Apologetics Simplified

By Leah Chapman & Andrew Foster

a podcast for regular people with real questions about the Christian faith... more

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The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.

Apologetics Simplified episodes:

September 22, 2020 Interview with EJ & Rachel Chardea Brown: Black Experience in America & the Church, Part 2
In this episode Andrew & Leah interview EJ & Rachel Chardea Brown about their experience as Black Americans & Christians. We talk about how the church has been impacted by racism, some differences that tend to show up between black and white churches, and give ideas for churches who want to be more welcoming to Black Christians.
EJ Brown is the Pastor of Young Adults and Youth at 7 City Church, located in Fort Worth, TX. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. EJ is married to Rachel Chardea Brown who is a speaker, preschool teacher and recent children's book author.
The segments talk about digging holes in space and share a beautiful story of grace.
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Connect with EJ & Rachel:
Podcast (Spotify Link)
Podcast’s Instagram: @lovegraceandtruth
EJ’s Instagram: @_EJBrown_
Rachel’s Instagram: @RachelChardea
Recommend Resource:
This is ME from A to Z by Rachel Chardea Brown
We Want A Different Story by Terence Gray
I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown
The Miseducation of the Negro by Carter Godwin Woodson
...more
49min
September 15, 2020 Interview with EJ & Rachel Chardea Brown: Black Experience in America & the Church, Part 1
In this episode Andrew & Leah interview EJ & Rachel Chardea Brown about their experience as Black Americans & Christians. Much of the conversation stems from the history of slavery in America and its continued impact today.
EJ Brown is the Pastor of Young Adults and Youth at 7 City Church, located in Fort Worth, TX. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. EJ is married to Rachel Chardea Brown who is a speaker, preschool teacher and recent children's book author.
The segments talk about digging holes in space and share a beautiful story of grace.
Support:
Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman
One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate
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Connect with EJ & Rachel:
Podcast (Spotify Link)
Podcast’s Instagram: @lovegraceandtruth
EJ’s Instagram: @_EJBrown_
Rachel’s Instagram: @RachelChardea
Recommend Resource:
This is ME from A to Z by Rachel Chardea Brown
We Want A Different Story by Terence Gray
I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown
The Miseducation of the Negro by Carter Godwin Woodson
...more
54min
September 01, 2020 Interview with Kaitlyn Schiess: The Liturgy of Politics
In this episode Andrew & Leah to Kaitlyn Scheiss about her new book The Liturgy of Politics. Kaitlyn share her heart for how faith should inform politics. Kaitlyn defines political theology and shares ideas about politics, faith, and alternative political gospels to be aware of. Purchase the book here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32KUCaf
The segment breaks share a hurricane story and a tribute to Chadwick Boseman.
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Connect with Kaitlyn:
Website: https://kaitlynschiess.com/
Twitter: @KaitlynSchiess
The song mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM7OjwbpTEU
Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew.
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48min
August 25, 2020 Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
In this episode Andrew & Leah talk about Moralistic Therapeutic Deism as originally presented in the 2005 book Soul Searching. Leah and Andrew believe that this worldview presents the predominant belief about God in American culture. They give ideas of how to do evangelism and discipleship with those who hold these beliefs inside and outside the walls of the church.
The segment breaks feature another Florida man and some weird foods.
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Connect with Laura:
Website: AnAffairWithReason.com
Facebook: An Affair with Reason
Twitter: @laurazpowell
Recommend Resource:
Soul Searching by Christian Smith
So the Next Generation Will Know by Sean McDowell & J Warner Wallace
Tactics by Greg Koukl
...more
41min
August 18, 2020 Interview with Laura Z Powell: Islam
In this episode Andrew & Leah interview Laura Powell about Islam. She shares about their history, beliefs, and practices. In particular we learned about Muhammad and the Quran's affirmative words about the Gospels.
The segment breaks feature a runaway longhorn bull and a shout out to all the teachers, administrators, and students returning to physical and virtual classrooms this school year.
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Connect with Laura:
Website: AnAffairWithReason.com
Facebook: An Affair with Reason
Twitter: @laurazpowell
Recommend Resource:
The Islamic Dilemma
Abrogation
acts17.net
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi
No God but One by Nabeel Qureshi
The Truth about Muhammad by Robert Spencer
The Complete Infidel’s Guide to the Quran by Robert Spencer
The History of Jihad by Robert Spencer
Answering Islam by Norman Geisler and Abdul Saleeb
...more
1h
August 11, 2020 Interview with Jeremy Jenkins: Jehovah's Witnesses
In this episode Leah & Andrew interview Jeremy Jenkins about Jehovah's Witnesses. He shares about their history, beliefs, and practices. We learn about the Jehovah's Witnesses evangelistic emphasis and how to have good conversations with a Jehovah's Witness.
The segment breaks feature a controversial Veggie Tales song and the latest Star Trek series.
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Recommended Resource:
Kingdom of Cults: https://amzn.to/3ap5IWd
Contact Jeremy: [email protected]
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54min
August 04, 2020 Mid-Season Reflection on World Religions: Christianity, Latter-Day Saints, Judaism, Occult, Psychics, & Astrology
In this episode Leah & Andrew reflect back on the episodes in the season 4 world religions series. They highlight important evangelistic themes that have shown up in all the episodes and walk back through each episode to share what they learned.
The segment break features dachshunds, of course.
Support:
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0min
July 28, 2020 Story Time with the Family (Special Video Episode)
In this special episode, Leah and Andrew are joined by their parents, Greg and Sarah, and Leah's husband, Phill, as they celebrate laughter and family by telling stories from their past.
Watch video edition (recommended): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBhFKtSmAzk
Support:
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29min
July 21, 2020 Interview with Marcia Montenegro: Lessons from a Former Astrologer, Part 2
This week Andrew & Leah again interview Marcia Montenegro of Christian Answers for the New Age. In this episode Marcia shares her story out of astrology and into faith in Jesus Christ. Additionally, she defines what astrologers and psychics do and gives a broader perspective of occult practices. At the end of the episode she gives ideas of how to reach people in astrology.
During the segments they share family stories from vacation.
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Marcia’s Recommended Resources:
Guest recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew.
Marcia’s Website: http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org/
Astrology - Do the Heavens Rule Our Destiny? https://amzn.to/2ZolaO7
Tactics https://amzn.to/3fm3Uia
On Global Wizardry https://amzn.to/38Tu3T3
The Unexpected Journey https://amzn.to/2ZNVA5E
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1h 8min
July 14, 2020 Interview with Marcia Montenegro: Lessons from a Former Astrologer, Part 1
This week Andrew & Leah interview Marcia Montenegro of Christian Answers for the New Age. Marcia is a former astrologer and is now dedicated to Christian evangelism. In this episode she talks about the history and roots of New Age belief, the ideas behind astrology, and how Christians should approach New Age & astrology.
During the segments they talk about the “biblical principle" of hangriness and Leah's new ministry. If you haven't heard about this, go to www.leahchapman.org!
Support:
Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman
One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate
Let’s get social!
Follow me on…
Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified
Marcia’s Recommended Resources:
Guest recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew.
Marcia’s Website: http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org/
Astrology - Do the Heavens Rule Our Destiny? https://amzn.to/2ZolaO7
Tactics https://amzn.to/3fm3Uia
On Global Wizardry https://amzn.to/38Tu3T3
...more
1h 8min

FAQs about Apologetics Simplified:

How many episodes does Apologetics Simplified have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.