Best Coffeehouse Questions With Ryan Pauly Podcasts (2024)

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Atheist's 11 Facts To Consider When Evaluating Claims About God 1:19:36

5h ago1:19:36

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I received the following comment on YouTube. "Hello. I am an atheist... My position is that I currently have no good reason to acknowledge the reality of any god. And here is why I currently hold to such a position. Below are 11 facts I must consider when evaluating the claim made by certain theists that a particular god exists in reality." I respo…

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Atheist Objections To The Cosmological Argument For God (Atheist Book Response, Part 11) 1:11:33

4d ago1:11:33

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The cosmological argument is one of the most famous arguments for God's existence. It is usually stated as:P1. Everything that begins to exist has a cause.P2. The universe began to exist.C. Therefore, the universe has a cause.Atheist Armin Navabi responds to this argument in chapter 11 of his book, "Why There is No God." Chapter 11 is titled, "If t…

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Things Both Christians & Atheists Should Stop Saying (Atheist Book Response, Part 10) 1:14:21

1M ago1:14:21

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Have you heard a Christian argue for God by saying, "There's no evidence that God doesn't exist"? Have you heard an atheist say "Christians are atheists when it comes to the thousands of other gods throughout history"? In Chapter 10 of "Why There Is No God: Simple Responses to 20 Common Arguments for the Existence of God," Atheist Armin Navabi argu…

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Is Christianity Good for the World? 59:50

1M ago59:50

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Many argue that Christianity is outdated, oppressive, harmful, and in need of being discarded. They claim that Christians themselves are on the wrong side of history. Is there any truth to this? In today's show, Ryan will review a new book by Sharon James titled, "Is Christianity Good for the World?" You will see that Christianity has had a benefic…

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The Cost of Belief for Christianity & Atheism (Atheist Book Response, Part 8) 59:45

2M ago59:45

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Blaise Pascal was a mid-1600s mathematician and philosopher. He presented an argument for religious belief from a mathematical standpoint that has come to be called Pascal's Wager. The problem is that this argument is often misunderstood and applied in ways that Pascal never intended.In Chapter 8 of "Why There Is No God: Simple Responses to 20 Comm…

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A Christian Response to the Gender Revolution 1:01:53

2M ago1:01:53

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Does God's Word allow for the modern divorce of biological sex and gender identity? What are the core beliefs of the transgender movement? What does Scripture offer on this topic? Join the conversation as Ryan reviews Samuel Ferguson's new book, "Does God Care about Gender Identity?" and offers practical advice to parents and church leaders. Come b…

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Habits For The Mind And Heart To Fight Polarization (Dr. Rick Langer) 1:05:53

2M ago1:05:53

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Have you been left in shock after reading the comment section on a political post? Online discourse seems to have hit a new low. Today's show will address this polarizing issue.Instead of testing the teachings that we see, we often resort to torching the teacher. To avoid torching teachers, we need to start with habits of the heart that "help avoid…

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The Best Way To Respond To Deconstruction 43:13

3M ago43:13

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The best way to respond to deconstruction is to have a healthy faith. How do we cultivate that? Join the show to find out and bring your questions!By Ryan Pauly

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Technology Challenges Our Ultimate Loves And Affections 1:08:52

4M ago1:08:52

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Many believe the mistaken view that technology is neutral. It can be used for good or for evil, so technology itself must be neutral, right? The issue is that looking at the moral use of technology only considers one key factor. The moral question is important, but we also have to consider how technology is shaping reality and changing us. Today's …

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15 Life Lessons From True Crime (Cold-Case Homicide Detective J. Warner Wallace) 58:12

4M ago58:12

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Cold-Case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace has been investigating murder cases for decades. What have these investigations taught him about life and the nature of people? What guiding principles help us to thrive and flourish as human beings? This conversation will look at valuable insights into our human condition that will help you better und…

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Making Sense of Scandals, Hypocrisy, and Doubt in the Church (Dr. Bobby Conway) 1:03:11

5M ago1:03:11

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How do we make sense of Christianity? Why are there so many scandals in the church? Why is it filled with hypocrisy? Why do Christians struggle with mental illness instead of displaying the fruit of the Spirit? How can I believe in God or miracles today? Come join the conversation as we try to make sense of some of the most challenging questions re…

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God Exists Because I Experience Him (Atheist Book Response, Part 7) 1:06:12

5M ago1:06:12

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Does your personal relationship with God count as evidence of His existence, or is there a natural explanation for what Christians experience? Do Christians only see what they want to believe and therefore support the beliefs they already hold? Atheist Armin Navabi addresses the argument "I feel a personal relationship with God, so I know that he i…

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Answered Prayer As Evidence For God (Atheist Book Response, Part 6) 1:04:58

6M ago1:04:58

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Can answered prayers be used as evidence for God's existence, or is prayer nothing more than an illusion or placebo effect? Does it help or does it have harmful effects? We continue our series with chapter 6 from Armin Navabi's book, "Why There Is No God." Content:0:00 Intro2:25 What have we covered before?3:50 The big objection against prayer5:50 …

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Faith and Culture with A Deconstructed Christian (Tim Whitaker of the New Evangelicals) 1:05:58

7M ago1:05:58

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How should Christians think about cultural issues, and how can we have better conversations with those who think differently? The goal of today's show is to give you different perspectives on cultural issues while modeling a healthy disagreement. Come join the conversation and bring your questions!Tim Whitaker is the creator and facilitator at The …

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Your Beliefs Do Not Change Reality (Atheist Book Response, Part 5) 55:55

7M ago55:55

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The majority of people around the world believe in some sort of god. Can this be used to show that God exists? Does the fact that religious beliefs are so widespread prove that something about religion is true? Atheist Armin Navabi addresses these questions in chapter 4 of his book, "Why There Is No God." Let's take a deep look and see if the sprea…

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Can Atheists Be Good People? (Atheist Book Response, Part 4) 1:02:42

7M ago1:02:42

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Atheist Armin Navabi writes that "moral standards, as we understand them, are social constructs. They are tied intimately to cultural circumstances and can change over time." Christians claim that morality comes from God. Which is true?Let's take a deeper look at chapter 4 of "Why There Is No God" by Armin Navabi and see how Christians and atheists…

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Are Miracles Only Cheap Magic Tricks? (Atheist Book Response, Part 3) 1:04:19

8M ago1:04:19

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Atheist Armin Navabi writes that "a person surviving a disease believed to be terminal only shows that the disease may not be fully understood or that the prognosis was not accurate." Using miracles as evidence for God would be an argument from ignorance. Because, "no matter how unlikely an event is, it doesn't mean that a supernatural explanation …

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Why Christians Can Use The Bible As Evidence For God 57:47

8M ago57:47

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Atheist Armin Navabi writes that to claim that the Bible is evidence for God is the fallacy of begging the question and is no different than saying, 'This is true because I believe it." He goes on to say, "Just because something is written in a book does not mean that it's true." Is this what Christians are doing when they claim that God's existenc…

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Atheist Shares Insights On Arguments For Christianity (The Faithiest Atheist) 1:04:41

8M ago1:04:41

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How convincing are the common arguments for Christianity? Do they hit as hard as apologists think they do? What can Christians do better? The Faithiest Atheist joins the show to discuss why different arguments for Christianity are not as convincing as we often think.By Ryan Pauly

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Design Requires A Designer (Atheist Book Response, Part 1) 59:38

8M ago59:38

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"Why There Is No God" by Armin Navabi gives simple responses to 20 common arguments for the existence of God. This series will cover all 20 arguments, one chapter at a time. We begin with chapter 1, "Science can't explain the complexity and order of life; God must have designed it to be this way." What is Armin's response to the design argument? Do…

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You Should Want Christianity To Be True (Dr. Greg Ganssle) 1:01:59

9M ago1:01:59

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We long for relationships, pursue goodness, desire truth, are startled by beauty, and want to be free. The things that you most want, your deepest desires, will affect how you pursue the best life. It is only within the Christian story that we can understand these desires. Join me and Dr. Ganssle as we show how our desires point back to God and sho…

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Sharing the Gospel with LDS Culture (Dr. Ross Anderson) 1:02:32

9M ago1:02:32

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What do you do when LDS missionaries knock on your door? Do you ignore the knock as if you're not home or confidently engage with biblical truth? Today's conversation includes insider knowledge, personal stories, cultural insights, evangelistic wisdom, and best practices from former LDS missionaries themselves, to help Christians share their faith …

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Must A Scientifically Minded Person Reject Miracles? (Dr. Richard Howe) 1:08:51

9M ago1:08:51

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Students frequently tell me that they believe in science, not Christianity. Have scientific facts replaced supernatural myths? Has science shown that miracles are impossible? Dr. Richard Howe joins the show to explain why science has not refuted miracles or the supernatural.Dr. Howe is Provost, Professor of Philosophy and Apologetics, and Norman L.…

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My Doctoral Research on a Theology of the Body and Transgenderism 1:31:32

10M ago1:31:32

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My year 1 doctoral research project was on applying a theology of the body to transgenderism. We are able to respond better to cultural issues when we understand each issue in light of God's story of creation, fall, and redemption. How did God design and create our bodies? How has the fall affected our view of our bodies? What is God's plan to rest…

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Using Questions When Facing Objections To Christianity (Greg Koukl Street Smarts) 1:06:34

10M ago1:06:34

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We cannot send people out to engage the culture and have evangelistic conversations without equipping them to handle objections that will inevitably come. Greg Koukl's newest book, Street Smarts, is a follow-up to his best-selling Tactics and will help you use questions to answer Christianity's toughest challenges. This is a practical and proven gu…

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Explaining Different Christian Views of End Times (Kenneth Samples) 1:06:10

10M ago1:06:10

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Are we living in the last days? Is the conflict in Israel connected to what is predicted in the book of Revelation? What does the Bible say about the end of the world? While the church has shared common points of agreement "Mere Eschatology," we have also differed in many areas. This has led to different ways of interpreting the Bible's apocalyptic…

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An Accessible Account Of Personhood - Who Are You, Really? (Joshua Rasmussen) 1:03:54

10M ago1:03:54

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What does it mean to be human? What is a person? Where did we come from? How can there be something that thinks, feels, or decides, anywhere, ever? "Who Are You, Really?: A Philosopher's Inquiry Into the Nature and Origin of Persons" answers these foundational questions and more! Join our conversation as we dig deep into what we are and how we came…

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Coming To Faith Through Dawkins (Ruth Jackson) 1:02:23

10M ago1:02:23

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Richard Dawkins and his fellow New Atheists ended up causing many people to turn to Christianity. Rather than showing the credibility of Atheism, many became disillusioned by the arguments of Dawkins. This caused them to take another look at religious faith which led them to Christianity. Join me and Ruth Jackson as we discuss the journey of 12 men…

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A Guide To Christian Counter-Cultural Living (Natasha Crain) 1:03:16

11M ago1:03:16

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Are you prepared to effectively engage a culture that ridicules biblical truths and sees biblical morality as outdated and in need of being discarded? Can you defend your faith against the lies of our culture and live as a bold witness for the Lord? My conversation with Natasha Crain will help you see what it means to live counter-cultural as you f…

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Jesus Is Calling You To A Different Ethic 48:17

12M ago48:17

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There are many different ways in which Christian parents try to encourage their children to live rightly. We may use the same strategies on ourselves when desiring to do what is right. Unfortunately, if we do not have the right motivation then our efforts are often in vain. Today's show combines insights from Ryan's research on a theology of the bo…

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Challenges To Christians In The Sciences (Dr. Casey Luskin) 59:11

1y ago59:11

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What challenges do Christian students face while studying science in high school and college? Is there academic freedom to study, research, or teach about the scientific debate over Darwinian evolution and intelligent design? Dr. Casey Luskin joins the show to make a case for intelligent design, help you navigate the challenges to being a Christian…

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Is Masculinity "Toxic"? Surprising New Data On Christian Men (Nancy Pearcey) 53:18

1y ago53:18

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The cultural narrative is that masculinity is toxic and that evangelical Christian men are some of the worst offenders. Where did this idea come from? Is it supported by evidence? Today's conversation with Professor Nancy Pearcey will look at surprising new findings from sociology that challenge this secular script. Join us and see why authenticall…

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Christians In The Public Square - 303 Creative Supreme Court Decision 48:29

1y ago48:29

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How should Christians live out their faith in the public square? What does it look like to have our faith influence the laws ways we vote? Does the recent Supreme Court decision with 303 Creative allow Christians to discriminate against gay people? Join the conversation as we Think Well about Christian political engagement. Ryan's InfoWebsite: http…

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Why Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again (Justin Brierley) 1:02:32

1+ y ago1:02:32

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Secularism seems to have taken over, but is there a change coming? Agnostic journalist Douglas Murray commented that a number of his intelligent friends had converted to Christianity in recent years. Justin Brierley (former host of Unbelievable? and current host of the Re-Enchanting Podcast) was seeing a similar trend among the secular thinkers he …

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Call-In Show On The Moral Argument For God's Existence 1:09:46

1+ y ago1:09:46

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What is the moral argument for God's existence? How does it lead to belief in God? How does it apply to moral situations today? Today's show will focus on answering questions related to the moral argument for God's existence.By Ryan Pauly

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A 12-Year Run Is Coming To An End | Q&A 41:18

1+ y ago41:18

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Big changes are happening this summer...Think Well is officially ready to bring Ryan on in an increased capacity! This means more interviews and YouTube content! Donors have come alongside this ministry in an incredible way to make this goal a reality, helping us raise over 90% of our 2023 budget. Wow! This is our final push to raise the last 10% b…

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Tips To Discussing Controversial Topics Without Arguing 43:13

1+ y ago43:13

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Having productive conversations should be the goal of a Christian's cultural engagement. This show will offer practical tips on how to discuss hard questions and controversial topics without being argumentative. If you have received something of value from this ministry and want to give back, or if you want to partner in equipping the church for cu…

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An Atheist & Christian Discuss Deconversion & Evidence For God 1:05:21

1+ y ago1:05:21

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Ryan interviews A Roaming Goliath, a recently deconverted Christian who identifies as an atheist. They discuss why he left Christianity and reasons for and against the existence of God.By Ryan Pauly

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I Would Believe In God, But... | LIVE Q&A 58:07

1+ y ago58:07

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Evangelism efforts are sometimes met with, "I would believe in God, but..." Are you ready to respond to common objections and reasons for not wanting to believe in God? Ryan works through eight common responses to the Gospel and takes questions from listeners.By Ryan Pauly

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Why Doesn't God Just Show Up & Prove Himself? (Dr. Tim Stratton) 1:06:49

1+ y ago1:06:49

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“In fact, of all the arguments for and against God's existence (and I've heard them all) this is the most powerful I have encountered in support of the atheist position. A tour de force."” - Michael Shermer, Publisher Skeptic MagazineDivine hiddenness is a problem that many people have to work through. Skeptics claim this is one of the best objecti…

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Join the Challenge & Help Think Well 8:17

2y ago8:17

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I thought I’d be the last to do a giving challenge, but then a generous donor offered to match all donations to Think Well before Dec. 31 up to $5,000! Praise God!Please message me with any questions you might have, and help us max out this cool opportunity! Giving options can be found here. https://think-well.org/donate/…

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It's Possible God Exists & He's Better Than You Think (Dr. Paul Gould) 1:02:30

2y ago1:02:30

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"The deep longing of the human heart is for a story that is both true and satisfying." But how can we know which story is true? Does the religious or non-religious story better line up with reality? Dr. Paul Goul looks at 11 clues to understand the universe at our place in it and encourages you to adopt a different posture toward the question of Go…

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The Best Lies Sound The Most Beautiful (Alisa Childers) 1:00:24

2y ago1:00:24

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Live your truth. Follow your heart. You only have one life to live. God just wants you to be happy. Love is love. These cultural statements flood our news feeds and sound so positive, but are they true? In order to Think Well we must discern the messages we see and compare them to biblical truth.Alisa Childers joins me to discuss her new book, "Liv…

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Famous Movies Reveal Our Desire for an Ultimate Hero (Dr. Frank Turek) 1:02:16

2y ago1:02:16

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Instead of ignoring culture or simply imitating it, what if Christians took it seriously and thought well about how they could incorporate its valuable truths into our teaching? This is what the apostle Paul did with the Athenian leaders at Mars Hill (Acts 17:16-31). What would it look like in our day? Dr. Frank Turek is the president of CrossExami…

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How Jesus Followers Have Shaped Everything (Dr. Jeff Myers) 59:56

2y ago59:56

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It's shocking how the narrative of human history has changed. Students are being taught that religion (Christianity) is the cause of the world's problems. The truth may surprise you! Dr. Jeff Myers joins me to discuss how Jesus followers have, and can, transform the world in times of crisis.Dr. Jeff Myers is the president of Summit Ministries. Summ…

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2 Bad Arguments Against Christianity 35:05

2y ago35:05

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Does an all-knowing God make free will an illusion? Since heaven is without sadness, does mean that we won't be ourselves? These two arguments were put forth in posts that students sent my way. Let's work through these bad arguments and learn to think well.By Ryan Pauly

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Navigate Tricky Conversations with Mormons (Eric Johnson) 1:04:29

2y ago1:04:29

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This conversation will get you ready to present the case for Christianity with confidence and grace. You'll be better equipped to navigate those tricky conversations as you delineate biblical teachings from Mormon doctrine. Join us and Think Well about some of the the most important theological topics. Eric Johnson works with Mormonism Research Min…

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Why You Can't Separate Love From Belief- A Response To Randal Rauser 1:15:08

2y ago1:15:08

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I invited Randal Rauser on my show back in July. After our live conversation, he offered me a thought experiment that tried to show that loving rightly is more important than believing rightly. His thought experiment is in his video, "How You LOVE is More Important than What You BELIEVE" on YouTube. I told him that I would make a video with a more …

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How Relativism Undermines Your Faith In Christ 56:17

2y ago56:17

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Our culture has gone through a major shift that is influencing and impacting our students. We may think that our students are protected from the culture inside their churches, families, and schools. However, recent studies show that the relativistic ideas in our culture are undermining the faith of students. How can Jesus be the Truth if there is n…

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Cultivate a Real Love in Your Relationship with God 1:03:05

2y ago1:03:05

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Ryan talks to many students who simply seem bored with Christianity. They have grown up in a Christian home, attended Christian schools, and have gone to church every week. They are tired of the same stories being repeated over and over again. Their knowledge of God is limited to: God loves me, he has a plan for me, and Jesus died for me… that’s al…

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