Greg Koukl and Melinda Penner from Stand to Reason invited Jim to host the Stand to Reason Radio Show (KBRT 740AM). He interviewed Doug Powell about his new book, iWitness Resurrection, and took many calls from listeners, including a call about the power of logic as an evidence for God's existence.
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About the Problem of "Dead Religion" March 1st, 2012
John and Kathy from WORD FM 101.5 interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the problem of "Dead Religion". Is there a difference between "dead" religion and "hypocritical" relgion? How does the diagnosis impact the cure?
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About Pain and Suffering (The Problem of Evil) January 11th, 2012
John and Kathy from WORD FM 101.5 interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the problem of evil. Why would an all-powerful AND all-loving God allow pain and suffering?
Jim Broadcasting on KBRT 740AM (Los Angeles)
Hosting the "Stand to Reason" Radio Program
January 8th, 2012
Greg Koukl and Melinda Penner from Stand to Reason invited Jim to host the Stand to Reason Radio Show (KBRT 740AM). He interviewed Rick Schenker (President of Ratio Christi) and talked about evolution, circumstantial evidence and the presence of "artifacts" in the Biblical record.
Jim Broadcasting on KBRT 740AM (Los Angeles)
Hosting the "Stand to Reason" Radio Program
November 20th, 2011
Greg Koukl and Melinda Penner from Stand to Reason invited Jim to host the Stand to Reason Radio Show (KBRT 740AM). He interviewed David Horner (Mind Your Faith) and Al Serrato and talked about Thanksgiving, the death of Jesus on the cross and the requirement of extraordinary evidence.
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About Mormonism, "Cults" and Politics September 12th, 2011
John and Kathy from WORD FM 101.5 interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the nature and history of Mormonism, the use of the term "cult" and the role of religion, values and politics.
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About Christianity and Politics September 12th, 2011
Sam and Kathy from WORD FM 101.5 interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the perception the culture has about Christian politicians and the role that rational Christianity plays in the public square.
Jim Interviewed on KWVE FM 107.9 (Costa Mesa)
Talking About PleaseConvinceMe.com
July 18th, 2011
Dan Wooding from the ASSIST News Service interviewed Jim on KWAVE's radio show, Front Page Radio, about Jim's background as a Cold Case Homicide Detective, the role of evidence in defending the Christian Worldview, and the creation of PleaseConvinceMe.com
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About The Casey Anthony Trial and Christian Evidentialism July 13th, 2011
John Hall and Kathy Emmons from WORD FM 101.5 interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the recent Casey Anthony verdict and the role of circumstantial evidence. What can we learn from the verdict that can make us better defenders of the faith and Christian case makers?
Jim Broadcasting on KBRT 740AM (Los Angeles)
Hosting the "Stand to Reason" Radio Program
Jun 12th, 2011
Greg Koukl and Melinda Penner from Stand to Reason invited Jim to host the Stand to Reason Radio Show (KBRT 740AM). He interviewed Alex Chediak (Surviving at College) and Al Serrato and talked about Vincent Bugliosi's controversail new book, Divinity of Doubt.
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About The False Prophecy of Harold Camping May 27th, 2011
John Hall and Kathy Emmons from WORD FM 101.5 interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the failed prophecy of Harold Camping and the role of prophecy in the Bible. How are we to test and judge prophets? What are we to do with those who have prophesized falsely?
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper April 21st, 2011
John Hall and Sheri Lynn from WORD FM 101.5 interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the origin of "Maundy" Thursday, the relationship between the Biblical record of the Last Supper and the early dating of the Scriptures, and the role of meals related to God's efforts to communicate with His creation.
Jim Interviewed on the "Theopologetics" Podcast (Seattle)
Talking About the Reliability of the New Testament
January 31st, 2011
Chris Date from Theopologeticsinterviewed Jim on the Theoplogetics Podcast about Jim's personal story, the role of evidence, the relationship between evidential and presuppositional apologetics, and the reliability of the New Testament Gospels.
Jim Interviewed on WTBN 570AM (Tampa Bay)
Talking About Apologetics and PleaseConvinceMe.com
January 4th, 2011
Bill Bunkley from WTBN 570AMinterviewed Jim on the DriveTime with Bill Bunkley Show about Jim's personal story, the importance of apologetics in the life of the Christian, and the origian and mission of PleaseConvinceMe.com.
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About Celebrating Christmas (In Spite of its Pagan Roots)
December 28th, 2010
John Hall and Kathy Emmons from WORD FM 101.5interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the origin and dating of Christmas and its importance to the Christian Calendar. Given that Christmas is pagan in origin and does not accurately record the birthday of Jesus, why should we continue to celebrate it?
Jim Broadcasting on KBRT 740AM (Los Angeles)
Hosting the "Stand to Reason" Radio Program
November 14th, 2010
Greg Koukl and Melinda Penner from Stand to Reason invited Jim to host the Stand to Reason Radio Show (KBRT 740AM). He interviewed Brett McCracken (Hipster Christianity) and talked about the tools and principles required to study the Scripture, the Biblical case for deadly force, and the evidence to support the reliability of the Bible.
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About Veteran's Day and Christian Pacifism
November 11th, 2010
John Hall and Kathy Emmons from WORD FM 101.5interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about Christian pacifism and the Biblical case for the use of force. Is there ever a time when Christians can use deadly force? If so, what are some of the Biblical parameters for the use of force?
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About Mormonism and the Glenn Beck "Restoring Honor" Rally
August 30th, 2010
John Hall and Kathy Emmons from WORD FM 101.5interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the recent advertising from the Mormon Church and the Glenn Beck "Restoring Honor" rally. Are the differences between Mormonism and Christianity significant? Should we join forces and work together for the common good?
Jim Broadcasting on KBRT 740AM (Los Angeles)
Hosting the "Stand to Reason" Radio Program
August 29th, 2010
Greg Koukl and Melinda Penner from Stand to Reason invited Jim to host the Stand to Reason Radio Show (KBRT 740AM). He interviewed James Emery White and talked about Christian "Case Making", the Non-Canonical Gospels, how we can develop a robust College ministry and how we can communicate the Christian worldview to a non-believing world.
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About the Non-Canonical Gospels
August 19th, 2010
Kathy and Sam from WORD FM 101.5interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the Non-Canonical Gospels. Should we consider them to be reliable sources of information about Jesus? Is the New Testament a reliable eyewitness account?
Jim Broadcasting on KBRT 740AM (Los Angeles)
Hosting the "Stand to Reason" Radio Program
July 11th, 2010
Greg Koukl and Melinda Penner from Stand to Reason invited Jim to host the Stand to Reason Radio Show (KBRT 740AM). He interviewed Craig Hazen and talked about the comparison between jurors and Christians, Bible translations, how we can tell if someone is orthodox, and evidence for the accuracy of the New Testament.
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About the Case for the Virgin Conception
July 2nd, 2010
John Hall and Kathy Emmons from WORD FM 101.5interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the case for the "virgin conception" of Jesus. Can this critical Christian claim be defended? What lies at the heart of the skepticism surrounding the claim in the first place?
Jim Broadcasting on KBRT 740AM (Los Angeles)
Hosting the "Stand to Reason" Radio Program
June 13th, 2010
Greg Koukl and Melinda Penner from Stand to Reason invited Jim to host the Stand to Reason Radio Show (KBRT 740AM). He interviewed Sean McDowell and talked about evidence, eyewitness testimony, and the impact of the secular culture on the Church (Restaurant Christianity).
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About the Early Dating of the Gospels
May 21st, 2010
John Hall and Kathy Emmons from WORD FM 101.5interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the reliability of the Gospels as eyewitness accounts of the life of Jesus and the early dating of the Gospel records.
Jim Interviewed on KBRT 740AM (Los Angeles)
Talking About Effective Youth Discipleship
May16th, 2010
Greg Koukl from Stand to Reason interviewed Jim on the Stand to Reason Radio Show (KBRT 740AM) about strategies to help young people become better prepared to defend their faith and innovative ideas for missions trips and apologetics training.
Jim Interviewed on KCBI 90.9FM (Dallas)
Talking About the Formation of PleaseConvinceMe.com May 1st, 2010
Chris Howell from 90.9 KCBI FM interviewed Jim for Christian News Weekly about apologetics and the formation and mission of PleaseConvinceMe.com.
Jim Interviewed on KGNW 820AM (Seattle)
Talking About Apologetics and the Role of Men in the Traditional Church March 14th, 2010
Lief Moi from 820AM KGNW interviewed Jim on the Sons of Adam Show about apologetics, youth ministry, the role of men in the church, and the danger of complacency.
Jim Interviewed on FaithTalk 1500 WLQV (Detroit)
Talking About Youth Ministry and the Apologetics Study Bible March 8th, 2010
Talking About the Need for a Reasonable Faith March 1st, 2010
John Hall and Kathy Emmons from WORD FM 101.5interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the inclination we often have as Christians to live an "unexamined" Christian life. What is the role of the mind in the life of the Christian? Is a "blind faith" a more nobel faith?
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About the Tim Tebow Super Bowl Commercial
February 4th, 2010
John Hall and Kathy Emmons from WORD FM 101.5interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the Tim Tebow "Celebrate Life" Ad and the opportunity it provides for all of us to discuss the sanctity of life. They also discuss how to focus conversations and some strategies for engaging people on the important issue of abortion.
Jim Interviewed on the Apologetics 315 Podcast
Talking About PleaseConvinceMe.com and Evidential Apologetics
January 25th, 2010
Brian Auten from Aplogetics 315interviewed Jim about his personal journey of faith, his prior life as an atheist, the role of evidence in the pursuit of God, the value of abductive reasoning and what he has learned as a detective.
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About the Relationship Between Faith and Works
January 6th, 2010
John Hall and Kathy Emmons from WORD FM 101.5interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the Biblical role of faith in justification and the natural tendency that humans have to lean toward "good works" in an effort to attain their own salvation.
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 1220 (WHKW Cleveland)
Talking About the Purpose of PleaseConvinceMe.com
November 9th, 2009
Glenn Mertz from WHKW interviewed Jim on Living the Word and talked about the creation of PleaseConvinceMe.com, the role of apologetics in Jim's personal journey toward Christianity and the continuing materials that are offered by our website.
Jim Interviewed on AM 980 KKMS (Minneapolis)
Talking About How to Help Young People Learn to Defend the Faith
September 14th, 2009
Jeff Shell and Lee Michaels from KKMS interviewed Jim on KKMS Live! with Jeff and Lee and talked about the reasons why young people are leaving the Church in such large numbers. They also discussed how to help young people learn to respond to difficult challenges from non-believers.
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About the Impact of the 9-11 Terrorist Attack
September 10th, 2009
John Hall and Kathy Emmons from WORD FM 101.5interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the impact of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on the perception of religion across the globe.
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About the George Sodini Mass Murder in Pittsburgh
August 6th, 2009
John Hall and Kathy Emmons from WORD FM 101.5interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the tragedy of the George Sodini mass murder and the reaction that it caused in the media due to the fact that Sodini claimed to be a Christian and claimed that his beliefs related to salvation allowed him to commit murder.
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About Why Young People Are Leaving the Church
July 26th, 2009
John Hall and Kathy Emmons from WORD FM 101.5interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the statistics related to the departure of young adults from Christian churches and some strategies that can be employed to address the problem.
Jim Interviewed on the Living Saved Show
Talking About the Role of Apologetics and Faith
May 9th, 2009
Reverend Kerrene from the Living Saved Show interviewed Jim about apologetics and the role of the mind. Along the way they also discuss the reasons why people recognize and embrace truth and Jim discusses his personal journey of faith.
Jim Interviewed on WORD FM 101.5 (Pittsburgh)
Talking About The Importance of Creeds
May 7th, 2009
John Hall and Kathy Emmons from WORD FM 101.5interviewed Jim on the John and Kathy Show about the importance of Christian orthodoxy and the important role that creeds play in defining and narrowing Biblical truth.
Jim Co-Hosting on KBRT 740AM (Los Angeles) Talking About a Variety of Topics
June 3rd, 2007
Brett Kunkle from Stand to Reason invited Jim to co-host the Stand to Reason Radio Show (KBRT 740AM). They talked about living the Christian life and answered questions related to the nature of heaven, the resurrection and the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith.
Jim Interviewed on KBRT 740AM (Los Angeles)
Talking About Innovative Youth Ministry
April 15th, 2007
Brett Kunkle from Stand to Reason interviewed Jim on the Stand to Reason Radio Show (KBRT 740AM) about strategies to help young people become better prepared to defend their faith and innovative ideas for missions trips and apologetics training.
