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#STRask: February 28, 2019

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM

Greg answers questions on the nature of the visions of prophets in other religions and whether people are saved once for all no matter what.

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#STRask: June 17, 2019

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 10:03 PM

Questions about whether it’s special pleading to say God is uncaused, the difference between magic and the supernatural, and the definition of atheism.

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#STRask: July 11, 2019

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jul 31, 2019 5:09 PM

J. Warner Wallace joins Amy to answer questions about Mormon missionaries, having atheists speak to youth groups, asking atheists if God exists, and figuring out whether things that happen to you...

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Iron Curtain Diary

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Dec 17, 2020 9:30 PM

The totalitarian world Greg experienced as a young Christian while visiting fellow believers behind the Iron Curtain demonstrates an insight often quoted but frequently ignored: Ideas have...

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#STRask - April 5, 2021

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Apr 3, 2021 9:30 PM

Questions about responding to the idea that since we’re all energy, we can influence lives by having good energy, whether Paul’s command to “have nothing to do with silly myths” pertains to...

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Freedom Fading

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Apr 23, 2021 10:41 PM

At times, the tsunami of change we’re facing seems overwhelming for its force, dizzying for its speed, and chilling for its darkness. It’s easy to begin feeling helpless, but that is not our path....

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Critical Race Theory: Civil Rights Upside Down

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 29, 2021 12:46 AM

People are attracted to critical race theory out of a desire to fight racism, but the central elements of CRT turn the noble ideas of the civil rights movement of the ’60s upside down.

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The Evening News

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Aug 31, 2021 5:01 PM

These news tidbits illustrating the ideologically-driven downward trajectory of secular culture are “iceberg tips” connected to a larger story, a spiritual drama that lies behind the headlines.

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#STRask: Are Wiccans’ Beliefs Proved by the Efficacy of Their Spells?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Nov 20, 2021 6:27 PM

Questions about what to say to a Wiccan who says her beliefs are proved by the efficacy of her spells, how to explain people having spiritual experiences outside of Christianity, and recommended...

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#STRask: How Would You Tell Someone Who Believes in Her Tribe’s Gods and Goddesses about Jesus?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Dec 17, 2021 11:49 PM

Questions about how to tell someone about Jesus when her cultural heritage, including her belief in her tribe’s gods and goddesses, is her entire identity and whether one is morally required to use...

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#STRask: Is It Okay to Read the Writings of Other Religions?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jan 8, 2022 4:01 AM

Questions about whether it’s okay for Christians to read the writings of other religions in order to gain a better understanding of the people they’re evangelizing and whether a Christian who...

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#STRask: How Would You Share the Gospel with an Animist or Buddhist?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On May 12, 2022 12:28 AM

Questions about good ways to share the gospel with an animist or Buddhist, whether the mark of the beast could be a microchip, and whether a Christian could take the mark unwittingly.

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#STRask: What’s the Most Important Distinction I Can Make between Christianity and the Book of Mormon?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Dec 16, 2022 5:23 PM

Question about the most important distinction one can make between Christianity and the Book of Mormon when talking to a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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#STRask: What’s the Best Way to Talk to Mormon Missionaries about Their View of Baptism?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Mar 5, 2023 9:36 PM

Question about the best way to talk to Mormon missionaries about their view of baptism and their belief that only they have the authority to baptize.

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#STRask: How Can I Explain the Trinity to a Muslim?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Apr 27, 2023 7:53 PM

Questions about how to explain the Trinity to a Muslim in a way that helps him understand the oneness of God, whether one could say the Trinity is similar to a person who has multiple...

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#STRask: Is There Anything in the Gospel of John That a Mormon Might Object To?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Aug 20, 2023 8:46 PM

Question about whether there’s anything in the Gospel of John that a Bible study leader should be prepared to discuss with a Mormon who is interested in attending the study.

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#STRask: Do Atheists Read the Bible More Literally Than Christians?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Sep 16, 2023 7:23 PM

Questions about whether atheists read the Bible more literally than Christians because they don’t have to make up excuses for what it says and how to make a case for the attributes of God by...

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#STRask: There’s No Such Thing as an Atheist Argument

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Oct 6, 2023 3:28 PM

Questions about whether there’s such a thing as an atheist argument, whether one can ask a nonbeliever to prove a negative, and how to respond to an atheist who says morality is determined by...

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#STRask: How Can I Start a Conversation with the Jehovah’s Witnesses I See around Town?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Nov 2, 2023 4:15 PM

Questions about how to start up a conversation with Jehovah’s Witnesses who are handing out information at temporary kiosks around town, witnessing to New Age siblings who misquote the Bible and...

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#STRask: How Should I Respond to a Formerly Muslim Friend Who Is Unwilling to Pay the Price for Becoming a Christian?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Dec 16, 2023 7:16 PM

Questions about how to respond to a formerly Muslim friend who is unwilling to pay the price for becoming a Christian and doesn’t want to respond to challenges or discuss differences and whether...

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#STRask: Should I Stop Telling People That Attempting to Speak to Ancestors Is Demonic?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jan 6, 2024 4:56 PM

Questions about how to respond to someone who says we should stop saying that attempting to speak to ancestors is demonic, how to answer a Sikh who doesn’t understand why a Christian wouldn’t marry...

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Brett’s Mormon Role Play

Web Content Article · By brett kunkle On Jun 27, 2019 8:32 PM

Listen to Brett’s Mormon role play with a group of students at a local church in Southern California.

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Brett’s Atheist Role Play

Web Content Article · By brett kunkle On Jun 27, 2019 8:32 PM

Listen to Brett’s atheist role play with a group of students and adults at a local church in Southern California.

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Are Mormons Christians?

Web Content Article · By brett kunkle On Jun 27, 2019 8:33 PM

Not only do Mormons take offense at the very question, but even Christians react negatively to the suggestion Mormons are not Christians. Brett examines the teachings of Joseph Smith and the Mormon...

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The “Insider” Movement

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 26, 2019 11:08 PM

Muslim Followers of Christ?—A Look Inside the “Insider Movement”

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Answering the New Atheists—Part 1

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 11:09 PM

The so-called “New Atheists” grabbing the headlines lately have been creating a stir. These are old-school modernists with an attitude. They’re angry. Not only is theism false and religion...

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#STRask: Why Do Atheists Get Angry When I Bring up Belief in God?

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Mar 7, 2024 3:08 PM

Questions about why atheists get angry when someone brings up belief in God, how to reconcile God’s sovereignty and Satan being the prince of the world, and why the Lord’s Prayer says, “Lead us not...

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The Cost Muslims Pay for Missing the True Jesus

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:47 PM

Alan explains three ways that Muslims miss the true Jesus and why it should matter to them.

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Make Jesus Central to Your Conversations with Muslims

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:56 PM

Alan explains why bringing up Jesus when talking to Muslims is a great idea.

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Jesus Is Jehovah

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:56 PM

What is the best argument to use with a Jehovah’s Witness? Is there a way to simplify the issue so you don’t get sidetracked when they come to your door? In this months podcast, I offer one of the...

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Ready for the Knock on Your Door

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM

Tim Barnett talks about the July 2016 Solid Ground.

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Being Tactical with Jehovah’s Witnesses

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM

In our discussions with Jehovah’s Witnesses, we need to be tactical. That is, we need to anticipate their typical maneuvers to better guide the conversation. This will give us the best opportunity...

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Atheism’s Burden of Proof

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM

Alan explains why although atheists may not have to prove the absence of God, their view still entails three incredible assertions that require a lot of explaining.

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Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:34 PM

Alan Shlemon talks about whether or not Muslims and Christians believe and worship the same God.

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The Muslim Mission

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:34 PM

Alan talks about taking Christians on the “Muslim Mission,” a 4-day trip to practice engaging Muslims on the street and in mosques.

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Responding to the Muslim Claim that the Bible is Corrupted

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:34 PM

Alan explains how he responds to Muslims when they claim that the Bible is corrupted.

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Are You Ready to Talk to a Muslim?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:34 PM

Alan tells the story of how he recently role-played a Muslim to a group of Christians. Find out how they responded to the Muslim challenge.

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Why Evolution Is Dogma

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:34 PM

Alan explains why atheists must accept evolution no matter what the science says.

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Squaring Off with Muslims in Prison

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:34 PM

Muslims come into the protestant prison chapel to hear Alan teach Christians how to witness to them.

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Did Jesus Not Die on the Cross?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM

Alan responds to a claim from the Qur’an that Jesus didn’t die on the cross.

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Why I Take Christians to Mosques

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:48 PM

Alan explains the details of a mosque experience and the benefits of taking Christians to mosques.

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Are We at War with Muslims?

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:49 PM

Alan answers the question of whether we are at war with Muslims. He also offers a handy tactic to help you determine whether a doctrine or behavior is truly Islamic.

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Muslim Authority

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:54 PM

Alan explains how he knows authority is the key issue when talking to Muslims.

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Christmas Vacation

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM

Greg talks about his Christmas vacation, if a Christian should attend a baby shower for his not-yet-divorced brother-in-law’s pregnant girlfriend, and if it’s possible that God created the universe...

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Remembering Greg’s Mom

Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM

Greg talks about his mother, what the definition of faith is, and if a Christian should attend their family member’s same-sex wedding.

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Interview: Leah Libresco, Conversion from Atheism

Web Content Article · By brett kunkle On Jun 27, 2019 9:46 PM

Brett interviews Leah Libresco, a former atheist blogger, about her conversion from atheism.