How Do You Talk About God When You Cant Talk About God? Encountering Truth 2024-08-06 | As Christians, we are called to share the Gospel and to make disciples of all nations. But how do you fulfill this Great Commission when your job or situation does not allow you talk openly about your faith? In this episode, we talk about the concept of "circumlocution" as it relates to evangelism, in other words, talking around God when you can't talk about Him. We even offer an example of what it might look like in practice.===============Resources:===============Books:The God Who Is There by Francis Schaeffer (https://a.co/d/f6s7Ltx)Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith by Douglas Groothuis (https://a.co/d/d8k4aZ8)---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org)Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755)YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth)Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517)Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)#gospel #greatcommission #ministry #evangelism #truth #apologetics #christianity #christianeducation #encounteringtruth
Human Life, Love, Loss, and the Abortion Argument, with Jennifer DeFrates Encountering Truth 2024-10-13 | What is the value of a single human life? Jennifer DeFrates joins me in this heartfelt episode to share her inspiring journey through the adoption of her daughter, the tragic loss of her husband, and the encouragement she finds in the Lord. Her study of apologetics and her intimate awareness of the profound value of human life have emboldened Jennifer to make a powerful case for the lives and dignity of unborn humans as well. After all, even the smallest human beings have been made in the image of God and endowed with intrinsic dignity and worth.===============Resources:===============Jennifer DeFrates:TheMamapologist Facebook Page (facebook.com/theMamapologist)Heaven Not Harvard Facebook Page (facebook.com/heavennotharvard)Mama Bear Apologetics (mamabearapologetics.com)Articles:Navigating the American Political Landscape by Jennifer DeFrates (mamabearapologetics.com/us-political-landscape)Videos:The Silent Scream with Dr. Bernard Nathanson (youtube.com/watch?v=mB4QZJODDJs)1st Trimester Medical Abortion: Abortion Pills (youtube.com/watch?v=lRDnVSMr5j0)1st Trimester Surgical Abortion: Suction (Aspiration) D & C (youtube.com/watch?v=5THDmys8z30)2nd Trimester Surgical Abortion: Dilation and Evacuation (D & E) (youtube.com/watch?v=jgw4X7Dw_3k)3rd Trimester Induction Abortion: Injection and Stillbirth (youtube.com/watch?v=r5Af8vIym2o)Books:Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II by Darlene Deibler Rose (https://a.co/d/ezSatbP)The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture by Scott Klusendorf (https://a.co/d/3K21qfv)---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org)Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755)YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@UCda-mhS3yWKCzRf7GeUlyMQ )Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517)Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast#prolife #unborn #abortion #adoption #human #value #dignity #loss #grief #love #culturalapologetics #politics #christianity #apologetics #encounteringtruth
Human Life, Love, Loss, and the Abortion Argument, with Jennifer DeFrates Encountering Truth 2024-10-13 | What is the value of a single human life? Jennifer DeFrates joins me in this heartfelt episode to share her inspiring journey through the adoption of her daughter, the tragic loss of her husband, and the encouragement she finds in the Lord. Her study of apologetics and her intimate awareness of the profound value of human life have emboldened Jennifer to make a powerful case for the lives and dignity of unborn humans as well. After all, even the smallest human beings have been made in the image of God and endowed with intrinsic dignity and worth.===============Resources:===============Jennifer DeFrates: • TheMamapologist Facebook Page (facebook.com/theMamapologist) • Heaven Not Harvard Facebook Page (facebook.com/heavennotharvard) • Mama Bear Apologetics (mamabearapologetics.com) Articles: • Navigating the American Political Landscape by Jennifer DeFrates (mamabearapologetics.com/us-political-landscape) Videos: • The Silent Scream with Dr. Bernard Nathanson (youtube.com/watch?v=mB4QZJODDJs) • 1st Trimester Medical Abortion: Abortion Pills (youtube.com/watch?v=lRDnVSMr5j0) • 1st Trimester Surgical Abortion: Suction (Aspiration) D & C (youtube.com/watch?v=5THDmys8z30) • 2nd Trimester Surgical Abortion: Dilation and Evacuation (D & E) (youtube.com/watch?v=jgw4X7Dw_3k) • 3rd Trimester Induction Abortion: Injection and Stillbirth (youtube.com/watch?v=r5Af8vIym2o) Books: • Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II by Darlene Deibler Rose (https://a.co/d/ezSatbP) • The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture by Scott Klusendorf (https://a.co/d/3K21qfv) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
Do You Have a Consistent Worldview? Encountering Truth 2024-10-06 | The great majority of people have not thought very deeply about their own worldview and whether it is actually consistent within itself or compatible with reality. Michael Ray Lewis, creator of the film @universedesigned2741 challenges us to have conversations about the big questions in life.#evangelism #jesus #christianity #apologetics #worldview #universedesigned #encounteringtruth
Universe Designed: From Atheism to Apologetics, with Michael Ray Lewis Encountering Truth 2024-09-29 | In this episode, we are joined by filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis. Michael is a former atheist who took a long and honest look at the evidence for Christianity, only to be convinced of its truth. Now, as a Christian, he is compelled to share his faith with others in a creative and winsome way, using his knowledge of apologetics. Michael describes for us his journey to faith and the role it has played in the creation of his upcoming film, Universe Designed, which features interviews with leading experts and apologists who answer the very same questions that Michael explored along the way.===============Resources:===============Michael Ray Lewis, Universe DesignedWebsite: universedesigned.com (universedesigned.com)YouTube: Universe Designed (youtube.com/@universedesigned2741)---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org)Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755)YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@UCda-mhS3yWKCzRf7GeUlyMQ )Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517)Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast#universedesigned #finetuning #evangelism #conversion #evidence #formeratheist #apologetics #christianity #encounteringtruth
Universe Designed: From Atheism to Apologetics, with Michael Ray Lewis Encountering Truth 2024-09-29 | In this episode, we are joined by filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis. Michael is a former atheist who took a long and honest look at the evidence for Christianity, only to be convinced of its truth. Now, as a Christian, he is compelled to share his faith with others in a creative and winsome way, using his knowledge of apologetics. Michael describes for us his journey to faith and the role it has played in the creation of his upcoming film, Universe Designed, which features interviews with leading experts and apologists who answer the very same questions that Michael explored along the way.===============Resources:===============Michael Ray Lewis, Universe Designed • Website: universedesigned.com (universedesigned.com) • YouTube: Universe Designed (youtube.com/@universedesigned2741) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
Fire in the Streets: A Critique of Critical Race Theory, with Douglas Groothuis Encountering Truth 2024-09-15 | Dr. Doug Groothuis joins me again in this episode to talk about his book Fire in the Streets, where he offers a powerful critique of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and how its influence led to riots and arson in cities across America. We explore how CRT uses flawed logic as it attempts to undermine and discredit the very foundations of our country, posing a serious threat to our nation’s core values. Doug breaks down the errors in this destructive ideology, explaining how it contrasts with a biblical worldview and why Christians should reject CRT. He then equips the Church with a better approach going forward.===============Resources:===============Dr. Douglas Groothuis:Website: www.douglasgroothuis.com (douglasgroothuis.com)Podcast: Truth Tribe (douglasgroothuis.com/podcast-1)Books:Fire in the Streets: How You Can Confidently Respond to Incendiary Cultural Topics by Douglas Groothuis (https://a.co/d/9ohijXn)Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith by Douglas Groothuis (https://a.co/d/idgg4IC)A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles by Thomas Sowell (https://a.co/d/gXrjBhL)---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org)Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755)YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth)Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517)Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast#crt #criticalracetheory #criticaltheory #socialjustice #biblicalworldview #christianworldview #apologetics #christianity #encounteringtruth
Fire in the Streets: A Critique of Critical Race Theory, with Douglas Groothuis Encountering Truth 2024-09-15 | Dr. Doug Groothuis joins me again in this episode to talk about his book Fire in the Streets, where he offers a powerful critique of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and how its influence led to riots and arson in cities across America. We explore how CRT uses flawed logic as it attempts to undermine and discredit the very foundations of our country, posing a serious threat to our nation’s core values. Doug breaks down the errors in this destructive ideology, explaining how it contrasts with a biblical worldview and why Christians should reject CRT. He then equips the Church with a better approach going forward.===============Resources:===============Dr. Douglas Groothuis: • Website: www.douglasgroothuis.com (douglasgroothuis.com) • Podcast: Truth Tribe (douglasgroothuis.com/podcast-1) Books: • Fire in the Streets: How You Can Confidently Respond to Incendiary Cultural Topics by Douglas Groothuis (https://a.co/d/9ohijXn) • Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith by Douglas Groothuis (https://a.co/d/idgg4IC) • A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles by Thomas Sowell (https://a.co/d/gXrjBhL) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
A Compellingly Rational Case for Christianity, with Douglas Groothuis Encountering Truth 2024-09-02 | In this episode, my guest Dr. Douglas Groothuis takes us on a deep dive into the world of Christian apologetics. Doug is a longtime professor of philosophy and apologetics and has written extensively about both. Together, we explore the compellingly rational case for Christianity, examining several key arguments for the existence of God, including the cosmological argument and even the philosophically complex ontological argument. We discuss the intellectually robust nature of these arguments and how they hold up to some of the common objections. Doug also helps us understand the definition and importance of apologetics and how it relates to the Christian worldview.===============Resources:===============Dr. Douglas Groothuis:Website: www.douglasgroothuis.comPodcast: Truth TribeBooks:Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith by Douglas Groothuis (https://a.co/d/idgg4IC)Fire in the Streets: How You Can Confidently Respond to Incendiary Cultural Topics by Douglas Groothuis (https://a.co/d/9ohijXn)The God Who Is There by Francis Schaeffer (https://a.co/d/44J1oDF)Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries that Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe by Stephen C. Meyer (https://a.co/d/7aFHGY0)Is God Real?: Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life by Lee Strobel (https://a.co/d/6Bro88l)---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org)Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755)YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth)Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517)Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast#apologetics #philosophy #christianphilosophy #ontologicalargument #reason #faithandreason #christianity #encounteringtruth #podcast #interview
A Compellingly Rational Case for Christianity, with Douglas Groothuis Encountering Truth 2024-09-01 | In this episode, my guest Dr. Douglas Groothuis takes us on a deep dive into the world of Christian apologetics. Doug is a longtime professor of philosophy and apologetics and has written extensively about both. Together, we explore the compellingly rational case for Christianity, examining several key arguments for the existence of God, including the cosmological argument and even the philosophically complex ontological argument. We discuss the intellectually robust nature of these arguments and how they hold up to some of the common objections. Doug also helps us understand the definition and importance of apologetics and how it relates to the Christian worldview.===============Resources:===============Dr. Douglas Groothuis: • Website: www.douglasgroothuis.com (douglasgroothuis.com) • Podcast: Truth Tribe (douglasgroothuis.com/podcast-1) Books: • Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith by Douglas Groothuis (https://a.co/d/idgg4IC) • Fire in the Streets: How You Can Confidently Respond to Incendiary Cultural Topics by Douglas Groothuis (https://a.co/d/9ohijXn) • The God Who Is There by Francis Schaeffer (https://a.co/d/44J1oDF) • Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries that Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe by Stephen C. Meyer (https://a.co/d/7aFHGY0) • Is God Real?: Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life by Lee Strobel (https://a.co/d/6Bro88l) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
Absolute Certainty vs. Reasonable Conclusion Encountering Truth 2024-08-24 | Nobody goes through life needing absolute certainty in every area. We can know something with confidence even when we lack certainty.#truth #confidence #evidence #trust #faith #jesus #apologetics #christianity #encounteringtruth
The New Religion in Public Schools: Progressivism and the Trojan Horse Called SEL Encountering Truth 2024-08-19 | In this episode, we explore how Progressivism has emerged as the new "religion" in public schools, complete with its own set of doctrines and standard of morality. We delve into how Social Emotional Learning (SEL) serves as a Trojan horse for these religious, neo-Marxist ideas, disguising ideological goals under the banner of "safety and belonging." We also examine how classroom teachers are increasingly taking on roles similar to clergy, usurping parental authority and reshaping traditional values in our children. This is an important and insightful episode for all Christian parents, but especially for those with children who attend public schools.===============Resources:===============Books:The God Who Is There by Francis Schaeffer (https://a.co/d/f6s7Ltx)Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up by Abigail Shrier (https://a.co/d/8buGtLD)Websites:Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) (casel.org)---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org)Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755)YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth)Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517)Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast#religion #education #socialemotionallearning #sel #progressive #christianeducation #apologetics #school #christianity #encounteringtruth
The New Religion in Public Schools: Progressivism and the Trojan Horse Called SEL Encountering Truth 2024-08-18 | In this episode, we explore how Progressivism has emerged as the new "religion" in public schools, complete with its own set of doctrines and standard of morality. We delve into how Social Emotional Learning (SEL) serves as a Trojan horse for these religious, neo-Marxist ideas, disguising ideological goals under the banner of "safety and belonging." We also examine how classroom teachers are increasingly taking on roles similar to clergy, usurping parental authority and reshaping traditional values in our children. This is an important and insightful episode for all Christian parents, but especially for those with children who attend public schools.===============Resources:===============Books: • The God Who Is There by Francis Schaeffer (https://a.co/d/f6s7Ltx) • Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up by Abigail Shrier (https://a.co/d/8buGtLD) Websites: • Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) (casel.org) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
How Do You Talk About God When You Cant Talk About God? Encountering Truth 2024-08-06 | As Christians, we are called to share the Gospel and to make disciples of all nations. But how do you fulfill this Great Commission when your job or situation does not allow you talk openly about your faith? In this episode, we talk about the concept of "circumlocution" as it relates to evangelism, in other words, talking around God when you can't talk about Him. We even offer an example of what it might look like in practice.===============Resources:===============Books: • The God Who Is There by Francis Schaeffer (https://a.co/d/f6s7Ltx) • Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith by Douglas Groothuis (https://a.co/d/d8k4aZ8) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
Christians, Culture, and Critical Theory: What You Need to Know Encountering Truth 2024-07-21 | Many unsuspecting Christians are being carried away by the cultural undercurrent, which is largely driven by Contemporary Critical Theory. In this episode, we dive into a crash course on the basics of this destructive ideology, its roots in Marxism, and how it has permeated almost every area of society today. We discuss what you need to know about it, the deceptive language to watch out for, and how Christians can and should stand for truth even when the culture hates them for it.===============Resources:===============Books:Critical Dilemma: The Rise of Critical Theories and Social Justice Ideology―Implications for the Church and Society by Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer (https://a.co/d/ciy6B7W)How Now Shall We Live? by Charles Colson and Nancy Pearcey (https://a.co/d/6SaA8k6)Websites & Podcasts:New Discourses Podcast: Cult Language of Woke (newdiscourses.com/2023/05/cult-language-of-woke)NewDiscourses.com (newdiscourses.com)Center for Biblical Unity (centerforbiblicalunity.com)---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/channel/UCda-mhS3yWKCzRf7GeUlyMQ) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)#culture #christianity #apologetics #encounteringtruth
Christians, Culture, and Critical Theory: What You Need to Know Encountering Truth 2024-07-21 | Many unsuspecting Christians are being carried away by the cultural undercurrent, which is largely driven by Contemporary Critical Theory. In this episode, we dive into a crash course on the basics of this destructive ideology, its roots in Marxism, and how it has permeated almost every area of society today. We discuss what you need to know about it, the deceptive language to watch out for, and how Christians can and should stand for truth even when the culture hates them for it.===============Resources:===============Books: • Critical Dilemma: The Rise of Critical Theories and Social Justice Ideology―Implications for the Church and Society by Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer (https://a.co/d/ciy6B7W) • How Now Shall We Live? by Charles Colson and Nancy Pearcey (https://a.co/d/6SaA8k6) Websites & Podcasts: • New Discourses Podcast: Cult Language of Woke (newdiscourses.com/2023/05/cult-language-of-woke) • NewDiscourses.com (newdiscourses.com) • Center for Biblical Unity (centerforbiblicalunity.com) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
Where Do Human Rights Come From? Encountering Truth 2024-07-07 | Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness - are they really unalienable rights? If so, why? Can we just "declare" our rights, or do they actually have to be grounded in something? In this episode, we look at the idea of human rights, where they come from, and why it matters.===============Resources:===============Books:The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl R. Trueman (https://a.co/d/0dsWpz3U)Stealing from God: Why Atheists Need God to Make Their Case by Frank Turek (https://a.co/d/001Ff6GY)Dominion by Tom Holland (https://a.co/d/0fPYfQ0t)Websites & Articles:Breakpoint: Are Human Rights a Fantasy by John Stonestreet and Shane Morris (breakpoint.org/are-human-rights-a-fantasy)Human Rights and the Image of God by Nancy Pearcey (evolutionnews.org/2023/09/human-rights-and-the-image-of-god)Tom Holland Says that Human Rights is just as much a matter of Faith and Christ's Resurrection by Paul VanderKlay (paulvanderklay.substack.com/p/tom-holland-says-that-human-rights)---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)#humanrights #rights #independence #liberty #equality #apologetics #christianity #imageofgod #encounteringtruth
Where Do Human Rights Come From? Encountering Truth 2024-07-07 | Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness - are they really unalienable rights? If so, why? Can we just "declare" our rights, or do they actually have to be grounded in something? In this episode, we look at the idea of human rights, where they come from, and why it matters.===============Resources:===============Books: • The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl R. Trueman (https://a.co/d/0dSoUnik) • Stealing from God: Why Atheists Need God to Make Their Case by Frank Turek (https://a.co/d/04d9N5t7) • Dominion by Tom Holland (https://a.co/d/01fpLIqG) Websites & Articles: • Breakpoint: Are Human Rights a Fantasy by John Stonestreet and Shane Morris (breakpoint.org/are-human-rights-a-fantasy) • Human Rights and the Image of God by Nancy Pearcey (evolutionnews.org/2023/09/human-rights-and-the-image-of-god) • Tom Holland Says that Human Rights is just as much a matter of Faith and Christ's Resurrection by Paul VanderKlay (paulvanderklay.substack.com/p/tom-holland-says-that-human-rights) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
Hope in the Midst of Evil Encountering Truth 2024-06-30 | We can find hope in the midst of evil. God is the ultimate standard of good. He is our Comforter.#good #evil #god #apologetics #christianity #encounteringtruth
Ep18 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Christian History Encountering Truth 2024-06-25 | The Gospel is the good news of Christianity, but a quick glance at history reveals that not everything done in the name of Christianity has itself been good. In fact, some things that so-called Christians have done or been accused of doing are downright evil. How do we respond to these dark times in the history of the Church? How does the good that Christians have done in the world stand up against the atrocities? And what does it all mean for the truth of Christianity? In this episode, we don't shy away from the tough issues - we address them head on, but we also offer a meaningful response.===============Resources:===============Books: • Does Christianity Still Make Sense?: A Former Skeptic Responds to Today's Toughest Objections to Christianity by Bobby Conway (https://a.co/d/06q6P2t8) • Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible by J. Warner Wallace (https://a.co/d/0ezedCr3) • Truth Changes Everything: How People of Faith Can Transform the World in Times of Crisis by Dr. Jeff Myers (https://a.co/d/05bwkqi2) Websites & Articles: • GotQuestions.org (gotquestions.org) • What were the Christian crusades? (gotquestions.org/Christian-crusades.html) • What were the Inquisitions? (gotquestions.org/inquisitions.html) • Were the Salem Witch Trials Biblical? (gotquestions.org/Salem-Witch-Trials.html) • Does the Bible Condone Slavery? (gotquestions.org/Bible-slavery.html) • Was Hitler a Christian? (gotquestions.org/was-Hitler-a-Christian.html) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)#crusades #good #evil #christianity #jesus #history #apologetics #truth #encounteringtruth
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Christian History Encountering Truth 2024-06-24 | The Gospel is the good news of Christianity, but a quick glance at history reveals that not everything done in the name of Christianity has itself been good. In fact, some things that so-called Christians have done or been accused of doing are downright evil. How do we respond to these dark times in the history of the Church? How does the good that Christians have done in the world stand up against the atrocities? And what does it all mean for the truth of Christianity? In this episode, we don't shy away from the tough issues - we address them head on, but we also offer a meaningful response.===============Resources:===============Books: • Does Christianity Still Make Sense?: A Former Skeptic Responds to Today's Toughest Objections to Christianity by Bobby Conway (https://a.co/d/06q6P2t8) • Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible by J. Warner Wallace (https://a.co/d/0ezedCr3) • Truth Changes Everything: How People of Faith Can Transform the World in Times of Crisis by Dr. Jeff Myers (https://a.co/d/05bwkqi2) Websites & Articles: • GotQuestions.org (gotquestions.org) • What were the Christian crusades? (gotquestions.org/Christian-crusades.html) • What were the Inquisitions? (gotquestions.org/inquisitions.html) • Were the Salem Witch Trials Biblical? (gotquestions.org/Salem-Witch-Trials.html) • Does the Bible Condone Slavery? (gotquestions.org/Bible-slavery.html) • Was Hitler a Christian? (gotquestions.org/was-Hitler-a-Christian.html) Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
The Problem of Evil: Evidence FOR or AGAINST God? Encountering Truth 2024-06-09 | If God exists and is both good and powerful, then why is there evil in the world? In this episode, we discuss the age-old problem of evil. We look at how evil is not just a problem for Christians; it's a human problem that everyone must grapple with. Christianity, though, is the only worldview with a legitimate response to the issue. Is it possible that Christians can actually find comfort in the midst of evil? Could it be that evil is actually evidence FOR God's existence, rather than against it?===============Resources:===============Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges by Gregory Koukl (https://a.co/d/garCXoV)I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek (https://a.co/d/5rJ39As)---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/channel/UCda-mhS3yWKCzRf7GeUlyMQ) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)#evil #good #god #jesus #christianity #philosophy #apologetics #problemofevil #encounteringtruth
The Problem of Evil: Evidence FOR or AGAINST God? Encountering Truth 2024-06-09 | If God exists and is both good and powerful, then why is there evil in the world? In this episode, we discuss the age-old problem of evil. We look at how evil is not just a problem for Christians; it's a human problem that everyone must grapple with. Christianity, though, is the only worldview with a legitimate response to the issue. Is it possible that Christians can actually find comfort in the midst of evil? Could it be that evil is actually evidence FOR God's existence, rather than against it?===============Resources:===============Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges by Gregory Koukl (https://a.co/d/garCXoV) I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek (https://a.co/d/e1utACQ) Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
What is Progressive Christianity? Encountering Truth 2024-06-05 | What is Progressive Christianity? David Wolcott explains what it is and why it's NOT actually Christian.https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/y5UhcP6vVJb#Christianity #jesus #heresy #apologetics #encounteringtruth
Forgiving the Nightmare, Finding Jesus, with Mark Sowersby Encountering Truth 2024-05-26 | Trauma. Abuse. Shame. How do you forgive the unforgivable? In this episode, I am joined by Pastor Mark Sowersby, author of Forgiving the Nightmare, as he shares his powerful testimony about overcoming the trauma of childhood abuse, encountering Jesus, and learning to walk in forgiveness. We discuss the transforming power of God to bring healing, joy, and restoration. Even in the darkest of circumstances, we can take comfort knowing that, paradoxically, the very existence of evil is actually evidence for God, and our Savior is no stranger to our pain.===============Resources:===============Find & Follow Mark Sowersby Here: • Book: Forgiving the Nightmare (https://a.co/d/jatAJtN) • Website: ForgivingTheNightmare.com (forgivingthenightmare.com) • YouTube: Forgiving the Nightmare (youtube.com/channel/UCKS97tXY8cSiQLfRXXBCMXw) • Facebook: Forgiving the Nightmare (facebook.com/forgivingthenightmare) • Instagram: @forgiving_the_nightmare_ (instagram.com/forgiving_the_nightmare_) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)#forgiveness #trauma #god #christianity #apologetics #encounteringtruth
Forgiving the Nightmare, Finding Jesus, with Mark Sowersby Encountering Truth 2024-05-26 | Trauma. Abuse. Shame. How do you forgive the unforgivable? In this episode, I am joined by Pastor Mark Sowersby, author of Forgiving the Nightmare, as he shares his powerful testimony about overcoming the trauma of childhood abuse, encountering Jesus, and learning to walk in forgiveness. We discuss the transforming power of God to bring healing, joy, and restoration. Even in the darkest of circumstances, we can take comfort knowing that, paradoxically, the very existence of evil is actually evidence for God, and our Savior is no stranger to our pain.===============Resources:===============Find & Follow Mark Sowersby Here: • Book: Forgiving the Nightmare (https://a.co/d/jatAJtN) • Website: ForgivingTheNightmare.com (forgivingthenightmare.com) • YouTube: Forgiving the Nightmare (youtube.com/channel/UCKS97tXY8cSiQLfRXXBCMXw) • Facebook: Forgiving the Nightmare (facebook.com/forgivingthenightmare) • Instagram: @forgiving_the_nightmare_ (instagram.com/forgiving_the_nightmare_) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
Does Christianity Still Make Sense? with Bobby Conway Encountering Truth 2024-05-13 | Dr. Bobby Conway joins the podcast to discuss his journey through an agonizing season of doubt, a "long dark night of the soul," which led him to write his newest book, Does Christianity Still Make Sense? A Former Skeptic Responds to Today's Toughest Objections to Christianity. In this episode, we tackle some challenging topics like scandals and hypocrisy in the church, claims that Christians are non-accepting, and questions about what eternity awaits those who never hear the name of Jesus. Finally, Bobby provides a way forward for the church in today's rapidly changing culture, and he offers a word of encouragement for those struggling with doubt and questions.===============Resources:===============Find & Follow Dr. Bobby Conway Here: • Book: Does Christianity Still Make Sense (https://a.co/d/9xbsF80) • Website: ChristianityStillMakesSense.com (christianitystillmakessense.com) • YouTube: Christianity Still Makes Sense w/ Dr. Bobby Conway (http://youtube.com/@ChristianityStillMakesSense) • Facebook: Bobby Conway Apologist (facebook.com/DrBobbyConway) • Instagram: @drbobbyconway (instagram.com/drbobbyconway) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
Does Christianity Still Make Sense? with Bobby Conway Encountering Truth 2024-05-12 | Dr. Bobby Conway joins the podcast to discuss his journey through an agonizing season of doubt, a "long dark night of the soul," which led him to write his newest book, Does Christianity Still Make Sense? A Former Skeptic Responds to Today's Toughest Objections to Christianity. In this episode, we tackle some challenging topics like scandals and hypocrisy in the church, claims that Christians are non-accepting, and questions about what eternity awaits those who never hear the name of Jesus. Finally, Bobby provides a way forward for the church in today's rapidly changing culture, and he offers a word of encouragement for those struggling with doubt and questions.===============Resources:===============Find & Follow Dr. Bobby Conway Here: • Book: Does Christianity Still Make Sense (https://a.co/d/9xbsF80) • Website: ChristianityStillMakesSense.com (christianitystillmakessense.com) • YouTube: Christianity Still Makes Sense w/ Dr. Bobby Conway (http://youtube.com/@christianitystillmakessense) • Facebook: Bobby Conway Apologist (facebook.com/DrBobbyConway) • Instagram: @drbobbyconway (instagram.com/drbobbyconway) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
Why Progressive Christianity Is a Confusing Counterfeit, with David Wolcott Encountering Truth 2024-04-28 | What is Progressive Christianity? And how is it different from true biblical and historical Christianity? In this episode, David Wolcott joins the podcast to offer clarity on this confusing and deceptive movement. He identifies some red flags to watch out for and names some problematic figures to avoid.===============Resources:===============Find David Wolcott Here: • Website: TheDavidWolcott.com (thedavidwolcott.com) • Facebook: David Wolcott, Christian Apologist (facebook.com/Davidwolcottca) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)#christianity #bible #apologetics #jesus #encounteringtruth
Why Progressive Christianity Is a Confusing Counterfeit, with David Wolcott Encountering Truth 2024-04-28 | What is Progressive Christianity? And how is it different from true biblical and historical Christianity? In this episode, David Wolcott joins the podcast to offer clarity on this confusing and deceptive movement. He identifies some red flags to watch out for and names some problematic figures to avoid.===============Resources:===============Find David Wolcott Here: • Website: TheDavidWolcott.com (thedavidwolcott.com) • Facebook: David Wolcott, Christian Apologist (facebook.com/Davidwolcottca) ---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
Who Did Jesus Claim to Be? #jesus #god #christianity #apologetics #encounteringtruth Encountering Truth 2024-04-21 | Jesus made specific claims about his own identity, including the claim that he is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except through him.https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/kxH8LZ5XXIb
Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? Encountering Truth 2024-04-16 | C.S. Lewis famously wrote that we cannot accept Jesus as merely a great moral teacher without accepting His claim to be God - that Jesus is either a liar, a lunatic, or the one true Lord. In this episode, we take a look at this popular trilemma that Lewis puts forth in his book Mere Christianity. Then we examine the legitimacy of a possible fourth option, that the Jesus we know today is merely the result of embellishment - a legend. Plus, some exciting news about the podcast!===============Resources:===============Books: • Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis (https://a.co/d/47tEcyW) Articles: • Did Jesus Even Claim to Be God? by J. Brian Huffling (crossexamined.org/did-jesus-even-claim-to-be-god) • A New Testament Passage That's Older than the New Testament by Robby Lashua (str.org/w/a-new-testament-passage-that-s-older-than-the-new-testament?p_l_back_url=%2Fsearch%3Fq%3D1%2Bcorinthians%2B15) Videos: • Did Jesus Claim To Be God? (J. Warner Wallace) (coldcasechristianity.com/videos/did-jesus-claim-to-be-god-video) Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)#cslewis #merechristianity #lord #jesus #apologetics #christianapologetics #christianity #encounteringtruth
Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? Encountering Truth 2024-04-14 | C.S. Lewis famously wrote that we cannot accept Jesus as merely a great moral teacher without accepting His claim to be God - that Jesus is either a liar, a lunatic, or the one true Lord. In this episode, we take a look at this popular trilemma that Lewis puts forth in his book Mere Christianity. Then we examine the legitimacy of a possible fourth option, that the Jesus we know today is merely the result of embellishment - a legend. Plus, some exciting news about the podcast!===============Resources:===============Books: • Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis (https://a.co/d/47tEcyW) Articles: • Did Jesus Even Claim to Be God? by J. Brian Huffling (crossexamined.org/did-jesus-even-claim-to-be-god) • A New Testament Passage That's Older than the New Testament by Robby Lashua (str.org/w/a-new-testament-passage-that-s-older-than-the-new-testament?p_l_back_url=%2Fsearch%3Fq%3D1%2Bcorinthians%2B15) Videos: • Did Jesus Claim To Be God? (J. Warner Wallace) (coldcasechristianity.com/videos/did-jesus-claim-to-be-god-video) Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
Are the Gospels Reliable? Encountering Truth 2024-04-01 | The Good News of Christianity relies on the truth communicated in the Gospels. But how do we know that they are reliable? In this episode, we examine the evidence for the reliability of the Gospels as early eyewitness accounts that are corroborated by inside and outside sources.===============Resources:===============Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels (https://a.co/d/7r5l68s) by J. Warner WallaceCan We Trust the Gospels? (https://a.co/d/2KAlWQ7) by Peter J. WilliamsEvidence That Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World (https://a.co/d/9T0iCVL) by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell---Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast) #gospel #bible #newtestament #truth #evidence #christianity #apologetics #jesus #encounteringtruth
Are the Gospels Reliable? Encountering Truth 2024-04-01 | The Good News of Christianity relies on the truth communicated in the Gospels. But how do we know that they are reliable? In this episode, we examine the evidence for the reliability of the Gospels as early eyewitness accounts that are corroborated by inside and outside sources.===============Resources:===============Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels (https://a.co/d/7r5l68s) by J. Warner WallaceCan We Trust the Gospels? (https://a.co/d/2KAlWQ7) by Peter J. WilliamsEvidence That Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World (https://a.co/d/9T0iCVL) by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowellConnect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast (bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast)
Christianity Makes Objective Truth Claims Encountering Truth 2024-03-27 | Our culture tries to put religion in the realm of preference, like our favorite dessert. But Christianity does not make "dessert claims." It makes claims about a CURE. Christianity makes objective truth claims that have nothing to do with anyone's opinions about them.#truth #christianity #apologetics #encounteringtruth
The Ultimate Goal of Life - Encounter Jesus: the Way, the Truth, and the Life Encountering Truth 2024-03-19 | What is the purpose of life? What is our ultimate goal? In this episode, we close out the short series about the goals of Encountering Truth, by exploring the most important goal of all - to encounter Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life. We explain the role that apologetics plays in removing obstacles for the Gospel, and we discuss the twofold nature of the ministry - evidence and encounter. Although evidence is important to strengthen and ground our faith, it is not usually what leads someone to Christ. For most people, it all starts with an encounter.===============Resources:===============Evidence That Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World (https://a.co/d/9T0iCVL) by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowellConnect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517)Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast#jesus #gospel #evangelism #christianity #apologetics #encounteringtruth
The Ultimate Goal of Life - Encounter Jesus: the Way, the Truth, and the Life Encountering Truth 2024-03-18 | What is the purpose of life? What is our ultimate goal? In this episode, we close out the short series about the goals of Encountering Truth, by exploring the most important goal of all - to encounter Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life. We explain the role that apologetics plays in removing obstacles for the Gospel, and we discuss the twofold nature of the ministry - evidence and encounter. Although evidence is important to strengthen and ground our faith, it is not usually what leads someone to Christ. For most people, it all starts with an encounter.===============Resources:===============Evidence That Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World (https://a.co/d/9T0iCVL) by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowellConnect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517) Platforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast
Turn the World Upside Down: Engaging Culture with Kindness and Conviction Encountering Truth 2024-03-05 | It was said of Paul and those with him that they had "turned the world upside down" because they were not afraid to speak publicly about their faith and proclaim Jesus as the Messiah. In this second installment of our series about the goals of Encountering Truth, we discuss the obligation that Christians have to engage culture with kindness and conviction. With Paul as our model, we talk about the importance of boldly speaking the truth in love, the potential consequences of it, and whether that includes "political" issues.===============Resources:===============Books:Letter to the American Church by Eric Metaxas (https://a.co/d/75DQZ03)Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey (https://a.co/d/0MiMZIo)Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Gregory Koukl (https://a.co/d/gHIuXys)Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges by Gregory Koukl (https://a.co/d/fJbdc1U)Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.orgFacebook: Encountering TRUTHRumble: Encountering TruthPlatforms: bit.ly/encounteringtruthpodcast#evangelism #truth #christianity #apologetics #gospel #encounteringtruth
Turn the World Upside Down: Engaging Culture with Kindness and Conviction Encountering Truth 2024-03-04 | It was said of Paul and those with him that they had "turned the world upside down" because they were not afraid to speak publicly about their faith and proclaim Jesus as the Messiah. In this second installment of our series about the goals of Encountering Truth, we discuss the obligation that Christians have to engage culture with kindness and conviction. With Paul as our model, we talk about the importance of boldly speaking the truth in love, the potential consequences of it, and whether that includes "political" issues.===============Resources:===============Books:Letter to the American Church (https://a.co/d/75DQZ03) by Eric MetaxasTotal Truth (https://a.co/d/0MiMZIo) by Nancy PearceyTactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions (https://a.co/d/gHIuXys) by Gregory KouklStreet Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges (https://a.co/d/fJbdc1U) by Gregory KouklArticles:UK Article (foxnews.com/world/woman-arrested-silent-prayer-outside-abortion-clinic-notches-legal-win-but-still-faces-potential-charges) by Jon Brown (foxnews.com/media/indiana-parents-warn-nation-after-child-removed-home-improper-pronoun-usage-can-happen-anywhere) Indiana Article (foxnews.com/media/indiana-parents-warn-nation-after-child-removed-home-improper-pronoun-usage-can-happen-anywhere) by Kendall TietzMontana Article (foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-world/montana-14-year-old-moved-to-canada-after-gender-identity-custody-dispute-parents-say-krista-and-todd-kolstad-glasgow-helena-montana-gov-greg-gianforte-transgender-lgbtq-rights-trans-child-juvenile-laws-republican) by Jackson WalkerPodcast Episode:Podcast Episode about Montana Issue (https://t.co/gsVbJydY35) - Relatable with Allie Beth StuckeyConnect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517)
The TRUE Myth Encountering Truth 2024-02-26 | Christianity is an intellectual faith based on evidence, reason, and verifiable historical events. Studying the Word and examining the evidence can be a form of worship, a way to love the Lord with our MIND.#faith #evidence #worship #apologetics #christianity #encounteringtruthopen.spotify.com/episode/5sX0UGVrzNFBc5yiMR710j?si=f3cbbc0b4df4452d
Why ALL Christians Should Examine the Evidence for Christianity Encountering Truth 2024-02-19 | Why are you a Christian? As we begin a short series discussing the three goals of the Encountering Truth podcast, we start by talking about why every Christian should examine the evidence for Christianity. The cultural winds are blowing and beating against us, and if we are going to weather the storm in this world full of deception, we must be able to discern the truth. Our faith must be rooted and grounded in the evidence.Resources:Articles:Youth Exodus Problem by Frank Turek (crossexamined.org/youth-exodus-problem)Young Christians Are Leaving the Church - Here's Why by J. Warner Wallace (foxnews.com/opinion/young-christians-are-leaving-the-church-heres-why)Books:Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell (https://a.co/d/a6Mu6BJ)Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace (https://a.co/d/faNNJC0)I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek (https://a.co/d/6mERJBE)The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel (https://a.co/d/1mOXYmV)Websites:Stand to Reason: str.org/GotQuestions: gotquestions.orgConnect with Encountering Truth:Website: https://EncounteringTruth.org/Facebook: Encountering TRUTHYouTube: @EncounteringTruthRumble: Encountering Truth#faith #belief #christianity #apologetics #evidence #encounteringtruth
Why All Christians Should Examine the Evidence for Christianity Encountering Truth 2024-02-19 | Why are you a Christian? As we begin a short series discussing the three goals of the Encountering Truth podcast, we start by talking about why every Christian should examine the evidence for Christianity. The cultural winds are blowing and beating against us, and if we are going to weather the storm in this world full of deception, we must be able to discern the truth. Our faith must be rooted and grounded in the evidence.Resources:Articles:Youth Exodus Problem (crossexamined.org/youth-exodus-problem) by Frank TurekYoung Christians Are Leaving the Church - Here's Why (foxnews.com/opinion/young-christians-are-leaving-the-church-heres-why) by J. Warner WallaceBooks:Evidence that Demands a Verdict (https://a.co/d/a6Mu6BJ) by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowellCold-Case Christianity (https://a.co/d/faNNJC0) by J. Warner WallaceI Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist (https://a.co/d/6mERJBE) by Norman Geisler and Frank TurekThe Case for Christ (https://a.co/d/1mOXYmV) by Lee StrobelWebsites:Stand to Reason: str.orgGotQuestions.org (gotquestions.org) Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517)
If Christianity Is TRUE, It Is True for Everyone #truth #apologetics #christianity Encountering Truth 2024-02-09 | ...
Is Christianity Personal Preference or Objective Truth? Encountering Truth 2024-02-07 | In this episode, we examine the difference between subjective and objective truth claims. What kinds of claims does Christianity make? The answer to this question holds eternal significance, which makes this episode one of the most important ones yet!#truth #christianity #apologetics Resources:The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It's Destructive, and How to Respond by Alisa Childers (@alisachilders) and Tim Barnett (@RedPenLogic) (https://a.co/d/giXqOTM)#thedeconstructionofchristianityTotal Truth: Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity by Nancy Pearcey (https://a.co/d/bJ9D9g0)Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.orgFacebook: Encountering TRUTHYouTube: @EncounteringTruthRumble: Encountering Truth
Is Christianity Personal Preference or Objective Truth? Encountering Truth 2024-02-05 | In this episode, we examine the difference between subjective and objective truth claims. What kinds of claims does Christianity make? The answer to this question holds eternal significance, which makes this episode one of the most important ones yet!Resources:The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It's Destructive, and How to Respond (https://a.co/d/1L8iksl) by Alisa Childers and Tim BarnettTotal Truth: Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity (about:invalid#zCSafez) by Nancy PearceyConnect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Rumble: Encountering Truth (rumble.com/c/c-5476517)
Faith vs. Doubt: Are They Really Opposites? Encountering Truth 2024-01-23 | Should Christians just have blind faith? Is it ever okay for Christians to have doubts or questions? Are faith and reason really at odds with each other? In this episode, we talk about the definition of true biblical faith, and we examine the evidential nature of Christianity, along with what is (and what is NOT) the opposite of faith.Resources:Sean McDowell Video: STOP Saying "Doubting Thomas" (facebook.com/reel/1749596872214648)Forensic Faith: A Homicide Detective Makes the Case for a More Reasonable, Evidential Christian Faith by J. Warner Wallace (https://a.co/d/bd7YON5)Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.orgYouTube: @EncounteringTruthFacebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755)
What Is the Unborn? Encountering Truth 2024-01-13 | If the unborn is NOT a human being, then no justification is necessary for abortion. However, if the unborn IS a human being, then no justification is ADEQUATE for abortion. #prolife #abortion #apologetics #moral #christianity
What Is the Unborn? Asking Essential Questions about Abortion Encountering Truth 2024-01-07 | Is it ever okay to intentionally take the life of a human being? Is abortion morally wrong? This all boils down to how we answer one single question: What is the unborn? Join us in this episode as we engage culture in a discussion about the hot button issue of abortion.Resources:Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges by Gregory Koukl (https://a.co/d/bAqxfL7)Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality by Nancy R. Pearcey (https://a.co/d/3xX3hLq)The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture by Scott Klusendorf (https://a.co/d/ftbqxSC)Life Training Institute: prolifetraining.com/Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.orgYouTube: @EncounteringTruthFacebook: Encountering TRUTH
What Is the Unborn? Asking Essential Questions about Abortion Encountering Truth 2024-01-07 | Is it ever okay to intentionally take the life of a human being? Is abortion morally wrong? This all boils down to how we answer one single question: What is the unborn? Join us in this episode as we engage culture in a discussion about the hot button issue of abortion.Resources:Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges (https://a.co/d/bAqxfL7) by Gregory KouklLove Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality (https://a.co/d/3xX3hLq) by Nancy R. PearceyThe Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture (https://a.co/d/ftbqxSC) by Scott KlusendorfLife Training Institute: prolifetraining.com (prolifetraining.com) Connect with Encountering Truth:Website: EncounteringTruth.org (encounteringtruth.org) YouTube: @EncounteringTruth (youtube.com/@EncounteringTruth) Facebook: Encountering TRUTH (facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550039724755)
