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The Kalam Argument & Its Objections Answered

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 The Kalam – And Their Answers Today’s […]

The Cosmological Argument For God For The Classical Approach

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, and the best possible solution to why […]

The Classical Apologist’s Ontological Argument For God

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. BOOK LINKS: Faith Has Its Reasons By […]

The Classical Apologist’s Moral Argument For God

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 For God For The Classical Approach Today’s […]

Classical Apologists Rationally Showing Incoherent Worldviews

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 clip comes from episode 249 which can […]

Classifying Worldviews To Be Able To Disprove Them

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 […]

The Role Of Scripture For The Classical Apologist

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 Given Reason To Test The Scriptures Today’s […]

Relationship Between Apologetics & Experience To The Classical Apologist

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. Today’s short clip comes from episode 248 […]

Relationship Between Apologetics & History To The Classical Apologist

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. Today’s short clip comes from episode 248 […]

4 Points On J.P. Moreland’s Work On Balancing Science & Christianity

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 248 which can be found here. BOOK […]

Relationship Between Apologetics & Science To The Classical Apologist

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 every new theory in case it turns […]

Philosophy Is Necessary To Do Apologetics

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 found here. BOOK LINKS: Faith Has Its […]

Logic Is The Foundation Of Theology

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 By Kenneth Boa & Robert M. Bowman […]

There’s No Conflict Between Faith & Reason

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 – Logic Offers Proof But Doesn’t Persuade Today’s […]

Classical Apologetics Attempts To Show Christianity Is Reasonable

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 from episode 247 which can be found […]

William Lane Craig – Showing Christianity To Be True

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 can get people to know Christianity is […]

William Lane Craig – Popular Classical Apologist

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 short clip comes from episode 246 which […]

Peter Kreeft – Neutral Ground Classical Apologist

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 & Robert M. Bowman Jr. Kindle Paperback […]

4 Divisions In Geisler’s Classical Approach

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 Philosophical Proofs 02:10 – Norman Geisler On […]

Norman Geisler – The Model Classical Apologist

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: Faith Has Its Reasons By Kenneth Boa […]

C.S. Lewis – The General Classical Apologist

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 comes from episode 245 which can be […]

B.B. Warfield – The Supernatural Classical Apologist

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 comes from episode 245 which can be […]

The Historical Roots Of Classical Apologetics

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 00:33 – Classical Apologetics During The NT […]

Defining Classical Apologetics

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 In The Series Faith Has Its Reasons […]

6 Objections Each Apologetic Method Must Answer

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 their standard. Today’s short clip comes from […]

How Does Our Experience Relate To Showing Christianity To Be Truth?

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 Layout Of The Book Using These 6 […]

Can Science And History Be Used To Defend The Christian Faith?

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 Faith 00:44 – Can History Be Used […]

How Does Theology And Philosophy Play A Role In Apologetics?

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 Apologetics Engage In A Philosophical Defense Of […]

What Basis Do We Argue That Christianity Is The Truth?

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 Evaluate The Different Apologetic Methods 01:11 – […]

Fideism Apologetics – Highlighting Personal Belief

Fideism Apologetics – Highlighting Personal Belief Fidelism apologetics highlighting personal belief isn’t new either. However, some big names in Christian theologian circles have advocated for it. Today’s short clip comes from episode 242 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Faith Has Its Reasons By Kenneth Boa & Robert M. Bowman Jr. Kindle Paperback Logos […]

Reformed Apologetics – Highlighting Grounding In Christianity

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 In Christianity 06:17 – Famous Reformed Apologists […]

Evidentialism Apologetics – Highlighting Evidence

Evidentialism Apologetics – Highlighting Evidence Evidentialism apologetics highlighting evidence (of course) is second best known for its use of historical, archeological, and testimonial evidence. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Evidentialism Apologetics – Highlighting Evidence 02:39 – Famous Evidentalism Apologists Today’s short clip comes from episode 242 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Faith Has Its Reasons […]

Classical Apologetics – Highlighting Logic

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: Faith Has Its Reasons By Kenneth Boa […]

Overview Of The 4 Types Of Apologetics

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 Today’s short clip comes from episode 242 […]

Late 20th Century Apologetics

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 – William Lane Craig’s Apologetics 01:24 – […]

Responding To Van Til Apologetics

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 John Carnell, & Stewart Hackett’s Apologetics Today’s […]

Early 20th Century Apologetics

Early 20th Century Apologetics The early 20th century apologetics had both positive and negative apologetic models. Thomas Hodge and B.B Warfield and James Orr fought off liberalism, for a time, people like Abraham Kuyper and Cornelius VanTil developed some heavy-hitting positive assertions for Christianity. The popularity of C.S. Lewis also brought in some well-written apologetic […]

The Enlightenment Apologetics

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 clip comes from episode 242 which can […]

Skepticism Apologetics

Skepticism Apologetics The Skepticism apologetics age brought in men like Blaise Pascal and Joseph Butler to tackle a new brand of questions and answers. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Skepticism Apologetics 01:00 – Blaise Pascal’s Apologetics 02:00 – Joseph Butler’s Apologetics Today’s short clip comes from episode 242 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Faith Has […]

The Reformation Apologetic

The Reformation Apologetic We look at the Reformation apologetics of Martin Luther and John Calvin and see that while both men had a big hand in the Reformation, their apologetics were vastly different. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Reformation Apologetics 03:38 – Martin Luther’s Apologetics 06:42 – John Calvin’s Apologetics Today’s short clip comes from episode […]

Thomas Aquinas’ Apologetic

Thomas Aquinas’ Apologetic We look at Thomas Aquinas’ apologetic approach to the Middle Ages. Aquinas is also someone studied today in philosophy and religious classes. Aquinas’ bolstering of Aristotle in both philosophical thinking and religious thought has been impactful through today. Today’s short clip comes from episode 241 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: […]

Anselm’s Apologetic

Anselm’s Apologetic We look at Anselm’s apologetic approach as we start to move into the Middle Ages. Anselm’s writings, or more so his prayers are studied in philosophy classes even today. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Middle Ages Apologetics 01:14 – Anselm’s Apologetic Today’s short clip comes from episode 240 which can be found here. BOOK […]

Augustine’s Apologetic

Augustine’s Apologetic We look at Augustine’s apologetic approach as it is clear that he probably has one of the biggest impacts on theology and apologetics outside of the biblical authors. Today’s short clip comes from episode 240 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Faith Has Its Reasons By Kenneth Boa & Robert M. Bowman […]

Origen’s Apologetic

Origen’s Apologetic We look at Origen’s apologetic approach as being another early big names in Church history dealing with responding to objections to the faith. Today’s short clip comes from episode 240 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Faith Has Its Reasons By Kenneth Boa & Robert M. Bowman Jr. Kindle Paperback Logos Check […]

Justin Martyr’s Apologetic

Justin Martyr’s Apologetic We look at Justin Martyr’s apologetic approach as being one of the first big names in Church history dealing with responding to objections to the faith. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Early Church Father’s Apologetic 02:41 – Justin Martyr’s Apologetic Today’s short clip comes from episode 240 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: […]

The One Who Mandated Apologetics In Scripture

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 be found here. BOOK LINKS: Faith Has […]

The Apologist Who Mirrored Scripture

The Apologist Who Mirrored 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 be found here. BOOK LINKS: Faith Has Its Reasons […]

The Biggest Apologist Example In The New Testament

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 continue to be displayed for us as […]

The First Apologists

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 – The 1st Apologists 01:10 – Apologetics […]

The 4 Reason Camels Of Apologetics

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 aspect when we compare and contrast the […]

The Goals & Function Of Apologetics

The Goals & Function Of Apologetics Definitions are where we start but where we are shooting for the end is also important. So here we cover the goals & functions of apologetics so we know when we are off tract and what our final destination is. And we’ll be taking some camels – that will […]

Definitions & Differences In What Apologetics Is

Definitions & Differences In What Apologetics Is BY WHAT DEFINITION?! Is probably a familiar cry from this show. So it makes sense that we cover the definitions & differences in what apologetics is from the book Faith Has Its Reasons by Kenneth Boa & Robert M. Bowman Jr. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Defining Apologetics 03:48 – […]

The Overview To Faith Has Its Reasons By Kenneth Boa & Robert M. Bowman Jr.

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 a fair and complete way while being […]

A White Pill For Our Time In Church History

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: Website – https://www.anarchistbiblestudy.com/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHik5tg47n8fLXZ9bUu7l4g Spotify […]

Biblical Advice For Leading Your Family At Home

Leading Your Family At Home Pastor Josh gives all of us some good biblical advice for leading your family at home. For those of us wanting to start family devotions this will help and those who already are – will help as well. Today’s short clip comes from episode 238 which can be found here. […]

How Apologists Can Help Those In The Church

How Apologists Can Help Those In The Church The clash of apologist and pastor meet here – to help each other out of course! Pastor Josh and Patrick talk about how apologists can help those in the Church – including the pastors. Today’s short clip comes from episode 238 which can be found here. GUEST […]

How To Help Kids In The Church

How To Help Kids In The Church Pastor Josh is a youth pastor at his church and gives us insight into what’s going on with those crazy kids these days and gives great insight on exactly how to help kids in the Church. Today’s short clip comes from episode 238 which can be found here. […]

How Christians Can Sanctify The Church

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 Support – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Flyover Josh’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/iowancap […]

The Status & Future Fall? Of The American Church

The Status & Future Fall? Of The American Church Pastor Josh discusses the current state of the American Church and does he see God doing what He’s done a number of times in the past? Is there a future fall of the American Church coming? Today’s short clip comes from episode 237 which can be […]

Are There People In Church That Aren’t Christian?

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 that aren’t Christian? Today’s short clip comes […]

The Danger Of Christians Accepting Beliefs That Sound Good But Aren’t

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 access to so many resources! Today’s short […]

The Need For Biblical Standards In The Church

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 that what we see? TIMELINE: 00:00 – […]

An Overview Of Ligonier’s State Of Theology Survey

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. TIMELINE: 00:00 – State Of The Church […]

Summary With & On John Frame

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 – A Justification Of Christian Belief Today’s […]

Critique Of Ligonier’s Theistic Proofs

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 All The Episodes In The Series Renowned […]

Ligonier Apologetic Model Borrowing From Presuppositionalism

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 Apologetic Model 04:00 – Ligonier Borrowing From […]

How Sin Affects Reasoning

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 comes from episode 236 which can be […]

Reason Must Always Have A Chosen Standard

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 short clip comes from episode 235 which […]

Distinctions In Starting Points Of Knowledge

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 of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle […]

The Conflation Of “Starts With” God By Critics Of Presuppositionalism

The Conflation Of “Starts With” This was a really interesting point that was helpful. When Van Til and presuppositionalists says that one “starts with” God in their initial steps what does that actually mean? Today’s short clip comes from episode 235 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief […]

When Is Christ Lord In Apologetics?

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 Evidentialism 03:55 – Christ Is Lord – […]

Christian Apologetic Strategies Of Answering Atheism & Idolatry

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 LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian […]

Idolatrous Atheism

Idolatrous Atheism According to the Christian worldview, all men will worship. This holds true, of course for idol worshippers (aka those with other religious beliefs) but it also shows the idolatrous atheism that comes from the rejection of God. Romans 1 is an incitement against the whole human race. Today’s short clip comes from episode […]

Evolution – The Thousand Foot Crutch

The Thousand Foot Crutch Evolution is a clear necessary component that is used to supplant God in the explanatory story of many who reject Christianity. Frame provides three reasons to reject it and see it as a thousand-foot crutch – which might be an excellent band name. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Thousand Foot Crutch Of […]

The Loss Of Values Is Too Much

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 here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification […]

The Irrationalism Of Atheism & Idolatry

The Irrationalism Of Atheism & Idolatry Frame provides the two fold response to Christianity from non-Christians. From there, he attempts to show the irrationalism of atheism & idolatry as, even according to their worldview, they either accept premises they don’t really want to agree with the implications of or they end up borrowing from the […]

The Unbeliever’s Twin Strategies

The Unbeliever’s Twin Strategies Frame’s strategy when engaging in apologetics is to point to the unbeliever’s twin strategies for their side. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Unbeliever’s Twin Strategies 01:29 – The Rationalist’s Irrationalism 02:20 – Only A Sith Deals In Aboslutes! LINK: 04:30 – How To Be An Atheist Playlist Today’s short clip comes from […]

The Bible Makes Offensive Apologetics Essential

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 by John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try […]

Personal Vs. Impersonal Explanations Go Head-To-Head

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 apologetics the personal vs. impersonal explanations go […]

Turning Our Skepticism To Faith

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 by John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try […]

The Still Waiting Of Future Vindication Of All Evil

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 episode 232 which can be found here. […]

The Greater Good Defense In Our Present Time

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 03:22 – The Greater Purposes LINK: 03:10 […]

God’s Justice In The Face Of Sin, How Can He Redeem And Stll Be Good?

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 be just? Today’s short clip comes from […]

Humanity’s Trouble With Evil & Time

Humanity’s Trouble With Evil & Time Humanity has increased rapidly its loss of patience. A two-day waiting period on our Amazon order and it takes three days is absolutely evil and we can’t stand it. Human’s trouble with evil and time share a common space that we shouldn’t ignore. Today’s short clip comes from episode […]

A New Historical Perspective On God’s Goodness & Evil

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 perspective allows one to connect God’s goodness […]

Romans Shows A Great Explanation For Evil

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 LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian […]

God Is Not Obligated To Give Any Answer

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 and character into account. Today’s short clip […]

The Bible Doesn’t Always Give An Explanation For Every Evil

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 mysteries to us. Today’s short clip comes […]

God Is The Standard For His Own Actions

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 to be that God is the standard […]

Ad Hominem Theodicy Issues

Ad Hominem Theodicy Issues John Frame presents the ad hominem theodicy issues he has. Today’s short clip comes from episode 230 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try Audible For Free Logos Check Out All The Episodes In The Series Renowned […]

The Ex Lex Theodicy Issues

The Ex Lex Theodicy Issues John Frame presents the Ex Lex theodicy issues he has. Today’s short clip comes from episode 230 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try Audible For Free Logos Check Out All The Episodes In The Series […]

Indirect Cause Theodicy Issues

Indirect Cause Theodicy Issues John Frame presents the indirect cause theodicy issues he has. Today’s short clip comes from episode 230 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try Audible For Free Logos Check Out All The Episodes In The Series Renowned […]

Divine Weakness Theodicy Issues

Divine Weakness Theodicy Issues John Frame presents the divine weakness theodicy issues he has. Today’s short clip comes from episode 230 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try Audible For Free Logos Check Out All The Episodes In The Series Renowned […]

Stable Environment Theodicy Issues

Stable Environment Theodicy Issues John Frame presents the stable environment theodicy issues he has. Today’s short clip comes from episode 230 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try Audible For Free Logos Check Out All The Episodes In The Series Renowned […]

Character Building Theodicy Issues

Character Building Theodicy Issues John Frame presents the character building theodicy issues he has. Today’s short clip comes from episode 230 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try Audible For Free Logos Check Out All The Episodes In The Series Renowned […]

Internal Issues With Free Will Theodicy

Internal Issues With Free Will Theodicy Along with Scriptural issues will it, there are also internal issues with free will theodicy. 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 Audible For Free Logos Check Out […]

It Always Comes Back To Romans 9

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 Audible For Free Logos Check Out All […]

The Scriptural Issue With Free Will

The Scriptural Issue With Free Will The free will defense for evil is popular but Frame points out there are Scriptural issues with it. 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 Audible For Free […]

Free Will Defense For Evil Theodicy

Free Will Defense For Evil Theodicy The free will defense for evil theodicy is probably one of the most popular ones out there. 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 Audible For Free Logos […]

This Is Not The Best Possible World

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 possible world and there are two big […]

Evil Is Not Just An Illusion

Evil Is Not Just An Illusion Covering first what The Bible does NOT say about evil is that evil is not just an illusion. Many of the Eastern religions, like Buddism, and some cults want to present this as being the case. There are reasons why evil isn’t just an illusion. TIMELINE: 00:00 – What […]

What Happens When You Don’t Use The Bible To Talk About Evil

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 who seem to want to skip this […]

God Is Able To Use Evil For His Purpose

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 evil has to exist in the first […]

Does Christianity Even Have A Problem With Evil?

Does Christianity Even Have A Problem With Evil? The first question in the theodicy of John Frame is to address if Christianity even have a problem with evil. Clarifying the terms is always, as we say on this show, is the best first step to get everyone on the same page of what you will […]

Apologetics As Defense

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 found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A […]

Miracles Don’t Always Persuade But The Gospel Is Credible

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 is profitable or credible. TIMELINE: 00:00 – […]

Is There Sufficient Evidence For Miracles?

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 Critique 11:34 – Epistemological Critique Of Hume […]

Issues To Look At With Miracles

Issues To Look At With Miracles Frame looks at three issues to look at with miracles. If miracles are possible or even probably are important to clarify. If they are possible, then Christianity solves the problem of induction that David Hume acknowledges as an issue for secularism. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Three Issues To Look At […]

Jesus Did Miracles & Resurrected, Therefore God Exists

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 Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame […]

Prophecy Is Fulfilled, Therefore God Exists

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 Fulfills The OT Messiah Claims LINKS: The […]

A Rational Warrant For Faith

A Rational Warrant For Faith In an attempt to redefine faith in a strawman position, faith isn’t a belief without evidence or what you know ain’t so. There is a rational warrant for faith and The Bible provides many points to hang one’s hat on for rational belief in it. Today’s short clip comes from […]

The Bible Teaching About Itself Is Credible

The Bible Teaching About Itself Because of the nature of Scripture, The Bible’s teaching about itself is credible. The Christian should not shy away from this but be truthful about what they actually believe. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Is Scripture Teaching About Itself Credible? 02:33 – God Is Self-Attesting & So Is Scripture 05:26 – Jesus […]

The Presupposition Of Some Bible Scholars Assumes The Bible Can’t Be Supernatural

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 can fit on a 3×5″ index card. […]

The Good & The Bad Of Bible Criticism

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 a position at the table – and […]

The Presuppositional Nature Of The Bible

The Presuppositional Nature Of The Bible There is a presuppositional nature of The Bible found within the pages of The Bible. The nature of what words on a page are and what the role of the Helper who assists us in reading those words should be declared and not shunned from public discourse. TIMELINE: 00:00 […]

Proving The Gospel Means A Defense Of The Bible

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 or the Resurrection occurred, while important, does […]

Responding To Ontological Theistic Argument Critiques

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 – Are We Adding Existence Unnecessarily? 07:48 […]

God Has All Perfect Qualities, Therefore God Exists

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 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: […]

Is God An Endless First Cause?

Is God An Endless First Cause? If all things that occurred did so because of previous causes then how can God be an endless First Cause? TIMELINE: 00:00 – If God Can Be The Endless 1st Cause, Why Can’t The Universe Be? 02:55 – The Cosmological Argument Is Ultimately Epistemological In Nature Today’s short clip […]

The Universe Is Finite, Therefore God Exists

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 forces of the universe. Guess who the […]

The Objections To The Design Argument Are Actually Productive

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 it that way!” Ya, that’s kind of […]

We See Design In The World, Therefore God Exists

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 the created mountain. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Metaphysical […]

The Personal Theory Of Knowledge Points Towards The Existence Of God

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 into the reality? TIMELINE: 00:00 – The […]

We Can Know Things, Therefore God Exists

We Can Know Things, Therefore God Exists We know the things out in the universe exist and we know that because the thing inside our heads tells us they exist. So they definately do exist, right? Our senses have never been wrong and we’ve never been mistaken for what we think we saw, right? After […]

Is God’s Goodness Being Good Circular?

Goodness Being Good Circular? A big claim that must be dealt with (and not just the Christian worldview but all worldviews) is the understanding of circularity when it comes to ultimate standards. Is God’s goodness being good circular or is it the necessary starting point that all worldviews must try and start from? TIMELINE: 00:00 […]

How Is God’s Authority The Best Standard?

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 John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try Audible […]

Where Does Absolute Moral Authority Come From?

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 of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle […]

Is Moral Authority Personal Or Impersonal?

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 can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics […]

Moral Values Have An Objective Standard Therefore God Exists

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 provide moral values. Objective standards for morality […]

Moral Values Are More Than Just Feelings & Cultural Values Therefore God Exists

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 for either our own ideas of subjective […]

Moral Values Are More Than Just Experiences & What Is Therefore God Exists

More Than Just Experiences & What Is Frame makes the case that moral values are more than just experiences and what just happens to be the case. The universe doesn’t tell us X is good. The universe just provides X and we experience it through our worldview lens and react to it. Moral values are […]

Do Agnostics Even Exist?

Do Agnostics Even Exist? Here’s an interesting question that Frame posits. We’ve heard the biblical arguments for why there are no true atheists. Frame asks do agnostics even exist? We might view agnostics are more open to evidence or conversation but there are certain things agnostics never do that would make one truly agnostic. Today’s […]

Traditional Theistic Arguments For Presuppositionalists

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 case. Today’s short clip comes from episode […]

How To Use The Biblical Theology Book

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 straight through and enjoy it just as […]

Theologians Share Surprises In Biblical Theology

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 for so many years. Today’s short clip […]

Ethics In Focus In Biblical Theology

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 the Christians in their walk. Today’s short […]

You Can Do Biblical Theology To Help Your Presuppositions

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 bedrock of God’s Word. TIMELINE 00:00 – […]

Biblical Theology Vs. Systematic Theology – Or Partnership?

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 short clip comes from episode 221 which […]

Andreas Köstenberger & Gregory Goswell – Scholars Working Together

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 provide the background, theme, and ethical focus […]

Presuppositionalists At Heart

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, even if it means looking at our […]

John Frame’s 6-Point TAG Argument

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 Argument Today’s short clip comes from episode […]

Does TAG Provide A Certainty For Christianity?

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 02:02 – 3 Levels Of Certainty 13:16 […]

Does TAG Only Work With Negative Arguments?

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 Arguments 03:47 – Are Indirect Arguments Different […]

How TAG Can Defend Against Rival Theism (Like Islam)

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 – Truth In A Culture Of Doubt Playlist […]

The Trinity, TAG, & The One And The Many Problem – Solved!

TAG & The One And The Many One of the major things solved by Christianity is the one and the many problems (link to a short video outlining the issue – along with a book recommendation). It is through the application of the Trinitarian nature of God. TAG & the one and the many go […]

God Is More Complex Than A Single Argument

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 Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame […]

TAG Is More Than A Single Argument

More Than A Single Argument People tend to like TAG because of how straightforward it is. But when you look at what entails to really use TAG well it’s more than a single argument. Today’s short clip comes from episode 215 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief […]

Traditional God Arguments Can Persuade People Over Presuppositional Ones

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 Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try Audible For […]

Traditional God Arguments Can Be Useful To Presuppositionalists

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 Try Audible For Free Logos Check Out […]

Does TAG Make God The God Of Non-Intelligibility?

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 Out All The Episodes In The Series […]

Does TAG Have An Argument?

Does TAG Have An Argument? John Frame starts his critique of the Transcendental Argument by asking where TAG’s argument is. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Where’s VanTil’s TAG Argument? 04:02 – Greg Bahnsen – Classical Apologist? LINK: 01:37 – Gary Habermas On Revealed Apologetics Critique Of VanTil Today’s short clip comes from episode 215 which can be […]

TAG In A Nutshell – Science Demands God’s Existence

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 Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try Audible For […]

TAG In A Nutshell – Ethics Demands God’s Existence

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 be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – […]

TAG In A Nutshell – Logic Demands God’s Existence

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 06:21 – Logic Demands God’s Existence Today’s […]

The Preconditions Of Intelligibility Is Important To Figure Out

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 – One Must Adopt Only A Theistic Belief […]

The Best Christian Argument Of TAG & Whether We Can Know Anything

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 Possible? 02:08 – VanTil’s Christian Transcendentalism 04:41 […]

An Introduction To The Transcendental Arguments

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 Interview 00:53 – Dr. James Anderson On […]

How One Suppresses The Evidence Of God

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 given a new life. Today’s short clip […]

Point Of Contact With Evidence

Point Of Contact Point of contact is something that Frame wants to make clear when it comes to evidence. It has to do with evidence and not the conversations we have. Today’s short clip comes from episode 213 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame […]

Does Evidence Lead To Christian Belief?

Does Evidence Lead To Christian Belief? If you ask someone what proof you believe a Christian would give you concerning the truth of Christianity you might pick something like evidence for the Resurrection or the Kalam. But if you ask someone to tell you how they came to believe that Christianity is true it is […]

Do We Have A Need For Proof?

Do We Have A Need For Proof? One may think we have a need for proof if we are to believe in something or change our minds. However, there are a number of things we believe or change to believe or not believe in where we aren’t looking at eight peer-reviewed studies to believe. Today’s […]

The Concept Of Proof In Christian Apologetics

The Concept Of Proof John Frame discusses the concept of proof in Christian apologetics and suggests that we need to have a better understanding of what it means to have proof and what others also want as proof is sometimes different than a logical definition. Today’s short clip comes from episode 212 which can be […]

Jesus Gives Proof Outside Of Scripture

Proof Outside Of Scripture Jesus gives proof outside of Scripture and invites everyone to recognize that the truth of God isn’t ONLY in the pages of what we call The Bible but that evidence for God and the truth Revealed in His Word exists all around us. Today’s short clip comes from episode 212 which […]

Scripture As Proof Of Evidence In The Resurrection

Evidence In The Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15 is often cited as Paul pointing to outside evidence as proof of the Resurrection, but John Frame points out that there was previous proof of evidence in the Resurrection before Paul invites others to interview the 500 witnesses to the Resurrected Christ. Today’s short clip comes from episode […]

Abraham Shows Us Proof Of Evidence In Faith

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 of the sacrifice of Isaac, shows that […]

The Role Of The Gospel Good News In Apologetics

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: 00:00 – The Role Of The Gospel […]

God’s Role In Christian Ethics

God’s Role In Christian Ethics It’s clear that God’s role in Christian ethics is a key component in our conversations. “Thou shall not…” and “thou shall…” and what most people think about when it comes to the religion. But do they see their own religion and is there a basis for it? Today’s short clip […]

God’s Role In Christian Epistemology

God’s Role In Christian Epistemology How God thinks is seen in how the universe is ordered. Being made in the image of God allows us to share qualities of knowing things as well, even while still being marred in sin. God’s role in Christian epistemology is demonstrated in the world. Today’s short clip comes from […]

The Trinity In Christian Metaphysics

The Trinity In Christian Metaphysics The Trinity in Christian metaphysics is also a key component since the nature of God is reflected in the universe. Today’s short clip comes from episode 211 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle Paperback Audible Try Audible For […]

God’s Sovereignty In Christian Metaphysics

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 – A Justification of Christian Belief by […]

The VanTil Creator-Creature Distinction

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 found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A […]

Why The The Non-Christian Must Have Its View Of Reality – According To Christianity

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 Survey Of Scientists Says…Only One? 06:31 – […]

The 2 Possibilities Of What Makes Up All Reality (And Their Consequences)

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 Us On What Is Fundamental 03:39 – […]

Christianity Accounts For The Nature Of All Reality

Christianity Accounts For The Nature Of All Reality Christianity is more than just a thing you do on Sunday or is only useful behind your own closed doors. Not only is it applicable for all of life but it accounts for the nature of all reality. That’s pretty impressive – and what a worldview should […]

Christianity Is Both A Philosophy AND Good News

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 short clip comes from episode 210 which […]

The Value & The Dangers Of Apologetics

The Value & The Dangers Of Apologetics Here’s the dark truth of apologetics – there are a number of people that shouldn’t do them. This is not to say only the gilded heads of the academy may grace us with their splendiferous knowledge. Some of us should see while there is value in apologetics (in […]

God’s Responsibility & Sola Scriptura In Apologetics

God’s Responsibility & Sola Scriptura In Apologetics Here’s the message to those who want to stress and labor about being a good steward to preach the Word to the masses – good! But know that you don’t go it alone. There is God’s responsibility in apologetics and Sola Scriptura is not out in left field […]

The Role Of Evidence For A Presuppositionalist

The Role Of Evidence You preuppositionalists all you do is assume God and say “by what standard” that doesn’t change anyone’s mind. I’ve memorized all the minimal and maximal facts of the Resurrection and am in the way better position to do apologetics than you. And we say, that’s great – I’d like to hear […]

How Christians & Non-Christians Can Talk To Each Other

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 can take a neutral position how is […]

The Circularity Issue

The Circularity Issue If you’ve talked about presuppositionalism before you know about the circularity issue. Granted the issue is mostly other people claiming it’s the bad kind of circularity. Today’s short clip comes from episode 209 which can be found here. BOOK LINKS: Apologetics – A Justification of Christian Belief by John Frame Kindle Paperback […]

Apologetic Neutrality Is Not Biblical Or Possible

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 a place to stand. TIMELINE: 00:00 – […]

The Word Of God Is The Christian’s Ultimate Commitment – Act Like It

Christian’s Ultimate Commitment The Christian’s ultimate commitment is not to scholarship or subscriber count or venue size. It’s rooted in Scripture and it is not just our best tool but should be an outward expression of our claim to have our ultimate trust in the God who saves. Today’s short clip comes from episode 208 […]

The Relationship Between The 3 Keys Of Christian Apologetics

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 Today’s short clip comes from episode 208 […]

The 3 Keys Of Christian Apologetics

The 3 Keys Of Christian Apologetics Frame talks about three keys of Christian apologetics. They work together and separately depending on the goal desired and the audiences they’re presented to. TIMELINE: 00:00 – 3 Aspects Of Apologetics 01:28 – Apologetics As Proof 04:19 – Apologetics As Defense 05:36 – Apologetics As Offense Today’s short clip […]

The Apologetics’ Creed – Begin, Follow Through, & End With Christ

The Apologetics’ Creed The Apologetics’ Creed is not just an ability to wear tweed, hold a pipe, and be able to quote Josephus and Tacitus for extra-biblical citations of Jesus. It’s an outpouring of God’s Spirit into human action. Like the Great Commission we “go and tell” and like that same mandate, we should ground […]

Read Apologetics Books – A Constant Need For Clarification

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 the truth may ring out from the […]

Apologetics – Obedience To Scripture & Application To Unbelief

Obedience To Scripture & Application To Unbelief A couple of reasons why there’s another edition of Frame’s book is that encouraging apologetics is obedience to Scripture. It’s the way Christians can provide the application of Scripture to unbelief. New issues for the people of the day can be covered and highlighted. Also, new people come […]

Frame DENOUNCES VanTil & DESTROYS Presuppositionalism!!!11

Frame DENOUNCES VanTil & DESTROYS Presuppositionalism!!!11 Who doesn’t love some clickbait titles? Denounces and destroys not so much. However, Frame does talk about some of the weaknesses in VanTil’s writing and mostly from an audience perspective. And using the term presuppositionalism is fine, he guesses, but it’d be cool if we could talk about it […]

The Need For The Christian To Use General & Special Revelation In Apologetics

General & Special Revelation In Apologetics General & Special Revelation in apologetics is needed because as Bible-believing Christians, that’s how we came to belief and that’s what The Bible calls us to do. To focus on one then the other or divorce them from each other leaves us walking the narrow path with a lame […]

Our Christianity Should Direct How We Share Christ

Our Christianity Should Direct How We Share Christ While it may seem weird to try and make the point that our Christianity should direct how we share Christ with others, when it comes to apologetics there are those who do so. It may not be fully or with that thought in mind, but in words […]

We Should Not Act Like We Are Independent From God In Our Apologetics

Independent From God In Our Apologetics As Christians, we should not lay down our Bibles in a gesture of goodwill towards unbelievers. We are not independent from God in our apologetics or our scholarship or in getting groceries, so we shouldn’t attempt it. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Presuppositionalists And Bad Circularity? 03:58 – The Centrality Of […]

No One Is Religiously Neutral & No One Should Try

No One Is Religiously Neutral Neutrality should not be confused with unfair or unthinking. What it is is claiming that one is able to be religiously neutral – that is, both sides are to wipe everything away that approaches the subject of God. But when a Christian says that Jesus is Lord of all, how […]

Discipleship In Your Apologetics

Discipleship In Your Apologetics The challenge given by John Frame and Vern Poythress in this book is that a Christian should exhibit discipleship in your apologetics. We should not divorce ourselves from scholarship or Christian belief. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Forward By Vern Poythress Intro 03:02 – Be A Disciple 04:08 – Discipleship Affects Apologetics Today’s […]

The Internal Critique Of The Moonies

The Internal Critique Of Islam Using the two-step approach of presuppositionalism from Bahnsen, an internal critique of The Monnies shows several flaws in their worldview. They are inescapable without falling into arbitrariness or inconsistency. While The Moonies have fallen out since Bahnsen has spoken about them, it’s still a good TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Internal […]

The Internal Critique Of Islam

The Internal Critique Of Islam Using the two-step approach of presuppositionalism from Bahnsen, an internal critique of Isalm shows several flaws in their worldview. They are inescapable without falling into arbitrariness or inconsistency. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Internal Critique Of Islam 01:01 – Muslims’ View Of Scriptures 07:09 – The Internal Critique Of Muslim Scripture […]

The Internal Critique Of Mormonism (LDS)

The Internal Critique Of Mormonism (LDS) Using the two-step approach of presuppositionalism from Bahnsen, an internal critique of Mormonism (LDS) shows several flaws in their worldview. They are inescapable without falling into arbitrariness or inconsistency. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Internal Critique Of Mormonism (LDS) 02:12 – Mormons’ View Of Scriptures 07:16 – Internal Critique Of […]

An Internal Critique Of Buddhism

An Internal Critique Of Buddhism Using the two-step approach of presuppositionalism from Bahnsen, an internal critique of Buddhism shows several flaws in their worldview. They are inescapable without falling into arbitrariness or inconsistency. Today’s short clip comes from episode 202 which can be found here. Books mentioned in this episode: Against All Opposition: Defending the […]

An Internal Critique Of Hinduism

An Internal Critique Of Hinduism Using the two-step approach of presuppositionalism from Bahnsen, an internal critique of Hinduism shows several flaws in their worldview. They are inescapable without falling into arbitrariness or inconsistency. LINKS: 02:27 – Responding To Hindus & Hare Krishnas Today’s short clip comes from episode 202 which can be found here. Books mentioned […]

Critiquing 3 Types Of Non-Christian Religious Views

Critiquing 3 Types Of Non-Christian Religious Views When classifying non-Christian religious views there are three main avenues Bahnsen takes to focus his critique. TIMELINE: 00:00 – 3 Types Of Non-Christian Religious Views 06:02 – Defining Terms LINKS: 09:26 – Cultish – Leaving The Moonies – Part 1  & Part 2 Today’s short clip comes from […]

The Issue With Non-Christian Mind-Body Dualism

The Issue With Non-Christian Mind-Body Dualism Plato deserves and has much respect in the world of philosophy even after all these years – we can still learn from him and his life. He held to a worldview that believed there was both a body and a mind as Christians do. However, the issue with non-Christian […]

When One Gives Up Their Rationality

When One Gives Up Their Rationality When one gives up their rationality a whole new slew of problems occurs. Stop being rational is a call to be rational which is very illogical. Right? Today’s short clip comes from episode 201 which can be found here. Books mentioned in this episode: Against All Opposition: Defending the […]

Why The Failure Of One’s Worldview Doesn’t Turn Unbelievers Into Believers

Failure Of One’s Worldview Pointing out why the failure of one’s worldview doesn’t drive a person to their knees in an existential crisis or to conversion. The internal explanation of Christianity accounts for the reasons why that’s the case, but this process is still a helpful tool in presenting the Gospel to others. LINKS: 00:28 […]

Three Types Of Belief Concerning A Worldview

Three Types Of Belief We cover the three types of beliefs concerning a worldview. That is, when someone says, “I believe” they could be talking about three different things. It also shows us how deficient English is as a precise language. Learn Latin, folks! TIMELINE: 00:00 – Three Types Of Belief Concerning A Worldview 03:09 […]

“It Just Works” Is Not An Answer

“It Just Works” Is Not An Answer Why something happens, one must not allow “it just works” as the other side can just make the same claim and advance no metaphysical explanation. TIMELINE: 00:00 – “It Just Works” Is Not An Answer 02:23 – Three Types Of Belief Concerning A Worldview Today’s short clip comes […]

Without Christianity, You Couldn’t Know Anything

Without Christianity, You Couldn’t Know Anything Without Christianity, you couldn’t know anything stems from the internal critique of the Christian worldview and is consistent with the presupposition that Jesus is Lord and Creator of all things and we are made in His Image. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Without Christianity, You Couldn’t Know Anything 03:38 – Without […]

The Atheist’s Problem Of Morality

The Atheist’s Problem Of Morality The atheist problem of the mind is one where the mind doesn’t exist. The brain is there, sure. However, all you are is just lightning flashes, chemicals, water – and meat. You aren’t more than that. Creativity is a trick of fizzing chemicals. The beautiful stardust from Carl Sagan is […]

The Atheist’s Problem Of The Mind

The Atheist’s Problem Of The Mind The atheist problem of the mind is one where the mind doesn’t exist. The brain is there, sure. However, all you are is just lightning flashes, chemicals, water – and meat. You aren’t more than that. Creativity is a trick of fizzing chemicals. The beautiful stardust from Carl Sagan […]

The Atheist’s Problem Of Deduction To Do Logic

The Atheist’s Problem Of Deduction The atheist’s problem of deduction is also an issue because of the materialism worldview assumption. Think about all the things you interact with on a daily basis and remove half of them and the other half have to be treated as only physical properties. Love your wife or children? Only […]

“It Will Probably Be” Is Not An Answer To Induction

“It Will Probably Be” Is Not An Answer Listen, we’ve done this experiment a million times and the same result has occurred. If I do it one more time it will probably be the case that the same result happens. Therefore, I know induction is possible. While we could harp on the conflation of “know” […]

The Christian’s Answer For Induction To Do Science

The Christian’s Answer For Induction The Christian’s answer for induction stems from a worldview that accounts for repetition. It is part of the system not shoehorned in or done so by force. It is a product of who God is and what He says He will do and what He reveals His world to be […]

The Atheist’s Problem Of Induction To Do Science

The Atheist’s Problem Of Induction The Atheist’s problem of induction stems from an inability to KNOW tomorrow will be like today. It was the day before and the day before that but is there something within the materialist’s worldview that accounts for the KNOWLEDGE of repetition in science? Today’s short clip comes from episode 199 […]

An Internal Critique Of Atheism

An Internal Critique Of Atheism Now that we’ve defined our terms and set our boundaries and established our presuppositions, it’s time to put it into practice. Taking a look to do an internal critique of atheism starts with granting everything the materialistic atomist says they believe. We see if they can provide for a transcendental […]

Two Ways To Dismantle Any Worldview

Dismantle Any Worldview Here are two ways you can see if a worldview will implode on itself. Classifying each system helps in defining terms and from there these two rubrics can be applied to every single person you meet to see if what they claim about all reality is able to be supported or if […]

Can You Know Reality? Pragmatism Or Skepticism Say Who Cares?!

Pragmatism Or Skepticism We go about categorizing different views on reality. This allows us to really focus on one important subject and see where the differences lie. Here is a different take. It is a worldview not based on metaphysics but one based on knowledge – in that one can’t know what reality is so […]

Worldviews Categorized On Reality – Free Will Atomism

Free Will Atomism We go about categorizing different views on reality. This allows us to really focus on one important subject and see where the differences lie. Next is Free Will Atomism – Utilitarian Hedonists & Existentialists. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Free Will Atomism 03:50 – Utilitarian Hedonists 06:23 – Existentialism Today’s short clip comes from […]

Worldviews Categorized On Reality – Marxism Determinism

Marxism Determinism We go about categorizing different views on reality. This allows us to really focus on one important subject and see where the differences lie. Next is Behaviorist Determinism. Today’s short clip comes from episode 197 which can be found here. Books mentioned in this episode: Against All Opposition: Defending the Christian Worldview by […]

Worldviews Categorized On Reality – Behaviorist Determinism

Behaviorist Determinism We go about categorizing different views on reality. This allows us to really focus on one important subject and see where the differences lie. Next is Behaviorist Determinism. Today’s short clip comes from episode 197 which can be found here. Books mentioned in this episode: Against All Opposition: Defending the Christian Worldview by […]

Worldviews Categorized On Reality – Deterministic Materialistic Atomism

Deterministic Materialistic Atomism We go about categorizing different views on reality. This allows us to really focus on one important subject and see where the differences lie. Next is Deterministic Materialistic Atomism. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Materialistic Atomism 04:00 – Deterministic Materialistic Atomism Today’s short clip comes from episode 197 which can be found here. Books […]

Worldviews Categorized On Reality – Stoicism Dualism

Stoicism Dualism We go about categorizing different views on reality. This allows us to really focus on one important subject and see where the differences lie. Next is Stocism Dualism. LINKS: 01:20 – Bret Laird Interview Today’s short clip comes from episode 197 which can be found here. Books mentioned in this episode: Against All […]

Worldviews Categorized On Reality – Idealism Dualism

Idealism Dualism We go about categorizing different views on reality. This allows us to really focus on one important subject and see where the differences lie. Next is Idealism Dualism. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Dualism 00:20 – Idealism Dualism Today’s short clip comes from episode 197 which can be found here. Books mentioned in this episode: […]

Worldviews Categorized On Reality – Spiritual Monism

Spiritual Monism We go about categorizing different views on reality. This allows us to really focus on one important subject and see where the difference lie. First up is Spiritual Monism. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Categorizing Worldviews 02:49 – Spiritual Monism Today’s short clip comes from episode 197 which can be found here. Books mentioned in […]

How To Develop Your Worldview

How To Develop Your Worldview How do you develop your worldview? There are a number of ways we can test and check and strengthen our worldviews and just like building muscle the concept is the easier thing in the world being the hardest thing in the world – see heavy weight, lift it, put it […]

Important Decisions You Make On Your Philosophy

Important Decisions You Make This isn’t about where to have dinner or what to watch on TV, the important decisions you make on your philosophy factor into what you think about all reality and the structure of everything you experience and the relationships you have with every person in the world. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Combining […]

Why Develop A Process Of Doing Philosophy

Not All Philosophy Is Good Philosophy Why we should develop a process of doing philosophy if everyone is already a philosopher? It’s the same reason why major league baseball players still practice and go to trainers. You have to figure out what works and develop it and change it up and find what works after […]

Not All Philosophy Is Good Philosophy

Not All Philosophy Is Good Philosophy Just because everyone is a philosopher doesn’t mean we should get it into our heads that one is just as valid as another. They must be evaluated because not all philosophy is good philosophy. Today’s short clip comes from episode 196 which can be found here. Books mentioned in […]

How Should One Approach Looking Into Philosophy

How Should One Approach Looking Into Philosophy Since everyone is a philosopher, we need to evaluate what to do. For those of us who realize it and want to develop more, we should approach looking into philosophy in a specific manner. Today’s short clip comes from episode 196 which can be found here. Books mentioned […]

Suppression Of Truth Still Involves Being In Contact With The Truth

Contact With The Truth When the unbeliever says they don’t believe in God, they are not going back to their bed and hiding under a blanket crying that they know they’re incorrect. Their suppression of the truth is what occurs and when one suppresses something it still involves being in contact with the Truth in […]

The Irrationality Of Rationalizing Unbelief

The Irrationality Of Rationalizing Unbelief Not all unbelief is irrational but the irrationality of rationalizing unbelief in God is something Christians should recognize. All truth is relative or there are only material things in the world that are hard to prove and even harder to live out consistently. Today’s short clip comes from episode 195 […]

There Is No Excuse Of Not Enough Evidence

Not Enough Evidence When we are all dead and buried and stand before God, the excuse of not enough evidence is going to be found wanting. God reveals this through His Word and we see it expressed in the revelation of nature. Today’s short clip comes from episode 195 which can be found here. Books […]

Showing Where The Unbeliever Worldview Ends

Where The Unbeliever Worldview Ends Showing where the unbeliever worldview ends is a powerful apologetic tool. The internal critique is useful to show where someone is inconsistently drawing conclusions from their base assumptions. The Christian’s role is not to just point it out but to declare the truth of what needs to be filled in […]

Christians Need To Point Out When Others Borrow From Their Worldview

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 declare God’s truth. And when you have […]

Don’t Let Others Smuggle Assumptions Under The Guise Of Neutrality

Others Smuggle Assumptions Just as you aren’t neutral, others aren’t either. And that’s how you should want it to be. However, you can’t let others smuggle assumptions under the guise of neutrality. It’s something that should be pointed out in order to facilitate a productive conversation. Today’s short clip comes from episode 194 which can […]

Christians Would Be Lying If They Tried To Be Neutral

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 who calls you to that neutrality is […]

Christians Can’t & Shouldn’t Be Neutral In Conversations

Christians Shouldn’t Be Neutral Just put your Bible down and do not reference anything you know about God. Now let’s see if God exists. Well, how do you have any idea what God is? Who He is? What’s He like? And to what extent He is on anything? Christians shouldn’t be neutral and can’t be. […]

Can Anyone Be Neutral When Talking About The Existence Of God?

Can Anyone Be Neutral? You’re talking with your friend who doesn’t believe in God and you do. He says, “Listen, let’s just be completely neutral in this and we’ll figure out if you’re right. I’ll be open-minded and you just not refer to your Bible as proof for anything and we’ll see if God exists.” […]

A Call For Christians To Be Engaged In Education As Christians

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 gives us and those who will come […]

What Decentralized School Funding Would Look Like

Decentralized School Funding Jeff Park goes into detail about Education Savings Account scholarships and shows what decentralized school funding would look like and why this would please both the left and the right on the political spectrum. The only people who oppose it are those fat cats who want all the power and money! Today’s […]

The Value & Freedom In Funding Students Not Systems

Value & Freedom In Funding Students Jeff Park presents one of the best tools parents, students, governments, schools, co-ops, private, public, and taxpayers can use to get some of the best bang for their buck. The value & freedom in funding students and not systems is a revolutionary plan for educational funding that gives everyone […]

Where Government Schools Actually Spend Their Money On

Government Schools Actually Spend Would you believe that when it comes to spending other people’s money stolen through taxation isn’t always spent in the most cost-effective or outcome-effective way? Jeff Park goes over where government schools actually spend their money. Is there a way to combat ineffective government bureaucracy? Today’s short clip comes from episode […]

Practical Responses Parents Can Make To Woke Education

Practical Responses Parents Can Make We’ve all heard about woke education with CRT, BLM, and all sorts of inappropriate content. Not all classes have it and not all teachers put it. But what if we have a teacher of our kids who seems to be pushing these ideas? Jeff Park gives great advice on practical […]

Are Public Schools Mission Fields For Our Children?

The Main Benefits Of Homeschooling It’s a common saying by some in the church that they want their children to go to government schools so they can be a light in the darkness. But are public schools mission fields that we should send our kids to? Are they too dangerous? Or are critics of that […]

The Main Benefits Of Homeschooling Your Children

The Main Benefits Of Homeschooling What are the main benefits of homeschooling your children? Jeff Park, a policy expert, and I (a guy with an opinion) talk about what kids love about homeschooling and the benefits of cross-promoted subject learning. Careful! You might get curious to learn about a new subject from teaching your kids! […]

Homeschooling Doesn’t Have To (Or Should) Look Like Government Schooling

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 teach topics that hate your belief system […]

Having A Degree In Education Doesn’t Make A Person A Good Teacher

Having A Degree In Education Doesn’t Make A Person A Good Teacher We’re not bashing teachers, Jeff Park and I are just saying that maybe having a degree in education, or anything, doesn’t make a person a good worker in that role because of it. Teachers ARE needed (look at all the YouTube content on […]

Who’s Responsible For Educating Christians’ Children?

Who’s Responsible? While the question of who’s responsible for educating our children seems straightforward, sometimes our actions don’t always align with our stated desires. Jeff Park discusses the need for us to be active or dare say, fully involved in our children’s education. And a good conversation on if one can delegate that authority to […]

Finding The Intersection Of Apologetics & “Quality” Education

Finding The Intersection Jeff Park talks about why a Christian should care about education as it relates to their worldview and breakdown on what it means to have a “quality” education. We are finding the intersection of apologetics & education. TIMELINE: 00:00 – What Does Apologetics Have To Do With Education? 05:09 – What Does […]

The Judgement Of God When The Church Is Removed From Society

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 of God upon the world even more. […]

The Great Good For The World Christians Have Done In History

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 helping the poor and unfortunate is the […]

We Need A Biblical View Of History To Be Fair To People Of History

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 would be the fairest to people of […]

How Church History Can Be Scary – Everyone May Not Look Like Me!

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 who are in the One Body don’t […]

Christians Don’t Need To Look To Pop Culture When Church History Has The Hereos

Don’t Need To Look To Pop Culture Troy Fraiser from Revived Thoughts podcast summaries the first part of our interview with evidence showing that the Christian message moves people to move it. “It” being not only the Gospel to all types of people but also the people of the Church and taking those messages where […]

We Are Living Church History

We Are Living Church History Christians need to understand that Church history just didn’t stop in ye ol’ times or in 1952 – we are in it! We are living Church history right now. It’s not something to turn our nose up at or to be afraid of but we should embrace it as God’s […]

The Christian Message Moves People To Move It

Christian Message Moves People Troy Fraiser from Revived Thoughts podcast summaries the first part of our interview with evidence showing that the Christian message moves people to move it. “It” being not only the Gospel to all types of people but also the people of the Church and taking those messages where they haven’t been […]

What Is Church History & Who’s Included In It?

What Is Church History? Before going further, Troy Fraiser from Revived Thoughts podcast does what we should always do – define our terms and figure out what the limits of those boundaries are. Troy discusses what is Church history and also – who’s included in it. Today’s short clip comes from episode 189 which can […]

God’s Word Inspires People To Make History

God’s Word Inspires People Troy Fraiser from Revived Thoughts podcast discusses the importance of knowing church history. It is the process in which God’s Word inspires people to make history. These aren’t only the big names and the big events marked in textbooks. These are individuals and families and small churches that have a big […]

Unsung (& Sung) Heroes Of Church History

Heroes Of Church History You might know some of the heroes of Church history. The men who preached until their last breath. The women who sacrificed to take the Gospel to unreached people groups. The churches that stood up when all others backed down. But were they so great? And, who were some who were […]

How To Listen To Voices Of Church History With The Ears Of Today

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 for His people and the great love […]

Why Christians Should Listen To Sermons From Church History

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 of the Christian faith as God works […]

God’s Truth Applies To Every Area Of Life

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 standard they do so is the basis […]

Christians Don’t Deny Facts – They Deny Interpretations

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 standard they do so is the basis […]

How Christians Should Develop Their Worldview

How Christians Should Develop Their Worldview There is no OS upgrade or data download dump that happens when you’re a Christian. The sanctification process is just that – a process. Conforming your heart to the heart of Christ is one that takes pruning and failure and struggle and success and backtracking and pushing forward. How […]

What To Do When A Christian Gets Something Wrong

When A Christian Gets Something Wrong Believe it or not, sometimes a Christian gets something wrong sometime. But how is that possible? Don’t we have the most sure Word from the Creator of all things and communicated and revealed to us by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit? Yes, and we still live in a […]

Christians Need To Be Self-Conscious About Their Assumptions

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 philosophy but comes directly from the Word […]

Christians Should Respond As Christians To Facts

Respond As Christians To Facts It’s true, believe it or not, that Christians should respond as Christians to facts and more importantly to interpretation. This isn’t explicit to Christians either. This is how everyday people view facts, opinions, news stories, politics, social commentary, jokes, etc. all through their glasses of worldview. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Christians […]

Why People Don’t Accept The Truth Of Christianity

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 Bible also confirms these unbeliefs of the […]

Miracles Don’t Change Minds

Miracles Don’t Change Minds Miracles don’t change minds? Come on now, they have to. Not if you read The Bible and see how people respond to miracles. Even today, you’ll hear people who are given a scenario of preposterous “proof” and the held base commitment forces them to respond that they could be hallucinating or […]

How Humans Respond To Facts That Go Against Their Worldviews

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 comes to facts that affect a person’s […]

How Facts Affect A Worldview

How Facts Affect A Worldview Pile up those facts. Keep piling them up. Keep them going. One by one. It’s how people are convinced after all. We see it in politics, on social media, and within our families’ traditions – right? Well, how facts affect a worldview is a bit stranger than what we’d like […]

The Relationship Between Faith & Facts

The Relationship Between Faith & Facts Faith is not devoid of facts and facts are not devoid of faith. The relationship between faith & facts has been satirized by society and well, Christians haven’t always helped. But what is the relationship between the two? LINKS: 01:41 – David Berlinski, David Gelernter, and Stephen Meyer Interview […]

Christians Don’t Turn Off Their Brains

Christians Don’t Turn Off Their Brains What Greg Bahnsen really wants to hit home is that Christians don’t turn off their brains when it comes to talking about their faith and beliefs. Facts are important. We know facts because of who God is. It’s just that sometimes other people don’t like the facts or the […]

Christians – Don’t Accept The False Standard Of Neutrality

Don’t Accept The False Standard Of Neutrality The call for you to be neutral, Christian is a false standard of neutrality. First, it’s not possible to be neutral. Second, that’s a call for you to lie about what you believe. Third, it makes you put down the ultimate standard that guides your life and rules […]

It’s Not Ultimate Standards All The Way Down

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 all arbitrary opinions are to follow. TIMELINE: […]

Christianity & Atheism – A War Between Different Faiths

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 use only those tools – oh and […]

Internal Critique While Calling One To Live In Their Worldview

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 human relations in our mind? Or are […]

Everyone Starts With Assumptions Before They Reason

Assumptions Before They Reason 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 human relations in our mind? Or are they objective standards ground in a […]

The Faith Everyone Has In Their Fundamental Beliefs

The Faith Everyone Has Presuppositions are the faith everyone has in their fundamental beliefs. The way they are formed and held onto is a little messier than we probably care to admit. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Fundamental Beliefs Are Necessary 00:52 – A Place For Faith For Everyone Today’s short clip comes from episode 185 which […]

The Best Critique Of Descartes’ Modern Worldview

The Best Critique Of Descartes’ Modern Worldview One has to give Descartes a lot of credit. Go into a cabin in the woods for three days, say “I think therefore I am”, and come back and completely change the world. The best critique of Descartes’ modern worldview comes from the great Greg Bahnsen. TIMELINE: 00:00 […]

Facts Don’t Always Lead To Beliefs

Facts Don’t Always Lead To Beliefs In the West, we have a long history of detective shows. Some are straightforward who-done-it’s and there are others that have a unique outlook on either the solving of cases or those who solve them. Even our medical shows are turning into the diseases of the week to solve. […]

Faith With Evidence

Faith With Evidence Christianity is not wishful thinking. Apologetics is not just throwing facts at a person. Presuppositionalism is not running away from evidence and only asking “By What Standard?!” Christianity is faith with evidence. Apologetics is facts grounded in faith. Presuppositionalism is evidence grounded in faith. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Let’s Talk About Evidence! 03:16 […]

Christians – Understand What Faith Actually Is

Understand What Faith Actually Is Yes, you, Christian – you must understand what faith actually is. It’s not wishful thinking or pretending to know what you know to not be true. Faith isn’t some esoteric fluff that the religious person on the TV show wishes on a star and it comes about at the end […]

The Irrationality Of Thinking Christianity Is Irrational

The Irrationality Of Thinking Christianity Is Irrational The claim of Christianity just isn’t irrational is touted out as a hand wave to be easily dismissed. Most of the time, the initial interaction with Christianity is just that one doesn’t like it. But think about something like string theory and explain to someone that 222 dimensions […]

The Real Definition Of Faith

The Real Definition Of Faith The real definition of faith seems to escape people for an easy-to-hand-wave-away straw man. It must be stated again and again how definitions matter – especially since all people have faith in their ultimate standard. TIMELINE: 00:00 – The Real Definition Of Faith 04:56 – Those With Faith Are Not […]

The Facts Are Not Enough

Facts Are Not Enough If we inundate them with enough facts then they’ll be forced to believe. If we are Bible believers then we have to know that the facts are not enough. Romans 1 clearly speaks of this fact – and The Bible should be the foundation of our knowledge. Today’s short clip comes […]

Do Your Assumptions Get You To Where You Need To Go?

Do Your Assumptions Get You To Where You Need To Go? Whether we like it or not we all bring certain assumptions to the table. Don’t like it? Try not thinking logically. Try not trusting your memories or senses or mind. When we come to our conclusions we have to figure out if our assumptions […]

When Gary DeMar Met Greg Bahnsen

When Gary DeMar Met Greg Bahnsen When Gary DeMar met Greg Bahnsen neither of them knew it would lead to creating a ministry that would be a blessing for us and the church. Hope you enjoy the work on their combined ministry. TIMELINE: 00:00 – Gary DeMar Meets Greg Bahnsen 02:31 – How Against All […]

The Job Of The Christian Apologist

The Job Of The Christian Apologist The job of the Christian apologist is to bring the doctrine of God in the area of unbelief. We aren’t striving to be accepted by academia or Joe Rogan. In fact, The Bible has some clear words for those who are and what’s to be expected of those who […]

How Facts Become Evidence

How Facts Become Evidence People view religious debates as a game of Hungry Hungry Hippos. The facts are out there and you just slam your hippo out and try and gobble enough of the pebble facts out there until they run our and you see who has the most – or who’s able to present […]

How Christians Tend To Do Apologetics

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 leave. Is there a better way and […]

The Centralized Guide To How You Look At Everything In Your Life

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 guy you pass every day that you […]

Scott Christensen On What’s Next For His Work

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 be found here. Books mentioned in this […]

Scott Christensen On What Message To Give To Those Experiencing Evil

Message To Give To Those Experiencing Evil Here’s the amazing message Scott Christensen says should be on what message to give to those experiencing pain, suffering, and evil right now. The message of hope and redemption has been the staple that has been at the Christian message that sustained believers in persecution, overturned empires, and […]

Scott Christensen On The Purpose For God Allowing Evil

Scott Christensen On The Purpose Scott Christensen on the purpose for why it’s possible for an all-loving, all-perfect, and all-good God could allow for the antithetical opposite of who He is in the evil that entered the world. LINKS: 00:19 – Anarchist Bible Study Guest Appearance Today’s short clip comes from episode 181 which can […]

Scott Christensen On Why God Being A Story Teller Points To The Human Condition

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 a set of rules only. The third […]

Scott Christensen On The Theodicy That Leads To The Greater-Glory Of God

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. Today’s short clip comes from episode 181 […]

Scott Christensen On The Issue Of The Best Of All Possible Worlds

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 Leibniz was onto something, he limited God […]

Scott Christensen On The Scriptural Case Against Free Will

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 Christensen says there’s a scriptural case against […]

Scott Christensen On The Free Will Defense – Limiting God & His Revelation

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 free will defense calls for us to […]

Scott Christensen Explains Why Evil Needs To Be Explained

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 Overview Of What About Evil 01:44 – […]

A Quick Review Of “What About Evil?”

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 and soon our next book we will […]

Something Is Rotten In The State Of The Universe

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 knows it. We all want “it” to […]