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Evidence for Intelligent Design in Proteins
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tim barnett
On Mar 16, 2020 9:06 PM
Tim describes the chirality problem as evidence against creation by chance.
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You’re Probably Doing It Wrong: Tips for Speaking to a Camera
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tim barnett
On Mar 31, 2020 1:42 AM
As you become more dependent on video technology during this difficult time, here’s how you can better connect with the person on the other end of the video.
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Knowing Jesus Makes You a Better Thinker
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amy k. hall
On Apr 4, 2020 12:43 AM
If Christ is the foundation of all reality, if all things were made through Him, then to learn truly about Him is to align ourselves with reality.
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Get This Prayer App
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amy k. hall
On Apr 4, 2020 5:13 PM
I encourage you to read Tim Challies’s explanation of how he uses this prayer app and then get it for yourself.
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CrossExamined Instructor Academy 2017
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amy k. hall
On Apr 4, 2020 5:58 PM
If you're interested in becoming an apologetics speaker, consider attending CrossExamined Instructor Academy this year, where you'll learn from Greg Koukl, Brett Kunkle, and more.
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Two Kinds of Truth
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jonathan noyes
On Apr 9, 2020 10:26 PM
Jonathan discusses the difference between subjective and objective truth using two helpful analogies.
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Atheist Completely Destroys Argument He Made Up
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tim barnett
On Apr 28, 2020 4:04 PM
Before you can refute an idea, you have to actually understand the idea. Otherwise, you end up defeating a defenseless imitation of an argument—a straw man—instead of the real thing.
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Diagnose before You Treat
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alan shlemon
On Apr 28, 2020 4:34 PM
What should you say to your non-Christian friend who rejects Christianity? In this episode, Alan explains an important principle to help him navigate this situation.
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Find What’s Good in Movies
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alan shlemon
On May 4, 2020 10:51 PM
Many movies promote unbiblical ideas, so identify what’s wrong, but don’t forget to also find what’s good. Here’s a three-part approach to watching movies: remember, recognize, and respond.
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The Apostles Wrote the Gospels as Eyewitness Accounts
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j. warner wallace
On May 5, 2020 10:57 PM
people_history_worldview27.jpg When you write a book that seeks to evaluate the Gospels as eyewitness accounts, you shouldn’t be surprised to find that some critics will attack the premise that the...
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Will Science Eventually Be Able to Explain God Away?
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tim barnett
On May 7, 2020 11:12 PM
Is God just a gap-filler for lack of scientific knowledge, or does science point to God?
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What Is Science? Define Your Terms
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alan shlemon
On May 8, 2020 12:02 AM
Alan encourages Christians to understand the two definitions of science in order to avoid confusion in conversation.
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Do This before Responding to Views You Oppose
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alan shlemon
On May 8, 2020 3:40 PM
Alan reminds Christians of an important way to be kind and winsome before expressing an opposing view.
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What to Say When You Don’t Know How to Respond
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alan shlemon
On May 8, 2020 3:47 PM
Alan shares a helpful tip on what to do when you’re stuck in a conversation with someone who has an opposing viewpoint.
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Set a Modest Goal When Talking to Non-Christians
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alan shlemon
On May 8, 2020 3:58 PM
Alan encourages Christians not to stress about getting to the gospel in every conversation with non-believers. Instead, aim to put a stone in their shoe.
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Atheist Disproves Immaterial God by Assuming Materialism
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tim barnett
On May 12, 2020 9:52 PM
Questions are a legitimate way to get people to think. But if questions subtly create confusion, fallacy, or error, they only serve to conceal the truth rather than reveal the truth.
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Does a Human Fetus Have a Soul?
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amy k. hall
On May 20, 2020 8:45 PM
Amy shares why it makes sense to believe that a human has a soul at the moment of conception.
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Albania’s Hope Is the Gospel
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alan shlemon
On May 21, 2020 7:18 PM
Many young Albanians lack hope. Their country is reeling from the effects of communism, jobs are scarce, and their prospects for a prosperous future, even with a college education, are slim. But...
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Making Our Vision a Reality
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alan shlemon
On May 21, 2020 7:57 PM
STR’s mission is to train Christians to make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for Christianity. By doing that, we hope our vision will become a reality for you.
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Should Christians Impose Their Moral Standards on Society?
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alan shlemon
On May 21, 2020 9:29 PM
Today’s challenge is a common complaint. Because Christians have moral concerns with homosexual behavior, it is alleged that they shouldn’t be allowed to impose their standards on the rest of society.
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Sharing Truth with Your Muslim Friend
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alan shlemon
On May 22, 2020 1:28 PM
Alan shares the most important topic Christians can bring up if they want to start a conversation with their Muslim friend or neighbor.
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Christians Can’t Play Mortal Kombat
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alan shlemon
On Jun 15, 2020 4:09 PM
Believe it or not, there’s a valuable lesson that Christians can learn from the violent video game Mortal Kombat. Alan explains the lesson and how it should affect your conversations with people...
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Atheist Says God Isn’t All-Powerful Unless He Defeats Himself
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tim barnett
On Jun 18, 2020 9:50 PM
Omnipotence is not the power to do anything. Rather, it’s the ability to do anything power can do. Even infinite power cannot do what is contradictory or absurd.
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A Conversation between a Former Christian and a Christian Apologist
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amy k. hall
On Jun 23, 2020 12:15 AM
On the podcast a couple of weeks ago, Greg spoke about an event he attended—a conversation between Ryan Bell (a former pastor who is now an atheist) and Sean...
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Jesus’ View on Sex and Marriage
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alan shlemon
On Jun 23, 2020 12:32 AM
Alan shows us where we can find Jesus’ clearly-stated views on sex and marriage.
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Christian Ambassadors Learn about Islam
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alan shlemon
On Jun 24, 2020 4:20 AM
Alan shares one of the first steps in sharing the gospel with your Muslim friends.
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The Counter-Cultural Definition of Faith
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tim barnett
On Jun 24, 2020 4:24 AM
Tim gives a helpful analogy for biblical faith.
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Remember The Shack?
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amy k. hall
On Jun 25, 2020 6:27 AM
Remember the book The Shack?
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Truth Exists Whether We Know It or Not
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jonathan noyes
On Jun 25, 2020 5:31 PM
Jonathan Noyes answers the question “What is truth?”
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Christmas Reflections
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stand to reason
On Jun 27, 2020 11:30 PM
Merry Christmas from all of us at Stand to Reason!
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Is Christianity a Science Stopper?
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tim barnett
On Jun 28, 2020 1:47 AM
Is Christianity a science stopper or the modern science starter? Tim takes a look at what the history of science demonstrates.
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Atheist Accidentally Affirms Objective Morality While Denying It
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tim barnett
On Jul 1, 2020 9:08 PM
Moral dilemmas based on circumstances always demonstrate objectivism, not subjectivism.
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How to Avoid Falling for Fake News
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tim barnett
On Jul 3, 2020 1:56 AM
Given the current state of news reporting, how do we decipher truth from falsehood? Here are three steps we can take to avoid being fooled by fake news.
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The Importance of Studying Apologetics Regularly
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· By
alan shlemon
On Jul 23, 2020 8:06 PM
Alan shares how he uses apologetics in conversation.
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How Can We Show Love to Homosexuals?
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· By
alan shlemon
On Aug 4, 2020 2:13 PM
What are some ways Christians can show love to homosexuals, both inside and outside the church?
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The Consequences of Relativism
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jonathan noyes
On Aug 21, 2020 1:16 PM
Jon explains what happens when moral relativism is followed to its logical conclusion.
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Why Are You Debating?
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· By
amy k. hall
On Aug 22, 2020 5:20 AM
As you're engaging people in spiritual conversations online, make sure you're seeking to win them, not be rid of them.
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Christians Are Really Atheists—Kinda, Sorta, Not Really
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tim barnett
On Aug 26, 2020 6:34 PM
It has become increasingly common to hear atheists say, “Christians are atheists too. They’re just atheists of one less god than me.” If that sounds weird, it should.
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How Red Pen Logic Was Born
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tim barnett
On Sep 3, 2020 12:23 AM
A good teacher questions assumptions, exposes errors, and challenges students to think critically—which is why Tim created Red Pen Logic with Mr. B.
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Author Defends Stealing Everyone’s Stuff...Except the Author’s Stuff
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tim barnett
On Sep 16, 2020 3:36 AM
In today’s example, we look at some self-defeating inconsistencies in a new book titled In Defense of Looting by Vicky Osterweil.
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How to Prepare for the Next Cultural Revolution
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alan shlemon
On Sep 25, 2020 8:11 PM
It’s our fault that so many believers have embraced a false philosophy—critical theory—and are attempting to parrot it back into the church. There’s a simple reason why: lack of training.
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What Do You Mean by Tolerance?
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jonathan noyes
On Oct 1, 2020 5:52 PM
Jon discusses how the word “tolerance” has been redefined in order to silence some viewpoints.
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They Gave Their Lives for the Truth
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· By
tim barnett
On Oct 22, 2020 1:26 PM
Tim explains how the disciples had nothing to gain by making up what they professed about Jesus.
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Churches Do Want Your Money...and Here’s Why!
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· By
tim barnett
On Dec 10, 2020 2:31 PM
Christian organizations aren't just after your money. Learn why, and find out how you can support the work of Red Pen Logic.
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STR Book Club: The Universe Next Door
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stand to reason
On Dec 22, 2020 3:09 PM
Have you seen the most recent STR book club? Jon, Alan, and Tim discuss James Sire’s worldview book, The Universe Next Door.
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Worst Pro-Choice Argument I’ve Ever Seen
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· By
tim barnett
On Jan 28, 2021 3:40 PM
For an argument from analogy to work, the similarities have to be significant and the differences have to be superficial. But if the opposite is true—if the differences are significant and the...
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The Trinity Explains This!
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· By
tim barnett
On Feb 11, 2021 7:41 PM
Mr. B responds to an anti-Trinitarian meme, answering the charge that if Jesus is God, and Jesus prays to God, then Jesus is praying to himself.
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A Better Alternative to the H-Word
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· By
tim barnett
On Feb 18, 2021 7:25 PM
The word “Hell” can carry so much baggage that it ceases to be helpful in conversations with non-Christians about the afterlife. Tim shares an alternative to the H-word that can be more productive.
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People Are More Than Labels
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alan shlemon
On Feb 23, 2021 12:26 AM
People’s views are almost always more nuanced than what we might conclude based on the labels they’ve given themselves. To avoid misunderstanding or misrepresenting others in your...
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Pick Your Battles with Unbelievers
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tim barnett
On Mar 25, 2021 3:14 AM
Your impulse will be to respond to every challenge, but some doctrines are more central than others, and this hierarchy should impact how we do apologetics with unbelievers.
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