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 Podcast Number One
The Purpose of the Podcast and the Role of Evidence
June 10th, 2007
In this podcast we'll discuss some of the reasons why evidential apologetics are so important both to a world that doubts the claims of Christianity and to Christians who are preparing themselves to change their world. |
Podcast Number Twenty-Two
Pastor Jim on STR Radio (Apologetics Missions Trips)
November 12th, 2007
In this podcast, we rebroadcast an interview from Stand to Reason Radio. Pastor Jim and Brett Kunkle talk about the importance of apologetics based missions trips. |
Podcast Number Forty-Four
Listener Email (Earth's Age, Apologetics, Moses, Polygamy and the FLDS)
April 14th, 2007
In this podcast, we review the FLDS view of polygamy and read some listener email, answering questions about the need for apologetics, the age of the earth, and the archeological evidence for Moses and the Exodus narrative. |
Podcast Number Forty Three
Interview with Frank Viola, Author of Pagan Christianity
April 1st, 2008
In this podcast, we interview Frank Viola and talk about his book that examines the pagan roots of many of our church practices in an effort to liberate believers to be all that they are designed to be as the Bride of Christ. |
Podcast Number Forty Five
An Apologetic for House Churches
April 20th, 2008
In this podcast, we examine the condition of the Institutional Church in America and examine the relationship between the purpose for God's People and the role of the House Church. Are there good reasons to start house churches? |
Podcast Number Forty Six
Common Concerns About House Churches
April 28th, 2008
In this podcast, we examine some of the common concerns that people have when they consider the House Church and the role that it can play in America today. |
Podcast Number Eight
The Role of Apologetics in the Church
August 11th, 2007
In this "Mobile" PCM Podcast, we examine the comfortable apathy of the Christian Culture in some parts of rural America, and the role that apologetics training can play in restoring the influential power of the Christian Worldview. |
Podcast Number Eleven
Apologetics Missions Trips
August 29th, 2007
In this podcast we examine the role that "Apologetics Missions Trips" can play in the life of the local church. We examine the difference between teaching and training and listen to Melissa Jordan describe how powerful this approach to missions can be. |
Podcast Number Twenty-Seven
The "Big Story" and a Shift in the Gospel Message
December 15th, 2007
In this podcast, we examine James Choung's "Big Story" presentation of the Gospel. Is this really the Gospel? Is there a shift taking place within Christianity related to the message of the Gospel? |
Podcast Number Thirty-Six
The "Best Story" (Alternative Gospel Presentation)
February 16th, 2008
In this podcast, we examine our response to James Choung's "Big Story" presentation of the Gospel. Our version retains the orthodox mission of Jesus as it describes the transformational power of the Gospel. |
Vodcast Number Five
The "Best Story" (Short Version)
February 1st, 2007
Designed as a response to to James Choung's "Big Story", this video podcast illustrates the transformational power of the Gospel and its ability to empower us, as Christians, to impact and heal the world around us. This "short version" is less than five minutes in length. |
Vodcast Number Six
The "Best Story" (Long Version)
February 1st, 2007
This "long version" of the "Best Story" is less than seven minutes in length, and better describes the foundational purpose of Jesus Christ: the offer of personal forgiveness for sin, reconciliation with the God of the Universe, and the gift of eternal life. |
Podcast Number Thirty
Salvation As a Free Gift, The Meaning of the Cross, A Question About the Soul
January 7th, 2008
In this podcast, we trace key Biblical verses that describe Salvation as a free gift and describe the role of the Cross of Christ. We also answer listener email about evidence for the existence of the soul. |
Podcast Number Twenty-Nine
The Real Meaning of the Gospel and the State of Religious Identity in 2007
December 30th, 2007
In this podcast, we discuss a recent Gallup Poll that surveys the religious identity and association of people in America, and then we talk about the way that the "Gospel" is defined and described in the Bible. |
Podcast Number Twenty-Eight
The Origins of Christmas and Archeological Verification of the Old Testament
December 23rd, 2007
In this podcast, we answer some listener email and examine the question: 'Should we celebrate the holiday of Christmas?' We also examine the latest archeological confirmation of the Old Testament. |
Vodcast Number Seven
"A Wallet, A Dollar and the Existence of God" 1 (Theism)
March 2nd, 2008
Designed as a conversational object lesson that makes a case for Christian Theism, this first part of the conversation focuses on the reasonable conclusion that something outside the natural order must exist as a "first cause". |
Vodcast Number Eight
"A Wallet, A Dollar and the Existence of God" 2 (Personal Theism)
March 2nd, 2008
Designed as a conversational object lesson that makes a case for Christian Theism, this second part of the conversation focuses on the reasonable conclusion that the "first cause" of the universe must be a personal force. |
Vodcast Number Nine
"A Wallet, A Dollar and the Existence of God" 3 (ChristianTheism)
March 2nd, 2008
Designed as a conversational object lesson that makes a case for Christian Theism, this third part of the conversation focuses on the reasonable conclusion that Christian Theism best accounts for the possibility of truly moral behavior. |
Podcast Number Thirty One
The Cosmological Argument for the Existence of God
January 14th, 2008
In this podcast, we take a brief look at the classic Cosmological Argument for the existence of God. Does the fact that all space, time and matter has a beginning mean that there must be a "beginner"? |
Podcast Number Thirty Two
Answering Objections to the Cosmological Argument
January 20th, 2008
In this podcast, we take a brief look at some of the objections to the classic Cosmological Argument for the existence of God. Is there truly a beginning to space, time and matter? Are current scientific theories proving that a "beginner" or "first cause" is unnecessary? |
Podcast Number Forty Seven
The Teleological Argument for the Existence of God
May 5th, 2008
In this podcast, we take a brief look at the classic Teleological Argument for the existence of God. Does the world around us exhibit the "appearance of design", and if so, what is the best explanation for this appearance? |
Podcast Number Thirty Three
The Big Bang As An Act of God
January 28th, 2008
In this podcast, we take a look at the Big Bang Theory and examine its relationship to Christian Creationism. Is the theory consistent with the Biblical creation claims? |
Podcast Number Nine
Three Steps Toward Christian Theism
August 15th, 2007
In this "Mobile" PCM Podcast we talk about three possible conversational steps one can take toward Christian theism. While not a set of arguments that lead directly to the Cross, these three incremental discussions can open the door to further consideration of the Gospel. |
Podcast Number Twenty-One
Phil Spector and the Case for the Christian Worldview
November 3rd, 2007
In this podcast, we examine the nature of circumstantial evidence related to the case for the Christian Worldview. Can a case be made? What is the difference between circumstantial and direct physical evidence? How powerful is the case for the Christian Worldview? |
Podcast Number Twenty-Three
Religious Experience as Evidence
November 18th, 2007
In this podcast, we examine the nature of religious experience. Can experiences such as these serve as an evidence for the existence of God? How should we test such experiences? |
Vodcast Number Two
"Out of Sight, Out of Mind" Opening Video
October 17th, 2007
This video podcast (vodcast) is simply the short opening video to our series on Dualism that is posted here on our website. We used music from DCTalk to score this short teaser introducing the topics found in our Dualism section. |
Podcast Number Six
Evidence for the Existence of the Soul (Part One)
July 6th, 2007
In this podcast, we discuss the philosophical and logical evidence for the existence of the soul. We cover the introductory material and the first three arguments. |
Podcast Number Seven
Evidence for the Existence of the Soul (Part Two)
July 20th, 2007
In this podcast, we discuss the philosophical and logical evidence for the existence of the soul. We cover the final three arguments and several issues raised by modern science. |
Podcast Number Seventeen
The Nature of the Soul (Part One)
October 7th, 2007
In this podcast we discuss the Biblical description of the soul. Does the soul sleep? Is it immortal? |
Podcast Number Eighteen
The Nature of the Soul (Part Two)
October 13th, 2007
In this podcast we continue to discuss the Biblical description of the soul. What are the characteristics of the soul? What is the relationship between the soul and the body? |
Podcast Number Fifteen
The Nature of Heaven and the Urgency of Life
September 22nd, 2007
In this podcast, we examine the Biblical description of the nature of Heaven and see if it tells us anything about how we are to live our lives today. |
Podcast Number Thirteen
The Eternal Conscious Nature of Hell
September 8th, 2007
In this podcast, we examine the sometimes objectionable Christian claim that Hell is a place of ongoing eternal conscious torment. |
Podcast Number Nineteen
Answering Common Objections to the Notion of Hell (Part 1)
October 20th, 2007
In this podcast, we examine the first three common objections to the Christian notion of Hell as a place of eternal conscious torment. Can the idea of Hell be defended? |
Podcast Number Twenty
Answering Common Objections to the Notion of Hell (Part 2)
October 29th, 2007
In this podcast, we continue to examine the second set of common objections to the Christian notion of Hell as a place of eternal conscious torment. Can the idea of Hell be defended? |
Vodcast Number Three
The "Sacred Life" Opening Video
November 22nd, 2007
This short video was the opening video for a series we did on the Apostle's Creed (currently posted in the Doctrine section at PleaseConvinceMe.com). The music is from Apt Core. |
Vodcast Number One
Purpose and Meaning from the Christian Worldview (Pastor Jim on Top 3)
October 4th, 2007
In this video podcast (vodcast), Pastor Jim talks about life's meaning and purpose as defined by the Christian worldview. This video is a clip from Jim's appearance on the JTV show, "Top 3". |
Vodcast Number Four
"CR8D2B" Opening Video
January 27th, 2008
This short video was the opening video for a series we did on Life's Purpose (currently posted here on PleaseConvinceMe.com in the Purpose Section). The music is from Third Day. |
Podcast Number Forty
An Atheistic View of Young Earth Creationism (Brian Dunning Presentation)
March 16th, 2008
In this podcast, we listen to Brian Dunning of Skeptoid.com as he presents a lecture entitled, "How to Debate a Creationist". The lecture is designed to prepare atheists to engage "Young Earth Creationists" |
Podcast Number Forty One
An Atheistic View of Young Earth Creationism 2 (Brian Dunning Q and A)
March 24th, 2008
In this podcast, we listen to the question and answer session that followed Brian Dunning's (from Skeptoid.com) presentation of "How to Debate a Creationist" |
Podcast Number Forty Two
Thoughts on Evolution and Creationism (in Response to Brian Dunning)
March 30th, 2008
In this podcast, we respond to some of the issues raised by Brian Dunning in his lecture (How to Debate a Creationist) and Q&A session. |
Podcast Number Thirty Seven
Moral Grounding from an Atheist Worldview (Bobbie Kirkhart Presentation)
February 25th, 2008
In this podcast, we read a listener email and listen to a presentation from atheist speaker and leader, Bobbie Kirkhart, as she attempts to provide an explanation for moral grounding from an atheistic worldview |
Podcast Number Thirty Eight
Moral Grounding from an Atheist Worldview 2 (Bobbie Kirkhart Q and A)
March 3rd, 2008
In this podcast, we listen to the Q and A session from atheist speaker and leader, Bobbie Kirkhart, as she defends her explanation for moral grounding from an atheistic worldview |
Podcast Number Thirty Nine
Thoughts on Moral Grounding (in Response to Bobbie Kirkhart)
March 9th, 2008
In this podcast, we explore some thoughts and responses related to Bobbie Kirkhart and her explanation for moral grounding from an atheistic worldview |
Podcast Number Fourteen
Random Thoughts on the Problem of Evil
September 16th, 2007
In this "mobile" podcast, we take a look at the problem of evil (how can an all-powerful and all-loving God allow evil in the world?) by examining a few brief thoughts on the nature of dualism and our perception of evil. |
Podcast Number Sixteen
Sharing with Atheists (Four Observations)
September 30th, 2007
In this "mobile" podcast we discuss four observations related to evangelism and some common obstacles to 'sharing the truth in love' with atheists. |
Podcast Number Twenty-Four
Conversations in Rome (Bible Translations, Bias and Language)
November 24th, 2007
In this podcast, Jim reflects on a conversation he had with a tour guide in Rome. The conversation covered the issues of Bible translation, the reliability of language and the bias of historians. |
Podcast Number Twenty-Five
Conversations in Rome Part 2 (Mithras, Pagan Mythologies, and Catholic Legends)
December 1st, 2007
In this podcast, Jim continues to reflect on a conversation he had with a tour guide in Rome. This part of the conversation covered the issues of similarities between the Mithras Mythology and the life of Jesus, and the early mythologies of the Catholic Church as it attempted to convert Pagan Rome. |
Podcast Number Twenty-Six
Conversations in Rome Part 3 (Evolution, Morality and Reasons for Disbelief)
December 9th, 2007
In this podcast, Jim finishes reflecting on a conversation he had with a tour guide in Rome. This part of the conversation covered the issues of evolution, the source of morality, and some reasons why people will refuse to believe truth. |
Podcast Number Twelve
Wet Artificial Life and the Question of Origins
September 1st, 2007
In this "mobile" podcast we take a look at recent scientific developments in the area of 'wet artificial life'. If scientists can create life in the laboratory, does this mean they have eliminated the theistic case for a Creator? |
Podcast Number Thirty Four
Direct Physical Evidence That Mormonism is False (The Book of Abraham)
February 2nd, 2007
In this podcast, we examine the Mormon Scripture known as the "Book of Abraham". This book is a powerful piece of physical evidence that demonstrates the fact that the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith, lied and misled his people, building a faith system on fictional accounts rather than accurate translations of ancient documents. |
Podcast Number Thirty Five
Defenses Offered for the Book of Abraham
February 12th, 2007
In this podcast, we examine the Mormon Scripture known as the "Book of Abraham". This podcast examines some of the defenses that Mormon authorities offer for the mistranslation. |
Podcast Number Two
The Impossible Mormon Gospel (Part One)
June 17th, 2007
In this podcast, Jimmy and Jim discuss the difficult (impossible actually) nature of the Mormon "Gospel". We start with the Mormon requirement for perfection in this life. Is this requirement truly "Good News"? |
Podcast Number Three
The Impossible Mormon Gospel (Part Two)
June 18th, 2007
In this podcast, Jimmy and Jim continue their discussion of the impossible "Gospel of Mormonism as they look at the Mormon claim that good works can be performed in the afterlife to earn the perfection required for exaltation. |
Podcast Number Ten
Bill McKeever and the LDS Concept of Salvation
August 21st, 2007
In this podcast we listen to the teaching of Bill McKeever as he addresses our Utah Missions Team (recorded in June of 2007). Bill describes some of the inherent contradictions present in the Mormon Gospel of works and 'repentance' |
Podcast Number Five
Ex-Mormon Testimony of Junelle Jacobsen
June 23rd, 2007
In this podcast, we hear from ex-Mormon Junelle Jacobsen as she tells us about her journey out of Mormonism |
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