Come Let Us Reason Podcast

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Come Let Us Reason Podcast episodes

November 03 Why Young Christians Are Walking Away From Their Faith (And How to Respond)
Why Young Christians Are Walking Away From Their Faith (And How to Respond)
Why are young Christians walking away from their faith? Lenny Esposito talks with Dr. John Marriott and Dr. Harry Edwards about Christian deconstruction, deconversion, and the cultural forces shaping younger generations. Discover why Millennials and Gen Z may be following different paths, how social media influences faith, and what parents and church leaders can do when someone they love begins questioning Christianity. Learn how to respond with truth, wisdom, and compassion.
1 hr 8 min
October 27 Was the Trinity Invented at Nicaea? What the Early Church Really Believed
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Was the doctrine of the Trinity invented at the Council of Nicaea in AD 325? If the word Trinity doesn't appear in the Bible, how can Christians say the teaching is biblical?
Lenny Esposito welcomes Dr. Fred Sanders of Biola University for a thoughtful conversation about the biblical foundations and historical development of the Trinity. They examine what the earliest Christians believed about Jesus, why the Council of Nicaea became a turning point in Christian history, and how the church worked to express the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Dr. Sanders explains why theological terms can summarize biblical teaching without appearing word-for-word in Scripture. The conversation explores the Nicene Creed, the decades of debate that followed, the significance of the Council of Constantinople, and Sanders's concepts of the “Nicene line” and the “Constantinopolitan corridor.”
The discussion also considers eternal sonship, contemporary disagreements about the Trinity, and why the identity of Jesus is essential to understanding the Christian gospel.
1 hr 23 min
October 20 Is Progressive Christianity Undermining Biblical Truth?
Is Progressive Christianity Undermining Biblical Truth?
What distinguishes legitimate theological questioning from a revision of historic Christianity? In this episode, Lenny Esposito is joined by Anthony Costello and Christian researcher David Walcott to discuss progressive Christianity, theologian Randall Rauser, and the ongoing debate over biblical authority.
The conversation explores the conquest of Canaan, the relationship between the Old Testament and Jesus, Marcionism, Brian McLaren, Alisa Childers, and the challenges of accurately representing opposing theological views. The panel also examines misinformation, disinformation, intellectual honesty, and the principle of charity in Christian apologetics.
Does progressive Christianity offer a deeper understanding of the faith, or does it risk redefining essential Christian doctrines? Listen to this thoughtful and challenging discussion about Scripture, theological interpretation, and the importance of following arguments wherever the evidence leads.
1 hr 45 min
October 13 Jesus Hidden in Deuteronomy: The Old Testament Clue to Salvation
Jesus Hidden in Deuteronomy: The Old Testament Clue to Salvation
What does Deuteronomy 19 have to do with Jesus Christ and the Christian doctrine of salvation? In this episode of Come Let Us Reason Together, Lenny Esposito explores the hidden theological riches of Old Testament law. Discover how the Cities of Refuge illustrate our need for salvation, how biblical principles of testimony and proportional justice illuminate Jesus' identity, and why the incarnation is essential to understanding the atonement. A chapter often overlooked becomes a powerful window into God's justice, mercy, and plan of redemption.
1 hr 9 min
October 06 The Supernatural Trap: Not Every Experience Comes From God
The Supernatural Trap: Not Every Experience Comes From God
Human beings have always been drawn to the supernatural. From ancient divination rituals to today's fascination with psychics, astrology, manifestation practices, and modern prophets, people continue to seek knowledge and power beyond themselves.
In this episode, Lenny Esposito explores Deuteronomy 18:9-22 and explains why God prohibited occult practices while providing a trustworthy alternative through His prophets. You'll learn the biblical tests for identifying false prophets, why spiritual counterfeits are dangerous, and how Christians can discern God's truth in an increasingly spiritual culture.
This timely discussion addresses everything from Halloween and modern spirituality to contemporary prophetic movements, offering practical biblical guidance for navigating supernatural claims.
1 hr 16 min
September 29 How to Talk About God Without Feeling Awkward | A Practical Guide to Better Faith Conversations
How to Talk About God Without Feeling Awkward | A Practical Guide to Better Faith Conversations
Many Christians want to talk about their faith but hesitate because they're afraid the conversation will become awkward, uncomfortable, or argumentative.
In this practical message recorded before a live audience, Lenny Esposito explains why effective faith conversations aren't about winning debates or having all the answers. Instead, they begin with listening well, asking thoughtful questions, understanding worldviews, and engaging people with grace.
Learn simple strategies you can use immediately to have better spiritual conversations with friends, coworkers, family members, skeptics, and seekers.
1 hr 1 min
September 22 An Unchurched Man Visited 33 Churches in One Year. What He Found Explains Why We're So Lonely.
An Unchurched Man Visited 33 Churches in One Year. What He Found Explains Why We're So Lonely.

Why are so many people lonely despite living in the most connected age in human history?
Richard Riccardi set out to answer that question through an unusual experiment. Over the course of a year, he visited 33 different churches and places of worship to discover what they offered newcomers and what modern society may be missing.
In this conversation, Lenny Esposito and Richard discuss community, belonging, church attendance, online worship, hospitality, apologetics, and why meaningful relationships remain essential for human flourishing.
1 hr 14 min
September 16 The Questions Changed. The Answers Didn't. 30 Years on Christianity's Front Lines (1,000th Episode!)
The Questions Changed. The Answers Didn't. 30 Years on Christianity's Front Lines (1,000th Episode!)
For thirty years, Come Reason Ministries has been answering questions about Christianity, culture, science, and truth. In this special 1,000th episode of Come Let Us Reason Together, Lenny Esposito looks back at the biggest apologetics challenges of the past three decades—from Bible reliability and New Atheism to today's debates over identity, technology, and human flourishing.
Featuring classic clips, memorable moments, and insights from some of Christianity's leading thinkers, this episode explores how the questions have changed while the answers found in Christ remain the same.
1 hr 17 min
September 08 The New Question About Christianity: Is It Still Good?
The New Question About Christianity: Is It Still Good?
Why are fewer people asking whether Christianity is true and more people asking whether Christianity is good?
Lenny Esposito welcomes author Christopher Reese to discuss his book Worldview Essentials: Christian Answers to Today's Cultural Questions. Together they explore how worldview shapes our understanding of truth, identity, morality, science, and human dignity, and why Christians need a deeper understanding of worldview to navigate today's cultural landscape. Drawing from philosophy, apologetics, and contemporary culture, this conversation provides practical insight for engaging the most important questions of our time.
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September 01 The Bible Boom Nobody Saw Coming (And Why Kirk Cameron Changed His Mind About Hell)
The Bible Boom Nobody Saw Coming (And Why Kirk Cameron Changed His Mind About Hell)
Bible sales are rising, Gen Z church attendance is increasing, and young men are showing renewed interest in Christianity. Are these signs of revival or evidence of a broader cultural shift? Lenny Esposito and Anthony Costello examine the surprising trends behind America's growing Bible engagement and discuss Kirk Cameron's controversial change of view on hell, exploring the debate between conditional immortality and eternal conscious torment from a biblical perspective.
1 hr 31 min

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Welcome to Come Let Us Reason Together, the podcast from Lenny Esposito and Come Reason Ministries. Here, we dig deeply into ways Christianity shows itself as an intelligent and rational faith.…