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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 25, 2016

Jesus: The Smartest Man Who Ever Lived (Part 3)

Jesus: The Smartest Man Who Ever Lived (Part 3)

If you were asked to choose the most intelligent person in history, who would it be? Einstein? Newton? Socrates? What about Jesus? Join us while we get ready to celebrate Christ's birth and to learn about as new aspect of Jesus's ministry: how he wants to engage our minds as much as our hearts.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Jesus: The Smartest Man Who Ever Lived (Part 2)

Jesus: The Smartest Man Who Ever Lived (Part 2)

If you were asked to choose the most intelligent person in history, who would it be? Einstein? Newton? Socrates? What about Jesus? Join us while we get ready to celebrate Christ's birth and to learn about as new aspect of Jesus's ministry: how he wants to engage our minds as much as our hearts.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Jesus: The Smartest Man Who Ever Lived (Part 1)

Jesus: The Smartest Man Who Ever Lived (Part 1)

If you were asked to choose the most intelligent person in history, who would it be? Einstein? Newton? Socrates? What about Jesus? Join us while we get ready to celebrate Christ's birth and to learn about as new aspect of Jesus's ministry: how he wants to engage our minds as much as our hearts.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, December 04, 2016

How Our Universe Is Designed for Life (Part 4)

How Our Universe Is Designed for Life (Part 4)

The Psalmist wrote "The heavens declare the glory of God." Indeed, as modern science progresses, it continues to uncover more and more evidence that our universe was created specifically for life. In this updated podcast, we will discuss surprising new discoveries that point to God as the creator of the universe.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, November 27, 2016

How Our Universe Is Designed for Life (Part 3)

How Our Universe Is Designed for Life (Part 3)

The Psalmist wrote "The heavens declare the glory of God." Indeed, as modern science progresses, it continues to uncover more and more evidence that our universe was created specifically for life. In this updated podcast, we will discuss surprising new discoveries that point to God as the creator of the universe.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, November 20, 2016

How Our Universe Is Designed for Life (Part 2)

How Our Universe Is Designed for Life (Part 2)

The Psalmist wrote "The heavens declare the glory of God." Indeed, as modern science progresses, it continues to uncover more and more evidence that our universe was created specifically for life. In this updated podcast, we will discuss surprising new discoveries that point to God as the creator of the universe.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, November 13, 2016

How Our Universe Is Designed for Life (Part 1)

How Our Universe Is Designed for Life (Part 1)

The Psalmist wrote "The heavens declare the glory of God." Indeed, as modern science progresses, it continues to uncover more and more evidence that our universe was created specifically for life. In this updated podcast, we will discuss surprising new discoveries that point to God as the creator of the universe.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, November 06, 2016

Bioethics in the 21st Century (Part 4)

Bioethics in the 21st Century (Part 4)

We live in a confusing time. Sex is seen as recreational, while pregnancies are disposable. Then, infertile women will pay thousands of dollars for the latest treatments just to have a child. How should Christians make sense of all the new technologies out there? In this four-part series, Lenny reviews the various challenges in this Brave New World of bioethics.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Bioethics in the 21st Century (Part 3)

Bioethics in the 21st Century (Part 3)

We live in a confusing time. Sex is seen as recreational, while pregnancies are disposable. Then, infertile women will pay thousands of dollars for the latest treatments just to have a child. How should Christians make sense of all the new technologies out there? In this four-part series, Lenny reviews the various challenges in this Brave New World of bioethics.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Bioethics in the 21st Century (Part 2)

Bioethics in the 21st Century (Part 2)

We live in a confusing time. Sex is seen as recreational, while pregnancies are disposable. Then, infertile women will pay thousands of dollars for the latest treatments just to have a child. How should Christians make sense of all the new technologies out there? In this four-part series, Lenny reviews the various challenges in this Brave New World of bioethics.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Bioethics in the 21st Century (Part 1)

Bioethics in the 21st Century (Part 1)

We live in a confusing time. Sex is seen as recreational, while pregnancies are disposable. Then, infertile women will pay thousands of dollars for the latest treatments just to have a child. How should Christians make sense of all the new technologies out there? In this four-part series, Lenny reviews the various challenges in this Brave New World of bioethics.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, October 09, 2016

Dealing with Bible Contradictions (Part 4)

Dealing with Bible Contradictions (Part 4)
You hear the objection all the time: what about all the contradictions in the Bible? This month we will examine some of these so-called contradictions and learn how to answer them.
Part 4 of 4

Sunday, October 02, 2016

Dealing with Bible Contradictions (Part 3)

Dealing with Bible Contradictions (Part 3)
You hear the objection all the time: what about all the contradictions in the Bible? This month we will examine some of these so-called contradictions and learn how to answer them.
Part 3 of 4

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Dealing with Bible Contradictions (Part 2)

Dealing with Bible Contradictions (Part 2)
You hear the objection all the time: what about all the contradictions in the Bible? This month we will examine some of these so-called contradictions and learn how to answer them.
Part 2 of 4

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Dealing with Bible Contradictions (Part 1)

Dealing with Bible Contradictions (Part 1)
You hear the objection all the time: what about all the contradictions in the Bible? This month we will examine some of these so-called contradictions and learn how to answer them.
Part 1 of 4

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Battling the Culture Wars (Part 4)

Battling the Culture Wars (Part 4)

Popular media today has an incredible influence on thoughts and attitudes. From blockbuster movies to superstar pop divas, our minds are being shaped by the values that Hollywood deems important. How can Christians protect their families from such a powerful message? This podcast series looks at ways to provide a counterbalance to culture's corrupting influence.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, September 04, 2016

Battling the Culture Wars (Part 3)

Battling the Culture Wars (Part 3)

Popular media today has an incredible influence on thoughts and attitudes. From blockbuster movies to superstar pop divas, our minds are being shaped by the values that Hollywood deems important. How can Christians protect their families from such a powerful message? This podcast series looks at ways to provide a counterbalance to culture's corrupting influence.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Battling the Culture Wars (Part 2)

Battling the Culture Wars (Part 2)

Popular media today has an incredible influence on thoughts and attitudes. From blockbuster movies to superstar pop divas, our minds are being shaped by the values that Hollywood deems important. How can Christians protect their families from such a powerful message? This podcast series looks at ways to provide a counterbalance to culture's corrupting influence.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Battling the Culture Wars (Part 1)

Battling the Culture Wars (Part 1)

Popular media today has an incredible influence on thoughts and attitudes. From blockbuster movies to superstar pop divas, our minds are being shaped by the values that Hollywood deems important. How can Christians protect their families from such a powerful message? This podcast series looks at ways to provide a counterbalance to culture's corrupting influence.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Christianity, Judaism, and Sharing the Messiah (Part 4)

Christianity, Judaism, and Sharing the Messiah (Part 4)

How should Christians witness to Jewish friend and neighbors? We share so much, yet the Judaism of today is not the same as what was practiced in the times of the Old Testament. Grab these lessons to learn ways we can share Jesus with the Jews.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, August 07, 2016

Christianity, Judaism, and Sharing the Messiah (Part 3)

Christianity, Judaism, and Sharing the Messiah (Part 3)

How should Christians witness to Jewish friend and neighbors? We share so much, yet the Judaism of today is not the same as what was practiced in the times of the Old Testament. Grab these lessons to learn ways we can share Jesus with the Jews.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Christianity, Judaism, and Sharing the Messiah (Part 2)

Christianity, Judaism, and Sharing the Messiah (Part 2)

How should Christians witness to Jewish friend and neighbors? We share so much, yet the Judaism of today is not the same as what was practiced in the times of the Old Testament. Grab these lessons to learn ways we can share Jesus with the Jews.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Christianity, Judaism, and Sharing the Messiah (Part 1)

Christianity, Judaism, and Sharing the Messiah (Part 1)

How should Christians witness to Jewish friend and neighbors? We share so much, yet the Judaism of today is not the same as what was practiced in the times of the Old Testament. Grab these lessons to learn ways we can share Jesus with the Jews.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Identifying Imposter Christianity (Part 4)

Identifying Imposter Christianity (Part 4)

What really defines Christianity? Mormons claim that they are Christians, simply another denomination. So do others who differ on Jesus' identity. What are the essentials of the Christian faith and how can we identify orthodox beliefs from heterodoxy or heresy? In this series, we will examine the clear lines separating true Christianity from its impostors.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Identifying Imposter Christianity (Part 3)

Identifying Imposter Christianity (Part 3)

What really defines Christianity? Mormons claim that they are Christians, simply another denomination. So do others who differ on Jesus' identity. What are the essentials of the Christian faith and how can we identify orthodox beliefs from heterodoxy or heresy? In this series, we will examine the clear lines separating true Christianity from its impostors.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, July 03, 2016

Identifying Imposter Christianity (Part 2)

Identifying Imposter Christianity (Part 2)

What really defines Christianity? Mormons claim that they are Christians, simply another denomination. So do others who differ on Jesus' identity. What are the essentials of the Christian faith and how can we identify orthodox beliefs from heterodoxy or heresy? In this series, we will examine the clear lines separating true Christianity from its impostors.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Identifying Imposter Christianity (Part 1)

Identifying Imposter Christianity (Part 1)

What really defines Christianity? Mormons claim that they are Christians, simply another denomination. So do others who differ on Jesus' identity. What are the essentials of the Christian faith and how can we identify orthodox beliefs from heterodoxy or heresy? In this series, we will examine the clear lines separating true Christianity from its impostors.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Are Christians Too Judgmental? (Part 4)

Are Christians Too Judgmental? (Part 4)

The most well-known verse in the Bible is not John 3:16, but Matthew 7:1: "Judge not lest ye be judged." People quote it all the time when a Christian seeks to take a stand for biblical values. But what does it mean? Should Christians "force" their beliefs on others and is it right to take stand against an immoral practice by trying to pass laws affecting all citizens? Come along and listen in to find out.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Are Christians Too Judgmental? (Part 3)

Are Christians Too Judgmental? (Part 3)

The most well-known verse in the Bible is not John 3:16, but Matthew 7:1: "Judge not lest ye be judged." People quote it all the time when a Christian seeks to take a stand for biblical values. But what does it mean? Should Christians "force" their beliefs on others and is it right to take stand against an immoral practice by trying to pass laws affecting all citizens? Come along and listen in to find out.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, June 05, 2016

Are Christians Too Judgmental? (Part 2)

Are Christians Too Judgmental? (Part 2)

The most well-known verse in the Bible is not John 3:16, but Matthew 7:1: "Judge not lest ye be judged." People quote it all the time when a Christian seeks to take a stand for biblical values. But what does it mean? Should Christians "force" their beliefs on others and is it right to take stand against an immoral practice by trying to pass laws affecting all citizens? Come along and listen in to find out.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Are Christians Too Judgmental? (Part 1)

Are Christians Too Judgmental? (Part 1)

The most well-known verse in the Bible is not John 3:16, but Matthew 7:1: "Judge not lest ye be judged." People quote it all the time when a Christian seeks to take a stand for biblical values. But what does it mean? Should Christians "force" their beliefs on others and is it right to take stand against an immoral practice by trying to pass laws affecting all citizens? Come along and listen in to find out.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Arguments against Same-Sex Marriage (Part 4)

Arguments against Same-Sex Marriage (Part 4)

Homosexual marriage has become more than simply a hot-button issue; Christians are losing their businesses and going to jail when they stand against it. Yet, we're the ones labeled as bigots. How can Christians properly present their views to nonbelievers without being viewed as "bigoted"? Learn how to argue that natural marriage is not only biblical, but essential for culture.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Arguments against Same-Sex Marriage (Part 3)

Arguments against Same-Sex Marriage (Part 3)

Homosexual marriage has become more than simply a hot-button issue; Christians are losing their businesses and going to jail when they stand against it. Yet, we're the ones labeled as bigots. How can Christians properly present their views to nonbelievers without being viewed as "bigoted"? Learn how to argue that natural marriage is not only biblical, but essential for culture.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, May 08, 2016

Arguments against Same-Sex Marriage (Part 2)

Arguments against Same-Sex Marriage (Part 2)

Homosexual marriage has become more than simply a hot-button issue; Christians are losing their businesses and going to jail when they stand against it. Yet, we're the ones labeled as bigots. How can Christians properly present their views to nonbelievers without being viewed as "bigoted"? Learn how to argue that natural marriage is not only biblical, but essential for culture.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, May 01, 2016

Arguments against Same-Sex Marriage (Part 1)

Arguments against Same-Sex Marriage (Part 1)

Homosexual marriage has become more than simply a hot-button issue; Christians are losing their businesses and going to jail when they stand against it. Yet, we're the ones labeled as bigots. How can Christians properly present their views to nonbelievers without being viewed as "bigoted"? Learn how to argue that natural marriage is not only biblical, but essential for culture.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, April 24, 2016

The Evil of Scientology (Part 4)

The Evil of Scientology (Part 4)

You've probably seen the commercials for Dianetics or walked past some folks offering a free personality test. Both are ways to entice you into the Church of Scientology. But the sheen of the commercials hides a deadly secret that we must warn our friends and family against. Join us as we expose the darkness of Scientology.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, April 17, 2016

The Evil of Scientology (Part 3)

The Evil of Scientology (Part 3)

You've probably seen the commercials for Dianetics or walked past some folks offering a free personality test. Both are ways to entice you into the Church of Scientology. But the sheen of the commercials hides a deadly secret that we must warn our friends and family against. Join us as we expose the darkness of Scientology.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, April 10, 2016

The Evil of Scientology (Part 2)

The Evil of Scientology (Part 2)

You've probably seen the commercials for Dianetics or walked past some folks offering a free personality test. Both are ways to entice you into the Church of Scientology. But the sheen of the commercials hides a deadly secret that we must warn our friends and family against. Join us as we expose the darkness of Scientology.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, April 03, 2016

The Evil of Scientology (Part 1)

The Evil of Scientology (Part 1)

You've probably seen the commercials for Dianetics or walked past some folks offering a free personality test. Both are ways to entice you into the Church of Scientology. But the sheen of the commercials hides a deadly secret that we must warn our friends and family against. Join us as we expose the darkness of Scientology.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Open Forum: Riverside College Q&A (Part 2)

Open Forum: Riverside College Q&A (Part 2)

In this special edition of the Come Let Us Reason podcast, Lenny goes on campus to join the Well Club at Riverside Community College to answer question from the student body on Christianity. As part of their ministry, the Well puts on an Open Forum event where they set up microphones in the middle of the campus open area and invite students to ask anything they wish about Christianity, morals, ethics, and worldview.

Students engaged the panel, consisting of Pastor Daniel Eichelberger and Pastor Jason Powell as well as Lenny, on issues as diverse as the reliability of the Bible, are Heaven and Hell real, whether one must attend church, and is the Bible sexist against women. Listen in as our panelists correct misconceptions and misunderstandings about the Christian faith.

Part 2 of 2

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Open Forum: Riverside College Q&A (Part 1)

Open Forum: Riverside College Q&A (Part 1)

In this special edition of the Come Let Us Reason podcast, Lenny goes on campus to join the Well Club at Riverside Community College to answer question from the student body on Christianity. As part of their ministry, the Well puts on an Open Forum event where they set up microphones in the middle of the campus open area and invite students to ask anything they wish about Christianity, morals, ethics, and worldview.



Students engaged the panel, consisting of Pastor Daniel Eichelberger and Pastor Jason Powell as well as Lenny, on issues as diverse as the reliability of the Bible, are Heaven and Hell real, whether one must attend church, and is the Bible sexist against women. Listen in as our panelists correct misconceptions and misunderstandings about the Christian faith.

Part 1 of 2

Sunday, March 13, 2016

The Moral Argument for God's Existence (Part 3)

The Moral Argument for God's Existence (Part 3)

Atheists claim the God of the Bible is evil, but what makes an action good or evil? Are right and wrong simply what we all agree upon or must they originate in something bigger than humanity? In our latest series, Lenny explores what morality requires and why the existence of right and wrong means God must exist.

Part 3 of 3

Sunday, March 06, 2016

The Moral Argument for God's Existence (Part 2)

The Moral Argument for God's Existence (Part 2)

Atheists claim the God of the Bible is evil, but what makes an action good or evil? Are right and wrong simply what we all agree upon or must they originate in something bigger than humanity? In our latest series, Lenny explores what morality requires and why the existence of right and wrong means God must exist.

Part 2 of 3

Sunday, February 28, 2016

The Moral Argument for God's Existence (Part 1)

The Moral Argument for God's Existence (Part 1)

Atheists claim the God of the Bible is evil, but what makes an action good or evil? Are right and wrong simply what we all agree upon or must they originate in something bigger than humanity? In our latest series, Lenny explores what morality requires and why the existence of right and wrong means God must exist.

Part 1 of 3

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Answering Atheist Arguments (Part 4)

Answering Atheist Arguments (Part 4)

With a slew of popular books by atheists and a cohort of Internet skeptics, Christians are faced with an increasing number of objections to God. How should we answer? Listen in to find the poverty of atheist arguments and why believing in the God of the Bible provides answers where atheism fails.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Answering Atheist Arguments (Part 3)

Answering Atheist Arguments (Part 3)

With a slew of popular books by atheists and a cohort of Internet skeptics, Christians are faced with an increasing number of objections to God. How should we answer? Listen in to find the poverty of atheist arguments and why believing in the God of the Bible provides answers where atheism fails.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, February 07, 2016

Answering Atheist Arguments (Part 2)

Answering Atheist Arguments (Part 2)

With a slew of popular books by atheists and a cohort of Internet skeptics, Christians are faced with an increasing number of objections to God. How should we answer? Listen in to find the poverty of atheist arguments and why believing in the God of the Bible provides answers where atheism fails.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Answering Atheist Arguments (Part 1)

Answering Atheist Arguments (Part 1)

With a slew of popular books by atheists and a cohort of Internet skeptics, Christians are faced with an increasing number of objections to God. How should we answer? Listen in to find the poverty of atheist arguments and why believing in the God of the Bible provides answers where atheism fails.

Part 1 of 4

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Making Good Arguments for the Faith (Part 4)

Making Good Arguments for the Faith (Part 4)

Christianity is a faith that is as logical as it is life-transforming. But how do we demonstrate that to a secular world? Christians must learn how to argue better. In this series you will learn how to share your faith using persuasive, rational arguments that powerfully defend the Christian worldview.

Part 4 of 4

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Making Good Arguments for the Faith (Part 3)

Making Good Arguments for the Faith (Part 3)

Christianity is a faith that is as logical as it is life-transforming. But how do we demonstrate that to a secular world? Christians must learn how to argue better. In this series you will learn how to share your faith using persuasive, rational arguments that powerfully defend the Christian worldview.

Part 3 of 4

Sunday, January 10, 2016

Making Good Arguments for the Faith (Part 2)

Making Good Arguments for the Faith (Part 2)

Christianity is a faith that is as logical as it is life-transforming. But how do we demonstrate that to a secular world? Christians must learn how to argue better. In this series you will learn how to share your faith using persuasive, rational arguments that powerfully defend the Christian worldview.

Part 2 of 4

Sunday, January 03, 2016

Making Good Arguments for the Faith (Part 1 - updated)

Making Good Arguments for the Faith (Part 1 - updated)
Christianity is a faith that is as logical as it is life-transforming. But how do we demonstrate that to a secular world? Christians must learn how to argue better. In this series you will learn how to share your faith using persuasive, rational arguments that powerfully defend the Christian worldview.
Part 1 of 4
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