Podcasts by Ryan Pauly Podcast
This podcast will help you better understand, explain, defend, and faithfully live out the Christian worldview.
Ryan holds a B.A. in Religion and Youth Leadership from Vanguard University, an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Talbot School of Theology, and a certificate in science apologetics from the Reasons Institute. He spent four years as a missionary in the Dominican Republic and has been teaching junior high and high school since 2011. Since starting Coffeehouse Questions in 2015, he has been speaking, writing, podcasting, and creating videos centered on youth apologetics. In 2017 he joined MAVEN as a field guide for their immersive experiences, and in 2019 he became an affiliate with Stand to Reason.
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Logical Fallacies And Arguments - An Introduction To Logic from 2022-02-19T00:00
Critical thinking not only helps you be more persuasive by thinking and speaking clearly, but it also keeps you from falling prey to bad ideas. Today's show will teach you to form persuasive deduct...
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Creating a Bible & Apologetics Program at Your School from 2022-01-29T00:00
Dr. Chad Brown interviewed me last summer about how I plan and teach my high school Bible courses. We discussed what my school covers from 9th-12th grade, my curriculum, the videos I use in the cla...
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5 Issues Causing People To Walk Away From Christianity (Dr. Jonathan McLatchie) from 2022-01-08T00:00
Are you wrestling with intellectual doubts concerning the Christian faith? Do you hope to get answers to some of your most difficult questions? Today's show will cover the five biggest issues that ...
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"Mother God" Cult? Chat With Mike Winger On Cults, The Bible, And More! from 2021-12-15T00:00
A supporter sent me the following message: "These missionaries come to my door the other day from World Mission Society Church of God, and they were talking about God the mother... Do you know anyt...
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God Called His Creation "very Good." How Was There Death? from 2021-11-20T00:00
Unlike what many claim, I don't think animal death before Adam and Eve sinned undermines Scripture nor compromises the gospel. Answering the question about animal death before the fall is necessary...
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Sinful Thoughts, Abortion Laws, And More! | LIVE Q&A Call - In Show from 2021-11-04T00:00
Topics Covered
0:00 Introduction
3:54 What throughs about sin are okay and which are not?
14:29 Do abortion laws cause more harm than good?
25:52 Show actual evidence for God
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Has the Bible been translated correctly? (William D. Mounce) from 2021-10-23T16:33:27
Has the Bible been translated correctly? (William D. Mounce) by Ryan Pauly Podcast
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The Profound Differences Between Christianity & Islam (Dr. Andy Bannister) from 2021-10-15T00:00
Are Islam and Christianity essentially the same? Aren't they both part of the Abrahamic faiths? This conversation will help you approach the question "Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God...
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The Mark of the Best, Vaccine, God's Character, and more! | LIVE Q&A Call-In Show from 2021-10-02T00:00
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0:00 Introduction
2:06 Please compare and contrast ransom theory, christus victor, and penal substitutionary atonement.
3:55 Is the vaccine the mark of the beast?
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The Bible says Jesus was real. What other proof exists? (J. Warner Wallace) from 2021-09-25T18:02:24
The Bible says Jesus was real. What other proof exists? (J. Warner Wallace) by Ryan Pauly Podcast
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A Cumulative Case for the Reliability of the Gospels (Dr. Lydia McGrew) from 2021-09-11T00:00
There are many approaches that haven been taken to show the reliability of the gospels. One approach that is less common comes from showing the reliability based on undesigned coincidences. Dr. Lyd...
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How can Christians reconcile a good God with evil? from 2021-09-04T13:30:54
How can Christians reconcile a good God with evil? by Ryan Pauly Podcast
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Aliens, God's Existence, the Trinity, and More! | LIVE Q&A Call-In Show from 2021-08-28T00:00
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2:00 Upcoming Interviews
3:27 Do you think aliens exist?
11:16 How can we know God is the one true God?
21:58 How can we confirm the existence of God?
32:24 ...
Witnessing to Athletes with NFL Chaplain Reza Zadeh from 2021-08-21T00:00
What spiritual challenges do young, wealthy, superstars face? How can we reach athletes with the message of Christ?
Reza Zadeh grew up a Muslim but met Jesus through Athletes in Action (AI...
Respond to Objections with Better Theology and Logic from 2021-08-07T00:00
Common objections against Christianity often don't accurately represent God or Christian views. The best defense against this is to know God better.
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What does it mean to be a lukewarm Christian? | LIVE Q&A Call-In Show from 2021-07-31T00:00
The July Q&A covered topics such as being a lukewarm Christian, picking up your cross and following Christ, evidence of Israelites in Egypt, the denial of the self, the kalam cosmological argument,...
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Undersanding the Word Day in Genesis 1: My Response to a Critique of My Position from 2021-07-17T00:00
I recently had a conversation on the age of the Earth where referenced Joshua 10 in one of my points. A viewer named In His Image created a video responding to some of my points, and I wanted to ta...
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A Better Way to Handle Polarizing Topics (with Dr. Tim Muehlhoff) from 2021-07-10T00:00
In today's polarized world, Christians often have committed, biblical rationales for very different positions. How do we cultivate better understanding and compassion for those we disagree with?
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A Guide to Discipling Students (Jeremy Bannister) from 2021-07-03T00:00
Our current discipleship model within the church isn't working. In fact, it may even be keeping families from producing mature Christian children.
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My Utah Trip and Other Apologetics Questions | LIVE Q&A Call-In Show from 2021-06-25T00:00
1:45 My MAVEN trip to Utah
3:43 Did you talk to any Mormons while in Utah? Yes, and here's who.
5:49 What was something that surprised you about the Mormons?
9:56 What was the Mormon te...
Is Young Earth Creationism the Only View Consistent with Scripture? (with ApoloJedi) from 2021-06-19T00:00
Ryan Pauly and ApoloJedi discuss what the Bible says about creation, and how to best interpret Genesis 1. Does Scripture support a young earth or an old earth?
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Are Christians on the Right Side of History? from 2021-06-12T00:00
Worldviews have a major role in how we look at history, and using a term like "right/wrong side of history" is deeply flawed. Here's why.
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You know... God, Science, Religion, Current Events... | LIVE Q&A Call-In Show from 2021-06-05T18:21:51
You know... God, Science, Religion, Current Events... | LIVE Q&A Call-In Show by Ryan Pauly Podcast
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Why Christians Are Leaving Their Faith (Dr. John Marriott) from 2021-05-29T17:41:58
Why Christians Are Leaving Their Faith (Dr. John Marriott) by Ryan Pauly Podcast
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Christianity Cross-Examined (Kenneth Samples) from 2021-05-22T00:00
No longer are questioners satisfied with evidence that Christianity is true. They also want to know if it’s relevant and, most importantly . . . if it’s good.
In Christianity Cross-Examine...
Answering Your Questions | April LIVE Q&A Call-In Show from 2021-05-15T00:00
Topics include:
- Sinning without knowing, and repenting for those sins
- The repercussions for unrepentance
- Is changing gender like changing hair color?
- How can we know if we a...
Christian Apologetics Isn't Absurd or Irrational from 2021-05-08T00:00
A skeptic sent me his blog where he argued that skeptics shouldn't debate Christians regarding the evidence for the resurrection because Christians are hopelessly biased. Is this true? I will go th...
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How Christianity Provides TRUE Equality, Purpose, Meaning, and Joy (Michael Sherrard) from 2021-05-01T00:00
Christianity not only gives meaning and purpose to life, but it also provides the true joy that we deeply desire.
Michael Sherrard is senior pastor at Crosspoint Community Church and facul...
[Bonus Episode] Challenging a Secular Approach to Morality from 2021-04-28T00:00
I have recently seen more and more post about morality being decided by looking at the consequences. There are good reasons not to adopt this approach to morality.
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Christians Need To Avoid This Bias from 2021-04-24T00:00
Being able to recognize good vs bad bias will help you know the truth and confidently engage in fruitful conversations.
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I Bet You Have Questions | March Live Call-In Show from 2021-04-17T00:00
Ryan answers questions ranging from corrupted churches, transgender pronouns, women deacons, keeping your cool when people make rude comments, what God thinks about gay people, sharing your faith w...
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What Christians On BOTH SIDES Need To Know About the Equality Act (Neal Hardin) from 2021-04-06T00:00
"Anyone who holds to a traditional view of sexuality and marriage could come into conflict with the Equality Act should it pass. In light of this, how should Christians evaluate and respond to the ...
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What Christians Need To Unlearn About Prayer (with Kyle Strobel) from 2021-03-29T00:00
Do you find that prayer meets your expectations? Do you frequently get distracted during prayer? Dr. Kyle Strobel joins the show to help us understand what prayer is and isn't, so that prayer becom...
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Ex-Christian Gives Arguments Against the Bible - Here's My Response from 2021-03-20T22:41:30
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Atonement Is Central to Christianity - What It Means and Why It Matters (Dr. William Lane Craig) from 2021-03-06T00:00
"Jesus died on the cross for my sins." This is a common phrase among Christians, but what does it mean? Why did he have to die? Couldn't he simply forgive us? In this conversation with Dr. William ...
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Christianity and End-of-Life Issues | LIVE Q&A Call-In Show from 2021-03-01T00:00
This week addresses a range of issues from life support, abortion, the age of accountability, starlight and the age of the universe, and reconciling science and the Bible.
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5 False Ideas Destroying Relationships, and MORE! (Dr. Sean McDowell) from 2021-02-21T00:00
This may not apply to you, but I guarantee it will apply to someone you care about. Christians must have a clear understanding of what Scripture teaches about these 5 topics, and be able to faithfu...
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Love is Love - How Sexual Freedom Has Hurt Us from 2021-02-13T00:00
Our cultures attempt to be loving and allow for sexual freedom has left victims in its wake. Ryan will explain why sexual freedom has hurt us, help you know how to respond to statements like "love ...
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A Biochemist Explains Why Evolution ISN'T True (Dr. Fazale Rana) from 2021-02-06T00:00
Religious belief is not the only reason to question evolution. As you will see in this interview, whether you're talking about chemical evolution, microbial evolution, natural selection, genetic si...
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A Christian Guide to a Divided Nation (David French- Divided We Fall) from 2021-01-30T00:00
"Reestablishing national unity will require the bravery to commit ourselves to embracing kindness, decency, and grace toward those we disagree with ideologically. French calls on all of us to demon...
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Understand The Trinity And Avoid Heresy (Dr. Fred Sanders) from 2021-01-23T00:00
Some think the Trinity is a mystery that we will never be able to understand. Others try to explain the Trinity using analogies that lead to heresy. This show with Dr. Sanders will help you underst...
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Why Christianity Explains Free Will Best (Dr. Tim Stratton) from 2021-01-16T19:56:10
Why Christianity Explains Free Will Best (Dr. Tim Stratton) by Ryan Pauly Podcast
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A Christian Approach to Immigration (Dr. Daniel Carroll) from 2021-01-09T00:00
We must understand what the Bible has to say on this pressing issue in order to faithfully live out our Christian faith.
M. Daniel Carroll Rodas is Blanchard Professor of Old Testament at...
How to Reach Your Muslim Friends (Alan Shlemon) from 2021-01-02T00:00
There are over 1.5 billion Muslims in the world who are lost. As ambassadors for Christ, our desire should be to learn about Islam so that we are able to engage Muslims with the Gospel. This conver...
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Intelligent or Not-So-Intelligent Designer? from 2020-12-27T00:00
Why is the universe just right for life? One popular explanation is the multiverse theory. Another is an intelligent designer. Ryan reviews Paul Davies's book, "The Goldilocks Enigma," where he exp...
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3 Thoughts on Christian Cultural Engagement | Call-In Q&A from 2020-12-21T00:00
I want to take this time to respond to your questions and hear how you have been impacted by this channel in 2020.
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How to Overcome Fear in a Chaotic World (Rose Pauly) from 2020-12-12T00:00
We often hear that we need to let go of what we can't control, but where am I letting it go to? What do I trust in if there is no God? The Christian worldview, with God at the center, is the key co...
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Should we call people in power bad names? Jesus did! | Q&A from 2020-12-05T17:15:06
Should we call people in power bad names? Jesus did! | Q&A by Ryan Pauly Podcast
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Practical Tips for Better Devotions (with Sean Arviso) from 2020-11-28T00:00
Have you struggled to have a consistent and productive devotional time? Have you found it difficult to study the Bible and live like Jesus?
My guest, Sean Arviso, joins the show to look at...
The False Gospel of Progressive Christianity (with Alisa Childers) from 2020-11-20T00:00
Alisa Childers and I evaluate a core component of progressive Christianity called "deconstruction," the process of re-thinking everything you've been taught or believed about God and Jesus. Our goa...
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Bonus Episode with John Lennox: Does Christianity hold up in a scientific world? from 2020-11-12T00:00
"It can often seem that, in the 21st century, we have no need for religion when science has given us so many insights into the mysteries of this universe. Science and religion just do not mix."
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A Christian Scientist Explains Climate Change (with Dr. Hugh Ross) from 2020-11-06T00:00
Climate change is often viewed as a heated political topic. However, some may be surprised to learn that scientists have been talking about the topic for well over a century! This discussion with D...
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Has neuroscience disproven the soul? (with Dr. Mihretu Guta) from 2020-10-31T00:00
Some of the more popular objections against the soul, consciousness, the mind, and free will come from neuroscience. Studies done on the brain seem to suggest that our thoughts and choices are dete...
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What counts as evidence for God? (with J. Warner Wallace) from 2020-10-22T00:00
Cold-case homicide detective, J. Warner Wallace, will be joining the show to discuss the nature of evidence, evidence for God, and the difference between belief that God exists and belief in God. C...
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Pastor, Theologian, and Apologist Taking Your Questions! from 2020-10-10T00:00
Jimmy Davis (Associate Pastor at Jericho Road Church), Neal Hardin (nealhardin.com) and I did an impromptu Q&A after filming a 6-week small group study.
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What's So Amazing About Grace? (with Loren Pankratz) from 2020-10-02T00:00
"The definition of grace in Mormonism is different from what the Bible teaches. Mormons are taught that grace is nothing more than God's 'enabling power' to help them keep commandments in order to ...
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Live Q&A + Atheist Objection to My Video from 2020-09-29T00:00
Atheist conversation on morality. What do I mean by wrong? If God's nature is the standard of morality, what if God's nature is rape?
What is the Bible's view of slavery?
Have you struggled...
Making The Case For Life - Part 2 (with Megan Almon) from 2020-09-22T00:00
Part 2 of our conversation focuses on responding to arguments presented by pro-choice advocates.
The abortion debate is one of the more controversial issues of our day, but this shouldn't...
Making The Case For Life - Part 1(with Megan Almon) from 2020-09-19T00:00
The abortion debate is one of the more controversial issues of our day, but this shouldn't keep us from discussing this important issue. It may seem overwhelming, but it comes down to one simple q...
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What are the Differences Between Mormonism and Christianity? (with Bill McKeever) from 2020-09-12T00:00
Why don't Christians accept Mormons as Christians? How am I supposed to talk to my Mormon neighbor? Is there any archaeology supporting the Book of Mormon? How do Mormonism and Christianity differ ...
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Does Atheism or Theism Offer A Better Explanation of Morality? With Dr Greg Ganssle from 2020-09-05T00:00
Does objective morality exist, or is it relative? How is objective morality used to argue for the existence of God? Aren't there better naturalistic explanations? Dr. Greg Ganssle joins the show to...
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A Journey to Confident Christianity (with Bobby Conway) from 2020-08-29T00:00
I have doubts. We all have doubts. But it shouldn't stop there at admitting them, because doubts are not neutral. They are taking us down a path. They can either lead us to confusion and hopelessne...
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Part 2: Tactics - A Game Plan For Discussion Your Christian Convictions (with Greg Koukl) from 2020-08-19T00:00
This is part 2 of my conversation with Greg Koukl. Our conversation, based on Greg's book, "Tactics," will help you initiate conversations effortlessly, present the truth clearly, cleverly, and per...
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Part 1: Tactics - A Game Plan For Discussion Your Christian Convictions (with Greg Koukl) from 2020-08-16T00:00
This is part 1 of my conversation with Greg Koukl. Our conversation, based on Greg's book, "Tactics," will help you initiate conversations effortlessly, present the truth clearly, cleverly, and per...
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A Christian Response To Homosexuality with Dr. Christopher Yuan from 2020-08-09T00:00
"How do we apply the essence of the gospel to a gay loved one? In what ways can we better walk with truth and grace alongside a fellow Christian with same-sex attractions? Holy Sexuality and the Go...
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Where Science and the Bible Meet from 2020-08-01T00:00
Ryan gives the expanded version of a short YouTube video, "6 Scientific Observations Consistent with the Bible."
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Answering Objections to God's Existence | Q&A with Dr. William Lane Craig from 2020-07-19T00:00
Dr. William Lane Craig joined the live stream to answer your objections and questions on the arguments for God's existence. We also took your questions on anything related to Christianity, philosop...
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Why Are There Differences In The Gospels With Mike Licona from 2020-07-12T00:00
Are the Gospels hopelessly contradictory and historically unreliable? I brought on Dr. Mike Licona to take this head on with his years of scholarly research in the New Testament.
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Discussing the Historicity of Jesus and the Accuracy of Scripture (with Brian Chilton) from 2020-07-05T00:00
How can we know whether something reported is historically true or not? What are the source materials for the life of Jesus? Did Constantine put the Bible together? How were the books of the Bible ...
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The Central Role of Imagination in Christianity (with Dr. Holly Ordway) from 2020-06-25T00:00
Imagination is critically important today in our present apologetics endeavor. "Imaginative apologetics seeks to harness the God-given faculty of imagination to work in cooperation with reason, to ...
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What You Need To Know Before Using The Passion Translation with Mike Winger from 2020-06-14T00:00
The Passion Translation has grown in popularity among Christians. Its website says, "It is a meaning-for-meaning translation, translating the essence of God’s original message and heart into modern...
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How the Fear of Death Drives Us (with Dr. Clay Jones) from 2020-06-05T00:00
"For many, death is terrifying. We try to live as long as possible while hoping that science will find a way to allow us to live, if not forever, then at least a very long time."
Clay Jon...
Rethinking 10 Christian Cliche?s To Rediscover Biblical Truths With Dr Jeff Myers from 2020-05-30T02:00
Do any of these sound familiar?
God is good all the time; all the time, God is good.
Love the sinner, hate the sin.
Christianity is a relationship, not a religion.
Just have fa...
The Power of Questions when Engaging Skeptics with Tyler Ellis from 2020-05-23T00:00
Tyler Ellis is an artist, an award-winning author of "Question Everything" and a keynote speaker. He is best known for his TEDx Talk, Jesus Is Not A Role Model (aka: Finding Meaning in Daily Acts o...
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Conversations Every Christian Parent Must Have with Their Kids (with Natasha Crian) from 2020-05-16T00:00
Natasha Crain is a national speaker, author of three books, and blogger whose passion is to equip Christian parents to raise kids with an understanding of how to make a case for and defend their fa...
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What Should You Say When Jehovah's Witnesses Come To Your Door? (with Tim Barnett) from 2020-05-09T00:00
Next time Jehovah's Witnesses show up at your door, my challenge to you is to stay a little while. Being prepared often removes the fear that stops us from engaging and helps us achieve the goal of...
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Thinking Biblically About Suicide With Jon Noyes from 2020-05-02T00:00
Whether it's something you wrestle with personally or it's a friend who's struggling, suicide has affected all of us and it's at the center of the cultural conversation. In this conversation, Jon s...
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How to Love and Support Disappointed Students During Coronavirus Social Distancing from 2020-04-25T00:00
High school and college seniors might miss their graduations, athletes are having seasons cancelled, students are spending hours alone on computers for online classes, they aren't able to hang out ...
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When Christians Give a Good God a Bad Reputation with Mary Jo Sharp from 2020-04-19T00:00
Mary Jo Sharp is a former atheist who is now an assistant professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University and the founder and director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry. Her new...
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Did God create viruses? with Dr. AJ Roberts (Fixed) from 2020-04-07T00:00
Dr. Anjeanette Roberts is a molecular biologist and virologist from Reasons to Believe. She joined the show to discuss viruses, why God created them, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
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A Biblical Approach to Singleness and Marriage with Neal Hardin (Fixed) from 2020-03-30T00:00
Christians are better able to love one another when we have a better understanding of the theology of singleness and marriage. Listen this week as we dive into the topic of singleness.
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Where Does Doubt Come From? from 2020-03-30T00:00
It is easier to respond to doubt and strengthen our faith when we know where doubt comes from. This week focuses on the six main causes of doubt.
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What are souls and why do they matter? with Dr J.P. Moreland from 2020-03-14T00:00
What is a soul? Do we have one? How do we know it is real? Why does it matter?
Dr. J. P. Moreland specializes in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, theological and philosophical anthropology, Chr...
Responding to the Probability Problem of Evil from 2020-03-09T00:00
I showed why the logical version has failed, but that still leaves the probability version. It may be logically possible for God and evil to both exist, but since there is so much pointless sufferi...
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Should Christians Believe In The Big Bang? with Dr. Jeff Zweerink from 2020-02-29T00:00
If the universe began to exist, then the implications are profound. Perhaps that’s why some insist it has existed forever.
Dr. Jeff Zweerink, an astrophysicist and senior research scholar ...
Defending the Resurrection and Near-Death Experiences with Dr. Gary Habermas from 2020-02-17T00:00
Dr. Gary Habermas joined the show to give evidence for the resurrection of Jesus and respond to objections. He also spent time giving evidence for near-death experiences.
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Is Claiming Truth Intolerant? from 2020-02-09T00:00
3 Ways Christians Should Respond to Claims of Intolerance
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Lessons on Revenge and Justice from Nahum from 2020-02-02T00:00
How much do you know about Nahum? If you are like most Christians, it probably isn't very much. Does Nahum have anything relevant to my life today? Yes, you might be surprised.
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Practical Tools to Guide You in this Digital Age with Brett Kunkle from 2020-01-24T00:00
This is part 2 of my conversation with Brett Kunkle, founder of MAVEN, on how to live well in our digital culture. This episode focuses on apps, screen time, and pursuing truth, goodness, and beaut...
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Navigating a World of Screens with Brett Kunkle from 2020-01-13T00:00
Brett Kunkle, founder of MAVEN, joined the podcast to discuss how we can live well in a culture consumed by technology. What are some practical steps with should take and boundaries we should place...
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Will Machines Be Just Like Us? from 2020-01-07T00:00
This week is based on the new Netflix original, "The Age of A.I. - How far is too far?"
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The Christmas Story and Live Q&A from 2019-12-28T00:00
Ryan finishes 2019 by discussing often misunderstood aspects of the Christian story and taking live questions from listeners.
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Postmodernism and Gender Identity from 2019-12-20T00:00
When it comes to culture today, how do we actually define gender? How can an understanding of Postmodernism help us understand each side better? My goal today is to give that clearer understanding.
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Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World with Dr Paul Gould from 2019-11-26T00:00
Paul Gould joined the show a second week to discuss his new book, "Cultural Apologetics." This week focused on how Christians can respond in our current cultural moment.
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Cultural Apologetics with Dr. Paul Gould from 2019-11-19T00:00
Dr. Paul Gould joined the show to discuss his book, "Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World."
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Can the Trinity be defended? from 2019-11-08T00:00
Is the Trinity logical? Is it biblical? How can I explain it without committing a heresy? This week's goal is to help you be able to accurately explain the Trinity, respond to objection, and show t...
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Discussing Internal And External Evidence For The Bible's Reliability from 2019-10-26T00:00
Ryan begins by discussing YouTube comments by an atheist. He then goes over the authority of Scripture and defends it with the internal and external evidence for the Bible's reliability.
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I Don't Have Enough Faith To Be An Atheist with Dr. Frank Turek from 2019-10-20T00:00
Dr. Frank Turek, from CrossExamined.org, joined the show to discuss his work on college campuses, his books, and answer general apologetics questions.
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Is Something Wrong If It Hurts Someone? from 2019-10-10T00:00
Ryan answers two listener questions this week. First, does right and wrong depend on how it affects people? Second, does God go through extreme measures to save us?
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Unbelievable? Conversations with Justin Brierley from 2019-10-01T00:00
Justin Brierley, from the Unbelievable? Radio Show, joined me to discuss his show, the Unbelievable? Live conference in LA, the Big Conversations series, and his most memorable moments hosting deba...
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Transhumanism Part 2 with Dr. Fazale Rana from 2019-09-22T00:00
I continued my discussion this week with Dr. Fazale Rana, a scholar at Reasons to Believe, on his new book, "Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism."
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A Christian Perspective on Transhumanism with Dr. Fazale Rana from 2019-09-16T00:00
Fazale Rana joined the show to discuss his new book, "Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism."
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Calvinism or Molinism? with Tim Stratton Part 3 from 2019-09-07T00:00
This episode was a very unexpected part 3 with Tim Stratton. Enjoy this bonus episode with more questions about Calvinism and Molinism.
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What Is The Deconstruction Movement? from 2019-08-27T00:00
Ryan answers a question from Instagram explaining the deconstruction movement. This question came as a response to the recent Christian leaders either questioning or walking away from their faith.
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Responding to Christian Leaders Losing Their Faith from 2019-08-19T00:00
Joshua Harris and Marty Sampson have recently come out as either giving up their faith or questioning it. What should Christians think about it? Ryan discusses a few responses this week.
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Mere Molinism in the Calvinist vs Arminian Debate with Tim Stratton from 2019-08-11T00:00
Tim Stratton from Free Thinking Ministries joined me for a second week to discuss the Calvinist vs Arminian debate. However, Tim presented the often forgotten third option, Molinism.
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The Impact of Apologetics and Theology On Youth Ministry with Tim Stratton from 2019-08-04T00:00
Tim Stratton joined the show to discuss his time in youth ministry, why he started teaching apologetics and theology, and how that transformed the way he works with students.
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The Prosperity Gospel and Biblical Promises: How should we understand them? from 2019-07-28T00:00
Ryan stumbled upon an Instagram account promoting the prosperity gospel. This episode responds to some of the prosperity gospel posts and how we should understand biblical promises.
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Are there Transgender People in the Bible? from 2019-07-21T00:00
A students wrote me on Instagram and said she had been challenged by a friend that there are transgender people in the Bible. Is this true? Who was transgender? How should we respond? Listen as I a...
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Is it hateful to be exclusive? from 2019-07-14T00:00
It is common to hear that Christians are hateful for believing that Jesus is the only way? Why do Christians think they are right and everyone else is wrong? Well, this objection might be coming fr...
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The Killing of the Canaanites: Genocide or Judgement? with Dr. Clay Jones from 2019-07-07T00:00
Dr. Clay Jones joined the show to discuss the killing of the Canaanites in the Old Testament. Specific objections were raised from comments on a recent YouTube video.
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Practical Tips in Doing Youth Apologetics on the TMC Podcast from 2019-06-29T00:00
This is part 2 of my conversation with Drew and David from the Tent Making Christianity Podcast. Listen in as we discuss the ways in which I do youth apologetics.
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The Start of Coffeehouse Questions on the TMC Podcast from 2019-06-22T00:00
Ryan was interviewed by Drew and David on the Tent Making Christianity Podcast. They discussed the start of Coffeehouse Questions and advice for beginner apologists.
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Important Theological Positions From Classic Christian Thinkers With Kenneth Samples from 2019-06-08T00:00
We might know what we believe and why we believe it, but we don't always know where those beliefs come from. Kenneth Samples joined me this week to discuss some of the important theological positio...
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Church History And Classic Christian Thinkers with Kenneth Samples from 2019-06-01T00:00
Philosopher and Theologian Kenneth Samples joined me to discuss his new book, "Classic Christian Thinkers," and the importance of church history.
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Discussing Arguments From Pro-Choice Advocates from 2019-05-26T00:00
There are a lot of arguments being made online as to why women should be able to get abortions. Ryan works through a few of those arguments, shows where they fail, and gives steps on how to respond...
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Using Atheist Role-Plays To Train Students from 2019-05-18T00:00
I recently had six different atheist role-plays within one week. One was with a group of adults and five were with students. This episode focuses on why I do role-plays, what I say, and then some t...
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Instilling a Faith That Endures with Dr. John Marriott from 2019-05-12T00:00
Dr. John Marriott joined the show for a second week to discuss part 2 of his book, "A Recipe For Disaster." He was on a few weeks back talking about how churches and parents are preparing individua...
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Preparing Young People For The Future with J. Warner Wallace from 2019-05-03T00:00
J. Warner Wallace, co-author of "So The Next Generation Will Know," joined me to discuss how we can deal with doubt and prepare young people for the future.
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Making Young People Our Priority with Dr. Sean McDowell from 2019-04-27T00:00
Sean McDowell discusses his newest book, "So The Next Generation Will Know." This interview with Sean McDowell, professor at Biola, covers section 1 of the book. We discuss characteristics of Gen Z...
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How are churches and parents preparing individuals to lose their faith? with Dr. John Marriott from 2019-04-21T00:00
Dr. John Marriott joined me this week to discuss four ways that churches and parents are preparing individuals to lose their faith. The next three weeks will cover how we can instill a faith that e...
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Why does God allow evil? What is evil anyway? from 2019-04-13T00:00
Why is there evil pain and suffering? Well, let's first get some definitions. What is evil? How would you define it? Then, why would God allow it?
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What did APU do... again? Where do rights come from? from 2019-04-06T00:00
This week discusses the recent events at Azusa Pacific University and responds to a listener question on rights.
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Human Origins And Neanderthals With Dr. Fazale Rana from 2019-03-23T00:00
Biochemist Fazale Rana joined me to answer listener questions on the topics of human origins and Neanderthals. When did Adam and Eve exist? Where were they created? Did humans interact with Neander...
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Biochemistry, Evolution, And Evidence For God With Dr. Fazale Rana from 2019-03-15T00:00
Dr. Fazale Rana, a biochemist from Reasons to Believe, joined me to discuss biochemistry, human evolution, the human genome, and evidence for the existence of God.
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Why Doesn't God Show Up If He Wants Us All To Believe? from 2019-03-09T00:00
People reject God for intellectual, emotional, and volitional reasons. Each of these rejections can cause doubt and make us feel like God is distant. Listen as Ryan works through how to deal with t...
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Looking At The Moral Argument For God's Existence from 2019-03-02T00:00
Recent conversations with both skeptics and a Christian philosopher has helped me see the moral argument for God's existence in a new way.
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Scientism And Secularism With J. P. Moreland from 2019-02-22T00:00
Dr. J.P. Moreland joined me to discuss the dangerous ideology of scientism. He explained what scientism is, how it has affected churches and schools, and then shows how to begin responding. Enjoy t...
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Fearless Prayer with Craig Hazen from 2019-02-16T00:00
John 15:7 says, "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." Does this really mean that we can ask for anything and God will do it? Dr. Hazen...
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How Can I Talk To Muslims Part 2 from 2019-02-09T00:00
This week is a continuation of our discussion on what Muslims believe and how we can get into evangelistic conversations.
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How Can I Talk To Muslims? Part 1 from 2019-02-02T00:00
Ryan interviews a longtime friend and missionary who is doing evangelism to Muslims overseas. Listen to part 1 as he explains aspects of Islamic culture and how to enter into conversations.
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Evangelism, Abortion In New York, And Students Leaving The Faith from 2019-01-26T00:00
Three big topics on the show this week.
1. I have three interviews coming up in the next three weeks on evangelism and prayer.
2. New York has made abortion legal up until birth for almost ...
Reasons Why Students Are Leaving The Faith Part 1 from 2019-01-20T00:00
This episode looks at the first three of six reasons why students are leaving the faith. Ryan shares personal stories of how we can address the issues of isolationism, shallowness, and anti-science...
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How can we think critically about entertainment? from 2019-01-09T00:00
This is part 2 in Ryan's discussion of entertainment culture. This episode focuses on questions that we can ask to help us think critically about entertainment.
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Does entertainment brainwash you? from 2018-12-17T00:45:05
Ryan discusses a recent talk he gave to a group of high school students. He goes through the ways that amusement culture is hurting us and shows how Christians can redeem entertainment.
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What is the fate of the unevangelized? from 2018-12-05T00:00
Many different questions have come up after the death of missionary John Chau. Ryan offers some thoughts on that story and answers questions related to the fate of the unevangelized.
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Are There Two Creation Accounts In Genesis? from 2018-11-06T00:00
It is common to see Genesis 1 and 2 offering two creation accounts. In this episode, Ryan gives you the tools you need to attack apparent contradictions as he looks at the Genesis accounts.
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Does the Bible have authority? from 2018-10-20T00:00
Ryan discusses the internal and external evidence for the Bible's authority and how that information affects the decisions we make every day.
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Azusa Pacific University And LGBTQ Relationships from 2018-10-06T00:00
Ryan discusses the recent news surrounding Azusa Pacific University and LGBTQ relationships.
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What do I think is the best argument for God's existence? from 2018-09-22T00:00
A Christian recently called into an atheist podcast in order to present an argument for God's existence. Ryan goes over that call this week and shows that when understood correctly, it is a very st...
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Is the Bible scientific? with Dr. Hugh Ross from 2018-09-13T00:00
Is the Bible scientific? How do you know Christianity is true? Where do we place the dinosaurs? Why should we take a side on the age of the earth debate?
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Always Be Ready with Dr. Hugh Ross from 2018-09-06T00:00
Dr. Hugh Ross, Christian astrophysicist and founder of Reasons to Believe, joined me to discuss his new book, "Always Be Ready." Listen and be encouraged by Hugh's story of finding Christ as a love...
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Science and the Mind of the Maker with Melissa Cain Travis from 2018-08-30T00:00
Melissa Cain Travis joined me for a second week to discuss her newest book, "Science and the Mind of the Maker: What the Conversation Between Faith and Science Reveals About God." I hope you enjoy ...
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How does science point to God? with Melissa Cain Travis from 2018-08-23T00:00
Melissa Cain Travis, author of the new book "Science and the Mind of the Maker" joined me this week to discuss her story in apologetics, apologetics to children, women in apologetics, and science a...
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How To Have A Fruitful Dialogue With Mormons from 2018-08-16T00:00
Ryan recently got back from leading his first Maven Immersive Experience to Utah. He had a great time with a group of students and leaders from South Dakota for six days. They spent time at Temple ...
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What's the Worldview Behind the Question? from 2018-07-28T00:00
Ryan looks at cultural issues like evolution, abortion, marriage, creation, and the resurrection in order to show you how a worldview can change everything. Hopefully by asking the right questions ...
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Listener Questions and the Question Behind Marriage from 2018-07-20T00:00
This week focuses on listener questions submitted in a recent Instagram poll.
1) How was Satan able to be in God's presence in the book of Job?
2) Who's the cute girl in the pic?
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Was there Death Before the Fall? Interview with Krista Bontrager from 2018-07-12T00:00
Krista Bontrager and I finished our discussion from last week on the global vs local flood. We then looked at whether or not there was death before the fall.
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Was the Biblical Flood Local or Global? Interview with Krista Bontrager from 2018-07-05T00:00
The universal or global flood view seems to be the most common view among Christians. However, it is possible to keep a high view of scripture and believe in a local flood. Krista Bontrager from Re...
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Responding to Student Worldview Issues with Dr. Jeff Myers from 2018-06-28T00:00
Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, joined me to discuss the major issues facing students today and strategies to prepare our students for those challenges.
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Practical Strategies for Sharing the Good News with Mormons - Interview with Eric Johnson from 2018-06-14T00:00
Eric Johnson joined me for a second week to discuss his newest book that he co-edited with Sean McDowell titled "Sharing the Good News with Mormons." This podcast looks at a few of the 24 strategie...
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What Does Mormonism Teach? Interview With Eric Johnson from 2018-06-07T00:00
Eric Johnson of the Mormonism Research Ministry (mrm.org) joined me to discuss the beliefs of the LDS church and his newest book. Eric co-edited "Sharing the Good News With Mormons" with Sean McDow...
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AB 2943: Will the Bible be banned? Interview with Neal Hardin from 2018-05-26T00:00
Neal Hardin joined me to discuss the very controversial bill that is before the California Senate. AB2943 is attempting to make sexual orientation change efforts an unlawful business practice. How ...
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March For Our Lives: Cultural Beliefs And Worldview Conversations from 2018-03-25T00:00
Today, the March For Our Lives drew hundreds of thousands around the U.S. People were marching for human value and against gun violence. However, many don't realize the worldview assumptions behind...
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How Do We Understand Religious Freedom vs. Discrimination? from 2018-03-10T00:00
I think the religious freedom vs. discrimination debate can be discussed with clarity if we understand two or three main issues. Check out the podcast this week to hear how I help my students under...
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4 Tips To Better Train Your Students from 2018-03-03T00:00
Over my seven years of teaching I have learned that there is a lot more to teaching than simply presenting information. There are strategies that we can put into practice that help us to be more ef...
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2nd Anniversary Podcast for Coffeehouse Questions from 2018-02-26T00:00
Today marks the 2nd anniversary for the Coffeehouse Questions podcast. What's happened over the last two years? I'm glad you asked. There have been many interviews conducted and even more issues di...
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Should we love God with our mind or our heart? from 2018-02-17T00:00
It is common to think that studying theology and apologetics will cause someone to develop an academic approach to their relationship with God. Because of this, some are afraid to learn more about ...
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How can I start defending my faith? Interview with Dr. Craig Hazen from 2018-01-25T00:00
It is easy to think that the average person doesn't have a platform to start defending the Christian faith. You might be overwhelmed by the amount of information to learn and don't know where to st...
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Why Does God Allow Evil? Interview with Dr. Clay Jones from 2018-01-16T00:00
Dr. Clay Jones, an Associate Professor of Christian Apologetics, joined me to discuss his new book, Why Does God Allow Evil?
What is evil? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why did...
How Can We Understand The Sexual Confusion Of Our Culture? from 2018-01-09T00:00
The topic filling the airwaves more than anything else right now is the issue of sexual harassment. There have been allegations against both politicians and Hollywood elite. However, how can we und...
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Why Doesn't Everyone Believe In Jesus If He Came To Earth? from 2017-12-25T00:00
Ryan gives a short Christmas greeting and answers the question, "What could God do to make everyone believe in him?"
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Are Old Earth Creationists Ignorant Of Their Faith? from 2017-11-11T00:00
If you believe in an old earth, does that mean you also believe in evolution? Does this mean you are ignorant of your faith? Are you ignorant of science? This is what a recent reader of my blog sug...
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MAVEN: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty with Brett Kunkle from 2017-10-31T00:00
Interviewing Brett Kunkle about his new organization, MAVEN. Find more information at maventruth.com
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Response To God Being Loving Yet Commanding Killings In The OT from 2017-10-07T00:00
A few weeks back I posted a video to coffeehousequestions.com titled, "How can God be loving when he commanded killing in the Old Testament?" This video received a comment by an atheist pointing ou...
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The Nashville Statement: A Christian Response and Testimony from 2017-09-16T00:00
Neal Hardin joined me to discuss the Nashville Statement and his testimony as someone who deals with same-sex attraction. Make sure you don't miss his incredible testimony as he shares how the chur...
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Why Apologetics Should Be Relational with Michael Sherrard from 2017-08-05T00:00
Some people think apologetics is about winning arguments and showing people that they are wrong. Others think that apologetics is purely intellectual. However, this couldn't be further from the tru...
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4 Apologetic Lessons From The Open Championship from 2017-07-22T00:00
The world's top golfers understand the need for preparation and perseverance. They must also have a deep understanding of the rule book which helps them know which decisions are right and wrong. Li...
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Making The Case for a Forensic Faith with J. Warner Wallace (Part 2) from 2017-07-09T00:00
J. Warner Wallace, a cold-case homicide detective, joined me for a two part interview on his newest book, "Forensic Faith." Listen as we discuss the importance for Christians to have a more reasona...
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Making The Case for a Forensic Faith with J. Warner Wallace (Part 1) from 2017-07-09T00:00
J. Warner Wallace, a cold-case homicide detective, joined me for a two part interview on his newest book, "Forensic Faith." Listen as we discuss the importance for Christians to have a more reasona...
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The Fine Tuning Argument With Kendall Brewer from 2017-07-06T00:00
Kendall Brewer joins me to discuss the fine tuning argument for the existence of God.
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How Are Other Worldviews Influencing Christians Today? from 2017-05-22T00:00
Ryan looks at new research released by Barna at how competing worldviews are influencing Christians today. Ryan then gives a practical example of how you can teach students that not everything is b...
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Starting Faith Conversations from 2017-04-28T00:00
Over the last two weeks I have had multiple questions about how to get people to think about Christianity. How can we motivate students to think about other people and future decisions? What can we...
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The Case For Christ from 2017-04-14T00:00
This week is a look at the four main evidences for the resurrection of Jesus and the naturalistic explanations.
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Evangelism and the Big Bang with Dr. Jeff Zweerink from 2017-04-08T00:00
Dr. Jeff Zweerink, an astrophysicist and research scholar at Reasons to Believe, joined me to talk about what Christians need to know about Big Bang cosmology. It was interesting that he was able t...
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The Integration of Science and Faith with Dr. Jeff Zweerink from 2017-04-01T00:00
Dr. Jeff Zweerink, a research scholar at Reasons to Believe, joined me this week to talk about the integration of science and faith. He is an astrophysicist studying the multiverse theory, dark ene...
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Logical Fallacies with Kenneth Samples from 2017-03-25T00:00
This week is part 2 with Kenneth Samples, senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe, on logic and critical thinking. This week we finished talking about the laws of logic and then discussed thr...
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Logic and Critical Thinking with Kenneth Samples from 2017-03-17T00:00
This week is part 1 with Kenneth Samples, senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe, on logic and critical thinking. We discuss why Christians need to be good critical thinkers and begin to loo...
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Why I Do Apologetics: Celebrating One Year Podcasting from 2017-03-05T00:00
February 28th marked the first anniversary for the Coffeehouse Questions Podcast. I took this opportunity to reflect back on the first year and to explain why I do apologetics.
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How To Develp A Deep Relationship With God from 2017-02-19T00:00
This week's podcast comes from my newest talk titled "Everyone Has to Start Somewhere." In this talk, I discuss four different levels of relationships. This helps us better understand where people ...
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Do We Live In A Secular Culture? from 2017-02-11T00:00
Ryan Pauly and Neal Hardin discuss the state of our culture, the different secular influences, and how Christians can respond.
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Defending Christian Ethics And The Sanctity Of Life from 2017-01-28T00:00
Ryan gives a short introduction to Christian ethics and makes a case for the sanctity of life. Send in your questions on any of the ethical issues in order to have future shows on those topics.
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The Story Of Reality With Greg Koukl Part 2 from 2017-01-12T00:00
Greg Koukl, President and Founder of Stand to Reason, joined me to discuss his new book, The Story of Reality. Listen to part 2 of this great interview and get your own copy at str.org.
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The Story Of Reality With Greg Koukl Part 1 from 2017-01-12T00:00
Greg Koukl, President and Founder of Stand to Reason, joined me to discuss his new book, The Story of Reality. Listen to part 1 of this great interview and get your own copy at str.org.
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Why Being Lukewarm Probably Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means from 2016-12-23T00:00
Ryan begins the discussion this week with a tactical response to the problem of evil. He then discusses why correct biblical interpretation is so important, provides keys on how to interpret Script...
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Transgender: Truth And Compassion with Alan Shlemon (Part 2) from 2016-12-09T00:00
How should Christians respond to a friend or family members who identify as homosexual or transgender? Are Christian clichés actually hurting our relationships? Is gender a social construction? Lis...
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Homosexuality: Truth And Compassion With Alan Shlemon (Part 1) from 2016-12-02T00:00
What does the Bible say about homosexuality? Are people born gay? Is it a choice? When should we bring up the topic of homosexuality with a gay affirming friend or family member? Listen to Alan Shl...
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Understanding The Meaning Of Life From Different Worldviews from 2016-11-20T00:00
This week Ryan answers a question that was texted in dealing with how to respond to a person who believes that the meaning to life is reproduction, and that we should just be focused on the surviva...
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Why You Should Be Open And Listen To Opposing Views from 2016-11-12T00:00
Being closed minded doesn't help in a discussion. Why would we expect anyone to change their mind after talking to us if we are unwilling to change ours? This week I discuss a few reasons why I thi...
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The Atheist Who Didn't Exist with Dr. Andy Bannister from 2016-11-03T00:00
Dr. Andy Bannister, Director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity and speaker at RZIM, joins me this week to discuss his book, "The Atheist Who Didn't Exist: Or the Dreadful Consequences of Bad ...
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Keys To Achieve Healthy Relationships with Rose Pauly from 2016-10-29T00:00
This week I sat down with Rose Pauly, the author of Desperate Hope, to discuss the Biblical view of marriage and the keys to achieve healthy relationships.
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How Should We Interpret Proverbs 22:6? from 2016-10-20T00:00
Proverbs 22:6 is often taken as a promise of God that if we train children then they will always follow God. Listen this week as Ryan discusses Biblical interpretation and then applies to to Prover...
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How Has Postmodernism Influenced Christianity? from 2016-10-14T00:00
Ryan discusses how postmodernism has influenced Christianity with views like relativism, pluralism, and deconstructionism. He then explains how Christians can respond.
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God vs Leprechauns from 2016-09-30T00:00
Should we treat the existence of God the same as we treat the existence of leprechauns or fairies? Listen this week as I go over three different types of faith and show that it is reasonable to bel...
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How Can We Firmly Establish Students In Their Faith? from 2016-09-23T00:00
Ryan focuses on Colossians 2:6-8 and talks about a way to establish youth in their faith so that they are not taken captive by hollow and deceptive philosophy.
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Is That Evidence For Evolution? from 2016-09-16T00:00
Ryan looks at some of the common pieces of evidence used to prove evolution and shows how it could also point to a common creator rather than a common ancestor.
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How Does Consciousness Point To God? from 2016-09-09T00:00
This week, Ryan responds to a question from Facebook on how to inoculate students rather than teach them, and then he looks at where consciousness comes from.
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Is Inoculation Better Than Isolation? from 2016-09-02T00:00
This week I discuss a recent debate between Ryan Bell and Sean McDowell that was hosted by Unbelievable? Live with Justin Brierley. One topic that came up in the discussion was that we are no longe...
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Is Jesus eternal? Responding To Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses from 2016-08-25T00:00
Is Jesus eternal or is he a created being? John 1:3 and Isaiah 44:24 help us see that Jesus cannot be a created being. Listen as I explain how these verses can only be understood in the context of ...
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Is God unchangeable? Responding To Mormons from 2016-08-16T00:00
How do you respond when Mormons knock on your door? This week I look at the Mormon doctrine of God and give one response that is easy to remember so that you are prepared the next time you get that...
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Responding To Pro-Choice Arguments - Interview with Megan Almon from 2016-08-13T00:00
Megan Almon, speaker at the Life Training Institute, spent some time with me responding to pro-choice arguments. This episode (Part 2) covers many arguments including when life begins, when the fe...
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Defending The Pro-Life Position - Interview With Megan Almon from 2016-08-05T00:00
Megan Almon, speaker at the Life Training Institute, explains how to make a case for the pro-life position using embryology and philosophy.
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Understand Objections From Within The Correct Worldview from 2016-07-29T00:00
This week will help you understand how to better respond to objections by evaluating each claim from within the worldview being questioned. I use a recent conversation I had on twitter as well as a...
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Are you communicating effectively? from 2016-07-23T00:00
Christians are called to be ambassadors of Jesus Christ. Part of this calling means we have to learn about the culture and the people that we are talking with. This means we need to possibly learn ...
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Apologetics in the Local Church - Interview with Dan Britton from 2016-07-16T00:00
Dan Britton joined me to discuss how he incorporates apologetics into the local church.
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Stop teaching students, start training them. Interview with J. Warner Wallace from 2016-07-08T00:00
J. Warner Wallace joins me this week to talk about how we should train students rather than teach them.
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Five reasons why teaching apologetics to students is critical today - Interview with Sean McDowell from 2016-06-30T00:00
Dr. Sean McDowell joined me and gave five reasons why teaching apologetics to students is so critical today.
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How can we spot bad explanations? from 2016-06-25T00:00
There are many different proposed explanations for the resurrection evidence other than Jesus rising from the dead. Do we need to worry that there are so many ways to explain the evidence? How can ...
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What's the difference between making a judgment and being judgmental? from 2016-06-18T00:00
This week we look at the difference between making a judgment and being judgmental. What are the guidelines that differentiate the two?
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How does unforgiveness hurt me? from 2016-06-10T00:00
An interview with Rose Pauly, the author of Desperate Hope. She shares how unforgiveness can have negative affects on our lives both spiritually and physically.
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What makes Christianity unique? from 2016-06-04T00:00
A discussion about a conversation I had on a plane about the uniqueness of Christianity and that it is testable.
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How I Taught the Resurrection to High School Students from 2016-05-28T00:00
This episode is an explanation of how I taught the resurrection to my high school students.
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Does the church need apologetics? Part 2 from 2016-05-22T00:00
What does it mean to love people? When people ask questions, do we know how to respond and walk through issues with them?
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Does the church need apologetics? from 2016-05-14T00:00
Our culture is changing. Does the church have a response? Are we able to think through critical issues and provide reasonable answers? The church needs to have a response and teach people to think ...
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Rock Harbor Fullerton Questions Class (Week 3 Part 3) from 2016-05-06T00:00
This is the third week of the Questions Class at Rock Harbor Fullerton. This week's topic was creation vs. evolution.
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Rock Harbor Fullerton Questions Class (Week 3 Part 2) from 2016-05-06T00:00
This is the third week of the Questions Class at Rock Harbor Fullerton. This week's topic was creation vs. evolution.
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Rock Harbor Fullerton Questions Class (Week 3 Part 1) from 2016-05-06T00:00
This is the third week of the Questions Class at Rock Harbor Fullerton. This week's topic was creation vs. evolution.
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Rock Harbor Fullerton Questions Class (Week 2 Part 4) from 2016-04-24T00:00
This is a recording of the Questions Class at Rock Harbor Fullerton. Part 4 is an open Q&A.
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Rock Harbor Fullerton Questions Class (Week 2 Part 3) from 2016-04-24T00:00
This is a recording of the Questions Class at Rock Harbor Fullerton. Part 3 answers the question, "Is the New Testament reliable?"
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Rock Harbor Fullerton Questions Class (Week 2 Part 2) from 2016-04-24T00:00
This is a recording of the Questions Class at Rock Harbor Fullerton. Part 2 answers the question, "Are miracles possible?"
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Rock Harbor Fullerton Questions Class (Week 2 Part 1) from 2016-04-23T00:00
This is a recording of the Questions Class at Rock Harbor Fullerton. Part 1 is a review of last week.
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Rock Harbor Fullerton Questions Class (Week 1 Part 4) from 2016-04-21T00:53:20
This is a recording of the Questions Class at Rock Harbor Fullerton. Part 4 discusses the moral argument for the existence of God.
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Rock Harbor Fullerton Questions Class (Week 1 Part 2) from 2016-04-21T00:50:18
This is a recording of the Questions Class at Rock Harbor Fullerton. Part 2 discusses the cosmological argument for the existence of God.
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Rock Harbor Fullerton Questions Class (Week 1 Part 5) from 2016-04-20T00:00
This is a recording of the Questions Class at Rock Harbor Fullerton. Part 5 is an open Q&A.
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Rock Harbor Fullerton Questions Class (Week 1 Part 1) from 2016-04-20T00:00
This is a recording of the Questions Class at Rock Harbor Fullerton. Part 1 covers the need for apologetics and answers the question, "Does truth exist?"
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Rock Harbor Fullerton Questions Class (Week 1 Part 3) from 2016-04-19T00:00
This is a recording of the Questions Class at Rock Harbor Fullerton. Part 3 discusses the design argument for the existence of God.
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Why teach apologetics to students? from 2016-04-16T00:00
I had the opportunity to interview the youth pastor and two students from Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church to ask them why they do apologetics in youth ministry.
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What do you mean by evolution? from 2016-04-09T00:00
When reading an article, watching a video, or discussing evolution with a friend, it is important to understand what type of evolution they are referring to.
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Does morality change between cultures? from 2016-04-01T00:00
This is a practical way to help students see how an objective moral standard exists.
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Can God use evil for good? from 2016-03-26T17:47:43
Interview with the author of Deperate Hope, Rose Pauly. She shares her story of how God broke into a seemingly hopeless and evil circumstance and used it for good.
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Can zombies help us understand the soul? from 2016-03-19T16:08:55
Although not real, zombies can help us correctly understand the Christian view of the soul.
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Why isn't creation taught in schools? from 2016-03-11T00:00
An online scientific journal retracted an article about human hands because it referenced a "Creator".
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Is blind faith better than evidential faith? from 2016-03-04T00:00
Biblical faith is trust. It isn't blind and it doesn't require us to throw evidence aside. Christianity is an evidential worldview.
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Why do I defend my faith? from 2016-02-25T00:00
This is an introduction to the new Coffeehouse Questions podcast.
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