Apologetics Profile

In this episode, James Walker continues his interview with Sandra Tanner, great-great-granddaughter of the Mormon Prophet Brigham Young. Sandra left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and became an evangelical Christian. She and her late husband, Jerald, have been recognized as some of the world's leading critics of early Mormon history and theology. Together, they founded Utah Lighthouse Ministry in downtown Salt Lake City, a Christian outreach to Latter-day Saints that Sandra directs. 

PART 2 of 2 - The Changing World of Mormonism: In part two of this interview, James and Sandra discuss some of the major changes in the doctrines and scriptures of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

BONUS LINKS: Here are some additional resources from Watchman Fellowship and Utah Lighthouse Ministry:

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In this episode, James Walker interviews Sandra Tanner, a great-great-granddaughter of the Mormon Prophet Brigham Young. Sandra left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and became an evangelical Christian. She and her late husband, Jerald, have been recognized as some of the world's leading critics of early Mormon history and theology. Together, they founded Utah Lighthouse Ministry in downtown Salt Lake City, a Christian outreach to Latter-day Saints that Sandra directs. 

PART 1 of 2 - Sandra Tanner's Testimony: In part one of this interview, Sandra chronicles her amazing journey from Mormonism to Christianity. What caused her to have a crisis of faith? Why did she ultimately decide to leave? What does she believe now?

BONUS LINKS: Here are some additional resources from Watchman Fellowship and Utah Lighthouse Ministry:

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

SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Join the Apologetics Profile podcast team for as little as $1 here: www.patreon.com/WatchmanFellowship.

Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship
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In this episode, Daniel Ray and Brady Blevins discuss psychic divination and necromancy (communication with the dead) from a Christian perspective.

PART 2 of 2: Why does the Bible forbid communication with the dead? How do psychics apparently know so many details about their clients deceased family members? Psychics often rely on fakery but can they in some cases make actual contact with real, evil beings?

BONUS PROFILES: Watchman Fellowship has published a collection of our 4-page Profiles critiquing popular psychics in contemporary culture. We are making them all available along with some related content for free this month here:

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Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship
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In this episode, Daniel Ray and Brady Blevins discuss psychic divination and necromancy (communication with the dead) from a Christian perspective.

PART 1 of 2: Why does the Bible forbid communication with the dead? How do psychics apparently know so many details about their clients deceased family members? Psychics often rely on fakery but can they in some cases make actual contact with real, evil beings?

BONUS PROFILES: Watchman Fellowship has published a collection of our 4-page Profiles critiquing popular psychics in contemporary culture. We are making them all available along with some related content for free this month here:

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

SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Join the Apologetics Profile podcast team for as little as $1 here: www.patreon.com/WatchmanFellowship.

Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship
For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

In this episode, Daniel Ray, Staff Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, interviews Rich Day about the controversial religious group known as the Black Hebrew Israelites. Recently under fire by the media, the group has been linked, probably unfairly, to last year's Jersey City shooting. The history and theology behind this loosely connected collection of organizations is fascinating and certainly unorthodox. Rich Day gives you a Christian critique of the background and insights into their unusual beliefs.

BONUS: Rich Day has also authored our 4-page Watchman Fellowship Profile on the movement. We are making it available for free this month here: www.watchman.org/files/ProfileBlackHebrewIsraelites.pdf.

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

SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Join the Apologetics Profile podcast team for as little as $1 here: www.patreon.com/WatchmanFellowship.

Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship
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In this episode, Daniel Ray, Staff Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, presents a Christian critique of the controversial television series Cosmos originally featuring Carl Sagan and now hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson. The original 1980s series was arguably the most influential and popular documentary on PBS. The current edition, with deGrasse Tyson, an outspoken atheist, is premiering now on National Geographic Television and airing later on the Fox network. Daniel give a Christian critique of Cosmos highlighting some aspects of the series believers may find some common ground and identifying presuppositions and truth claims that are in opposition to a biblical worldview. 

VIDEO: This podcast was recorded before a live audience and is also available by video here: www.watchman.org/PodcastPlayerCosmos.htm. 

BONUS: Daniel Ray has also authored a 4-page Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Cosmos TV Series available free here: www.watchman.org/files/ProfileCosmos.pdf.

BOOK: Daniel Ray is author of the book, The Story of the Cosmos, available here: www.watchman.org/store/general-topics-doctrine/the-story-of-the-cosmos/

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Whether we recognize it or not, everyone is a philosopher. Our assumptions about reality, truth and life itself are based on the foundation of our underlying philosophies. For believers, we should diligently seek a personal philosophy that is sound, consistent and grounded in a biblical worldview. Beyond that, a good Christian philosophy is one that is also characterized by grace.

In this episode of Apologetics Profile, Daniel Ray concludes his conversation with Christian philosopher, Dr. Tim McGrew. They discuss every believer's responsibility to develop a Christian philosophy that is both sound and gracious. This is one way we love the Lord our God all our minds (Luke 10:27) and in doing so we ultimately glorify God. 

The interview takes place at the 2020 Defend apologetics conference on the campus of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. McGrew earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy at Vanderbilt University in 1992 and is currently a professor in the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. His teaching interests include:

BONUS: In March of 2018, Tim was also the guest author at Watchman Fellowship's Atheist & Christian Book Club (www.AtheistChristianBookClub.com). The book club is a monthly gathering in Arlington, Texas of believers and skeptics respectfully discussing important books from both perspectives. All clubs are also live streamed on Facebook Live. You can watch Tim McGrew's full book club here: https://vimeo.com/406917816

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Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship
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In times of deep personal crisis, we are often tempted to postpone or abandon our quest for biblical understanding and godly wisdom. We simply don't have time for such noble pursuits when we are in survival mode. But that reaction is dangerous as it focuses our attention on the fear of the circumstances and off the face of the Savior.

In this episode of Apologetics Profile, Daniel Ray begins his conversation with Christian philosopher, Dr. Tim McGrew, on the reason everyone does philosophy and why every believer should strive to develop a solid Christian philosophy to the glory of God -- especially during difficult times.

The interview takes place at the Defend apologetics conference on the campus of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. McGrew completed his Ph.D. in Philosophy at Vanderbilt University in 1992 and is currently a professor in the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. His teaching interests include:

BONUS: Tim was also interviewed for one of our meetings of the Atheist & Christian Book Club (www.AtheistChristianBookClub.com) to respond to Bart Ehrman's book, Jesus Interrupted. You can watch that interview here:

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In this episode of Apologetics Profile, Daniel Ray concludes his conversation with Dylan Manley focusing on the preeminence of Scripture in apologetics and ministry. Known as the Bearded Apologist, Dylan Manley has served in student ministry for almost 20 years. He is a popular speaker and author of youth discipleship curricula. He is currently completing a Ph.D. at Trinity Evangelical Seminary on the question "What are the fundamental differences between evangelical Christianity and Mormon theological terminology in the 21st Century?"

Daniel and Dylan address several critical theological and apologetics topics and answer some key questions:

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06 The Benefit of Doubt - Dylan Manley Interview (Part 1 of 2)

In this episode of Apologetics Profile, Daniel Ray, staff apologist with Watchman Fellowship, sits down with Dylan Manley in part one of a two part interview. Known as the Bearded Apologist, Dylan Manley has served in student ministry for almost 20 years. He is a popular speaker and author of youth discipleship curricula. His mission is to help students and adults have a better understanding of what they believe about their faith and the Bible as well as why they believe those things.

Stay tuned as Daniel and Dylan discuss some ways to encourage Christians who are navigating doubt when challenged by competing ideologies and worldviews.

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