Armitage)

January 07, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

Special Guest Dr. Mark Armitage discusses these topics in this video: 1. His recent research with the Dinosaur Soft Tissue Institute (dstri.org),  2. The theological and scientific implications of these discoveries 3. He responds to some of Dr. Senter's article about soft tissue ( see here: https://online.ucpress.edu/abt/articl...)  4. He discusses his Dinosaur bone labs for students and his El Paso, Tx upcoming speaking tour. SHOW LESS Support the show

Folded Layers, the Dolomite Problem and more

December 10, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Caleb interviews Nate Loper, executive Director of Canyon Ministries, while on his Grand Canyon Trip. He is driving to Red Mountain Volcano during this video. To see the full documentary about my Canyon Ministries River trip, click on this video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCI_u_Gt8F0&t=1938s Support the show

Answering the problem of evil

November 30, 2021 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Caleb gives a talks with college students at the El Paso Baptist Student Ministry on the problem of evil. Afterwards we went around campus to engage with people about the problem of evil and the gospel.  Support the show

Answering the problem of evil

November 30, 2021 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Caleb gives a talks with college students at the El Paso Baptist Student Ministry on the problem of evil. Afterwards we went around campus to engage with people about the problem of evil and the gospel.  Support the show

Flood Legends in North & South America!

September 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

Caleb interviews Nick Liguori on his new book Echoes of Ararat on flood legends in North and South America!  Support the show

The El Paso Creation Network Promo

August 20, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MB

Please RSVP if you plan to attend here in El Paso, Tx at the launch brunch for the El Paso Creation Network so we can prepare enough food!  Support the show

The El Paso Creation Network Promo

August 20, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MB

Please RSVP if you plan to attend here in El Paso, Tx at the launch brunch for the El Paso Creation Network so we can prepare enough food!  Support the show

Engaging with Creation Guided Tours!

August 13, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Caleb interviews the founder and director of the International Association for Creation, Steven Policastro, and discusses creation guided tours at secular museums & zoos, creation apologetics, and the importance of networking with other creationists! For times on creation guided tours in El Paso, see engageapologetics.com. Times will be posted soon!  For more on Dr. Kappus work on the dino tracks in El Paso, see this link. Original tracing of tracks from his work is outlined there are well...

Engaging with Creation Guided Tours!

August 13, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Caleb interviews the founder and director of the International Association for Creation, Steven Policastro, and discusses creation guided tours at secular museums & zoos, creation apologetics, and the importance of networking with other creationists! For times on creation guided tours in El Paso, see engageapologetics.com. Times will be posted soon!  For more on Dr. Kappus work on the dino tracks in El Paso, see this link. Original tracing of tracks from his work is outlined there are well...

The Grand Canyon, Flood & The Gospel!

June 17, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

Caleb shares about his recent trip to the Grand Canyon and how it points to the flood and its connection to the gospel!   To support the show or ministry, please consider giving in one of these ways: 1. Give online at cbcelp.org and clicking on "giving" and select "other option" and type in "Engage Apologetics. 2. Make a check out to Coronado Baptist Church, write in the memo "Engage" and mail it to P.O. Box #12523, El Paso, Tx 79913 3. Give on Paypal (list to a friend): https://www.payp...

How Red Mountain Volcano & The Grand Canyon point to a recent Global Flood!

May 26, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.56 MB

Caleb interviews Canyon Ministries trail guide, Brynn Anderson, about Red Mountain Volcano, the Global Flood & the importance of Genesis Apologetics.  Go to canyonministries.org to book a tour! Support the show

Historical Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus

February 27, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this video, Caleb presents three reasons to believe that the resurrection of Jesus is true at the New Mexico Baptist Evangelism Conference. The role-playing and discussion after the presentation is not included in this video. To read the blog with more notes and the slides from the video, click on this link: https://www.engageapologetics.com/post/three-reasons-the-resurrection-of-jesus-is-true  To support the show or ministry, please consider giving one of these ways: 1. Make a check ...

Historical Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus

February 27, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this video, Caleb presents three reasons to believe that the resurrection of Jesus is true at the New Mexico Baptist Evangelism Conference. The role-playing and discussion after the presentation is not included in this video. To read the blog with more notes and the slides from the video, click on this link: https://www.engageapologetics.com/post/three-reasons-the-resurrection-of-jesus-is-true  To support the show or ministry, please consider giving one of these ways: 1. Make a check ...

Responding Biblically to Progressive Christianity

January 08, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

In this video, Caleb teaches a class at his church on responding Biblically to Progressive Christianity. There are a lot of topics covered here that will be covered in more depth in the 2021 springs Class on "Biblical Justice and responding to Progressive Christianity." to register go send a message to us via our engageapologetics.com website. To support the show or ministry, please consider giving one of these ways: 1. Make a check out to Coronado Baptist Church, write in the memo "Engage...

Responding Biblically to Progressive Christianity

January 08, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

In this video, Caleb teaches a class at his church on responding Biblically to Progressive Christianity. There are a lot of topics covered here that will be covered in more depth in the 2021 springs Class on "Biblical Justice and responding to Progressive Christianity." to register go send a message to us via our engageapologetics.com website. To support the show or ministry, please consider giving one of these ways: 1. Make a check out to Coronado Baptist Church, write in the memo "Engage...

Radiometric Dating Methods: Scientific fact or Fiction? (Part 2)

December 31, 2020 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Charlie Wolcott from Worldview Warriors talks about the faulty assumptions of Radiometric Dating methods and his research. If you would like to support our ministry... 1. Give online at http://www.paypal.me/engageapologetics 2. Make a check out to Coronado Baptist Church and write in the memo "Engage" and mail it to P.O. Box #12523, El Paso, Tx 79913 Support the show

Radiometric Dating Methods: Scientific fact or Fiction? (Part 3)

December 31, 2020 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Charlie Wolcott from Worldview Warriors talks about the faulty assumptions of Radiometric Dating methods and his research. If you would like to support our ministry... 1. Give online at http://www.paypal.me/engageapologetics 2. Make a check out to Coronado Baptist Church and write in the memo "Engage" and mail it to P.O. Box #12523, El Paso, Tx 79913 Support the show

Radiometric Dating Methods: Scientific fact or Fiction? (Part 1)

December 31, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

Charlie Wolcott from Worldview Warriors talks about the faulty assumptions of Radiometric Dating methods and his research. If you would like to support our ministry... 1. Give online at http://www.paypal.me/engageapologetics 2. Make a check out to Coronado Baptist Church and write in the memo "Engage" and mail it to P.O. Box #12523, El Paso, Tx 79913 Support the show

Sharing the Gospel with Mormons

December 31, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Pastor Chuck Brocka talks with us about his ministry of sharing the gospel with mormons. If you would like to support our ministry... 1. Give online at http://www.paypal.me/engageapologetics 2. Make a check out to Coronado Baptist Church and write in the memo "Engage" and mail it to P.O. Box #12523, El Paso, Tx 79913 Support the show

Sharing the Gospel with Mormons

December 31, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Pastor Chuck Brocka talks with us about his ministry of sharing the gospel with mormons. If you would like to support our ministry... 1. Give online at http://www.paypal.me/engageapologetics 2. Make a check out to Coronado Baptist Church and write in the memo "Engage" and mail it to P.O. Box #12523, El Paso, Tx 79913 Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/engageapologetics)

How was the Grand Canyon Formed? (Part 2: Catastrophic Carving)

December 20, 2020 03:00 - 2 hours - 84.7 MB

Nate Loper, with Canyon Ministries, returns for part 2 of our series on the Grand Canyon! Nate will share some groundbreaking evidence for a rapid and catastrophic carving of the Grand Canyon and why this issue matters so much to Christians! He will also share more about Canyon Ministries and the various tours that they give.  If you would like to support our ministry... 1. Give online at http://www.paypal.me/engageapologetics 2. Make a check out to Coronado Baptist Church and write in th...

How was the Grand Canyon Formed? (Part 1)

December 17, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

 Nate Loper, with Canyon Ministries, will discuss the mechanisms of the Global Flood as evidenced in the Grand Canyon in part one of our two-part series on the Grand Canyon! He also shares more about Canyon Ministries and the various tours that they give.  If you would like to support our ministry... 1. Give online at http://www.paypal.me/engageapologetics 2. Make a check out to Coronado Baptist Church and write in the memo "Engage" and mail it to P.O. Box #12523, El Paso, Tx 79913 Suppo...

Is Christmas a pagan holiday?

December 11, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

Marcia Montenegro from Christians Answers for the New Age Discusses why Christmas is not a pagan celebration. If you would like to support our ministry... 1. Give online at http://www.paypal.me/engageapologetics 2. Make a check out to Coronado Baptist Church and write in the memo "Engage" and mail it to P.O. Box #12523, El Paso, Tx 79913 Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/engageapologetics) Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/engageapologetics)

Is Christmas a pagan holiday?

December 11, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

Marcia Montenegro from Christians Answers for the New Age Discusses why Christmas is not a pagan celebration. If you would like to support our ministry... 1. Give online at http://www.paypal.me/engageapologetics 2. Make a check out to Coronado Baptist Church and write in the memo "Engage" and mail it to P.O. Box #12523, El Paso, Tx 79913 Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/engageapologetics) Support the show

Ten Reasons to Believe the Bible (with Charlie Wolcott)

December 01, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Charlie Wolcott from Worldview Warriors discusses his new book "Ten Reasons to Believe the Bible." He gives us a short breakdown of each of his Ten reasons to trust God's Word.  If you would like to support our ministry... 1. Give online at http://www.paypal.me/engageapologetics 2. Make a check out to Coronado Baptist Church and write in the memo "Engage" and mail it to P.O. Box #12523, El Paso, Tx 79913 Support the show