Best Ravi Zacharias Podcasts (2024)

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The Ravi Zacharias Controversy Revisited 12:58

29d ago12:58

12:58

It has been a couple of years since the revelations about Ravi Zacharias came to light. Still, there are issues that came up in that controversy that still affect us, especially how organizations protect abusers. In this video, I reflect back on what happened with RZIM in light of more recent events. Visit me at my website. Support me through Patre…

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How can I deal with anxiety? Secular models and a biblical promise 33:09

8h ago33:09

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When it comes to dealing with anxiety, some secular models suggest that we are either underestimating ourselves or overestimating our problems—either we are stronger than we think or our burdens are lighter than we think. But what do we do when our fears are not exaggerated and irrational but actually grounded in the reality of our broken world? Wh…

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How do I build a life that’s meaningful? 52:58

13d ago52:58

52:58

“I’ve always been more attracted to the idea that we make our own meaning. What do you think about that?” This question, asked by a freshman at UC Berkeley, gives voice to a perspective many hold today. What makes life meaningful? And is that a goal human beings can accomplish by ourselves? If these questions interest you, then check out this week’…

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Why believe the whole Bible? 49:19

28d ago49:19

49:19

Just because I believe in Jesus, why should I have to believe the whole Bible? Aren’t some passages outdated or even problematic? This week on Ask Away, Vince and Jo respond to a listener who asks if there is any clear and compelling logical rationale for treating the Bible as divinely inspired as opposed to a fallible authority that’s sometimes ri…

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Is it Christian to want to win? 49:29

1M ago49:29

49:29

“Climbing the ladder.” “Winning at life.” “Coming out on top.” “Living the high life.” We use phrases like these to describe success all the time, but is this a healthy paradigm for living well? In this episode of Ask Away, Jo interviews Vince about what motivates us to get out of bed in the morning, the pitfalls of power, and whether “winning” is …

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A Conversation With Randal Rauser on Progressive Christianity 19:19

2M ago19:19

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Is Progressive Christianity a different religion? Randal Rauser, author of Progressive Christians Love Jesus Too (Amazon affiliate link), discusses how we should approach Progressive Christianity. You can visit Randal at his website and me at my website.

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Who made God, why does he allow so much suffering, and is he mad at me if I feel anxious or depressed? 27:13

2M ago27:13

27:13

“Who made God?” This week on Ask Away, Vince responds to this live Q & A question, followed by two others on the topics of suffering and mental health. Vince wrote his doctoral thesis on the question of why God would allow horrendous evils, and if you want to read more from him on this subject you can download a free copy of his book with Oxford Un…

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Leviticus and Same-Sex Relationships 11:51

2M ago11:51

11:51

One of the so-called "clobber passages" is Leviticus 18:22. It seems to be a fairly clear condemnation of (male) same-sex activity. Is that passage sufficient for seeing all same-sex relationships as wrong for all time? In this video, we look at that passage and try to situate it in how we read the Bible. Please visit me at my website. Support me t…

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Why does God present himself as male? And more live Q&A… 42:06

2M ago42:06

42:06

This week’s episode is taken from a live Q&A event that Jo did with a group of female students at Stanford University who had reached out for help with questions about faith that they were wrestling with. The honest and energized discussion spanned questions such as why Adam was created before Eve, were women an afterthought, do women have less val…

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What Was the Sin of Sodom? 16:31

3M ago16:31

16:31

Questions about same-sex relationships are at the forefront of conversations within the church. There are numerous passages that are considered relevant and must be looked at carefully. One of those passages is that of Sodom. Is the punishment of Sodom an indication of God's condemnation of same-sex relationships in general? That is the topic of th…

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If God already knows, why pray? 54:16

3M ago54:16

54:16

On this episode of Ask Away, Vince and Jo respond to the following listener-submitted question: “I do not see the point of praying if the outcome is already determined. Prayer is something that I have always struggled with. If God is all-knowing and He has the future mapped out, what is the purpose of prayer? Does prayer really have any influence o…

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When Protestants Become Roman Catholics 14:10

3M ago14:10

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Every once in a while, we hear about a high profile Protestant who converts to Roman Catholicism. How should Protestants respond? I share my thoughts in this episode. Visit me at my website. Support me through Patreon.

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Live @ Stanford: Is it crazy to believe in a virgin birth and a resurrection from death? 39:59

3M ago39:59

39:59

Vince discusses science, miracles, and resurrection—as well as his personal story of coming to faith at college—in this talk delivered to students at Stanford University. ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering, we’d love to hear it. Send us an email at askawayquestion@gmail.com or call and leave…

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Should Churches Participate in Remembrance Day? 12:47

4M ago12:47

12:47

What should churches do with Remembrance/Veteran's/Armistice Day? Should we have something in the service to acknowledge it or just ignore it? Should it be a major part of the service or should be used to critique military activity? I wrestle with this in this video. Please visit me at my website. Consider supporting me through Patreon.…

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Why do I find it so hard to share my faith? (The spiritual discipline of conversation - Part 2) 34:32

4M ago34:32

34:32

Do you ever feel frustrated with superficial conversation, but you’re unsure how to go deeper with others or even what questions to ask? Do you find it awkward trying to share your faith with those who see the world differently? In this second episode of a two part Ask Away podcast on “the spiritual discipline of conversation", Jo and Vince continu…

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Why do I find it so hard to share my faith? (The spiritual discipline of conversation - Part 1) 32:59

4M ago32:59

32:59

Do you ever feel frustrated with superficial conversation, but you’re unsure how to go deeper with others or even what questions to ask? Do you find it awkward trying to share your faith with those who see the world differently? In this first episode of a two part Ask Away podcast on “the spiritual discipline of conversation", Jo and Vince offer fo…

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Should You Go to Seminary? 10:50

4M ago10:50

10:50

Have you considered attending seminary? But what if you are not sure if you want to be a pastor? In this video I chat about why it is good to consider seminary and how it can be part of the discernment process. Support me through Patreon. Visit me at my website.

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Evangelicalism Issues: Homophobia 13:24

5M ago13:24

13:24

One of the issues that I have with Evangelicalism is the attitudes toward LGBTQ people. It is far more than an assertion that sex is limited to a marriage between a man and a woman. In many corners of Evangelicalism is there is actual hate toward gay people. I address that in this video. Visit me at my website. Support me at Patreon.…

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How could a loving God judge us? 39:07

5M ago39:07

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Recently we’ve had a number of questions come in around the topic of what God’s judgment of humanity reveals about his character—specifically, whether there is a contradiction between the claim that God loves us and the fact that he nevertheless judges us. This is a question that Jo personally struggled with in her early 20's when she was working o…

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How Should Christians Treat Transgender People? 14:38

5M ago14:38

14:38

I recently encountered a very well known transgender person. Some people did not appreciate my reaction. How should Christians respond to transgender people? This is only my position. Consider supporting me at Patreon Visit me at my website.

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Is God playing hide and seek? 53:07

5M ago53:07

53:07

If God wants to be known, why isn’t He more obvious? This week Jo and Vince respond to a listener who submitted the following question: “Why isn’t God more clear in revealing Himself, in His motives, in His character, in His morality? If He wants to have a relationship with people and loves them, why doesn’t God reveal Himself more plainly or at le…

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Live Q&A: Why are there terrible stories in the Old Testament? And more... 43:14

6M ago43:14

43:14

This week we are sharing with you an ‘Ask Anything’ event that we did last week at Bay Area Community Church in Annapolis, where the audience were asking a whole range of important questions such as "How do I know God’s will?", How can God bring good out of bad?", and "What happens to those who never get to hear about Jesus?" It was a moving time t…

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Whom should I date and why should I marry? 1:05:25

6M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

On this special Valentine’s edition of Ask Away, Jo and Vince discuss singleness, dating, and marriage. They challenge us not to adopt an approach to marriage and relationships in general that—had Jesus adopted it—would have precluded Him from marrying us! ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering,…

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What is a biblical approach to disagreement? 36:32

7M ago36:32

36:32

In this episode, you'll be hearing a talk that Vince gave a few months back at the Relational Wisdom Conference in Montana titled 'What is a biblical approach to disagreement?' We hope this episode helps you approach disagreement with less fear and with a far greater expectation for how loving, respectful dialogue can deepen relationships (even whe…

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Is Christianity bad news for women? 37:05

7M ago37:05

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In this episode, you'll be hearing a talk that Jo gave recently on the campus of Stanford University entitled 'Is Christianity bad news for women?' ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering, we’d love to hear it. Send us an email at askawayquestion@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (321) 2…

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How do we conceive of apologetics? 34:36

8M ago34:36

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Jo and Vince share about how their understanding of apologetics, and ministry more generally, has been challenged and impacted over the last few years. ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering, we’d love to hear it. Send us an email at askawayquestion@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (32…

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David and Bathsheba: Adultery or Assault? 15:50

9M ago15:50

15:50

What exactly happened between David and Bathsheba as described in 2 Samuel 11? Was it adultery between two consenting adults or an assault accompanied by an abuse of power? And how does this affect the controversies about pastoral sexual misconduct in the Church today? Support me through Patreon. Visit me at my website.…

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Were Paul and James Enemies? 14:00

9M ago14:00

14:00

Two of the most influential leaders in the early church were Paul and James, the brother of Jesus. These two men were very different in their styles but were they enemies? Some people think so and that is why we look at this question in this video. Support me through Patreon. Visit me at my website.

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Prayer for God's Protection, Grace and Favor 12:22

9M ago12:22

12:22

Praying Exodus 14:14 for God's favor, protection and grace in your life. Pray with me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relevantchristianpodcast/support

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Where have we been and what have we been doing? 52:22

9M ago52:22

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Jo and Vince share about some of the lessons they have been learning over the last three years and in particular about their gratitude for the gifts of repentance and reconciliation. ------ We’re so glad you joined us for Ask Away. If you have a question that needs answering, we’d love to hear it. Send us an email at askawayquestion@gmail.com or ca…

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The So-Called Persecution of the Canadian Church 11:30

10M ago11:30

11:30

Are Christians in Canada being persecuted? Are Christian churches being targeted in Canada? I address this persistent claim in this video. Visit me at my website. Support me through Patreon.

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Evangelicalism Issues: The Culture War 11:17

10M ago11:17

11:17

I sometimes struggle with Evangelicalism. One of the issues is that some evangelicals hold tightly to the culture war, the battle between conservatives and liberals, and wed that to the identity of the church. I share my thoughts on that. Visit me at my website. Support me through Patreon.

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Coming Soon 0:43

10M ago0:43

0:43

Hi everyone, Jo and Vince Vitale here. After nearly three years, we wanted to let you know that we’re going to be starting up the Ask Away podcast again. We have really missed hearing your questions, and we’re looking forward to engaging with them once more. Thank you so much to those of you who reached out in this last season to encourage us—the j…

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Are Women Allowed to Be Pastors? 19:05

11M ago19:05

19:05

One of the most controversial issues within some denominations is the role of women. Should women be pastors? But what about 1 Timothy 2? In this video, I reflect on this issue. Visit me at my website. Support me at Patreon.

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SBC, Church Autonomy, and Sexual Abuse 17:40

11M ago17:40

17:40

The report regarding the sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention has been released. The extent of the coverup and abuse is heartbreaking. One of the "excuses" that has been offered is that Baptist polity, specifically autonomy of the local church limited what SBC leadership could do. Does this aspect of Baptist polity diminish responsibilit…

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Evangelicalism Issues: Jesus vs the Bible 13:52

1y ago13:52

13:52

In this series, I wrestle with some of my concerns about evangelicalism. One is the way evangelicals look at the Bible. In some corners of evangelicalism, it seems as if the Bible is lifted above Jesus. Please visit me at my website. Support me through Patreon.

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Evangelicalism Issues: Men and Women 9:57

1y ago9:57

9:57

As I reflect upon my experience as an evangelical, I look at some of the things I have struggled with. One of those is how evangelicals look at the role of men and women. Consider supporting me through Patreon. Please visit me at my website.

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Episode 1: Episode 1 - Steve Baughman on the life and lies of Ravi Zacharias 1:05:01

1+ y ago1:05:01

1:05:01

In this first episode of Behind The Pulpit, Gia, Matt, and Clark interview Steve Baughman, author of the book Cover-Up in the Kingdom - Phone Sex, Lies, and God’s Great Apologist Ravi Zacharias.

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The Christian Podcast Epidemic - Ep 15 55:39

1+ y ago55:39

55:39

In Episode 15, the season 1 finale of #ChurchIsCanceled, Brett and Danny discuss denominations and then deconsturct how co-hosting a Christian podcast has changed them. .--1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzLS4O7YaUg---Church is Canceled is a podcast about church scandals, church culture, and staying enchanted with Jesus in spite of how life gets…

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Josh Duggar: Many Scandals and Counting - Ep 14 57:24

1+ y ago57:24

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In Episode 14 of #ChurchIsCanceled, Brett and Danny get grossed out discussing the details of Josh Duggar's life and work as a prominent public Christian figure. --1: https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/1119694/josh-duggar-sexual-abuse-full-timeline/amp/2: https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/josh-duggars-wife-anna-duggar-will-not-consider-ne…

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The Church Hates Men - Ep 13 1:06:09

1+ y ago1:06:09

1:06:09

In Episode 13 of #ChurchIsCanceled, Brett and Danny debate the sensitive issue of men, masculinity and how the church does them a disservice.--1: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a27259689/toxic-masculinity-male-friendships-emotional-labor-men-rely-on-women/ https://nationalpost.com/health/rise-of-the-bromance-is-bad-for-women-could-b…

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Oceans of Scandal - Ep 12 58:30

1+ y ago58:30

58:30

In Episode 12 of #ChurchIsCanceled, Brett and Danny wade thru the oceans of scandals that make up Hillsong a --1. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/19/frank-houston-committed-child-sexual-abuse-at-a-time-when-he-felt-emotionally-low-court-hears2. https://julieroys.com/ousted-hillsong-founders-selling-designer-clothes-furniture/ 3. https://…

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What is the Role of Christian Apologetics? 6:43

1+ y ago6:43

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There has been a huge renaissance in Christian apologetics, ranging from the scholar to the pastor to the layperson. But what is the role of the Christian apologist? What should be their goal? I discuss this in this episode based on a video I recorded. For more on Christian apologetics, visit me here. Please support this podcast through Patreon.…

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Safer than the Known Way - Ep 11 1:05:11

1+ y ago1:05:11

1:05:11

In Episode 11 of #ChurchIsCanceled, Brett interviews Maria Francesca French about her new book "Safer than the Known Way" while Danny maintains his composure. -- 1. https://www.amazon.com/Safer-Known-Maria-Francesca-French/dp/1957007419/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18UZ38H1Y73MH&keywords=maria+french&qid=1675057765&sprefix=maria+french%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1 2. htt…

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Psalm 91 Devotional and Prayer 6:30

1+ y ago6:30

6:30

Psalm 91 Devotional and Prayer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/relevantchristianpodcast/support

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What is Happening With the Christian Church? 12:14

1+ y ago12:14

12:14

In the past number of months, we have heard some terrible stories by such prominent pastors as Bruxy Cavey, John MacArthur, and Brian Houston. What is going on? Is there even a way to stop such abuse? In this episode, I vent my frustration. Support this podcast through Patreon. Visit me at my website.…

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Bruxy Cavey, Adultery, and Abuse 10:27

1+ y ago10:27

10:27

After allegations against Bruxy Cavey, the investigation has been completed. But was this "just an affair"? When a pastor (any pastor) gets involved with a person they are ministering to, it is more than adultery. We look at this difficult topic in this episode. Visit me at my website. Please support me through Patreon.…

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Bill Hybels Might Cop a Feel - Ep 10 58:54

1+ y ago58:54

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In Episode 10 of #ChurchIsCanceled, Brett and Danny discuss Bill Hybels' scandal, his impact and influence on the American mega church movement and how Willow Creek ruined church names. -- 1. https://www.christianpost.com/voices/willow-creek-bill-hybels-most-influential-churches-american-history-model-world.html 2. https://religionnews.com/2019/03/…

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Are We in the End Times? 9:00

1+ y ago9:00

9:00

Worldwide pandemics. Russia invading another European nation. Does all of this mean that we are now in the end times? That's what we look at in this episode. Please support this podcast through Patreon. Visit my website.

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Are Christians Allowed to Consume Drugs? - Ep 9 1:01:03

1+ y ago1:01:03

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In Episode 9 of #ChurchIsCanceled, Brett and Danny debate the use of cannabis and psilocybin as medicine. -- 1. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fncel.2016.00294/full 2. https://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Medicine-Medical-Healing-Everything/dp/031650078X 3. https://harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12954-021-00520-5 …

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