https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/The-Kalam-Argument-Its-Objections-Answered-Ep.250_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Kalam Argument & Its Objections Answered The Kalam Argument is pretty impressive. Able to be simply stated and defended by many. It’s popular these days and used by Christians but its Muslim history is also pretty interesting. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Kalam Argument 05:48 – Objections To […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-Classical-Apologists-Ontological-Argument-For-God-Ep.249_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Classical Apologist’s Ontological Argument For God The poor ontological argument doesn’t get any love. The classical apologist’s ontological argument for God is definitionally based and doesn’t have the kick that some other arguments may have. Today’s short clip comes from episode 249 which can be found here. […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Classical-Apologists-Rationally-Showing-Incoherent-Worldviews-Ep.249_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Classical Apologists Rationally Showing Incoherent Worldviews The goal of classical apologists rationally showing incoherent worldviews is being able to classify the worldview and show the deficiencies of other worldviews to the superior Christian worldview. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Rationally Incoherent Worldviews 01:34 – Pantheism Worldview Critique Example Today’s short […]
Classifying Worldviews To Be Able To Disprove Them For the classical apologist, answering other worldviews is done through reason. However, one must start with classifying worldviews to be able to disprove them. Easier said than done. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Disproving Other Worldviews – One At A Time 02:07 – How Classical Apologists Classify Other Worldviews […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-Role-Of-Scripture-For-The-Classical-Apologist-Ep.249_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Role Of Scripture For The Classical Apologist The role of Scripture for the classical apologist is one of conclusion using reason. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Classical Approach To Show Christianity As Reasonable 02:43 – Scripture As Conclusion – The Bible For Classical Apologists 04:30 – Using God […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Relationship-Between-Apologetics-Experience-To-The-Classical-Apologist-Ep.248_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Relationship Between Apologetics & Experience To The Classical Apologist The relationship between apologetics & experience to the classical apologist is one of measured embrace. Overall, reason will reign supreme but we can’t discount our experience especially the experiences of the shear number of people who have religious encounters. […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Relationship-Between-Apologetics-History-To-The-Classical-Apologist-Ep.248.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Relationship Between Apologetics & History To The Classical Apologist The relationship between apologetics & history to the classical apologist is the second step in their argumentation. History, correctly intrepreted and understood shows God acting out in history and most importantly in the Incarnation of His Son, Jesus Christ. […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Philosophy-Is-Necessary-To-Do-Apologetics-Ep.247_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Philosophy Is Necessary To Do Apologetics For classical apologists, philosophy is necessary to do apologetics. Therefore, they invite all people to a platform on the same level in order to discuss the truth of Christianity from that perspective. Today’s short clip comes from episode 247 which can be […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/William-Lane-Craig-Showing-Christianity-To-Be-True-Ep.246_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Showing Christianity To Be True Showing Christianity to be true is what William Lane Craig strives to do within his classical apologetics approach. WIth the aid of the Kalam and the historical argument for Christianity, his desire is to show Christianity to be true so the Holy Spirit […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/William-Lane-Craig-Popular-Classical-Apologist-Ep.246_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download William Lane Craig – Popular Classical Apologist William Lane Craig is the popular classical apologist. Probably many people first heard of apologetics or, at the very least, can name WLC, as an apologetist. His approach follows from the classical method with focus on the two step method. Today’s […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Peter-Kreeft-Neutral-Ground-Classical-Apologist-Ep.246_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Peter Kreeft – Neutral Ground Classical Apologist Another classical apologist is Peter Kreeft. Kreeft’s neutral ground approach is what he’s known for in the classical apologetic method. Today’s short clip comes from episode 246 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Faith Has Its Reasons By Kenneth Boa […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/4-Division-In-Geislers-Classical-Approach-Ep.246_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download 4 Divisions In Geisler’s Classical Approach There are 4 divisions in Geisler’s classical approach that he believes should be the key focus in an apologetic conversation. TIMELINE: 00:00 – 4 Division In Geilser’s Classical Approach 00:35 – Norman Geisler On Religious Experience Evidence 01:41 – Norman Geisler On […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Norman-Geisler-The-Model-Classical-Apologist-Ep.246_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Norman Geisler – The Model Classical Apologist The authors of our book claim that Norman Geisler is the model classical apologist. His arguments and his approach follow the definition of classical apologetics the most. Today’s short clip comes from episode 246 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/C.S.-Lewis-The-General-Classical-Apologist-Ep.245_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download C.S. Lewis – The General Classical Apologist C.S. Lewis is more than just talking animals and THE LION IS JESUS!!! GET IT?!?! He was also a general classical apologist who popularized providing answers to point to the truth of Christianity in his writings and argumentations. Today’s short clip […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/B.B.-Warfield-The-Supernatural-Classical-Apologist-Ep.245_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download B.B. Warfield – The Supernatural Classical Apologist B.B. Warfield was a titan of scholarship, cultural crusader, and humble Christian. His role put the “SUPER” into “Supernatural” classical apologist. TIMELINE: 00:00 – 4 Main Proponents Of Classical Apologetics 00:16 – B.B. Warfield The Supernatural Classical Apologist Today’s short clip […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Historical-Roots-Of-Classical-Apologetics-Ep.245_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Historical Roots Of Classical Apologetics The historical roots of classical apologetics didn’t start with the publication of the Kalam argument but one the adherents of trace back to the earliest times of Christianity and straight through to today. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Historical Roots Of Classical Apologetics […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/6-Objections-Each-Apologetic-Method-Must-Answer-Ep.244_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download 6 Objections Each Apologetic Method Must Answer Along with 6 positive assertions each apologetic method must answer, there are 6 objections each apologetic method must answer. These six objections are some of the most common objections to Christianity and we’ll see how each method answers in accord with […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/How-Does-Our-Experience-Relate-To-Showing-Christianity-To-Be-Truth-Ep.244_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Does Our Experience Relate To Showing Christianity To Be Truth? The final question that each apologetic methods will have to answer is in what way, if any, does our experience play a role in apologetics. TIMELINE: 00:00 – How Is Christian Truth Related To Experience 01:40 – Upcoming […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Can-Science-And-History-Be-Used-To-Defend-The-Christian-Faith-Ep.244_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Can Science And History Be Used To Defend The Christian Faith? Two more questions that each apologetic methods will have to answer is in what way, if any, does science and history play a role in apologetics. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Can Science Be Used To Defend The Christian […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/How-Does-Theology-And-Philosophy-Play-A-Role-In-Apologetics-Ep.244_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Does Theology And Philosophy Play A Role In Apologetics? Two questions that each apologetic methods will have to answer is in what way, if any, does theology and philosophy play a role in apologetics. TIMELINE: 00:00 – What Is The Relationship Between Apologetics And Theology 01:24 – Should […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/What-Basis-Do-We-Argue-That-Christianity-Is-The-Truth-Ep.244_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download What Basis Do We Argue That Christianity Is The Truth? While introducing the four main types of apologetic methods, our authors also ask each method to address on what basis do we argue that Christianity is the truth? Other videos address these questions. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Tools To […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fideism-Apologetics-Highlighting-Personal-Belief-Ep.243_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Fideism Apologetics – Highlighting Personal Belief Fidelism apologetics highlighting personal belief isn’t new either. However, some big names in Christian theologian circles have advocated for it. Today’s short clip comes from episode 242 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Faith Has Its Reasons By Kenneth Boa & […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Reformed-Apologetics-Highlighting-Grounding-In-Christianity-Ep.243_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Reformed Apologetics – Highlighting Grounding In Christianity Reformed apologetics highlighting grounding in Christianity isn’t a new method but it has been growing in popularity in the past century. And it may have, once or twice been cited in this show. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Reformed Apologetics – Highlighting Grounding […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Overview-Of-The-4-Types-Of-Apologetics-Ep.243_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Overview Of The 4 Types Of Apologetics In the book there are 4 types of apologetic methods that are distinct enough to be covered. Here’s the overview of what will be covered in the book. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Upcoming Format 01:41 – The 4 Types Of Apologetics […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Late-20th-Century-Apologetics-Ep.242_1-1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Late 20th Century Apologetics The late 20th century apologetics included more philosophy but also paired it with theology and even culture. People like William Lane Craig, John Montgomery Ward, Norman Giesler, Francis Schaeffer, and Alvin Plantinga were the heavy hitters of our modern age of apologetics. TIMELINE: 00:00 […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Responding-To-Van-Til-Apologetics-Ep.242_1-1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Responding To Van Til Apologetics The middle of the 20th century saw apologists responding to Van Til’s apologetics. Gordon H. Clark, Edward John Carnell, and Stewart Hackett all attempted to take on Mr. Presuppositionalism. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Responding To Van Til Apologetics 00:25 – Gordon H. Clark, Edward […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The-Enlightenment-Apologetics-Ep.242_1-1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Enlightenment Apologetics The Enlightenment apologetics continued to bring in new skeptics and were answered by men like Emmanuel Kant, William Paley, and Thomas Reed. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Enlightenment Apologetics 01:12 – Emmanuel Kant’s Apologetics 02:07 – William Paley’s Apologetics 03:02 – Thomas Reed’s Apologetics Today’s short […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The-One-Who-Mandated-Apologetics-In-Scripture-Ep.240_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The One Who Mandated Apologetics In Scripture John uses the method of being one who mirrored Scripture in his apologetic method and provides an example for us to keep a high view of Scripture in our own apologetic approach. Today’s short clip comes from episode 240 which can […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The-Biggest-Apologist-Example-In-The-New-Testament-Ep.240_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Biggest Apologist Example It’s no surprise that Paul is going to be the biggest apologist example in the New Testament. As his writing makes up the majority of the NT, but it is the purpose of his writings and his missionary trips we see his apologetic method […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The-First-Apologists-Ep.240_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The First Apologists Having a Scriptural mandate to do apologetics is probably a good place to start for those who hold The Bible as God’s revelation to us. Good news! We find the first apologists immediately in the early days of the Church. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Apostles […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/The-4-Reason-Camels-Of-Apologetics-Ep.239_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download 4 Reason Camels Ok, this may have been a word picture that got away from us but we’ll get over the – hump. Each aspect of the four main apologetic methods deals with the 4 reason camels in different ways and that is going to be an interesting […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/The-Overview-To-Faith-Has-Its-Reasons-By-Kenneth-Boa-Robert-M.-Bowman-Jr.-Ep.239_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Overview To Faith Has Its Reasons Here is the flyover overview to Faith Has Its Reasons. We believe this book is one of the best laid out books that presents the most complete overview of the main different classifications of apologetic methods out there. It’s presented in […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Critique-Of-Ligoniers-Theistic-Proofs-Ep.236_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Critique Of Ligonier’s Theistic Proofs John Frame offers his critique of Ligonier’s theistic proofs. Today’s short clip comes from episode 236 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try Audible For Free Logos Check Out […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ligonier-Apologetic-Model-Borrowing-From-Presuppositionalism-Ep.236_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Borrowing From Presuppositionalism It seems like at times, maybe – possibly, just a little bit, a skosh, in the realm of – I guess, like the Ligonier apologetic model “BORROWING” from presuppositionalism might seem possible if you look at it – at all. TIME: 00:00 – The Ligonier […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Reason-Must-Always-Have-A-Chosen-Standard-Ep.235_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Reason Must Always Have A Chosen Standard Van Til shows that reason must always have a chosen standard. He also shows that it is always a religious one. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Distinctions To Be Made 02:37 – Reason Must Always Choose Its Standards – A Religious One Today’s […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-Conflation-Of-Starts-With-God-By-Critics-Of-Presuppositionalism-Ep.235_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Distinctions In Starting Points Of Knowledge Here distinctions in starting points of knowledge are made to hone the idea more of what is meant by presuppositionalists and misunderstood by others. Today’s short clip comes from episode 235 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Distinctions-In-Starting-Points-Of-Knowledge-Ep.235_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Conflation Of “Starts With” This was a really interesting point that was helpful. When Van Til and presuppositionalists says that one “starts with” God in their initial steps what does that actually mean? Today’s short clip comes from episode 235 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/When-Is-Christ-Lord-In-Apologetics-Ep.235_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download When Is Christ Lord In Apologetics? The question Van Til challeneges other apologetics methods with is when do we call others to declare that Christ is Lord in all things? If Jesus is Lord then shouldn’t that be reflected in our apologetics? TIMELINE: 00:00 – Responding To Ligonier’s […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Christian-Apologetic-Strategies-Of-Answering-Atheism-Idolatry-Ep.234_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Answering Atheism & Idolatry Frame provides some Christian apologetic strategies of answering atheism & idolatry. It should also be noted that the book covers some more points and mock dialogues to help in this area. Today’s short clip comes from episode 234 which can be found here. BOOK […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Idolatrous-Atheism-Ep.234_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Idolatrous Atheism According to the Christian worldview, all men will worship. This holds true, of course for idol worshippers (aka those with other religious beliefs) but it also shows the idolatrous atheism that comes from the rejection of God. Romans 1 is an incitement against the whole human […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-Loss-Of-Values-Is-Too-Much-Ep.234_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Loss Of Values Is Too Much In exposing the irrationality of atheism and idolatry, the loss of values is too much for the honest, good-faith person to stomach. This is a telling outcome to the discussion. Today’s short clip comes from episode 234 which can be found […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-Irrationalism-Of-Atheism-Idolatry-Ep.234_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Irrationalism Of Atheism & Idolatry Frame provides the two fold response to Christianity from non-Christians. From there, he attempts to show the irrationalism of atheism & idolatry as, even according to their worldview, they either accept premises they don’t really want to agree with the implications of […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-Unbelievers-Twin-Strategies-Ep.233_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Unbeliever’s Twin Strategies Frame’s strategy when engaging in apologetics is to point to the unbeliever’s twin strategies for their side. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Unbeliever’s Twin Strategies 01:29 – The Rationalist’s Irrationalism 02:20 – Only A Sith Deals In Aboslutes! LINK: 04:30 – How To Be An […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-Bible-Makes-Offensive-Apologetics-Essential-Ep.233_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Offensive Apologetics Essential Frame makes his biblical case for offensive apologetics by going to John 3. Frame shows that Jesus makes offensive apologetics essential to the Christian. Today’s short clip comes from episode 233 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Personal-Vs.-Impersonal-Explanations-Go-Head-To-Head-Ep.233_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Personal Vs. Impersonal Explanations A reminder for something Frame covered in chapter 5 (episodes 223 & 224) is that the answer to moral authority, theory of knowledge, and logic is either an impersonal thing in the universe or it is a personal being. In taking the offense of […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Still-Waiting-Of-Future-Vindication-Of-All-Evil-Ep.232_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Still Waiting Of Future Vindication Of All Evil Looking towards the future vindication of all evil is where we find ourselves now. What is Frame’s response to why we should believe that evil will be vanquished and God will win the day? Today’s short clip comes from […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Greater-Good-Defense-In-Our-Present-Time-Ep.232_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Greater Good Defense In Our Present Time To mix in with Frame’s main answer to evil, the greater good defense in our present time plays a big part in showing God’s work in evil circumstances. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Greater Good Defense In Our Current Present Time […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Gods-Justice-In-The-Face-Of-Sin-How-Can-He-Redeem-And-Stll-Be-Good-Ep.232_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download God’s Justice In The Face Of Sin, How Can He Redeem And Stll Be Good? Well, what could be the answer that John Frame gives for God’s existence and evil’s existence? How can He redeem and still be good? How can evil have a place but God to […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Humanitys-Trouble-With-Evil-Time-Ep.232_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Humanity’s Trouble With Evil & Time Humanity has increased rapidly its loss of patience. A two-day waiting period on our Amazon order and it takes three days is absolutely evil and we can’t stand it. Human’s trouble with evil and time share a common space that we shouldn’t […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/A-New-Historical-Perspective-On-Gods-Goodness-Evil-Ep.232_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download A New Historical Perspective On God’s Goodness & Evil John Frame wants to set an outlook on our problem of evil from a historical perspective. Not what did thinkers throughout history think about the problem of evil but what did evil look like throughout time. This new historical […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Romans-Shows-A-Great-Explanation-For-Evil-Ep.231_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Romans Shows A Great Explanation For Evil An interesting look at The Bible’s answer for the problem of evil can be found in the little book of Romans. Romans shows a great explanation for evil. Today’s short clip comes from episode 231 which can be found here. BOOK […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/God-Is-Not-Obligated-To-Give-Any-Answer-Ep.231_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download God Is Not Obligated To Give Any Answer God is not obligated to give any answer to us. The fact that He communes with us at all is an outpouring of His gracious character. So when it comes to the problem of evil, we must take God’s position […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Bible-Doesnt-Always-Give-An-Explanation-For-Every-Evil-Ep.231_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Bible Doesn’t Always Give An Explanation So now that it comes to The Bible’s answer for theodicy – well, we see that The Bible doesn’t always give an explanation for every evil listed. It’s not silent on the subject but we don’t see God revealing all the […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/God-Is-The-Standard-For-His-Own-Actions-Ep.231_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download God Is The Standard For His Own Actions In Frame’s answer to theodicy he looks towards The Bible to understand how God’s revelation answers the question. However, first, we have to talk about standards. I know, right, a presuppositional apologist talking about standards? So weird! Well it seems […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Ad-Hominem-Theodicy-Issues-Ep.230_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Ad Hominem Theodicy Issues John Frame presents the ad hominem theodicy issues he has. Today’s short clip comes from episode 230 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try Audible For Free Logos Check Out […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/It-Always-Comes-Back-To-Romans-9-Ep.229_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download It Always Comes Back To Romans 9 It seems like discussions of alleged free will come back to Romans 9. Today’s short clip comes from episode 229 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/This-Is-Not-The-Best-Possible-World-Ep.228_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download This Is Not The Best Possible World A famous theodicy says that this is the best possible world that God could create and provide for all the necessary qualities for what we see in Scripture and with who God is. Frame, however, says this is not the best […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/What-Happens-When-You-Dont-Use-The-Bible-To-Talk-About-Evil-Ep.228_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download What Happens When You Don’t Use The Bible To Talk About Evil It is not surprising that John Frame would want to turn to The Bible first to see why there is evil. This should be of no shock. However, there are many within the Christian philosophy world […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/God-Is-Able-To-Use-Evil-For-His-Purpose-Ep.228_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download God Is Able To Use Evil For His Purpose John Frame gives props to a book and theodicy he likes. In this answer, God is able to use evil for His purpose. While Frame admits that this is the case, there is still the underlying question of why […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Apologetics-As-Defense-Ep.228_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Apologetics As Defense Apologetics can be both an offensive tool and a defensive one. Offensive is geared to help the Christians while apologetics as defense is used to respond to objections. Here’s John Frame’s take on the subject. Today’s short clip comes from episode 228 which can be […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Is-There-Sufficient-Evidence-For-Miracles-Ep.227_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Sufficient Evidence For Miracles John Frame Critiques David Hume’s critique of miracles. Is there sufficient evidence for miracles or has Hume destroyed any confidence we might have? Frame thinks Hume doesn’t quite make the point. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Is There Sufficient Evidence For Miracles? 02:39 – Critiquing Hume’s […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jesus-Did-Miracles-Resurrected-Therefore-God-Exists-Ep.227_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Jesus Did Miracles & Resurrected The bolster the Christian worldview argument, we see Him perform miracles. The ultimate miracle being the Resurrection. So Jesus doing miracles & Resurrected, therefore God exists. Today’s short clip comes from episode 227 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Prophecy-Is-Fulfilled-Therefore-God-Exists-Ep.227_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Prophecy Is Fulfilled The Bible presents many, many prophecies that are a liability if you’re going to make up The Bible, especially the punishment for false prophecies found in it. We find that prophecy is fulfilled, therefore God exists. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Argument From Prophecy 04:32 – Jesus […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/A-Rational-Warrant-For-Faith-Ep.227_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download A Rational Warrant For Faith In an attempt to redefine faith in a strawman position, faith isn’t a belief without evidence or what you know ain’t so. There is a rational warrant for faith and The Bible provides many points to hang one’s hat on for rational belief […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Bible-Teaching-About-Itself-Is-Credible-Ep.226_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Bible Teaching About Itself Because of the nature of Scripture, The Bible’s teaching about itself is credible. The Christian should not shy away from this but be truthful about what they actually believe. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Is Scripture Teaching About Itself Credible? 02:33 – God Is Self-Attesting […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Presupposition-Of-Some-Bible-Scholars-Assumes-The-Bible-Cant-Be-Supernatural-Ep.226_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Assumes The Bible Can’t Be Supernatural It’s weird that there are some Bible scholars that assume The Bible can’t be supernatural. It’s a presupposition that has to be the case in order for one to be granted the lofty position of acceptable opinion – and most of that […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Good-The-Bad-Of-Bible-Criticism-Ep.226_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Bad Of Bible Criticism John Frame covers the fact that Bible scholars offer a lot of good information and coverage but especially for professing Christians the bad of Bible criticism seems to be wanting to please secularists who sit in the positions of granting those wanting in […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Proving-The-Gospel-Means-A-Defense-Of-The-Bible-Ep.226_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download A Defense Of The Bible When John Frame talks about proving The Gospel what he means is giving a defense of The Bible. The fact is that the Christian FAITH comes down to having trust that Jesus will save you from your sins. The fact that Jesus existed […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Responding-To-Ontological-Theistic-Argument-Critiques-Ep.225_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Ontological Theistic Argument Critiques Just as the ontological theistic argument has been around for a while, the ontological theistic argument critiques have been made. Here are Frame’s responses to four of them. TIMELINE: 00:00 – What About A Perfect Island? 02:07 – Jumping From Concept To Reality? 04:47 […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/God-Has-All-Perfect-Qualities-Therefore-God-Exists-Ep.225_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download God Has All Perfect Qualities Another classic theistic argument is trading on the nature of the definition of God. If God is a Being who exhibits all perfect qualities then to exist is more perfect than not existing. Therefore, God exists. Today’s short clip comes from episode 225 […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Is-God-An-Endless-First-Cause-Ep.225_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Is God An Endless First Cause? If all things that occurred did so because of previous causes then how can God be an endless First Cause? TIMELINE: 00:00 – If God Can Be The Endless 1st Cause, Why Can’t The Universe Be? 02:55 – The Cosmological Argument Is […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Universe-Is-Finite-Therefore-God-Exists-Ep.225_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Universe Is Finite, Therefore God Exists A very classic theistic argument is that the universe is finite and all things in this universe are caused by a previous cause, therefore there must be an uncaused First Cause that exists outside the universe and not subject to the […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/We-See-Design-In-The-World-Therefore-God-Exists-Ep.224_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download We See Design In The World, Therefore God Exists The teleological argument says that since we see design in the world, therefore God exists. This argument has fallen out of favor recently but there’s no need for the Christian to drop this great point and wave it from […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Personal-Theory-Of-Knowledge-Points-Towards-The-Existence-Of-God-Ep.224_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Personal Theory Of Knowledge The fact that logic and knowledge must have a mind to exist points to the personal theory of knowledge. So then what type of Mind must exist to hold not only the laws of logic but move them from beyond the mind and […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Is-Gods-Goodness-Being-Good-Circular-Ep.223_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Goodness Being Good Circular? A big claim that must be dealt with (and not just the Christian worldview but all worldviews) is the understanding of circularity when it comes to ultimate standards. Is God’s goodness being good circular or is it the necessary starting point that all worldviews […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/How-Is-Gods-Authority-The-Best-Standard-Ep.223_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Best Standard The Christian worldview grounds the concept of central moral authority to God and in God. But how is God’s authority the best standard? Today’s short clip comes from episode 223 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Where-Does-Absolute-Moral-Authority-Come-From-Ep.223_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Where Does Absolute Moral Authority Come From? “By what standard?” must be dealt with by every worldview. When it comes to moral standards where does absolute moral authority come from? Today’s short clip comes from episode 223 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Is-Moral-Authority-Personal-Or-Impersonal-Ep.223_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Is Moral Authority Personal Or Impersonal? Moral standards exist in the universe. The question now is whether the authority for those standards is rooted in the universe in general or rooted in a Person. Is moral authority personal or impersonal? Today’s short clip comes from episode 223 which […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Presuppositionalists-At-Heart-Ep.217_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Presuppositionalists At Heart John Frame has critiqued VanTil’s TAG and offered up one of his own. His point isn’t to drive a stake through the heart of TAG nor is it to cede apologetics only to classicalists. Frame’s call is for everyone to be a presuppositionalists at heart, […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/John-Frames-6-Point-TAG-Argument-Ep.217_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download John Frame’s 6-Point TAG Argument John Frame has critiqued VanTil’s TAG argument and so it’s only fair that Frame be given a chance to present his own. So here is John Frame’s 6-point TAG argument. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Frame’s Sketch On TAG 01:09 – John Frame’s 6-Point TAG […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Does-TAG-Provide-A-Certainty-For-Christianity-Ep.217_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Certainty For Christianity? VanTil attempted to have TAG provide certainty for Christianity. What Frame shows is that there are three different levels of certainty and he asks if TAG falls within that. Even The Bible speaks of different levels of certainty. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Absolute Certainty & Probability […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/How-TAG-Can-Defend-Against-Rival-Theism-Like-Islam-Ep.216_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Only Work With Negative Arguments? One of the things with VanTil’s version of TAG is it seems he only wants it to work with negative arguments. But is that the case and is there even a distinction between positive and negative arguments? TIMELINE: 00:00 – Negative & Positive […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/The-Trintiy-Tag-The-One-And-The-Many-Problem-Solved-Ep.216_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download TAG & The One And The Many The Christian version of TAG can defend against rival theism not only because of the Trinity (the positive argument) but also by applying the inconsistent worldview against itself and showing where it reduces to absurdity or is contradictory. LINK: 01:48 – […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/God-Is-More-Complex-Than-A-Single-Argument-Ep.215_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download God Is More Complex One of the things presuppositionalists can learn, says John Frame, is that God is more complex than a single argument even more powerful and important as TAG. Today’s short clip comes from episode 215 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Traditional-God-Arguments-Can-Persuade-People-Over-Presuppositional-Ones-Ep.215_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Traditional God Arguments Can Persuade John Frame says that presuppositionalists should recognize that traditional God arguments can persuade people and yes, sometimes over presuppositional ones. Today’s short clip comes from episode 215 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Traditional-God-Arguments-Can-Be-Useful-To-Presuppositionalists-Ep.215_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Traditional God Arguments Can Be Useful John Frame respects TAG but he does give traditional God arguments a place of usefulness. Today’s short clip comes from episode 215 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Does-TAG-Make-God-The-God-Of-Non-Intelligibility-Ep.215_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The God Of Non-Intelligibility John Frame asks if TAG makes God the god of non-intelligibility. Today’s short clip comes from episode 215 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try Audible For Free Logos Check […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/How-One-Surpresses-The-Evidence-Of-God-Ep.213_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download How One Suppresses The Evidence Of God Romans 1 talks about the supression of the truth of who God is. But how one supresses the evidence of God is interesting when you look at how we all supressed the truth in our unrighteousness and some of us were […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/The-Role-Of-The-Gospel-Good-News-In-Apologetics-Ep.211_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Good News In Apologetics Something that must not be missed and must be stressed is the role of the Gospel in our messaging to others. Whether we’re talking about ethics or metaphysics or epistemology Good New in apologetics is what the whole purpose of it is for. TIMELINE: […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Gods-Sovereignty-In-Christian-Metaphysics-Ep.211_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download God’s Sovereignty In Christian Metaphysics That God is Creator permeates the entirety of the universe. As Creator God’s Sovereignty in Christian metaphysics is an important key to understanding life, the universe, and everything. Today’s short clip comes from episode 211 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Gods-Responsiblity-Sola-Scriputra-In-Apologetics-Ep.209_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download God’s Responsibility & Sola Scriptura In Apologetics Here’s the message to those who want to stress and labor about being a good steward to preach the Word to the masses – good! But know that you don’t go it alone. There is God’s responsibility in apologetics and Sola […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/How-Christians-Non-Christians-Can-Talk-To-Each-Other-Ep.209_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download How Christians & Non-Christians Can Talk To Each Other It’s clear that how Christians & non-Christians talk to each other can always improve, and that’s on both sides. But what we want to talk about is that if we have different worldviews, with different presuppositions, and neither side […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Apologetic-Neutrality-Is-Not-Biblical-Or-Possible-Ep.208_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Apologetic Neutrality Is Not Biblical Or Possible Apologetic neutrality is not biblical or possible. Again, highlighting the definition of what’s meant by “neutrality” is prime. Archimedes is attributed to saying, “Give me a place to stand and I shall move the world.” Even unbelievers know that one needs […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-Word-Of-God-Is-The-Christians-Ultimate-Committment-Act-Like-It-Ep.208_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Christian’s Ultimate Commitment The Christian’s ultimate commitment is not to scholarship or subscriber count or venue size. It’s rooted in Scripture and it is not just our best tool but should be an outward expression of our claim to have our ultimate trust in the God who saves. […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-Relationship-Between-The-3-Keys-Of-Christian-Apologetics-Ep.208_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Relationship Between The 3 Keys Of Christian Apologetics The relationship between the 3 keys of Christian apologetics is not switching doors but work in conjunction with one another and it benefits the apologist to know the secrets of the tumblers. LINKS: 01:27 – What About Evil Playlist […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-Apologetics-Creed-Begin-Follow-Through-End-With-Christ-Ep.208.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Apologetics’ Creed The Apologetics’ Creed is not just an ability to wear tweed, hold a pipe, and be able to quote Josephus and Tacitus for extra-biblical citations of Jesus. It’s an outpouring of God’s Spirit into human action. Like the Great Commission we “go and tell” and […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Read-Apologetics-Books-A-Constant-Need-For-Clarification-Ep.207_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Obedience To Scripture & Application To Unbelief The constant need for clarification is another reason to update Frame’s book. It’s not that Scripture is so lacking that it needs clarification. It’s that opponents and arguments against Christianity cause the need to constantly clarify what we’re saying so that […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Apologetics-Obedience-To-Scripture-Application-To-Unbelief-Ep.207_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Obedience To Scripture & Application To Unbelief A couple of reasons why there’s another edition of Frame’s book is that encouraging apologetics is obedience to Scripture. It’s the way Christians can provide the application of Scripture to unbelief. New issues for the people of the day can be […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/The-Atheists-Problem-Of-Deduction-To-Do-Logic-Ep.199.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Atheist’s Problem Of Deduction The atheist’s problem of deduction is also an issue because of the materialism worldview assumption. Think about all the things you interact with on a daily basis and remove half of them and the other half have to be treated as only physical […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Can-You-Know-Reality-Pragmatism-Or-Skepticism-Say-Who-Cares-Ep.198.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Pragmatism Or Skepticism We go about categorizing different views on reality. This allows us to really focus on one important subject and see where the differences lie. Here is a different take. It is a worldview not based on metaphysics but one based on knowledge – in that […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Worldviews-Categorized-On-Reality-Behaviorist-Determinism-Ep.197.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Behaviorist Determinism We go about categorizing different views on reality. This allows us to really focus on one important subject and see where the differences lie. Next is Behaviorist Determinism. Today’s short clip comes from episode 197 which can be found here. Books mentioned in this episode: Against […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Worldviews-Categorized-On-Reality-Idealism-Dualism-Ep.197.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Idealism Dualism We go about categorizing different views on reality. This allows us to really focus on one important subject and see where the differences lie. Next is Idealism Dualism. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Dualism 00:20 – Idealism Dualism Today’s short clip comes from episode 197 which can be […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Worldviews-Categorized-On-Reality-Spiritual-Monism-Ep.197.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Spiritual Monism We go about categorizing different views on reality. This allows us to really focus on one important subject and see where the difference lie. First up is Spiritual Monism. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Categorizing Worldviews 02:49 – Spiritual Monism Today’s short clip comes from episode 197 which […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Supression-Of-Truth-Still-Involves-Being-In-Contact-With-The-Truth-Ep.195.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Contact With The Truth When the unbeliever says they don’t believe in God, they are not going back to their bed and hiding under a blanket crying that they know they’re incorrect. Their suppression of the truth is what occurs and when one suppresses something it still involves […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Christians-Need-To-Point-Out-When-Others-Borrow-From-Their-Worldview-Ep.195.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Borrow From Their Worldview Since God made the world and everything in it. Since God governs the world after His own thoughts and declares truth from Himself. Since God declares what is right and wrong from His perfect standard of Himself – the entire universe cannot help but […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Dont-Let-Others-Smuggle-Assumtions-Under-The-Guise-Of-Neutrality-Ep.194.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Others Smuggle Assumptions Just as you aren’t neutral, others aren’t either. And that’s how you should want it to be. However, you can’t let others smuggle assumptions under the guise of neutrality. It’s something that should be pointed out in order to facilitate a productive conversation. Today’s short […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Christians-Would-Be-Lying-If-They-Tried-To-Be-Neutral-Ep.194.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Christians Would Be Lying Christians should be known for their adherence to the truth and without deceit. Because of this, Christians would be lying if claimed neutrality in any conversation. We aren’t trying to be neutral and God calls us to be the opposite of neutral. And anyone […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Can-Anyone-Be-Neutral-When-Talking-About-The-Existence-Of-God-Ep.194.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Can Anyone Be Neutral? You’re talking with your friend who doesn’t believe in God and you do. He says, “Listen, let’s just be completely neutral in this and we’ll figure out if you’re right. I’ll be open-minded and you just not refer to your Bible as proof for […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/The-Main-Benefits-Of-Homeschooling-Your-Children-Ep.191.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Finding The Intersection Jeff Park talks about why a Christian should care about education as it relates to their worldview and breakdown on what it means to have a “quality” education. We are finding the intersection of apologetics & education. TIMELINE: 00:00 – What Does Apologetics Have To […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Christians-Dont-Accept-The-False-Standard-Of-Neutrality-Ep.186.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Don’t Accept The False Standard Of Neutrality The call for you to be neutral, Christian is a false standard of neutrality. First, it’s not possible to be neutral. Second, that’s a call for you to lie about what you believe. Third, it makes you put down the ultimate […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Its-Not-Ultimate-Standards-All-The-Way-Down-Ep.186.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download It’s Not Ultimate Standards All The Way Down Engaging in internal critique gets to the root of the conversation. It’s not ultimate standards all the way down. The ultimate standard is the justification for the basics for all other decisions. If not starting from an ultimate standard, then […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Christianity-Atheism-A-War-Between-Different-Faiths-Ep.186.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download A War Between Different Faiths If one were to have a conversation between a capitalist and a communist it would be odd if the communist said that only he is allowed to use math, studies, and sociology that only agrees with him and the capitalist is forced to […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/The-Centralized-Guide-To-How-You-Look-At-Everything-In-Your-Life-Ep.183.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Centralized Guide Did you know that some of the most important people of our time have a centralized guide that they use to filter the hardest parts of their lives through? Tech giants, scientists, billionaires, politicians! – even your mail carrier, grocery store greeter, and the old […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Preaching-Apologetically-Ep.161.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Preaching Apologetically When bringing apologetics into the Church and teaching them from the pulpit, how can one be preaching apologetically while still preaching in accordance to the proper modes and means in Scripture? The first step is to realize you’re probably already doing it. LINKS: 01-01 – Revived […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Encouraging-People-In-Your-Church-To-Study-Or-Care-About-Apologetics-Ep.161.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Church To Study (Or Care About) Apologetics Does a pastor need to know every possible subject under the sun in order to be comfortable talking to his church about apologetics? What about those people that just want the application and none of that scary theology stuff? It’s not […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Two-Ways-Church-Leaders-Can-Bring-Apologetics-Into-The-Church-Ep.161.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Bring Apologetics Into The Church How can a pastor or a church bring apologetics into their church? We offer up two ways church leaders can bring apologetics into the Church. TIMELINE: 00:37 – How To Bring In Apologetics Into The Church 01:29 – Carve Out A Special Message […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/How-Is-Hermeneutics-Helpful-In-Apologetics-Ep.151.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hermeneutics Helpful In Apologetics We close the topic of hermeneutics with Jeff & Josh from The Anarchist Bible Study helping us see why we’re even talking about this topic. Hermeneutics is helpful in apologetics. Especially for those of us who are presuppositional apologetics and recognize that Scripture is […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Andreas-Kostenberger-On-His-Biblical-Foundations-Org-Its-Impact-On-Seminary-Students-EP.124.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Impacting Seminary Students Dr. Andreas Köstenberger talks about his foundation that he runs with his wife, Biblical Foundations. Its mission is to help restore the biblical foundations for the family, the church, and society. In order to help believers defend biblical, historic Christianity, this site provides biblically based, […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Andreas-Kostenberger-On-The-New-Era-Of-Christian-Apologetics-Ep.124.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The New Era Of Christian Apologetics Dr. Andreas Köstenberger looks back at apologetics during his time and then what it is becoming. With a few book recommendations on the new era of Christian apologetics of course. Today’s short clip comes from episode 124 which can be found here. […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Andreas-Kostenberger-On-The-Future-Needs-Of-New-Testament-Scholarship-Ep.124.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Köstenberger On Future NT Scholarship We pick Dr. Andreas Köstenberger’s brain on where he thinks scholarship is going and what else there’s left to uncover concerning the New Testament and the life of Jesus Christ. He’s Köstenberger on future NT scholarship needs. Timeline: 00:00 – The Future & […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Andreas-Kostenberger-Responds-To-The-Biggest-Critique-Against-The-New-Testament-Ep.124.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Response To New Testament Critique Dr. Andreas Köstenberger talks about how and why the Bauer hypothesis is still going on. His book is the response to New Testament critique that is one of the biggest ones – and it shouldn’t be. Timeline: 00:00 – Bart & Bauer Still […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Andreas-Kostenberger-On-The-Difference-Between-Doubt-Skepticism-Ep.124.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Difference Of Doubt And Skepticism Dr. Andreas Köstenberger provides relief to the person who may be doubting or questioning the truth of Christianity. The history, science, and timespan of answering objections are on our side. Our biggest failure is failing to use the tools at hand and […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Andreas-Kostenberger-Responds-To-Bart-Ehrmans-Attempt-To-Be-A-Theologian-Ep.124.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Ehrman’s Attempt To Be A Theologian Dr. Andreas Köstenberger finds Bart Ehrman to be lacking when he attempts to take off his scholar shoes and put on his theologian shoes. This is especially clear when he tries to tackle the “problem” of evil. Ehrman’s attempt to be a […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Andreas-Kostenberger-Set-His-Target-On-Bart-Ehrman-Ep.124.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Target…Bart Ehrman Dr. Andreas Köstenberger talks about what sparked his interest in responding to Bart Ehrman and in writing “Truth In A Culture Of Doubt“, a scholarly work to target Bart Ehrman work. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Setting His Target On Bart Ehrman 03:27 – The Inspiration For “Truth […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Andreas-Kostenberger-On-The-Importance-Of-The-Apostle-John-Ep.124.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Köstenberger On The Apostle John Having written close to 10 books on the Apostle John, Dr. Andreas Köstenberger discusses why John is one of his favorite subjects to learn about and write on. Dr. Köstenberger on the Apostle John. Today’s short clip comes from episode 124 which can […]
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Anderson Inspiration After having just finished his book, “Why Should I Believe Christianity?”, we talk to Dr. James Anderson on what was the motivation for not only the book but also the ten-part series he was the managing editor over. The series provides shorter reads explaining many objections to Christianity that people have and how […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dr.-James-Anderson-On-Is-Presuppositionalism-TAG-A-Circular-Fallacy-Ep.138.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Is Presuppositionalism Circular? One of the attempted counterclaims to TAG and presuppositionalism is that it is circular. Dr. James Anderson provides a great explanation to explain what that means and how this powerful apologetic tool does not engage in the circular fallacy. Is presuppositionalism circular? Only in so […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dr.-James-Anderson-On-The-Metaphysical-Proof-Of-God-From-Morality-Ep.138.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Proof Of God From Morality Another TAG (Transdental Argument) Dr. James Anderson presents is one he believes is the most powerful ones that speaks to the heart of most people. Most people believe that there is such thing as morality. The impact of TAG to explain that morality […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dr.-James-Andersons-Metaphysical-Proof-Of-God-From-Logic-Ep.138.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Proof Of God From Logic Dr. James Anderon gives us his elevator pitch on what TAG (Transcendental Argument) for God is and why it’s so powerful especially when it comes to showing that logic originates in the mind of God. There is proof of God from logic and […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dr.-James-Anderson-From-Computer-Programmer-To-Christian-Apologist-Ep.138.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Programmer To Apologist Dr. James Anderson has become well known for his work on the transcendental argument. His mind seems to be able to work on that level. However, one of the interesting things about Dr. Anderson is that he didn’t start in the world of apologetics and […]
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