Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: When Faith Surrenders to Secularism

Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: When Faith Surrenders to Secularism

Lenny Esposito and John G. West unpack “Stockholm Syndrome Christianity,” a trend where Christian leaders embrace secular ideologies over biblical truth. From cultural influences to critiques of figures like Andy Stanley and Francis Collins, this discussion reveals the corruptions creeping into modern Christian practice and offers insights on how believers can identify wolves in sheep’s clothing while standing firm in their faith.

Evangelicals, Politics, and Trump: The Future of American Christianity?

Evangelicals, Politics, and Trump: The Future of American Christianity?

Analysts have reported that evangelicals that made the difference in electing Donald Trump, but do evangelical beliefs reflect the aspirations of Trump supporters? in looking at the data, there are other, underlying issues that aren’t necessarily discussed in media reports.On this podcast I bring you a discussion with Dr. Darren Guerra and Logan Zeppieri, two political experts who look at just what motivated voters during the 2024 election, how the term evangelical is applied differently in a political context and just what it mean to be a believer in our current political climate.

Ordo Amoris: The Christian Teaching Everyone Got Wrong

Ordo Amoris: The Christian Teaching Everyone Got Wrong

Discover how ordo amoris, a fundamental Christian teaching on the order of love, has been misunderstood by political commentators. From oversimplification to ideological bias, Lenny uncovers why the concept is being distorted, sets the record straight on its theological origins, and explain why it’s still relevant today.

Comics, Murder... and the Gospel?

Comics, Murder... and the Gospel? How a Detective Turned Comic Creator Is Redefining Christian Storytelling.

J. Warner Wallace, a seasoned detective, sits down with Lenny Esposito to share the secrets behind his leap into graphic novels. This episode dives into blending crime-solving realism with a Christian worldview, engaging readers, and tackling big ideas like human worth in a fresh way.

Christianity for Thinking People: The William Lane Craig Interview

Christianity for Thinking People: The William Lane Craig Interview

Can Christian faith stand up to rigorous thought? The answer is a resounding yes and you can see why in this interview with Dr. William Lane Craig on his latest project, Systematic Philosophical Theology. This innovative work explores why Christianity isn’t just for the heart but for the head, it isn’t afraid to ask hard questions, and shows how Christianity can be a thrilling intellectual adventure for those who crave a thinking person’s spirituality.

The Authority of Scripture

The Authority of Scripture

Why Should we trust the Bible as the sole authority of our faith and how do we know that only these books and no others are the genuine words of God? In this podcast, Lenny explores how Christians should understand why scripture holds the ultimate authority for those who want to be true disciples of Jesus and his teachings. The doctrine of the inspiration of scripture and what it means to be God-breathed is essential for every believer to understand and why only the scriptures—not traditions—hold the final say on how we live in a way that Jesus himself taught.

Battling the War Against the Family

Battling the War Against the Family

What is the next most dangerous thing that we as a society face? What is the next big battle standing against our traditional values and our understanding to be human? Culture seems to be devaluing family and the incredibly dangerous ramifications we are facing as marriage happens later and birthrates drop precipitously. It's an issue you don’t hear talked about in church pulpits, but the threat is significant and we need to think more deeply about it.

Hidden Ways The Gospels Prove Reliable

Hidden Ways The Gospels Prove Reliable

Can we trust the Gospels? Why should people place their trust in documents written so long ago that don't even agree with each other? In this podcast, Lenny investigates some interesting facts which cannot be written off as coincidences and demonstrate why the Gospels are reliable history.

Can We Trust the Gospels About Jesus? Featuring Wesley Huff

Can We Trust the Gospels About Jesus? Featuring Wesley Huff

What’s the truth about the Gospels we have today? There has been no more scrutinized religious literature that the New Testament and specifically the gospel accounts of Jesus’s life. Here, we talk with Bible scholar Wesley Huff, recently seen on the Joe Rogan Experience, about the authorship of the four Gospel accounts and their reliability. Find out why you can be confident that the story of Jesus in the New Testament is history!

Unraveling Faith: Are the Resurrection Claims of Jesus Supported by FACTS?

Unraveling Faith: Are the Resurrection Claims of Jesus Supported by FACTS?

In this enlightening podcast episode, Lenny, along with Dr. Harry Edwards and Dr. Jacob Daniel, dives deep into the historical accounts of Jesus' resurrection, examining the compelling reasons to believe in this central Christian event. With an analysis of the gospel narratives alongside crucial discussions on factual evidence, we explore why competing theories often fall short. Join us on a thought-provoking journey to understand the profound explanatory power of resurrection belief in Christianity!

Why Does God Remain Hidden?

Why Does God Remain Hidden?If God really wants us to believe in him, then why doesn’t He show himself more clearly? The idea that God is hidden, that if he were real he would provide obvious signs to us mere mortals proving his existence is a charge that many skeptics have leveled against believers. When asked what he would say if after he died he was face to face with God, atheist Bertrand Russel famously replied “Not enough evidence!”

Today, I bring you a talk I recently gave at the Defend Conference in New Orleans. Here I address the charge that God’s hiddenness counts against him being real, tackling issues like the so-called missing miracles today, as well as some more sophisticated objections, like those given by philosopher J.L Shellenberg. We will learn why God’s hiddenness is actually important and good for us.

What Defines a True Christian?

What Defines a True Christian?

Is there such a thing as a Deep Fake Christian? The problem of deep-fake Christians—those who act and sound like true followers of Jesus when their beliefs are actually different than what he taught—has been a real problem ever since the inception of the church. How can one tell what marks a true Christian from someone who has been corrupted by a deep fake? Is it simply a desire to follow Jesus, to follow the conviction of the Holy Spirit? As the Apostle John warned the local church in his day, we must be careful because there are wolves out there who like to dress as sheep and, as they say, The Devil's in the details.

Top Podcasts of 2024

Top Podcasts of 2024

The Come Let Us Reason Podcast celebrated its 18th year with an amazing assortment of topics and interviews. With our exponential growth on YouTube, we are seeing more people than ever before watching or listening to these episodes. Here are key snippets from six of the most popular shows, including issues about Christian cults, science, the woke left, evolution, and more.

Is It Possible to Be Good Without God? What’s Necessary for Morality

Is It Possible to Be Good Without God? What’s Necessary for Morality

Investigate if secular ethics can stand on their own without religious foundations. In this interview with Dr. David Horner on his new book Metaethics: A Short Companion, we explore what is objective morality, how atheists, naturalists, and those of other belief systems ground their morality and why the Christian understanding of what constitutes “the good” makes the most sense.

The Nobel Prize as Evidence of Intelligent Design

The Nobel Prize as Evidence of Intelligent Design

What does this year’s Nobel Prize have to do with intelligent design? A lot more than you may imagine! On this episode I’ve invited Dr. Fazale Rana from Reasons to Believe and Dr. Casey Luskin from the Discovery Institute to review and discuss the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of micro-RNAs and how it supports intelligent design and weakens the evolutionary paradigm. Join us as we dive into a fascinating discussion on the mechanisms of life.

Redesigning Humanity? Christianity and Modern Body Identity Trends

Redesigning Humanity? Christianity and Modern Body Identity Trends

There’s been a clear cultural push towards viewing one's body as simply a canvas that may be modified for personal expression. But such a view is shortsighted and can be dangerous, powering ideas as radical as transgender surgeries. The Bible holds our bodies as sacred, a substantial part of what makes one human. Is the desire to modify our bodies costing us our dignity? How do our bodies reflect our creation in God's image? Explore a robust theology of the body and how it fits in God's design.

Deconstructing World Religions: Why the Bible Stands Apart!

Deconstructing World Religions: Why the Bible Stands Apart!

Ever pondered how different religions of the world stack up against each other in their claims to be true? What if we were to "deconstruct" the faiths of the world and boil them down to their bare essentials. Would they still make sense? This video compares the teachings, worldview, and moral aspects of Christianity and measures them against other major religious systems, revealing why only the Bible and its doctrines can be confidently asserted as coming directly from God.

Thanksgiving Decoded: The Christian Roots of America's Favorite Holiday

Thanksgiving Decoded: The Christian Roots of America's Favorite Holiday

Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? Discover the theological underpinnings and historical events that established Thanksgiving as a day of national gratitude and America’s last religious holiday. Understand why giving thanks isn't just a ritual but a recognition of the God of the Bible. Ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding beyond the turkey and pie.

The Battle for Our Minds: Is Technology Rewiring Our Beliefs?

The Battle for Our Minds: Is Technology Rewiring Our Beliefs?

Are we being unknowingly reprogrammed by the digital world? This discussion uncovers the alarming ways social media manipulates our minds, challenges Christian worldviews, and reshapes humanity's connection to truth, faith, and freedom. Here’s how to stand firm in faith amidst a growing digital onslaught.

The Cost of Grace: Persecution as Part of the Christian Faith

The Cost of Grace: Persecution as Part of the Christian Faith

Although not often preached today, suffering and persecution are intrinsic to Christian discipleship. Jesus Himself foretold suffering for His followers, early Church Fathers, like Tertullian, viewed suffering as a badge of honor and a means of testifying to the truth of Christianity, and suffering through persecution provides every Christian a means to prove and strengthen his or her faith. Martyrdom is not mere endurance; it is participation in the redemptive work of Christ.

From Family Values to Family Crisis: The Hidden War Against Families

From Family Values to Family Crisis: The Hidden War Against Families

The last two decades have seen an assault against traditional values and traditional structures of society more than ever before. Trans-activists are leveraging politicians to separate children from parents. Elementary schools push soft porn books in schools. And people are having fewer babies while tech promises to outsource pregnancy. In this talk, taken from the Come Reaon Dare to Defend Conference, Lenny presents a Christian understanding of why the family is under fire, the hidden threats that lie ahead, and what we need to do about it.

Are Atheists Losing Faith in Atheism? The Surprising Return of God

Are Atheists Losing Faith in Atheism? The Surprising Return of God

In an age of scientific progress and secularization, many would expect belief in God to decline—but recent trends suggest otherwise. In this video, we explore Justin Brierley’s compelling insights from his new book, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God, and discover why a growing number of atheists and skeptics are beginning to question their disbelief. Join us as we dive into the philosophical, scientific, and cultural shifts sparking new conversations about God’s existence.

God’s Masterpiece: Why Little Acts of Faith Make a Big Impact

God’s Masterpiece: Why Little Acts of Faith Make a Big Impact

In this talk, we explore how even the smallest acts of ministry hold incredible significance in God's grand design. Like an artist carefully adding brushstrokes to a canvas, every kind word, simple gesture, and unnoticed deed contributes to a masterpiece that reflects God's purpose for mankind. We'll uncover how God finds immense value in each act, no matter how small it seems, and how these moments are woven together to reveal His greater plan. Join us to discover the power of small, faithful actions and how you play a vital role in the divine masterpiece He’s creating.

False Teachings Exposed: A Christian's Guide to Discernment

False Teachings Exposed: A Christian's Guide to Discernment

Ever since its beginnings, Christianity has battled false teachers. However, today the church is facing false teachings that take on a more nuanced approach. Some of our most popular and influential worship producers and book authors hold to dangerous doctrines. As thoughtful believers, how can we recognize heretical doctrines or misleading teachers? And how do we check our own beliefs to make sure they are true? Using a story form Jeremiah as an example, we learn why we need to be discerning Christians and just how to do so.

Apologetics and the Arts: The Doug Powell Interview

Apologetics and the Arts: The Doug Powell Interview

Is defending the faith only an intellectual exercise? There’s another way God reveals his existence: through beauty and the arts. Doug Powell is an accomplished musician working with such top-level artists like Alan Parsons, Sixpence None the Richer, and Wilco. He’s also a novelist and an apologist. Here, we discuss art and beauty and how these virtues can also point to the truth of the Gospel.