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            <title>Brian Godawa - Oscar-nominated Movies</title>
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</span></b></div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Biblical Expectations for Relationship with God (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Interview:</b> Brian Godawa - Oscar-nominated Movies</div><div><br />

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div>1. What is the difference between inerrancy and infallibility? (00:23:06)</div><div>2. Abortion rates are greater than reported and could go up. (00:30:58)</div><div>3. Is there a liability in how quickly pastors are trained? (00:42:51)</div><div>4. When does life begin? (01:16:09)</div><div>5. Understanding 1 Cor. 14:2 (01:22:22)</div><div>6. Is it Biblical for women to teach or be pastors in the church? (01:37:26)</div><div>7. Christianity is subjective and irrational. (01:43:56)</div></div></div>]]></description>
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Commentary: Biblical Expectations for Relationship with God (00:00:00)
Interview: Brian Godawa - Oscar-nominated Movies

Caller Topics:
1. What is the difference between inerrancy and infallibility? (00:23:06)
2. Abortion rates are greater than reported and could go up. (00:30:58)
3. Is there a liability in how quickly pastors are trained? (00:42:51)
4. When does life begin? (01:16:09)
5. Understanding 1 Cor. 14:2 (01:22:22)
6. Is it Biblical for women to teach or be pastors in the church? (01:37:26)
7. Christianity is subjective and irrational. (01:43:56)
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            <title>Truth vs. Relativism in the Church</title>
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</span></b></div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Truth vs. Relativism in the Church (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Commentary:&nbsp;</b>Movie Review - Avatar (01:16:04)</div><div><b>Commentary:&nbsp;</b>"Oldest Bible Posted on the Web" (01:51:49)</div><div><br />

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div>1. Can you rebut open theism? (00:24:31)</div><div>2. Can atheists have "sturdy moral knowledge"?</div><div>3. Will adding "personhood" to state law provide more protection for unborn babies? (00:57:12)</div><div>4. Why is life beginning at conception so hard for people to understand? (01:26:30)</div><div>5. Two wrongs don't make a right. (02:01:13)</div><div>6. Avatar (02:07:27)</div><div>7. Visual images help restore meaning to the word abortion. (02:15:50)</div><div>8. Does utilitarianism teach us anything about morality? (02:22:29)</div><div>9. Abortion should be allowed for rape and incest to protect women from further trauma. (02:33:49)</div><div>10. Testimony of caller who was a victim of rape and is happy she kept her baby. (02:42:41)</div></div></div>]]></description>
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            <itunes:subtitle>Truth vs. Relativism in the Church, plus caller questions on abortion, open theism and more...</itunes:subtitle>
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Commentary: Truth vs. Relativism in the Church (00:00:00)
Commentary: Movie Review - Avatar (01:16:04)
Commentary: &quot;Oldest Bible Posted on the Web&quot; (01:51:49)

Caller Topics:
1. Can you rebut open theism? (00:24:31)
2. Can atheists have &quot;sturdy moral knowledge&quot;?
3. Will adding &quot;personhood&quot; to state law provide more protection for unborn babies? (00:57:12)
4. Why is life beginning at conception so hard for people to understand? (01:26:30)
5. Two wrongs don't make a right. (02:01:13)
6. Avatar (02:07:27)
7. Visual images help restore meaning to the word abortion. (02:15:50)
8. Does utilitarianism teach us anything about morality? (02:22:29)
9. Abortion should be allowed for rape and incest to protect women from further trauma. (02:33:49)
10. Testimony of caller who was a victim of rape and is happy she kept her baby. (02:42:41)
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            <title>Greg Reflects on 20 Years on the Radio</title>
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</span></b></div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Greg Reflects on 20 Years on the Radio (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Commentary:&nbsp;</b>Tony Blair Lectures the Pope on Updating Church Teaching (00:49:13)</div><div><b>Commentary:&nbsp;</b>The Roman Catholic Church Celebrates Darwin &amp; Evolution (00:56:28)</div><div><b>Guest:</b> Brett Kunkle - STR Student Website - www.strplace.org&nbsp;(01:52:20)</div><div><br>

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div>1. Why does the Levitical law against homosexuality apply but not other laws? (00:21:33)</div><div>2. The Roman Catholic church is trying to encourage people to think for themselves and not rely on their authority. (01:18:40)</div><div>3. Is opposition to same-sex marriage equivalent to opposition to interracial marriage? (01:23:35)</div><div>4. Is the homosexual inclination sin as is the act? (01:38:21)</div><div>5. How can you believe that Galilean? (02:14:29)</div><div>6. What do you think of hepatic structures in the Bible? (02:34:03)</div><div>7. Why is there no documentation of Jesus' early years? (02:43:33)</div></div></div>]]></description>
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            <title>Dr. Greg Ganssle - Thinking about God and A Reasonable God</title>
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</span></b></div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Teaching Kids the Christian Worldview (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Guest:</b> Dr. Greg Ganssle - <i>Thinking about God</i> and <i>A Reasonable God</i> (00:55:57)</div><div><br />

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div>1. Do Christians need to follow the Old Testament laws? (00:25:22)</div><div>2. When we die, we go to the grave, not Hell. (00:42:08)</div><div>3. Is it effective to use Bible codes to prove the Bible's reliability? (00:52:46)</div></div></div>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:45:56 -0800</pubDate>
            <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Greg Ganssle - Thinking about God and A Reasonable God, plus caller questions on Hell and more...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:summary>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)
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            <itunes:duration>2:51:51</itunes:duration>
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            <title>Jossy Chako - Church Planting in India</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<b>Host: </b>Greg Koukl<div><div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />

</span></b></div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Making the Pro-Life Case and Saving Lives (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Commentary:</b> The Christian Worldview Is Like a Puzzle (00:55:58)</div><div><b>Guest:</b> Jossy Chako - Church Planting in India (01:51:57)</div><div><br />

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div>1. What is the relationship of belief and understanding? (00:25:36)</div><div>2. How do fields of philosophy differ in the way they study the subject? (00:33:59)</div><div>3. How do you deal with conspiracy theorists? (00:42:09)</div><div>4. Is your view of God's will deficient because God is not sovereign? (01:19:17)</div><div>5. Stephen Meyer's book "Signature in the Cell" (01:36:23)</div><div>6. What does Matthew 5 teach about giving to the poor? (01:44:45)</div></div></div>]]></description>
            <link>http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/013110.m4a</link>
            <author>Greg Koukl (info@str.org)</author>
            <category>Christianity</category>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:07:12 -0800</pubDate>
            <itunes:subtitle>Jossy Chako - Church Planting in India, plus caller questions on philosophy, conspiracy theorists and more...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:summary>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 &quot;Signature in the Cell&quot; (01:36:23)
6. What does Matthew 5 teach about giving to the poor? (01:44:45)
</itunes:summary>
            <itunes:duration>2:49:52</itunes:duration>
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            <title>Dr. Fuz Rana - New Fossil Findings Undermine Evolution</title>
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</span></b></div><div><b>Commentary:</b> How Christians Can Deal with Trials and Tragedy (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Guest:&nbsp;</b>Dr. Fuz Rana - New Fossil Findings Undermine Evolution (01:38:40)</div><div><br>

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div>1. Does science explain away the reality of the soul? (00:23:24)</div><div>2. What is the definition of science used by atheists? (00:40:54)</div><div>3. Mt. 7:21 - Do we contribute good works to our salvation? (00:59:26)</div><div>4. 2 Thess 2 - Is Jesus' return physical or spiritual? (01:17:52)</div><div>5. What is the relationship between repentance and forgiveness between people? (01:28:32)</div><div>6. How can there be different levels of Hell? (01:55:30)</div><div>7. Does evolution require life coming from non-life? (02:05:43)</div><div>8. Are there different rewards in Heaven? (02:18:40)</div><div>9. Do you believe in an age of accountability? (02:26:37)</div><div>10. How do you deal with creative dry spells? (02:33:54)</div><div><br>

</div></div></div>]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:55:31 -0800</pubDate>
            <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Fuz Rana - New Fossil Findings, plus caller questions on rewards in Heaven, repentance and more...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:summary>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)

</itunes:summary>
            <itunes:duration>2:49:58</itunes:duration>
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            <itunes:author>Greg Koukl</itunes:author>
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            <title>Greg's Debate with Michael Shermer</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<b>Host: </b>Greg Koukl<div><div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />

</span></b></div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Annabeth Koukl reads Luke 2 (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Greg's Debate with Michael Shermer (00:09:09)</div><div><b>Guest:</b> Steve Meyer - <i>Signature in the Cell</i> (00:55:58)</div><div><br />

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div>1. How are the persons of the Trinity different? (00:27:50)</div><div>2. Should a pastor perform a wedding ceremony for a Christian and non-Christian? (00:40:31)</div><div>3. The rolls of the persons of the Trinity (00:50:31)</div><div>4. Should Christians tell their kids about Santa? (01:41:10)</div><div>5. When do you stop debating non-Christians because it's "pearls before swine?" (01:46:40)</div><div>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)</div><div>7. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in leading the church today? (02:19:26)</div></div></div>]]></description>
            <link>http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/122009.m4a</link>
            <author>Greg Koukl (info@str.org)</author>
            <category>Christianity</category>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:23:06 -0800</pubDate>
            <itunes:subtitle>Greg's Debate with Michael Shermer, plus caller questions on the Trinity and more...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:summary>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 &quot;pearls before swine?&quot; (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)
</itunes:summary>
            <itunes:duration>2:34:52</itunes:duration>
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            <itunes:author>Greg Koukl</itunes:author>
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            <title>Brian Godawa - Lines that Divide - The Great Stem Cell Debate</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<b>Host: </b>Greg Koukl<div><div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />

</span></b></div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Debating Michael Shermer (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Guest:</b> Brian Godawa - "Lines that Divide: The Great Stem Cell Debate" (01:52:01)</div><div><br />

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div>1. How are the brain, mind, and soul distinct? (00:25:24)</div><div>2. What did Jesus do for the three days He descended to Hell? (00:48:13)</div><div>3. Is Genesis allegorical and what are the implications if it were? (00:59:13)</div><div>4. Should Christians avoid movies and TV shows with blasphemy? (01:11:15)</div><div>5. Is the Bible corrupted? (01:20:39)</div><div>6. How do you deal with the personal problem of evil? (01:27:51)</div><div>7. How do we balance the ethical concerns of caring for patients and managing health care resources? (01:39:47)</div></div></div>]]></description>
            <link>http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/120609.m4a</link>
            <author>Greg Koukl (info@str.org)</author>
            <category>Christianity</category>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:17:52 -0800</pubDate>
            <itunes:subtitle>Brian Godawa - Lines that Divide - The Great Stem Cell Debate, plus caller questions on the problem of evil and more...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:summary>Host: Greg Koukl

Commentary: Debating Michael Shermer (00:00:00)
Guest: Brian Godawa - &quot;Lines that Divide: The Great Stem Cell Debate&quot; (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)
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            <itunes:duration>2:35:12</itunes:duration>
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            <title>New Orleans Observations</title>
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</span></b></div><div><b>Commentary:</b> New Orleans Observations (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Commentary:</b> The Manhattan Declaration (00:56:49)</div><div><br />

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div>1. Are evidentialism and presuppositionalism at odds? (00:25:28)</div><div>2. Do we rob God when we don't tithe? (00:35:34)</div><div>3. Gal. 3:13 How can Christians revert to the law for tithing? (01:24:39)</div><div>4. Suggestions for student resources (01:39:58)</div><div>5. Is God in time? (01:45:17)</div><div>6. Do we have a built-in notion of God? (01:59:43)</div><div>7. What's the difference between theistic evolution and intelligent design? (02:10:29)</div><div>8. If God foresaw the future of sin, is He responsible for evil? (02:25:44)</div></div></div>]]></description>
            <link>http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/112909.m4a</link>
            <author>Greg Koukl (info@str.org)</author>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:42:35 -0800</pubDate>
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            <itunes:summary>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)
</itunes:summary>
            <itunes:duration>2:35:32</itunes:duration>
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            <title>How to Answer a Challenge</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<b>Host: </b>Greg Koukl<div><div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />

</span></b></div><div><b>Commentary:</b> How to Answer a Challenge (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Economics and Freedom (00:57:58)</div><div><br />

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div>1. How do you deal with an aggressive Roman Catholic family member? (00:24:31)</div><div>2. How does someone know if he's a Christian? (00:47:32)</div><div>3. What do you think of a non-Roman Catholic going to Mass? (01:16:53)</div><div>4. Do you think Mt. 27:51 is real or apocolyptic? (01:25:13)</div><div>5. Hebrews 6 - Can a Christian lose his salvation? (01:39:33)</div><div>6. Christianity is an excuse for genocide. (02:03:13)</div><div>7. Why the Mass in Roman Catholicism isn't idolatry. (02:12:22)</div><div>8. Define "art." (02:29:06)</div></div></div>]]></description>
            <link>http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/111509.m4a</link>
            <author>Greg Koukl (info@str.org)</author>
            <category>Christianity</category>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:29:36 -0800</pubDate>
            <itunes:subtitle>How to Answer a Challenge, plus caller questions on Roman Catholicism and more...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:summary>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 &quot;art.&quot; (02:29:06)
</itunes:summary>
            <itunes:duration>2:36:48</itunes:duration>
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            <title>Survey on Religion in the U.S. - More Atheists?</title>
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</span></b></div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Survey on Religion in the U.S. - More Atheists? (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Can Evolution Explain Morality? (01:19:40)</div><div><br />

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div>1. What are indications of the internal testimony of the Holy Spirit? (00:24:47)</div><div>2. If God predestines us, how involved in our lives is He? (00:44:56)</div><div>3. What do the titles Messiah and Son of God mean? (00:58:27)</div><div>4. Can the impressions of the Holy Spirit be Him "speaking" to us like in Acts? (01:06:46)</div><div>5. If God predestines some people to salvation, are others unable to be saved no matter what? (01:41:08)</div><div>6. Was Jesus God? (01:54:24)</div><div>7. What is the sabbath law today? (02:10:51)</div><div>8. Did morality evolve? (02:10:51)</div></div></div>]]></description>
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            <author>Greg Koukl (info@str.org)</author>
            <category>Christianity</category>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:06:18 -0800</pubDate>
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            <itunes:summary>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 &quot;speaking&quot; 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)
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            <itunes:duration>2:35:26</itunes:duration>
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            <title>Mike Licona - Where Bart Ehrman Has Erred</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<b>Host: </b>Greg Koukl<div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />

</span></b></div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Debate in Calgary (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Berlinski's Debate (00:55:57)</div><div><b>Interview:</b> Mike Licona - Where Bart Ehrman Has Erred (01:54:01)</div><div><br />

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div>1. Evaluating the historical evidence for Jesus. (00:29:02)</div><div>2. What kind of evidence should we expect for extraordinary claims? (00:44:11)</div><div>3. Were the Old Testament promises only for Israel? (01:21:02)</div><div>4. What proof is there that homosexuals weren't born that way? (01:42:59)</div><div>5. How do we determine the meaning of a Bible passage? (01:47:10)</div></div>]]></description>
            <link>http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/110109.m4a</link>
            <author>Greg Koukl (info@str.org)</author>
            <category>Christianity</category>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:59:46 -0800</pubDate>
            <itunes:subtitle>Mike Licona - Where Bart Ehrman Has Erred, plus caller questions on the historical Jesus and more...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:summary>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)
</itunes:summary>
            <itunes:duration>2:37:02</itunes:duration>
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            <title>David Berlinski - The Devil's Delusion</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<b>Host: </b>Greg Koukl<div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />

</span></b></div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Losing Liberty (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Interview:</b> David Berlinski - The Devil's Delusion (01:51:54)</div><div><br />

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div>1. Is this true: "Love is God"? (00:24:28)</div><div>2. What have Christians done to lose their liberty? (00:46:45)</div><div>3. Is theistic evolution a tenable view for a Christian? (00:57:35)</div><div>4. Why are some animals created poorly? (01:26:13)</div><div>5. There is no historical record for Jesus. (01:43:20)</div><div>6. Is "intimacy with God" a Biblical idea? (01:45:45)</div>]]></description>
            <link>http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/101809.m4a</link>
            <author>Greg Koukl (info@str.org)</author>
            <category>Christianity</category>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:11:26 -0700</pubDate>
            <itunes:subtitle>David Berlinski - The Devil's Delusion, plus caller questions on theistic evolution, intimacy with God and more...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:summary>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: &quot;Love is God&quot;? (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 &quot;intimacy with God&quot; a Biblical idea? (01:45:45)
</itunes:summary>
            <itunes:duration>2:47:57</itunes:duration>
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            <itunes:author>Greg Koukl</itunes:author>
            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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            <title>Chris Castaldo - Holy Ground -  Walking with Jesus as a Former Roman Catholic</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<b>Host: </b>Greg Koukl<div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br>

</span></b></div><div><b>Interview:&nbsp;</b>Chris Castaldo - Holy Ground: Walking with Jesus as a Former Roman Catholic (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Salvation: Sincerity Rather than Truth? (01:54:42)</div><div><br>

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div>1. Is it better to keep kids in church or send them to Sunday School? (02:39:02)</div><div>2. Do animals respond with instinct or feeling? (02:42:47)</div>]]></description>
            <link>http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/100409.m4a</link>
            <author>Greg Koukl (info@str.org)</author>
            <category>Christianity</category>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:22:02 -0700</pubDate>
            <itunes:subtitle>Chris Castaldo - Holy Ground: Walking with Jesus as a Former Roman Catholic, plus caller questions on Sunday School and more...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:summary>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)
</itunes:summary>
            <itunes:duration>2:50:36</itunes:duration>
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            <itunes:author>Greg Koukl</itunes:author>
            <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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            <title>To Homeschool or Not?</title>
            <description><![CDATA[<b>Host: </b>Greg Koukl<div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />

</span></b></div><div><b>Commentary:</b> To Homeschool or Not? &nbsp;Principles to Train Children (00:00:00)</div><div><b>Commentary:</b> Utilitarianism (00:55:57)</div><div><br />

</div><div><b>Caller Topics:</b></div><div><b><br />

</b></div><div>1. What things should lead a Christian to leave a church? (00:23:41)</div><div>2. Is it possible to be a Christian and a Jew at the same time? (00:31:41)</div><div>3. What are the definitions of heresy and blasphemy? (00:45:14)</div><div>4. What about the Book of Enoch? (01:17:57)</div><div>5. What are the limits a Christian actor should set for his profession? (01:22:07)</div><div>6. Moral relativism (01:39:34)</div><div>7. Swearing (02:05:22)</div><div>8. Who are the "sons of God" in Genesis? (02:20:18)</div><div>9. The Bible warns of not being overly righteous. (02:21:18)</div><div>10. More thoughts on swearing (02:33:15)</div><div>11. How do you communicate truth to a nine year old? (02:36:25)</div><div>12. What is the eternal fate of embryos lost in infertility treatment? (02:44:51)</div>]]></description>
            <link>http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a?http://www.strcast2.org/podcast/weekly/092709.m4a</link>
            <author>Greg Koukl (info@str.org)</author>
            <category>Christianity</category>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:48:04 -0700</pubDate>
            <itunes:subtitle>To Homeschool or Not?, plus caller questions on moral relativism, the definition of heresy and more...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:summary>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 &quot;sons of God&quot; 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)
</itunes:summary>
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