Apologetics Profile

By James Walker and Daniel RayReligion & Spirituality Christianity

Apologetics Profile episodes

July 05, 2021Episode 75: Tarot Cards: Gateway to the Occult [Part 1]
This podcast is also available to watch in video format here: watchman.org/Tarot1

The history of tarot cards is shrouded in mystery but the modern-day usage of the cards can be tracked back to the 15th century. In today’s podcast, Senior Apologist Brady Blevins discusses the history of tarot cards and how they have grown in popularity. Along with Daniel Ray, Brady discusses the significance of the cards and major divisions that affect how divinators determine the meaning based on the type of cards. The suits and court cards are discussed as well as the difference between tarot cards and a regular deck of playing cards. The warnings about divination from the Old Testament are illuminated and the table is set for a deeper discussion in part two.

RELATED LINKS: Access our free, 4-page Watchman Felloship Profiles on Tarot Cards, Psychics, the Occult and Aleister Crowley:
Profile on Tarot Cards: www.watchman.org/Tarot
Profile on Psychics: www.watchman.org/Psychics
Profile on the Occult: www.watchman.org/TheOccult
Profile on Aleister Crowley: www.watchman.org/Crowley
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40 min
June 28, 2021Episode 74: 74 Conversation with Micah Wilder, former Mormon missionary [Part 2]
This podcast is also available to watch in video format here: www.watchman.org/Micah2

Today's podcast is part 2 of James Walker's interview with former Mormon Micah Wilder, author of the new book Passport to Heaven. Micah shares his remarkable story of leaving his Latter-day Saint beliefs and discovering the grace of Christ while serving as a Mormon missionary.

Related Links: Order Micah's book, related articles and access our free, 4-page Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism):
Book: Passport to Heaven by Micah Wilder: https://amzn.to/2SR81wy
Watchman Fellowship Articles on Mormonism: watchman.org/LDS
Watchman's 4-page Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: watchman.org/Mormonism
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46 min
June 21, 202173 Conversation with Micah Wilder, former Mormon missionary [Part 1]
This podcast is also available to watch in video format here: www.watchman.org/Micah1

Today's podcast is part 1 of James Walker's interview with former Mormon Micah Wilder, author of the new book Passport to Heaven. Micah shares his remarkable story of leaving his Latter-day Saint beliefs and discovering the grace of Christ while serving as a Mormon missionary.

Related Links: Order Micah's book, related articles and access our free, 4-page Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism):
Book: Passport to Heaven by Micah Wilder: https://amzn.to/2SR81wy
Watchman Fellowship Articles on Mormonism: watchman.org/LDS
Watchman's 4-page Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: watchman.org/Mormonism
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6 min
June 20, 2021 About Apologetics Profile (1-min trailer)

Apologetics Profile is a weekly podcast published by Watchman Fellowship, an evangelical Christian ministry focused on interfaith evangelism and apologetics. To subscribe, visit www.watchman.org/Podcast or text Podcast to 50700.

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1 min
June 14, 202171 Conversation with Stephen Meyer "Return of the God Hypothesis" [Part 2]
This podcast is also available to watch in video format here: www.watchman.org/Meyer2.

Charles Darwin published his landmark work The Origin of the Species in 1859. Today, evolution and natural selection remain the dominant scientific paradigms of our time regarding the development of biological life. Many atheists and skeptics regard Darwin's ideas as having finally done away with the idea that life is the special creation of the God of the Bible.

Our guest this week, Dr. Stephen C. Meyer of the Discovery Institute in Seattle, Washington, and best-selling author of The Return of the God Hypothesis suggests the findings of contemporary biological sciences point in the opposite direction.

On this episode, Dr. Meyer unpacks with resplendent clarity how the intricate designs and arrangement of molecules and proteins in living cells serve to affirm the fantastic truths proclaimed in Genesis and the Psalms. Life is indeed the special creation of the living God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Our cellular composition reflects exquisite design and purpose. Life is fearfully and wonderfully made. God's invisible attributes; His wisdom, creativity, power, intelligence, beauty, and majesty are reflected in everything He has made from the tiniest zygote to the swiftest Zebra on the Serengeti.
You don't want to miss this episode!

Stephen C. Meyer received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. A former geophysicist and college professor, he now directs Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture in Seattle.

In addition to Meyer’s two landmark books, the New York Times bestseller Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design and Times (of London) Literary Supplement Book of the Year Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design, his many other publications include contributions to, and the editing of, the peer-reviewed volume Darwinism, Design and Public Education (Michigan State University Press, 2004) and the innovative textbook Explore Evolution (Hill House Publishers, 2007).

Meyer has also published editorials in national newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The National Post (of Canada), The Daily Telegraph (of London) and The Los Angeles Times. He has appeared on national television and radio programs such as The Jim Lehrer News Hour, NBC Nightly News, ABC Nightly News, CBS Sunday Morning, Nightline, Fox News Live, Paula Zahn Now (CNN), Good Morning America and the Tavis Smiley Show on PBS. He has also been featured in two New York Times front-page stories and has garnered attention in other top national media.

For more information, visit: https://www.thereturnofthegodhypothesis.com.

Related Links

Order Dr. Meyer's book and access our free, 4-page Watchman Fellowship Profiles on Atheism and Agnosticism:
Return of the God Hypothesis by Stephen C. Meyer: http://bit.ly/StephenMeyer

Profile on Atheism: watchman.org/Atheism

Profile on Agnosticism: watchman.org/Agnostic

Additional Resources

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Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship
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32 min
June 07, 202170 Conversation with Stephen Meyer "Return of the God Hypothesis" [Part 1]
This podcast is also available to watch in video format here: www.watchman.org/Meyer1.

Today there exists a confidence in the minds of many skeptics and unbelievers that science has somehow disproved God's existence; that cutting-edge theories in cosmology and biology have once-and-for-all triumphed over the need to explain such wonders as the handiwork and intelligence of God.

According to our guest this week, Dr. Stephen C. Meyer of Discover Institute, nothing could be further from the truth. In his latest book, The Return of the God Hypothesis, Dr. Meyer unpacks and examines the leading scientific theories in both cosmology and biology and demonstrates with lucid, evidentiary detail, how God is indeed the best explanation for the existence of the universe and life within it.

On part one, we discuss Dr. Meyer's personal journey and the latest findings in the science of the universe. You'll find your faith encouraged as we discover together that rather than doing away with God, the exquisite discoveries of the last century point directly to divine intelligence, affirming the wondrous truths of Scripture that everything that has come to be has been made and is sustained by the risen Lord Jesus Christ (Genesis 1; Psalm 19; Psalm 111; Isaiah 40:26; Colossians 1; John 1; Hebrews 1:3; 11:3).

Stephen C. Meyer received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. A former geophysicist and college professor, he now directs Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture in Seattle.

In addition to Meyer’s two landmark books, the New York Times bestseller Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design and Times (of London) Literary Supplement Book of the Year Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design, his many other publications include contributions to, and the editing of, the peer-reviewed volume Darwinism, Design and Public Education (Michigan State University Press, 2004) and the innovative textbook Explore Evolution (Hill House Publishers, 2007).

Meyer has also published editorials in national newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The National Post (of Canada), The Daily Telegraph (of London) and The Los Angeles Times. He has appeared on national television and radio programs such as The Jim Lehrer News Hour, NBC Nightly News, ABC Nightly News, CBS Sunday Morning, Nightline, Fox News Live, Paula Zahn Now (CNN), Good Morning America and the Tavis Smiley Show on PBS. He has also been featured in two New York Times front-page stories and has garnered attention in other top national media.

For more information, visit: https://www.thereturnofthegodhypothesis.com.

Related Links

Order Dr. Meyer's book and access our free, 4-page Watchman Fellowship Profiles on Atheism and Agnosticism:
Return of the God Hypothesis by Stephen C. Meyer: http://bit.ly/StephenMeyer

Profile on Atheism: watchman.org/Atheism

Profile on Agnosticism: watchman.org/Agnostic

Additional Resources

FREE: We are also offering a free subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.

SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.

Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship
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41 min
May 31, 202169 Gospel Conversations with Mormons -- "Hunger and Thirst" [Part 2]
In part two, Dr. Brady Blevins, Senior Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, and Staff Apologist Daniel Ray continue their conversation about some practical ways Christians can engage in productive gospel conversations with their Mormon friends.

Jesus said, "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6). Latter-day Saints are taught that they obtain righteousness by their own "obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel" (Articles of Faith #3). We tend not to "hunger and thirst" for that which we believe we already have. But this raises some important questions:
Can anyone become righteous based on the requirements of the gospel found in the Book of Mormon?

What must we really do to obtain "sufficient grace" according to the gospel in the Book of Mormon?
Brady and Daniel discuss the requirements of the "Restored Gospel" of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and share practical advice on how to discuss these issues with our Mormon friends, coworkers and family.

Dr. Brady Blevins, Senior Apologist with Watchman Fellowship, is a featured speaker and writer with the ministry. He also serves as the editor of our Profile Notebook. He holds a BS in Bible and Pastoral Ministries from Arlington Baptist College, a MA in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University and a Doctorate in Educational Ministries from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. For more information: www.watchman.org/staff/BradyBlevinsBio.pdf.

Daniel Ray, Staff Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, is a speaker, writer, and podcast producer with the ministry. He holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Austin Peay State University and an MA in Cultural Apologetics from Houston Baptist University. He is coeditor and cowriter of The Story of the Cosmos, How the Heavens Declare the Glory of God. For more information: www.watchman.org/staff/DanielRayBio.pdf.

Related Links

Read our 4-page Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and learn more about having "hunger and thirst" discussions with LDS:
Watchman Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: watchman.org/Mormonism

Mormonism Articles by Watchman Fellowship: watchman.org/LDS

Free Video training on "Hunger and Thirst" gospel conversations with Mormons: Text the word Utah to 50700.

Additional Resources

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Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship
For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.
38 min
May 24, 202168 Gospel Conversations with Mormons -- "Hunger and Thirst" [Part 1]
In this two-part episode, Dr. Brady Blevins, Senior Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, and Staff Apologist Daniel Ray suggest some practical ways Christians can engage in productive gospel conversations with their Mormon friends.
Jesus said, "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6). Latter-day Saints are taught that they obtain righteousness by their own "obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel" (Articles of Faith #3). We tend not to "hunger and thirst" for that which we believe we already have. But this raises some important questions:
Can anyone become righteous based on the requirements of the gospel found in the Book of Mormon?

What must we really do to obtain "sufficient grace" according to the gospel in the Book of Mormon?
Brady and Daniel discuss the requirements of the "Restored Gospel" of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and share practical advice on how to discuss these issues with our Mormon friends, coworkers and family.

Dr. Brady Blevins, Senior Apologist with Watchman Fellowship, is a featured speaker and writer with the ministry. He also serves as the editor of our Profile Notebook. He holds a BS in Bible and Pastoral Ministries from Arlington Baptist College, a MA in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University and a Doctorate in Educational Ministries from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. For more information: www.watchman.org/staff/BradyBlevinsBio.pdf.

Daniel Ray, Staff Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, is a speaker, writer, and podcast producer with the ministry. He holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Austin Peay State University and an MA in Cultural Apologetics from Houston Baptist University. He is coeditor and cowriter of The Story of the Cosmos, How the Heavens Declare the Glory of God. For more information: www.watchman.org/staff/DanielRayBio.pdf.

Related Links

Read our 4-page Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and learn more about having "hunger and thirst" discussions with LDS:
Watchman Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: watchman.org/Mormonism

Mormonism Articles by Watchman Fellowship: watchman.org/LDS

Free Video training on "Hunger and Thirst" gospel conversations with Mormons: Text the word Utah to 50700.

Additional Resources
FREE: We are also offering a free subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.

SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.

Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship
For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.
35 min
May 17, 202167 The Case for Miracles with Craig Keener at the Atheist & Christian Book Club
The Case for Miracles -- On this special edition of Apologetics Profile, we visit a recent meeting of our Atheist & Christian Book Club to hear our guest author, Christian philosopher Dr. Craig Keener, make a case for miracles.

The Atheist & Christian Book Club, an outreach of Watchman Fellowship, is a monthly gathering of believers and skeptics respectfully discussing important books from both perspectives. We usually invite the author to join the club to interact with our members and take our questions. For the previous month, our guest author was John Loftus discussing his anthology, The Case Against Miracles.

In this podcast we take you to highlights of the following book club as Dr. Keener discusses his three-chapter interview in Lee Strobel's book The Case for Miracles and his own two-volume work, Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts.

Dr. Craig Keener holds a PhD from Duke University and is professor of Biblical Studies as Asbury Seminary. His expertise includes New Testament Background, Acts, Historical Jesus, Miracles, the Gospels, Ethnic/racial Reconciliation, and Education. He has authored 28 books, six of which have won book awards in Christianity Today, of which altogether more than one million copies are in circulation.
Related Links

Learn more about Dr. Keener and the Atheist & Christian Book Club:
About Craig Keener: http://bit.ly/CraigKeener

Miracles (two volumes) by Craig Keener: http://bit.ly/2VolMiracles

The Case for Miracles by Lee Strobel: http://bit.ly/CaseForMiracles

Watch the full Book Club Video: http://bit.ly/PastClubs

Other videos from Dr. Keener: http://bit.ly/KeenerVideo

Atheist & Christian Book Club: AtheistChristianBookClub.com

Watchman Profile on Atheism: watchman.org/atheism

Watchman Profile on Agnosticism: watchman.org/agnostic

Additional Resources

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Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship
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May 10, 202166 Dr. Sarah Salviander on Engaging with Skeptics on Social Media [Part 2]
On part two of our discussion with former atheist, Dr. Sarah Salviander, she continues to give us wisdom and insight from her successes and failures of engaging skeptics and seekers through social media. If you or someone you know is active on social media, especially in the areas of apologetics and evangelism this is an episode you and your friends & family do not want to miss!

Is it possible to exhibit humility and grace through our communication with skeptics on social media? Yes. While social media is not the ideal means to communicate our faith in Christ with unbelievers, we can, by God's grace, exhibit a difference in our online conduct and engagements.

Too often we as believers can become short, sarcastic, and demeaning in our social media interactions. It is very tempting, given the impersonal and often anonymous nature of social media, to respond with snark and ridicule. Dr. Salviander encourages us to more Christ-like and productive in our online conversations.

Dr. Sarah Salviander is an astrophysicist interested in the intersection between science and Christianity. She was raised atheist in a secular country, but was led to Christianity while getting her PhD after discovering the confluence between modern science and scripture. Dr. Salviander recently retired from her career as a university research scientist and professor to focus on ministry. She remains active in astrophysical research through a small, private institute. Her scholarly articles can be found on arXiv or the NASA ADS. She maintains an archive of articles on science and faith at her website, sarahsalviander.com, and enjoys interacting with followers on Twitter and Instagram.

Related Links

Learn more about Dr. Salviander, download our related 4-page Profiles and explore our monthly Atheist & Christian Book Club, a great place for Christians and skeptics to engage in civil dialogue:
Sarah Salviander -- Apologist, Astrophysicist and Author: sarahsalviander.com

Watchman Profile on Atheism: watchman.org/atheism

Watchman Profile on Agnosticism: watchman.org/agnostic

Atheist & Christian Book Club: AtheistChristianBookClub.com

Additional Resources

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