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 […]
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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/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-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 […]
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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 […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/A-White-Pill-For-Our-Time-In-Church-History-Ep.238_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download A White Pill For Our Time In Church History Doom and gloom abound all around us, even in the Church. However, Pastor Josh gives us a white pill for our time in Church History. Today’s short clip comes from episode 238 which can be found here. GUEST LINKS: […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/How-Christians-Can-Sanctify-The-Church-Ep.238_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download How Christians Can Sanctify The Church Pastor Josh gives some good things to do/not do to help us be Christians that can sanctify the Church. Today’s short clip comes from episode 238 which can be found here. GUEST LINKS: Website – https://www.anarchistbiblestudy.com/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHik5tg47n8fLXZ9bUu7l4g Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/58FzmmsMdno6oJS78GyHXY […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Are-There-People-In-Church-That-Arent-Christian-Ep.237_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Are There People In Church That Aren’t Christian? Pastor Josh brings up some interesting details from Ligonier’s State Of Theology Survey. If there are a number of people in the church who have incorrect or mistaken beliefs about theology does that means there are people in the Church […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/The-Danger-Of-Christians-Accepting-Beliefs-That-Sound-Good-But-Arent-Ep.237_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Beliefs That Sound Good But Aren’t Pastor Josh gives his breakdown on when Christians break down on their beliefs. The danger of Christians accepting beliefs that may sound good but are either antithetical to Christianity or confused Christians needs to be addressed and overcome in today’s church with […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/The-Need-For-Biblical-Standards-In-The-Church-Ep.237_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Need For Biblical Standards In The Church Pastor Josh shows us that the data we get from Ligonier’s State of Theology Survey the necessity for Christians to have biblical standards that are consistent with Scripture and consistently affirmed and sought after. That seems pretty straightforward. But is […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/An-Overview-Of-Ligoniers-State-Of-Theology-Survey-Ep.237_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download An Overview Of Ligonier’s State Of Theology Survey Pastor Josh walks through the interesting details of Ligonier’s State of Theology Survey and what we really should be looking at to get a good read on the current state of actual Christians’ beliefs. There are some surprises in there. […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Summary-With-On-John-Frame-Ep.236_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Summary With & On John Frame And here we end our discussion of John Frame’s book with a summary with & on John Frame. Thank you to Professor Frame for his work and his book. Pick it up! TIMELINE: 00:00 – Frame’s Conclusion 02:21 – Summary Of Apologetics […]
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 […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/How-Sin-Affects-Reasoning-Ep.236_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download How Sin Affects Reasoning What Van Til and Ligonier both do when it comes to talking about apologetics is to talk about how sin affects reasoning. Do they find agreement here and if they do, what does that do to Ligonier’s critique of Van Til? Today’s short clip […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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/Turning-Our-Skepticism-To-Faith-Ep.232_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Turning Our Skepticism To Faith We see evil playing a vital role in turning our skepticism to faith and John Frame concludes his theodicy with these thoughts. Today’s short clip comes from episode 232 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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/Miracles-Dont-Always-Persuade-But-The-Gospel-Is-Credible-Ep.227_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Miracles Don’t Always Persuade Even in The Bible we see that miracles don’t always persuade people. So the claim by unbelievers that they need some evidence to slap them in the face and then they’ll believe should not be what the Christian seeks to see that the Gospel […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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/The-Objections-To-The-Design-Argument-Are-Actually-Productive-Ep.224_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Objections To The Design Argument John Frame makes an interesting point that the objections to the design argument are actually productive. “But you see, Richard Dawkins shows that the eye is poorly designed because it’s not one like an octopuss’! If I were God, I wouldn’t have done […]
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/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/2023/04/Moral-Values-Have-An-Objective-Standard-Therefore-God-Exists-Ep.222_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Moral Values Have An Objective Standard Frame makes the case that moral values must have an objective standard. It’s not enough to point out into the universe at events or point to your own belly button or the 10 belly buttons of people in suits and ties to […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Moral-Values-Are-More-Than-Just-Feelings-Cultural-Values-Therefore-God-Exists-Ep.222_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download More Than Just Feelings & Cultural Values Frame makes the case that moral values are more than just feelings and cultural values. The subjective nature of both – from the individual to the group, respectfully, doesn’t give us moral standing and it isn’t how we view the case […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Traditional-Theistic-Arguements-For-Presuppositionalists-Ep.222_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Theistic Arguments For Presuppositionalists John Frame, in this second, suggests the presuppositionalist does a diservice to good arguments for God when they reject traditional theistic arguments. Putting presuppositional framework around them actually enhances them to a greater value and allows one a more sure foundation to build the […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/How-To-Use-The-Biblical-Theology-Book-Ep.221_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download How To Use The Biblical Theology Book Andreas Köstenberger & Gregory Goswell talk about how to use the Biblical Theology book. You can use it as a reference guide and pick and choose out of it. Or you can be a big nerd like me and read it […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Theologians-Share-Surprises-In-Biblical-Theology-Ep.221_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Theologians Share Surprises In Biblical Theology Andreas Köstenberger & Gregory Goswell share surprises in biblical theology as they worked on the book. It’s amazing to hear such learned scholars talk about their love for God’s Word and still finding areas of discovery and growth even after studying it […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Ethics-In-Focus-In-Biblical-Theology-Ep.221_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Ethics In Focus In Biblical Theology Andreas Köstenberger & Gregory Goswell put ethics in focus in Biblical Theology. This is a new and exciting area for a theology book to cover. They talk about what made them choose to put that in their work and how it helps […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/You-Can-Do-Biblical-Theology-To-Help-Your-Presuppositions-Ep.221_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Biblical Theology To Help Your Presuppositions Andreas Köstenberger & Gregory Goswell talk about the role of biblical theology to help you presuppositions. With Scripture being the highest authority, biblical theology can help reset presuppositions never examined before or even correct ones poorly established and not grounded on the […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Biblical-Theology-Vs.-Systematic-Theology-Or-Partnership-Ep.221_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Biblical Theology Vs. Systematic Theology – Or Partnership? Today, the discussion in some circles is biblical theology vs. systematic theology. However, Andreas Köstenberger & Gregory Goswell talk about how biblical theology works in tandem with systematic theology and even helps to check or correct misunderstandings in theology. Today’s […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Andreas-Kostenberger-Gregory-Goswell-Scholars-Working-Together-Ep.221_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Scholars Working Together Andreas Köstenberger & Gregory Goswell, the authors of Biblical Theology, talk about how they, as scholars working together, undertook what was a challenging task of providing context for the importance of biblical theology and also to walk through all 66 books of The Bible and […]
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 – […]
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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/TAG-In-A-Nutshell-Science-Demands-Gods-Existence-Ep.214_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Science Demands God’s Existence Science demands God’s existence as TAG presents because even to argue against either science or God is to presuppose God’s existence. Today’s short clip comes from episode 214 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/2023/02/TAG-In-A-Nutshell-Ethics-Demands-Gods-Existence-Ep.214_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Ethics Demands God’s Existence Ethics demands God’s existence as TAG presents because even to argue against either ethics or God is to presuppose God’s existence. LINKS: 00:38 – Dr. James Anderson On The Metaphysical Proof Of God From Morality Today’s short clip comes from episode 214 which can […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TAG-In-A-Nutshell-Logic-Demands-Gods-Existence-Ep.214_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Logic Demands God’s Existence Logic demands God’s existence as TAG presents because even to argue against either logic or God is to presuppose God’s existence. TIMELINE: 00:00 – TAG In An Outline 02:25 – To Argue Against God Is To Presuppose Him 03:44 – TAG In A Nutshell […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/The-Preconditions-Of-Intelligebility-Is-Important-To-Figure-Out-Ep.214_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Preconditions Of Intelligibility Preconditions of intelligibility is important to figure out because it helps to develop the basis for why one believes they have the necessary features within their most important outlook on the world to come to the understand of anything at all. TIMELINE: 00:00 – […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/The-Best-Christian-Argument-Of-TAG-Whether-We-Can-Know-Anything-Ep.214_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Best Christian Argument Cornelius VanTil took Kant’s idea of TAG and presented what he believed was the best Christian argument of TAG. Figuring out how we can know anything from the Christian worldview makes it a valuable part of worldview discussion. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Is Knowledge Even […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/An-Introduction-To-The-Transcendental-Arguments-Ep.214_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Introduction To The Transcendental Arguments Here is a brief introduction to the transcendental arguments (TAG) and who has developed them. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Desire To Expand Arguments 01:47 – Introduction To The Transcendental Arguments 03:21 – Kant & Transcendentalism LINKS: 00:29 – Ep.138 – Dr. James Anderson […]
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/Abraham-Shows-Us-Proof-Of-Evidence-In-Faith-Ep.212_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Proof Of Evidence In Faith The story of Abraham is often one used to show how Christians should be faithful but John Frame points out that it’s not blind faith of leaping into the dark or believing opposite of what you should believe. But Abraham, and here specifically […]
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 […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-VanTil-Creator-Creature-Distinction-Ep.210_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The VanTil Creator-Creature Distinction The VanTil Creator-Creature distinction is really helpful in understanding how Christians should view the metaphysical reality of the universe. From that order, we align ourselves and find the balance of life we all seek. Today’s short clip comes from episode 210 which can be […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Why-The-The-Non-Christian-Must-Have-Its-View-Of-Reality-According-To-Christianity-Ep.210_1_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Why The The Non-Christian Must Have Its View Of Reality – According To Christianity The Non-Christian must have its view of reality of being non-personal. The interesting thing about the Christian worldview is that this is explained by the truth of the Christian worldview. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-2-Possiblities-Of-What-Makes-Up-All-Reality-And-Their-Consequences-Ep.210_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download 2 Possibilities Of What Makes Up All Reality There are 2 possibilities of what makes up all reality. Every worldview tends towards one or the other. And like all worldviews, there are consequences and outcomes that stem from those possible realities. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Great Question Confronting […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Christianity-Is-Both-A-Philosophy-AND-Good-News-Ep.210_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Philosophy AND Good News You got philosophy in my Good News! You got Good News in my philosophy! Guys! You’re both right. Christianity is both a philosophy AND Good News! TIMELINE: 00:00 – Christianity Is Philosophy & Good News 03:18 – No Separation Of Church & State Today’s […]
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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 […]
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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/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 […]
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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 […]
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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/A-Call-For-Christians-To-Be-Engaged-In-Education-As-Christians-Ep.192.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Engaged In Education As Christians Jeff Park and I conclude the week with a call for Christians to be engaged in the education of their kids, the kids of their church, and future generations of students closest to them. God calls us to be stewards of those He […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Homeschooling-Doesnt-Have-To-Or-Should-Look-Like-Government-Schooling-Ep.191.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Homeschooling Doesn’t Have To Look Like Government Schooling To those who are planning to homeschool or nervous about getting homeschooling set up, Jeff Park talks about the fact that homeschooling doesn’t have to look like public schools. You don’t need a full 8 hours. You don’t need to […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/The-Judgement-Of-God-When-The-Church-Is-Removed-From-Society-Ep.190.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Church Is Removed From Society In the past couple of decades we’ve seen the Church slowly give over more control to secular institutions. They’ve also given up their institutions over to those who disagree and hate Christians. When the Church is removed from society we see the judgment […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/The-Great-Good-For-The-World-Christians-Have-Done-In-History-Ep.190.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Great Good For The World Christians Have Done Christians have done more than only bring the Gospel to the world. The great good for the world that Christians have done is evident throughout history. And at the center of all the advancements in knowledge, technology, philanthropy, and […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/We-Need-A-Biblical-View-Of-History-To-Be-Fair-To-People-Of-History-Ep.190.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download A Biblical View Of History Like most caveats of our lives, we need a biblical view of history. We need this because The Bible is our ultimate standard, we’re commanded by God to have it at the center of our life, and we should do so because it […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/How-Church-History-Can-Be-Scary-Everyone-May-Not-Look-Like-Me-Ep.190.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Church History Can Be Scary It’s true that Church history can be scary sometimes. You may find people that understand soteriology different than you leading thousands to true, saving faith. You may find people who sing different songs than you inspiring youth to follow their Creator closer. We […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/How-To-Listen-To-Voices-Of-Church-History-With-The-Ears-Of-Today-Ep.189.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Voices Of Church History Troy Fraiser from Revived Thoughts podcast breaks down his writing – and listening – tips on how Christians should listen to the voice of Church history today. The lost jewels being rediscovered and set in their proper context shows the great love God has […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Why-Christians-Should-Listen-To-Sermons-From-Church-History-Ep.189.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Sermons From Church History Troy Fraiser from Revived Thoughts podcast talks about why Christians should listen to sermons from Church history. What he has learned in reading a plethora of writings from over 2,000 years of Christians from every tongue, tribe, and nation shows the hardships and strengths […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Gods-Truth-Applies-To-Every-Area-Of-Life-Ep.188.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download God’s Truth Applies To Every Area Of Life Christians don’t close their eyes, stick their fingers in their ears, and scream when they come up against facts that seem to challenge their Christian faith or their understanding of Christianity. Christians don’t deny facts, they deny interpretations and the […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Christians-Dont-Deny-Facts-They-Deny-Intrepretations-Ep.188.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Christians Don’t Deny Facts – They Deny Interpretations Christians don’t close their eyes, stick their fingers in their ears, and scream when they come up against facts that seem to challenge their Christian faith or their understanding of Christianity. Christians don’t deny facts, they deny interpretations and the […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Christians-Need-To-Be-Self-Conscious-About-Our-Their-Assumptions-Ep.188.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Self-Conscious About Their Assumptions As Christians, we should always be evaluating and re-evaluating the things we come upon in the world up against what the Word of God says. Christians need to be self-conscious about their assumptions and that’s not just a rule in philosophy or in utilitarian […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Why-People-Dont-Accept-The-Truth-Of-Christianity-Ep.187.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Why People Don’t Accept The Truth Of Christianity Understanding why people don’t accept the truth of Christianity is given a number of reasons. While most tend to be secondary reasons, a look at the basis for their worldview really informs us of the primary ones. In fact, The […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/How-Humans-Respond-To-Facts-That-Go-Against-Their-Worldviews-Ep.187.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download How Humans Respond To Facts How humans respond to facts is a lot less Spock and more Bones if I can use my beloved Star Trek analogy. Oh sure, for things like who’s the most reoccurring guest star in Star Trek (Majel Barrett, of course). But when it […]
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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 […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Internal-Critique-While-Calling-One-To-Live-In-Their-Worldview-Ep.185.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Internal Critique While Calling One To Live In Their Worldview I am big brain. I start with reason. Well except that everyone starts with assumptions they make before they engage in reason. What allows one to believe in abstracts of reason? Are they physical or are they just […]
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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/2022/06/Scott-Christensen-On-Whats-Next-For-His-Work-Ep.181.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Scott Christensen On What’s Next Scott Christensen on what’s next for him. He gives some details on the book that’s going to come out from What About Evil and maybe hope for a continuation of his “What About…” series. Today’s short clip comes from episode 181 which can […]
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https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Scott-Christensen-On-Why-God-Being-A-Story-Teller-Points-To-The-Human-Condition-Ep.181.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download God Being A Story Teller Why God being a story teller shows us three main things. The first is that it tells us why humans universally are storytellers as we are made in God’s image. The second is that it shows us why The Bible is not just […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Scott-Christensen-On-The-Theodicy-That-Leads-To-The-Greater-Glory-Of-God-Ep.181.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Scott Christensen On The Theodicy Scott Christensen on the theodicy that he writes about in his book, “What About Evil” that he believes is the most consistent with both Scripture and logic. To find out more check out our walkthrough of the book or pick it up here. […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Scott-Christensen-On-The-Issue-Of-The-Best-Of-All-Possible-Worlds-Ep.180.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Issue Of The Best Of All Possible Worlds Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz might have the best name in all of the history of science. He coined the term “theodicy” as well as the theory that this universe is the “best of all possible worlds”. Scott Christensen says while […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Scott-Christensen-On-The-Scriptural-Case-Against-Free-Will-Ep.180.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Scriptural Case Against Free Will Where the logic of free will might be debatable between philosophers, the Scriptural case is the one that should encapsulate all Christians. What does the Bible have to say about the freedom of God when it meets the freedom of man? Scott […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Scott-Christensen-On-The-Free-Will-Defense-Limiting-God-His-Revelation-Ep.180.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Scott Christensen On The Free Will Defense One of the most prominent explanations for why there is evil is that man’s free will allows him to do evil and God allows that free will to happen lest God tramples on the freedom of man. Scott Christensen on the […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Scott-Christensen-Explains-Why-Evil-Needs-To-Be-Explained-Ep.180.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Scott Christensen Explains Why Scott Christensen literally wrote the book on evil – well, ok maybe not the very first one but we’ve gone through it. Now, he comes on and joins your hosts and talks about why evil needs to be explained. TIMELINE 00:00 – A Quick […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/A-Quick-Review-Of-What-About-Evil-Ep.179.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download A Quick Review Of “What About Evil?” Here’s a quick review of “What About Evil”. A fuller text review will be available soon on the Cave To The Cross blog that will also be posted on Patrick’s Goodreads page. All reviews and links can be found at CaveToTheCross.com […]
https://media.blubrry.com/cavetothecross/cavetothecross.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Something-Is-Rotten-In-The-State-Of-The-Universe-Ep.179.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Something Is Rotten Here’s the overview of the book, “What About Evil”. Something is rotten in this world. You know it. Your neighbor knows it. The store owner knows it. The criminal holding up the store owner knows it. The grannie with a loaded .45 behind the criminal […]
