Best CosmicSkeptic Podcasts (2024)

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Is This the Most Evil Idea In the New Testament? (@Richard Dawkins & CosmicSkeptic - Rapid Response) 28:52

15d ago28:52

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Are we born into the world guilty of sin? Did Jesus Himself say He came to die for our sins? Can everyone recognize that there is some standard we all fall short of, and why does it matter which standard it is? Is morality possible apart from God? Send your questions or video to information@apologetics.org! …

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How Can We Pray for America After the Events this Weekend? 20:08

2h ago20:08

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here In what ways can we pray for our country after the devastating events we all witnessed? Join us back here next Tuesday at 5 pm for the episode on Inspiration and Innerrancy! The Christ is King Trap: https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14907957-a-letter-on-the-christ-is-king-trap What's Behind T…

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#76 Jonathan Pageau - Deconstructing the Fall of Adam and Eve 1:59:02

2h ago1:59:02

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Jonathan Pageau is a French-Canadian icon carver, YouTuber and public speaker on symbolism, religion and the Orthodox faith.

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Was Genesis Wrong About Creation? (Alex O'Connor vs Dinesh D'Souza) 28:15

8d ago28:15

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Was Genesis Chapter 1 intended to be a scientific account of creation? Why does Genesis 1-11 seem to have so much in common with other writings from Israel's surrounding neighbors? In this debate, Nick responds to Alex O'Connor catching Dinesh D'Souza off-guard with some questions about the Bible. Are you pr…

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#75 Destiny on Jordan Peterson, Voting, and Political Principles 2:26:05

6d ago2:26:05

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Steven Bonnell II is a popular American political streamer known online as Destiny.

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Is the Bible Inerrant and Can It Be Trusted? | Mike Licona 58:17

11d ago58:17

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Nick Shalna interviews Dr. Michael Licona, author of Jesus, Contradicted, on the ideas of inspiration, inerrancy, and the reasons for differences among New Testament Gospels. How does the way that the gospels present the same story differently reflect the writing standards of the 1st century? What kinds of t…

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#74 Rabbi David Wolpe - What is Judaism? 1:19:26

13d ago1:19:26

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David Wolpe is an American rabbi, and Visiting Scholar at Harvard Divinity School. He was named the most influential Rabbi in America by Newsweek in 2012.

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Is God Responsible for People Going to Hell? (@The Atheist Experience - Rapid Response) 33:56

16d ago33:56

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Nick responds to a throwback video of Matt Dilahaunty taking a phone call from a Christian on "The Atheist Experience". Does the reality of God's foreknowledge necessitate the idea that He causes all of our actions? Is God responsible for all who go to hell because He created it? How should believers carry a…

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What's With All Of These Bible Contradictions? (@Cosmicskeptic - Rapid Response) 45:38

17d ago45:38

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Was the Israelite conquest genocide? Are there contradictions in the New Testament that bring doubt to the reliability of the Four Gospels? What does it mean for the Bible to be "true"? Did the Gospel writers forget when events happened? How does comparing the Gospels to other Ancient Greco-Roman Biographies…

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Did Jesus Go To Egypt to Learn Ancient Secrets? (@Billy Carson - Rapid Response) 42:04

18d ago42:04

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here How much time did Jesus spend in Egypt? Is the term "God" a mistranslation in the Bible? Is Yahweh just a Deity from another Pantheon? Where do modern-day gnostic ideas come from? Send a video to information@apologetics.org for Nick to respond to in the Rapid Response Series! Former Psychic: Communicating wi…

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Does this One Verse Undermine the Whole Bible? (@HolyKoolaid - Rapid Response) 29:27

25d ago29:27

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here In the first episode of the rapid response series, Nick Shalna responds to a popular video by Youtube content creator Holy Koolaid. Was it unnecessary for Jesus to die on the cross to forgive sins? Is the Bible unreliable? Send in a video for Nick to respond to - information@apologetics.org Related Episodes:…

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#73 Arguments for Atheism Tier List w/ Joe Schmid! 2:35:56

20d ago2:35:56

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Joe Schmid is a PhD student in philosophy at Princeton University. He graduated with a B.A. in philosophy from Purdue University in 2022. He has published articles in metaphysics, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of time, and the author of books including "Existential Inertia and Classical Theistic Proofs". He runs the YouTube channel, "Majes…

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Did Jesus Come to Bring A Sword? (Are You Sure You Know) [Pt. 7] 49:07

26d ago49:07

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Why did Jesus say that He came to bring a sword in Matthew 10:34? Furthermore, why does Luke's account differ, saying He came to bring division? What is Matthew intending to communicate by using the term "sword"? What differences were prominent between Jewish and Gentile audiences in the 1st century? Send yo…

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#72 John Nelson - What Did Jesus Really Look Like? 1:04:33

1M ago1:04:33

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John Nelson holds a PhD in Biblical Studies from the University of Edinburgh. His thesis is the first book-length study of Jesus' physical appearance in the Gospels. He runs a weekly Substack called "Behind the Gospels" which aims to make Biblical studies accessible to all.

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The Satan in Job Isn't Who You Think It Is [Are You Sure You Know Pt. 6] 40:41

1M ago40:41

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Who is "the satan" figure in the Book of Job? Is the term "satan" ever used in the Old Testament to describe the Devil? Where is Satan mentioned in the Old Testament and why does it matter? Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for the Q&A on the last Friday of the month! Intro to Divine Council…

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#71 Unsolicited Advice - An Introduction to Nihilism 1:19:51

1M ago1:19:51

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Joe Folley is the creator of the YouTube channel "Unsolicited Advice" which creates short, digestible philosophical videos on a wide range of topics. He joins me today to discuss nihilism: its history, its meaning, and its significance in philosophy.

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5 Reasons Why I'm Protestant 43:34

2M ago43:34

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here What are some of the key differences between Protestantism and the Roman Catholic church? How does one's view of Scripture affect their objectivity when studying biblical concepts? Did God ordain or command for there to be an authoritative church body to interpret the Bible? Is purgatory a biblical concept a…

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#70 Philosophize This! - A Beginner's Guide to Philosophy 1:19:13

2M ago1:19:13

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Steven West is the host of "Philosophize This!" one of the world's most popular philosophy podcasts. Listen to it here.

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Q&A: Preterism, Book of Jasher, End of the World 27:17

2M ago27:17

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Send in your questions now to information@apologetics for our Q&A on Friday June 28! Joshua and the Sun Standing Still: https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14943176-did-joshua-make-the-sun-stand-still-are-you-sure-you-know-pt-3 Why Did Jesus Say "You are all gods"? https://theuniversenextdoor.b…

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#69 Iain McGilchrist - The Mind is More Than a Machine 1:40:29

2M ago1:40:29

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Iain McGilchrist is a psychiatrist, writer, and former Oxford literary scholar. McGilchrist came to prominence after the publication of his book The Master and His Emissary, subtitled The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World.

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Did You Know This About CS Lewis? | Dr. Hal Poe 46:16

2M ago46:16

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Nick Shalna and Dr. Tom Woodward interview Dr. Hal Poe - CS Lewis expert and descendant of Edgar Allen Poe - on the incredible life of CS Lewis. What tragedies occurred in Lewis's life that helped shape him? How did his upbringing influence who he became? Why did CS Lewis originally convert to Atheism and th…

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#68 Andrew Mark Henry - What is The Gospel of Thomas? 1:23:57

2M ago1:23:57

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Andrew Mark Henry is a scholar of religious studies. His research focus is early Christianity and late Roman religion. He earned his PhD at Boston University. His YouTube channel is "Religion for Breakfast".

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On this Rock: What Catholics and Protestants Both Get Wrong [Are You Sure You Know Pt.5] 42:45

2M ago42:45

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Was Peter the first Pope? What Rock was Jesus referring to when He spoke to Peter in Matthew 16? What were "the Gates of Hell" and why is this concept crucial for understanding this passage? What does the geography of the event have to do with the meaning of what Jesus is communicating? Send your questions t…

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Was Peter the First Pope and What Rock was Jesus Referring To? 1:42

2M ago1:42

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Are Catholics and Protestants both incorrect in their interpretations of the Matthew 16 passage where Jesus says "On this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail?" Join us tomorrow night to find out! Send your questions to information@apologetic.org now for our Q&A on the last Frid…

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#67 Elaine Pagels | What Are The Gnostic Gospels? 1:09:08

2M ago1:09:08

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Elaine Pagels is an American historian of religion. She is the Harrington Spear Paine Professor of Religion at Princeton University. Pagels has conducted extensive research into early Christianity and Gnosticism. See me speak at Level Up in Atlanta this June: http://levelupconferences.org/

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What You Don't Know about the Transfiguration [Are You Sure You Know Pt. 4] 53:56

2M ago53:56

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here What was the point of the transfiguration? What is the story intending to communicate and does it have anything to do with us? Why were Moses and Elijah present and why did Peter want to build tents? What does the location of the event communicate in regards to spiritual powers and authorities? Join us next …

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#66 Coleman Hughes - Should We Take Race Out of Politics? 59:20

2M ago59:20

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Coleman Hughes is an American writer and podcast host. He is the author of "The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America".

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A Scientist and the Complexity of Life | Bill Dembski and Tom Woodward 45:31

3M ago45:31

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Nick Shalna is joined by Dr. Bill Demsbki (Intelligent Design Author) and Dr. Tom Woodward (Discovery Institute, Apologetics Inc) to discuss the concept of specified complexity and the update of Dr. Dembski's classic book: The Design Inference. How did the Intelligent Design movement start and how far has it…

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#65 Esoterica - The History of Yahweh 1:44:31

3M ago1:44:31

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Justin Sledge is currently a part-time professor of philosophy and religion at several institutions in the Metro-Detroit area and a popular local educator. His YouTube channel is "Esoterica".

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Q&A: Babel Episode, Original Sin and Virgin Birth 28:38

3M ago28:38

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Send in your questions for next month's Q&A to information@apologetics.org! Episodes referenced: Did Joshua make the Sun Stand Still? https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14943176-did-joshua-make-the-sun-stand-still-are-you-sure-you-know-pt-3 Babel Response Episode: https://theuniversenextdoor.b…

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Did Joshua Make the Sun Stand Still? [Are You Sure You Know Pt. 3] 46:09

3M ago46:09

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Did the sun stop moving in the sky in Joshua 10, or are we misunderstanding how ancients thought of the sun "standing still"? Does taking a less common view mean you have less faith? Why were Israel's surrounding neighbors so particular about the alignment of stars and planets before battle and how may that …

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#64 Rory Stewart - We Are Addicted to a Sense of Crisis 1:09:20

3M ago1:09:20

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Rory Stewart is a former UK Government minister, MP, and deputy governor in Iraq following the western invasion. He walked on foot for two years across Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, India and Nepal in 2002. He was a private tutor to both Prince William and Prince Harry. He now co-hosts The Rest is Politics with Alastair Campbell, one of the UK's mos…

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A Letter on the 'Christ is King' Trap 12:03

3M ago12:03

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Join us next Tuesday as we continue our series: "Are you sure you know what that verse means?" For the record, I have a beard and a truck. Support the Show.By Nick Shalna

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#63 A.C. Grayling - Who Will Own the Moon? 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

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A.C. Grayling is a British philosopher and author. In 2011 he founded and became the first Master of New College of the Humanities, an independent undergraduate college in London. Buy "Who Owns the Moon?" here.

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Abraham's Promise: 'As' the Stars in Heaven? [Are you sure you know Pt. 2] 52:00

3M ago52:00

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here In the second part of the "Are you sure you know whats that verse means?" series, Nick Shalna presents a prominent ancient Jewish view of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 15. What does it mean to be made "as" the stars in heaven? Is this simply quantitative and a reference to numerical value, or is there …