Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast - Enhanced This podcast rebroadcasts our weekly radio program. Our purpose is to help Christians think more clearly about their faith and to help them make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity. Released every Monday. http://www.str.org/site/PageServer?pagename=podcast Religion & Spirituality/Christianity ©2006 Stand to Reason; All Rights Reserved. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:46:05 -0800 info@str.org Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:45:07 -0800 webmaster@str.org FeedForAll Mac v2.1 (2.1.0.1); http://www.FeedForAll.com/ Helping Christians to think more clearly about their faith This podcast rebroadcasts our weekly radio program. Our purpose is to help Christians think more clearly about their faith and to help them make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity. Released every Monday. Stand to Reason, Christian, Greg Koukl, Christianity, Bible, Religion, God, apologetics, philosophy Greg Koukl info@str.org Stand to Reason no http://str.org/podcast/podcast_weekly_enhanced.jpg Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast - Enhanced http://www.str.org/site/PageServer?pagename=podcast Enhanced Logo 144 144 Dr. Greg Ganssle - Thinking about God and A Reasonable God Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: Teaching Kids the Christian Worldview (00:00:00)

Guest: Dr. Greg Ganssle - Thinking about God and A Reasonable God (00:55:57)

Caller Topics:

1. Do Christians need to follow the Old Testament laws? (00:25:22)

2. When we die, we go to the grave, not Hell. (00:42:08)

3. Is it effective to use Bible codes to prove the Bible's reliability? (00:52:46)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/020710.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 020710.m4a Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:45:56 -0800 Dr. Greg Ganssle - Thinking about God and A Reasonable God, plus caller questions on Hell and more... Host: Greg Koukl Commentary: Teaching Kids the Christian Worldview (00:00:00) Guest: Dr. Greg Ganssle - Thinking about God and A Reasonable God (00:55:57) Caller Topics: 1. Do Christians need to follow the Old Testament laws? (00:25:22) 2. When we die, we go to the grave, not Hell. (00:42:08) 3. Is it effective to use Bible codes to prove the Bible's reliability? (00:52:46) 2:51:51 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no Jossy Chako - Church Planting in India Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: Making the Pro-Life Case and Saving Lives (00:00:00)

Commentary: The Christian Worldview Is Like a Puzzle (00:55:58)

Guest: Jossy Chako - Church Planting in India (01:51:57)

Caller Topics:

1. What is the relationship of belief and understanding? (00:25:36)

2. How do fields of philosophy differ in the way they study the subject? (00:33:59)

3. How do you deal with conspiracy theorists? (00:42:09)

4. Is your view of God's will deficient because God is not sovereign? (01:19:17)

5. Stephen Meyer's book "Signature in the Cell" (01:36:23)

6. What does Matthew 5 teach about giving to the poor? (01:44:45)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/013110.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 013110.m4a Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:07:12 -0800 Jossy Chako - Church Planting in India, plus caller questions on philosophy, conspiracy theorists and more... Host: Greg Koukl Commentary: Making the Pro-Life Case and Saving Lives (00:00:00) Commentary: The Christian Worldview Is Like a Puzzle (00:55:58) Guest: Jossy Chako - Church Planting in India (01:51:57) Caller Topics: 1. What is the relationship of belief and understanding? (00:25:36) 2. How do fields of philosophy differ in the way they study the subject? (00:33:59) 3. How do you deal with conspiracy theorists? (00:42:09) 4. Is your view of God's will deficient because God is not sovereign? (01:19:17) 5. Stephen Meyer's book "Signature in the Cell" (01:36:23) 6. What does Matthew 5 teach about giving to the poor? (01:44:45) 2:49:52 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no Dr. Fuz Rana - New Fossil Findings Undermine Evolution Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: How Christians Can Deal with Trials and Tragedy (00:00:00)

Guest: Dr. Fuz Rana - New Fossil Findings Undermine Evolution (01:38:40)

Caller Topics:

1. Does science explain away the reality of the soul? (00:23:24)

2. What is the definition of science used by atheists? (00:40:54)

3. Mt. 7:21 - Do we contribute good works to our salvation? (00:59:26)

4. 2 Thess 2 - Is Jesus' return physical or spiritual? (01:17:52)

5. What is the relationship between repentance and forgiveness between people? (01:28:32)

6. How can there be different levels of Hell? (01:55:30)

7. Does evolution require life coming from non-life? (02:05:43)

8. Are there different rewards in Heaven? (02:18:40)

9. Do you believe in an age of accountability? (02:26:37)

10. How do you deal with creative dry spells? (02:33:54)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/011010.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 011010.m4a Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:55:31 -0800 Dr. Fuz Rana - New Fossil Findings, plus caller questions on rewards in Heaven, repentance and more... Host: Greg Koukl Commentary: How Christians Can Deal with Trials and Tragedy (00:00:00) Guest: Dr. Fuz Rana - New Fossil Findings Undermine Evolution (01:38:40) Caller Topics: 1. Does science explain away the reality of the soul? (00:23:24) 2. What is the definition of science used by atheists? (00:40:54) 3. Mt. 7:21 - Do we contribute good works to our salvation? (00:59:26) 4. 2 Thess 2 - Is Jesus' return physical or spiritual? (01:17:52) 5. What is the relationship between repentance and forgiveness between people? (01:28:32) 6. How can there be different levels of Hell? (01:55:30) 7. Does evolution require life coming from non-life? (02:05:43) 8. Are there different rewards in Heaven? (02:18:40) 9. Do you believe in an age of accountability? (02:26:37) 10. How do you deal with creative dry spells? (02:33:54) 2:49:58 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no Greg's Debate with Michael Shermer Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: Annabeth Koukl reads Luke 2 (00:00:00)

Commentary: Greg's Debate with Michael Shermer (00:09:09)

Guest: Steve Meyer - Signature in the Cell (00:55:58)

Caller Topics:

1. How are the persons of the Trinity different? (00:27:50)

2. Should a pastor perform a wedding ceremony for a Christian and non-Christian? (00:40:31)

3. The rolls of the persons of the Trinity (00:50:31)

4. Should Christians tell their kids about Santa? (01:41:10)

5. When do you stop debating non-Christians because it's "pearls before swine?" (01:46:40)

6. What's the response to the claim that quantam events are uncaused, so the beginning of the universe didn't need a cause? (02:07:46)

7. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in leading the church today? (02:19:26)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/122009.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 122009.m4a Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:23:06 -0800 Greg's Debate with Michael Shermer, plus caller questions on the Trinity and more... Host: Greg Koukl Commentary: Annabeth Koukl reads Luke 2 (00:00:00) Commentary: Greg's Debate with Michael Shermer (00:09:09) Guest: Steve Meyer - Signature in the Cell (00:55:58) Caller Topics: 1. How are the persons of the Trinity different? (00:27:50) 2. Should a pastor perform a wedding ceremony for a Christian and non-Christian? (00:40:31) 3. The rolls of the persons of the Trinity (00:50:31) 4. Should Christians tell their kids about Santa? (01:41:10) 5. When do you stop debating non-Christians because it's "pearls before swine?" (01:46:40) 6. What's the response to the claim that quantam events are uncaused, so the beginning of the universe didn't need a cause? (02:07:46) 7. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in leading the church today? (02:19:26) 2:34:52 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no Brian Godawa - Lines that Divide - The Great Stem Cell Debate Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: Debating Michael Shermer (00:00:00)

Guest: Brian Godawa - "Lines that Divide: The Great Stem Cell Debate" (01:52:01)

Caller Topics:

1. How are the brain, mind, and soul distinct? (00:25:24)

2. What did Jesus do for the three days He descended to Hell? (00:48:13)

3. Is Genesis allegorical and what are the implications if it were? (00:59:13)

4. Should Christians avoid movies and TV shows with blasphemy? (01:11:15)

5. Is the Bible corrupted? (01:20:39)

6. How do you deal with the personal problem of evil? (01:27:51)

7. How do we balance the ethical concerns of caring for patients and managing health care resources? (01:39:47)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/120609.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 120609.m4a Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:17:52 -0800 Brian Godawa - Lines that Divide - The Great Stem Cell Debate, plus caller questions on the problem of evil and more... Host: Greg Koukl Commentary: Debating Michael Shermer (00:00:00) Guest: Brian Godawa - "Lines that Divide: The Great Stem Cell Debate" (01:52:01) Caller Topics: 1. How are the brain, mind, and soul distinct? (00:25:24) 2. What did Jesus do for the three days He descended to Hell? (00:48:13) 3. Is Genesis allegorical and what are the implications if it were? (00:59:13) 4. Should Christians avoid movies and TV shows with blasphemy? (01:11:15) 5. Is the Bible corrupted? (01:20:39) 6. How do you deal with the personal problem of evil? (01:27:51) 7. How do we balance the ethical concerns of caring for patients and managing health care resources? (01:39:47) 2:35:12 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no New Orleans Observations Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: New Orleans Observations (00:00:00)

Commentary: The Manhattan Declaration (00:56:49)

Caller Topics:

1. Are evidentialism and presuppositionalism at odds? (00:25:28)

2. Do we rob God when we don't tithe? (00:35:34)

3. Gal. 3:13 How can Christians revert to the law for tithing? (01:24:39)

4. Suggestions for student resources (01:39:58)

5. Is God in time? (01:45:17)

6. Do we have a built-in notion of God? (01:59:43)

7. What's the difference between theistic evolution and intelligent design? (02:10:29)

8. If God foresaw the future of sin, is He responsible for evil? (02:25:44)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/112909.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 112909.m4a Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:42:35 -0800 New Orleans Observations, plus caller questions on tithing, intelligent design and more... Host: Greg Koukl Commentary: New Orleans Observations (00:00:00) Commentary: The Manhattan Declaration (00:56:49) Caller Topics: 1. Are evidentialism and presuppositionalism at odds? (00:25:28) 2. Do we rob God when we don't tithe? (00:35:34) 3. Gal. 3:13 How can Christians revert to the law for tithing? (01:24:39) 4. Suggestions for student resources (01:39:58) 5. Is God in time? (01:45:17) 6. Do we have a built-in notion of God? (01:59:43) 7. What's the difference between theistic evolution and intelligent design? (02:10:29) 8. If God foresaw the future of sin, is He responsible for evil? (02:25:44) 2:35:32 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no How to Answer a Challenge Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: How to Answer a Challenge (00:00:00)

Commentary: Economics and Freedom (00:57:58)

Caller Topics:

1. How do you deal with an aggressive Roman Catholic family member? (00:24:31)

2. How does someone know if he's a Christian? (00:47:32)

3. What do you think of a non-Roman Catholic going to Mass? (01:16:53)

4. Do you think Mt. 27:51 is real or apocolyptic? (01:25:13)

5. Hebrews 6 - Can a Christian lose his salvation? (01:39:33)

6. Christianity is an excuse for genocide. (02:03:13)

7. Why the Mass in Roman Catholicism isn't idolatry. (02:12:22)

8. Define "art." (02:29:06)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/111509.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 111509.m4a Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:29:36 -0800 How to Answer a Challenge, plus caller questions on Roman Catholicism and more... Host: Greg Koukl Commentary: How to Answer a Challenge (00:00:00) Commentary: Economics and Freedom (00:57:58) Caller Topics: 1. How do you deal with an aggressive Roman Catholic family member? (00:24:31) 2. How does someone know if he's a Christian? (00:47:32) 3. What do you think of a non-Roman Catholic going to Mass? (01:16:53) 4. Do you think Mt. 27:51 is real or apocolyptic? (01:25:13) 5. Hebrews 6 - Can a Christian lose his salvation? (01:39:33) 6. Christianity is an excuse for genocide. (02:03:13) 7. Why the Mass in Roman Catholicism isn't idolatry. (02:12:22) 8. Define "art." (02:29:06) 2:36:48 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no Survey on Religion in the U.S. - More Atheists? Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: Survey on Religion in the U.S. - More Atheists? (00:00:00)

Commentary: Can Evolution Explain Morality? (01:19:40)

Caller Topics:

1. What are indications of the internal testimony of the Holy Spirit? (00:24:47)

2. If God predestines us, how involved in our lives is He? (00:44:56)

3. What do the titles Messiah and Son of God mean? (00:58:27)

4. Can the impressions of the Holy Spirit be Him "speaking" to us like in Acts? (01:06:46)

5. If God predestines some people to salvation, are others unable to be saved no matter what? (01:41:08)

6. Was Jesus God? (01:54:24)

7. What is the sabbath law today? (02:10:51)

8. Did morality evolve? (02:10:51)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/110809.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 110809.mp3 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:06:18 -0800 Survey on Religion in the U.S. - More Atheists?, plus caller questions on predestination, the Holy Spirit and more... Host: Greg Koukl Commentary: Survey on Religion in the U.S. - More Atheists? (00:00:00) Commentary: Can Evolution Explain Morality? (01:19:40) Caller Topics: 1. What are indications of the internal testimony of the Holy Spirit? (00:24:47) 2. If God predestines us, how involved in our lives is He? (00:44:56) 3. What do the titles Messiah and Son of God mean? (00:58:27) 4. Can the impressions of the Holy Spirit be Him "speaking" to us like in Acts? (01:06:46) 5. If God predestines some people to salvation, are others unable to be saved no matter what? (01:41:08) 6. Was Jesus God? (01:54:24) 7. What is the sabbath law today? (02:10:51) 8. Did morality evolve? (02:10:51) 2:35:26 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no Mike Licona - Where Bart Ehrman Has Erred Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: Debate in Calgary (00:00:00)

Commentary: Berlinski's Debate (00:55:57)

Interview: Mike Licona - Where Bart Ehrman Has Erred (01:54:01)

Caller Topics:

1. Evaluating the historical evidence for Jesus. (00:29:02)

2. What kind of evidence should we expect for extraordinary claims? (00:44:11)

3. Were the Old Testament promises only for Israel? (01:21:02)

4. What proof is there that homosexuals weren't born that way? (01:42:59)

5. How do we determine the meaning of a Bible passage? (01:47:10)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/110109.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 110109.m4a Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:59:46 -0800 Mike Licona - Where Bart Ehrman Has Erred, plus caller questions on the historical Jesus and more... Host: Greg Koukl Commentary: Debate in Calgary (00:00:00) Commentary: Berlinski's Debate (00:55:57) Interview: Mike Licona - Where Bart Ehrman Has Erred (01:54:01) Caller Topics: 1. Evaluating the historical evidence for Jesus. (00:29:02) 2. What kind of evidence should we expect for extraordinary claims? (00:44:11) 3. Were the Old Testament promises only for Israel? (01:21:02) 4. What proof is there that homosexuals weren't born that way? (01:42:59) 5. How do we determine the meaning of a Bible passage? (01:47:10) 2:37:02 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no David Berlinski - The Devil's Delusion Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: Losing Liberty (00:00:00)

Interview: David Berlinski - The Devil's Delusion (01:51:54)

Caller Topics:

1. Is this true: "Love is God"? (00:24:28)

2. What have Christians done to lose their liberty? (00:46:45)

3. Is theistic evolution a tenable view for a Christian? (00:57:35)

4. Why are some animals created poorly? (01:26:13)

5. There is no historical record for Jesus. (01:43:20)

6. Is "intimacy with God" a Biblical idea? (01:45:45)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/101809.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 101809.m4a Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:11:26 -0700 David Berlinski - The Devil's Delusion, plus caller questions on theistic evolution, intimacy with God and more... Host: Greg Koukl Commentary: Losing Liberty (00:00:00) Interview: David Berlinski - The Devil's Delusion (01:51:54) Caller Topics: 1. Is this true: "Love is God"? (00:24:28) 2. What have Christians done to lose their liberty? (00:46:45) 3. Is theistic evolution a tenable view for a Christian? (00:57:35) 4. Why are some animals created poorly? (01:26:13) 5. There is no historical record for Jesus. (01:43:20) 6. Is "intimacy with God" a Biblical idea? (01:45:45) 2:47:57 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no Chris Castaldo - Holy Ground - Walking with Jesus as a Former Roman Catholic Host: Greg Koukl

Interview: Chris Castaldo - Holy Ground: Walking with Jesus as a Former Roman Catholic (00:00:00)

Commentary: Salvation: Sincerity Rather than Truth? (01:54:42)

Caller Topics:

1. Is it better to keep kids in church or send them to Sunday School? (02:39:02)

2. Do animals respond with instinct or feeling? (02:42:47)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/100409.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 100409.m4a Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:22:02 -0700 Chris Castaldo - Holy Ground: Walking with Jesus as a Former Roman Catholic, plus caller questions on Sunday School and more... Host: Greg Koukl Interview: Chris Castaldo - Holy Ground: Walking with Jesus as a Former Roman Catholic (00:00:00) Commentary: Salvation: Sincerity Rather than Truth? (01:54:42) Caller Topics: 1. Is it better to keep kids in church or send them to Sunday School? (02:39:02) 2. Do animals respond with instinct or feeling? (02:42:47) 2:50:36 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no To Homeschool or Not? Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: To Homeschool or Not? Principles to Train Children (00:00:00)

Commentary: Utilitarianism (00:55:57)

Caller Topics:

1. What things should lead a Christian to leave a church? (00:23:41)

2. Is it possible to be a Christian and a Jew at the same time? (00:31:41)

3. What are the definitions of heresy and blasphemy? (00:45:14)

4. What about the Book of Enoch? (01:17:57)

5. What are the limits a Christian actor should set for his profession? (01:22:07)

6. Moral relativism (01:39:34)

7. Swearing (02:05:22)

8. Who are the "sons of God" in Genesis? (02:20:18)

9. The Bible warns of not being overly righteous. (02:21:18)

10. More thoughts on swearing (02:33:15)

11. How do you communicate truth to a nine year old? (02:36:25)

12. What is the eternal fate of embryos lost in infertility treatment? (02:44:51)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/092709.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 092709.m4a Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:48:04 -0700 To Homeschool or Not?, plus caller questions on moral relativism, the definition of heresy and more... Host: Greg Koukl Commentary: To Homeschool or Not? Principles to Train Children (00:00:00) Commentary: Utilitarianism (00:55:57) Caller Topics: 1. What things should lead a Christian to leave a church? (00:23:41) 2. Is it possible to be a Christian and a Jew at the same time? (00:31:41) 3. What are the definitions of heresy and blasphemy? (00:45:14) 4. What about the Book of Enoch? (01:17:57) 5. What are the limits a Christian actor should set for his profession? (01:22:07) 6. Moral relativism (01:39:34) 7. Swearing (02:05:22) 8. Who are the "sons of God" in Genesis? (02:20:18) 9. The Bible warns of not being overly righteous. (02:21:18) 10. More thoughts on swearing (02:33:15) 11. How do you communicate truth to a nine year old? (02:36:25) 12. What is the eternal fate of embryos lost in infertility treatment? (02:44:51) 2:48:03 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no Ted Kluck - Why We Love the Church Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: New Testament Study on Repentance (00:00:00)

Interview: Ted Kluck – Why We Love the Church (01:58:59)

Caller Topics:

1. Is the "Intelligent Designer" a control freak? (00:19:34)

2. What the distinction between Biblical infallibility and inerrancy? (00:37:40)

3. Single best book you recommend? (00:51:14)

4. How does dispensationalism work with the Old and New Covenants? (01:04:45)

5. Could morals have evolved? (01:23:20)

6. Does God have hands? (01:39:37)

7. When should Christian parents take their kids out of public school? (01:47:18)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/092009.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 092009.m4a Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:12:24 -0700 Ted Kluck - Why We Love the Church, plus caller questions on inerrancy, dispensationalism and more... Host: Greg Koukl Commentary: New Testament Study on Repentance (00:00:00) Interview: Ted Kluck – Why We Love the Church (01:58:59) Caller Topics: 1. Is the "Intelligent Designer" a control freak? (00:19:34) 2. What the distinction between Biblical infallibility and inerrancy? (00:37:40) 3. Single best book you recommend? (00:51:14) 4. How does dispensationalism work with the Old and New Covenants? (01:04:45) 5. Could morals have evolved? (01:23:20) 6. Does God have hands? (01:39:37) 7. When should Christian parents take their kids out of public school? (01:47:18) 2:47:57 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no Mike Horton - The Gospel-driven Life Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: Where Does Morality Come From? (00:00:00)

Interview: Mike Horton – The Gospel-driven Life (00:57:58)

Commentary: More Thoughts on Moral Oughts (01:53:54)

Caller Topics:

1. Are the Old and New Testaments contradictory about Jesus’ humanity? (00:26:01)

2. What is the source of moral oughts in Christianity? (00:49:41)

3. Why did Solomon do so many foolish things if he was the wisest man in the world? (02:06:22)

4. Is the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy defensible? (02:10:22)

5. Recommendation for resources on testing religious truth claims (02:27:43)

6. Where does faith come into play when reasoning for morality? (02:34:31)

7. Is there an authority in Christianity we should follow? (02:38:45)

8. Why do Christians make such a big deal about homosexuality over other sins? (02:42:21)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/091309.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 091309.m4a Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:48:33 -0700 Mike Horton - The Gospel-driven Life, plus caller questions on Jesus' nature, morality and more... Host: Greg Koukl Commentary: Where Does Morality Come From? (00:00:00) Interview: Mike Horton – The Gospel-driven Life (00:57:58) Commentary: More Thoughts on Moral Oughts (01:53:54) Caller Topics: 1. Are the Old and New Testaments contradictory about Jesus’ humanity? (00:26:01) 2. What is the source of moral oughts in Christianity? (00:49:41) 3. Why did Solomon do so many foolish things if he was the wisest man in the world? (02:06:22) 4. Is the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy defensible? (02:10:22) 5. Recommendation for resources on testing religious truth claims (02:27:43) 6. Where does faith come into play when reasoning for morality? (02:34:31) 7. Is there an authority in Christianity we should follow? (02:38:45) 8. Why do Christians make such a big deal about homosexuality over other sins? (02:42:21) 2:50:00 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no Was Jesus a Myth? Response to Objections Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: Was Jesus a Myth? Reponse to Objections (00:00:00)

Commentary: Potpourri of Comments (00:55:58)

Interview: Bobby Maddex - Salvo Magazine (01:51:56)

Caller Topics

1. God can't sin because of His omniscience. (00:22:24)

2. In Genesis 3, how do we know the snake is Satan rather than a metaphor for temptation? (00:32:01)

3. How do you stay informed without watching TV? (00:43:44)

4. Philosophy of mind question (00:50:27)

5. Alternative evidence for the historicity of the New Testament accounts (01:17:23)

6. Does the Bible support rationality and logic? (01:25:28)

7. Why don't you call heresy for what it is? (01:39:13)

8. What are reasons to leave a church and not to leave a church? (01:46:55)

9. Is Jesus' divine nature consistent with being fully human? (02:16:20)

10. What does "evangelical" mean? (02:22:49)

11. Christianity makes people anti-scientific (02:33:47)

]]> http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/082309.m4a Greg Koukl (info@str.org) Christianity 082309.m4a Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:41:30 -0700 Was Jesus a Myth? Response to Objections, plus caller questions on logic, science and more... Host: Greg Koukl Commentary: Was Jesus a Myth? Reponse to Objections (00:00:00) Commentary: Potpourri of Comments (00:55:58) Interview: Bobby Maddex - Salvo Magazine (01:51:56) Caller Topics 1. God can't sin because of His omniscience. (00:22:24) 2. In Genesis 3, how do we know the snake is Satan rather than a metaphor for temptation? (00:32:01) 3. How do you stay informed without watching TV? (00:43:44) 4. Philosophy of mind question (00:50:27) 5. Alternative evidence for the historicity of the New Testament accounts (01:17:23) 6. Does the Bible support rationality and logic? (01:25:28) 7. Why don't you call heresy for what it is? (01:39:13) 8. What are reasons to leave a church and not to leave a church? (01:46:55) 9. Is Jesus' divine nature consistent with being fully human? (02:16:20) 10. What does "evangelical" mean? (02:22:49) 11. Christianity makes people anti-scientific (02:33:47) 2:48:06 Greg Koukl jesus christianity atheism marriage Greg Koukl no