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Welcome to Come Let Us Reason Together, the podcast from Lenny Esposito and Come Reason Ministries. Here, we dig deeply into ways Christianity shows itself as an intelligent and rational faith. Episodes include topics about faith, ethics, worldview, and philosophy from a distinctly Christian perspective. Join us each week and see just how rational faith can be!

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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? (Part 4)

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? (Part 4)

Every Christmas and Easter the charge is made that these holidays were originally pagan celebrations that Christians usurped for their own purposes. Is this true? Are Christmas and Easter nothing more than an attempt to convert unbelievers by allowing them to keep their festivals? As the holiday season approaches, we'll show why such a charge can be easily dismissed.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? (Part 3)

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? (Part 3)

Every Christmas and Easter the charge is made that these holidays were originally pagan celebrations that Christians usurped for their own purposes. Is this true? Are Christmas and Easter nothing more than an attempt to convert unbelievers by allowing them to keep their festivals? As the holiday season approaches, we'll show why such a charge can be easily dismissed.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? (Part 2)

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? (Part 2)

Every Christmas and Easter the charge is made that these holidays were originally pagan celebrations that Christians usurped for their own purposes. Is this true? Are Christmas and Easter nothing more than an attempt to convert unbelievers by allowing them to keep their festivals? As the holiday season approaches, we'll show why such a charge can be easily dismissed.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, December 07, 2014

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? (Part 1)

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? (Part 1)

Every Christmas and Easter the charge is made that these holidays were originally pagan celebrations that Christians usurped for their own purposes. Is this true? Are Christmas and Easter nothing more than an attempt to convert unbelievers by allowing them to keep their festivals? As the holiday season approaches, we'll show why such a charge can be easily dismissed.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Modern Heresies and the Christian Response (Part 4)

Modern Heresies and the Christian Response (Part 4)

Heresies — those deviations from essential Christian doctrine — were painstakingly refuted in the early years of the church. But today, some of those same heresies have reappeared, only using new labels or a different forms. Join us in this new podcast where Lenny outlines how many of the "new religious movements" that crop up are actually regurgitations of old, deadly errors.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Modern Heresies and the Christian Response (Part 3)

Modern Heresies and the Christian Response (Part 3)

Heresies — those deviations from essential Christian doctrine — were painstakingly refuted in the early years of the church. But today, some of those same heresies have reappeared, only using new labels or a different forms. Join us in this new podcast where Lenny outlines how many of the "new religious movements" that crop up are actually regurgitations of old, deadly errors.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Modern Heresies and the Christian Response (Part 2)

Modern Heresies and the Christian Response (Part 2)

Heresies — those deviations from essential Christian doctrine — were painstakingly refuted in the early years of the church. But today, some of those same heresies have reappeared, only using new labels or a different forms. Join us in this new podcast where Lenny outlines how many of the "new religious movements" that crop up are actually regurgitations of old, deadly errors.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, November 09, 2014

Modern Heresies and the Christian Response (Part 1)

Modern Heresies and the Christian Response (Part 1)

Heresies — those deviations from essential Christian doctrine — were painstakingly refuted in the early years of the church. But today, some of those same heresies have reappeared, only using new labels or a different forms. Join us in this new podcast where Lenny outlines how many of the "new religious movements" that crop up are actually regurgitations of old, deadly errors.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, November 02, 2014

Heresies and Scripture (Part 4)

Heresies and Scripture (Part 4)
What is a heresy and why are they so important to avoid? During the first 400 years of the Christianity's existence, the church fathers wanted to ensure that the doctrine passed down from Christ and his apostles would remain uncorrupted. Thus, heresies were a significant concern. Here, Lenny will review a few of the significant heresies that the early church answered and why a proper understanding of who Jesus is can make all the difference.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Heresies and Scripture (Part 3)

Heresies and Scripture (Part 3)
What is a heresy and why are they so important to avoid? During the first 400 years of the Christianity's existence, the church fathers wanted to ensure that the doctrine passed down from Christ and his apostles would remain uncorrupted. Thus, heresies were a significant concern. Here, Lenny will review a few of the significant heresies that the early church answered and why a proper understanding of who Jesus is can make all the difference.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Heresies and Scripture (Part 2)

Heresies and Scripture (Part 2)
What is a heresy and why are they so important to avoid? During the first 400 years of the Christianity's existence, the church fathers wanted to ensure that the doctrine passed down from Christ and his apostles would remain uncorrupted. Thus, heresies were a significant concern. Here, Lenny will review a few of the significant heresies that the early church answered and why a proper understanding of who Jesus is can make all the difference.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Heresies and Scripture (Part 1)

Heresies and Scripture (Part 1)
What is a heresy and why are they so important to avoid? During the first 400 years of the Christianity's existence, the church fathers wanted to ensure that the doctrine passed down from Christ and his apostles would remain uncorrupted. Thus, heresies were a significant concern. Here, Lenny will review a few of the significant heresies that the early church answered and why a proper understanding of who Jesus is can make all the difference.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, October 05, 2014

Hot-Button Issues in Islam (Part 4)

Hot-Button Issues in Islam (Part 4)

When talking about Islam, certain issues always seem to rise to the top of everyone's minds. How does Muhammad compare with Jesus? Is Islam really a religion of peace? What does Jihad really mean? And what about the Crusades? In this podcast, Lenny will equip Christians to better understand these trigger points when witnessing to your Muslim neighbor.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Hot-Button Issues in Islam (Part 3)

Hot-Button Issues in Islam (Part 3)

When talking about Islam, certain issues always seem to rise to the top of everyone's minds. How does Muhammad compare with Jesus? Is Islam really a religion of peace? What does Jihad really mean? And what about the Crusades? In this podcast, Lenny will equip Christians to better understand these trigger points when witnessing to your Muslim neighbor.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Hot-Button Issues in Islam (Part 2)

Hot-Button Issues in Islam (Part 2)

When talking about Islam, certain issues always seem to rise to the top of everyone's minds. How does Muhammad compare with Jesus? Is Islam really a religion of peace? What does Jihad really mean? And what about the Crusades? In this podcast, Lenny will equip Christians to better understand these trigger points when witnessing to your Muslim neighbor.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Hot-Button Issues in Islam (Part 1)

Hot-Button Issues in Islam (Part 1)

When talking about Islam, certain issues always seem to rise to the top of everyone's minds. How does Muhammad compare with Jesus? Is Islam really a religion of peace? What does Jihad really mean? And what about the Crusades? In this podcast, Lenny will equip Christians to better understand these trigger points when witnessing to your Muslim neighbor.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, September 07, 2014

How to Talk about Faith on Facebook (Part 4)

How to Talk about Faith on Facebook (Part 4)

Social media offers a great opportunity for Christians to talk about their faith, but many times we are confronted with people who don’t think twice about slamming the faith. How can we be both winsome and compelling in representing Jesus online? In this session, Lenny provides real-world examples of how to be both winsome and effective in online conversations.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, August 31, 2014

How to Talk about Faith on Facebook (Part 3)

How to Talk about Faith on Facebook (Part 3)

Social media offers a great opportunity for Christians to talk about their faith, but many times we are confronted with people who don’t think twice about slamming the faith. How can we be both winsome and compelling in representing Jesus online? In this session, Lenny provides real-world examples of how to be both winsome and effective in online conversations.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, August 24, 2014

How to Talk about Faith on Facebook (Part 2)

How to Talk about Faith on Facebook (Part 2)

Social media offers a great opportunity for Christians to talk about their faith, but many times we are confronted with people who don’t think twice about slamming the faith. How can we be both winsome and compelling in representing Jesus online? In this session, Lenny provides real-world examples of how to be both winsome and effective in online conversations.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, August 17, 2014

How to Talk about Faith on Facebook (Part 1)

How to Talk about Faith on Facebook (Part 1)

Social media offers a great opportunity for Christians to talk about their faith, but many times we are confronted with people who don’t think twice about slamming the faith. How can we be both winsome and compelling in representing Jesus online? In this session, Lenny provides real-world examples of how to be both winsome and effective in online conversations.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Why Does God Allow Evil in the World? (Part 4)

Why Does God Allow Evil in the World? (Part 4)

It's a popular objection: If God is all loving, then how can He allow evil to exist in the world? Is God being cruel in allowing evil, or is He just not powerful enough to do anything about it? In this special podcast, Lenny addresses some of our active service members—those who see evil first hand—and shows why a loving God makes sense even in the light of the evil we see in our world today.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, August 03, 2014

Why Does God Allow Evil in the World? (Part 3)

Why Does God Allow Evil in the World? (Part 3)

It's a popular objection: If God is all loving, then how can He allow evil to exist in the world? Is God being cruel in allowing evil, or is He just not powerful enough to do anything about it? In this special podcast, Lenny addresses some of our active service members—those who see evil first hand—and shows why a loving God makes sense even in the light of the evil we see in our world today.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Why Does God Allow Evil in the World? (Part 2)

Why Does God Allow Evil in the World? (Part 2)

It's a popular objection: If God is all loving, then how can He allow evil to exist in the world? Is God being cruel in allowing evil, or is He just not powerful enough to do anything about it? In this special podcast, Lenny addresses some of our active service members—those who see evil first hand—and shows why a loving God makes sense even in the light of the evil we see in our world today.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Why Does God Allow Evil in the World? (Part 1)

Why Does God Allow Evil in the World? (Part 1)

It's a popular objection: If God is all loving, then how can He allow evil to exist in the world? Is God being cruel in allowing evil, or is He just not powerful enough to do anything about it? In this special podcast, Lenny addresses some of our active service members—those who see evil first hand—and shows why a loving God makes sense even in the light of the evil we see in our world today.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Jesus as God and Man (Part 4)

Jesus as God and Man (Part 4)

Christians at Christmas celebrate Jesus becoming the incarnate Son of God. But exactly how can God be a man? Does this mean God is limited to a certain time and place? In this study, we'll explore the humanity and divinity of Jesus.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, July 06, 2014

Jesus as God and Man (Part 3)

Jesus as God and Man (Part 3)

Christians at Christmas celebrate Jesus becoming the incarnate Son of God. But exactly how can God be a man? Does this mean God is limited to a certain time and place? In this study, we'll explore the humanity and divinity of Jesus.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Jesus as God and Man (Part 2)

Jesus as God and Man (Part 2)

Christians at Christmas celebrate Jesus becoming the incarnate Son of God. But exactly how can God be a man? Does this mean God is limited to a certain time and place? In this study, we'll explore the humanity and divinity of Jesus.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Jesus as God and Man (Part 1)

Jesus as God and Man (Part 1)

Christians at Christmas celebrate Jesus becoming the incarnate Son of God. But exactly how can God be a man? Does this mean God is limited to a certain time and place? In this study, we'll explore the humanity and divinity of Jesus.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, June 15, 2014

The Challenge of Islam (Part 4)

The Challenge of Islam (Part 4)

Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world, but is still a mystery to most Christians. Is it a religion of peace and a breeding ground for terrorists? Join us as we examine Muslim beliefs and discuss how to effectively witness to Muslims.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, June 08, 2014

The Challenge of Islam (Part 3)

The Challenge of Islam (Part 3)

Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world, but is still a mystery to most Christians. Is it a religion of peace and a breeding ground for terrorists? Join us as we examine Muslim beliefs and discuss how to effectively witness to Muslims.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, June 01, 2014

The Challenge of Islam (Part 2)

The Challenge of Islam (Part 2)

Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world, but is still a mystery to most Christians. Is it a religion of peace and a breeding ground for terrorists? Join us as we examine Muslim beliefs and discuss how to effectively witness to Muslims.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, May 25, 2014

The Challenge of Islam (Part 1)

The Challenge of Islam (Part 1)

Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world, but is still a mystery to most Christians. Is it a religion of peace and a breeding ground for terrorists? Join us as we examine Muslim beliefs and discuss how to effectively witness to Muslims.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, May 18, 2014

What's the Conflict between Faith and Reason? (Part 4)

What's the Conflict between Faith and Reason? (Part 4)

We constantly hear that faith and reason are opposites; if you have faith in something, you’ve left reason behind. Do Christians follow a "blind" faith? Is reason the enemy of faith? In this class, Lenny shows why Christianity is an inherently reasonable faith.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, May 11, 2014

What's the Conflict between Faith and Reason? (Part 3)

What's the Conflict between Faith and Reason? (Part 3)

We constantly hear that faith and reason are opposites; if you have faith in something, you’ve left reason behind. Do Christians follow a "blind" faith? Is reason the enemy of faith? In this class, Lenny shows why Christianity is an inherently reasonable faith.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, May 04, 2014

What's the Conflict between Faith and Reason? (Part 2)

What's the Conflict between Faith and Reason? (Part 2)

We constantly hear that faith and reason are opposites; if you have faith in something, you’ve left reason behind. Do Christians follow a "blind" faith? Is reason the enemy of faith? In this class, Lenny shows why Christianity is an inherently reasonable faith.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, April 27, 2014

What's the Conflict between Faith and Reason? (Part 1)

What's the Conflict between Faith and Reason? (Part 1)

We constantly hear that faith and reason are opposites; if you have faith in something, you’ve left reason behind. Do Christians follow a "blind" faith? Is reason the enemy of faith? In this class, Lenny shows why Christianity is an inherently reasonable faith.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Would the World Be Better without Religion? (Part 4)

Would the World Be Better without Religion? (Part 4)

Skeptics such as Richard Dawkins often claim that the biggest evils in the world are perpetrated because of religious beliefs. Does religion cause more wars, more hatred and prejudice than other views? What would a world free of religion look like? Join Lenny as he shows why such objections have no grounding in reality.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Would the World Be Better without Religion? (Part 3)

Would the World Be Better without Religion? (Part 3)

Skeptics such as Richard Dawkins often claim that the biggest evils in the world are perpetrated because of religious beliefs. Does religion cause more wars, more hatred and prejudice than other views? What would a world free of religion look like? Join Lenny as he shows why such objections have no grounding in reality.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, April 06, 2014

Would the World Be Better without Religion? (Part 2)

Would the World Be Better without Religion? (Part 2)

Skeptics such as Richard Dawkins often claim that the biggest evils in the world are perpetrated because of religious beliefs. Does religion cause more wars, more hatred and prejudice than other views? What would a world free of religion look like? Join Lenny as he shows why such objections have no grounding in reality.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Would the World Be Better without Religion? (Part 1)

Would the World Be Better without Religion? (Part 1)

Skeptics such as Richard Dawkins often claim that the biggest evils in the world are perpetrated because of religious beliefs. Does religion cause more wars, more hatred and prejudice than other views? What would a world free of religion look like? Join Lenny as he shows why such objections have no grounding in reality.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Dealing with All Those "Lost Gospel" Claims (Part 4)

Dealing with All Those "Lost Gospel" Claims (Part 4)

Did the church fathers pick and choose which gospels to include in the Bible by selecting the ones they like and rejecting others? What are all these "other gospels" we hear so much about? Do they offer us new knowledge of who Jesus really was? In this podcast, we'll debunk the idea that we somehow "lost" gospels and show why we can be confident in the Biblical record.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Dealing with All Those "Lost Gospel" Claims (Part 3)

Dealing with All Those "Lost Gospel" Claims (Part 3)

Did the church fathers pick and choose which gospels to include in the Bible by selecting the ones they like and rejecting others? What are all these "other gospels" we hear so much about? Do they offer us new knowledge of who Jesus really was? In this podcast, we'll debunk the idea that we somehow "lost" gospels and show why we can be confident in the Biblical record.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, March 09, 2014

Dealing with All Those "Lost Gospel" Claims (Part 2)

Dealing with All Those "Lost Gospel" Claims (Part 2)

Did the church fathers pick and choose which gospels to include in the Bible by selecting the ones they like and rejecting others? What are all these "other gospels" we hear so much about? Do they offer us new knowledge of who Jesus really was? In this podcast, we'll debunk the idea that we somehow "lost" gospels and show why we can be confident in the Biblical record.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, March 02, 2014

Dealing with All Those "Lost Gospel" Claims (Part 1)

Dealing with All Those "Lost Gospel" Claims (Part 1)

Did the church fathers pick and choose which gospels to include in the Bible by selecting the ones they like and rejecting others? What are all these "other gospels" we hear so much about? Do they offer us new knowledge of who Jesus really was? In this podcast, we'll debunk the idea that we somehow "lost" gospels and show why we can be confident in the Biblical record.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Science, God, and Knowing (Part 4)

Science, God, and Knowing (Part 4)

Today, people look to scientists to find the answers to our problems in the world. But does science have limits? Are there other ways to know something as fact? And how are questions about God and religion tested scientifically? In this class, Lenny shows why scientific objections to God fail.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Science, God, and Knowing (Part 3)

Science, God, and Knowing (Part 3)

Today, people look to scientists to find the answers to our problems in the world. But does science have limits? Are there other ways to know something as fact? And how are questions about God and religion tested scientifically? In this class, Lenny shows why scientific objections to God fail.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, February 09, 2014

Science, God, and Knowing (Part 2)

Science, God, and Knowing (Part 2)

Today, people look to scientists to find the answers to our problems in the world. But does science have limits? Are there other ways to know something as fact? And how are questions about God and religion tested scientifically? In this class, Lenny shows why scientific objections to God fail.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, February 02, 2014

Science, God, and Knowing (Part 1)

Science, God, and Knowing (Part 1)

Today, people look to scientists to find the answers to our problems in the world. But does science have limits? Are there other ways to know something as fact? And how are questions about God and religion tested scientifically? In this class, Lenny shows why scientific objections to God fail.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Tools for the God-fearing Mind (Part 4)

Tools for the God-fearing Mind (Part 4)

Jesus commanded us that we are to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, but many Christians simply don't know how to love God with their minds. Before we can think rightly about God, we need to learn to think rightly, to think logically. In this talk, Lenny teaches you how you can tell the difference between good arguments and bad ones and how you can offer unbelievers rational, persuasive arguments for your faith.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Tools for the God-fearing Mind (Part 3)

Tools for the God-fearing Mind (Part 3)

Jesus commanded us that we are to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, but many Christians simply don't know how to love God with their minds. Before we can think rightly about God, we need to learn to think rightly, to think logically. In this talk, Lenny teaches you how you can tell the difference between good arguments and bad ones and how you can offer unbelievers rational, persuasive arguments for your faith.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Tools for the God-fearing Mind (Part 2)

Tools for the God-fearing Mind (Part 2)

Jesus commanded us that we are to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, but many Christians simply don't know how to love God with their minds. Before we can think rightly about God, we need to learn to think rightly, to think logically. In this talk, Lenny teaches you how you can tell the difference between good arguments and bad ones and how you can offer unbelievers rational, persuasive arguments for your faith.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, January 05, 2014

Tools for the God-fearing Mind (Part 1)

Tools for the God-fearing Mind (Part 1)

Jesus commanded us that we are to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, but many Christians simply don't know how to love God with their minds. Before we can think rightly about God, we need to learn to think rightly, to think logically. In this talk, Lenny teaches you how you can tell the difference between good arguments and bad ones and how you can offer unbelievers rational, persuasive arguments for your faith.

Part 1 of 4

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