http://www.veracityhill.comenChristianityCopyright Defenders Media 501(c)(3)https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2326a84530a5144557a4e6953f0f4e81.jpghttp://www.veracityhill.comTue, 07 Apr 2026 19:03:09 +0000Defenders MediaDefenders Mediafeeds@spreaker.comStriving for truth on faith, politics, and society.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-279-ehrman-s-ortho-paradoxes-part-2--71164225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71164225Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:59:57 +0000Defenders MediaIn this concluding episode of his series, Dr. J explains why the Council of Nicaea was justified in its conclusions, and was not merely a power-struggle between opposing camps. This concludes Dr. J's analysis of Bart Ehrman's 2015 book, "How Jesus...2750falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-278-ehrman-s-ortho-paradoxes-part-1--71069263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71069263Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:06:52 +0000Defenders MediaIn his final chapter, Ehrman describes what he finds to be paradoxes in his survey of Christian Fathers leading up to the Council of Nicaea. Dr. J weaves through important nuances to clarify the complexity of Christology.2807falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-277-early-heresies-heterodoxies-part-2--70857752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70857752Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:08:14 +0000Defenders MediaAdoptionists, Docetists, & Gnostics, oh my! The early church began to dismiss proposed models of Christology, but not without good reason. Learn how and why the Trinity concept began to take hold as the best reflection of biblical teacing.2668falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-276-historical-st-patrick--70695456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70695456Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:08:24 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J taps into his doctoral research to share about the life and writings of the St. Patrick we should know and love!3016falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-275-early-heresies-heterodoxies-part-1--70426073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70426073Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:45:42 +0000Defenders MediaAdoptionists, Docetists, & Gnostics, oh my! Dr. J reviews heresies and heterodoxies of the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Why did some Christological models get rejected by the Christian church? See how Dr. J engages Bart Ehrman's historical analysis from...3468falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-274-incarnation-christology-in-john-s-gospel--70256482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70256482Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:02:08 +0000Defenders MediaDoes John's Christology prove a theological novelty broke into the Christian community's beliefs about Jesus? Follow Dr. J as he analyzes Bart Ehrman's model of historical Christological development.2615falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-273-incarnation-christology-in-paul-s-writings--70115383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70115383Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:41:40 +0000Defenders MediaContra Exaltation Christology, the early Christians did believe in a pre-existent Christ and that Jesus was that person. Dr. J continues his survy of Bart Ehrman's book on the origins of the belief that Jesus is God.3692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-272-exaltation-christology--69962451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69962451Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:41:38 +0000Defenders MediaBart Ehrman argues that the first Christians believe Jesus *became* the Son of God at his (alleged) resurrection. Does this view qualify as Adoptionism and does it accurately reflect the beliefs of the first Christians? Dr. J clarifies this complex...3134falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-271-ehrman-on-christological-origins--69768578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69768578Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:27:54 +0000Defenders MediaGetting to the core of Bart Ehrman's book, Dr. J describes and evaluates Ehrman's analysis of the origins of Christology (the study of Christ).3506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-270-ehrman-on-the-visions-of-a-resurrection--69629237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69629237Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:22:50 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J explores Ehrman's model of visions that the disciples of Jesus allegedly had. Can it withstand scrutiny? Continue along in chapter 5 of Ehrman's book "How Jesus Become God."3330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-269-ehrman-on-the-resurrection--69510407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69510407Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:00:08 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J picks back up his book study of Bart Ehrman's "How Jesus Became God," now looking at chapter 5: "The Resurrection of Jesus: What Can We Know." Purchase Ehrman's book and follow along with Dr. J to study what a non-Christian scholar believes...3839falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-268-political-theology-with-anglican-aesthestics--69359343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69359343Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:21:23 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J talks with Sean Luke of Anglican Aesthestics on the recent political news, and they discuss how Christians should think about these contemporary issues3486falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-267-mailbag-questions-and-knives-out--69254630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69254630Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:33:12 +0000Defenders MediaIt's the end of the year, so Dr. J will offer his reflections on the program, answer questions from listeners, and talk about the recent Knives Out film.3747falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-266-defending-the-christmas-story--69083961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69083961Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:23:17 +0000Defenders MediaCritics of Christianity continue to attack the Christmas story as historically inaccurate. Dr. J clarifies this complex issue and calls for fairer dialogue.3769falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-265-wrong-on-the-resurrection-again--68966310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68966310Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:32:15 +0000Defenders MediaApplying his methodology, Ehrman explores what his philosophy entails about the resurrection of Jesus. Dr J reviews his method and explains how Ehrman's conclusions should be rejected.3795falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-264-wrong-on-the-resurrection--68839379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68839379Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:01:39 +0000Defenders MediaAre evangelicals wrong on the resurrection? That's what Bart Ehrman argues for in his fourth chapter in "How Jesus Become God." Dr. J reviews the chapter, offering a response to the historian's arguments.3761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-263-did-jesus-really-say-he-was-god--68526151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68526151Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:00:08 +0000Defenders MediaWrapping up Jesus's self-understanding, Dr. J invites on ApologeticsGuy, Dr. Mikel Del Rosario, to lay out his case that Jesus believed himself to be divine.2523falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-262-dr-j-in-oxford-university-press-book--68420539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68420539Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:33:23 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J's scholarship was featured in a book on Christology & grace authored by pre-eminent historical theologian Donald Fairbairn. The book was published by Oxford University Press this year. Want a taste of the Gallic monks? Dr. J describes his...3302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-261-who-did-jesus-think-he-was--68318044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68318044Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:36:34 +0000Defenders MediaPerhaps the ultimate question in Gospel studies: Who did Jesus think he was? Do the Gospels accurately depict Jesus's self-understanding or do they present their own biased, embellished, inaccurate understanding of who Jesus was? Dr. J continues his...3692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-260-what-jesus-thought-about-himself--68139500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68139500Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:46:21 +0000Defenders MediaThe question of Jesus's own understanding of his identity is critical toward answer Lewis's tri-lemma: Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? A fourth option, "Legend" comes into the discussion from various critical scholars, but does it avoid the Lunatic category?...4484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-259-divine-human-figures-in-ancient-judaism--68052825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68052825Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:59:44 +0000Defenders MediaWhat are the divine human figures in ancient Judaism? Dr. J continues his read through Ehrman's "How Jesus Became God"3487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-258-historical-jesus-ehrman-s-how-jesus-became-god-chapter-1--67956248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67956248Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:11:18 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J begins his study of Bart Ehrman's book "How Jesus Became God," first analyzing divine human figures in ancient Greco-Roman thought. Read along with Dr. J!3080falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/debate-does-romans-9-teach-corporate-election--67898675 @anglicanaesthetics  over Paul's understanding of election in the ninth chapter of the book of Romans. Unlike most debates on election, this was not about Calvinism vs. Arminianism, but corporate vs. individual.

This debate was held at Defenders Media in downtown West Chicago, IL on August 29th, 2025.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67898675Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:03:58 +0000Defenders MediaIn this debate, Dr. J goes toe-to-toe with https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC3qqJta0_Yndh_ZfxiAesQg over Paul's understanding of election in the ninth chapter of the book of Romans. Unlike most debates on election, this was not about Calvinism vs.... @anglicanaesthetics  over Paul's understanding of election in the ninth chapter of the book of Romans. Unlike most debates on election, this was not about Calvinism vs. Arminianism, but corporate vs. individual.

This debate was held at Defenders Media in downtown West Chicago, IL on August 29th, 2025.]]>6960falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-257-historical-jesus-introduction-part-ii--67870524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67870524Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:13:19 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J gives a few reasons to consider learning about Historical Jesus studies, responds to a Dan McLellan video, and dips into the E-mailbag3507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-256-historical-jesus-introduction-part-i--67694011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67694011Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:15:58 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J begins a study into the Historical Jesus by talking about the academic Quests for the Historical Jesus.2975falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-255-romans-9-debate-review--67619413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67619413Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:59:19 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J reviews his debate from the previous weekend. Are there points his missed? Things he should have said? Watch to find out.3641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-254-how-to-prep-for-a-theological-debate--67521990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67521990Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:29:26 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J shares about how he prepares for a theological debate, offering tips and advice for when iron sharpens iron.3348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-253-a-problem-for-bart-ehrman--67444392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67444392Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:07:33 +0000Defenders MediaIf Bart Ehrman misremembers an event, does that mean he is unreliable? In this episode Dr. J guides you through a case study using Dr. Bart Ehrman as an example of how a source can still be reliable even if the source gets a detail wrong.2722falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-252-dr-j-on-the-church-connect-podcast--67347232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67347232Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:30:07 +0000Defenders MediaDan Ehrman of Tyndale Publishers interviews Dr. J on the state of apologetics and some advice to pastors.3726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-251-bart-ehrman-s-top-3-nt-contradictions--67262503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67262503Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:58:26 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J reviews a MythVision interview where Bart Ehrman provides 3 examples of alleged contradictions. Will they stand up to scrutiny by Dr. J? Listen in!4367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-250-celebrating-250-episodes--67181187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67181187Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:58:11 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J holds an open discussion, reflecting back on his time making Christian resources.3727falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-249-sola-scriptura-part-3--67078604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67078604Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:32:07 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J concludes his review of Cameron Bertuzzi's arguments allegedly against Sola Scriptura.3842falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-248-sola-scriptura-calvin-s-letter-to-sadoleto--67078472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67078472Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:29:54 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J takes a side adventure to review the great letter by John Calvin against a Roman Catholic Cardinal, James Sadoleto.3442falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-247-sola-scriptura-part-2--66902840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66902840Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:35:20 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J continues his review of Cameron Bertuzzi's arguments against Sola Scriptura.3736falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-246-sola-scriptura-part-1--66825615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66825615Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:33:48 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J continues his defense of Sola Scriptura, first answering a viewer question about Prima Scriptura, but then reviewing 3 arguments from Roman Catholic Apologist, Cameron Bertuzzi.4374falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-245-sola-scriptura-introduction--66732001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66732001Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:32:35 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J introduces his summer series looking at the Protestant principle of the authority of the Bible3905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-244-salvation-wars-part-4--66595136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66595136Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:56:07 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J continues to review a video with Al Mohler and Tom Shreiner, who badly describe Matthew Bates's view on allegiance and salvation.4368falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-243-salvation-wars-part-3--66386227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66386227Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:49:41 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J continues to review a video with Al Mohler and Tom Shreiner, who badly describe Matthew Bates's view on allegiance and salvation.3895falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-242-salvation-wars-part-2--66300933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66300933Tue, 27 May 2025 20:42:37 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J continues to review a video with Al Mohler and Tom Shreiner, who badly describe Matthew Bates's view on allegiance and salvation.4358falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-241-salvation-wars--66175589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66175589Tue, 20 May 2025 20:17:35 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J reviews a video with Al Mohler and Tom Shreiner, who badly describe Matthew Bates's view on allegiance and salvation.3667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-240-dr-j-vs-a-molinist--66076780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66076780Tue, 13 May 2025 21:10:59 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J holds court with Eric Hernandez to discuss all things Molinism ... and Taco Bell. @EricHernandez5320falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-239-dr-j-reacts-to-james-white-on-semi-pelagianism--65974336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65974336Wed, 07 May 2025 15:25:50 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J reviews James White's remarks on Provisionism and Semi-Pelagianism.3679falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-238-dr-j-vs-an-arminian--65809377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65809377Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:03:12 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J now takes on an Arminian, Dan Chapa, a member of the Society of Evangelical Arminians @theevangelicalarminians52105117falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-237-dr-j-vs-a-provisionist--65670363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65670363Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:07:58 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J talks with Leighton Flowers, leaders of the so-called Provisionists. Leighton can be found @Soteriology1016083falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-236-dr-j-vs-a-calvinist--65585489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65585489Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:07:33 +0000Defenders MediaDr. J sits down with Chris Date,  to talk about Calvinism. Chris can be found @theolopoligetcs5989falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-235-ama-with-dr-j--65446310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65446310Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:47:08 +0000Defenders MediaIn this livestream, Dr. J will answer your questions as he reviews a recent talk by John Piper at the Coram Deo Pastors Workshop 20254498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-234-explaining-dr-j-s-ordo-salutis--65112798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65112798Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:51:36 +0000Defenders MediaThe moment we've been waiting for, here is Dr. J's explanation of his understanding of biblical ordo salutis.4926falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-233-explaining-gallic-ordo-salutis--64961544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64961544Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:44:02 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J brings the Gallic monks into conversation with Calvinists and Arminians!4310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-232-explaining-provisionism--64701754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64701754Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:17:33 +0000Defenders MediaA newer label, for an old model of salvation? Provisionism finds support among Baptist circles, and Dr. J explains what is is and why he disagrees with it.4087falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-231-explaining-molinism--64570822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64570822Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:17:57 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J goes deeper into the weeds, explaining what followers of Luis de Molina think about divine sovereignty and human freedom.3334falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-230-explaining-arminianism--64440679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64440679Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:01:34 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Dr. J explains what the followers of Jacob Arminius believe, looking at the alleged FACTS of Arminianism.4180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-229-explaining-calvinism--64329110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64329110Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:49:12 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Dr. J explains what the followers of John Calvin believe, looking at the doctrines of the TULIP.4828falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-228-models-of-salvation-introduction--64193631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64193631Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:11:32 +0000Defenders MediaAfter a break, we're back livestreaming! Dr. J launches into a series on different models of salvation, or what theologians call "ordo salutis."2776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-227-worldview-formation--63268323DefendersMedia.com/DoorwayCrew]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63268323Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:54:47 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J is joined by Dante Stack to discuss the importance of Worldview Formation and the book release of Doorway Crew adventure #001: Gabby Goes to Ludicrum. To purchase a copy of the book: http://defendersmedia.com/DoorwayCrewDefendersMedia.com/DoorwayCrew]]>2647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-226-defense-of-the-electoral-college--62629456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62629456Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:25:20 +0000Defenders MediaIn this Election Day episode, Dr. J and Mark go through clips of the film Swing Vote to describe and defense the Electoral College of the United States.3616falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-225-the-historical-halloween--62546581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62546581Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:12:59 +0000Defenders MediaWhat is Halloween all about? Is it a Christian holiday?2708falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-224-witchcraft-on-the-rise--62445333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62445333Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:00:02 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J interviews Anthony Costello, author of The Rise of Paganism on the growing movement of Wiccans and other types of paganism.3270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-223-ai-in-the-pulpit--62377988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62377988Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:43:53 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J talks about the strengths, weaknesses of pastors and theologians using Artificial Intelligence in ministry contexts.2542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-222-reading-philip-goff-s-essay--62290333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62290333Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:31:39 +0000Defenders MediaPhilip Goff, philosopher at Durham University, recently converted to "a heretical form of Christianity." Join Dr. J as he jumps into Goff's essay to learn more about Goff's transition, analyzes it, and comments on what qualifies as "real" Christianity.4067falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-221-clarifying-the-abortion-conversation--62181574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62181574Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:01:50 +0000Defenders MediaIn this lecture, Dr. J describes 1. what is, and what is not, an abortion, 2. Explains the 2022 Supreme Court decision, 3. presents Bible verse to guide our thinking about life, and 4. presents academic definitions of the beginning of human life.3296falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-220-is-luke-s-census-historical--62095814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62095814Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:35:09 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J shares research on the historical case for Luke’s census in the Lukan infancy narrative.2930falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-219-high-christology-in-mark-s-gospel--61993879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61993879Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:21:17 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J look at another objection to Christianity: the legendary development of Jesus as God.3398falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-218-does-authorship-of-the-gospels-matter--61255816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61255816Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:50:48 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J looks at skeptical comments from Dr. Bart Ehrman and Paulogia on the authorship of the Gospels. Does it really matter if we don't know who wrote the Gospels?4540falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-217-awful-atheist-admissions--61175985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61175985Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:34:42 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J and Elder Suicide join forces to talk about the surprising and yet awful admissions from prominent atheist thinkers.3290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-216-biblical-wisdom-out-of-crime--61054814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61054814Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:05:31 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J interviews cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace about his time as a detective and what cases taught him about living out biblical wisdom.3196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-215-faustus-of-riez-not-a-semi-pelagian--61002043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61002043Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:03:01 +0000Defenders MediaThe clearest theological treatise of so-called Semi-Pelagianism comes from Faustus, the bishop of Riez. In this episode, Dr. J introduces you to him and his large work, De Gratia Dei et humanae mentis libero arbitrio.2609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-214-vincent-of-lerins-not-a-semi-pelagian--60940399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60940399Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:32:39 +0000Defenders MediaCould a flag-bearer of orthodoxy be a semi-Pelagian? In this episode, Dr. J introduces you to Vincent of Lerins, and argues that he was neither a Semi-Pelagian, nor an Augustinian.3270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-213-john-cassian-not-a-semi-pelagian--60866993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60866993Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:40:13 +0000Defenders MediaWas the most famous Semi-Pelagian really a a Semi-Pelagian? Dr. J introduces you to John Cassian, a Western monk taught in the East, who believed God's grace was necessary for every human activity.3168falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-212-intro-to-semi-pelagianism--60781479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60781479Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:56:44 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J introduces you to Semi-Pelagianism, a theological boogeyman doctrine about the nature of humans, which nobody believes in not even the 5th century monks who are accused of holding to that doctrine. #semipeligianism...2640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-211-what-is-christian-nationalism-part-3--60646260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60646260Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:53:09 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J reflects on his two recent interviews about Christian Nationalism and shares his thoughts on that movement: the good, the bad, & the ugly. He also talks about Project 2025 and responds to a video by Dan McClellan.4229falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-210-what-is-christian-nationalism-part-2--60582630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60582630Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:18:48 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J interviews philosopher Mike Austin, author of American Christian Nationalism: Neither American nor Christian, on why Christians should not embrace that political ideology.4557falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-209-what-is-christian-nationalism--60508281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60508281Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:55:29 +0000Defenders MediaIn episode 209 of the Veracity Hill Podcast, Dr. J interviews Tim Stratton of Free Thinking Ministries to discuss his reasons in support of Christian Nationalism.3851falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-208-dr-j-vs-doctor-who--60428532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60428532Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:12:24 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J and Mark respond to a quote made in a recent episode of the long running British sci-fi series Doctor Who.3701falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-207-compositional-devices-in-the-gospels--60354364https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60354364Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:20:51 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J interviews Dr. Mike Licona on his new book, "Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently."4073falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-206-dr-j-vs-nightcrawler--60278589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60278589Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:47:04 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J goes toe-to-toe on Christian theology against an X-Men Mutant.3630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-205-what-do-christians-believe-part-2--60153255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60153255Thu, 30 May 2024 16:30:13 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J continues his survey on what American Evangelicals think about their faith. He also replies to Mason Mennega's critique of Christian Apologetics.3810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-204-what-do-christians-believe--60139351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60139351Wed, 22 May 2024 21:46:58 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J looks at the data from StateOfTheology.com on what American Evangelicals think about their faith. He also responds to Dan McLellan's video on whether Jesus thought of himself to be God.3864falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-203-what-is-a-doubter--60009424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60009424Mon, 13 May 2024 19:12:23 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J hosts an oval table discussion with the Faithiest Atheist/Freeist Deist and Chris Lilley about doubt.3225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-202-what-is-a-skeptic--59741683https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59741683Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:01:28 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Dr. J sits down with a curious skeptic, the Faithiest Atheist. But is he really a deist? What we know for sure is that he is a skeptic.4549falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-201-what-is-a-christian--59641107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59641107Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:26:28 +0000Defenders MediaThe indefinite hiatus is over and Dr. J is back with a new format and fresh ideas! In this episode, Dr. J ponders over a tricky subject: What do we mean when we say that someone is or is not a Christian? He also introduces you to a Progressive Mormon...4440falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-200-the-case-for-christ--26973412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26973412Sat, 09 May 2020 18:23:10 +0000Defenders MediaWhat's a great way to communicate to people that the Christian faith is reasonable to hold? In today's episode Kurt has the distinct honor of talking with evangelist and apologist Lee Strobel to talk about his testimony and the Case for Christ.4441falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-199-the-world-of-the-new-testament--26575559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26575559Sat, 02 May 2020 18:00:19 +0000Defenders MediaWhy should we look at the big picture of the New Testament? In today’s episode Kurt is joined by *the* Mike Bird! Dr. Bird lives in Australia and comes to us from the future.3836falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-198-learning-from-christian-history--26086453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26086453Sat, 25 Apr 2020 18:04:11 +0000Defenders MediaHow can we learn from the saints of long ago? In today's episode Kurt chats with Stephen Backhouse on the importance of learning from Christian history.3783falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-197-myths-mistakes--25813857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25813857Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:44:22 +0000Defenders MediaDo theologians and apologists make mistaken claims about the New Testament text? In today’s episode Kurt interviews Peter Gurry on myths and mistakes in New Testament textual criticism.3644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-196-resurrection-vs-first-vision--25302364https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25302364Sat, 11 Apr 2020 18:12:06 +0000Defenders MediaIs Christianity any different than Mormonism? In tomorrow’s episode Kurt will be joined by cult specialist Rob Bowman to talk about how the historical grounds for Christianity are much better than the historical grounds for Mormonism.3796falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-195-paul-in-greco-roman-context--24821109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24821109Sat, 04 Apr 2020 19:46:41 +0000Defenders MediaIs Christianity influenced by Greco-Roman thought? If so, is it a bad thing? On today’s episode Kurt is joined by Joey Dodson & Dave Briones to talk about the Apostle Paul’s intellectual thought.3515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-194-the-spread-of-christianity--24515028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24515028Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:21:06 +0000Defenders MediaIs global Christianity on the decline? Secularism gains a foothold in the West but hope remains. In today’s episode Kurt is joined by Brian Stiller to talk about the factors for the growth of Christianity in the global South.3668falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-193-historical-jesus-studies--24141373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24141373Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:06:54 +0000Defenders Media3714falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-192-cinematic-faith--23873365https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23873365Sat, 14 Mar 2020 18:17:12 +0000Defenders MediaWhen you see movies, do you ever wonder if there could be a Christian perpsective? What makes film good art? In this episode Kurt, Chris, and Mark are joined by William Romanowksi as he discusses his book, "Cinematic Faith."3762falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-191-the-new-testament-in-seven-sentences--23573576
In today's episode, Kurt talks with author Gary M. Burge about his book "The New Testament in Seven Sentences."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23573576Sat, 07 Mar 2020 19:34:43 +0000Defenders MediaHave you ever found yourself connecting to certain scriptures, yet unable to comprehend the big picture? In today's episode, Kurt talks with author Gary M. Burge about his book "The New Testament in Seven Sentences."
In today's episode, Kurt talks with author Gary M. Burge about his book "The New Testament in Seven Sentences."]]>3107falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-190-mythical-me--23331240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23331240Sat, 29 Feb 2020 18:56:50 +0000Defenders MediaAre you constantly comparing yourself to others? In today’s episode Kurt talks with Richella Parham, author of Mythical Me, a 2019 IVP Reader’s Choice Award Winner.4081falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-189-monkhood-of-all-believers--23076321In today's episode, Kurt sits down with author Greg Peters to discuss his book "The Monkhood of All Believers".]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23076321Sat, 22 Feb 2020 19:07:11 +0000Defenders MediaHave you ever wondered about what it truly means to be a monk? In today's episode, Kurt sits down with author Greg Peters to discuss his book "The Monkhood of All Believers".In today's episode, Kurt sits down with author Greg Peters to discuss his book "The Monkhood of All Believers".]]>3072falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-188-how-the-body-of-christ-talks--22813673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22813673Sat, 15 Feb 2020 19:19:12 +0000Defenders MediaHave you struggled to talk to people in your church because of a difference of opinion? In this episode Kurt talks with C. Christopher Smith about how and why the body of Christ talks and the importance that conversation plays in our relationships.3549falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-187-redemptive-reversals--22559178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22559178Sat, 08 Feb 2020 19:11:29 +0000Defenders MediaWe all know that God can work in mysterious ways, but have you ever wondered why there are some bits of irony in the bible? Join Kurt as he speaks with G.K. Beale on his book "Redemptive Reversals"3533falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-186-unbelievable--22244857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22244857Sat, 01 Feb 2020 19:00:03 +0000Defenders MediaAre you a fan of "Unbelievable?" with Justin Brierley? In today's episode Kurt talks with Justin about the origin of his London-based program, the success it has had, and how after 10 years of pitting Christians and Atheists against each other, he is...2155falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-185-why-i-still-believe--22063285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22063285Sat, 25 Jan 2020 19:09:42 +0000Defenders MediaWhy be a Christian if the church is so hypocritical? How can one believe if there is so much pain and suffering? Is it okay to have doubts? In today's episode, Kurt talks with former atheist Mary Jo Sharp about her book "Why I Still Believe."3604falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-184-pre-new-testament-christian-creeds--21761941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21761941Sat, 18 Jan 2020 19:00:16 +0000Defenders MediaAre there clues in the New Testament about what the church believed before the text was written? In tomorrow’s episode Kurt speaks with Gary Habermas on creeds in the New Testament.”767falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-183-when-doctrine-divides--21647164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21647164Sat, 11 Jan 2020 07:59:00 +0000Defenders MediaThe United Methodist Church is breaking apart. When should doctrine warrant separation? In this episode, Kurt chats with Rhyne Putman on the perspicuity of Scripture and church separation.1020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-182-death-before-the-fall--21261552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21261552Sat, 04 Jan 2020 19:00:11 +0000Defenders MediaIf old-earth creationism is true, was there death before the fall? In this episode, Kurt talks with Ron Osborne about his controversial book.3692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-181-2019-update-rise-of-skywalker--20957244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20957244Sat, 28 Dec 2019 19:00:18 +0000Defenders Media3853falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-180-typological-hermeneutics--20955769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20955769Sat, 21 Dec 2019 19:09:07 +0000Defenders MediaCan we see Christ in the Old Testament? Learn about typological hermeneutics with Peter Leithart on this year's Christmas episode.3823falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-179-theological-retrieval-for-evangelicals--20747836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20747836Sat, 14 Dec 2019 19:16:37 +0000Defenders MediaDo you wonder how ancient theology can help shape the present day evangelicals? Listen as Kurt speaks with Gavin Ortlund on his book regarding theological retrieval.3698falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-178-new-testament-scripture-pt-2--20558166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20558166Sat, 07 Dec 2019 19:20:30 +0000Defenders MediaWith the history as rich and deep as it is with the New Testament formation, join us tomorrow for part 2 as Kurt speaks with Arthur Patzia on the making of the New Testament.3587falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-177-new-testament-scripture-pt1--20296471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20296471Sat, 30 Nov 2019 19:00:20 +0000Defenders MediaWhy those books and not others? Who really wrote the New Testament documents? In today’s episode, Kurt is joined by Dr. Michael Kruger to talk about the question of canon.3322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-176-an-interview-with-bob-stewart--20211675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20211675Sat, 23 Nov 2019 19:00:13 +0000Defenders MediaReligious Pluralism, and Minimal Facts, and Defend 2020, oh my! In today's episode Kurt sits down with Bob Stewart to chat about some apologetics issues.1606falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-175-youth-worldview-development--20068203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20068203Sat, 16 Nov 2019 19:06:53 +0000Defenders Media3289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-174-christian-study-centers--19946817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19946817Sat, 09 Nov 2019 19:06:46 +0000Defenders MediaHow can Christians reach a secular audience? A growing movement of Christian study centers are popping up across the nation. Learn about those today as Kurt speaks with Drew Trotter of the Consortium of Christian Study Centers.3554falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-173-bulls-bears-and-golden-calves--19822892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19822892Sat, 02 Nov 2019 18:06:04 +0000Defenders MediaAs young Americans embrace socialism, can we recoup the foundations of an economic philosophy in accordance with reality? In today's episode, Kurt is joined by John Sapleford to discuss "Bulls, Bears and Golden Calves."3593falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-172-defenders-conference-2019-debrief--19690024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19690024Sat, 26 Oct 2019 18:00:08 +0000Defenders MediaWant a hot take on the Defenders Conference panel discussion? In tomorrow's episode Kurt does a debrief and covers some of the best parts of the discussion.2891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-171-gospel-difference-conference-panel--19613435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19613435Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:25:34 +0000Defenders MediaKurt interviews speakers Mike Licona, Rob Bowman, Bart Ehrman, & Craig Keener.3533falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-170-gospel-differences-and-other-apologetics-issues--19428079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19428079Sat, 12 Oct 2019 18:00:10 +0000Defenders MediaWhat’s the deal with Gospel Differences? In this episode Kurt speaks with Defenders Conference keynote speaker Rob Bowman on Gospel differences and other apologetics issues.3087falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-169-kurt-s-research-update--19368322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19368322Sat, 05 Oct 2019 18:15:47 +0000Defenders MediaHave you been curious about Kurt's doctoral research? In today's episode he talks about the so-called Semi-Pelagians.3872falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-168-narrative-apologetics--19272808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19272808Sat, 28 Sep 2019 19:16:38 +0000Defenders MediaWhat value is there in sharing stories? In this episode Kurt speaks with the prolific author and well-respected theologian Alister McGrath on his new book, “Narrative Apologetics.”3036falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-167-the-reluctant-witness--19155697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19155697Sat, 21 Sep 2019 18:00:04 +0000Defenders MediaDo you have fears about sharing your faith with others? Worry no longer! In this episode, Kurt speaks with Don Everts on discovering the delight of spiritual conversations.3520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-166-gospel-allegiance--19101535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19101535Sat, 14 Sep 2019 18:03:59 +0000Defenders MediaWhat is the Gospel, exactly? Is it about what God has done for you and how you can be saved, or is something even great at work? In this episode, Kurt is joined by Matthew Bates, author of "Salvation by Allegiance Alone,” and the newly released...3543falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-165-a-christian-and-business--19033692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19033692Sat, 07 Sep 2019 19:22:04 +0000Defenders MediaWhat does faith have to do with the principles of business? In this episode Kurt goes down on the farm to speak with Dan Hudson, a young entrepreneur and a successful businessman.1862falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-164-pascal-s-wager--18967008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18967008Sat, 31 Aug 2019 18:08:57 +0000Defenders MediaIs God worth risking your life? In this episode Kurt speaks with Jordan Hampton of Crash Course Apologetics on YouTube.3778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-163-testimonies-conversions--18906788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18906788Sat, 24 Aug 2019 18:09:27 +0000Defenders MediaWhy are some popular Christian leaders leaving the faith? Join Kurt as he explores some of those reasons, how you can be secure in your faith, and how people still value testimonies.3738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-162-attacks-on-truth-responding-to-skepticism-relativism-and-scientism--18858687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18858687Mon, 19 Aug 2019 19:21:47 +0000Defenders MediaGuest host Seth Baker responds to three competing views on the nature of truth and shares how views of truth affect evangelism and apologetics.1357falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-161-science-and-the-mind-of-the-make--18767497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18767497Sat, 10 Aug 2019 18:00:19 +0000Defenders MediaWant a down-to-earth easy introduction to science and faith issues? In today’s episode Kurt is joined by Melissa Cain Travis to discuss Science and the Mind of the Maker.3635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-160-reasoning-toward-god--18715968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18715968Sat, 03 Aug 2019 18:10:47 +0000Defenders MediaCan human reason lead to the divine? In this episode Kurt speaks with analytic philosopher Joshua Rasmussen.3745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-159-training-our-kids-for-spiritual-war--18651671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18651671Sat, 27 Jul 2019 18:00:24 +0000Defenders MediaAre young people prepared to encounter non-Christian ideas? In this episode, Kurt speaks with Tim Barnett with Stand to Reason on how to train your students for spiritual war.3858falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-158-a-worldview-journey--18591881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18591881Sat, 20 Jul 2019 18:00:17 +0000Defenders MediaHaving doubts about your faith? You're not alone! In this episode, Kurt speaks with author and podcaster Dante Stack about his worldview journey.3728falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-157-the-storyline-of-the-old-testament--18542685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18542685Sat, 13 Jul 2019 17:59:58 +0000Defenders MediaHave you ever wondered how the books of the Old Testament fit in a chronological sense? In this episode Kurt presents the storyline of the Old Testament.3275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-156-covenant-theology--18477137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18477137Sat, 06 Jul 2019 18:03:40 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt speaks with Rob McKenzie on the differences between Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology, and why Rob defends Covenant Theology.3456falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-155-missions-in-the-czech-republic--18412160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18412160Sat, 29 Jun 2019 18:00:22 +0000Defenders MediaBrad Kaspar of Josiah Venture talks with Kurt about his experinces as a missionary and the state of Christianity in the Czech Republic.2521falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-154-why-liturgy--18331075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18331075Sat, 22 Jun 2019 18:00:13 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Winfield Bevins on the value of liturgy. What is liturgy and why should Christians participate? Listen to learn more!3650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-153-the-creator-revealed--18264105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18264105Sat, 15 Jun 2019 18:00:18 +0000Defenders MediaKurt sits down with Michael Strauss and Fuz Rana to discuss how the sciences reveal the Creator of the universe3496falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-152-10-archaeological-discoveries-that-affirm-the-bible--18205373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18205373Sat, 08 Jun 2019 18:00:04 +0000Defenders MediaArchaeologist Ted Wright discusses with Kurt at least 10 discoveries that confirm details in the Old and New Testaments as historically accurate.3713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-151-leaving-mormonism--18145398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18145398Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:08:31 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with the president of Ratio Christi, Dr. Corey Miller, on his testimony of leaving Mormonism and finding evangelical Christianity.3398falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-150-critical-race-theory--18074545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18074545Sat, 25 May 2019 18:05:31 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Neil Shenvi on Critical Theory as it pertains to race, social justice, and the implications for Christian belief.3693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-149-the-disputed-pauline-letters--18010500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18010500Sat, 18 May 2019 18:06:35 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with Chris Date about the authenticity about some of the epistles in the Bible. Did Paul write the Pastoral letters?3646falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-148-avengers-endgame--17900711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17900711Sat, 11 May 2019 18:06:22 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt, Christ, and Corey Latta discuss Avengers: Endgame. MAJOR SPOILER ALERT!3924falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-147-discovering-truth-panel--17882719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17882719Thu, 09 May 2019 18:52:37 +0000Defenders MediaKurt interviews the speakers from the "Discovering Truth in an Age of Opinion" conference held May 3-4, 20193221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-146-the-hiddeness-of-god--17734722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17734722Sat, 27 Apr 2019 18:00:03 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt is joined by philosopher Michael Rea to learn about a new objection to theism: If God exists, why doesn’t he make himself more known?3784falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-145-classic-christian-thinkers--17633762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17633762Sat, 13 Apr 2019 18:03:30 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt and Ted are joined by Kenneth Samples to discuss classic Christian thinkers.3707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-144-so-the-next-generation-will-know--17609663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17609663Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:19:15 +0000Defenders MediaEp 144: So The Next Generation Will Know In this episode Kurt is joined by J. Warner Wallace and Sean McDowell to discuss empowering the next generation to be believers of the Gospel and equipped with doctrine and apologetics.3131falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-143-christianity-in-germany--17555239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17555239Sat, 06 Apr 2019 17:56:58 +0000Defenders MediaTimo Heimlich, a church planter in Germany, talks with Kurt about the differences, similarities, and challenges the church faces in one of Europe's busiest hub cities - Berlin.2970falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-142-the-natalism-debate--17483825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17483825Sat, 30 Mar 2019 18:11:00 +0000Defenders MediaIn today’s show Kurt is joined by Nick Byrd to discuss the growing debate over natalism, whether humans should procreate.3735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-141-cultural-apologetics--17416269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17416269Sat, 23 Mar 2019 18:37:52 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Paul Gould on cultural apologetics as evangelism.3725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-140-the-green-new-deal--17322864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17322864Sat, 16 Mar 2019 18:00:12 +0000Defenders MediaOn this episode, Kurt chats with Donald Kendal and Jim Lakely of the Heartland Institute concerning the Green New Deal proposal that's been the source of recent political discussion. What is the Green New Deal and what would be its impact?3685falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-139-debate-review--17266758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17266758Sat, 09 Mar 2019 19:00:14 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt talks with Braxton Hunter about his recent debate with Matt Dillahunty on the topic of "Does the Christian God Exist".3549falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-138-questions-christians-hope-no-one-will-ask--17203954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17203954Sat, 02 Mar 2019 19:09:04 +0000Defenders MediaAs a ancillary to the Explore God series, Kurt spends this episode addressing common questions and saying that Christians may wrestle with today.3884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-137-can-i-know-god-personally--17127362https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17127362Sat, 23 Feb 2019 19:05:27 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks about what it means to know God personally. This is the final episode in the Explore God series.3824falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-136-explore-god-is-the-bible-reliable--17062662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17062662Sat, 16 Feb 2019 19:06:16 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Ted Wright on how we can know the Bible is a reliable collection of documents.3982falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-135-explore-god-is-jesus-really-god--16997334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16997334Sat, 09 Feb 2019 19:07:29 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt is joined by Matt Heerema as they talk about Is Jesus Really God? This is part of the Explore God series.3797falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-134-explore-god-is-christianity-too-narrow--16923058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16923058Sat, 02 Feb 2019 19:00:24 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks about the nature of truth, the futility of relativism, and the human condition.1268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-133-explore-god-the-problem-of-evil-and-suffering--16850085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16850085Sat, 26 Jan 2019 19:06:36 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with John Peckham on the problem of evil and suffering and how his theodicy of love secures the sovereignty of God and honors the biblical data on cosmic conflict.3490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-132-explore-god-is-there-a-god--16731349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16731349Sat, 19 Jan 2019 19:00:19 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt speaks with Tyler McNabb on approaches to the knowledge of God.3476falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-131-explore-god-does-life-have-a-purpose--16695567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16695567Sat, 12 Jan 2019 19:10:15 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Doug Groothuis exploring 7 popular philosophical sentences and how they relate to the purpose of life.3781falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-130-the-ancient-grand-canyon--16638273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16638273Sat, 05 Jan 2019 22:38:35 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with geologist Ken Wolgemuth on the Grand Canyon and the process by which we can test and verify radiometric dating with data from the Hawaiian Islands and the Emperor Seamounts.4299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-129-2018-update--16583825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16583825Sat, 29 Dec 2018 19:00:16 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt provides an update on the ministries of Defenders Media, Veracity Hill, and his personal life.1937falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-128-emmanuel-god-with-us--16583798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16583798Fri, 28 Dec 2018 18:26:32 +0000Defenders MediaJoin Kurt and David for this Veracity Hill Christmas episode as they discuss the meaning of Emmanuel, Christmas myths, and more!3285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-127-the-big-3-questions--16484838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16484838Sat, 15 Dec 2018 21:07:47 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode guest host Seth Baker discusses the "what, why, and how" of Christian faith.1491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-126-galileo--16419262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16419262Sat, 08 Dec 2018 19:12:17 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with Ted Davis, Professor of the History of Science, on the misconceptions about the Galileo controversy.3967falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-125-navigating-our-digital-world--16359922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16359922Sat, 01 Dec 2018 19:00:56 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Art Bamford on traversing the difficulties of social media and the internet.3650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-124-the-last-call-for-liberty--16301044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16301044Sat, 24 Nov 2018 19:06:32 +0000Defenders MediaOn today’s episode, Kurt is joined by social critic Os Guinness to discuss the status of freedom in America.3447falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-123-libertarian-free-will--16309260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16309260Sat, 17 Nov 2018 19:58:00 +0000Defenders MediaOn today’s episode, Kurt is joined by Tim Stratton of Free Thinking Ministries to discuss libertarian free will.3460falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-122-god-and-time--16187763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16187763Sat, 10 Nov 2018 22:25:40 +0000Defenders MediaTemporal or Timeless, that is the question. How does God relate to time? What is time? Listen as Dr. Greg Ganssle enlightens us of the debate among Christian philosophers and theologians.3789falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-121-why-we-don-t-need-weed--16141293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16141293Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:30:27 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Tim Hsiao on the topic of marijuana. Aside from the personal question, there is a political one: Should people be free to get high?3298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-adventurous-faith--16071171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16071171Sat, 27 Oct 2018 18:03:47 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with astrophyscist and apologist Hugh Ross (Reasons to Believe) on the stories of his faith and the faith of others. Ross encourages us to have an adventurous faith to share the Gospel with others.3155falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-119-word-of-faith--16010836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16010836Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:08:34 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Rob Velez on the false teaching of the Word of Faith movement. Name it and claim it, the power of positive thinking, and claims of divinity, all of which are unbiblical teachings.3757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-118-the-minimal-facts-argument--16309245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16309245Sat, 13 Oct 2018 20:52:00 +0000Defenders MediaOn today’s episode, Kurt is joined by Dr. Gary Habermas to discuss the minimal facts argument for Jesus's resurrection.761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-117-faith-in-the-shadows--15897597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15897597Sat, 06 Oct 2018 20:09:55 +0000Defenders MediaIn today’s episode Kurt speaks with Austin Fischer on the issue of doubt in the Christian faith. Is doubt sinful? Can it be healthy? What sort of questions should Christians be asking about doubt?3075falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-116-genocide-conference-q-a--15873323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15873323Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:45:20 +0000Defenders MediaJoin Kurt as he interviews the speakers from the Defenders Conference!4423falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-115-cold-case-christianity--15777192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15777192Sat, 22 Sep 2018 18:00:06 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt speaks with detective J. Warner Wallace on how his skills as a cold-case detective led him to discover the truth of Christianity.4719falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-114-scientism-and-secularism--15726561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15726561Sat, 15 Sep 2018 20:44:34 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt talks with Christian philosopher J. P. Moreland about scientism: What it is, how it has affected our society, and its shortcomings.3884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-113-street-epistemology--15671569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15671569Sat, 08 Sep 2018 18:07:41 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Cameron Bertuzzi of Capturing Christianity. Cameron has done some work criticizing and engagement with Street Epistemology, a growing movement of atheist evangelism.3952falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-gospel-reliability--15620947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15620947Sat, 01 Sep 2018 18:08:37 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt talks with Dr. Craig Evans on the reliability of the Gospels. What features to the Gospels makes them have historicity and how is the Gospel of John different from the others? Many questions from listeners this week!4295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-hitler-s-religion--15568049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15568049Sat, 25 Aug 2018 18:09:07 +0000Defenders MediaConfusion surrounds what we think about Adolf Hitler and his religious beliefs. He invoked God’s name, but was he really a Christian? Or what about his Darwinian beliefs, was he an atheist? Listen in as Kurt speaks with Dr. Richard Weikart, author of...3335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-speech--15520190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15520190Sat, 18 Aug 2018 17:57:59 +0000Defenders MediaWhat do Jack Phillips, Mr. Bean, and God have in common? They all speak. They have free speech.3417falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-soul-renewal--15471263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15471263Sat, 11 Aug 2018 18:03:44 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Ken Shigematsu on spiritual disciplines for soul renewal.3059falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-108-the-design-argument--15429643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15429643Mon, 06 Aug 2018 06:31:44 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, David Montoya speaks with Allen Hainline on the the details of the argument from design.3068falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-demolishing-arguments--15348556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15348556Sat, 28 Jul 2018 18:11:45 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Dr. Mike Licona on the importance of engaging with nonbelievers.3576falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-106-equipping-students-and-parents--15284657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15284657Sat, 21 Jul 2018 18:00:06 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with Christian apologist Ted Wright on the importance of apologetics to edify believers, young and old.1999falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-evangelistic-apologetics--15256584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15256584Sat, 14 Jul 2018 18:07:39 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks to Braxton Hunter on integrating evangelism in our apologetics.3825falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-immigration--15210710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15210710Sat, 07 Jul 2018 18:08:24 +0000Defenders MediaKurt and Chris discussion the topic of immigration, along with some other current events.3678falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-103-let-s-get-married--15166197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15166197Sat, 30 Jun 2018 18:10:05 +0000Defenders MediaChris Yiesla fills in on the show for Kurt to discuss the importance of marriage.3875falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-transhumanism--15111643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15111643Sat, 23 Jun 2018 18:00:05 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt speaks with Dr. Fuz Rana of Reasons to Believe on the growing interest in transhumanism.2147falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-verses-out-of-context--15064079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15064079Sat, 16 Jun 2018 18:05:47 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with Craig Keener, a New Testament scholar, on Bible verses that are frequently taken out of context.3887falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-special-guest-n-t-wright--14994505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14994505Sat, 09 Jun 2018 18:00:05 +0000Defenders MediaIn this monumental episode, Kurt interviews the famous English New Testament scholar and Pauline theologian, N. T. Wright!3862falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-saving-truth--14941235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14941235Sat, 02 Jun 2018 18:00:06 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt talks with Abdu Murray, the North American Director for RZIM. Murray's new book, Saving Truth, is the topic of discussion.3193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-the-mark-fragment--14894427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14894427Sat, 26 May 2018 18:24:32 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt interviews preeminent New Testament textual critic Dan Wallace on the mysterious Mark fragment which was recently published.3234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-classical-theism--14835426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14835426Sat, 19 May 2018 18:12:59 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with Brian Huffling of Southern Evangelical Seminary on the doctrines of classical theism.3403falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-the-need-for-a-moral-constitution--14778212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14778212Sat, 12 May 2018 18:17:31 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt speaks with Jenna Ellis on the intellectual grounding for a moral Constitution.3086falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-paul-as-apologist--14712138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14712138Sat, 05 May 2018 18:00:05 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode we learn from Ted Wright about the role that St. Paul played as a defender of the Christian faith, and what that means for you.2816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-the-virtue-of-open-mindedness--14656491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14656491Sat, 28 Apr 2018 17:53:32 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt talks with Dr. James Spiegel on the virtue of open-mindedness.3298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-did-jesus-really-not-exist--14595256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14595256Sat, 21 Apr 2018 18:11:26 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt and David provide reasons for knowing Jesus mythicism is hogwash.3677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-92-cultural-apologetics-w-ted-wright--14556542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14556542Sat, 14 Apr 2018 18:00:00 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt and Ted Wright discuss the critical aspect of pre-evangelism in cultural apologetics. This episode was held at the Apologetics in Evangelism conference in Hartford, CT.2610falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-autism-awareness--14481210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14481210Sat, 07 Apr 2018 18:19:09 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt talks with Nick Peters on his life with autism and how people without autism can relate to those who are on the spectrum.2991falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-90-billy-graham-s-life-and-legacy--14430896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14430896Sat, 31 Mar 2018 18:04:37 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Lon Allison on his forthcoming book, Billy Graham: An Ordinary Man and His Extraordinary God3634falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-royce-lovett-musical-artist--14375817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14375817Sat, 24 Mar 2018 18:08:57 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with a cultural apologist Royce Lovett, who is a musical recording artist with Motown Gospel.3967falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-who-was-st-patrick--14315791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14315791Sat, 17 Mar 2018 18:06:03 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks about the life and legacy of St. Patrick.3768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-constructing-civility--14252786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14252786Sat, 10 Mar 2018 19:07:39 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt interviews Dr. Richard Park on his recent publication, which seeks to provide a model for constructing civility in a pluralistic society.3573falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-86-unemployed-shepherds--14191193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14191193Sat, 03 Mar 2018 19:07:19 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Jonathan Pritchett on ways that seminarians can still be involved in the life of the church.3936falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-85-week-in-review--14134473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14134473Sat, 24 Feb 2018 19:02:29 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks about Billy Graham, the Licona-Ehrman debate, and the Craig-Wielenberg debate.3611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-84-mel-peterson-stories-of-the-journey--14077726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14077726Sat, 17 Feb 2018 18:57:05 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with Mel Peterson, former NBA & ABA basetball player, on his life journey.3208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-83-evangelizing-the-cults--14019824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14019824Sat, 10 Feb 2018 19:01:50 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt and David talk about the importance and issues in reaching peopel who are in cults of Christianity.4001falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-the-pastoral-problem-of-evil--13963661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13963661Sat, 03 Feb 2018 19:10:51 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt interviews Dr. Thomas Jay Oord on how our theology can influence the way we deal with evil and suffering. Malformed views of God are not only inaccurate, but may be false hope or poor counseling advice.3535falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-where-is-god-divine-hiddenness--13902974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13902974Sat, 27 Jan 2018 19:23:47 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with Blake Giunta of BeliefMap.org on the problem of Divine Hiddenness. They spend time going through the website's map of the arguments.4102falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-why-should-i-go-to-church--13850319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13850319Sat, 20 Jan 2018 19:04:04 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Pastor Nate Hickox of Faith Evangelical Covenant Church on why we should consider going to church.3446falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-school-choice--13795614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13795614Sat, 13 Jan 2018 19:12:18 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt interviews Lennie Jarratt on school choice.3859falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-uncomfortable-church--13737528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13737528Sat, 06 Jan 2018 19:04:53 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Brett McCracken on his latest book, "Uncomfortable," and how Christians should be challenged in doing church together.4241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-reflections-upon-2017-news-for-2018--13695817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13695817Sat, 30 Dec 2017 19:10:04 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt reflects upon some of the interviews he had in the past year and also talks about what's ahead in 2018. Seth Baker joins on the panel.3382falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-evidence-that-demands-a-verdict--13638127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13638127Sat, 23 Dec 2017 19:00:04 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt talks with Dr. Sean McDowell, co-author and editor of the newly revised and expanded edition of his father's apologetic classic work.2707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-75-what-is-net-neutrality--13605025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13605025Sat, 16 Dec 2017 18:59:05 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Dr. Mark Jamison, visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, who explains what net neutrality is and what we should think about it.3188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-74-getting-the-reformation-wrong--13546710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13546710Sat, 09 Dec 2017 19:10:20 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with Dr. Jim Payton on misconceptions about the Protestant Reformation.3818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-for-the-love-of-historical-theology--13491253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13491253Sat, 02 Dec 2017 19:07:32 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt discusses with Augustine Casiday the importance of historical theology.3908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-apologetics-as-evangelism--13414549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13414549Sat, 25 Nov 2017 19:00:05 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Seth Baker, filling in for Kurt, talks about the importance that apologetics (the defense of the Christian worldview) plays for evangelism.1958falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-should-christians-adopt-ancient-sexual-practices--13363968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13363968Sat, 18 Nov 2017 19:14:52 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with non-Christian Valerie Tarico on her recent article defending Roy Moore's alleged behavior as "biblical."3918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-ayn-rand-and-christianity--13301084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13301084Sat, 11 Nov 2017 19:10:52 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks to Cody Libolt and Jacob Brunton with For the New Christian Intellectual. They discuss the philosophy of Ayn Rand and its relation to Christianity.3759falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-scripture-and-tradition--13260279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13260279Mon, 06 Nov 2017 22:09:29 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt gives the welcome address at The Defenders Conference. This year's theme was on the Protestant Reformation, so Kurt spoke on Scripture & Tradition: Lessons from John Calvin and the Church Fathers.2096falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-the-moral-case-for-gun-ownership--13150553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13150553Sat, 28 Oct 2017 18:08:40 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks to Tim Hsaio about why gun ownership is a moral issue.3939falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-salvation-by-allegiance-alone--13093455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13093455Sat, 21 Oct 2017 18:00:05 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks to Dr. Matthew Bates on the issues of salvation, justification, faith, and allegiance.3692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-the-monopoly-of-professional-sports--13035116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13035116Sat, 14 Oct 2017 18:08:09 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt and Kevin talk about the monopoly of professional sports.4260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-harmonizing-science-faith--12991476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12991476Sat, 07 Oct 2017 18:00:00 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt interviews Dr. Fazale Rana​ at the monthly meeting of Reasons To Believe - Chicago Chapter​, on how studying science led to his faith in God.3344falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-why-does-god-allow-evil-suffering--12940935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12940935Mon, 02 Oct 2017 21:39:09 +0000Defenders MediaNatural disasters, mass shootings, and the death of a Christian apologist. In this episode, Kurt speaks to Dr. Clay Jones on why God allows evil and suffering.2126falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-islam--12870930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12870930Sat, 23 Sep 2017 18:00:52 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Andy Bannister, Director of Solas, on the topic of Islam. They talk about the basic tenets of that worldview, some of the "cracks" or difficulties it has, and strategies for how to talk to your Muslim neighbor.3495falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-undesigned-coincidences--12818340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12818340Sat, 16 Sep 2017 18:03:41 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt interviews Dr. Lydia McGrew, author of Hidden in Plain View: Undesigned Coincidences in the Gospels and Acts3627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-the-purpose-of-apologetics--12775613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12775613Mon, 11 Sep 2017 20:48:23 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks in a breakout session at the Deeper Roots Conference in Kalamazoo, MI on the purpose of apologetics: edify, evangelize, & expose.1588falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-watts-of-love-for-hurrican-harvey-victim--12712777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12712777Sat, 02 Sep 2017 18:03:20 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Christie Dunne of Watts of Love regarding their support for Hurricane Harvey victims.3515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-the-conquest-revisited--12659205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12659205Sat, 26 Aug 2017 18:24:51 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt revisits the Conquest account with Dr. John Walton & Harvey Walton, co-authors of The Lost World of the Israelite Conquest: Covenant, Retribution, and the Fate of the Canaanites.3196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-what-is-the-soul--12608487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12608487Sat, 19 Aug 2017 18:16:09 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Dr. Khaldoun Sweis about the soul and 5 pieces of evidence for the soul's existence.3251falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-the-hardening-of-the-heart--12561549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12561549Sat, 12 Aug 2017 19:03:41 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Leighton Flowers on what the Bible says about the hardening of one's heart.3667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-shintoism-taoism-worldview-series--12511667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12511667Sat, 05 Aug 2017 21:00:28 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks to Dr. Ken Samples, author of Jesus among Sages.3616falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-religion-politics--12463329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12463329Sat, 29 Jul 2017 18:01:22 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with Krysti Wilkinson about religion and politics.3717falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-is-jesus-the-only-way--12410541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12410541Sat, 22 Jul 2017 18:07:32 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Dr. Bob Stewart.4698falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-stories-of-the-journey-matt-murton--12360599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12360599Sat, 15 Jul 2017 18:12:16 +0000Defenders MediaIn this epsiode Kurt speaks with former baseball professional Matt Murton about his experience in the big leagues.3790falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-ask-me-anything--12310173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12310173Sat, 08 Jul 2017 18:04:13 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt answers questions from his listeners.4114falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-worldview-series-skepticism--12263674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12263674Sat, 01 Jul 2017 18:08:47 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks about the philosophy of skepticism.3888falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-more-thoughtful-atheists-or-theists--12204657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12204657Sat, 24 Jun 2017 18:02:06 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Nick Byrd about who are more thoughtful people, atheists or theists.3835falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-dictionary-of-christianity-and-science--12142272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12142272Sat, 17 Jun 2017 18:00:31 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks to two of the general editors of the new Dictionary of Christianity and Science, Christopher Reese and Dr. Michael Strauss.2708falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-minimum-wage--12080869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12080869Sat, 10 Jun 2017 18:03:11 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt tackles the tricky subject of minimum wage theory.4174falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-worldview-series-jehovah-s-witnesses--12026592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12026592Sat, 03 Jun 2017 18:05:35 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Don Veinot, President of Evangelical Ministres to New Religions, on the topic of Jehovah's Witnesses.3643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-hank-hanegraaff-converts-to-eastern-orthodoxy--11970535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11970535Sat, 27 May 2017 18:00:00 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Rob Bowman on the conversion of Hank Hanegraaff to Eastern Orthodoxy. They discuss the theological aspects between Protestants and E.O. but also the practical implications of Hanegraaff's relationship to his...4197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-calvinism-what-is-the-t-u-l-i-p--11914823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11914823Sat, 20 May 2017 19:01:46 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with Nate Taylor on the TULIP of Calvinism.3701falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-inerrancy--11858094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11858094Sat, 13 May 2017 18:12:48 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt and Chris Date discuss the doctrine of inerrancy.3962falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-worldview-series-judaism--11806211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11806211Sat, 06 May 2017 17:54:11 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt continues the monthly Worldview Series by talking to Rabbi Bentzion Kravitz about orthodox Judaism.3826falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-stories-of-the-journey-pastor-joshua-johnson--11748025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11748025Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:00:58 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks to Pastor Joshua Johnson about his journey in dealing with cancer and how he dealt with the experiential problem of evil.3814falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-the-potter-s-promise--11696063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11696063Sat, 22 Apr 2017 18:08:50 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Dr. Leighton Flowers, author of The Potter's Promise on soteriology (the study of salvation).4367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-models-of-the-atonement--11638523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11638523Sat, 15 Apr 2017 18:05:32 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks about different models of the atoning work of Christ.3885falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-the-moral-argument-atheist-objections--11586473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11586473Sat, 08 Apr 2017 20:10:13 +0000Defenders MediaIn this recorded episode Kurt shares a talk on the moral argument and answering atheist objections to it. This 30-minute talk was delivered on April 8th at Grace Lutheran Church in Richmond, IL.1863falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-mormonism-worldview-series--11532348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11532348Sat, 01 Apr 2017 17:57:39 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks to Ritch Sanford, founder of GodLovesMormons.com about the basic tenets of the Mormon worldview, and how it contrasts to orthodox Christianity.3579falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-nationalism-has-patriotism-gone-too-far--11479045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11479045Sat, 25 Mar 2017 18:03:36 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Keith Giles, author of Jesus Untangled: Crucifying Our Politics to Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb. They talk about the notion of nationalism, or placing too much faith in one's country.3884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-digging-for-truth--11422043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11422043Sat, 18 Mar 2017 18:12:36 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with Ted Wright, founder of Epic Archaeology.3636falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-what-is-lent--11365972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11365972Sat, 11 Mar 2017 19:12:45 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Fr. Aaron Damiani on the purpose of Lent in the Christian calendar.3377falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-islam-worldview-series--11311798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11311798Sat, 04 Mar 2017 19:09:16 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Nazam Guffoor about Islam. Nazam explains what Islam is, then he and Kurt discuss 4 points of differentiation between Islam and Christianity. New segment on the show: What Do you Meme?3536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-the-spiritual-condition-of-infants--11134583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11134583Sat, 25 Feb 2017 19:00:56 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with Dr. Adam Harwood on the spiritual condition of infants. Do babies have sin in their lives and are they guilty of sin? Listen in as they explore some tricky topics.3673falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-mere-christianity-pt-2-the-power-behind-the-moral-law--10912961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10912961Sat, 18 Feb 2017 19:00:52 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Chris Yiesla walks us through C. S. Lewis’s argument that there is something, or better yet, someone behind the natural moral law.3329falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-immigration--10733363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10733363Sat, 11 Feb 2017 19:05:32 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks to Jenna Ellis, law professor at Colorado Christian University, and Dr. Danny Caroll Rodas, Blanchard Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School.3710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-atheism-worldview-series--10536621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10536621Sat, 04 Feb 2017 19:01:01 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt interviews Jonathan Tindell of the atheist podcast, Secular Stories.4252atheism,worldviewfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-last-days-madness--10407959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10407959Sat, 28 Jan 2017 19:04:01 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt interviews Gary DeMar (The American Vision) on eschatology (the study of the last things). They talk about the different approaches to interpreting the Bible on the End Times and Gary presents his view that passages about the End...3625falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-the-uncontrolling-love-of-god--10357134The Uncontrolling Love of God.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10357134Sat, 21 Jan 2017 19:06:12 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt talks about divine providence and the problem of evil with Dr. Thomas Jay Oord in his book https://www.amazon.com/Uncontrolling-Love-God-Relational-Providence/dp/0830840842.The Uncontrolling Love of God.]]>4025falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-the-development-of-christian-doctrine--10306702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10306702Sat, 14 Jan 2017 19:07:03 +0000Defenders MediaIn this epsiode Kurt talks with Erick Erickson about the importance of Christian Doctrine and how it develops.3842falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-interview-with-ed-stetzer--10259532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10259532Sat, 07 Jan 2017 19:05:29 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt interviews Ed Stetzer. They talk about politics, 2017, the future of American Christianity, and the work that Ed is doing at Wheaton College.3673falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-2016-year-in-review--10216778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10216778Sat, 31 Dec 2016 19:03:46 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with Chris and Joel about 2016.4546falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-objections-to-christmas--10176147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10176147Sat, 24 Dec 2016 19:10:08 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks about different objections to Christmas. He is joined by Ted Wright, the former Executive Director of Cross Examined and the Founder and Director of a new project called Epic Archeology.4351falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-christianity-philosophy--10129386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10129386Sat, 17 Dec 2016 19:00:28 +0000Defenders MediaKurt interviews Dr. Tim McGrew on the convergence between Christianity and Philosophy. A brief spoiler-free discussion about Rogue One begins this episode.3492falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-philanthropic-capitalism--10079455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10079455Sat, 10 Dec 2016 19:00:36 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with real estate mogul Frank McKinney on the topic of philanthropic capitalism.3577falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-evolution-2-0-with-perry-marshall--10029683https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10029683Sat, 03 Dec 2016 19:03:20 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt is joined in studio by Perry Marshall, author of Evolution 2.0, as they discuss evolution and creationism.3886falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-mere-christianity-right-and-wrong-a-clue-to-meaning-in-the-universe--9974777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9974777Sat, 26 Nov 2016 18:51:23 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Chris Yiesla fills-in for Kurt and talks about the importance of a Mere Christian approach.3558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-ets-conference-review--9915919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9915919Sat, 19 Nov 2016 19:01:53 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt reviews his time at the Evangelical Theological Society's annual conference by airing a few interviews from scholars that were there.4382falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-os-guinness-impossible-people--9860253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9860253Sat, 12 Nov 2016 18:59:34 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt interviews the highly esteemed Os Guinness on the election and his new book, Impossible People.4336falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-the-incorporation-doctrine--9806294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9806294Sat, 05 Nov 2016 17:57:44 +0000Defenders MediaKurt speaks with Kevin Drendel, a lawyer who has worked on First Amendment cases, about the Incoporation Doctrine of the federal court system.4402falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-should-christians-get-involved-in-politics--9752558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9752558Sat, 29 Oct 2016 18:01:05 +0000Defenders MediaKurt talks with Neil Mammen on whether Christians should get involved in politics4025falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-a-christian-view-of-economics--9699575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9699575Sat, 22 Oct 2016 18:01:34 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks about a Christian perspective of marcoeconomics, drawing upon verses from the Bible and from Dr. Jay Richards' book "Money, Greed, and God: Why Capitalism is the Solution and not the Problem."3645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-the-separation-of-church-state--9645387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9645387Sat, 15 Oct 2016 17:57:54 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks about the separation of church and state in America. Have we really understood what that phrase meant or have we imposed our preconceived beliefs upon it?3153falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-bathroom-wars-the-transgender-debate--9595929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9595929Sat, 08 Oct 2016 17:55:17 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Jocelyn Floyd, J.D. on the issues of law, science, and culture for the transgender debates in our society.3611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-is-voting-for-a-third-party-a-wasted-vote--9544064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9544064Sat, 01 Oct 2016 17:57:07 +0000Defenders Media3899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-did-god-command-divine-genocide--9479612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9479612Sat, 24 Sep 2016 17:55:05 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt interviews Dr. Paul Copan on the supposed divine genocide passages from the Old Testament.5433falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-what-is-calvinism-arminianism--9425493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9425493Sat, 17 Sep 2016 17:59:33 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Dr. Jerry Walls of Houston Baptist University on what Calvinism and Arminianism are.4539falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-race-relations--9378814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9378814Sat, 10 Sep 2016 17:54:57 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt speaks with Dr. George Yancey, sociologist at the University of North Texas, on race relations.3465falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-the-doctrine-of-hell--9324105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9324105Sat, 03 Sep 2016 17:58:06 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt talks with Chris Date of Rethinking Hell on the various approaches Christians have to understanding what Hell is like. During the second half of the discussion Chris presents a case for the Conditionalist view.3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-the-problems-of-evil-suffering--9277384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9277384Sat, 27 Aug 2016 17:58:16 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt provides an overview of the three categories of the problem of evil: logical, evidential, and relational.3828falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-stories-of-the-journey-dr-andy-larsen--9229234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9229234Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:56:16 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode Kurt interviews Dr. Andy Larsen, an ordained minister in the Evangelical Covenant Church, who has done outreach to Muslim communities.3321falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-sports--9185158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9185158Sat, 13 Aug 2016 17:58:53 +0000Defenders MediaToday Kurt has the honor to speak with Gene Calderon on the theology of sports. Gene has 30+ years of experience in Mixed Martial Arts.3253falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-christian-orthodoxy-the-defenders-conference--9137533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9137533Sat, 06 Aug 2016 14:55:24 +0000Defenders MediaOn today’s podcast, Kurt speaks from the Defenders Conference about Christian Orthodoxy. Topics include discussions on various Christian doctrines, heresies countering Christian doctrine, historical accounts of Christian Orthodoxy, and more.2540falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-cultural-horizons-the-future-of-apologetics--9091960https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9091960Sat, 30 Jul 2016 17:55:35 +0000Defenders MediaOn today’s podcast, Kurt discusses cultural apologetics with Dr. Corey Latta. Topics discussed include the nature of time, C.S. Lewis, the craft of writing, and more.3264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-gospel-differences--9045563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9045563Sat, 23 Jul 2016 17:58:35 +0000Defenders MediaIn today’s podcast, Kurt discusses the differences in the gospels with Dr. Michael Licona. Topics discussed include skeptical New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman, the debate of inherency, literary spotlighting, and more.3810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-introduction--8996681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8996681Sat, 16 Jul 2016 17:59:14 +0000Defenders MediaIn this episode, Kurt talks about his spiritual walk, his beliefs, and about his ministry Defenders Media.2550falsefull