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#138 An evening with NT Wright at The Rock Church

October 6, 2022

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Recorded at The Rock Church, San Diego, Tom Wright challenges us to think like first-century Christians, to imagine Jesus and the early church within the history, culture, and religion of Second Templ

I Can’t Accept the Gospel Because It Would Mean My Loved One Is in Hell

October 6, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about how to respond to someone who refuses to accept the gospel because it would mean a loved one has likely gone to Hell, why we should think animals have souls, and how to differentiate b

What Does the Old Testament Say about the Nature and Role of the Messiah?

October 3, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Question about what the Old Testament says about the nature and role of the Messiah and whether it leaves open the option that Jesus is God and a man can die for our sins. * In light of hearing a Jew

#137 Atheist asks: Was Jesus’ death just a ’bad weekend at human camp’?

September 29, 2022

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Tom Wright talks about his book The Day The Revolution Began and answers listener Qs on Penal Substitution, the Old Testament sacrificial system, Christ’s ‘descent to the dead’, and an atheist’s claim

Did Jesus Ever Teach against Homosexuality?

September 29, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about how to respond to someone who claims Jesus never taught against homosexuality, who also doesn’t consider anything outside the Gospels to be authoritative, and advice for befriending a

A Lifetime of Books and Ministry with D.A. Carson

September 28, 2022

Life and Books and Everything - Clearly Reformed

With more than 50 books and hundreds of articles, not to mention scores of edited works, Don Carson has written a lot. In this retrospective on life and books and everything, Kevin asks Dr. Carson abo

Interview w/ Jeremy Collins of Theonomoney: Discussing ESG From a Biblical Worldview

September 28, 2022

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

How should Christians think about ESG scores? Thanks to my brother Jeremy, we have a fruitful discussion about the trojan horse of ESG scores and how we ought to think of them. This is by no means an

From Silence, to Complexification, to Capitulation

September 26, 2022

Life and Books and Everything - Clearly Reformed

Evangelicals who set down the path toward LGBTQ acceptance rarely turn around and head back in the other direction. In this episode of Life and Books and Everything, Kevin reads from the article he wr

Should I Pretend to Have a Greater Degree of Conviction Than I Actually Have?

September 26, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about whether we should pretend to have a greater degree of conviction than we actually have in order to make our arguments more persuasive and whether the uptick in violence is a purely spi

Gospel in Eschatology: The Parable of the Mustard Seed

September 25, 2022

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

Bryce and I continue to describe how the gospel goes to the ends of the earth through a postmillennial understanding of eschatology. We look particularly at what the bible teaches about the kingdom of

Making Wise Decisions: A Life Without Regret

September 24, 2022

Knight & Rose Show - Wintery Knight and Desert Rose

Wintery Knight and Desert Rose discuss how to avoid regret by making good decisions. We start by talking about what it means to make a wise decision. Then we offer advice to help you make wiser decisi

#136 Talking to kids about New Creation & responding to William Lane Craig

September 22, 2022

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Tom Wright answers listener questions on how to teach children about new creation, where our loved ones go after they die, and responds to a critique from William Lane Craig in a replay of an early ed

How Did Jews Attain Righteousness before Christ?

September 22, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about how Jews attained righteousness before Christ and what Romans 9:32 means when it says the Jews “did not pursue [righteousness] by faith, but as though it were by works.” * What does

Marvel and DC's War on God: Doctor Strange, Aleister Crowley, and the Multiverse of Satanism with Pastor Joe Schimmel

September 21, 2022

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

Many are unaware of the true history of one of today’s most popular Marvel characters, Doctor Strange. What is the connection to Satanist Aleister Crowley, Satanism, the ancient heresy of Gnosticism a

How Can I Reveal and Defend My Belief in the Trinity and Leave My Oneness Church?

September 19, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about how a teen can reveal and defend her belief in the Trinity and leave her Oneness church and whether church memberships that exclude people living a homosexual lifestyle create a two-cl

Quick Answers to Common Atheist Objections, Part 3

September 17, 2022

Knight & Rose Show - Wintery Knight and Desert Rose

Wintery Knight and Desert Rose discuss how to respond to common atheist objections to Christianity, in a minute or two. We cover these topics: Christianity as a crutch for the weak, goodness without G

#135 My weekend with Queen Elizabeth II

September 15, 2022

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

NT Wright shares his memories of preaching for the Queen while he was the Bishop of Durham. He reflects on her strong Christian faith and how the church can respond in faith and hope at this time of n

What Questions Should I Ask Pastors When Looking for a New Church?

September 15, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about what to ask pastors and other church leaders when looking for a new church. * What questions would you ask pastors and other church leaders when looking for a new church?

Apologetics and Critical Race Theory with Neil Shenvi

September 12, 2022

Life and Books and Everything - Clearly Reformed

Although Neil has a PhD in theoretical chemistry, he’s made a name for himself as an expert on Critical Race Theory (and Critical Theory more generally). Is CRT just a legal theory? Can anyone know wh

Will Christ’s Second Coming Be Unexpected?

September 12, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about how to reconcile the unexpectedness of Christ’s second coming with passages that advise believers to pay attention to the signs of the times, why Christ hasn’t yet returned after 2,000

Gospel in Eschatology: A Theology of Dominion

September 11, 2022

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

Bryce and I continue to apply the Gospel, but now in the area of Eschatology. We hope that this primer on the idea of dominion in God's word paints a new picture eschatologically than you have heard b

Quick Answers to Common Atheist Objections, Part 2

September 10, 2022

Knight & Rose Show - Wintery Knight and Desert Rose

Wintery Knight and Desert Rose discuss how to respond to common atheist objections to Christianity, in a minute or two. We cover these topics: eternal punishment, Old Testament conquests, the appropri

Judge Not

September 9, 2022

Life and Books and Everything - Clearly Reformed

The injunction not to judge is a necessary warning for us all, not least the religious person who can easily be tempted to look down on those who seem less religious. In this episode of Life and Books

#134 Should we cancel Luther & Calvin?

September 8, 2022

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Should we value the theology of Luther and Calvin given the anti-semitism and killing they both endorsed? How do I convince my Lutheran friend that not all 'works' are bad? Is it a problem that the Lu

What Would You Say to a Professing Christian Who Is Radically Pro-Choice?

September 8, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about what approach to take with a professing Christian who is radically pro-choice and has rejected pro-life arguments, considering it all to be a matter of opinion. * What approach would

Responding to The Bible Says What!?

September 7, 2022

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

Go listen to the interview with Michael Wiseman at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rorcjBke9DI&t=921s Every empire and form of government has fallen and crumbled. This is not evidence of

From Prisoner to Prince (with Dr Sam Emadi)

September 6, 2022

Alastair Roberts

Dr Sam Emadi, senior pastor of Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church, joins me for a discussion of his new book, 'From Prisoner to Prince: The Joseph Story in Biblical Theology' (https://amzn.to/3TNmFzS). If

How Can I Help Young Men Who Accept Pornography Addiction as Normal?

September 5, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about the ideology behind pro-prostitution advocates’ argument that using your body to do work in other jobs is the same as selling your body in prostitution and how to get through to a smal

Quick Answers to Common Atheist Objections, Part 1

September 3, 2022

Knight & Rose Show - Wintery Knight and Desert Rose

Wintery Knight and Desert Rose discuss how to respond to common atheist objections to Christianity, in a minute or two. We cover these topics: insufficient evidence, evolution, status of women, days o

Where Have I Been For The Last Three Months?!

September 1, 2022

Alastair Roberts

If you are interested in supporting my work, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/zugzwanged), donating using my PayPal account (https://bit.ly/2RLaUcB), or buying boo

#133 Is faith anti-intellectual?

September 1, 2022

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Is faith a valid way of knowing truth? Will we need faith in the new creation? Why is my church so anti-intellectual? Tom answers listener questions on faith, knowledge and reason. • Subscribe to the

How Can I Handle Persistent Feelings of Guilt over Past Sins?

September 1, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about how one can handle persistent feelings of guilt over past sins that remain despite repentance and forgiveness in Christ and how to help someone overcome her doubt that God can love her

Keep a Close Watch on Your Life with Justin Taylor and Collin Hansen

August 30, 2022

Life and Books and Everything - Clearly Reformed

After a summer break, the triumvirate is back together to talk about books and biography. Kevin and Justin highlight some of their favorite books from the past few months, and Collin talks about the T

Why Is It Wrong to Have Surgery to Alter Your Sex?

August 29, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about why it’s okay to have plastic surgery to alter your appearance but wrong to have surgery to alter your sex, whether a tactical, winsome approach is still viable in a non-civil culture,

The Gospel Scope & Vocation

August 28, 2022

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

"Therefore, a poor workman, faithfully using the gift God has given him, pleases God no less than a preacher of the Word, for he served God in the same faith and with the same Spirit." - Martin Luther

A Christian View of Crime and Self-Defense

August 27, 2022

Knight & Rose Show - Wintery Knight and Desert Rose

Wintery Knight and Desert Rose discuss crime and self-defense. We're going to start by talking about why crime has become a more pressing problem lately. Then we'll talk about what role the police pla

A Lesson from Liz Cheney’s Loss

August 26, 2022

Life and Books and Everything - Clearly Reformed

People know when their leaders no longer like them In this episode, Kevin reads from an article he wrote for WORLD reflecting on one lesson from Liz Cheney’s 37-point defeat in Wyoming’s Republican pr

#132 Is the Bible anti-women? Does God hear the prayers of agnostics?

August 25, 2022

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Tom offers advice to a listener who is moving away from Christianity because she believes the Bible seems to treat women as second class citizens. Another is an agnostic who has been praying for the w

An Egg Is Not a Chicken, so an Embryo Is Not a Human?

August 25, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about whether it’s possible God doesn’t create souls for those who won’t be born due to miscarriage, abortion, etc. and how to respond to someone who says, “An egg is not a chicken, so an em

The Game of Chess in God's World

August 24, 2022

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

Noah and I discuss the game of Chess and the parallels inherent within to the Christian worldview. We know this may not interest all, however we had a ton of fun filming it! If anyone is wondering I l

Why Would the Unity of the Bible Be Evidence of Divine Authorship?

August 22, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about why the unity of the Bible would be evidence of divine authorship and whether one can say proverbs are suggestions, not commands, since they’re principles, not promises. * Why does th

The Historical Reliability of the Gospels

August 20, 2022

Knight & Rose Show - Wintery Knight and Desert Rose

Wintery Knight and Desert Rose discuss several lines of evidence supporting the authenticity and trustworthiness of the four Gospels, for example: consistency with contemporary non-Christian sources,

#131 Help! I’m on the brink of atheism... Deconstruction and suffering

August 18, 2022

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Tom offers advice to two people struggling with their faith. One is having doubts during a period of deconstruction, the other can't get past the problem of suffering. • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wrig

How Should I Respond When My Employer Asks Me to Wear a Pride Pin?

August 18, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about how to respond to an employer who asks why you’re not wearing the pride pin he gave you to wear and whether 1 Peter 3:15 is about hope in times of suffering rather than apologetics. *

How Do We Determine Which Books Are Divinely Inspired?

August 15, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about how we determine which books are divinely inspired and how to explain inerrancy to a skeptic. * How do we determine which books are divinely inspired and which are not? * How do you

The Gospel Scope & Hard Sciences

August 14, 2022

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

Now we apply the gospel to all of the hard sciences. It is important to walk through how every single worldview applies their "gospel" to the worldview. In rationalism, the savior is the human rationa

Bible Study: Basic Christian Beliefs in Philippians

August 14, 2022

Knight & Rose Show - Wintery Knight and Desert Rose

Wintery Knight and Desert Rose discuss basic Christian beliefs from the book of Philippians in the Bible. We talk about the gospel, and what it means to partner for the gospel. We talk about loving Go

#130 Do I need to tithe? Church rules, covenants and leadership

August 11, 2022

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Should I always tithe 10% to my church? What do you think of signing church covenants? I don't agree with my church leadership on complementarianism, but I love the members - should I stay? Tom answer

Am I Childless Because I Don’t Fear God Enough?

August 11, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about whether the fact that God gave the Hebrew midwives families because they feared him indicates that childlessness is a sign of not fearing God enough and whether it’s a genetic fallacy

Just War and Our Cultural Conflict

August 11, 2022

Life and Books and Everything - Clearly Reformed

We’re in a battle whether we like it or not, but how we fight matters. In this episode, Kevin reads from the third of a series of articles for WORLD Opinions on how to think about Christianity and pol

Christian Aggression? Is There Such a Thing?

August 10, 2022

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

Aggression is one of the underlying reason our culture hates men. A desire to smash the patriarchy or a claim to a toxic patriarchy has its basis in a distortion of masculine Christian aggression. In

Why Does It Matter to Christians That Jesus Was Raised Bodily?

August 8, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about why it matters to Christians that Jesus was raised bodily and isn’t just living on as a spirit and whether Jesus had a fallen body while here on earth. * Why does it matter to Christi

Common Muslim Objections to Christianity

August 6, 2022

Knight & Rose Show - Wintery Knight and Desert Rose

Wintery Knight and Desert Rose discuss five common objections that Muslims raise against Christianity. We evaluate each objection using historical evidence, evidence from non-Christian New Testament s

#129 Would God need to redeem aliens? Life beyond earth and the cosmos

August 4, 2022

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

If the Universe is so big why did God choose to come to a small hill called Mount Zion? If there is sentient life beyond earth would it need redeeming too? Are the Nephilim evidence of aliens and UFOs

Can a Case Be Made against Homosexuality and Transgenderism without Using the Bible?

August 4, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Question about making a case against homosexuality and transgenderism to non-believers who do not trust the Bible. * How can I justify making a biblical case against homosexuality and transgenderism

Death to the Patriarchy?

August 3, 2022

Life and Books and Everything - Clearly Reformed

To ignore, minimize, or repudiate the differences between men and women is to reject our creational design. In this episode, Kevin reads from an article written for Desiring God, reasoning why we shou

Is It Wrong to Get a Job Instead of Volunteering My Time to Help Others?

August 1, 2022

#STRask - Stand to Reason

Questions about whether it’s a sin to get a job for extra money instead of volunteering one’s time to help others and a biblical response to the phrase “I don’t want to put the Holy Spirit in a box.”

The Gospel Scope & Soft Sciences

July 31, 2022

For The King - Rocky Ramsey

We are nearing the end of the Gospel Scope and I hope it has been a blast to listen through! The Gospel of Jesus Christ is far more reaching that we could ever anticipate. Christ even rules and reigns

A Case for Life

July 30, 2022

Knight & Rose Show - Wintery Knight and Desert Rose

Wintery Knight and Desert Rose describe a logical argument for making baby ending illegal. We talk about the scientific evidence for the humanity of the unborn. We describe and answer a dozen argument

#128 Why did God make childbirth difficult? More questions about Eden and the Fall

July 28, 2022

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Were Adam and Eve's pre-fall bodies like the resurrected Jesus? Was marriage a post-fall accomodation? Why does Genesis say God made childbirth more difficult after the fall? NT Wright answers more qu