Best Cult Apologetics Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 255: The Shincheonji Cult: A Former Members Journey [Part 2] 33:24

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South Korea may seem quite remote to us, both geographically and culturally. Yet right here in the US, in your local malls, colleges, and even churches, could very well be members of the high-control cult from South Korea known as Shincheonji aggressively attempting to recruit people. They also pose on social media sites, even dating apps, they wil…

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Episode 256: Many Worlds, Mormonism and Multiverses [Part 1] with Dr. Luke Barnes 57:12

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Is it possible for us to become a god? Do mathematics tell us that there are many universes? Is there any evidence of other universes? This week and next on the Profile, we guarantee that in all of the some five million podcasts out there today, you won't likely find the the topics of Many Worlds, Mormonism, and Multiverses covered in the same epis…

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Richard Dawkins and Why Cultural Christianity Isn't Enough

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Richard Dawkins and Why Cultural Christianity Isn't Enough Richard Dawkins is arguably the world’s foremost atheist. Yet he like Sam Rubin, Douglas Murray, Tom Holland and others claims to be a cultural Christian. Why would the man who paid for bus advertisements dismissing God want to be identified with Christianity? Dawkins likes the benefits of …

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Episode 254: The Shincheonji Cult: A Former Members Journey [Part 1] 42:41

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South Korea is increasingly becoming a hotbed for cults. A few of them have successfully made their way into the United States through aggressive but sometimes secretive and covert means. On this episode of the Profile, we talk with Chris, a former member of the cult of Shincheonji (pronounced shin-shon-JEE), a group that began in South Korean in 1…

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The Indomitable Word of God

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The Bible is undeniably unique among the books of the world. No other book has sold more copies, been at the forefront of new technologies and been the most challenged, studies, scrutinized, and debated text the world over. Yet, it stands as the preeminent revelation of God’s message to his people. In this podcast, we look at what inspiration means…

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Episode 253: Who Was Joseph Smith? [Part 2] with Eric Johnson of Mormonism Research Ministry 40:56

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The Book of Abraham is considered to be sacred scripture by mainstream Latter-day Saints today. Joseph Smith claimed that the Egyptian papyri from which the Book of Abraham had come was the authentic, autograph original of Abraham himself, detailing his sojourn in Egypt. But through a series of events, those original papyri which were thought to ha…

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Virtuous Leaders and Why They Matter

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Virtuous Leaders and Why They Matter Leadership. It's lauded as essential to managing a group, but what effect do leaders really have? The question of leadership has increased in relevance these days as it seems that no matter on what side of the political aisle one resides, good leaders are becoming more and more rare. In this study of Jeremiah Ch…

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Episode 252: Who Was Joseph Smith? [Part 1] with Eric Johnson of Mormonism Research Ministry 37:31

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Who was Joseph Smith? Even after nearly 200 years since the first Book of Mormon was published in 1830, Smith remains something of an enigma. He is viewed as a charismatic farm-boy prophet and martyr by Latter-day Saints and a public enemy, adulterer, and charlatan by many others. How did Smith write the Book of Mormon and convince his followers he…

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Bethel Church and the New Apostolic Reformation: Christian or Cult?

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Bethel Church and the New Apostolic Reformation: Christian or Cult? Many people have been attracted to Bethel Church and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. However, the movement’s emphasis on modern-day apostles and prophets shows dangerous signs of being more about power and control than creating a church faithful to Jesus’s teachings. …

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Episode 251: From Islam to Jesus [Part 2] Hedieh Mirahmadi's Faith Journey 40:05

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251 From Islam to Jesus [Part 2] Hedieh Mirahmadi's Faith Journey apologetics, Apologetics Profile, Watchman Fellowship, Hedieh Mirahmadi, Daniel Ray, Christianity, gospel, Islam, Sunni, Shia, Sufi, Ahmadiyya, Muslim, ExMuslim, former muslim, Muhammed, Quran, Qur'an, Koran, Isa, terrorism, counter terrorism, radical islam, islamic terrorism, evange…

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Why the Virgin Birth Matters: The Rhyne Putman Interview

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Why the Virgin Birth Matters: The Rhyne Putman Interview Ever since the earliest days of the church, the idea that Jesus was born of a virgin became crucial to understand certain aspects of Christianity. It was included in the church creeds and has dramatic implications to how we understand who Jesus is and all he come to accomplish as savior. In t…

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Episode 250: From Islam to Jesus [Part 1] Hedieh Mirahmadi's Faith Journey 44:09

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Join us this week to hear the remarkable story of how Jesus revealed Himself to a devout Muslim of over 20 years. Hedieh Mirahmadi served as an advisor and counter-terroist intelligence agent to five U.S. Presidents, but no matter what she did in her efforts to fight terrorism or as a disciplined follower of Allah, she never had any assurance that …

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Calvinism, Arminianism, and God's Middle Knowledge

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Calvinism, Arminianism, and God's Middle Knowledge Salvation. How do we understand it? Within the church there are two primary views that Christians hold: God has predestined us to be saved but we also have liberty—we may choose to either follow or deny him. On this podcast, we're going to explore something that is a third choice, something called …

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Episode 249: Answering Christianity's Toughest Objections [Part 2] with Bobby Conway 35:51

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There is no quick or easy answers to the questions and doubts people have about Christianity. If you have experienced a season of doubt or if you know someone who has or is passing through such a time, we often wonder what say or what to do. We wonder if we've been deceived or if we haven't thought through everything we should have. We are tempted …

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Is God Evil in the Old Testament?

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Is God Evil in the Old Testament? Atheist Richard Dawkins famously wrote “The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction” and charged him with being a genocidal ethnic cleanser. Other atheists have also specifically criticized the biblical story of the conquering of Canaan by the Israelites because God ordered…

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Episode 248: Answering Christianity's Toughest Objections [Part 1] with Bobby Conway 39:32

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Jesus tells us that in this world, we will have trouble. We also know from experience that part of that trouble includes times of intense and difficult doubts. Jesus, however, reminds us not to fear, that He has overcome this world and all its troubles and sorrows. He has even defeated death itself. The Apostle Paul encourages us likewise that the …

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Should Christians Seek to Shape Culture?

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Should Christians Seek to Shape Culture? What should be the role of the church in shaping the broader culture of our society? Today’s secular culture seems to be running further and further away from its Christian roots. But does that mean we no longer have a responsibility to it? Are Christians to withdraw from the world or do we bear a responsibi…

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Episode 247: Bible Background Essentials [Part 2] with Dr. Craig Keener 39:57

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One of the most common interpretive mistakes we can make when reading the Bible is imposing our own cultural assumptions, biases, and understanding upon its texts. On part two of our conversation with New Testament scholar, theologian, and author, Dr. Craig S. Keener, we talk further about how needful it is for us as Christians to understand the cu…

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A Radical, Salafi Muslim Encounters Jesus (Interview: Olin Giles & Thomas Samuel) 1:17:22

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Olin Giles interviews Thomas Samuel, a former, radical salafi Muslim who encountered Jesus. In his new autobiography, Thomas Samuel describes his gut-wrenching conversion experience from radical Salafi Islam to becoming a follower of Jesus Christ. From a young age, Thomas was a devout Muslim who memorized the entire Quran, led prayer in the mosque,…

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Faith and Science: Where the Conflict Really Lies

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Faith and Science: Where the Conflict Really Lies Faith and science. These two topics have been seemingly at loggerheads formany years. But don't believe everything you hear. Can people of faith embrace some of the most modern scientific discoveries of today? We're going to be exploring the ideas of faith and science and how these two disciplines a…

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Episode 246: Bible Background Essentials [Part 1] with Dr. Craig Keener 35:26

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Considered to be one of the best references on the cultural and historical background of the New Testament, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament has sold over half a million copies since it was first published. On the next two episodes of the Profile we sit down with the author of the commentary, New Testament scholar, and theologian,…

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Conservative Politics and the Danger of Secularism

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Conservative Politics and the Danger of Secularism What is a cultural Christian? Those who have traditionally been opposed to Christian beliefs, people Like Richard Dawkins, James Lindsay, and others are publicly siding with Evangelicals for conservative causes associated previously with church-goers. They don't believe, but identify as "cultural C…

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Episode 245: Is the New Testament Trustworthy? [Part 2] Dr. Ben Shaw discusses his new book 41:15

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If someone were to ask you why you think the New Testament is historically reliable, what might you tell them? If you're not sure, or just need a bit of a refresher course on how to respond to skeptics and non-Christians who doubt the veracity of the New Testament accounts, our episode again this week can surely be a great place to start. We contin…

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Christianity vs. Christian Nationalism and the Woke Right

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Christianity Vs. Christian Nationalism and the Woke Right Today's culture has really shifted as more people are disconnected from faith. Proponents of what we may term "traditional values" are on the rise even though they don't ground such values in any transcendent ethic. Others, claiming to be Christians place their political battles on par with …

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Episode 244: Is the New Testament Trustworthy? [Part 1] Dr. Ben Shaw discusses his new book 33:54

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Biblical scholarship can be intimidating for many of us. Textual criticism, history, philosophy, original languages, you name it. Books on these subjects can be daunting and overwhelming to digest. Where to begin? This week and next on the Profile, we think we have a helpful recommendation. Author Dr. Benjamin Shaw, longtime research assistant to D…

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Radical Christianity on American Soil (Discussion: Olin Giles & Tony Gurule) 1:23:38

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Radical Christianity on American soil is the proper response to the lies of Islam, as well as mass migration, invaders, jihadists, etc., and here are four reasons why. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEsUqNXvEXg Website: https://www.radicaltruth.net Donate: https://www.radicaltruth.net/donateBy Radical Truth

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Why Are Churches Blessing Same Sex Couples While Denying Same Sex Marriage?

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Why Are Churches Blessing Same Sex Couples While Denying Same Sex Marriage? There’s an alarming trend beginning to emerge in churches today across Christendom. Conservative Catholic, Orthodox and even Evangelical churches have taken to offer blessings to same-sex couples while still trying to hold that same-sex unions are against the teachings of s…

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Episode 243: God: Theology for Every Person [Part 2] Dr. Malcolm Yarnell discusses his latest book 34:25

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This week Daniel Ray concludes his discussion with Malcolm Yarnell about his latest book, God: Theology for Every Person. Why should we fully embrace theology? Knowing, loving, and worshiping God is the call and privilege of every disciple of Jesus. Because all Christians are part of his royal priesthood, theology is not just for those teaching in …

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Feminism in the West: The 'Sex, Attire & Vulgarity' Argument (Interview: Olin Giles & Laura Powell) 58:46

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How should Christians respond to Muslims who say they would never consider Christianity because Christian women are sexually immoral, they dress scantily, they sleep around, they are vulgar, etc.? In this presentation Laura will not only demonstrate why Christianity is true, but also why it is good and beautiful for women. Video: https://www.youtub…

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One Nation Under God: How America’s Christian Heritage Shaped Our Country

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One Nation Under God: How America’s Christian Heritage Shaped Our Country We’ve heard the phrase “American Exceptionalism.” Just what is it that makes America different? In a word, it’s Christianity. Because Christianity so changed and infused the culture, Christian ideas provided the foundation of the American experiment. Indeed, America could not…

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Episode 242: God: Theology for Every Person - Dr. Malcolm Yarnell discusses his latest book 41:19

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This week and next, Dr. Malcolm Yarnell discusses his latest book, God: Theology for Every Person, with Watchman staff apologist, Daniel Ray. Why should we fully embrace theology? Knowing, loving, and worshiping God is the call and privilege of every disciple of Jesus. Because all Christians are part of his royal priesthood, theology is not just fo…

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How We Became a Crotch-Driven Culture

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How We Became a Crotch-Driven Culture Pride month, transgender ideology, throuples, onlyFans, sexual self-expression, InCels, and abortion. It seems that almost all the issues that capture the attention and the headlines today center around the pelvis. How is it that the center of our culture revolves around the vulgar and the crass? How did civili…

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Episode 241: The Truth in True Crime [Part 2] with J. Warner Wallace 42:26

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This week we conclude our discussion with Christian apologist and best-selling author, J Warner Wallace, about his latest book, The Truth In True Crime. What can investigating crime, particularly murder, teach us about the true meaning of life? A cold case homicide detective, Wallace made a remarkable journey from atheism to Christianity. His decad…

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The Solution to Palestinolatry, Islamization & The Fall of American Freedom (Interview: Tony Gurule) 56:23

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Tony Gurule was interviewed by Kathryn Camp, on "The Faith & Culture Show" to talk about the Palestine situation, the Islamization of the West, the fall of American freedom, and the ultimate solution to what is happening. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0IeegjJnk8 Website: https://www.radicaltruth.net Donate: https://www.radicaltruth.net/do…

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Understanding In-vitro Fertilization As A Christian

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Understanding In-vitro Fertilization As A Christian Reproduction, in vitro fertilization, and all of the questions that go along with it have been making the headlines recently. Did the Southern Baptists really oppose IVF treatments for infertile couples? How can pro-life people be against bringing more babies into the world? Just what issues are t…

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