Evidence and Answers

Is the New Testament historically reliable? Were the Gospels written too late to accurately preserve the words and deeds of Jesus? Join us as we talk with Ben Shaw, president of Core Apologetics and author of Trustworthy, about alleged contradictions in the Bible, the reliability of oral tradition, the identity of the Gospel writers, and the historical tests scholars use to evaluate ancient documents. If you have ever wrestled with doubts about the Bible, this is a program you won’t want to miss.

Have the teachings of Jesus been accurately preserved, or were they changed over time? Can we really trust the New Testament when critics point to oral tradition, anonymous authors, and alleged contradictions in the Gospel accounts? This week, we welcome theologian and apologist Ben Shaw, author of Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament, as we examine the historical reliability of the New Testament and whether we truly have the authentic teachings of Christ. Don’t miss this fascinating and important conversation.

What is apologetics, and how did Jesus model it perfectly? Dr. Holden and Dr. Zukeran unpack the tools Jesus used – testimony, reason, and evidence – and explain how these form the foundation of our modern defense of the faith. Their insights encourage believers to be equipped to engage the culture with clarity, confidence, and conviction.

If homosexuality is a sin, why would God make some people gay? Why did God order the genocide of the Canaanites and other people groups? Isn’t God guilty of racism? At a recent students’ conference, these were some of the tough questions students asked. Join Pat and co-host Keith as they answer some tough questions from the audience.

Is it true that there are many more gospels than what is in the Bible? How do you know God is blessing you, and that you didn’t just “get lucky”? How do we know the Bible has not been edited and changed over the centuries? If the Bible is the word of God, why are there so many translations that seem to say different things? These were some of the tough questions high school and college students asked at a recent Evidence and Answers Conference. Join Pat and co-host Keith as they address some tough questions from students.

Many Christians graduating from College or in their careers find themselves confused about their faith and without direction in life. One of the greatest needs young people have, is the need to be discipled and challenged to dream and accomplish great things for Christ. The Kanakuk Institute has been discipling and raising a new generation of Christian leaders for decades. Join Pat as he interviews Keith Chancy, the founder and director of the Kanakuk Institute and hear how this ministry is inspiring young people in their faith and producing young men and women who are impacting our world for Christ.

One of the greatest needs is to raise a new generation of Christians who are discipled, grounded in the Christian worldview and are equipped to engage their culture and world for Christ. A ministry that has been producing Christian leaders for decades is the Kanakuk Institute. Join Pat in this inspiring interview with Keith Chancy, the founder and director of the Kanakuk Institute and hear how this ministry is making a difference in the lives of hundreds of young people for Christ.

You have often heard the statistic that nearly 80% of Christian students abandon their faith after four years of college.  What can we do to change this statistic? The Kanakuk Institute is making a difference. Join Pat and his guest Keith Chancy as he shares about the Kanakuk Institute and how for nearly three decades, this ministry has been transforming the lives of young people for Christ. This is a show that will inspire you as you here how Kanakuk is producing a new generation of leaders who are impacting our nation and world for Christ.

In this season of Paratus, Dr. Joseph Holden and Dr. Patrick Zukeran examine the often-overlooked role of Jesus as the ultimate apologist. Drawing from their books, they explore His use of reason, evidence, and testimony to defend truth and call people to faith. Their conversation highlights how Christians today can learn from and apply Jesus’ apologetic methods to effectively engage a changing world.

Surveys show that nearly 80% of students who profess faith in Christ, abandon their faith after 4 years of college. Often, our students are not prepared for the intellectual challenges they encounter at the university. How can we prepare our students for the challenges they will face? Join Pat and his guest Micah Rogers as he shares his experience on the college campus and how the challenges on campus actually strengthen his faith in Christ on this episode of Evidence and Answers.