Detective J. Warner Wallace joins the show once again to discuss his new book, So the Next Generation Will Know, which he co-authored with Sean McDowell. To watch the bonus segment, "5 More Minutes with J. Warner Wallace," follow the Patreon link below and become a supporter of our ministry. Links Support our Ministry (Patron-Only eBook Included) Haden's Books Blog Cold Case Christianity So the Next Generation Will Know Social Facebook Twitter Instagram...
May 11, 2019•50 min•Ep. 36
Dr. Michael Licona is an associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University and president of Risen Jesus, Inc. He travels and speaks on the historicity of the Resurrection of Jesus. To watch the bonus segment "5 More Minutes with Mike Licona" follow the patreon link below and become a supporter of Help Me Believe. Links Support our Ministry (Patron-Only eBook Included) Haden's Books Podcast Blog Risen Jesus Ministries The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus Social Facebook Twitter Inst...
May 04, 2019•43 min•Ep. 35
Dr. J. Brian Huffling is professor of philosophy and theology at Southern Evangelical Seminary. On today's episode we discussed the moral argument for God's existence and whether or not God is a moral being. To watch the bonus segment, "5 More Minutes with Dr. Huffling," follow the Patreon link in the description below. Links Support our Ministry (Patron-Only eBook Included) Haden's Books Podcast Blog Dr. Huffling's Website Social Facebook Twitter Instagram...
Apr 27, 2019•32 min•Ep. 34
Alison Centofante is the director of external affairs at Live Action, a pro-life media movement that aims to end abortion. Alison reveals the truth about abortion in a gracious and loving way. If you have had an abortion, or been affected by one, you are not alone and you are loved. Please reach out and accept help from people like Alison who know what it is like and want to help however they can. To watch the bonus segment, 5 More Minutes with Alison Centofante, follow the Patreon Link below an...
Apr 20, 2019•38 min•Ep. 33
Alisa Childers is a popular blogger, podcaster, and now author in the realm of Christian apologetics. She is a former recording artist who found herself entertaining doubts about her faith while attending a progressive church. An apologetic journey ensued that led her to a stronger faith. In this episode, she offers a critique of the progressive Christian movement in contradistinction to the historical Orthodox Christian faith. To watch the bonus segment, "5 More Minutes" with Alisa Childers, fo...
Apr 13, 2019•33 min•Ep. 32
Why does God give commands? | 3 ways apologetics can help you, and Haden shares his 2 step philosophy for a better life! Become a supporter of Help Me Believe by following the patreon link below and get exclusive content! Links Support our Ministry (Patron-Only eBook Included) Haden's Books Blog Social Facebook Twitter Instagram...
Apr 10, 2019•19 min•Ep. 31
Bart Ehrman and intellectual scapegoats. Do we have the actual words of Jesus? A new argument for the Resurrection. Alyssa Milano's god supports abortion. To support Help Me Believe and get access to the bonus segment, follow the Patreon link below. Links Support our Ministry (Patron-Only eBook Included) Haden's Apologetics Books Blog Social Facebook Twitter Instagram References Bart Ehrman and the Scapegoat of Intellectual Objections Episode with Austin Gentry Do We Have Jesus' Actual Words? A ...
Apr 06, 2019•26 min•Ep. 30
Austin Gentry is the Young Adults Pastor at Second Baptist Church in Houston, TX. He holds a degree from UNC Chapel Hill and a Master's of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of "10 Things Every Christian Should Know for College." Links Support our Ministry (Patron-Only eBook Included) 10 Things Every Christian Should Know for College Austin's Website FREE Apologetics Books Blog Social Facebook Twitter Instagram...
Mar 30, 2019•38 min•Ep. 29
Dr. R. Keith Loftin is a professor of philosophy and apologetics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He co-authored the latest "Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel." I was happy to have him on to discuss apologetics and how the Gospel is not only true, but beautiful. To watch the bonus segment "5 More Minutes," follow the patreon link below. Links Support our Ministry (Patron-Only eBook Included) Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel FREE Amazon ...
Mar 23, 2019•36 min•Ep. 28
Haden discusses the importance of talking to people you disagree with. Avoiding these types of conversations will only lead us to further political divide, ideological echo chambers, and tribalism. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support our Ministry (Patron-Only eBook Included) FREE Amazon Books Blog Follow Help Me Believe Facebook Twitter Instagram...
Mar 16, 2019•14 min•Ep. 27
Haden returns to the conversation of being by nature guilty because of Adam's sin and what we can gleam about this "original sin" in Romans 5:12-21. Support Help Me Believe
Mar 02, 2019•21 min•Ep. 26
Why do so many young people walk away from their Christian faith? Why do so many Christians fail to take their faith seriously? Young Christians find themselves between a rock and a hard place: nominal Christianity and skepticism. Apologetics can serve to help young Christians steer clear of both. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support our Ministry (Patron-Only eBook Included) FREE Amazon Books Blog...
Feb 23, 2019•16 min•Ep. 25
Michael Knowles is the host of The Michael Knowles Show at The Daily Wire where he commentates on politics and culture. Though he focusses on conservative political commentary, he has been outspoken about his Christian faith in general and his Catholic faith in particular, so it was a pleasure to have him on to discuss these matters. As a Protestant myself, it was enlightening to hear Michael explain certain Catholic beliefs which are often mischaracterized. Will Michael one day run for office? ...
Feb 21, 2019•34 min•Ep. 24
Shane Pruitt is the Director of Evangelism for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. He is the author of "9 Common Lies Christians Believe and Why God's Truth is Infinitely Better" which is the topic of this episode's conversation. To watch the bonus segment, "5 More Minutes with Shane Pruitt," follow the Patreon link below and become a supporter of our ministry. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support our Ministry (Patron-Only...
Feb 19, 2019•22 min•Ep. 23
Dr. Michael Heiser is scholar in residence at Logos Bible Software, author of numerous books including today's subject, The Unseen Realm, and host of the popular Naked Bible Podcast. In this episode we discuss the divine council and other biblical theological topics. To watch the bonus segment, "5 More Minutes," become a supporter of our ministry by following the Patreon link below. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support our Ministry...
Feb 07, 2019•35 min•Ep. 22
Haden discusses Thomas Aquinas' first two arguments for the existence of God: 1. The Argument from Motion 2. The Argument from Efficient Causality Support our Ministry (Patron-Only eBook Included) Blog Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas Aquinas: A Beginner's Guide by Edward Feser...
Jan 24, 2019•10 min•Ep. 21
Haden discusses faith and reason from a Biblical perspective. Are they enemies? Does Hebrews 11:1 define faith as blind and irrational? Faith is active trust in someone, or something, on the basis of evidence and reason. Support our Ministry (Patron-Only eBook Included) Blog
Jan 20, 2019•18 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, Haden talks to Dr. David Allen, Dean of the School of Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, about his book The Extent of the Atonement: A Historical and Critical Review. For whose sins did Jesus die? Did Jesus die for the sins of the elect only, or the whole world? Support our Ministry (Patron-Only eBook Included) Blog The Extent of the Atonement Lukan Authorship of Hebrews Dr. Allen's Website...
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 19
Haden looks at an often forgotten passage when it comes to God's foreknowledge, predestination, and man's freewill. Support our Ministry Blog
Dec 29, 2018•12 min•Ep. 18
Haden discusses the historical-grammatical approach to understanding the Biblical text. In light of this approach, can we understand Genesis, or any Biblical passage, to have applications for modern science? To access the Bonus Segment and more, become a supporter of our ministry by following the link below. Support our Ministry Blog
Dec 20, 2018•18 min•Ep. 17
Haden discusses biblical theology and text-driven preaching. What makes for good preaching? How should we approach the Bible? Support our Ministry Blog Recapturing the Voice of God
Dec 16, 2018•15 min•Ep. 16
My good friend Pastor Tom Bilderback joins the show today to talk about his journey from being a suburban youth pastor to selling everything and moving to New Orleans to minister to the homeless population after Hurricane Katrina. Tom has an amazing story as well as many amazing stories to tell of how God's grace transforms lives. To watch the bonus segment, follow the Patreon link and become a supporter of the show. Support Our Ministry Blog Tom's Church Tom's Twitter...
Dec 10, 2018•54 min•Ep. 14
Is the Bible God's Word? Even if the Bible is historically accurate, that doesn't mean it is divine in origin. So how do we know the Bible is God's Word? The Resurrection. Support our Ministry Blog
Dec 10, 2018•13 min•Ep. 15
Barnabas Piper joins the show today answering questions about his book, "Help My Unbelief: Why Doubt is Not the Enemy of Faith". We discussed the nature of faith, doubt, works, and how all of these things play out in the life of the believer. To watch the bonus section, where I ask Barnabas annoying questions about being John Piper's son, follow the Patreon link below and become a supporter of the show! Support our Ministry: https://helpmebelieveblog.com/support/ Podcast: https://helpmebelievebl...
Dec 04, 2018•37 min•Ep. 13
Is the Bible on your nightstand an accurate representation of what the original authors wrote? Has the Bible been tampered with over the centuries? The answer might surprise you. Haden discusses the facts and evidences for the historical reliability of the New Testament. To watch the Bonus Segment and for more exclusive access, follow the Patreon link below and become a supporter of the show. Support our Ministry Blog...
Nov 29, 2018•18 min•Ep. 12
How was the Bible formed? Some say it was written hundreds of years after the events it describes, is riddled with errors, and can't be trusted. Haden discusses the process by which the Old and New Testaments were formed. To watch the bonus segment "5 More Minutes" become a supporter by following the Patreon link below. Support our Ministry Blog Recommended Reading: Evidence that Demands a Verdict...
Nov 28, 2018•16 min•Ep. 11
How can we say the Bible is God's Word when we know it was written by 40 different human authors? What do we mean when we say the Bible is divinely inspired? Haden looks at the term "dual authorship" and gives some examples from the Scriptures. To watch the bonus segment, or just to show your support, follow the Patreon link below. Support our Ministry Blog 7 Reasons Why You Can Trust The Bible by Erwin W. Lutzer...
Nov 27, 2018•12 min•Ep. 10
Richard Dawkins and other atheists have claimed that Christians brainwash, or indoctrinate their children. Is this true? Of course, not. It is empirically false and misrepresents the motivation for teaching the truth of God's Word to our kiddos. To watch the bonus segment, follow the Patreon link below! Support our Ministry Blog Article that proves this objection to be empirically false...
Nov 25, 2018•12 min•Ep. 9
Lauren Chen, a.k.a. Roaming Millennial, joins the show today talking about her Christian faith, her journey from Atheism to Christianity, and how Christians should engage the political/social landscape. Watch "5 More Minutes" with Lauren Chen by clicking the link below and supporting the show. Support our Ministry Blog Lauren's YouTube Channel Uncensored on CRTV...
Nov 23, 2018•29 min•Ep. 8
Dr. Steven W. Smith is the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was previously a professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of "Recapturing the Voice of God: Shaping Sermons Like Scripture" which we discussed in this episode. For "5 More Minutes" with Dr. Smith follow the Patreon Link below. Support our Ministry Blog Recapturing the Voice of God Book Dr. Smith's Website...
Nov 12, 2018•33 min•Ep. 7
