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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 27, 2015

Talking to Family about Christmas (Part 4)

Talking to Family about Christmas (Part 4)

As the holidays approach, families and friends will get together to celebrate the season. Yet, many of us have family members who aren’t Christian or who don’t understand why we place such an emphasis on this particular observance. Are there good ways to discuss the true meaning of Christmas with those you love? In this series, Lenny offers some ideas on how to share your faith effectively.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Talking to Family about Christmas (Part 3)

Talking to Family about Christmas (Part 3)

As the holidays approach, families and friends will get together to celebrate the season. Yet, many of us have family members who aren’t Christian or who don’t understand why we place such an emphasis on this particular observance. Are there good ways to discuss the true meaning of Christmas with those you love? In this series, Lenny offers some ideas on how to share your faith effectively.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Talking to Family about Christmas (Part 2)

Talking to Family about Christmas (Part 2)

As the holidays approach, families and friends will get together to celebrate the season. Yet, many of us have family members who aren’t Christian or who don’t understand why we place such an emphasis on this particular observance. Are there good ways to discuss the true meaning of Christmas with those you love? In this series, Lenny offers some ideas on how to share your faith effectively.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, December 06, 2015

Talking to Family about Christmas (Part 1- updated)

Talking to Family about Christmas (Part 1- updated)

As the holidays approach, families and friends will get together to celebrate the season. Yet, many of us have family members who aren’t Christian or who don’t understand why we place such an emphasis on this particular observance. Are there good ways to discuss the true meaning of Christmas with those you love? In this series, Lenny offers some ideas on how to share your faith effectively.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, November 29, 2015

The Reasonableness of Believing in Miracles (Part 4)

The Reasonableness of Believing in Miracles (Part 4)

In early Christianity, miracles played a significant part of the Christian witness. Do miracles happen? And if they do, should we, as skeptic David Hume argued, reject any miracle claims because they are impossible to be proved? In this podcast, Lenny will look at why holding to miracle accounts can be considered completely rational and how miracles can help you share with others.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, November 22, 2015

The Reasonableness of Believing in Miracles (Part 3)

The Reasonableness of Believing in Miracles (Part 3)

In early Christianity, miracles played a significant part of the Christian witness. Do miracles happen? And if they do, should we, as skeptic David Hume argued, reject any miracle claims because they are impossible to be proved? In this podcast, Lenny will look at why holding to miracle accounts can be considered completely rational and how miracles can help you share with others.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, November 15, 2015

The Reasonableness of Believing in Miracles (Part 2)

The Reasonableness of Believing in Miracles (Part 2)

In early Christianity, miracles played a significant part of the Christian witness. Do miracles happen? And if they do, should we, as skeptic David Hume argued, reject any miracle claims because they are impossible to be proved? In this podcast, Lenny will look at why holding to miracle accounts can be considered completely rational and how miracles can help you share with others.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, November 08, 2015

The Reasonableness of Believing in Miracles (Part 1)

The Reasonableness of Believing in Miracles (Part 1)

In early Christianity, miracles played a significant part of the Christian witness. Do miracles happen? And if they do, should we, as skeptic David Hume argued, reject any miracle claims because they are impossible to be proved? In this podcast, Lenny will look at why holding to miracle accounts can be considered completely rational and how miracles can help you share with others.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, November 01, 2015

Why Does God Remain Hidden? (Part 4)

Why Does God Remain Hidden? (Part 4)

"If God is all-powerful, why didn't He create people who would all believe He exists?" It's a common question; one that stems from God's divine Hiddenness. However, the freedom people have to deny God may be just as important as believing in Him. In this session, Lenny will explain why the nature of God demands that humans choose to follow Him freely.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Why Does God Remain Hidden? (Part 3)

Why Does God Remain Hidden? (Part 3)

"If God is all-powerful, why didn't He create people who would all believe He exists?" It's a common question; one that stems from God's divine Hiddenness. However, the freedom people have to deny God may be just as important as believing in Him. In this session, Lenny will explain why the nature of God demands that humans choose to follow Him freely.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Why Does God Remain Hidden? (Part 2)

Why Does God Remain Hidden? (Part 2)

"If God is all-powerful, why didn't He create people who would all believe He exists?" It's a common question; one that stems from God's divine Hiddenness. However, the freedom people have to deny God may be just as important as believing in Him. In this session, Lenny will explain why the nature of God demands that humans choose to follow Him freely.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Why Does God Remain Hidden? (Part 1)

Why Does God Remain Hidden? (Part 1)

"If God is all-powerful, why didn't He create people who would all believe He exists?" It's a common question; one that stems from God's divine Hiddenness. However, the freedom people have to deny God may be just as important as believing in Him. In this session, Lenny will explain why the nature of God demands that humans choose to follow Him freely.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, October 04, 2015

The Christian View of Halloween (Part 4)

The Christian View of Halloween (Part 4)

Halloween is rapidly approaching and once again Christians are faced with the most overtly pagan holiday on the calendar. What are the origins of Halloween and should we allow our kids to Trick or Treat? In this podcast series, Lenny looks at the history of the Christian tradition of All Hallow's Eve and shows that you may be wrong in your assumptions on this very American holiday.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, September 27, 2015

The Christian View of Halloween (Part 3)

The Christian View of Halloween (Part 3)

Halloween is rapidly approaching and once again Christians are faced with the most overtly pagan holiday on the calendar. What are the origins of Halloween and should we allow our kids to Trick or Treat? In this podcast series, Lenny looks at the history of the Christian tradition of All Hallow's Eve and shows that you may be wrong in your assumptions on this very American holiday.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, September 20, 2015

The Christian View of Halloween (Part 2)

The Christian View of Halloween (Part 2)

Halloween is rapidly approaching and once again Christians are faced with the most overtly pagan holiday on the calendar. What are the origins of Halloween and should we allow our kids to Trick or Treat? In this podcast series, Lenny looks at the history of the Christian tradition of All Hallow's Eve and shows that you may be wrong in your assumptions on this very American holiday.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, September 13, 2015

The Christian View of Halloween (Part 1)

The Christian View of Halloween (Part 1)

Halloween is rapidly approaching and once again Christians are faced with the most overtly pagan holiday on the calendar. What are the origins of Halloween and should we allow our kids to Trick or Treat? In this podcast series, Lenny looks at the history of the Christian tradition of All Hallow's Eve and shows that you may be wrong in your assumptions on this very American holiday.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, September 06, 2015

Defending the Trinity Against World Religions (Part 4)

Defending the Trinity Against World Religions (Part 4)

The Trinity is the central doctrine of Christianity and the one belief that separates the Christian view of God from all other faiths. This class will help believers defend critical challenges against the Trinity such as the clam that it's a logical contradiction, the word Trinity is not found in the Bible, and the Trinity is too mysterious and unintelligible for us to understand.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Defending the Trinity Against World Religions (Part 3)

Defending the Trinity Against World Religions (Part 3)

The Trinity is the central doctrine of Christianity and the one belief that separates the Christian view of God from all other faiths. This class will help believers defend critical challenges against the Trinity such as the clam that it's a logical contradiction, the word Trinity is not found in the Bible, and the Trinity is too mysterious and unintelligible for us to understand.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Defending the Trinity Against World Religions (Part 2)

Defending the Trinity Against World Religions (Part 2)

The Trinity is the central doctrine of Christianity and the one belief that separates the Christian view of God from all other faiths. This class will help believers defend critical challenges against the Trinity such as the clam that it's a logical contradiction, the word Trinity is not found in the Bible, and the Trinity is too mysterious and unintelligible for us to understand.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Defending the Trinity Against World Religions

Defending the Trinity Against World Religions (Part 1)

The Trinity is the central doctrine of Christianity and the one belief that separates the Christian view of God from all other faiths. This class will help believers defend critical challenges against the Trinity such as the clam that it's a logical contradiction, the word Trinity is not found in the Bible, and the Trinity is too mysterious and unintelligible for us to understand.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, August 09, 2015

Can You Trust the Bible? (Part 4)

Can You Trust the Bible? (Part 4)

Christians hold that the Bible is God's revealed word given to us. But critics argue that the Bible was written by men and changed over the years to suit their purposes. Is there a way to tell? In this session, Lenny Esposito will demonstrate how we can have assurance that the Bible is indeed the Word of God.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, August 02, 2015

Can You Trust the Bible? (Part 3)

Can You Trust the Bible? (Part 3)

Christians hold that the Bible is God's revealed word given to us. But critics argue that the Bible was written by men and changed over the years to suit their purposes. Is there a way to tell? In this session, Lenny Esposito will demonstrate how we can have assurance that the Bible is indeed the Word of God.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Can You Trust the Bible? (Part 2)

Can You Trust the Bible? (Part 2)

Christians hold that the Bible is God's revealed word given to us. But critics argue that the Bible was written by men and changed over the years to suit their purposes. Is there a way to tell? In this session, Lenny Esposito will demonstrate how we can have assurance that the Bible is indeed the Word of God.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Can You Trust the Bible? (Part 1)

Can You Trust the Bible? (Part 1)

Christians hold that the Bible is God's revealed word given to us. But critics argue that the Bible was written by men and changed over the years to suit their purposes. Is there a way to tell? In this session, Lenny Esposito will demonstrate how we can have assurance that the Bible is indeed the Word of God.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Archaeology and the Bible (Part 4)

Archaeology and the Bible (Part 4)

The Bible is unique among sacred texts in that it is set against a historical backdrop. Do recent archaeological discoveries validate or discredit the Biblical accounts? Join us as we explore the relationship between the Bible and archaeology.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, July 05, 2015

Archaeology and the Bible (Part 3)

Archaeology and the Bible (Part 3)

The Bible is unique among sacred texts in that it is set against a historical backdrop. Do recent archaeological discoveries validate or discredit the Biblical accounts? Join us as we explore the relationship between the Bible and archaeology.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Archaeology and the Bible (Part 2)

Archaeology and the Bible (Part 2)

The Bible is unique among sacred texts in that it is set against a historical backdrop. Do recent archaeological discoveries validate or discredit the Biblical accounts? Join us as we explore the relationship between the Bible and archaeology.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Archaeology and the Bible (Part 1)

Archaeology and the Bible (Part 1)

The Bible is unique among sacred texts in that it is set against a historical backdrop. Do recent archaeological discoveries validate or discredit the Biblical accounts? Join us as we explore the relationship between the Bible and archaeology.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, June 14, 2015

How to Talk with Mormons (Part 4)

How to Talk with Mormons (Part 4)

Mormonism boasts over 12 million adherents, and it's still growing. What should we say when Mormon missionaries come to our door? How are Christian beliefs different than Mormon beliefs? In this new series, Lenny will teach you how to engage Mormons in fruitful discussion.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, June 07, 2015

How to Talk with Mormons (Part 3)

How to Talk with Mormons (Part 3)

Mormonism boasts over 12 million adherents, and it's still growing. What should we say when Mormon missionaries come to our door? How are Christian beliefs different than Mormon beliefs? In this new series, Lenny will teach you how to engage Mormons in fruitful discussion.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, May 31, 2015

How to Talk with Mormons (Part 2)

How to Talk with Mormons (Part 2)

Mormonism boasts over 12 million adherents, and it's still growing. What should we say when Mormon missionaries come to our door? How are Christian beliefs different than Mormon beliefs? In this new series, Lenny will teach you how to engage Mormons in fruitful discussion.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, May 24, 2015

How to Talk with Mormons (Part 1)

How to Talk with Mormons (Part 1)

Mormonism boasts over 12 million adherents, and it's still growing. What should we say when Mormon missionaries come to our door? How are Christian beliefs different than Mormon beliefs? In this new series, Lenny will teach you how to engage Mormons in fruitful discussion.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Christianity and Super Hero Movies (Part 4)

Christianity and Super Hero Movies (Part 4)

They're smashing box office records and have become one of Hollywood's most bankable formats. But why are movies like The Avengers, Captain America, and The Dark Knight so popular? And do they hold a secret to sharing the Gospel? Listen to this exciting podcast series to find out how super heroes derive their power from the Christian tradition.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Christianity and Super Hero Movies (Part 3)

Christianity and Super Hero Movies (Part 3)

They're smashing box office records and have become one of Hollywood's most bankable formats. But why are movies like The Avengers, Captain America, and The Dark Knight so popular? And do they hold a secret to sharing the Gospel? Listen to this exciting podcast series to find out how super heroes derive their power from the Christian tradition.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, May 03, 2015

Christianity and Super Hero Movies (Part 2)

Christianity and Super Hero Movies (Part 2)

They're smashing box office records and have become one of Hollywood's most bankable formats. But why are movies like The Avengers, Captain America, and The Dark Knight so popular? And do they hold a secret to sharing the Gospel? Listen to this exciting podcast series to find out how super heroes derive their power from the Christian tradition.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Christianity and Super Hero Movies (Part 1)

Christianity and Super Hero Movies (Part 1)

They're smashing box office records and have become one of Hollywood's most bankable formats. But why are movies like The Avengers, Captain America, and The Dark Knight so popular? And do they hold a secret to sharing the Gospel? Listen to this exciting podcast series to find out how super heroes derive their power from the Christian tradition.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Understanding Eastern Orthodoxy (Part 4)

Understanding Eastern Orthodoxy (Part 4)

A surprising trend amongst a segment of young Evangelicals is their conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy. Orthodoxy is probably one of the most misunderstood divisions within Christianity. This class will compare and contrast the beliefs of Christian Evangelicalism with Eastern Orthodoxy, as well as provide you with ways to defend your Evangelical convictions when discussing the Bible with an Orthodox friend.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Understanding Eastern Orthodoxy (Part 3)

Understanding Eastern Orthodoxy (Part 3)

A surprising trend amongst a segment of young Evangelicals is their conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy. Orthodoxy is probably one of the most misunderstood divisions within Christianity. This class will compare and contrast the beliefs of Christian Evangelicalism with Eastern Orthodoxy, as well as provide you with ways to defend your Evangelical convictions when discussing the Bible with an Orthodox friend.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, April 05, 2015

Understanding Eastern Orthodoxy (Part 2)

Understanding Eastern Orthodoxy (Part 2)

A surprising trend amongst a segment of young Evangelicals is their conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy. Orthodoxy is probably one of the most misunderstood divisions within Christianity. This class will compare and contrast the beliefs of Christian Evangelicalism with Eastern Orthodoxy, as well as provide you with ways to defend your Evangelical convictions when discussing the Bible with an Orthodox friend.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Understanding Eastern Orthodoxy (Part 1)

Understanding Eastern Orthodoxy (Part 1)

A surprising trend amongst a segment of young Evangelicals is their conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy. Orthodoxy is probably one of the most misunderstood divisions within Christianity. This class will compare and contrast the beliefs of Christian Evangelicalism with Eastern Orthodoxy, as well as provide you with ways to defend your Evangelical convictions when discussing the Bible with an Orthodox friend.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses (Part 4)

Witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses (Part 4)

Jehovah's Witnesses have made a name for themselves by traveling door to door and converting people. But how can we defend our beliefs against their objections? What's the best way of discussing the Bible with them? In our latest podcast series, Lenny shows you how to dialogue with the Jehovah's Witnesses.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses (Part 3)

Witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses (Part 3)

Jehovah's Witnesses have made a name for themselves by traveling door to door and converting people. But how can we defend our beliefs against their objections? What's the best way of discussing the Bible with them? In our latest podcast series, Lenny shows you how to dialogue with the Jehovah's Witnesses.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, March 08, 2015

Witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses (Part 2)

Witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses (Part 2)

Jehovah's Witnesses have made a name for themselves by traveling door to door and converting people. But how can we defend our beliefs against their objections? What's the best way of discussing the Bible with them? In our latest podcast series, Lenny shows you how to dialogue with the Jehovah's Witnesses.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, March 01, 2015

Witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses (Part 1)

Witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses (Part 1)

Jehovah's Witnesses have made a name for themselves by traveling door to door and converting people. But how can we defend our beliefs against their objections? What's the best way of discussing the Bible with them? In our latest podcast series, Lenny shows you how to dialogue with the Jehovah's Witnesses.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Answering Objections to the Resurrection (Part 4)

Answering Objections to the Resurrection (Part 4)

The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of Christianity. If the resurrection isn't true, Paul says "we are of all people to be most pitied." How do the facts of the resurrection stack up against the charges of its critics? Listen in and see why we can be confident that the resurrection is a true historical event.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Answering Objections to the Resurrection (Part 3)

Answering Objections to the Resurrection (Part 3)

The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of Christianity. If the resurrection isn't true, Paul says "we are of all people to be most pitied." How do the facts of the resurrection stack up against the charges of its critics? Listen in and see why we can be confident that the resurrection is a true historical event.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, February 08, 2015

Answering Objections to the Resurrection (Part 2)

Answering Objections to the Resurrection (Part 2)

The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of Christianity. If the resurrection isn't true, Paul says "we are of all people to be most pitied." How do the facts of the resurrection stack up against the charges of its critics? Listen in and see why we can be confident that the resurrection is a true historical event.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, February 01, 2015

Answering Objections to the Resurrection (Part 1)

Answering Objections to the Resurrection (Part 1)

The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of Christianity. If the resurrection isn't true, Paul says "we are of all people to be most pitied." How do the facts of the resurrection stack up against the charges of its critics? Listen in and see why we can be confident that the resurrection is a true historical event.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Darwinism's Fatal Flaw (Part 4)

Darwinism's Fatal Flaw (Part 4)

The idea that complex life arose through nothing but natural means is a hallmark of modern evolutionary theory. But what if we discovered a problem with Darwinism that was so fundamental, all of science wouldn't work? In this podcast series, Lenny highlights a new argument that shows why evolutionary naturalism is a non-starter.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Darwinism's Fatal Flaw (Part 3)

Darwinism's Fatal Flaw (Part 3)

The idea that complex life arose through nothing but natural means is a hallmark of modern evolutionary theory. But what if we discovered a problem with Darwinism that was so fundamental, all of science wouldn't work? In this podcast series, Lenny highlights a new argument that shows why evolutionary naturalism is a non-starter.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Darwinism's Fatal Flaw (Part 2)

Darwinism's Fatal Flaw (Part 2)

The idea that complex life arose through nothing but natural means is a hallmark of modern evolutionary theory. But what if we discovered a problem with Darwinism that was so fundamental, all of science wouldn't work? In this podcast series, Lenny highlights a new argument that shows why evolutionary naturalism is a non-starter.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, January 04, 2015

Darwinism's Fatal Flaw (Part 1)

Darwinism's Fatal Flaw (Part 1)

The idea that complex life arose through nothing but natural means is a hallmark of modern evolutionary theory. But what if we discovered a problem with Darwinism that was so fundamental, all of science wouldn't work? In this podcast series, Lenny highlights a new argument that shows why evolutionary naturalism is a non-starter.

Part 1 of 4

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