http://www.risenjesus.comenSociety & CultureCopyright Risen Jesus, 501(c)(3)https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b3a2f8e2b129a904d20c8985003dcc32.jpghttp://www.risenjesus.comWed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:30 +0000Mike LiconaDefenders Mediakurt@defendersmedia.comThe Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/licona-and-pagels-on-the-gospel-of-thomas--70574351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70574351Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:02 +0000Mike LiconaThis episode examines the Gospel of Thomas, discovered in full in 1945, through an interview with Dr. Michael Licona and Dr. Elaine Pagels. Pagels, dating this work to the 80s or 90s AD, sees this text as a companion piece to be read alongside the...817falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-wrote-the-gospels-michael-licona-vs-bart-ehrman-part-2--70573565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70573565Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:02 +0000Mike LiconaDid Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John write the gospels that bear their names? The texts themselves do not name them as the authors and were published and circulated anonymously. In fact, the earliest record of names being associated with the gospel books...4800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-wrote-the-gospels-michael-licona-vs-bart-ehrman-part-1--70573429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70573429Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:02 +0000Mike LiconaDid Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John write the gospels that bear their names? The texts themselves do not name them as the authors and were published and circulated anonymously. In fact, the earliest record of names being associated with the gospel books...3720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-resurrection-standoff-licona-vs-ehrman-on-the-unbelievable-podcast--67956957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67956957Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:00:07 +0000Mike LiconaThis episode is taken from the Unbelievable podcast with Justin Brierly in 2011 when Dr. Bart Ehrman and Dr. Michael Licona address the question: Is there good biblical evidence for the resurrection? Dr. Licona’s answer is yes, and he begins the...4393falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-christians-need-to-believe-that-jesus-was-raised-bodily-from-the-dead-licona-vs-patterson--67956844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67956844Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:00:08 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. Stephen Patterson, New Testament professor at Eden Theological Seminary, argues against the bodily resurrection of Jesus, contending that the earliest Christian witness doesn’t presume anything happened to Jesus’ body after his...7197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-the-crucifixion-was-jesus-resurrected-or-rescued-licona-vs-ally--67956610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67956610Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:00:07 +0000Mike LiconaThis episode is a 2016 debate held at the University of Tennessee – Chattanooga between Dr. Michael Licona and Dr. Shabir Ally, president of the Islamic Information and Dawah Centre International in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Licona presents a case for...7335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-historical-perspective-vs-the-theological-perspective-on-the-resurrection-are-both-valid--67637762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67637762Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:00:08 +0000Mike LiconaThis episode is a discussion between Dr. Mike Licona and then PhD candidate Laura Robinson on the Capturing Christianity podcast. While both scholars are Christians who claim belief in the resurrection of Jesus, they differ in what they believe can...7449falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-journeys-similar-road-different-conclusions-a-licona-ehrman-discussion--67636861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67636861Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:00:07 +0000Mike LiconaOn the Risen Jesus podcast today, Dr. Michael Licona and Dr. Bart Ehrman join Justin Brierly on his Unbelievable podcast to discuss their faith journeys. Both men experienced crises of faith when their scholarly studies led them to question the...4912falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/since-most-people-are-wrong-when-they-make-supernatural-claims-why-didn-t-god-do-better--67636103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67636103Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:00:08 +0000Mike LiconaDr. Matthew McCormick, a philosophy professor at California State University, Sacramento, doesn’t believe that there is satisfactory historical evidence to support the idea that Jesus rose from the dead. This is because humans have a high error rate...6342falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-historical-reliability-of-the-gospels-licona-vs-ehrman-part-2--67634699

1. the author’s intent to be accurate,
2. a good choice of sources,
3. a good use of sources,
4. the author and sources being capable of accurate reporting,
5. numerous details being verifiable
6. a small percentage of more information being known to be false.

Dr. Ehrman’s contention is summed up in his claim that he doesn’t think the gospels are accurate in many of the things they state regarding Jesus. He then focuses on examples that he concludes are contradictions and mistakes in the gospels' birth, ministry, and death and resurrection narratives.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67634699Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:00:08 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, frequent debate opponents Dr. Michael Licona and Dr. Bart Ehrman face off on the historical reliability of the gospels. Held in 2018 at Kennesaw State University, Dr. Licona begins by defining historical reliability as related to the...

1. the author’s intent to be accurate,
2. a good choice of sources,
3. a good use of sources,
4. the author and sources being capable of accurate reporting,
5. numerous details being verifiable
6. a small percentage of more information being known to be false.

Dr. Ehrman’s contention is summed up in his claim that he doesn’t think the gospels are accurate in many of the things they state regarding Jesus. He then focuses on examples that he concludes are contradictions and mistakes in the gospels' birth, ministry, and death and resurrection narratives.]]>5368falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-historical-reliability-of-the-gospels-licona-vs-ehrman-part-1--67602313

1. the author’s intent to be accurate,
2. a good choice of sources,
3. a good use of sources,
4. the author and sources being capable of accurate reporting,
5. numerous details being verifiable
6. a small percentage of more information being known to be false.

Dr. Ehrman’s contention is summed up in his claim that he doesn’t think the gospels are accurate in many of the things they state regarding Jesus. He then focuses on examples that he concludes are contradictions and mistakes in the gospels' birth, ministry, and death and resurrection narratives.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67602313Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:00:08 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, frequent debate opponents Dr. Michael Licona and Dr. Bart Ehrman face off on the historical reliability of the gospels. Held in 2018 at Kennesaw State University, Dr. Licona begins by defining historical reliability as related to the...

1. the author’s intent to be accurate,
2. a good choice of sources,
3. a good use of sources,
4. the author and sources being capable of accurate reporting,
5. numerous details being verifiable
6. a small percentage of more information being known to be false.

Dr. Ehrman’s contention is summed up in his claim that he doesn’t think the gospels are accurate in many of the things they state regarding Jesus. He then focuses on examples that he concludes are contradictions and mistakes in the gospels' birth, ministry, and death and resurrection narratives.]]>3878falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-takes-on-world-ranked-debator-on-the-topic-of-jesus-resurrection-from-the-dead--67209080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67209080Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:00:08 +0000Mike LiconaDr. Shane Pucket was ranked the 32nd best debater in the world in 2012. That year, he faced off against Dr. Michael Licona at Monroe Baptist Church in Louisianna on whether Jesus rose from the dead. Licona argued the affirmative case using the...6463falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fighting-on-different-hills-licona-and-ally-on-the-resurrection-of-jesus-part-2--67208813The Last Temptation of Christ, the gospel writers looked at what they thought the Old Testament writings said would happen to Jesus and then wrote what they thought should have occurred based upon this. Licona, conceding gospel difficulties for the sake of the discussion only, returns to his earlier evidence, which Ally fails to address. Dr. Licona remarks that they are fighting on two different hills and tensions rise over the presentation of source evidence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67208813Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:00:08 +0000Mike LiconaIn 2004, Islamic scholar Dr. Shabir Ally and Dr. Mike Licona met at Regent University to debate the physical resurrection of Jesus. Both cases, a lively Q&A between the scholars and an audience Q&A make up this week’s episode. Dr. Licona...The Last Temptation of Christ, the gospel writers looked at what they thought the Old Testament writings said would happen to Jesus and then wrote what they thought should have occurred based upon this. Licona, conceding gospel difficulties for the sake of the discussion only, returns to his earlier evidence, which Ally fails to address. Dr. Licona remarks that they are fighting on two different hills and tensions rise over the presentation of source evidence.]]>4887falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fighting-on-different-hills-licona-and-ally-on-the-resurrection-of-jesus-part-1--67208775The Last Temptation of Christ, the gospel writers looked at what they thought the Old Testament writings said would happen to Jesus and then wrote what they thought should have occurred based upon this. Licona, conceding gospel difficulties for the sake of the discussion only, returns to his earlier evidence, which Ally fails to address. Dr. Licona remarks that they are fighting on two different hills and tensions rise over the presentation of source evidence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67208775Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:00:08 +0000Mike LiconaIn 2004, Islamic scholar Dr. Shabir Ally and Dr. Mike Licona met at Regent University to debate the physical resurrection of Jesus. Both cases, a lively Q&A between the scholars and an audience Q&A make up this week’s episode. Dr. Licona...The Last Temptation of Christ, the gospel writers looked at what they thought the Old Testament writings said would happen to Jesus and then wrote what they thought should have occurred based upon this. Licona, conceding gospel difficulties for the sake of the discussion only, returns to his earlier evidence, which Ally fails to address. Dr. Licona remarks that they are fighting on two different hills and tensions rise over the presentation of source evidence.]]>4602falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-man-create-god-licona-vs-yothment--66811245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66811245Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:00:07 +0000Mike LiconaThis episode is a 2006 debate between Dr. Michael Licona and Steve Yothment, the president of the Atlanta Freethought Society, on whether man created God. Yothment takes the positive side. He proposes that ancient gods like Thor are myths and that...5075falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-do-statistical-mechanics-have-to-say-about-jesus-bodily-resurrection-licona-vs-cavin-part-2--66811077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66811077Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:00:07 +0000Mike LiconaThe following episode is a debate from 2012 at Antioch Church in Temecula, California, between Dr. Licona and philosophy professor Dr. R. Greg Cavin on whether Jesus rose from the dead. Licona presents a historical case for the bodily resurrection of...4601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-do-statistical-mechanics-have-to-say-about-jesus-bodily-resurrection-licona-vs-cavin-part-1--66810917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66810917Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:00:07 +0000Mike LiconaThe following episode is a debate from 2012 at Antioch Church in Temecula, California, between Dr. Licona and philosophy professor Dr. R. Greg Cavin on whether Jesus rose from the dead. Licona presents a historical case for the bodily resurrection of...5059falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-ex-christian-disputes-jesus-physical-resurrection-licona-vs-barker-part-2--66810782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66810782Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:00:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode , we have Dr. Mike Licona's first-ever debate. In 2003, Licona sparred with Dan Barker at the University of Wisonsin-Madison. Once a Christian evangelist and missionary, Barker declares that extraordinary claims require extraordinary...3529falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-ex-christian-disputes-jesus-physical-resurrection-licona-vs-barker-part-1--66810541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66810541Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:00:08 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, we have Dr. Mike Licona's first-ever debate. In 2003, Licona sparred with Dan Barker at the University of Wisonsin-Madison. Once a Christian evangelist and missionary, Barker declares that extraordinary claims require extraordinary...5779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-resurrection-a-matter-of-history-or-faith-licona-and-pagels-on-the-ron-isana-show--66807888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66807888Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:00:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, we have a 2005 appearance of Dr. Mike Licona on the Ron Isana Show, where he defends the historicity of the bodily resurrection of Jesus against Princeton professor Dr. Elaine Pagels' contention that not all early Christians believed...2049falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bodily-resurrection-vs-consensual-realities-a-licona-craffert-debate--66636709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66636709Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:00:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn today’s episode, Dr. Mike Licona debates Dr. Pieter Craffert at the University of Johannesburg. While Dr. Licona provides a positive case for the bodily resurrection of Jesus based on facts and historical method, Dr. Craffert proposes that the...4161falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/licona-vs-fales-a-debate-in-4-parts-part-four-licona-responds-and-q-a--66157552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66157552Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaToday is the final episode in our four-part series covering the 2014 debate between Dr. Michael Licona and Dr. Evan Fales. In this hour-long episode, Licona spends 15 minutes responding to Fales's presentation from part three, addressing the claims...4030falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/licona-vs-fales-a-debate-in-4-parts-part-three-the-meaning-of-miracle-stories--66157542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66157542Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, we hear from Dr. Evan Fales as he presents his case against the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection and responds to Dr. Licona’s writings. This is the third segment of the four-part debate between the two scholars at the  University of...3768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/licona-vs-fales-a-debate-in-4-parts-part-two-did-jesus-rise-from-the-dead--66157381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66157381Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaThe following episode is part two of the debate between atheist philosopher Dr. Evan Fales and Dr. Mike Licona in 2014 at the University of St. Thoman in St. Paul, Minnesota. In the first 30 minutes, Dr. Licona provides his positive case for the...3856falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/licona-vs-fales-a-debate-in-4-parts-part-one-can-historians-investigate-miracle-claims--66157320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66157320Wed, 28 May 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, we join a 2014 debate between Dr. Mike Licona and atheist philosopher Dr. Evan Fales on whether Jesus rose from the dead. In this first segment of the four-part debate, Dr. Licona answers the question, “Can historians investigate...3748falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/licona-and-martin-talk-about-the-physical-resurrection-of-jesus--65784878

Paul was an eyewitness to the risen Jesus.

Paul knew the apostles personally.

Paul checked with Peter and other apostles to verify that he was preaching their gospel.

Both individuals and groups reported experiences that they believed were encounters with the risen Jesus.

These encounters were of a physical Jesus.

Dr. Martin argues against this, asserting that the resurrection cannot be historically established. He cites the vast differences among the recorded appearance accounts and that the tomb of Jesus did not become a place of veneration for the early Christians. Martin contends the resurrection involved a “pneumatic” body and cites scripture frequently recounting people not recognizing Jesus when he appeared to them as support for this view.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65784878Wed, 21 May 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn today’s episode, we have a Religion Soup dialogue from Acadia Divinity College between Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Dale Martin on whether Jesus physically rose from the dead. Dr. Licona presents a positive historical case for physical resurrection...

Paul was an eyewitness to the risen Jesus.

Paul knew the apostles personally.

Paul checked with Peter and other apostles to verify that he was preaching their gospel.

Both individuals and groups reported experiences that they believed were encounters with the risen Jesus.

These encounters were of a physical Jesus.

Dr. Martin argues against this, asserting that the resurrection cannot be historically established. He cites the vast differences among the recorded appearance accounts and that the tomb of Jesus did not become a place of veneration for the early Christians. Martin contends the resurrection involved a “pneumatic” body and cites scripture frequently recounting people not recognizing Jesus when he appeared to them as support for this view.]]>7085falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/licona-and-martin-a-dialogue-on-jesus-claim-of-divinity--65784708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65784708Wed, 14 May 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Dale Martin discuss their differing views of Jesus’ claim of divinity. Licona proposes that “it is more probable than not that Jesus claimed to be God in some sense.” He bases this on the fact that the earliest...6936falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-historians-prove-that-jesus-rose-from-the-dead-licona-vs-ehrman--65784280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65784280Wed, 07 May 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Bart Ehrman face off for the second time on whether historians can prove the resurrection. Dr. Ehrman says no. Given that 1.) historians work to establish what most probably happened in the past and that 2.)...7613falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/licona-vs-shapiro-is-belief-in-the-resurrection-justified--65088244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65088244Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Lawrence Shapiro debate the justifiability of believing Jesus was raised from the dead. Dr. Shapiro appeals to Bayes' Theorem and the unverifiability of the alternative hypotheses for the post-death appearances...5752falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-plausibility-of-jesus-rising-from-the-dead-licona-vs-shapiro--65087917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65087917Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode of the Risen Jesus podcast, we join Dr. Licona at Ohio State University for his 2017 resurrection debate with philosopher Dr. Lawrence Shapiro. Dr. Licona argues that believing that Jesus rose from the dead is justifiable and that Dr....5440falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mythos-or-logos-how-should-the-narratives-about-jesus-resurreciton-be-understood-licona-craig-vs-spangenberg-wolmarans--65087692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65087692Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaDr. Mike Licona and Dr. Willian Lane Craig contend that the texts about Jesus’ resurrection were written to teach a physical, historical resurrection because when understood in their first-century Jewish Palestinian context, there is no other way the...5100falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-fate-resurrection-or-rescue-michael-licona-vs-ali-ataie--65087120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65087120Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaMuslim professor Dr. Ali Ataie, a scholar of biblical hermeneutics, asserts that before the formation of the biblical canon, Christians did not believe that Jesus was killed. He argues that this claim was not, as held by some, originally a Muslim idea...7928falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-jesus-rise-from-the-dead-dr-michael-licona-and-dr-abel-pienaar-debate--65086529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65086529Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaIs it reasonable to believe that Jesus rose from the dead? Dr. Michael Licona claims that if Jesus didn’t, he is a false prophet, and no rational person should follow him. In this episode, Licona argues a case for the resurrection using the historical...7931falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-resurrection-argument-from-personal-incredulity-or-methodological-naturalism-licona-vs-dillahunty-part-2--63822903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63822903Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. Licona provides a positive case for the resurrection of Jesus at the 2017 [UN]Apologetic Conference in Austin, Texas. He bases his argument on contentions that 1) empirical data strongly suggests that reality has a supernatural...4471falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-resurrection-argument-from-personal-incredulity-or-methodological-naturalism-licona-vs-dillahunty-part-1--63822792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63822792Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. Licona provides a positive case for the resurrection of Jesus at the 2017 [UN]Apologetic Conference in Austin, Texas. He bases his argument on contentions that 1) empirical data strongly suggests that reality has a supernatural...4635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-bodily-resurrection-a-legendary-development-based-on-hallucinations-licona-vs-carrier-part-2--63822497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63822497Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, a 2004 debate between Mike Licona and Richard Carrier, Licona presents a case for the resurrection of Jesus based on three facts that are strongly evidenced and acknowledged by the majority of scholars: 1) Jesus’ death by crucifixion,...3802falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-bodily-resurrection-a-legendary-development-based-on-hallucinations-licona-vs-carrier-part-1--63822491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63822491Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, a 2004 debate between Mike Licona and Richard Carrier, Licona presents a case for the resurrection of Jesus based on three facts that are strongly evidenced and acknowledged by the majority of scholars: 1) Jesus’ death by crucifixion,...3938falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interrogating-jesus-veritas-forum-lecture-at-texas-a-m--64567981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64567981Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:28:23 +0000Mike LiconaIn this lecture at Texas A&M University, Dr. Licona discusses whether we can rationally believe in the resurrection of Jesus. He then engages with a panel of prominent students who ask tough questions about the resurrection.4924falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-psychology-explain-away-the-resurrection-a-licona-carrier-debate-part-2--63821250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63821250Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaAccording to Dr. Richard Carrier, Christianity arose among individuals who, due to their schizotypal personalities, believed that their hallucinations of a risen Jesus were reality. In his view, this naturalistic explanation accounts well for the...4420falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-psychology-explain-away-the-resurrection-a-licona-carrier-debate-part-1--63821102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63821102Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaAccording to Dr. Richard Carrier, Christianity arose among individuals who, due to their schizotypal personalities, believed that their hallucinations of a risen Jesus were reality. In his view, this naturalistic explanation accounts well for the...4653falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-christian-claims-verifiable-does-it-matter--63730049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63730049Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode of the Risen Jesus podcast, we join Dr. Michael Licona and Dr. Courtney Friesen as they discuss the verifiability of Christian claims are verifiable and if it even matters. Dr. Licona argues the affirmative case on both points, sharing...7629falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-historians-prove-the-resurrection-of-jesus--63730043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63730043Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaWhere do miracles fit into historians’ examinations of the past? How do we define miracles? Is a miracle an event for which natural explanations are inadequate, or is it the least probable explanation of an occurrence? Most historians accept that...7537falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-death-by-crucifixion-fact-or-fiction-michael-licona-vs-yusuf-ismail--63730006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63730006Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaIf Jesus did not die by crucifixion, there was no atonement for sin, and Christianity is a false religion. If he did, Islam is the erroneous faith. In this episode, Dr. Michael Licona debates Muslim apologist Yusuf Ismail at the University in...7817falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gospel-contradictions-w-mike-licona--60745807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60745807Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:00:01 +0000Mike LiconaMike Licona is one of the world’s most recognized experts on the resurrection. Join us live to hear his toughts abou the gospels, inerrancy, historical evidences, and the validity of the gospels. We are so excited to host this conversation and be sure...6481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-fresh-look-at-inerrancy-part-two--60744900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60744900Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:19:53 +0000Mike LiconaWhat are compositional devices? How do they affect our view of inerrancy? What does the Bible say about inspiration and inerrancy? In this episode, Dr. Mike Licona discusses his contention that the common evangelical definition of inerrancy, as...2558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-fresh-look-at-the-doctrine-of-inerrancy--60744765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60744765Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:28:07 +0000Mike LiconaWhat are compositional devices? How do they affect our view of inerrancy? What does the Bible say about inspiration and inerrancy? In this episode, Dr. Mike Licona discusses his contention that the common evangelical definition of inerrancy, as...2857falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-can-be-learned-from-contemporary-non-scriptural-greco-roman-writings--60744678Jesus, Contradicted. By examining Greco-Roman writings contemporary with the gospels, Dr. Licona has identified common writing techniques of the times that shed light on what we read apparently conflicting gospel accounts. He also discusses what authors meant by the term “God-breathed,” his understanding of biblical inerrancy, and argues that our view of Scripture must be consistent with what we actually observe in its text.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60744678Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:02:57 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. Mike Licona walks the listener through some of the discoveries revealed in his new book Jesus, Contradicted. By examining Greco-Roman writings contemporary with the gospels, Dr. Licona has identified common writing techniques of...Jesus, Contradicted. By examining Greco-Roman writings contemporary with the gospels, Dr. Licona has identified common writing techniques of the times that shed light on what we read apparently conflicting gospel accounts. He also discusses what authors meant by the term “God-breathed,” his understanding of biblical inerrancy, and argues that our view of Scripture must be consistent with what we actually observe in its text.]]>2683falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ancient-greco-roman-story-telling-and-the-gospels--60744507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60744507Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:52:07 +0000Mike LiconaDo apparent contradictions in the gospels mean we can’t trust them as reliable sources of information about the person and life of Christ? Dr. Mike Licona tackles this important question by examining ancient Greco-Roman biography, the genre to which...6498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lydia-mcgrew-answered-conclusion--60610177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60610177Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:23:06 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, the final part in an 8 part series, Dr. Licona reviews and summarizes the problems with Lydia McGrew’s methodological interpretation of the Gospels. Then he argues that compositional devices is compatible with the biblical doctrine of...1129falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lydia-mcgrew-answered-on-gospel-differences--60425598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60425598Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:17:42 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, part 7 in an 8 part series, Dr. Licona reviews several events in the Gospels to demonstrate how compositional devices are more plausible explanations than the explanations embraced by Lydia Mcgrew: forced harmonizations, or worse,...1187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lydia-mcgrew-answered-more-methodological-missteps--60425060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60425060Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:04:06 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. Licona walks us through more missteps by Lydia Mcgrew, including false dichotomies on the issues of chronological narration, and between compositional devices and Undesigned Coincidences This is part 6 in a series of 8. These...1501falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lydia-mcgrew-answered-on-plutarch--60377395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60377395Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:26:41 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, part 5 in an 8 part series, Dr. Licona patiently deconstructs Lydia McGrew’s contrived flow chart for determining when it is safe to consider if a compositional device has been employed. He also shows how she approaches ancient...2452falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lydia-mcgrew-answered-black-white-thinking--60343363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60343363Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:45:43 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, part 4 in an 8 part series, Dr. Licona demonstrates Lydia McGrew’s rigid approach that’s founded upon her presumptions pertaining to ancient historical reporting. Her black and white thinking leads to an all-or-nothing approach,...1635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lydia-mcgrew-answered-on-paraphrase--60343334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60343334Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:29:47 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. Licona gives attention to Lydia McGrew's contentions that historians in antiquity would not have employed the literary exercises taught in the compositional textbooks by Theon, Quintilian, and others. This is part 3 in a series of...1182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lydia-mcgrew-answered-are-the-gospels-greco-roman-biographies--60315970]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60315970Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:29:14 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, part 2 of 8 in a series, Dr. Licona answers Lydia McGrew's contention that the Gospels are not affiliated with Greco-Roman biography. He demonstrates that she misinterprets ancient writers on the subject, fails to consider the degree...]]>896falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lydia-mcgrew-answered-an-introduction--60315911]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60315911Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:54:04 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, part 1 of 8 in a series, Dr. Licona describes his research on Gospel differences and introduces us to a critical assessment of his work by Lydia McGrew, a Christian apologist. These audio clips are taken from Dr. Licona’s YouTube...]]>733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-the-validity-of-the-resurrection-of-jesus--59787456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59787456Thu, 02 May 2024 21:51:13 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. Licona discusses his process for finding the validity of the resurrection while writing his book, “The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach.” This interview was conducted by Wintery Knight and Desert Rose on...3021falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s6e10-the-empty-tomb--46549824
[0:00] Intro
[1:19] Why the Empty Tomb is Important
[2:08] Scholars who Object to the Empty Tomb
[3:53] Alternatives to the Empty Tomb
[7:10] Empty Tomb as Historical Bedrock
[11:10] Guards Being Placed at the Tomb
[15:22] The timeline for the Crucifixion and Resurrection
[22:14] Viewer Question: What are your thoughts on Dr. Andrew Loke’s work on the Resurrection?
[23:09] Viewer Question: What do you think about historical critical method?

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[1:19] Why the Empty Tomb is Important
[2:08] Scholars who Object to the Empty Tomb
[3:53] Alternatives to the Empty Tomb
[7:10] Empty Tomb as Historical Bedrock
[11:10] Guards Being Placed at the Tomb
[15:22] The timeline for the Crucifixion and Resurrection
[22:14] Viewer Question: What are your thoughts on Dr. Andrew Loke’s work on the Resurrection?
[23:09] Viewer Question: What do you think about historical critical method?

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[0:40] Why James is Important
[2:12] Mark 3:20-21
[5:59] Different Interpretations of Mark 3:20-21
[9:43] John 7:1-5
[12:12] John 15:18-19
[13:16] John 19:26-27
[17:25] A Note on James’ Conversation
[18:20] James as Historical Bedrock
[21:30] Viewer Question: What do you think about Dale Allison’s new book? How do you agree/disagree?
[29:20] Outro

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[0:40] Why James is Important
[2:12] Mark 3:20-21
[5:59] Different Interpretations of Mark 3:20-21
[9:43] John 7:1-5
[12:12] John 15:18-19
[13:16] John 19:26-27
[17:25] A Note on James’ Conversation
[18:20] James as Historical Bedrock
[21:30] Viewer Question: What do you think about Dale Allison’s new book? How do you agree/disagree?
[29:20] Outro

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[0:59] Philippians 3:21
[2:33] Disputed vs Undisputed Letters of Paul
[4:43] Colossians 2:9
[5:33] 2 Corinthians 5:1-3
[14:20] 1 Corinthians 15:12-27
[16:34] A Recap: Why is Paul so Important?
[20:13] Viewer Question: Strongest Argument Against the Resurrection
[24:16] Outro

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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Make a tax deductible contribution as allowed by law by going to Mike's secured web site: https://www.risenjesus.com/donate]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46334417Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:21:11 +0000Mike LiconaWe conclude our mini-series on Paul's thoughts about the resurrection in his letters. Dr Licona walks us through letters that are undisputed writings of Paul, some that are disputed, and some more words that change meaning depending on who you talk...
[0:00] Intro
[0:59] Philippians 3:21
[2:33] Disputed vs Undisputed Letters of Paul
[4:43] Colossians 2:9
[5:33] 2 Corinthians 5:1-3
[14:20] 1 Corinthians 15:12-27
[16:34] A Recap: Why is Paul so Important?
[20:13] Viewer Question: Strongest Argument Against the Resurrection
[24:16] Outro

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[1:04] The Reasons Paul Relates to Historical Bedrock
[5:13] Saul VS Paul
[6:29] Paul as Eyewitness
[9:45] Paul’s Revelation
[12:54] The Son Revealed IN Paul
[15:43] “Last of all…he appeared also to me”
[21:23] 2 Corinthians 4:6
[24:05] 2 Corinthians 12:2-4
[27:04] Viewer Question: What scripture is Paul referring to in the creed in 1 Corinthians 15?

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[1:04] The Reasons Paul Relates to Historical Bedrock
[5:13] Saul VS Paul
[6:29] Paul as Eyewitness
[9:45] Paul’s Revelation
[12:54] The Son Revealed IN Paul
[15:43] “Last of all…he appeared also to me”
[21:23] 2 Corinthians 4:6
[24:05] 2 Corinthians 12:2-4
[27:04] Viewer Question: What scripture is Paul referring to in the creed in 1 Corinthians 15?

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[1:40] The Earliest Report of Christ’s Postmortem Appearances
[2:42] The Kind of Appearance Paul is Talking About
[6:10] The Resurrection Appearances in Mark
[9:19] The Gardner & the Women
[13:44] The Emmaus Road Experience
[16:07] Alternate Theory on Cleopas from the Emmaus Road
[18:44] Those Who Doubted
[23:00] Other Postmortem Appearances to the Disciples
[28:24] The Eyewitnesses Claiming that Jesus Appeared to Them
[30:19] Outro

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[1:40] The Earliest Report of Christ’s Postmortem Appearances
[2:42] The Kind of Appearance Paul is Talking About
[6:10] The Resurrection Appearances in Mark
[9:19] The Gardner & the Women
[13:44] The Emmaus Road Experience
[16:07] Alternate Theory on Cleopas from the Emmaus Road
[18:44] Those Who Doubted
[23:00] Other Postmortem Appearances to the Disciples
[28:24] The Eyewitnesses Claiming that Jesus Appeared to Them
[30:19] Outro

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[1:53] The Data for the Crucifixion of Jesus
[7:40] Objection: Non-Christian sources simply used the Christian sources
[10:32] The Sources on the Crucifixion of Jesus are Early
[12:40] Paul’s Letters on Jesus’s Death
[16:29] The Passion Narratives
[22:09] On the Probability of Jesus not Dying from the Crucifixion
[27:22 ] Outro

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[1:53] The Data for the Crucifixion of Jesus
[7:40] Objection: Non-Christian sources simply used the Christian sources
[10:32] The Sources on the Crucifixion of Jesus are Early
[12:40] Paul’s Letters on Jesus’s Death
[16:29] The Passion Narratives
[22:09] On the Probability of Jesus not Dying from the Crucifixion
[27:22 ] Outro

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[1:03] Jesus Predicting his Death and Resurrection
[3:18] Mark 8:30 & Mark 9:31
[7:14] Examples of Jewish Martyr Literature
[11:10] Contrast between Martyr Literature and Jesus’ Death
[12:55] Objection: Jesus’ predictive powers are not believable
[15:26] Objection: The church fabricated the predictions to avoid embarrassment
[18:29] Objection: The disciples didn’t anticipate Jesus’ resurrection
[22:54] Viewer Question: How do we treat the writings on Jesus that we don’t have? Does this hurt your case?
[27:20] Outro

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[1:03] Jesus Predicting his Death and Resurrection
[3:18] Mark 8:30 & Mark 9:31
[7:14] Examples of Jewish Martyr Literature
[11:10] Contrast between Martyr Literature and Jesus’ Death
[12:55] Objection: Jesus’ predictive powers are not believable
[15:26] Objection: The church fabricated the predictions to avoid embarrassment
[18:29] Objection: The disciples didn’t anticipate Jesus’ resurrection
[22:54] Viewer Question: How do we treat the writings on Jesus that we don’t have? Does this hurt your case?
[27:20] Outro

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[0:55] Eschatological Definition
[1:45] Josephus on Jesus as a Miracle Worker and Exorcist
[4:09] The Dating of Mark
[5:54] Multiple Sources on Jesus as a Miracle Worker
[8:48] On the Message Being Diluted with Time
[14:08] The Relevancy of Jesus as a Miracle Worker
[15:53] Jesus as an Eschatological Agent
[20:45] Outro

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[0:55] Eschatological Definition
[1:45] Josephus on Jesus as a Miracle Worker and Exorcist
[4:09] The Dating of Mark
[5:54] Multiple Sources on Jesus as a Miracle Worker
[8:48] On the Message Being Diluted with Time
[14:08] The Relevancy of Jesus as a Miracle Worker
[15:53] Jesus as an Eschatological Agent
[20:45] Outro

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[2:14] Historical Bedrock
[6:21] Using Consensus to evaluate Data
[7:53] Making a Case for Historical Reliability with Individual Elements in the Text
[11:49] Origin of the Terms “Bedrock” and “Minimal Facts”
[16:02] A Minimal Amount of Minimal Facts[17:35] Building Upon Minimal Facts with other Evidence
[18:50] A Preview of Issues to Historical Bedrock
[21:41] Outro

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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[0:00] Intro
[2:14] Historical Bedrock
[6:21] Using Consensus to evaluate Data
[7:53] Making a Case for Historical Reliability with Individual Elements in the Text
[11:49] Origin of the Terms “Bedrock” and “Minimal Facts”
[16:02] A Minimal Amount of Minimal Facts[17:35] Building Upon Minimal Facts with other Evidence
[18:50] A Preview of Issues to Historical Bedrock
[21:41] Outro

Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at https://bit.ly/3po5uEX.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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#burdenofproof #miracles #carlsagan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25158452Thu, 09 Apr 2020 18:00:21 +0000Mike LiconaIs there a greater BURDEN OF PROOF for MIRACLE CLAIMS? Do extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence? In the final episode of this season of the Risen Jesus Podcast, Dr. Licona addresses these questions. Mike Licona is associate professor...
Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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#burdenofproof #miracles #carlsagan]]>2094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s4e7-historians-and-miracles-james-d-g-dunn-and-a-j-m-wedderburn--24751568
Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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#historiansandmiracles #jamesdgdunn #ajmwedderburn #mikelicona]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24751568Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:04:58 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode of the Risen Jesus Podcast, Dr. Licona and Kurt discuss the contentions of New Testament scholars James DG Dunn and AJM Wedderburn that historians cannot investigate miracle claims. Dr. Licona discusses why he thinks Dunn and...
Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.

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#historiansandmiracles #jamesdgdunn #ajmwedderburn #mikelicona]]>1820falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s4e6-mike-licona-discusses-dr-ehrman-on-miracles-pt-2--24385919
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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Donate: If you enjoy the RJ Podcast and want to keep the content coming, please join our team of supporters at http://bit.ly/SupportRisenJesus]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18942337Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:27:43 +0000Mike LiconaWhen discussing a candidate for "best explanation" there are several factors we should take into consideration (explanatory scope, plausibility, etc). Dr. Licona discusses what the various criteria are for arguments to the best explanation and how...
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

[0:00] Intro
[0:44] How to Approach a Text
[6:06] Neutrality Toward Text
[8:06] Methodological Credulity
[10:07] Other Historical Claims of Divinity
[12:07] History as a Science
[15:47] Arguments from Statistical Inference
[16:49] Bayes’ Theorem
[20:17] Viewer Question: Matthew’s Little Apocalypse
[24:01] Outro

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Donate: If you enjoy the RJ Podcast and want to keep the content coming, please join our team of supporters at http://bit.ly/SupportRisenJesus]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18859940Wed, 21 Aug 2019 18:00:20 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. Licona discusses various ways we can approach ancient texts when studying history. Is history classified as "science"? How does probability factor into our view of history? The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips...
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

[0:00] Intro
[0:44] How to Approach a Text
[6:06] Neutrality Toward Text
[8:06] Methodological Credulity
[10:07] Other Historical Claims of Divinity
[12:07] History as a Science
[15:47] Arguments from Statistical Inference
[16:49] Bayes’ Theorem
[20:17] Viewer Question: Matthew’s Little Apocalypse
[24:01] Outro

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Donate: If you enjoy the RJ Podcast and want to keep the content coming, please join our team of supporters at http://bit.ly/SupportRisenJesus]]>1506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3e4-the-uncertainty-of-historical-knowledge--18810532
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
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twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18810532Wed, 14 Aug 2019 18:00:17 +0000Mike LiconaHow much certainty is required to believe a fact? What is a fact? Can we have absolute certainty? Dr. Licona explains how to navigate the spectrum of certainty and how it applies to history. The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips...
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>1447falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3e3-transcending-horizons--18755827
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
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twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18755827Wed, 07 Aug 2019 17:41:32 +0000Mike LiconaWhile it's important for us to understand our horizons, the next step is learning how to detach from them. Dr. Licona walks through the methodology of doing history apart from our biases and what it means to reach "historical consensus". The Risen...
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>1259falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3e2-horizons-risen-jesus-podcast--18677672
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18677672Wed, 31 Jul 2019 20:00:18 +0000Mike LiconaAccording to Dr. Licona we all look at the world through the lens of "horizons" - even the best historians. What are horizons? Does it affect the way we practice history and view texts like the Bible? The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona...
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>1428falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3e1-what-is-history--18632894
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18632894Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:02:22 +0000Mike LiconaIn the season 3 premiere, Dr. Mike Licona addresses the concepts of History from his book, "The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach". What is History exactly? Who do we trust? Why should we care about history when it comes to the...
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>1266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e7-synoptic-problem-concluding-implications-season-finale--17584369
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17584369Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:30:07 +0000Mike LiconaMike Licona closes out season 2 by discussing important topics that the Synoptic Gospels impact; including inspiration, inerrancy, and undesigned coincidences. The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper...
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>2010falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e6-the-q-source--17501993
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
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twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17501993Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:30:19 +0000Mike LiconaWhat is "Q"? Is it a common source of the gospels? It's own gospel? How should we view the other gospels in light of Q? On this episode, Dr. Licona discusses the Q source, it's content, and alternative hypotheses. The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr....
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>1515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e5-markan-priority--17445945
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

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twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17445945Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:30:18 +0000Mike LiconaIn a followup to the previous episode's topic, Mike Licona discusses Markan Priority (the counterpoint to Matthean Priority). Why is Markan Priority the prevalent view among scholars and what evidence is there to support this? The Risen Jesus...
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>1723falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e4-matthean-priority--17374809
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
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twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17374809Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:30:13 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. Licona explores the idea of Matthean Priority (the hypothesis that the gospel of Matthew was written first). Who holds this hypothesis and what does it mean for other views on the gospel? The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike...
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>1754falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e3-observations-of-the-synoptic-problem-part-2--17309999
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17309999Wed, 13 Mar 2019 15:30:16 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. Licona continues discussing some of the observations we see from looking at the writing style of the synoptic gospels (such as editorial fatigue and parenthetical remarks) and how these things suggest a relationship between them....
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>1840falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e2-observations-of-the-synoptic-problem-part-1--17233783
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17233783Wed, 06 Mar 2019 16:30:05 +0000Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. Licona discuses some of the inferences one can make from looking at the writing style of the synoptic gospels. What types of observations are there to suggest a relationship between them? The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike...
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>1726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e1-introduction-to-the-synoptic-problem--17170401
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17170401Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:30:16 +0000Mike LiconaAt the beginning of season 2, we talk with Dr. Licona about the relationship between Matthew, Mark, and Luke - also known as the synoptic gospels. What's the best way for us to view the differences between these three perspectives? The Risen Jesus...
The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

website | http://risenjesus.com
facebook | http://www.fb.me/michael.r.licona/
twitter | http://www.twitter.com/michaellicona]]>1426falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e8-advice-for-future-apologetics-season-1-finale--16484617
Season 2 kicks off in February 2019, so stay tuned!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16484617Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:30:11 +0000Mike LiconaIn the Season 1 Finale, Mike gives his advice to new apologists. Listen for helpful tips, perhaps most importantly having a spirit of humility. Season 2 kicks off in February 2019, so stay tuned!
Season 2 kicks off in February 2019, so stay tuned!]]>1592falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e7-the-dream-team--16414224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16414224Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:30:19 +0000Mike LiconaDid you know that Mike led a small group which was integral in Nabeel Qureshi’s conversion? David Wood was a part of that group, too. Get the details on the Dream Team in this episode.1371falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e6-mentoring-experience--16360630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16360630Mon, 03 Dec 2018 16:30:13 +0000Mike LiconaMike says he wouldn't be where he is in his studies and public speaking without the help of mentors. Listen to Mike as he details his experience and explains the importance of mentoring.1449falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e5-reflections-on-debating--16301545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16301545Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:30:26 +0000Mike LiconaMike is one of the few Christian apologists who debates non-Christians. Why does he do it, how does he prepare, and what are his goals in debating? Be sure to subscribe to catch every episode of the podcast.1555falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e4-why-is-christian-apologetics-important--16124462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16124462Mon, 19 Nov 2018 16:30:06 +0000Mike LiconaWhy do some Christians throw shade on Christian apologetics? Listen to Dr. Licona discuss some of the ways the Bible addresses apologetics and why every person should be prepared to give a answer for the hope within (1 Peter 3:15). Be sure to...1360falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e3-dealing-with-doubt--16124272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16124272Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:30:25 +0000Mike LiconaMike is a second-guesser. Doubt is a part of his story. How does he overcome it? Listen to our third episode. Be sure to subscribe to catch every episode of the podcast.1817falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e2-mike-s-interest-in-gospel-studies--16124076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16124076Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:30:13 +0000Mike LiconaMike has given talks on a variety of apologetic issues, but he's a true scholar of history and the Gospels. Be sure to subscribe to catch every episode of the podcast.1304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e1-mike-s-background--16082640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16082640Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:10:43 +0000Mike LiconaIn the inaugural episode of the Risen Jesus podcast, Kurt Jaros asks Mike about his upbringing, educational background, and more!1551falsefull