More and more people are walking away from organized religion. Is this really a problem?
All tagged Apologetics
Moving Forward 1: Exploring New Ideas
It can really rock your boat to look at the world from someone else's perspective. So, how can we do that effectively?
American Christianity Is Broken 3: Forgotten Purpose
What is that one thing that will upset church people more than anything else? What is the one thing that if you do it, there will be no forgiveness?
American Christianity Is Broken 2: Poor Leadership
The only question that really matters when hiring a pastor is: “Does this person know God?” Instead, we’re trying to find rock stars who can bring a bunch of people in the door. With all the Christian leaders who have been falling lately, I think we’re finding out how well that strategy has been working.
This Is Who I Am
This video tells you a little bit about who I am and why I do what I do. For further information, see links below:
Conversations with atheists:
- Problem of evil/God's actions in the OT - https://youtu.be/qxgUg_hYyew
- Naturalism vs theism - https://youtu.be/4RY0G3SNG8w
My thoughts on things:
- Liberal or conservative - https://youtu.be/ldEYxCHTul8
- Why do bad things happen to good people? - https://youtu.be/5_YOK-C-ujs
- Christianity is not a sports team - https://youtu.be/pKGc3QD2Rxo
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Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
Why do bad people often seem to get away with things and have everything good while good people often get the leftovers? It would seem like an all-powerful and loving God should fix this.
Barbaric Old Testament Laws
Why in the world would a good and loving God not only just allow slavery but actually command it. Why would we worship a god who clearly doesn’t even have his own moral compass pointing in the right direction?
Why Can God Murder People but It's Wrong for Us?
Yeah, I know this topic is not super fun, but I’m willing to bet a lot of you have been wondering about this and may not have ever heard a good answer. And that applies whether you’re Christian or not. So, let’s get into it.
Technology and the Generational Gap
Overall, technology is a very good thing. There are, however, some side effects - some unintended consequences that are not positive.
Christianity and Living Faithfully (Faith Series Part 3)
I can think of two main ways that we have to live by faith in our everyday lives. The first one is trusting God that He actually cares about us and will work everything out.
Christianity and True Faith (Faith Series Part 2)
We're not supposed to have blind faith. OK, but what does true faith actually look like?
Christianity and Blind Faith (Faith Series Part 1)
Faith is sometimes described as “believing something when you know it isn’t true.” That’s actually not faith. The technical term for that is “delusion.”
Who Was Jesus? 10 - Crucifixion and Burial
Finally, we come to the end of Jesus’ life. In this episode, we look at his crucifixion and burial.
Who Was Jesus? 9 - Trials
Jesus finally goes on trial for his crimes. But what exactly had he done?
Who Was Jesus? 8 - Last Supper and the Garden of Gethsemane
So, the people decided not to follow Jesus, and he knows he's going to die. Now what?
Who Was Jesus? 7 - Entry Into Jerusalem
Here, we begin looking at the last week, and climax, of Jesus' life. In this episode, Jesus enters Jerusalem and cleanses the Temple.
Who Was Jesus? 6 - Who Did Jesus Think He Was?
Jesus acted and taught like he had the authority to do whatever he wanted? Why? Who did he think he was?
Who Was Jesus? 5 - Teaching
What was unique about Jesus’ teaching style, and what were some of the main things he talked about?
Who Was Jesus? 4 - Actions
Jesus didn't just get a group of disciples around him to party and have a good time. He was trying to do something. So, what was that? If you were in a town that Jesus happened to come through, what would you have seen?
Who Was Jesus? 3 - The Story Begins
This episode will cover some basic facts about Jesus, a little bit about his early life, and a lot more about the beginning of his ministry.