Apologetics 315 Podcast

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross look at some timeless advice from Christian apologists for those doing apologetics.

0:45 - Intro to the topic today
2:39 - Advice from Mark Mittelberg
5:57 - Advice from J.P. Moreland
10:43 - Advice from John Warwick Montgomery
14:53 - Advice from Edgar Andrews
21:48 - Advice from Ken Samples
23:52 - Advice from Rob Bowman
27:42 - Advice from Bruce Little
29:25 - Advice from Craig Blomberg
31:06 - Advice from Peter J. Williams
33:39 - Advice from Lee Strobel
37:24 - Advice from Greg Koukl

Links mentioned in the show:
Mark Mittelberg transcript
https://apologetics315.com/2013/10/mark-mittelberg-interview-transcript/
J.P. Moreland transcript
https://apologetics315.com/2013/02/j-p-moreland-interview-transcript/
John Warwick Montgomery transcript
https://apologetics315.com/2012/11/john-warwick-montgomery-interview-transcript/
Edgar Andrews transcript
https://apologetics315.com/2013/10/edgar-andrews-interview-transcript/
Ken Samples transcript
https://apologetics315.com/2013/06/kenneth-samples-interview-transcript/
Rob Bowman transcript
https://apologetics315.com/2013/05/robert-bowman-interview-transcript/
Bruce Little transcript
https://apologetics315.com/2013/04/bruce-little-interview-transcript/
Craig Blomberg transcript
https://apologetics315.com/2012/12/craig-blomberg-interview-transcript/
Peter J. Williams transcript
https://apologetics315.com/2013/12/peter-j-williams-interview-transcript/
Lee Strobel transcript
https://apologetics315.com/2012/10/lee-strobel-interview-transcript/
Greg Koukl transcript
https://apologetics315.com/2013/09/greg-koukl-interview-transcript/

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross continue to introduce the building blocks of logic, and then go on to talk about 7 Characteristics of a Mature Thinker.

0:22 - 5 Questions for Chad Gross

* The Game Gal’s Word Generator for iOS app
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-game-gals-word-generator/id546236058

5:59 - Chad’s ridiculous GB fact

7:48 - The Building Blocks of Logic

Logic Primer: http://apologetics315.blogspot.com/2009/05/logic-primer-2-building-blocks-of-logic.html

22:32 - Seven Characteristics of a Mature Thinker
https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2016/08/7-characteristics-of-mature-thinker.html

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross talk about Artificial Intelligence with Christian Hubbs (https://www.datahubbs.com/about/)

0:34 - An interview with Richard Swinburne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Iai3_SUgo0

3:09 - John Lennox & David Gooding series:
https://www.amazon.com/Being-Truly-Human-Freedom-Significance/dp/1912721015

* A great app Brian mentioned for scanning books to PDF:
https://apps.apple.com/in/app/vflat-scan-pdf-scanner/id1540238220
* A great app Brian mentioned for listening to PDFs:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-dream-reader/id496177674

4:17 - Intro to Christian Hubbs
* Artificially Intelligent podcast here: www.artificiallyintelligent.tech

6:04 - Catching up with Christian Hubbs
6:43 - The work Christian does in A.I.
8:17 - How did Christian get involved in apologetics?
10:16 - What are the most common misconceptions about artificial intelligence?
13:14 - How much like a human can AI become?
20:56 - Limitations of AI becoming conscious
22:34 - Where is AI progressing fastest?
27:10 - What is machine learning?
28:10 - Discussing censorship by tech companies
33:24 - Are we living in a computer simulation like Elon Musk says?
36:50 - Is the computer simulation idea a pointer to design?
38:26 - Ethics in the area of artificial intelligence
42:42 - Will AI take away jobs?
47:08 - Discussing a Christian view of technology

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross discuss two topics: an introduction to logic, and the topic: How could Jesus be the only way, and what about those who have never heard?

1:55 - Five Questions for Brian Auten
9:20 - A primer on logic: what is logic?
21:22 - How could Jesus be the only way, and what about those who have never heard?

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross talk about using apologetics in everyday conversation.

• How can we take complex arguments and make them simple?
• How can we turn big ideas into simpler statements?
• Can we turn pieces of an argument into great questions and conversation starters?
• Can you be philosophically informed without using all the jargon in your conversations?
• What should you focus on if the person you are speaking with wants to talk about 100 different topics?
• Lots of practical ideas and insights for using apologetics in everyday conversations.

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Today we’re posting an interview that Chad and I did with Susan Morales on her YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIrxYqMuuIU

We interviewed Susan Morales of Girl Talk Apologetics in episode 048, if you want to check that out as well.

In this interview, Susan asks us about ourselves and our background, why there are Ghostbusters references and quotes in the podcast, my contribution to the book “A new kind of apologist”, how Apologetics315 and TruthBomb Apologetics started, how apologetics has changed our lives, and whether or not apologetics is optional for Christians.

Thanks to Susan Morales for inviting us to the interview on her YouTube channel, and I hope you enjoy the conversation.

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Just an audio interlude for your listening enjoyment.
Original audio source is the debate between William Lane Craig and Alex Rosenberg: Is Faith in God Reasonable?

Found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhfkhq-CM84

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Jonathan McLatche. www.jonathanmclatchie.com. They talk about his new resource Talk About Doubts (www.talkaboutdoubts.com).

2:55 - Welcome Jonathan McLatchie
4:50 - What is talkaboutdoubts.com ?
9:06 - How did Jonathan assemble his team of scholars?
12:33 - Is doubting a sin?
15:09 - What are the most common doubts, and do they tend to be more emotional or factual doubts?
21:36 - What does a zoom call about doubts look like? Are doubts answered with information?
27:38 - Do negative church experiences contribute to people’s doubts?
30:53 - How to know if someone is sincerely seeking answers vs. just wanting to argue?
32:52 - What about eastern religions and mysticism?
33:35 - Do personal moral failings ever bring people to doubt?
36:25 - What would Jonathan say to a friend who says they’re just not ready to embrace Christianity?

Check out Jonathan’s resources:
www.jonathanmclatchie.com
www.talkaboutdoubts.com

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross discuss books for reading in the new year, as well as discussing bias, philosophical presuppositions, and the fact that idea can’t do theology without philosophy.

Books recommended:
The Quest for Reality and Significance (John Lennox & David Gooding)
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+quest+for+reality+and+significance&sprefix=the+quest+for+reality%2Caps%2C130&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_21

Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices by Thomas Brooks
https://www.amazon.com/Precious-Remedies-Against-Devices-Illustrated/dp/1086349644/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?keywords=precious+remedies+against+satan%27s+devices+by+thomas+brooks&qid=1640515798&sprefix=precious+reme%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNVI4SDBXR0lIV1lMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzg2NjM4MTI4OVE3SjZYRU9UUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDg3MzU1MU9WTEpEU1NVMlBRViZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Asking the Right Questions
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=asking+the+right+questions+a+guide+to+critical+thinking&sprefix=asking+the+right+%2Caps%2C134&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_17

A Year with the Church Fathers:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935302353?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross catch up on a variety of topics from Ghostbusters and Molinism to Die Hard, debates and book reviews.

0:22 - Chad’s back from COVID
2:52 - Ghostbusters Afterlife review and SPOILERS
13:29 - Thoughts on the William Lane Craig & James White discussion on Molinism (on the Unbelievable? Radio Show) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECcN-fisQRk
19:55 - A review of A Skeptic’s Search for God by Ralph Muncaster
25:42 - Book preview of Is Reality Secular by Mary Poplin
29:02 - Undesigned coincidences in Die Hard and Ghostbusters!
31:36 - Debates and resources on the internet
34:36 - One year since the reboot of the podcast, reflections

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