Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

By Greg Koukl

Religion & Spirituality Christianity

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This podcast rebroadcasts our weekly radio program. Our purpose is to help Christians think more clearly about their faith and to help them make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity. Released every Wednesday and Friday.

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Justice, Law, and Morality

05.27.2020

J. Warner Wallace talks about justice and law requiring objective morality then answers questions about penal substitutionary atonement in today’s courts, prophecies in other religions, classical vs. presuppositional apologetics, and predestination.

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05.27.2020 Justice, Law, and Morality J. Warner Wallace talks about justice and law requiring objective morality then answers questions about penal substitutionary atonement in today’s courts, prophecies in other religions, classical vs. presuppositional apologetics, and predestination.
05.22.2020 Questions about Old Earth vs. Young Earth Greg helps a caller evaluate some old earth vs. young earth arguments then answers questions about arguing for the truth with feelings-focused people and smoking THC.
05.20.2020 Remembering Ravi Zacharias Abdu Murray joins Greg to honor Ravi Zacharias, then Greg answers questions about spending time on practical pursuits vs. ministry and the age of the earth.
05.15.2020 We Gather, We Scatter, We Bloom Greg gives encouragement to a caller from Costa Rica, answers a questions about using expletives, and then talks about making the best of the opportunities right in front of you.
05.13.2020 A Conversation with Frank Turek Greg chats with Frank Turek about the upcoming CrossExamined Instructor Academy then answers questions about natural medicine and why the moral law would necessitate a moral law giver.
05.08.2020 What if a Christian Commits Suicide? Greg responds to the idea that a Christian who commits suicide can’t be saved, then he answers questions about balancing human life and risk, Jewish objections to Jesus, Genesis 1–11, and more.
05.06.2020 Three Tips for Improving Your Relationships During Times of Cabin Fever Greg has some advice for little things you can do to make your home life go more smoothly, then he answers questions about the virus weeding out the weak and how Satan can be allowed to talk to God.
05.01.2020 There Are No Verses in the Bible Greg talks about the liability of verse references, then he answers questions about the New Apostolic Reformation, a blessing in Numbers, and critical theory.
04.29.2020 When Tough Times Tempt You to Wonder if God Is There Greg talks about gaining confidence that God is there when we’re going through tough times, then he answers questions about STR’s view of faith and responding to “nones.”
04.24.2020 Can We Know What the Early Christians Taught? Greg explains that there is such a thing as historic Christianity and we can know it, then he answers questions about the beginning of Genesis, when divorce is allowed, and ghosts.
04.22.2020 Interview: Natasha Crain – Talking with Your Kids about Jesus Greg talks to Natasha Crain about her newest book, Talking with Your Kids about Jesus: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent Must Have.
04.17.2020 Interview: Jay Richards – Money, Greed, and God Greg talks to Jay Richards about the 10th anniversary edition of Money, Greed, and God: The Christian Case for Free Enterprise.
04.15.2020 Never Give Up Greg talks about how we should never give up, then he answers questions about the universal moral law applying to animals, the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah, and decisional regeneration.
04.10.2020 What Was Sodom’s Sin? Greg responds to a video that claims homosexuality was not the sin of Sodom.
04.08.2020 “One Way Is the Only Way” Is Just Good Math Greg explains why the idea that Jesus is the only way is not arrogant, narrow-minded bigotry; it’s just math.
04.03.2020 Greg’s Recipe for Getting through a Crisis Greg talks about some principles to help you get through crises, then he takes calls about why God created animals that would go extinct, whether some Mormons are Christians, and whether the church should give up its right to assemble ...
04.01.2020 Interview: Corey Miller of Ratio Christi Greg talks to Corey Miller, president and CEO of Ratio Christi, about what’s happening on university campuses and his work with atheist Peter Boghossian.
03.27.2020 Don’t Be a Couch Potato During This Crisis Greg gives some practical advice for going through this crisis, talks about the hope we have when our lives turn out differently than we thought, answers a question about becoming an apologist, and more.
03.25.2020 Interview: Neil Shenvi on Critical Theory Greg interviews Neil Shenvi on critical theory vs. the Christian worldview.
03.20.2020 Stand to Reason Is Here for You Greg talks about how we can still serve you during this time, answers a question about the discovery that the Museum of the Bible’s Dead Sea Scroll fragments are forgeries, and responds to someone from Wuhan, China who wanted to ...
03.18.2020 Follow-Up Thoughts on COVID-19 Greg briefly follows up on the COVID-19 situation, then he answers questions about whether some of God’s qualities are a result of the Fall, open theism, and choosing to have free will.
03.13.2020 Don’t Panic over COVID-19 Greg talks about the panic over COVID-19 then answers questions about confronting fellow Christians with the truth and the King James Only movement.
03.11.2020 A Clarification on Using a Person’s Preferred Names and Pronouns Greg clarifies his point of view on using preferred names and pronouns then answers questions about why there are more ancient religions than Judaism and whether Revelation 17–18 is matching up with current events.
03.11.2020 A Clarification on Using a Person’s Preferred Names and Pronouns Greg clarifies his point of view on using preferred names and pronouns then answers questions about why there are more ancient religions than Judaism and whether Revelation 17–18 is matching up with current events.
03.06.2020 How Should Christians React to Evil if God Is Using It for Good? Greg and Amy respond to questions about reacting to evil in light of God’s use of evil, whether goodness entails purpose, and how to respond when charged with the “No True Scotsman” fallacy. Topics:How should Christians define or react to ...
03.04.2020 Why Didn’t God Start with Jesus and the New Covenant? Greg and Amy respond to questions about why God revealed Himself to a specific people group, why He didn’t start with the New Covenant, and advice for a Christian married to an atheist steamroller.Topics:Why did God deliver His message to ...
02.28.2020 A Challenge to Greg’s View on the Social Contract Theory of Morality Greg interacts with a caller who challenges his view on the social contract theory of morality.Topics:A challenge to Greg’s view on the social contract theory of morality (03:00)Download the mp3...Mentioned on the Show: reTHINK Apologetics Student Conference – February 28–29 ...
02.26.2020 Should You Use Someone’s Preferred Pronouns? Greg talks about navigating the difficult question of whether to use someone’s preferred pronouns, then he answers a question about whether the results of brain injuries prove we’re just physical.Topics:Commentary: Update on Melinda (07:00)Commentary: Should you use someone’s preferred pronouns? ...
02.21.2020 Interview: Mary Jo Sharp – Why I Still Believe Greg talks to Mary Jo Sharp about her new book, Why I Still Believe: A Former Atheist’s Reckoning with the Bad Reputation Christians Give a Good God.Topics:Interview: Mary Jo Sharp (00:00)Download the mp3...Mentioned on the Show: Mary Jo Sharp’s websiteMeet ...
02.19.2020 What Everyone Knows about Reality, Even the Atheist Greg talks about what we all know to be true about reality and how Christianity explains those things while atheism can’t. Topics:Commentary: What everyone knows about reality, even the atheist (00:00)Download the mp3...Mentioned on the Show: Sexual Encounters of the ...
02.14.2020 Interview: John Dyer – From the Garden to the City Guest Host: Brett KunkleBrett talks to John Dyer, author of From the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology.Topics:Interview: John Dyer (00:00)Download the mp3...Mentioned on the Show: John DyerFrom the Garden to the City: The Redeeming ...
02.12.2020 The Three Kinds of Doubt and How to Address Them Guest Host: Brett KunkleBrett talks about addressing intellectual, emotional, and moral doubts, then he answers questions about discerning between description and prescription in the Bible, discussing the deity of Christ with JWs, and talking to parents about a child with ...
02.07.2020 Concepts Greg Learned from Francis Schaeffer Greg talks about how he was influenced by Francis Schaeffer, then he answers questions about the nature of morality, whether body-mind-soul is a good analogy for the Trinity, and Hell.Topics:Commentary: Concepts Greg learned from Francis Schaeffer (00:00)If morals only exist ...
02.05.2020 Why Protestants Are Attracted to Catholicism Greg and Jon Noyes discuss why protestants are attracted to Catholicism, then they answer questions about concerns about a small-group study, recommended resources, and how to keep someone on track when discussing the moral argument.Topics:Commentary: Why protestants are attracted to ...
01.31.2020 Objections to the Harvester vs. Gardener Approach Tim challenges Greg with objections to the harvester vs. gardener approach to evangelism, then they take calls about the attraction to Catholicism, the Kansas City Prophets, cessationism, and reviving zeal for apologetics.Topics:Commentary: Objections to the harvester vs. gardener approach (00:00)What ...
01.29.2020 The Death of Kobe Bryant Greg and Tim reflect on the death of Kobe Bryant and then take calls on polygamy in the Old Testament and Trinitarian worship in the church.Topics:Commentary: The death of Kobe Bryant (00:00)Why did God allow polygamy in the Old Testament? ...
01.24.2020 Bad Arguments Christians Use to Justify Abortion Greg talks about bad arguments Christians use to justify abortion, and then he responds to questions about Hebrews 6, giving to the local church vs. a parachurch organization, being a believer vs. a disciple, and responding to the idea that ...
01.22.2020 Four Categories of Reasons Why People Reject the Gospel Greg discusses four categories of reasons why people reject the gospel, then he answers questions about the Trinity and how to reach out to friends who converted to Catholicism.Topics:Commentary: Four categories of reasons why people reject the gospel (00:00)Can you ...
01.17.2020 Do We Have the Authority to Cast Out Demons? Greg answers questions about overpopulation, biblical ideas in popular culture, casting out demons, what God thinks of blind faith, and hypnotherapy.Topics:What do you think about the concern about overpopulation? (05:00)What do you think about entertainment media using biblical themes and ...
01.15.2020 Are Tactics Manipulative and Impersonal? Greg responds to the objection that a tactical approach is manipulative and impersonal, then he answers questions about books to get started in apologetics and theistic evolution.Topics:Commentary: Are tactics manipulative and impersonal? (00:00)Do you have any recommendations for books to ...
01.10.2020 The Upcoming Women in Apologetics Conference Greg talks to Krista Bontrager about the Women in Apologetics Conference then answers questions about explaining why homosexuality is wrong, the Trinity during the crucifixion, and eating meat.Topics:Commentary: The upcoming Women in Apologetics Conference (00:00)Is it possible to explain why ...
01.08.2020 42.4 Million Babies Killed by Abortion in 2019 Greg talks about abortion and Michelle Williams’ speech at the Golden Globes, then he answers questions about moral issues with clinical trials, relationship advice, and children taking communion.Topics:Commentary: 42.4 million babies were killed by abortion in 2019. (00:00)Is it morally ...
12.20.2019 The Dark Irony of Christmas Carols Greg talks about people unknowingly extolling the virtues of Christ through Christmas carols, then he answers questions about whether people who have died can hear us, what it means to desire spiritual gifts, a quote by Patrick Henry, and what ...
12.18.2019 Why We Need Gardeners Greg talks about why we need gardeners, not just harvesters, then he answers questions about asking people their definition of right and wrong, an alternative to the Jesus Calling devotionals, and interactions with an atheist friend.Topics:Commentary: Why we need gardeners ...
12.13.2019 The More You Learn, the More You See Greg reflects on the Christmas story, then he talks about a principle of learning and appreciating, answers a question about apologetics curriculum, and gives a principle for interpreting difficult passages.Topics:Commentary: The Christmas story (00:00)Commentary: The more you learn, the more ...
12.11.2019 The Change in Chick-fil-A’s Giving Policy Greg talks about Chick-fil-A’s new giving policy, then he answers questions about the philosophy of AA and the meaning of “this generation” in the Olivet Discourse.Topics:Commentary: The Change in Chick-fil-A’s Giving Policy (11:00)What’s your opinion of AA philosophy? (39:00)What’s your ...
12.06.2019 Archaeological Evidence for the Exodus Greg interviews Dr. Stephen Meyer and archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy about archaeological evidence for the Exodus.Download the mp3...Mentioned on the Show: Dr. Stephen MeyerDr. Titus KennedyTrueU: Is the Bible Reliable?
12.04.2019 Problems with Theistic Evolution Greg talks about a gift sent to STR, gives an update on Melinda, and talks about theistic evolution, then he answers questions about evolutionist’s presuppositions and eternal punishment.Topics:Commentary: Problems with theistic evolution (:00)Are evolutionists presupposing that it’s a good thing ...
11.29.2019 How Gratitude Points to God Greg reflects on gratitude from an apologetics angle, then he gives some principles for dealing with criticism and answers questions about why God created sharks and how we can know the Old Testament is history.Topics:Commentary: How gratitude points to God ...
11.27.2019 A New, Expanded Edition of Tactics Greg talks about the new edition of Tactics, then he answers questions about whether the Holy Spirit knew the day and hour in Mark 13:32, ethical problems with health insurance, and reaching an ex-Christian.Topics:Commentary: A new, expanded edition of Tactics ...

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