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In the first episode of our brand new series aimed at responding to cultural and ethical issues, Nick Shalna and Mike Sherrard (President of the CS Lewis Society) interview Scott Klusendorf to discuss issues regarding the topic of abortion such as how to continue the fight for life after Roe V Wade is potentially overturned, what the major issues with abortion are, and how to answer the most common pro-choice arguments. We pray that you would have the courage to share this episode or start a conversation with a friend!

Scott's book The Case for Life: 
https://www.amazon.com/Case-Life-Equipping-Christians-Culture/dp/1433503204/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HQ8OQD1O6BPC&keywords=the+case+for+life&qid=1653929123&sprefix=the+case+for+life%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1

Scott's Website - Life Training Institute: 
https://prolifetraining.com/about-speaker/scott-klusendorf/

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Nick Shalna interviews Dr. Michael Behe (Biochemist, prominent author and professor) on a wide variety of topics relating to evolution such as the irreducible complexity of life, the idea of genes breaking and the difference between science now and 150 years ago when Darwin's theory was born. If you are under the impression that we already know everything about biology, join us as Dr. Behe informs us of radical discoveries made just over the last 20 years!

Dr Behe's most recent book Darwin Devolves:
https://www.amazon.com/Darwin-Devolves-Science-Challenges-Evolution/dp/0062842668/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KEXYL7POJFAL&keywords=darwin+devolves&qid=1652987009&sprefix=darwin+devolves%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1

Dr. Behe's Website:
Michaelbehe.com

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Nick Shalna continues the conversation with Dr. Stephen Meyer (Director of the Discovery Institute) on the Cambrian Explosion, issues with evolution, and whether or not Darwin would still hold the views today that he held in 1859 if he were still around. Make sure to check out Part 1 of this interview!

Dr Meyer's newest book The Return of the God Hypothesis:
https://www.amazon.com/Return-God-Hypothesis-Compelling-Scientific/dp/0062071505/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SU6X71JCIYHO&keywords=the+return+of+the+god+hypothesis&qid=1652735249&sprefix=the+return+of+the+Go%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1

Darwins Doubt:
https://www.amazon.com/Darwins-Doubt-Explosive-Origin-Intelligent/dp/0062071483/ref=sr_1_1?crid=115J5X78I78KN&keywords=darwins+doubt&qid=1652735278&sprefix=darwins+doubt%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1

Dr Meyer's Websites:
https://returnofthegodhypothesis.com/
https://www.discovery.org/

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What is Darwins theory of evolution and how can we defend against it? What are some of the best arguments for Design and against evolution? Nick Shalna interviews Dr. Stephen Meyer, a prominent scientist, author and speaker in the Intelligent Design movement in order to get  answers to questions on the Cambrian Explosion, science going secular, and what Darwin did and didn't know about DNA.  Join us for the part one of this interview on our "Doubts About Darwinism" series

Dr Meyer's newest book The Return of the God Hypothesis:
https://www.amazon.com/Return-God-Hypothesis-Compelling-Scientific/dp/0062071505/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SU6X71JCIYHO&keywords=the+return+of+the+god+hypothesis&qid=1652735249&sprefix=the+return+of+the+Go%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1

Darwins Doubt:
https://www.amazon.com/Darwins-Doubt-Explosive-Origin-Intelligent/dp/0062071483/ref=sr_1_1?crid=115J5X78I78KN&keywords=darwins+doubt&qid=1652735278&sprefix=darwins+doubt%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1

Dr Meyer's Websites:
https://returnofthegodhypothesis.com/
https://www.discovery.org/

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We talk a lot about critiquing the theory of Darwinian evolution, but what about the real life implications of Darwinism? Nick Shalna interviews Dr. Richard Weikart (Historian, Professor, Author) on the way that Darwin's theory has influenced racism, eugenics, Hitler and abortion, and is still continuing to do so today.
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Dr. Weikart's most recent book:
https://www.amazon.com/Darwinian-Racism-Darwinism-Influenced-Nationalism/dp/1637120095/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=richard+weikart&qid=1652287427&sr=8-1

Check out Dr. Weikart's articles:
https://evolutionnews.org/

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Nick Shalna interviews Dr. David Berlinski on the concept of Darwinism, the Big Bang theory, the idea of omnipotence in the realm of science (and scientists), and morality for the first episode of our new series: Doubts about Darwinism

Dr. Berlinski's most recent book:
https://www.amazon.com/Human-Nature-David-Berlinski/dp/1936599716/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O8AKPAGVRIAB&keywords=human+nature+david+berlinski&qid=1652133131&sprefix=human+nature+dav%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1

Nick's favorite Berlinski book:
https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Delusion-Atheism-Scientific-Pretensions/dp/0465019374/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4QBI1FNSF8VQ&keywords=the+devils+delusion+david+berlinski&qid=1652133162&sprefix=the+devils+del%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1

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Join us and invite a friend to check out our new upcoming series: The Ridiculousness of Darwinism

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As we wrap up the Defending the Resurrection Series, Nick Shalna gives you a few powerful statements that Jesus Himself made about the resurrection during His ministry on earth

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Nick Shalna and Mike Sherrard are joined by Dr Gary Habermas, an expert on the resurrection, to discuss the best way to practically share the evidence for the resurrection. 
Make sure to check out part one of this interview on the topic of doubt!

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Dr. Gary Habermas joins Nick Shalna and Michael Sherrard to discuss the different ways that doubt can manifest itself in the life of the believer as well as in the life of the nonbeliever. Make sure to check out part 2 of this interview where Dr Gary gives us evidence for the resurrection and the best approach to sharing it in conversation!

Dr Gary's most recent book:
https://www.amazon.com/Risen-Indeed-Historical-Investigation-Resurrection/dp/1683595491/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=risen+indeed&qid=1650920055&sr=8-1

The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus:
https://www.amazon.com/Case-Resurrection-Jesus-Gary-Habermas/dp/0825427886/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SC2O6Y2RSI3D&keywords=the+case+for+the+resurrection+of+jesus&qid=1650920090&sprefix=the+case+for+the+re%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1

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