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Our 3-minute daily radio program is available via podcasting for your enjoyment. no Probe Ministries sue@probe.org Rick Wade updates his earlier discussion of 3 major ingredients necessary for Christians' faithful living: convictions, character, and community. https://www.box.com/shared/static/dyvixrg1ze.mp3 Rick Wade Sun, 05 May 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Putting Beliefs into Practice Revisited: Twenty-Somethings and Faithful Living Rick Wade spiritual life, worldview, meaning, convictions, character, community, discipleship, spiritual growth, maturity, steven garber, fabric of faithfulness, praxis, telos Rick Wade updates his earlier discussion of 3 major ingredients necessary for Christians' faithful living: convictions, character, and community. no 13:24 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.6622025/k.14C7/Putting_Beliefs_Into_Practice_Revisited.htm Steve Cable asks Can the just succeed? Can people living by Biblical principles successfully compete in a capitalist economy without compromising? Should we even try? https://www.box.com/shared/static/5fgde2x3md.mp3 Steve Cable, read by Kerby Anderson Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Can the Just Succeed? Steve Cable, read by Kerby Anderson Enron, Tyco, WorldComm, success, capitalism, free market, economy, greed, money, business ethics, John Maxwell, career objectives, golden rule Steve Cable asks Can the just succeed? Can people living by Biblical principles successfully compete in a capitalist economy without compromising? Should we even try? no 13:23 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4218053/k.555E/Can_the_Just_Succeed.htm Sue Bohlin gives an overview of Probe's week-long college prep conference which equips students in worldview and apologetics. http://www.box.com/shared/static/3z584j8cmi.mp3 Sue Bohlin Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Student Mind Games Conference Sue Bohlin mind games, college prep, Christianity, apologetics, leadership, worldview Sue Bohlin gives an overview of Probe's week-long college prep conference which equips students in worldview and apologetics. no 12:56 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4223577/k.8242/Student_Mind_Games_Conference_radio_transcript.htm Michael Gleghorn discusses the importance of history for Christianity and challenges the view of radical historical relativism. http://www.box.net/shared/static/evuemndimu.mp3 Michael Gleghorn Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality History and the Christian Faith Michael Gleghorn Jesus, history, historical relativism, skepticism, historical knowledge Michael Gleghorn discusses the importance of history for Christianity and challenges the view of radical historical relativism. no 13:19 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4221175/k.25D9/History_and_the_Christian_Faith.htm From a Christian view, Kerby Anderson describes the various characteristics and categories of verbal abuse, also providing a biblical perspective. http://www.box.net/shared/static/apjfimc83d.mp3 Kerby Anderson Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Verbal Abuse Kerby Anderson abuse,verbal abuse,abusive relationships,biblical perspective, Christian view, Bible, psychology, patricia evans, anger, manipulation, control, withholding, countering, discounting, blocking and diverting, accusing, blaming, judging From a Christian view, Kerby Anderson describes the various characteristics and categories of verbal abuse, also providing a biblical perspective. no 13:14 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4218331/k.977B/Verbal_Abuse.htm Don Closson shares suggestions for Christ's ambassadors in sharing the gospel based on Greg Koukl's book. http://www.box.net/shared/static/oogm02c497.mp3 Don Closson Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Tactics for an Ambassador Don Closson apologetics, defending the faith, greg koukl, stand to reason, postmodernism, self-defeating arguments Don Closson shares suggestions for Christ's ambassadors in sharing the gospel based on Greg Koukl's book. no 13:16 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.6549811/k.730D/Tactics_for_an_Ambassador.htm Kerby Anderson explains the basics about Satan, how he catches us in his snares, how to resist his temptations. http://www.box.net/shared/static/oogm02c497.mp3 Kerby Anderson Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Satan Kerby Anderson Satan, temptation, snares, demons Kerby Anderson explains the basics about Satan, how he catches us in his snares, how to resist his temptations. no 12:47 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.6499709/k.B868/Satan.htm Is God brutal and vengeful because of the OT warfare He commanded? Rick Wade shows that this is unwarranted, providing a biblical context for such warfare from an informed Christian viewpoint. http://www.box.net/shared/static/oogm02c497.mp3 Rick Wade Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality God and the Canaanites Rick Wade holy war, Canaanites, Joshua, genocide in the Bible Is God brutal and vengeful because of the OT warfare He commanded? Rick Wade shows that this is unwarranted, providing a biblical context for such warfare from an informed Christian viewpoint. no 13:04 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.6479725/k.687C/God_and_the_Canaanites.htm Michael Gleghorn takes us deeper into an understanding of why the doctrine of God's omnipresence is comforting and important. http://www.box.net/shared/static/mqy54bkrpk.mp3 Michael Gleghorn Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The All-Present God Michael Gleghorn space, spacelessness, omnipresence, all-present Michael Gleghorn takes us deeper into an understanding of why the doctrine of God's omnipresence is comforting and important. no 12:59 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.6384955/k.CCAC/The_AllPresent_God.htm Kerby Anderson gives an overview of the bestseller 'The Road to Serfdom' and explains how it is consistent with a Christian worldview. http://www.box.net/shared/static/ji09n6hkyf.mp3 Kerby Anderson Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Hayek and The Road to Serfdom Kerby Anderson christian view of hayek, christian view of the road to serfdom, hayek, friedrich hayek, keynes, john maynard keynes, economics, government Kerby Anderson gives an overview of the bestseller 'The Road to Serfdom' and explains how it is consistent with a Christian worldview. no 12:44 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.6280381/k.31F0/Hayek_and_The_Road_to_Serfdom.htm Do similarities in the Old Testament with other ancient Near Eastern literature prove that it is all the same kind of thing? Rick Wade shows why it's not. http://www.box.net/shared/static/4dtkkxpsgfq732i56khs.mp3 Rick Wade Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Old Testament and Other Ancient Religious Literature Rick Wade Christian view of ancient religious literature, Old Testament, ANE, ancient religious literature, paganism, pagan gods, pagan goddesses Do similarities in the Old Testament with other ancient Near Eastern literature prove that it is all the same kind of thing? Rick Wade shows why it's not. no 13:11 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.8566355/k.AAC0/The_Old_Testament_and_Other_Ancient_Religious_Literature.htm Dr. Ray Bohlin critiques evolutionary biologist Jerry Coyne's materialistic claim that our brain is only a meat computer. http://www.box.net/shared/static/ff0js31qvbdfeoyk3v2w.mp3 Dr. Ray Bohlin Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Jerry Coyne's Illusions Dr. Ray Bohlin christian view of jerry coyne, christian view of evolutionary biology, jerry coyne, determinism, meat computer, spiritual brain, illusion of choice, meaning and purpose, evolutionary biology, evolution Dr. Ray Bohlin critiques evolutionary biologist Jerry Coyne's materialistic claim that our brain is only a meat computer. no 13:13 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.8561015/k.650D/Jerry_Coynes_Illusions.htm Steve Cable provides an overview of why young people leave the church based on Drew Dyck's book 'Generation Ex-Christian.' http://www.box.net/shared/static/35ssmi2pz3y40645vf27.mp3 Steve Cable, read by Kerby Anderson Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Ex-Christians: Ways to Bring Back the Leavers Steve Cable, read by Kerby Anderson ex-christians, leavers, drew dyck, pew forum, neo-pagans, recoilers, why people leave the faith, why people leave the church Steve Cable provides an overview of why young people leave the church based on Drew Dyck's book 'Generation Ex-Christian.' no 13:00 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.8544003/k.1253/ExChristians_Ways_to_Bring_Back_the_Leavers.htm Rick Wade provides an overview of how the Christian church has become captive to the godless values and perspective of the surrounding culture, based on Os Guinness' book 'The Last Christian on Earth.' http://www.box.net/shared/static/hsv0a086jb9lz02l7mv0.mp3 Rick Wade Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Digging Our Own Grave: The Secular Captivity of the Church Rick Wade captivity, secular captivity, church, os guinness, secularization, pluralization, demoralization, subversion, defection Rick Wade provides an overview of how the Christian church has become captive to the godless values and perspective of the surrounding culture, based on Os Guinness' book 'The Last Christian on Earth.' no 13:10 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.8537687/k.B57D/Digging_Our_Own_Grave_The_Secular_Captivity_of_the_Church.htm Kerby Anderson presents worldviews that shaped Western Civilization in a radio program based on Glenn Sunshine's book, Why You Think the Way You Do. http://www.box.net/shared/static/cci1dgmgji.mp3 Kerby Anderson Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Worldviews Through History Kerby Anderson abortion, ethics, Roe v. Wade, Paul Ramsey, Francis Crick, Joseph Fletcher, Ashley Montagu, pro-life, pro-choice Kerby Anderson presents worldviews that shaped Western Civilization in a radio program based on Glenn Sunshine's book, Why You Think the Way You Do. no 12:46 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5815287/k.7E76/Worldviews_Through_History.htm Michael Gleghorn examines philosopher David Hume's famous argument against miracles, showing it to fail at its objective. http://www.box.net/shared/static/s8kzudsqix.mp3 Michael Gleghorn Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Hume's Critique of Miracles Michael Gleghorn christian view of David Hume, david hume, miracles, critique, Enlightenment, An Inquiry Concerning Human Understanding Michael Gleghorn examines philosopher David Hume's famous argument against miracles, showing it to fail at its objective. no 12:54 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5924027/k.8661/Humes_Critique_of_Miracles.htm Don Closson explores the Gospel of Thomas, which is neither a biblical gospel nor written by the apostle Thomas. It is a later document expressing non-biblical ideas that were creeping into early Christianity. http://www.box.net/shared/static/q7mhs4b33e.mp3 Don Closson Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Gospel of Thomas Don Closson gospel of thomas, gnostic, gnosticism, elaine pagels, jesus seminar, nag hammadi, coptic, criterion of multiple attestations, darrell bock Don Closson explores the Gospel of Thomas, which is neither a biblical gospel nor written by the apostle Thomas. It is a later document expressing non-biblical ideas that were creeping into early Christianity. no 13:18 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4225571/k.5E96/The_Gospel_of_Thomas.htm Dr. Ray Bohlin asks, could we literally redesign humanity out of existence? What about those who maintain that we are headed down a disastrous technological and ethical road? http://www.box.net/shared/static/rbffoc5ot3.mp3 Dr. Ray Bohlin Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Redesigning Humans: Is It Inevitable? Dr. Ray Bohlin christian view of genetic engineering, christian view of cloning, genetic engineering, human genetic engineering, biotechnology, trans-humanist, transhumanist, Gregory Stock, redesigning humans, gene therapy, artificial chromosomes Dr. Ray Bohlin asks, could we literally redesign humanity out of existence? What about those who maintain that we are headed down a disastrous technological and ethical road? no 12:57 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4218229/k.51B3/Redesigning_Humans_Is_It_Inevitable.htm Christians have had to respond to the customs of the surrounding culture since the beginning of the church. In the end, though, Christmas is necessary only in terms of its historical and theological content. http://www.box.net/shared/static/txkp834n5l.mp3 Jerry Solomon, read by Dr. Ray Bohlin Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Is Christmas Necessary? Jerry Solomon, read by Dr. Ray Bohlin christian view of christmas, Christmas, birth of Jesus Christians have had to respond to the customs of the surrounding culture since the beginning of the church. In the end, though, Christmas is necessary only in terms of its historical and theological content. no 12:58 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4221141/k.6182/Is_Christmas_Necessary.htm Michael Gleghorn examines biblical prophecies about a coming Messiah that were accurately fulfilled in the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus. https://www.box.com/shared/static/bf8ahci93n.mp3 Michael Gleghorn Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Prophecies of the Messiah Michael Gleghorn christian view of messiah, christian view of prophecy, Prophecy, Messianic Prophecy, Jesus, Fulfilled Prophecy, Biblical Prophecy, Prophet Michael Gleghorn examines biblical prophecies about a coming Messiah that were accurately fulfilled in the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus. no 13:19 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4226167/k.6903/Prophecies_of_the_Messiah.htm After examining several pagan views of happiness from the ancient world, Probe's Michael Gleghorn argues for the Christian philosopher Augustine's view. https://www.box.com/shared/static/u9u9pfhds3j1trw5ys4d.mp3 Michael Gleghorn Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Ancient Perspectives on Happiness Michael Gleghorn christian view of happiness, pursuit of happiness, Ellen Charry, epicureanism, stoicism, neo-platonism, augustine, augustinianism After examining several pagan views of happiness from the ancient world, Probe's Michael Gleghorn argues for the Christian philosopher Augustine's view. no 13:06 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.8476865/k.4C8D/Ancient_Perspectives_on_Happiness.htm Don Closson makes a case that excluding the role of religion in understanding academic disciplines like ethics, politics, philosophy, and art means students receive an inferior education. https://www.box.com/shared/static/8x1sxggiow9jf4avpjkc.mp3 Don Closson Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Taking Religion Seriously Don Closson christian view of education, education, religion in the schools, religion and education, everson v. board of education, justice hugo black, religious neutrality in schools, secularization Don Closson makes a case that excluding the role of religion in understanding academic disciplines like ethics, politics, philosophy, and art means students receive an inferior education. no 13:23 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.8469177/k.6C97/Taking_Religion_Seriously.htm Both Christians and non-Christians can wrestle with doubts about the truth of Christianity. Michael Gleghorn explores why doubts arise and what we can do about them. https://www.box.com/shared/static/h5f8vtzov1.mp3 Michael Gleghorn Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Dealing With Doubt Michael Gleghorn Doubt, Faith, Unbelief, Moral Accountability, Spiritual Authority, Spiritual Warfare, Faith and Reason, Holy Spirit, Witness of the Holy Spirit, Objections, Obedience Both Christians and non-Christians can wrestle with doubts about the truth of Christianity. Michael Gleghorn explores why doubts arise and what we can do about them. no 13:29 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4227303/k.C5A3/Dealing_with_Doubt.htm Kerby Anderson offers a quiz concerning the origins of American Thanksgiving. https://www.box.com/shared/static/0xveegnts3.mp3 Kerby Anderson Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Thanksgiving Quiz Kerby Anderson thanksgiving, quiz, squanto, puritans, william bradford, plymouth colony, pilgrims, mayflower compact Kerby Anderson offers a quiz concerning the origins of American Thanksgiving. no 13:27 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4220935/k.B282/Thanksgiving_Quiz.htm Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese explores some of the counterfeit view of Christ: the humanist Jesus, the Gnostic Jesus, the creator angel, and the ascended master. http://www.box.net/shared/static/bhxfwzdmtao4a67omdd4.mp3 Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Jesus Christ Superstar Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese christian view of jesus, biblical view of jesus, jesus christ, kanye west, lady gaga, humanist jesus, gnostic jesus, creator angel, arianism, ascender master, new age jesus Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese explores some of the counterfeit view of Christ: the humanist Jesus, the Gnostic Jesus, the creator angel, and the ascended master. no 12:20 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.8449525/k.76E4/Jesus_Christ_Superstar.htm Sue Bohlin explores God's marvelous grace as the unending flow of His power, presence and favor in our lives. http://www.box.net/shared/static/uhso9phd6eipcilcxn0z.mp3 Sue Bohlin Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Glory of Grace Sue Bohlin christian view of grace, biblical view of grace, grace, favor, unmerited favor, god's power, god's presence, god's favor, god's blessing, sandbox, golden gate bridge, safety net Sue Bohlin explores God's marvelous grace as the unending flow of His power, presence and favor in our lives. no 12:55 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.8412199/k.C773/The_Glory_of_Grace.htm Byron Barlowe applies a biblical perspective to a Christian's responsibility to vote. https://www.box.net/shared/static/mylqs66fh5.mp3 Byron Barlowe Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Voting and Christian Citizenship Byron Barlowe christian view of voting, Christian view, biblical view, Bible, voting, christian, citizenship, duty, privilege, American, government, tolerant, pluralism, politics and religion, evangelical,Huckabee, candidate, Romney, Puritan, Probe, political, Dobson Byron Barlowe applies a biblical perspective to a Christian's responsibility to vote. no 13:05 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4217843/k.3FC0/Voting_and_Christian_Citizenship.htm Don Closson gives an overview of the Church of Scientology and its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, from a biblical perspective, including analysis of why it is incompatible with Christianity. https://www.box.net/shared/static/y0rvdamlj1.mp3 Don Closson Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Scientology: Religion of the Stars Don Closson christian view of scientology, biblical view of scientology, scientology, l. ron hubbard, science fiction, Tom Cruise, Kirstie Alley, John Travolta, thetans, Xenu, operating thetan Don Closson gives an overview of the Church of Scientology and its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, from a biblical perspective, including analysis of why it is incompatible with Christianity. no 13:13 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4217675/k.5019/Scientology_Religion_of_the_Stars.htm Kerby Anderson addresses how the homosexual agenda advanced in the public schools, what are the key groups involved in promoting this agenda, and explores a potential legal liability. https://www.box.net/shared/static/y0rvdamlj1.mp3 Kerby Anderson Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Gay Agenda in Schools Kerby Anderson christian view of the gay agenda, biblical view of the gay agenda, Homosexual, gay, lesbian, queer, LGBT, GLSEN, PFLAG, gay clubs, gay teens, gay-straight alliance Kerby Anderson addresses how the homosexual agenda advanced in the public schools, what are the key groups involved in promoting this agenda, and explores a potential legal liability. no 13:06 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4219121/k.48F3/Gay_Agenda_in_Schools.htm Michael Gleghorn examines the Christian view of the body. When our ideas about the body go wrong, many other Christian beliefs can be negatively affected. https://www.box.net/shared/static/y0rvdamlj1.mp3 Michael Gleghorn Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Body Building: Edifying Thoughts About Our Bodies Michael Gleghorn christian view of the body, biblical view of the body, theology of the body, Human body, Creation, Image of God, Gnostic, Gnosticism, Incarnation, Sex, Human sexuality, Death, Resurrection, Afterlife Michael Gleghorn examines the Christian view of the body. When our ideas about the body go wrong, many other Christian beliefs can be negatively affected. no 12:56 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4227415/k.D2EC/Body_Building_Edifying_Thoughts_about_Our_Bodies.htm Don Closson explains the 5 lines of evidence that Jesus is God from the book 'Putting Jesus in His Place.' https://www.box.com/shared/static/lvffh3s9o2.mp3 Don Closson Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality In His H.A.N.D.S.: How We Can Know That Jesus is God Don Closson Robert Bowman,Ed Komoszewski, Putting Jesus in His Place, deity of christ, is jesus god Don Closson explains the 5 lines of evidence that Jesus is God from the book 'Putting Jesus in His Place.' no 13:00 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.6061063/k.6A44/In_His_HANDS_How_We_Can_Know_That_Jesus_is_God.htm Christian beliefs and church attendance are playing a much smaller role in Europeans' lives in general than before. Probe's Rick Wade gives a snapshot of the place and nature of Christianity in Europe. https://www.box.net/shared/static/99ey465h9a.mp3 Rick Wade Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Secularization and the Church in Europe Rick Wade Church in Europe, Christianity in Europe, vicarious religion, religion as utility, secularization in Europe, secularization, secularism Christian beliefs and church attendance are playing a much smaller role in Europeans' lives in general than before. Probe's Rick Wade gives a snapshot of the place and nature of Christianity in Europe. no 12:48 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.6069365/k.1C8E/Secularization_and_the_Church_in_Europe.htm Sue Bohlin shows that God is enthusiastic about us enjoying His good gift of sex, but within the guidelines of purity He established. Do you know what God actually says about sex? https://www.box.net/shared/static/krgyauxr25.mp3 Sue Bohlin Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality What God Says About Sex Sue Bohlin sex, love, sexual sin, pornography, masturbation, immorality, waylon ward, eric elder, purpose of sex, pickle principle, fruitfulness, intimacy, phone sex, virtual sex Sue Bohlin shows that God is enthusiastic about us enjoying His good gift of sex, but within the guidelines of purity He established. Do you know what God actually says about sex? no 13:07 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4218327/k.5CB9/What_God_Says_About_Sex.htm Steve Cable explores four kinds of Christians who are unwittingly imprisoned by the surrounding culture's beliefs instead of thinking and living biblically. https://www.box.net/shared/static/2tqjyixjfa.mp3 Steve Cable, read by Kerby Anderson Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Examining Our Cultural Captivity Steve Cable, read by Kerby Anderson cultural captivity, culturally captive, carnal, carnal christians, confused christians, compromised christians, contented christians, complacent christians Steve Cable explores four kinds of Christians who are unwittingly imprisoned by the surrounding culture's beliefs instead of thinking and living biblically. no 12:43 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5962503/k.5F4D/Examining_Our_Cultural_Captivity.htm Don Closson critiques the postmodern notion that we have limited or no access to history, except through biased lenses. He vies for a view of history as a scholarly pursuit; history is also a bedrock of Christian truth claims. https://www.box.net/shared/static/ihsc5gvq62.mp3 Don Closson Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality In Defense of History Don Closson history, postmodern, historian, historical, knowledge, scientific, Christian, Elton, Carr, Don Closson, sociological view, legislate Don Closson critiques the postmodern notion that we have limited or no access to history, except through biased lenses. He vies for a view of history as a scholarly pursuit; history is also a bedrock of Christian truth claims. no 13:12 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4221157/k.66F3/In_Defense_of_History.htm We live in a world that has dramatically changed its view of truth. What is the impact of the worldview of postmodernism and the ethical system of relativism in our society and inside the church? https://www.box.net/shared/static/elo5noki7p.mp3 Kerby Anderson Sun, 26 Aug 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Truth Decay Kerby Anderson Postmodernism, absolute truth, religious pluralism, moral relativism We live in a world that has dramatically changed its view of truth. What is the impact of the worldview of postmodernism and the ethical system of relativism in our society and inside the church? no 12:52 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4224857/k.A1F5/Truth_Decay.htm Developing a Christian worldview impacts both how we think and how we act. It can provide a foundation for great confidence for the Christ-follower. https://www.box.net/shared/static/lrmha6ltde.mp3 Don Closson Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Why Worldview? Don Closson worldview, weltanschauung, weltanschaung, world view Developing a Christian worldview impacts both how we think and how we act. It can provide a foundation for great confidence for the Christ-follower. no 13:03 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4224599/k.98AE/Why_Worldview.htm Is there a war on capitalism? And are there answers to the typical criticisms of capitalism? Probe's Kerby Anderson has answers. https://www.box.com/shared/static/elicif6e0e.mp3 Kerby Anderson Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Capitalism and Socialism Kerby Anderson Capitalism, socialism, free market, zero-sum Is there a war on capitalism? And are there answers to the typical criticisms of capitalism? Probe's Kerby Anderson has answers. no 13:01 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5716561/k.47A8/Capitalism_and_Socialism.htm Sue Bohlin examines the question, Is work a curse or a blessing? Many people's view of work is less than what God says it is: His gift to us. http://www.box.net/shared/static/g15n6jk8t4.mp3 Sue Bohlin Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Your Work Matters to God Sue Bohlin work, curse, career, william hendricks, work as worship, worship, glory, glorify God, drivenness Sue Bohlin examines the question, Is work a curse or a blessing? Many people's view of work is less than what God says it is: His gift to us. no 13:13 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4218315/k.7AB3/Your_Work_Matters_to_God.htm The new wave of bitterly anti-God, anti-Christian atheists offer arguments against God. Patrick Zukeran provides several good answers. https://www.box.com/shared/static/1roiqo44vz.mp3 Patrick Zukeran, read by Kerby Anderson Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Challenging the New Atheists Patrick Zukeran, read by Kerby Anderson new atheists, richard dawkins, christopher hitchens, sam harris, dan barker The new wave of bitterly anti-God, anti-Christian atheists offer arguments against God. Patrick Zukeran provides several good answers. no 13:05 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5769699/k.C694/Challenging_the_New_Atheists.htm Sue Bohlin explores four great questions for sharpening one's critical thinking skills and asking probing questions of others to help them think about what they believe. https://www.box.com/shared/static/mof0rc0gum.mp3 Sue Bohlin Sun, 22 Jul 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Four Killer Questions Sue Bohlin killer questions, Jeff Myers, thinking critically, abortion, truth filter, sources of information, materialism, naturalism, stem cell research, reincarnation Sue Bohlin explores four great questions for sharpening one's critical thinking skills and asking probing questions of others to help them think about what they believe. no 12:44 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4227009/k.7235/Four_Killer_Questions.htm Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese uncovers a disturbing new view of technology: not as neutral, but a way of life that objectifies everything, including people. http://www.box.net/shared/static/99bacee52877df6bf4af.mp3 Kerby Anderson Sun, 08 Jul 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality What Is Technology? Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese technology, jacques ellul Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese uncovers a disturbing new view of technology: not as neutral, but a way of life that objectifies everything, including people. no 12:11 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.8198649/k.C2EB/What_is_Technology.htm Kerby Anderson surveys various aspects of spiritual battle from a Christian worldview: spiritual battles, our walk, our weapons, and our warfare, the world, the flesh and the Devil. https://www.box.com/shared/pe0n6t9iav Kerby Anderson Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Spiritual Warfare Kerby Anderson spiritual battle, Kerby Anderson, heavens, God, earth, spiritual battle, The World the Flesh and the Devil, weapons, prayer, faith, flesh and blood Kerby Anderson surveys various aspects of spiritual battle from a Christian worldview: spiritual battles, our walk, our weapons, and our warfare, the world, the flesh and the Devil. no 13:03 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5762989/k.BA81/Spiritual_Warfare.htm Jesus was the greatest apologist who ever lived. Patrick Zukeran examines some of His apologetic methods. http://www.box.net/shared/static/r050avaxck.mp3 Patrick Zukeran, read by Kerby Anderson Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Apologetics of Jesus Patrick Zukeran, read by Kerby Anderson apologetics, parables, reason, miracles Jesus was the greatest apologist who ever lived. Patrick Zukeran examines some of His apologetic methods. no 13:19 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5036703/k.5E09/The_Apologetics_of_Jesus.htm Probe intern David Graieg explores Bart Ehrman's contention that we can't trust the Bible's supposed authors. Yes we can. http://www.box.com/shared/static/nu0oe0seei.mp3 David Graieg, read by Kerby Anderson Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Who Wrote the New Testament? David Graieg, read by Kerby Anderson bart ehrman, forged, pauline epistles, biblical authorship, new testament Probe intern David Graieg explores Bart Ehrman's contention that we can't trust the Bible's supposed authors. Yes we can. no 13:05 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.8128777/k.A0E0/Who_Wrote_the_New_Testament.htm Steve Cable explains how the apostle Peter showed himself to be a master apologist, not the bumbling, brash fisherman he used to be.. http://www.box.com/shared/static/nu0oe0seei.mp3 Steve Cable Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Apologetics of Peter Steve Cable peter, apostle peter, apologetics, defense of the faith Steve Cable explains how the apostle Peter showed himself to be a master apologist, not the bumbling, brash fisherman he used to be. no 12:46 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5710863/k.6469/The_Apologetics_of_Peter.htm Michael Gleghorn examines some sayings and deeds of Jesus, accepted by many critical scholars as historically authentic to see what they imply about Jesus' self-understanding. http://www.box.com/shared/static/2jdf7fjjzr.mp3 Michael Gleghorn Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Self-Understanding of Jesus Michael Gleghorn Jesus, Christ, Jesus Christ, Christology, Mosaic Law, gospels, william lane craig, Ben Witherington, Son of God, Lord, Messiah Michael Gleghorn examines some sayings and deeds of Jesus, accepted by many critical scholars as historically authentic to see what they imply about Jesus' self-understanding. no 12:56 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4225061/k.4458/The_SelfUnderstanding_of_Jesus.htm Using Ronald Nash's book of the same name as a starting point, Don Closson looks at the philosophical foundations of modern education in America and how they have contributed to low performance. http://www.box.com/shared/static/qxmtvh4cyz.mp3 Don Closson Sun, 27 May 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Closing of the American Heart Don Closson education, illiteracy, self-actualization, Don Closson, Allan Bloom, The Closing of the American Mind, The Closing of the American Heart, Ronald Nash, Using Ronald Nash's book of the same name as a starting point, Don Closson looks at the philosophical foundations of modern education in America and how they have contributed to low performance. no 12:37 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4218085/k.25EE/The_Closing_of_the_American_Heart.htm Kerby Anderson demonstrates that contrary to what many believe, George Washington was a Christian, not a deist. http://www.box.net/shared/static/rosq16rxkt.mp3 Kerby Anderson Mon, 7 May 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality George Washington and Religion Kerby Anderson george washington, michael novak, jana bovak, nelly custis, paul boller, deism, nursing father Kerby Anderson demonstrates that contrary to what many believe, George Washington was a Christian, not a deist. no 13:01 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5482757/k.3115/George_Washington_and_Religion.htm Renea McKenzie takes a look at two books providing thoughtful responses to being Christian and single. http://www.box.net/shared/static/6v2o79oytl.mp3 Renea Singleness, read by Sue Bohlin Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Kingdom Singleness Renea McKenzie, read by Sue Bohlin singles, singleness, single life, Christian singles, laura smit, unrequited love, loves me loves me not, lauren winner, real sex Renea McKenzie takes a look at two books providing thoughtful responses to being Christian and single. no 12:48 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5540705/k.C806/Kingdom_Singleness.htm Michael Gleghorn explains how a series of radio talks during WWII became one of Christianity's most cherished classics. http://www.box.com/shared/static/6jft6q1zke.mp3 Michael Gleghorn Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality C.S. Lewis, the BBC, and Mere Christianity Michael Gleghorn c.s. lewis, BBC, Mere Christianity Michael Gleghorn explains how a series of radio talks during WWII became one of Christianity's most cherished classics. no 12:57 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5520231/k.1C29/CS_Lewis_the_BBC_and_Mere_Christianity.htm Patrick Zukeran explores the radical differences between Muhammad and Jesus, and the implications of following their examples and teachings. http://www.box.com/shared/static/6d8d84cf5323ced38fc7.mp3 Patrick Zukeran, read by Kerby Anderson Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Lives of Muhammad and Jesus Patrick Zukeran, read by Kerby Anderson muslim, muhammad, mohammad, jesus, koran, qur'an, quran, hadith Patrick Zukeran explores the radical differences between Muhammad and Jesus, and the implications of following their examples and teachings. no 13:04 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5282449/k.37D5/The_Lives_of_Muhammad_and_Jesus.htm Michael Gleghorn looks at the life, ministry, and sufferings of John Bunyan and attempts to draw some helpful lessons for our own lives. http://www.box.com/shared/static/3cz3rd1siz.mp3 Michael Gleghorn Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality A Pilgrim's Progress: Suffering in the Life of John Bunyan Michael Gleghorn John Bunyan, Pilgrim's Progress, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, suffering, trials, imprisonment Michael Gleghorn looks at the life, ministry, and sufferings of John Bunyan and attempts to draw some helpful lessons for our own lives. no 13:05 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5466591/k.956E/A_Pilgrims_Progress_Suffering_in_the_Life_of_John_Bunyan.htm Steve Cable provides evidences for Jesus' resurrection and shows how it can help to overcome common objections to Christianity. http://www.box.com/shared/static/43252f27f2154e153787.mp3 Steve Cable Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Answer is the Resurrection Steve Cable resurrection, apologetics, death of jesus Steve Cable provides evidences for Jesus' resurrection and shows how it can help to overcome common objections to Christianity. no 12:58 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4223607/k.331D/The_Answer_Is_the_Resurrection.htm Patrick Zukeran gives an overview of four different views of the book of Revelation: idealist, preterist, historicist and futurist. http://www.box.com/shared/static/1f133754d63d032c3292.mp3 Patrick Zukeran, read by Kerby Anderson Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Four Views of Revelation Patrick Zukeran, read by Kerby Anderson revelation, apocalyse, endtimes, end times, idealist, preterist, historicist, futurist, left behind, tim lahaye, jerry jenkins Patrick Zukeran gives an overview of four different views of the book of Revelation: idealist, preterist, historicist and futurist. no 12:48 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5110361/k.5D09/Four_Views_of_Revelation.htm Rick Wade explores truth from a biblical and philosophical perspective. Despite what many believe, it IS possible to know truth because of the role of Jesus Christ as creator and revealer of truth. http://www.box.net/shared/static/9q7noac8c1vqf2xx15i4.mp3 Rick Wade Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Truth: What It Is and Why We Can Know It Rick Wade truth, knowledge, how we know, epistemology, skepticism, hypocrisy, pragmatism Rick Wade explores truth from a biblical and philosophical perspective. Despite what many believe, it IS possible to know truth because of the role of Jesus Christ as creator and revealer of truth. no 13:18 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5207651/k.F625/Truth_What_It_Is_and_Why_We_Can_Know_It.htm Kerby Anderson quotes from secular authors, Christian authors, and a writer of much of the New Testament. All seem to point to parallels between Rome and America. http://www.box.net/shared/static/eq5qofm70x7n7icpi19y.mp3 Kerby Anderson Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Rome and America Kerby Anderson rome, america, decline, economics, military Kerby Anderson quotes from secular authors, Christian authors, and a writer of much of the New Testament. All seem to point to parallels between Rome and America. no 13:26 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5187643/k.9C3F/Rome_and_America.htm Don Closson examines the arguments in Ronald Nash's book 'Poverty and Wealth: Why Socialism Doesn't Work' and concludes that capitalism is compatible with biblical ethics. http://www.box.net/shared/static/3v3uy6ekyty7h95n50ja.mp3 Don Closson Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Poverty and Wealth Don Closson capitalism, socialism, Marxism, interventionism, free market Don Closson examines the arguments in Ronald Nash's book 'Poverty and Wealth: Why Socialism Doesn't Work' and concludes that capitalism is compatible with biblical ethics. no 13:04 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5258383/k.C39E/Poverty_and_Wealth.htm Steve Cable examines the role of deception in how we receive much of today's information, providing perspective on how to see through it to the truth. http://www.box.com/shared/static/m2y7cnm5rf2hgbz95ll6.mp3 Steve Cable Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Seeing Through News Media Bias Steve Cable misinformation, news media, media bias, media, deception, journalism Steve Cable examines the role of deception in how we receive much of today's information, providing perspective on how to see through it to the truth. no 12:36 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5053043/k.2A65/Seeing_Through_News_Media_Bias.htm Michael Gleghorn looks at how God has acted in Christ to address those things which trouble us most: sin, suffering, death, and our broken relationship with God. http://www.box.com/shared/static/aoq5pccu565muhtxh16s.mp3 Michael Gleghorn Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Christ and the Human Condition Michael Gleghorn Christ, sin, suffering, death, reconciliation, forgiveness, moral evil, natural evil, glory, eternity, c.s. lewis, william lane craig Michael Gleghorn looks at how God has acted in Christ to address those things which trouble us most: sin, suffering, death, and our broken relationship with God. no 13:06 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5065333/k.2774/Christ_and_the_Human_Condition.htm Is God blessing America? Will God bring judgment against America? What are the biblical principles of blessing and judgment we find in the Bible concerning the nation of Israel? Do any of them apply to our nation? http://www.box.com/shared/static/aud9mm5vqfp81hyaxeyz.mp3 Kerby Anderson Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Blessings and Judgment Kerby Anderson Judgment, blessing, cursing, Israel, America, erwin lutzer, is god on america's side Is God blessing America? Will God bring judgment against America? What are the biblical principles of blessing and judgment we find in the Bible concerning the nation of Israel? Do any of them apply to our nation? no 13:22 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.5005745/k.4EF4/Blessings_and_Judgment.htm Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese explores a Christian perspective on the trajectory of technology as man melds with machine. http://www.box.net/shared/static/rh6pee1bnr4zymxf52zm.mp3 Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Welcome to the Machine: The Transhumanist God Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese transhuman, transhumanism, cyborg, artificial selection, singularity, Ray Kurzweil, artificial intelligence, the last christian, rapture of the nerds, artilect war, cosmists, terrans, futurism Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese explores a Christian perspective on the trajectory of technology as man melds with machine. no 12:32 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.7966161/k.1E73/Welcome_to_the_Machine_The_Transhumanist_God.htm Darwinian evolution claims to have the explanatory power and the evidence to fully explain life's apparent design. Dr. Ray Bohlin explores the evidence. http://www.box.net/shared/static/rh6pee1bnr4zymxf52zm.mp3 Dr. Ray Bohlin Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Impotence of Darwinism Dr. Ray Bohlin Darwin, Darwinism, evolution, intelligent design, natural selection, artificial selection, peppered moth, Darwin's finches, mutation, structural genes, developmental genes, microbial antibiotic resistance, antibiotic resistance Darwinian evolution claims to have the explanatory power and the evidence to fully explain life's apparent design. Dr. Ray Bohlin explores the evidence. no 13:17 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4218201/k.8205/The_Impotence_of_Darwinism.htm Steve Cable examines 3 of Christian Smith's findings about the values of young Americans: moral aimlessness, materialistic consumerism, and the lack of interest in civic and political life. http://www.box.net/shared/static/lrz3fcsykphylmr3le3m.mp3 Steve Cable, read by Kerby Anderson Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Emerging Adults: A Closer Look Steve Cable, read by Kerby Anderson emerging adults, christian smith, souls in transition, lost in transition, moral aimlessness, consumerism, materialism Steve Cable examines 3 of Christian Smith's findings about the values of young Americans: moral aimlessness, materialistic consumerism, and the lack of interest in civic and political life. no 12:51 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.7947655/k.264C/Emerging_Adults_A_Closer_Look.htm Rick Wade covers some of the pros and cons in the universalism controversy. Bottom line? No. http://www.box.com/shared/static/5oivf1tvv91209iev9ik.mp3 Rick Wade Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Will Everyone Be Saved? A Look at Universalism Rick Wade universalism, rob bell, love wins, hell, hellfire, Thomas Talbott, eternal punishment Rick Wade covers some of the pros and cons in the universalism controversy. Bottom line? No. no 13:32 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.7939449/k.7E06/Will_Everyone_Be_Saved.htm Steve Cable explores the results of Probe's survey of 18- to 40-year-old born agains, focusing on the role of parents in their faith. http://www.box.net/shared/static/p8ul4dgxptxbib2kcycj.mp3 Steve Cable, read by Kerby Anderson Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Importance of Parents in the Faith of Emerging Adults Steve Cable, read by Kerby Anderson emerging adults, young adults, baby boomers, faith of young adults, parents, spiritual beliefs, biblical worldview, christian smith, viggo olsen, souls in transition Steve Cable explores the results of Probe's survey of 18- to 40-year-old born agains, focusing on the role of parents in their faith. no 13:14 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.7929787/k.ABB5/The_Importance_of_Parents_in_the_Faith_of_Emerging_Adults.htm Michael Gleghorn briefly examines some of the reasons why noted Christian philosopher William Lane Craig believes that Christianity is an eminently reasonable faith. http://www.box.net/shared/static/6v2h20j3fl.mp3 Michael Gleghorn Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Reasonable Faith Michael Gleghorn William Lane Craig, Reasonable Faith, Apologetics, Arguments for God, Son of Man, Messiah, Resurrection Michael Gleghorn briefly examines some of the reasons why noted Christian philosopher William Lane Craig believes that Christianity is an eminently reasonable faith. no 13:20 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4651587/k.8B3B/Reasonable_Faith.htm Dr. Dale Taliaferro's 38-question quiz concerning the Christmas story from a biblical perspective. http://www.box.com/shared/static/nc991s6to54nougpntao.mp3 Rick Wade Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality A Christmas Quiz Dr. Dale Taliferro, read by Sue Bohlin christmas, quiz, nativity Dr. Dale Taliaferro's 38-question quiz concerning the Christmas story from a biblical perspective. no 12:58 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.6451149/k.92FA/A_Christmas_Quiz.htm Christmas often means time with family, hectic shopping, parties, cards and gifts. But what about the first Christmas? Why is the original story--the baby in a manger, shepherds, wise men, angels--important, if at all? The answer may surprise you. http://www.box.com/shared/static/ytd7cv5apbb5hkx1xl82.mp3 Rusty Wright Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Christmas Story: Does It Still Matter? Rusty Wright Christmas, Christ, Jesus, Messiah, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, manger, wise men, angels, Bethlehem, Santa Claus, peace, goodwill, hope, survival, family, humility, prophecy, virgin Christmas often means time with family, hectic shopping, parties, cards and gifts. But what about the first Christmas? Why is the original story--the baby in a manger, shepherds, wise men, angels--important, if at all? The answer may surprise you. no 13:28 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4220881/k.2777/The_Christmas_Story_Does_It_Still_Matter.htm Teens already have a confusing array of pressures and unbiblical beliefs on their plates. Probe's Sue Bohlin gives direction and perspective in helping them think through the issues of gay, lesbian, and bisexual feelings and behaviors from a compassionate, biblical stance. http://www.box.net/shared/static/zcl1r961ss.mp3 Sue Bohlin Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Helping Teens Understand Homosexuality Sue Bohlin homosexual, homosexuality, gay, queer, lesbian, bisexual, bi, emotional dependency, GLBT, teens, adolescents, adolescence Teens already have a confusing array of pressures and unbiblical beliefs on their plates. Probe's Sue Bohlin gives direction and perspective in helping them think through the issues of gay, lesbian, and bisexual feelings and behaviors from a compassionate, biblical stance. no 13:38 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4219073/k.20DF/Helping_Teens_Understand_Homosexuality.htm Two issues which vex Christians today are moral subjectivism and the origin of the world. Through a couple of his recorded lectures, C. S. Lewis provides helpful insights and answers to the challenges we face. http://www.box.com/shared/static/nc991s6to54nougpntao.mp3 Rick Wade Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Lessons From C.S. Lewis Rick Wade moral subjectivism, evolution, cultural relativism, Christianity and myth, the myth of evolution, naturalism, reason Two issues which vex Christians today are moral subjectivism and the origin of the world. Through a couple of his recorded lectures, C. S. Lewis provides helpful insights and answers to the challenges we face. no 13:12 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4226639/k.6917/Lessons_from_CS_Lewis.htm The views and beliefs of our country's founders were as diverse and complicated as today. Don Closson focuses on the role of deism. http://www.box.net/shared/static/vcr7zafyxi.mp3 Don Closson Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Deism and America's Founders Don Closson deism, america, america's founding fathers, worldview, erwin lutzer, david holmes The views and beliefs of our country's founders were as diverse and complicated as today. Don Closson focuses on the role of deism. no 13:22 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4783149/k.778D/Deism_and_Americas_Founders.htm Kerby Anderson answers the questions: How do we make moral choices based upon the Bible? How can we determine the will of God in moral areas? How do we make decisions in areas of moral neutrality? How do we apply biblical principles of love and honesty to moral decisions? http://www.box.net/shared/static/lvn240mv7c.mp3 Kerby Anderson Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Making Moral Choices Kerby Anderson moral choices, Bible, morality, Christian liberty, conscience Kerby Anderson answers the questions: How do we make moral choices based upon the Bible? How can we determine the will of God in moral areas? How do we make decisions in areas of moral neutrality? How do we apply biblical principles of love and honesty to moral decisions? no 13:19 http://www.probe.org/theology-and-philosophy/theology---christian-life/making-moral-choices.html Sue Bohlin writes that it's not true, as some feminists charge, that Christianity is anti-female and horribly oppressive to women. In fact, nothing has elevated the status and value of women as biblical Christianity. http://www.box.net/shared/static/sa3dj5fju6.mp3 Sue Bohlin Mon, 7 Nov 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Christianity: The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Women Sue Bohlin christianity, women, feminism, alvin schmidt, ancient Greece, ancient Israel, ancient Rome, apostle paul, paul and women, apostle peter, peter and women, Dorothy Sayers Sue Bohlin writes that it's not true, as some feminists charge, that Christianity is anti-female and horribly oppressive to women. In fact, nothing has elevated the status and value of women as biblical Christianity. no 13:08 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4218049/k.3C57/Christianity_The_Best_Thing_That_Ever_Happened_to_Women.htm Apologist Patrick Zukeran dispassionately analyzes the story of Jesus as presented in the Koran and the Bible. Given the evidence for the biblical text, which is at odds with the Koran, and the high view of both Christ and the Scripture in the Koran, Zukeran respectfully urges Muslims to make their own analysis. http://www.box.net/shared/static/sa3dj5fju6.mp3 Patrick Zukeran, read by Kerby Anderson Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Jesus in the Qur'an Patrick Zukeran, read by Kerby Anderson Jesus, Koran, Qu'ran, Muhammad, Mohammad, apostle Paul, New Testament, resurrection, crucifixion, Bible, Infancy Narratives, evidence Apologist Patrick Zukeran dispassionately analyzes the story of Jesus as presented in the Koran and the Bible. Given the evidence for the biblical text, which is at odds with the Koran, and the high view of both Christ and the Scripture in the Koran, Zukeran respectfully urges Muslims to make their own analysis. no 13:27 http://www.probe.org/cults-and-world-religions/jesus-in-the-quran.html Rick Wade uses the faulty arguments in Sam Harris' book Letter to a Christian Nation to show why Christians don't have to be afraid of the new atheists' assault on our faith. http://www.box.net/shared/static/haf9yrq3vx0hz3mftpe8.mp3 Rick Wade Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality No Reason to Fear: Examining the Logic of a Critic Rick Wade atheism, atheists, sam harris, letter to a christian nation, logical fallacies, poor reasoning, false alternatives, black and white fallacy, neglect of relevant evidence Rick Wade uses the faulty arguments in Sam Harris' book Letter to a Christian Nation to show why Christians don't have to be afraid of the new atheists' assault on our faith. no 13:01 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4426935/k.F16B/No_Reason_to_Fear_Examining_the_Logic_of_a_Critic.htm While many evangelical Christians treat tradition with suspicion if not hostility, Michael Gleghorn makes a case for the value of tradition in understanding and supporting our faith. http://www.box.net/shared/static/l4s6032g4g.mp3 Michael Gleghorn Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Tradition and Scripture Michael Gleghorn tradition, scripture, Stanley Grenz, John Franke, Richard Lints, theology, subjectivism While many evangelical Christians treat tradition with suspicion if not hostility, Michael Gleghorn makes a case for the value of tradition in understanding and supporting our faith. no 13:12 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4426937/k.7188/Tradition_and_Scripture.htm Patrick Zukeran explores why the Bible is the Word of God by examining Internal evidence--self-proclamation, the Holy Spirit, transforming ability, and unity; and external evidence--indestructibility, archeology, prophecy. http://www.box.net/shared/static/1tfratscs9znofsjsmel.mp3 Patrick Zukeran Sun, 9 Oct 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Authority of the Bible Patrick Zukeran Bible, archeology, prophecy, Dead Sea Scrolls, history Patrick Zukeran explores why the Bible is the Word of God by examining Internal evidence--self-proclamation, the Holy Spirit, transforming ability, and unity; and external evidence--indestructibility, archeology, prophecy. no 13:16 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4223629/k.6152/Authority_of_the_Bible.htm Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese examines the connection between zen and the martial arts, especially Christians' relationship to either one. http://www.box.net/shared/static/z12h99tvu180azga3fam.mp3 Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese Mon, 3 Oct 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Christianity, Zen, and the Martial Arts Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese zen, martial arts, enter the dragon, karate kid, karate, koan, satori, nirvana, self-defense, just war thinking Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese examines the connection between zen and the martial arts, especially Christians' relationship to either one. no 13:02 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.7759755/k.AD3A/Christianity_Zen_and_the_Martial_Arts.htm Is it ever right to go to war? Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese provides understanding of just war tradition from a biblical perspective. http://www.box.net/shared/static/kia6yup71v4nrabn2xle.mp3 Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Just War Tradition in the Current Crisis Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese just war, jus ad bellum, jus in bello, clash of civilizations, terrorism, fundamentalism, muslim, islam, crusades, jihad, government, just authority, just cause, just intent, proportionality, double effect Is it ever right to go to war? Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese provides understanding of just war tradition from a biblical perspective. no 12:45 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.7744633/k.1B19/The_Just_War_Tradition_in_the_Present_Crisis.htm Don Closson looks at 3 recent books on how to live the Christian life in 21st century America: Radical, The Next Christians, and To Change the World. http://www.box.net/shared/static/jjyxa9ik825j3uf6ceg9.mp3 Don Closson Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Christians in the World Don Closson Radical, David Platt, The Next Christian, Gabe Lyons, To Change the World, James Davison Hunter, end times, eschatology, christian life Don Closson looks at 3 recent books on how to live the Christian life in 21st century America: Radical, The Next Christians, and To Change the World. no 13:14 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.7736875/k.603C/Christians_in_the_World.htm Patrick Zukeran critiques Rob Bell's controversial book denying the biblical teaching on hell, arguing that Bell offers another gospel. http://www.box.net/shared/static/v1j5hdonjksvqd2c4b6o.mp3 Patrick Zukeran, read by Kerby Anderson Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality God Wins: A Critique of Rob Bell's Love Wins Patrick Zukeran, read by Kerby Anderson rob bell, love wins, universalism, reconciliation, heaven, hell Patrick Zukeran critiques Rob Bell's controversial book denying the biblical teaching on hell, arguing that Bell offers another gospel. no 13:16 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.7729125/k.E07E/God_Wins_A_Critique_of_Rob_Bells_Love_Wins.htm Don Closson investigates the ideas surrounding the tolerance controversy and offer principles to communicate to the culture around us why absolute tolerance, or what some call hyper-tolerance, might not be a wise choice. http://www.box.net/shared/static/ncc08tocgs.mp3 Don Closson Sun, 4 Sep 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Meaning and Practice of Tolerance Don Closson tolerance, politically correct, political correctness, truth, J. Budziszewski, True Tolerance Don Closson investigates the ideas surrounding the tolerance controversy and offer principles to communicate to the culture around us why absolute tolerance, or what some call hyper-tolerance, might not be a wise choice. no 13:09 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4225443/k.93C5/The_Meaning_and_Practice_of_Tolerance.htm James Detrich provides five reasons to study church history and allow our knowledge to build our confidence in our faith. http://www.box.net/shared/static/ho9fhszipcox4ghlsk4d.mp3 James Detrich, read by Kerby Anderson Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Why Study Church History? James Detrich, read by Kerby Anderson church history, community, faith, canon, trinity, interpret the bible James Detrich provides five reasons to study church history and allow our knowledge to build our confidence in our faith. no 12:43 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.7715375/k.6A08/Why_Study_Church_History.htm Steve Cable examines four types of cultural captivity that holds Christians in bondage: naturalism, legalism, mysticism and asceticism. http://www.box.net/shared/static/0go0jzz2fub02ten0h9z.mp3 Steve Cable, read by Kerby Anderson Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Complete in Christ and Captive to Empty Deception Steve Cable, read by Kerby Anderson cultural captivity, colossians, naturalism, legalism, materialism, mysticism, ascetism Steve Cable examines four types of cultural captivity that holds Christians in bondage: naturalism, legalism, mysticism and asceticism. no 13:03 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.7677871/k.F200/Complete_in_Christ_and_Captive_to_Empty_Deception.htm Don Closson argues against the strong dependency view that claims that the Apostle Paul borrowed religious ideas from the pagan mystery religions. http://www.box.net/shared/static/huoh3gx0dbnq5mih0aux.mp3 Don Closson Mon, 8 Aug 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Paul and the Mystery Religions Don Closson Apostle Paul,Paul of Tarsus,theology,Mithraism,Cybele,History of Religions,Eleusis,Demeter,taurobolium Don Closson argues against the strong dependency view that claims that the Apostle Paul borrowed religious ideas from the pagan mystery religions. no 13:11 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4226247/k.47CA/Paul_and_the_Mystery_Religions.htm Michael Gleghorn examines the important doctrine of the omnipotence of God, and what it means for God to be all-powerful. http://www.box.net/shared/static/ucfkdhqunb6ubioovu12.mp3 Michael Gleghorn Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The All-Powerful God Michael Gleghorn all-powerful, omnipotence, creation, morality, freedom Michael Gleghorn examines the important doctrine of the omnipotence of God, and what it means for God to be all-powerful. no 12:59 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.7638919/k.FB28/The_AllPowerful_God.htm Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese explains how our obsession with perfection and improvement drives the human enhancement movement. But the key is to rest instead in Christ's perfection. http://www.box.net/shared/static/eh2ztqx491dql5vzislc.mp3 Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese, read by Kerby Anderson Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Human Enhancement and Christianity Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese, read by Kerby Anderson human enhancement, posthuman, posthumanism, cyborg, eugenics Dr. Lawrence Terlizzese explains how our obsession with perfection and improvement drives the human enhancement movement. But the key is to rest instead in Christ's perfection. no 12:48 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.7629265/k.4F6A/Human_Enhancement_and_Christianity.htm Malaria doesn't have to be the runaway scourge of undeveloped countries; wise use of DDT is an excellent way to control it, says Probe's Dr. Ray Bohlin. But at the heart of the forces preventing its eradication is a worldview clash. http://www.box.net/shared/static/dsx2hpbkxftmm147tqna.mp3 Dr. Ray Bohlin Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Hope in the Midst of the Growing Malaria Pandemic Dr. Ray Bohlin malaria, pandemic, DDT, anopheles, mosquito, Greenpeace, Eco-Imperialism, Paul Driessen, Roll Back Malaria, Silent Spring, Rachel Carson, Richard Tren, Africa Fighting Malaria, environmentalism, environmentalists, bald eagles, indoor residual spraying Malaria doesn't have to be the runaway scourge of undeveloped countries; wise use of DDT is an excellent way to control it, says Probe's Dr. Ray Bohlin. But at the heart of the forces preventing its eradication is a worldview clash. no 13:18 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4218261/k.E9B5/Hope_in_the_Midst_of_the_Growing_Malaria_Pandemic.htm Meic Pearse's book 'The Gods of War' gives great insight into the charge that religion is the cause of most war. History shows this is not true: the cause of most war is the sinful human heart, even when religion is invoked as a reason. http://www.box.net/shared/static/dsubrycceqr21p07szxd.mp3 Don Closson Sun, 3 Jul 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Causes of War Don Closson The Gods of War, Meic Pearse, religion, religion and war, Darwin, darwinism, evolution, hitler, violence, stalin, Bolshevik Revolution, Nazi, fascism, communism, Trotsky, Crusades, Islam, muslim, muslim violence, muslim terrorism, pacifism, just war Meic Pearse's book 'The Gods of War' gives great insight into the charge that religion is the cause of most war. History shows this is not true: the cause of most war is the sinful human heart, even when religion is invoked as a reason. no 13:24 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4220891/k.A3A6/The_Causes_of_War.htm Sue Bohlin shows that post-abortion syndrome includes a painful set of consequences to a choice most women didn't want in the first place: self-destructive behaviors, guilt and anger, shame and denial. But there is forgiveness and healing for anyone who will ask Jesus Christ for it. http://www.box.net/shared/static/t4zm1gd757bayrjuzmyi.mp3 Sue Bohlin Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:29:42 -0500 Religion & Spirituality The Dark Underside of Abortion Sue Bohlin abortion, post-abortion syndrome, post abortion, after abortion, grief, guilt, shame, theresa burke, david reardon, julie parton Sue Bohlin shows that post-abortion syndrome includes a painful set of consequences to a choice most women didn't want in the first place: self-destructive behaviors, guilt and anger, shame and denial. But there is forgiveness and healing for anyone who will ask Jesus Christ for it. no 13:20 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4218349/k.44BB/The_Dark_Underside_of_Abortion.htm Kerby Anderson looks at the relationship between tithing and charitable giving while looking at the idea of giving in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. http://www.box.net/shared/5tbr9e9xh7a6o4jnet7n Kerby Anderson Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:28:42 -0500 Religion & Spirituality Biblical Perspective on Giving Kerby Anderson giving, tithing, tithe, use of money, generosity, more than enough Kerby Anderson looks at the relationship between tithing and charitable giving while looking at the idea of giving in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. no 13:20 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4227387/k.3262/Biblical_Perspective_on_Giving.htm Kerby Anderson provides an overview of ways in which American Christians are culturally captive: individualism, consumerism, racism, church growth values and globalization. http://www.box.net/shared/static/cjqdbm9ksg7js9054jmq.mp3 Kerby Anderson Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:21:51 -0500 Religion & Spirituality American Cultural Captivity Kerby Anderson cultural captivity, Soong-Chan Rah, the next evangelicalism, western christianity, individualism, american individualism, consumerism, affluenza, american evangelicalism, church shopping, racism, church growth, globalism Kerby Anderson provides an overview of ways in which American Christians are culturally captive: individualism, consumerism, racism, church growth values and globalization. no 12:26 http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.7514561/k.8D6E/American_Cultural_Captivity.htm