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Theopologetics

Know what you believe, and why you believe it...and not something else!
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Episode 127: A Christian Dialogue on Voting Third-Party (Part 4)

Two of my Christian friends, Caryn Ann Harlos (aka Dee Dee Warren) and Christopher Ray, join me to discuss third-party voting options in an election in which many disaffected Christian Republicans cannot countenance voting Republican or Democrat. This episode contains part 4 of our four-part discussion. Recommended Links Recommended by Caryn (Libertarian): Libertarian Party Platform: http://www.lp.org/platform Constitution Party v Libertarian Party (comparison from LP perspective): https://www.l...

Aug 29, 20161 hr 8 min

Episode 126: A Christian Dialogue on Voting Third-Party (Part 3)

Two of my Christian friends, Caryn Ann Harlos (aka Dee Dee Warren) and Christopher Ray, join me to discuss third-party voting options in an election in which many disaffected Christian Republicans cannot countenance voting Republican or Democrat. This episode contains part 3 of our four-part discussion. Recommended Links Recommended by Caryn (Libertarian): Libertarian Party Platform: http://www.lp.org/platform Constitution Party v Libertarian Party (comparison from LP perspective): https://www.l...

Aug 29, 20161 hr 26 min

Episode 125: A Christian Dialogue on Voting Third-Party (Part 2)

Two of my Christian friends, Caryn Ann Harlos (aka Dee Dee Warren) and Christopher Ray, join me to discuss third-party voting options in an election in which many disaffected Christian Republicans cannot countenance voting Republican or Democrat. This episode contains part 2 of our four-part discussion. Recommended Links Recommended by Caryn (Libertarian): Libertarian Party Platform: http://www.lp.org/platform Constitution Party v Libertarian Party (comparison from LP perspective): https://www.l...

Aug 29, 201658 min

Episode 124: A Christian Dialogue on Voting Third-Party (Part 1)

Two of my Christian friends, Caryn Ann Harlos (aka Dee Dee Warren) and Christopher Ray, join me to discuss third-party voting options in an election in which many disaffected Christian Republicans cannot countenance voting Republican or Democrat. This episode contains part 1 of our four-part discussion. Recommended Links Recommended by Caryn (Libertarian): Libertarian Party Platform: http://www.lp.org/platform Constitution Party v Libertarian Party (comparison from LP perspective): https://www.l...

Aug 29, 20161 hr 4 min

Episode 123: Our God is Love

Dr. John Peckham joins me to discuss what we mean when we say God is love, about which he writes in his book, The Love of God: A Canonical Model . Music NewSpring Worship, Our God Is Love , from the Our God Is Love album, 2010 Promoted Resources John Peckham’s book, The Love of God: A Canonical Model on Amazon Follow @JCPeckham on Twitter Right Reason , the blog of Dr. Glenn Peoples, along with his podcast, Say Hell to My Little Friend. Glenn also created my podcast’s theme music, so visit his T...

Mar 13, 20161 hr 21 min

Episode 122: Christ is Risen

Dr. Adam Johnson, Assistant Professor of Theology at the Torrey Honors Institute at Biola University, joins me to discuss the atoning work of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and Dr. Johnson’s recent book, Atonement: A Guide for the Perplexed . Music Matt Maher, Christ is Risen from the album, Alive Again , 2009 Promoted Resources Cold-Case Christianity , the ministry of J. Warner Wallace The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast The podcast RSS feed Also available in iTunes Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide D...

Sep 21, 201553 min

Episode 121: It’s Not the End

My friend Dee Dee Warren joins me to discuss preterism, the Olivet Discourse, and her new book, It’s Not the End of the World! A Commentary on Matthew 24 and a Response to Pop Christian Theology . Music Free For All, It’s Not the End from the album, Service With a Smile , 2007 Promoted Resources The Dividing Line , with Dr. James White, Director of Alpha & Omega Ministries Listen online most Tuesday mornings at 11:00am PDT, and most Thursday afternoons at 3:00pm PDT. Subscribe to the podcast...

Jul 28, 20151 hr 57 min

Episode 120: More Than A Woman

Once a complementarian, Dr. Jamin Hübner, author of A Case for Female Deacons (Wipf & Stock, 2014) and a number of academic journal articles, joins me to discuss his change of mind and why he now thinks the Bible teaches egalitarianism. Music Bee Gees, More Than A Woman from the album, The Ultimate Bee Gees (2 CD) , 2009 Promoted Resources Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry (CARM) Listen to CARM Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 2-3pm PST on KBXL, Boise Idaho, FM ...

May 20, 20151 hr 53 min

Episode 119: Sing We the Virgin Mary

Debate topic: “Mary, the mother of Jesus, remained a virgin her entire life.” Eastern Orthodox Reverend Laurent Cleenewerck, author of Aiparthenos | Ever-Virgin? affirms; Robert Zins, Ministry Director at CWRC (A Christian Witness to Roman Catholicism), denies. This episode contains the complete, 2+ hour debate. Music Steeleye Span, Sing We the Virgin Mary from the album, Winter , 2006 Promoted Resources Ligonier Ministries , with Dr. R.C. Sproul Subscribe to the Renewing Your Mind podcast for f...

Jan 31, 20152 hr 23 min

Episode 118: Long Arm of the Lord

Debate topic: “The Father Alone Existed as God Prior To The Incarnation.” Oneness Pentecostalism Evangelist and Apologist Steven Ritchie affirms; Michael Burgos, author of Kiss the Son: A Christological Apology in Response to David K. Bernard’s The Oneness of God , denies. This episode contains the complete, 2+ hour debate. Music Wayne Watson, Long Arm of the Lord (LP Version) from the album, How Time Flies , 2008 Promoted Resources Rethinking Hell , “Exploring Evangelical Conditionalism” Subscr...

Nov 15, 20142 hr 30 min

Episode 117: Mercy Mercy Me

Dr. Ted Rivera, Associate Professor and Department Chair at the Liberty University School of Religion, joins me to discuss his recent book, Reforming Mercy Ministry: A Practical Guide to Loving Your Neighbor . Music Marvin Gaye, Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) from the album, The Very Best of Marvin Gaye , 2001 Promoted Resources Rivera’s book, Reforming Mercy Ministry: A Practical Guide to Loving Your Neighbor , available at Amazon Also from Ted Rivera, Jonathan Edwards on Worship: Public and Priv...

Oct 15, 201449 min

Episode 116: Near to the Heart of God

Debate topic: “At conception, Jesus was not God and man.” Cornell Thomas, author of Searching for Answers: When God Reveals His Image , affirms; Michael Burgos, author of Kiss the Son: A Christological Apology in Response to David K. Bernard’s The Oneness of God , denies. This episode contains the complete, 2+ hour debate. Music Bob Bandervliet, Near to the Heart of God from the album, Near to the Heart of God , 2009 Promoted Resources Stand to Reason with Greg Koukl The Stand to Reason radio pr...

Aug 12, 20142 hr 28 min

Episode 115: Traces of You

Joseph Hinman joins me to discuss the apologetic value of religious experience and his book, The Trace of God: A Rational Warrant for Belief . Music Anoushka Shankar, Traces Of You , from the Traces of You album, 2013 Promoted Resources Joseph Hinman’s book, The Trace of God on Amazon More information about the book available at the publisher . The book’s blog . Hinman’s personal blog . Hinman’s apologetics blog . Email Hinman at metacrock@aol.com . Right Reason , the blog of Dr. Glenn Peoples, ...

Jul 18, 20141 hr 12 min

Episode 114: Pure Desire

Dr. Ted Roberts, founder of Pure Desire Ministries, joins me to discuss sexual purity, lust, and pornography. Music Trish Hatley, Pure Desire (Fill In the Blanks) , from the album, Sing, Ask and It Is Given , 2010 Promoted Resources Please Convince Me , with Jim Wallace The Please Convince Me podcast , available in iTunes , the Zune Marketplace , or RSS feed . Also the sister site, Answers for Atheists , geared specifically toward atheists seeking answers to their objections to Christianity. Pur...

Apr 07, 201446 min

Episode 113: You Are God Alone (Not A God)

Unitarian Dave Barron joins me to share his thoughts in response to Trinitarian Dr. Chris Tilling’s thesis, which Chris and I discussed back in episode 111 . Then, Chris comes on again to respond to Dave. A thought provoking, super-sized episode! Music Phillips, Craig, and Dean, You Are God Alone (Not A God) from the album, Let the Worshippers Arise , 2004 Promoted Resources The Dividing Line , with Dr. James White, Director of Alpha & Omega Ministries Listen online most Tuesday mornings at ...

Mar 04, 20142 hr 22 min

Episode 112: He Is the Great I Am

My good friend Michael Burgos, author of Kiss the Son and editor of the JTSA , volumes one and two , joins me to discuss the important and profound “I am” statements of Jesus. Music Barbados Gospelfest Mass Choir, He Is the Great I Am from the album, Coming of Age Concert , 2011 Promoted Resources Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry (CARM) Listen to CARM Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790 Or subscribe to the podcast Michael’s publi...

Nov 05, 20131 hr 56 min

Episode 111: Jesus, Sweet Saviour Divine

Dr. Chris Tilling joins me to discuss the deity of Christ and his book, Paul’s Divine Christology , as the first of what I hope will be a few episodes intended to help my friend Dr. Phil Fernandes prepare for his November debate, in which he’ll be defending the deity of Christ. Music Maxine Burrell, Jesus, Sweet Saviour Divine from the album, Praise the Lord , 2013 Promoted Resources Ligonier Ministries , with Dr. R.C. Sproul Subscribe to the Renewing Your Mind podcast for free Dr. Chris Tilling...

Aug 05, 20131 hr 6 min

Episode 110: My Substitute

My friend Dr. Steve Jeffery, minister of Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Southgate, North London, joins me for part two of our discussion of Penal Substitutionary Atonement as a follow-up to his recent discussion on “Unbelievable?” radio, a doctrine he and his co-authors defend in Pierced for Our Transgressions: Rediscovering the Glory of Penal Substitution . Music The Summit Church, Jesus in My Place (featuring Matt Papa) from the album, Jesus in My Place , 2012 Promoted Resources Unbelievable? ...

Jun 12, 20131 hr 13 min

Episode 109: Jesus in My Place

My friend Dr. Steve Jeffery, minister of Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Southgate, North London, joins me to discuss Penal Substitutionary Atonement as a follow-up to his recent discussion on “Unbelievable?” radio, a doctrine he and his co-authors defend in Pierced for Our Transgressions: Rediscovering the Glory of Penal Substitution . Music The Summit Church, Jesus in My Place (featuring Matt Papa) from the album, Jesus in My Place , 2012 Promoted Resources Rethinking Hell , “Exploring Evangeli...

Jun 05, 20131 hr 4 min

Episode 108: Forgive Me Lord

My friend Dee Dee Warren joins me to discuss some very personal and painful experiences from her past, before she was a believer, and what we can learn about them. Music Nick Aquilino, Forgive Me Lord from the single, 2012 Promoted Resources Unbelievable? , with Justin Brierley. Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm. Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air). The Preterist Podcast , with Dee Dee Warren. I ...

Mar 01, 20131 hr 3 min

Episode 107: Another Cold Case

Jim Wallace from Please Convince Me and Stand to Reason joins me to discuss his new book, Cold Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels . Music Mic Boogie, Another Cold Case from the album, Mr. Boogie [Explicit] , 2012 Promoted Resources Stand to Reason with Greg Koukl The Stand to Reason radio program is live on the air every Sunday 2-5 pm PST on AM 740 KBRT. Listen online using Flycast here . Also available in podcast form; each episode is published to the...

Jan 07, 20131 hr 20 min

Episode 106: We’ll Inherit the Earth

Debate topic: “All Christians in the New Covenant will live forever in heaven with Christ.” Fred Torres is a Jehovah’s Witness and affirms. My friend Mike Felker of The Apologetic Front denies. Fred and Mike have been recording a modular debate; they each recorded and sent me their opening statements and rebuttals separately over a span of weeks, with live cross-examination. This episode contains part 3’s second rebuttals and closing statements. Listen to episode 91, “Heaven Lasts Forever,” for ...

Nov 28, 201246 min

Episode 105: Queer Things Are Happening

Dr. Michael Brown joins me to discuss the gay agenda, homosexual activism and his book, A Queer Thing Happened to America . Music Ruth Wallis, Queer Things Are Happening from the album, Sings the Spice is Right , 2012 Promoted Resources The Preterist Podcast , with Dee Dee Warren. Check out the episode I guest-hosted, “ Kicking Some Left Behind Pt. 6–A Kick in the Teeth .” I am also a guest author Dee Dee’s The Preterist Blog , and she has a ton of eschatological study material available at The ...

Oct 26, 201241 min

Episode 104: She Leads the Way

Dr. Philip B. Payne joins me a second time to respond to the recent appearance of Dr. Jim Hamilton, who had presented a complementarian critique of Dr. Payne and egalitarianism. This episode contains the second half of the interview; listen to episode 103 for part one. Music Christian Parker, She Leads the Way , from the album, Reflections of Tomorrow , 2009 Promoted Resources Please Convince Me , with Jim Wallace The Please Convince Me podcast , available in iTunes , the Zune Marketplace , or R...

Oct 24, 20121 hr 27 min

Episode 103: She’s Her Own Boss

Dr. Philip B. Payne joins me a second time to respond to the recent appearance of Dr. Jim Hamilton, who had presented a complementarian critique of Dr. Payne and egalitarianism. This episode contains the first half of the interview; listen to episode 104 for part two. Music Certified Slim, She’s Her Own Boss , from the album, Move Somethin’ , 2012 Promoted Resources The Dividing Line , with Dr. James White, Director of Alpha & Omega Ministries Listen online most Tuesday mornings at 11:00am P...

Oct 05, 20121 hr 15 min

Episode 102: In Christ

Emilio Ramos joins me to discuss the theology of evangelism as explained in his new book, Convert: From Adam to Christ . Music Big Daddy Weave, In Christ from the album, 6 Picks: Essential Radio Hits EP , 2009 Promoted Resources Evidence 4 Faith , with Keith Kendrex and Dr. Mike Lurakis On the air Sundays 4-5pm (EST), WIBG 1020AM in Southern New Jersey, and streaming live at WIBG.com Past shows available via podcast , also available in the iTunes Store The Convert: From Adam to Christ website , ...

Sep 27, 201239 min

Episode 101: Raised With Christ

Part 2 of my interview with Sam Frost, formerly a leading influential hyperpreterist, who joins me to talk about his amazing story and his upcoming book, Why I Left Full Preterism . Music Cheryl Jackson, Raised with Christ from the album, Be Still , 2007 Promoted Resources Real Apologetics , with Jamin Hübner. Check out the podcast , “The Provocative Microphone of the Christian Religion,” via the RSS feed or the iTunes Store Reign of Christ Ministries , Sam’s ministry American Vision , where you...

Sep 14, 201250 min

Episode 100: The End Has No End

Sam Frost, formerly a leading influential hyperpreterist, joins me today to talk about his amazing story and his upcoming book, Why I Left Full Preterism . This episode contains part 1 of the interview; stay tuned for episode 101 for part 2. Music The Strokes, The End Has No End from the album, Room on Fire , 2003 Promoted Resources Real Apologetics , with Jamin Hübner. Check out the podcast , “The Provocative Microphone of the Christian Religion,” via the RSS feed or the iTunes Store Reign of C...

Sep 07, 201253 min

Episode 99: Take Over the World

Part 2 of my conversation with Steve Jeffery who joins me to discuss postmillennialism and the Christianization of nations around the world. Music The Courteeners, Take Over the World from the album, Falcon [import] , 2010 Promoted Resources Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry (CARM) Listen to CARM Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790 Or subscribe to the podcast Unbelievable? , with Justin Brierley. Available on Premier Christian Rad...

Aug 30, 201254 min
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