Probe Ministries Radio Podcast
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsProbe Ministries is a Christian worldview and apologetics ministry that helps people think biblically about a large range of topics from bioethics to public policy to history to sexuality to cults to origins and beyond. The entire week of our 3-minute daily radio programs are combined into a single podcast episode for your enjoyment.
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Gen-Z: The Generation That Ends Christian Influence in America?
May 04, 2023 13:21 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIn order to grow the number of Gen-Z Christians, we need an understanding of ways to build bridges from their pluralistic, secular worldview to seriously contemplating the unique grace of God. Steve Cable draws upon the wisdom of two pastors who are making a real difference in the lives of young adults to address this important topic.
Margin: Space Between Ourselves and Our Limits
April 16, 2023 05:21 - 13 minutes - 6.51 MBMargin is 'The space that once existed between ourselves and our limits.' When we reach the limits of our resources and abilities, we are out of margin. Former Probe staffer Lou Whitworth reviews a very important book by Dr. Richard Swenson, Margin: How to Create the Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves You Need.
How Reason Can Lead to God – Part 2
April 09, 2023 05:21 - 13 minutes - 6.23 MBDr. Michael Gleghorn continues to make a compelling case for how reason can lead us, step by step, to the logical conclusion of God's existence.
How Reason Can Lead to God – Part 1
April 01, 2023 05:21 - 13 minutes - 6.24 MBDr. Michael Gleghorn makes a compelling case for how reason can lead us, step by step, to the logical conclusion of God's existence.
The Causes of War
March 25, 2023 05:21 - 13 minutes - 6.81 MBMeic Pearse's book 'The Gods of War' gives great insight into the charge that religion is the cause of most war. History shows this is not true: the cause of most war is the sinful human heart, even when religion is invoked as a reason.
The Old Testament and Other Ancient Religious Literature
March 19, 2023 05:21 - 12 minutes - 6.44 MBDo similarities in the Old Testament with other ancient Near Eastern literature prove that it is all the same kind of thing? Rick Wade shows why it's not.
Friendship with Jesus
March 12, 2023 05:21 - 12 minutes - 6.06 MBDr. Michael Gleghorn draws on a work by Dr. Gail R. O'Day, 'Jesus as Friend in the Gospel of John,' to explore the perspective of Jesus Christ as a Friend.
Confessions of a Missionary Addicted to Porn
March 06, 2023 05:21 - 12 minutes - 6.28 MBPaul Rutherford explains the lies he believed and tow which he was in bondage about pornography, until Jesus helped him achieve sexual sobriety.
Body and Soul in the New Testament
January 15, 2023 05:21 - 13 minutes - 6.35 MBDr. Michael Gleghorn draws on the book 'Body, Soul and Life Everlasting' to provide an overview of what the NT teaches about the body-soul connection.
Theistic Evolution - Part 2
January 08, 2023 05:21 - 12 minutes - 6.39 MBDr. Ray Bohlin reviews a second science critique of Theistic Evolution, asking if universal common descent is real. The evidence says no.
Woke Theology
January 01, 2023 05:21 - 12 minutes - 6.53 MBKerby Anderson provides an overview of wokeness, critical race theory, and their effect on the Christian church.
Prophecies of the Messiah
December 25, 2022 05:21 - 13 minutes - 12 MBDr. Michael Gleghorn examines biblical prophecies about a coming Messiah that were accurately fulfilled in the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus.
Truth You Can Sing About: 5 Christmas Carols
December 07, 2022 05:21 - 14 minutes - 6.06 MBThe theology of Christmas carols is truth we can sing about. We look at 5 Christmas carols, accompanied by new arrangements of familiar carols written by Mind Games alumnus Jon Clive Davis.
3 Points About Christmas: Evidence for Biblical Truth
November 30, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBPaul Rutherford suggests using three fulfilled biblical prophecies of the Messiah as an apologetic for biblical truth.
The Glory of Grace
November 13, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBSue Bohlin explores God's marvelous grace as the unending flow of His power, presence and favor in our lives.
Inspiration of the Bible
November 06, 2022 05:21 - 13 minutes - 12 MBWhy should I believe that the Bible is actually revelation from God? What Jesus said of Scripture and the nature of apostolic teaching are two of the main issues in Rick Wade's examination of the inspiration of Scripture.
A Christian Purpose for Life – Proclaiming the Glory of Christ
October 31, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBSteve Cable answers the question, Why does God leave Christians on earth after we are saved?
Reasonable Faith - Why Biblical Christianity Rings True
October 28, 2022 05:21 - 13 minutes - 12 MBDr. Michael Gleghorn briefly examines some of the reasons why noted Christian philosopher William Lane Craig believes that Christianity is an eminently reasonable faith.
Blessings and Judgment
October 16, 2022 05:21 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIs God blessing America? Will God bring judgment against America? What are the biblical principles of blessing and judgment we find in the Bible concerning the nation of Israel? Do any of them apply to our nation?
Christ and the Human Condition
October 09, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBDr. Michael Gleghorn looks at how God has acted in Christ to address those things which ail us most: sin, suffering, death, and our broken relationship with God.
The Realignment of America
October 01, 2022 05:21 - 12 MBWe are witnessing some dramatic changes in this country. The U.S. is experiencing various kinds of realignment: marriage and cohabitation, geography, political and economic.
No Reason to Fear: Examining the Logic of a Critic
September 24, 2022 05:21 - 11.6 MBRick Wade uses the faulty arguments in Sam Harris' book 'Letter to a Christian Nation' to show why Christians don't have to be afraid of the new atheists' assault on our faith.
Helping Teens Understand Homosexuality
September 12, 2022 05:21 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBTeens already have a confusing array of pressures and unbiblical beliefs on their plates. Probe's Sue Bohlin gives direction and perspective in helping them think through the issues of gay, lesbian, and bisexual feelings and behaviors from a compassionate, biblical stance.
Making a Defense
September 04, 2022 05:21 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBRick Wade explores the meaning of the word 'defense' in 1 Pet. 3:15, suggesting that all Christians can do what Peter is urging us to do in defending our faith.
The Bible: Intentionally Misunderstood
August 28, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBSteve Cable examines the faulty reasoning and interpretation of the Bible in Kurt Eichenwald's Newsweek article 'The Bible: So Misunderstood It's a Sin.'
The Mormon Veneer
August 21, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBHaving spent many hours of conversation with those in Mormon leadership, Don Closson considers some of the theological assumptions behind today's evangelical-sounding Mormon proponents.
The Qur'an From a Christian Perspective
August 14, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBSteve Cable provides a biblical understanding of Islam's holy book, drawing on James White's book What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur’an.
What a Biblical Worldview Looks Like
August 08, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBSue Bohlin explores elements of a way of looking at life that provides a biblical world and life view.
Worldviews Through History
July 25, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 5.77 MBKerby Anderson presents worldviews that shaped Western Civilization in a radio program based on Glenn Sunshine's book, Why You Think the Way You Do.
Abusive Churches
July 17, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWhat characterizes abusive churches is their cultic method of ministry. Although outwardly orthodox in their theology, these churches use abusive and mind control methods to get their followers to submit to the organization. Dr. Pat Zukeran covers eight characteristics of abusive churches.
Are We Significant in This Vast Universe?
July 10, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 5.43 MBSteve Cable argues that the vastness of the universe makes statements about attributes of God and the significance of mankind. Looking at scientific results through a biblical worldview helps us see the evidence for an intelligent designer who had us on His mind.
Faith Trends in America: How Is Christianity Faring as We Enter the Third Decade of the 21st Century
July 05, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 5.78 MBIn looking at the state of American Christianity, Steve Cable examines how handling data inaccurately can produce wildly varying conclusions.
Grace and Truth About LGBT
June 27, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 15 MBSue Bohlin provides a compassionate, biblically based look at what is happening as LGBT ideology has taken root in the culture.
Digging Our Own Grave: The Secular Captivity of the Church
June 19, 2022 05:21 - 13 minutes - 5.58 MBRick Wade provides an overview of how the Christian church has become captive to the godless values and perspective of the surrounding culture, based on Os Guinness’ book The Last Christian on Earth.
Theistic Evolution: The Failure of Neo-Darwinism
June 13, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 6.32 MBDr. Ray Bohlin provides an overview of the first section of a landmark book on theistic evolution, showing why evolution doesn't hold up to scrutiny.
Spiritual Disciplines and the Modern World
May 15, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThe spiritual disciplines help us cooperate with God in our transformation into the likeness of Christ. Don Closson discusses disciplines of abstinence and engagement.
Redesigning Humans: Is It Inevitable?
May 01, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBDr. Ray Bohlin asks, could we literally redesign humanity out of existence? What about those who maintain that we are headed down a disastrous technological and ethical road?
Dealing With Doubt
April 29, 2022 05:21 - 13 minutes - 12 MBBoth Christians and non-Christians can wrestle with doubts about the truth of Christianity. Dr. Michael Gleghorn explores why doubts arise and what we can do about them.
The Apologetics of Peter
April 18, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 5.65 MBSteve Cable explains how the apostle Peter showed himself to be a master apologist, not the bumbling, brash fisherman he used to be..
Coddling of the American Mind
April 03, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 5.75 MBDrawing on the book 'The Coddling of the American Mind,' Kerby Anderson examines the insanity on college campuses where students cannot handle ideas and people they disagree with.
Four Killer Questions
March 27, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 5.36 MBSue Bohlin explores four great questions for sharpening one's question-asking skills to understand others and help them think about what they believe.
What God Says About Sex
March 15, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 5.52 MBSue Bohlin shows that God is enthusiastic about us enjoying His good gift of sex, but within the guidelines of purity He established. Do you know what God actually says about sex?
The Emerging Generation
March 06, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 14.7 MBKerby Anderson examines the characteristics of the millennial generation and how pastors, Christian leaders, and the church can reach out to this emerging generation.
Influential Intellectuals
February 13, 2022 05:21 - 13 minutes - 12 MBKerby Anderson examines four famous intellectuals--Rousseau, Marx, Russell and Sartre, looking for reasons they are worth following and not finding much.
unChristian: Is Christianity's Image Hurting Christ's Image?
February 06, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBByron Barlowe reviews the book 'unChristian,' based on research on what young people think of evangelicals and born-again Christians: that they’re hypocritical, judgmental, too political, exclusive. He calls out Christians to improve the reality behind the image to better reflect Christ.
Seeing Through News Media Bias: Exposing Deception and Proclaiming Truth in an Age of Misinformation
January 31, 2022 05:21 - 13 minutes - 12 MBSteve Cable examines the role of deception in how we receive much of today's information, providing perspective on how to see through it to the truth.
Talking About the Problem of Evil
January 24, 2022 05:21 - 12 minutes - 5.06 MBT.S. Weaver has put together an intellectual response to the problem of evil that includes a theology of evil and suffering, and a philosophical/theological series of proper defenses of God and his righteousness considering evil.
Satan
October 31, 2021 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBKerby Anderson explains the basics about Satan, how he catches us in his snares, how to resist his temptations.
The Purpose of Life
October 17, 2021 05:21 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBPaul Rutherford looks at the purpose of life from his Christian perspective as well as Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Hollywood.
Putting Beliefs into Practice Revisited: Twenty-Somethings and Faithful Living
October 12, 2021 05:21 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBRick Wade updates his earlier discussion of 3 major ingredients necessary for Christians' faithful living: convictions, character, and community.