Best Mike Licona Podcasts (2025)

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How Your Theology Affects the Way You Cope with Stress, Suffering, or Other Life Struggles as a Christian Woman 29:39

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Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, I scratch the surface of suffering and what it means to suffer with God as we cope with stress, afflictions, and life struggles… I’ll explain how one’s theology affects the way a person copes in hard seasons, and how we can practically shift our focus back to our High Priest… If you feel like your world…

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What Do Statistical Mechanics Have to Say About Jesus' Bodily Resurrection? Licona vs. Cavin - Part 1 1:24:19

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The following episode is a debate from 2012 at Antioch Church in Temecula, California, between Dr. Licona and philosophy professor Dr. R. Greg Cavin on whether Jesus rose from the dead. Licona presents a historical case for the bodily resurrection of Jesus based on a set of almost universally agreed-upon facts and the methodology by which historian…

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An Ex-Christian Disputes Jesus' Physical Resurrection: Licona vs. Barker - Part 2 58:49

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In this episode , we have Dr. Mike Licona's first-ever debate. In 2003, Licona sparred with Dan Barker at the University of Wisonsin-Madison. Once a Christian evangelist and missionary, Barker declares that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence and then asserts that there is not even ordinary evidence for the bodily resurrection. The …

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BEACHcast Launch + the New InterestingPOD! 10:00

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Features a preview of the Debut Single "Young Romilly Sinks" by Bolton 'band' The Bolton Bardeaters. Hi guys! It’s been about two years since I’ve launched a podcast, but I wanted to give you what I hope is exciting news. First, if you keep listening, you’re going to hear the trailer for a new podcast that launches this week called the InterestingP…

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An Ex-Christian Disputes Jesus' Physical Resurrection: Licona vs. Barker - Part 1 1:36:19

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In this episode, we have Dr. Mike Licona's first-ever debate. In 2003, Licona sparred with Dan Barker at the University of Wisonsin-Madison. Once a Christian evangelist and missionary, Barker declares that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence and then asserts that there is not even ordinary evidence for the bodily resurrection. The f…

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245: My LACK of Faith AND The LIES Women Believe... Reflections + Encouragement for Christian Women 26:21

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Welcome back to the show! I'm so glad you're here and excited to share this episode, which is filled with reflections, testimonies of God's faithfulness, stories of my struggles, and encouragement for YOU. If you're filled with faith, love the Bible, or wish those one or both of things applied to you, this episode is for you! In this episode, I ope…

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The Resurrection: A Matter of History or Faith? Licona and Pagels on the Ron Isana Show 34:09

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In this episode, we have a 2005 appearance of Dr. Mike Licona on the Ron Isana Show, where he defends the historicity of the bodily resurrection of Jesus against Princeton professor Dr. Elaine Pagels' contention that not all early Christians believed Jesus was physically raised from the dead. Stating that spiritual experiences can be real, Pagels a…

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Bodily Resurrection vs Consensual Realities: A Licona Craffert Debate 1:09:21

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In today’s episode, Dr. Mike Licona debates Dr. Pieter Craffert at the University of Johannesburg. While Dr. Licona provides a positive case for the bodily resurrection of Jesus based on facts and historical method, Dr. Craffert proposes that the reports of the risen Jesus recorded in the New Testament are best explained as experiences of altered s…

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Yes, Jesus was a FAILED PROPHET (feat Tim O'Neill) (Mike Winger / InspiringPhilosophy response) 1:03:05

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Many argue Jesus predicted He would return in the 1st century and since this did not occur Jesus uttered a false prophecy. But did Jesus really predict His 2nd coming would occur in the 1st century? Tim O'Neill from @historyforatheists9363 joins me to look at the claims of @InspiringPhilosophy and @MikeWinger guest - https://www.youtube.com/@histor…

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Licona vs. Fales: A Debate in 4 Parts – Part Four: Licona Responds and Q&A 1:07:10

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Today is the final episode in our four-part series covering the 2014 debate between Dr. Michael Licona and Dr. Evan Fales. In this hour-long episode, Licona spends 15 minutes responding to Fales's presentation from part three, addressing the claims that miracles are metaphysically impossible and arguing that Hume’s criteria for miracle testimony ar…

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Christians DESTROYED my Hypothesis! (Capturing Christianity response) 1:16:02

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Cameron Bertuzzi, Jimmy Akin and Dr. Gavin Ortlund took a look at my recent video on a naturalistic explanation for Christian origins. They were very hungry to discredit me. Did they succeed? Buckle up! original video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErnblS4DDOM my Minimal Witnesses video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isnl9A50ySY my Minimal Wi…

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Was the Resurrection a Historical Event? (Debate Response) 34:57

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Matt Dillahunty and Than Christopoulos went head-to-head in a debate on the resurrection of Jesus, but I couldn't help but having a few things to say about Than's opening statement, and flagrant use of facts not in evidence. Original Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSQWIWY9gYg Gospel Names - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIMl4zlNMIA No Re…

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Licona vs. Fales: A Debate in 4 Parts – Part Three: The Meaning of Miracle Stories 1:02:48

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In this episode, we hear from Dr. Evan Fales as he presents his case against the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection and responds to Dr. Licona’s writings. This is the third segment of the four-part debate between the two scholars at the University of St. Thomas in 2014. Dr. Fales does not take the miracle stories of Jesus as historical events; inst…

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Christian SMASHES 10 Atheist Commandments?!? (feat @skepticsandscoundrels ) (Sean McDowell Response) 40:19

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What are the atheist "10 non-commandments" and how should Christians respond? Apologist Sean McDowell gives his two cents on each. Eric from Skeptics and Scoundrels joins me to respond to the responses. Eric's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@skepticsandscoundrels original video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF5cfhkgJ4w "Atheist Mind, Humanis…

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NO RESURRECTION REQUIRED! How Christianity Probably Began. 13:11

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The “Minimal Witnesses” hypothesis can be succinctly expressed as descriptions of twelve relatively uncontroversial naturalistic events that, in turn, gave rise to the Jesus Movement, which eventually evolved into modern Christianity. Originally Published at https://www.bartehrman.com/minimal-witnesses-hypothesis/ Support Paulogia at http://www.pat…

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Licona vs. Fales: A Debate in 4 Parts – Part Two: Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? 1:04:16

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The following episode is part two of the debate between atheist philosopher Dr. Evan Fales and Dr. Mike Licona in 2014 at the University of St. Thoman in St. Paul, Minnesota. In the first 30 minutes, Dr. Licona provides his positive case for the resurrection and then evaluates it alongside Dr. Fales’ hypothesis that Jesus did not rise from the dead…

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Lawyer vs Detective: Is the Bible Testimony? (feat @GodlessGranny ) (J Warner Wallace response) 40:47

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How does a former atheist, and a practicing cold case detective, assess the historical reliability of the Bible? How does that fit with how a lawyer would assess that same claim? @GodlessGranny joins us to investigate. Videos Referenced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AsvrNH4qd4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqcWgPF0VSY https://www.youtube.com/w…

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The BONKERS Science of a CREATIONIST MOVIE! (Full Documentary Response) 1:52:17

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The Genesis Paradise Lost movie from Eric Hovind's Creation Today remains popular and influential around the world. The movie proudly declares a message of young earth creationism, using stunning visual effects and interviews with the likes of Bodie Hodge, Chad Hovind, Charles Jackson, Danny Faulkner, David Menton, Georgia Purdom, Jeremy Lyon, John…

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Licona vs. Fales: A Debate in 4 Parts – Part One: Can Historians Investigate Miracle Claims? 1:02:28

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In this episode, we join a 2014 debate between Dr. Mike Licona and atheist philosopher Dr. Evan Fales on whether Jesus rose from the dead. In this first segment of the four-part debate, Dr. Licona answers the question, “Can historians investigate miracle claims?” He gives a resounding “yes” as he defines miracles, discusses how to identify them, pr…

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Resurrection is a 3 BODY PROBLEM? (Mike Licona response) 13:45

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The bizarre world of alien invasions and lunar messages collides with the resurrection debate between Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Bart Ehrman. Let's explore the parallels between Licona's outlandish hypothetical scenarios and the Netflix sci-fi series "3 Body Problem," questioning the validity of using such far-fetched examples to support the resurrect…

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Why Do I NEED God? (feat @TheMagicSkeptic ) 44:55

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Do I really need God? @imbeggar never used to think so. Dara ( @TheMagicSkeptic ) and Paulogia consider his proposal, an opportunity, a very gentle invitation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjb5zLrbMUw Support Paulogia at http://www.patreon.com/paulogia http://www.paypal.me/paulogia Paulogia Channel Wish-List https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/…

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Licona and Martin Talk about the Physical Resurrection of Jesus 1:58:05

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In today’s episode, we have a Religion Soup dialogue from Acadia Divinity College between Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Dale Martin on whether Jesus physically rose from the dead. Dr. Licona presents a positive historical case for physical resurrection based on the following five historical facts: Paul was an eyewitness to the risen Jesus. Paul knew the …

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244: A Way in the Wilderness... Walking Through Desolate Places with Kristel Acevedo 36:51

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Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, you’ll hear from a dear sister in the faith, Kristel Acevedo, who shared a little about her journey to Jesus and how the Lord met her in the desolate places of her own wilderness seasons. We also talked about a beautiful Bible study she wrote, titled, A Way in the Wilderness: Meeting God in the Desolate…

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The Flimsy Folklore of Gospel Authorship 43:20

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Are the traditional attributions of the gospels rooted in evidence, or are they a product of centuries-old excuses? Join us as we explore the arguments and counterarguments presented by @TestifyApologetics and @InspiringPhilosophy No more excuses! “Dr. Stephen Boyce” and the Problem of the Pseudo-Credentialed Apologist https://amateurexegete.com/20…

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Licona and Martin: A Dialogue on Jesus' Claim of Divinity 1:55:36

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In this episode, Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Dale Martin discuss their differing views of Jesus’ claim of divinity. Licona proposes that “it is more probable than not that Jesus claimed to be God in some sense.” He bases this on the fact that the earliest Christians, those most plausibly connected to the apostles, held this view and that the best expla…

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Can Historians Prove that Jesus Rose from the Dead? Licona vs. Ehrman 2:06:53

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In this episode, Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Bart Ehrman face off for the second time on whether historians can prove the resurrection. Dr. Ehrman says no. Given that 1.) historians work to establish what most probably happened in the past and that 2.) miracles are, by definition, the least probable occurrence of an event, historical proof is impossibl…

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Licona vs. Shapiro: Is Belief in the Resurrection Justified? 1:35:52

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In this episode, Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Lawrence Shapiro debate the justifiability of believing Jesus was raised from the dead. Dr. Shapiro appeals to Bayes' Theorem and the unverifiability of the alternative hypotheses for the post-death appearances to argue against justifiability. Dr. Licona retorts that Bayes’ Theorem, which states that the les…

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The Plausibility of Jesus' Rising from the Dead Licona vs. Shapiro 1:30:40

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In this episode of the Risen Jesus podcast, we join Dr. Licona at Ohio State University for his 2017 resurrection debate with philosopher Dr. Lawrence Shapiro. Dr. Licona argues that believing that Jesus rose from the dead is justifiable and that Dr. Shapiro’s arguments to the contrary fail as they present a flawed view of the gospels, do not consi…

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243: Did Jesus Experience a PHYSICAL Resurrection? Unpacking the Evidence with Dr. Mike Licona 48:57

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Welcome back to the show! Today’s episode is a special treat I reserved for this last week of Lent, which we call holy week. As we approach Resurrection Sunday and celebrate the FACT that our Lord, Jesus Christ, IS RISEN, I’m excited to share a conversation with Dr. Mike Licona on the Resurrection of Jesus. Dr. Licona is no stranger to the show. I …

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Mythos or Logos: How Should the Narratives about Jesus' Resurreciton Be Understood? Licona/Craig vs Spangenberg/Wolmarans 1:25:00

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Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Willian Lane Craig contend that the texts about Jesus’ resurrection were written to teach a physical, historical resurrection because when understood in their first-century Jewish Palestinian context, there is no other way the writers would have conceived of them. Dr. Spangenberg and Dr. Wolmarans disagree, arguing that they…

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Jesus' Fate: Resurrection or Rescue? Michael Licona vs Ali Ataie 2:12:08

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Muslim professor Dr. Ali Ataie, a scholar of biblical hermeneutics, asserts that before the formation of the biblical canon, Christians did not believe that Jesus was killed. He argues that this claim was not, as held by some, originally a Muslim idea found in the Quran. In this episode, he debates Dr. Michael Licona, who refutes Ataie’s claim whil…

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242: Pro-Life Series Part 1... Are You Really Pro-life or Are You Just Anti-abortion? with Emily Berning of Let Them Live 41:56

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Welcome back! In today's episode, I share a conversation I had with Emily Berning, president and co-founder of Let Them Live, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to saving lives from abortion by financially supporting women in crisis pregnancies. She has been involved with the pro-life movement for over eight years and her greatest passion in life is …

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Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? Dr. Michael Licona and Dr. Abel Pienaar Debate 2:12:11

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Is it reasonable to believe that Jesus rose from the dead? Dr. Michael Licona claims that if Jesus didn’t, he is a false prophet, and no rational person should follow him. In this episode, Licona argues a case for the resurrection using the historical method and based on five facts gleaned from Paul’s writings. Former Christian minister, now agnost…

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241: Christian Theology Essentials Part 6...THESE 3 Ancient Heresies Are STILL Around Today... Recap of the FREE Theology Class for Christian Women 8:02

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Welcome back! In today's episode, I recap the FREE theology class I taught for Christian women last week, titled "Modern Heresies." This is the last segment of our Christian Theology Essentials Series. In this episode, you'll learn why the Council of Nicaea was important and what three heresies are still around today. I hope this blesses you, sharp…

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The Resurrection - Argument from Personal Incredulity or Methodological Naturalism - Licona vs. Dillahunty - Part 2 1:14:31

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In this episode, Dr. Licona provides a positive case for the resurrection of Jesus at the 2017 [UN]Apologetic Conference in Austin, Texas. He bases his argument on contentions that 1) empirical data strongly suggests that reality has a supernatural dimension and 2) that historical data strongly suggests that Jesus rose from the dead. Mr. Dillahunty…

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240: Christian Theology Essentials Part 5... Are Heresies Still Around?! Exploring THIS Popular Heretical Teaching… +FREE THEOLOGY CLASS! 13:30

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Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, I share a little about heresies and offer a RECENT example of WHY it’s so important to know what you believe so you can protect against heretical teachings and defend the Christian faith. As a reminder, my FREE theology class, MODERN HERESIES is going down tomorrow at 1PM EST/10AM PST on Zoom. If you ca…

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New Resurrection Book Misrepresents Scholarship: What You Need to Know (feat Dr Bart Ehrman) 28:42

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With Gary Habermas' new thousand-page book serving as both a potential doorstop and a source of debate, Dr Ehrman helps unpack what it truly means to argue "Argumentum ad Bartum" and dissect whether the size of one's work directly correlates to its credibility. === !! FREE !! SIGN-UP FOR BART'S NEW COURSE - http://www.tinyurl.com/BartHate === Featu…

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These Whales Officially CONFIRM the Biblical Flood - (Ken) Ham & AiG News 32:06

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== Go to https://ground.news/paulogia to see through media bias and know where your news is coming from. Subscribe through my link to get 40% unlimited access this month only. == Paulogia does a survey of recent Answers News episodes featuring such stories as Blue-Fin Whale Hybrids Are More Common Than We Thought, Appeals court blocks Biden from fo…

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The Resurrection - Argument from Personal Incredulity or Methodological Naturalism - Licona vs. Dillahunty - Part 1 1:17:15

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In this episode, Dr. Licona provides a positive case for the resurrection of Jesus at the 2017 [UN]Apologetic Conference in Austin, Texas. He bases his argument on contentions that 1) empirical data strongly suggests that reality has a supernatural dimension and 2) that historical data strongly suggests that Jesus rose from the dead. Mr. Dillahunty…

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Christian vs SATAN's GUIDE TO THE BIBLE (feat Brady Goodwin) 39:06

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Christian apologist @MikeWinger watched Satan's Guide to the Bible, a popular video he says is "pretending to represent scholarship in general while only promoting selective skeptical talking points." Brady Goodwin of @ichapod joins me to address this take. 10 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 114) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6LDo-xTU4M SATA…

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4 TIMES Matthew FLUBBED the Old Testament (feat. Bart Ehrman) 33:47

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Christian folklore suggests the author of Matthew was a careful study of the Old Testament. Dr Bart Ehrman joins me today to discuss four times that does not appear to be the case... as well as address apologetic excuses posed by Dr Timothy McGrew, Dr James White, Dr Michael Brown and @InspiringPhilosophy === SIGN UP FOR "Genius of Matthew" COURSE …

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Jesus' Bodily Resurrection - A Legendary Development Based on Hallucinations - Licona vs. Carrier - Part 2 1:03:22

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In this episode, a 2004 debate between Mike Licona and Richard Carrier, Licona presents a case for the resurrection of Jesus based on three facts that are strongly evidenced and acknowledged by the majority of scholars: 1) Jesus’ death by crucifixion, 2) the empty tomb, and 3) the experiences of Jesus’ disciples and his enemy Saul that they believe…

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239: Christian Theology Essentials Part 4... Where Did the Term "Trinity" Come From? Quick Notes on Church History & Tertullian for Christian Women 13:12

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Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, I’m answering the question, “Where did the term ‘Trinity’ come from?” If you’re a new Christian or just not sure why this question would be posed, it’s because the term “Trinity” is not actually found in the Bible. In fact, that is a major contention of those who oppose the Trinitarian doctrine. My goal…

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Why doesn't God just show Himself? ( imbeggar response) 17:44

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If there is a God, and God can do anything, then why doesn't He just show Himself, then it would be a whole lot easier to believe... We all might ask this at some point in our lives whether we believe in God or not, so the question is: what would be the best way for God to reveal Himself? ... well, how would you do it? Why doesn't God just show Him…

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The LIVE FAILURE of World’s Best Resurrection Scholar (Gary Habermas response) 22:41

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Scholar Gary Habermas' 1000+ page resurrection magnum opus is out, but can he withstand the push back of Paulogia's "Minimal Witnesses" natural hypothesis that fully explains his minimal facts approach? Has Gary wasted 50 years and 32,000 hours? "No Resurrection Required" by Paulogia https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpdBEstCHhmV7tF6GD_iw8UrrK…

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Jesus' Bodily Resurrection - A Legendary Development Based on Hallucinations - Licona vs. Carrier - Part 1 1:05:38

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In this episode, a 2004 debate between Mike Licona and Richard Carrier, Licona presents a case for the resurrection of Jesus based on three facts that are strongly evidenced and acknowledged by the majority of scholars: 1) Jesus’ death by crucifixion, 2) the empty tomb, and 3) the experiences of Jesus’ disciples and his enemy Saul that they believe…

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The Hypocrisy of "Former Christians were Never Christians" (McDowell/Childers/Barnett response) 23:24

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A movement called ‘deconstruction’ is sweeping through our churches and it is affecting our loved ones. What is deconstruction? Should Christians be concerned about it? Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett have a new book coming out in early 2024 in which they examine this movement in depth. They join Sean McDowell to explain why former Christians were n…

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Resurrection Skeptics have a Double Standard (Gary Habermas response) 27:38

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Gary Habermas talks about the double standard skeptics have about the resurrection of Jesus in the face of astonishing historical facts. On the Resurrection, Volume 1: Evidences by Gary Habermas https://amzn.to/48Cl6eC The Double Standard of Resurrection Skeptics - Gary Habermas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hObxzakXHcw Gary Habermas vs. Antony F…

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238: Christian Theology Essentials Part 3... Three Analogies We Need To Stop Using To Explain the Trinity as Christian Women 5:32

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Welcome back to the show! We're officially in part 3 of our Christian Theology Essentials Series, which is focused on the doctrine of the Trinity. Today's episode is short and to the point! If you want to know what NOT to say when explaining the Trinity as a Christian woman, this episode is for you. I pray the series blesses you. Let's get into it!…

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Interrogating Jesus - Veritas Forum Lecture at Texas A&M 1:22:04

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In this lecture at Texas A&M University, Dr. Licona discusses whether we can rationally believe in the resurrection of Jesus. He then engages with a panel of prominent students who ask tough questions about the resurrection.By Mike Licona