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In this episode Dr. Harry Edwards leads a discussion with Lenny Esposito and Dr. Jacob Daniel on the first chapter of Carl Trueman's book "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self." Specifically we cover the Philip Rieff's cultural development beginning with what he calls the Political Man, then on to the Religious Man, to the Economic Man, and finally onto the Psychological Man.

Abortion is dominating the political landscape again with a leaked draft of a Supreme Court decision. Join Jon, Eric, Chris and Joel as they discuss what abortion is from theological and cultural perspectives. “They spilled innocent blood— the blood of their own sons and daughters—sacrificing them to the idols of Canaan. And so the land became polluted with blood.” — Psalm 106:38

Listen as Jon Noyes discusses the resurrection account according to Mark and the implication Jesus' defeat of death has for your life now.

In this episode of the Apologetics.com radio show, sponsored by Branch of Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Torrance, California, daniel adrean, who is profoundly blessed to be a deacon in the sponsoring church, discusses what role death and resurrection plays both in the Biblical Christian faith itself and in its defense.

Listen as Jon and Chris continue their conversation about postmillennialism. On this episode they discuss why eschatology matters with some callers on the show.

On this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show Jon and Chris talk about eschatology and begin making the case for postmillennialism. They also take listener questions.

On this show Dr. Harry Edwards leads a discussion addressing internal and external barriers to Christianity, i.e., anti-intellectualism, scientism, POE, etc. On the panel are Dr. Jacob Daniel.

Speech, both oral and written, are at the heart of God's Character and Nature. God spoke the world into existence and He continues to uphold creation by the power of His Word today. Jesus, the Second Person of the Trinity, is the Word Become Flesh and He is also the Truth. With that in view, why do we find ourselves surrounded by a myriad of fake news, misinformation, censorship, and conspiracy theories. Has the enemy, who has been distorting truth and God's Word since the beginning just continuing his old tricks? Is confusion the natural state of things in a nation that has walked away from the God of Truth? Join Jason and Daniel as they look at our current cultural landscape and seek to put these questions in proper perspective according to Scripture. We pray you are blessed as you seek to bring hope and truth to the world around you!

What is the “unity of the faith” that Paul refers to in his letter to the Ephesians (4:16)? Join Jon, Eric, and Joel discuss the New Testament scriptures about what Francis Schaeffer called “the Final Apologetic” in which the world sees the undeniable truth of the gospel in a church unified in love and truth. “From [Messiah as head] the whole body, fitted and held together by every ligament’s support, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part.” -- Eph. 4:13 “I also have given them that glory which You gave Me, so that they may be one, as We are one--I in them, and You in Me--that they may be completed into oneness, so that the world may know ...” -- John 17:22-23a

In this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, Dr. Harry Edwards, along with Lenny Esposito and Jonathan Noyes discuss the special traits that make up Generation Z. Then we talk through ways to reach them with the Gospel.

In this episode of the Apologetics.com Show Dr. Harry Edwards, together with Dr. Jacob Daniel and Lenny Esposito discuss C.S. Lewis' Moral Argument, its objective nature and universality. We also cover the good Christianity has brought to the world and rebuttals to skeptics who claim it has done more harm than good, i.e. Crusades, Inquisition, etc.

In this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, Dr. Harry Edwards leads a discussion on the interview BablyonBee did with Elon Musk in December of 2021. Some of the topics covered are what Mr. Musk called the “God of Spinoza” when asked if he believed in God and other missed opportunities for further apologetics conversations. One example of a major mishandling of an apologetics moment was Musk’s response to an invitation to “accept Christ.” His response was that he liked Jesus’ teachings and proceeded to enumerate those virtues that are good to follow. Listen to find out how BabylonBee bungled an opportune apologetics moment, and what Christians can learn from the interaction.

Listen as Jon Noyes talks to Dr. Leslie Wickman about the Star of Bethlehem. What was it? When did it appear? And other related questions that might tell us more about the celestial phenomenon that led the wise men to the place where Jesus was born.

Billions of people celebrate Christmas in some form but many have no idea just how significant it really is. On this show, we will be sharing how to effectively navigate conversations and clearly communicate the gospel with those who hold a variety of false views about Jesus Christ. Jason and Tony have been sharing the gospel on the streets of Los Angeles for over a decade and you will definitely learn some new and effective ways of confirming and defending the gospel and the deity of Jesus Christ. We encourage you to share with those you love and send any questions you have to feedback@apologetics.com.

Did three kings follow the star to a newborn Jesus in a stable in December? Is that in the Bible? Join Jon, Chris and, Joel as they discuss and debunk popular Christmas myths surrounding the birth of Jesus and His early days in Bethlehem. “A Savior, Who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you today in the city of David. This will be the sign for you: You will find the baby swaddled and cribbed in a feeding trough.” Luke 2:11-12

In this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, Dr. Harry Edwards, Dr. Jacob Daniel, and Lenny Esposito discuss the important and critical role reason plays in the art and science of defending the truth claims of Christianity. Specifically, they cover C.S. Lewis' four facets of rationality that make a pure naturalistic worldview untenable.

In this show, we discuss the topic of Covenantal Apologetics and its relationship to both believers and unbelievers. Covenantal apologetics seeks to bring Van Til’s presuppositional methodology into a more accessible and practical context. Join Jason Gallagher and special guest Grant Spear as they survey Dr. Scott Oliphint’s book “Covenantal Apologetics” and interact with a caller regarding Covenantal Apologetics relationship to the Trinity.

On this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio show, Dr. Harry Edwards leads a discussion on a general overview of the Protestant Reformation in 1517 and some of the ideas and practices that resulted from it. Jon Noyes and Jason Gallagher join in studio for a conversation around this important and significant historical event.

On this episode of the Apologetics.com, Dr. Harry Edwards, Dr. Jacob Daniel, and Lenny Esposito discuss the primary role imagination plays in the art and science of defending the truth claims of Christianity to a culture that lacks the plausibility structure that allows for God’s existence. Dr. Paul Gould in his book “Cultural Apologetics” encourages the believer to “…demonstrate that the best explanation for why we make architecture and jokes, sculptures and gardens, stories and mythical creatures is because we bear the image of a God who is the master creator, comedian, and storyteller.” Imagination is a pointer to God.

In this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, Dr. Jacob Daniel, Dr. Harry Edwards, and special guest Logan Zeppieri the proper role religion in general, Christianity in particular play in civil government and politics. Here we talk about some of the harmful effects of a society who has been socialized into avoiding civil discussions around the subjects of religion and politics, especially how those two relate to each other. Some of the ideas covered here are: – What it means to “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s.” – the Reformation and it’s connection to the U.S. Constitution. – the challenge of living in a pluralistic society. – Two Kingdoms doctrine. – other related topics. For the notes, go to https://apologetics.com/blog/harry/back-on-the-dinner-table-religion-and-politics/