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- Is Euthanasia Okay?Physician Assisted Suicide is legal in five states in the U.S., but is it ethical for Christians? Some say it's a merciful way to end a life of pain and suffering. Others say it's playing God and bypassing his purposes. This Saturday, on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore this issue with Kimberly Kuo, a widow who opposes it and says God used her husband's battle with cancer for his glory, as well as several other contributors, who think it’s okay. Listen to this challenging debate, this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time, on Up For Debate!48 min
- Should Christians Use Online Dating Websites?Many people today are turning online to meet their mate. Should Christians do the same? This Saturday, on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore this issue with Debra Fileta, founder of the website "TrueLoveDates," who supports online dating - and author and consultant Renee Fisher, who does not. Should singles wait for God to provide a mate - or, should they be proactive and seek one online?48 min
- Should Christians Forgive No Matter What?Should Christians forgive someone even if he's not sorry? Or does true forgiveness require repentance and a desire to reconcile? This Saturday, on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore this issue with Chris Brauns, a pastor who believes forgiveness requires repentance, and Remy Diederich who believes it does not. Listen and join this challenging discussion, this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time, on Up For Debate!48 min
- Should Churches Hire Armed Guards?Should churches hire armed guards? Given the threat of terrorism and the recent killing of the priest in France, some are saying they should. Yet, others argue that Jesus was a man of peace – and doing so would violate his ethic of non-violence. This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss the issue with guests on both sides.48 min
- What is Heresy?Some people label as heresy anything that doesn't agree with their narrow doctrinal position. But, others are reluctant to apply the label to beliefs clearly outside the Christian faith. What exactly is heresy - and how can Christians identify it? This Saturday, on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore this question with Moody Professor Bryan Litfin and Pastor J.D. Hall, founder of a website that calls out alleged heretics. Listen and join this challenging discussion, this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time, on Up For Debate!48 min
- Should Christians Abandon Apologetics?Believers have considered apologetics essential to defending the Christian faith in a scientific and pluralistic society. But, as society has become increasingly post-modern, some say apologetics has become outdated...and even harmful. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore the current controversy over apologetics with author Myron Penner, who says apologetics may be the "single biggest threat to genuine Christian faith" today. Challenging his perspective is eminent apologist and author, William Lane Craig, who believes apologetics are as relevant today as ever! Listen and discern this important issue, on this episode of Up For Debate!48 min
- Can Christians Be Libertarian?Can Christians can be libertarians, or is libertarianism inconsistent with Christian ideals? Julie Roys, host of Up for Debate, will be discussing the issue with Al Mohler, President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, who says libertarianism is idolatrous. Challenging his perspective will be Norman Horn, founder of the Christian Libertarian Institute, who argues that "libertarianism is the most consistent expression of Christian political thought." Listen on this episode of Up for Debate!48 min
- Should Christians Baptize Infants?Should churches baptize infants? Some do, claiming baptism is a sign that children belong to the community of faith. Others don't, saying baptism is an expression of faith, which infants can't possibly possess. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys explores arguments on both sides with Randy Booth, a Presbyterian pastor who supports infant baptism, and Wes McAdams, a Church of Christ pastor who does not.Then,Americans are reeling from the violent events of this week — the slaughter of police officers in Dallas, and police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana. We will be cutting our discussion of infant baptism a bit short tomorrow, so we can process these events, and discuss how we, as believers, should respond. Joining me will be Pastor Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church in Chicago. Hope you can join us too. Listen and join the discussion, this Saturday at 11 AM Central Time on Up For Debate!48 min
- Would Jesus Support Socialism or Capitalism?Would Jesus support socialism? Some say he definitely would and that the Golden Rule demands more equitable re-distribution of wealth. Others say he'd support capitalism, and point to the parable of the talents where the righteous got more than the wicked. This Saturday, on Up For Debate, Julie Roys will explore socialism and capitalism with Micah Conkling, a Christian teacher and writer who supports Bernie Sanders' brand of socialism. Also joining her is Lawrence Reed, President of the Foundation for Economic Education, who supports capitalism. Don't miss the fascinating discussion, this Saturday at 11 a.m. Central Time, on Up For Debate!48 min
- Can Adulterous Pastors be Restored to MinistryCertainly, adulterous pastors can be forgiven and restored to fellowship in the church. But, should they ever again be allowed to pastor? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys will discuss this issue with the president of the American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy, who believes fallen pastors can minister again - and a Presbyterian pastor, who believes they're permanently disqualified. Listen on this episode of Up for Debate!48 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.”