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Why Do You Believe?
by Southern Evangelical Seminary
Why Do You Believe is the official podcast of Southern Evangelical Seminary. Since 1992, SES has provided integrated training in theology, philosophy, and apologetics to equip believers to proclaim the Gospel, engage the culture, and defend the Truth.
Episodes
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Slavery and the Bible
How should we understand the Bible's relationship to slavery? Doesn't the Bible condone slavery? How can Christians say they stand against racism and slavery given all the Bible says? SES alumnus Dr. H.C. Felder dives into these issues as we reach into the NCCA archives to listen to his talk from...
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Gender Ideology & 21st Century Christians
While many modern conservative Christians uphold the idea that there are two genders, they often inadvertently eviscerate the male and female genders by making the masculine and feminine roles interchangeable. If we disregard the specific man/woman directives and differences in scripture, are we...
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Nine Essential Arguments for Effective Apologetics
We conclude our overview of the new SES infographic "Nine Essential Arguments for Effective Christian Apologetics" by looking at the final three points that seek to demonstrate the truthfulness of Christianity specifically. The foundation has been laid regarding the nature and knowability of…
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Nine Essential Arguments for Effective Apologetics (Part 2)
Last week we discussed the nature of truth, its knowability, and the fact that every aspect of physical reality has a metaphysical nature which we are capable of knowing and communicating about. As we continue our journey through the essential arguments for a complete apologetic for Christianity,...
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Nine Essential Arguments for Effective Apologetics (Part 1)
We talk a lot about specific issues and nuanced philosophical and theological concepts. But at the end of the day, what are the basic arguments that form the foundation for a solid Christian apologetic? In our post-Christian culture, it is imperative that believers at least know the basics in…
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William Lane Craig and James White on Divine Simplicity
Once again, Dr. William Lane Craig, along with Dr. James White, has mischaracterized Aquinas' view of divine simplicity, its importance, and its implications. This matters because divine simplicity, properly understood, is one of the most important doctrines of God from which the other divine...
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Challenging Dan Barker's Brand of Atheism (Part 2)
A couple of episodes ago we began talking about the book “Answering the Music Man: Dan Barker’s Arguments Against Christianity” written by several of our SES alumni. The book is a response to Dan Barker, the co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Barker touts many of the typical…
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Is Animal Suffering Evidence Against a Good God?
We all know that one of the most well-known and difficult issues facing Christian apologetics is the problem of evil. Book after book has been written on the subject. There is one particular aspect of the problem of evil that is gaining in popularity amongst skeptics and unbelievers. That is the...
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Challenging Dan Barker's Brand of Atheism (Part 1)
At our National Conference on Christian Apologetics, Dr. Richard Howe debated professing-Christian-music-minister-turned-atheist Dan Barker. Barker is the co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. After the debate, two of our SES Ph.D. alumni decided to begin a book project to dive…
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How Do We Reach the University for Christ?
The seemingly overnight adoption of critical race theory as mainstream, the acceptance of transgenderism and homosexuality, the ideas of safe spaces and hate speech, and even the idea of cultural marxism have been brewing behind the scenes for decades. Namely, these ideas have been taught at the...
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Examining William Lane Craig's Views on the Nature of God
Dr. William Lane Craig is perhaps the most popular Christian apologist and philosopher today, and of course he is a dear brother in Christ. Ironically, however, he rejects some of the most foundational aspects about the nature of God upon which classical theism rests. We will specifically be...
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Why Does the Church Need Apologetics?
How can someone help get apologetics training started at their local church, and what are some of the hurdles to look out for? What are the most important apologetics issues every church should equip their members to engage? Join us as we discuss these issues and more with Dr. Ray Ciervo, SES…
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Is God Fading Away?
We've discussed some of the classical attributes of God and how we, as limited human beings, can talk meaningfully about the unlimited God. But in modern times, this classical view of God has slowly been abandoned. Why is "God fading away" in this sense, and what implications are at stake with…
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What is God Like?
What does it mean to say God is "good"? Could God be evil? Does God ever change His mind? What does it mean to say that God is everywhere present and all-knowing? Taken at face value, the Bible seems to provide contradictory information about the nature of God. Join us as we continue to discuss...
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How Can We Describe the Indescribable God?
Mortimer Adler said, “More consequences for thought and action follow the affirmation or denial of God than from answering any other basic question.” The popular Chris Tomlin song, “Indescribable”, poetically articulates how God is beyond our comprehension. So how can we describe an indescribable...
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Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?
The Apostle Paul says we are to be pitied among all people if Jesus did not in fact rise from the dead. As we come to the time celebrating Easter, how do we know Jesus actually rose from the dead? What evidence is do we have showing us that we can be confident that our hope is not in vain? We...
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Is Christianity a Copycat Religion?
Is there any validity to the never-ending spiral of conspiracy theories that surround the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus every Easter? How should we think about the claims of dying and rising gods from pagan myths and cults? Is Christianity just a copycat of other myths, or did Jesus…
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The COVID Vaccine and God's Providence
There are lots of questions and concerns regarding the recent COVID vaccines that have been approved for public usage. Should we be worried? Are the conspiracy theories valid? How should Christians think through the issues related to the vaccines so that we can make an informed decision about...
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The Absurdity of the Equality Act
What is the Equality Act, and how will it impact believers living out their Christian convictions? More importantly, what is equality and why does it matter? Should we really strive for equal outcomes across the board? Join us as we discuss these issues with SES alum and president of...
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The Apologetics Legacy of Norm Geisler
SES co-founder, Dr. Norman Geisler, is essentially the grandfather of the revitalization of classical apologetics. Join us for this discussion of his legacy with SES alum, and long-time associate of Dr. Geisler, Dr. William (Bill) Roach. He is the author of the new book, "Defending…
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Another Gospel?
What is "progressive Christianity"? Is it compatible with historic Christianity or does it actually present another gospel? Join us for this personal interaction with author, apologist, and former contemporary Christian music recording artist, Alisa Childers. Her book "Another Gospel" chronicles...
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All We Need Is Love, But What Is It?
Happy late Valentine's Day, the day of the year where everyone focuses on "love." But do we really understand what love actually is? We hear the phrase thrown around a lot today that "Love is love." Is that true? What is love, and how do we properly love others? Join us as we dive deeper into...
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Natural Law and the Declaration of Independence
What are the "Laws of Nature" to which the Declaration of Independence refers? What exactly is natural law, and how should it inform our engagement with the current racial tension, critical race theory, LGBTQ+ issues, and even the notion of social justice in general?
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Leaving Critical Race Theory
What does it look like from some one to wake up and leave the 'woke' movement? Learn firsthand from the personal story of Monique Duson as she shares about her own experience of leaving critical race theory and learning to think well about current racial issues. She is the founder of the Center…
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Are You Woke or Awake?
Are you "woke" or awake? We hear a lot today about social justice and being 'woke.' What does that actually mean, and are those notions compatible with biblical Christianity and the Gospel? Join us as we discuss these issues with Dr. Corey Miller, president of the campus ministry Ratio Christi.
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Christians, Politics, and Violence
Should the BLM riots and ongoing unrest, or the recent Capitol riots, be compared to the American Revolution? When is political violence appropriate? How should Christians think through, and respond to, these issues?
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Kathryn Camp: The Importance of Critical Thinking
Kathryn Camp joins Eric Gustafson in this podcast to give an update on her ministry including her work with college and career aged young adults.
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From Faith to Doubt and Back Again
She's from Zoe Girl; he's from Hawk Nelson. They both struggled through questions and doubt. Now she's an apologist and SES student, and he's a skeptic. Listen to the recording of this honest dialog from a recent Why Do You Believe? LIVE broadcast.
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Animal Death
Do animals have souls? Do they go somewhere when they die? In today's podcast, Eric sits down for a chat with Dr. Kyle Keltz to discuss the nature of animal death.
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Presup Redux with Dr. Richard Howe
Why should we care about apologetic method? Is it really that important? Dr. Howe and Adam Tucker will recap their recent discussion on apologetic method with our friends from the T.A.G. You're It podcast.
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Inerrancy, Philosophy, and Apologetics: A Dialog on Apologetic Method
Join us for this dialog on apologetic method with our friends from the "T.A.G. You're It" podcast. All four participants agree that inerrancy is both true and extremely important. However, they defend inerrancy, and Christianity, in very different ways. Is classical or presuppositional…
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How to Minister to Our Youth
David Joiner and J. Warner Wallace join Eric Gustafson virtually to discuss how we can better minister to our youth and answer the honest questions that they have today.
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Freedom, Lockdowns, & The Church
Faced with the COVID-19 Pandemic, how should the church respond? Adam Tucker and Dr. Richard Land discussed this on our first live-streamed podcast!
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Apologetics: Loving Our Neighbors Through COVID-19
Today we have a chat with SES alum, Dr. Derwin L. Gray, on how his experience at SES has helped shaped his ministry, as well as looking at how the current COVID-19 Pandemic affects us in our ability to minister. Dr. Gray also shares some memories of his mentor Dr. Norman Geisler.
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But I Thought God was Good?
As we continue to face our new normal of dealing with COVID-19, the question on many people's minds is, "Why would God allow this?" Today, we reach back into the archives of the National Conference on Christian Apologetics and listen to a talk by SES alumna Jill Graham as she addresses the real...
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Does A Good Understanding of Science Erode a Person's Faith? Part 2
Eric Gustafson, Dr. Fazale Rana, and Dr. John Sanford continue the discussion of a recent Earbiscuits podcast from the well known Rhett and Link. In the mentioned podcast, Rhett describes his de-conversion from the Christian faith. Was it a good understanding of science that eroded his faith, or...
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Does A Good Understanding of Science Erode a Person's Faith?
Eric Gustafson and Dr. Hugh Ross discuss a recent Earbiscuits podcast, from the well known Rhett and Link, wherein Rhett describes his de-conversion from the Christian faith. Was it a good understanding of science that eroded his faith, or something else?
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Religious Reactions to Nanotech
Where are we going with nanotechnology? We invited Dr. Chris Toumey, a Nanotechnology expert, to discuss with us where the field is heading and what we may see in the future.
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Why is God Not a Moral Being
We showcase another NCCA talk, this time from Dr. Brian Huffling on whether or not God is a moral being.
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Rethinking Apologetics for the 21st Century
This week we share another conference talk from the 2019 National Conference.
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The Relationship Between Science, Philosophy, and Christianity
Listen to a panel discussion with J.T. Bridges, J.P. Moreland, and Jay Richards on the relationship between science, philosophy, and Christianity.
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Should We Fear Our New Robot Overlords?
Is automation going to spell the end of the human worker? Unlikely, but we dive into the possibilities with Jay Richards on this subject and others regarding emerging technology in this podcast.
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Humans 2.0
What is transhumanism? Fazale Rana and Kenneth Samples join Eric Gustafson on today's podcast to discuss the future of humanity and its integration with the technology we use every day.
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Artificial Intelligence
Eric Gustafson kicks off a series on the metaphysics and ethics of emerging technology, starting with an interview with Dr. Timothy Brown on the topic of artificial intelligence. Is it even possible?
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The Age of the Earth
Adam Tucker and Eric Gustafson discuss SES's approach to the age of the earth, and why having this discussion at large is important.
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Are You Ready to Engage?
We jump back to a 2009 recording of Chuck Colson at the NCCA. Are You Ready to Engage?
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The Historicity of the Virgin Birth by Dr. Robert Bowman
This Podcast is a recording from our event, the National Conference on Christian Apologetics.
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The Resurrection
J. Warner Wallace joins us for a discussion on the resurrection.
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Why Do You Believe is the official podcast of Southern Evangelical Seminary. Since 1992, SES has provided integrated training in theology, philosophy, and apologetics to equip believers to proclaim the Gospel, engage the culture, and defend the Truth.
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