Take The Stand

In the third part of our extended response to "The God Who Wasn't There", a 2005 documentary produced by an ex-Christian fundamentalist-turned-atheist, we respond further to the "Christ-myth" theory and its close cousin, the urban legend (according to the founders of Snopes.com!). Also: the claim that Christians are obsessed with blood (ala "The Passion of the Christ"); the "Religious Right" and their rabid fundamentalism (which,...

This week we continue our extended response to "The God Who Wasn't There", a 2005 documentary produced by an ex-Christian fundamentalist-turned-atheist. In this episode, we respond to the claim that the Apostle Paul never mentions Jesus existing as a man on earth (and hence, only spiritually). We then begin our response to the infamous "Christ-myth" theory, which supposes that Jesus was one in a long...

This week we begin our extended response to "The God Who Wasn't There", a 2005 documentary produced by an ex-Christian fundamentalist-turned-atheist. In this episode, we respond to the claim that Christianity was wrong about the solar system (and thus wrong about other things), and that it produces evil men like Charles Manson and David Koresh. We then begin our response to several "on the street"...

A recent article in Christianity Today suggests that mushrooms and other hallucinogenic drugs "can give people an experience seemingly identical to powerful religious experiences." If true, this would drastically change the way many Christians think about their faith. Is religious experience valid? How can we know which experiences are valid and which are not? In this episode, the hosts examine the idea of religious experiences...

Famous and formidable atheist, Antony Flew, died on April 8th. Several years before his death, however, Flew "converted" to belief in some kind of creator god. Was this conversion legitimate, or was he being exploited by zealous Christians who sensed the decline in his memory and intellect? And does his conversion to belief in a god mean, as one journalist suggested, that he should go...

The new co-host has arrived! Pastor Joel Shaltanis of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Pomona, CA, joins Andrew, Esq. to discuss and answer some of the frequent objections to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (Our apologies for the inferior audio quality on this episode -- we had a microphone problem, which is now fixed.)Listen Now ------------------------ Explaining Away Jesus' Resurrection: The Recent Revival of Hallucination...

In the second of two episodes focused on Holy Week, we discuss the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Listen in as we talk about the Pre-New Testament creedal confessions of the resurrection which were used by Paul, the significance of the empty tomb, and Jesus's appearances, first to women, then to his disciples, and later to hundreds. Listen Now ------------------------ Jesus: Lord and Savior, by F....

In the first of two episodes for Holy Week, we discuss the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Listen Now ------------------------ Jesus: Lord and Savior, by F. F. Bruce

Dr. Walter Martin gives a fascinating lecture on the true origins of the Book of Mormon. Listen Now

A comparison of the views of Christianity and Islam on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Listen Now

"What about people who never hear about Jesus Christ?" In our first segment, we answer the common question about what happens to those who never hear the gospel. In the second segment, we give a simple and Scriptural description of what the gospel IS, and what it is NOT. Is it "Love god and love people"? Is it the message of a "changed life" or...

When the gospels were written remains a popular subject for scholars and critics alike. And this question is indeed important. If it can be established that the gospels were written early by disciples of Jesus himself, then there is a strong case for their reliability, authenticity, and accuracy. So when were they written, and how do we know? Listen Now ------------------------------ Resources for further study:...

The four evangelists - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John - are the star witnesses to the life, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. When we put these four on the witness stand, do we find that their testimony is similar and complementary? Or do they tell four different and contradictory stories? Listen Now ------------------------------------------ An analogy to eyewitness testimony: Actual Photograph: Painting 1: Painting...

"Sanctification...is perhaps best defined as the art of getting used to the unconditional justification wrought by the grace of God for Jesus' sake. It is what happens when we are grasped by the fact that God alone justifies. It is being made holy, and as such, it is not our work." In this episode, we hear Gerhard Forde's fantastic explanation of sanctification. Listen Now

In this episode, we read Clark Pinnock's article, "The Inspiration of Scripture and the Authority of Jesus Christ", contained in the fantastic work, God's Inerrant Word: An International Symposium on the Trustworthiness of Scripture. Listen Now -------------------------------- God's Inerrant Word, edited by John Warwick Montgomery

In this episode, we read an excerpt from John Warwick Montgomery's book, Where is History Going? A Christian Response to Secular Philosophies of History, entitled "Jesus Christ and History: The Divinity of Jesus Christ". Listen Now ------------------------------ Where is History Going? by John Warwick Montgomery

In this episode, Dr. Rod Rosenbladt gives an outstanding introduction to apologetics. This lecture comes as a gift from the guys at New Reformation Press. Make sure you stop by their page dedicated to the entire lecture series on Apologetics conducted by Dr. Rosenbladt and Craig Parton – over six hours in all, including Questions and Answers! Listen Now

"If you had to join a religion, which one would you choose, and why?" This was the topic of a recent discussion among a group of atheists. But it isn't exclusive to this hypothetical game. Many people - even within Christianity - are considering the same question. How do you choose a religion? Is it based on what works, or makes you feel good, or...

Are pastors and churches immune from criticism? Or is there a Biblical basis for criticizing those pastors who teach confusing, misleading, or outright false doctrines? In this episode, we look at the companion to apologetics, polemics, and learn how to do both like a lawyer. Listen Now. Matthew 22:29: Jesus told the Sadducees, “You are mistaken, not understanding the Scriptures, or the power of God.”...

Craig Parton, lawyer and apologist, lectures on the importance of Apologetics. Listen Now.