Apologetics315 Interviews

In this episode Brian Auten is interviewed by Eli Ayala of the Revealed Apologetics YouTube channel. From one interviewer to another, we touch on the many things we have learned from our conversations with various scholars, apologists, theologians, and philosophers.We welcome your feedback!If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

In this episode Brian Auten & Chad Gross interview Eli Ayala about the apologetic methodology known as presuppositional apologetics. The goal is to get a better understanding of the what and why of the approach.2:28 - Who is Eli Ayala? https://a315.co/3MNxJrK4:39 - Eli affirms 80’s movies and notes his favorites6:05 - How did you get into apologetics?13:28 - The Revealed Apologetics YouTube Channel15:28 - What is important to Eli when doing apologetics?18:35 - Key scriptures that inform presuppositional methodology21:46 - Why is this method called “presuppositionalism”?23:45 - Is this like worldview analysis? What’s special about this?27:22 - What is the essence of the presuppositional approach?32:10 - What is the presup framework vs. presup method? Who decides what presuppositionalism means?34:15 - Is this approach modeled in scripture?36: 00 - Does Acts 17 show a presuppositional approach or not?40:01 - Trying to nail down what’s missing in a non-presup method…46:55 - Trusting God vs. trusting the unbe

In this episode Brian Auten & Chad Gross interview Clay Jones on evil, immortality, and the fear of death. Check out Clay’s website here: https://clayjones.net1:03 - Intro to Clay Jones2:52 - Why is Clay thinking about evil so much?!6:11 - Why does God allow things like school shootings?9:55 - Making sense of evil, thinking about God’s perspective12:08 - Eternal perspective are often overlooked13:47 - What’s the goal in writing the book Immortal?18:02 - How does the fear of death drive everyone?21:04 - What are these literal immortality projects?24:39 - What the symbolic immortality projects?29:47 - How do people try to “mitigate” their mortality?35:32 - How can Christian get it wrong when they think about things like leaving a legacy?39:26 - Pleasing Jesus or pleasing people?41:20 - How can we use this information to reach unbelievers?50:31 - Where to find further resources…Check out Clay’s books: Immortal: How the Fear of Death Drives Us and What We Can Do About Ithttps://a315.co/3MeIq6AWhy Does God All

In this episode Brian Auten & Chad Gross discuss what they think are five arguments every Christian should know. When in conversation, what are some useful arguments to keep handy that are simple, easy to use, and effective? Covered in this podcast: Cosmological ArgumentsDesign ArgumentsMoral ArgumentsResurrection ArgumentsNew Testament ArgumentsArgument Against Religious PluralismWhat arguments do you think are helpful for Christians to know?Suggested Resources:On Guard by William Lane Craighttps://a315.co/38tkJcLI Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Frank Turek and Norman Geislerhttps://a315.co/3GsZ5lFThe Morals of the Story by David Baggett and Marybeth Baggetthttps://a315.co/3PMJ8uFThe Case for the Resurrection of Jesus by Habermas & Liconahttps://a315.co/3md4bt3Can We Trust the Gospels? By Peter J. Williamshttps://a315.co/3z0jWLoThe New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? By F.F. Brucehttps://a315.co/3wWFwyKDon’t forget to fill out the PODCAST SURVEY for a chance to win a prize!https:

In this episode Brian Auten & Chad Gross interview Wintery Knight and Desert Rose about their new podcast: The Knight & Rose Show.0:23 - Intro1:25 - What’s new with Wintery Knight2:11 - Who is “Desert Rose”?5:05 - How Knight and Rose got started7:27 - An overview of the Knight and Rose Show12:15 - Mentoring people in apologetics and using evidence and facts19:36 - Why serving the boss is the number one priority 22:15 - God’s not our cosmic butler24:51 - Why are people leaving the church these days?25:26 - How to start equipping the church in apologetics29:08 - What you win them with is what you win them to31:09 - Masculinity in the church: what does it look like?37:58 - Should Christians be interested in politics? Why?46:09 - Where to find Knight and Rose online…Further Resources:Wintery Knight blog:www.winteryknight.comThe Knight and Rose Show:http://knightandrose.podbean.comOn YouTube: https://a315.co/KnightandRoseDon’t forget to fill out the PODCAST SURVEY for a chance to win a prize!https://airtab

In this episode Brian Auten & Chad Gross interview Casey Luskin of the Discovery Institute on the topic of intelligent design.https://www.discovery.org/p/luskin/0:22 - Casey Luskin Intro3:23 - Casey’s background and how he got involved in ID8:02 - Casey’s work with Discovery Institute14:42 - What do we mean when we talk about Intelligent Design?22:40 - How does creationism get confused with ID? 32:04 - Examples of testable predictions made by ID44:13 - Biggest developments in ID in the past 10 years50:14 - The practical on-the-ground research and work being done by ID53:11 - What are the problems with holding to theistic evolution?1:04:07 - Some powerful ID arguments1:08:10 - Prominent scientists who are supporting ID1:16:45 - Further resources:Discovery.orgEvolutionnews.orgID The Future Podcast: idthefuture.comDon’t forget to fill out the PODCAST SURVEY for a chance to win a prize!https://airtable.com/shr14Kl8px7izEcanWe welcome your feedback!If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it a

In this episode Brian Auten & Chad Gross interview Vocab Malone about his book Street-Level Apologetics. They discuss practical evangelism and apologetics.0:21 - Intro to Vocab Malone2:12 - Vocab’s background in Christian hip-hop & evangelism4:26 - “Does your family call you ‘Vocab’?”5:39 - How did Vocab get into evangelism and apologetics?9:49 - What is contextualization and what does it look like?13:39 - Critiquing other worldviews18:56 - Using theological terms when doing evangelism22:46 - The PREACH acronym for doing evangelism30:36 - Why use a presuppositional approach in apologetics?34:03 - Why presup is not simply the transcendental argument42:17 - Encouragement to trust the Lord with the result of our labor46:11 - Where to find further resources from Vocab MaloneFurther resources:Webpage:www.vocabmalone.comVocab Malone YouTube Channel:www.youtube.com/vocabmaloneStreet-Level Apologetics book:https://a315.co/Street-Level-ApologeticsOn Amazon:https://a315.co/38HOVknFOLLOW VOCAB MALONE @vocabmalon

In this episode Brian Auten & Chad Gross discuss the main takeaways from a number of previous podcast episodes. Don’t forget to fill out the PODCAST SURVEY for a chance to win a prize!0:28 - The purpose of today's podcast review.2:29 - Book recommendation: Is Atheism Dead? by Eric Metaxishttps://a315.co/3KypuPa5:29 - Book recommendation: Fearless Prayer by Craig Hazenhttps://a315.co/38EX60u7:14 - Podcast recommendation: The Knight & Rose ShowYoutube: https://a315.co/3kAAa5f iTunes: https://a315.co/38IhAFW8:39 - Feedback Survey and Giveawayhttps://airtable.com/shr14Kl8px7izEcan9:23 - Preview of Upcoming Guests9:54 - Lenny Esposito with Cultural Apologetics10:59 - Pastoral Apologetics with Phil Fernandes11:51 - Kurt Jaros - What about those who haven't heard?12:14 - The Power of Testimonies with Eric Manning13:56 - Rationality vs. Bigotry14:24 - Cultural Apologetics with Paul Gould15:20 - Spiritual Warfare with Karl Payne16:46 - Person of Interest with J. Warner Wallace17:58 - Dealing with Doubt18:28 -

In this episode Brian Auten & Chad Gross discuss the topic of slavery in the Bible. Did the Bible condone slavery? A wide-ranging discussion.This week’s book reading discussed:1:54 - Peter J. Williams’ book: Can We Trust the Gospels? https://a315.co/3EHH8ic2:25 - C. S. Lewis - A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophethttps://a315.co/3va7hTA3:01 - Frank Turek’s Hollywood Heroeshttps://a315.co/37GQ0IW5:48 - Mailbag question: Molinism, Provisionism, and crossing the streams… and Tim Stratton’s response9:10 - Tim Stratton’s book: Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism: A Biblical, Historical, Theological, and Philosophical Analysishttps://a315.co/3EPYc5S10:00 - Introduction to the topic of slavery and the Bible13:51 - Peter J. William’s talk: Does the Bible Promote Slavery?https://a315.co/3xQbRZg13:58 - Defining what slavery is…17:30 - Distinctions in meanings; translation differences27:19 - John Mark Reynolds article on slavery in the Apologetics Study Bible for Studentshttps://a315.co/3ELekFO3

Did Jesus really claim to be God? In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross talk about the personal claims and actions of Jesus which clearly demonstrated his divinity. Further resources:*The Apologetics Study Bible for Students*https://a315.co/3uOfUD7*Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ by Robert Bowman & Ed Komoszewski*https://a315.co/3rU9UqXWe welcome your feedback!If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross discuss Blaise Pascal’s Pensées. They discuss the topics of apologetic methodology, Pascal’s “Night of Fire,” Pascal’s reflections on distraction, the state of man, the hiddenness of God, the need for humility in approaching God, and Pascal’s appeal to the seeker.Further resources:The Pensées, FREE for Kindle:https://a315.co/FreePenseesThe best audiobook version of The Pensées:https://a315.co/AudioPenseesBrian’s Review of The Pensées:https://a315.co/PenseesReview We welcome your feedback!If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

In this episode, Brian Auten interviews Brett & Erin Kunkle on the topic of parenting and apologetics. A great discussion!https://maventruth.com/team/brett-erin-kunkle0:30 - Intro to the topic1:06 - About MAVEN and Brett & Erin2:30 - What is MAVEN?4:12 - What is a worldview approach so important when parenting?10:04 - How can parents adopt an intentional approach to discipleship?22:20 - How to integrate practices of discipleship with our kids31:10 - It’s okay to feel inadequate; just learn with your kids!32:10 - If parents could only learn ONE thing, it should be THIS…39:36 - What about the fear that we’re not doing enough as parents?45:50 - Encouragement for parents who think they’ve failed their kids54:55 - About the Strong Women PodcastFurther resources:MAVEN: https://maventruth.com/MAVEN Parent Podcast: https://maventruth.com/podcast/Strong Women Podcast: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women/We welcome your feedback!If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Christian philosopher Doug Groothuis about the argument from beauty, as well as the objection of divine hiddenness.https://douglasgroothuis.com0:21 - Intro to Doug Groothuis 3:06 - Welcome to Dr. Groothuis3:30 - Why write a second edition and what is new in this book?5:37 - Why take a cumulative case approach to apologetics?9:15 - What is the argument from beauty?18:09 - Why don’t we hear more from this argument?21:00 - How can this argument be used more in evangelism?24:30 - What is the objection from divine hiddenness?30:45 - Are there non-resistant non-believers?34:26 - Are atheists taking the wrong approach when seeking is required?38:30 - Skepticism as a prelude to Christian faith?41:28 - Conditioned cognitive access as it applies to divine hiddenness45:39 - Are we hiding and not God?46:00 - Advice to those who are seeking49:50 - Where to find more resources…Further resources:https://douglasgroothuis.comChristian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross speak with Doug Geivett and Holly Pivec about the “New Apostolic Reformation” (NAR) movement. This is a must-listen for those who have encountered the teachings about modern-day apostles and prophets in the church.0:51 - Intro to the topic of the NAR1:25 - Listener feedback about NAR6:23 - Intro to our guests and the topic of the New Apostolic Reformation8:36 - Welcome of guests9:20 - What got Holly interested in the NAR movement?11:37 - How Doug got involved in the book project14:57 - When people leave the NAR movement…16:57 - What is the NAR movement and what are its teachings?19:08 - What distinguishes this movement?22:07 - What do NAR prophets mean when they say “thus saith the Lord”?30:51 - Where do apostles and prophets get their authority?37:14 - How do you know if your church has been influenced by the NAR?45:06 - Key leaders of the movement47:07 - The “Passion Translation” of the Bible49:00 - “But isn’t God working in this church?” Response...58:48 - What’s

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross speak with Travis Dickinson about his recent book Logic and the Way of Jesus: Thinking Critically and Christianly. 0:35 - Review of Peter Kreeft’s book: Christianity for Modern Pagans: Pascal’s Pensées Edited, Outlined, and Explainedhttp://a315.co/ChristianityForModernPagans5:16 - Intro to Travis Dickinson and his book Logic and the Way of Jesus: Thinking Critically and Christianly http://a315.co/LogicAndTheWayOfJesus9:37 - Welcoming Travis Dickinson11:45 - Travis’s background and journey14:12 - The structure of Logic and the Way of Jesus15:57 - The cultural decline of Christendom and how to combat it19:00 - “But I’m not an intellectual type!”23:35 - Jesus as a brilliant thinker29:00 - Unpacking the argument from reason39:58 - What’s the best argument against the argument from reason?43:18 - Discussion of inference to the best explanation (abduction), and the accusation of “God of the gaps” appeals52:21 - Intellectual virtues and Christian persuasion54:43 - Teaser f

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross are joined by Jacob Varghese (of SAFT Apologetics) to have a conversation about “Rules of Engagement.” How do we interact with gentleness and respect? How can we disagree without being divisive?0:30 - Obligatory “witty banter”1:45 - A discussion of Star Wars: what to watch first?3:50 - Introduction to today’s topic of online engagement/social media8:05 - Who are we talking to and who is watching?10:34 - Love your enemies13:08 - Ken Samples’ post about promoting unity when disagreeinghttps://a315.co/3Mgx9nj16:43 - Are we getting drawn into the “drama”?20:40 - Building up, rather than being divisive24:12 - Being labelled according to “camps”25:00 - You can disagree without being divisive26:30 - Lack of understanding on how to have healthy disagreements30:26 - The tendency to want to “win” - win what? Argument or person?31:34 - Galatians 5:1532:02 - Should Christians use memes? What about sarcasm?33:15 - Chad’s view on memes34:34 - Brian’s view on memes: zingers37:28 -

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross talk about Brian’s experiences with the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) in the past, and what can be learned. They give a book preview of "God’s Super Apostles" by Doug Geivett and Holly Pivec.This podcast describes some of the common terms and phrases you hear amongst those in the NAR movement, explores a bit about the idea of apostles and prophets among us today, and expresses serious concerns about the movement as a whole.Suggested Reading:God’s Super Apostles: Encountering the Worldwide Prophets and Apostles Movementhttps://a315.co/3ho5T8mA New Apostolic Reformation? A Biblical Response to a Worldwide Movementhttps://a315.co/3hpcOxXWe welcome your feedback!If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross talk to Mary Poplin about her book Is Reality Secular?: Testing the Assumptions of Four Global Worldviews. About Mary Poplinhttps://a315.co/3IcprrW0:26 - Intro to Mary Poplin’s book5:00 - About Mary and her work7:00 - Mary’s radical conversion to Christianity10:00 - What was Mary’s worldview like before becoming a Christian?11:00 - A dream that impacted Mary’s journey13:32 - Why write a book about worldviews?15:56 - What do we mean when we say “secular”?18:39 - Why take a “worldview” approach?22:27 - Exploring secular humanism26:06 - How do we address secular humanism?27:11 - Material naturalism30:58 - Pantheism and Western Pantheism32:57 - How Christianity is different37:28 - What was most impactful during Mary’s time in Calcutta41:08 - What was Mother Theresa like? And reflections on Christopher HitchensWe welcome your feedback!If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email u

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross talk to Christian philosopher Ken Samples about the importance of logic for Christians.0:30 - Peter Kreeft’s audio series on the Philosophy of Thomas Aquinashttps://a315.co/3gZwXuB2:45 - Geisler’s book on Thomas Aquinashttps://a315.co/3HZKzl23:34 - Intro to Dr. Ken Samples of Reasons to Believehttps://a315.co/3LvRZij6:00 - Why Christians should not be intimidated by logic10:12 - Isn’t the Bible enough? Do we really need logic too?13:05 - How do you define logic, Ken?16:01 - “But Jesus didn’t teach logic!”18:49 - How Jesus modeled the use of logic20:33 - But isn’t logic contrary to being filled with the Spirit?25:29 - How does critical thinking relate to logic?29:46 - Where should the logic learner begin?36:34 - How logic can help us in doing good theology40:34 - How NOT to turn into the fallacy police45:38 - Recommended resourcesPatrick Hurley’s books on logic:https://a315.co/3HOCxvuAttacking Faulty Reasoning:https://a315.co/3gG3xRZKen Samples’ Logic 101 podcast: AL

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross look at some timeless advice from Christian apologists for those doing apologetics. 0:45 - Intro to the topic today2:39 - Advice from Mark Mittelberg5:57 - Advice from J.P. Moreland10:43 - Advice from John Warwick Montgomery14:53 - Advice from Edgar Andrews21:48 - Advice from Ken Samples23:52 - Advice from Rob Bowman27:42 - Advice from Bruce Little29:25 - Advice from Craig Blomberg31:06 - Advice from Peter J. Williams33:39 - Advice from Lee Strobel37:24 - Advice from Greg KouklLinks mentioned in the show:Mark Mittelberg transcripthttps://apologetics315.com/2013/10/mark-mittelberg-interview-transcript/J.P. Moreland transcripthttps://apologetics315.com/2013/02/j-p-moreland-interview-transcript/John Warwick Montgomery transcripthttps://apologetics315.com/2012/11/john-warwick-montgomery-interview-transcript/Edgar Andrews transcripthttps://apologetics315.com/2013/10/edgar-andrews-interview-transcript/Ken Samples transcripthttps://apologetics315.com/2013/06/kenneth-sample