Is the A-Theory vs. B-Theory of Time a False Dichotomy?
October 18, 2024 • Greg Koukl
Is the A-theory vs. B-theory of time a false dichotomy when it comes to God and his nature? (04:00)
If death was the penalty for sin, why did Jesus have to suffer before dying for our sin? What’s the biblical basis for suffering for sin? (20:00)
Toleration of gender dysphoria doesn’t make sense on three different grounds. (37:00)
How do we as believers know we haven’t simply deluded ourselves into thinking we have good evidence for our faith? Is there a way to independently verify that we’re seeing things objectively? (47:00)
Does God Hear the Prayer of the Unbeliever?
October 16, 2024 • Greg Koukl
Commentary: Does God hear the prayer of the unbeliever? (00:00)
What does Matthew 21:21 mean when it says that if you have faith and do not doubt, you can make things happen and receive things? (33:00)
Should I leave this church, or am I being too critical? (46:00)
You Need to Understand the Notion of Entailment
October 11, 2024 • Greg Koukl
Commentary: You need to understand the notion of entailment. (00:00)
How would you answer people who say Christianity isn’t original, that it took ideas from other religions, and that other religions are older? (18:00)
Are there still descendants of Abraham? (37:00)
How would you respond to the claim that God is transgender? (50:00)
Interview: Bobby Conway – Does Christianity Still Make Sense?
October 9, 2024 • Greg Koukl
Interview: Bobby Conway, author of Does Christianity Still Make Sense?: A Former Skeptic Responds to Today’s Toughest Objections to Christianity (00:00)
How Do We Know God Is Real?
October 4, 2024 • Greg Koukl
In light of Greek mythology and evolution, how do we know the God of the Bible is real?(02:00)
When do you think seeking to know God intellectually becomes more of a hindrance than a help? (13:00)
What does the Bible mean when it says Jesus is the “firstborn” or “begotten”? (29:00)
Can you explain the testing of Abraham in Genesis 22 so that it doesn’t seem so cruel and capricious to me? (44:00)
How would you respond to an atheist who said we can’t have God-given rights because God doesn’t exist? (53:00)
“Belief In” vs. “Belief That”
October 2, 2024 • Greg Koukl
Commentary: “Belief in” vs. “belief that” (00:00)
How would you respond to someone who dismisses a probability argument for design by saying that probability doesn’t prove something is true? (21:00)
Can you prove from Scripture that worship in Heaven won’t be forced? (35:00)
Can you help me clarify what I should think about the end times? (43:00)
Could Hebrews 6:4–8 Be Applied to a Former Believer?
September 27, 2024 • Greg Koukl
Could Hebrews 6:4–8 be applied to someone who used to be a believer but isn’t anymore? (00:00)
What object, thing, idea, etc. is there in the universe that would not count as evidence for God? (27:00)
How do you respond to a King James Only person? (37:00)
How would you respond to someone who says that feeling compelled to help someone is an example of the Holy Spirit speaking to you? (50:00)
A List of Authoritative Books, Not an Authoritative List of Books
September 25, 2024 • Greg Koukl
Commentary: A list of authoritative books, not an authoritative list of books (00:00)
Do you have any advice about feeling guilty about my blessings? (26:00)
A story about a cordial exchange regarding abortion. (41:00)
Are election and predestination the same thing? (47:00)
Is the Shroud of Turin Real?
September 20, 2024 • Greg Koukl
What do you think about the Shroud of Turin? (02:00)
What is the difference between an objective truth, a proof, and a fact, and is circular reasoning always fallacious? (24:00)
How do I talk to my wife about speaking in tongues without hurting her feelings and while remaining scriptural? (43:00)
What would you say to someone who says God is keeping Trump alive so his policies can keep America more in line with God’s morality? (52:00)
Advice for Young People Leaving Home
September 18, 2024 • Greg Koukl
Commentary: Advice for young people leaving home (00:00)
What’s the point of glory and honor, and why do we need to give it to God? (39:00)
An Interaction with a Mormon
September 13, 2024 • Greg Koukl
A caller reports back on his interaction with a Mormon. (02:00)
How do you keep your cool in debates? (16:00)
How can I prove biblically that Jesus is 100% God and 100% man? (31:00)
Did Jesus ever ask to be worshiped? (45:00)
Is Mormonism to Christianity as Christianity Is to Judaism?
September 11, 2024 • Greg Koukl
Commentary: Greg’s trip to New Zealand (00:00)
When farmers create new kinds of fruit, isn’t that evolution? (14:00)
What’s the definition of holiness? (25:00)
What’s the distinction between knowledge and wisdom? (36:00)
How would you respond to the claim that “Mormonism is to Christianity as Christianity is to Judaism”? (49:00)
A Simple Case Against Atheism
August 30, 2024 • Greg Koukl
Message: You Bet Your Life: A Simple Case Against Atheism (08:00)
Things exist. (17:00)
Torturing babies for fun is wrong. (43:00)
What best explains these two facts? (51:00)
Does a Private Commitment Create a Legitimate Marriage?
August 28, 2024 • Greg Koukl
If people make a commitment privately, is that a legitimate marriage? (06:00)
When Romans 14:12 says that “each one of us will give an account of himself to God,” does that mean something will be based on our good works? (26:00)
Is it wrong for a church to do a baby dedication for a same-sex couple? (36:00)
Any advice for reaching my husband for Christ when he thinks my recent return to the faith is just a temporary fix and doesn’t take it seriously? (48:00)
Is Morality Just Based on Society’s Definition of Human Flourishing?
August 23, 2024 • Greg Koukl
Is everything on Paul’s list of qualifications for elders required, and how do you interpret the “husband of one wife” requirement? (04:00)
What should the vetting process be for church leaders and workers? (20:00)
Do charismatics say that speaking in tongues is speaking in a language that exists, or do they say it’s speaking words that only a spiritual gift can interpret? (31:00)
How would you respond to someone who says that morality is subjective, based on the society’s definition of human flourishing, and that we only feel an obligation not to go against it because of the consequences imposed by the society? (43:00)