I wanted to share with you an audio this week entitled “the Wise Man Seeks God.”

In 2010 on apologetics 315 I hosted an essay series which involved a number of Christian Apologetics bloggers called “Is Christianity True?”. I recently revised a particular essay, in response to a friend I was having a conversation with about where he is with God. It brought to my mind the idea that if you are not certain that God exists, then you should be seeking him with all your energy.

Pascal wrote in the Pensées a lot of his ideas about seeking God, and much of his outline for his apologetic approach was to appeal to men to seek after God and to get out of their complacency. That resonated with me and so maybe you’ll pick that up my own appeal here.

This essay is my argument and attempt to make a sort of Pascalian appeal to the reader. Not a logical argument that God exists, but that if you don’t know God, then it’s wise to spend all your energy seeking him.

So, I hope you’ll enjoy another flash-back from 10 years ago. But, just like the J. P. Moreland interview from last week, I think that this particular material feels timeless.

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Hello this is Brian Auten and I’m NOT joined by Chad Gross today, for reasons we’ll probably elaborate on next week.

So we do not have a new podcast recording for you. However, I do have an older episode from 11 years ago I wanted to share with you. It’s my interview with J. P. Moreland.

If you’ve listened to the podcast for any length of time you know that Chad and I really appreciate Dr. Moreland and his work, so I thought I’d share this one from the archive. Although it’s old, it was, I think, loaded with great insights from J. P. Moreland. So until next week, enjoy!

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Dave Sterrett about his new book Jesus Conversations: Effective Everyday Engagement. They discuss conversations, evangelism and apologetics.

0:22 - Windscreen gnats and podcast flies
3:11 - Introduction to Dave Sterrett
6:34 - Welcome to Dave, and who does his taxes?
11:09 - Why write Jesus Conversations?
14:40 - The importance of getting back to the basics
16:38 - How to start conversations with people
21:20 - The challenge of speaking with people who know us well
24:23 - The importance of scripture memorization
26:55 - The relationship between apologetics and evangelism
31:22 - Should we just use our testimony?
34:32 - Is there a danger of forgetting about evangelism?
38:25 - Engaging with people with differing religious beliefs
43:40 - Advice for a long-term relationship with a seeker
49:42 - Where to find further resources:

Get Dave’s book Jesus Conversations: Effective Everyday Engagement
https://www.christianbook.com/jesus-conversations-effective-everyday-engagement/dave-sterrett/9781683073123/pd/073123?event=ESRCN

Dave Sterrett’s website
www.disruptivetruth.com

More about Dave Sterrett
www.disruptivetruth.com/bio

Further books by Dave Sterrett here:
https://www.amazon.com/Dave-Sterrett/e/B002S9DVW0?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1637532584&sr=8-1

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Susan Morales of Girl Talk Apologetics. They discuss the online book study group for women, homeschooling, and apologetics.

0:31 - Skip this part if you don’t want to hear about Ghostbusters
2:49 - Intro to Susan Morales
4:16 - A bit about Susan and how she got into apologetics
8:39 - Becoming a home-schooling mother of two
10:30 - What is Girl Talk Apologetics and how did it get started?
13:30 - The guests that have been interviewed with Girl Talk Apologetics
17:09 - Why aren’t more women active in apologetics?
19:46 - Incorporating apologetics into parenting
22:33 - Challenges for home-schooling moms
25:18 - Advice for moms wanting tips with apologetics & parenting
28:00 - A bit about Susan’s music

More resources from Susan Morales:

Susan Morales’ website
www.susanmorales.org

Girl Talk Apologetics website
www.girltalkapologetics.com

Find out about their next book study by emailing here:
[email protected]

Susan Morales on YouTube
www.youtube.com/c/SusanMorales

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross have a second interview with Dr. Karl Payne and discuss the topic of demonization, from his book Spiritual Warfare: Christians, Demonization and Deliverance. This interview goes into more detail on the topic of deliverance. If you have not yet heard the first interview (Ep.42), check it out here.
https://apologetics315.com/2021/10/apologetics-315-podcast-042-spiritual-warfare-with-karl-payne/

1:22 - Intro to Dr. Karl Payne
2:41 - What is demonization and how can it be recognized?
16:41 - What’s the difference between demonization and oppression?
25:30 - What do Karl’s accounts of demonic deliverance look like?
29:27 - The “ground rules” that change the dynamic of confronting the demonic
33:45 - Is there a danger of going beyond what the scripture says?
35:09 - The role of fear in keeping people from walking in authority
40:50 - Not being ignorant of the devil’s schemes
43:55 - Can people do “self-deliverance” and how?
54:55 - What about the role of addictions in dealing with spiritual warfare?
1:08:10 - Advice for people doing deliverance
1:15:50 - How should Christians think about their entertainment choices?

Spiritual Warfare: Christians, Demonization and Deliverance https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Warfare-Christians-Demonization-Deliverance-ebook/dp/B08L7DS15N

Karl Payne’s discipleship materials can be found here:
https://transferablecrosstraining.org/online-store/

Karl’s bio can be found here:
https://transferablecrosstraining.org/about-dr-payne/

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross discuss a cornucopia of topics, including Dune, historical apologetics sources, Mars Hill, John Wesley, Intelligent Design and science, and music recommendations.

1:09 - A quick Dune movie rating
3:09 - The first topic: reading the original sources
10:25 - Reading Paley for the first time
18:02 - The helpfulness of listening to debates
19:53 - Further discussion of the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast
32:35 - John Wesley’s 22 questions of self-examination
39:31 - Is Intelligent Design science? Chad’s view
50:32 - Brian’s 2 favorite albums
56:23 - Listener “email” and Chad laughs (cries?)

Links:
Classical Readings in Christian Apologetics - book review:
https://apologetics315.com/2008/07/book-review-classical-readings-in-christian-apologetics/

The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/

John Wesley’s 22 Questions (PDF):
http://www.mooreschapel.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Self-Examination-John-Wesley-22-Questions-2018.pdf

MUTEMATH “Changes” album:
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/changes/1143558408

twenty one pilots “Trench” album:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/trench/1422828208

twenty one pilots - The MUTEMATH sessions (video):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfEFq_NRZu4

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross address the topic of dealing with doubts after losing in trust. They also discuss William Lane Craig’s book on the historical Adam.

0:26 - Weather, seasons, and fun facts about Northern Ireland
3:43 - Resource about Halloween: Ken Samples - The Tricky Topic of Halloween
4:31 - “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast, and takeaways
8:49 - The Quest for the Historical Adam by William Lane Craig; questions and impressions. Interviews with WLC about the book:
Justin Brierley’s interview:
Sean McDowell’s Interview:
Reasonable Faith podcasts:
15:29 - A surge of posts at Truthbomb Apologetics:
http://truthbomb.blogspot.com/
The Chick-fil-A argument for the resurrection:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKjX6yk-WJQ
16:59 - Feedback on the Karl Payne Spiritual Warfare Interview
Spiritual Warfare for 1.99 on Kindle:
https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Warfare-Christians-Demonization-Deliverance-ebook/dp/B08L7DS15N
17:48 - Listener question about Doubt
18:54 - Brian’s advice for dealing with doubt
28:50 - Chad’s advice for dealing with doubt

Further resources for dealing with doubt:

The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Sean McDowell and Josh McDowell
https://www.amazon.com/Evidence-That-Demands-Verdict-Life-Changing-ebook/dp/B01MYP99J3

Are the Gospels Reliable? by Peter J. Williams
https://www.amazon.com/Can-We-Trust-the-Gospels/dp/B085LV4NDP
Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace

https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Case-Christianity-Homicide-Detective-Investigates/dp/1434704696

God’s Crime Scene by J. Warner Wallace
https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Crime-Scene-Cold-Case-Detective-ebook/dp/B00RKTCXCC

I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Frank Turek and Norm Geisler
https://www.amazon.com/Enough-Faith-Atheist-Foreword-Limbaugh-ebook/dp/B0029RJ7D8

The Thomas Factor by Gary Habermas
http://garyhabermas.com/books/thomas_factor/thomas_factor.htm

Gary Habermas’ book Dealing with Doubt:
http://garyhabermas.com/books/dealing_with_doubt/dealing_with_doubt.htm

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth:
https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Bible-All-Worth-ebook/dp/

Website - Michael J. Kruger at Canon Fodder
https://www.michaeljkruger.com/

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Hillary Morgan Ferrar on the topics covered in the newly released book Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God’s Design. Lots of great nuggets and insights in this one.

0:32 - What’s new in the land of Gozer, Chad?
2:11 - Intro to the interview and the content of Hillary’s newest book
4:40 - A bit about Hillary and her background in apologetics
6:49 - Intro to Mama Bear apologetics’ new guide to sexuality
11:23 - How has “the sex talk” changed from the previous generation?
17:01 - The cheapening of sex and marriage
18:00 - How the book is structured as a tool for parents
21:34 - Affirming the right messages in culture, rejecting the wrong
24:23 - Chad loves the song Roar…
24:53 - Can’t we just “shelter our kids” from culture? And the backfiring of “purity culture”
31:24 - Advice for parents who have kids struggling with issues of sexuality and gender
35:35 - Advice for parents of children who have rejected traditional views of sexuality
41:03 - What are the biggest obstacles today for parents?
44:27 - Regular apologetics can seem easy compared to the cultural challenges we see today—how to overcome fear
47:48 - Useful maxims for parents in raising their children
50:41 - Where to find Hillary’s book and resources:

Mama Bear Apologetics:
mamabearapologetics.com
The book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0971ZKX5B
About Hillary Morgan Ferrar:
https://mamabearapologetics.com/about/meet-the-mama-bears/

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace about his newest book, Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible.

2:10 - About J. Warner Wallace and the interview
8:41 - Welcome to J. Warner Wallace
8:56 - How does cold-case detective work relate to the historical Jesus?
15:55 - What was the timeline of Jim’s journey?
20:40 - Appeal to original sources, or appeal to experts?
22:53 - The “fuse” leading up to the life of Jesus…
32:35 - Why didn’t Jesus show up sooner, or even later in history?
36:18 - Three persuasive strands of the “fuse” leading up to Jesus
46:14 - J. Warner Wallace is just a deep-fake in this interview…
48:11 - The “fallout” after the life of Jesus… and Elvis biographers
57:48 - Jesus’ impact on science, art, music, literature and world religions
1:03:06 - “Just one more question…”—how does Jim respond to a criticism of his approach?
1:12:56 - Where can people find more resources?

More resources for the book can be found here:
www.personofinterestbook.com
watch.ignitertv.com/person-of-interest
The book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Person-Interest-Jesus-Matters-Rejects-ebook/dp/B08NHXN7G7

About J. Warner Wallace
J. WARNER WALLACE is a Dateline-featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, and bestselling author. His is a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and Adjunct Professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University). Relying on over two decades of investigative experience, Wallace provides the tools needed to investigate the claims of Christianity and make a convincing case for the truth of the Christian worldview.
Learn more at www.coldcasechristianity.com

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In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Dr. Karl Payne and discuss his book Spiritual Warfare: Christians, Demonization and Deliverance. This interview is loaded with real-world stories and packed with scripture and practical application for the Christian.

0:22 - Intro to the topic of spiritual warfare
1:12 - About Karl Payne
10:27 - Karl’s background in discipleship and apologetics
21:11 - What changed Karl’s view on the reality of spiritual warfare?
31:23 - Why use a threefold model to describe demonic influence? (Oppression, demonization & possession)
45:15 - How to discern between the world, the flesh and the devil
1:07:07 - What’s the difference between demonization and mental illnesses? How do we deal with them?
1:11:12 - How does sin play a role in demonization?
1:13:56 - What is the process Karl uses when interviewing someone about their struggles with the demonic?
1:39:18 - Do some things only come out by prayer and fasting?
1:47:51 - Where to find more resources…

Spiritual Warfare is on sale for 1.99 on Kindle during the month of October (2021). Find it here.
https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Warfare-Christians-Demonization-Deliverance-ebook/dp/B08L7DS15N

Karl Payne’s discipleship materials can be found here:
https://transferablecrosstraining.org/online-store/

Karl’s bio can be found here:
https://transferablecrosstraining.org/about-dr-payne/

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