Are you wired to believe in God? Can religious experience be explained naturalistically? Will robotic AI ever develop their own religions?
Read MoreDaniel Alvarez: No Evidence for God?
Almost ten years ago, I (Braxton) had my first live, public, moderated, debate. Daniel Alvarez was a credible opponent, full time professor at Florida International University, and a Harvard graduate. I had two days to prepare. I was terrified. This might as well be my origin story.
Read MoreThe Kalam Doesn't Mention God: A Response to Rationality Rules
The Kalam Cosmological Argument is consider by many to be one of the best arguments for God's existence. However, it's common for skeptics to point out that it doesn't mention God, and so it can't be an argument for God. Stephen Woodford's (Rationality Rules) video which claims to debunk the Kalam cosmological argument has been passed around in the atheist community quite a bit. Capturing Christianity's Cameron Bertuzzi responded, and Woodford wasted little time in firing back. In this video we'll take a look at Rationality Rules' dominant defense of his video, and answer the question: should apologists ditch the Kalam since it doesn't mention God?
Read MoreJoe Rogan & Michael Shermer: Wrong About Free Will and The Bible
Michael Shermer is a very well known debater, and skeptic. Joe Rogan is a well known entertainer/MMA commentator and skeptic. In this episode they stumble all over themselves trying to express and understand the nature of human freedom, and make one one of the biggest bungles I've ever heard regarding the Bible!
Read MoreDan Barker: Is He All Bark & No Bite?
Dan Barker is a mainstay among atheist debaters. He's shared the stage with the greats, and penned some of the most popular atheist cliches. But do his objections to Christian theism hold up, or is Barker all bark and no bite?
Read MorePineCreek: What Apologists Will Admit (A Christian Response)
Atheist YouTuber, PineCreek, recently made a video referencing me (Braxton) entitled, "Top 20 things Christians (especially apologists) have trouble admitting." In this video, Johnathan Pritchett (with occasional comments from me) responds! How much will he admit?
Read MoreBart Ehrman's Case Against the Resurrection: A Christian Response
"It depends which gospel you read!" These words are familiar to anyone who has listened to renowned scholar and debater, Bart Ehrman. In general, Ehrman is a powerful scholar, but he misses it when it comes to the resurrection of Jesus. In this video, we'll walk through his case against the central Christian historical event, and show what may be the weaknesses of his approach.
Read MoreAron Ra, Inspiring Philosophy, Trent Dougherty, GMS and PineCreek: Two Christians React
Aron Ra is well known in internet atheist circles. Recently, he debated Michael Jones, and Trent Dougherty in the same week. We thought it was worth discussing, specifically how Ra views the concept of faith. Listen as we ramble and meander through all the related and unrelated issues.
Read MoreWhy Holy Koolaid is Wrong About Heaven
Atheist youtuber, Holy Koolaid says Heaven is "bad," because there will be almost no free will, and all will be mundane and boring. Is he right? No, he is not. Find out why on this episode!
Read MoreThis Young Apologist is Unimpressed with Internet Atheism
John Dunfee runs JMDApologetics101 on YouTube, and the ministry "Christian Truth Through Apologetics." All the internet atheists know who he is, and he has interviewed some of the top apologists running online ministries. But he shouldn't exist. At least, not if you listen to what some internet atheists say. He's young! He's smart! He understands the atheist perspective . . . and . . . he doesn't buy it.
Read More20 Terrible Non-Arguments Against God's Existence
Does bad Christian music prove that God doesn't exist? What about arguments from evil? Are all so-called miracles bogus? Let's see whether one of YouTube's top atheists is able to convince me to reject belief in God!
Read MorePaulogia & The Masters of the Universe: A Response
Paulogia is a pretty popular atheist youtuber. He tackles some of the more prominent theistic arguments. In this episode, I respond to his criticism of the Kalam Cosmological Argument. We'll cover all the typical objections INCLUDING a discussion of the nature of time, and whether the "B-theory" undermines the Kalam argument.
Read MoreThe Chris Date Interview
Is hell eternal conscious torment, or the end of consciousness (like some may imagine the death penalty)?Chris Date is the president of Rethinking Hell - a ministry focused on the defense of a view regarding the nature of hell known as Conditionalism. In this episode we talk with Chris about the various views available to evangelicals, and hear about an upcoming conference devoted to the subject.
Read MoreSam Harris is Confused
Sam Harris was once asked, "Is there a possibility of a Creator?" Instead of answering directly he meandered through a confused monologue about Islam and Christianity before spilling over into a confused musing about those who never hear the message of a particular religion. He managed to mix in a comment or two about the matrix, and the possibility that we're all in a virtual simulation.
Read MoreGenetically Modified Skeptic: Is Atheism Worth It?
In a twist on Pascal's Wager, Genetically Modified Skeptic lists what he thinks one stands to lose if they become religious. Johnathan Pritchett and I stroll through that list to find out whether we've wagered poorly!
Read MoreGenetically Modified Skeptic: A Christian Response to Everything
Responding to an entire channel in one podcast is a new one for me! I've been told by multiple people that this atheist youtuber is the guy to dissect. In this episode I consider everything Genetically Modified Skeptic says in his "Atheism" playlist!
Read MoreAtheist Response Videos & Presup
What have we learned while doing atheist response videos? What's the best format for it, and what should your expectations be if you make a response video online. We cover that, and briefly explain our views on the presuppositionalist method of apologetics.
Read MoreS10E14: Is Religion Dying?
William Lane Craig, Ben Shapiro, fertility, and religion! We constantly hear that religion is on the decline in the western world. But studies in recent years seem to paint a different picture. How do genetics, and fertility play into this hot discussion?
Read MoreS10E13: Do People Really Become Christians Because of the Evidence?
Recent interactions with atheists have revealed that there is a common charge that “No one,” or “Very few,” people ever become Christians because of the evidence for Christianity that Christian apologists might bring. Is this true, or is it just chest-thumping? We tackle the issue in this week’s episode!
Read MoreS10E11: Audience Q&A
In a live stream, we answer questions relating to Star Trek, the nature of the soul, The Book of Daniel, our most valued books, the nature of truth, and more!
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