Evidence That Demands a Verdict: Interview with Sean McDowell

Evidence That Demands a Verdict: Interview with Sean McDowell

One of the first popular apologetics books released was Josh McDowell’s Evidence That Demands a Verdict in 1972. But much has changed in the forty-five years since that initial publishing. Now, Sean McDowell has partnered with his father to release a completely updated and revised Evidence for the 21st century. In this interview, Lenny and Sean discuss how the new content and contributions from dozens of the latest scholars make this a new staple in apologetics reference books for years to come. Listen in.

Knowing God's Will: Lessons from the Christmas Story (Part 4)

Knowing God's Will: Lessons from the Christmas Story (Part 4)

Have you ever wondered what God has prepared for your life? How can you know that you're in God's will? In this lesson, Lenny takes a fresh look at the Christmas story and learns one way God prepares us for the calling He has for us.

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Knowing God's Will: Lessons from the Christmas Story (Part 3)

Knowing God's Will: Lessons from the Christmas Story (Part 3)

Have you ever wondered what God has prepared for your life? How can you know that you're in God's will? In this lesson, Lenny takes a fresh look at the Christmas story and learns one way God prepares us for the calling He has for us.

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Knowing God's Will: Lessons from the Christmas Story (Part 2)

Knowing God's Will: Lessons from the Christmas Story (Part 2)

Have you ever wondered what God has prepared for your life? How can you know that you're in God's will? In this lesson, Lenny takes a fresh look at the Christmas story and learns one way God prepares us for the calling He has for us.

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Knowing God's Will: Lessons from the Christmas Story (Part 1)

Knowing God's Will: Lessons from the Christmas Story (Part 1)

Have you ever wondered what God has prepared for your life? How can you know that you're in God's will? In this lesson, Lenny takes a fresh look at the Christmas story and learns one way God prepares us for the calling He has for us.

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God's Sovereignty and Man's Freedom (Part 4)

God's Sovereignty and Man's Freedom (Part 4)

The Bible teaches that God is sovereign. He has a plan for history and his plan will come to pass. Yet the Bible also seems to affirm that human beings have the power to follow their own wills. These ideas seem to create tension. How can both be true? Here, Lenny reviews Calvinism and Arminianism, which are the two primary ways Protestants have tried to reconcile God's sovereignty and man's freedom. He also discusses the idea of Middle Knowledge and why it may help solve the issue.

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God's Sovereignty and Man's Freedom (Part 3)

God's Sovereignty and Man's Freedom (Part 3)

The Bible teaches that God is sovereign. He has a plan for history and his plan will come to pass. Yet the Bible also seems to affirm that human beings have the power to follow their own wills. These ideas seem to create tension. How can both be true? Here, Lenny reviews Calvinism and Arminianism, which are the two primary ways Protestants have tried to reconcile God's sovereignty and man's freedom. He also discusses the idea of Middle Knowledge and why it may help solve the issue.

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God's Sovereignty and Man's Freedom (Part 2)

God's Sovereignty and Man's Freedom (Part 2)

The Bible teaches that God is sovereign. He has a plan for history and his plan will come to pass. Yet the Bible also seems to affirm that human beings have the power to follow their own wills. These ideas seem to create tension. How can both be true? Here, Lenny reviews Calvinism and Arminianism, which are the two primary ways Protestants have tried to reconcile God's sovereignty and man's freedom. He also discusses the idea of Middle Knowledge and why it may help solve the issue.

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God's Sovereignty and Man's Freedom (Part 1)

God's Sovereignty and Man's Freedom (Part 1)

The Bible teaches that God is sovereign. He has a plan for history and his plan will come to pass. Yet the Bible also seems to affirm that human beings have the power to follow their own wills. These ideas seem to create tension. How can both be true? Here, Lenny reviews Calvinism and Arminianism, which are the two primary ways Protestants have tried to reconcile God's sovereignty and man's freedom. He also discusses the idea of Middle Knowledge and why it may help solve the issue.

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Thanksgiving and America's Christian Heritage (Part 4)

Thanksgiving and America's Christian Heritage (Part 4)

As another holiday season approaches, we are reminded to give thanks for God's blessing on our lives. Thanksgiving is a national holiday and a testament to the Christian underpinnings of America. In this special series, we'll explore how the United States has its roots in the Christian tradition.

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The Reformation: A Great Schism or Necessary Change?

The Reformation: A Great Schism or Necessary Change?


In this special edition of the Come Let Us Reason Together podcast, Lenny sits down with Reasons to Believe Senior Research Scholar Ken Samples to discuss the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. It was on October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed his famous 95 theses on the door of the Wittenberg church. That act launched one of the most significant changes to western civilization humanity has ever seen.

In this extended podcast, Ken and Lenny discuss the reasons for Luther’s grievances, why the Reformation made the impact it did, how the sharing of the Gospel was affected through the Reformers, as well as some of the criticisms and problems that emerged from dividing the church. Listen in to hear the entire conversation.

Thanksgiving and America's Christian Heritage (Part 3)

Thanksgiving and America's Christian Heritage (Part 3)

As another holiday season approaches, we are reminded to give thanks for God's blessing on our lives. Thanksgiving is a national holiday and a testament to the Christian underpinnings of America. In this special series, we'll explore how the United States has its roots in the Christian tradition.

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Thanksgiving and America's Christian Heritage (Part 2)

Thanksgiving and America's Christian Heritage (Part 2)

As another holiday season approaches, we are reminded to give thanks for God's blessing on our lives. Thanksgiving is a national holiday and a testament to the Christian underpinnings of America. In this special series, we'll explore how the United States has its roots in the Christian tradition.

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Thanksgiving and America's Christian Heritage (Part 1)

Thanksgiving and America's Christian Heritage (Part 1)

As another holiday season approaches, we are reminded to give thanks for God's blessing on our lives. Thanksgiving is a national holiday and a testament to the Christian underpinnings of America. In this special series, we'll explore how the United States has its roots in the Christian tradition.

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Tools for a God-Fearing Mind (Part 4)

Tools for a God-Fearing Mind (Part 4)

When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, He replied that believers should love God with not only their hearts and strength, but also with their minds. Thinking clearly is important both in our proper understanding of God and in our defense of the faith. In this series of podcasts, Lenny explains just how logical arguments for the faith are constructed and how you can recognize the fallacies in others' thinking.

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Tools for a God-Fearing Mind (Part 3)

Tools for a God-Fearing Mind (Part 3)

When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, He replied that believers should love God with not only their hearts and strength, but also with their minds. Thinking clearly is important both in our proper understanding of God and in our defense of the faith. In this series of podcasts, Lenny explains just how logical arguments for the faith are constructed and how you can recognize the fallacies in others' thinking.

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Tools for a God-Fearing Mind (Part 2)

Tools for a God-Fearing Mind (Part 2)

When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, He replied that believers should love God with not only their hearts and strength, but also with their minds. Thinking clearly is important both in our proper understanding of God and in our defense of the faith. In this series of podcasts, Lenny explains just how logical arguments for the faith are constructed and how you can recognize the fallacies in others' thinking.

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Tools for a God-Fearing Mind (Part 1)

Tools for a God-Fearing Mind (Part 1)

When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, He replied that believers should love God with not only their hearts and strength, but also with their minds. Thinking clearly is important both in our proper understanding of God and in our defense of the faith. In this series of podcasts, Lenny explains just how logical arguments for the faith are constructed and how you can recognize the fallacies in others' thinking.

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Talking with Mormons (Part 4)

Talking 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? Here are some ways to help you how to engage Mormons in fruitful discussion.

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Talking with Mormons (Part 3)

Talking 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? Here are some ways to help you how to engage Mormons in fruitful discussion.

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Talking with Mormons (Part 2)

Talking 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? Here are some ways to help you how to engage Mormons in fruitful discussion.

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Talking with Mormons (Part 1)

Talking 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? Here are some ways to help you how to engage Mormons in fruitful discussion.

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Busting Myths about Islam and the Crusades (Part 4)

Busting Myths about Islam and the Crusades (Part 4)

President Obama likened the evil savagery that ISIS has been perpetrating in the name of Islam to Christianity and the Crusades. That's a very popular, but very wrong misconception about what happened historically. In this series, Lenny sets the record straight on misunderstandings concerning Islam and Muslim practices, and clears up falsehoods surrounding the Crusades.

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Busting Myths about Islam and the Crusades (Part 3)

Busting Myths about Islam and the Crusades (Part 3)

President Obama likened the evil savagery that ISIS has been perpetrating in the name of Islam to Christianity and the Crusades. That's a very popular, but very wrong misconception about what happened historically. In this series, Lenny sets the record straight on misunderstandings concerning Islam and Muslim practices, and clears up falsehoods surrounding the Crusades.

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Busting Myths about Islam and the Crusades (Part 2)

Busting Myths about Islam and the Crusades (Part 2)

President Obama likened the evil savagery that ISIS has been perpetrating in the name of Islam to Christianity and the Crusades. That's a very popular, but very wrong misconception about what happened historically. In this series, Lenny sets the record straight on misunderstandings concerning Islam and Muslim practices, and clears up falsehoods surrounding the Crusades.

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