Best Defense Nerds Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Curry and Cyanide/ How to Not Get Poisoned 32:27

1M ago32:27

32:27

This one had us stressed! Poisonings may be far more common than reported, but we tried to nail down practical ways to, hopefully, not get poisoned. We talk about JJ's family members slowly dropping like flies over a decade and how she flew under the radar in order to avoid working outside the home. Tangents include studying for Organic chemistry f…

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American Nightmare-Kidnapping Defense 40:59

3M ago40:59

40:59

A couple are subjected to a frightening home invasion and kidnapping and then are blamed for faking the whole thing! We discuss the benefits of watching Home Alone, I get so angry I stand up to record part of the podcast and I get some outside information from a lady cop. This one is a real bummer, but we have yet another inspiring female investiga…

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Katrina Brownlee/ Gun Safety 30:58

5M ago30:58

30:58

This is one of our ALL-TIME FAVORITE true crime documentaries! Seriously don't miss the beautiful story of Katrina Brownlee! Katrina had a baby at 14, survived years of violence at the hands of her law enforcement boyfriend, was shot ten times, and became a cop in order to change the system from the inside out. Show notes; Young Ladies of Our Futur…

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Multi-Level Marketing Defense/How to Keep Your Money Safe 48:31

7M ago48:31

48:31

This one is a real barn-burning humdinger of an episode!!! We talk about all things Lularich and Lulacrazy. We discuss wealth, capitalism, the 1%, private jets, inappropriate fabric designs, dead fart leggings. scams, cults, victim blaming, book of mormon, mass delusions, lawsuits, debt, pyramid schemes, dogs and cats living together, it’s mass hys…

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Murder of Mike Williams/ Alligator Safety, How to Not Get Bit 27:06

8M ago27:06

27:06

Join us as we discuss a sinister premeditated murder with some twists, turns and a dedicated, sweet lil' southern mama who blows the whole case wide open with her pigtails, persistence and sass. An innocent woman may be currently serving 30 years in prison because she married a lying abuser in our humble and only moderately-informed opinion. We als…

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The Death of Ray McNeil/ Shotgun Safety 38:44

8M ago38:44

38:44

Was it Murder or Self-defense? I talked to my baby brother Kevin about the Netflix series "Killer Sally." Sally killed her husband Ray with a shotgun, in either a steroid-fueled act of vengeance or in a desperate act of self-defense. Kevin and google taught me, when faced with a shotgun shooter, to run, hide and ideally conceal myself behind someth…

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Witch Hunts/ How to Not Get Burned 31:55

9M ago31:55

31:55

We spook ourselves with stories of witch hunts throughout history and the world. Don't get burned by satanic panic! I sneak in a Friends joke. Tangents include, Leonard Nemoy, world travel, gun sales and simple math. Fear+trigger=scapegoatBy True Crime Defense

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NXIVM and Love Has Won/ How to Not Join a Cult 29:41

10M ago29:41

29:41

It's a cult bonanza over here! We nerd-out on Nixxyum? Is that how you say it? And Love Has Won, two bonkers examples of high control groups. Since cults overlap with other control situations, the tips at the end could help you extricate yourself or someone else from any other high-control setting.By True Crime Defense

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The Death of Dianne Whipple/Dog Attack Defense 33:07

10M ago33:07

33:07

The tragic death of Dianne Whipple- was it an accident? Predictable behavior of dangerous dogs? Was justice served? We have so many questions! Tangents include bad haircuts, murder by snake, Boston Terriers and will law please call us? Video of a woman being rescued by a man doing a rear naked choke on a dog. Warnings for dog attack! https://youtu.…

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The Murder of Dominique Dunne/Strangulation Defenses 24:31

10M ago24:31

24:31

Join us as we talk about the tragic domestic violence murder of Dominique Dunne. As promised, please check out the threat assessment mosaicmethod.com mentioned in the episode. Check out the strangulation defenses on our youtube channel True Crime Defense. https://youtube.com/shorts/QDPUljREzu8?si=ZQnCzolq5ZXVd3f9…

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Clairemont Killer/ How to Not Get Stabbed. 30:33

11M ago30:33

30:33

Join us for a special episode where I talk about the origin story of my fascination with true crime and give you tips on how to deal with a knife-wielding attacker. In my childhood neighborhood and in a nearby town, a serial killer attacked 6 women between January and September of 1990. Some of the murders occurred while the target was in the showe…

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Trailer- True Crime Defense 0:47

11M ago0:47

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By True Crime Defense

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The Winsome Creationist, Why the Bible Isn't Boring, and the Future 28:42

1+ y ago28:42

28:42

A brand new podcast, a brand new book, and a little announcement about the future. These are exciting times! I love and appreciate you ALL. <3By Steve Schramm

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Joe Rogan vs. Matt Walsh on Marriage (Apologetic Methodology Explored) 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

33:24

What is the CORRECT way to engage in discussions about our Christian convictions? Which apologetic methodology is true? Did Matt Walsh bomb his interview with Joe? All that and more this week!By Steve Schramm

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Does the point of a passage make the details of a passage unnecessary? 26:48

1+ y ago26:48

26:48

One of the biggest problems in the church today is leaders and scholars who think the DETAILS of a passage can be divorced from the POINT of the passage. In this episode, we discuss this trend and see if there's any truth to it.By Steve Schramm

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Should Science Intimidate Me as a Christian? 20:23

1+ y ago20:23

20:23

This is God's world, and yet, many Christians are intimidated by science (the study of the natural world). But there are PLENTY of reasons not to be intimidated by it, and instead, EMBRACE it as Christians!By Steve Schramm

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Child-like Faith: 4 Reasons to be Thankful You Met God Early 25:45

1+ y ago25:45

25:45

I met God when I was 4 years old. This has often caused me to resent not having a radical experience of changing from an extraordinarily sinful lifestyle to a lifestyle of obedience to God's will. In this episode, I confront that resentment and offer 34 reasons to be thankful if you met God early and to pray for your children (and others) to do the…

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Did Moses Think the Earth was Flat? 43:46

1+ y ago43:46

43:46

It's common in biblical scholarship today to suggest that the biblical writers held the view that the earth is flat, there was a solid dome above the earth, etc. Is this true? What's the basis for this claim?By Steve Schramm

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5 Reasons You Can’t Answer Objections to Christianity (And What To Do About It) 29:12

2y ago29:12

29:12

As Christians committed to sharing our ideas in the public square, inevitably we will encounter difficult scenarios. Perhaps someone has offered a challenge to your convictions that you have never considered before, and this challenge begins to cause you spiritual and emotional anxiety. Today I’d like to consider just five of the possible reasons w…

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It's my 10 year anniversary! 1:11

2y ago1:11

1:11

Quick update!By Steve Schramm

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“Saved” Mode vs “Skeptic” Mode 10:45

2y ago10:45

10:45

Do you have trouble with emotional connection and/or practical application in your Christian life? May I ask suggest you try out "saved" mode? Learn all about it in this episode!!By Steve Schramm

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A Pre-Flood Floating Forest? (FFT Series) 15:52

2y ago15:52

15:52

In this edition of the podcast, we're continuing our series in Dr. Kurt Wise's "Faith, Form, and Time" book. We talk about the floating forest theory and how it explains things in a creationist framework that only evolution seemed to explain just a short time ago. Dr. Wise lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_LmhhL18U4…

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200th Episode Celebration! (+ a Cool New Free Resource) 23:51

2y ago23:51

23:51

Welcome to episode 200!!!!! I can't believe I've been doing this podcast for nearly 5 years now 🤯. In this episode, I reflect on the past 5 years and introduce you to an awesome new free resource.By Steve Schramm

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[Revisited] What Most People Don’t Understand About Modern Creationists 11:36

2y ago11:36

11:36

In a recent conversation, it became clear to me that most people's idea of the creationist enterprise has not aged well in the last couple of decades. Many still believe creationism just is "anti-evolutionism," when in reality, that's not the case at all. This week we talk about the difference and try to help folks understand why modern creationist…

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3 Things Faith is Not 12:19

2y ago12:19

12:19

Many Christians misunderstand faith. While it seems like a simple concept, you might be surprised to discover that you have a view of faith different from the biblical writers. Check out this episode to learn more!] Mentioned: https://www.steveschramm.com/facts-faith-feelings/By Steve Schramm

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The Plight of Jonah 42:47

2y ago42:47

42:47

Jonah is not a fish story---it's my story, and yours. Here's a take on the book of Jonah you've probably never heard that should really get you thinking.By Steve Schramm

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What Happens When a Christian Sins? 46:29

2y ago46:29

46:29

Hey friends, in this episode, I'm sharing a message with you that I recently preached at church on the subject of what happens when a Christian sins. I pray it helps you!By Steve Schramm

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"MythBusting" the Ancient Near East 16:42

2y ago16:42

16:42

In this episode, I want to talk to you about the fine boundary between transcendence (biblical) thinking and continuity (mythical) thinking. How can we simultaneously affirm the ancient Near Eastern situation of the biblical writers, while not caving to mythical nonsense? I think this is the way.By Steve Schramm

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Choosing the Way of Wisdom 30:41

2y ago30:41

30:41

How do you make a biblically based decision, confident that God will bless it and work it out for good? In this episode we discuss my thoughts from the book Decision Making and the WIll of God.By Steve Schramm

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The Fall and Genetic Mutations (FFT Series) 14:34

2y ago14:34

14:34

Could genetic mutation, natural selection, and even animal carnivory be a GRACE from God? It might seem strange, but I think the biblical answer is yes. Take a listen to this episode continuing our series on Dr. Kurt Wise's Faith, Form, and Time.By Steve Schramm

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The Explanatory Power of Creation Biology (FFT Series) 16:02

2y ago16:02

16:02

In this episode, we summarize much of the biological information we've been talking about in this series. As it turns out, creation theories of biology have quite a bit of explanatory power over and against the theory of evolution.By Steve Schramm

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Christianity makes strong claims! And that’s a good thing. [REVISITED] 9:05

2y ago9:05

9:05

In general, I am a fan of making modest claims. That is, the less I have to commit myself to in defense of a position, the better! Not only does this give me an advantage in the conversation because I don’t have to work hard defending things I’m either not sure about or would rather not muddy with dialogue with, but it also forces my interlocutor t…

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Biological Expectations of Creation Theory (FFT Series) 23:49

2y ago23:49

23:49

Biology is a major battlefield in the creation/evolution debate. In this episode, we'll talk through the expectations of creation vs evolution as it relates to the field of biology. Enjoy the show!By Steve Schramm

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Genetic Discontinuity and the Age of the Earth (FFT Series) 17:16

2y ago17:16

17:16

One of the core distinctives of Young Age Creationism is that biological dissimilarity (or, discontinuity) is expected, over and against the evolutionary expectation of continuous similarity. In this episode, we discuss that difference as well as the tool used by creationists to help classify organisms. Links: Episode 49: Can We Ever Find the Bibli…

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Compelling Evidence for an Eternal Creator (FFT Series) 19:05

2y ago19:05

19:05

How can a young age creationist make a scientific case for the God of the Bible as the creator of the universe? In this episode, we explore Dr. Wise's compelling evidence from science for our amazing Creator!By Steve Schramm

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Developing a Creationist Chronology (FFT Series) 28:14

2y ago28:14

28:14

This week continues our study in the book, Faith, Form, and Time by Dr. Kurt Wise. What does a well-considered creationist chronology look like? This is a detail-packed episode that lays it out for you!By Steve Schramm

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The Role of Science in Biblical Interpretation (FFT Series) 22:59

2y ago22:59

22:59

How should we understand the relationship between science and the Bible? That's our topic of discussion for this week as we continue in our series, Faith, Form, and Time by Dr. Kurt Wise.By Steve Schramm

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Intentional Ambiguity in God's Creation (FFT Series) 27:40

2y ago27:40

27:40

In creation, God seems to give us just enough information to come to him, but not enough to force us. How does this truth inform our understanding of and relationship to creation? That's our topic in this episode!By Steve Schramm

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Why Does Heaven Sound So Boring? [REVISITED] 38:44

2y ago38:44

38:44

OK - what's the deal with heaven? Can we address the elephant in the room? Heaven -- at least in the way most people think about it -- sounds kinda boring. Fortunately, the biblical teaching about heaven paints a different picture, which Emily and I discuss in this episode.By Steve Schramm

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Series Intro: Faith, Form, and Time! 17:57

2y ago17:57

17:57

Oh man, I am SO excited to cover one of my favorite books, Faith, Form, and Time by Dr. Kurt Wise! In this episode, I introduce the series, and talk about why I chose this book and author. The book is a fantastic introduction to the scientific ideas behind young age creationism. Enjoy!By Steve Schramm

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Were You Shocked to Find Objections to Christianity? 17:38

2+ y ago17:38

17:38

Having been saved at a very young age, it was DEFINITELY a shock to find there were considerable objections to the Christian faith. Did that happen to you? A friend or loved one? In this episode, I talk about some practical strategies to help you deal with that situation. Happy Easter! He is Risen!By Steve Schramm

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Choose Life (Always) 12:09

2+ y ago12:09

12:09

Christians hold "life" as of uttermost importance, because God does! However, I am concerned that far too many Christians have not taken hold of the abundant life that Jesus and other NT writers mention often. How can we, as Bible nerds, take hold of the abundant Christian life in our practical, every day experience?…

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Is Philosophy Biblical? 16:49

2+ y ago16:49

16:49

Description: The Bible sometimes warns us about the dangers of philosophy. But what does the Bible actually mean by philosophy? In this episode, we discuss what the Bible means when it tells us to avoid philosophy, and why philosophy truly is a biblical discipline.By Steve Schramm

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The Problem of Pre-framing in Biblical Interpretation 21:38

2+ y ago21:38

21:38

Did you know that many of your current ideas are influenced by information you already had? In marketing, there is a phenomenon known as "pre-framing" that can be very negatively influential when we are doing Bible study. In this episode, we'll talk all about it and give you three practical tips for how to overcome this problem.…

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What Most People Don’t Understand About Modern Creationists 10:55

2+ y ago10:55

10:55

In a recent conversation, it became clear to me that most people's idea of the creationist enterprise has not aged well in the last couple of decades. Many still believe creationism just is "anti-evolutionism," when in reality, that's not the case at all. This week we talk about the difference and try to help folks understand why modern creationist…

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I was wrong about Genesis 6... 13:29

2+ y ago13:29

13:29

Based on a listener question, I thought I would take the time to clarify an issue on which I have changed my view over the past few years. It's a controversial one! Who were the Sons of God in Genesis 6?! In this episode, I discuss what I used to believe, what I NOW believe, and why it's important to admit when you're wrong.…

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The Art of Making Distinctions 12:20

2+ y ago12:20

12:20

It's SO very important, if we're doing to have meaningful dialogue with anyone, that we learn the careful art of making distinctions and listening well before responding. Why does it matter, and how can we practically do it? That's the subject of this week's episode!By Steve Schramm

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What is the Best Case for Old Age Creationism? 24:04

2+ y ago24:04

24:04

Throughout the "What's with the Age of the Earth" series, we've mostly discussed why I take the young age creationist position. But a philosophically astute listener (and friend of mine!) asked me how I would argue for old age creationism, and I thought I would take him up on the chance to publicly answer that. So, if I were going to make a case fo…

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The Importance of Believing True Things [REVISITED] 33:14

2+ y ago33:14

33:14

“Let your credo be this: Let the lie come into the world, let it even triumph. But not through me.” – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn These days, it’s harder than ever to get to the bottom of the truth. Unfortunately, relativism is alive and well. And sometimes, it’s downright painful and even deadly to accept the truth. […]…

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The "Terrifying Possibility" of Young Age Creationism 12:21

2+ y ago12:21

12:21

What would it mean for the world of science if, in fact, the young age creationist hermeneutic is true? That's the question Dr. William Lane Craig ponders in his new book. In this episode, we discuss the comments of a creationist earth scientist, Paul Garner in relation to Dr. Craig's question.By Steve Schramm

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