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The show that helps Christian men become the worldview leaders their families and churches need.
Join Joel Settecase as he answers the questions the world is asking and discusses the Christian worldview with teachers, preachers and theologians. Together, they will help you build a legacy for your family: you, your kids and your wife will be able to confidently give answers from the Bible and see Jesus change lives as you share your faith.
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Worldview Legacy | The Think InstituteMay 22, 2020

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#74 Are DMT and Psychedelics Okay for Christians?

#74 Are DMT and Psychedelics Okay for Christians?

What does the Bible say about dimethyltriptamine (DMT) and other psychedelic and hallucinogenic drugs?

In this episode, you will learn how to respond to a friend who tells you that he is having positive spiritual experiences through using DMT or another hallucinogen.

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Links to articles and sources I used to research for this episode: 

For OT and NT uses of “pharmakeia”:

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Mar 28, 202445:51
#73 How to Master Decision-Making As a Christian [Biblical Guide]

#73 How to Master Decision-Making As a Christian [Biblical Guide]

Have you ever been faced with making an important decision for your family? How does God want us as Christian men to make important decisions as the heads of our families?

What does the Bible say? I was recently asked this. I’ve wrestled with this too, and I’m sure you can relate.

In this episode, we're laying out a biblical guide to making decisions, both for yourself and for your family.

Specifically, you will learn about 9 stages of decision-making that I believe Scripture lays out.

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Mar 08, 202424:52
#72 Was the Story of Jesus Stolen From Pagan Myths?

#72 Was the Story of Jesus Stolen From Pagan Myths?

Today we will be tackling the challenge, "Is the Gospel Stolen From Pagan Myths?"


Specifically, after this episode you will be able to...

  • Show how commonly-cited myths are very different from the Gospel.
  • Demonstrate that the Gospel actually fulfills Old Testament themes.
  • Convey how the Gospel also satisfied the longings of the human heart.

Listen in to this apologetics class lecture from Christian apologist Joel Settecase, Executive Director of The Think Institute.

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Feb 20, 202450:15
#71 Life In the Negative World (Powerful Interview) | Guest: Aaron Renn

#71 Life In the Negative World (Powerful Interview) | Guest: Aaron Renn

What should your role be as a Christian man in the new, anti-Christian America? Aaron Renn returns to the channel to give his answers and talk about his brand new book, Life In the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture." Specifically, you will learn about: • The three domains of Christian influence, and how to function in each of them. • How to make an impact in the personal and family domains of life. • Why it's more important than ever for Christians to build excellent institutions. • What Christian mission looks like in today's hostile world. Get Aaron Renn's new book here: https://a.co/d/6QsQkHn. Read Aaron Renn's blog and newsletters at https://www.aaronrenn.com/. ---- Please support this work! Give to the Think Institute at https://thethink.institute/partner . ---- Subscribe to the Think Institute YouTube Channel! This channel will deliver even more knowledge on how to answer questions and objections to the Christian worldview! If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series... ---- Want to bring Joel to speak at your church or event? Go here. ---- Music Credits: Synth Pop Rock by WinnieTheMoog

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Feb 13, 202401:17:25
#70 Was Noah's Flood Local? (Responding to Gavin Ortlund) | Guest: Apolojedi

#70 Was Noah's Flood Local? (Responding to Gavin Ortlund) | Guest: Apolojedi

Apolojedi (AKA Matt) and I (Joel Settecase) sit down to talk about the extent of the global flood. We directly respond to Pastor Gavin Ortlund. Dr. Ortlund recently came out with a series of videos purporting that a local (not global) flood is within the bounds of Christian orthodoxy, and Apolojedi had thoughts. 


This episode will help you understand one of the most controversial portions of Scripture and prepare yourself to teach it to your family, to discuss it with people in your life, and to comprehend it for yourself. 


Specifically, you will learn about: 
• Is it wrong to say the flood could have been "local, but not necessarily small?" 
• Why does Scripture mention the mountains being covered—and is this compatible with a local flood?
• What is the best way to actually interpret the passages describing the Flood of Noah? 
• And much, much more. 


Do not miss this episode! 


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Feb 06, 202450:01
#69 The Antidote to "Autonomy" | Jude 1:1–2 Verse By Verse

#69 The Antidote to "Autonomy" | Jude 1:1–2 Verse By Verse

Join us for a look at the introduction of the Epistle of Jude, one verse at a time. Jude is one of the shortest and most fascinating books of the Bible. This study is taught by Joel Settecase. Joel is a former pastor and current apologist and Executive Director of The Think Institute. ---- Please support this work! Give to the Think Institute at https://thethink.institute/partner . ---- Subscribe to the Think Institute YouTube Channel! This channel will deliver even more knowledge on how to answer questions and objections to the Christian worldview! If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series... ---- Want to bring Joel to speak at your church or event? Go here: https://thethink.institute/booking. ---- Music Credits: Synthwave Intro 10 by TaigaSoundProd Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8736-synthw... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Jan 30, 202427:18
#68 The Shocking Prophecy About Jesus You Might Have Missed (Luke 2 Explained)

#68 The Shocking Prophecy About Jesus You Might Have Missed (Luke 2 Explained)

Are you feeling apprehensive about the upcoming year?

In Luke 2, a mysterious man named Simeon appears for a very short scene. He makes an astonishing prophecy about Jesus and then disappears, never to be seen again in the Bible. In that prophecy, Simeon reveals three shocking truths about the arrival of Jesus.

These are:

  • The salvation that went to the "wrong" people.
  • The sign that gave the "wrong" message.
  • The sword the pointed the "wrong" way.

In this episode, we will look at each one, and we will see why the very things that make Jesus' arrival on earth so shocking, also bring incredible comfort in the year ahead.

Simeon's Prophecy is one of the lesser-known encounters with Jesus in the Gospels, despite being part of the broader birth narrative. Enjoy this educational and inspiring episode from The Think Institute.

This is a sermon that Joel Settecase preached on December 31, 2023, at Fox Valley Christian Church in Illinois.

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Jan 23, 202442:05
#67 How to Defend Your Faith (Biblical Guide)

#67 How to Defend Your Faith (Biblical Guide)

You are about to watch Joel Settecase get interviewed by the hosts of The Particular Baptist Podcast. We will discuss... • What makes religions incoherent, and how Christianity avoids that trap. • Why we must defend the true God of the Bible (not "bare theism"). • Why I never merely argue from evidence. • How to show that the very concept of truth is meaningless without God (and how to explain this). If you want to understand the Christian worldview and how to explain it to non-Christians get Joel's new book, The Bible Based Worldview, here: https://a.co/d/2JxRJpf

The Particular Baptist Podcast: https://theparticularbaptist.net

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Synthwave Intro 10 by TaigaSoundProd 

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Jan 16, 202451:26
#66 Unveiling the Unknown God (Acts 17 Teaching)

#66 Unveiling the Unknown God (Acts 17 Teaching)

How can someone get so close to God, yet completely miss Him? This is the question Paul had to answer on Mars Hill in Acts 17:16–34. Back then, as today, there are three things that keep people from knowing God: • Our DELUSIONS • Our DEFENSES • Our DESPAIR God shatters each and every one of those with Biblical truth. Watch and see how "Biblical truth destroys disbelief." This is a sermon Joel Settecase preached at Fox Valley Christian Church in December of 2023, entitled, "Unveiling the Unknown God." Open your Bible to Acts 1716–34 and follow along. ---- THE HAMMER & ANVIL SOCIETY: Get seminary-quality learning in community, 100% remote. Learn more at https://thethink.institute/society. ---- EVERY FAMILY DISCIPLED: Help us hit our goal of $10K to fund the work of equipping fathers to lead their families in the Christian worldview and build a legacy for the younger generation. Give now at https://thethink.institute/partner. ---- THINKSQUAD: Join our free online community at https://urlgeni.us/facebook/thinksquad. ---- Chapters: 00:00: Opening 00:17: Podcast Intro 01:26: Sermon 38:26: Hammer & Anvil Society Pitch 39:08: Closing Credits ---- Music Credits: Energetic & Drive Indie Rock by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10443-energ... Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Classical Metal Workout by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7525-classi... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Jan 12, 202439:47
#65 Five Core Things Your Church Needs to Do

#65 Five Core Things Your Church Needs to Do

What makes a church a church?

You are about to hear Joel Settecase give a biblical perspective on five key elements that should be found in every local church. Namely, those are preaching, discipleship, prayer, community, and missions.

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Dec 21, 202342:30
#64 How to Have Family Devotions [Workshop]

#64 How to Have Family Devotions [Workshop]

You're about to join me for a 98-minute family devotions workshop to help you become more consistent in leading family worship. I'll be covering: 📖 How to choose the right Scripture passages to use. 📖A 3-step plan you can use to literally have family devotions in 5 minutes—or 1 hour. 📖The biggest mistakes fathers make, so you can avoid exasperating your kids. 📖 How to get your family on board, even when you’ve never done it before. 📖 And a whole lot more, including some time for Q&A at the end. Make sure you stick around, because if you do I have a free gift for you if you do, and I also have a BIG announcement to make. If you would like to invest in our premier men’s learning fellowship, check out The Hammer & Anvil Society here: ⚒️ https://thethink.institute/society. I will share more about this opportunity in the workshop. However, whether you take advantage of it or not, you are going to get some incredible knowledge and resources today.

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Energetic & Drive Indie Rock by WinnieTheMoog

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Dec 12, 202301:27:23
#63 The Bible Is The Divine Standard of Truth (Bereans Sermon)

#63 The Bible Is The Divine Standard of Truth (Bereans Sermon)

How do you KNOW? How do you know what what you think you know is really true? To answer that, you must have an absolute standard of truth. Let's walk through Acts 17:10–15 together to see what God says must be the absolute standard of truth in the Christian life. This episode comes from a sermon Joel Settecase preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship (https://www.crossofchristfellowship.org) in Naperville, Illinois. Specifically, you're going to learn about:  • The absolute necessity for having a solid standard of truth • The three qualities that a standard of truth must have • How the Bible has those three qualities • How the acronym A-C-T can help you understand and articulate why the Bible is the perfect, divine standard of truth ---- Please support this work! Give to the Think Institute at https://thethink.institute/partner .  ---- Subscribe to the Think Institute YouTube Channel! This channel will deliver even more knowledge on how to answer questions and objections to the Christian worldview! If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series... ---- Want to bring Joel to speak at your church or event? Go here.   ---- Music Credits:  Synthwave Intro 10 by TaigaSoundProd  Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8736-synthwave-intro-10  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Energetic & Drive Indie Rock by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10443-energetic-drive-indie-rock Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Spirit Of Achievement [Full version] by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/11216-spirit-of-achievement-full-version Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Nov 10, 202337:13
#62 A Rite-of-Passage for Your Son (Bar Yeshua Guide) | Guest: Vern Poythress

#62 A Rite-of-Passage for Your Son (Bar Yeshua Guide) | Guest: Vern Poythress

How can you help your boys to become men?

Dr. Vern Poythress, theologian and author, shares insights on fostering the transition of boys into men through the Bar Yeshua ceremony, a rite-of-passage tradition developed for his sons, Ransom and Justin.

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Synthwave Intro 10 by TaigaSoundProd 

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Nov 02, 202301:21:40
What Is the "Boniface Option?" (A Guide for Winning) | Guest: Andrew Isker

What Is the "Boniface Option?" (A Guide for Winning) | Guest: Andrew Isker

“How do we win?”

That’s what we are talking about in this episode. 

Andrew Isker, pastor and author of The Boniface Option, joins us to lay out his vision for how to overthrow “Trash World” and retake society for Jesus Christ.

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Questions we'll answer today include: 

• What Andrew Isker means by the term “trash world.”

• Why I think going to school board meetings is not enough.

• Why it is hard to determine who is behind the leftist and anti-God movement in our society. 

• How to start parallel institutions and use them to take over existing institutions. 

• The benefits of being in good physical shape—even if you don’t look like a Greek god.

And much, much more.

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Check out Joel Settecase’s book, The Bible Based Worldview: https://a.co/d/8yh5Vx9

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Resources related to this episode: 

The Boniface Option book: https://a.co/d/iDlZtiz

• The “Contra Mundum” Podcast: https://pod.link/1671830867 

• Brian Sauvé interview: “Rise of the Christian Culture Builders”  https://thethink.institute/articles/brian-sauv-the-rise-of-the-christian-culture-builders 

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Oct 19, 202301:20:23
#60 A Young-Earth Response to Gavin Ortlund | Guests: Ben Kissling & Apolojedi

#60 A Young-Earth Response to Gavin Ortlund | Guests: Ben Kissling & Apolojedi

Is the age of the Earth a big deal for Christians? That's the question, and it came up because a guy named Dr. Gavin Ortlund made a video on YouTube. He's a pastor, scholar, and YouTuber.

In his video, he seriously disagrees Ken Ham, who started Answers In Genesis. Just so you know, I like Ken Ham's work.

Ken Ham believes strongly in a young Earth, and Dr. Ortlund says that Ken is wrong to say it's the only way Christians should think about it. Ortlund thinks there's more to it and that the church didn't always agree on this.

When you want to respond to someone as smart as Dr. Ortlund, you need to have experts with you. Apolojedi and Ben Kissling are those experts, and I'm excited they joined me for this discussion.

If you're curious about what the Bible says about how old the Earth is and what Christians have thought about it over time, this talk is for you.If you talk to young people about big questions in life and about religion, this is for you.

And if you just want to learn more to better explain and defend your faith, this is for you too.In this episode, pay attention to:

  • Why some people bring up Augustine when they talk about Earth's age, and what Augustine really believed.
  • Where Augustine might have gone wrong and why we should be careful about following everything he said.
  • What the Christian church as a whole believed about the Earth's age in the past.

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Resources for you:

⁠⁠https://Apolojedi.com⁠⁠

• Macrophage Strategy (Ben Kissling's Podcast): ⁠⁠https://pod.link/1617142706⁠⁠

• Macrophage Strategy (Ben Kissling's YouTube channel): ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MacrophageStrategy ⁠⁠

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Synthwave Intro 10 by TaigaSoundProd 

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Oct 05, 202301:10:31
#59 Christian Worldview Masterclass
Sep 22, 202338:24
#58 Christianity Is More Scientific than Atheism (This Is Why)

#58 Christianity Is More Scientific than Atheism (This Is Why)

Recently a question was asked by a member of the ThinkSquad, our free, online community. Join at https://urlgeni.us/facebook.thinksquad
This is the question: "Is atheism more scientific than Christianity?"
(If it isn't, then why do so many atheists claim this?)
That is what we are talking about in this episode. 
Specifically, you will learn about: 
• What is science and what does it mean to be scientific?
• Why merely calling atheism "a lack of belief in God" is not enough.
• Why an atheistic worldview does not support science, and is not supported by science. 
• Why a biblical Christian worldview DOES support science, and IS supported by science. 
...and more.



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Aug 30, 202344:10
#57 Messianic Prophecies that Jesus Fulfilled (33 Predictive Prophecies Revealed)

#57 Messianic Prophecies that Jesus Fulfilled (33 Predictive Prophecies Revealed)

What predictive prophecies of the Old Testament did Jesus actually fulfill in His life? We will look at 33 of them, and you will find out how to access hundreds more.

Take a fascinating deep dive into 30 Old Testament prophecies that Jesus fulfilled, proving beyond the shadow of a doubt that He truly was and is the Messiah from God. 

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Resources related to this episode:

• 356 Prophecies Jesus Fulfilled (According to the Scriptures): https://www.accordingtothescriptures.org/prophecy/353prophecies.html 

• The Biblical Feasts of Israel All Point to Jesus (One for Israel): https://www.oneforisrael.org/holidays/the-biblical-feasts-of-israel-all-point-to-jesus/ 

• Prophecy, the Bible and Jesus (CARM): https://carm.org/the-bible/prophecy-the-bible-and-jesus/

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Aug 28, 202347:23
#56 The True Age of the Earth According to the Bible | Guest: Apolojedi

#56 The True Age of the Earth According to the Bible | Guest: Apolojedi

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). How can such a simple statement create so much debate and disagreement among those who believe it?

In this episode Joel Settecase and Apolojedi do a deep dive into what the Bible really teaches about the age of the earth.

This conversation was originally recorded as a Twitter Space. The two are joined by Young Earth Creationist Ben Kissling

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Aug 11, 202301:26:52
#55 A.I., Extraterrestrials and Artificial Life (?!) | Guest: Parker Settecase

#55 A.I., Extraterrestrials and Artificial Life (?!) | Guest: Parker Settecase

Parker Settecase is a philosopher of mind and the host of the Parker's Pensées Podcast. He's also Joel Settecase's little brother. When Joel, the host of Worldview Legacy, and Parker meet up to talk about God, Mind and A.I., you know sparks are gonna fly. So you are about to get is a special, extra-long, weekend episode of the Worldview Legacy Podcast!* Listen to it all at once, or spread it out over a few days, but you are not going to want to miss this conversation.

This episode is going to equip you to think deeply and answer confidently, from a Christian perspective, when you get questions about the connection between your Christian faith and A.I. from your coworkers, your neighbors, or even your own kids.

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• What are the surprising origins of the concept of artificial intelligence?

• Could a computer ever become conscious?

• Are cells alive? And would artificial cells—or organisms—technically be alive too?

• Should we be pursuing advancements in A.I.?

• What about actual intelligence from other planets? How should we think about that?

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Jul 29, 202302:24:29
#6 Can You Defend Your Faith to People Who Reject the New Testament? | Guest: J. Warner Wallace

#6 Can You Defend Your Faith to People Who Reject the New Testament? | Guest: J. Warner Wallace

Picture this: you're sharing your faith with a person, and he says he doesn't believe the Bible is true.

So is there a way to show the truth of the New Testament without directly appealing to it… and without pretending to be neutral, or compromising your faith or your values?

J. Warner Wallace is the author of Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible. He's going to explain…

  • The story of how he came to write his new book, Person of Interest
  • The difference between direct and indirect evidence… and why indirect evidence is so powerful.
  • Why it was better for Jesus to come in the First Century than in the Internet Age.
  • The impact Jesus had on science.
  • The impact Jesus has had on architecture and art.
  • Why, if you received a good, Western-style education, you should thank Jesus.
  • How Jesus inspired other religions to modify their teachings—even religions that came before Christianity.
  • How YOU can take the next best step in using your knowledge of history and apologetics to share your faith and disciple the younger generation  (hint: it's all about priorities)

Get Person of Interest at www.personofinterestbook.com

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Jul 20, 202301:13:00
#54 Unlocking the Treasures of Tolkien: A Journey Into Faith & Mythology | Guest: Michael Jahosky

#54 Unlocking the Treasures of Tolkien: A Journey Into Faith & Mythology | Guest: Michael Jahosky

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of J.R.R. Tolkien and his profound impact on literature, Christianity, and the human imagination with our guestMichael Jahosky, author of "The Good News of the Return of the King."
Here's a sneak peek of the questions answered and topics discussed in this thought-provoking episode:

  1. What makes J.R.R. Tolkien an important author?
  2. What is Tolkien trying to accomplish in his writings? What is the connection of his stories to his worldview?
  3. What is Michael Jahosky's favorite Tolkien work, and why?
  4. What work of Tolkien's should a reader start with?
  5. Music plays a huge role in Tolkien's Middle Earth. Is our world affected by heavenly music in a similar way?
  6. Would Tolkien have understood the elements of the Old Testament such as talking snakes and talking donkeys as literally and historically true, given his understanding of Scripture's message as "True Myth?"
  7. Should the topic of "beauty" be dealt with more in Christian circles? Have we neglected aesthetics? What are good sources on that topic?

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, filled with intriguing insights, scholarly analysis, and profound reflections on the intersection of faith, literature, and the enduring legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien.


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Recommended Resources for you:

The Good News of the Return of the King, by Michael Jahosky: https://wipfandstock.com/9781725263161/the-good-news-of-the-return-of-the-king/

• An article from evolutionnews.org that explains why truth, goodness and beauty are unlikely to have arisen by evolution: https://evolutionnews.org/2019/01/the-transcendental-treasury-of-truth-beauty-and-goodness/   

• Bible verses about beauty and God: https://www.openbible.info/topics/beauty_and_god

• Great episode on beauty: The Theology Pugcast  episode from June 10, 2023: “The Glory God Is and the Beauty We Make” https://thetheologypugcast.com/index.php/2023/07/10/episode-242-the-glory-god-is-and-the-beauty-we-make/

• “Beauty and the Best,” an article by R. C. Sproul: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/beauty-and-best 


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Jul 12, 202348:15
#53 Double Vision: Ecclesiastes Understood from a Presuppositional Perspective | Guest: Pastor Rob Barker, PhD

#53 Double Vision: Ecclesiastes Understood from a Presuppositional Perspective | Guest: Pastor Rob Barker, PhD

Welcome to "Worldview Legacy," the show that equips you to become the worldview legacy your family and church need.

In today's episode, your host, Joel Settecase, President of The Think Institute, is joined by special guest Pastor Rob Barker, PhD, as they explore the intriguing topic of how to understand one of the most mysterious books of the Bible—namely, Ecclesiastes.

Joel and Rob embark on a thought-provoking discussion that challenges prevailing interpretations of the Book of Ecclesiastes.

Drawing from their shared appreciation for the Van Tillian, Presuppositional framework, Joel and Pastor Rob Barker present a compelling case for understanding Ecclesiastes through this unique lens. Rob explores how this approach offers a more coherent understanding of the book's overarching themes and sheds light on its enigmatic passages.

Specially, in this episode you will learn about:

• Why the liberal interpretation of Ecclesiastes fails to capture its true essence.

• Why the traditional Evangelical interpretation falls short in grasping its profound meaning.

• Why reading Ecclesiastes twice is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of its message.

• The question of authorship, debating whether or not Solomon actually wrote Ecclesiastes.

Tune in to "Worldview Legacy" as Joel Settecase and Pastor Rob Barker invite you to embark on a journey of intellectual discovery, challenging conventional wisdom and exploring controversial ideas from a conservative perspective. Get ready to expand your worldview and deepen your understanding of Ecclesiastes through a thought-provoking Presuppositional interpretation.

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"Synthwave Intro 10" by TaigaSoundProd, sets the mood for an intellectually stimulating conversation. You can find the track at https://filmmusic.io/song/8736-synthwave-intro-10 under the standard license.


Jul 06, 202355:04
#52 How to Become Less Nervous When You Evangelize (3 Ideas)
Jun 30, 202329:53
#51 How to Understand and Use The Transcendental Argument for God (T.A.G.)

#51 How to Understand and Use The Transcendental Argument for God (T.A.G.)

What Is the Transcendental Argument for God?The Transcendental Argument for God (TAG) was first developed by Cornelius Van Til, the godfather of Presuppositional Apologetics. Since Van Til first articulated it, it has been picked up and worked on by subsequent theologians and apologists. 

Today you’re going to hear from Joel Settecase, Kevin Blessum, Brian Kurkjian and Rob Barker. Joel is the President of The Think Institute (TTI) and host of the Worldview Legacy Podcast. Kevin is a TTI board member. Brian is developing a really cool resource for TTI, and Rob Barker helps run the ThinkSquad community. Each of them is a dad. Each of them is seeking to disciple his family in the Christian faith. And these are exactly the four guys you want to hear from, if you want to know more about TAG and how to use it to respond to the toughest challenges to Christianity today.

Specifically, you’re going to learn:

• Why logic presupposes God—AND why “not logic” also presupposes God! 

• Why logic cannot merely be something humans evolved with.

• What the Transcendental Argument is and how to use it to defend your faith. 

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Related Resources:

Article: What Is TAG, the Transcendental Argument for God? (Advanced Guide)https://thethink.institute/tag 

• 6 Reasons Why Logic Is Not Just A Human Convention (Article, Podcast and Video) https://thethink.institute/articles/no-logic-is-not-just-a-human-convention 

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Jun 21, 202349:02
#50 How Expository Apologetics Can Help You Answer Objections with Biblical Power

#50 How Expository Apologetics Can Help You Answer Objections with Biblical Power

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What is expository apologetics, and how can it help you defend the truth of your Christian faith?


In this episode you’re going to learn:

• What Expository Apologetics is and how it can benefit you.

• How Paul uses Expository Apologetics in Romans 3.

• How Paul uses Expository Apologetics in Acts 17 before a pagan audience. 

• How Creeds, Confessions and Catechisms can help your apologetics. 

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Resources for You:

Get the book, Expository Apologetics here: https://a.co/d/gqSpvUQ 

• Voddie Baucham explaining Expository Apologetics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9PCOZ8CNAI 

• Tom Schmidt’s article on Voddie Baucham’s “Apologetics Waltz”: https://www.ttschmidt.com/blog/bauchams-expository-apologetics-waltz

• The Think Institute’s three-step method for using apologetics in an evangelistic way: https://thethink.institute/articles/how-to-use-presuppositional-apologetics-introductory-guide  

• The Catakids! Catechism: https://thethink.institute/catakids 

• Joel Settecase’s discussion with Eli Ayala about teaching presuppositional apologetics to kids on Eli’s show, “Revealed Apologetics”: https://thethink.institute/articles/how-to-teach-presuppositional-apologetics-to-kids-3-things-to-consider 

Where’s the Evidence for God’s Existence (Answer Anyone with Sye Ten Bruggencate) (Video)

So, You Asked For Evidence (Article)

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Jun 13, 202324:51
#49 How to Grow Stronger at Defending Your Faith (Principles from Jude 1:20–23)

#49 How to Grow Stronger at Defending Your Faith (Principles from Jude 1:20–23)

Jun 07, 202313:35
#48 How Much Does God Want Us to Give? (12 Principles)

#48 How Much Does God Want Us to Give? (12 Principles)

Most people understand that it is a good thing to donate financially to worthy causes. However, when it comes to the specifics about what the Bible says about giving, many Christians have questions. Believers want to know what God requires of us, how much God wants us to give, how we should support our local church, how much to give to missionaries and ministries, and when and how to give to those outside the church.

The Bible has a lot to say about money. Understanding its teaching is crucial to living and teaching the Christian worldview—in your home, in your church, and in your local area. Let’s take a few moments and unpack the biblical teaching about giving and generosity. Specifically, we will look at 12 principles for biblical generosity.

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• What Does the Bible Say About Giving (12 Principles) [Scholarly Article] https://thethink.institute/articles/what-does-the-bible-say-about-giving-12-principles


• What Does the Bible Say About Money & Wealth? [In-Depth Summary] https://thethink.institute/articles/what-does-the-bible-say-about-money-and-wealth-in-depth-summary


• What Does the Bible Say About Bitcoin | Guest: Jordan Bush [Podcast Episode] https://thethink.institute/articles/tgfb

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May 23, 202332:36
#47 Should Christians Be Pro-Bitcoin? [In-Depth Summary] | Guest: Jordan Bush of Thank God For Bitcoin

#47 Should Christians Be Pro-Bitcoin? [In-Depth Summary] | Guest: Jordan Bush of Thank God For Bitcoin

ThinkSquad, it's time to talk about Bitcoin from a biblical perspective. 

In this episode, we're joined by Jordan Bush. Jordan is the Head of Content / Education for Thank God For Bitcoin (TGFB), and he's one of the leading voices talking about the intersection of Christianity and Bitcoin. (Note: we're not offering you investment advice here, so we're not accountable for any decisions you may make... but this episode will be SUPER helpful for you as you seek to understand finances and the future of money from a biblical perspective.

Specifically, you're going to learn about: 

• What Bitcoin is and how it works. 

• The history of money you never heard (it probably didn't evolve from bartering systems)—including how America became an economic empire after WWII, and what happened to that empire in 1971 under Richard Nixon

• How Bitcoin may help prevent corruption and theft, and increase freedom

• Whether the lack of anonymity is really a dealbreaker for Bitcoin—and what Bitcoiners are doing about it. 

• Why Jordan Bush doesn't think the complicated nature of Bitcoin is a dealbreaker for Boomers—and how to  get started with Bitcoin today

Resources for You: 

https://TGFB.com — Thank God For Bitcoin's Website

• TGFB Conference 2023: https://tgfb.com/conference. Use promo code TGFB23 for 15% off your tickets!

• Thank God For Bitcoin (book) https://a.co/d/bVPHsar 

• Why Bitcoin? an educational slideshow by TTI Board Member Kevin Blessum https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kyu2pVttLsKVeon5f4keemuX9TOr2IzKMjykUej0MuU/edit?usp=sharing

• What Does The Bible Say About Money & Wealth? (In-Depth Summary) https://thethink.institute/articles/what-does-the-bible-say-about-money-and-wealth-in-depth-summary 

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May 09, 202359:48
#46 Why The Bible Is Not Merely A Human Invention | Guest: Mike D'Virgilio

#46 Why The Bible Is Not Merely A Human Invention | Guest: Mike D'Virgilio

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Is the Bible merely a human invention? That's what we're talking about today. This episode will help you equip your kids to answer when their friends or someone else brings it up to them. It's also going to help prepare you to give an answer to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you (2 Peter 3:15). Mike D'Virgilio joins Joel Settecase to discuss why, contrary to what skeptics say, the Bible doesn't seem like a made-up book at all. Specifically, you're going to learn about:  • What Question-Begging Anti-Supernaturalism is, and why it's a problem.  • Verisimilitude, and why the Bible seems to have it.  • Why, when it comes to Scripture, it has to be verbal plenary inspiration, or nothing.  • And why we must not let non-Christians get away with believing in a "partial Jesus."  —- Resources for You:  Mike D'Virgilio's Website: MikeDVirgilio.com Get Mike D'Virgilio's New Book, Uninvented, here: ⁠https://a.co/d/du3jau7⁠  The ThinkSquad group on Facebook:  ⁠https://facebook.com/groups/thinksquad⁠ 

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May 02, 202301:02:25
#45 Is Christianity Just a Crutch? (Expanded Guide)

#45 Is Christianity Just a Crutch? (Expanded Guide)

Is Christianity just a crutch? 

Welcome to Worldview Legacy, with Joel Settecase (I don’t actually say my name in this episode, so if you didn’t know me, now you do). 

This is a common thing you’ll hear non-Christians say. It’s different from many other objections such as “Can we trust the Bible,” or “Does Christianity contradict science,” because it’s a lot more emotional and less logical. It’s a “soul objection.” The good news is that you can answer soul objections the same way you answer every other challenge to your Christian faith—with a 3-step, presuppositional method that goes straight to the Gospel. 

Specifically in this episode, you're going to learn: 

  • How the person accusing Christianity of being a crutch is being arbitrary and inconsistent—and how to point this out. 
  • Why the crutch objection itself makes no sense unless Christianity is true.
  • How your own story can be a powerful answer to the crutch objection. 

We've tackled this question before back in 2001, but what you're about to hear is expanded and updated. With all due respect to the previous episode, this one is way better.

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Apr 20, 202328:47
#44 Which Version Of The Bible Is Best For You? (In-Depth Guide) | Guest: Drew Von Nieda

#44 Which Version Of The Bible Is Best For You? (In-Depth Guide) | Guest: Drew Von Nieda

What’s your go-to Bible translation? 

You know the Bible wasn’t written in English, so every English Bible we read is a translation. The translation you choose is really important. This is what we’re talking about today.

Drew Von Nieda joins us for a deep dive into translation styles, textual traditions, and how to choose the right Bible for you and your family. This will help you build a legacy in the Christian worldview for your family and the younger generation.

In this episode you will learn: 

• The difference between formal equivalency, dynamic equivalency, and optimal equivalency. 

• The problem with gender inclusive language in some Bible translations. 

• A brief introduction to eight different translations: the KJV, NASB, LSB, CSB, ICB, ESV, NET and NIV, as well as the MacArthur Study Bible and the Geneva Bible.

• The distinction between Bibles based on the Eclectic Text tradition vs. the Textus Receptus—and which ones better. 

• How to get started with studying Greek so you can make your own translations.

• Why unless you’re in full-time ministry you don’t need to buy a bunch of different Bible translations, but you do need a good commentary.

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Resources for you: 

• Matter of Theology Podcast: https://pod.link/1448548832

• For Life and Godliness Podcast: https://pod.link/1448548832 

• Bible Hub: https://Biblehub.org 

• The Geneva Bible: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+1&version=GNV 

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Apr 11, 202357:50
#43 Can God Make A Rock So Big He Can't Lift It?

#43 Can God Make A Rock So Big He Can't Lift It?

Can God make a rock so heavy, He can't lift it?

When you peel back the layers, you find there's more to this question than you first expect.

Today you’re going to hear a method for defending your faith that you can use with this question—and many more.


Specifically, you will learn:

• What is the real challenge being presented by the "unliftable rock" question?

• What role can shame play in answering objections to Christianity?

• How can you get to the bigger question behind the "rock question" and use that to give a strong defense of the Christian worldview?

• Can God actually create a rock so heavy He can't lift it, or not?

What you’re about to hear is an episode that we published on the feed back on March 22, 2022. 

We’re republishing it again today because it’s incredibly relevant to where we are, right now. 

If you’ve heard it before, I think it’s time you heard it again. And if you haven’t heard it yet, it’s really going to be beneficial to you. 

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Apr 04, 202324:21
#42 How To Answer Questions About Evidence Like Francis Schaeffer

#42 How To Answer Questions About Evidence Like Francis Schaeffer

ThinkSquad, have you ever had someone ask you for evidence that God is real?

He may tell you he wants some cold, hard, facts to prove that Christianity is true.

At first, this seems like a reasonable request.

But what if evidence only has meaning if God is real?

In this episode you’re going to get the answer, in a way that I believe Francis Schaeffer, one of the most important worldview leaders of the 20th Century, might have answered it today.

In this episode you’ll get answers to these questions:

• Why everything in the universe only has meaning in terms of its relationships to other things.

• What it means for God to be the “ultimate reference point” for everything.

• How to tell someone why his life has meaning in relationship to God.

We’ll also look at some Scripture passages that are relevant to this discussion.

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The ThinkSquad group

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So, You Asked for Evidence (article)

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Mar 28, 202318:58
#41 The Christian Man's Guide To Answering Atheists Who Demand Evidence
Mar 21, 202326:24
#40 What Does The Bible Say About Judging?
Mar 14, 202332:38
#39 - How to Use Presuppositional Apologetics

#39 - How to Use Presuppositional Apologetics

If you haven’t seen it yet, the new report from the Barna Group just came out, and they are reporting that today only 4% of Americans have a biblical worldview. 

We need more Christians articulating the Christian message. And when we do, our neighbors are going to have questions and objections. That means we Christians need to be ready to defend our faith. 

We need apologetics.   

So how do you use presuppositional apologetics?  

In this episode you’ll get answers to these questions: 

• What  IS Apologetics? 

• Why must we defend the biblical worldview in a biblical way? 

• How can you start using a simple, three-step method of presuppositional apologetics today?    

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Biblical worldview 'much closer to extinction' after COVID-19 lockdowns: survey

The ThinkSquad group

Introduction to Presuppositional Apologetics (guide)  

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Mar 11, 202318:34
#38 Why Didn’t Jesus Know The Day Or Hour Of The End? (Matthew 24:36 Explained)

#38 Why Didn’t Jesus Know The Day Or Hour Of The End? (Matthew 24:36 Explained)

Since Jesus is God, and God is all-knowing, then… is Jesus all-knowing? And if He is, then how do you explain Matthew 24:36?
This is something you need to know, for at least three reasons. First, it's important for Christian discipleship. Second, this is going to help you become your own family's Bible answer man. And third, this is going to level up your apologetic.
Specifically, we will talk about
• Why this can be a tough challenge to answer.
• What the hypostatic union is, and how it is relevant to this question.
• Why it's actually absurd for a skeptic or atheist to accuse Scripture of having a contradiction.
• How the skeptic is being arbitrary in defining God and omniscience, and how to expose that.
• Why the possibility of contradictions in our doctrine should matter to Christians.
• Why it's important to use the Bible's own definitions for omniscience, and God, and Jesus, and how to explain this.
• Why Jesus not knowing the answer is a good thing.
• What Jesus could have said instead that would have actually been problematic.
• Why the complaint about Jesus not knowing tells us more about the person making the objection than about any problem with Christian theology.
Resources for you:
• Theopedia's articles on "The two natures of Christ"
www.theopedia.com/hypostatic-union
• The Discord Politics Server: discord.gg/politics
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• 6 Reasons Why Logic Is Not Just a Human Convention: https://thethink.institute/articles/no-logic-is-not-just-a-human-convention
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Mar 02, 202328:40
#37 How To Stand Firm In Your Christian Convictions Under Pressure (Powerful Story) | Guest: Juan-Elias Riesco

#37 How To Stand Firm In Your Christian Convictions Under Pressure (Powerful Story) | Guest: Juan-Elias Riesco

Have you been facing pressure to put your pronouns in your emails? In 2020 did your company release a statement supporting BLM? How can you deal with pressure from wokeness at work in a way that honors Jesus Christ as Lord, and loves your neighbor as yourself? What should you do when you experience pressure from your company to conform to an ideology that goes against biblical Christianity? What if the pressure comes from outside your company—what should you do?

To help us find these answers, we're joined by Juan-Elias Riesco. Juan ran the number one rated restaurant in Chicago and was launching a successful clothing brand, until everything changed when the woke mob attacked.

You're going to hear Juan-Elias's story, and learn some powerful principles that will help you survive wokeness wherever you are facing it—whether in the form of a mob, or in "diversity, equity, and inclusion" trainings in the workplace.

Specifically, you're going to hear Juan-Elias talk about

• What his life was like before he became saved, and how he became a Christian.
• How he was able to his homosexual lifestyle behind him.

• What it was like to build the number one rated restaurant in Chicago, only to have it all collapse in a few days.

• How he handled woke protestors

• Why he moved out of Chicago, to Dallas, only to return to Chicago, and what he's doing now.

• What he thinks is the holiest thing you can actually do at your job.

Resources for you:

• Juan-Elias Riesco's missionary video - https://youtu.be/ByPzc2oE0Vk

• An example of one of Love Life Chicago's prayer walks: https://fb.watch/iK9cH4BCmd/

• More info on Love Life - https://youtu.be/74OpZGRzgJE

• Email Juan-Elias Riesco at juan@lovelife.org.

You may also like:

• "How to Approach the LGBTQ Movement As A Christian" (Worldview Legacy episode) https://pod.link/1462722483/episode/613a02fec577fa61dcdee9f3bafa0d8b

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Feb 24, 202359:50
#36 Why The Very Concept Of Truth Is Impossible Without God

#36 Why The Very Concept Of Truth Is Impossible Without God

"What is truth?" This question was asked by Pontius Pilate to Jesus Christ on the night when Jesus was on trial.

Pilate never stuck around for the answer—and his question echoes in our culture today.

Skeptics, atheists, agnostics, and adherents of other religions will say that Christianity is not true. But what if the very concept of truth is impossible without first believing in the Christian worldview? That's what we're talking about today.

Specifically, we’re going to talk about:

• Why it can be difficult to define truth.

• The three Cs of truth.

• The relationship between truth and logic.

• The correspondence between truth and reality.

• Why something that is true must also correspond to the conventions of language.

• Why coherence, correspondence and comprehensibility all presuppose God.

• Atheism's problem with truth.

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• The Very Concept Of Truth Is Impossible Without God (Article): https://thethink.institute/articles/the-very-concept-of-truth-is-impossible-without-god

• Some Personal Reflections on Van Til’s Transcendental Argument (Parker Settecase): https://trendsettercase.wordpress.com/2017/12/14/some-personal-reflections-on-van-tils-transcendental-argument/

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Feb 11, 202329:58
#35 Why Do You Believe In God? (3 Reasons)

#35 Why Do You Believe In God? (3 Reasons)

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” 

This is Genesis 1:1, the first verse of the Bible. It was written by Moses, 3,500 years ago. 

And it states that God’s existence is the most fundamental fact in the universe. Is it true? Or is this an outdated belief? This is what we’re going to talk about today. 

Specifically, we are going to look at three ways that belief in God makes sense. 

1. It makes sense of the Bible.
2. It makes sense of the world.
3. It makes sense of my own experience. 

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Feb 04, 202331:59
#34 Why I Am A Young-Earth, Literal 6-Day Creationist (And You Should Be Too)

#34 Why I Am A Young-Earth, Literal 6-Day Creationist (And You Should Be Too)

What is a Young Earth Creationist, and why am I one?

Specifically, in this episode you will learn about:

  • What 3 views of creation do most Christians hold?
  • What's wrong with so-called evolutionary creationism?
  • Why is old-earth creationism close but no cigar?
  • Why am I a young-earth creationist?
  • What are the negative implications of rejecting a young-earth view?

What you’re about to hear is an episode that we published on the feed back on March 25, 2022. We’re republishing it again today because it’s incredibly relevant to where we are, right now. If you’ve heard it before, I think it’s time you heard it again. And if you haven’t heard it yet, it’s really going to be beneficial to you.

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Jan 26, 202325:26
#33 How Much Has The Bible Been Changed From The Original?

#33 How Much Has The Bible Been Changed From The Original?

Has the Bible Been Corrupted Over Time?

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Resources for You:

• Scripture Alone, by James White: https://www.christianbook.com/scripture-alone-james-white/9780764220487/pd/220489

• Evidence That Demands A Verdict, by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell: https://www.christianbook.com/evidence-demands-verdict-changing-skeptical-world/josh-mcdowell/9781401676704/pd/676704

• EhrmanProject on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ehrmanproject/videos

• When Were The Gospels Actually Written? [Ultimate Guide] (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4CjSpT-Rdg

• How Long After Jesus Were The Gospels ACTUALLY Written? [Ultimate Guide] (Podcast): https://pod.link/1462722483/episode/5fa858445db261ba8e99269a380d8776

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In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why does this question matter?

• What’s the problem with undermining the Bible?

• What is the Bible’s testimony about itself—and why does that matter?

• Has the Bible been corrupted in its composition?

• Was the Bible put together at the Council of Nicaea?

• How were the books of the Bible chosen?

• Why can we trust the Old Testament canon?

• Why can we trust the New Testament canon?

• Are there books missing from the Bible?

• What are we to make of books like the book of Enoch, or the Apocrypha? Were they inspired writings?

• Has the Bible been altered through copying?

• How accurate is our Old Testament today compared to the original?

• How accurate is our New Testament today compared to the original?

• What about all the New Testament variants?

• Did scribes intentionally change Scripture?

• Does it matter that we don’t have the original manuscripts?

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Jan 19, 202359:06
#32 How I Became Free From Bitterness (Powerful Guide)

#32 How I Became Free From Bitterness (Powerful Guide)

Jan 13, 202325:27
#31 These 5 Bible Verses Can Help You Explain How God Has Revealed Himself To Atheists
Jan 06, 202328:38
#30 How Long AFTER Jesus Were The Gospels Actually Written? (Ultimate Guide)

#30 How Long AFTER Jesus Were The Gospels Actually Written? (Ultimate Guide)

“The Gospels can't be trusted! The supposed accounts of Jesus’s life were written hundreds of years after the events they describe.” How would you respond to this objection? That’s what we’re talking about today.

Today we’re going to answer the following questions:
  • Why Is It Inconsistent For A Skeptic To Make Historical Objections?
  • How Does The Bible Give The Categories Needed For Historical Objections?
  • How Do We Know The Gospels Were Written Early?

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Dec 27, 202249:59
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Dec 22, 202203:42
#29 How Committing 3 Facts To Memory Can Stop You Getting Stumped About Faith In the Bible

#29 How Committing 3 Facts To Memory Can Stop You Getting Stumped About Faith In the Bible

Hey, Joel here. I need your help!

In order to equip even more Christian laymen to build a legacy in their families, churches and local areas, we have launched the Taking Every Thought Captive campaign. Our goal is to raise $5,000 by the end of 2022, so that we may provide even more free resources to your family and others like it around the world—to help fill thousands of local churches with believers who can explain, share and defend the Christian faith, and to pass it on to the younger generation.

Here’s the good news: we are already almost halfway there! A generous ministry partner has committed to match all donations toward this cause up to $2,000. By donating to the Taking Every Thought Captive campaign, you will help fund important tools and training for believers who are eager to see Jesus change lives as they share their faith. Give before the end of the year, and our generous matching ministry partner will double your impact! Donate at https://thethink.institute/partner.

In this episode we’re going to answer these questions:

  • What are the “Three Rs of Reasonability?”
  • Why is belief in the Bible reasonable?
  • Why does atheism make reasonableness meaningless?
  • What are the three facts that will stop you getting stumped about your faith in the Bible?

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Dec 14, 202234:55
#28 How To Answer Questions About Dinosaurs And The Bible [Defending Your Faith]

#28 How To Answer Questions About Dinosaurs And The Bible [Defending Your Faith]

Hey, Joel here. I need your help! 

In order to equip even more Christian laymen to build a legacy in their families, churches and local areas, we have launched the Taking Every Thought Captive campaign. Our goal is to raise $5,000 by the end of 2022, so that we may provide even more free resources to your family and others like it around the world—to help fill thousands of local churches with believers who can explain, share and defend the Christian faith, and to pass it on to the younger generation.

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In this episode we will look at several Bible passages that could be describing dinosaurs, and answering these questions: 

• What’s the best explanation for what happened to the dinosaurs, given the biblical timeline? 

• Did all the dinosaurs die out in the flood? • Is the Behemoth in Job 40 a Sauropod? 

• Is Leviathan in Job 41, Psalm 104 and Isaiah 27 a Kronosaurus? 

• What is the “fiery flying serpent” described throughout the Old Testament? 

• What was the “Ketos” that swallowed Jonah? 

• What are some arguments against the “dinosaurs” of the Bible? 

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Dec 06, 202240:29
#27 How to Stop Non-Christians Stealing From Your Worldview (Brief Guide)

#27 How to Stop Non-Christians Stealing From Your Worldview (Brief Guide)

If you’re a Christian, like me, then you believe that the view of the world and life presented by the Bible is the true one.

The most basic, most fundamental teaching of the Bible is that God is there. The Triune God of Scripture lives.

God Himself is the ultimate explanation for why there is stuff like logic, morality, human dignity, the laws of physics and science, etc.

You take Him out, and you lose all those things.

Sure, adherents of non-Christian worldviews want to lay claim to all that stuff, but they don’t have a leg to stand on. Their worldviews don’t provide them an adequate basis to account for—to explain—all that “stuff!”

So they must steal from our worldview.

That’s what we’re talking about today.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What it means to steal from Christianity.

• Three ways non-Christians steal from Christianity.

• How to catch non-Christians stealing from Christianity—and how to respond when they do.

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Nov 22, 202219:44