The Gospel of Thomas Verse James Talarico Won’t Show You

The Gospel of Thomas Verse James Talarico Won’t Show You

A sermon clip from Texas legislator James Talarico recently went viral after he referenced the Gospel of Thomas to suggest that Jesus supported modern ideas about gender and equality. But there’s something missing from that presentation. In this episode, Lenny plays the viral clip and responds directly to the claim by examining what the Gospel of Thomas actually says — including the final saying that rarely gets mentioned. Then we step back and explore the bigger issue: how the Bible’s canon was formed and why writings like the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Judas were never considered Scripture by the earliest Christians.

What Happens When a Civilization Ignores God? The Bible Already Told Us

What Happens When a Civilization Ignores God? The Bible Already Told Us

In this episode of the Come Let Us Reason Podcast, Lenny Esposito explores Deuteronomy 4 and Moses’ warning that cultures survive only if they listen to God’s Word, remember the lessons of the past, and pass those truths to the next generation.Drawing from thinkers like C.S. Lewis, Chesterton, and Roger Scruton, this episode examines how the erosion of Judeo-Christian foundations threatens modern society—and why the biblical warning is more relevant today than ever.

If You Burned Every Bible, You’d Still Be Stuck with Jesus — Here’s Why

If You Burned Every Bible, You’d Still Be Stuck with Jesus — Here’s Why

What if someone destroyed every Bible ever printed? Would the case for Jesus disappear with them? Cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace — author of Person of Interest and Cold Case Christianity — argues the answer is a definitive no. In this compelling episode of Come Let Us Reason Together, Wallace applies the same investigative technique he used to solve decades-old murders to one of history's most contested questions: who was Jesus of Nazareth, and does the evidence demand a verdict? Using what he calls the "fuse and fallout" method — examining what happened before and after an event when the event itself leaves no direct evidence — Wallace traces the historical shockwave of Jesus's life through science, art, music, education, and world religion. What he found surprised even him.

Positioned for Miracles: The Faithful Steps God Uses to Do the Extraordinary

Positioned for Miracles: The Faithful Steps God Uses to Do the Extraordinary

Do miracles still happen today? And if they do — why do some believers seem to experience God’s power while others never do? In this episode, we explore how ordinary, covenant-rooted faithfulness positioned Israel to experience extraordinary results — and what that means for believers today. It's not about chasing spectacle. It’s about understanding the biblical pattern God has revealed. If you’ve ever longed to see God move in your life, this lesson will help you understand the practical steps Scripture models for being fully used by Him.

Christian Professor Battles DEI at the Arizona Supreme Court — Why This Case Matters

Christian Professor Battles DEI at the Arizona Supreme Court — Why This Case Matters

What happens when a Christian professor refuses mandatory DEI training at a public university? Not because he hates diversity, but because the training teaches that people are morally defined by their skin color. Now the case has reached the Arizona Supreme Court. Does a state employee has the right to challenge government mandates? Does biblical truth still have a place in higher education? We'll explore that and more in this episode.

Why Smart People Believe: The Evidence That Changed Charles Murray’s Mind

Why Smart People Believe: The Evidence That Changed Charles Murray’s Mind

Why do intelligent people believe in Christianity? Is faith something you feel—or something you can reason toward? In this episode, we explore the surprising intellectually rich faith journey of sociologist Charles Murray. We also examine Glenn Loury’s own faith story, shaped within a church rich in emotion and community—yet ultimately challenged by unanswered intellectual questions. Together, these stories reveal a crucial truth: lasting, transformative Christian faith must engage the mind as much as the heart.

Honoring God When Life Hurts: Why He Doesn’t Waste Your Pain

Honoring God When Life Hurts: Why He Doesn’t Waste Your Pain

If God is good… why does obedience still hurt? Why do faithful Christians suffer cancer, loss, miscarriage, and heartbreak? In this episode I’m speaking with Clay Jones and Jean E. Jones about how Christians can glorify God in the worst of times. We’re not offering easy answers or shallow promises. We’re talking honestly about suffering—what Scripture actually says, what the church often gets wrong, and how God uses pain not to destroy faith, but to refine it. Drawing from their personal struggles, we’ll explore how Christians can honor God even when it hurts—and why your suffering is never wasted in God’s hands.

Too Few Fossils, Too Many Agendas: The Hidden Politics Behind Human Origins

Too Few Fossils, Too Many Agendas: The Hidden Politics Behind Human Origins

A recent fossil discovery has exposed deep disagreements among evolutionary scientists over human origins. The division has prompted the question: Is paleoanthropology driven purely by evidence—or are incentives shaping the story of human evolution? In this episode, Lenny Esposito is joined by Dr. Casey Luskin to examine the growing controversy surrounding Sahelanthropus tchadensis, a fossil often described as one of the earliest human ancestors. What began as a celebrated evolutionary discovery has now sparked open disagreement among evolutionary scientists themselves.

Is God Protecting Israel? Why Antisemitism Is Rising Again

Is God Protecting Israel? Why Antisemitism Is Rising Again: History, Prophecy, and the Return of an Ancient Hatred

As antisemitism surges across the political spectrum—from college campuses to cultural influencers—many Christians are asking an urgent biblical question: Is God still protecting Israel? In this episode Lenny Esposito is joined by Dr. Brian Crawford, Director of Apologetics for Chosen People Ministries, to examine why hostility toward Jews is returning with alarming force—and what Scripture, history, and current events reveal about God’s covenant with Israel.

Should Christians Practice Yoga? What the Church Rarely Tells You

Should Christians Practice Yoga? What the Church Rarely Tells You

Yoga is everywhere—from gyms to churches—but is it spiritually neutral? In this roundtable discussion with colleagues from the Kirkwood Center, we examine yoga’s Hindu origins, its purpose as a spiritual discipline, and whether Christians can truly separate the physical practice from its worldview. This conversation challenges popular assumptions and asks a deeper question: Does what we do with our bodies shape what we believe?

Why Romans Still Shakes the World — The Gospel That Toppled Empires (and Confronts Culture Today)

Why Romans Still Shakes the World — The Gospel That Toppled Empires (and Confronts Culture Today)

The book of Romans wasn’t written in a vacuum—it was delivered into the heart of a divided, hostile empire. Long before Rome persecuted Christians, Paul sent a letter that would redefine faith, grace, politics, and morality. In this episode, we explore Romans 1:1–7, the explosive power of the gospel, and why its message still confronts cultural chaos, identity politics, and moral confusion today. From Nero to now, Romans refuses to be tamed.

Why Everyone Loves Christmas (Even Atheists) — The Power They Can’t Escape

Why Everyone Loves Christmas (Even Atheists) — The Power They Can’t Escape

While Christmas may have been co-opted and commercialized, since the roots of its modern incarnation, the core of the holiday and those celebratory aspects lie in the Gospel story. There’s simply no escaping the wonder of Emmauel: God with Us. As Christians we don’t have to shun the trappings of 21st century Christmas, but we must emphasize the transformative nature of the nativity and leverage it to transform ourselves, our communities, and our world.

Is James Gunn’s Superman Still a Moral Hero?

Is James Gunn’s Superman Still a Moral Hero?

Superman has always stood for more than power. He’s represented restraint, sacrifice, and a vision of the good. But in a culture that no longer agrees on moral truth, even our heroes are being redefined. In this episode, we’ll compare James Gunn’s new iteration of Superman with earlier portrayals, uncover the philosophy shaping modern storytelling, and explore what all of this means for people of faith engaging culture today.

AI Isn’t Intelligent—And That’s What Makes It Dangerous

AI Isn’t Intelligent—And That’s What Makes It Dangerous

Artificial intelligence is shaping our world—but few people understand what it actually is. In this compelling presentation, Lenny Esposito cuts through the hype and fear to reveal a far more sobering reality. Machines don’t think, reason, or understand—and yet we are increasingly trusting them with moral decisions, education, surveillance, and even spiritual authority. The greatest danger of AI isn’t that it becomes human—but that humans stop being human.

The Numbers Don’t Lie: The Fine-Tuning That Destroyed His Atheism

The Numbers Don’t Lie: The Fine-Tuning That Destroyed His Atheism

What happens when an atheist digs into the science behind the universe? For filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis, exploring cosmology, DNA information, and the staggering improbability of life led him on a three-year journey he never expected—one that ended with his new documentary Universe Designed. In this interview Lenny sits down with Michael to talk about how fine-tuning evidence shook his atheism, why cosmology, physics, and DNA point to an intelligent Creator and how 36 hours of interviews with Hugh Ross, Stephen Meyer, Frank Turek, J. Warner Wallace, Sean McDowell, Mary Jo Sharp, and Mike Licona formed the backbone of his new film.

Contradictions in the Bible? Watch These Myths Collapse in Minutes

Contradictions in the Bible? Watch These Myths Collapse in Minutes

Are there contradictions in the Bible? Critics confidently claim “the Bible is full of errors,” and many Christians feel anxious when challenged. But tonight, we’re taking those challenges head-on — and showing why most so-called contradictions collapse the moment you understand context, language, and logic.

Pilgrim in the Algorithm: How Digital Echo Chambers Poison Your Faith

Pilgrim in the Algorithm: How Digital Echo Chambers Poison Your Faith

What would Pilgrim’s Progress look like in the digital Age? How do we manage the unique threats Christian must overcome when walking not through the Slough of Despond, but the feed-driven maze of modern algorithms? Our attachment to social media brings with it risks. In an age of outrage, tribalism, provokers, and digital distractions, believers face new versions of Bunyan’s ancient dangers—each more subtle and seductive than the last. This talk exposes the poisonous characters hiding in your timeline, reveals how Romans 16 warns us against them, and equips you to walk wisely, innocently, and faithfully toward the Celestial City.

Is Christianity Oppressive to Women? History Says the Exact Opposite

Is Christianity Oppressive to Women? History Says the Exact Opposite

Is Christianity oppressive to women—or is that one of the biggest myths of modern culture? In this episode, we take a hard look at the historical evidence, comparing how women were treated in bot the cultures of classical antiquity as well as 20th century non-Christian societies like India, China, and various Islamic states. The results are surprising: women consistently flourished most where Christianity took root. This is just one aspect of how modern Western society—now rapidly abandoning Christianity—has replaced the pursuit of human flourishing with entertainment, consumerism, and self-focused identity. Yet historically, Christianity created the social systems, moral frameworks, and communities that helped women and men thrive.

Christians Are Being Slaughtered in Nigeria — Why Is the World Silent?

Christians Are Being Slaughtered in Nigeria — Why Is the World Silent?

Entire Christian villages are being wiped out while the world looks away. Discover the disturbing truth about Nigeria’s escalating violence, government cover-ups, and how American Christians can step up to defend their persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ.

Did the Disciples Misremember Jesus’ Resurrection?

Did the Disciples Misremember Jesus’ Resurrection?

Were the resurrection stories just memories gone wrong—or history remembered right? In this episode of Come Let Us Reason Together, apologist Lenny Esposito interviews Dr. David Graieg, author of Resurrection Remembered (Routledge 2024), about what modern memory science reveals about the eyewitness testimony behind Jesus’ resurrection. Discover how psychology, philosophy, and ancient oral culture shaped the earliest Christian memories and why 1 Corinthians 15 still stands as powerful historical evidence.

Halloween and Christianity: Celebrate or Steer Clear?

Halloween and Christianity: Celebrate or Steer Clear?

Can Christians celebrate Halloween? Lenny Esposito joins D.r Harry Edwards and Dr. Jacob Daniel as they look at the full history of Halloween, tracing its roots from the Celtic Samhain and All Hallows' Eve to modern commercialization and pagan myths. Discover biblical redemption strategies—like gospel tracts with candy, Bible hero costumes, and Harvest Fests—while navigating parental dilemmas and occult warnings. Ideal for faith-filled families!

Christian Nationalism or Biblical Patriotism: What Does the Bible Say about Loving Our Country?

Christian Nationalism or Biblical Patriotism: What Does the Bible Say about Loving Our Country?

Christian nationalism has been blazing in the headlines, but what exactly is it? Is it wrong for Christians to express their patriotism publicly? Here, Lenny Esposito and Daniel Darling explore the complex relationship between Christian faith, patriotism, and the concern raised in the media over Christian Nationalism. They look at the biblical teaching on loving one’s country, the importance of gratitude in fostering a healthy sense of patriotism, the role of Christians in engaging with politics, and the need for discernment in political allegiances. The conversation emphasizes the significance of local engagement and the church's role in renewing society, while also tackling contentious issues like immigration and family values.

Why “Love Is Love” Is a Lie

Why “Love Is Love” Is a Lie

Today, there are all kinds of calls for us to love. Love seemingly is the highest ideal, but what if such calls hide darker motives? "Love is Love" sounds sweet—but it's a dangerous lie masking self-seeking feelings as virtue. Discover the Bible's radical agape: self-sacrificial, God-centered love. Looking at C.S. Lewis's The Four Loves and applying Paul's teaching from Romans 12, we see how to build real love, leading to church harmony, a hatred of evil, a community that rejoices or weeps together,and even a people who will bless their enemies.

"God Is Dead!" - How Nietzsche’s Shocking Legacy Impacts Our Culture

"God Is Dead!" - How Nietzsche’s Shocking Legacy Impacts Our Culture

In this eye-opening episode of Come Let Us Reason Together, Dr. Greg Ganssle unpacks Friedrich Nietzsche's life, from his tragic youth to his "death of God" declaration and the Übermensch vision. Through a Christian lens, explore how his ideas fuel today's relativism, mental health crises, and quest for self-made meaning—contrasting it with Jesus' abundant life. Discover why Nietzsche's warnings about nihilism echo in our chaotic world, and find why his ideas lead to hopelessness while Christ gives true hope.

Mind Shift: Create a Life-Changing Turning Point in Your Faith

Mind Shift: Create a Life-Changing Turning Point in Your Faith

In this eye-opening talk, discover how shaping your intellect according to historic Christian beliefs shields you from worldly conformity, leading to true victory in faith. This transformative session reveals how avoiding worldly conformity through intellectual renewal leads to humility, divine wisdom, God-sensitivity, and developing your spiritual gifts—all key to pleasing God.