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Mary Jo Sharp is a former Atheist who is now a believer in Jesus. In this episode she shares her story of what led her to convert from Atheism to Christianity. Make sure to check out Mary Jo's Ministry, and especially her new book "Why I Still Believe: A Former Atheist's Reckoning with the Bad Reputation Christians Give a Good God". Check out Mary Jo's Ministry here: https://maryjosharp.com Check Out Houston Baptist University's Apologetics Program: https://hbu.edu/school-of-christian-thought/department-of-apologetics/graduate-program-campus-maa-master-of-arts-in-apologetics/ Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg For all of your custom furnishings, make sure to visit our friends at Squirly Early Collectiv https://www.secollectiv.com Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Special Guest Bryan Fergus shares his insights into Analytic Theology and how we can use this approach in the Church. Check out Mission Bible Institute: https://missionbible.com Check out these resources on Analytic Theology that Bryan shared on this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Damnation-Jerry-L-Walls/dp/026801096X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=jerry+walls&qid=1580931803&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Word-Enfleshed-Exploring-Person-Christ/dp/0801098092/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+word+enfleshed&qid=1580931875&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Understanding-Bryan-Fergus-DMin/dp/0692143742/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=hell+101+fergus&qid=1580931919&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Invitation-Analytic-Christian-Theology/dp/0830840958/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SLWQ72XN5937&keywords=an+invitation+to+analytic+christian+theology&qid=1580931980&sprefix=An+invitation+to+analytic%2Caps%2C409&sr=8-1 Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg For all of your custom furnishings, make sure to visit

With the last Unsung Heroes episode, we want to draw attention to the Prophet Nathan. This hero was a great example of speaking truth, even when it is difficult. Make sure to listen to the entire Unsung Heroes series! Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg For all of your custom furnishings, make sure to visit our friends at Squirly Early Collectiv https://www.secollectiv.com Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Who was Deborah and what did she do? In this episode we look into the amazing character, strength, and leadership of Deborah from the book of Judges. We can learn many lessons from her example. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg For all of your custom furnishings, make sure to visit our friends at Squirly Early Collectiv https://www.secollectiv.com Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

One of the greatest Unsung Heroes in the New Testament is Barnabas. This man made a huge contribution to first century Christianity, and our New Testament text would look very different if it weren't for Barnabas' ministry. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg For all of your custom furnishings, make sure to visit our friends at Squirly Early Collectiv https://www.secollectiv.com Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Many people mentioned in Scripture don't get the recognition that they deserve. In this episode we are going to take a biographical sketch of Philip the Evangelist. Who was he? What did he do? What can we learn from him? You will be surprised by how his example can inform how we go about apologetics and evangelism. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg For all of your custom furnishings, make sure to visit our friends at Squirly Early Collectiv https://www.secollectiv.com Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Reflection on how God has worked is a healthy part of the Christian life. In this episode, we are going to share three lessons that God taught each of us over the past year. We hope that this episode encourages you to do some reflection and praise the Lord for what He has done in your life! Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

Did the Old Testament predict specific works that the Messiah would do? You bet it did. In this episode we look at the works that Jesus performed and how the Prophets in the Old Testament foretold that he would do them. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

The Old Testament prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem...but which Bethlehem? Did you know that there are more than one? Also, Matthew states that the prophets said Jesus would be called a Nazarene. Unfortunately, there isn't one Old Testament prophecy that states this. What is Matthew talking about? Check out the episode to find out! Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

So many people discount the prophecy in the Old Testament. When you look into it, the Old Testament Prophecy is so specific, it demands a closer look. How does the Old Testament predict who Jesus would be? That's what this episode is all about. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/ To contact our friend Matthew at Squirly Early Collectiv check out his instagram account @secollectiv Also, be sure to check out the new book "Intensional: Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World" by D.A. Horton at https://dahorton.com

What is prophecy? Specifically, how can we know what legitimate prophecy looks like? In this episode we are going to take a look at some cultural and religious prophecies and compare them with the test for true prophecy from the Bible. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/ To contact our friend Matthew at Squirly Early Collectiv check out his instagram account @secollectiv Also, be sure to check out the new book "Intensional: Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World" by D.A. Horton at https://dahorton.com

What Scriptures teach that the Holy Spirit is God? Are the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit all equally God? How can we know? In this episode we take a deep dive into the theology of the Holy Spirit, what Scripture says, and how we can know what the Trinity is, without having to know how it works. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/ Also, be sure to check out the new book "Intensional: Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World" by D.A. Horton at https://dahorton.com

So many people deny that Jesus claimed to be God. What does Scripture say? Can we make the claim that Jesus, his disciples, and even the Old Testament claim that Jesus is deity? That's what this episode is all about. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1ScpZNFou4QP1UY7qnBzg Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/ Also, be sure to check out the new book "Intensional: Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World" by D.A. Horton at https://dahorton.com

Many people have issues with the Christian belief in the Trinity. Sadly, many Christians don't know their stuff when it comes to the Doctrine of the Trinity. In this episode, we start our series on what the Trinity is and how we can show that the Bible teaches that God is a Trinity...even though the word "Trinity" is not in Scripture. Join us as we explore what the Bible says and why God is Trinitarian. Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/ Also, be sure to check out the new book "Intensional: Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World" by D.A. Horton at https://dahorton.com

Where does morality come from? Do we create it, or does it exist outside of our beliefs and feelings about it? Without a law-giver, it is very difficult to argue for anything being truly right or wrong. Check out this episode as we discuss how the Atheistic worldview has a tough task in showing where morality comes from. Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/ Also, be sure to check out the new book "Intensional: Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World" by D.A. Horton at https://dahorton.com

There is one human race, but many different ethnicities. How should we as Christians address tension in our country and in our church when it comes to differences in ethnicity? This week we our guest is D.A. Horton, author of "Intensional: Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World". We hope that this interview will be helpful to you as you live on mission for the Lord in the area of different ethnicities. Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/ Also, be sure to check out the new book "Intensional: Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World" by D.A. Horton at https://dahorton.com

So often we associate October 31st with Halloween, but way back in 1517 another significant event took place on this date in Wittenberg, Germany. In this episode we take a look at the arguments made by Martin Luther in his work "Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences", also known as The 95 Theses. Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/ Also, be sure to check out the new book "Intensional: Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World" by D.A. Horton at https://dahorton.com

What approach should we take when sharing the Gospel with our Muslim friends and family? This week, we have Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason on the show. Alan is an expert on Apologetics to Muslim and shares a great method in helping Muslims to consider what Jesus said in the Gospels. Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/ To hear more from Alan Shlemon, check out: https://www.str.org https://www.str.org/blog/tell-muslims-jesus-son-man https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-out-loud-with-alan-shlemon/id407846434

What qualifies someone of being a true prophet? According to Muslims, Muhammad is believed to be the Final Prophet. In this episode, we are going to take a look at some of the things that Muhammad said, and then see if he was correct in his claims. Join us at the Deep Faith Apologetics Conference on Nov. 2nd: http://www.deepfaithapologetics.com Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/

When it comes to Islam, what are some of the core beliefs and practices? In this episode, we discuss the Six Articles of Faith and the Five Pillars, so that you can have some insight into what Muslims believe and the deeds they must do to earn salvation. Make sure to join our Insiders Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christculturecoffeeinsiders/