Trinity Students, Brandon Morris and Nick Ham have taken over Trinity Radio!!! They share their testimonies, and discuss the subject of Christian zeal! How radical should your faith be? In the midst of the discussion they tackle subjects like Mormonism, Evangelism, Apologetics, personal devotional efforts, and . . . veggie tales!
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S9E7: The Emotional Problem of Evil
Christian apologists often say that while they can respond to the intellectual problem of evil, the emotional problem of evil is a separate question. Are we left with no response to the parent who has just lost a child? What about those who are dealing with depression? Is depression a real thing? Unfortunately, apologists have often begged off answering these tough questions, but we won't! This week we're joined by Dr. Jim Chatham, chairman of the Christ Centered Counseling Department at Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary.
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S9E6: Apologetics & Small Groups
How can small groups in the local church aid in evangelism and apologetics? Small groups are commonplace in churches of various denominations today, but intentionally developing a small group around apologetics and evangelism comes with its own challenges. When considering that many Christian apologists in the local church feel that their discipline is largely ignored or unappreciated, this sort of apologetic work can allow such a ministry to flourish. Also, we discuss a new book for which we both contributed chapters - "Small Churches, Big Stories," edited by Samuel Schmidt
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S9E5: Revivals, Crusades, Conferences, & Apologetics
Do evangelistic events in the local church work? We discuss the terminology, methodology, and relevance of evangelistic events, and respond to typical criticisms. All this leads toward the final question, "How can apologetics be included?"
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S9E4: Inerrancy & Apologetics
Is inerrancy the central mark of evangelicalism? What is a workable definition of inerrancy? Why has this issue become so controversial in the theological world over the past several years? These and other questions arise as we strive toward the topic: how does inerrancy impact Christian apologetics?
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S9E3: Are Apologists Missing the Point?
It starts off boring, but there's a shootout toward the end. Dr. Pritchett presents a case that Christian apologists are focusing on the wrong things, with the wrong people.
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S9E2: YI'MA Christian
After an entire season of responding to people of other worldviews who explain, "Why I'm a," we finally explain to the world why we affirm Christianity.
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S9E1: Divorce: Can it Always be Forgiven?(Featuring Dr. Harold Hunter)
Dr. Harold F. Hunter, joins Johnathan Pritchett to discuss the biblical data, and practical experience as it relates to marriage, divorce, and remarriage.
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S8E22: The Season Eight Finale
American flags in church? In the season eight finale we begin the new occasional series, "The Finders!" In it, we answer questions from listeners about patriotic services, angels, Paul's use of Old Testament passages, free will, Calvinism, prophecy, and hell. AND, we consider what the YI'MA series of season eight has taught us about apologetics, evangelism, and opposing worldviews.
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S8E21: Response to "Why I'm a Jehovah's Witness" (YI'MA)
We respond to an individual who explains why he/she is a Jehovah's Witness, and give a bit of history as well as doctrinal perspective. In addition to this, we discuss physicalism, armageddon, annihilationism, date-setters, and whether or not Pascal's Wager is worth anything.
Video to which we're responding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPoEx9ko3TY
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Learn Casually: BraxtonHunter.com
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S8E20: Why I'm a Christian Apologist (YI'MA)
After multiple episodes responding to various opposing worldviews, we tackle the question of why we (Braxton & Johnathan) are Christian Apologists. This includes a discussion of the various apologetic methodologies, and a loud-mouthed challenge from Pritchett Prime.
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S8E19: Questions & Answers With Listeners
Evangelizing Mormons, and Jehovah Witnesses, Talking Serpents, Law and Gospel, Sex, and a number of other issues are covered in this Q&A special. It's also our way of launching a new mini episode series called, "The Finders" because we believe that while you may not be prepared to be an answer giver, you can already be an answer finder for skeptics.
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S8E18: Response to "Why I'm an Anti-Calvinist" (YI'MA)
Leighton Flowers, the evangelist, apologist, discipler, Christian leader, and sometimes soteriology commenter, joins us to discuss the common claims that he is a divisive, angry, one-string-banjo with a chip on his shoulder about Calvinism.
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S8E16: Response to "Why I'm Catholic" (YI'MA)
In this episode we respond to Brian Holdsworth's video, "Why I'm Catholic." In it we discuss whether the bodies of saints are impervious to decay, and whether Mary is really appearing to people to testify to the truth of Roman Catholicism.
S8E15: The Legend of Clifty Falls: An Argument from Experience
In this episode we discuss a life-changing moment in the life of Dr. Johnathan Pritchett. Does our experience of God count as evidence for the truth of Christianity? Find out in this week's episode.
S8E14: Response to Why I'm a Pro-Choice Christian (YI'MA)
Actually, the person to which we are responding claims to be pro-life, but thinks abortion should be legal. We think this actually makes her pro-choice, but anyway . . . this is not the same episode on abortion we've done so many times before.
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S8E13: Response to Why I'm a Scientologist (YI'MA)
You already know that Scientology is super weird, but do you understand the underlying philosophical principles? Do you know what scientologists say about Jesus? Check out this week's episode and hear what you haven't heard before about this strange group.
S8E12: Calvinism: Why Won't the Debate End?
Dr. Pritchett stands in the corner, and . . . A frustrating pattern has emerged. Every time we do an episode related to Calvinism, it instantly becomes one of our most listened to. We find this annoying. In this episode we discuss why the debate is so intriguing.
S8E11: Response to Why I'm a Calvinist (the YI'MA series)
In this episode we discuss the reasons given by a Calvinist Dr. Hunter debated in 2013 for his embrace of Calvinism. We make it clear that we are friendly, but outspoken non-Calvinists. We have many Calvinist friends, and colleagues.
S8E10: Weird Cults
Worshipping aliens, goddess worship, sexual cults, and satanism are all covered in this episode of Trinity Radio, as we discover some shocking similarities among false religions, and scripture-twisters.
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