Guest Host: Jon Noyes   Jon Noyes fills in for Greg and talks about the counter-cultural, biblical understanding of God’s love.   Topics: Commentary: Do you know what the love of God is? (00:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 24–25 in Orange County, CA; October 15–16 in Seattle, WA; November 12–13 in Minneapolis, MN; February 25–26, 2022 in Dallas, TX; April 22–23, 2022 in Augusta, GA Subscribe to Stand to Reason’s monthly training material Recent Solid Grounds: Iron Curtain Diary, The Primal Heresy, and Freedom Fading by Greg Koukl STR U Online Training Related Links: What Does God’s Love Look Like? by Amy Hall When You Don’t Feel God’s Love, Look at the Cross by Amy Hall God’s Wrath Is His Love Reacting to Evil by Amy Hall He Suffered Because God Loved Him by Amy Hall 

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Do You Know What the Love of God Is?

Greg talks to Reality speaker Megan Almon of Life Training Institute and Summit Ministries about clarifying the abortion issue, then he answers questions about responding to people who expand the term “pro-life” to include a wide range of issues and recognizing God’s discipline.   Topics: Interview: Reality speaker Megan Almon of Life Training Institute and Summit Ministries (00:00) What should I say to a Christian radio host who is expanding the term “pro-life” to include a wide range of issues? (34:00) How can we know if the difficulty we’re experiencing is God’s discipline or something else? (50:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Megan Almon – Life Training Institute and Summit Ministries Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 24–25 in Orange County, CA; October 15–16 in Seattle, WA; November 12–13 in Minneapolis, MN; February 25–26, 2022 in Dallas, TX; March 25–26, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA; April 22–23, 2022 in Augusta, GA Sign up for Solid Ground See previous Solid Grounds Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Greg Koukl and Francis Beckwith 

Clarifying the Abortion Issue

Greg comments on what John 16:13 means when it says the Spirit “will guide you into all truth,” then he answers questions about the parables of the kingdom in Matthew 13, assurance of salvation, the eternal destiny of the Philistine soldiers, and how the Gospel writers knew details about events they didn’t witness.   Topics: Commentary: A clarification on the statement in John 16:13 that the Spirit will “guide you into all truth” (00:00) I seem to have a different view on the parables of the kingdom in Matthew 13 than many people I respect. What am I missing? (05:00) Can I lose my salvation, or can I have assurance of it? (21:00) What was the eternal destiny of the Philistine soldiers who died in the battles in 1 Samuel? (41:00) How did the writers of the Gospels know details about events they didn't witness? (52:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 24–25 in Orange County, CA; October 15–16 in Seattle, WA; November 12–13 in Minneapolis, MN; February 25–26, 2022 in Dallas, TX; March 25–26, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA; April 22–23, 2022 in Augusta, GA 

Can I Have Assurance of My Salvation?

Greg reflects on God’s discipline of his children, then he answers a question about when we should trust the early church councils.   Topics: Commentary: Good parents discipline their children. (00:00) How should I respond to a member of the Orthodox Church who asks why I accept the authority of the early church councils on the canon but not on other topics? (40:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 24–25 in Orange County, CA; October 15–16 in Seattle, WA; November 12–13 in Minneapolis, MN; February 25–26, 2022 in Dallas, TX; March 25–26, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA; April 22–23, 2022 in Augusta, GA 

Good Parents Discipline Their Children

Greg explains how the issue of abortion is addressed in the Bible and responds to an article that recommends a woman get an abortion and lie to her husband about it.   Topics: Commentary: A biblical answer to abortion (00:00) Commentary: Sanitizing morality for personal gain (21:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Faithfulness Is Not Theologically Complicated – Article Faithfulness Is Not Theologically Complicated – Podcast Should I Abort My Pregnancy and Tell My Husband I Miscarried? Related Links: Our View of Human Beings Matters The Ongoing Struggle against the Culture to Defend Intrinsic Human Value 

A Biblical Answer to Abortion

Greg discusses why social justice was not Jesus’ purpose and whether Christians force their religious morality on others, then he answers a question about female pastors.   Topics: Commentary: Jesus did not come to preach social justice. (05:00) Commentary: Do Christians wrongly legislate morality? (33:00) What is your view on female pastors? (49:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 24–25 in Orange County, CA; October 15–16 in Seattle, WA; November 12–13 in Minneapolis, MN; February 25–26, 2022 in Dallas, TX; April 22–23, 2022 in Augusta, GA Interview: Alisa Childers on Progressive Christianity Red Pen Logic Related Links: Was Jesus a Social Justice Warrior? Is Your Christianity Merely a Means to a Social Justice End? Red Pen Logic: Should Religious People Legislate Their Beliefs? Should Christians Impose Their Moral Standards on Society? Should Women Teach in Church? 

Jesus Did Not Come to Preach Social Justice

Greg answers a question about how he became a published author, discusses the world’s desire to follow false views of reality (2 Timothy 4:3), and talks about how to respond to someone who shows no interest in the gospel.   Topics: How did Greg get published? (06:00) Commentary: A Bible study that legitimizes and exalts sin? (27:00) How do you share the gospel with someone who doesn’t care? (44:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 24–25 in Orange County, CA; October 15–16 in Seattle, WA; November 12–13 in Minneapolis, MN; February 25–26, 2022 in Dallas, TX; April 22–23, 2022 in Augusta, GA Stand to Reason on LinkedIn Sign up for two new courses on Stand to Reason University Greg Koukl’s “Tactics” Related Links: Faithfulness Is Not Theologically Complicated How Can We Confront Apathy in the Culture? 

The World Will Not Endure Sound Doctrine

Greg talks about the nonchalant attitude many Christians have about serious sin and warns about a desire to please the world (Mark 15:15), then he answers a question about whether the rapture can be found in the Bible.   Topics: Commentary: LGBT Bible study is a contradiction in terms. We don’t change our theology to match our behavior. We change our behavior to match our good theology. (00:00) Is the rapture biblical? Should I continue attending a church that teaches the rapture? (00:33) Mentioned on the Show:  Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 24–25 in Orange County, CA; October 15–16 in Seattle, WA; November 12–13 in Minneapolis, MN; February 25–26, 2022 in Dallas, TX; April 22–23, 2022 in Augusta, GA Related Links: The Rap on the Rapture What do you think about the pre-trib rapture? Questions about the Rapture 

Jesus Did Not Call Us to “Like” Him, but to Follow Him

Guest Host: J. Warner Wallace   J. Warner Wallace talks about the power of the cumulative case and how the overall weight of the evidence for Christianity convinced him it’s true, then he discusses how to respond to the charge that Christian hypocrites disprove Christianity, how to answer your questions about Christian doctrine, and more.   Topics: Commentary: Communicating the case for Christianity (00:00) Commentary: Responding to the charge that Christian hypocrites disprove Christianity (11:00) Commentary: How to answer your questions about Christian doctrine by studying Scripture (22:00) Commentary: Jim’s work with Operation Heal Our Patriots (47:00) Mentioned on the Show:  An Interview about Tactics – Greg’s interview on Focus on the Family #STRask Podcast The Cumulative Case for Christianity: Death by a 1,000 Paper Cuts by J. Warner Wallace Does Christian “Hypocrisy” Falsify Christianity? by J. Warner Wallace Tips for Studying the Bible by J. Warner Wallace Operation Heal Our Patriots 

Communicating the Case for Christianity

Guest Host: J. Warner Wallace   J. Warner Wallace talks about reasons to trust the eyewitness accounts of Jesus, then he answers a question about which sources to trust for information, reminds us that just because the other side can make a case, that doesn’t mean it’s true, explores Peter Pan vs. Jesus, and more.   Topics: Commentary: Reasons to trust the eyewitness accounts of Jesus (00:00) What are some sources you trust for information? (23:00) Commentary: Just because the other side can make a case, that doesn’t mean it’s true. (42:00) Commentary: The three kinds of true believers. (49:00) Commentary: The claims about Jesus aren’t the same as claims about Peter Pan. (52:00) Mentioned on the Show:  What Were the Disciples Saying about Jesus Prior to Writing the Gospels? by J. Warner Wallace Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 24–25 in Orange County, CA; October 15–16 in Seattle, WA; November 12–13 in Minneapolis, MN; February 25–26, 2022 in Dallas, TX; April 22–23, 2022 in Augusta, GA The Fact the Other Side Can Make a Case Doesn’t Mean It’s True by J. Warner Wallace Even Unbelievers Are True Believers by J. Warner Wallace Why the Claims about Jesus Are Not the Same As the Claims about Peter Pan by J. Warner Wallace 

Reasons to Trust the Eyewitness Accounts of Jesus

Guest Hosts: Jon Noyes and Tim Barnett   Jon Noyes and Tim Barnett talk about different aspects of the recent public deconversion stories and discuss how we can respond when people close to us leave Christianity.   Topics: Commentary: Responding to deconversion stories (00:00) Mentioned on the Show:  An Interview about Tactics – Greg’s interview on Focus on the Family Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers Sean McDowell’s conversation with Genetically Modified Skeptic Related Links: Case Study: Deconversion by Greg Koukl When a Mentor Walks Away from Christianity by Amy Hall 

Responding to Deconversion Stories

Guest Host: J. Warner Wallace   J. Warner Wallace talks about three reasons to celebrate your Christian worldview, then he answers questions about whether Ezekiel 38 is about the future or the past, advice on being a better “one dollar apologist,” and wearing masks.   Topics: Commentary: Three reasons to celebrate your Christian worldview (00:00) Is Ezekiel 38 about something in the future or something in the past? (21:00) Do you have any advice on how to be a better “one dollar apologist”? (34:00) As a Christian, is it okay to not wear a mask inside even if I’m not vaccinated and the rules require it? (44:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Greg on Focus on the Family Three Good Reasons To Celebrate Your Christian Worldview by J. Warner Wallace The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important that Happens in Between by Greg Koukl Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 24–25 in Orange County, CA; October 15–16 in Seattle, WA; November 12–13 in Minneapolis, MN; February 25–26, 2022 in Dallas, TX; April 22–23, 2022 in Augusta, GA Afraid To Die? You’re Probably Not A Christian by J. Warner Wallace Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible by J. Warner Wallace What Does The Bible Say About “End Times”? 3 Historic Perspectives by J. Warner Wallace 

Three Reasons to Celebrate Your Christian Worldview

Guest Host: J. Warner Wallace   J. Warner Wallace talks about two statements by teenagers arguing for the truth of Christianity, then he answers questions about how evidence relates to Hebrews 11:1 and how to move past having an unforgiving spirit.   Topics: Commentary: Arguments for Christianity by young case makers (00:00) How does evidence relate to Hebrews 11:1? (23:00) How can I move past having an unforgiving spirit both towards others and myself? (48:00) Mentioned on the Show:  J. Warner Wallace Cold-Case Christianity website The Case For Jesus From A Well Prepared 15-Year-Old by J. Warner Wallace What A Baptism Sounds Like When A Young Case Maker Decides To Follow Jesus by J. Warner Wallace Related Links: Hebrews Doesn’t Say What Atheists Think It Says about Faith by Amy Hall 

Arguments for Christianity by Young Case Makers

Greg talks about why he’s a Christian, then he answers questions about the claim of LDS missionaries that Jesus was created by God the Father and whether abortion is okay when the mother’s life is in danger.   Topics: Commentary: When it comes to spiritual truths, you need to get reality right. (00:00) How should I respond to LDS missionaries’ claim that John 20:17 indicates Jesus was created by God the Father? (21:00) How should I respond to someone who says abortion is okay when the mother’s life is in danger? (45:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Deity of Christ: Case Closed by Greg Koukl The Trinity: A Solution, Not a Problem Part 1 and Part 2 The Trinity Explains This (Red Pen Logic video) Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 24–25 in Orange County, CA; October 15–16 in Seattle, WA; November 12–13 in Minneapolis, MN; February 25–26, 2022 in Dallas, TX; April 22–23, 2022 in Augusta, GA Related Links: The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture by Scott Klusendorf 

When It Comes to Spiritual Truths, You Need to Get Reality Right

Greg talks about the centrality of promises and forgiveness in both marriage and our salvation, then he answers questions about finding a good church and the biblical way to judge.   Topics: Commentary: Promises secure the future; forgiveness repairs the past. (00:00) Do you have any recommendations for finding a good church? (28:00) What’s the biblical way to approach the issue of judging? (44:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Stand to Reason YouTube channel Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers How to Choose a Church by Greg Koukl 

Promises Secure the Future, Forgiveness Repairs the Past

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 Wednesday and Friday.