Christ, Culture, & Coffee

Two significant cultural issues came up this past week. The first was that my kids observed a homosexual wedding on one of their favorite cartoons, which sparked a lot of conversations in our family. The second was that a certain celebrity spoke out against the pro-life bill that had been passed in Georgia last week. This episodes discusses these issues, how to think biblically about them, and how to help others see the truth. If you would like to ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

What do skeptics say accounts for the facts surrounding the death and supposed resurrection of Jesus Christ? Did his disciples steal his body? Did he actually die, or did he just pass out and later revive in the tomb? Is it possible that the disciple hallucinated seeing their crucified leader? These objections to the resurrection are something that we need to have good answers for, and that's what this episode is all about. Check out this article on bees pollinating coffee plants: https://www.sciencenews.org/blog/food-thought/buzz-over-coffee If you would like to ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

Were Jesus' disciples actually convinced that he rose from the dead? How can we be sure that they didn't make up the whole thing? What if they were lying? Is there any evidence that can help us come to understand what they truly believed about the resurrection? These are the questions that we will be looking into on this episode. If you would like to ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

Having friends and family believe that Jesus rose from the dead is one thing, but many claim that they were biased and would want the resurrection to be true. What if an enemy of Jesus admitted that he rose from the dead? Would that be good evidence for the validity of the resurrection? We think it would be, and fortunately, we have a first hand account written by an enemy of Christianity, who became convinced that the resurrection occurred. If you would like to ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

Was the tomb of Jesus actually empty? Historically, how can we evaluate this claim? Does the evidence stand up to the demands of historical criteria of authenticity? Is the empty tomb an elaborate hoax? These are the questions that we discuss on this Easter edition of Christ, Culture, & Coffee. If you would like to ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

Is it possible to convince your siblings that you are God? What kind of evidence would you need in order to convince them? Why would someone be willing to die for their belief that their brother was God? Jesus brother James was converted to believe that his brother was the Messiah and that he was God. How did Jesus convince his brother of this? Is James' conversion evidence that Jesus must have risen from the dead? That's what this episode is all about. Gary Habermas is the leading authority on the Resurrection of Jesus and we highly encourage you to check out his work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay_Db4RwZ_M http://www.garyhabermas.com https://www.amazon.com/Case-Resurrection-Jesus-Gary-Habermas-ebook/dp/B001QOGJY0/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=gary+habermas&qid=1554847599&s=gateway&sr=8-1 If you would like to ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

Is there a simple way to get your skeptical friends and family thinking about the resurrection of Jesus? We think there is. In this episode, we give you a simple, yet powerful argument for the resurrection of Jesus based on the Christian observance of Sunday as the day of worship. If you would like to ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

We are celebrating our 50th episode by telling stories about apologetics and how they are making an impact on you, our listeners. If you would like to ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

Last week, there was a terrible tragedy that took place in Christchurch, New Zealand. How are Christians to respond to these types of events, and how can we show love, empathy, and kindness to those affected? If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

We often hear many people give strong opinions about what they think. However, it is more rare to hear good reasoning and b given good evidence for these opinions. In this episode, Robby discusses three bad methods of arguing. He shows how we as Christians can fall victim to bad arguments as well as explains what a good argument should be. If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

Does anyone come to know Jesus through Apologetics? Absolutely yes. In this episode, Robby shares with you some great stories from his recent mission trip to Rwanda and how you can show your Muslim friends that the Quran teaches Christians to judge according to the Gospels. Check out Rwanda Trading Company: http://rwandatc.com If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

How is morality an apologetic for God's existence? Are we morally responsible for the knowledge and information that we have? This week's special guest is Shawn White. Shawn is the founder of Smart Faith, an apologetic ministry focused on "training believers to be confident, courageous, and culturally aware." WE would love for you to join us at this year's Smart Faith Conference on March 30th. Check out all the details at http://www.smartfaith.org If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

Helping our kids navigate the cultural is a tough task. We cannot keep the world from our kids, but how can we prepare them for what they will encounter? How can we instill a Christian worldview in them, when the world is pressing an opposing worldview at them? This weeks guest is Brett Kunkle from Maven. Brett's ministry is all about equipping parents, grandparents, teachers, and youth workers with practical apologetics that can help shape the next generation of Christians with truth and grace. Check out Brett's ministry and book at the links below: https://www.maventruth.com http://www.mavenconferences.com https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Guide-Culture-Generation-Navigate/dp/1434711013 If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

Are high school students capable of having a civil discourse over hot button issues in a public high school? YES! Real Talk Campus Ministry does this very thing. Apologetics is alive and well through the Real Talk clubs that are currently running in 10 Arizona public high schools. On this episode, we interview Jordan Francis, the Director of Mission for Real Talk. Check out what Real Talk is about: https://www.realtalkcm.org If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

Dr. Leighton Flowers gives us great insight into the type of freedom that human beings have, and how Scripture backs up the libertarian view of human free will. Please check out Dr. Flower's podcast and his book: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/soteriology-101-former-calvinistic-professor-discusses/id933102822?mt=2 https://soteriology101.com https://www.amazon.com/Potters-Promise-Biblical-Traditional-Soteriology-ebook/dp/B01N13T1V2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1549411618&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=the+potters+promise&psc=1

Biblical archeology confirms the historicity of the Bible. Biblical people, places and events can be confirmed through archeology. However, when it comes to the Book of Mormon, there is an astounding lack of archeological evidence. What claimed does the Book of Mormon make that lacks evidence? That's what this episode is all about. We would encourage you to check out Tri-Grace Ministry at: http://www.trigrace.org If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

Is the Bible full of legendary accounts and fictitious characters? What does archeology say about people mentioned in the Bible? In this episode we look at archeological artifacts that show Isaiah and Pontius Pilate to be actual historical people. Check out the following articles for more information: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/people-in-the-bible/prophet-isaiah-signature-jerusalem/ https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/02/prophet-isaiah-jerusalem-seal-archaeology-bible/ https://aleteia.org/2018/06/15/archaeological-evidence-of-pontius-pilate-corroborates-gospel/ https://www.allaboutarchaeology.org/pontius-pilate-faq.htm If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

Is there a way to secure a date for the Exodus from Egypt that is described in the Bible? Who was Pharaoh's daughter? Who was the Pharaoh during the Exodus? How does archeology and Egyptian history help us to make sense of the Biblical data? That's what this episode seeks to answer. Please check out the links below for more information on this intriguing issue. http://www.biblearchaeology.org/post/2009/02/27/Moses-and-Hatshepsut.aspx https://patternsofevidence.com/trailer-videos/ https://www.worldofthebible.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/How-Do-We-Know-Exodus-Happened.pdf If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

A very intriguing marble tablet may be evidence that the earliest Christians were proclaiming that Jesus rose from the dead. The Nazareth Inscription is a fascinating piece of archeology that we will be discussing on this episode. Check out these interesting articles on the Nazareth Inscription: http://www.biblearchaeology.org/post/2009/07/22/The-Nazareth-Inscription-Proof-of-the-Resurrection-of-Christ.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAiA99vhBRBnEiwAwpk-uNrOtpE2Vf7HIk28kLzQmV8UWjvOW9bvbWPjTyqaRQvB0F3wuWQnyxoCYScQAvD_BwE#Article https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-emperor-and-the-empty-tomb-an-ancient-inscription-an-eccentric-scholar-and-the-human-need-to-touch-the-past/#! If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com

What relation does the study of archeology have with the Bible? How does archeology help us have confidence in what is written in the Scripture? For the month of January we are going to be discussing different archeological artifacts that confirm the historical accuracy of the Bible. Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericmack/2018/12/04/new-science-suggests-biblical-city-of-sodom-was-smote-by-an-exploding-meteor/#2090b3375c67 Biblical Archeology article: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-sites/where-is-sodom/ If you would like to submit a coffee tip or ask us a question about apologetics, theology or culture, please contact us at christculturecoffee@gmail.com