Episodes
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Irreducible Complexity: Can Darwinian Evolution Build Molecular Machines? | Casey Luskin & Jonathan McLatchie
Can Darwinian evolution build the irreducibly complex molecular machines found inside living cells—or do these systems point beyond unguided processes to intelligent design? Host Luke Betzner welcomes back Casey Luskin, Ph.D., J.D., Associate Director, Research Director, and Senior Fellow at...
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Fine-Tuning: Does the Universe Point to a Designer? | Brian Miller, Ph.D. & Bruce L. Gordon, Ph.D.
Does the fine-tuning of the universe provide evidence of purpose and intelligent design? Luke Betzner welcomes physicist Brian Miller, Ph.D., and philosopher of physics Bruce L. Gordon, Ph.D., for a rigorous and accessible exploration of the physical conditions that make life possible. The...
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The Positive Case for Intelligent Design | William A. Dembski, Ph.D.
Can intelligent design make a positive, testable scientific case—or is it merely a criticism of Darwinian evolution? Luke Betzner welcomes mathematician, philosopher, and intelligent-design theorist William A. Dembski, Ph.D., Ph.D., M.Div., for a wide-ranging discussion of how scientists detect…
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Design in Nature: Does Biology Reveal Intelligent Design? | Emily Reeves & Brian Miller
Does nature merely look designed, or does biology provide testable evidence of intelligent purpose? Host Luke Betzner welcomes biochemist Emily Reeves, Ph.D., and physicist Brian Miller, Ph.D., of Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture for a wide-ranging discussion of design in...
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Why Intelligent Design Matters | William A. Dembski
Can patterns in nature provide reliable scientific evidence of intelligence—and why does that question matter for Christian faith and contemporary culture? Dr. William A. Dembski joins host Luke Betzner to explain the foundations of intelligent design, the logic of design detection, and the...
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What Is the Biblical and Scientific Case for a Historical Adam and Eve? | Casey Luskin & Michael Keas
Were Adam and Eve real historical people, and how should Christians evaluate scientific arguments about human origins? Host Luke Betzner welcomes Dr. Casey Luskin and Dr. Michael Keas to examine the biblical case for a historical Adam and Eve, the fossil and genetic evidence discussed in debates...
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Has Science Refuted Miracles and the Supernatural? | Jonathan McLatchie & Brian Miller
Has science refuted miracles and the supernatural? Paratus host Luke Betzner welcomes Discovery Institute scholars Dr. Jonathan McLatchie and Dr. Brian Miller to discuss what scientific inquiry can tell us about extraordinary events, how historical reasoning differs from laboratory…
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Faith and Reason: Is Christianity Rational? | Dr. Don Deal
Can Christian faith be intellectually responsible—and what role should reason play in knowing and trusting God? Host Luke Betzner is joined by Christian apologist and scholar Dr. Don Deal for a careful exploration of faith, reason, evidence, logic, revelation, and truth. Dr. Deal explains why...
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Science and Faith: Are Christianity and Science Compatible? | Casey Luskin & Jonathan McLatchie
Are science and Christianity fundamentally at odds—or can they converge in a common pursuit of truth? Host Luke Betzner opens Season 8 of Paratus with Dr. Casey Luskin and Dr. Jonathan McLatchie of the Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture. Together they examine what science is…
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The Necessity of Grace
God’s grace is a central feature of salvation. Without grace, people can’t be saved. As the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 2: 8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Because of God’s…
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The Bodily Resurrection of Christ
Christ’s resurrection stands at the core of the Christian faith. Without the resurrection, Christianity is nothing more than moral teachings. It’s as the Apostle Paul declares in I Corinthians 15:14: “If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.” Hence, the...
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Christ's Atoning Death
Christ’s atoning death is the heartbeat of the Christian faith, leading to the resurrection. As the Apostle Paul states in I Corinthians 15:3: “Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.” And it’s because of Christ’s death and resurrection that salvation is made possible for all who...
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Christ's Sinlessness
If Jesus had two biological parents, then He would have been a sinner like the rest of us. And unless Jesus was without sin, then we are without a Savior, one who can offer true salvation. Classical Christianity holds that Jesus was completely without sin, following the Apostle Paul’s statement…
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Christ's Virgin Birth
Throughout history, there’s been challenges to the veracity and accuracy of the virgin conception of Jesus, saying it should not be considered an essential doctrine of the Christian faith. Some question if it if it occurred at all. But here’s the thing to remember: if Jesus had two biological...
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Human Depravity
Because a perfect God can do nothing less than create a perfect world, God created all things perfect. But due to the fall of humanity through a misuse of free will, sin entered the world, wreaking havoc. Since the fall of Adam and Eve, people are born with a sin-nature. Every human being—except...
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Christ's Humanity
The nature of Christ—that He is both human and divine—is foundational to a Biblical understanding of the Christina faith. Not only did the Old Testament predict the Messiah would be deity, but Jesus claimed to be the Messiah. Furthermore, Jesus’ humanity is a fundamental doctrine for our…
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Christ's Deity
The nature of Christ—that He is both human and divine—is foundational to a Biblical understanding of the Christina faith. Not only did the Old Testament predict the Messiah would be deity, but Jesus claimed to be the Messiah. Furthermore, Jesus’ deity is a fundamental doctrine for our salvation.…
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God's Tri-Unity
Not only is God’s unity essential to a Biblical understanding of the Christian faith, so is His tri-unity. The Bible teaches that not only is God one, but He is three in one. Without this foundational teaching, Christianity loses its unique position, falling into various non-Biblical teachings....
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God's Unity
In a pluralistic world there are many views of God, ranging from monotheism, polytheism, dualism—and everything in-between. So, standing on the Biblical position—that God is absolutely One in His being with no separate parts—is essential. In other words, a correct view of God’s nature is...
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Episode 14: Wisdom and Contemporary Issues
On this episode, Dr. Holden and Professor Betzner discuss current issues facing Christians.
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Episode 13: Is the Bible the Word of God?
Dr. Holden and Professor Betzner answer the question "Is the Bible the Word of God?"
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Episode 12: Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?
Hosted by Brian Nixon, Dr. Holden and professor Betzner answer the question, "Did Jesus Rise from the dead?"
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Episode 11: Did Jesus Claim to Be God?
On this episode, Dr. Holden and professor Luke Betzner answer the question, "Did Jesus claim to be God?"
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Episode 10: Is the New Testament Reliable?
Dr. Joseph Holden, Professor Luke Betzner and Brian Nixon answer the question, Is the New Testament Reliable?
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Episode 9: Are Miracles Possible?
Dr. Holden, Luke Betzner answers the question--are miracles possible?
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Episode 7: If There is a God, Why Is there Evil, Pt. 1?
On this episode Joe Holden, Luke Betzner, and Brian Nixon explore evil, defining what it is and where it originated.
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Episode 6: Worldviews, Pt. 2.
On this episode Dr. Holden, Luke Betzner, and Brian Nixon continue their discussion on worldviews, digging deeper into seven outlooks on life.
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Episode 5: What is a Worldview, Pt. 1?
Have you ever wondered why people do what they do or say what they say? Much of this behavior is a clear indication of the person's worldview i.e. the way they view the world. The majority of these views are largely different from the Christian worldview. Listen in as Joe, Brian, and Luke give a...
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Episode 4: What About Evolution?
Are we here by random chance or by the act of a creator? Evolutionists do not really ask 'if' evolution happened, but 'how' which is just another way of assuming it did. But is this about micro- or macro- evolution? Listen in to find out more about this much contested topic. Joe, Brian, and Luke...
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Episode 3: Does God Exist?
A classic question of Ontology! Does God exist? How do we answer the questions 'where did we come from, why are we here, and where are we going coherently without a proper understanding of this question. Is it possible to live a life consistent with the true values of atheism or agnosticism?…
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Episode 2: What is Truth?
What is truth? Does it go away if you simply deny it? If you say 'there is no truth' is that statement 'true'? Truth is a self-defining absolute. Listen in to Joe, Brian, and Luke to find out more about the unique properties of truth and why you need more of it in your life. [Dr. Joseph Holden…
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Episode 1: What is Apologetics?
What is 'Apologetics'? Is it the art of saying 'I'm sorry?' or is it the practice of providing an explanation for something? Welcome to our weekly podcast, Paratus. Listen in as Joe, Brian, and Luke discuss the art of building relationships through the rational discussion and defense of (an…
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About this show
Latin for "prepared," Paratus is a podcast sponsored by Veritas International University. Paratus is dedicated to helping Christians develop a Biblical worldview, assisting listeners to think scripturally and soundly about the world today.
Hosted by
Dr. Brian C. Nixon
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