BOLD APOLOGIA PODCAST

BOLD APOLOGIA PODCAST

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BOLD APOLOGIA PODCAST episodes

  • Examining Bethel | When Power Becomes the Measure

    When Power Becomes the Measure

    In this opening episode, we begin a careful, Scripture-centered examination of Bethel’s theology by laying the foundation for how doctrine should be tested.

    This is not an attack on people or a denial of the supernatural. It is a pastoral call to make Scripture the final authority over experience, power, and testimony.

    Before critiquing conclusions, we examine framing. Before assigning motives, we test claims. And before moving quickly, we slow down and open the Bible.

    If truth matters, teaching matters. And if teaching matters, it must be examined with care, humility, and love.

    #Bethel #BillJohnson #Apologetics #Theology #Charismatics #SpiritFilled #WhenHeavenInvadesEarth #SignsandWonders

    1 hr 4 min
  • Sanctify Christ as Lord | Poor in Spirit

    What does it really mean to be poor in spirit? In Episode 8 of Sanctify Christ as Lord, we slow down in Matthew 5:3 and confront the illusion of self-sufficiency. Jesus declares the kingdom belongs not to the strong or self-made, but to those who know they need grace. This episode explores how discipline can quietly turn into pride and how dependence is the doorway to the kingdom. If you’re tired of carrying everything, this one is for you.

    15 min
  • Theology | Rewriting Hell: A Response to Kirk Cameron

    In this special episode, Adam responds to recent claims made by Kirk Cameron and his son James Cameron questioning the traditional doctrine of hell, carefully examining their arguments in light of Scripture, key Greek terms, the teachings of Jesus, and the witness of the early Church. With theological clarity and pastoral sobriety, the episode asks whether modern discomfort is reshaping our understanding of judgment more than the words of Christ Himself.

    This podcast also explores the biblical and apologetic implications of redefining hell, why divine justice cannot be separated from the cross, and how softening final judgment ultimately diminishes the seriousness of sin and the beauty of mercy. This is not a sensational episode, but a careful and compassionate call to let Scripture speak plainly, even when it confronts us.

    #Hell #KirkCameron #Apologetics #Theology #Christianity #God #DoctrineofHell

    29 min
  • Can a Mass Murderer go to Heaven? The Scandal of Sufficient Grace

    Can a mass murderer go to heaven?

    It’s a question that feels offensive to even ask. And that’s exactly why it matters.

    If grace only works for “acceptable” sinners, then it isn’t grace at all. In this episode, we wrestle honestly with the scandal of the gospel, the weight of real evil, the justice of God, and the shocking sufficiency of the cross.

    This isn’t about minimizing sin.

    It’s about magnifying Christ.

    Repentance is not a loophole. It’s a miracle. And if the cross is strong enough to bear the worst sin imaginable, then it’s strong enough to bear yours.

    #God #Grace #Hitler #Stalin #Mao #Sin #Christianity #Apologetics #Theology

    21 min
  • Sanctify Christ as Lord | Taming the Tongue

    Taming the Tongue

    What we say matters, but not in the way many Christians have been taught.

    In this episode of Sanctify Christ as Lord, we take a hard, biblical look at the tongue and confront the popular Word of Faith idea that our words create reality, manifest blessing, or “claim” sickness.

    Walking carefully through James 3, Proverbs 18:21, and Jesus’ own words in Matthew 12, we expose the difference between biblical responsibility and spiritual superstition. Scripture does not teach that Christians are verbal creators of reality. It teaches that our words reveal our hearts, direct our lives, and carry real moral and relational weight.

    We examine why some believers fear acknowledging sickness while freely gossiping, slandering, and tearing others dow, and why the Bible treats those sins far more seriously than honest speech about suffering.

    This episode calls believers to reject magical thinking, fear-based confession, and shallow teaching, and instead pursue holiness of speech, truthfulness, and Spirit-led self-control.

    If Christ is Lord, He must also be Lord of our tongues.

    Key Scriptures:

    James 3:1–12

    Proverbs 18:21

    Matthew 12:34–37

    Ephesians 4:25

    Colossians 4:6

    #WordofFaith #Apologetics #NewAge #LawofAttraction #BiblicalWorldview #Jesus

    19 min
  • Apologetics | Was Hitler a Christian? A Response to Richard Dawkins, and Internet Atheists

    “Hitler was a Christian.”

    It is one of the most common arguments you will hear from Richard Dawkins and from online atheists who claim that Christianity is responsible for the evil carried out by Hitler and the Nazi regime.

    In this special episode of the Bold Apologia Podcast, we step away from oversimplified claims and look closely at the historical evidence. What did Hitler actually believe? How did he use religious language for political manipulation? And why does this myth continue to resurface in modern skepticism?

    This episode exposes the selective quotations, the ideological motivations, and the historical inaccuracies that keep this claim alive. It also reminds us why intellectual honesty matters in conversations about faith, morality, and the nature of evil.

    If you have ever had this argument used against you in a debate or comment thread, this is the episode you need to hear.

    #Hitler #RichardDawkins #Christianity #Atheism #Stalin #God #Jesus #Atheists #Christians #Apologetics

    1 hr

About BOLD APOLOGIA PODCAST

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The Bold Apologia Podcast is dedicated to equipping believers with a strong, biblically grounded defense of the Christian faith. As a pastor with years of ministry experience, I have seen firsthand the questions and challenges that Christians face in a culture increasingly opposed to biblical truth. Drawing from a charismatic perspective alongside my interest in theology and apologetics, I use this podcast as a platform to help believers grow in their understanding of Scripture, defend their faith with confidence, and engage thoughtfully with the world around them. With extensive experience as a podcast host, I have developed a style that combines deep theological insight with practical application, making complex topics accessible and relevant for everyday believers.