152 - Rational Faith - part 1
Apr 02, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 150
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Apologetics 315 podcast, hosts Brian Auten and Chad Gross discuss the book “Rational Faith” by Stephen T. Davis. They explore the unique approach Davis takes in defending Christianity, emphasizing humility in apologetics and the rational basis for faith. The conversation covers various themes including theistic evolution, the reliability of the Gospels, and arguments for the resurrection of Jesus. The hosts appreciate Davis's ability to present complex ideas in an accessible manner, making a case for Christianity that is both thoughtful and engaging.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Overview of “Rational Faith” by Stephen T. Davis
02:59 Unique Approach to Apologetics
06:10 Humility in Apologetics
09:01 Theistic Evolution and Christianity
11:56 Faith and Reason in Christianity
15:05 Cosmological Arguments for God's Existence
17:52 The Reliability of the Gospels
21:03 The Resurrection of Jesus
34:42 Conclusion and Future Discussions
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In this episode of the Apologetics 315 podcast, hosts Brian Auten and Chad Gross discuss the book “Rational Faith” by Stephen T. Davis. They explore the unique approach Davis takes in defending Christianity, emphasizing humility in apologetics and the rational basis for faith. The conversation covers various themes including theistic evolution, the reliability of the Gospels, and arguments for the resurrection of Jesus. The hosts appreciate Davis's ability to present complex ideas in an accessible manner, making a case for Christianity that is both thoughtful and engaging.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Overview of “Rational Faith” by Stephen T. Davis
02:59 Unique Approach to Apologetics
06:10 Humility in Apologetics
09:01 Theistic Evolution and Christianity
11:56 Faith and Reason in Christianity
15:05 Cosmological Arguments for God's Existence
17:52 The Reliability of the Gospels
21:03 The Resurrection of Jesus
34:42 Conclusion and Future Discussions
================================
We appreciate your feedback.
If you’re on TWITTER, you can follow Chad @TBapologetics.
You can follow Brian @TheBrianAuten
And of course, you can follow @Apologetics315
If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com
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