Evidence and Answers

Was Jesus’ resurrection fact or fiction? On this broadcast, we examine the powerful case for the resurrection, refute common objections, and show why it confirms Jesus’ identity and fulfills the law. Join us as we delve into Scripture, history, and reason to understand why the resurrection changes everything.

In this episode of Paratus, we explore the central proof of Christ’s divinity – the resurrection. Dr. Holden and Dr. Zukeran unpack the historical evidence, biblical prophecy, and theological significance of the resurrection, addressing skeptical arguments and comparing it to pagan myths. Discover why the resurrection is not only foundational to Christian faith but also the supreme apologetic of Jesus.

Dr. Holden and Dr. Zukeran joined to launch a series on Pat’s book, The Apologetics of Jesus. In this episode, they define miracles, explain their importance, and how they uniquely authenticated Jesus as the promised Messiah and divine Son of God. The discussion also engages with challenges to miracles, including classic objections from Enlightenment thinker David Hume.

In this episode, Dr. Joseph Holden and Dr. Patrick Zukeran explore the apologetics of Jesus, focusing on the nature and purpose of miracles. Based on Pat’s book, The Apologetics of Jesus, they examine how Jesus used miracles to confirm His claims, address Hume’s arguments against miracles, and distinguish genuine miracles from satanic counterfeits. Through biblical and philosophical insights, the episode affirms the credibility and significance of miracles in Christ’s ministry and apologetics today.

“What is happening on America’s university campuses today, and how is it shaping the next generation? This week on Evidence and Answers, Patrick Zukeran welcomes Corey Miller to discuss his book The Progressive Miseducation of America. We’ll examine the worldview revolution transforming education, the rise of Woke ideology, and why education is never truly neutral. Don’t miss this important discussion on the battle for truth, culture, and the minds of our youth – this week on Evidence and Answers.”

“Are America’s universities educating students – or indoctrinating them? We are in the midst of a cultural revolution, and many believe the epicenter of this revolution is on the college campus. This week on Evidence and Answers, host Patrick Zukeran interviews Corey Miller, president of Ratio Christi and author of The Progressive Miseducation of America. Discover how postmodernism, Marxism, and Woke ideology came to dominate higher education – and how Christians can respond with truth and hope. Join us this week on Evidence and Answers.”

Is the New Testament historically reliable? Were the Gospels written too late to accurately preserve the words and deeds of Jesus? Join us as we talk with Ben Shaw, president of Core Apologetics and author of Trustworthy, about alleged contradictions in the Bible, the reliability of oral tradition, the identity of the Gospel writers, and the historical tests scholars use to evaluate ancient documents. If you have ever wrestled with doubts about the Bible, this is a program you won’t want to miss.

Have the teachings of Jesus been accurately preserved, or were they changed over time? Can we really trust the New Testament when critics point to oral tradition, anonymous authors, and alleged contradictions in the Gospel accounts? This week, we welcome theologian and apologist Ben Shaw, author of Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament, as we examine the historical reliability of the New Testament and whether we truly have the authentic teachings of Christ. Don’t miss this fascinating and important conversation.

What is apologetics, and how did Jesus model it perfectly? Dr. Holden and Dr. Zukeran unpack the tools Jesus used – testimony, reason, and evidence – and explain how these form the foundation of our modern defense of the faith. Their insights encourage believers to be equipped to engage the culture with clarity, confidence, and conviction.

If homosexuality is a sin, why would God make some people gay? Why did God order the genocide of the Canaanites and other people groups? Isn’t God guilty of racism? At a recent students’ conference, these were some of the tough questions students asked. Join Pat and co-host Keith as they answer some tough questions from the audience.

Is it true that there are many more gospels than what is in the Bible? How do you know God is blessing you, and that you didn’t just “get lucky”? How do we know the Bible has not been edited and changed over the centuries? If the Bible is the word of God, why are there so many translations that seem to say different things? These were some of the tough questions high school and college students asked at a recent Evidence and Answers Conference. Join Pat and co-host Keith as they address some tough questions from students.

Many Christians graduating from College or in their careers find themselves confused about their faith and without direction in life. One of the greatest needs young people have, is the need to be discipled and challenged to dream and accomplish great things for Christ. The Kanakuk Institute has been discipling and raising a new generation of Christian leaders for decades. Join Pat as he interviews Keith Chancy, the founder and director of the Kanakuk Institute and hear how this ministry is inspiring young people in their faith and producing young men and women who are impacting our world for Christ.

One of the greatest needs is to raise a new generation of Christians who are discipled, grounded in the Christian worldview and are equipped to engage their culture and world for Christ. A ministry that has been producing Christian leaders for decades is the Kanakuk Institute. Join Pat in this inspiring interview with Keith Chancy, the founder and director of the Kanakuk Institute and hear how this ministry is making a difference in the lives of hundreds of young people for Christ.

You have often heard the statistic that nearly 80% of Christian students abandon their faith after four years of college.  What can we do to change this statistic? The Kanakuk Institute is making a difference. Join Pat and his guest Keith Chancy as he shares about the Kanakuk Institute and how for nearly three decades, this ministry has been transforming the lives of young people for Christ. This is a show that will inspire you as you here how Kanakuk is producing a new generation of leaders who are impacting our nation and world for Christ.

In this season of Paratus, Dr. Joseph Holden and Dr. Patrick Zukeran examine the often-overlooked role of Jesus as the ultimate apologist. Drawing from their books, they explore His use of reason, evidence, and testimony to defend truth and call people to faith. Their conversation highlights how Christians today can learn from and apply Jesus’ apologetic methods to effectively engage a changing world.

Surveys show that nearly 80% of students who profess faith in Christ, abandon their faith after 4 years of college. Often, our students are not prepared for the intellectual challenges they encounter at the university. How can we prepare our students for the challenges they will face? Join Pat and his guest Micah Rogers as he shares his experience on the college campus and how the challenges on campus actually strengthen his faith in Christ on this episode of Evidence and Answers.

At 17 years old, Micah was taking his first course in college, biology. His professor stated that most Christians abandon their Christian faith after taking his biology class. However, instead of shattering his faith, Micah’s faith was strengthened by the challenges raised in the class against his Christian faith. Listen to Micah’s story and discover how we can prepare our students for the challenges of the University campus.

Surveys show that the majority of students who profess Christ in high school abandon their faith after four years of college. It is clear our students are not prepared for the mental, moral, and spiritual challenges of the university campus. Join Pat as he presents a winning strategy for students as they head to the university.

What can our students expect at the university? Why do so many Christian students abandon their faith after four years of college? The journey from high school to college can be one of the greatest transitions young people face in life. Join Pat as he helps navigate young people through this great transition period and explains the culture and challenges our Christian students will face at the public university.

College can be one of the greatest times in a young person’s life. It is here often lifetime friendships are built, it is a time of learning, facing new experiences, and making the biggest decisions of your life. College can also shipwreck your faith in Christ and your life if you go in unprepared. Surveys show that 8 out of ten students who profess Christ in high school abandon their faith after 4 years of college. The majority of our Christian students are unprepared for the challenges of the university. Join Pat as he helps prepare students and parents for the university in his seminar on Campus Christianity.

How can we separate real archaeology from the fake? Can we trust radiocarbon dating? And did the patriarchs really live for hundreds of years? These challenging questions were posed to Dr. Steven Collins and Pat Zukeran at the 2025 Evidence and Answers Conference. Tune in for the Q&A session as they provide answers grounded in evidence and historical research.

When sharing your faith, you may often encounter a hostile or a domineering adversary. How can a Christian effectively engage such a person effectively while remaining gracious and loving? Join Pat and Greg Koukl, president of stand to Reason as they share tactics you can apply to effectively present your case for the Gospel of Christ.

Well, what do you do when you find yourself in a discussion with an argumentative person or you find yourself over-matched by a professor who puts you on the spot in your college class? Listen as Pat and Stand To Reason President Greg Koukl discuss tactics you can apply when you find yourself in these situations that will allow you to engage a hostile skeptic with truth and grace and still be an effective witness for Christ.

Children are bombarded with ideologies contrary to Christ from the culture around them. Often their faith is dismantled even before high school. Christian parents must be equipped to train their children in apologetics in their elementary years. Listen and Pat and Hillary Ferrer explain how parents can equip their children to defend their faith even in their elementary years.

Survey’s reveal that nearly 80 percent of students who profess Christ in high school abandon their faith after four years in college. However, teens often abandon their faith before college and even before high school. For this reason, parents need to be equipped to train their children in critical thinking, worldview, and apologetics. Listen as Pat discusses with Hillary Ferrer how parents can equip their children to overcome the challenges to their faith.

Every year we send thousands of Christian students off to college but statistics show, the vast majority will not return home with their faith intact. Why does the faith of so many Christian students get dismantled on the University campus? How can we prepare our students for the intellectual and spiritual challenges they will face? Jon Pat and Ratio Christi president Corey Miller and they provide practical ways to prepare students for the university.

Have we really found Noah’s Ark? Are the chariot wheels of Pharaoh’s army resting at the bottom of the Red Sea? And can we prove that Adam and Eve were real people? These tough questions – and more – were asked of Dr. Steven Collins and Pat Zukeran at the 2025 Evidence and Answers Conference. Join us for this fascinating Q&A as they tackle these challenges head-on.

Recent statistics show that sixty to eighty percent of Christian students abandon their faith after four years of college. It is apparent that our students are not equipped to meet the intellectual and spiritual challenges of the college campus. How can parents and churches prepare their students for college life? Join Pat and Ratio Christi President Corey Miller as they explain the challenges on the college campus and how we can prepare our students for the challenges of campus life.

Recent statistics show that sixty to eighty percent of Christian students abandon their faith after four years of college. The church is losing the battle when it comes to our students and the university campus. Why is there such a high dropout rate? What can parents, youth pastors and pastors do to turn the tide? Join Pat and Ratio Christi president Corey Miller as they discuss Christians on the college campus.

What should a Christian student do when faced with a hostile professor in the classroom? How can a Christian student grow in their faith while studying subjects from a viewpoint contrary to his or her faith?  Listen as Pat explains the challenges Christian students face on campus and how a Christian can grow in their faith even though the subject matter may go against biblical teachings.

Surveys show the majority of Christian students faith in Christ is dismantled after four years in college. What are the ideas on campus that corrode one’s faith and how can we prepare our students for the challenge? Join Pat as he explains the ideas that dominate the universities and how we can prepare our students to meet these challenges.

Surveys show the majority of Christian students abandon their faith after 4 years of college. ‘Why is this happening? Join Pat as he explains to top challenges Christian students face at the university and how we can prepare them to meet the challenges.

Studies show that more than 60% of Christians ages 18 to 25 question whether the Bible is historically reliable. That’s why biblical archaeology has never been more important because thousands of discoveries confirm the Bible’s accuracy. Dr. Steven Collins reveals the compelling evidence from history and archaeology that will equip you to defend your faith with confidence.

Surveys show that a majority of Christian students walk away from their faith after 4 years of college. How can we prepare our students for the challenges of the university campus? Join Pat and guest Dr. Robert Koons, philosophy professor at the University of Texas as they discuss the challenges facing the Christian at today’s universities.

Why are so many Christian students abandoning their faith in Christ in college? What are the challenges Christian students face on campus? Join Pat and Dr. Robert Koons, philosophy professor at the University of Texas as they discuss the challenges Christians face at the modern university.

What are the challenges Christians face in college? What ideologies dominate the campuses? How can Christians successfully meet the challenges of college life? Listen as Pat and guest political science professor Dr. Jay Budziszewski prepare the Christian student for life on the college campus.

What are the challenges that Christian students face in college? How can Christians thrive spiritually during their college years? Join Pat and guest Tommy Dyo of CRU as they present practical ways Christians can make their college years the best in every way.

Recent studies reveal that 80% of students who profess Christ in high school walk away from their faith after 4 years of college. What accounts for this fall out? How can we prepare our students for the challenges of the college campus? Join Pat as he and 30 year campus ministry veteran Tommy Dyo of CRU present practical advice for Christians on the college campus.

In today’s culture, the message of Christ faces constant attack, and the Bible is under fire like never before. Schools and media are filled with anti-biblical claims – but biblical archaeology provides some of the most powerful evidence that the Bible is both historical and true. Join Dr. Steven Collins as he presents the compelling case for the Bible through the lens of history and archaeology.

What did the Qumran community really believe – and how does it compare to biblical Christianity? On this final episode of our archaeology series, we examine key doctrines found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, including predestination, salvation, and Messianic expectation. We’ll also equip you with practical tools to discern truth from the many exaggerated claims often made about these texts. Tune in for a thoughtful and grounded discussion.

This week we wrap up our powerful series on archaeology and the Bible with a deep dive into the Dead Sea Scrolls. Dr. Joseph Holden and Dr. Patrick Zukeran, explore what these ancient writings actually teach about salvation, the Spirit, the Messiah, and the end times. We’ll also separate fact from fiction and address the sensational claims surrounding the scrolls. Don’t miss this insightful and faith-strengthening conclusion.

What secrets lie hidden in the caves of Qumran? On this episode, our panel of scholars dives into the discovery “heard around the world” and the fascinating lives of the Essenes who preserved these sacred texts. We’ll also explore intriguing finds like the Copper Scroll and what it may reveal about hidden treasures from the Temple. Join us as we connect archaeology and Scripture in a powerful and compelling discussion.

In this episode, we explore one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time – the Dead Sea Scrolls. Joined by Dr. Randall Price, Dr. Joseph Holden, and Dr. Patrick Zukeran, we uncover how these ancient texts affirm the reliability of the Old Testament and shed light on the world of the Bible. From their dramatic discovery to the mysterious Qumran community, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. Tune in and discover why the Dead Sea Scrolls still matter today.

The James Ossuary has been called one of the most significant archaeological finds related to Jesus – and one of the most disputed. In this episode, we break down the evidence, the courtroom drama, and the conflicting expert analyses surrounding this ancient artifact. With insights from Dr. Joseph Holden and Dr. Patrick Zukeran, you’ll hear both sides of the debate and learn how Christians should approach uncertain discoveries. Tune in and think critically about faith and evidence.

Why does biblical archaeology matter? Because many historians and even some biblical scholars claim much of the Bible is mere folklore – leading countless students to reject Christianity. Yet archaeology provides some of the strongest evidence for the Bible’s historical accuracy. Join Dr. Steven Collins as he presents the compelling case for the truth and reliability of Scripture through history and archaeology.

In this episode we explore one of the most debated artifacts in biblical archaeology – the James Ossuary. Featuring Dr. Joseph Holden and Dr. Patrick Zukeran, we unpack the inscription that reads, “James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus,” and why it has sparked global controversy. Is it authentic evidence connected to the family of Jesus, or a later forgery? Join us as we examine the science, the arguments, and the ongoing mystery.

Journey back to the ancient world on this week’s episode of Evidence and Answers. Dr. Joseph Holden and Dr. Patrick Zukeran explore the Amarna Letters, the rise of the Hittite empire, and the archaeological discoveries at Megiddo that support the biblical record. Learn how recent excavations continue to confirm the historical reliability of the Old Testament. Join us as we uncover the evidence and defend the faith in today’s changing world.

Were the Hittites real? What do the Amarna Letters reveal about the world of the Old Testament? In this episode, Dr. Joseph Holden and Dr. Patrick Zukeran uncover groundbreaking archaeological evidence that sheds light on Scripture and the ancient Near East. From the royal archives of the Hittites to the ruins and artifacts of Megiddo, this conversation brings biblical history to life. Tune in for an engaging look at the evidence behind the Bible.

Journey back to the time of Jesus on this episode. Featuring Dr. Joseph Holden and Dr. Patrick Zukeran, we investigate powerful archaeological discoveries – from the Pool of Siloam to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre – that bring the New Testament to life. Learn how recent excavations continue to affirm the Gospel narrative and the rapid spread of early Christianity. Join us as we defend and discuss unchanging truth in changing times.

Can archaeology really tell us anything about Jesus? In this episode, Dr. Joseph Holden and Dr. Patrick Zukeran examine remarkable finds like the Alexamenos Graffito, ossuaries, and possible sites of Jesus’ tomb. Discover how these artifacts confirm key details of the Gospel accounts and illuminate the world Jesus lived in. Tune in for an engaging discussion that connects history, faith, and evidence.