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Did Jesus Really Rise?
Was the resurrection just a pious legend—or a verifiable event that changed history?
In Episode 2 of World Upside Down, Dr. Mike Licona walks us through the minimal‑facts approach, the scholarly consensus on Jesus’ death and post‑mortem appearances, and why the earliest Christians staked everything—even their lives—on an empty tomb.
00:00 – Intro & why the resurrection matters
03:56 – The “minimal facts” argument
08:12 – Empty tomb & eyewitness claims
14:28 – Martyrdom: liars make poor martyrs
19:59 – Answering common objections (legend, hallucination, myth)
32:00 – Practical hope: why evidence fuels faith today
40:13 – Q&A + resources for deeper study
Sign up at the following link for a chance to win a copy of Dr. Licona's book, Raised on the Third Day (the first three to register will be shipped a copy at the mailing address provided). Contest Form: https://forms.gle/zCEct48fQRa8ujw79
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By Indianapolis Theological SeminaryWas the resurrection just a pious legend—or a verifiable event that changed history?
In Episode 2 of World Upside Down, Dr. Mike Licona walks us through the minimal‑facts approach, the scholarly consensus on Jesus’ death and post‑mortem appearances, and why the earliest Christians staked everything—even their lives—on an empty tomb.
00:00 – Intro & why the resurrection matters
03:56 – The “minimal facts” argument
08:12 – Empty tomb & eyewitness claims
14:28 – Martyrdom: liars make poor martyrs
19:59 – Answering common objections (legend, hallucination, myth)
32:00 – Practical hope: why evidence fuels faith today
40:13 – Q&A + resources for deeper study
Sign up at the following link for a chance to win a copy of Dr. Licona's book, Raised on the Third Day (the first three to register will be shipped a copy at the mailing address provided). Contest Form: https://forms.gle/zCEct48fQRa8ujw79