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/2024/01/The-Cosmological-Argument-For-God-For-The-Classical-Approach-Ep.250_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Cosmological Argument For God For The Classical Approach The cosmological argument for God for the classical approach is a big starting point for many in that camp. It tends to be the first step in the two-step approach taken to show that a Creator is needed, warranted, […]
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. […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-Classical-Apologists-Moral-Argument-For-God-Ep.249_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Classical Apologist’s Moral Argument For God To show that God exists, the classical apologist’s moral argument is a strong case for a universal sense of morality that points to a single Source. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Proving God’s Existence Through The Classical Approach 01:48 – The Moral Argument […]
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. […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Relationship-Between-Apologetics-Science-To-The-Classical-Apologist-Ep.248_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Relationship Between Apologetics & Science To The Classical Apologist The relationship between apologetics & science to the classical apologist is one of hesitent partnership. Science is how we are able to know how God ordered the world but we shouldn’t be so quick to hitch our wagon to […]
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 […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Logic-Is-The-Foundation-Of-Theology-Ep.247_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Logic Is The Foundation Of Theology Classical apologists make reason a central focus of their argumentation. To them, logic is the foundation of theology and makes it possible and useful. Today’s short clip comes from episode 247 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Faith Has Its Reasons […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Theres-No-Conflict-Between-Faith-Reason-Ep.247_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download No Conflict Between Faith & Reason Classical apologists want to show that there is no conflict between faith & reason because of their focus on reason. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Showing There’s No Conflict Between Faith & Reason 03:01 – Logic As A Negative Test For Truth 09:28 – […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Classical-Apologetics-Attempts-To-Show-Christianity-Is-Reasonable-Ep.247_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download To Show Christianity Is Reasonable Classical apologetics main goal is to show that Christianity is reasonable. Their two step approach to show theism makes more sense than non-theism or at least probable then leads to the second step of introducing the person to Jesus. Today’s short clip comes […]
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 […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Defining-Classical-Apologetics-Ep.245_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Defining Classical Apologetics Always define your terms! So we start by defining classical apologetics. Today’s short clip comes from episode 245 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Faith Has Its Reasons By Kenneth Boa & Robert M. Bowman Jr. Kindle Paperback Logos Check Out All The Episodes […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Classical-Apologetics-Highlighting-Logic-Ep.243_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Classical Apologetics – Highlighting Logic Classical apologetics highlighting logic is probably one of the most well-known methods in our modern era. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Classical Apologetics – Highlighting Logic 02:12 – Famous Classical Apologists Today’s short clip comes from episode 242 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/How-Christians-Tend-To-Do-Apologetics-Ep.183.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download How Christians Tend To Do Apologetics Here’s a quick overview of how many Christians tend to do apologetics because this is how we normally interact with people on a day-to-day basis. They state their case, we state ours, argue about it some, and then time’s up and we […]
