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In this episode, we begin our examination of Jehovah's Witnesses with a lecture by Walter Martin on the Witnesses' view of Christ and the Trinity. Listen Now ------------------------- Additional Resources: The Kingdom of the Cults, by Walter Martin

For the final installment of our series-within-a-series on Mormonism, we interviewed an ex-Mormon about his experience in Mormonism, what caused him to leave, and how we should talk to the missionaries on the doorstep. Listen Now ------------------------- Additional Resources: Speaking the Truth in Love to Mormons, by Mark Cares The Kingdom of the Cults, by Walter Martin

In part four of our series-within-a-series on Mormonism, we're looking at two key Mormon doctrines: the plurality of Gods (and man's progression to godhood), and salvation by works. Listen in as we ask the question, "Is Mormonism Christian?", and let LDS prophets and scholars speak for themselves. Listen Now MP3 VERSION ------------------------- Additional Resources: Speaking the Truth in Love to Mormons, by Mark Cares The...

Because we had so much material to cover, we weren't able to fit it all into the usual one-hour broadcast for Pirate Christian Radio. But we weren't about to deprive our listeners of further discussion! So here's the un-aired bonus material on problems in the Book of Mormon. Enjoy! Listen Now Download the MP3 version

In part three of our series-within-a-series on Mormonism, we're examing the Book of Mormon and its claim to be "a volume of holy scripture comparable to the Bible." The Book of Mormon purports to be "a record of God’s dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the Americas," and thus, a book of actual history. But is this true? What evidence do we find for the...

In part two of our series-within-a-series on Mormonism, we're looking at Joseph Smith and the religion he founded. Revered -- even worshipped? -- by Mormons as a prophet, revelator, and martyr, Smith's history is a fascinating, but often conflicting, story. From his early days digging for treasure in upstate New York, to his first and subsequent "visions", to his creation of the Book of Mormon,...

This week we're looking at Christian Science, a healing cult created by Mary Baker Eddy whose main emphasis is healing. But under all of the common Christian terminology lies a perlexing and distinctly un-Christian philosophy, based on the idea that God (the Divine Mind) is the only thing that exists and that all matter -- including evil, pain, and even death -- is an illusion....

In the third part of our series on cults and world religions, we're talking about the Unification Church. Founded in Seoul, South Korea by the Reverend Sun Myung Moon, this religion is perhaps best known for their mass weddings, or "Blessing Ceremonies." But underlying the Christian-esque terminology are an Eastern philosophy and a leader whose self-appointed messiahship is in stark contrast to biblical Christianity. Listen...

We're discussing cults and world religions, and this time we take a look at the Baha'i World Faith. What started as an Islamic sect is now a worldwide, ecumenical religion that preaches the unity of God, the unity of religion, and the unity of humankind. Baha'is around the world pay reverence to Abraham, Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed, and several other "manifestations" (or phrophets) of God, whose...

In our new series, we are discussing the numerous cults and religions on offer around the world. This time: Scientology. Everyone knows something about it -- whether it's L. Ron Hubbard's science fiction books, the Hollywood Celebrity Center, or Tom Cruise's rambling and bewildering video interview. But what is the religion really about? Is it even a religion at all? Listen in as we explain...

In the final installment of our series answering questions commonly asked by non-Christians, we wrap up our discussion of the New Testament documents. This time: the importance of hostile witnesses, the formation of the canon, and more! Listen Now

In the sixth installment of our series answering questions commonly asked by non-Christians, we continue with the New Testament. Are the New Testament documents trustworthy? What about all of the errors in the manuscripts? Listen in as we discuss the reliability of the New Testament documents. Listen Now

We're taking a short break from our series, "Questions Non-Christians Ask." In this episode, Dr. Gary Habermas lectures on the reliability of the New Testament documents and two different methods of demonstrating the case. Listen Now.

In the fifth part of our series answering questions commonly asked by non-Christians, we tackle the New Testament: who wrote it, when it was written, and how we can be sure. The answers to these issues provide the groundwork to the next set of questions, namely, Are the New Testament documents trustworthy? What about all of the errors in the manuscripts? Listen in as we...

In this episode, we continue answering the questions commonly asked by non-Christians. This time we address another potent objection to Christianity: the possibility of Miracles. The objection to the supernatural isn't new, but it gained new momentum with Enlightenment philosopher David Hume's famous attack based on "uniform experience against every miraculous event". But is Hume's argument as solid as skeptics believe? How do we define...

In this episode, we continue our series focused on answering the questions commonly asked by non-Christians. This time we tackle one of the most common -- and most significant -- objections to Christianity: the problem of evil, suffering, and pain. The Greek philosopher Epicurus put it this way: "Either God wants to abolish evil, and cannot; or he can, but does not want to. If...

In this episode, we continue our series focused on answering the questions commonly asked by non-Christians. This time: "What about the sincere Buddhist? The devout Muslim? Is Jesus really the only way to God, heaven, and eternal life?" Underlying this question, as with the previous question, is the idea of fairness and the issue of exclusivity. Aren't all religions really saying the same thing? Why...

In this episode, we begin a new series focused on answering the questions commonly asked by non-Christians. This time: "What about the people who never hear about God or the Gospel? Will God condemn them to hell?" Does God condemn someone for what they haven't heard, or for refusing what they have heard, or for failing to live up their own moral code? Does nature...

We were very excited and fortunate to have our good friend, Seth Long, as a guest on this episode to talk about his upbringing in nominal Christian beliefs, his exodus to skeptical irreligion, and his move to confessional Lutheranism. Listen Now ---------------------------------- Resources from this Episode Surprised by Joy, by C. S. Lewis Conspiracies of the Cross, by Timothy Paul Jones

In this episode, we tie up loose ends and conclude our extended response to "The God Who Wasn't There", a 2005 documentary produced by an ex-Christian fundamentalist-turned-atheist. Listen Now -------------------------------- Resources from this Episode Believe It Or Not by David B. Hart, at First Things The Everlasting Man, by G. K. Chesteron Scaling the Secular City, By J. P. Moreland