Podcasts

Is Intelligent Design Pseudoscience?

Greg responds to the claim that intelligent design is pseudoscience, then he answers questions about preaching against abortion even though people in the congregation have had abortions, Bible translations, and the biblical definition of the image of God.
Greg Koukl 11/24/2023

#STRask: Are Christians Who Continue to Sin Hypocrites?

Questions about sins of action vs. sinful character flaws and whether continued sin makes Christians hypocrites, whether Ananias and Sapphira were saved, and whether Christians aren’t practicing what they believe if they’re spending time and money doing anything but evangelize.
Greg Koukl 11/23/2023

The Problem with Altar Calls

Greg talks about the problem with altar calls, then he answers questions about why it matters what kind of arguments we make for Christianity if only God can change a person’s mind and how best to use the LDS Gospel Topic Essays when witnessing to Mormons.
Greg Koukl 11/22/2023

#STRask: Is It Possible Jesus Has Already Come?

Questions about whether it’s possible Jesus has already come in a fashion similar to Elijah coming as John the Baptist, whether Jesus was an apocalyptic prophet who was wrong about the kingdom coming in his disciples’ lifetime, and what part Jesus’ resurrection plays in salvation.
Greg Koukl 11/20/2023

Don’t Use Empty Rhetoric

Greg responds to a caller’s story about being accused of hate because of his pro-life bumper stickers, then he answers questions about whether the blood sprinkled on the mercy seat was cleaned off, a family whose pastor objects to their spending time out of town, and whether God created the possibility to sin.
Greg Koukl 11/17/2023

#STRask: Are We Limiting God by Putting Him in the “Box” of Scripture?

Questions about whether we’re limiting God by putting him in the “box” of the 66 books of Scripture and how to respond to someone who continually talks about missing verses in the Bible and the idea that the Bible is owned by a corporation and isn’t trustworthy.
Greg Koukl 11/16/2023

Should Christians Make Judgments about Other Christians?

Greg answers questions about the differences between rules, principles, etc., Christian nationalism, Christians making judgments about other Christians, how people who haven’t heard the gospel will be judged, how to respond to someone who says God isn’t real, and an explanation of the book of Job.
Greg Koukl 11/15/2023

#STRask: What Is the Christian View of Surrogacy?

Question about how Christians should view surrogacy.
Greg Koukl 11/13/2023

Should You Violate Your Conscience to Maintain Your Relationship with an LGBT Person?

People who identify as LGBT routinely ask their Christian friends and family to accommodate various requests. Are you justified in declining to go along even if it might damage your relationship with them? Alan unpacks his thoughts on this thorny dilemma.
Alan Shlemon 11/10/2023

Well Done, Melinda

Greg talks about Melinda Penner, cofounder of Stand to Reason, who went home to be with the Lord last week, then he answers questions about men teasing each other, the biblically appropriate role of the military, and whether 1 Timothy 3 is descriptive or prescriptive.
Greg Koukl 11/10/2023

#STRask: Are We Responsible for Enjoying Prayer, Worship, and Bible Reading?

Questions about whether we’re responsible for enjoying prayer, worship, and Bible reading or it’s up to God to ignite those joys in us and whether sharing about things that cause grief, pain, or discontent is a form of complaining.
Greg Koukl 11/09/2023

Interview: Justin Brierley – The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God

Greg interviews Justin Brierley, author of The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again, about the rise and fall of the New Atheist movement, why he thanks God for Richard Dawkins, a shift in many atheists’ view of Christianity, and more.
Greg Koukl 11/08/2023

#STRask: How Can I Start a Conversation with the Jehovah’s Witnesses I See around Town?

Questions about how to start up a conversation with Jehovah’s Witnesses who are handing out information at temporary kiosks around town, witnessing to New Age siblings who misquote the Bible and Jesus, and non-Christians who are experiencing answered prayers or prophetic dreams.
Greg Koukl 11/06/2023

No Evidence for God?

Greg talks about an atheist’s response to his quote summarizing some evidence for God, then he answers questions about why he will be speaking at a church that has women pastors and why Protestants don’t view the works of the early church fathers as authoritative for doctrine.
Greg Koukl 11/03/2023

#STRask: What Is the Biblical Definition of God’s Wrath?

Questions about the biblical definition of God’s wrath and how Christians can process the heartbreaking idea of decent Jewish people going to Hell because they don’t have Christ.
Greg Koukl 11/02/2023

Getting around the Watchful Dragons

Greg gives some thoughts about C.S. Lewis after attending 1517’s conference on Lewis last weekend, then he answers a caller’s questions about whether or not a woman should be a lead pastor and whether he should be concerned about his pastor planting a church with a woman lead pastor.
Greg Koukl 11/01/2023

#STRask: What if Two Men Who Are Legally Married Choose to Follow Christ?

Questions about whether two men who are legally married and have an adopted daughter should divorce and break up their family if they choose to follow Christ and how Christians can be compassionate on topics like homosexuality, abortion, and other religions.
Greg Koukl 10/30/2023

What Are My Concerns with Andy Stanley’s Unconditional Conference?

Alan attended Andy Stanley’s Unconditional Conference, an event intended to equip parents and ministry leaders how to reach out to LGBTQ youth. In this episode, Alan provides his assessment of the conference, including three major concerns.
Alan Shlemon 10/27/2023

Does It Make Sense for an Atheist to Claim He Used to Be a Real Christian?

Greg adds another quick thought about the last call on the previous episode, then he answers questions about atheists claiming they used to be “real Christians,” whether the word “relationship” accurately describes our connection with God, and non-Christians receiving benefits from their prayers.
Greg Koukl 10/27/2023

#STRask: Why Does It Matter Which Higher Power Someone Believes In?

Questions about what to say to a Christian who doesn’t think it matters which higher power a person believes in, how to help friends see they’re attending an unhelpful or heretical church, whether it’s wrong to wish a dead loved one happy birthday, and when to leave a parachurch organization over theological differences.
Greg Koukl 10/26/2023