Coffeehouse Questions With Ryan Pauly

Joshua Harris and Marty Sampson have recently come out as either giving up their faith or questioning it. What should Christians think about it? Ryan discusses a few responses this week.

Tim Stratton from Free Thinking Ministries joined me for a second week to discuss the Calvinist vs Arminian debate. However, Tim presented the often forgotten third option, Molinism.

Tim Stratton joined the show to discuss his time in youth ministry, why he started teaching apologetics and theology, and how that transformed the way he works with students.

Ryan stumbled upon an Instagram account promoting the prosperity gospel. This episode responds to some of the prosperity gospel posts and how we should understand biblical promises.

A students wrote me on Instagram and said she had been challenged by a friend that there are transgender people in the Bible. Is this true? Who was transgender? How should we respond? Listen as I apply a common tactic to this issue as well as the issue of Jesus being a recycled pagan myth.

It is common to hear that Christians are hateful for believing that Jesus is the only way? Why do Christians think they are right and everyone else is wrong? Well, this objection might be coming from a different understanding of truth. Listen as Ryan explains how we can understand and explain the exclusive nature of the Gospel.

Dr. Clay Jones joined the show to discuss the killing of the Canaanites in the Old Testament. Specific objections were raised from comments on a recent YouTube video.

This is part 2 of my conversation with Drew and David from the Tent Making Christianity Podcast. Listen in as we discuss the ways in which I do youth apologetics.

Ryan was interviewed by Drew and David on the Tent Making Christianity Podcast. They discussed the start of Coffeehouse Questions and advice for beginner apologists.

We might know what we believe and why we believe it, but we don't always know where those beliefs come from. Kenneth Samples joined me this week to discuss some of the important theological positions of classic Christian thinkers and how we are still influenced by them today.

Philosopher and Theologian Kenneth Samples joined me to discuss his new book, "Classic Christian Thinkers," and the importance of church history.

There are a lot of arguments being made online as to why women should be able to get abortions. Ryan works through a few of those arguments, shows where they fail, and gives steps on how to respond with truth and grace.

I recently had six different atheist role-plays within one week. One was with a group of adults and five were with students. This episode focuses on why I do role-plays, what I say, and then some thoughts I had based on recent interactions.

Dr. John Marriott joined the show for a second week to discuss part 2 of his book, "A Recipe For Disaster." He was on a few weeks back talking about how churches and parents are preparing individuals to lose their faith. This week discusses the solution and how we can instill a faith that endures.

J. Warner Wallace, co-author of "So The Next Generation Will Know," joined me to discuss how we can deal with doubt and prepare young people for the future.

Sean McDowell discusses his newest book, "So The Next Generation Will Know." This interview with Sean McDowell, professor at Biola, covers section 1 of the book. We discuss characteristics of Gen Z and how to build relationships with them. Part 2 with co-author J. Warner Wallace next week.

Dr. John Marriott joined me this week to discuss four ways that churches and parents are preparing individuals to lose their faith. The next three weeks will cover how we can instill a faith that endures.

Why is there evil pain and suffering? Well, let's first get some definitions. What is evil? How would you define it? Then, why would God allow it?

This week discusses the recent events at Azusa Pacific University and responds to a listener question on rights.

Biochemist Fazale Rana joined me to answer listener questions on the topics of human origins and Neanderthals. When did Adam and Eve exist? Where were they created? Did humans interact with Neanderthals? Was there interbreeding? Do we have Neanderthal DNA? Dr. Rana answers these questions and more!