Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute
505 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThe show that helps Christian men become the worldview leaders their families and churches need.
Join Joel Settecase as he answers the questions the world is asking and discusses the Christian worldview with teachers, preachers and theologians. Together, they will help you build a legacy for your family: you, your kids and your wife will be able to confidently give answers from the Bible and see Jesus change lives as you share your faith.
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#77 Which Method of Apologetics Is the Best? (Presuppositional Apologetics Guide)
April 16, 2024 20:45 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBChristian apologetics—the defense of your faith—can be hard to understand, but it's easier when you follow the Bible's plan. In this episode, you're getting an exclusive sneak-peak at the first lecture of the Apologetics Foundations Course from the Hammer & Anvil Society. Specifically, you will learn: The two major methods for doing apologetics. Of the two, which one is superior. One practical step you can take today to improve your apologetics. This is a free, sample lecture for th...
#76 How to Answer: "You Can't Use the Bible Because I Don't Accept It" (Respectful Response)
April 09, 2024 09:04 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB“Prove Christianity is true, but you can’t use the Bible, because I don’t accept it.” In this episode we're going to provide a respectful response to this challenge. Specifically, you will learn: Why you shouldn't pretend to be neutral in this debate. Why you must not give up the Bible in order to defend the Bible's teachings. How to clarify your opponent's position using questions. What a worldview comparison looks like and how to use it. How to transition this conversation to the...
#75 Is Christianity Homophobic? (How to Respond)
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBIs Christianity Homophobic? In this episode, you will learn how to respond to accusations that (1) Christianity is homophobic, or (2) Real Christianity is affirming of homosexual lifestyles. Specifically, you will learn: • What the word homophobia actually means and where it came from. • Why, according to the actual definition of homophobia, Christianity is not homophobic. • Why the accusation of homophobia is self-refuting, undermining all objective morality. • Why biblical Chris...
#74 Are DMT and Psychedelics Okay for Christians?
March 28, 2024 20:43 - 45 minutes - 42 MBWhat does the Bible say about dimethyltriptamine (DMT) and other psychedelic and hallucinogenic drugs? In this episode, you will learn how to respond to a friend who tells you that he is having positive spiritual experiences through using DMT or another hallucinogen. (this is the fixed-audio version). *** Join our new apologetics course starting April 1: https://thethink.institute/apologeticsfoundations *** Links to articles and sources I used to research for this episode: “What is th...
#73 How to Master Decision-Making As a Christian [Biblical Guide]
March 08, 2024 04:48 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBHave you ever been faced with making an important decision for your family? How does God want us as Christian men to make important decisions as the heads of our families? What does the Bible say? I was recently asked this. I’ve wrestled with this too, and I’m sure you can relate. In this episode, we're laying out a biblical guide to making decisions, both for yourself and for your family. Specifically, you will learn about 9 stages of decision-making that I believe Scripture lays out. ...
#72 Was the Story of Jesus Stolen From Pagan Myths?
February 20, 2024 12:06 - 50 minutes - 46 MBToday we will be tackling the challenge, "Is the Gospel Stolen From Pagan Myths?" Specifically, after this episode you will be able to... Show how commonly-cited myths are very different from the Gospel. Demonstrate that the Gospel actually fulfills Old Testament themes. Convey how the Gospel also satisfied the longings of the human heart. Listen in to this apologetics class lecture from Christian apologist Joel Settecase, Executive Director of The Think Institute. ---- Please support...
#71 The Ultimate Guide To Live Life In The Negative World | Guest: Aaron Renn
February 13, 2024 23:34 - 1 hour - 93 MBWhat should your role be as a Christian man in the new, anti-Christian America? Aaron Renn returns to the channel to give his answers and talk about his brand new book, Life In the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture." Specifically, you will learn about: • The three domains of Christian influence, and how to function in each of them. • How to make an impact in the personal and family domains of life. • Why it's more important than ever for Christians t...
#71 Life In the Negative World (Powerful Interview) | Guest: Aaron Renn
February 13, 2024 23:34 - 1 hour - 93 MBWhat should your role be as a Christian man in the new, anti-Christian America? Aaron Renn returns to the channel to give his answers and talk about his brand new book, Life In the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture." Specifically, you will learn about: • The three domains of Christian influence, and how to function in each of them. • How to make an impact in the personal and family domains of life. • Why it's more important than ever for Christians t...
#70 Was Noah's Flood Local? (Responding to Gavin Ortlund) | Guest: Apolojedi
February 06, 2024 20:49 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBApolojedi (AKA Matt) and I (Joel Settecase) sit down to talk about the extent of the global flood. We directly respond to Pastor Gavin Ortlund. Dr. Ortlund recently came out with a series of videos purporting that a local (not global) flood is within the bounds of Christian orthodoxy, and Apolojedi had thoughts. This episode will help you understand one of the most controversial portions of Scripture and prepare yourself to teach it to your family, to discuss it with people in your life, a...
#69 The Antidote to "Autonomy" | Jude 1:1–2 Verse By Verse
January 30, 2024 10:50 - 27 minutes - 25 MBJoin us for a look at the introduction of the Epistle of Jude, one verse at a time. Jude is one of the shortest and most fascinating books of the Bible. This study is taught by Joel Settecase. Joel is a former pastor and current apologist and Executive Director of The Think Institute. ---- Please support this work! Give to the Think Institute at https://thethink.institute/partner . ---- Subscribe to the Think Institute YouTube Channel! This channel will deliver even more knowledge on how...
#68 The Shocking Prophecy About Jesus You Might Have Missed (Luke 2 Explained)
January 23, 2024 10:30 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBAre you feeling apprehensive about the upcoming year? In Luke 2, a mysterious man named Simeon appears for a very short scene. He makes an astonishing prophecy about Jesus and then disappears, never to be seen again in the Bible. In that prophecy, Simeon reveals three shocking truths about the arrival of Jesus. These are: The salvation that went to the "wrong" people. The sign that gave the "wrong" message. The sword the pointed the "wrong" way. In this episode, we will look at each ...
#67 How to Defend Your Faith (Biblical Guide)
January 16, 2024 12:30 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBYou are about to watch Joel Settecase get interviewed by the hosts of The Particular Baptist Podcast. We will discuss... • What makes religions incoherent, and how Christianity avoids that trap. • Why we must defend the true God of the Bible (not "bare theism"). • Why I never merely argue from evidence. • How to show that the very concept of truth is meaningless without God (and how to explain this). If you want to understand the Christian worldview and how to explain it to non-Christia...
#66 Unveiling the Unknown God (Acts 17 Teaching)
January 12, 2024 23:50 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBHow can someone get so close to God, yet completely miss Him? This is the question Paul had to answer on Mars Hill in Acts 17:16–34. Back then, as today, there are three things that keep people from knowing God: • Our DELUSIONS • Our DEFENSES • Our DESPAIR God shatters each and every one of those with Biblical truth. Watch and see how "Biblical truth destroys disbelief." This is a sermon Joel Settecase preached at Fox Valley Christian Church in December of 2023, entitled, "Unveiling t...
#65 Five Core Things Your Church Needs to Do
December 21, 2023 15:58 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBWhat makes a church a church? You are about to hear Joel Settecase give a biblical perspective on five key elements that should be found in every local church. Namely, those are preaching, discipleship, prayer, community, and missions. ---- Please support this work! Donate now to the Think Institute at https://thethink.institute/everyfamil.... Thanks to a generous matching gift, if you give before December 31, the impact of your generosity will be doubled. ---- Subscribe to the Think Ins...
#64 How to Have Family Devotions [Workshop]
December 12, 2023 18:08 - 1 hour - 80 MBYou're about to join me for a 98-minute family devotions workshop to help you become more consistent in leading family worship. I'll be covering: 📖 How to choose the right Scripture passages to use. 📖A 3-step plan you can use to literally have family devotions in 5 minutes—or 1 hour. 📖The biggest mistakes fathers make, so you can avoid exasperating your kids. 📖 How to get your family on board, even when you’ve never done it before. 📖 And a whole lot more, including some time for Q&A at the ...
#63 The Bible Is The Divine Standard of Truth (Bereans Sermon)
November 10, 2023 19:56 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBHow do you KNOW? How do you know what what you think you know is really true? To answer that, you must have an absolute standard of truth. Let's walk through Acts 17:10–15 together to see what God says must be the absolute standard of truth in the Christian life. This episode comes from a sermon Joel Settecase preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship (https://www.crossofchristfellowship.org) in Naperville, Illinois. Specifically, you're going to learn about: • The absolute necessity fo...
#62 A Rite-of-Passage for Your Son (Bar Yeshua Guide) | Guest: Vern Poythress
November 02, 2023 22:27 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBHow can you help your boys to become men? Dr. Vern Poythress, theologian and author, shares insights on fostering the transition of boys into men through the Bar Yeshua ceremony, a rite-of-passage tradition developed for his sons, Ransom and Justin. ---- Please support this work! Give to the Think Institute at https://thethink.institute/partner . ---- Subscribe to the Think Institute YouTube Channel! This channel will deliver even more knowledge on how to answer questions and obje...
What Is the "Boniface Option?" (A Guide for Winning) | Guest: Andrew Isker
October 19, 2023 03:32 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB“How do we win?” That’s what we are talking about in this episode. Andrew Isker, pastor and author of The Boniface Option, joins us to lay out his vision for how to overthrow “Trash World” and retake society for Jesus Christ. —- Questions we'll answer today include: • What Andrew Isker means by the term “trash world.” • Why I think going to school board meetings is not enough. • Why it is hard to determine who is behind the leftist and anti-God movement in our society. • How to st...
#60 A Young-Earth Response to Gavin Ortlund | Guests: Ben Kissling & Apolojedi
October 05, 2023 06:34 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIs the age of the Earth a big deal for Christians? That's the question, and it came up because a guy named Dr. Gavin Ortlund made a video on YouTube. He's a pastor, scholar, and YouTuber. In his video, he seriously disagrees Ken Ham, who started Answers In Genesis. Just so you know, I like Ken Ham's work. Ken Ham believes strongly in a young Earth, and Dr. Ortlund says that Ken is wrong to say it's the only way Christians should think about it. Ortlund thinks there's more to it and that th...
#59 Christian Worldview Masterclass
September 22, 2023 19:08 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIf you are passionate about deepening your understanding of the Bible’s teachings—and your ability to articulate them—then you might be wondering, "What are the basic questions about life that I need to know the Bible's answers to, in order to feel ready to share and defend my faith?" The answer is in this video and the accompanying guide (see above). There are seven questions you must know how to answer from the Christian worldview. If you're ready to take your learning further, join ou...
#58 Christianity Is More Scientific than Atheism (This Is Why)
August 30, 2023 21:14 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBRecently a question was asked by a member of the ThinkSquad, our free, online community. Join at https://urlgeni.us/facebook.thinksquad This is the question: "Is atheism more scientific than Christianity?" (If it isn't, then why do so many atheists claim this?) That is what we are talking about in this episode. Specifically, you will learn about: • What is science and what does it mean to be scientific? • Why merely calling atheism "a lack of belief in God" is not enough. • Why an atheisti...
#57 Messianic Prophecies that Jesus Fulfilled (33 Predictive Prophecies Revealed)
August 28, 2023 05:41 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBWhat predictive prophecies of the Old Testament did Jesus actually fulfill in His life? We will look at 33 of them, and you will find out how to access hundreds more. Take a fascinating deep dive into 30 Old Testament prophecies that Jesus fulfilled, proving beyond the shadow of a doubt that He truly was and is the Messiah from God. ---- Resources related to this episode: • 356 Prophecies Jesus Fulfilled (According to the Scriptures): https://www.accordingtothescriptures.org/prophecy/35...
#56 The True Age of the Earth According to the Bible | Guest: Apolojedi
August 11, 2023 23:22 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). How can such a simple statement create so much debate and disagreement among those who believe it? In this episode Joel Settecase and Apolojedi do a deep dive into what the Bible really teaches about the age of the earth. This conversation was originally recorded as a Twitter Space. The two are joined by Young Earth Creationist Ben Kissling Please support this work! Give to the Think Institute at https://thethink.i...
#55 A.I., Extraterrestrials and Artificial Life (?!) | Guest: Parker Settecase
July 29, 2023 16:47 - 2 hours - 132 MBParker Settecase is a philosopher of mind and the host of the Parker's Pensées Podcast. He's also Joel Settecase's little brother. When Joel, the host of Worldview Legacy, and Parker meet up to talk about God, Mind and A.I., you know sparks are gonna fly. So you are about to get is a special, extra-long, weekend episode of the Worldview Legacy Podcast!* Listen to it all at once, or spread it out over a few days, but you are not going to want to miss this conversation. This episode is going ...
#6 Can You Defend Your Faith to People Who Reject the New Testament? | Guest: J. Warner Wallace
July 20, 2023 04:08 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBPicture this: you're sharing your faith with a person, and he says he doesn't believe the Bible is true. So is there a way to show the truth of the New Testament without directly appealing to it… and without pretending to be neutral, or compromising your faith or your values? J. Warner Wallace is the author of Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible. He's going to explain… The story of how he came to write his new book, Person of Interest The differe...
#54 Unlocking the Treasures of Tolkien: A Journey Into Faith & Mythology | Guest: Michael Jahosky
July 12, 2023 21:17 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBIn this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of J.R.R. Tolkien and his profound impact on literature, Christianity, and the human imagination with our guestMichael Jahosky, author of "The Good News of the Return of the King." Here's a sneak peek of the questions answered and topics discussed in this thought-provoking episode: What makes J.R.R. Tolkien an important author? What is Tolkien trying to accomplish in his writings? What is the connection of his stories to his worldview? ...
#53 Double Vision: Ecclesiastes Understood from a Presuppositional Perspective | Guest: Pastor Rob Barker, PhD
July 06, 2023 22:02 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBWelcome to "Worldview Legacy," the show that equips you to become the worldview legacy your family and church need. In today's episode, your host, Joel Settecase, President of The Think Institute, is joined by special guest Pastor Rob Barker, PhD, as they explore the intriguing topic of how to understand one of the most mysterious books of the Bible—namely, Ecclesiastes. Joel and Rob embark on a thought-provoking discussion that challenges prevailing interpretations of the Book of Ecclesi...
Double Vision: Ecclesiastes Understood from a Presuppositional Perspective | Guest: Pastor Rob Barker, PhD
July 06, 2023 22:02 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBWelcome to "Worldview Legacy," the show that equips you to become the worldview legacy your family and church need. In today's episode, your host, Joel Settecase, President of The Think Institute, is joined by special guest Pastor Rob Barker, PhD, as they explore the intriguing topic of how to understand one of the most mysterious books of the Bible—namely, Ecclesiastes. Joel and Rob embark on a thought-provoking discussion that challenges prevailing interpretations of the Book of Ecclesi...
#52 How to Become Less Nervous When You Evangelize (3 Ideas)
June 30, 2023 15:44 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBHow can you overcome the nervous feeling you get when you think about evangelizing? Today we're talking about the ABCs of confident evangelism. Specifically, you're going to learn about how to A—Approach God with confidence first. B—Believe God's promises. C—Calm down! And you will get a couple of powerful examples from Scripture to help you get there. We are seeking to raise 6,000 dollars and provide a brand new resource answering many of the questions that Christian men are facing ...
How to Understand and Use The Transcendental Argument for God (T.A.G.)
June 21, 2023 21:20 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBWhat Is the Transcendental Argument for God?The Transcendental Argument for God (TAG) was first developed by Cornelius Van Til, the godfather of Presuppositional Apologetics. Since Van Til first articulated it, it has been picked up and worked on by subsequent theologians and apologists. Today you’re going to hear from Joel Settecase, Kevin Blessum, Brian Kurkjian and Rob Barker. Joel is the President of The Think Institute (TTI) and host of the Worldview Legacy Podcast. Kevin is a TTI boa...
#51 How to Understand and Use The Transcendental Argument for God (T.A.G.)
June 21, 2023 21:20 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBWhat Is the Transcendental Argument for God?The Transcendental Argument for God (TAG) was first developed by Cornelius Van Til, the godfather of Presuppositional Apologetics. Since Van Til first articulated it, it has been picked up and worked on by subsequent theologians and apologists. Today you’re going to hear from Joel Settecase, Kevin Blessum, Brian Kurkjian and Rob Barker. Joel is the President of The Think Institute (TTI) and host of the Worldview Legacy Podcast. Kevin is a TTI boa...
#50 How Expository Apologetics Can Help You Answer Objections with Biblical Power
June 13, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBPlease support this work by joining the Every Question Answered Campaign: https://thethink.institute/eqa ---- What is expository apologetics, and how can it help you defend the truth of your Christian faith? In this episode you’re going to learn: • What Expository Apologetics is and how it can benefit you. • How Paul uses Expository Apologetics in Romans 3. • How Paul uses Expository Apologetics in Acts 17 before a pagan audience. • How Creeds, Confessions and Catechisms can help y...
#50 How Expository Apologetics Can Help You Answer Objections with the Biblical Power
June 13, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBPlease support this work by joining the Every Question Answered Campaign: https://thethink.institute/eqa ---- What is expository apologetics, and how can it help you defend the truth of your Christian faith? In this episode you’re going to learn: • What Expository Apologetics is and how it can benefit you. • How Paul uses Expository Apologetics in Romans 3. • How Paul uses Expository Apologetics in Acts 17 before a pagan audience. • How Creeds, Confessions and Catechisms can help y...
#49 How to Grow Stronger at Defending Your Faith (Principles from Jude 1:20–23)
June 07, 2023 07:38 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode, I'm going to teach you how to become a better apologist. Apologetics is the defense of the Christian faith, and it's an important skill to have. I'll teach you the basics of apologetics, and help you learn how to defend your faith better. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced apologist, this episode is a great way to become stronger and better equipped to defend your faith! What Does the Bible Say About Being Ready to Defend Your Faith? • 6 Principles from Jude 1:20...
#48 How Much Does God Want Us to Give? (12 Principles)
May 23, 2023 06:02 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBMost people understand that it is a good thing to donate financially to worthy causes. However, when it comes to the specifics about what the Bible says about giving, many Christians have questions. Believers want to know what God requires of us, how much God wants us to give, how we should support our local church, how much to give to missionaries and ministries, and when and how to give to those outside the church. The Bible has a lot to say about money. Understanding its teaching is cru...
#47 Should Christians Be Pro-Bitcoin? [In-Depth Summary] | Guest: Jordan Bush of Thank God For Bitcoin
May 09, 2023 07:52 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThinkSquad, it's time to talk about Bitcoin from a biblical perspective. In this episode, we're joined by Jordan Bush. Jordan is the Head of Content / Education for Thank God For Bitcoin (TGFB), and he's one of the leading voices talking about the intersection of Christianity and Bitcoin. (Note: we're not offering you investment advice here, so we're not accountable for any decisions you may make... but this episode will be SUPER helpful for you as you seek to understand finances and the f...
#46 Why The Bible Is Not Merely A Human Invention | Guest: Mike D'Virgilio
May 02, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBJoin our premium podcast subscription at https://thinksquadplus.supercast.com! Is the Bible merely a human invention? That's what we're talking about today. This episode will help you equip your kids to answer when their friends or someone else brings it up to them. It's also going to help prepare you to give an answer to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you (2 Peter 3:15). Mike D'Virgilio joins Joel Settecase to discuss why, contrary to what skeptics say, the Bible...
#46 Is The Bible Merely A Human Invention? (Deep Dive) | Guest: Mike D'Virgilio
May 02, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIs the Bible merely a human invention? That's what we're talking about today. This episode will help you equip your kids to answer when their friends or someone else brings it up to them. It's also going to help prepare you to give an answer to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you (2 Peter 3:15). Mike D'Virgilio joins Joel Settecase to discuss why, contrary to what skeptics say, the Bible doesn't seem like a made-up book at all. Specifically, you're going to learn ...
#45 Is Christianity Just a Crutch? (Expanded Guide)
April 20, 2023 04:37 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIs Christianity just a crutch? Welcome to Worldview Legacy, with Joel Settecase (I don’t actually say my name in this episode, so if you didn’t know me, now you do). This is a common thing you’ll hear non-Christians say. It’s different from many other objections such as “Can we trust the Bible,” or “Does Christianity contradict science,” because it’s a lot more emotional and less logical. It’s a “soul objection.” The good news is that you can answer soul objections the same way you answe...
#44 Which Version Of The Bible Is Best For You? (In-Depth Guide) | Guest: Drew Von Nieda
April 11, 2023 08:31 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWhat’s your go-to Bible translation? You know the Bible wasn’t written in English, so every English Bible we read is a translation. The translation you choose is really important. This is what we’re talking about today. Drew Von Nieda joins us for a deep dive into translation styles, textual traditions, and how to choose the right Bible for you and your family. This will help you build a legacy in the Christian worldview for your family and the younger generation. In this episode you wi...
Can God Make A Rock So Big He Can't Lift It?
April 04, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBCan God make a rock so heavy, He can't lift it? When you peel back the layers, you find there's more to this question than you first expect. Today you’re going to hear a method for defending your faith that you can use with this question—and many more. Specifically, you will learn: • What is the real challenge being presented by the "unliftable rock" question? • What role can shame play in answering objections to Christianity? • How can you get to the bigger question behind the "rock q...
#43 Can God Make A Rock So Big He Can't Lift It?
April 04, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBCan God make a rock so heavy, He can't lift it? When you peel back the layers, you find there's more to this question than you first expect. Today you’re going to hear a method for defending your faith that you can use with this question—and many more. Specifically, you will learn: • What is the real challenge being presented by the "unliftable rock" question? • What role can shame play in answering objections to Christianity? • How can you get to the bigger question behind the "rock q...
#42 How To Answer Questions About Evidence Like Francis Schaeffer
March 28, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBThinkSquad, have you ever had someone ask you for evidence that God is real? He may tell you he wants some cold, hard, facts to prove that Christianity is true. At first, this seems like a reasonable request. But what if evidence only has meaning if God is real? In this episode you’re going to get the answer, in a way that I believe Francis Schaeffer, one of the most important worldview leaders of the 20th Century, might have answered it today. In this episode you’ll get answers to thes...
#41 The Christian Man's Guide To Answering Atheists Who Demand Evidence
March 21, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIf an atheist or a skeptic were to ask you for evidence that Christianity is true, what would be your first response? Would you tell him about the historical reliability of the New Testament, or the minimal facts supporting the Resurrection of Jesus? In this episode you’re going to learn how to: • Show why, when an atheist demands evidence, he is being inconsistent. • Explain how the Christian worldview gives the basis for the very idea of evidence. • Make a quick case for Christianity u...
#40 What Does The Bible Say About Judging?
March 14, 2023 22:30 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn Matthew 7, Jesus Christ clearly says, “Judge not.” For this reason, Christians will be accused of breaking Jesus’ command when we call out sin. We need to know how to respond. Jesus did say “judge not,” but there’s more to it, and that’s what we’re talking about today. Today we’re going to do a deep dive on this, and we’re going to look at: • Four ways the Bible says you shouldn’t judge. • Five ways the Bible says you should judge. • Then we’ll look at how this question connects to e...
#39 - How to Use Presuppositional Apologetics
March 11, 2023 00:37 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIf you haven’t seen it yet, the new report from the Barna Group just came out, and they are reporting that today only 4% of Americans have a biblical worldview. We need more Christians articulating the Christian message. And when we do, our neighbors are going to have questions and objections. That means we Christians need to be ready to defend our faith. We need apologetics. So how do you use presuppositional apologetics? In this episode you’ll get answers to these questions: •...
#38 Why Didn’t Jesus Know The Day Or Hour Of The End? (Matthew 24:36 Explained)
March 02, 2023 09:44 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBSince Jesus is God, and God is all-knowing, then… is Jesus all-knowing? And if He is, then how do you explain Matthew 24:36? This is something you need to know, for at least three reasons. First, it's important for Christian discipleship. Second, this is going to help you become your own family's Bible answer man. And third, this is going to level up your apologetic. Specifically, we will talk about • Why this can be a tough challenge to answer. • What the hypostatic union is, and how it is r...
#37 How To Stand Firm In Your Christian Convictions Under Pressure (Powerful Story) | Guest: Juan-Elias Riesco
February 24, 2023 07:32 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBHave you been facing pressure to put your pronouns in your emails? In 2020 did your company release a statement supporting BLM? How can you deal with pressure from wokeness at work in a way that honors Jesus Christ as Lord, and loves your neighbor as yourself? What should you do when you experience pressure from your company to conform to an ideology that goes against biblical Christianity? What if the pressure comes from outside your company—what should you do? To help us find these answer...
#36 Why The Very Concept Of Truth Is Impossible Without God
February 11, 2023 06:46 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB"What is truth?" This question was asked by Pontius Pilate to Jesus Christ on the night when Jesus was on trial. Pilate never stuck around for the answer—and his question echoes in our culture today. Skeptics, atheists, agnostics, and adherents of other religions will say that Christianity is not true. But what if the very concept of truth is impossible without first believing in the Christian worldview? That's what we're talking about today. Specifically, we’re going to talk about: • Wh...
#35 Why Do You Believe In God? (3 Reasons)
February 04, 2023 01:01 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” This is Genesis 1:1, the first verse of the Bible. It was written by Moses, 3,500 years ago. And it states that God’s existence is the most fundamental fact in the universe. Is it true? Or is this an outdated belief? This is what we’re going to talk about today. Specifically, we are going to look at three ways that belief in God makes sense. 1. It makes sense of the Bible. 2. It makes sense of the world. 3. It makes sense o...