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Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

Our purpose is to help Christians think more clearly about their faith and to help them make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity. Released every Wednesday and Friday.

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The Birth Narratives

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/12/27

Greg talks about how to think about apparent contradictions in the Gospels, describes some relevant historical, religious, cultural, and geographical aspects of the birth narratives, and explains how Jesus’ birth fits into the unified story of the Bible and fulfills God’s covenants. Topics: Commentary: The birth narratives (00:00) Mentioned on the Show: Life of Christ by Greg Koukl The Bible: Fast Forward DVD by Greg Koukl (audio version is also available) The Legend of the Social Justice

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Why Does It Seem like Things Aren’t Working out for...

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/12/22

Greg reflects on the words in Christmas carols, talks about the promise in Romans 8:28 that “God causes all things to work together for good,” then answers questions about his process for reading books, a defense for Noah’s ark, and the Calvinist view of free will. Topics: Commentary: Why does it seem like things aren’t working out for good? (00:00) What process do you use for reading books to get the most out of them? (16:00) Do you have a good defense for Noah’s ark? (35:00) Is the

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A Christmas Poem

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/12/20

Greg reads a Christmas poem, then he answers questions about being required to ask patients for their pronouns and “sex assigned at birth,” a biblical perspective on extreme sports and dealing with the pitfalls of fame in a sports career, and whether people need to hear the gospel to be saved. Topics: Commentary: A Christmas poem (00:00) What should I do about the new patient intake forms at the Catholic hospital where I work that require me to ask people for their pronouns and “sex assigned at

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Questions to Ask When Someone Accuses God of Genocide

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/12/15

Greg gives a series of questions you can ask when someone accuses God of genocide, then he answers questions about Operation Rescue, how we can know that the religious feelings we have are from the true God, and how important it is to have a clear position on Arminianism vs. Calvinism. Topics: Commentary: Questions to ask when someone accuses God of genocide (00:00) You were completely wrong about Operation Rescue a couple of weeks ago. (31:00) How do we, as Christians, know that what we’re

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The Problem Is Not with the Evidence

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/12/13

Greg encourages Christians not to be discouraged when people don’t respond to their arguments, then he answers callers’ questions about whether Christians should be involved in the stock market and whether Christians should be calling out sin in the culture as aggressively as Jesus did. Topics: Commentary: The problem is not with the evidence. (00:00) Should Christians be involved in the stock market? (33:00) Should we be calling out sin in the culture as aggressively as Jesus did

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Are Christians Who Say There’s Only One Way to God...

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/12/08

Greg responds to questions about why Christians recommend Dennis Prager when he teaches things antithetical to Christianity, whether Christians who say there’s only one way to God are closed-minded “religionists,” and a challenge to Greg’s response to the Euthyphro dilemma. Topics: Why do so many Christians recommend Dennis Prager when much of what he teaches seems to be antithetical to Christianity? (00:00) How do I respond to someone who says I shouldn’t be a closed-minded “religionist” who

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Is Jesus Dependent on the Father?

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/12/06

Greg answers questions about whether Jesus is dependent on the Father, whether he should be quoting someone who has a mistaken view on homosexuality, whether it’s ever okay for Christians to stand up for their rights, helping a non-believing couple move in together, and circular reasoning. Topics: Is Jesus dependent on the Father (which would mean he can’t be God), or is he independent (which would mean there are two Gods)? (08:00) Should you be quoting Andrew Klavan given his views on

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58:00

The Problem with Positive Rights

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/12/02

Greg talks about the difference between positive rights and negative rights, then he answers questions about how to respond when a spouse initiates divorce, whether it’s moral to kill abortionists, the biblical guidelines for putting yourself in danger, and the biblical way to pray and connect with God. Topics: Commentary: The problem with positive rights (00:00) Do you have any advice for how I should respond to my wife who has initiated a divorce? (27:00) Is it morally wrong to kill

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Interview: Jason Jimenez – Hijacking Jesus

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/11/29

Greg talks to Jason Jimenez, author of Hijacking Jesus: How Progressive Christians Are Remaking Him and Taking Over His Church, about what progressive Christians believe and why, why their theology is so popular right now, beliefs they reject, their view of the atonement, and more. Topics: Interview: Jason Jimenez, author of Hijacking Jesus: How Progressive Christians Are Remaking Him and Taking Over His Church (00:00) Mentioned on the Show: Hijacking Jesus: How Progressive Christians Are

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Is Intelligent Design Pseudoscience?

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/11/24

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. Topics: Commentary: Is intelligent design pseudoscience? (00:00) How can I make a biblical argument to help my pastor see that it’s okay to teach about the case against abortion even if there are people in the congregation who have had

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58:00

The Problem with Altar Calls

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/11/22

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. Topics: Commentary: The problem with altar calls (00:00) If our arguments always fail unless God changes the person’s mind, why does it matter what kind of arguments we make for Christianity? (30:00) How can we best use the LDS Gospel Topic

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Don’t Use Empty Rhetoric

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/11/17

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. Topics: A story about a note the caller received responding to the pro-life stickers on his car. (02:00) Did the blood sprinkled on the Day of Atonement (Lev. 16:14–15) stay on the mercy

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Should Christians Make Judgments about Other Christians?

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/11/15

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. Topics: What are the differences between rules, principles, guidelines, and policies? (03:00) What’s your understanding of the definition of “Christian Nationalism”? (13:00) Can you clarify how and

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Well Done, Melinda

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/11/10

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. Topics: Commentary: Well done, Melinda. (00:00) Since men who are close to each other tend to tease each other, do you think that’s part of being a man, and do you think the Bible has anything to say about this kind of

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Interview: Justin Brierley – The Surprising Rebirth...

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/11/08

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. Topics: Interview: Justin Brierley, author of The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity

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No Evidence for God?

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/11/03

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. Topics: Commentary: No evidence for God? (00:00) Why do you think it’s okay to speak at a church that has women pastors? (28:00) Why don’t Protestants view the works of the early church fathers as authoritative for

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Getting around the Watchful Dragons

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/11/01

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. Topics: Commentary: Getting around the watchful dragons (00:00) What do you think about a woman being a lead pastor? (28:00) Mentioned on the Show: 1517.org Related Links: Should Women Teach in Church? by

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58:00

Does It Make Sense for an Atheist to Claim He Used to...

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/10/27

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. Topics: Commentary: One more thought on the last call from the previous episode about old-earth creationism (00:00) What do you think about my view that it’s inconsistent with an atheist worldview for

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A Recipe for Faithfulness

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/10/25

Greg shares information about the film Nefarious that an Open Mic caller mentioned last week, talks about faithfully hitting singles and doubles, then answers a question about how much of creation can be explained by natural causes on an old-earth creationist view. Topics: Commentary: A recipe for faithfulness (00:00) On the old-earth creationist view, how much of creation can be explained by natural causes alone? (35:00) Mentioned on the Show: Reality Student Apologetics Conference –

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Are People Who Divorce and Remarry Living in...

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast ·

2023/10/20

Greg talks about how the tactics are tools for “gardening,” then he talks to callers about whether Luke 16:18 means that divorced people who remarry are living in continuous adultery, whether Bible versions violate the command not to add to God’s words, the brains of transgender people, and the origin of evil. Topics: Commentary: The tactics are tools for gardening. (00:00) If I’m divorced, does that mean I’m living in continuous adultery according to Luke 16:18? (09:00) Do the different

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