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. […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4-Points-On-J.P.-Morelands-Work-On-Balancing-Science-Christianity-Ep.248_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download 4 Points On J.P. Moreland’s Work On Balancing Science & Christianity J.P. Moreland has done some amazing work on balancing science & Christianity and what we those who push science over promise and what Christians tend to quickly embrace without much thought. Today’s short clip comes from episode […]
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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/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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
