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Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute

The Think Institute

The show that helps Christian men become the worldview leaders their families and churches need. Join Joel Settecase as he answers the questions the world is asking and discusses the Christian worldview with teachers, preachers and theologians. Together, they will help you build a legacy for your family: you, your kids and your wife will be able to confidently give answers from the Bible and see Jesus change lives as you share your faith. Presented by The Think Institute

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00:59:40

#165 Brutally Honest Answers for Atheists About the...

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/12/15

One of the biggest misconceptions atheists have about Christianity is that it doesn't make any sense—especially the Trinity. In this video I explain why the Trinity is the ONLY concept of God that makes sense. If you're a Christian, watch this and learn how to defend your faith. If you're an atheist, may Random Chance bless you. Christian men, join the Hammer & Anvil Society: https://thethink.institute/society

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00:40:16

#164 400,000 “Errors” in the New Testament? Here’s...

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/12/11

Is the Bible we read today the same one the prophets, apostles, and early church had? In this episode, we put the Scriptures under the microscope—textual criticism, the Dead Sea Scrolls, manuscript counts, famous variants (like John 7:53–8:11 and Mark 16:9–20), and the claim of “400,000 errors.” We’ll show why the integrity of the Bible matters for the Gospel, for trusting Jesus (John 10:35), and for your everyday evangelism.What you’ll learn:Why this question isn’t a side issue—it’s about the

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01:43:13

#163 27 Arguments for God — Ranked from Worst to Best

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/12/10

28 Arguments for God — Ranked from S-Tier to F-TierIn this episode, St. Joel walks through 28 major arguments for God’s existence and ranks them from S-tier to F-tier. Some are surprisingly weak. A few are incredibly strong. And at least one rises above the rest.This is a fast-moving, no-fluff breakdown of the arguments Christians actually use in real conversations—and which ones truly stand up when the pressure is on.If you want to sharpen your thinking, strengthen your confidence, and grow as a

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00:56:54

#162 7,000 Christians Killed: Inside Nigeria’s...

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2025/12/09

Violence, faith, and courage collide in Nigeria—where thousands of Christians face daily persecution from extremist groups. This episode unpacks the data, the human stories, and what ordinary viewers can do to stand for religious freedom.⛓ Learn more / verified sources:– Open Doors World Watch List – https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/nigeria– Voice of the Martyrs Global Prayer Guide – https://www.persecution.com/globalprayerguide/nigeria– U.S. Commission on International

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00:40:16

#161 Exposed: The “John Copied the Stoics” Myth

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/12/08

Was John 1:1 an example of John the Apostle copying a concept from Stoic Philosophy? I will explain everything.

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01:05:14

#160 9 Bible Verses to Help You Evangelize to...

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/12/05

An ex-Jehovah’s Witness turned pastor lays out a loving, Bible-first way to reach JWs—without shouting matches. Joel Settecase sits down with Pastor Jason Contino (former JW) to unpack the exact questions, Scriptures, and posture that opened his own eyes and is now changing conversations at the door.The nine verses discussed in this episode: John 8:58 (“Before Abraham was, I am”) Exodus 3:14 (“I AM WHO I AM”)John 1:1 (the Word is God) Isaiah 43:10 (“Before me no god was formed…”) John 10:31–33 (they

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00:53:21

#159 How I Became a Christian Apologist

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/12/04

What makes a man step up, leave comfort behind, and build something that changes the world for Christ? In this Think Institute Thursday episode, Joel Settecase shares his full origin story—how he went from financial advisor to Bible teacher to pastor, through suffering, perseverance, and faith, to launching The Think Institute. Hear how God used trials, seminary lessons, and real-world ministry to forge a mission to train men to lead their families, defend the faith, and stand firm in a collapsing

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00:55:46

#158 The Bible’s Angels Are Way More Hardcore Than...

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/12/03

In this episodeHave you seen those viral “biblically accurate angel” images online? They’re haunting—but are they accurate? Joel Settecase dives into Isaiah 6 and Ezekiel 1 to reveal what the Bible actually says about cherubim and seraphim, the heavenly throne guardians who serve, worship, and protect the presence of God.What you’ll learnWhat seraphim really are and why their name means “burning ones.”How cherubim function as divine throne guardians and attendants.Why these beings appear with wings,

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01:04:16

#157 What Happens When a Protestant Apologist...

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/12/02

What happens when an artificial intelligence trained on Catholic theology debates a Protestant apologist? In this fascinating episode, Joel Settecase, founder of The Think Institute, takes on “Justin AI” — the Roman Catholic apologetics bot from Catholic Answers — in a deep, logical, and biblically grounded debate about purgatory, repentance, and salvation.Joel walks through his step-by-step exchange with the Catholic AI — exposing internal contradictions in its logic about sin, repentance, and

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00:51:45

#156 Destroying the “Bible Is a Fairy Tale” Myth Once...

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/12/01

Today on Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase takes aim at one of the most common atheist talking points — “The Bible is just a book of fairy tales.”In a world that dismisses faith as fiction, Joel unpacks why that claim falls apart under logic, history, and theology. From comparing Jonah to Pinocchio to exposing the hidden presuppositions of secular skeptics, this episode dismantles the “fairy tale” myth once and for all.You’ll learn:Why atheists can’t tell fairy tales from biblical historyHow

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00:48:20

#155 How to EFFECTIVELY Prepare to Defend Your Faith...

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/11/28

Join us for an engaging conversation about debating atheists, the evolving strategies in apologetics, and the importance of presuppositional arguments. In this episode, we'll discuss how to prepare for debates, the significance of the transcendental argument (TAG), and how to practically apply these principles in real-world discussions. Learn about the history and differences between various philosophical approaches and get some valuable insights into the world of Christian apologetics. Whether

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01:14:11

#154 The Resurrection: History’s Most Inconvenient Fact

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/11/26

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Joel Settecase continues his in-depth response to an atheist’s online rebuttal to his 30 Questions for Atheists, Skeptics, and Agnostics. Focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Joel unpacks what true evidence looks like, why the Bible’s eyewitness accounts count as direct evidence, and how atheists often fall into what he calls the apologetic cycle of doom.Main TakeawayThere is abundant evidence for the resurrection of Jesus—both biblical and extra-biblical—but

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01:10:24

#153 Who Did Cain Marry? The Bible’s Surprising Answer

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/11/24

Episode SummaryIn this Worldview Wednesday episode, Joel Settecase tackles a classic question: “If we all came from Adam and Eve, who did their kids marry?” Drawing from Genesis 4 and 5, Joel explains that Cain married one of Adam and Eve’s descendants—most likely a sister or niece—and why that fits perfectly within a biblical worldview.Key PointsEve was the mother of all living, so all humanity came from her line.Close-relative marriage wasn’t prohibited until Leviticus 18.Early humans lived

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00:58:58

#152 Beyond Politics: How Trump's White House Move...

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2025/11/21

Donald Trump is rebuilding part of the White House—and people are losing their minds. But what if this headline says more about us than it does about politics? In today’s episode, Joel Settecase takes this viral story and connects it to a much bigger truth about human nature, divine renovation, and what it really means to be made in the image of God.In this episode:• Why Trump’s “White House ballroom” has everyone talking (and what’s really going on)• The surprising spiritual lesson in C.S. Lewis’s

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01:00:36

#151 The Bible’s Supernatural Pattern: Evidence of...

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/11/19

In this episode of Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase explains one of the most powerful arguments for the divine authorship of Scripture — the Argument from Foreshadowing.From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is filled with events, symbols, and prophecies that anticipate future realities—especially the coming of Jesus Christ. These connections aren’t coincidences. They’re evidence that the Bible has one ultimate Author: God Himself.Joel also gives an update on the incredible progress of The

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01:01:25

#150 Answering Myths About God’s Wrath, Reliability...

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/11/17

In this MythConception Monday episode of Worldview Legacy Today, Joel refutes three major cultural myths distorting the truth about God, Scripture, and marriage:1️⃣ A loving God could never be wrathful.2️⃣ The New Testament authors were too biased to trust.3️⃣ Christians can affirm same-sex relationships without compromising their faith.Through Romans 1, 1 John 1, and Ephesians 5, Joel shows how the Bible dismantles these misconceptions with clarity, logic, and grace—and how believers can defend

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00:54:34

#149 Godless Tech Overlords Are Programming Your...

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/11/14

Today’s question: Whose morality will AI reflect? Are we building machines that reflect God’s truth—or man’s rebellion? AI isn’t neutral. Every line of code carries a worldview.Opening Scripture & FrameProverbs 21 shows us that God weighs the heart. Technology is not morally neutral—it reflects the values of its creators. The question is: whose standard are we using?Main IdeasAI mirrors its makers. Sam Altman and OpenAI may claim neutrality, but the moral framework behind AI comes from fallen

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01:13:33

#148 Science Just Proved the Bible Right Again

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/11/12

What you believe about where we come from changes everything.In this episode of Worldview Wednesday, Joel Settecase walks through the four dominant views on origins—Naturalistic Evolution, Theistic Evolution, Old Earth Creationism, and Young Earth Creationism—explaining how each view shapes theology, science, and your everyday worldview. Grounded in Scripture and sharpened by apologetics, this episode cuts through confusion and helps you think clearly and biblically about where we came from, who we

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00:55:59

#147 Does the Bible Really Say “Don’t Judge”?

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/11/10

Joel Settecase tackles one of the most common—and misunderstood—claims about Christianity: “The Bible says you shouldn’t judge.” In this episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel breaks down what Jesus actually meant in Matthew 7:1 and shows that far from forbidding judgment altogether, Scripture teaches us how to judge righteously, humbly, and biblically.You’ll learn how to apply God’s Word to moral evaluation without hypocrisy, how to distinguish between judgment and condemnation, and how to handle false

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01:10:55

#146 Stop Defending Christianity Like an Atheist!

Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute ·

2025/11/07

Proving the Resurrection: When Evidence Meets Axiomatic FaithJoel Settecase takes us deep into one of the most foundational truths of Christianity—the resurrection of Jesus Christ—and shows why our defense of that truth must start with Scripture, not autonomous reason or mere probability. In this powerful episode, Joel revisits a blog post he wrote over a decade ago, analyzing his own youthful apologetic mistakes and revealing how a presuppositional approach transforms our understanding of evidence,

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