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Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Directors of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University, as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. For more information on The Pellews' or to support their ministry, please visit https://ratiochristi.org/people/melissa-pellew/. On today's broadcast we discuss a very sensitive yet crucial topic that few want to address- sexual danger and our children. The statistics are overwhelming when it comes to those who have been sexually violated and abused as children. As the Church, we must stand up to these threats against our children's purity and innocence. In their new book, Protecting Your Child From Predators: How To Recognize and Respond To Sexual Danger, Drs. Beth Robinson and Latayne Scott have laid out their observations and expertise from dealing with sexual abuse victims and help parents to map out a pre-emptive gameplan to protect and prepare their children to face the dangers in our fallen world. Dr. Robinson wi

Atheism is not about truth, but illusion. It is not about reason, but absurdity. It is not about freedom, but slavery. This video is produced by Christ Presbyterian Church of Magna, Utah, a congregation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (www.gospelutah.org).

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Directors of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University, as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. For more information on The Pellews' or to financially support their ministry, please visit https://ratiochristi.org/people/melissa-pellew/.  In this episode, we will be dealing with the topic of food as we specifically look at what the Bible has to say about using and eating animals from several different perspectives. Joining us for the discussion is Dr. Paul Copan, Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds the endowed Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. We'll discuss Dr. Copan's newest book, What Would Jesus Really Eat: The Case For Meat Eating, edited with Dr. Wes Jamison. In this work, a group of scholars have applied their expertise in biblical studies, theology, philosophy, resource management, communi

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Directors of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University, as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. For more information on The Pellews' or to support their ministry, please visit https://ratiochristi.org/people/melissa-pellew/. . In this episode, we will be dealing with the topic of sexual ethics, particular how to effectively reach our LGBT friends with truth and love. Joining us to discuss this topic is apologist Cameron Hodge. As a young child and into her young adult years she struggled with suicide, depression, cutting, and with the effects of sexual violation. Over the past several years Cameron has also opened up about her past struggle with bisexuality from which she has found freedom. Now, as a believer redeemed by the grace and Gospel of Jesus Christ, Cameron aims to provide hope, answers, and a defense of the Christian faith for those who struggle with the hard issues of Christianity and their personal fai

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Directors of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University, as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. For more information on The Pellews' or to support their ministry, please visit https://ratiochristi.org/people/melissa-pellew/. We are joined by Dr. Fazale Rana of Reasons To Believe to discuss his new book with Ken Samples, Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism. Formerly a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble, Fuz graduated with highest honors from West Virginia State College with a BS in chemistry and went on to earn a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies in the biophysics of cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Several articles by Fuz have been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, such as Biochemistry, Applied Spectroscopy, FEBS Letters,

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. 

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew, Chapter Directors of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University, each week as we discuss issues related to Christian Apologetics, theology and biblical worldview issues. We will be joined by Dr. David Geisler to discuss the new documentary about the life and work of his father, the late Dr. Norman Geisler (1932-2019), as we will take a look at his tremendous legacy for Christ.  Dr. David Geisler is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary (M.A. and Th.M.) and Southern Evangelical Seminary (Doc. of Ministries in Apologetics). He has been involved in Church and para-church ministry for over 25 years and is an internationally known speaker (North American, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and Africa).  In July of 2011 he and his Chinese wife, Charlene and their three children relocated back to U.S. where David oversees Norm Geisler International Ministries’ global movement both in the East and the West. David feels especially called to play a part to expand his father’s (Dr. Norman Geisle

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew, Chapter Directors and Community Apologists with Ratio Christi at Winthrop University every week for discussion on theology, apologetics and the Christian worldview! This week Devin has a crossfire discussion with an atheist, Chris Allison, on the Existence of God and The Resurrection of Jesus.

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew,  Chapter Directors and Community Apologists with Ratio Christi as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week, we have a very special show lined up as we will be discussing the life and legacy of our former professor and mentor, Dr. Norman Geisler, prolific author, veteran professor, speaker, lecturer, traveler, philosopher, apologist, evangelist, theologian  and President Emeritus of Southern Evangelical Seminary. Dr. Geisler peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday. We will be joined by some special guests and also former students and co-laborers in ministry with Dr. Geisler, Dr. Bill Roach, President of the International Society of Apologetics (which Dr. Geisler founded in 2007) and co-author of Defending Inerrancy with Dr. Geisler and Thomas McCuddy, Director of Norm Geisler Institute of Norm Geisler International Ministries. We will also take your calls throughout the show to share your stories of how

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Directors and Community Apologists with Ratio Christi at Winthrop University and York Technical College for an update on ministry and life as we are headed into our 15th year of marriage next week. We are frequently asked about marriage/ministry balance and we are constantly learning along this journey. Join us for some quick updates of what the Lord is doing on the campuses and community through apologetics outreach! You can support the Pellews's ministry at: http://devinpellew.ratiochristi.org. If we can serve you in any way or have any questions about our ministry, feel free to contact us at melissapellew@ratiochristi.org or 704-606-4428

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Chapter Directors with Ratio Christi at Winthrop University as we interview Professor Ken Samples from Reasons To Believe Ministries. Professor Staples joins us to discuss his new book, Classic Christian Thinkers.

Join Devin and Melissa as they discuss practical tips for engaging Jehovah's Witnesses at the door.

We will be interviewing Chris Allison on his journey to atheism and if there are good reasons to believe that God exists! We will open up the phone lines and be taking your questions at 619-768-7314.

During this Sanctity of Life Week and with abortion being a major headline story due to the recent abortion legislation in New York, we will be tackling abortion head on in this episode. We'll have Clinton Wilcox on the air with us to take your questions on pro-life issues, abortion in general, euthanasia, etc. Clinton is a staff apologist for Life Training Institute and resides in Fresno, CA. He is a regular contributor to the Secular Pro-Life blog and has had articles featured on LifeNews.com and the National Right to Life Committee blog. He is also a speaker and mentor through Justice for All and has spoken to hundreds of pro-life and pro-choice people, on several college campuses across four states and through various on-line mediums. He has given presentations on podcasts and in front of churches and philosophy clubs. Call in at (619)768-7314 to submit your questions on the air! 

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Directors of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University and Community Apologists, as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week we will be discussing the the topic of progressive Christianity with a special guest, apologist and blogger Alisa Childers. As a lifelong church-goer, follower of Jesus, and former contemporary Christian music recording artists with the award-winning group, ZoeGirl, Alisa experienced a period of profound doubt about her faith in her early thirties. It lead to a journey from unreasoned doubt into vibrant, intellectually informed faith and she is using her training and studies to help equip the body of Christ through her website. Today's topic on progressive Christianity will explore a very dangerous infiltration into the Church that is affecting believers- young and old alike. What is progressive Christianity? How do I identify if myself or my church has been shaped by progressive Christ

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to Christian apologetics, theology and worldview issues. During this episode, we are joined by special guest, Melissa Cain Travis, an Assistant Professor of Christian Apologetics at Houston Baptist University, who serves on the Contributing Writers team at Christian Research Journal. She earned a Master of Arts in Science and Religion from Biola University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Campbell University. She is currently pursuing a PhD in humanities, her research focusing on the history and philosophy of science and the historical interaction of science and theology. Melissa worked in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research for five years after obtaining her undergraduate degree, and has spent more than a decade studying the science, theology, and philosophy pertaining to the origins debate. Melissa will discuss her newest book, Science and The Mind of The Maker: What the Conversation Between Faith and Science Reveals About God, whi

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week, our special guest will be Dianna Williams, a native of Toronto, Canada and a graduate of Southern Evangelical Seminary, who holds a Master's in both Apologetics and Philosophy. Dianna will be discussing one of the ramifications for theology of the Feminist Movement, Feminist Criticism of the Bible, from content in the chapter she wrote in Basics of Biblical Criticism: Helpful or Harmful? that was published in 2016. Feminist criticism of the Bible is predicated on the idea that the biblical text is a tool of oppression both created by men and used by men to cement the second class citizenship of women. While some feminist critics champion the view that Christianity should be done away with altogether, there are many who believe a new interpretation of the Bible is warranted- one that implements women’s experience as the criterion by which to determine the usefulness and a

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Directors and missionaries of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University, as we discuss topics related to apologetics, theology and Christian worldview. On this episode, we will be tackling the controversial topic, Critical Theory. In particular, we discuss the application and implications of Critical Theory in light of the biblical worldview. What is critical theory? When dealing with social issues and injustices, race, gender issues, socio-economics, etc, is CT compatible or antithetical to the Christian worldview? Is it useful at all to the Christian? What is the connection between critical theory and social justice? How can we recognize when critical theory is in practice? On the air to discuss this topic with us is Dr. Neil Shenvi of Shenvi Apologetics. Neil is a theoretical chemist and homeschooling dad having received degrees from or having done post-doctoral work and research at universities such as Princeton, UC-Berkeley, Yale and Duke. Join us for this engaging

In this episode of Theology Matters, Devin & Melissa Pellew of Ratio Christi Apologetics Alliance interview apologist, theologian, best-selling author and professor, Nancy Pearcey. We will discuss Pearcey's newly released book, Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions About Life and Sexuality. In her book, Pearcey fearlessly and with compassion, makes the case that secularism denigrates the body and destroys the basis for human rights. Throughout, Pearcey sets forth a holistic and humane alternative available to all -- one that offers authentic, reality-oriented solutions that embrace the dignity of the human body and provide a sustainable basis for unalienable human rights. Formerly an agnostic, Pearcey has been heralded as “America’s preeminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual” (The Economist) and in addition to Love Thy Body has authored Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity, which won a 2005 ECPA Gold Medallion Award, and How Now Shall We Live? (coauthored by Harol

Claire Culwell met her biological mother in March of 2009. Her birthmother told her that her life was a miracle. Claire's biological mom became pregnant at the age of 13. Her mother took her to an abortion clinic where she had a surgical abortion. A few weeks later she realized she was still pregnant so she found an out-of-state late-term abortion clinic to do a second abortion. At the clinic they informed her she had been pregnant with twins...ONE WAS ABORTED; ONE SURVIVED. They said it was too late to do a second abortion. Claire was born 2 weeks later. Claire was born 2 1/2 months early. She weighed 3 lbs. 2 oz. and was placed on life support. Her hips had been dislocated and her feet were turned inward - all because of the abortion. She was adopted shortly after birth by an amazing family who she wouldn't trade for the world! Claire now tells her story and speaks up for the unborn so that they can receive the same gift of LIFE she has! She shares her story of survival at many churches and pro-life e