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Many issues are not debatable within orthodox Christianity—the virgin birth, the veracity of the Scripture, the bodily resurrection of Christ. However, some issues are. For example: Can a Christian jo... more
FAQs about Up for Debate:How many episodes does Up for Debate have?The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.
August 05, 2017How Should Christians Witness to Jehovah's Witnesses and MormonsHow Should Christians Witness to Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses?...more48minPlay
July 29, 2017Are Fetuses Human? Abortion Survivors Share Their StoriesAbortion survivors share their stories....more48minPlay
July 22, 2017Should Christians Practice Yoga?Is yoga a healthy form of exercise - or a pagan practice steeped in Hinduism? On this episode of Up For Debate, Julie Roys will discuss the issue with Laurette Willis, the founder of Praise Moves, who says yoga is a gateway to New Age and Eastern Religions. Challenging her perspective is Bonnie Meyer, the founder of a Christian-based yoga ministry in Lincoln, Nebraska. Don't miss the discussion this Saturday at 11 AM Central Time on Up For Debate!...more48minPlay
July 15, 2017Should Christian Parents Circumcise their Sons?Should Christian parents circumcise their sons? Certainly, it’s not required for salvation, but is it still a good practice? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss this important issue with Jewish believer and host of "Open Line", Dr. Michael Rydelnik. Also joining her will be a doctor with the Christian Medical and Dental Associations who supports circumcision – and another Christian leader who does not. Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time, on Up For Debate!...more48minPlay
July 08, 2017What's Okay in the Fight to End Abortion?Is it okay for pro-life advocates to go undercover and film abortion workers without their knowledge? What about crashing pro-choice marches? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss methods of fighting abortion with Live Action Founder Lila Rose, whose undercover videos are exposing the abortion industry; Americans United for Life's Deanna Wallace who's documenting abortion clinic abuses; and Students for Life's Kristan Hawkins whose group crashed the Women's March in D.C.!...more48minPlay
July 01, 2017Can Christians Be Nationalists?Can Christians be nationalists? Some say no because nationalism is inherently idolatrous. Others say yes. There's nothing wrong with loving your country and putting its interests first, especially if your country is America and was founded on Christian principles. This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss this important issue with Family Research Council's Ken Klukowski, and provocative college professor Warren Throckmorton. ...more48minPlay
June 24, 2017Should Christians Carry Concealed Weapons?Should Christians carry a gun – or does doing so violate Christ’s command to turn the other cheek? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss this important issue with two leaders on opposite sides of this important issue. Almost 16-million Americans have a license to carry a handgun. And with the prevalence of violence and terrorism, many feel arming themselves is necessary. But others argue that Christians should not resort to violence, but trust God for protection. Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time, on Up For Debate!...more48minPlay
June 17, 2017How Should Christians View Sex in Marriage?How should Christians view sex in marriage? Is its main purpose procreation and pleasure – or is there a deeper spiritual significance? What rights do spouses have over each other's bodies? Should either spouse be able to control how the other expresses intimacy? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss this important, but sensitive issue with Christian intimacy expert Dr. Juli Slattery – and a male Christian leader with a different perspective. Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time, on Up For Debate!...more48minPlay
June 10, 2017How Should Christians Feel About Medical Marijuana?Medical marijuana is legal in 29 states and in Washington, D.C. It's also being legalized recreationally in several states. So should Christians consider marijuana another tool in an arsenal against pain during an illness, or should they abstain? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss this issue with Norml's Alabama Executive Director Leah Graves who embraces marijuana's legalization and Dr. Richard Poupard who warns of some of its consequences....more48minPlay
June 03, 2017Does Saving Faith Require Works?Scripture says we are saved by grace through faith. But what is faith? And does saving faith require works? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will wrestle with faith, works and the gospel with two eminent theologians. Joining her will be Theology Professor Matthew Bates who says saving faith requires works and Bob Wilkin, of the Grace Evangelical Society, who says saving faith is not dependent on works....more48minPlay
FAQs about Up for Debate:How many episodes does Up for Debate have?The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.