Straight Thinking

A podcast that highlights the importance of the life of the Christian mind

Rank #1: Biblical Anthropology: Dichotomy or Trichotomy? part 1.
Straight Thinking #162: Biblical Anthropology: Dichotomy or Trichotomy? part 1

Rank #2: The Near-Death Experience of Atheist A. J. Ayer.
Straight Thinking #277: The Near-Death Experience of Atheist A. J. Ayer

Reasons to Believe Podcast

RTB's mission is to spread the Christian Gospel by demonstrating that sound reason and scientific research consistently support, rather than erode, confidence in the truth of the Bible.

Rank #1: Straight Thinking: Quantum Mechanics and the Laws of Logic, Part 1.
Does quantum mechanics negate the laws of logic?

Rank #2: Straight Thinking: Clues to the Meaning of Life, Part 1.
Are there clues to the existence of God?

Intelligent Design The Future

The ID The Future (IDTF) podcast carries on Discovery Institute's mission of exploring the issues central to evolution and intelligent design. IDTF is a short podcast providing you with the most current news and views on evolution and ID. IDTF delivers brief interviews with key scientists and scholars developing the theory of ID, as well as insightful commentary from Discovery Institute senior fellows and staff on the scientific, educational and legal aspects of the debate.

Rank #1: David Berlinski on His New Book Human Nature, Part 1.
On this episode of ID the Future, philosopher, mathematician, and Discovery Institute Senior Fellow David Berlinski answers questions from Jonathan Witt about Berlinski’s celebrated new book Human Nature. Is evolution carrying us upward to new heights of human goodness, as some have claimed? If not that, then will a computer-connected singularity take us on that upward trajectory, as Yuval Noah Harari argues in Homo Deus? With his famous quick wit, Berlinski says no, and warns of a new “explosion of religion,” but a new religion, one without rational grounding and with a great willingness to punish dissenters.

Rank #2: New Gene Research: A Single-Couple Human Origin is Possible.
On this episode of ID the Future, biologist Ann Gauger talks with host Andrew McDiarmid about new research challenging the common claim that the field of population genetics rules out a single-couple human origin. She and Stockholm University statistical mathematician Ola Hössjer have just published a paper in the journal BIO-Complexity modeling the scenario using a newly developed computer algorithm. The results, Gauger says, show that the genetic data does not rule out Adam and Eve. Their results are not proof, she emphasizes, just possibility; and different assumptions could produce different estimates as to when such a first human couple lived. See more on the backstory at Evolution News. Gauger and Hössjer are also building a site with additional information. It’s still being fleshed out but already contains a page with animations to help explain their new model.

Apologetics.com Radio Show

Challenging believers to think, and thinkers to believe.

Rank #1: The Grand Canyon: Evidence for an Old Earth.

Rank #2: Scripture Alone - The Super Standard.

Apologetics315 Interviews

Apologetics 315 interviews a variety of Christian apologists about issues of apologetics, evangelism, and theology.

Rank #1: Alvin Plantinga Interview.
Today's interview is with Alvin Plantinga, emeritus John A. O'Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He talks about his background and how he got into philosophy, theistic arguments (for two dozen or so, see here) and some he'd like to see worked on (the argument from evil & the argument from abstract objects), the use of the ontological argument, how he would speak to other about the faith, his view on the use of arguments for convincing others, properly basic belief, his air conditioner, the shift toward theism in philosophy, reading recommendations for up-and-coming philosophers, study and reading habits, character traits for the Christian philosopher, topics he'd like to see Christian philosophers tackle, advice on apologetics, his latest book, Where the Conflict Really Lies: Science, Religion, and Naturalism, and more.Enjoy.

Rank #2: Frank Turek Interview (3).
Today's interview is with apologist Frank Turek, author of a number of books, including his newest: Stealing from God: Why Atheists Need God to Make Their Case. He talks about the Cross Examined Instructor Academy, the goal of his new book, how atheists can steal from God in making their case for atheism, arguing from reason, arguing from science, defining atheism (not a lack of belief in God), lessons he's learned in speaking with atheists, the subject of hell, and much more. Enjoy.

Defenders Podcast

Defenders is Dr. William Lane Craig's Sunday school class on Christian doctrine and apologetics

Rank #1: Defenders 3: Excursus on Creation of Life and Biological Diversity (Part 29): Methodological Naturalism.
Defenders 3: Excursus on Creation of Life and Biological Diversity (Part 29): Methodological Naturalism

Rank #2: Defenders 2: Doctrine of Man (Part 1).
Visit www.reasonablefaith.org for an outline.

Coffee Cup Apologetics

Apologetics Over Lunch

Rank #1: #40. Is Richard Dawkins the best atheism can do? (A review of "The God Delusion Debate" DVD.).
Is Richard Dawkins the best atheism can do? (A review of "The God Delusion Debate" DVD.)

Rank #2: #32. C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity and Emerging Church Evangelism..
C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity and Emerging Church Evangelism.

To Everyone an Answer

The world's leading minds in Apologetics gather in Berkeley, CA for a variety of plenary & breakout sessions.

Rank #1: The Resurrection Evidence that Changed Current Scholarship / Gary Habermas.
Dr. Gary Habermas provides evidence for the resurrection of Jesus from sources that even skeptical scholars will allow. He shows that there is ample evidence and consensus for Jesus' appearance to his disciples after his death. From this, Dr. Habermas builds a solid case for the fundamental doctrines of Christianity.

Rank #2: Knowledge in the Context of Spiritual Formation / Dallas Willard.
Dr. Dallas Willard explains the place of knowledge in apologetics and spiritual formation. He explains that knowledge allows people to understand a spiritual world, which provides the necessary insight to perceive the importance of the Christian life.

Thinking Out Loud with Alan Shlemon

STR speaker Alan Shlemon provides a monthly update while answering questions across a wide range of topics including criticisms of Christianity.

Rank #1: How Pro-gay Theology Is Undermined in One Step.
Alan explains how to understand the most modern case for pro-gay theology and how to undermine it in one step. Download the mp3...

Rank #2: Does Gender Identity Matter?.
Alan explains gender identity and what the Bible says about it. Download the mp3...

Science, Scripture, & Salvation

Science, Scripture, & Salvation is a podcast that we hope will encourage you in your Christian faith by showing how scientific evidence supports the Bible, particularly the Genesis account. When we see that the first and most foundational book of the Bible can be trusted in all matters—including science—it builds confidence in the rest of the inspired Word all the way to Revelation.

Rank #1: The Age of the Universe.
Most students are taught that the universe is 13.8 billion years old. But the Bible teaches a much younger age. In this episode, we’ll discuss the many lines of evidence confirming that the universe is, in fact, only thousands of years old. More...

Rank #2: Do Billions of Years Fit with Genesis?.
Many Christians think that if they can somehow find room in the Scriptures for billions of years then the conflict between Genesis and evolution will be solved. They might not admit it, but sometimes they desire an easy way out so they don’t have to investigate the sciences and Scriptures involved. Using his personal testimony as an example, Brian promises a fascinating and rewarding journey for those willing to examine the biblical and scientific evidence. More...

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

This podcast rebroadcasts our weekly radio program. 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.

Rank #1: What Is a Soul, and Why Should We Think We Have One?.
Greg talks about souls and gives reasons why we should think we have one. Topics: Commentary: What is a soul, and why should we think we have one? (00:00) Download the mp3... Mentioned on the Show:  What is the Soul? Recovering Human Personhood in a Scientific Age by J.P. Moreland Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for Immortality by Gary Habermas and J.P. Moreland 

Rank #2: Interview: Alisa Childers on Progressive Christianity.
Guest Hosts: Tim Barnett and Amy Hall Tim and Amy talk to Alisa Childers about “5 Signs Your Church Might Be Heading Toward Progressive Christianity.” Download the mp3... Mentioned on the Show: Alisa Childers 5 Signs Your Church Might Be Heading Toward Progressive Christianity by Alisa Childers CrossExamined Instructor Academy reTHINK Apologetics Student Conference – September 27–28 in Orange County, CA; November 8–9 in Minneapolis, MN Be One of the 100 campaign Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers Related Links: The Danger of Building Your Theology on Anything Other Than the Bible by Amy Hall

#STRask with Greg Koukl

Greg Koukl, host of Stand to Reason’s two-hour weekly podcast, is put on a timer and answers questions in under four minutes. We take questions from @STRtweets and ask Greg to give a short, concise answers.

Rank #1: #STRask - November 14, 2019.
Alan fills in for Greg and answers questions about the image of God in the mentally disabled, the drawbacks of a homosexual lifestyle, and how to pray for a family member who says she’s bisexual. In what way should I understand and communicate to others that people with profound mental disabilities still retain the full “imago Dei”?  Do you know of any resources that explain the drawbacks of living a homosexual lifestyle? How would you pray for a family member who says she is bisexual? Download the mp3...

Rank #2: #STRask - October 24, 2019.
Questions about more challenges pro-lifers need to answer, God leading people to faith, whether Abraham needed faith to be saved, and whether one can sin without realizing it. Isn’t it important that we pro-life advocates be ready to answer more questions than just when life begins? If no one comes to faith unless God leads Him, and God could have led someone but didn’t, what does this say about God? Did Abraham need to have faith if his salvation was already secure because he was chosen? Must sin be intentional, or can one sin without realizing it? Download the mp3...

Reasonable Faith Podcast

Reasonable Faith is a conversational program dealing with the most important apologetic questions of our day.

Rank #1: A Tribute to Norman Geisler.
Dr. Craig remembers his teacher, Dr Norman Geisler, with an overview of his life and work and a few funny moments!

Rank #2: Ben Shapiro and a Reasonable Faith Update.
Dr. Craig talks about his discussions with Ben Shapiro and Sir Roger Penrose as well as what's coming up.

The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast

The Stand to Reason “Please Convince Me” Podcast is hosted by J. Warner Wallace, cold-case detective and author of Cold-Case Christianity (A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels). We examine the case for the Christian Worldview from an evidential perspective and do our best to tell it like it is. With the rules of evidence clearly in mind, we examine the case for the existence of God, the reality of dualism, the reliability of the Biblical text, and the deity of Jesus. Along the way we also take a critical look at the nature of the Christian Church in America today. Why are so many young people leaving the church? Why are so many older Christians apathetic and unengaged? Why do so few Christians understand what they believe, and why do even fewer understand WHY they believe it? Join us each week as we sort through the evidence for the Christian Worldview and examine the life of the Church. Please visit our websites at www.STR.org and www.ColdCaseChristianity.com.

Rank #1: Is the Bible Reliable?.
In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace reviews the evidence and case for the reliability of the Bible without using the four point template he offers in Cold-Case Christianity). Are there any good reasons to believe the Bible has been transmitted to us accurately and contains a reliable record of the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus? 

Rank #2: Is There Any Evidence for Jesus Outside the Bible? .
In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner Wallace describes the ancient non-Christian evidence for the life of Jesus. What would we know about Jesus if we lost every possible Christian document (including the New Testament and writings of the Church Fathers)? What would the earliest unfriendly Greek, Roman, Syrian and Jewish historical documents tell us about Jesus? (For more information, visit www.ColdCaseChristianity.com)

Best of Audio » The Veritas Forum

Staff favs from 20 years of Veritas!

Rank #1: Ravi Zacharias – What Does it Mean to be Human?.
As our moral sensibilities seem to drift further and further apart, we must ask ourselves, “What does it mean to be human?” For, as Ravi Zacharias, Christian thinker, writer, and speaker,... Want to browse 600+ talks? Visit our media library at www.veritas.org/media.

Rank #2: John Stott — Jesus Christ: Veritas for the 21st Century?.
John Stott, renowned Christian leader, and key author of the Lausanne Covenant, addresses the second Veritas Forum at Harvard on the question, Is Jesus Christ “Veritas” for the 21st... Want to browse 600+ talks? Visit our media library at www.veritas.org/media.