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- Should Pastors Endorse Candidates From The Pulpit?As Christian voters go to the polls on November 8, many will decide which leaders best represent God's vision for the state and country. Should some of that guidance come from their pastors? This Saturday, on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss whether pastors should endorse candidates with Bruce Ashford, provost at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, who believes pastors shouldn't and a Christian leader who believes they should.47 min
- Should the Bible be Gender-Inclusive?Is it okay for Bible scholars to change exclusively male pronouns to ones that include both genders? What about exchanging words like "mankind" for gender-inclusive words like "people"? Some say gender-inclusive language conveys the original intent of the passage, but others say it distorts it. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will discuss the issue with New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg, who supports gender inclusive translations -- and theologian Owen Strachan, who does not.48 min
- Is Global Warming a Real Threat?The World Conference on Climate Change meets this month, once again sparking debate about whether global warming is a real and imminent threat to our existence. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will discuss the issue with eco-evangelical Rusty Pritchard, who believes in global warming — and Cornwall Alliance founder, Calvin Beisner, who’s a global warming skeptic. Is the sea level rising and threatening to flood the earth? Are greenhouse gases created by human activity to blame? Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time on Up For Debate!48 min
- Noah's Flood-Intersection of Faith and ScienceIs the Grand Canyon Evidence of Noah's Flood? Evolutionists say no and assert that it was formed gradually, over millions of years. But creationists say yes, asserting that the Grand Canyon defies evolutionary explanations and is evidence of the biblical account. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore this issue with theistic evolutionist Gregg Davidson who believes in a gradual, naturalistic explanation - and Andrew Snelling of Answers in Genesis, who holds to the flood theory. Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time on Up For Debate! 48 min
- Do Christian Women Have to Submit to Their Husbands?Do Christian wives have to submit to their husbands? It's a question that roils many marriages and families. And, this Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore this issue with Mary Kassian, who believes that wives should submit to their husbands. Listen and join the discussion on this episode of Up For Debate!48 min
- Should Christians Use the Sinners' Prayer?Should Christians use the Sinner's Prayer to lead people to Christ? Some Christians see it as the defining moment of salvation, while others believe it can be misleading if a person isn't ready to make a commitment to Christ. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore this issue with leading evangelist Ray Comfort who prefers not to use the sinner's prayer and with another Christian leader who does.48 min
- Can Pro-Life Christians Vote for Pro-Choice Candidates?Can pro-life Christians vote for pro-choice candidates? Some say they can, arguing that other issues impact life, like healthcare, the economy and immigration. Others say absolutely not. Life is the most fundamental right of every human being. And, if a candidate doesn't understand that, he or she is disqualified from office. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore this challenging issue with Richard Cizik of the New Evangelical Partnership, who is voting for a pro-choice candidate – and anti-abortion activist, Father Frank Pavone, who votes exclusively pro-life.48 min
- Are Big or Small Churches Better for Kids?Are big churches better at discipling children? A popular pastor recently sparked controversy for suggesting that they do. And, this Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys with explore this controversial question with big-church proponent, Luke MacDonald of Harvest Bible Chapel, a small-church proponent, Karl Vaters of NewSmallChurch.com, and Tandi Thomas, Director of Children's Ministry at Grace Community Church in Fulton, MD. Are big churches, with large resources, better able to reach and mentor kids? Or, are small churches, with their personalized approach, more effective than many realize?48 min
- How Can Christians Promote Racial Justice & Healing?Many Americans believe race relations are at a low point – and getting worse. But, as Christians, what can we do about it? And, how can we fight racial injustice? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss these issues with Lisa Sharon Harper of Sojourners – and conservative political activist, Eric Wallace. Should Christians should support initiatives like Black Lives Matters and Colin Kaepernick's protest of the national anthem?47 min
- How Should Christians Respond to the Bathroom Wars?A federal judge recently blocked President Obama's order forcing schools to allow transgender students in the bathrooms of their choice. But, the justice department says the battle isn't over, and is considering legal options. Once again, the culture wars are raging. But, how should Christians respond? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore this extremely relevant issue with Christian leaders on opposite sides. Author and columnist Jonathan Merritt urges conservative Christians to back off, warning that they'll lose the transgender debate. But, Family Research Council Senior Fellow Chris Gacek says Christians must engage to protect the vulnerable from predators.0 min
About Up for Debate
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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…
join the military and support a war? Should Christians advocate for environmental causes? Is it okay to use in-vitro fertilization? Up For Debate seeks to equip believers to discern these debatable matters by engaging biblically with people holding diverse opinions. Each week, Up For Debate invites two guests onto the one-hour program to defend opposing views. The views expressed on Up For Debate do not always represent those of Moody Bible Institute. However, Moody wholeheartedly affirms the means the show uses to evaluate these views. Like the Bereans mentioned in Acts, we examine the Scriptures, seeking which positions most closely align with God’s Word. By doing so, Up For Debate develops in listeners what British essayist Samuel Johnson termed “expert discernment”—the ability “to tell the good from the bad” and “the genuine from the counterfeit.”