Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

Our purpose is to help Christians think more clearly about their faith and to help them make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity. Released every Wednesday and Friday.

Greg Koukl Religion & Spirituality 100 rész Helping Christians to think more clearly about their faith
Our Desires Aren’t Our Identity
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about Christopher Yuan’s story and the idea that our desires do not define our identity, then he answers questions about retaliation for not participating in CRT training at work, power in Jesus’ name, whether abortion is better than Hell, and whether Hell is punishment or merely suffering as a result of being separated from God.   Topics:
  1. Commentary: Our desires aren’t our identity. (00:00)
  2. How should I respond to the retaliation that happened when I said I wouldn’t  participate in CRT training at work? (10:00)
  3. Does Matthew 7:21–23 mean there’s power in Jesus’ name, even for those who aren’t Christians? (36:00)
  4. Wouldn’t aborting a child be better than their being born and going to Hell? (40:00)
  5. Is Hell punishment or just torment as a result of our separation from God? (49:00)
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You Need to Understand the Whole to Understand the Parts
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about how we need to understand the big picture in the Bible so we’re not shaken by challenges about the parts, then he answers a question from a single man in his mid-twenties about how to deal with a pornography addiction.   Topics:
  1. Commentary: You need to understand the whole to understand the parts. (00:00)
  2. How should a single male in his mid-twenties deal with an addiction to pornography? (29:00)
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An Hour of Questions
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg answers questions about submitting to the government, apathetic Christians, spending time with non-believers, attending a local church, why God didn’t destroy the Moabites, and advice for singles.   Topics:
  1. Can wisdom ever trump submission to authority when it’s not an issue of morality? (03:00)
  2. How do I convince apathetic Christians to do more with their life? (15:00)
  3. How much time can we spend with non-believers? (25:00)
  4. Is it a biblical command for us to attend a local church? (31:00)
  5. Why were the Israelites commanded to destroy the Midianites and not the Moabites in Numbers 31? (42:00)
  6. Do you have any advice for people who aren’t expecting to get married? (45:00)
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Did Jesus Repent of Racism?
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks to Tim about a TikTok video that claims Jesus repented of racism in Mark 7:24–30.   Topics:
  1. Commentary: Did Jesus repent of racism? (00:00)
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The Word “Evolution” Doesn’t Magically Explain Everything
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about people declaring “evolution” over things they see without being able to show the pathway of that evolution, then he answers questions about conversing with conspiracy theorists, whether baptism is essential, comforting people whose prayers aren’t answered, and getting a marriage license.   Topics:
  1. Commentary: The word “evolution” doesn’t magically explain everything. (00:00)
  2. How can we have a productive conversation with a conspiracy theorist? (21:00)
  3. Why do people believe baptism isn’t essential? (32:00)
  4. How do you comfort somebody whose prayers haven’t been answered? (47:00)
  5. Should I not get a marriage license as a protest against the government’s misuse of their authority? (51:00)
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You Never Know the Difference Your Efforts Will Make
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about the website of a 13-year-old he met last week, reminds us God uses both big and small efforts to do great things, then answers questions about churches catering to the world and arguments for the resurrection.   Topics:
  1. Commentary: You never know the difference your efforts will make. (00:00)
  2. Is any attempt of the church to cater to the world problematic in the same way progressive Christianity is problematic? (29:00)
  3. What do you consider to be the best arguments for and against the resurrection of Christ? (49:00)
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Thoughts on Memorizing the Bible
28 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks to Amy about tips on how and why to memorize larger portions of the Bible.   Topics:
  1. Commentary: Thoughts on memorizing the Bible (00:00)
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Interview: Dan Kimball – How (Not) to Read the Bible
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks to Dan Kimball about his new book, How (Not) to Read the Bible: Making Sense of the Anti-women, Anti-science, Pro-violence, Pro-slavery and Other Crazy-Sounding Parts of Scripture.   Topics:
  1. Interview: Dan Kimball – How (Not) to Read the Bible (00:00)
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More on Deepening Your Relationship with God
38 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg continues his advice on what to do if you’re feeling spiritually dry, then he answers a question about what we mean when we say something is inspired.   Topics:
  1. Commentary: More on deepening your relationship with God (00:00)
  2. What do we mean when we say something is inspired? (26:00)
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What to Do When You’re Feeling Spiritually Dry
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about how you can deepen your relationship with God, then he answers questions about the difference prayer makes and the difference between God causing vs. allowing things to happen.   Topics:
  1. Commentary: What to do when you’re feeling spiritually dry (00:00)
  2. Will praying for my daughter make a difference? (34:00)
  3. How can I articulate the difference between God causing things to happen and God allowing things to happen? (47:00)
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More Pointers on Writing a Book
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg continues giving a caller pointers on how to write a book, then he answers questions about whether evolution is a peripheral issue and how to respond to an atheist’s objection to intelligent design probability arguments. Topics:
  1. Greg continues talking to a caller about pointers on writing a book (00:00)
  2. Is Darwinian evolution as central an issue to Christianity as inerrancy? (21:00)
  3. How do I respond to this atheist’s objection to intelligent design probability arguments? (32:00)
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Making Sense of Fallen Spiritual Heroes
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg responds to the investigative report on Ravi Zacharias with advice on how to make sense of fallen spiritual heroes, then he answers questions from a young listener about how to write a good book. Topics:
  1. Commentary: Making sense of fallen spiritual heroes (00:00)
  2. Do you have pointers on writing a good apologetics book for kids my age? (41:00)
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Jesus Prayed to a Person, Not a Nature
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about the Trinity, answers questions about whether it was appropriate for a Canadian judge to be removed from the bench and whether Christianity could still be true if the universe were eternal, then reflects on God and time and the type of answers we find (and don’t find) in the Bible. Topics:
  1. Commentary: Jesus prayed to a person, not a nature. (00:00)
  2. Was it appropriate for this judge in Canada to be removed from the bench? (18:00)
  3. If the universe were eternal, could Christianity still be true? (30:00)
  4. Commentary: Reflections on God and time (40:00)
  5. Commentary: Are all the answers in the Bible? (45:00)
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Clearing up Confusion about Humility
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg reflects on what humility is and isn’t, giving practical advice for living in humility, then he answers questions about praying in tongues and reconciling 2 Corinthians 5:17 with membership in Alcoholics Anonymous. Topics:
  1. Commentary: Clearing up confusion about humility (00:00)
  2. What’s your view on praying in tongues? (35:00)
  3. How can I reconcile 2 Corinthians 5:17 and membership in Alcoholics Anonymous? (44:00)
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If God Told You to Kill Someone, Would You Do It?
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg responds to the question “If God told you to kill someone, would you do it?” then he answers questions about ultimate meaning in an atheistic universe, why we need to repent if Jesus already paid for our sins, and whether the Bible has been changed too much to be trusted. Topics:
  1. Commentary: If God told you to kill someone, would you do it? (00:00)
  2. Can there be ultimate meaning in an atheistic universe? (19:00)
  3. If Jesus paid for the sins of the elect on the cross, why do we need to repent and believe to be forgiven now? (34:00)
  4. How do I respond to someone who says the Bible has been changed too much to be trusted? (44:00)
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The State of Free Speech on University Campuses
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks to Corey Miller, president of Ratio Christi, about free speech on university campuses, then he answers questions about eternal punishment for limited sin and whether something existed before the Big Bang. Topics:
  1. Interview: Corey Miller, president of Ratio Christi, on the state of free speech on university campuses (00:00)
  2. How do we make sense of the idea that a human lifetime of sin justifies eternal separation from God? (30:00)
  3. How do we know nothing existed before the Big Bang? (48:00)
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Why Is It Rational to Believe in the Soul?
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg gives reasons why it’s rational to believe in the soul, explaining the difference between something being rational and rationalism, then he takes calls about how evil entered the world, intersex conditions proving we can choose our gender, answering “Where was God?” and more. Topics:
  1. Commentary: Why is it rational to believe in the soul? (00:00)
  2. How can humans be the cause of evil in the world if their evil act is the result of being tempted by an already-evil being? (16:00)
  3. Does the existence of intersex people prove sex is just a state of mind and one can choose to be male or female? (25:00)
  4. How can I answer the question “Where was God?” when asked by a foster youth who was sexually abused? (41:00)
  5. Are there any topics other than inerrancy that you wouldn’t discuss directly with an atheist? (51:00)
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Questions about Faith and Science
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Tim joins Greg to talk about a variety of questions regarding faith and science (their compatibility, how they inform each other, miracles, etc.). Topics:
  1. Discussion with Tim Barnett: Questions about faith and science (00:00)
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Five Things to Look for in a Christian College
58 perc 41. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about five things to look for in a Christian college, then he answers questions about universalism, a “too high” view of Scripture, whether Jews and Christians worship the same God, your culpability if a friend uses something you made in pagan ceremonies, and when a fetus becomes a human being. Topics:
  1. Commentary: Five things to look for in a Christian college (00:00)
  2. Is it better to not exist ever or to exist and be condemned? (17:00)
  3. Is it possible to have too high a view of Scripture, where the human element is not considered at all? (28:00)
  4. Do Christians and Jews worship the same God? (33:00)
  5. Am I culpable if a friend of mine is using an axe I made for him in pagan ceremonies? (43:00)
  6. At what point is a fetus a human being and not just a clump of cells? (47:00)
  7. Is it a problem that the church our church is renting space from rejects biblical truth? (53:00)
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What Are High School Students Thinking?
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks to Rich Bordner, an English and philosophy teacher, about what he’s seeing in his interactions with his high school students—their worldview, their view of truth and morality, etc. Topics:
  1. Interview: Greg talks to Rich Bordner, an English and philosophy teacher, about the worldview of his public high school students. (00:00)
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Questions about the Rapture, Bible Discrepancies, and Vishnu
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg continues a call from the last episode about the rapture, then he answers questions about discrepancies in the Bible, the flood, and responding to the claim that Vishnu and Jesus are the same person. Topics:
  1. Continued from the previous episode: What do you think about the pre-trib rapture, and what should I do if I differ with my church and family on this topic? (00:00)
  2. Follow-up questions on discrepancies in the Bible and interpreting the account of the flood. (31:00)
  3. How should I respond to the claim that Vishnu and Jesus are the same person? (48:00)
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A Close Look at Acts 15
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg reflects on what we learn from the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 about law vs. grace, baptism, and decision making, then he answers questions about interacting with a family member who’s a steamroller and the rapture. Topics:
  1. Commentary: A close look at Acts 15 (00:00)
  2. How should I interact with a family member who’s a steamroller? (32:00)
  3. What do you think about the pre-trib rapture, and what should I do if I differ with my church and family on this topic? (48:00)
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Reading through the Bible Isn’t a Goal, It’s a Lifestyle
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about making Bible-reading part of your life habits, then he takes calls about biblical inerrancy, brain chemistry vs. one’s soul, praying to Mary, using transgender names and pronouns, and COVID-19. Topics:
  1. Commentary: Reading through the Bible isn’t a goal, it’s a lifestyle. (00:00)
  2. Do anti-science passages in the Bible prove it’s not inerrant? (06:00)
  3. How can I tell the difference between the results of brain chemistry and my soul? (21:00)
  4. Is praying to Mary and the saints acceptable because it’s the same as asking people to pray for you? (30:00)
  5. Should I use a new transgender name and pronouns for my brother-in-law if my husband wants me to? (39:00)
  6. Is fear of COVID-19 a spiritual issue? (50:00)
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The Importance of Grasping the Grace of God
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about our need to grasp the grace of God, then he answers questions about how to respond to charges of homophobia and how to make an argument for biblical inerrancy. Topics:
  1. Commentary: The importance of grasping the grace of God (00:00)
  2. How can I respond to the charge that Leviticus 20:13 is homophobic and creates homophobia? (28:00)
  3. Is it possible to make a case for the inerrancy of the Bible? (46:00)
Primer on Clear Thinking – Part Two
80 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Using illustrations from apologetics arguments, Greg continues explaining principles of critical thinking that will help you craft better arguments for the truth and spot bad arguments when you hear them (part two of two). Topics:
  1. Part Two of Primer on Clear Thinking (00:00)
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Primer on Clear Thinking – Part One
80 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about how to recognize spiritual warfare then goes through some principles of critical thinking to help you craft better arguments for the truth and spot bad arguments when you hear them (part one of two). Topics:
  1. Part One of Primer on Clear Thinking (00:00)
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Some Christmas Thoughts
57 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg reflects on the Christmas story, Christmas cards, and Christmas carols, then he answers questions about engaging a post-Christian culture, how free will fits into Romans 9:14–23, a struggle with spiritual numbness, and whether people are in Hell by choice and how that can be reconciled with Revelation 5:13. Topics:
  1. Commentary: Some Christmas thoughts (00:00)
  2. How do we engage a culture where Christianity doesn’t have any social or cultural relevance? (18:00)
  3. What are your thoughts on free will and how it fits into the words about Pharaoh in Romans 9:14–23? (32:00)
  4. I struggle to be convinced that I'm loved by God and that salvation and grace are there for me. (43:00)
  5. If it’s true that everyone in Hell wants to be in Hell (per C.S. Lewis) why would they give “blessing and honor and glory” to God (Rev. 5:13)? (51:00)
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Some Perspective at the End of a Crazy Year
57 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg offers some perspective at the end of this crazy year, then he answers a question about how to respond to a Christian family member who requests everyone use a male name and pronouns for their five-year-old daughter. Topics:
  1. Commentary: Some perspective at the end of a crazy year (00:00)
  2. How should I respond to a Christian family member who asked me to use male pronouns and a new male name for their biological girl who just turned five? (32:00)
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Does the Parable of the Lost Sheep Support a Seeker-Sensitive Church Model?
37 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg answers questions about how to engage a conspiracy theorist and whether or not it’s appropriate to use the parable of the lost sheep to support a seeker-sensitive church model. Topics:
  1. Do you have any tips on how to engage a conspiracy theorist? (04:00)
  2. Is it appropriate to use the parable of the lost sheep to argue for a seeker-sensitive church model? (13:00)
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Kingdom Work Is 100% God and 100% Man
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg explains that when it comes to the Holy Spirit’s role vs. our role in kingdom work, the formula is 100% God and 100% man, then he answers a question about Abraham insisting on paying for the field to bury his wife. Topics:
  1. Commentary: Kingdom work is 100% God and 100% man. (00:00)
  2. In Genesis 23, why did Abraham insist on paying for the field, and why is this story important? (39:00)
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The Seven Books You Should Have in Your Library
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg recommends books in a well-rounded variety of categories that you ought to have in your library, then he responds to questions about how to properly use the accountability process in Matthew 18, whether Mark 16:9–20 should be in the Bible, and what we should do to reach out to famous people who are lost. Topics:
  1. Commentary: The seven books you should have in your library (00:00)
  2. What’s the proper way to use the accountability process prescribed in Matthew 18? (26:00)
  3. Should Mark 16:9–20 be in the Bible? (44:00)
  4. What should we do (if anything) to reach out to famous people who are lost? (54:00)
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You Can Always Make Deposits That Have an Eternal Significance
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about how, when you’re unable to improve your life as you hoped, it's satisfying to know you can still make deposits that have an eternal significance, then he answers questions about the morality of political assassinations and whether there are “lost” books of the Bible. Topics:
  1. Commentary: You can always make deposits that have an eternal significance. (00:00)
  2. What are the biblical principles regarding political assassinations? (31:00)
  3. How do I respond to the charge that there are lost books of the Bible? (46:00)
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The Three Things Your Worldview Needs to Explain
45 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about three features of the world that any worldview would need to explain: the world exists, the world is ordered, the world is broken, then he answers a question about how to respond to three challenges to the reliability and trustworthiness of the Bible. Topics:
  1. Commentary: The three things your worldview needs to explain. (00:00)
  2. How should I respond to these three challenges to the reliability and trustworthiness of the Bible? (27:00)
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Why Give Thanks This Year?
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg explains why we should give thanks in all circumstances, then he answers a question about how churches should think about the government restrictions being placed on them. Topics:
  1. Commentary: Why give thanks this year? (00:00)
  2. What are your thoughts on the government weighing in on what churches can or can't do right now? (28:00)
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Divine Foreknowledge Is Not the Same Thing as Omniscience
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about divine foreknowledge then answers questions about tactics used with LDS (Mormon) missionaries and whether there’s anything God promises to give Christians in this life. Topics:
  1. Commentary: Divine foreknowledge is not the same thing as omniscience. (00:00)
  2. What do you think about this tactic I used with LDS (Mormon) missionaries? (25:00)
  3. Is there anything God promises to give Christians in this life? (47:00)
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The Explanatory Power of Christianity vs. Naturalism
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about the explanatory power of Christianity vs. that of naturalism, then he responds to questions about balancing spiritual development with professional development and God placing people in situations where he knows they will choose him. Topics:
  1. Commentary: The explanatory power of Christianity vs. naturalism (00:00)
  2. How do I balance working on my relationship with God with working on my professional skills? (28:00)
  3. Does God put everyone in the place where they are most likely to choose him? (48:00)
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Has God’s Morality Changed?
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg answers questions about whether or not the Reformation has been good for Christendom, how to respond to the charge that God’s morality has changed, and hearing the voice of God. Topics:
  1. Has the Reformation truly been good for Christendom? (04:00)
  2. How can I respond to someone who says he can’t believe in a God whose morality changes from the Old Testament to the New Testament? (26:00)
  3. If we hear God’s voice calling us to salvation, is that the only time we hear it? (50:00)
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The Role of Science for Christians
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg and Tim respond to an article that says Christians either rest their faith on science and risk having science disprove Christianity, or they “just believe” and don’t ground their worldview in evidence. Topics:
  1. Commentary: The role of science for Christians (00:00)
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If There’s No Judgment, There’s No Justice
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg discusses how to explain God’s final judgment and Hell to others, then he answers questions about how one can be a therapist and not enable sin in clients who have different values and an objection to fine-tuning. Topics:
  1. Commentary: If there’s no judgment, there’s no justice. (00:00)
  2. How can one be a therapist as a Christian and not end up in a position where one is enabling sin in clients who have different values? (27:00)
  3. How would you respond to the objection to fine-tuning that says it’s not surprising we’re here because we could only observe everything if we were here? (50:00)
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Greg’s Experience Voting
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about his experience voting then answers a question about free will vs. predestination. Topics:
  1. Commentary: Greg’s experience voting (00:00)
  2. Which is correct: free will or predestination? (26:00)
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Would a Purely Physical Being Come up with the Idea of a Spiritual Being?
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg touches on the confirmation of Amy Coney Barett, then he answers a question about whether a purely physical being could come up with the idea of a spiritual being and whether we might sin in Heaven. Topics:
  1. Commentary: The confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett (00:00)
  2. Is it fair to say it’s unlikely that a purely physical being that came about through evolution would come up with the idea of a spiritual being? (24:00)
  3. If angels could be disobedient to God in Heaven, does that mean we might do the same? (41:00)
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Interview: William Lane Craig – Atonement and the Death of Christ
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks to philosopher William Lane Craig about his newest book, Atonement and the Death of Christ: An Exegetical, Historical, and Philosophical Exploration. Topics:
  1. Interview: William Lane Craig – Atonement and the Death of Christ (00:00)
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The Truth Hasn’t Changed
57 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg responds to a quote promoting Progressive Christianity, then he answers questions about basing morality on empathy, sexual temptation and the decision to marry, attending the wedding of a divorced person, whether breaking any law is a sin, and why God allows evil.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: The truth hasn’t changed. (00:00)
  2. How should I respond to someone who says morality can be built on empathy without any reference to a divine moral lawgiver? (21:00)
  3. To what degree should sexual temptation affect one’s decision about whether to get married? (33:00)
  4. If Christians shouldn’t attend a same-sex wedding, should Christians not attend the wedding of a divorced person? (39:00)
  5. Is it a sin to break any law? (43:00)
  6. If God is a loving God, why does he allow evil? (49:00)
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More on Respecting the Original Meaning of a Text
57 perc 99. rész Greg Koukl
Greg revisits his discussion from last week about respecting the original meaning of a text, then he answers questions about discerning between different views and adjusting how you communicate according to how people hear your words.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: More on respecting the original meaning of a text (00:00)
  2. How do we discern between two viewpoints when they both claim to be the result of thoughtful study? (31:00)
  3. How do we reconcile the idea that we ought to read texts the way the author meant them with the idea that in interpersonal relationships we ought to adjust what we say according to how people will interpret our words? (50:00)
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Moses Heard an Audible Voice, and You Probably Won’t
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about how we can’t expect to have the same experience as Moses, then he answers questions about worship, interacting with a daughter about her homosexuality, our responsibility for choices that come from unchosen desires, living with a girlfriend, and how often a church should have communion.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Moses heard an audible voice, and you probably won’t. (00:00)
  2. What is worship, and how is it different from prayer? (09:00)
  3. How should I interact with my daughter on the topic of her homosexuality? (21:00)
  4. How can we be responsible for choices that come from our desires and wants if those things are outside of our control? (32:00)
  5. Is it a sin for a man to live with his girlfriend if there’s no sexual relationship? (45:00)
  6. Should a church have communion weekly, or is once a month okay? (55:00)
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Texts Mean What the Writers Meant Them to Mean
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about how the current controversy over the judicial nomination is about conflicting views on how to read texts, then he answers questions about how not to lose one’s cool in a tense discussion and how to explain Jehovah’s Witness theology is not Christian.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: The text means what the writer meant it to mean. (00:00)
  2. How can I not back down but also not be an overbearing jerk when talking to people about tense issues? (34:00)
  3. How do I prevent my husband from raising my son in the Jehovah’s Witness religion when he agreed legally to raise him Christian? (49:00)
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When Progressive Christians Make God’s Goodness Look Like Badness
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about how progressive Christians characterize orthodox theology, then he answers questions about responding to an employer’s worldview indoctrination, why the resurrection is required for salvation, and IVF.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: When progressive Christians make God’s goodness look like badness (00:00)
  2. How should one interact with an employer who is requiring everyone to read and discuss a book that reflects a different worldview? (24:00)
  3. Is the resurrection required for salvation? (44:00)
  4. What are your thoughts on using IVF if you only implant a few eggs? (52:00)
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Interview: Alisa Childers – Another Gospel?
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg interviews Alisa Childers, author of Another Gospel?: A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity.
 
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  1. Interview: Alisa Childers – Another Gospel? (00:00)
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After Greg Became a Christian
58 perc 100. rész Greg Koukl
Greg continues the spiritual autobiography he began in the last episode of the podcast.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: After Greg became a Christian (00:00)
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Greg’s Spiritual Autobiography
58 perc 99. rész Greg Koukl
Greg tells the story of how he became a Christian.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Greg’s spiritual autobiography (00:00)
Some Thoughts on Doubt
58 perc 98. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about doubt, then he answers a question about how people can come away from the Bible with so many different interpretations.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Some thoughts on doubt (00:00)
  2. How can people come away from the Bible with so many different interpretations? (28:00)
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Farewell to an Old Friend
58 perc 97. rész Greg Koukl
Greg reads something his brother wrote about the death of a friend who recently became a Christian, then he answers questions about applying 1 Corinthians 5:11 and whether or not Christians can claim the promises given to Israel.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Farewell to an old friend (00:00)
  2. How should I apply 1 Corinthians 5:11 to people today? (27:00)
  3. Can promises to Israel be legitimately claimed by Christians? (47:00)
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Will Tactics Help a Wife Whose Husband Just Won’t Listen?
49 perc 96. rész Greg Koukl
Greg answers questions about a wife using tactics to reach her husband, sharing Christianity in a world of diversity, and whether the “Spirit of Jesus” in Acts 16:7 is the Holy Spirit.
 
Topics:
  1. Will tactics help a wife whose husband just won’t listen? (03:00)
  2. How can Christianity be shared in a world of diversity? (13:00)
  3. Is the “Spirit of Jesus” the Holy Spirit? (33:00)
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A Strategy for Discovering What the Bible Has to Say on Any Topic
58 perc 95. rész Greg Koukl
Greg explains a simple strategy for discovering what the Bible has to say on any topic, then he answers questions about Jesus’ physical body and initiating spiritual conversations and gives another example of what he discovered by using his Bible study strategy.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: A strategy for discovering what the Bible has to say on any topic (00:00)
  2. Does Jesus have a physical body in a physical location in the universe? (24:00)
  3. How can I initiate spiritual conversations? (33:00)
  4. Commentary: A discovery Greg made by using his Bible study strategy (52:00)
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Is It Wrong to Make a Living from Ministry?
58 perc 94. rész Greg Koukl
Greg discusses what the Bible has to say about Christian workers receiving payment, then he answers questions about someone who’s disrupting a church and witnessing to people who don’t speak English well.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Is it wrong to make a living from ministry? (00:00)
  2. How would you go about stopping someone from coming to church who’s showing up to attack the pastor and the church? (24:00)
  3. Do you have any advice for witnessing to my Cambodian in-laws who don’t speak English very well? (46:00)
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Five Guidelines for Students
58 perc 93. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about five guidelines for students to follow for their spiritual health, then he answers questions about the correspondence theory of truth and the biblical authors’ meaning vs. God’s meaning.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Five guidelines for students (00:00)
  2. Doesn’t the correspondence theory of truth require circular reasoning? (33:00)
  3. When interpreting Scripture, is the author’s meaning always God's meaning? (52:00)
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Evidence of Spiritual Warfare
58 perc 92. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about how widespread belief in lies is evidence of spiritual warfare, then he answers questions about divine command theory, God’s reasons for creating the world, and the salvation of those with severe mental illnesses.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Evidence of spiritual warfare (00:00)
  2. How would you answer these challenges to divine command theory? (21:00)
  3. Why did God create the world? (37:00)
  4. Where do people with serious mental illnesses or brain defects stand in the eyes of the Lord? (47:00)
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Interview: Tom Gilson – Too Good to Be False
58 perc 91. rész Greg Koukl
Greg interviews Tom Gilson, author of Too Good to Be False: How Jesus’ Incomparable Character Reveals His Reality.
 
Topics:
  1. Interview: Tom Gilson, author of Too Good to Be False (00:00)
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The Virtues of a Good Teacher
58 perc 90. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about the four key virtues Christians should have as they teach, mentor, or parent in order to be more effective, then he talks about how we’re being catechized by digital media more than by the church.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: The virtues of a good teacher (00:00)
  2. Commentary: We’re being catechized by digital media. (41:00)
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A Journey out of Progressive Christianity
58 perc 89. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks to a CrossExamined Instructor Academy student, Josh Morris, about how he became a Christian, then he talks about being a Christian in a crazy culture.
 
Topics:
  1. Interview with Josh Morris: A journey out of progressive Christianity (00:00)
  2. Commentary: Being a Christian in a crazy culture (48:00)
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God Is the Threat and the Rescuer
24 perc 88. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about the bad news we need to understand before we can understand the good news of the gospel.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Pay it forward. (00:00)
  2. Commentary: God is the threat and the rescuer. (07:00)
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Jesus Came to Rescue Us from the Father’s Wrath
58 perc 87. rész Greg Koukl
Greg chats with Craig Hazen, then he responds to a letter from someone who disagreed with the way he characterized what happened on the cross.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Craig Hazen and the Be One of the 100 campaign (00:00)
  2. Commentary: Jesus came to rescue us from the Father’s wrath. (21:00)
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Another Challenge to Objective Morality]
56 perc 86. rész Greg Koukl
Greg responds to another challenge he received to objective morality then answers questions about whether Jesus said we need to follow the Mosaic Law in Matthew 5:17–20 and whether 1 Samuel 28:15–19 contradicts other parts of the Bible.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Another challenge to objective morality (00:00)
  2. Is Jesus saying we need to follow the Mosaic Law in Matthew 5:17–20? (25:00)
  3. Isn’t 1 Samuel 28:15–19 contrary to what the Bible says about not contacting the dead? (47:00)
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Do All Things without Grumbling
58 perc 85. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about representing Christ well even when you’re annoyed by current restrictions, then he answers questions about a spouse praying at a same-sex wedding and reading primary sources rather than relying on others’ critiques.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Do all things without grumbling. (00:00)
  2. How should I deal with a situation where my wife wants to pray at a same-sex wedding? (24:00)
  3. As an ambassador for Christ, is it okay to rely on other people’s critiques of ideas, or should I read primary sources? (44:00)
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We Can’t Carry All the Hurts of the World
58 perc 84. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about Alan’s article “How 2020 Is Taking a Toll on Your Soul” then answers a question about how to respond to a naturalist who says free will is just an illusion.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: We can’t carry all the hurts of the world. (00:00)
  2. How would you respond to a naturalist who says free will is just an illusion? (24:00)
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Pay It Backward, Then Pay It Forward
58 perc 83. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about the benefits we’re offering new strategic partners, then he answers questions about Muslim claims, Calvinism and determinism, and when a child should take communion.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Pay it backward, then pay it forward. (00:00)
  2. How would you respond to these three Muslim claims? (23:00)
  3. Is five-point Calvinism deterministic? (38:00)
  4. How do I know if my nine-year-old son is ready to take to communion? (52:00)
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Should Christians Stay out of Politics?
46 perc 82. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about whether Christians ought to stay out of politics, then he answers questions about attending same-sex weddings and concerns about the political terms a church is using.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Should Christians stay out of politics? (00:00)
  2. Quick thought on addressing the fear in our society. (19:00)
  3. Does the Bible indicate that attending a same-sex wedding enables people to go to Hell or presents a false Christ? (21:00)
  4. Should I be concerned about my church using these political terms? (32:00)
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The Cost for Faithfully Following Christ Is Going Up
58 perc 81. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about the death of Mike Adams and gives advice for enduring the heat we will face as Christians, then he answers questions about making tactics memorable, speaking in tongues, and theistic evolution.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: The cost for faithfully following Christ is going up. (00:00)
  2. Comments about how to make tactics memorable. (32:00)
  3. Does the Bible say there are two types of speaking in tongues? (39:00)
  4. Isn’t it a straw man to say that theistic evolutionists think evolution is accidental? (:00)
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Greg Responds to a Charge of Moral Relativism
58 perc 80. rész Greg Koukl
Greg responds to a charge of moral relativism, then he answers a question about whether Psalm 90:10 is a promise and responds to someone who is troubled by seeing the spiritual world.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Greg responds to a charge of moral relativism. (00:00)
  2. Does Psalm 90:10 promise that Christians will live to be 70 years old? (31:00)
  3. Do you believe God would allow someone to see the spiritual world around us? (40:00)
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Pressure from the Culture Will Separate the Wheat from the Chaff
58 perc 79. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about the pressures Christians are experiencing right now, then he takes calls about wearing masks and responding to someone who holds her positions for emotional reasons.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Pressure from the culture will separate the wheat from the chaff. (00:00)
  2. What's your opinion on Christians refusing to wear masks? (34:00)
  3. How should I respond to someone who holds her theological positions for emotional reasons? (48:00)
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Should Christians Avoid Arguing about Political Issues?
58 perc 78. rész Greg Koukl
Greg responds to questions about the wisdom of challenging others on political issues, the definition of atheism, using “Yeshua” instead of “Jesus,” and talking to unreceptive elderly family members.
 
Topics:
  1. When is it worth it to challenge someone on a political issue if it will possibly put your witness at risk? (01:00)
  2. Do you believe an atheist is someone who doesn’t believe there’s a God? (22:00)
  3. How would you respond to someone who believes we should use “Yeshua” or some name other than “Jesus”? (34:00)
  4. Any advice about how I should talk to my grandfather who’s in failing health but doesn’t want to talk about God? (49:00)
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Are We Approaching the End Times?
31 perc 77. rész Greg Koukl
Greg answers questions about whether children are better off going to same-sex couples or staying in foster care and whether there’s evidence we’re approaching the end times.
 
Topics:
  1. Are children in foster care better off going to same-sex couples or staying in foster care? (08:00)
  2. Is there enough evidence to suggest we’re approaching the end times? (19:00)
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Let the Best Argument Win
57 perc 76. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about the current trend of people responding to challenges with verbal abuse rather than by addressing the arguments, then he answers questions about doubts, signs of progressive Christianity in a church, and praying in the Spirit.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Let the best argument win. (00:00)
  2. If I have intense emotional doubts about some aspects of Christianity (like the resurrection), does that put my salvation in jeopardy? (23:00)
  3. What are the signs of progressive Christianity to look out for in my church? (37:00)
  4. How do I pray in the Spirit? (50:00)
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Everything Concealed Will Be Revealed
57 perc 75. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about how, though the world is against us now, a time will come when everyone will see the truth as it really is, then he answers questions about self-defense and caring for an elderly parent.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Everything concealed will be revealed. (12:00)
  2. What should we do as Christians if rioters come to our place of worship and threaten our lives? (30:00)
  3. A call about Greg’s fishing story (47:00)
  4. Are we obligated to take care of an elderly parent in our home even if doing so causes stress on the family? (49:00)
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Interview: Cameron Bertuzzi – Capturing Christianity
58 perc 74. rész Greg Koukl
Guest Host: Tim Barnett
 
Tim talks to Cameron Bertuzzi of Capturing Christianity about his work on YouTube helping Christians take their knowledge of apologetics to the next level through debates and interviews.
 
Topics:
  1. Interview: Cameron Bertuzzi – Capturing Christianity (00:00)
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Comment of the Year
32 perc 73. rész Greg Koukl
Guest Host: Alan Shlemon
 
Alan talks about a tweet that sums up what we’ve been experiencing over the last six months: Social media creates a faux omnipresence and faux omniscience when it comes to tragedies all over the world, and that isn’t good for us.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Comment of the year (00:00)
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Why I Left Atheism
45 perc 72. rész Greg Koukl
Guest Host: Jonathan Noyes
 
Jon tells the story of how he came to realize atheism can’t explain reality but Christianity can.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Why I left atheism (:00)
 
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What Is Truth?
52 perc 71. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about the difference between mind-dependent and object-dependent truth (and why it matters).
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: What is truth? (00:00)
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Is It Impossible for There Not to Be a God?
58 perc 70. rész Greg Koukl
Greg responds to questions about whether it’s impossible for there not to be a God, why he would declare secular moral theories are false, Adam’s belly button, libertarian free will, salvation in all denominations, and the fine-tuning argument.
 
Topics:
  1. Would you say it’s not possible for there not to be a God? (00:00)
  2. Must the God that exists be your God? (25:00)
  3. Why would you declare secular moral theories are false? (30:00)
  4. Did Adam and Eve have a belly button? (37:00)
  5. What is your view of determinism as opposed to libertarian free will? (39:00)
  6. Do people of all denominations go to Heaven? (45:00)
  7. The fine-tuning argument is like shuffling cards and getting a random combination. (48:00) 
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Why Are Christians Foundering on Fundamentals?
58 perc 69. rész Greg Koukl
Christians should be clear on the clear teachings of Scripture, even when the culture is telling us something different. As Paul says in Colossians 2:8, “See to it that no one takes you captive through [human] philosophy and empty deception.” 
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Why are Christians foundering on fundamentals? (00:00)
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Why Students Fall Away
37 perc 68. rész Greg Koukl
Greg answers a question about Neanderthals interbreeding with humans, then he talks about reasons why students fall away and what we should do about it.
 
Topics:
  1. What is your opinion on the idea of Neanderthals interbreeding with humans? (05:00)
  2. Commentary: Why students fall away (22:00)
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Our Responsibility as Christ’s Ambassadors Is Clear
57 perc 67. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about our need to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly, then he answers questions about God using tragedies, the church’s use of Song of Songs, and praying through a house.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Our responsibility as Christ’s ambassadors is clear. (00:00)
  2. God can use tragic things to bring people to Himself. (11:00)
  3. What do you think about churches using Song of Songs to describe our individual walks with God? (24:00)
  4. What are your thoughts on bringing a stranger in to pray through a house? (44:00)
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The Effects of Worldview on Suicide
58 perc 66. rész Greg Koukl
Guest Host: Jonathan Noyes
 
Jon talks about the effects of worldview on suicide then answers a question about loving as Jesus loves and talks about evil and the atheist worldview.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: The effects of worldview on suicide (00:00)
  2. What's the difference between loving your neighbor as yourself and loving as Jesus loves? (26:00)
  3. Commentary: Evil and the atheist worldview (46:00)
We Need to Live out the Radical Love of Jesus
58 perc 65. rész Greg Koukl
Guest Host: Jonathan Noyes
 
Jon talks about the need for the church to represent Jesus well by loving well right now, then he answers questions about the moral argument and how to convey love.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: We need to live out the radical love of Jesus. (00:00)
  2. Does this challenge defeat the moral argument? (25:00)
  3. How can we convey a better love to our culture that’s turning to violence? (37:00)
Tips for Sharing and Defending the Christian Worldview
58 perc 64. rész Greg Koukl
Guest Host: J. Warner Wallace
 
J. Warner Wallace gives tips for sharing and defending the Christian worldview, gives advice for moving your ministry forward, and answers a question about inspiration.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Tips for sharing and defending the Christian worldview (00:00)
  2. Commentary: Change your ministry by changing your calendar. (26:00)
  3. What is the difference between God speaking a message through someone and Scripture? (41:00)
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Justice, Law, and Morality
58 perc 63. rész Greg Koukl
Guest Host: J. Warner Wallace
 
J. Warner Wallace talks about justice and law requiring objective morality then answers questions about penal substitutionary atonement in today’s courts, prophecies in other religions, classical vs. presuppositional apologetics, and predestination.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Justice, law, and morality (00:00)
  2. Would penal substitutionary atonement work in a court of law today? (22:00)
  3. Why do prophecies come to pass in other religions if they aren’t true? (29:00)
  4. Which school of apologetics is the most effective—classical or presuppositional? (35:00)
  5. Is the parable of the sower an argument for predestination? (45:00)
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Questions about Old Earth vs. Young Earth
58 perc 62. rész Greg Koukl
Greg helps a caller evaluate some old earth vs. young earth arguments then answers questions about arguing for the truth with feelings-focused people and smoking THC.
 
Topics:
  1. If the earth is old, why isn’t there more sediment and salt in the oceans? (02:00)
  2. How could there be death before Adam? (15:00)
  3. Is it worth arguing for the truth with people who are more focused on feelings than truth? (31:00)
  4. Is there an issue with smoking THC for PTSD? (46:00)
We Gather, We Scatter, We Bloom
58 perc 60. rész Greg Koukl
Greg gives encouragement to a caller from Costa Rica, answers a questions about using expletives, and then talks about making the best of the opportunities right in front of you.
 
Topics:
  1. Do you have any encouragement to give the body of Christ in Costa Rica as we’re feeling defeated over same-sex marriage? (02:00)
  2. Is it wrong to use an expletive if it’s not in a demeaning way? (21:00)
  3. Commentary: We gather, we scatter, we bloom. (40:00)
A Conversation with Frank Turek
58 perc 59. rész Greg Koukl
Greg chats with Frank Turek about the upcoming CrossExamined Instructor Academy then answers questions about natural medicine and why the moral law would necessitate a moral law giver.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: A conversation with Frank Turek (00:00)
  2. Could some natural medicine practices be considered sorcery? (26:00)
  3. Does the existence of a moral law necessitate the existence of a moral law giver? (40:00)
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What if a Christian Commits Suicide?
58 perc 58. rész Greg Koukl
Greg responds to the idea that a Christian who commits suicide can’t be saved, then he answers questions about balancing human life and risk, Jewish objections to Jesus, Genesis 1–11, and more.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: What if a Christian commits suicide? (00:00)
  2. How, in a biblical worldview, do you balance human life with risk? (23:00)
  3. How can Jesus be the Messiah if God abhors human sacrifice and the one who sins is the one who should bear his guilt? (37:00)
  4. A reaction to those who say opening up the economy is not pro-life (46:00)
  5. What is your perspective on the importance of the issue of how we interpret Genesis 1–11? (48:00)
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Three Tips for Improving Your Relationships During Times of Cabin Fever
58 perc 57. rész Greg Koukl
Greg has some advice for little things you can do to make your home life go more smoothly, then he answers questions about the virus weeding out the weak and how Satan can be allowed to talk to God.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Three tips for improving your relationships during times of cabin fever (00:00)
  2. Shouldn’t evolutionists think this virus is a good thing to weed the weak out of the species? (31:00)
  3. If God can’t be in the presence of sin, how can Satan be in His presence? (49:00
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There Are No Verses in the Bible
58 perc 56. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about the liability of verse references, then he answers questions about the New Apostolic Reformation, a blessing in Numbers, and critical theory.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: There are no verses in the Bible. (00:00)
  2. How seriously should the church be taking the New Apostolic Reformation? (25:00)
  3. In light of not wrongly applying verses to ourselves, is it wrong to use the blessing in Numbers 6:24–26? (40:00)
  4. Can you give me advice for talking to family members about critical theory? (46:00)
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When Tough Times Tempt You to Wonder if God Is There
58 perc 55. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about gaining confidence that God is there when we’re going through tough times, then he answers questions about STR’s view of faith and responding to “nones.” 
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: When tough times tempt you to wonder if God is there (00:00)
  2. Why does an article at Stand to Reason grant the unbeliever’s view of faith? (35:00)
  3. What would you say to someone who affirms a “none” position? (49:00)
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Can We Know What the Early Christians Taught?
58 perc 54. rész Greg Koukl
Greg explains that there is such a thing as historic Christianity and we can know it, then he answers questions about the beginning of Genesis, when divorce is allowed, and ghosts.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Can we know what the early Christians taught? (00:00)
  2. Do the first 11 chapters of Genesis reflect what we now know about human history? (28:00)
  3. What do you think about divorce in the case of domestic violence? (41:00)
  4. Why, in Matthew 14:26, are the disciples so worried about ghosts if ghosts don’t exist? (51:00)
Mentioned on the Show: 
Interview: Natasha Crain – Talking with Your Kids about Jesus
58 perc 53. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks to Natasha Crain about her newest book, Talking with Your Kids about Jesus: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent Must Have.
 
Topics:
  1. Interview: Natasha Crain, author of Talking with Your Kids about Jesus (00:00)
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Interview: Jay Richards – Money, Greed, and God
58 perc 52. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks to Jay Richards about the 10th anniversary edition of Money, Greed, and God: The Christian Case for Free Enterprise.
 
Topics:
  1. Interview: Jay Richards on Money, Greed, and God: The Christian Case for Free Enterprise (00:00)
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Never Give Up
58 perc 51. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about how we should never give up, then he answers questions about the universal moral law applying to animals, the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah, and decisional regeneration.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Never give up (00:00)
  2. Is the universal moral law applicable to animals? (23:00)
  3. Was homosexuality really the only reason Sodom and Gomorrah were judged? (33:00)
  4. What do you think about decisional regeneration? (41:00)
What Was Sodom’s Sin?
45 perc 50. rész Greg Koukl
Greg responds to a video that claims homosexuality was not the sin of Sodom.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: What was Sodom’s sin? (00:00)
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“One Way Is the Only Way” Is Just Good Math
57 perc 49. rész Greg Koukl
Greg explains why the idea that Jesus is the only way is not arrogant, narrow-minded bigotry; it’s just math.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: “One way is the only way” is just good math. (:00)
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Greg’s Recipe for Getting through a Crisis
57 perc 48. rész Greg Koukl
Greg talks about some principles to help you get through crises, then he takes calls about why God created animals that would go extinct, whether some Mormons are Christians, and whether the church should give up its right to assemble right now.
 
Topics:
  1. Commentary: Greg’s recipe for getting through a crisis (00:00)
  2. Why did God create so many creatures just to have them go extinct? (32:00)
  3. Is it possible some Mormons are actually Christians? (38:00)
  4. Is the church being too compliant in giving up our right to assemble during this health crisis? (50:00)
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