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  • Season 01 Wrap-Up: Faith and Reason in the Christian Life

    Season 01 Wrap-Up: Faith and Reason in the Christian Life
    2024/11/12
    This week, we wrap up season one of The Christian Skeptic and reflect on the topics of grace, faith, and why the Bible plays such a critical role in our lives. The root of Christian Skepticism is about the willingness to continually challenge and re-examine our own bias and convictions in light of Scripture. Our goal in season one was to lay the foundation for how we do that. As we wrap up, we invite you to keep questioning and join us in the new year for more discussions around how we live out these concepts in everyday life. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (02:18) - Reflecting on the past year and season one of the show (04:12) - Challenges to Christian Skepticism (07:04) - Faith and rationality (14:41) - Faith and personality (24:16) - Deconstructing bias in Christianity (33:26) - Next season Get full show notes and links at https://www.thechristianskeptic.org. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thechristianskeptic.
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    34 分
  • Interpreting the Bible with Wisdom and Grace (Biblical Authority, 04)

    Interpreting the Bible with Wisdom and Grace (Biblical Authority, 04)
    2024/11/05
    In part four of our series on biblical authority we dive into the last five of 10 crucial principles for interpreting Scripture. We also discuss some common pitfalls, like interpreting the Bible through the lens of our experience, the problems with "what would Jesus do", and more. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (05:21) - What Would Jesus Do? (13:32) - Interpret the Bible through the lens of gospel and grace (20:59) - Biblical examples are only authoritative when supported by a command (30:10) - Investigate the meanings of keywords in their original languages (38:11) - Do not interpret Scripture in light of personal experience, but interpret experience in light of Scripture (39:39) - We are living under the New Covenant (42:04) - What is the relevance of the Old Testament for believers today? (44:49) - Resources and recommendations Get full show notes and links at https://www.thechristianskeptic.org. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thechristianskeptic.
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    49 分
  • How to Read and Interpret the Bible (Biblical Authority, Part 03)

    How to Read and Interpret the Bible (Biblical Authority, Part 03)
    2024/10/29
    This week, we continue our series on biblical authority and discuss principles for interpreting the Bible accurately. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:53) - Introduction to biblical interpretation (02:50) - Challenges in understanding the Bible (10:11) - Let Scripture interpret Scripture (24:02) - Meaning is derived from context (32:07) - Interpret Scripture normatively (36:33) - Don't look for unique or secret meaning (38:52) - Descriptive vs. prescriptive Get full show notes and links at https://www.thechristianskeptic.org. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thechristianskeptic.
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    45 分
  • Is the Bible True? The Astonishing Historical Evidence (Biblical Authority, Part 02)

    Is the Bible True? The Astonishing Historical Evidence (Biblical Authority, Part 02)
    2024/10/22
    How can we know if the Bible is true? In part 02 of our series on Biblical authority and interpretation, we dive into why we believe the Bible is true and authoritative. We discuss the historical, archaeological, and scientific evidence, and how that has shaped our thinking. Despite being written over centuries by more than 40 authors in multiple languages, the Bible presents remarkable consistency that holds up under scrutiny. Ultimately, the overwhelming evidence—from eyewitness accounts to historical records—gives us confidence that the Bible isn’t just a fairytale, but a reliable, divinely-inspired text. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (04:01) - The Bible as the ultimate authority (09:09) - Scientific accuracy in scripture (18:08) - Archaeological evidence supporting the Bible (20:53) - Supernatural events and skepticism (25:26) - Skepticism and evidence in biblical history (27:47) - Textual evidence and historical documents (31:18) - The reliability of New Testament manuscripts (34:52) - Prophecies and their fulfillment (38:04) - Eyewitness accounts and transformational impact Get full show notes and links at https://www.thechristianskeptic.org. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thechristianskeptic.
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    48 分
  • How a Skeptic Can Believe the Bible Is the Ultimate Truth (Biblical Authority, Part 01)

    How a Skeptic Can Believe the Bible Is the Ultimate Truth (Biblical Authority, Part 01)
    2024/10/15
    This week, we kick off a three-part series about the Bible and our claim that it is not only our ultimate authority, but the foundation of all truth. In part 01, we ask, what is the connection between skepticism and belief? How can we know what is true and what is false? We explore how Christianity, once intellectually respected and revered, has become a watered-down shadow of itself, leading to confusion and a loss of truth. We also discuss the contradictions of moral relativism and the dangers of building belief systems on unstable foundations. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:24) - Examining modern Christianity (05:25) - Should you be skeptical of tradition? (09:05) - Is the Bible descriptive or prescriptive? (12:20) - Skepticism and the Bible's authority (16:22) - Biblical influence on morality and culture (21:31) - How the Bible underpins reason and logic (24:32) - The basis of morality (31:19) - All existence is built on belief Get full show notes and links at https://www.thechristianskeptic.org. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thechristianskeptic.
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    34 分
  • Should Christians Judge Each Other? Steve Lawson and the Problem with Lordship Salvation

    Should Christians Judge Each Other? Steve Lawson and the Problem with Lordship Salvation
    2024/10/01
    This week, we talk about whether or not Christians should evaluate each other’s actions, what Jesus means when he says “you will know them by their fruit”, and the difference between clear, biblically-defined sin, and subjective behaviors. We also discuss the recent controversy around Steve Lawson, how Christians should respond to the failures of public figures, and what it means for a pastor to be “disqualified” from ministry. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:29) - Steve Lawson controversy (04:00) - Should Christians judge other Christians? (09:04) - You will know them by their fruit? (16:42) - How should we react when a Christian leader falls? (20:50) - The problem with "Lordship Salvation" (26:20) - Hypocrisy vs Inconsistency (29:53) - The unbearable weight of gracelessness (33:15) - Repentance and internal vs external sin Get full show notes and links at https://www.thechristianskeptic.org. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thechristianskeptic.
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    39 分
  • Is it a cop-out to say ‘God’s in control’?

    Is it a cop-out to say ‘God’s in control’?
    2024/09/24
    Is it a cop-out to say ‘God’s in control’? Is everything that happens really God’s will? This week, we talk about the tension between God’s sovereignty and human accountability. We dive into the concepts of determinism, free will, and God’s role in sweeping up the messes we create. We also reflect on the difference between God allowing suffering versus actively causing it, and how that shapes our understanding of his care in both cosmic and personal contexts. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (03:24) - Biblical perspectives on suffering and sovereignty (07:59) - Are certain things outside of God's will? (10:19) - The war of the wills (19:59) - How does God work all things for good? (26:59) - What God actually cares about (31:48) - Grace for self-inflicted wounds (40:16) - The Horse and His Boy Get full show notes and links at https://www.thechristianskeptic.org. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thechristianskeptic.
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    47 分
  • Is God Actually Happy With Us?

    Is God Actually Happy With Us?
    2024/09/17
    Is God actually happy with us? What is the connection between faith, works, and grace in the Christian life? Is there such a thing as a “good Christian”? This week, we explore these questions and discuss what it means to please God. We wrestle with the complexity of identity in Christ, the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives, the concept of future grace, and how our actions—whether good or bad—reveal deeper realities about our faith. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:27) - A practical theology (05:35) - Do our actions matter? (08:19) - Behavior reflects belief (13:29) - It's complicated (19:02) - What does the bible mean when it talks about behavior? (25:42) - Adoption, identity, and future grace (29:37) - Are we all good Christians? (32:48) - Saving faith vs sanctifying faith (36:00) - Obedience and motivation (44:30) - Book picks Get full show notes and links at https://www.thechristianskeptic.org. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thechristianskeptic.
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    45 分