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Some think the Trinity is a mystery that we will never be able to understand. Others try to explain the Trinity using analogies that lead to heresy. This show with Dr. Sanders will help you understand the Trinity and be able to accurately answer the question, "Who is God?" And by the way, this is the most important question we can answer. Dr. Fred Sanders is a systematic theologian whose primary focus is the doctrine of the Trinity. He is the Associate Director of Torrey Honors Institute at Biola University. He has contributed to a number of books, including "The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything," "The Triune God," and "The Image of the Immanent Trinity."

Why Christianity Explains Free Will Best (Dr. Tim Stratton) by Ryan Pauly

We must understand what the Bible has to say on this pressing issue in order to faithfully live out our Christian faith. M. Daniel Carroll Rodas is Blanchard Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School, the Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Denver Seminary, and an adjunct professor at El Seminario Teologico Centroamericano in Guatemala.

There are over 1.5 billion Muslims in the world who are lost. As ambassadors for Christ, our desire should be to learn about Islam so that we are able to engage Muslims with the Gospel. This conversation will help you do exactly that. Alan Shlemon is an author and speaker for Stand to Reason. He trains Christians to share their convictions in a persuasive, yet gracious manner. He has been a guest on both radio and television, and has spoken to thousands of adults and students across the country at churches, conferences, and college campuses.

Why is the universe just right for life? One popular explanation is the multiverse theory. Another is an intelligent designer. Ryan reviews Paul Davies's book, "The Goldilocks Enigma," where he explores the science behind these theories and their philosophical implications. Dr. Paul Davies is an internationally acclaimed physicist and cosmologist and the director of Beyond, a research institute at Arizona State University.

I want to take this time to respond to your questions and hear how you have been impacted by this channel in 2020.

We often hear that we need to let go of what we can't control, but where am I letting it go to? What do I trust in if there is no God? The Christian worldview, with God at the center, is the key component to addressing toxic fear. Rose Pauly is a breast diagnostic nurse, helping women navigate through the fear of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. She also served as a pastor for 14 years and received her Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is the author of "Desperate Hope," a book that brings hope to anyone in the grip of addiction, pornography, or despair, and help for victims, the fearful, and the traumatized—anyone desperate for hope. Rose's past experience includes pastoral counseling and mentoring in areas of abuse, trauma, and addiction.

Should we call people in power bad names? Jesus did! | Q&A by Ryan Pauly

Have you struggled to have a consistent and productive devotional time? Have you found it difficult to study the Bible and live like Jesus? My guest, Sean Arviso, joins the show to look at his book, "Challenge Through the Book of Genesis," and give practical steps to improve your quiet time with God.

Alisa Childers and I evaluate a core component of progressive Christianity called "deconstruction," the process of re-thinking everything you've been taught or believed about God and Jesus. Our goal is to highlight the true gospel of Jesus Christ so that Christians end up building a stronger faith. Here is the problem. Progressive Christianity is not simply another gospel. It is a false gospel.

"It can often seem that, in the 21st century, we have no need for religion when science has given us so many insights into the mysteries of this universe. Science and religion just do not mix."

Climate change is often viewed as a heated political topic. However, some may be surprised to learn that scientists have been talking about the topic for well over a century! This discussion with Dr. Hugh Ross will not only look at Earth's current climate but also at the planet's captivating climate history. He will explain why it is that we have extreme climate stability and how that is evidence for a designer.

Some of the more popular objections against the soul, consciousness, the mind, and free will come from neuroscience. Studies done on the brain seem to suggest that our thoughts and choices are determined by brain chemistry. This, if true, would create serious problems for free will and the Christian view of the soul. However, does the evidence from neuroscience really lead to this conclusion? Dr. Mihretu Guta (Ph.D. in Philosophy at Durham University, UK) is a professor of Philosophy at Biola University and Azusa Pacific University. His specialties include the philosophy of cognitive neuroscience and the philosophy of quantum physics. He joined the show to help us understand what neuroscience really says about the existence (or non-existence) of the soul.

Cold-case homicide detective, J. Warner Wallace, will be joining the show to discuss the nature of evidence, evidence for God, and the difference between belief that God exists and belief in God. Come join our conversation and bring your challenging questions about the evidence for Christianity!

Jimmy Davis (Associate Pastor at Jericho Road Church), Neal Hardin (nealhardin.com) and I did an impromptu Q&A after filming a 6-week small group study.

"The definition of grace in Mormonism is different from what the Bible teaches. Mormons are taught that grace is nothing more than God's 'enabling power' to help them keep commandments in order to qualify for exaltation. However, by using the example of Abraham and the teaching of Paul, Christians can explain a clear scriptural understanding of God's grace." - Loren Pankratz, "Sharing the Good News with Mormons" edited by Eric Johnson and Sean McDowell, p. 263. Loren Pankratz is the pastor of The Bridge Community in Centerville, Utah. Loren graduated from Chapman University with a double major in religion and philosophy. He went on to earn a master's of divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a doctorate of ministry from Talbot School of Theology.

Atheist conversation on morality. What do I mean by wrong? If God's nature is the standard of morality, what if God's nature is rape? What is the Bible's view of slavery? Have you struggled with your faith? How do we talk to a Satanist about God? Why pray to God and thank him for healing you when he caused/allowed that bad thing in the first place? Why wouldn't you be mad at God?

Part 2 of our conversation focuses on responding to arguments presented by pro-choice advocates. The abortion debate is one of the more controversial issues of our day, but this shouldn't keep us from discussing this important issue. It may seem overwhelming, but it comes down to one simple question, "What is the unborn?" As Greg Koukl says, "If the unborn is not a human person, no justification for abortion is necessary. However, if the unborn is a human person, no justification for abortion is adequate.” Megan Almon joins the show to help us understand and discuss this important issue. She has been a speaker with the Life Training Institute since 2009. During her time there, she has trained tens of thousands of individuals to articulate and defend the pro-life view.

The abortion debate is one of the more controversial issues of our day, but this shouldn't keep us from discussing this important issue. It may seem overwhelming, but it comes down to one simple question, "What is the unborn?" As Greg Koukl says, "If the unborn is not a human person, no justification for abortion is necessary. However, if the unborn is a human person, no justification for abortion is adequate.” Megan Almon joins the show to help us understand and discuss this important issue. She has been a speaker with the Life Training Institute since 2009. During her time there, she has trained tens of thousands of individuals to articulate and defend the pro-life view.

Why don't Christians accept Mormons as Christians? How am I supposed to talk to my Mormon neighbor? Is there any archaeology supporting the Book of Mormon? How do Mormonism and Christianity differ on their view of God and Jesus? Maybe you haven't had these questions, but you have wondered something else. Join the show LIVE to have your pressing questions about Mormonism and Christianity answered. Bill McKeever, founder of Mormonism Research Ministry, will be answering your questions so that you can more confidently talk to the Mormons in your life. He has written various books on Mormonism (listed below). He also serves as the editor of "Mormonism Researched" and is the host of the daily radio program, "Viewpoint on Mormonism."