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Apologetics 315 Podcast

Apologetics 315 Podcast

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Apologetics 315 discusses the topics of Apologetics, Evangelism and the Christian worldview, and interviews a variety of Christian apologists.Copyright Defenders Media Cristianismo Espiritualidad Ministerio y Evangelismo
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  • 157 - Behold the Man with Peter S Williams

    157 - Behold the Man with Peter S Williams
    Jul 24 2025
    Summary
    In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross welcome back philosopher and author **Peter S. Williams** to discuss his book, *Behold the Man: Essays on the Historical Jesus*. This engaging conversation explores the intersection of worldview, epistemology, and historical scholarship in the search for the real Jesus.

    Topics Covered:
    • The Structure and Purpose of Behold the Man
A collection of revised essays exploring various historical, philosophical, and theological dimensions of Jesus.

    • Worldviews and Historical Inquiry
How modernism, postmodernism, and the emerging metamodern perspective affect approaches to the historical Jesus.
    • Epistemology and Openness to Evidence
Why the worldview and theory of knowledge you bring impacts whether you can honestly assess historical claims about Jesus.

    • An Early High Christology in James
Peter argues for early Christian belief in Jesus’ divinity based on linguistic and contextual clues in the Epistle of James.

    • Dating the Gospels – Especially John
Examination of internal and external evidence supporting the traditional dating of the Fourth Gospel and its authorship by the Apostle John.

    • Miracles and the Resurrection
Responding to philosophical objections to miracles, with particular focus on David Hume and the resurrection as a historically reasonable belief.

    • Minimal Facts vs. Maximal Data Approaches
Comparison between Gary Habermas’s minimal facts method and broader evidential strategies in defending the resurrection.

    • Responding to UFO and Ancient Alien Theories
Why Christian apologists should engage with these alternative explanations, and how to challenge them both philosophically and scientifically.

    • Emotional Barriers to Belief
How personal experience and discomfort with change often block serious consideration of evidence—and how to engage that pastorally.

    • The Role of Apologetics in Spiritual Formation
Why apologetics is a signpost, not a substitute, for commitment to Christ. Knowing *about* Jesus is not the same as *following* Him.

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  • 156 - Old Testament Violence with Christopher Cloos

    156 - Old Testament Violence with Christopher Cloos
    Jun 2 2025
    Summary
    Chad Gross interviews Dr. Christopher Cloos about the challenging Old Testament violence texts and his recent debate with theologian Randal Rauser. They explore the complexities of interpreting these texts, the role of moral intuition, and the contrasting views of covenant virtue ethics and providential errancy theory.
    The conversation delves into how moral intuitions can inform biblical interpretation while also addressing the potential pitfalls of subjectivity in understanding scripture.
    They explore how moral intuition can be used to interpret scripture, the implications of difficult passages, and the importance of engaging with differing views charitably. The conversation also highlights resources for further learning in this area.

    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to Apologetics and Old Testament Violence
    03:02 Dr. Cloos’ Background and Interest in Old Testament Texts
    06:06 Debate Overview: Rauser vs. Cloos on Biblical Violence
    08:47 Understanding Moral Intuition in Biblical Interpretation
    11:55 Covenant Virtue Ethics vs. Providential Errancy Theory
    14:54 The Role of Moral Intuition in Exegesis
    17:53 Concerns About Subjectivity in Interpretation
    20:50 Using Jesus as a Tool for Interpretation
    25:58 Epistemic Circularity and Moral Intuition
    32:28 Covenant Virtue Ethics and Difficult Texts
    40:02 The Role of Hyperbole in Ancient Texts
    48:10 Engaging with Different Views Charitably
    53:42 Resources for Further Learning
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    If you’re on TWITTER, you can follow Chad @TBapologetics.
    You can follow Brian @TheBrianAuten
    And of course, you can follow @Apologetics315
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    56 m
  • 155 - Virtue and Endurance with Sabrina Little

    155 - Virtue and Endurance with Sabrina Little
    May 24 2025
    Summary

    Brian Auten interviews ultra runner and philosopher Sabrina B. Little. They explore the intersection of endurance sports and ethics, discussing how running can cultivate virtue, expose vice, and serve as a training ground for character development.
    Sabrina shares her journey from philosophy to ultra running, emphasizing the importance of discipline and habit in forming virtues. The conversation delves into the complexities of virtue and vice, the role of sports in moral formation, and the life lessons learned through endurance racing.

    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to Endurance and Ethics
    02:07 Sabrina's Journey: From Philosophy to Ultra Running
    08:44 Virtue Development Through Endurance Sports
    15:16 The Spectrum of Virtue and Vice
    19:09 Habit, Discipline, and Character Formation
    23:00 Life Lessons from Endurance Racing
    25:03 Training for Life: The Christian Race
    28:11 Spiritual Disciplines: The Workout for Character
    30:29 Lessons from the Desert Fathers
    32:41 Understanding Intransigence in Perseverance
    36:01 The Balance of Perseverance and Prudence
    40:57 Navigating Competitiveness in Athletics
    45:15 Character Development Beyond Sports
    46:46 Influential Thinkers and Resources

    Sabrina Little’s Book:
    The Examined Run: Why Good People Make Better Runners
    https://www.amazon.com/Examined-Run-People-Better-Runners/dp/0197678696

    https://www.sabrinalittle.com
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    If you’re on TWITTER, you can follow Chad @TBapologetics.
    You can follow Brian @TheBrianAuten
    And of course, you can follow @Apologetics315
    If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com
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    50 m
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