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Join Devin & Melissa Pellew weekly as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and biblical worldview issues. This week, we will host a friendly dialog on the topic of apologetics methodologies.   We will be joined by Christian apologist and philosopher, Nathanael Taylor, graduate of Biola University (Theology), Westminster Theological Seminary California (M.Div) and Talbot School of Theology (MA philosophy).  He is a Pastor at The Bridge Church in Simpsonville, South Carolina where he regularly preaches and teaches the Youth group Doctrine and Apologetics. We will also be joined by Sye Ten Bruggencat, who lives in Ontario, Canada. He is a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Canada. He has studied presuppositional apologetics from many resources, most notably, lectures by the late Greg Bahnsen. In June of 2006, Sye published his website and as of May of 2008 has been teaching apologetics full-time. In April 2013 Sye released the film "How To Answer A Fo

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week we will discuss the idea of Christianophobia. We hear a lot in the media about Islamophobia and Homophobia but we will be discussing the bias against Christianity in our society- particularly in academia. Joining us to discuss this issue will be Professor of Sociology, Dr. George Yancey, from the University of North Texas. He has published several research articles on the topics of institutional racial diversity, racial identity, academic bias and anti-Christian hostility. His books include Compromising Scholarship (Baylor University Press) a book that explores religious and political biases in academia, There is no God (Rowman and Littlefield) a book that investigates atheism in the United States, So Many Christians,So Few Lions (Rowman and Littlefield) a book that assess Christianophobia in the United States, and HostileEnvironment (Intervarsity Press) a Christian book

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. As we continue our discussions on the topic of the Reformation during Reformation Month, we will be examining The New Perspective on Paul regarding the Doctrine of Justification espoused by theologians such as Dr. N.T. Wright.. Joining us for this discussion will be Dr. Bill Roach. Dr. Roach is editor of the Journal of the International Society of Christian Apologetics. He holds a PhD from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Theology and Philosophy of Religion and a graduate degree from Southern Evangelical Seminary. During his doctoral studies, Dr. Roach studied hermeneutics, biblical theology, systematic theology, and epistemology. His dissertation focused on Carl F. H. Henry’s epistemological approach to hermeneutics, culminating in a dissertation titled, “Hermeneutics as Epistemology: A Critical Analysis of Carl F. H. Henry’s Epistemological Approach to Hermeneutics.”

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew weekly as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week, we will continue our month long dialog on topics related to the Protestant Reformation in light of Reformation Month. This week's discussion will feature a friendly dialog between a Roman Catholic scholar and a Protestant scholar, who we have both had on the show before, on the topic of Sola Scriptura.  Representing the Roman Catholic view on this topic will be Doug Benscoter. Doug is a member of the American Catholic Philosophical Association and the Knights of Columbus. He has a B.A. in Philosophy (University of North Texas - 2008); a Master's in Theological Studies (University of Dallas - 2010); and is currently a candidate for an M.A. in Philosophy (Holy Apostles College and Seminary). Representing the Protestant view will be Nathanael Taylor. graduate of Biola University (Theology), Westminster Theological Seminary California (M.Div) and Talbot School of The

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew weekly as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week, we will begin our month long dialog on topics related to the Protestant Reformation in light of Reformation Month. This week's discussion will feature a friendly dialog between a Roman Catholic scholar and a Protestant scholar on the topic of Purgatory.  Representing the Roman Catholic view on this topic will be Doug Beaumont. Doug earned an M.A. in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary where he served as assistant to Norman Geisler and taught Bible and Religion for ten years before converting to Catholicism. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Theology at North-West University and is the author of "The Message Behind the Movie", and has contributed to "The Apologetics Study Bible for Students" (B&H, 2010), "Got Questions?", and has published articles in "The Christian Apologetics Journal." He also has a blog called Soul Device where he writes on theo

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew of Ratio Christi- Winthrop University as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week, we will explore the topic: "Truth, Goodness and Beauty from a Christian Worldview". On the air with us to discuss this topic will be Miguel Benitez, Jr., Adjunct Instructor of Worldview at Belhaven University (Orlando Campus) and Apologist with Doubtless Faith Ministries. Miguel received an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University and is currently pursuing and M.A. in Theological Studies at Reformed Theological Seminary- Orlando. You do not want to miss this discussion!

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew weekly as we discuss issues related to apologetics, theology and biblical worldview. Today, we will be interviewing Adam Johnson, Adam graduated with a Master's in Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently Associate Pastor at Tega Cay Baptist Church in South Carolina and is working on a PhD in Theological Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Adam will be sharing about Natural Law and what it has to do with Christian Apologetics and the Existence of God. Join us for this interesting discussion!

Please join Devin and Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics in apologetics, theology and biblical worldview issues. During our first segment we will interview Stanley Vickers, who currently resides in Kentucky. He was was our first Pastor as a married couple many years ago and encouraged and propelled us into teaching and discipleship ministry. He is faithfully still serving and teaching! During our second segment, we will be interviewing our current Pastor, Rev. Dave Kiehn, Pastor of Park Baptist Church in Rock Hill, SC. Rev. Kiehn graduated with a B.A. in Intellectual History from the University of Pennsylvania and received his Masters of Divinity at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.and is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Missiology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He will join us to discuss the need for sound theology and biblical preaching from our pulpits and the issue of Church Membership. Many in our generation church hop and do not see the importance of being connected to a local bo

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week, we will be joined by Dr. Gregory B.Sadler for a discussion on the importance of Christian philosophy. Dr. Sadler will be coming on to talk about the subjects discussed in his 2011 book, Reason Fulfilled by Revelation: The 1930s Christian Philosophy Debates in France, about the broader question of Christian philosophy, and about how the 1930s debates can inform our present-day thinking about these issues. Dr. Sadler is an author and instructor at Maris College, who received both his Master's and PhD in Philosophy from Southern Illinois Carbondale. He is also founder of ReasonIO, an organization that bring philosophy into practice, making complex classical philosophical ideas accessible for a wide audience of professionals, students, and life-long learners. We will also be taking your calls so you don't want to miss this exciting and informative show! 

What happens when Black lives really do matter?  Not what you'd think should happen.  We will be tying together for discussion the shootings of Vester Flanagan, Dylan Roof, and others. Plus what TLFR host Letitia heard while at the march for St. Louis victim Jamyla Borden is perhaps a sign of better things to come in the Black Lives Matter movement. Also, when you buck the abortion trend and offer to adopt from an abortion-minded woman, how does the so-called pro-"choice" crowd react?   Hillary Clinton takes a shot at pro-life Republicans in her latest campaign speech.  How should we respond to that? Tune in as we discuss all these things, plus the Stupidest Thing Ever!

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew as we discuss issues related to Christian Apologetics, theology and biblical worldview issues. This week, we will be discussing the new book, Debating Darwin's Doubt: A Scientific Controversy That Can No Longer Be Denied, edited by David Klinghoffer. The book includes ten chapters written by Dr. Steven Meyer and contributions from biologists Richard Sternberg, Douglas Axe, and Ann Gauger; philosopher of biology Paul Nelson; mathematicians William Dembski and David Berlinski; and Center for Science and Culture research coordinator, Casey Luskin. During the first hour, we'll be joined by attorney Casey Luskin of The Discovery Institute in Seattle. In his role at Discovery Institute, as Research Coordinator for the Center for Science and Culture, Casey assists and defends scientists, educators, and students who seek to freely study, research, and teach about the scientific debate over Darwinian evolution and intelligent design. Casey will discuss the information he researched and s

One video was enough, we think.  Six, and TLFR hosts feel like taking for the hills, but The Center for Medical Progress isn't finished yet.  Another six videos are scheduled for release, and after weeks of avoidance, we think we know how the pro-death, pro-abortion community is going to respond. Listen live as we tell you what the near future holds and what the long-term discussion will look like.  The subject of saving lives is at the center of all discussions with both sides claiming that we will save more lives with better results at the end of the day.  Which side has the better argument, and which side speaks with truly pro-human ethics?   We will play and feature audios from media clips you will be hearing about from here on out.

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew each week at they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. During our first hour, we will be joined by philosopher and apologist, Ken Samples of Reason to Believe as we discuss the philosophy of science and how we can defend the Faith using the tools of science, philosophy and reason. Ken earned a BA in social science with an emphasis in history and philosophy from Concordia University and an MA in theological studies from Talbot School of Theology. Prior to joining RTB in 1997, Ken worked for years as senior research consultant and correspondence editor at Christian Research Institute, where he regularly co-hosted The Bible Answer Man. In addition, Ken's articles have been published in Christianity Today, Christian Research Journal, and Facts for Faith, and he holds memberships in the Evangelical Philosophical Society, the Evangelical Theological Society, and ISCA. During our second hour, we'll be joined by apologist and author,

Try as they might, the facts about Planned Parenthood's human selling cannot be suppressed, but what good has come from the videos so far?  TLFR hosts Letitia, Melissa, and Thomas delve into what's right, what's wrong, and what's missing in the current hot-button media debates over the issue. Our first set of audios involves a heated exchange on the set of The Five on FOX News on August 13.  When will media pundits ever learn? Next, our presidential candidates, Ben Carson, Marco Rubio, and Scott Walker answer questions from media figures about their stance on abortion. And last, someone got it right.  Listen to a basic, unremarkable, but hit-the-nail-on-the-head presentation of the pro-life message and why Planned Parenthood should be publicly defunded.    

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew each week at they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week, we will have special guest, world renown chemist and speaker, Dr. Jonathan Sarfati of Creation Ministries International. Dr. Sarfati is the author of several books including Refuting Evolution 1 & 2 and co-author of The Creation Answer Book. During the show, we will be discussing the content of Refuting Evolution 1 & 2, which counters the latest arguments for evolution. We will discuss a number of topics related to the creation/evolution debate so you don't want to miss this exciting and informative show! 

 By now, you have heard multiple commentaries and seen several expose videos about Planned Parenthood's sale of aborted fetal body parts.  Now hear TLFR's cutting edge analysis of what this has meant for our American public.  Even more importantly, what are the broader ramifications of this horrific and illegal practice for other hot button issues such as human cloning?  Listen for commentary you won't hear anywhere else right here on TRU-Life Fridays Radio.  

Join Devin & Melissa each week as they discuss issues related to Christian apologetics, theology and biblical worldview. During our first segment, we will be interviewing Dr. Marcie Davis, head administrator of the new classical private school, Providence Classical School in Rock Hill, SC. She will also instruct and oversee the mathematics program. Dr. Davis is the wife of senior pastor Scott Davis of Northside Baptist Church in Rock Hill, SC. A college mathematics professor for 18 years, Dr. Davis then began teaching high school mathematics. Davis holds the following degrees: BS in mathematics from Campbell University, MA in mathematics from the University of Louisville, MS in mathematics from the University of Kentucky, Ed. D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Kentucky. During our second segment, we will be discussing the Creation/Evolution debate. On the air with us to discuss this topic will be chemist, lecturer, researcher and author, Dr. Jay Wile. Dr. Wile received his Ph.D in Ch

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew each week as they discuss issues related to Christian apologetics, theology and biblical worldview issues. Today, we will be joined by Dr. Phil Fernades of the Institute of Biblical Defense and Pastor of Trinity Bible Fellowship Bremerton, WA as we discuss his book, The Atheist Delusion. In his book, Dr. Fernandes refutes the arguments of the new, militant atheists. He provides reasons for believing in God and evidence for Christianity, while also tearing down the attacks on Christianity produced by the new atheists. Dr. Fernandes earned the following degrees: a Ph.D. in philosophy of religion from Greenwich University, a Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Theology from Columbia Evangelical Seminary. He has publicly debated some of America’s leading atheists. He has lectured and debated in defense of the Christian worldview at some of America’s leading universities: Princeton, University of Washington, Oregon State University, and the Universi

Please join Devin and Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics in apologetics, theology and biblical worldview issues. This week we will be joined by Robert Sivulka. He earned M.A. in Philosophy of Religion & Ethics from Talbot School of Theology and M.A. Philosophy from San Diego State University, a M.A. Theological Studies from Talbot School of Theology, 1989 and a B.A. Biblical Studies from Biola University. We will be contrasting Mormonism with biblical Christianity and answering correspondending objections. Join us for this engaging discussion.   

Please join Devin and Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics in apologetics, theology and biblical worldview issues. This week during our first segment, we will be joined by Pastor Brian Chilton, Senior Pastor of Hunstville Baptist Church in Huntsville, NC. Pastor Chilton earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC and is currently working towards a Masters of Divinity degree in Theological Studies at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, VA. He will be discussing with us the importance of the role of apologetics in the ministry of the pastorate. During our second segment, join us as we discuss the topic of Moral Relativism. On the air with us to discuss this topic will be author and apologist, Steven Garafalo. Steven earn a Masters in Apologetics with an emphasis in Islamic Studies from Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, NC in May of 2007. He speaks at conferences and churches on religious and moral issues and