# podcasts

title: How Churches Can Support Christians Struggling with Same-Sex Attraction
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/20/2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072016.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/how-churches-can-support-christians-struggling-with-same-sex-attraction-july-20-2016-

description:
Greg talks about how churches can support Christians who are struggling 
with same-sex attraction, then answers questions about why God makes it so 
hard to believe, advice about going to seminary, and how to choose a youth 
group.

file:
./podcasts/how-churches-can-support-christians-struggling-with-same-sex-attraction-july-20-2016--072016.mp3


title: How to Disagree in a Biblical Way
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/03/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/how-to-disagree-in-a-biblical-way-august-3-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/080316.mp3
file: ./podcasts/how-to-disagree-in-a-biblical-way-august-3-2016--080316.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how to disagree in a biblical way, then answers questions 
about how to correct ideas of the Hebrew Roots movement and coping with 
many problems.


title: #STRask: July 5, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/05/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-july-5-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_56.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-july-5-2016-STRask_56.mp3
description:
Is the Jesus of the Jehovah Witnesses the same as the Jesus of classical 
Christianity? What does the phrase, “all his fullness dwell in him” mean in 
Colossians 1:19?


title: Do Students Care about the Reasons for Christianity?
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/15/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/do-students-care-about-the-reasons-for-christianity-july-15-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071516.mp3
file: ./podcasts/do-students-care-about-the-reasons-for-christianity-july-15-2016--071516.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if students care about the reason for Christianity and if 
an atheist’s morality can be objective, then answers questions on what the 
chance of God existing is, and if the soul is subject to biology an other 
physical factors.


title: #STRask: July 18, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/18/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-july-18-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_60.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-july-18-2016-STRask_60.mp3
description:
Greg is on a timer and answers questions about doing the Lord’s work, the 
Orlando shooting, and major doctrines that Greg has changed his mind on 
over the years.


title: #STRask: July 14, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/14/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-july-14-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_59.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-july-14-2016-STRask_59.mp3
description:
Greg talks about New Testament variants, the purpose of Satan, making 
disciples, and people giving accounts at the final judgment.


title: #STRask: June 16, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/16/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-june-16-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_51.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-june-16-2016-STRask_51.mp3
description:
Why it’s necessary the Bible be inerrant, why the Pharisees are condemned, 
and what it means to worship God in truth.


title: Reasoning from Different Worldviews
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/29/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/reasoning-from-different-worldviews-june-29-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062916.mp3
file: ./podcasts/reasoning-from-different-worldviews-june-29-2016--062916.mp3
description:
A commentary on The Yearling movie, focusing in life, witnessing, 
dominionism, and a multiverse call.


title: #STRask: June 20, 2016
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/20/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-june-20-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_52.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-june-20-2016-STRask_52.mp3
description:
Differences between Christian and Muslim views on homosexuality, convincing 
a Muslim the Bible isn’t corrupt, and blind faith.


title: Is Theistic Evolution a Contradiction in Terms?
topic: Science
author: Tim Barnett
date: 07/11/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-theistic-evolution-a-contradiction-in-terms-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/tim/tb_0716.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-theistic-evolution-a-contradiction-in-terms--tb_0716.mp3
description:
On a recent episode of the Stand to Reason weekly podcast, a supporter of 
STR took issue with one of the ways Greg Koukl and I argue against theistic 
evolution.


title: #STRask: July 11, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/11/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-july-11-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_58.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-july-11-2016-STRask_58.mp3
description:
Greg answers questions about dying for Christianity, the miracle of 
conversion, and creating a film with a pro-LGBT message.


title: Michael Kruger on Bart Ehrman’s Claim We Can’t Trust the Holy Week Gospel Accounts
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/27/2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/052716.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/michael-kruger-on-bart-ehrman-s-claim-we-can-t-trust-the-holy-week-gospel-accounts-may-27-2016-

description:
Greg Koukl and Michael Kruger discuss Bart Ehrman’s claim that we can’t 
trust the Holy Week Gospel accounts

file:
./podcasts/michael-kruger-on-bart-ehrman-s-claim-we-can-t-trust-the-holy-week-gospel-accounts-may-27-2016--052716.mp3


title: Megan Almon, Life Training Institute
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/18/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/megan-almon-life-training-institute-may-18-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051816.mp3
file: ./podcasts/megan-almon-life-training-institute-may-18-2016--051816.mp3
description:
Alan talks about the message of reconciliation in New Zealand, then 
discusses Life Training Institute with guest Megan Almon.


title: #STRask: May 26, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/26/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-may-26-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_45.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-may-26-2016-STRask_45.mp3
description:
Amy talks about how to explain to a child why God asked Abraham to 
sacrifice his only son only to test his faith, advice on starting a Bible 
study at a secular job, how to counsel someone who says they are mad at 
God, and what Jesus means by becoming like little children to enter the 
Kingdom of Heaven.


title: #STRask: May 19, 2016
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/19/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-may-19-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_43.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-may-19-2016-STRask_43.mp3
description:
Brett talks about how a college professor should evangelize about 
homosexuality when it might get him fired, if it is irrational for 
Christians to fear death, and how to respond to a Christian who thinks 
everyone is a child of God.


title: #STRask: May 16, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/16/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-may-16-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_42.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-may-16-2016-STRask_42.mp3
description:
Brett discusses how a convo between “saved by grace through faith” alone 
and the “rules” of the NT goes, what other apologetics podcasts does he 
recommend, and what the definition of logic is.


title: Eric Smith, Summit Ministries: Equipping Students with a Christian Worldview
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/20/2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/052016.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/eric-smith-summit-ministries-equipping-students-with-a-christian-worldview-may-20-2016-

description:
Alan Shlemon and Eric Smith answer Jonathan Merritt on the transgender 
debate, talk about Summit Ministries, then discuss how a Christian public 
school teacher should handle the transgender bathroom policy.

file:
./podcasts/eric-smith-summit-ministries-equipping-students-with-a-christian-worldview-may-20-2016--052016.mp3


title: Dr. Hugh Ross: Living on the Autism Spectrum and Navigating Genesis
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/08/2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/060316.mp3
description: A Scientist’s Journey through Genesis 1-11
source:
https://www.str.org/w/dr-hugh-ross-living-on-the-autism-spectrum-and-navigating-genesis-june-3-2016-

file:
./podcasts/dr-hugh-ross-living-on-the-autism-spectrum-and-navigating-genesis-june-3-2016--060316.mp3


title: #STRask: May 23, 2016
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/23/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-may-23-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_44.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-may-23-2016-STRask_44.mp3
description:
Alan talks about how to respond to the LGBT moral revolution and who to 
“punish” for an abortion pill.


title: Tim Challies: The Transgender Conversation You Need to Have with Your Family
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/08/2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/060816.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/tim-challies-the-transgender-conversation-you-need-to-have-with-your-family-june-8-2016-

description:
Guest Host: J. Warner Wallace Guest: Tim Challies - The Transgender 
Conversation You Need to Have with Your Family

file:
./podcasts/tim-challies-the-transgender-conversation-you-need-to-have-with-your-family-june-8-2016--060816.mp3


title: Pulling at My Words
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/25/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/pulling-at-my-words-may-25-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/052516.mp3
file: ./podcasts/pulling-at-my-words-may-25-2016--052516.mp3
description:
Greg talks about pulling at his words and who knows what else, then answers 
calls about if it is God or Satan doing thing to Job, and should young 
children be taught about God slaughtering the Canaanites.


title: Mitch Stokes, How to Be an Atheist: Many Skeptics Aren’t Skeptical Enough
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/13/2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051316.mp3
description: Brett discusses How to Be an Atheist: Many Skeptics Aren’t Skeptical Enough by Mitch Stokes.
source:
https://www.str.org/w/mitch-stokes-how-to-be-an-atheist-many-skeptics-aren-t-skeptical-enough-may-13-2016-

file:
./podcasts/mitch-stokes-how-to-be-an-atheist-many-skeptics-aren-t-skeptical-enough-may-13-2016--051316.mp3


title: Andy Bannister: The Atheist Who Didn’t Exist, Or the Dreadful Consequences of Bad Arguments
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/10/2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061016.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/andy-bannister-the-atheist-who-didn-t-exist-or-the-dreadful-consequences-of-bad-arguments-june-10-2016-

description:
Guest Host: J. Warner Wallace Guest: Andy Bannister - The Atheist Who 
Didn’t Exist: Or the Dreadful Consequences of Bad Arguments

file:
./podcasts/andy-bannister-the-atheist-who-didn-t-exist-or-the-dreadful-consequences-of-bad-arguments-june-10-2016--061016.mp3


title: #STRask: May 30, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/01/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-may-30-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_46.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-may-30-2016-STRask_46.mp3
description:
Greg talks about second chance theology, memory defining identity, the 
universe being created with the appearance of age, and if man will be free 
to do his own will in Heaven.


title: #STRask: May 12, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/12/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-may-12-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_41.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-may-12-2016-STRask_41.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Matt 6:33, knowing the difference between Jesus changing a 
life vs simply adopting a new way of life, how to abide in Christ, and why 
people would still be in Hell even though Jesus paid for all sins.


title: Trip to Norway
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/01/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/trip-to-norway-june-1-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/060116.mp3
file: ./podcasts/trip-to-norway-june-1-2016--060116.mp3
description:
Greg talks about his trip to Norway, evaluating different points of view, 
and Jesus not being transgender, then answers the question on why theistic 
evolution is self-contradictory.


title: #STRask: June 2, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/02/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-june-2-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_47.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-june-2-2016-STRask_47.mp3
description:
Greg discusses what Jesus meant when He referred to Himself as “The Truth”, 
how to show respect in another country or to another religion without 
compromising our own beliefs, and if Jesus’ prayer in John 17:21 was 
answered.


title: #STRask: May 2, 2016
topic: History
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/02/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-may-2-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_38.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-may-2-2016-STRask_38.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the purpose of the kosher laws and about how to deal with 
skepticism over someone’s experience ’hearing God’ vs. rejoicing with what 
appears to be God’s intervention.


title: Near Death Experiences
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/13/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/near-death-experiences-april-13-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/041316.mp3
file: ./podcasts/near-death-experiences-april-13-2016--041316.mp3
description:
Greg talks about near death experiences, defining inerrancy, and if killing 
the Canaanites was God’s way of eradicating disease.


title: #STRask: April 4, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/04/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-april-4-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_33.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-april-4-2016-STRask_33.mp3
description:
Greg answers questions on why Jesus didn’t raise himself from the dead, 
what can be used instead of Jer. 29:11 for encouragement, what the 
difference is between Jews, Israelites, and Israel, if a regenerate 
Christian could be demon possessed, and how to evangelize to a former 
Christian that doesn’t care about God, the afterlife, and Jesus


title: Consideration, Gender Identity, and Bathrooms
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/27/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/consideration-gender-identity-and-bathrooms-april-27-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042716.mp3
file: ./podcasts/consideration-gender-identity-and-bathrooms-april-27-2016--042716.mp3
description:
Greg discusses consideration, gender identity, and bathrooms, then proceeds 
to answer calls about if the people with demons Jesus cast out were really 
mentally ill, and how to evaluate compatibility for marriage.


title: #STRask: April 25, 2016
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/25/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-april-25-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_36.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-april-25-2016-STRask_36.mp3
description:
Greg answers questions about how to tell if someone is truly demon 
possessed, if a rational argument for determinism necessarily self 
destructs, if it follows that Jesus is God because he rose from the dead, 
and if we are to forgive and reconcile with those who are not repentant.


title: Brian Godawa, God against the Gods: Storytelling, Imagination, and Apologetics in the Bible
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/11/2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051116.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/brian-godawa-god-against-the-gods-storytelling-imagination-and-apologetics-in-the-bible-may-11-2016-

description:
Brett Kunkle talks to Brian Godawa about his book God against the Gods: 
Storytelling, Imagination, and Apologetics in the Bible.

file:
./podcasts/brian-godawa-god-against-the-gods-storytelling-imagination-and-apologetics-in-the-bible-may-11-2016--051116.mp3


title: Does Pro-life Logic Mean Women Who Get Abortions Should Be Punished?
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/06/2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/040616.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/does-pro-life-logic-mean-women-who-get-abortions-should-be-punished-april-6-2016-

description:
Greg talks about if pro-life logic mean that women who get abortions should 
be punished, at what point should Christians challenge companies we do 
business with who take contrary positions, and if it is moral to use 
vaccines that were developed decades ago with fetal tissue.

file:
./podcasts/does-pro-life-logic-mean-women-who-get-abortions-should-be-punished-april-6-2016--040616.mp3


title: #STRask: April 28, 2016
topic: History
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/28/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-april-28-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_37.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-april-28-2016-STRask_37.mp3
description:
Greg answers questions about what the biblical basis is for thinking people 
go to hell immediately at death, if imprecatory psalms are still usable, 
why God didn’t make Adam, Eve, Cain, and Jesus and get it all over with, 
and the best case in favor of saving sex for marriage.


title: #STRask: May 9, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/09/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-may-9-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_40.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-may-9-2016-STRask_40.mp3
description:
Greg discusses whether it is necessary that the Christian read his Bible to 
follow Jesus, his preferred Apologetic Methodology, if formal church 
membership is biblical, and if “Mother Nature” is the same as God.


title: Doubting Your Common Sense
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/04/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/doubting-your-common-sense-may-4-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/050416.mp3
file: ./podcasts/doubting-your-common-sense-may-4-2016--050416.mp3
description:
Greg talks about doubting your common sense, then answers if gender is 
unrelated to biology, and if the Messianic prophecy in Ezekiel problematic.


title: How to Get Over Your Fear of Engaging Critics of Christianity
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/22/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/how-to-get-over-your-fear-of-engaging-critics-of-christianity-april-22-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042216.mp3
file: ./podcasts/how-to-get-over-your-fear-of-engaging-critics-of-christianity-april-22-2016--042216.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how the get over your fear of engaging critics of 
Christianity, how to witness to Mormon missionaries, and how to evaluate a 
church leader who is sincere but bears bad fruit.


title: #STRask: April 18, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/18/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-april-18-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_35.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-april-18-2016-STRask_35.mp3
description:
Greg discusses how to apply Matt 5:10-12, if Agabus was a false prophet, 
what it means to “pray on it”, and what the best Bible translation is.


title: #STRask: May 5, 2016
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/05/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-may-5-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_39.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-may-5-2016-STRask_39.mp3
description:
Greg talks about journaling to help stay focused during prayer, what’s the 
best way to explain why God allows bad things to happen, what are good and 
bad reasons to leave a church, and if Deborah like a female president of 
Israel.


title: Target’s Policy on Transgender Use of Bathrooms and Fitting Rooms
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 04/25/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/target-s-policy-on-transgender-use-of-bathrooms-and-fitting-rooms
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0416_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/target-s-policy-on-transgender-use-of-bathrooms-and-fitting-rooms-as_0416_2.mp3
description:
Alan offers three quick thoughts about the recent statement made by Target 
to “welcome transgender team members and guests to use the restroom or 
fitting room facility that corresponds with their gender identity.”


title: Review of Movie “Young Messiah”
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/08/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/review-of-movie-young-messiah-april-8-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/040816.mp3
file: ./podcasts/review-of-movie-young-messiah-april-8-2016--040816.mp3
description:
Greg reviews the movie “Young Messiah”, then proceeds to talk about if 
contemplative prayer is biblical, advice for going to a Free Thinkers 
Society meeting, what happens when we die, and advice having attended a 
Free Thinkers Society meeting.


title: #STRask: April 11, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/11/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-april-11-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_34.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-april-11-2016-STRask_34.mp3
description:
Greg answers questions about the Easter accounts, if angels can sin, how to 
reconcile Gold allowing David to keep Bathsheba with Jesus’ condemnation of 
adultery, if there is any significance in the specific mode of Christ’s 
death, why Gen 1:28 still applies to us today, and how a sociopath would 
have to change to receive salvation.


title: Dreaming of What Heaven Is Like
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/15/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/dreaming-of-what-heaven-is-like-april-15-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/041516.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dreaming-of-what-heaven-is-like-april-15-2016--041516.mp3
description:
Greg talks about dreaming of what Heaven is like, why Jesus said God had 
forsaken him, what Proverbs teaches about disciplining children, and what 
are some good points to explain to students why the Bible is reliable.


title: Teaching about Hell on a University Campus
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/20/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/teaching-about-hell-on-a-university-campus-april-20-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042016.mp3
file: ./podcasts/teaching-about-hell-on-a-university-campus-april-20-2016--042016.mp3
description:
Greg talks about teaching about Hell on a university campus, what the 
burden of proof for the existence of UFOs is, and counsel for teaching at 
church.


title: Did Jesus Rise Physically from the Dead?
topic: Theology
author: Tim Barnett
date: 04/01/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/did-jesus-rise-physically-from-the-dead-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/tim/tb_0416.mp3
file: ./podcasts/did-jesus-rise-physically-from-the-dead-1-tb_0416.mp3
description:
When a Jehovah’s Witness tells you that they believe in the resurrection of 
Jesus, they mean something very different than what Christians mean.


title: Relativism and the Problem of Evil
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/09/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/relativism-and-the-problem-of-evil-march-9-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/030916.mp3
file: ./podcasts/relativism-and-the-problem-of-evil-march-9-2016--030916.mp3
description:
Discussion about relativism, Christian kids going to a Mormon dance, and 
why abortion is still legal.


topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/26/2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022616.mp3
title:
Tom Gilson: Critical Conversations, A Christian Parents’ Guide to Discussing Homosexuality with Teens

source:
https://www.str.org/w/tom-gilson-critical-conversations-a-christian-parents-guide-to-discussing-homosexuality-with-teens-february-26-2016-

description:
Tom Gilson - Critical Conversations: A Christian Parents’ Guide to 
Discussing Homosexuality with Teens

file:
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title: Michael Kruger on Bart Ehrman’s claim we can’t trust the Holy Week Gospel accounts
topic: History
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/01/2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/040116.mp3
description: Michael Kruger on Bart Ehrman’s claim we can’t trust the Holy Week Gospel accounts.
source:
https://www.str.org/w/michael-kruger-on-bart-ehrman-s-claim-we-can-t-trust-the-holy-week-gospel-accounts-april-1-2016-

file:
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title: When God Doesn’t Promise
topic: Theology
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 03/02/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/when-god-doesn-t-promise-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0316.mp3
file: ./podcasts/when-god-doesn-t-promise-1-as_0316.mp3
description:
Sometimes people hold God accountable to promises He never made. Alan 
explains how this happens when people don’t pay attention to the Bible’s 
genres or literary styles.


title: Spending Time with Excellent Teachers
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/16/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/spending-time-with-excellent-teachers-march-16-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/031616.mp3
file: ./podcasts/spending-time-with-excellent-teachers-march-16-2016--031616.mp3
description:
Discussing spending time with excellent teachers, Bible movie thoughts, 
whether Christians are obliged to have children, and dealing with friends 
who disagree about LGBT views.


title: What Atheists Believe and How It Fits Reality
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/11/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/what-atheists-believe-and-how-it-fits-reality-march-11-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/031116.mp3
file: ./podcasts/what-atheists-believe-and-how-it-fits-reality-march-11-2016--031116.mp3
description:
Greg talks about what atheists believe, tactics to use with religious 
pluralists, God stopping tragedies, and tools to evaluate arguments.


title: Tweeting the Only Way to Heaven
topic: Theology
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 04/01/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/tweeting-the-only-way-to-heaven-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0416.mp3
file: ./podcasts/tweeting-the-only-way-to-heaven-1-as_0416.mp3
description:
Alan recently explained in a single tweet (138 characters) why Jesus is the 
only way to heaven. Find out what he said and how he said it.


title: Are Atheists the Only Rational Ones?
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/24/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/are-atheists-the-only-rational-ones-february-24-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022416.mp3
file: ./podcasts/are-atheists-the-only-rational-ones-february-24-2016--022416.mp3
description:
Questions about whether atheists are the only rational ones, getting 
pictures from God, dealing with challenges as a pastor, and improving Bible 
reading.


title: #STRask: March 7, 2016
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/07/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-march-7-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_29.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-march-7-2016-STRask_29.mp3
description:
Greg talks about whether Adam and Eve are in Hell, sovereignty and 
responsibility, divorce, the existence of time, spiritual warfare, and the 
theology of the apostles.


title: Jury Duty
topic: History
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/30/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/jury-duty-march-30-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/033016.mp3
file: ./podcasts/jury-duty-march-30-2016--033016.mp3
description:
Greg talks about jury duty, using a game plan, and whether variations mean 
we don’t have a reliable Bible.


title: #STRask: March 28, 2016
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/28/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-march-28-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_32.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-march-28-2016-STRask_32.mp3
description:
Amy talks about eternity, feeling Christianity, talking to atheists, 
standards for clergy members, and transgender bathroom choice.


title: #STRask: March 21, 2016
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/21/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-march-21-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_31.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-march-21-2016-STRask_31.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if Jesus is less than equal to the Father, if churches 
should host Easter egg hunts, why Noah had to build an ark instead of just 
moving, burial vs. cremation, and how God is providing if one is doing the 
work for the check to buy necessities


title: Helping Students Think about the Evidence for Evolution
topic: Science
author: Tim Barnett
date: 03/02/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/helping-students-think-about-the-evidence-for-evolution
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/tim/tb_0316.mp3
file: ./podcasts/helping-students-think-about-the-evidence-for-evolution-tb_0316.mp3
description:
This month, I want to offer you a helpful way for categorizing the evidence 
that is offered in support of macroevolution.


title: #STRask: March 14, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/14/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-march-14-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_30.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-march-14-2016-STRask_30.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how God decides the elect, the exodus instructions for 
sacrifices, multiverse theory, Jesus drinking, praying for miracles, 
pursuing prophecy, and Adam and Eve having their children multiply without 
incest.


title: Living for a Cause Greater Than Yourself, Part 3
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 02/15/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/living-for-a-cause-greater-than-yourself-part-3
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Living_for_a_Cause_Greater_Than_Yourself-Part_3.mp3

description:
Recently Brett spoke at an evangelism training event at a church in 
Southern California. In part three of this talk, he answer some audience 
questions and then concludes with a challenge to live life for a cause 
greater than ourselves - the cause of Christ.

file:
./podcasts/living-for-a-cause-greater-than-yourself-part-3-Living_for_a_Cause_Greater_Than_Yourself-Part_3.mp3


title: Should Christians Embrace Evolution?
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/03/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/should-christians-embrace-evolution-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/tim/tb_0216.mp3
file: ./podcasts/should-christians-embrace-evolution--tb_0216.mp3
description:
Tim recently spoke at Bethel Church on the question, “Should Christians 
Embrace Evolution?” Listen as Tim uses logic, science, and theology to 
answer this question.


title: Living for a Cause Greater Than Yourself, Part 2
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 02/15/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/living-for-a-cause-greater-than-yourself-part-2
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Living_for_a_Cause_Greater_Than_Yourself-Part_2.mp3

description:
Recently Brett spoke at an evangelism training event at a church in 
Southern California. In part two of this talk, he discusses the role of 
knowledge in our life as ambassadors of Christ.

file:
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title: #STRask: January 25, 2016
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/25/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-january-25-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_23.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-january-25-2016-STRask_23.mp3
description:
Greg discusses when it would be biblically justified for American 
Christians to resist the government with arms, if there is a difference 
between saying sins are forgiven and Jesus is the propitiation for sins, if 
it is wrong to enjoy fantasy books and movies which contain positive 
depictions of magic, wizards, etc., and is the doctrine of annihilationism 
heretical.


title: Clear Thinking on the “Same God” Debate
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/12/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/clear-thinking-on-the-same-god-debate-february-12-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021216.mp3
file: ./podcasts/clear-thinking-on-the-same-god-debate-february-12-2016--021216.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the “Same God” debate, the Ark of the Covenant, whether 
the brain is a sophisticated machine, and never reading a Bible verse.


title: Dr. Hugh Ross, Living on the Autism Spectrum and Navigating Genesis
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/05/2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/020516.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/dr-hugh-ross-living-on-the-autism-spectrum-and-navigating-genesis-february-5-2016-

description:
Greg Koukl and Dr. Hugh Ross discuss living on the autism spectrum and Dr. 
Ross’ book, Navigating Genesis: A Scientist’s Journey through Genesis 1-11.

file:
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title: Was Adam a Historical Person?
topic: Science
author: Tim Barnett
date: 02/22/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/was-adam-a-historical-person-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/tim/tb_0216_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/was-adam-a-historical-person--tb_0216_2.mp3
description:
There are a host of reasons why I believe Christians should not embrace 
macroevolution. Among the most serious is the theistic evolutionist’s 
rejection of a historical Adam.


title: Living for a Cause Greater Than Yourself, Part 1
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 02/15/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/living-for-a-cause-greater-than-yourself-part-1
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Living_for_a_Cause_Greater_Than_Yourself-Part_1.mp3

description:
Recently Brett spoke at an evangelism training event at a church in 
Southern California. In part one of this talk, he highlights the culture’s 
view of the good life and how it mitigates against the cause of the gospel. 
Then Brett outlines three essential skills of an ambassador of Christ.

file:
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title: #STRask: February 22, 2016
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/22/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-february-22-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_27.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-february-22-2016-STRask_27.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the extermination of the Canaanites, the magic in exodus, 
faith through argument, Paul’s dispute with the Grecians, and developing 
joy in sufferings.


title: The Gospel According to Columbo
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 02/03/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-gospel-according-to-columbo-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0216.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-gospel-according-to-columbo-1-as_0216.mp3
description:
What if Lieutenant Columbo was a Christian? How would he present the 
Gospel? What would he say and how would he say it? Alan says Columbo would 
ask three questions. Find out what they are in this episode.


title: The Work of Writing and the Christian Story
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/03/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-work-of-writing-and-the-christian-story-february-3-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/020316.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-work-of-writing-and-the-christian-story-february-3-2016--020316.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the work of writing and the Christian story, then answers 
calls about whether Christians should recite the Pledge of Allegiance, 
Greg’s biography, and if young-earth creationists and evolutionists are 
rejecting the evidence they observe.


title: Pro-Life in the Public Square, and Spiritual Warfare in the Trials of Life
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/27/2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012716.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/pro-life-in-the-public-square-and-spiritual-warfare-in-the-trials-of-life-january-27-2016-

description:
Greg talks about pro-life in the public square, spiritual warfare in the 
trials of life, if a church’s emphasis on “hearing from God” is a criterion 
to consider when choosing a church, and a response to John Piper’s view on 
carrying a gun.

file:
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title: #STRask: February 1, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/01/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-february-1-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_24.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-february-1-2016-STRask_24.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how to know if one is actually praying to God, how the 
Muslim and Christian God is different/same, if God loves those whom he 
chooses not to offer salvation, how one can navigate discussions in which 
they are outmatched intellectually, and which Bible translation Greg uses 
primarily.


title: Is God a Christian?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/29/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-god-a-christian-january-29-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012916.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-god-a-christian-january-29-2016--012916.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if God is a Christian, when a Christian can remarry, his 
thoughts on how the decreasing age of viability for the unborn will affect 
the abortion debate, and how to persuade someone to trust that their senses 
can apprehend reality.


title: Liabilities of a “Living” Bible and Constitution View
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/17/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/liabilities-of-a-living-bible-and-constitution-view-january-17-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021716.mp3
file: ./podcasts/liabilities-of-a-living-bible-and-constitution-view-january-17-2016--021716.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the liabilities of a living Bible and Constitution view, 
the influence of lesbianism on children, and terrorist interpretation of 
the Quran.


title: #STRask: February 15, 2016
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/15/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-february-15-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_26.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-february-15-2016-STRask_26.mp3
description:
Greg talks about whether it was immoral for God to create man, the outward 
signs of a person’s salvation, where unbelievers go before judgment, the 
inspiration of Paul’s lost letters, and knowing heaven is real.


title: Protecting His Daughters’ Innocence
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/22/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/protecting-his-daughters-innocence-january-22-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012216.mp3
file: ./podcasts/protecting-his-daughters-innocence-january-22-2016--012216.mp3
description:
Greg talks about protecting his daughters’ innocence, what to do when 
someone refuses the facts, the march for life, if Jesus intended to 
establish a visible church on earth, if Jews and Christians worship the 
same God, and how to confirm the gift of prophecy.


title: #STRask: February 8, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/08/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-february-8-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_25.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-february-8-2016-STRask_25.mp3
description:
Greg talks about friends who live in sin, temptation from man’s nature, 
Roman Catholic doctrine and practices, and how one should handle relatives 
who undermine the teaching of one’s child.


title: Preparing Your Church or Christian School for Cultural Challenges
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/10/2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021016.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/preparing-your-church-or-christian-school-for-cultural-challenges-february-10-2016-

description:
Greg talks about preparing a church for cultural challenges, how to answer 
the claim that Jesus is not God, a Christian’s responsibility toward 
“weaker brothers”, and how to pray with trust.

file:
./podcasts/preparing-your-church-or-christian-school-for-cultural-challenges-february-10-2016--021016.mp3


title: Summit Interview: God & Morality
topic: Philosophy
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 01/19/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/summit-interview-god-morality
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Summit_Interview_God_Morality.mp3
file: ./podcasts/summit-interview-god-morality-Summit_Interview_God_Morality.mp3
description:
Brett is interviewed by Summit Ministries on the topic of God and morality. 
How is God the foundation for objective morality? Why is God the 
appropriate authority behind the moral laws that govern the universe? Brett 
discusses these and other issues.


title: The Death of the Grown Up
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 01/19/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-death-of-the-grown-up
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/The_Death_of_the_Grown_Up.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-death-of-the-grown-up-The_Death_of_the_Grown_Up.mp3
description:
Brett discusses the first few chapters of Diana West’s book, The Death of 
the Grown Up, and it’s implications for the discipleship of our students.


title: Am I against Abortion Just Because I’m a Christian?
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 01/11/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/am-i-against-abortion-just-because-i-m-a-christian-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0116.mp3
file: ./podcasts/am-i-against-abortion-just-because-i-m-a-christian-1-as_0116.mp3
description:
Someone tried to dismiss Alan’s pro-life view by claiming it was merely a 
product of his religious beliefs. Listen how he responds to this challenge.


title: David Bowie’s Death and Trading Eternity
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/13/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/david-bowie-s-death-and-trading-eternity-january-13-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/011316.mp3
file: ./podcasts/david-bowie-s-death-and-trading-eternity-january-13-2016--011316.mp3
description:
Greg talks about David Bowie’s death and trading eternity, then answers 
questions about how to answer the challenge that the Old Testament condones 
genocide and slavery, and what situation Timothy is referring to when he 
says women should not teach or have authority over men in church.


title: Gail Carter, DOLLS: Daughters of the Living Lord and Savior
topic: History
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/26/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/gail-carter-dolls-daughters-of-the-living-lord-and-savior-december-25-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/122515.mp3
file: ./podcasts/gail-carter-dolls-daughters-of-the-living-lord-and-savior-december-25-2015--122515.mp3
description:
Greg and Gail Carter discuss DOLLS, then Greg talks about evidence for and 
against Noah’s Ark, then gives the history behind Christmas.


title: #STRask: December 21, 2015
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/21/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-december-21-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_18.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-december-21-2015-STRask_18.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if pacifism is Christian, an atheist objection, how to 
remove the log from a brother’s eye, and who “the least of these” are in 
modern day.


title: #STRask: December 14, 2015
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/14/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-december-14-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_17.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-december-14-2015-STRask_17.mp3
description:
Greg answers questions on how to respond to the charge that Joshua v. 
Canaanites is the same as ISIS, if the belief in the deity of Christ is 
necessary for salvation, how Jesus could have been amongst sinners if 
sinners can’t be in God’s presence, how to respond to “It’s objectively 
wrong to torture babies because it objectively harms them,” and why people 
call the Bible the word of God when it calls Jesus the Word.


title: Ideas to Make Christmas Meaningful
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/11/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/ideas-to-make-christmas-meaningful-december-11-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121115.mp3
file: ./podcasts/ideas-to-make-christmas-meaningful-december-11-2015--121115.mp3
description:
Greg talks about ideas to make Christmas meaningful, what the response is 
when a gay couple approaches a wedding videographer, thoughts on church 
changing “membership” to “ministry partner”, ethical obligation when a 
spouse doesn’t know adultery is happening, what Greg’s writing process is, 
and how to know who to marry.


title: Greg’s Christmas Confession
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/23/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/greg-s-christmas-confession-december-23-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/122315.mp3
file: ./podcasts/greg-s-christmas-confession-december-23-2015--122315.mp3
description:
Greg gives a Christmas confession, then discusses how to respond to a 
friends who thinks their 6 year old child is transgender, and whether we 
take the armor of God too literally.


title: John Stonestreet, 21 Days of Prayer for Life
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/20/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/john-stonestreet-21-days-of-prayer-for-life-january-20-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012016.mp3
file: ./podcasts/john-stonestreet-21-days-of-prayer-for-life-january-20-2016--012016.mp3
description:
Greg discusses the Anglican Church and its morally-guided love, and then 
talks to guest John Stonestreet about 21 Days of Prayer for Life.


title: Microaggression and the Gospel
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/16/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/microaggression-and-the-gospel-december-16-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121615.mp3
file: ./podcasts/microaggression-and-the-gospel-december-16-2015--121615.mp3
description:
Greg talks about microaggression and the Gospel, then answers a question on 
how to handle slow spiritual times.


title: #STRask: December 28, 2015
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/28/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-december-28-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_19.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-december-28-2015-STRask_19.mp3
description:
Greg answers questions on Jesus’ ability to sin, if an all-knowing and 
merciful God would create a world where more people go to Hell than to 
Heaven, why the gospel of Mark not cover Christ’s birth, and why Christians 
don’t keep the Torah.


title: Why I Don’t Speak About Absolute Truth
topic: Philosophy
author: Tim Barnett
date: 01/11/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/why-i-don-t-speak-about-absolute-truth-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/tim/tb_0116.mp3
file: ./podcasts/why-i-don-t-speak-about-absolute-truth-1-tb_0116.mp3
description:
As Christian ambassadors we must strive to be as effective as possible at 
communicating our point of view. This entails using accurate and helpful 
terminology. This month Tim explains why he avoids using the absolute 
truth, and, instead, opts to speak about objective truth.


title: No Discrimination?
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/15/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/no-discrimination-january-15-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/011516.mp3
file: ./podcasts/no-discrimination-january-15-2016--011516.mp3
description:
Greg talks about discrimination, if people can be saved if they’ve never 
heard Jesus’ name, and what his view on the Flood is.


title: #STRask: January 11, 2016
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/11/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-january-11-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_21.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-january-11-2016-STRask_21.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how to know if one truly believes, if Christians can 
easily remain friends with Non-Christians, what the top 3 or 4 apologetics 
challenges these days are for American Christians, if Melinda got her door 
fixed, and how to start an Apologetics Small Group.


title: #STRask: January 18, 2016
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/18/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-january-18-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_22.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-january-18-2016-STRask_22.mp3
description:
Greg answers questions about if Christians and Muslims worship the same 
God, if it is probably that man can sin in Heaven, how the Samaritans in 
Acts 8 were baptized and believed but didn't receive the Holy Spirit, if 
it's okay for Christians to swear, and how to prove that the New Testament 
is God's word.


title: Remembering Greg’s Mom
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/08/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/remembering-greg-s-mom-january-8-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/010816.mp3
file: ./podcasts/remembering-greg-s-mom-january-8-2016--010816.mp3
description:
Greg talks about his mother, what the definition of faith is, and if a 
Christian should attend their family member’s same-sex wedding.


title: #STRask: January 4, 2016
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/04/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-january-4-2016
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_20.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-january-4-2016-STRask_20.mp3
description:
Greg responds to questions about John 15:22, the moral principle of seeking 
to fulfill unchosen sexual desires, Genesis 30, and how to define Christian 
orthodoxy.


title: Christmas Vacation
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/06/2016
source: https://www.str.org/w/christmas-vacation-january-6-2016-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/010616.mp3
file: ./podcasts/christmas-vacation-january-6-2016--010616.mp3
description:
Greg talks about his Christmas vacation, if a Christian should attend a 
baby shower for his not-yet-divorced brother-in-law’s pregnant girlfriend, 
and if it’s possible that God created the universe with the appearance of 
age.


title: Is Eternal Punishment Just?
topic: Theology
author: Tim Barnett
date: 12/04/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-eternal-punishment-just-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/tim/tb_1215.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-eternal-punishment-just--tb_1215.mp3
description:
Is it just for God to sent billions of people to Hell for eternity for a 
finite number of sins committed while on Earth? Does this punishment really 
fit the crime? Many people don’t think so. However, this comes from a 
misunderstanding of both man’s sin and God’s holiness. This month Tim takes 
this challenge head-on.


title: #STRask: November 16, 2015
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/16/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-november-16-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_14.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-november-16-2015-STRask_14.mp3
description:
Greg Koukl answers questions in 4 minutes or less evolution, homosexuality, 
prayer, and the definition of faith.


title: Gender Neutral Bathrooms and Locker Rooms
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/13/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/gender-neutral-bathrooms-and-locker-rooms-november-13-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111315.mp3
file: ./podcasts/gender-neutral-bathrooms-and-locker-rooms-november-13-2015--111315.mp3
description:
Greg talks about gender neutral bathrooms, an abortion argument, a response 
to “I’ll never intrude in your space, so don’t intrude in mine,” whether 
Jesus did all His miracles through the Spirit’s power, and fully-gifted 
creation.


title: #STRask: November 2, 2015
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/02/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-november-2-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_12.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-november-2-2015-STRask_12.mp3
description:
Greg Koukl answers questions in 4 minutes or less on universalism, teaching 
apologetics to children, death, Bible translations, and “regenerate 
Christian”.


title: #STRask: December 7, 2015
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/07/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-december-7-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_16.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-december-7-2015-STRask_16.mp3
description:
Greg Koukl answers questions in 4 minutes or less on deciding a career, the 
apocrypha, worship songs, self-promotion, and Starbucks.


title: Understanding the Parable of the Sower
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/11/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/understanding-the-parable-of-the-sower-november-11-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111115.mp3
file: ./podcasts/understanding-the-parable-of-the-sower-november-11-2015--111115.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the parable of the sower, when to quit one’s job, how to 
start an apologetics ministry, and unfair damnation to those who are 
sincere and do good.


title: #STRask: November 23, 2015
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/23/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-november-23-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_15.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-november-23-2015-STRask_15.mp3
description:
Greg Koukl answers questions in 4 minutes or less about Jesus’ second 
coming, the Trinity, sanctification, school policies regarding transgender 
children, and ISIS.


title: reTHINK Student Conference Wrap Up, Dallas Version
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/28/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/rethink-student-conference-wrap-up-dallas-version-october-28-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102815.mp3
file: ./podcasts/rethink-student-conference-wrap-up-dallas-version-october-28-2015--102815.mp3
description:
Greg discusses whether healing on demand can be done with enough faith, 
advice on writing a master’s thesis, and why good people can go to Hell.


title: Preparing for Christmas
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/09/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/preparing-for-christmas-december-9-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120915.mp3
file: ./podcasts/preparing-for-christmas-december-9-2015--120915.mp3
description:
Greg talks about preparing for Christmas, study habits for studying 
philosophy at a graduate level, whether it is ethical to experiment on 
clones or stem cells, and the Christian stance on accepting refugees.


title: Jesus Is Jehovah
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Tim Barnett
date: 11/11/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/jesus-is-jehovah-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/tim/tb_1115.mp3
file: ./podcasts/jesus-is-jehovah-1-tb_1115.mp3
description:
What is the best argument to use with a Jehovah’s Witness? Is there a way 
to simplify the issue so you don’t get sidetracked when they come to your 
door? In this months podcast, I offer one of the most persuasive passages 
to use with a Jehovah’s Witness from their own Bible.


title: Short Term Afflictions and God’s Purposes
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/02/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/short-term-afflictions-and-god-s-purposes-december-2-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120215.mp3
file: ./podcasts/short-term-afflictions-and-god-s-purposes-december-2-2015--120215.mp3
description:
Greg addresses short term afflictions and God’s purposes, three objections 
to the ontological argument, Jehovah’s Witnesses asking why the name of God 
is not in our versions, and if it is wise to get a BA in philosophy.


title: Tolerance Is a One-Way Street on University Campuses
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/18/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/tolerance-is-a-one-way-street-on-university-campuses-november-18-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111815.mp3
file: ./podcasts/tolerance-is-a-one-way-street-on-university-campuses-november-18-2015--111815.mp3
description:
Greg discusses tolerance in universities, the Bible’s teachings on moral 
dilemmas, and whether Christians and Jews believe in the same God.


title: #STRask: November 9, 2015
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/09/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-november-9-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_13.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-november-9-2015-STRask_13.mp3
description:
Greg Koukl answers questions in 4 minutes or less on hearing the voice of 
God, the Law, Roman Catholicism, multiple personality disorder, raising 
children, and how to deal with Christians living in sin.


title: Questions and Answers
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/04/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/questions-and-answers-november-4-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/110415.mp3
file: ./podcasts/questions-and-answers-november-4-2015--110415.mp3
description:
Greg talks about initiating spiritual conversations with strangers, whether 
Protestants and Catholics should date, why Jesus spoke in parables, what 
happens when we die, obeying laws in light of Romans 13, and knowing which 
books belong in the New Testament canon.


title: #STRask: October 26, 2015
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/26/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-october-26-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_11.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-october-26-2015-STRask_11.mp3
description:
Greg Koukl answers questions in 4 minutes or less on the Gospels, the blood 
of Jesus, applying verses to Christian living, the end times, and 
California’s assisted suicide law.


title: Talking to a Mormon on a Plane
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/23/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/talking-to-a-mormon-on-a-plane-october-23-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102315.mp3
file: ./podcasts/talking-to-a-mormon-on-a-plane-october-23-2015--102315.mp3
description:
Commentaries on talking to a mormon on a plane, praying the Bible, and 
discussing abortion with compassion in the case of rape.


title: #STRask: October 19, 2015
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/19/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-october-19-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_10.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-october-19-2015-STRask_10.mp3
description:
Greg Koukl answers questions in 4 minutes or less on abortion, Joshua 
10:12-14, God the Father, Heaven, and the Shroud of Turin.


title: Getting Faith Right
topic: Christian Living
author: Tim Barnett
date: 10/12/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/getting-faith-right-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/tim/tb_1015.mp3
file: ./podcasts/getting-faith-right-1-tb_1015.mp3
description:
Are faith and reason at odds? Is belief in Christianity a blind leap in the 
dark? In this week’s podcast, Tim explores the relationship between faith 
and reason, and shows how biblical faith is the exact opposite of so-called 
blind faith.


title: #STRask: October 5, 2015
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/05/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-october-5-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_08.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-october-5-2015-STRask_08.mp3
description:
Greg Koukl answers questions in 4 minutes or less Adam and Eve, 
apologetics, sin, conspiracy theories, decision making.


title: Reality Is Never Outdated
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/25/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/reality-is-never-outdated-september-25-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/092515.mp3
file: ./podcasts/reality-is-never-outdated-september-25-2015--092515.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how reality is never outdated, the trend to redefine 
pro-life away from the child, what the arguments are for God sustaining the 
universe, what a Christian’s view about Planned Parenthood should be, and 
whether heterosexuals have a “right” to marry.


title: Questions and Answers
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/16/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/questions-and-answers-september-16-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091615.mp3
file: ./podcasts/questions-and-answers-september-16-2015--091615.mp3
description:
Alan and Amy answer questions on whether a caller’s friend should leave his 
church, if the keys of David justify the papacy, and how to react to 
Christian friends who get angry at you for what you believe.


title: Be Bold
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/23/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/be-bold-september-23-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/092315.mp3
file: ./podcasts/be-bold-september-23-2015--092315.mp3
description:
Greg talks about being bold, what the keys to the Kingdom mean about Peter, 
and whether Jesus’ mention of Jonah’s three days in a fish indicate that 
the story is true.


title: #STRask: September 28, 2015
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/28/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-september-28-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_07.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-september-28-2015-STRask_07.mp3
description:
Greg Koukl answers questions in 4 minutes or less on miracles, gay 
churches, same-sex marriage, God and time, and dating.


title: Romans 1: Living in Rebellion
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/21/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/romans-1-living-in-rebellion-october-21-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102115.mp3
file: ./podcasts/romans-1-living-in-rebellion-october-21-2015--102115.mp3
description:
Greg comments on Romans 1, then he talks about the definition of free will 
and a challenge to his view on prophecy.


title: Bill Nye the Science Guy on Abortion
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/07/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/bill-nye-the-science-guy-on-abortion-october-7-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/100715.mp3
file: ./podcasts/bill-nye-the-science-guy-on-abortion-october-7-2015--100715.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Psalm 130, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Paul’s apostolic 
authority, and opting out of a school trip that involves participating in 
spiritual rituals.


title: Prosperity or Persecution?
topic: Theology
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 09/23/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/prosperity-or-persecution-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0915.mp3
file: ./podcasts/prosperity-or-persecution-1-as_0915.mp3
description:
Alan’s recent trip to Beirut, Lebanon prompted him to answer the question 
of whether God promises us prosperity or persecution.


title: #STRask: September 21, 2015
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/21/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-september-21-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_06.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-september-21-2015-STRask_06.mp3
description:
Brett Kunkle answers questions in 4 minutes or less on tactics, Ashley 
Madison, resisting government, and hearing God’s voice.


title: Questions and Answers
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/16/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/questions-and-answers-october-16-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/101615.mp3
file: ./podcasts/questions-and-answers-october-16-2015--101615.mp3
description:
Greg discusses a caller’s Mormon sister that is transitioning from female 
to male, then he covers whether Jesus empowers us in the same way as the 
disciples and advice for talking to doctors who support Planned Parenthood.


title: #STRask: October 12, 2015
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/12/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-october-12-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_09.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-october-12-2015-STRask_09.mp3
description:
Greg Koukl answers questions in 4 minutes or less on what to do with lost 
items, Adam and Eve, watching horror movies, and other persuasive 
theological positions.


title: How Greg Became a Christian
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/02/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/how-greg-became-a-christian-october-2-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/100215.mp3
file: ./podcasts/how-greg-became-a-christian-october-2-2015--100215.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how he became a Christian, the biblical view of UFOs, and 
the role of the Holy Spirit.


title: Paying the Price for Engaging Critics
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/14/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/paying-the-price-for-engaging-critics-october-14-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/101415.mp3
file: ./podcasts/paying-the-price-for-engaging-critics-october-14-2015--101415.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the theology of Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy 
and how a husband should answer his wife’s question.


title: reTHINK Student Conference Update
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/30/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/rethink-student-conference-update-september-30-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/093015.mp3
file: ./podcasts/rethink-student-conference-update-september-30-2015--093015.mp3
description:
Greg talks about reThink Student Apologetics, Bill Nye’s video on abortion, 
the roadmap to be equipped to defend the faith, and if there is a wrong way 
to pray.


title: #STRask: September 14, 2015
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/14/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-september-14-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_05.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-september-14-2015-STRask_05.mp3
description:
Greg answers questions in 4 minutes or less on death before the fall, 
middle knowledge, Catholicism, technology’s effects on society, and the 
rooster.


title: #STRask: August 24, 2015
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/24/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-august-24-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_02.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-august-24-2015-STRask_02.mp3
description:
Greg answers questions in 4 minutes or less on heresy, being on the “right 
side of history,” and the Planned Parenthood videos.


title: J. Warner Wallace: God’s Crime Scene, Part 2
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/04/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/j-warner-wallace-god-s-crime-scene-part-2-september-4-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/090415.mp3
file: ./podcasts/j-warner-wallace-god-s-crime-scene-part-2-september-4-2015--090415.mp3
description:
Interview with J. Warner Wallace on God’s Crime Scene: A Cold-case 
Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Created Universe—Part 2


title: Evidence for God and the Human Heart
topic: Philosophy
author: Tim Barnett
date: 08/07/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/evidence-for-god-and-the-human-heart
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/tim/tb_0815.mp3
file: ./podcasts/evidence-for-god-and-the-human-heart-tb_0815.mp3
description:
Many people believe that belief in God’s existence is merely an evidence 
issue. That is, given enough evidence, everyone would believe. But is it 
really that simple? Does belief in God merely depend on evidence? I tackle 
this question in this month’s podcast.


title: #STRask: August 17, 2015
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/17/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-august-17-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_01.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-august-17-2015-STRask_01.mp3
description:
Greg answers questions on Jeremiah 29:11, divorce, and conscience issues in 
the workplace in under five minutes each in the new format—short show, 
short answers, questions from #STRask on Twitter.


title: Be a Student of Your Craft
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/21/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/be-a-student-of-your-craft-august-21-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/081815_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/be-a-student-of-your-craft-august-21-2015--081815_2.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how to be a student of your craft, the sheep and goat 
judgement, how to witness to Mormons, if one should consider the beliefs of 
a company when buying a computer, and whether Jesus died for everyone or 
just the Elect.


title: Can You Argue Someone Into the Kingdom?
topic: Christian Living
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 08/25/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/can-you-argue-someone-into-the-kingdom-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0815.mp3
file: ./podcasts/can-you-argue-someone-into-the-kingdom-1-as_0815.mp3
description:
Many Christians claim you can’t argue someone into the kingdom, suggesting 
that apologetics is useless for evangelism. Alan address this question and 
explains why he, in part, agrees.


title: The Resurrection Is the Tiebreaker
topic: Theology
author: Tim Barnett
date: 09/01/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-resurrection-is-the-tiebreaker
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/tim/tb_0915.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-resurrection-is-the-tiebreaker-tb_0915.mp3
description:
Let me ask you a question: What would happen if the bones of Jesus were 
discovered tomorrow? Paul gives us a definitive answer. If Jesus has not 
been raised, then seven disastrous consequences inescapably follow. Without 
Easter there is no Christianity. Thus, Paul reveals an explicit way to—at 
least in principle—falsify Christianity. Christianity is like no other 
religion in that its central claim is testable.


title: Have a Discipleship Influence on Others
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/12/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/have-a-discipleship-influence-on-others-august-12-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/081115_1.mp3
file: ./podcasts/have-a-discipleship-influence-on-others-august-12-2015--081115_1.mp3
description:
Greg talks about having a discipleship influence on others, how to deal 
with a co-worker who changed gender, a white couple that gets objections 
that they’ve done something morally wrong by adopting an African-American 
baby, and the difference between Arminianism and Calvinism.


title: Do Moral Atheists Exist?
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/07/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/do-moral-atheists-exist-august-7-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/080415_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/do-moral-atheists-exist-august-7-2015--080415_2.mp3
description:
Greg discusses if moral atheists exist, if people should apply 1 Cor. 5:11 
to “gay-Christians”, the practical consequences of predestination and 
Arminianism, and study habit suggestions.


title: Jennifer Roback Morse, Will Our Country Listen to Religious Freedom Arguments?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/31/2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072815_2.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/jennifer-roback-morse-will-our-country-listen-to-religious-freedom-arguments-july-31-2015-

description:
Greg and guest Jennifer Roback Morse discuss whether our country will 
listen to religious freedom arguments.

file:
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title: J. Warner Wallace: God’s Crime Scene, Part 1
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/02/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/j-warner-wallace-god-s-crime-scene-part-1-september-2-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/090215.mp3
file: ./podcasts/j-warner-wallace-god-s-crime-scene-part-1-september-2-2015--090215.mp3
description:
Interview with J. Warner Wallace on God’s Crime Scene: A Cold-case 
Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Created Universe—Part 1


title: #STRask: September 7, 2015
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/07/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-september-7-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_04.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-september-7-2015-STRask_04.mp3
description:
Greg answers questions in 4 minutes or less on the difference between 
religion and spirituality, using verses out of context, Catholicism, and 
free will.


title: The Serendipitous Radio Show and Even Relativistic Morality Needs a Standard
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/26/2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082515_1.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/the-serendipitous-radio-show-and-even-relativistic-morality-needs-a-standard-august-26-2015-

description:
Greg talks about the serendipitous radio show and relativistic morality 
needing a standard, if the church’s response to abortion is adequate, and 
how a person can go deeper studying apologetics.

file:
./podcasts/the-serendipitous-radio-show-and-even-relativistic-morality-needs-a-standard-august-26-2015--082515_1.mp3


title: #STRask: August 31, 2015
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/31/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-strask-august-31-2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/strask/STRask_03.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-strask-august-31-2015-STRask_03.mp3
description:
Greg answers questions in 4 minutes or less on lying, social justice, 
common descent, and reformed theology.


title: Planned Parenthood Videos: Interview with Tim Barnett
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/05/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/planned-parenthood-videos-interview-with-tim-barnett-august-5-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/080415_1.mp3
file: ./podcasts/planned-parenthood-videos-interview-with-tim-barnett-august-5-2015--080415_1.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Planned Parenthood Videos with Tim, then answers questions 
about if the “age of accountability” means that Heaven will be full of 
people with no conscious experience of earth, why one should believe in an 
age of accountability, and a vision of the future to share.


title: Can God Sin?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/28/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/can-god-sin-august-28-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082515_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/can-god-sin-august-28-2015--082515_2.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if God can sin, how to respond to an atheist who says he 
just believes in one less God, why Greg uses straw men arguments against 
the young earth view, whether the Bible condemns polygamy, and genetics 
denying free will.


title: Why I Am a Christian: An Introduction to Apologetics
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 06/19/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/why-i-am-a-christian-an-introduction-to-apologetics
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Why_I_Am_a_Christian.mp3
file: ./podcasts/why-i-am-a-christian-an-introduction-to-apologetics-Why_I_Am_a_Christian.mp3
description:
Brett recently gave this talk to high school students at Hume Lake 
Christian Camp. In this engaging talk he reframes Christianity primarily in 
terms of objective truth and introduces students to apologetics.


title: Dealing With Doubt, Part 2: Emotional Doubt
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 07/17/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/dealing-with-doubt-part-2-emotional-doubt
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Dealing_with_Doubt_Emotional.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dealing-with-doubt-part-2-emotional-doubt-Dealing_with_Doubt_Emotional.mp3
description:
In this second part of Brett’s recent talk for Summit Ministries, he 
explains emotional doubt and how it is best dealt with.


title: Two Things to Remember When Discussing Creation with Other Christians
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Tim Barnett
date: 07/29/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/two-things-to-remember-when-discussing-creation-with-other-christians-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/tim/tb_0715_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/two-things-to-remember-when-discussing-creation-with-other-christians-1-tb_0715_2.mp3
description:
There are few conversations between Christians that generate as much heat 
as those concerning creation. In this podcast, Tim outlines two principles 
to keep in mind when discussing creationism with other believers.


title: The Unseen World
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/29/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-unseen-world-july-29-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072815_1.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-unseen-world-july-29-2015--072815_1.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the unseen world, the two authors of Isaiah, communication 
with a generation who doesn’t use logic, God not calling people, and the 
long lives of people in the Old Testament.


title: Ryan Moore: Cross Examined Instructor Academy
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/03/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/ryan-moore-cross-examined-instructor-academy-june-2-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/060215.mp3
file: ./podcasts/ryan-moore-cross-examined-instructor-academy-june-2-2015--060215.mp3
description:
Greg talks about vacations not turning out the way one expects, the Trivium 
learning steps, talking to Jehovah’s witnesses, immaterial things, cutting 
off relationships with family members, defending one’s view of creation 
with evolutionists, and more.


title: The Unreality of Self-identification
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/17/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-unreality-of-self-identification-june-16-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061615_1.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-unreality-of-self-identification-june-16-2015--061615_1.mp3
description:
Greg talks about whether continuation is biblical, how Christians should 
treat others, and whether God is a moral monster.


title: Dealing With Doubt, Part 1: Intro and Intellectual Doubt
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 07/15/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/dealing-with-doubt-part-1-intro-and-intellectual-doubt
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Dealing_with_Doubt_Intellectual.mp3
description:
In a recent talk for Summit Ministries, Brett first introduces the topic of 
doubt and then describes intellectual doubt and how it is best dealt with.

file:
./podcasts/dealing-with-doubt-part-1-intro-and-intellectual-doubt-Dealing_with_Doubt_Intellectual.mp3


title: What Should Christians Do in Tough Times?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/15/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/what-should-christians-do-in-tough-times-july-15-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071415_1.mp3
file: ./podcasts/what-should-christians-do-in-tough-times-july-15-2015--071415_1.mp3
description:
J. Warner Wallace talks about why some verses are missing from the Bible 
and how to deal with family members in immoral relationships.


title: Thinking about Bruce Jenner
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/10/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/thinking-about-bruce-jenner-june-9-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/060915.mp3
file: ./podcasts/thinking-about-bruce-jenner-june-9-2015--060915.mp3
description:
Greg comments on Bruce Jenner and figuring out what God is doing, then he 
answers questions about Jesus’ burial cloth, approaching Christians who use 
bad language, his evaluation of the The Lord’s Recovery, and whether 
humanism can ground ethics.


title: Engaging the Culture and the Invisible World
topic: Theology
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 06/19/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/engaging-the-culture-and-the-invisible-world-june-19-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061615_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/engaging-the-culture-and-the-invisible-world-june-19-2015--061615_2.mp3
description:
Greg talks about engaging the culture, making Christianity real to all 
aspects of life, the power of the Gospel, establishing credibility to teach 
apologetics, and Heaven and Hell.


title: Praying for Unsaved Loved Ones
topic: Christian Living
author: Tim Barnett
date: 07/13/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/praying-for-unsaved-loved-ones-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/tim/tb_0715.mp3
file: ./podcasts/praying-for-unsaved-loved-ones-1-tb_0715.mp3
description:
What is the appropriate response when our arguments and evidence seem to be 
ineffective with our unsaved loved ones? In a word: prayer. In this 
podcast, Tim highlights two responses that you need to avoid and provides 
five practical ways you can be praying for your unsaved family and friends.


title: Questions and Answers
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/24/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/questions-and-answers-july-24-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072115_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/questions-and-answers-july-24-2015--072115_2.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the terminology of the same-sex marriage debate, the Bible 
supporting Marxism, his view on presuppositional apologetics, Jesus’ 
suffering, James Boccardo, and church donations.


title: Dealing With Doubt, Part 3: Moral Doubt
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 07/20/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/dealing-with-doubt-part-3-moral-doubt
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Dealing_with_Doubt_Moral.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dealing-with-doubt-part-3-moral-doubt-Dealing_with_Doubt_Moral.mp3
description:
In this third part of Brett’s recent talk for Summit Ministries, he 
explains moral doubt and how it is best dealt with.


title: If God is Good, Why is There Evil?
topic: Philosophy
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 06/23/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/if-god-is-good-why-is-there-evil-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/If_God_is_Good_Why_Is_There_Evil.mp3
file: ./podcasts/if-god-is-good-why-is-there-evil--If_God_is_Good_Why_Is_There_Evil.mp3
description:
Brett recently gave this talk to high school students at Hume Lake 
Christian Camp. In this talk, Brett shows how evil and God are compatible, 
how evil actually is an argument for God’s existence, and how Christianity 
offers the best explanation and solution to the problem of evil.


title: Inoculate, Not Isolate
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 07/07/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/inoculate-not-isolate
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0715.mp3
file: ./podcasts/inoculate-not-isolate-as_0715.mp3
description:
Alan took his 10 year-old son to UCLA to engage abortion-choice advocates 
who were twice his son’s age. Find out how and why he did that.


title: What Was Jesus’ View on the Definition of Marriage?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/22/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/what-was-jesus-view-on-the-definition-of-marriage-july-22-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072115_1.mp3
file: ./podcasts/what-was-jesus-view-on-the-definition-of-marriage-july-22-2015--072115_1.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Jesus’ definition of marriage, how to answer conspiracy 
theorists, and how to introduce spiritual topics into conversation.


title: Abdu Murray, Grand Central Question
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/17/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/abdu-murray-grand-central-question-july-17-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071415_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/abdu-murray-grand-central-question-july-17-2015--071415_2.mp3
description:
Guest: Abdu Murray - Grand Central Question: Answering the Critical 
Questions of the Major Worldviews


title: The Explanatory Power of Christianity
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/06/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-explanatory-power-of-christianity-may-5-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/050515.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-explanatory-power-of-christianity-may-5-2015--050515.mp3
description:
Greg answers questions about movies in Heaven, free will with election, the 
explanatory power of Christianity, and more.


title: Reflections on the Church, the Culture & Same-Sex Marriage
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 04/14/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/reflections-on-the-church-the-culture-same-sex-marriage
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Reflections_on_Church_Culture_Same-Sex_Marriage.mp3

description:
Brett reflects on his recent video response to a viral blog post on 
same-sex marriage entitled, “Bake for Them Two,” and the response from 
Christians and non-Christians. Then he offers some general suggestions on 
what the church needs to do to effectively engage the culture on this 
issue.

file:
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title: Should we ban conversion therapy?
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 05/20/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/should-we-ban-conversion-therapy-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0515.mp3
file: ./podcasts/should-we-ban-conversion-therapy-1-as_0515.mp3
description:
Alan defines some terms in the debate over whether conversion therapy 
should be banned and, by doing so, answers whether efforts to change a 
person’s same-sex attraction should ever be attempted.


title: The Death of Two Babies
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/15/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-death-of-two-babies-april-14-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/041415.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-death-of-two-babies-april-14-2015--041415.mp3
description:
Greg discusses serving at same-sex weddings, applying the Old Testament 
Law, ethics of vaccinations, and more.


title: Truth and Compassion in Action
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 03/18/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/truth-and-compassion-in-action-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0315.mp3
file: ./podcasts/truth-and-compassion-in-action-1-as_0315.mp3
description:
Alan explains whether the principle of truth and compassion works when gay 
activists come to protest your church.


title: John Stonestreet: Restoring All Things
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/20/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/john-stonestreet-restoring-all-things-may-19-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051915.mp3
file: ./podcasts/john-stonestreet-restoring-all-things-may-19-2015--051915.mp3
description:
Brett, Tim, and John talk about God’s plan, remembering when one came to 
faith, whether animals have rights, and an argument for free will.


title: Pray the Gay Away?
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/22/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/-pray-the-gay-away-april-21-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042115.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-pray-the-gay-away-april-21-2015--042115.mp3
description:
Answering questions about Allah being a generic term for God, leaving a 
church, defining evil, and more.


title: Are the Chick-fil-A Cows on to Something?
topic: Philosophy
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 02/11/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/are-the-chick-fil-a-cows-on-to-something-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0215.mp3
file: ./podcasts/are-the-chick-fil-a-cows-on-to-something-1-as_0215.mp3
description:
Alan answers the question of whether people who eat meat are unjustly 
discriminating against sentient animals.


title: Doug Geivett, The New Apostolic Reformation
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/25/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/doug-geivett-the-new-apostolic-reformation-february-24-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022415.mp3
file: ./podcasts/doug-geivett-the-new-apostolic-reformation-february-24-2015--022415.mp3
description:
Greg and guest Doug Geivett talk about the New Apostolic Reformation, then 
Greg takes questions about a family member going to a medium, who are some 
examples of teachers in the New Apostolic Reformation, spiritual warfare, 
disagreements with death before the Fall, if God can choose not to 
remember, how to start a spiritual conversation with a stranger, what Greg 
thinks of Sam Harris’s definition of evil, and whether Greg thinks that we 
can love someone into the kingdom.


title: Choosing Your Gender
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/18/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/choosing-your-gender-february-17-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021715.mp3
file: ./podcasts/choosing-your-gender-february-17-2015--021715.mp3
description:
Greg talks about choosing a gender, what the Bible teaches about women 
leaders in church, if a Christian should be concerned about working for a 
company with “Talisman” in its name, managing the adoption process, gay 
reformation in the church, the effects of the Fall in an old earth 
scenario, if God can choose not to know something, what the tree of life 
was, if C.S. Lewis was an inclusivist, what you should ask to know if a 
child is ready to accept Jesus, should a Christian participate in Pink 
shirt Day, and how to talk to a pastor about conflict in the church.


topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/08/2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/040715.mp3
title:
Alan Shlemon, Dealing with Homosexuality and Transgender Issues in the Church with Truth and Compassion

source:
https://www.str.org/w/alan-shlemon-dealing-with-homosexuality-and-transgender-issues-in-the-church-with-truth-and-compassion-april-7-2015-

description:
Greg and Alan talk about dealing with LGBT issues with truth and 
compassion, then Greg answers questions on forgiveness not ending the 
consequences of sin, what Jesus would do about baking a cake for a same-sex 
wedding, clues to the historicity of the resurrection accounts, different 
kind of discrimination, God being unfair to the Israelites in Egyptian 
slavery, a book on Bible difficulties, attending church with kids, 
confusing marriage and partnership, if Christian wedding photographers 
should take a stand, and how someone should lead their wife to Christ.

file:
./podcasts/alan-shlemon-dealing-with-homosexuality-and-transgender-issues-in-the-church-with-truth-and-compassion-april-7-2015--040715.mp3


title: Nancy Pearcey, Finding Truth
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/18/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/nancy-pearcey-finding-truth-march-17-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/031715.mp3
file: ./podcasts/nancy-pearcey-finding-truth-march-17-2015--031715.mp3
description:
Greg and guest Nancy Pearcey discuss Finding Truth: Principles for 
Unmasking Atheism, Secularism, and Other God Substitutes, then Greg talks 
about the Cinderella movie, Christian education and biblical authority, how 
God affects our free will, how Christians should think about traitors, a 
visit to Glen Eyrie, if Christians can benefit from non-Christian religious 
sources, and how far to go participating in secular activities.


title: Indiana Freedom of Religion Law
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/01/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/indiana-freedom-of-religion-law-march-31-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/033115.mp3
file: ./podcasts/indiana-freedom-of-religion-law-march-31-2015--033115.mp3
description:
Greg talks about a tribute to Trova, the Paducah Trip, Indiana freedom of 
religion law, goodness of God and evil, why Christians only have conscience 
issues with same-sex marriage, if Christians should impose their views on 
culture, the Easter Bunny and Christians, if morality is objective or a 
construct, and if dreams are in the mind or the brain.


title: Why Save the Planet?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/13/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/why-save-the-planet-may-12-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051215.mp3
file: ./podcasts/why-save-the-planet-may-12-2015--051215.mp3
description:
Greg talks about saving the planet, taking Jesus seriously, how Jesus can 
be punished for Adam’s sin, and the questions we should ask when studying 
the Bible.


title: Every Idea Has Consequences
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 04/14/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/every-idea-has-consequences-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0415_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/every-idea-has-consequences-1-as_0415_2.mp3
description:
Alan talks about his recent speaking tour in Alberta and explains the 
impact of same-sex marriage on the Christian culture in Canada.


title: Frank Turek, Stealing from God
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/04/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/frank-turek-stealing-from-god-march-3-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/030315.mp3
file: ./podcasts/frank-turek-stealing-from-god-march-3-2015--030315.mp3
description:
Greg and guest Frank Turek discuss stealing from God, then Greg talks about 
the trip to Calgary, his personal experience with the New Apostolic 
Reformation, what Satan’s access is to God, if Hell demonstrates more 
intrinsic human value than annihilation, the New Apostolic Movement, how to 
deal with moral dilemmas, God’s punishment and judgement being fair, how to 
evaluate different theological systems, and if Christian wives are 
obligated to obey non-Christian husbands.


title: New Prophets and Words from God
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/11/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/new-prophets-and-words-from-god-march-10-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/031015.mp3
file: ./podcasts/new-prophets-and-words-from-god-march-10-2015--031015.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the new prophets and words from God, new ideas defending 
the deity of Christ, if one should tithe when in debt, why the inerrancy of 
the bible is a big deal, how patriotism fits with Christianity, questioning 
salvation, how to know if you have eternal security, how we have free will 
in Heaven if we can’t sin, what John 10:35 means, truth and compassion in 
action, cans science disprove science, how to be faithful to the Bible and 
gracious to a homosexual co-worker, and how to decide the greater good in a 
moral dilemma.


title: Kevin DeYoung: What the Bible Teaches about Homosexuality
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/29/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/kevin-deyoung-what-the-bible-teaches-about-homosexuality-april-28-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042815.mp3
file: ./podcasts/kevin-deyoung-what-the-bible-teaches-about-homosexuality-april-28-2015--042815.mp3
description:
Greg talks with Tim Barnett and Kevin DeYoung, then answers questions about 
vaccinations, same-sex marriage laws, obligations to mosques, and more.


title: Interview with Gabriel Pagel
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 12/03/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/interview-with-gabriel-pagel
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Interview_with_Gabriel_Pagel.mp3
file: ./podcasts/interview-with-gabriel-pagel-Interview_with_Gabriel_Pagel.mp3
description:
Brett interviews Gabriel Pagel, the head bible teacher at Upland Christian 
Academy (UCA) in Southern California. They discuss their 6-year partnership 
in taking students on Berkeley & Utah mission trips and the impact on young 
lives at UCA.


title: Berkeley Mission Trip Phone Call With Michael Licona, Part 1
topic: History
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 11/19/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/berkeley-mission-trip-phone-call-with-michael-licona-part-1-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Berkeley_Mission_Trip_Licona_Part_1.mp3
description:
In this podcast, Brett plays the first half of a phone call he set up for 
some college students on a Berkeley Mission trip. After being challenged on 
the historicity of Jesus by an atheist, historian and resurrection scholar 
Michael Licona helps debrief the students.

file:
./podcasts/berkeley-mission-trip-phone-call-with-michael-licona-part-1--Berkeley_Mission_Trip_Licona_Part_1.mp3


title: Berkeley Mission Trip Phone Call With Michael Licona, Part 2
topic: History
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 11/19/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/berkeley-mission-trip-phone-call-with-michael-licona-part-2-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Berkeley_Mission_Trip_Licona_Part_2.mp3
description:
Brett plays the second half of a phone call he set up for some college 
students on a Berkeley Mission trip, with historian and resurrection 
scholar Michael Licona.

file:
./podcasts/berkeley-mission-trip-phone-call-with-michael-licona-part-2--Berkeley_Mission_Trip_Licona_Part_2.mp3


title: Must we kill humans to save other humans?
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 11/12/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/must-we-kill-humans-to-save-other-humans-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_1114.mp3
file: ./podcasts/must-we-kill-humans-to-save-other-humans-1-as_1114.mp3
description:
Alan explains why embryonic stem cell research is not only morally 
problematic, but ineffective at treating disease and disability. Instead, 
he offers a scientific alternative.


title: Pro-Life Killers: An Oxymoron
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 01/14/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/pro-life-killers-an-oxymoron-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0115.mp3
file: ./podcasts/pro-life-killers-an-oxymoron-1-as_0115.mp3
description:
Alan answers the question of whether pro-lifers are inconsistent if they 
don’t condone the killing of abortion doctors.


title: The Reformation the Church Doesn’t Need
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 12/10/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-reformation-the-church-doesn-t-need-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_1214.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-reformation-the-church-doesn-t-need-1-as_1214.mp3
description:
Alan attended a ’gay Christian’ conference that intends to reform the 
church to make it affirm practicing homosexuals. Listen to his thoughts 
about his experience there.


title: Are You Part of the Wheat or the Tares?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/04/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/are-you-part-of-the-wheat-or-the-tares-february-3-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/020315.mp3
file: ./podcasts/are-you-part-of-the-wheat-or-the-tares-february-3-2015--020315.mp3
description:
Greg talks about whether a person is a part of the wheat or the tares, 
examining the trajectory of your life, tips for prospective foster parents, 
and if tares realize that they are tares.


title: Christmas Suggestions
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/10/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/christmas-suggestions-december-9-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120914.mp3
file: ./podcasts/christmas-suggestions-december-9-2014--120914.mp3
description:
Greg gives some Christmas suggestions, then talks about ethical implication 
of torture, how to answer a question about same-sex marriage tactically, 
why we should pray if God provides all we need, and more.


title: Thanksgiving Trip to Seattle
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/03/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/thanksgiving-trip-to-seattle-december-2-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120214.mp3
file: ./podcasts/thanksgiving-trip-to-seattle-december-2-2014--120214.mp3
description:
Greg talks about his Thanksgiving trip to Seattle, how to distinguish 
discrimination of race and same-sex couples, someone’s niece becoming their 
nephew, and more.


title: Worship Music and Aesthetics
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/21/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/worship-music-and-aesthetics-january-20-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012015.mp3
file: ./podcasts/worship-music-and-aesthetics-january-20-2015--012015.mp3
description:
Greg talks about worship music and aesthetics, how to respond to a friend 
who wants to pursue same-sex relationships, if spanking is wrong because 
Jesus is a pacifist, and more.


title: California Judges Can No Longer Be Affiliated with Boy Scouts
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/28/2015
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012715.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/california-judges-can-no-longer-be-affiliated-with-boy-scouts-january-27-2015-

description:
Greg talks about California judges no longer being able to be affiliated 
with Boy Scouts, implications for the Christian worldview if sentient life 
was on other planets, if there would be a problem with humans marrying 
Neanderthals, and more.

file:
./podcasts/california-judges-can-no-longer-be-affiliated-with-boy-scouts-january-27-2015--012715.mp3


title: Alan Shlemon: Matthew Vines’s Reformation Project Conference
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/12/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/alan-shlemon-matthew-vines-s-reformation-project-conference-november-11-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111114.mp3
file: ./podcasts/alan-shlemon-matthew-vines-s-reformation-project-conference-november-11-2014--111114.mp3
description:
Greg and guest Alan Shlemon talk about the Matthew Vines’s Reformation 
Project Conference, then Greg talks about Veteran’s day, how it is just 
that we’re accountable for Adam’s sin, and more.


title: COEXIST
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/05/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/coexist-november-4-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/110414.mp3
file: ./podcasts/coexist-november-4-2014--110414.mp3
description:
Greg talks about COEXIST, what is the Gospel and why he objects to it, if 
God still judges nations, and more.


title: Bobby Conway, The Fifth Gospel: How to live out the Gospel
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/17/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/bobby-conway-the-fifth-gospel-how-to-live-out-the-gospel-december-16-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121614.mp3
file: ./podcasts/bobby-conway-the-fifth-gospel-how-to-live-out-the-gospel-december-16-2014--121614.mp3
description:
Greg and guest Bobby Conway discuss The Fifth Gospel, then Greg talks about 
the blessing in 1 Peter 3:8-9, why God created Satan when he knew it would 
introduce sin, what happens to the young who have had no time to develop 
their souls die, and more.


title: Does Evolution Explain Morality?
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/11/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/does-evolution-explain-morality-february-10-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021015.mp3
file: ./podcasts/does-evolution-explain-morality-february-10-2015--021015.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if evolution explains morality, if the godhead split in 
Mt. 27:26, what the husband’s responsibility is to the wife who is 
divorcing him, what Catholics believe about Mary’s perpetual virginity, 
what Greg’s view is on the reliability of the biblical manuscript evidence, 
his opinion on the modern state of Israel, comments on creation and 
geology, if the Pharisees and Sadducees resentful of Jesus’ miracles, 
idioms and interpretation, how to present creationinism in class, what the 
definition of Christianity is, if the inflationary view of time makes sense 
of creation days, and if children should be baptized.


title: Atlanta Chief and Discrimination
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/14/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/atlanta-chief-and-discrimination-january-13-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/011315.mp3
file: ./podcasts/atlanta-chief-and-discrimination-january-13-2015--011315.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the Atlanta chief and discrimination, Jesus coming for 
everyone, and how to interact with an adult daughter who wants to convert 
to Judaism.


title: The Importance of Parents
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/19/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-importance-of-parents-november-18-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111814.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-importance-of-parents-november-18-2014--111814.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the importance of parents, how to deal with 
disappointment, if Biblical Unitarianism is biblical, and more.


title: Angie Mosteller: Christian Origins of Halloween
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/22/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/angie-mosteller-christian-origins-of-halloween-october-21-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102114.mp3
file: ./podcasts/angie-mosteller-christian-origins-of-halloween-october-21-2014--102114.mp3
description:
Greg and guest Angie Mosteller talk about the Christian origins of 
Halloween, then Greg talks about Houston vs. Pastors, how to show 
Protestantism is more biblical than Catholicism, and more.


title: Death with Dignity?
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/29/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/death-with-dignity-october-28-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102814.mp3
file: ./podcasts/death-with-dignity-october-28-2014--102814.mp3
description:
Greg talks about a transgender case, if there is a moral compromise for 
pro-lifers using vaccinations, and death with dignity.


title: Change of Circumstances or Change of Heart?
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/07/2015
source: https://www.str.org/w/change-of-circumstances-or-change-of-heart-january-6-2015-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/010615.mp3
file: ./podcasts/change-of-circumstances-or-change-of-heart-january-6-2015--010615.mp3
description:
Greg talks about discerning the difference between change of circumstances 
or change of heart, if lusting is adultery and therefore grounds for 
divorce, new research supporting the “gay gene”, and more.


title: Same-Sex Marriage: Interview with John Stonestreet
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 09/05/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/same-sex-marriage-interview-with-john-stonestreet
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Same-Sex_Marriage_Interview_with_John_Stonestreet.mp3

description:
How do we think carefully about this serious cultural challenge? And how do 
we talk to our kids about it? Brett interviews guest John Stonestreet about 
his new book and how we can talk to our kids & students about this issue.

file:
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title: High School Students Are Studying Theology on Their Own
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 08/29/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/high-school-students-are-studying-theology-on-their-own
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/High_School_Students_Are_Studying_Theology_On_Their_Own.mp3

description:
Brett describes a recent scene on Utah Mission trip, where high schoolers 
are studying theology and apologetics during their free time, unprompted by 
any adults.

file:
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title: Jonathan Morrow, Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/17/2014
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091614.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/jonathan-morrow-questioning-the-bible-11-major-challenges-to-the-bible-september-16-2014-

description:
Greg talks about using evidence for Christianity, what to say to someone 
considering converting to Catholicism, and more, then discusses Questioning 
the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible with guest Jonathan Morrow.

file:
./podcasts/jonathan-morrow-questioning-the-bible-11-major-challenges-to-the-bible-september-16-2014--091614.mp3


title: First Day of School
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/03/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/first-day-of-school-september-2-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/090214.mp3
file: ./podcasts/first-day-of-school-september-2-2014--090214.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the first day of school, if it is okay for someone in 
chronic pain to pray to be taken into Heaven, how to reconcile free will 
with Calvinism, and more.


title: Serving the Persecuted Church
topic: Christian Living
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 09/10/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/serving-the-persecuted-church
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0914.mp3
file: ./podcasts/serving-the-persecuted-church-as_0914.mp3
description:
Alan gives a short recap of his trip to Beirut, Lebanon. He highlights the 
experiences of training the persecuted church and meeting his cousin who 
recently fled Baghdad, Iraq.


title: Before a Hostile Audience
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/15/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/before-a-hostile-audience-october-15-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/101414.mp3
file: ./podcasts/before-a-hostile-audience-october-15-2014--101414.mp3
description:
Greg talks about speaking before a hostile audience, his view on surrogacy, 
what Hebrews teaches about eternal security, and more.


title: Soul Development Is a Higher Priority than Academic Development
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/10/2014
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/090914.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/soul-development-is-a-higher-priority-than-academic-development-september-9-2014-

description:
Greg talks about how orthodox a person has to be in order to be saved, soul 
development being a higher goal than academic development, how to respond 
to “God made people gay, so why would he condemn them?”, and more.

file:
./podcasts/soul-development-is-a-higher-priority-than-academic-development-september-9-2014--090914.mp3


title: Are We at War with Muslims?
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 10/15/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/are-we-at-war-with-muslims-1
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_1014.mp3
file: ./podcasts/are-we-at-war-with-muslims-1-as_1014.mp3
description:
Alan answers the question of whether we are at war with Muslims. He also 
offers a handy tactic to help you determine whether a doctrine or behavior 
is truly Islamic.


title: How Theology Needs Philosophy: Interview with Dr. Richard Howe
topic: Philosophy
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 08/22/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/how-theology-needs-philosophy-interview-with-dr.-richard-howe
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/How_Theology_Needs_Philosphy-Interview_With_Richard_Howe.mp3

description:
Brett interviews philosopher Richard Howe about the relationship between 
careful thinking and our thinking about God.

file:
./podcasts/how-theology-needs-philosophy-interview-with-dr.-richard-howe-How_Theology_Needs_Philosphy-Interview_With_Richard_Howe.mp3


title: Graham Veale, New Atheism: A Survival Guide
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/06/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/graham-veale-new-atheism-a-survival-guide-august-5-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/080514.mp3
file: ./podcasts/graham-veale-new-atheism-a-survival-guide-august-5-2014--080514.mp3
description:
Greg and guest Graham Veale talk about New Atheism: A Survival Guide, then 
Greg talks about apologetics not mattering because it doesn’t have to do 
with salvation, if culture is leading the church, and more.


title: Rodney Lake: Thinking Matters, New Zealand
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/24/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/rodney-lake-thinking-matters-new-zealand-september-23-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/092314.mp3
file: ./podcasts/rodney-lake-thinking-matters-new-zealand-september-23-2014--092314.mp3
description:
Greg and guest Rodney Lake discuss Thinking Matters, New Zealand, then Greg 
talks about tolerance or discrimination on campus, if early Christians 
recycled pagan myths, and more.


title: Julie Loos: Ratio Christi
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/02/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/julie-loos-ratio-christi-september-30-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/093014.mp3
file: ./podcasts/julie-loos-ratio-christi-september-30-2014--093014.mp3
description:
Greg and guest Julie Loos talk about Ratio Christi, then Greg discusses 
what the New Perspective on Paul is all about, conceding the definition of 
sin to the culture, and more.


title: Was Hitler a Christian?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/13/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/was-hitler-a-christian-august-12-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/081214.mp3
file: ./podcasts/was-hitler-a-christian-august-12-2014--081214.mp3
description:
Greg talks about tattoos, if Hitler was a Christian, what “trusting God” 
means in practical terms, and more.


title: JP Moreland, The Soul: How We Know It’s Real and Why It Matters
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/23/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/jp-moreland-the-soul-how-we-know-it-s-real-and-why-it-matters-july-22-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072214.mp3
file: ./podcasts/jp-moreland-the-soul-how-we-know-it-s-real-and-why-it-matters-july-22-2014--072214.mp3
description:
Greg talks about building character and the soul, why aren’t Christians 
pacifists, and then discusses The Soul: How We Know It’s Real and Why it 
Matters with guest JP Moreland.


title: If God Can’t Do Anything, Is He All Powerful?
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 08/21/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/if-god-can-t-do-anything-is-he-all-powerful-
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/If_God_Cant_Do_Anything_Is_He_All-Powerful.mp3

description:
Brett walks us carefully through the doctrine of God’s omnipotence and 
shows how careful thinking is needed as we teach our children and students 
about the nature of God.

file:
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title: Should Christians Try to Influence the Culture?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/27/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/should-christians-try-to-influence-the-culture-august-26-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082614.mp3
file: ./podcasts/should-christians-try-to-influence-the-culture-august-26-2014--082614.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if Christians should try and influence the culture, facts 
about Jesus’ death and resurrection, if objective morality has to be 
independent of God, and more.


title: Wear Your Faith on Your Sleeve
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/30/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/wear-your-faith-on-your-sleeve-july-29-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072914.mp3
file: ./podcasts/wear-your-faith-on-your-sleeve-july-29-2014--072914.mp3
description:
Greg talks about wearing your faith on your sleeve, if something without a 
beginning can be defined, how important is the Trinity when choosing a 
church, and more.


title: Alan Shlemon: Lebanese Trip
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/20/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/alan-shlemon-lebanese-trip-august-19-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/081914.mp3
file: ./podcasts/alan-shlemon-lebanese-trip-august-19-2014--081914.mp3
description:
Greg and guest Alan Shlemon discuss Alan’s Lebanese trip, then Greg talks 
about the application of the biblical principle of not being unequally 
yoked, how to answer a friend who thinks all negative events are spiritual 
attacks, and more.


title: Should American Christians Retreat from the Same-sex Marriage Issue?
topic: Christian Living
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 04/14/2014
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0414.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/should-american-christians-retreat-from-the-same-sex-marriage-issue-april-14-2014-

description:
Alan responds to the challenge that American Christians should retreat from 
the same-sex marriage issue because it’s unwinnable for them.

file:
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title: Reframing Christianity for Our Youth
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 05/21/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/reframing-christianity-for-our-youth-may-20-2014-
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Reframing_Christianity_for_Our_Youth.mp3

description:
Word are important because words convey meaning. How can we speak about 
Christianity in a way that reconnects our faith with rationality? Brett 
suggests some ideas.

file:
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title: Punishing Bigotry
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/30/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/punishing-bigotry-april-29-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042914.mp3
file: ./podcasts/punishing-bigotry-april-29-2014--042914.mp3
description:
Greg talks about punishing bigotry, if professional fighting is immoral, if 
it is God or the sinner himself that sends the sinner to Hell, and more.


title: Is Religion a Threat to Morality?
topic: Philosophy
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 05/21/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-religion-a-threat-to-morality-may-20-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0514_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-religion-a-threat-to-morality-may-20-2014--as_0514_2.mp3
description:
Alan addresses the following claim: Morality is doing what is right 
regardless of what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told 
regardless of what is right.


title: Naturalism and Reality
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/05/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/naturalism-and-reality-june-3-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/060314.mp3
file: ./podcasts/naturalism-and-reality-june-3-2014--060314.mp3
description:
Greg talks about his trip to Poland and the European Mission Field, if 
evolution can explain morality, how to convince a Christian who gets their 
theology from personal revelation and visions, and more.


title: Hummingbirds, The Bible and Witnessing
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/18/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/hummingbirds-the-bible-and-witnessing-march-18-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/031814.mp3
file: ./podcasts/hummingbirds-the-bible-and-witnessing-march-18-2014--031814.mp3
description:
Greg talks about doing church at Xenos, Hummingbirds, the Bible and 
Witnessing, if a baby goes to Heaven when it dies, and more.


title: Campus Discrimination Policy Collides with Itself
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/11/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/campus-discrimination-policy-collides-with-itself-june-10-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061014.mp3
file: ./podcasts/campus-discrimination-policy-collides-with-itself-june-10-2014--061014.mp3
description:
Greg talks about campus discrimination policy colliding with itself, how to 
respond to the spirit world, how to discern the will of God, and more.


title: Berkeley Mission Student Interviews
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 03/25/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/berkeley-mission-student-interviews-march-25-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Berkeley_Mission_Interview.mp3
file: ./podcasts/berkeley-mission-student-interviews-march-25-2014--Berkeley_Mission_Interview.mp3
description:
Brett interviews 3 high schools who participated in a recent Berkeley 
Mission trip & discusses a major challenge their teacher threw at them.


title: Sean McDowell: Student Training
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/02/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/sean-mcdowell-student-training-july-1-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/070114.mp3
file: ./podcasts/sean-mcdowell-student-training-july-1-2014--070114.mp3
description:
Brett talks about helping students engage their faith and others, if God 
hears the prayers of the unbelievers, and then discusses Student Training 
with guest Sean McDowell.


title: Stephen Meyer: The Design Debate Update
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/18/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/stephen-meyer-the-design-debate-update-june-17-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061714.mp3
file: ./podcasts/stephen-meyer-the-design-debate-update-june-17-2014--061714.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if you were ever an unborn child, how a professional 
photographer can address potential clients that would violate his 
conscience, and more, then discusses the Design Debate update with guest 
Stephen Meyer.


title: Alex Chediak: Preparing Your Teen for College
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/21/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/alex-chediak-preparing-your-teen-for-college-may-20-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/052014.mp3
file: ./podcasts/alex-chediak-preparing-your-teen-for-college-may-20-2014--052014.mp3
description:
J. Warner Wallace talks about Jesus in the Qu’ran, if someone has the right 
to die, and more, then discusses Preparing Your Teen for College with guest 
Alex Chediak.


title: Brett Kunkle: Summit Ministries Student Conferences
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/15/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/brett-kunkle-summit-ministries-student-conferences-april-15-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/041514.mp3
file: ./podcasts/brett-kunkle-summit-ministries-student-conferences-april-15-2014--041514.mp3
description:
Greg and Brett Kunkle discuss Summit Ministries Student Conferences, then 
Greg talks about how to deal with legalistic Christians, how to tactically 
start a conversation in a barber shop, and more.


title: The Boundaries of Learning
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/14/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-boundaries-of-learning-may-13-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051314.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-boundaries-of-learning-may-13-2014--051314.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the boundaries of learning, how a person should deal with 
his church accepting homosexuality, challenging the idea of a sovereign 
election, and more.


title: Michael Krueger on Bart Ehrman’s New Book
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/23/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/michael-krueger-on-bart-ehrman-s-new-book-april-22-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042214.mp3
file: ./podcasts/michael-krueger-on-bart-ehrman-s-new-book-april-22-2014--042214.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Christianity being rational and defensible, if God is in 
time, and more, then he discusses Bart Ehrman’s new book with Michael 
Krueger.


title: Nabeel Qureshi: Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/25/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/nabeel-qureshi-seeking-allah-finding-jesus-march-25-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/032514.mp3
file: ./podcasts/nabeel-qureshi-seeking-allah-finding-jesus-march-25-2014--032514.mp3
description:
Greg interviews Nabeel Qureshi about Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, then he 
talks about if people should support World Vision with their policy change, 
how to discern which Biblical cultural codes to apply today, and more.


title: Frank Turek: Cross Examined Instructor’s Academy
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/08/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/frank-turek-cross-examined-instructor-s-academy-april-8-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/040814.mp3
file: ./podcasts/frank-turek-cross-examined-instructor-s-academy-april-8-2014--040814.mp3
description:
Greg and guest Frank Turek discuss the Cross Examined Instructor’s Academy, 
then Greg answers questions on if the age of accountability is consistent 
with election, the professor’s ploy, and more.


title: Doug Powell: Using the Arts for Apologetics
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/07/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/doug-powell-using-the-arts-for-apologetics-may-6-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/050614.mp3
file: ./podcasts/doug-powell-using-the-arts-for-apologetics-may-6-2014--050614.mp3
description:
J. Warner Wallace talks about not deferring, not denying and not delaying, 
if the gospels borrowed and changed, and more, then discusses using the 
arts of apologetics with guest Doug Powell.


title: Television Interview With Reba Toney on Training Youth
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 01/30/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/television-interview-with-reba-toney-on-training-youth-january-30-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Television_Interview_Reba_Toney.mp3
description:
Brett discusses where our students are at & what we can do to train them, 
with the “Breaking Good News” TV show hostess, Reba Toney.

file:
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title: A Former Pastor Tries Out Atheism
topic: Philosophy
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 02/06/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/a-former-pastor-tries-out-atheism-february-6-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/A_Former_Pastor_Tries_Out_Atheism.mp3
file: ./podcasts/a-former-pastor-tries-out-atheism-february-6-2014--A_Former_Pastor_Tries_Out_Atheism.mp3
description:
Brett discusses former pastor Ryan Bell’s experiment with atheism and 
reflects on the doubting process. Then he offers some suggestions to help 
students doubt well.


title: Practical Ideas to Help Students Engage
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 01/16/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/practical-ideas-to-help-students-engage-january-16-2014-
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Practical_Ideas_to_Help_Students_Engage.mp3

description:
Here are some very practical ideas to help you engage your students in real 
life apologetic experiences.

file:
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title: How many babies have you adopted?
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 01/30/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/how-many-babies-have-you-adopted-january-30-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0114_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/how-many-babies-have-you-adopted-january-30-2014--as_0114_2.mp3
description:
Alan answers the challenge from abortion-choice advocates who ask 
pro-lifers, “How many babies have you adopted?”


title: How Should You Measure Your Intimacy with God?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/11/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/how-should-you-measure-your-intimacy-with-god-february-11-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021114.mp3
file: ./podcasts/how-should-you-measure-your-intimacy-with-god-february-11-2014--021114.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how you should measure your intimacy with God, the 
contradictory values held by young people, how the the church should 
address young vs. old earth, and more.


title: Proverbs: Remember God’s Instructions
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/04/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/proverbs-remember-god-s-instructions-march-4-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/030414.mp3
file: ./podcasts/proverbs-remember-god-s-instructions-march-4-2014--030414.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the trip to Knoxville, Proverbs: Remember God’s 
Instructions, his experience with God, and more.


title: Marriage is Hard Work
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/04/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/marriage-is-hard-work-february-4-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/020414.mp3
file: ./podcasts/marriage-is-hard-work-february-4-2014--020414.mp3
description:
Greg talks about necessary beliefs, Christian musicians working with 
secular musicians, repetitive prayers, and more.


title: Michael Horton: Calvin on the Christian Life
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/18/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/michael-horton-calvin-on-the-christian-life-february-18-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021814.mp3
file: ./podcasts/michael-horton-calvin-on-the-christian-life-february-18-2014--021814.mp3
description:
Greg talks about what Christianity is, if baptism is necessary for 
salvation according to Acts 2:38, and more, then discusses Calvin the 
Christian life with guest Michael Horton.


title: Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?
topic: Theology
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 02/17/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/do-muslims-and-christians-worship-the-same-god-february-17-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0214.mp3
file: ./podcasts/do-muslims-and-christians-worship-the-same-god-february-17-2014--as_0214.mp3
description:
Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? Alan answers this question 
by providing a unique understanding of how to understand the notion of God.


title: Justin Taylor: The Final Days of Jesus
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/25/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/justin-taylor-the-final-days-of-jesus-february-25-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022514.mp3
file: ./podcasts/justin-taylor-the-final-days-of-jesus-february-25-2014--022514.mp3
description:
Greg talks about advancing the conversation with questions, how to balance 
secular and Christian advice about depression, and more, then discusses The 
Final Days of Jesus with guest Justin Taylor.


title: Pro-life Killing: An Oxymoron?
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 01/16/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/pro-life-killing-an-oxymoron-january-16-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0114.mp3
file: ./podcasts/pro-life-killing-an-oxymoron-january-16-2014--as_0114.mp3
description:
Alan answers the question of whether killing an abortionist to protect the 
unborn is parallel to killing a person who attempts to murder a toddler.


title: Always Fight Low Expectations
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 02/17/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/always-fight-low-expectations-february-17-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Always_Fight_Low_Expectations.mp3
file: ./podcasts/always-fight-low-expectations-february-17-2014--Always_Fight_Low_Expectations.mp3
description:
How did a family meal at El Pollo Loco lead to conversation about low 
expectations? Brett shares the story & challenges us to elevate our 
expectations for our students.


title: What I Said to the Children’s and Youth Ministry of a Church in Texas, Part 1
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 03/16/2014
source:
https://www.str.org/w/what-i-said-to-the-children-s-and-youth-ministry-of-a-church-in-texas-part-1-march-16-2014-

link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/What_I_Said_to_the_Childrens_Youth_Ministry_of_a_Church_in_Texas-part_1.mp3

description:
Brett had the opportunity to consult with the children’s & youth ministry 
leaders of a local church in Texas recently. Here’s what he shared.

file:
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title: Sam Allberry: Is God Anti-gay?
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/28/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/sam-allberry-is-god-anti-gay-january-28-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012814.mp3
file: ./podcasts/sam-allberry-is-god-anti-gay-january-28-2014--012814.mp3
description:
Greg discusses Is God Anti-gay with guest Sam Allberry, then talks about 
discernment, repentance, reasons to switch churches, and more.


title: Does Our Argument Against Same-sex Marriage Commit the Slippery Slope Fallacy?
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 03/16/2014
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0314_2.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/does-our-argument-against-same-sex-marriage-commit-the-slippery-slope-fallacy-march-16-2014-

description:
Alan answers the challenge that opponents of same-sex marriage sometimes 
commit the slippery slope fallacy when they argue that same-sex marriage 
will lead to other forms of “marriage” like polygamy, group marriage, or 
incestuous marriage.

file:
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title: Scott Klusendorf, Make the Pro-life Case Persuasively and Winsomely
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/21/2014
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012114.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/scott-klusendorf-make-the-pro-life-case-persuasively-and-winsomely-january-21-2014-

description:
Greg talks about God answering prayers, a relationship with Jesus, handling 
stress in debates, and more.

file:
./podcasts/scott-klusendorf-make-the-pro-life-case-persuasively-and-winsomely-january-21-2014--012114.mp3


title: Deconstructing News Stories
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/11/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/deconstructing-news-stories-march-11-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/031114.mp3
file: ./podcasts/deconstructing-news-stories-march-11-2014--031114.mp3
description:
Greg talks about deconstructing news stories, selecting a Christian 
college, if a Christian should help non-Christians clarify their world 
views, and more.


title: Get Students Off the Sidelines and Into the Game
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 01/13/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/get-students-off-the-sidelines-and-into-the-game-january-13-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Get_Students_Off_the_Sidelines.mp3
description:
Want to fire up your students with passion for Christ? Brett challenges you 
to get their apologetic training out of the classroom & into real life.

file:
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title: Advice for Christian Students Starting College
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/03/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/advice-for-christian-students-starting-college-september-3-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/090313.mp3
file: ./podcasts/advice-for-christian-students-starting-college-september-3-2013--090313.mp3
description:
Greg gives advice for Christian students starting college, then talks about 
avoiding conclusions, the implications of making abortion illegal, and 
more.


title: Michael Kruger, The Question of Canon
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/17/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/michael-kruger-the-question-of-canon-december-17-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121713.mp3
file: ./podcasts/michael-kruger-the-question-of-canon-december-17-2013--121713.mp3
description:
Greg talks with guest Michael Kruger about The Question of Canon, then 
discusses a change in perspective, not circumstance, and more.


title: Simplifying Christmas
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/03/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/simplifying-christmas-december-3-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120313.mp3
file: ./podcasts/simplifying-christmas-december-3-2013--120313.mp3
description:
Greg talks about simplifying Christmas, how to make Christmas meaningful, 
book recommendations, and more.


title: Were You Ever an Unborn Child?
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/29/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/were-you-ever-an-unborn-child-october-29-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102913.mp3
file: ./podcasts/were-you-ever-an-unborn-child-october-29-2013--102913.mp3
description:
Greg talks about abortion, choosing gender identity, unjust suffering, 
adversity and character development, and more.


title: Brett Kunkle, reTHINK Student Conference
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/01/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/brett-kunkle-rethink-student-conference-october-1-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/100113.mp3
file: ./podcasts/brett-kunkle-rethink-student-conference-october-1-2013--100113.mp3
description:
Greg discusses reTHINK Student Conference with Brett Kunkle, then talks 
about if unconditional election is cultish, the pope’s comments on 
atheists, and more.


title: Tom Gilson, Answering Atheist Tactics
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/07/2014
source: https://www.str.org/w/tom-gilson-answering-atheist-tactics-january-7-2014-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/010714.mp3
file: ./podcasts/tom-gilson-answering-atheist-tactics-january-7-2014--010714.mp3
description:
Greg talks about haunted houses, the inspiration of Scripture, 
disqualification from Christianity, and more.


title: Tom Gilson and Tom Woodward, Telling Christianity’s True Story
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/10/2013
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091013.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/tom-gilson-and-tom-woodward-telling-christianity-s-true-story-september-10-2013-

description:
Greg talks about Psalm 63 and emotions, effects of same-sex marriage on 
individual rights, trading the gospel for social justice, and more.

file:
./podcasts/tom-gilson-and-tom-woodward-telling-christianity-s-true-story-september-10-2013--091013.mp3


title: Duck Commander Visit
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/17/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/duck-commander-visit-september-17-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091713.mp3
file: ./podcasts/duck-commander-visit-september-17-2013--091713.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the Duck Commander visit, Christian family values on TV, 
Christians can be intelligent, and more.


title: Joe Rigney, Live Like a Narnian
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/15/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/joe-rigney-live-like-a-narnian-october-15-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/101513.mp3
file: ./podcasts/joe-rigney-live-like-a-narnian-october-15-2013--101513.mp3
description:
Greg talks about giving your kids heaven, tips for raising Christian kids, 
and then discusses Live like a Narnian with Joe Rigney


title: Ancient New Testament Manuscripts
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/10/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/ancient-new-testament-manuscripts-december-10-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121013.mp3
file: ./podcasts/ancient-new-testament-manuscripts-december-10-2013--121013.mp3
description:
Greg talks about ancient new testament manuscripts, the relationship 
between Jonathan and David, how to determine biblical meaning, and more.


title: “Gay Reformation” in the Church?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/22/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/-gay-reformation-in-the-church-october-22-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102213.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-gay-reformation-in-the-church-october-22-2013--102213.mp3
description:
Greg talks about meeting former mormons, the “gay reformation” in the 
church, discerning genuine questions, and more.


title: French Former Atheist Naturalist becomes Christian
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/26/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/french-former-atheist-naturalist-becomes-christian-november-26-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/112613.mp3
file: ./podcasts/french-former-atheist-naturalist-becomes-christian-november-26-2013--112613.mp3
description:
Greg talks about a former french atheist naturalist becoming Christian, can 
a Christian challenge an atheist, deciding where to God with ministry, and 
more.


title: James Boccardo, Unsilenced: Giving Voice to the Gospel
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/09/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/james-boccardo-unsilenced-giving-voice-to-the-gospel-july-9-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/070913.mp3
file: ./podcasts/james-boccardo-unsilenced-giving-voice-to-the-gospel-july-9-2013--070913.mp3
description:
J. Warner Wallace discusses Unsilenced: Giving Voice to the Gospel with 
James Boccardo, then talks about jumping the hurdles to sharing the gospel, 
why students leave the faith, and more.


title: Praying at a Restaurant
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/21/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/praying-at-a-restaurant-may-21-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/052113.mp3
file: ./podcasts/praying-at-a-restaurant-may-21-2013--052113.mp3
description:
Greg talks about praying at a restaurant, conservationism versus 
environmentalism, how same-sex marriage hurts others, and more.


title: Once Gay, Always Gay?
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 08/01/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/once-gay-always-gay-august-1-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0813.mp3
file: ./podcasts/once-gay-always-gay-august-1-2013--as_0813.mp3
description:
Alan highlights a scientific study that demonstrates that homosexual 
orientation in adolescents is changeable.


title: Less Is More: A Case for the Resurrection
topic: History
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 07/01/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/less-is-more-a-case-for-the-resurrection-july-1-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0713.mp3
file: ./podcasts/less-is-more-a-case-for-the-resurrection-july-1-2013--as_0713.mp3
description:
Find out what scholars—even skeptical, non-Christian ones—are saying about 
the facts surrounding the resurrection and how that can be used as evidence 
that Jesus rose from the grave.


title: Islam and Pro-life
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/13/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/islam-and-pro-life-august-13-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/081313.mp3
file: ./podcasts/islam-and-pro-life-august-13-2013--081313.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Islam and pro-life, worldviews and value in action, how 
same-sex marriage hurts others, and more.


title: Same-sex Marriage and Freedom of Conscience
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/27/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/same-sex-marriage-and-freedom-of-conscience-august-27-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082713.mp3
file: ./podcasts/same-sex-marriage-and-freedom-of-conscience-august-27-2013--082713.mp3
description:
Greg talks about same-sex marriage and freedom of conscience, public vs. 
private practice of religion, and more.


title: Proof that Color Is Immaterial
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/20/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/proof-that-color-is-immaterial-august-20-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082013.mp3
file: ./podcasts/proof-that-color-is-immaterial-august-20-2013--082013.mp3
description:
Greg talks about proof that color is immaterial, what the conditions are 
for a modern reformation, what a Christian response is to how 
hermaphrodites should live, and more.


title: Tornadoes and the Problem of Evil
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/04/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/tornadoes-and-the-problem-of-evil-june-4-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/060413.mp3
file: ./podcasts/tornadoes-and-the-problem-of-evil-june-4-2013--060413.mp3
description:
Greg talks about tornadoes and the problem of evil, same-sex marriage Q&A, 
the right to love, and more.


title: Wisconsin Vacation
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/06/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/wisconsin-vacation-august-6-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/080613.mp3
file: ./podcasts/wisconsin-vacation-august-6-2013--080613.mp3
description:
Greg talks about his Wisconsin vacation, “having it all” means no baby, 
Unitarians have no heresy, and more.


title: STR’s First Live Weekly Webcast
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/07/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/str-s-first-live-weekly-webcast-may-7-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/050713.mp3
file: ./podcasts/str-s-first-live-weekly-webcast-may-7-2013--050713.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how he started in ministry, recommended books for Old and 
New Testament studies, advice for homeschooling, and more.


title: Stephen Meyer: Darwin’s Doubt
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/18/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/stephen-meyer-darwin-s-doubt-june-18-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061813.mp3
file: ./podcasts/stephen-meyer-darwin-s-doubt-june-18-2013--061813.mp3
description:
Greg and guest Stephen Meyer discuss Darwin’s Doubt, then Greg answers 
questions on how the testimony of the Holy Spirit is different from what 
Mormons believe, if a Christian can be pro-abortion, and more.


title: Interview with JP Moreland
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/28/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/interview-with-jp-moreland-may-28-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/052813.mp3
file: ./podcasts/interview-with-jp-moreland-may-28-2013--052813.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Boy Scouts and discrimination, the pope’s comments about 
common ground with atheists, then interviews guest JP Moreland.


title: Alex McFarland, 10 Most Common Objections to Christianity
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/25/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/alex-mcfarland-10-most-common-objections-to-christianity-june-25-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062513.mp3
file: ./podcasts/alex-mcfarland-10-most-common-objections-to-christianity-june-25-2013--062513.mp3
description:
J. Warner Wallace talks about training the next generation of Christians, 
why something comes from nothing, and more, then discusses 10 Most Common 
Objections to Christianity with guest Alex McFarland.


title: What Does “Growing Up” Mean?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/11/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/what-does-growing-up-mean-june-11-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061113.mp3
file: ./podcasts/what-does-growing-up-mean-june-11-2013--061113.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Jeremiah 29:11, what “growing up” means, if same-sex 
attraction is genetic, and more.


title: Are Christians Irrational?
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 06/01/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/are-christians-irrational-june-1-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Are_Christians_Irrational.mp3
file: ./podcasts/are-christians-irrational-june-1-2013--Are_Christians_Irrational.mp3
description:
Brett talks about a recent Berkeley mission trip and how students discover 
on these trips that atheism holds irrational views.


title: Gosnell Murdered Babies, Not Fetuses
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/14/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/gosnell-murdered-babies-not-fetuses-may-14-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051413.mp3
file: ./podcasts/gosnell-murdered-babies-not-fetuses-may-14-2013--051413.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Gosnell murdering babies, not fetuses, how Christians 
remain engaged in the world without becoming like the world, the 
theological shift from Judaism to Christianity, and more.


title: European Trip Teaching Christians
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/16/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/european-trip-teaching-christians-july-16-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071613.mp3
file: ./podcasts/european-trip-teaching-christians-july-16-2013--071613.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the European trip teaching Christians, talking with 
atheists on Unbelievable, and why God is hidden.


title: The “Liverpool Care Pathway” to Euthanasia
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/17/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-liverpool-care-pathway-to-euthanasia-february-17-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021713.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-liverpool-care-pathway-to-euthanasia-february-17-2013--021713.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Joni Erickson Tada, Is an Incorporeal Mind without a Brain 
Incoherent?, the “Liverpool Care Pathway” to euthanasia, CrossExamined 
Instructor’s Academy with Frank Turek, and more.


title: Truth Drives Us to Compassion
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 03/01/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/truth-drives-us-to-compassion-march-1-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0313.mp3
file: ./podcasts/truth-drives-us-to-compassion-march-1-2013--as_0313.mp3
description:
Alan explains how the important principle of truth and compassion plays out 
in the discussion on homosexuality.


title: Gosnell Trial: Infanticide
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/21/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/gosnell-trial-infanticide-april-21-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042113.mp3
file: ./podcasts/gosnell-trial-infanticide-april-21-2013--042113.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the Gosnell Trial—infanticide, verses out of context, 
chaff in the Body of Christ, and more.


title: Drifting toward Darwin
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/03/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/drifting-toward-darwin-march-3-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/030313.mp3
file: ./podcasts/drifting-toward-darwin-march-3-2013--030313.mp3
description:
Greg talks about scientists not doing philosophy, drifting towards Darwin, 
subjective, objective, and subjects, and more.


title: Does science offer an evidence-based creation story, unlike the biblical account?
topic: Science
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 02/26/2013
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0213_2.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/does-science-offer-an-evidence-based-creation-story-unlike-the-biblical-account-february-26-2013-

description:
Alan responds to the claim that science offers an evidence-based creation 
story, whereas the biblical account is just based on a myth.

file:
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title: Courage to Engage the Culture
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/04/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/courage-to-engage-the-culture-february-4-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/020313.mp3
file: ./podcasts/courage-to-engage-the-culture-february-4-2013--020313.mp3
description:
J. Warner Wallace talks about courage to engage the culture, fighting over 
Genesis 1, Apologetics.com Canada with Andy Steiger, Why Do You Believe 
That with Mary Jo Sharp, and more.


title: Gary Habermas: What We Can and Cannot Learn from Near Death Experiences
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/25/2013
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022413.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/gary-habermas-what-we-can-and-cannot-learn-from-near-death-experiences-february-25-2013-

description:
Greg talks about God’s fingerprints on our lives, discusses What We Can & 
Cannot Learn from Near Death Experiences with guest Gary Habermas, and 
more.

file:
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title: “Can We Be Good Without God” Debate Recap
topic: Philosophy
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 05/01/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/-can-we-be-good-without-god-debate-recap-may-1-2013-
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Can_We_Be_Good_Without_God_Debate_Recap.mp3

description:
Brett offers a brief summary of his debate with skeptic Dr. Richard Greene 
and shares how the entire experience was a tremendous faith-builder for a 
group of high school students.

file:
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title: Who’s Your Authority
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 04/01/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/who-s-your-authority-april-1-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Whos_Your_Authority.mp3
file: ./podcasts/who-s-your-authority-april-1-2013--Whos_Your_Authority.mp3
description:
How do we give our students confidence that the Bible is God’s 
authoritative voice for their lives? Brett provides three key steps to help 
students put their trust in God’s Word.


title: From True Belief to Confident Knowledge
topic: Philosophy
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 03/03/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/from-true-belief-to-confident-knowledge-march-3-2013-
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/From_True_Belief_to_Confident_Knowledge.mp3

description:
What’s the difference between having true beliefs and having knowledge? 
Brett discusses this vital discussion and how it should inform the 
discipleship of our students.

file:
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title: When God Weeps: Bad Solutions
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/10/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/when-god-weeps-bad-solutions-march-10-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/031013.mp3
file: ./podcasts/when-god-weeps-bad-solutions-march-10-2013--031013.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Proverbs 23:7, When God Weeps—Bad Solutions, pro-life 
presentation at the public library, and more.


title: Why Am I Doing a Public Debate?
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 02/01/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/why-am-i-doing-a-public-debate-february-1-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Why_Am_I_Doing_a_Public_Debate.mp3
file: ./podcasts/why-am-i-doing-a-public-debate-february-1-2013--Why_Am_I_Doing_a_Public_Debate.mp3
description:
In April, Brett will debate Dr. Richard Greene, a philosophy professor at 
Weber State University. Find out what motivates Brett to put himself in 
such a challenging situation.


title: Social Justice Begins at Conception
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 05/01/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/social-justice-begins-at-conception-may-1-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0513.mp3
file: ./podcasts/social-justice-begins-at-conception-may-1-2013--as_0513.mp3
description:
Alan explains why abortion rarely makes the social justice list and why it 
should be at the top of the list.


title: Airplane Conversation
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/11/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/airplane-conversation-february-11-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021013.mp3
file: ./podcasts/airplane-conversation-february-11-2013--021013.mp3
description:
Greg talks about airplane conversation, the Bible’s big picture, taking the 
Bible literally, and more.


title: Does the Pro-life Movement Need a New Strategy?
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/30/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/does-the-pro-life-movement-need-a-new-strategy-april-30-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042813.mp3
file: ./podcasts/does-the-pro-life-movement-need-a-new-strategy-april-30-2013--042813.mp3
description:
Greg talks about bible verses out of context, if the pro-life movement 
needs a new strategy, not believing the Bible’s promises, and more.


title: Six Things Christians Should Stop Saying?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/25/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/six-things-christians-should-stop-saying-march-25-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/032413.mp3
file: ./podcasts/six-things-christians-should-stop-saying-march-25-2013--032413.mp3
description:
Greg talks about about verses out of context—"The truth will set you free," 
"Blessed are those who believe without seeing,"—then he discusses six 
things Christians should stop saying, and more.


title: Brett’s Mormon Role Play
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 01/31/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/brett-s-mormon-role-play-january-31-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Bretts_Mormon_Role_Play.mp3
file: ./podcasts/brett-s-mormon-role-play-january-31-2013--Bretts_Mormon_Role_Play.mp3
description:
Listen to Brett’s Mormon role play with a group of students at a local 
church in Southern California.


title: Time Management Tips
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/14/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/time-management-tips-january-14-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/011313.mp3
file: ./podcasts/time-management-tips-january-14-2013--011313.mp3
description:
Greg talks about time management tips, book recommendations for children, 
atheist becomes a Christian, and more.


title: Are there Moral Limits to “Let God Be God”?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/26/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/are-there-moral-limits-to-let-god-be-god-november-26-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/112512.mp3
file: ./podcasts/are-there-moral-limits-to-let-god-be-god-november-26-2012--112512.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if there are moral limits to “let God be God,” free speech 
ruling, then takes calls on how to deal with other cultures’ ancient flood 
accounts, where faith comes from, and more.


title: Do We Have What They Wrote?
topic: Theology
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 11/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/do-we-have-what-they-wrote-november-1-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Do_We_Have_What_They_Wrote.mp3
file: ./podcasts/do-we-have-what-they-wrote-november-1-2012--Do_We_Have_What_They_Wrote.mp3
description:
When our young people read the Gospels or one of Paul’s letters, can they 
be confident that 2,000 years later, we actually have what was originally 
written? Yes, and all we have to do is point them to the facts. In this 
podcast, Brett lays out the facts about the New Testament manuscripts.


title: God and Sandy Hook
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/17/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/god-and-sandy-hook-december-17-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121612.mp3
file: ./podcasts/god-and-sandy-hook-december-17-2012--121612.mp3
description:
Greg talks about childrearing from the Bible, God and Sandy Hook, myths 
about the First Christmas, and more.


title: Voting
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/05/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/voting-november-5-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/110412.mp3
file: ./podcasts/voting-november-5-2012--110412.mp3
description:
Greg talks about celebrating Halloween, voting, then takes calls on sinning 
and the higher good, teaching apologetics and Theistic Evolution, and more.


title: Rethink Recap
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 12/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/rethink-recap-november-30-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Rethink_Recap.mp3
file: ./podcasts/rethink-recap-november-30-2012--Rethink_Recap.mp3
description:
Stand to Reason held its very first student apologetics conference this 
past October, with over 400 people in attendance. Brett shares three things 
we did to tailor the conference specifically for students.


title: Advent: Preparing for Christmas
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/03/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/advent-preparing-for-christmas-december-3-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120212.mp3
file: ./podcasts/advent-preparing-for-christmas-december-3-2012--120212.mp3
description:
Greg talks about saving a baby from abortion, preparing for Christmas, book 
recommendations for gifts, then answers questions on what is the order of 
conversion and discipleship, the church being hypocritical and corrupt, and 
more.


title: Is Leviticus’ prohibition of homosexuality outdated and irrelevant?
topic: Theology
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 01/22/2013
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0113_2.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/is-leviticus-prohibition-of-homosexuality-outdated-and-irrelevant-january-22-2013-

description:
Alan responds to the challenge that since we don’t follow Leviticus on all 
moral rules, we shouldn’t follow it when it comes to homosexual rules 
either.

file:
./podcasts/is-leviticus-prohibition-of-homosexuality-outdated-and-irrelevant-january-22-2013--as_0113_2.mp3


title: One Moment from Eternity
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/27/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/one-moment-from-eternity-january-27-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012713.mp3
file: ./podcasts/one-moment-from-eternity-january-27-2013--012713.mp3
description:
Greg talks about foreign worldviews, one moment before eternity, In the 
Beginning We Misunderstood: Understand Genesis 1 in Historical Context with 
Dr. John Soden, and more.


title: Our Friend, Buddy Williams
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/23/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/our-friend-buddy-williams-december-23-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/122312.mp3
file: ./podcasts/our-friend-buddy-williams-december-23-2012--122312.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Buddy Williams, then answers questions on the definition 
of “perfect” regarding God, thoughts on the causes of Sandy Hook, and more.


title: Romans 1 and Culture
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/13/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/romans-1-and-culture-november-13-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111112.mp3
file: ./podcasts/romans-1-and-culture-november-13-2012--111112.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Romans 1 and culture, Christian participation in civic 
responsibility, the answers questions on if there is corroborating evidence 
for the tax by Caesar that Luke reports, why religious people can’t 
tolerate secular people.


title: The Problem of Evil Is Everyone’s Problem
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 01/10/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-problem-of-evil-is-everyone-s-problem-january-9-2013-
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/The_Problem_of_Evil_is_a_Problem_for_Everyone.mp3

description:
The Sandy Hook Elementary School Massacre raises profound questions for 
Christians regarding evil. However, the problem of evil is a problem for 
everyone. Everyone must give an account and it’s vital we remember this as 
we equip our students with a Christian defense.

file:
./podcasts/the-problem-of-evil-is-everyone-s-problem-january-9-2013--The_Problem_of_Evil_is_a_Problem_for_Everyone.mp3


title: Hard Word vs. Native Intelligence
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/09/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/hard-word-vs-native-intelligence-december-9-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120912.mp3
file: ./podcasts/hard-word-vs-native-intelligence-december-9-2012--120912.mp3
description:
Greg discusses hard word vs. native intelligence, book recommendations for 
gifts, then takes questions on what atheists have to prove, if believing in 
the Trinity excludes people from Christianity, and more.


title: Brett’s Atheist Role Play
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 01/24/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/brett-s-atheist-role-play-january-24-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Bretts_Atheist_Role_Play.mp3
file: ./podcasts/brett-s-atheist-role-play-january-24-2013--Bretts_Atheist_Role_Play.mp3
description:
Listen to Brett’s atheist role play with a group of students and adults at 
a local church in Southern California.


title: Les Miserables
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/07/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/les-miserables-january-7-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/010613.mp3
file: ./podcasts/les-miserables-january-7-2013--010613.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Les Miserables, if science tells us everything important, 
J. Warner Wallace on joining STR, and more.


title: Does God Need the Devil?
topic: Theology
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 12/13/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/does-god-need-the-devil-december-13-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_1212.mp3
file: ./podcasts/does-god-need-the-devil-december-13-2012--as_1212.mp3
description:
Alan responds to Bill Maher’s challenge that God needs to keep the devil 
alive so Christians will live in fear and keep going to church.


title: How to Do an Atheist Role Play
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 01/17/2013
source: https://www.str.org/w/how-to-do-an-atheist-role-play-january-17-2013-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/How_to_Do_An_Atheist_Role_Play.mp3
file: ./podcasts/how-to-do-an-atheist-role-play-january-17-2013--How_to_Do_An_Atheist_Role_Play.mp3
description:
Why does Brett use role play as he trains students and how does he do it? 
In this podcast, he’ll show you how.


title: Conversation with a Waiter
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/19/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/conversation-with-a-waiter-november-19-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111812.mp3
file: ./podcasts/conversation-with-a-waiter-november-19-2012--111812.mp3
description:
Greg talks about having a conversation he had with a waiter, how to explain 
genocide in the Old Testament, then takes calls on if loyalty is Biblical, 
answering a theistic evolution challenge, and more.


title: Science as God
topic: Science
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 11/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/science-as-god-november-1-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_1112.mp3
file: ./podcasts/science-as-god-november-1-2012--as_1112.mp3
description:
It turns out that science is not the only tool to discover knowledge. Alan 
explains how these other ways can be more immediate and accurate.


title: Mike Horton: Evangelicals, Catholics, and Unity
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/05/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/mike-horton-evangelicals-catholics-and-unity-august-5-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/080512.mp3
file: ./podcasts/mike-horton-evangelicals-catholics-and-unity-august-5-2012--080512.mp3
description:
Greg talks about summer vacation in the cabin, tolerance in the public 
square, no other name, then discusses Evangelicals, Catholics, and unity 
with guest Mike Horton, and more.


title: The Worship Effect
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/22/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-worship-effect-october-22-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102112.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-worship-effect-october-22-2012--102112.mp3
description:
Greg discusses the worship effect, the Billy Graham Organization removing a 
“cult” from their website, and answers questions on how to prove that 
science isn’t everything, if you can argue someone into the kingdom, and 
more.


title: Serving Arab Christians in Egypt
topic: Theology
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 08/06/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/serving-arab-christians-in-egypt-august-8-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0812.mp3
file: ./podcasts/serving-arab-christians-in-egypt-august-8-2012--as_0812.mp3
description:
Alan gives highlights from his recent trip to Egypt where he trained Arab 
Christians in theology and apologetics.


title: The Issue that Can’t be Ignored
topic: Christian Living
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 09/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-issue-that-can-t-be-ignored-september-1-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0912.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-issue-that-can-t-be-ignored-september-1-2012--as_0912.mp3
description:
Alan explains why there’s one apologetic topic that he gets more questions 
about and more challenges on than any other.


title: Jesus’ Wife?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/24/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/jesus-wife-september-24-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/092312.mp3
file: ./podcasts/jesus-wife-september-24-2012--092312.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the greatest Bible verse, why there are so many 
denominations, Jesus’ wife, then takes questions on if science can disprove 
God, how to know if you’re saved, and more.


title: Eric Bargerhuff: The Most Misused Verses in the Bible
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/17/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/eric-bargerhuff-the-most-misused-verses-in-the-bible-september-17-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091612.mp3
file: ./podcasts/eric-bargerhuff-the-most-misused-verses-in-the-bible-september-17-2012--091612.mp3
description:
Greg talks about shifting the blame, putting a stone in someone’s shoe, 
then takes calls and discusses the most misused verses in the Bible with 
guest Eric Bargerhuff.


title: Does Leviticus teach that life is in the blood?
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 10/16/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/does-leviticus-teach-that-life-is-in-the-blood-october-16-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_1012_3.mp3
file: ./podcasts/does-leviticus-teach-that-life-is-in-the-blood-october-16-2012--as_1012_3.mp3
description:
Alan responds to the challenge that Leviticus teaches some abortions are 
permissible because the life of a human being is in its blood.


title: Practical Theology
topic: Theology
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 09/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/practical-theology-september-1-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Practical_Theology.mp3
file: ./podcasts/practical-theology-september-1-2012--Practical_Theology.mp3
description:
Find out how theology became very practical, and personal, for a 16-year 
old, as Brett challenges you to get theological with your students.


title: Increasing Cultural Conflict
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/15/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/increasing-cultural-conflict-october-15-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/101412.mp3
file: ./podcasts/increasing-cultural-conflict-october-15-2012--101412.mp3
description:
Greg talks about increasing cultural conflict, STR’s reTHINK Apologetics 
Conference, then takes calls on what he thinks of an argument against Roman 
Catholic doctrine on justification, what a tactical plan is for answering 
conspiracy theorists, and more.


title: Are Christians opposed to same-sex marriage because homosexuality is a sin?
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 08/27/2012
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0812_2.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/are-christians-opposed-to-same-sex-marriage-because-homosexuality-is-a-sin-august-27-2012-

description:
Alan responds to a popular online flowchart that claims Christians 
mistakenly oppose same-sex marriage because of the Bible’s view on 
homosexuality.

file:
./podcasts/are-christians-opposed-to-same-sex-marriage-because-homosexuality-is-a-sin-august-27-2012--as_0812_2.mp3


title: Highlights & Insights from New Zealand
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 10/02/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/highlights-insights-from-new-zealand-october-2-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Highlights_Insights_New_Zealand.mp3
file: ./podcasts/highlights-insights-from-new-zealand-october-2-2012--Highlights_Insights_New_Zealand.mp3
description:
Brett recounts some of the highlights from his recent trip to New Zealand 
and shares some thoughts about the need for apologetics.


title: Tiffany Gelpi: Change Collegian Network
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/09/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/tiffany-gelpi-change-collegian-network-september-9-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/090912.mp3
file: ./podcasts/tiffany-gelpi-change-collegian-network-september-9-2012--090912.mp3
description:
Greg talks about raising Christian kids, Christian bias, and discusses 
Change Collegian Network with guest Tiffany Gelpi.


title: Brett Kunkle: reThink Conference
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/02/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/brett-kunkle-rethink-conference-september-2-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/090212.mp3
file: ./podcasts/brett-kunkle-rethink-conference-september-2-2012--090212.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the Bible and homosexuality, arrogant tactics, answers 
questions from callers, and discusses reThink Conference with guest Brett 
Kunkle.


title: Do All Religions Have Irrational Beliefs?
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/12/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/do-all-religions-have-irrational-beliefs-august-12-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/081212.mp3
file: ./podcasts/do-all-religions-have-irrational-beliefs-august-12-2012--081212.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if all religions have irrational beliefs, if extraordinary 
claims require extraordinary evidence, then takes calls on if the great 
commission was given to all Christians or just the disciples, and more.


title: Evidence for New Testament Historicity
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/29/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/evidence-for-new-testament-historicity-october-29-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102812.mp3
file: ./podcasts/evidence-for-new-testament-historicity-october-29-2012--102812.mp3
description:
Greg talks about evidence for New Testament historicity, the scourge of 
group emails, the difference between Old Earth and Theistic Evolution, then 
takes calls on the view of pre-trib rapture, dealing with difficulties 
getting to church, and more.


title: The Argument from Desire
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/26/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-argument-from-desire-august-26-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082612.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-argument-from-desire-august-26-2012--082612.mp3
description:
Greg talks about no other name, the argument for desire, the similarities 
between Christians and Atheists, then takes calls on if we can be moral 
without God, why there is so much evil, and more.


title: Is Intelligent Design Just God-of-the-Gaps?
topic: Science
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 10/02/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-intelligent-design-just-god-of-the-gaps-october-2-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_1012.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-intelligent-design-just-god-of-the-gaps-october-2-2012--as_1012.mp3
description:
Alan explains why intelligent design is not another God-of-the-gaps 
explanation, but rather a scientific theory that provides the best 
explanation of the evidence.


title: Remembering Rich Buhler, and Greg’s Fishing Trip
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/13/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/remembering-rich-buhler-and-greg-s-fishing-trip-may-13-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051312.mp3
file: ./podcasts/remembering-rich-buhler-and-greg-s-fishing-trip-may-13-2012--051312.mp3
description:
Greg talks about remembering Rich Buhler, his fishing trip, Bonhoeffer, 
then takes calls on explaining what the law of excluded middle is, if it is 
immoral to grow body parts in labs, and more.


title: Is a Human Embryo Without a Brain Alive?
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 05/29/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-a-human-embryo-without-a-brain-alive-may-29-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0512_3.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-a-human-embryo-without-a-brain-alive-may-29-2012--as_0512_3.mp3
description:
Alan responds to an interesting defense for abortion. People argue that 
since a brain dead person is not alive, an unborn human embryo can’t be 
alive either because it doesn’t have a brain.


title: Is a Fetus Without a Brain a Person?
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 05/10/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-a-fetus-without-a-brain-a-person-may-10-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0512_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-a-fetus-without-a-brain-a-person-may-10-2012--as_0512_2.mp3
description:
Alan responds to the challenge that abortion is permissible in cases where 
the fetus doesn’t have a brain.


title: Jonathan Morrow: Think Christianly
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/20/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/jonathan-morrow-think-christianly-may-20-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/052012.mp3
file: ./podcasts/jonathan-morrow-think-christianly-may-20-2012--052012.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the case for traditional marriage, applying the Mosaic Law 
today, then discusses Think Christianly with Jonathan Morrow, and answers 
questions from callers.


title: Doug Powell: iWitness Resurrection
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/06/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/doug-powell-iwitness-resurrection-may-6-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/050612.mp3
file: ./podcasts/doug-powell-iwitness-resurrection-may-6-2012--050612.mp3
description:
Greg talks about effective engagement, then discusses witnessing to Muslims 
with guest Alan Shlemon and iWitness Resurrection with guest Doug Powell, 
then takes callers’ questions.


title: Stand to Reason Student Mission Trips
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 06/29/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/stand-to-reason-student-mission-trips-june-29-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/STR_Student_Mission_Trips.mp3
file: ./podcasts/stand-to-reason-student-mission-trips-june-29-2012--STR_Student_Mission_Trips.mp3
description:
Since 2004, Brett has been taking students on two very unique and exciting 
missions trips. Listen in and glean some insights for the training of your 
youth.


title: The Problemless Problem of Evil
topic: Philosophy
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 06/27/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-problemless-problem-of-evil-june-27-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0712.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-problemless-problem-of-evil-june-27-2012--as_0712.mp3
description:
Alan offers a simple question that neutralizes the claim that the problem 
of evil is evidence against God’s existence.


title: Why Mormonism is Not Christianity
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/why-mormonism-is-not-christianity-july-1-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/070112.mp3
file: ./podcasts/why-mormonism-is-not-christianity-july-1-2012--070112.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the meaning is in the words, why Mormonism is not 
Christianity, Pastor Harper on the Titanic, then takes calls on what the 
meaning of marriage is in the Bible, if it is ethical to do business in 
China, and more.


title: Dan Kimball: Finding Jesus in Organized Religion
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/22/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/dan-kimball-finding-jesus-in-organized-religion-july-22-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072212.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dan-kimball-finding-jesus-in-organized-religion-july-22-2012--072212.mp3
description:
J. Warner Wallace talks about tolerance in the public square, a Christian 
perspective on Aurora, CO, the foolish apologist/the wise apologist, then 
discusses finding Jesus in organized religion with guest Dan Kimball, and 
more.


title: Lessons from Hume Lake
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 08/02/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/lessons-from-hume-lake-august-2-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Lessons_from_Hume_Lake.mp3
file: ./podcasts/lessons-from-hume-lake-august-2-2012--Lessons_from_Hume_Lake.mp3
description:
Brett shares some brief reflections from his time speaking to high 
schoolers at Hume Lake Christian Camp in California.


title: Mark Mittleberg: The Reason Why: Faith Makes Sense
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/10/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/mark-mittleberg-the-reason-why-faith-makes-sense-june-10-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061012.mp3
file: ./podcasts/mark-mittleberg-the-reason-why-faith-makes-sense-june-10-2012--061012.mp3
description:
Greg discusses intelligent design, evolution, then talks with guest Mark 
Mittleberg about his book “The Reason Why: Faith Makes Sense,” then takes 
calls on homosexuality in animals, the second law of thermodynamics 
challenge, and more.


title: Marriage Equality Already Exists
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 06/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/marriage-equality-already-exists-june-1-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0612.mp3
file: ./podcasts/marriage-equality-already-exists-june-1-2012--as_0612.mp3
description:
Alan offers a helpful question to answer the charge of same-sex marriage 
advocates that claim homosexuals are denied equal protection under the law.


title: The Eternal Stakes
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/15/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-eternal-stakes-july-15-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071512.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-eternal-stakes-july-15-2012--071512.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the eternal stakes, if family is something in particular, 
then takes calls on if the Bible is authoritative or can some commands be 
ignored, if surrogacy is okay, and more.


title: Kenneth Samples: 7 Truths That Changed the World
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/03/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/kenneth-samples-7-truths-that-changed-the-world-june-3-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/060312.mp3
file: ./podcasts/kenneth-samples-7-truths-that-changed-the-world-june-3-2012--060312.mp3
description:
Greg talks about why Americans are becoming more pro-life, Christians and 
military service, then discusses the book “7 Truths that Changed the World” 
with author Kenneth Samples, and answers questions from callers.


title: Brett Kunkle: Mormonism
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/08/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/brett-kunkle-mormonism-july-8-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/070812.mp3
file: ./podcasts/brett-kunkle-mormonism-july-8-2012--070812.mp3
description:
Greg talks about God’s authority or our own way, PCUSA votes on same-sex 
marriage, then discusses Mormonism with guest Brett Kunkle, and takes 
caller questions on topics such as how do we know we can’t get something 
from nothing, if it is wise to pursue more education, and more.


title: Worshiping in Keswick, England
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/17/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/worshipping-in-keswick-england-june-17-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061712.mp3
file: ./podcasts/worshipping-in-keswick-england-june-17-2012--061712.mp3
description:
Greg gives a recap of his travels, talks about worshiping in Keswick, 
England, then answers questions such as if we need emotional verification 
for our belief in God, if thee is relativism in the Bible, and more.


title: Who Are You to Judge?
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 06/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/who-are-you-to-judge-june-1-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Who_Are_You_To_Judge.mp3
file: ./podcasts/who-are-you-to-judge-june-1-2012--Who_Are_You_To_Judge.mp3
description:
According to David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Research group, “nearly 
nine out of ten young outsiders (87 percent) said that the term judgmental 
accurately describes present-day Christianity.” How do we help our young 
people think carefully about this cultural challenge?


title: Alan Shlemon: The Insider Movement in Muslim Missions
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/24/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/alan-shlemon-the-insider-movement-in-muslim-missions-june-24-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062412.mp3
file: ./podcasts/alan-shlemon-the-insider-movement-in-muslim-missions-june-24-2012--062412.mp3
description:
Greg talks about spiritual warfare and apologetics, something from nothing, 
then discusses the insider movement in Muslim missions, and takes calls on 
various topics.


title: Stephen Meyer: Theistic Evolution
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/stephen-meyer-theistic-evolution-april-1-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/040112.mp3
file: ./podcasts/stephen-meyer-theistic-evolution-april-1-2012--040112.mp3
description:
Greg talks about his visit to the Portland area, discusses Theistic 
Evolution with guest Stephen Meyer, then addresses caller topics such as 
Reason Rally: witnessing and reasoning with atheists.


title: Tom Gilson: True Reason
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/25/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/tom-gilson-true-reason-march-25-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/032512.mp3
file: ./podcasts/tom-gilson-true-reason-march-25-2012--032512.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the Reason Rally, an update on STR Cruise-Conference, 
discusses True Reason with guest Tom Gilson, then takes calls on when it is 
moral to “pull the plug,” wisdom on how to handle disputes between people 
you know, and more.


title: The Muslim Mission
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 04/30/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-muslim-mission-april-30-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0512.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-muslim-mission-april-30-2012--as_0512.mp3
description:
Alan talks about taking Christians on the “Muslim Mission,” a 4-day trip to 
practice engaging Muslims on the street and in mosques.


title: Biblical Manuscript Evidence
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/15/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/biblical-manuscript-evidence-april-15-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/041512.mp3
file: ./podcasts/biblical-manuscript-evidence-april-15-2012--041512.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the best question you can ask, biblical manuscript 
evidence, New Testament manuscript evidence, then takes calls on what makes 
us believe in Jesus, how to prove we will be raised physically, and more.


title: Italy Trip
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/19/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/italy-trip-february-19-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021912.mp3
file: ./podcasts/italy-trip-february-19-2012--021912.mp3
description:
Greg talks about his Italy trip, then takes calls on advice about helping a 
friend’s personal problems, if there are miracles being done by the church 
in Italy, what’s a tactical response to a barrage of facts and information, 
and more.


title: Answering Tough Questions Tactically
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/11/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/answering-tough-questions-tactically-march-11-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/031112.mp3
file: ./podcasts/answering-tough-questions-tactically-march-11-2012--031112.mp3
description:
Greg talks about answering tough questions tactically, fishing and slogans, 
cultures and morality, then answers caller questions about if the Mosaic 
Law is perfect, if temptation comes from the devil or our flesh, and more.


title: Take Students with You
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 03/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/take-students-with-you-march-1-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Take_Students_with_You.mp3
file: ./podcasts/take-students-with-you-march-1-2012--Take_Students_with_You.mp3
description:
Do you feel like there’s little time to train your students in the midst of 
life’s busyness? Brett offers one practical solution: take students with 
you.


title: Is Faith a Blind Leap?
topic: Philosophy
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 04/30/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-faith-a-blind-leap-april-30-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Is_Faith_a_Blind_Leap.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-faith-a-blind-leap-april-30-2012--Is_Faith_a_Blind_Leap.mp3
description:
What kind of faith are you passing along to your young people? Is it blind 
and irrational? Or is it a reasonable faith?


title: Fuz Rana: Theistic Evolution
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/29/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/fuz-rana-theistic-evolution-april-29-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042912.mp3
file: ./podcasts/fuz-rana-theistic-evolution-april-29-2012--042912.mp3
description:
Greg talks about being taken captive by empty philosophies, then discusses 
“October Baby” with guest Jason Burkey, Theistic Evolution with guest Fuz 
Rana, and takes calls on modern day prophesy, the morality of swearing, and 
more.


title: Practice What You Preach
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 03/29/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/practice-what-you-preach-march-29-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Practice_What_You_Preach.mp3
file: ./podcasts/practice-what-you-preach-march-29-2012--Practice_What_You_Preach.mp3
description:
How did Brett break into a conversation on same-sex marriage, with perfect 
strangers? By doing something that is absolutely vital as we train up a new 
generation of ambassadors for Christ.


title: Dr. Dan Wallace: Newly Discovered New Testament Manuscripts
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/04/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr-dan-wallace-newly-discovered-new-testament-manuscripts-march-4-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/030412.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr-dan-wallace-newly-discovered-new-testament-manuscripts-march-4-2012--030412.mp3
description:
Greg talks about After Birth Abortions, discusses newly discovered New 
Testaament manuscripts with guest Dr. Dan Wallace, then takes calls on why 
talk about Hell when there is no condemnation in Jesus for all, why God 
allows evil, and more.


title: Does the Biblical View of Marriage Contain Multiple Definitions?
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 03/15/2012
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0312_2.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/does-the-biblical-view-of-marriage-contain-multiple-definitions-march-15-2012-

description:
Advocates of same-sex marriage attempt to dismiss the biblical view of 
marriage by claiming that scripture condones multiple definitions of 
marriage. Here’s my response to this challenge.

file:
./podcasts/does-the-biblical-view-of-marriage-contain-multiple-definitions-march-15-2012--as_0312_2.mp3


title: Is There a Life Unworthy of Life?
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 04/11/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-there-a-life-unworthy-of-life-april-11-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0412.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-there-a-life-unworthy-of-life-april-11-2012--as_0412.mp3
description:
Alan explains what happened during his recent abortion presentation to 
medical students at USC’s Keck School of Medicine


title: Interview with Frank Turek about CrossExamined Instructors’ Academy
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/22/2012
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042212.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/interview-with-frank-turek-about-crossexamined-instructors-academy-april-22-2012-

description:
Greg talks about the minimal facts argument for the resurrection, 
remembering Chuck Colson, interview with Frank Turek about CrossExamined 
Instructors’ Academy, then takes calls about advice for budding apologists, 
who decides what sin is, and more.

file:
./podcasts/interview-with-frank-turek-about-crossexamined-instructors-academy-april-22-2012--042212.mp3


title: Inconsistency Isn’t Always Inconsistent
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/26/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/inconsistency-isn-t-always-inconsistent-february-26-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022612.mp3
file: ./podcasts/inconsistency-isn-t-always-inconsistent-february-26-2012--022612.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how inconsistency isn’t always inconsistent, dolphin 
rights, then takes calls on if it is always immoral to employ illegal 
aliens, if God tells Samuel to deceive, and more.


title: Are Homosexuals Going to Hell?
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 03/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/are-homosexuals-going-to-hell-march-1-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0312.mp3
file: ./podcasts/are-homosexuals-going-to-hell-march-1-2012--as_0312.mp3
description:
Alan answers whether homosexuals are going to hell and offers a tip for how 
to respond when someone asks you this question.


title: Challenges Facing our Students: An Interview with Sean McDowell
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 01/09/2012
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Interview_with_Sean_McDowell.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/challenges-facing-our-students-an-interview-with-sean-mcdowell-january-9-2012-

description:
Brett discusses some of the serious cultural challenges facing young people 
today with special guest, Sean McDowell.

file:
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title: Rick Schenker: Ratio Christi
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/08/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/rick-schenker-ratio-christi-january-8-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/010812.mp3
file: ./podcasts/rick-schenker-ratio-christi-january-8-2012--010812.mp3
description:
Guest host J. Warner Wallace talks about the strength of circumstantial 
evidence, if Christianity is irrational, evidence vs. artifacts: early 
evidence for Christianity, then discusses Ratio Christi with guest Rick 
Schenker, and takes questions from callers.


title: Taking the Easy Route after Rape
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 01/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/taking-the-easy-route-after-rape-january-1-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0112.mp3
file: ./podcasts/taking-the-easy-route-after-rape-january-1-2012--as_0112.mp3
description:
If a woman is raped and gets pregnant, is the easier choice to have a quick 
abortion or endure nine months of pregnancy? Find out the surprising answer 
in this episode.


title: Prof. Michael Flannery: Darwin’s Heretic
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/29/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/prof-michael-flannery-darwin-s-heretic-january-29-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012912.mp3
file: ./podcasts/prof-michael-flannery-darwin-s-heretic-january-29-2012--012912.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Francis Schaeffer’s legacy, two definitions of science, 
discusses “Darwin’s Heretic” with guest Prof. Michael Flannery, and takes 
questions from callers.


title: Why I Answered an Argument for Same-sex Marriage
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 02/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/why-i-answered-an-argument-for-same-sex-marriage-february-1-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0212.mp3
file: ./podcasts/why-i-answered-an-argument-for-same-sex-marriage-february-1-2012--as_0212.mp3
description:
I explain why I responded to a recent YouTube video that went viral. It’s 
of Zach Wahls making an appeal for same-sex marriage to the Iowa House of 
Representatives.


title: You Can Argue Someone Into the Kingdom
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/27/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/you-can-argue-someone-into-the-kingdom-november-27-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/112711.mp3
file: ./podcasts/you-can-argue-someone-into-the-kingdom-november-27-2011--112711.mp3
description:
Greg talks about baptism beliefs, arguing someone into the Kingdom, then 
takes calls on if it is biblical to use birth control, Hell not making 
sense, if we have to suspend rationality to believe the Trinity, and more.


title: Interview with Youth Pastor Erik Williams
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 02/06/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/interview-with-youth-pastor-erik-williams-february-6-2012-
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Interview_with_Youth_Pastor_Erik_Williams.mp3

description:
Southern California youth pastor Erik Williams is making a serious 
difference in the life of students at Crossline Community Church. In this 
interview, Brett talks with Erik about his approach to youth ministry, 
discipleship, programming, and more.

file:
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title: Hate Religion but Love Jesus?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/15/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/hate-religion-but-love-jesus-january-15-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/011512.mp3
file: ./podcasts/hate-religion-but-love-jesus-january-15-2012--011512.mp3
description:
Greg talks about hating religion but loving Jesus, Tim Tebow, the Rapture, 
then takes calls on if denominational differences are significant, 
explaining the difference between intelligent design and evolution, and 
more.


title: Quantity, Not Just Quality
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 01/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/quantity-not-just-quality-january-1-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Quantity_Not_Just_Quality.mp3
file: ./podcasts/quantity-not-just-quality-january-1-2012--Quantity_Not_Just_Quality.mp3
description:
What amount of Christian worldview training does your student(s) get each 
week? Brett discusses why quantity, and not just quality, matters when 
training our students.


title: Exceptionally Ordinary
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 02/01/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/exceptionally-ordinary-february-1-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Exceptionally_Ordinary.mp3
file: ./podcasts/exceptionally-ordinary-february-1-2012--Exceptionally_Ordinary.mp3
description:
It was an exceptional conversation, the kind that should be ordinary for 
Christians. And it all happened in front of a student, who was able to see 
the skills of an effective ambassador up close and personal. This kind of 
modeling is vital for our students, young ambassadors-in-training.


title: Relativism in Court
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/05/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/relativism-in-court-february-5-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/020512.mp3
file: ./podcasts/relativism-in-court-february-5-2012--020512.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the upper story leap, taking the roof off, relativism in 
court, then discusses questions from callers such as how to know when to 
stop trying for something you desire, how other theists ground morality, 
and more.


title: Are early human embryos individuals if they can twin?
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 01/19/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/are-early-human-embryos-individuals-if-they-can-twin-january-19-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0112_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/are-early-human-embryos-individuals-if-they-can-twin-january-19-2012--as_0112_2.mp3
description:
Alan responds to the challenge that early embryos aren’t individual human 
beings because some of them can twin and then even recombine.


title: Dr. Michael L. Brown: Jesus Fulfilled Old Testament Prophecies
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/18/2011
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121811.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/dr.-michael-l.-brown-jesus-fulfilled-old-testament-prophecies-december-18-2011-

description:
Greg talks about Christopher Hitchens, the Incarnation is a starting idea, 
then discusses Jesus fulfilling Old Testament Prophecies, then takes calls 
about what about activities among consenting adults harm society, repeating 
Christian formulas, and more.

file:
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title: Is Consciousness an Illusion?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/04/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-consciousness-an-illusion-december-4-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120411.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-consciousness-an-illusion-december-4-2011--120411.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if consciousness is just an illusion, Christmas card 
messages, if it is fair to send people to Hell who never heard the Gospel, 
what he thinks about the apocalyptic interpretation of Matthew 27, and 
more.


title: The Logic for the Pro-Life Position
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/22/2012
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-logic-for-the-pro-life-position-january-22-2012-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012212.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-logic-for-the-pro-life-position-january-22-2012--012212.mp3
description:
Greg talks about rights vs privileges, the logic for the pro-life position, 
proving the humanity of the unborn, then takes calls on if the Christian, 
Jewish and Muslim God are the same, if the Old Testament Mosaic Law applies 
today, and more.


title: Answering a Case for Same-sex Marriage
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 12/12/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/answering-a-case-for-same-sex-marriage-december-12-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_1211.mp3
file: ./podcasts/answering-a-case-for-same-sex-marriage-december-12-2011--as_1211.mp3
description:
Alan responds to the recent viral YouTube video of Zach Wahls making an 
appeal for same-sex marriage to the Iowa House of Representatives.


title: Vegetarian Spiders Before the Fall?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/11/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/vegetarian-spiders-before-the-fall-december-11-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121111.mp3
file: ./podcasts/vegetarian-spiders-before-the-fall-december-11-2011--121111.mp3
description:
Greg talks about vegetarian spiders before the Fall, the second time being 
easier, then answers caller questions such as what a church member’s duty 
is when the denomination starts compromising on the Bible, how Christians 
should make decisions about what profession to choose, and more.


title: Dealing with Doubt, Part 2
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 11/07/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/dealing-with-doubt-part-2-november-7-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Dealing_With_Doubt_Part_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dealing-with-doubt-part-2-november-7-2011--Dealing_With_Doubt_Part_2.mp3
description:
The first step in helping our youth deal with doubt is identifying the 
source of doubt. Different causes call for different responses. Brett 
outlines the different types of doubt and appropriate ways to deal with 
each.


title: Answering the Challenge of the Blind Men and the Elephant
topic: Christian Living
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 10/11/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/answering-the-challenge-of-the-blind-men-and-the-elephant-october-11-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_1011_1.mp3
file: ./podcasts/answering-the-challenge-of-the-blind-men-and-the-elephant-october-11-2011--as_1011_1.mp3
description:
Alan responds to the challenge that the parable of the blind men and the 
elephant is an argument against religious belief and Christianity.


title: Is God Too Big for One Religion?
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/06/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-god-too-big-for-one-religion-november-6-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/110611.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-god-too-big-for-one-religion-november-6-2011--110611.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if God is too big for one religion, God in public schools, 
then takes calls on if animals ate each other before the Fall, reading 
between the lines of the Bible, and more.


title: Are Faith and Reason Compatible?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/13/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/are-faith-and-reason-compatible-november-13-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111311.mp3
file: ./podcasts/are-faith-and-reason-compatible-november-13-2011--111311.mp3
description:
Greg talks about a conversation with an Atheist, if faith and reason are 
compatible, why a good God allowed Satan access on Earth, how a church 
leadership should deal with non-essential doctrinal differences, and more.


title: Should We Leave the Abortion Debate to Women?
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 11/17/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/should-we-leave-the-abortion-debate-to-women-november-17-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_1111_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/should-we-leave-the-abortion-debate-to-women-november-17-2011--as_1111_2.mp3
description:
Alan responds to the challenge that men shouldn’t say anything about 
abortion because it’s a women’s issue.


title: “Leading” Worship
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/30/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/-leading-worship-october-30-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/103011.mp3
file: ./podcasts/-leading-worship-october-30-2011--103011.mp3
description:
Greg talks about “leading” worship, conversation on a plane, then takes 
calls on how to repeat human value in how we treat the dead, if the gospels 
have to rise to the level of courtroom evidence to be reliable, and more.


title: Is the Bible okay with abortion since it doesn’t address it?
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 10/21/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-the-bible-okay-with-abortion-since-it-doesn-t-address-it-october-21-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_1011_2.mp3
description:
Alan responds to the challenge that the Bible’s silence on abortion means 
that it approves of the behavior.

file:
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title: David Horner: Mind Your Faith
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/20/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/david-horner-mind-your-faith-november-20-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/112011.mp3
file: ./podcasts/david-horner-mind-your-faith-november-20-2011--112011.mp3
description:
J. Warner Wallace talks about Thanksgiving being an evangelistic 
opportunity, if the gospels are suitable courtroom evidence, then discusses 
Mind Your Faith with guest David Horner, and takes calls on topics such as 
if there was death before the Fall, if God is immoral to kill an innocent 
man, Jesus, and more.


title: Think Christianly: An Interview With Author & Pastor Jonathan Morrow
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 10/24/2011
source:
https://www.str.org/w/think-christianly-an-interview-with-author-pastor-jonathan-morrow-october-24-2011-

link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Jonathan_Morrow_Interview_Think_Christianly.mp3

description:
What does it mean to “think Christianly?” How do we do it and how do we 
help our kids do it? Brett discusses how Christianity must be integrated 
with every area of our lives with Jonathan Morrow, author of Think 
Christianly: Looking at the Intersection of Faith and Culture.

file:
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title: Are You Ready to Talk to a Muslim?
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 10/31/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/are-you-ready-to-talk-to-a-muslim-october-31-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_1111.mp3
file: ./podcasts/are-you-ready-to-talk-to-a-muslim-october-31-2011--as_1111.mp3
description:
Alan tells the story of how he recently role-played a Muslim to a group of 
Christians. Find out how they responded to the Muslim challenge.


title: How to Teach Children to Defend their Faith
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/02/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/how-to-teach-children-to-defend-their-faith-october-2-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/100211.mp3
file: ./podcasts/how-to-teach-children-to-defend-their-faith-october-2-2011--100211.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if “listening prayer” is taught in the Bible, how to teach 
children to defend their faith, Rob Bell going to Hollywood, then takes 
calls on if it is okay to deny Christ under duress, what eternal good is 
there to being good now, and more.


title: Theistic Evolution Gives Up Too Much
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/09/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/theistic-evolution-gives-up-too-much-october-9-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/100911.mp3
file: ./podcasts/theistic-evolution-gives-up-too-much-october-9-2011--100911.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if Christianity is a view of reality, if theistic 
evolution gives up too much, “Temple Grandin,” then takes calls about 
advice for giving pro-life presentations at church, how to explain the 
first cause of the universe without God, and more.


title: It’s Back to School: Keep Your Guard Up
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 10/03/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/it-s-back-to-school-keep-your-guard-up-october-3-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Back_to_School.mp3
file: ./podcasts/it-s-back-to-school-keep-your-guard-up-october-3-2011--Back_to_School.mp3
description:
If you send your students onto a public school campus, there’s good reason 
to be on guard. Christian parents must equip their kids with a missionary 
mindset.


title: Can There Be a Creator?
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/18/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/can-there-be-a-creator-september-18-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091811.mp3
file: ./podcasts/can-there-be-a-creator-september-18-2011--091811.mp3
description:
Greg talks about putting together the pieces into the big picture, if there 
can be a creator, then takes calls on if circumstances are relevant in 
moral objectivism, what repentance is, and more.


title: The Power of Graphic Images
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 10/13/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-power-of-graphic-images-october-13-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_1011.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-power-of-graphic-images-october-13-2011--as_1011.mp3
description:
What does the FDA and smoking have in common with the pro-life movement? 
Find out in this edition of “Thinking Out Loud”


title: Dealing with Doubt, Part 1
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 10/31/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/dealing-with-doubt-part-1-october-31-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Dealing_With_Doubt_Part_1.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dealing-with-doubt-part-1-october-31-2011--Dealing_With_Doubt_Part_1.mp3
description:
How should we deal with doubt in our young people? Creating space for doubt 
is important, but is it enough? Brett offers some thoughts on this 
important topic.


title: Bradley Wright: Christians are Hate-Filled Hypocrites and Other Lies You’ve Been Told
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/23/2011
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102311.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/bradley-wright-christians-are-hate-filled-hypocrites-and-other-lies-you-ve-been-told-october-23-2011-

description:
Greg talks about evaluating arguments, STR’s Caribbean Cruise Conference 
with Alan Shlemon, then discusses the book “Christians are Hate-Filled 
Hypocrites and Other Lies You’ve Been Told” with guest Bradley Wright, and 
takes caller questions.

file:
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title: Dr. Paul L. Maier: The Constantine Codex
topic: History
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/25/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-paul-l.-maier-the-constantine-codex-september-25-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/092511.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-paul-l.-maier-the-constantine-codex-september-25-2011--092511.mp3
description:
Greg talks about deconstructing Sam Harris’s articles, if the Pint-Sized 
Preacher is preaching, then discusses the Constantine Codex with Dr. Paul 
L. Maier, then takes calls on what the definitions are of theism, 
agnosticism, and atheism, and more.


title: Abortion and Exodus 21:22
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/16/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/abortion-and-exodus-21-22-october-16-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/101611.mp3
file: ./podcasts/abortion-and-exodus-21-22-october-16-2011--101611.mp3
description:
Greg talks about abortion and Exodus 21:22, if it is bigotry to call 
Mormonism a cult, then takes calls on if there’s no legitimate evidence for 
Christianity, if there is good evidence for Christianity that would be 
admissible in a court, and more.


title: Is Faith Gullibility?
topic: Philosophy
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 08/22/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-faith-gullibility-august-22-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0811_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-faith-gullibility-august-22-2011--as_0811_2.mp3
description:
Alan responds to the challenge that faith is gullibility or believing 
things in the absence of evidence.


title: Are Mormons Christians?
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 07/31/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/are-mormons-christians-july-31-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Are_Mormons_Christians.mp3
file: ./podcasts/are-mormons-christians-july-31-2011--Are_Mormons_Christians.mp3
description:
Not only do Mormons take offense at the very question, but even Christians 
react negatively to the suggestion Mormons are not Christians. Brett 
examines the teachings of Joseph Smith and the Mormon scriptures to see 
what they have to say about this question and then explains what’s at stake 
in our answer.


title: In the Flesh: In the Spirit
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/31/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/in-the-flesh-in-the-spirit-july-31-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/073111.mp3
file: ./podcasts/in-the-flesh-in-the-spirit-july-31-2011--073111.mp3
description:
Greg talks about high five, if listening prayer is biblical, in the 
flesh—in the spirit, then takes calls on how to make choices as citizens 
and Christians, if Jesus never saying anything about homosexuality makes it 
okay, and more.


title: Four Criteria When Choosing a Christian College
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/04/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/four-criteria-when-choosing-a-christian-college-september-4-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/090411.mp3
file: ./podcasts/four-criteria-when-choosing-a-christian-college-september-4-2011--090411.mp3
description:
Greg talks about conversations on a plane, four criteria when choosing a 
Christian college, if the Bible is a good luck charm, then takes calls on 
why there are different dates for the crucifixion, how entertainment 
mediums affect the influence of content.


title: Dr. Erik Thonnes: Life’s Biggest Questions
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/07/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-erik-thonnes-life-s-biggest-questions-august-7-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/080711.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-erik-thonnes-life-s-biggest-questions-august-7-2011--080711.mp3
description:
Greg talks about annual visit to the Orange County Fair, why God doesn’t 
heal amputees, then discusses Life’s Biggest Questions with Dr. Erik 
Thomas, and takes calls on topics such as how to answer someone who wonders 
why God is letting them suffer, if the Flood was local or worldwide, and 
more.


title: Miscellaneous Thoughts on the Flood and Creation
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/14/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/miscellaneous-thoughts-on-the-flood-and-creation-august-14-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/081411.mp3
file: ./podcasts/miscellaneous-thoughts-on-the-flood-and-creation-august-14-2011--081411.mp3
description:
Greg talks about intellectual bullying, textual clues about the extent of 
the flood, miscellaneous thoughts on the flood and creation, then takes 
calls on if successful exorcisms lend credibility to Roman Catholicism, if 
God’s love is emotion or action, and more.


title: Thomas and Evidence
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/24/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/thomas-and-evidence-july-24-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072411.mp3
file: ./podcasts/thomas-and-evidence-july-24-2011--072411.mp3
description:
Greg talks about making it clear, Thomas and evidence, then discusses calls 
about how we know that the God who exists is the God of the Bible, how to 
get a friend to take the Bible seriously, and more.


title: Outmanned, but Not Outgunned
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 07/31/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/outmanned-but-not-outgunned-july-31-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0811.mp3
file: ./podcasts/outmanned-but-not-outgunned-july-31-2011--as_0811.mp3
description:
Alan debates the entire philosophy club at a secular college on abortion 
and lives to tell about it.


title: Expanding Missions, Multiplying Impact
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 07/01/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/expanding-missions-multiplying-impact-july-1-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Expanding_Missions.mp3
file: ./podcasts/expanding-missions-multiplying-impact-july-1-2011--Expanding_Missions.mp3
description:
Hear about Brett’s development of an apologetic mission trip to a new area 
and how these trips are producing ambassadors for Christ.


title: Dealing With Doubt About Christianity
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/17/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/dealing-with-doubt-about-christianity-july-17-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071711.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dealing-with-doubt-about-christianity-july-17-2011--071711.mp3
description:
Greg talks about dealing with doubt about Christianity, fast food and moral 
views, then takes calls on if moral acts can be defined without reference 
to personal beliefs, if the Gospels are unreliable testimony because they 
cannot be cross-examined, and more.


title: Is America a Christian Nation?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/03/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-america-a-christian-nation-july-3-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/070311.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-america-a-christian-nation-july-3-2011--070311.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if Christianity and patriotic expressions are compatible, 
if America is a Christian nation, atheists: freedom from religion, then 
takes calls on what the differences is between objective and situation 
ethics, how we can move the public debate on same-sex marriage to the 
merits of the arguments instead of slogans, and more.


title: The Culture’s One-Two Punch
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 08/31/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-culture-s-one-two-punch-august-31-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/The_Cultures_1-2_Punch.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-culture-s-one-two-punch-august-31-2011--The_Cultures_1-2_Punch.mp3
description:
At a recent support-raising banquet, Brett discussed two powerful cultural 
challenges our youth face: the intellectual and the moral. And what’s the 
result when youth are unprepared for them? We lose them.


title: Christians Living in a Changing Culture
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/10/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/christians-living-in-a-changing-culture-july-10-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071011.mp3
file: ./podcasts/christians-living-in-a-changing-culture-july-10-2011--071011.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Christians living in a changing culture, where rights come 
from, then takes calls on how we know what are merely cultural practices in 
the Bible, how we can persuade someone of the Bible’s authority, and more.


title: Four Reasons Not to Read the Bible Literally
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/21/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/four-reasons-not-to-read-the-bible-literally-august-21-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082111.mp3
file: ./podcasts/four-reasons-not-to-read-the-bible-literally-august-21-2011--082111.mp3
description:
Greg talks about odds and ends, four reasons not to read the Bible 
literally, then discusses caller topics such as if prayer language in 
tongues is biblical, how the mind and body relate when we are unconscious, 
and more.


title: Garry Deweese: Integrating Faith and Rationality
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/11/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/garry-deweese-integrating-faith-and-rationality-september-11-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091111.mp3
file: ./podcasts/garry-deweese-integrating-faith-and-rationality-september-11-2011--091111.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Sam Ham—intellectual honesty about 9/11 and religion, “In 
My Seat,” then discusses STR Student Impact Speaker with Brett Kunkle, 
integrating faith and rationality with guest Garry Deweese, and more.


title: Pro-Life and Pro-Death Penalty?
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 07/22/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/pro-life-and-pro-death-penalty-july-22-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0711_2.mp3
file: ./podcasts/pro-life-and-pro-death-penalty-july-22-2011--as_0711_2.mp3
description:
Alan responds to the challenge that pro-life advocates are inconsistent if 
they favor the death penalty.


title: Is the Bible Intolerant?
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 09/01/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-the-bible-intolerant-september-1-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Is_the_Bible_Intolerant.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-the-bible-intolerant-september-1-2011--Is_the_Bible_Intolerant.mp3
description:
At a recent youth conference, Brett helps students think through the 
accusation that the Bible and Bible-believing Christians are intolerant.


title: An Unlikely Endorsement
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 06/01/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/an-unlikely-endorsement-june-1-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/An_Unlikely_Endorsement.mp3
file: ./podcasts/an-unlikely-endorsement-june-1-2011--An_Unlikely_Endorsement.mp3
description:
Brett receives an unlikely endorsement from an atheist and discusses how 
the STR ambassador model provides a great tool to assess our own growth an 
development as ambassadors for Christ.


title: Frank Turek: CrossExamined Instructor Academy
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/29/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/frank-turek-crossexamined-instructor-academy-may-29-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/052911.mp3
file: ./podcasts/frank-turek-crossexamined-instructor-academy-may-29-2011--052911.mp3
description:
Greg talks about vacation tales, CrossExamined Instructor Academy with 
Frank Turek, then takes calls on if it is appropriate to pray for 
celebrities, how to respond to people who disregard a good argument, if 
criticism is inherently unloving, and more.


title: The Depth of Sin
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 05/04/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-depth-of-sin-may-4-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Depth_of_Sin.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-depth-of-sin-may-4-2011--Depth_of_Sin.mp3
description:
Brett recently spent some time doing ministry in a polygamist community and 
was reminded of the depth of human evil.


title: Liz Caddow, Trinity Classical Academy and Devin Smith, Beacon Hill Classical Academy
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/01/2011
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/050111.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/liz-caddow-trinity-classical-academy-and-devin-smith-beacon-hill-classical-academy-may-1-2011-

description:
Greg talks about the meaning of Easter, if Mormonism is Christian, Trinity 
Classical Academy with Liv Caddow, Beacon Hill Classical Academy with Devin 
Smith, then takes calls on Hell not making sense, the Earth appears old but 
it isn’t, and more.

file:
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title: Brian Godawa, Word Pictures: Knowing God Through Story and Imagination
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/03/2011
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/040311.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/brian-godawa-word-pictures-knowing-god-through-story-and-imagination-april-3-2011-

description:
Greg talks about fishing stories, the Bible’s big picture, Word Pictures: 
Knowing God Through Story and Imagination with Brian Godawa, then takes 
calls on if Christianity and Postmodernism are compatible, how Israel can 
form their ways without the Holy Spirit in Isaiah 1, and more.

file:
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title: More Than the Gospel
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 04/22/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/more-than-the-gospel-april-22-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/More_Than_the_Gospel.mp3
file: ./podcasts/more-than-the-gospel-april-22-2011--More_Than_the_Gospel.mp3
description:
We need to equip our people with more than a “just give ’em the gospel” 
approach to discipleship and evangelism.


title: Clay Jones: The Problem of Evil and Destruction of the Canaanites
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/20/2011
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/032011.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/clay-jones-the-problem-of-evil-and-destruction-of-the-canaanites-march-20-2011-

description:
Greg talks about Bell and Bashir, if we need to be rescued from God, the 
problem of evil and the destruction of the Canaanites with Clay Jones, then 
takes calls on if Philippians 4:6-7 is a formula for decision making, Hell 
being a place of punishment, and more.

file:
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title: Leaving a Legacy for the Kingdom
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/17/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/leaving-a-legacy-for-the-kingdom-april-17-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/041711.mp3
file: ./podcasts/leaving-a-legacy-for-the-kingdom-april-17-2011--041711.mp3
description:
Greg talks about leaving a legacy for the kingdom, claims of prophesy, 
categorizing morality, then takes calls on if Christianity is guilty of 
“God of the Gaps,” if the prophesies about Jesus were added later to make 
it appear he fulfilled them, and more.


title: Thinking Christianly about Current Events
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 05/05/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/thinking-christianly-about-current-events-may-5-2011-
link:
https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Thinking_Christianly_About_Current_Events.mp3

description:
Brett discusses how he used a current event like the killing of Osama Bin 
Laden to teach his kids about biblical truth.

file:
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title: Michael Kruger Assesses Bart Ehrman’s New Book, Forged
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/10/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/michael-kruger-assesses-bart-ehrman-s-new-book-forged-april-10-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/041011.mp3
file: ./podcasts/michael-kruger-assesses-bart-ehrman-s-new-book-forged-april-10-2011--041011.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Atheism & morality, new codices discovered, assesses Bart 
Ehrman’s New Book, Forged, with Michael Kruger, then takes calls on that 
atheists can explain morality, if God predestines those who’ll be saved why 
evangelize, and more.


title: Al Serrato: A Prosecutor’s Evaluation of the Evidence for Christianity
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/12/2011
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061211.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/al-serrato-a-prosecutor-s-evaluation-of-the-evidence-for-christianity-june-12-2011-

description:
J. Warner Wallace talks about if Christians are hypocrites, A Prosecutor’s 
Evaluation of the Evidence for Christianity with Al Serrato, Thriving at 
College with Alex Chediak, then takes calls on how to evaluate the 
differences in the Bible manuscript evidence, if there is any 
archaeological evidence for Israel’s slavery in Egypt and if Paul condemns 
himself as a false prophet.

file:
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title: Christopher Morgan on Hell and Inclusivism
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/05/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/christopher-morgan-on-hell-and-inclusivism-june-5-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/060511.mp3
file: ./podcasts/christopher-morgan-on-hell-and-inclusivism-june-5-2011--060511.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Dr. Death dying, Christopher Morgan on Hell and 
Inclusivism, then takes calls on how to read the Bible better, if 
archaeology disprove the Bible, if Christians should be concerned about 
modesty, and if God creates evil.


title: Privacy or Accountability?
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 04/22/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/privacy-or-accountability-april-22-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Privacy_or_Accountability.mp3
file: ./podcasts/privacy-or-accountability-april-22-2011--Privacy_or_Accountability.mp3
description:
Recently my 16-year old daughter invoked her “right to privacy.” Does such 
a right exist in the parent-child relationship? Brett talks about his 
response to his daughter.


title: Spiritual Warfare: Truth Encounters
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/15/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/spiritual-warfare-truth-encounters-may-15-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051511.mp3
file: ./podcasts/spiritual-warfare-truth-encounters-may-15-2011--051511.mp3
description:
Greg talks about spiritual warfare: truth encounters, sincerity has nothing 
to do with truth, then takes calls on if charismatic gifts are for today, 
moral relativism versus moral realism, if apostles and prophets still exist 
today, and more.


title: More on Hell & Same-Sex Marriage
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/26/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/more-on-hell-same-sex-marriage-june-26-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062611.mp3
file: ./podcasts/more-on-hell-same-sex-marriage-june-26-2011--062611.mp3
description:
Greg talks about vacation and musing on Hell, more on Hell and same-sex 
marriage, tribute to Columbo, then takes calls on how to explain what it 
means to be “born again,” what blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is, what the 
difference is between ethics and morality, and more.


title: In But Not Of: A Robust Christian Worldview
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/16/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/in-but-not-of-a-robust-christian-worldview-january-16-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/011611.mp3
file: ./podcasts/in-but-not-of-a-robust-christian-worldview-january-16-2011--011611.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Christians’ relationship to the law, in but not of: a 
robust Christian worldview, then takes calls on why there is one universe 
and not many, alternative explanations for morality other than God, and 
idea for making a persuasive pro-life argument, and more.


title: God’s Big Picture of Salvation History
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/06/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/god-s-big-picture-of-salvation-history-february-6-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/020611.mp3
file: ./podcasts/god-s-big-picture-of-salvation-history-february-6-2011--020611.mp3
description:
Greg talks about what the purpose of worship is, God’s big picture of 
salvation history, then takes calls on how to get through to people with a 
passive attitude towards religion, if God is limited by time, what are 
reasons to reject theistic evolution, and more.


title: The Berkeley Mission
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 03/15/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-berkeley-mission-march-15-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/The_Berkeley_Mission.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-berkeley-mission-march-15-2011--The_Berkeley_Mission.mp3
description:
What happens when we employ our 4-step strategy for training youth? We see 
incredible results...like the recent results we saw in Berkeley.


title: Michael Horton, The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/13/2011
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/031311.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/michael-horton-the-christian-faith-a-systematic-theology-for-pilgrims-on-the-way-march-13-2011-

description:
Greg talks about Rob Bell’s false teaching, a couple of miscellaneous 
thoughts, The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the 
Way with Michael Horton, then takes calls on if there is an objective 
standard of beauty, where the laws of logic come from and if God is bound 
by them, and more.

file:
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title: What Is Apologetics?
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 02/04/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/what-is-apologetics-february-4-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/What_Is_Apologetics.mp3
file: ./podcasts/what-is-apologetics-february-4-2011--What_Is_Apologetics.mp3
description:
Some Christians see apologetics as nothing more than intellectually 
bullying or winning arguments. But 1 Peter 3:15 contains some important 
details which give us a biblical picture of apologetics that is very 
compelling.


title: What the New Testament Says about Hell
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/27/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/what-the-new-testament-says-about-hell-february-27-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022711.mp3
file: ./podcasts/what-the-new-testament-says-about-hell-february-27-2011--022711.mp3
description:
Greg talks about questions from high school students, what the New 
Testament says about Hell, Bernard Nathanson, pro-life convert, then takes 
calls on if a pastor should resign over plagiarism, if intuition and common 
sense can be tools for atheism, and more.


title: Paul Copan: Is God a Moral Monster? Making Sense of the Old Testament God
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/13/2011
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021311.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/paul-copan-is-god-a-moral-monster-making-sense-of-the-old-testament-god-february-13-2011-

description:
Greg talks about loss of negative freedoms, “Is God a Moral Monster? Making 
Sense of the Old Testament God” with Paul Copan, then takes calls on if you 
can high-five and angel, if John 8 is a good scriptural basis for condoning 
an abortion in an at-risk pregnancy, and more.

file:
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title: Gary Habermas on “The Shroud of Turin”
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/20/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/gary-habermas-on-the-shroud-of-turin-february-20-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022011.mp3
file: ./podcasts/gary-habermas-on-the-shroud-of-turin-february-20-2011--022011.mp3
description:
Greg talks about “The Shroud of Turin” with Gary Habermas, considering the 
pro-life argument, then takes calls on how to distinguish between 
understanding the passage and reading into the passage, what’s past space, 
how to avoid the is-ought fallacy when using a teleological argument, and 
more.


title: Responding to the Professor’s Challenge to Christianity
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/30/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/responding-to-the-professor-s-challenge-to-christianity-january-30-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/013011.mp3
file: ./podcasts/responding-to-the-professor-s-challenge-to-christianity-january-30-2011--013011.mp3
description:
Greg talks about a trip to Martin Luther King Jr.’s home, responding to the 
professor’s challenge to Christianity, who’s a brother, then takes calls on 
comparing Biblical philosophy to secular views, if God is in time, how 
parents can inoculate children against bad ideas learned in school, and 
more.


title: Squaring Off with Muslims in Prison
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 03/02/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/squaring-off-with-muslims-in-prison-march-2-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0311.mp3
file: ./podcasts/squaring-off-with-muslims-in-prison-march-2-2011--as_0311.mp3
description:
Muslims come into the protestant prison chapel to hear Alan teach 
Christians how to witness to them.


title: Courage Under Fire
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 03/07/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/courage-under-fire-march-7-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Courage_Under_Fire.mp3
file: ./podcasts/courage-under-fire-march-7-2011--Courage_Under_Fire.mp3
description:
What would give high school students the courage to stand in front of an 
audience on a public university and let people fire tough questions about 
Christianity at them? The same things that would give you and I courage to 
do the same.


title: The Future of the Church
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 01/07/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-future-of-the-church-january-7-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/The_Future_of_the_Church.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-future-of-the-church-january-7-2011--The_Future_of_the_Church.mp3
description:
Brett discusses several troubling themes in the American Church from George 
Barna’s recent research.


title: Knowledge Is Practical
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 01/07/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/knowledge-is-practical-january-7-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Knowledge_Is_Practical.mp3
file: ./podcasts/knowledge-is-practical-january-7-2011--Knowledge_Is_Practical.mp3
description:
Brett’s 9-year old son provides a clear illustration that knowledge about 
God impacts our experience of God.


topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/06/2011
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/030611.mp3
title:
Fuz Rana, Creating Life in the Lab: How New Discoveries in Synthetic Biology Make a Case for the Creator

source:
https://www.str.org/w/fuz-rana-creating-life-in-the-lab-how-new-discoveries-in-synthetic-biology-make-a-case-for-the-creator-march-6-2011-

description:
Greg talks about making sense of morality, Creating Life in the Lab: How 
New Discoveries in Synthetic Biology Make a Case for the Creator, then 
takes calls on if there is a contradiction in the New Testament about Hell 
and who has the authority to say who goes to Hell.

file:
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title: Religion & Politics: Placebo or Reality?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/09/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/religion-politics-placebo-or-reality-january-9-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/010911.mp3
file: ./podcasts/religion-politics-placebo-or-reality-january-9-2011--010911.mp3
description:
Greg talks about New Year’s resolutions, religion and politics: placebo or 
reality, reading the entire context, then takes calls on Genesis 1 and the 
age of the earth, what Romans 8 means for the Spirit to testify to our 
spirits, what the best approach to present the gospel to Jehovah’s 
Witnesses is, and more.


title: Inoculate, Don’t Isolate
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 01/31/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/inoculate-don-t-isolate-january-31-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Inoculate_Dont_Isolate.mp3
file: ./podcasts/inoculate-don-t-isolate-january-31-2011--Inoculate_Dont_Isolate.mp3
description:
Your youth WILL eventually be exposed to false ideas. Who will the one to 
expose them? It should be you because you want to inoculate them from false 
ideas, not isolate them.


title: Not Making the Social Justice Issue List
topic: Bioethics
author: Alan Shlemon
date: 01/01/2011
source: https://www.str.org/w/not-making-the-social-justice-issue-list-january-1-2011-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/alan/as_0111.mp3
file: ./podcasts/not-making-the-social-justice-issue-list-january-1-2011--as_0111.mp3
description:
Since this month marks the 38th year of legalized abortion in the United 
States, Alan reflects on whether abortion counts as a social justice issue.


title: Taming Technology: Cellphones
topic: Christian Living
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 12/21/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/taming-technology-cellphones-december-21-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Taming_Technology_Cellphones.mp3
file: ./podcasts/taming-technology-cellphones-december-21-2010--Taming_Technology_Cellphones.mp3
description:
During this season of technological gift giving, how do we help our youth 
navigate technology? Brett offers some practical thoughts on cell phones.


title: Fred Sanders, The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/05/2010
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/090510.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/fred-sanders-the-deep-things-of-god-how-the-trinity-changes-everything-september-5-2010-

description:
Greg talks about a letter from an inmate, “prove to me God exists,” The 
Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything with Fred Sanders, 
then takes calls on if we can claim Old Testament promises in the Bible, 
Hebrews 4 and the age of the earth, and more.

file:
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title: James Emery White: Christ Among the Dragons
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/29/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/james-emery-white-christ-among-the-dragons-august-29-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082910.mp3
file: ./podcasts/james-emery-white-christ-among-the-dragons-august-29-2010--082910.mp3
description:
J. Warner Wallace talks about how to make a case for Christianity, Christ 
Among the Dragons with James Emery White, evaluating the evidence for the 
non-canonical gospels, then takes calls on how to start developing an 
apologetics curriculum for college students, the whole New Testament being 
a fraud, and more.


title: Nancy Pearcey, Saving Leonardo: A Call to Resist the Secular Assault on Mind, Morals, and Meaning
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/24/2010
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102410.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/nancy-pearcey-saving-leonardo-a-call-to-resist-the-secular-assault-on-mind-morals-and-meaning-october-24-2010-

description:
Greg talks about the Women’s Resource Center, how to know immaterial 
things, then Saving Leonardo: A Call to Resist the Secular Assault on Mind, 
Morals, and Meaning with Nancy Pearcey, then takes calls on if the 
disciples were wrong about when Jesus would return, how we can trust their 
testimony, how to avoid becoming arrogant, and more.

file:
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title: Stephen Hawking: Good Reasons Not to Take His Views Seriously
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/12/2010
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091210.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/stephen-hawking-good-reasons-not-to-take-his-views-seriously-september-12-2010-

description:
Greg talks about where God was on 9/11, Stephen Hawking: good reasons not 
to take his views seriously, Stephen Hawking: agent vs. event causation, 
then takes calls on medical and ethical concerns in an at-risk pregnancy, 
if baptism is necessary for salvation, and more.

file:
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title: Too Busy to Train? Work With the Material You’ve Got
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Brett Kunkle
date: 12/01/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/too-busy-to-train-work-with-the-material-you-ve-got-december-1-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/brett/Too_Busy_to_Train.mp3
description:
Thinking about worldview training with our youth amidst the busyness of 
life may feel overwhelming. But our training doesn’t have to be entirely 
new or additional work. Capitalize on the material your students are 
already reading or watching.

file:
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title: Speaking at Saddleback
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/12/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/speaking-at-saddleback-december-12-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121210.mp3
file: ./podcasts/speaking-at-saddleback-december-12-2010--121210.mp3
description:
Greg talks about speaking at Saddleback, then takes calls on how it is fair 
for us to be punished for Adam’s sin, if prevenient grace is inconsistent 
with Calvinism, if the Big Bang is consistent with Genesis, and more.


title: Discussion With Alan Shlemon about Islam and Egypt
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/15/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/discussion-with-alan-shlemon-about-islam-and-egypt-august-15-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/081510.mp3
file: ./podcasts/discussion-with-alan-shlemon-about-islam-and-egypt-august-15-2010--081510.mp3
description:
Greg talks about his trip to Cairo, Egypt, never reading a Bible verse Old 
Testament application, Islam and Egypt with Alan Shlemon, then takes calls 
on opportunities to teach apologetics at church, if God is in or out of 
time, and more.


title: William Lane Craig on Stephen Hawking’s New Book
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/19/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/william-lane-craig-on-stephen-hawking-s-new-book-september-19-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091910.mp3
file: ./podcasts/william-lane-craig-on-stephen-hawking-s-new-book-september-19-2010--091910.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Life Training Institute with Scott Klusendorf, science and 
faith—integration or competition, Stephen Hawking’s new book with William 
Lane Craig, then takes calls on Hawking’s determinism, if Dennis Prager is 
a religious pluralist, and more.


title: The Christmas Account Versus the Story
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/19/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-christmas-account-versus-the-story-december-19-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121910.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-christmas-account-versus-the-story-december-19-2010--121910.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the Christmas account versus the story, the Christmas 
verse almost never used, then takes calls on the original sin and age of 
accountability, what the Bible says about the “Last Adam” and more.


title: Role-Play Debate on Witchcraft with Prof. Kevin Lewis and Dr. Craig Hazen
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/31/2010
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/103110.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/role-play-debate-on-witchcraft-with-prof.-kevin-lewis-and-dr.-craig-hazen-october-31-2010-

description:
Greg talks about our task, God’s problem, Halloween, Role-Play on 
Witchcraft with Prof. Kevin Lewis and Dr. Craig Hazen, then takes calls on 
an alternative understanding of Jesus’ returned mentioned in the Olivet 
Discourse, If it is inconsistent to be pro-life and pro-death penalty, and 
more.

file:
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title: The Blair-Hitchens Debate
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/05/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-blair-hitchens-debate-december-5-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120510.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-blair-hitchens-debate-december-5-2010--120510.mp3
description:
Greg talks about a conversation on an airplane, the Blair-Hitchens Debate, 
then takes calls on what the difference is between the Trinity and 
tri-theism, if the multiverse theory mitigates the fine-tuning argument, if 
tactics can be used on social media sites, and more.


title: Holly Ordway: Not God’s Type: A Rational Academic Finds a Radical Faith
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/22/2010
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082210.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/holly-ordway-not-god-s-type-a-rational-academic-finds-a-radical-faith-august-22-2010-

description:
Greg talks about don’t win an argument: put a stone in his shoe, how to 
learn from the Old Testament, Not God’s Type: A Rational Academic Finds a 
Radical Faith with Holly Ordway, then he takes calls on what the ethical 
thing to do is when a  pregnant woman needs medical treatment that may harm 
the child, if philosophy and science are related, and more.

file:
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title: Abdu Murray: Aletheia International
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/17/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/abdu-murray-aletheia-international-october-17-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/101710.mp3
file: ./podcasts/abdu-murray-aletheia-international-october-17-2010--101710.mp3
description:
Greg talks about his travels and witnessing on the road, having a 
conversation with a skeptic, Aletheia International with guest Abdu Murray, 
then takes calls on how candidates can answer tactically when asked if they 
believe in evolution, candidate’s views on evolution are relevant to their 
office, and more.


title: Brett McCracken, Hipster Christianity: When Church and Cool Collide
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/14/2010
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111410.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/brett-mccracken-hipster-christianity-when-church-and-cool-collide-november-14-2010-

description:
Guest host J. Warner Wallace talks about tools to study the Bible, if there 
is a Biblical case for using force, Hipster Christianity: When Church and 
Cool Collide with Bret McCracken, then takes calls on recommending a book 
on the Biblical cannon, how to deal with theological differences with loved 
ones, and more.

file:
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title: Date My Daughter Questionnaire?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/28/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/date-my-daughter-questionnaire-november-28-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/112810.mp3
file: ./podcasts/date-my-daughter-questionnaire-november-28-2010--112810.mp3
description:
Greg talks about marriage retreat, date my daughter questionnaire, then 
takes calls on if the Tree of Good and Evil was intrinsically evil, what 
Wiccans believe, if secular books are bad, and more.


title: James White: King James Only Controversy
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/03/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/james-white-king-james-only-controversy-october-3-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/100310.mp3
file: ./podcasts/james-white-king-james-only-controversy-october-3-2010--100310.mp3
description:
Greg talks about his spiritual birthday, respect and tolerance, King James 
Only Controversy with James White, then takes calls on if we can waste 
God’s time in prayer, if morality can be explained genetically, and more.


title: People Believe Odd Things
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/25/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/people-believe-odd-things-april-25-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042510.mp3
file: ./podcasts/people-believe-odd-things-april-25-2010--042510.mp3
description:
Greg talks about people believing odd things, 2 Chronicles 7:14 in the NIV, 
then takes calls how to harmonize two apparently conflicting Bible 
passages, Blackaby’s model for making decisions, and more.


title: Michael Kruger: The Heresy of Orthodoxy
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/25/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/michael-kruger-the-heresy-of-orthodoxy-july-25-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072510.mp3
file: ./podcasts/michael-kruger-the-heresy-of-orthodoxy-july-25-2010--072510.mp3
description:
Greg talks about promises we can claim, if immaterial can act on the 
physical and house church phenomena, The Heresy of Orthodoxy with Michael 
Kruger, then takes calls on if angels have bodies, an argument in favor of 
mind/body dualism, and more.


title: Jossy Chako: Church Planting in India
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/31/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/jossy-chako-church-planting-in-india-january-31-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/013110.mp3
file: ./podcasts/jossy-chako-church-planting-in-india-january-31-2010--013110.mp3
description:
Greg talks about making the pro-life case and saving lives, the Christian 
worldview is like a puzzle, church planting in India with Jossy Chako, then 
takes calls on what the relationship is of belief and understanding, how 
fields of philosophy differ in the way they study the subject, and more.


title: Principles to Raise Kids in the Lord
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/20/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/principles-to-raise-kids-in-the-lord-june-20.-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062010.mp3
file: ./podcasts/principles-to-raise-kids-in-the-lord-june-20.-2010--062010.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the responsibilities of dads, principles to raise kids in 
the Lord, reflections on turning 60, then takes calls on how to defend the 
Virgin Birth, the new abortion pill called Ella, arguments in favor of 
evolution, and more.


title: Fuz Rana: Implications of Neanderthal DNA in Human DNA
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/16/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/fuz-rana-implications-of-neanderthal-dna-in-human-dna-may-16-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051610.mp3
file: ./podcasts/fuz-rana-implications-of-neanderthal-dna-in-human-dna-may-16-2010--051610.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Intelligent Design Conference update, Implications of 
Neanderthal DNA in human DNA with Fuz Rana, Please Convince Me: Effectively 
Disciplining Christian Students with J. Warner Wallace, then takes calls on 
if God didn’t know the future in Genesis 22:12, how to explain the 
interaction of the brain and mind, and more.


title: Frank Turek: Cross-Examined Instructor Academy
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/18/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/frank-turek-cross-examined-instructor-academy-april-18-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/041810.mp3
file: ./podcasts/frank-turek-cross-examined-instructor-academy-april-18-2010--041810.mp3
description:
Greg talks about secularism owing a debt to Christianity, if 2 Chronicles 
7:14 is a promise to us, Cross-Examined Instructor Academy with Frank 
Turek, then takes calls on what resources he suggests to start an 
apologetics ministry, where the soul is in relation to the body, and more.


title: Grounding Human Rights
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/21/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/grounding-human-rights-march-21-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/032110.mp3
file: ./podcasts/grounding-human-rights-march-21-2010--032110.mp3
description:
Greg talks about witnessing on planes: bug professor and Muslim, grounding 
human rights, then takes calls on what his best argument is for old earth, 
how to tap into someone’s intuitions about the value of the unborn, and 
more.


title: Kevin DeYoung: Just Do Something
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/09/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/kevin-deyoung-just-do-something-may-9-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/050910.mp3
file: ./podcasts/kevin-deyoung-just-do-something-may-9-2010--050910.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Just Do Something with Kevin DeYoung, the big lie of 
Genesis 3, then takes calls on what the pecking order is of application in 
Bible study, what the biblical distinction is between soul and spirit, and 
more.


title: Evidence for the Accuracy of the New Testament
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/01/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/evidence-for-the-accuracy-of-the-new-testament-august-1-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/080110.mp3
file: ./podcasts/evidence-for-the-accuracy-of-the-new-testament-august-1-2010--080110.mp3
description:
Greg talks about evidence for the accuracy of the New Testament, then takes 
calls on what Timothy understood Paul to mean when he referred to “all 
Scripture,” if it is true that there are ancient Chinese characters that 
refer to the Genesis records of creation and the flood, and more.


title: Framework for Discussing Evolution
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/23/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/framework-for-discussing-evolution-may-23-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/052310.mp3
file: ./podcasts/framework-for-discussing-evolution-may-23-2010--052310.mp3
description:
Greg talks about TBN: seeking to persuade, framework for discussing 
evolution, then takes calls on what follows from the mind and brain being 
different, federal funding of abortion in the health care bill, what the 
Bible means when it says God will blot some out of the book of life, and 
more.


title: How to Think About Questions: Mind-Body Problem
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/27/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/how-to-think-about-questions-mind-body-problem-june-27-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062710.mp3
file: ./podcasts/how-to-think-about-questions-mind-body-problem-june-27-2010--062710.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how to think about questions: pro-life, how to think about 
questions: problem of evil, how think about questions: mind-body problem, 
then takes calls on how to balance being a confident Christian and being 
open-minded, what the consistent pro-life position regarding babies who 
won’t live long past birth, and more.


title: Brian Godawa: Oscar-Nominated Movies
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/28/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/brian-godawa-oscar-nominated-movies-february-28-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022810.mp3
file: ./podcasts/brian-godawa-oscar-nominated-movies-february-28-2010--022810.mp3
description:
Greg talks about biblical expectations for relationship with God, 
Oscar-nominated movies with Brian Godawa, then answers questions on what 
the difference is between inerrancy and infallibility, abortion rates being 
greater than reported and could go up, and more.


title: Personal Reflections on UK Vacation
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/18/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/personal-reflections-on-uk-vacation-july-18-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071810.mp3
file: ./podcasts/personal-reflections-on-uk-vacation-july-18-2010--071810.mp3
description:
Greg talks about personal reflections on UK vacation, spiritual reflections 
on UK vacation, then takes calls on if a Muslim convert should confess his 
faith publicly to the Muslim community right away, how to deal with doubts 
about Christianity, and more.


title: Craig Hazen: Five Sacred Crossings
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/11/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/craig-hazen-five-sacred-crossings-july-11-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071110.mp3
file: ./podcasts/craig-hazen-five-sacred-crossings-july-11-2010--071110.mp3
description:
J. Warner Wallace talks about how Christians should consider evidence as 
jurors, circumstantial evidence and Christian evidence, Five Sacred 
Crossings with Craig Hazen, then takes calls on how to evaluate Bible 
translations, how to find out if someone really is a Christian who claims 
to be one, and more.


title: Denis Prager: Reality vs. Religion?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/28/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/denis-prager-reality-vs.-religion-march-28-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/032810.mp3
file: ./podcasts/denis-prager-reality-vs.-religion-march-28-2010--032810.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Brian McLaren’s “New Kind of Christianity” with Kevin 
DeYoung, reality vs. religion: the modern upper story leap, reality vs. 
religion with Denis Prager, then takes calls on how to prove an attribute 
of God’s to a non-Christian, when and how Adam was created on an old earth 
view, and more.


title: Sean McDowell: The Unshakeable Truth
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/13/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/sean-mcdowell-the-unshakeable-truth-june-13-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061310.mp3
file: ./podcasts/sean-mcdowell-the-unshakeable-truth-june-13-2010--061310.mp3
description:
J. Warner Wallace talks about restaurant Christianity, cold case 
investigation and investigating Christianity, the Unshakable Truth with 
Sean McDowell, then takes calls on if proof for aliens is like proof for 
the Bible, how to deal with apathy in the church and among youth, and more.


title: Truth vs. Relativism in the Church
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/21/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/truth-vs.-relativism-in-the-church-february-21-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022110.mp3
file: ./podcasts/truth-vs.-relativism-in-the-church-february-21-2010--022110.mp3
description:
Greg talks about truth vs relativism in the church, Avatar movie review, 
“oldest Bible posted on the web,” then takes calls on if one can rebut open 
theism, if atheists can have “sturdy moral knowledge” and more.


title: Brett Kunkle: STR Student Website
topic: Christian Living
author: Tom Puls
date: 02/14/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/brett-kunkle-str-student-website-february-14-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021410.mp3
file: ./podcasts/brett-kunkle-str-student-website-february-14-2010--021410.mp3
description:
Greg talks about his reflection on 20 years on the radio, Tony Blair 
lectures the pope on updating church teaching, Roman Catholic church 
celebrates Darwin and evolution, STR student website with Brett Kunkle, 
then takes calls on why the Levitical law against homosexuality applies but 
not other laws, and more.


title: Read and Explain: The Key to Good Preaching
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/11/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/read-and-explain-the-key-to-good-preaching-april-11-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/041110.mp3
file: ./podcasts/read-and-explain-the-key-to-good-preaching-april-11-2010--041110.mp3
description:
Greg talks about read and explain: the key to good preaching, the Christian 
persecution in India, then takes calls on what it means for God to be 
outside of time, what the difference is between justification and 
sanctification, and more.


title: David Berlinski: The Devil’s Delusion
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/18/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/david-berlinski-the-devil-s-delusion-october-18-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/101809.mp3
file: ./podcasts/david-berlinski-the-devil-s-delusion-october-18-2009--101809.mp3
description:
Greg talks about losing liberty, the Devil’s Delusion with David Berlinski, 
then takes calls on if this is true: “Love is God,” what Christians have 
done to lose their liberty, if theistic evolution is a tenable view for a 
Christian, and more.


title: Is Ignorance Necessary to Preserve Faith?
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/16/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-ignorance-necesssary-to-preserve-faith-august-16-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/081609.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-ignorance-necesssary-to-preserve-faith-august-16-2009--081609.mp3
description:
Greg talks about strengthening Christian conviction with evidence, if 
ignorance is necessary to preserve faith, then takes calls on if 
Intelligent Design proponents believe in evolution, if Adam or Satan make 
free choices, and more.


title: Gary Habermas: Witnessing to Atheists
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/02/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/gary-habermas-witnessing-to-atheists-august-2-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/080209.mp3
file: ./podcasts/gary-habermas-witnessing-to-atheists-august-2-2009--080209.mp3
description:
Greg talks about witnessing to atheists with Gary Habermas, advances in 
I.D. research with Alan Shlemon, then takes calls on advice to witness to 
Mormons, taking verses out of context, what makes the “New Atheists” tick, 
and more.


title: Is a Scientific Study of the Historical Jesus Possible?
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/28/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-a-scientific-study-of-the-historical-jesus-possible-june-28-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062809.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-a-scientific-study-of-the-historical-jesus-possible-june-28-2009--062809.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if a scientific study of the historical Jesus is possible, 
why we should trust the gospels, then takes calls on if Jesus died a 
natural death and did not rise from the dead, if God has sufficient reason 
for what he does and allows to happen, and more.


title: To Homeschool or Not? Principles to Train Children
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/27/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/to-homeschool-or-not-principles-to-train-children-september-27-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/092709.mp3
file: ./podcasts/to-homeschool-or-not-principles-to-train-children-september-27-2009--092709.mp3
description:
Greg talks about whether to home-school or not and principles to train 
children, utilitarianism, then takes calls on what things should lead a 
Christian to leave a church, if it is possible to be a Christian and a Jew 
at the same time, and more.


title: How to Answer a Challenge
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/15/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/how-to-answer-a-challenge-november-15-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111509.mp3
file: ./podcasts/how-to-answer-a-challenge-november-15-2009--111509.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how to answer a challenge, economics and freedom, then 
takes calls on how to deal with an aggressive Roman Catholic family member, 
how someone knows if he’s a Christian, and more.


title: Mary Jo Sharp: Confident Christianity
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/12/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/mary-jo-sharp-confident-christianity-july-12-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071209.mp3
file: ./podcasts/mary-jo-sharp-confident-christianity-july-12-2009--071209.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Confident Christianity with Mary Jo Sharp, the movie 
“Taken” & Jesus’ Rescue, Michael Jackson: Man & Entertainer, then takes 
calls on objections to Christianity from evilBible.com, how one can start 
an apologetics class at their church, scientific proof for Christ, and 
more.


title: Bobby Maddex: Salvo Magazine
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/23/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/bobby-maddex-salvo-magazine-august-23-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082309.mp3
file: ./podcasts/bobby-maddex-salvo-magazine-august-23-2009--082309.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if Jesus was a myth and responds to objections, potpourri 
of comments, Salvo Magazine with Bobby Maddex, then takes calls on God not 
being able to sin because of his omniscience, how we know the snake is 
Satan rather than a metaphor for temptation in Genesis 3, and more.


title: Can Evolution Explain Morality?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/08/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/can-evolution-explain-morality-november-8-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/110809.mp3
file: ./podcasts/can-evolution-explain-morality-november-8-2009--110809.mp3
description:
Greg talks about a survey on religion in the U.S.: more atheists, if 
evolution can explain morality, then takes calls on what are indications of 
the internal testimony of the Holy Spirit, if God predestines us, how 
involved in our lives is He, and more.


title: The Manhattan Declaration
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/29/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-manhattan-declaration-november-29-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/112909.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-manhattan-declaration-november-29-2009--112909.mp3
description:
Greg talks about New Orleans observations, the Manhattan declaration, then 
takes calls on if evidentialism and presuppositionalism are at odds, if we 
rob God when we don’t tithe, and more.


title: Ted Kluck: Why We Love the Church
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/20/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/ted-kluck-why-we-love-the-church-september-20-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/092009.mp3
file: ./podcasts/ted-kluck-why-we-love-the-church-september-20-2009--092009.mp3
description:
Greg talks about New Testament study on repentance, Why We Love the Church 
with Ted Kluck, then takes calls on if the “Intelligent Designer” is a 
control freak, what the distinction is between Biblical infallibility and 
inerrancy, and more.


title: Mike Licona: Where Bart Ehrman Has Erred
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/01/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/mike-licona-where-bart-ehrman-has-erred-november-1-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/110109.mp3
file: ./podcasts/mike-licona-where-bart-ehrman-has-erred-november-1-2009--110109.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the debate in Calgary, Berlinski’s Debate, where Bart 
Ehrman has erred with Mike Licona, then takes calls on evaluating the 
historical evidence for Jesus, what kind of evidence we should expect for 
extraordinary claims, and more.


title: Chris Castaldo, Holy Ground: Walking with Jesus as a Former Roman Catholic
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/04/2009
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/100409.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/chris-castaldo-holy-ground-walking-with-jesus-as-a-former-roman-catholic-october-4-2009-

description:
Greg talks about Holy Ground: Walking With Jesus as a Former Roman Catholic 
with Chris Castaldo, salvation: sincerity rather than truth, then takes 
calls on if it is better to keep kids in church or send them to Sunday 
school and if animals respond with instinct or feelings.

file:
./podcasts/chris-castaldo-holy-ground-walking-with-jesus-as-a-former-roman-catholic-october-4-2009--100409.mp3


title: Scott Klusendorf: Life Training Institute
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/19/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/scott-klusendorf-life-training-institute-july-19-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071909.mp3
file: ./podcasts/scott-klusendorf-life-training-institute-july-19-2009--071909.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the Darwin Myth with Dr. Benjamin Wiker, Life Training 
Institute with Scott Klusendorf, then takes calls on why we should get 
married, if God is justified in punishing the unsaved, what atheists have 
to explain: love, and more.


title: Dr. Fuz Rana: New Fossil Findings Undermine Evolution
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/10/2010
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-fuz-rana-new-fossil-findings-undermine-evolution-january-10-2010-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/011010.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-fuz-rana-new-fossil-findings-undermine-evolution-january-10-2010--011010.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how Christians can deal with trials and tragedy, new 
fossil findings undermine evolution with Dr. Fuz Rana, then takes calls on 
if science explains away the reality of the soul, what the definition is of 
science used by atheists, if we contribute good works to our salvation 
according to Matthew 7:21, and more.


title: Brian Godawa, Lines that Divide: The Great Stem Cell Debate
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/06/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/brian-godawa-lines-that-divide-the-great-stem-cell-debate-december-6-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120609.mp3
file: ./podcasts/brian-godawa-lines-that-divide-the-great-stem-cell-debate-december-6-2009--120609.mp3
description:
Greg talks about debating Michael Shermer, Lines that Divide: The Great 
Stem Cell Debate with Brian Godawa, then takes calls on how the brain, 
mind, and soul are distinct, what Jesus did for the three days He descended 
to Hell, and more.


title: Steve Meyer: Signature in the Cell
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/20/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/steve-meyer-signature-in-the-cell-december-20-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/122009.mp3
file: ./podcasts/steve-meyer-signature-in-the-cell-december-20-2009--122009.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Annabeth Koukl reading Luke 2, his debate with Michael 
Shermer, Signature in the Cell with Steve Meyer, then takes calls on how 
the persons of the Trinity are different, if a pastor should perform a 
wedding ceremony for a Christian and non-Christian, and more.


title: A Second Grade Pro-Life Lesson
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/26/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/a-second-grade-pro-life-lesson-july-26-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072609.mp3
file: ./podcasts/a-second-grade-pro-life-lesson-july-26-2009--072609.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if the Bible is absolutely true, a second grade pro-life 
lesson, then takes calls on a challenge to Sola Scriptura, how Adam’s sin 
is imputed to us, Bart Ehrman’s challenge to the resurrection, and more.


title: Mike Horton: The Gospel-Driven Life
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/13/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/mike-horton-the-gospel-driven-life-september-13-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091309.mp3
file: ./podcasts/mike-horton-the-gospel-driven-life-september-13-2009--091309.mp3
description:
Greg talks about where morality comes from, The Gospel-Driven Life with 
Mike Horton, more thoughts on moral oughts, then takes calls on if the Old 
and New Testaments are contradictory on Jesus’ humanity, what the source of 
moral oughts in Christianity is, and more.


title: Dr. Stephen Meyer: Signature in the Cell
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/09/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-stephen-meyer-signature-in-the-cell-2-hours-august-9-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/080909.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-stephen-meyer-signature-in-the-cell-2-hours-august-9-2009--080909.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Signature in the Cell with Dr. Stephen Meyer, then takes 
calls on if the contents of the brain can be transferred into a computer, 
would it disprove the soul, if the Nephilim were the same being as the 
Greek gods, and more.


title: Mike Horton: Christless Christianity
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/07/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/mike-horton-christless-christianity-june-7-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/060709.mp3
file: ./podcasts/mike-horton-christless-christianity-june-7-2009--060709.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Christless Christianity with Mike Horton, the Christian 
Story: Why All Religions Aren’t the Same, then takes calls on what the 
biblical view of the power of words is, nationalized healthcare could limit 
abortions by rationing costs, and more.


title: Did Jesus Make a Mistake? John 7
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/29/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/did-jesus-make-a-mistake-john-7-march-29-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/032909.mp3
file: ./podcasts/did-jesus-make-a-mistake-john-7-march-29-2009--032909.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if Jesus made a mistake in John 7, Obama’s ESCR moral 
mistakes, then takes calls on how we know if the Bible was compiled 
correctly, if there is a humanitarian justification for ESCR, and more.


title: Risen God a Copycat?
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/19/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/risen-god-a-copycat-april-19-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/041909.mp3
file: ./podcasts/risen-god-a-copycat-april-19-2009--041909.mp3
description:
Greg talks about ESCR ethical guidelines, risen God a copycat, then takes 
calls on how to identify legitimate miracles, if marriage and church will 
be outlawed in the last days, and more.


title: Mike Licona: Resurrection Myth Stories
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/26/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/mike-licona-resurrection-myth-stories-april-26-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042609.mp3
file: ./podcasts/mike-licona-resurrection-myth-stories-april-26-2009--042609.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Olympia, WA trip & intolerant tolerance, Resurrection Myth 
Stories with Mike Licona, then takes calls on Josephus isn’t a reliable 
historical authority since he wasn’t a contemporary of Jesus, if a 
naturalistic explanation should always trump a supernatural one, and more.


title: J.P. Moreland: In Search of a Confident Faith
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/22/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/j.p.-moreland-in-search-of-a-confident-faith-march-22-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/032209.mp3
file: ./podcasts/j.p.-moreland-in-search-of-a-confident-faith-march-22-2009--032209.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the coming evangelical collapse, In Search of a Confident 
Faith with J.P. Moreland, then takes calls on if getting a parental 
blessing before making a major life decision, the Old Testament and the New 
Testament contradicting each other, and more.


title: Scott Klusendorf: The Current State of the Pro-Life Movement in the Current Political Climate
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/08/2009
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/030809.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/scott-klusendorf-the-current-state-of-the-pro-life-movement-in-the-current-political-climate-march-8-2009-

description:
Greg talk about Charlotte’s Web (the movie) challenging parental authority, 
the ccurrent state of the pro-life movement in the current political 
climate with Scott Klusendorf, then takes calls on why God ignored some 
sins in the Old Testament if morality is objective, if a Christian should 
practice Eastern martial arts, and more.

file:
./podcasts/scott-klusendorf-the-current-state-of-the-pro-life-movement-in-the-current-political-climate-march-8-2009--030809.mp3


title: Marriage is Traditional by Nature
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/10/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/marriage-is-traditional-by-nature-may-10-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051009.mp3
file: ./podcasts/marriage-is-traditional-by-nature-may-10-2009--051009.mp3
description:
Greg talks about marriage being traditional by nature, self-image: vice or 
virtue, then takes calls on what we can do to stop same-sex marriage laws, 
young people favor same-sex marriage, and more.


title: Jesus and the Myths: Zeitgeist
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/08/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/jesus-and-the-myths-zeitgeist-february-8-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/020809.mp3
file: ./podcasts/jesus-and-the-myths-zeitgeist-february-8-2009--020809.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Jesus and the myths: Zeitgeist, then takes calls on what 
the meaning is of “the Gospel of the Kingdom of God,” how to combat apathy 
about defending the faith, why he disagrees with Molinism, and more.


title: Dr. Fuz Rana: Ida
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/24/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-fuz-rana-ida-may-24-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/052409.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-fuz-rana-ida-may-24-2009--052409.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Ida, Ida with guest Dr. Fuz Rana, then takes calls on what 
the biblical relationship is between the mind and the soul, evolution is a 
faith, reading Jesus in the Psalms, and more.


title: Fatherhood
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/21/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/fatherhood-june-21-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062109.mp3
file: ./podcasts/fatherhood-june-21-2009--062109.mp3
description:
Greg talks about fatherhood, “it’s not about you,” then calls on what he 
means by the “so-called Christian left,” if God could have created 
creatures that only choose good, the natural order is not the same as the 
divine order, and more.


title: Dr Fuz Rana: What Darwin Didn’t Know
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/15/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr-fuz-rana-what-darwin-didn-t-know-february-15-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021509.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr-fuz-rana-what-darwin-didn-t-know-february-15-2009--021509.mp3
description:
Greg talks about happy birthday Darwin, What Darwin Didn’t Know with Dr. 
Fuz Rana, then takes calls on if it is acceptable to defend yourself from 
persecution, if God’s Old Testament promises to Israel are still relevant 
to the modern national of Israel, and more.


title: Tactics: Is Rick Warren a Bigot?
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/11/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/tactics-is-rick-warren-a-bigot-january-11-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/011109.mp3
file: ./podcasts/tactics-is-rick-warren-a-bigot-january-11-2009--011109.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if Rick Warren is a bigot, if Christians really believe 
what they say, then takes calls on if biblical morality is utilitarian, how 
to instigate debate and discussion, and more.


title: Scott Klusendorf: The Case for Life
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/03/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/scott-klusendorf-the-case-for-life-may-3-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/050309.mp3
file: ./podcasts/scott-klusendorf-the-case-for-life-may-3-2009--050309.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the Case for Life with Scott Klusendorf, enterprising 
young people, then takes calls on if abortion is a sign of the Tribulation, 
if you haven’t taken in foster kids, then you should not object to 
abortion, and more.


title: Dr. Ben Witherington III about Bart Ehrman’s Book Jesus Interrupted
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/14/2009
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061409.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/dr.-ben-witherington-iii-about-bart-ehrman-s-book-jesus-interrupted-june-14-2009-

description:
Greg talks about Bart Ehrman’s Book Jesus Interrupted with Dr. Ben 
Witherington III, conversation in a restaurant about God’s existence, bloom 
where you're planted: how to get into apologetics ministry, then takes 
calls on lack of critical thinking skills, where did Baal worship come 
from, and more.

file:
./podcasts/dr.-ben-witherington-iii-about-bart-ehrman-s-book-jesus-interrupted-june-14-2009--061409.mp3


title: Joe Holden: Veritas Evangelical Seminary
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/17/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/joe-holden-veritas-evangelical-seminary-may-17-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051709.mp3
file: ./podcasts/joe-holden-veritas-evangelical-seminary-may-17-2009--051709.mp3
description:
Guest host Don Stewart talks about Veritas Evangelical Seminary with Joe 
Holden, then takes calls on how a Christian deals with depression with 
faith, an embryo in the petri dish isn’t human like an embryo in the womb, 
how to apply a Daniel prophesy, and more.


title: Jossy Chacko: Church Planting in India
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/01/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/jossy-chacko-church-planting-in-india-march-1-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/030109.mp3
file: ./podcasts/jossy-chacko-church-planting-in-india-march-1-2009--030109.mp3
description:
Greg talks about dealing with doubt, church planting in India with Jossy 
Chacko, then takes calls on if God has rules He follows, suggesting tactics 
to use with a dishonest skeptic, and more.


title: Frank Turek: CrossExamined Instructor Academy
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/05/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/frank-turek-crossexamined-instructor-academy-april-5-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/040509.mp3
file: ./podcasts/frank-turek-crossexamined-instructor-academy-april-5-2009--040509.mp3
description:
Greg talks about a review of the Craig-Hitchens Debate, CrossExamined 
Instructor Academy with Frank Turek, then takes calls on who created the 
Creator, if an atheist can prove the non-existence of God, and more.


title: Visit to Purdue University
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/01/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/visit-to-purdue-university-february-1-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/020109.mp3
file: ./podcasts/visit-to-purdue-university-february-1-2009--020109.mp3
description:
Greg talks about his visit to Purdue University, then takes calls on how to 
reconcile God’s goodness with the evil in the world, how to explain the 
existence of morality, how to cope knowing that loved ones will go to Hell, 
and more.


title: The Tolerance Bargain
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/18/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-tolerance-bargain-january-18-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/011809.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-tolerance-bargain-january-18-2009--011809.mp3
description:
Greg talks about welcoming American Family Radio & new tactics book, the 
tolerance bargain, then takes calls on if Christians believe with out 
evidence = faith, homosexual sex is not sex, if God made a mistake, and 
more.


title: Did Mark Make a Mistake? (Mark 1:2)
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/22/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/did-mark-make-a-mistake-mark-1-2-february-22-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022209.mp3
file: ./podcasts/did-mark-make-a-mistake-mark-1-2-february-22-2009--022209.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Columbo misstep, if Mark made a mistake in Mark 1:2, then 
takes calls on why the “days” in Genesis are long periods of time, if we 
are in the great tribulation, and more.


title: Explaining Free-Will and Calvinism
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/06/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/explaining-free-will-and-calvinism-july-6-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/070608.mp3
file: ./podcasts/explaining-free-will-and-calvinism-july-6-2008--070608.mp3
description:
Greg talks about free-will and Calvinism, the five points of Calvinism 
being one, then takes calls on if God knows us in the womb, why isn’t 
everyone saved, explaining parables, if Hell is a real place, and more.


title: Michael Licona: “The Historical Probability of the Resurrection”
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/22/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/michael-licona-the-historical-probability-of-the-resurrection-june-22-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062208.mp3
file: ./podcasts/michael-licona-the-historical-probability-of-the-resurrection-june-22-2008--062208.mp3
description:
Brett Kunkle talks about “The Historical Probability of the Resurrection” 
with Micahel Licona, getting Mormons to explain why they believe, then 
takes calls on how to reconcile Mark 13 with Jesus’ omniscience, God 
doesn’t know the future, the Bible is a myth, and how to discussion ethics 
of euthanasia with someone who has personal experience.


title: Keeping Christ in your Christmas Cards
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/30/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/keeping-christ-in-your-christmas-cards-november-30-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/113008.mp3
file: ./podcasts/keeping-christ-in-your-christmas-cards-november-30-2008--113008.mp3
description:
Greg talks about meeting people & Facebook, keeping Christ in your 
Christmas cards, then takes calls on Emmanuel: why didn’t they know who he 
was, how death and sin enter the “old earth” view, and more.


title: Is All Change Good? Same-Sex Marriage
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/29/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-all-change-good-same-sex-marriage-june-29-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062908.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-all-change-good-same-sex-marriage-june-29-2008--062908.mp3
description:
Greg talks about horrible holiday, if change is all good: same-sex 
marriage, then takes calls on how to prove something didn’t happen, advice 
on witnessing to family members, and more.


title: Does God Take Sides in Politics?
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/21/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/does-god-take-sides-in-politics-september-21-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/092108.mp3
file: ./podcasts/does-god-take-sides-in-politics-september-21-2008--092108.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if God takes sides in politics, then takes calls on if 
Satan causes trouble for Christians, if God is responsible for bad 
teachers, why we need religion to know God, and more.


title: Apologetics Feeds the Mind, Theology Feeds the Soul
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/20/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/apologetics-feeds-the-mind-theology-feeds-the-soul-july-20-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072008.mp3
file: ./podcasts/apologetics-feeds-the-mind-theology-feeds-the-soul-july-20-2008--072008.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Savior for who, apologetics feeds the mind, theology feeds 
the soul, then takes calls on the accurate interpretation of a common 
misunderstanding (Gal. 5:24), what the Christian response is to 
religious-type environmentalists arguments, and more.


title: Mark Mittelberg: Choosing Your Religion
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/04/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/mark-mittelberg-choosing-your-religion-may-4-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/050408.mp3
file: ./podcasts/mark-mittelberg-choosing-your-religion-may-4-2008--050408.mp3
description:
Greg talks about bad arguments for religion, Choosing Your Religion with 
Mark Mittelberg, then takes calls on alternative explanation for theistic 
evolution, if the Seventh Day Adventism is heterodox, heretical, or 
orthodox, and more.


title: Peace on Earth? To Whom?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/07/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/peace-on-earth-to-whom-december-7-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120708.mp3
file: ./podcasts/peace-on-earth-to-whom-december-7-2008--120708.mp3
description:
Greg talks about peace on earth and to whom, a Christmas carol, then takes 
calls on what the reformed explanation for backsliders is, if there is 
biblical support for near death experiences, near death experiences proved 
in scientific experiments, and more.


title: Marriage: No Bride and Groom Allowed
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/12/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/marriage-no-bride-and-groom-allowed-october-12-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/101208.mp3
file: ./podcasts/marriage-no-bride-and-groom-allowed-october-12-2008--101208.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Proposition 8: rethinking marriage, marriage: no bride and 
groom allowed, then takes calls on how to talk to a Christian friend who’s 
dating a non-Christian, what the biblical view is of divorce and 
remarriage, and more.


title: Steve Wagner: Common Ground Without Compromise
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/01/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/steve-wagner-common-ground-without-compromise-june-1-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/060108.mp3
file: ./podcasts/steve-wagner-common-ground-without-compromise-june-1-2008--060108.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the worldview of movies: Juno & Prince Caspian, Common 
Ground Without Compromise with Steve Wagner, CrossExamined Instructor 
Academy with Frank Turek, then takes calls on the resurrection being a myth 
and the writers never intending to write history, belief is weak; knowledge 
is fact, and more.


title: Preparing Students for Challenges to their Faith
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/23/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/preparing-students-for-challenges-to-their-faith-november-23-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/112308.mp3
file: ./podcasts/preparing-students-for-challenges-to-their-faith-november-23-2008--112308.mp3
description:
Guest host Don Stewart talks about preparing students for challenges to 
their faith, how we know Jesus is who he claimed, then takes calls on what 
the biblical standard is for remarriage after divorce, homosexuals not 
having the same federal rights without marriage, and more.


title: Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck: Why We’re Not Emergent (By Two Guys Who Should Be)
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/20/2008
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042008.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/kevin-deyoung-and-ted-kluck-why-we-re-not-emergent-by-two-guys-who-should-be-april-20-2008-

description:
Greg talks about if the Bible is literal, Why We’re Not Emergent (By Two 
Guys Who Should Be) with Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck, then takes call son 
if apologetics is outmoded in a postmodern world, and more.

file:
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title: Tactics: One Tough Customer
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/04/2009
source: https://www.str.org/w/tactics-one-tough-customer-january-4-2009-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/010409.mp3
file: ./podcasts/tactics-one-tough-customer-january-4-2009--010409.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Tactics: One Tough Customer, what the Beatitudes are for, 
then takes calls on if the end justifies the means, what the context is for 
saying not to read a Bible verse, and more.


title: The Case Against Newsweek’s “Case for Gay Marriage”
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/14/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-case-against-newsweek-s-case-for-gay-marriage-december-14-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121408.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-case-against-newsweek-s-case-for-gay-marriage-december-14-2008--121408.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the case against Newsweek’s “Case for Gay Marriage,” then 
takes calls on the apparent contradiction in Calvinism, if a Christian can 
be an evolutionist, if there are emergent leaders who are orthodox 
Christians, and more.


title: Michaelene Fredenburg: Abortion Changes You
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/16/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/michaelene-fredenburg-abortion-changes-you-november-16-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111608.mp3
file: ./podcasts/michaelene-fredenburg-abortion-changes-you-november-16-2008--111608.mp3
description:
Greg talks about bullying the vote: Prop 8, Abortion Changes You with 
Michaelene Fredenburg, then takes calls on explaining the Rhodes Scholar 
tactic, what epistemology is, and if marriage is a legal or moral 
institution.


title: Dr. David Noebel & John Stonestreet, Summit Ministries Preparing Christian Students for College
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/11/2008
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051108.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/dr.-david-noebel-john-stonestreet-summit-ministries-preparing-christian-students-for-college-may-11-2008-

description:
Greg talks about why early Christians didn’t join the military, Summit 
Ministries preparing Christian students for college with Dr. David Noebel & 
John Stonestreet, then takes calls on suggestions for materials for 
non-Christians investigating Christianity, what the biblical practice of 
baptism is, and more.

file:
./podcasts/dr.-david-noebel-john-stonestreet-summit-ministries-preparing-christian-students-for-college-may-11-2008--051108.mp3


title: Brett Kunkle and Sean McDowell Mission Trip to Berkeley
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/13/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/brett-kunkle-and-sean-mcdowell-mission-trip-to-berkeley-april-13-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/041308.mp3
file: ./podcasts/brett-kunkle-and-sean-mcdowell-mission-trip-to-berkeley-april-13-2008--041308.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if Jesus condemned homosexuality, Brett Kunkle and Sean 
McDowell’s mission trip to Berkeley, then takes calls on if it is possible 
there’s a second chance to accept Jesus after death, if the early church 
fathers were pacifists, and more.


title: Lee Strobel - The Case for the Real Jesus
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/27/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/lee-strobel-the-case-for-the-real-jesus-april-27-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042708.mp3
file: ./podcasts/lee-strobel-the-case-for-the-real-jesus-april-27-2008--042708.mp3
description:
Greg talks about “Expelled”—Intelligent Design Philosophically Undesirable, 
The Case for the Real Jesus with Lee Strobel, then takes calls on how to 
check the historical facts in the Bible, critiquing Edgar Cayce’s theology, 
and challenging Gregg’s refutation of theistic evolution.


title: Christmas
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/21/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/christmas-december-21-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/122108.mp3
file: ./podcasts/christmas-december-21-2008--122108.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Christmas, the spirit of Christmas, then takes calls on 
how to harmonize the nativity accounts in the Gospels, if God causes people 
to sin, and more.


title: Lakeland, Florida Revival: WWJD?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/08/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/lakeland-florida-revival-wwjd-june-8-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/060808.mp3
file: ./podcasts/lakeland-florida-revival-wwjd-june-8-2008--060808.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Lakeland, Florida revival: WWJD, then takes calls on if a 
Christian sees a psychiatrist, does it mean his belief doesn’t work, advice 
for dealing with homosexual colleagues in the workplace, and more.


title: Empty Slogans
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/21/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/empty-slogans-october-21-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102107.mp3
file: ./podcasts/empty-slogans-october-21-2007--102107.mp3
description:
Greg talks about empty slogans, then takes calls on if empirical knowledge 
is the only truth we can know, how to use the Bible to show that slavery is 
immoral, and more.


title: Sean McDowell
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/06/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/sean-mcdowell-january-6-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/010608.mp3
file: ./podcasts/sean-mcdowell-january-6-2008--010608.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how NOT to vote, guest Sean McDowell, then takes calls on 
how we know immaterial things exist, a pro-life president matters, and if 
you can lose your salvation voluntarily.


title: Dr. Ken Samples: A World of Difference
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/16/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-ken-samples-a-world-of-difference-march-16-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/031608.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-ken-samples-a-world-of-difference-march-16-2008--031608.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Obama’s pastor is no different, A World a Difference with 
Dr. Ken Samples, then takes calls on if Genesis is history, if one should 
witness to a person who says he’s Catholic, and more.


title: Sheila Weber, The Better Hour: The Legacy of William Wilberforce
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/10/2008
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021008.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/sheila-weber-the-better-hour-the-legacy-of-william-wilberforce-february-10-2008-

description:
Greg talks about The Better Hour: The Legacy of William Wilberforce with 
Sheila Weber, then takes calls on what we know historically about Paul, if 
timelessness requires immateriality, and more.

file:
./podcasts/sheila-weber-the-better-hour-the-legacy-of-william-wilberforce-february-10-2008--021008.mp3


title: Christians Voting for Christians
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/20/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/christians-voting-for-christians-january-20-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012008.mp3
file: ./podcasts/christians-voting-for-christians-january-20-2008--012008.mp3
description:
Greg talks about anti-vilification laws, Christians voting for Christians, 
then takes calls on what the considerations are that Christians should take 
into account when considering IVF, what Descartes’ reasoning was for “I 
think, therefore I am,” and more.


title: The Origins of Christmas
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/09/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-origins-of-christmas-december-9-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120907.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-origins-of-christmas-december-9-2007--120907.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the origins of Christmas, then takes calls on how to 
reconcile Biblical passages about election, explaining 1 Timothy 2 and 
total depravity, what Jesus is teaching us in Luke 11, and more.


title: Christmas Cards
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/02/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/christmas-cards-december-2-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120207.mp3
file: ./podcasts/christmas-cards-december-2-2007--120207.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Christmas cards, then takes calls on what moral intuitions 
are, being uncomfortable with the word “Christmas”: because it’s tied to 
the Catholic Mass, if everything that happens is God’s will, and more.


title: Dr. Doug Geivett - Faith, Film, and Philosophy: Evaluating Movies from a Christian Worldview
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/16/2007
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121607.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/dr.-doug-geivett-faith-film-and-philosophy-evaluating-movies-from-a-christian-worldview-december-16-2007-

description:
Greg talks about Faith, Film, and Philosophy: Evaluating Movies from a 
Christian Worldview with Dr. Doug Geivett, then takes calls on how to deal 
with an ethical problem with an employer, if God is unfair to punish the 
innocent, and if the New Testament documents prove Jesus’ resurrection.

file:
./podcasts/dr.-doug-geivett-faith-film-and-philosophy-evaluating-movies-from-a-christian-worldview-december-16-2007--121607.mp3


title: Dr. Doug Geivett: What the Oscars Tell Us About Culture
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/09/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-doug-geivett-what-the-oscars-tell-us-about-culture-march-9-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/030908.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-doug-geivett-what-the-oscars-tell-us-about-culture-march-9-2008--030908.mp3
description:
Greg talks about California poppies/what the punishment is if we outlaw 
abortion, Senator Obama’s opinion about same-sex marriage, What the Oscars 
Tell Us About Culture with Dr. Doug Geivett, then takes calls on if tithing 
is a New Testament requirement, if Jesus and Paul were copying other 
religions, and more.


title: Can God’s Existence Be Proved?
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/06/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/can-god-s-existence-be-proved-april-6-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/040608.mp3
file: ./podcasts/can-god-s-existence-be-proved-april-6-2008--040608.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if God’s existence can be proved, then takes calls on what 
the proper way is to contextualize the Gospels without changing the 
message, if prayer changes things, if doubt is sin, and more.


title: Josh McDowell: The Last Christian Generation
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/24/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/josh-mcdowell-the-last-christian-generation-february-24-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022408.mp3
file: ./podcasts/josh-mcdowell-the-last-christian-generation-february-24-2008--022408.mp3
description:
Greg talks about The Last Christian Generation with Josh McDowell, then 
takes calls on being troubled by the fairness of Hell, how to know whether 
some biblical passages are culturally isolated, and more.


title: Dr. Steve Meyer: Nova’s “Judgment Day”
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/25/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-steve-meyer-nova-s-judgment-day-november-25-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/112507.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-steve-meyer-nova-s-judgment-day-november-25-2007--112507.mp3
description:
Greg talks about are you “Anti-Homosexual,” Nova’s “Judgement Day” with Dr. 
Steve Meyer, then takes calls on why the freedom to choose evil is 
necessary for human free-will but not for God, if souls have a sex, and 
more.


title: Dr. J.P. Moreland: STR’s Alaskan Cruise & Are Evangelicals Overcommitted to the Bible?
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/27/2008
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012708.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/dr.-j.p.-moreland-str-s-alaskan-cruise-are-evangelicals-overcommitted-to-the-bible-january-27-2008-

description:
Greg talks about If My Questions Were Answered, Then I’d become a 
Christian, STR’s Alaskan Cruise & Are Evangelicals Overcommitted to the 
Bible? with Dr. J.P. Moreland, then takes calls on if a president should 
take the oath of office on the Koran, and more.

file:
./podcasts/dr.-j.p.-moreland-str-s-alaskan-cruise-are-evangelicals-overcommitted-to-the-bible-january-27-2008--012708.mp3


title: The Church Helping People’s Needs
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/07/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-church-helping-people-s-needs-october-7-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/100707.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-church-helping-people-s-needs-october-7-2007--100707.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the church helping people’s needs, then takes calls on 
what his response is to Sam Harris’ claims about the Levitical Law, if God 
giving the Ten Commandments out loud is proof for God’s existence, and 
more.


title: Jay Richards Debriefing Debate with Christopher Hitchens: Atheism vs. Theism
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/03/2008
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/020308.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/jay-richards-debriefing-debate-with-christopher-hitchens-atheism-vs.-theism-february-3-2008-

description:
Greg talks about If My Questions Were Answered, Then I’d become a 
Christian, guest Jay Richards Debriefing Debate with Christopher Hitchens: 
Atheism vs. Theism, then takes calls on what the biblical and philosophical 
meanings of truth and certainty are, how to evaluate the words of Jesus to 
know if they are His, and more.

file:
./podcasts/jay-richards-debriefing-debate-with-christopher-hitchens-atheism-vs.-theism-february-3-2008--020308.mp3


title: National Thanksgiving to a Person
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/18/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/national-thanksgiving-to-a-person-november-18-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/112507.mp3
file: ./podcasts/national-thanksgiving-to-a-person-november-18-2007--112507.mp3
description:
Greg talks about national Thanksgiving to a person, then takes calls on 
challenging Greg on historical facts, Muslims should not be allowed to run 
for political office, and more.


title: Dinesh D’Souza: What’s So Great About Christianity?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/04/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/dinesh-d-souza-what-s-so-great-about-christianity-november-4-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/110407.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dinesh-d-souza-what-s-so-great-about-christianity-november-4-2007--110407.mp3
description:
Greg talks about “What’s So Great About Christianity?” with Dinesh D’Souza, 
then takes calls on helping with a strategy to talk with a pastor who is 
very wrong, what the best arguments for evolution are, and more.


title: Frank Turek: I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/13/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/frank-turek-i-don-t-have-enough-faith-to-be-an-atheist-january-13-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/011308.mp3
file: ./podcasts/frank-turek-i-don-t-have-enough-faith-to-be-an-atheist-january-13-2008--011308.mp3
description:
Brett Kunkle talks about I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist with 
Frank Turek, training Christian youth for the challenges ahead, then takes 
calls on what caused God, if it is moral for Christians to use IVF, and if 
Christians who commit suicide go to Heaven.


title: Dr. Robert George: Embryo
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/17/2008
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-robert-george-embryo-february-17-2008-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021708.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-robert-george-embryo-february-17-2008--021708.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Embryo with Dr. Robert George, then takes calls on if 
Christians should feel a biblical obligation to have many children, if 
ghosts are real, pro-life people being inconsistent because they usually 
support war, and more.


title: Is Greg A Relativist?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/11/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-greg-a-relativist-november-11-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111107.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-greg-a-relativist-november-11-2007--111107.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if he is a relativist, then takes calls on if inclusivism 
is biblical, if an Old Testament passage applies today, why the explanation 
for morality is personal, and more.


title: Religion Is Not a Fantasy
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/29/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/religion-is-not-a-fantasy-july-29-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072907.mp3
file: ./podcasts/religion-is-not-a-fantasy-july-29-2007--072907.mp3
description:
Greg talks about religion not being a fantasy, then takes calls on if the 
Bible teaches tithing, who in the Trinity was Jesus’ father, what the 
relationship is of the Ten Commandments to Mosaic Law, and more.


title: Christopher Hitchens: God is Not Great
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/10/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/christopher-hitchens-god-is-not-great-june-10-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061007.mp3
file: ./podcasts/christopher-hitchens-god-is-not-great-june-10-2007--061007.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Christopher Hitchens’ book God is Not Great, then takes 
calls on if theories have to be falsifiable to be “scientific,” if it is 
ethical to participate in a profession that might facilitate abortions, and 
more.


title: Kelly Monroe Kullberg: Finding God Beyond Harvard
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/29/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/kelly-monroe-kullberg-finding-god-beyond-harvard-april-29-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042907.mp3
file: ./podcasts/kelly-monroe-kullberg-finding-god-beyond-harvard-april-29-2007--042907.mp3
description:
Guest host Brett Kunkle talks about the emergent church unorthodoxy, 
Finding God Beyond Harvard with Kelly Monroe Kullberg, then takes calls on 
if knowing God’s purpose for your life is dependent on feelings, how Jesus 
could be God if he died on the cross, and more.


title: Is There Any Way to Be Saved Besides Jesus?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/20/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-there-any-way-to-be-saved-besides-jesus-may-20-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/052007.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-there-any-way-to-be-saved-besides-jesus-may-20-2007--052007.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if there is any way to be saved besides Jesus, then takes 
calls on if Samuel had a school for prophets, if a Christian can be a 
pluralist, if God answers the prayers of unbelievers, and more.


title: Dr. J.P. Moreland: The Kingdom Triangle
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/22/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-j.p.-moreland-the-kingdom-triangle-july-22-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072207.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-j.p.-moreland-the-kingdom-triangle-july-22-2007--072207.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the Kingdom Triangle with Dr. J.P. Moreland, why hate 
shouldn’t be a crime, then takes calls on how to reconcile the age of the 
universe the Bible teaches and the evidence from geology, how to respond to 
those who equate Christianity and Islam as fundamentalist, and more.


title: Extraordinary Evidence Isn’t Required for Extraordinary Claims
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/01/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/extraordinary-evidence-isn-t-required-for-extraordinary-claims-july-1-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/070107.mp3
file: ./podcasts/extraordinary-evidence-isn-t-required-for-extraordinary-claims-july-1-2007--070107.mp3
description:
Greg talks about religion you can’t live, extraordinary evidence isn’t 
required extraordinary claims, then takes calls on if the early church uses 
the Apocrypha, what intuitive knowledge is, and more.


title: Dr. Frank Beckwith: Defending Life
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/09/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-frank-beckwith-defending-life-september-9-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/090907.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-frank-beckwith-defending-life-september-9-2007--090907.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if the religious right is wrong, Defending Life with Dr. 
Frank Beckwith, then takes calls on managing disagreement in the church, if 
a Christian is obligated to be patriotic, and if relativists have objective 
values.


title: Dr. Frank Beckwith: His Return to Roman Catholicism
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/05/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-frank-beckwith-his-return-to-roman-catholicism-august-5-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/080507.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-frank-beckwith-his-return-to-roman-catholicism-august-5-2007--080507.mp3
description:
Greg talks with Dr. Frank Beckwith about his return to Roman Catholicism, 
then takes calls on if church tradition is higher than the Bible, what Dr. 
Beckwith thought salvation was as a protestant and if his view of salvation 
is the same now, and more.


title: Science: Is God Out of Bounds?
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/12/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/science-is-god-out-of-bounds-august-12-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/081207.mp3
file: ./podcasts/science-is-god-out-of-bounds-august-12-2007--081207.mp3
description:
Greg talks about science: is God out of bounds, then takes calls on when 
God disciplines someone, there is no Jewish source to substantiate Jesus’ 
resurrection, how to know which Bible verses apply to us and which don’t, 
and more.


title: What Kind of Dad Are You?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/17/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/what-kind-of-dad-are-you-june-17-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061707.mp3
file: ./podcasts/what-kind-of-dad-are-you-june-17-2007--061707.mp3
description:
Greg talks about what kind of dad are you, A Touch of the Transcendent: 
Paul Potts, then takes calls on what the Old Testament expectation of the 
Messiah was, if the Roman Catholic church is the most authoritative church 
if its the oldest, and more.


title: What Does It Mean to Live God’s Way?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/03/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/what-does-it-mean-to-live-god-s-way-june-3-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/060307.mp3
file: ./podcasts/what-does-it-mean-to-live-god-s-way-june-3-2007--060307.mp3
description:
Guest hosts Brett Kunkle and Jim Wallace talk about kinds of disagreements 
(Brett), what it means to live God’s way (Jim), then take calls on if a 
worldview or religion comes first and develop the other, if preterism is a 
heresy, and more.


title: Jim Wallace: Effective Youth Ministry
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/15/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/jim-wallace-effective-youth-ministry-april-15-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/041507.mp3
file: ./podcasts/jim-wallace-effective-youth-ministry-april-15-2007--041507.mp3
description:
Guest host Brett Kunkle talks about the explanatory power of Christianity, 
Effective Youth Ministry with Jim Wallace, then takes calls on if the age 
of accountability is biblical, how to comfort someone who lost an unsaved 
loved one, and more.


title: Subject vs. Subjective
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/16/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/subject-vs.-subjective-september-16-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091607.mp3
file: ./podcasts/subject-vs.-subjective-september-16-2007--091607.mp3
description:
Greg talks about subject vs. subjective, then takes calls on if Mormonism 
is a cult, how to reconcile the Old Earth view with the Bible, answering 
the problem of evil, and more.


title: Rohrty’s Inconsistent Moral Relativism
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/08/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/rohrty-s-inconsistent-moral-relativism-july-8-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/070807.mp3
file: ./podcasts/rohrty-s-inconsistent-moral-relativism-july-8-2007--070807.mp3
description:
Greg talks about his straw man, Rohrty’s inconsistent moral relativism, 
then takes calls on if the soldiers drafted into the Nazi S.S. have moral 
culpability, what he thinks of A.W. Tozer’s writings, and more.


title: Dan Kimball: They Like Jesus, But Not the Church
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/01/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/dan-kimball-they-like-jesus-but-not-the-church-april-1-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/040107.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dan-kimball-they-like-jesus-but-not-the-church-april-1-2007--040107.mp3
description:
Guest host Brett Kunkle talks about being culturally relevant in Hong Kong, 
They Like Jesus, But Not the Church with Dan Kimball, then takes calls on 
who is God’s anointed in 1 Samuel 24, Friends brush of evil claiming karma 
will balance it out, and what a biblical response to Islamo-fascism is.


title: Dr. Mark D. Roberts: Can We Trust the Gospels?
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/19/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-mark-d.-roberts-can-we-trust-the-gospels-august-19-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/081907.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-mark-d.-roberts-can-we-trust-the-gospels-august-19-2007--081907.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if you should take the Bible literally, Can We Trust the 
Gospels with Dr. Mark D. Roberts, then takes calls on if Christians can 
have hobbies that aren’t specifically “Christian,” how to adjudicate 
between different scholars’ opinions, and more.


title: Mother Teresa’s Spiritual Darkness
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/02/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/mother-teresa-s-spiritual-darkness-september-2-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/090207.mp3
file: ./podcasts/mother-teresa-s-spiritual-darkness-september-2-2007--090207.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Mother Teresa’s spiritual darkness, Abby update, then 
takes calls on if polytheism is a viable view, if Jesus is physically 
present in Heaven now, if yoga is okay for Christians to engage in, and 
more.


title: The Grip of Materialism
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/22/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-grip-of-materialism-april-22-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042207.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-grip-of-materialism-april-22-2007--042207.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the grip of materialism, Virginia Tech: media 
overreaction, then takes calls on if there is any moral authority for a 
relativist, where someone goes immediately after death, and more.


title: Does Free Speech Justify All Speech?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/23/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/does-free-speech-justify-all-speech-september-23-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/092307.mp3
file: ./podcasts/does-free-speech-justify-all-speech-september-23-2007--092307.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if free speech justifies all speech, preaching out of 
context, then takes calls on if Christians should participate in Halloween, 
what the Roman Catholic church’s proof of authority is, and more.


title: Is There Any Power of Positive Thinking?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/15/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-there-any-power-of-positive-thinking-july-15-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071507.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-there-any-power-of-positive-thinking-july-15-2007--071507.mp3
description:
Greg talks about raising children to be adults, if there is any power of 
positive thinking, then takes calls on how a person can share his concerns 
with his pastor about “emergent” teachings at his church, if we can follow 
the Old Testament examples of personal guidance from God, and more.


title: A Political Shift in Evangelism
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/05/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/a-political-shift-in-evangelism-november-5-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/110506.mp3
file: ./podcasts/a-political-shift-in-evangelism-november-5-2006--110506.mp3
description:
Greg talks about a political shift in evangelism, then takes calls on what 
the definition of “time” is, how to deal with an agnostic skeptic, if all 
morality is subjective, and more.


title: The New Atheist Challenge
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/11/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-new-atheist-challenge-february-11-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021107.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-new-atheist-challenge-february-11-2007--021107.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the new atheist challenge, good reason for Christianity, 
then takes calls on if moral standards should be set for a non-Christian 
outreach group, how sure we can be that God exists, and more.


title: The Gospel and Other Cultures
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/22/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-gospel-and-other-cultures-october-22-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102206.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-gospel-and-other-cultures-october-22-2006--102206.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the gospel and other cultures, then takes calls on what 
the social consequences are of civil unions, if the “age of accountability” 
is a biblical idea, if Hell is an appropriate motivator to change behavior, 
and more.


title: Just Acting Like Animals
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/15/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/just-acting-like-animals-october-15-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/101506.mp3
file: ./podcasts/just-acting-like-animals-october-15-2006--101506.mp3
description:
Greg talks about just acting like animals, then takes calls on if it is 
consistent with the Bible for Christians to take advantage of psychiatric 
care, if forgiveness is conditional, his thoughts on the government taking 
care of charity for citizens, and more.


title: Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse: Family & Economics
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/14/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-jennifer-roback-morse-family-economics-january-14-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/011407.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-jennifer-roback-morse-family-economics-january-14-2007--011407.mp3
description:
Greg talks about strategy for dealing with a Bible difficulty, Family & 
Economics with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, then takes calls on if the first 
century Christians should be our example in dealing with particular issues, 
if Adam and Eve had children in the Garden of Eden, and more.


title: James Emery White: A Mind for God
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/21/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/james-emery-white-a-mind-for-god-january-21-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012107.mp3
file: ./podcasts/james-emery-white-a-mind-for-god-january-21-2007--012107.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the Blasphemy Challenge, A Mind for God with James Emery 
White, then takes calls on unanswered prayers being evidence against God’s 
existence, what his opinion is of Calvinist apologetics, and what are the 
requirements for joining a church.


title: Mormonism and Christianity: Clarify First
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/18/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/mormonism-and-christianity-clarify-first-february-18-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021807.mp3
file: ./podcasts/mormonism-and-christianity-clarify-first-february-18-2007--021807.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Mormonism and Christianity: clarify first, “old fashioned” 
values, then takes calls on the Bible having different versions of the Ten 
Commandments, if it is wise to ask an employee not to play his “ungodly” 
music at work, and more.


title: Change Your Attitude, If Not the Circumstances
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/17/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/change-your-attitude-if-not-the-circumstances-december-17-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121706.mp3
file: ./podcasts/change-your-attitude-if-not-the-circumstances-december-17-2006--121706.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Christmas music for the soul, change your attitude if not 
the circumstances, then takes calls on Christians should live by faith, not 
by reason, what are some good conversation starters to share your faith, 
and more.


title: Is the God of Islam the Same as the God of the Bible?
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/04/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-the-god-of-islam-the-same-as-the-god-of-the-bible-february-4-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/020407.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-the-god-of-islam-the-same-as-the-god-of-the-bible-february-4-2007--020407.mp3
description:
Greg talks about death with dignity, if the God of Islam is the same as the 
God of the Bible, then takes calls on if there is a spiritual age of 
accountability, if Hebrews teaches that a Christian can lose his salvation, 
and more.


title: Jesus, Propositions, and the True Message of the Gospel
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/01/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/jesus-propositions-and-the-true-message-of-the-gospel-october-1-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/100106.mp3
file: ./podcasts/jesus-propositions-and-the-true-message-of-the-gospel-october-1-2006--100106.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Jesus, propositions, and the true message of the Gospel, 
then takes calls on what it means to love God with your whole heart, mind, 
soul, and body, what the social consequences of same-sex marriage and 
domestic partnerships are, and more.


title: Tales from the Crypt: Jesus’ Remains Identified?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/25/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/tales-from-the-crypt-jesus-remains-identified-february-25-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022507.mp3
file: ./podcasts/tales-from-the-crypt-jesus-remains-identified-february-25-2007--022507.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Tales from the Crypt: Jesus’ Remains Identified, then 
takes calls on why so many people still believe in the “blueprint” method 
of determining God’s will when it’s not taught in the Bible, you can’t 
prove Jesus’ resurrection, you believe it by faith, and more.


title: A Good Ambassador on Larry King
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/26/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/a-good-ambassador-on-larry-king-november-26-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/112606.mp3
file: ./podcasts/a-good-ambassador-on-larry-king-november-26-2006--112606.mp3
description:
Greg talks about unnecessary dogmatism, a good ambassador on Larry King, 
then takes calls on evaluating a church doctrinal statement, what the 
biblical basis is for clean and unclean animals, how to refute monism and 
pantheism, and more.


title: Gen. Pace & The Myth of Moral Neutrality
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/18/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/gen.-pace-the-myth-of-moral-neutrality-march-18-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/031807.mp3
file: ./podcasts/gen.-pace-the-myth-of-moral-neutrality-march-18-2007--031807.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Gen. Pace and the myth of moral neutrality, then takes 
calls on if baptism is necessary for salvation, if the Bible requires 
church membership, how to respond to “diversity week” at high school, and 
what to make of an unsaved person in Acts who has the Holy Spirit.


title: Fearing Fundamentalism
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/08/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/fearing-fundamentalism-october-8-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/100806.mp3
file: ./podcasts/fearing-fundamentalism-october-8-2006--100806.mp3
description:
Greg Koukl discusses whether capital punishment is moral in a 
non-theocratic society, praying for those who sin, and other questions 
callers have.


title: Keeping Christ in Christmas Cards
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/03/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/keeping-christ-in-christmas-cards-december-3-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120306.mp3
file: ./podcasts/keeping-christ-in-christmas-cards-december-3-2006--120306.mp3
description:
Greg talks about keeping Christ in Christmas cards, then takes calls on how 
to influence the amoral university atmosphere, if secular songs with 
Christian words are appropriate for worship, if love is conditional, and 
more.


title: Alan Shlemon: Understanding Islam
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/28/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/alan-shlemon-understanding-islam-january-28-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012807.mp3
file: ./podcasts/alan-shlemon-understanding-islam-january-28-2007--012807.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the problem with pluralism, Understanding Islam with Alan 
Shlemon, then takes calls on what the Christian understanding of global 
warming is, if a Christian should tithe, and more.


title: Three Key Issues for Ambassadors
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/07/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/three-key-issues-for-ambassadors-january-7-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/010707.mp3
file: ./podcasts/three-key-issues-for-ambassadors-january-7-2007--010707.mp3
description:
Greg talks about expanding your horizons in 2007, three key issues for 
ambassadors, then takes calls on God sovereignly wills evil, how same-sex 
marriage harms marriage, if “Son of Man” is a title of deity, and more.


title: Dr. Gary Habermas: The Lost Tomb of Jesus
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/11/2007
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-gary-habermas-the-lost-tomb-of-jesus-march-11-2007-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/031107.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-gary-habermas-the-lost-tomb-of-jesus-march-11-2007--031107.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the Lost Tomb of Jesus, then takes calls on how dinosaurs 
square with the biblical account, advice on how to resolve an 
emotionally-charged religious disagreement in the family, and more.


title: Why Christians Have a Negative Reputation in the Culture
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/12/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/why-christians-have-a-negative-reputation-in-the-culture-november-12-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111206.mp3
file: ./podcasts/why-christians-have-a-negative-reputation-in-the-culture-november-12-2006--111206.mp3
description:
Greg talks about infanticide, not abortion, why Christians have a negative 
reputation in culture, then takes calls on how salvation is part of God’s 
moral will, help witnessing to an Iranian friend, and more.


title: Dr. Paul L. Maier: The Historical Nativity
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/10/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-paul-l.-maier-the-historical-nativity-december-10-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121006.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-paul-l.-maier-the-historical-nativity-december-10-2006--121006.mp3
description:
Greg talks about The Historical Nativity with Dr. Paul L. Maier, burglary 
and Christmas, “The Nativity Story” review, then takes calls on if playing 
poker is immoral, and if different religions worship the same Jesus.


title: A Rational Basis for Traditional Marriage
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/16/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/a-rational-basis-for-traditional-marriage-july-16-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071606.mp3
file: ./podcasts/a-rational-basis-for-traditional-marriage-july-16-2006--071606.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if the Mt. Soledad Cross is unconstitutional, a rational 
basis for traditional marriage, then takes calls on if the length of 
punishment in Hell seems unfair for the offense, what the consequences of 
denying truth are, and more.


title: Eight Tips to be a Winsome Ambassador
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/11/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/eight-tips-to-be-a-winsome-ambassador-june-11-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061106.mp3
file: ./podcasts/eight-tips-to-be-a-winsome-ambassador-june-11-2006--061106.mp3
description:
Greg talks about eight tips to be a winsome ambassador, don’t bruise the 
fruit, then takes calls on how to deal with the argument in Misquoting 
Jesus, what criteria would justify boycotting a business that supports 
immoral causes, and more.


title: Dr. Jay Wesley Richards: Darwin’s Nemesis
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/30/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-jay-wesley-richards-darwin-s-nemesis-april-30-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/043006.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-jay-wesley-richards-darwin-s-nemesis-april-30-2006--043006.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Darwin’s Nemesis with Dr. Jay Wesley Richards, is that 
reasonable, then takes calls on Jesus didn’t exist, and how to evaluate a 
claim outside your experience or expertise.


title: Discerning Skepticism about The Da Vinci Code
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/05/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/discerning-skepticism-about-the-da-vinci-code-may-5-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/030506.mp3
file: ./podcasts/discerning-skepticism-about-the-da-vinci-code-may-5-2006--030506.mp3
description:
Greg talks about discerning skepticism about The Da Vinci Code, movies that 
lie, then takes calls on if a Christian can adopt other religious views, 
why God allows pain, and more.


title: How to Evaluate the Gospel of Judas
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/09/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/how-to-evaluate-the-gospel-of-judas-april-9-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/040906.mp3
file: ./podcasts/how-to-evaluate-the-gospel-of-judas-april-9-2006--040906.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how to evaluate the gospel of Judas, then takes calls on 
if the Ark of the Covenant was in the Holy of Holies when the curtain tore 
on Good Friday, how to judge how literally to take a Bible passage, and 
more.


title: When You Fail at Being a Winsome Ambassador
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/03/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/when-you-fail-at-being-a-winsome-ambassador-september-3-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/090306.mp3
file: ./podcasts/when-you-fail-at-being-a-winsome-ambassador-september-3-2006--090306.mp3
description:
Greg talks about when you fail at being a winsome ambassador, denial or 
survival, then takes calls on if ordination for pastors is a biblical 
concept, if Christianity is ever consistent with war, and more.


title: Mark Matlock: Smart Faith for Students
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/17/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/mark-matlock-smart-faith-for-students-september-17-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091706.mp3
file: ./podcasts/mark-matlock-smart-faith-for-students-september-17-2006--091706.mp3
description:
Brett Kunkle talks about a disturbing look at Christian youth, Smart Faith 
for Students with Mark Matlock, then takes calls on young people being 
apathetic and lacking passion regardless if they are Christian or 
non-Christian, and if affirming Christ is the greatest good or if we are 
justified in denying Him given certain circumstances.


title: Men and War
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/13/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/men-and-war-august-13-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/081306.mp3
file: ./podcasts/men-and-war-august-13-2006--081306.mp3
description:
Greg talks about men and war, God didn’t speak to Reggie White, then takes 
calls on if there are “callings” from God to particular ministries, what 
the difference is between 7th Day Adventists and Evangelicalism, and more.


title: Does Rape Justify Abortion?
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/14/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/does-rape-justify-abortion-may-14-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051406.mp3
file: ./podcasts/does-rape-justify-abortion-may-14-2006--051406.mp3
description:
Greg talks about what’s wrong with this argument, if rape justifies 
abortion, then takes calls on if Jesus contradicts himself, if laws 
actually limit the number of abortions that take place, and more.


title: How to Respond Effectively to the Da Vinci Code
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/21/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/how-to-respond-effectively-to-the-da-vinci-code-may-21-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/052106.mp3
file: ./podcasts/how-to-respond-effectively-to-the-da-vinci-code-may-21-2006--052106.mp3
description:
Greg talks about how to respond effectively to the Da Vinci Code, then 
takes calls how we know the biblical text is reliable, if personal 
testimonies are an effective way to witness, how to deal with someone who 
says they don’t believe in truth, and more.


title: Denominations Depart from Scripture
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/25/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/denomimations-depart-from-scripture-june-26-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062506.mp3
file: ./podcasts/denomimations-depart-from-scripture-june-26-2006--062506.mp3
description:
Greg talks about denominations departing from scripture, then takes calls 
on if the Great Commission for all believers or just the apostles, if God’s 
moral standards changes from the Old Testament to the New Testament, and 
more.


title: Curt Swindoll: STR’s Cruise Sightseeing Highlights
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/07/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/curt-swindoll-str-s-cruise-sightseeing-highlights-may-7-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/050706.mp3
file: ./podcasts/curt-swindoll-str-s-cruise-sightseeing-highlights-may-7-2006--050706.mp3
description:
Greg talks about dealing with hostile challengers, STR’s Cruise Sightseeing 
Highlights with Curt Swindoll, then takes calls on what the value of 
apologetics is in everyday life, how to deal with a challenger of 
Christianity when the issue isn’t reason, and more.


title: Last Words on 9/11
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/10/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/last-words-on-9/11-september-10-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091006.mp3
file: ./podcasts/11-september-10-2006--091006.mp3
description:
Greg talks about last words on 9/11, then takes calls on if Christians can 
be possessed or oppressed by demons, if starlight gives us a clue to the 
age of the universe, what should be made of biblical errors as Christians 
put their trust in the Bible, and more.


title: Dr. John Mark Reynolds: Godblogging and Summer Movies
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/23/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-john-mark-reynolds-godblogging-and-summer-movies-july-23-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072306.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-john-mark-reynolds-godblogging-and-summer-movies-july-23-2006--072306.mp3
description:
Greg talks about leaving a stone in his shoe, certain “proof” for God’s 
existence, Godblogging and Summer Movies with Dr. John Mark Reynolds, then 
takes calls on his view on Christian celibacy, what God knows, and more.


title: Special One Hour Broadcast
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/23/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/special-one-hour-broadcast-april-23-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042306.mp3
file: ./podcasts/special-one-hour-broadcast-april-23-2006--042306.mp3
description:
This is the broadcast of a recent Greg Koukl speaking event regarding the 
emergent church movement.


title: Dr. James Emery White: A Mind for God
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/20/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-james-emery-white-a-mind-for-god-august-20-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082006.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-james-emery-white-a-mind-for-god-august-20-2006--082006.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if God can act in your life, A Mind for God with Dr. James 
Emery White, then takes calls on if Sola Scriptura is a biblical concept, 
Greg might have a contradiction in his view on abortion, and how to refute 
the error that humans are “little gods.”


title: Red-Letter Christians
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/24/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/red-letter-christians-september-24-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/092406.mp3
file: ./podcasts/red-letter-christians-september-24-2006--092406.mp3
description:
Greg talks about red-letter Christians, then takes calls on passive 
aggressive comments by Tony Campolo, what he thinks of Sam Harris’ book The 
End of Faith, why Arminianism is so dominant now when Calvinism was in the 
past, and more.


title: Divine Child Abuse
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/18/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/divine-child-abuse-june-18-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061806.mp3
file: ./podcasts/divine-child-abuse-june-18-2006--061806.mp3
description:
Greg talks about divine child abuse, then takes calls on how to make the 
case for objective morality with an atheist, what the underlying philosophy 
of the Green movement is, only math and science being able to prove 
anything true, and more.


title: Dr. Jerry Root: C.S. Lewis Scholar
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/04/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-jerry-root-c.s.-lewis-scholar-june-4-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/060406.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-jerry-root-c.s.-lewis-scholar-june-4-2006--060406.mp3
description:
Brett Kunkle talks about if an argument can save someone, C.S. Lewis 
Scholar with Dr. Jerry Root, then takes calls on what a fundamentalist is, 
what the difference is between Intelligent Design and Creationism, and 
more.


title: Extreme Accusations
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/30/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/extreme-accusations-july-30-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/073006.mp3
file: ./podcasts/extreme-accusations-july-30-2006--073006.mp3
description:
Greg talks about extreme accusations, then takes calls on if quantum 
physics draw into question an objective view of reality, how far back 
Christianity believes in inerrancy, if wild accusations were made against 
early Christians, and more.


title: Adoption & Abortion
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/16/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/adoption-abortion-october-16-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/101605.mp3
file: ./podcasts/adoption-abortion-october-16-2005--101605.mp3
description:
Greg talks about adoption & abortion, then takes calls on society becoming 
ruder, how to determine what God’s will is, emergent leader’s appearance at 
a conference, and more.


title: J.P. Moreland: Miracles and the Advance of the Gospel
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/19/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/j.p.-moreland-miracles-and-the-advance-of-the-gospel-february-19-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021906.mp3
file: ./podcasts/j.p.-moreland-miracles-and-the-advance-of-the-gospel-february-19-2006--021906.mp3
description:
Greg talks about good questions, wrong answers, Miracles and the Advance of 
the Gospel with J.P. Moreland, then takes calls on Christianity sounding 
like a myth, and more.


title: Evolution: Presuppositions, Not Fact
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/18/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/evolution-presuppositions-not-fact-september-18-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091805.mp3
file: ./podcasts/evolution-presuppositions-not-fact-september-18-2005--091805.mp3
description:
Greg talks about evolution: presuppositions, not fact, how bias affects a 
conclusion, then takes call son correcting misconceptions about evolution, 
if the Old Testament is historical, and more.


title: Should Christians Participate in Halloween?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/30/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/should-christians-participate-in-halloween-october-30-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/103005.mp3
file: ./podcasts/should-christians-participate-in-halloween-october-30-2005--103005.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if Christians should participate in Halloween, then takes 
calls on if faith is the condition for miracles to occur, if there is 
evidence for the existence of the soul, if Christians shouldn’t celebrate 
pagan holidays, and more.


title: Evangelism is a Matter of Acting and Speaking
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/25/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/evangelism-is-a-matter-of-acting-and-speaking-september-25-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/092505.mp3
file: ./podcasts/evangelism-is-a-matter-of-acting-and-speaking-september-25-2005--092505.mp3
description:
Greg talks about evangelism being a matter of acting and speaking, then 
takes calls on what the provision of the Old Covenant versus the New 
Covenant are, images of Jesus in the Bible, and more.


title: Rice Finds the Gospels True
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/18/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/rice-finds-the-gospels-true-december-18-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121805.mp3
file: ./podcasts/rice-finds-the-gospels-true-december-18-2005--121805.mp3
description:
Greg talks about your Christmas card message, Rice finds the Gospels true, 
then takes calls on forgiveness versus capital punishment, which Gospel was 
written first, and more.


title: The Sinner-Friendly Bible Translation
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/04/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-sinner-friendly-bible-translation-december-4-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120405.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-sinner-friendly-bible-translation-december-4-2005--120405.mp3
description:
Greg talks about gaining confidence in your faith, the sinner-friendly 
Bible translation, then takes calls on what the purpose and value of 
fasting is, how to reconcile unconditional election and instances of people 
losing their faith, and more.


title: Is Capital Punishment a Moral Punishment?
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/11/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-capital-punshment-a-moral-punishment-december-11-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121105.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-capital-punshment-a-moral-punishment-december-11-2005--121105.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if capital punishment is a moral punishment, his favorite 
Christmas movies, then takes calls on why Christians think Mormons aren’t 
Christians, there can be no forgiveness without repentance, and more.


title: J.P. Moreland: The Lost Virtue of Happiness
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/26/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/j.p.-moreland-the-lost-virtue-of-happiness-march-26-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/032606.mp3
file: ./podcasts/j.p.-moreland-the-lost-virtue-of-happiness-march-26-2006--032606.mp3
description:
Greg talks about tactical persuasion with a tough challenger, The Lost 
Virtue of Happiness with J.P. Moreland, then takes calls on how Christians 
can affirm human value when God has created “some for destruction,” and 
more.


title: Islam’s Real Record
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/13/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/islam-s-real-record-november-13-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111305.mp3
file: ./podcasts/islam-s-real-record-november-13-2005--111305.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Islam’s real record, if the Holy Spirit can work when we 
closer our minds, then takes calls on if Christology is a helpful 
hermeneutic tool, authoritative passages in the Koran, how the mind is 
related to the soul, and more.


title: Kerby Anderson: The Da Vinci Code
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/19/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/kerby-anderson-the-da-vinci-code-march-19-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/031906.mp3
file: ./podcasts/kerby-anderson-the-da-vinci-code-march-19-2006--031906.mp3
description:
Greg talks about The Da Vinci Codewith Kerby Anderson, movies and moral 
intuitions, then takes calls on how such genetic variety can result from 
just Adam and Eve, why God created the universe, and more.


title: Practical Lessons from Crying Babies
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/23/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/practical-lessons-from-crying-babies-october-23-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102305.mp3
file: ./podcasts/practical-lessons-from-crying-babies-october-23-2005--102305.mp3
description:
Greg talks about practical lessons from crying babies, spiritual courage 
from Dartmouth, then takes calls on if a saved Christian can be a “carnal” 
Christian, if God’s omnibenevolence can be compromised, and more.


title: What’s Really Driving Evolution?
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/09/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/what-s-really-driving-evolution-october-9-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/100905.mp3
file: ./podcasts/what-s-really-driving-evolution-october-9-2005--100905.mp3
description:
Greg talks about what’s really driving evolution, then takes calls on 
evaluating movies from a Christian worldview, Intelligent Design often 
being misrepresented, where is Heaven, and more.


title: Abortion: How to Avoid Red Herrings
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/22/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/abortion-how-to-avoid-red-herrings-january-22-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012206.mp3
file: ./podcasts/abortion-how-to-avoid-red-herrings-january-22-2006--012206.mp3
description:
Greg talks about abortion: how to avoid red herrings, relativism: 
clarifying the issue, then takes calls on his opinion of Henry Blackaby’s 
curriculum, if Jesus questioned his own goodness, and more.


title: Dr. Paul Maier
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/29/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-paul-maier-january-29-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/012906.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-paul-maier-january-29-2006--012906.mp3
description:
Brett Kunkle talks about the power of yes, guest Dr. Paul Maier, then takes 
calls on Brian McLaren’s take on the hope of believers in other religions, 
dealing with hostile professors in the university, and more.


title: National Identities Matter
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/02/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/national-identities-matter-april-2-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/040206.mp3
file: ./podcasts/national-identities-matter-april-2-2006--040206.mp3
description:
Greg talks about national identities matter, then takes calls on if there 
are biblical arguments for and against reparation to descendants of slaves, 
different standards guiding personal and governmental actions, and more.


title: Effectively Addressing the Culture without Being Captive to It
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/05/2006
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/020506.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/effectively-addressing-the-culture-without-being-captive-to-it-february-5-2006-

description:
Greg talks about effectively addressing the culture without being captive 
to it, then takes calls on seeker-centered excesses, how Christian values 
translate into politics, his opinion on Richard Foster’s book, and more.

file:
./podcasts/effectively-addressing-the-culture-without-being-captive-to-it-february-5-2006--020506.mp3


title: Should Intelligent Design Be Taught in Public Schools?
topic: Science
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/06/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/should-intelligent-design-be-taught-in-public-schools-november-6-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/110605.mp3
file: ./podcasts/should-intelligent-design-be-taught-in-public-schools-november-6-2005--110605.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if Intelligent Design should be taught in public schools, 
then takes calls on what the value of experience is to Christianity, if our 
senses are reliable, if faith and conscience are essential to a good 
society, and more.


title: Discerning the Emergent Movement
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/26/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/discerning-the-emergent-movement-february-26-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022606.mp3
file: ./podcasts/discerning-the-emergent-movement-february-26-2006--022606.mp3
description:
Greg talks about discerning the emergent movement, a few miscellaneous 
thoughts, then takes calls on understanding the hard passage of the Bible: 
“I say you are gods...”, if the Sabbath is relevant for today, and more.


title: Dr. Frank Beckwith
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/15/2006
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-frank-beckwith-january-15-2006-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/011506.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-frank-beckwith-january-15-2006--011506.mp3
description:
Brett Kunkle talks about applying a Christian worldview to sports, guest 
Dr. Frank Beckwith, then takes calls on values being imparted by coaches 
for good or ill, sports being at odds with Christian values, and more.


title: Misc
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/08/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/misc-may-8-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/050805.mp3
file: ./podcasts/misc-may-8-2005--050805.mp3
description:
Greg talks about misc., then takes calls on if salvation can be at the end 
of a rational analysis of the evidence, Calvinism is unjust and 
unappealing, his debate with Deepak Chopra, and more.


title: Dr. Mike Horton
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/31/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-mike-horton-july-31-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/073105.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-mike-horton-july-31-2005--073105.mp3
description:
Greg talks with Dr. Mike Horton, comments on the Emergent church, then 
takes calls if it is biblically permissible for Christians to sue one 
another, if healing is dependent on how much faith one has, and more.


title: Dave Horner
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/21/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/dave-horner-august-21-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082105.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dave-horner-august-21-2005--082105.mp3
description:
Greg talks with guest Dave Horner, assesses the Emergent Church, then takes 
calls on what the ethical considerations investors should take into account 
are, what the application is of the parable of the talents, and more.


title: Thanks to God For Our Country
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/03/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/thanks-to-god-for-our-country-july-3-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/070305.mp3
file: ./podcasts/thanks-to-god-for-our-country-july-3-2005--070305.mp3
description:
Greg talks about thanks to God for our country, the Declaration of 
Independence, then takes calls on if all opinions are just relative, 
contemporary worship songs, and more.


title: The Key Issues Around Terri Schiavo’s Death
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/03/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-key-issues-around-terri-schiavo-s-death-april-3-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/040305.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-key-issues-around-terri-schiavo-s-death-april-3-2005--040305.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the key issues around Terri Schiavo’s death, a simple case 
for dating the gospels, then takes calls on if “ought imply can” or if God 
commands something, doesn’t that imply we can do it, accepting the court 
ruling about Terri Schiavo, and more.


title: Concerns about the Emergent Church
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/17/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/concerns-about-the-emergent-church-april-17-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/041705.mp3
file: ./podcasts/concerns-about-the-emergent-church-april-17-2005--041705.mp3
description:
Greg talks about concerns about the Emergent Church, then takes calls on 
Greg being hypocritical and judgmental, alternatives for conservative 
Anglicans to worship, and more.


title: The Demon of the Age
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/26/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-demon-of-the-age-june-26-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062605.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-demon-of-the-age-june-26-2005--062605.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the demon of the age, vacation from God, then takes calls 
on why the Bible seems to endorse slavery, what about the Lost Tribes of 
Israel, what God’s reason for evil is, and more.


title: David Wheaton: University of Destruction
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/10/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/david-wheaton-university-of-destruction-july-10-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071005.mp3
file: ./podcasts/david-wheaton-university-of-destruction-july-10-2005--071005.mp3
description:
Greg talks about University of Destruction with David Wheaton, Islam is 
wrong, then takes calls on what “Jesus dies for me” actually means, how did 
that exchange work, the Emergent church, and how a solution to the problem 
of evil works.


title: The Debate in Minneapolis
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/13/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-debate-in-minneapolis-march-13-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/031305.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-debate-in-minneapolis-march-13-2005--031305.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the debate in Minneapolis, Rice’s moral confusion, then 
takes calls on working with a school on a highly controversial issue, why 
atheists fear religion, and more.


title: Was Reincarnation Removed from the Bible?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/17/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/was-reincarnation-removed-from-the-bible-july-17-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071705.mp3
file: ./podcasts/was-reincarnation-removed-from-the-bible-july-17-2005--071705.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if the Bible is reliable, if reincarnation was removed 
from the Bible, then takes calls on using scripture to justify political 
positions, what role work plays in the sanctification of believers, and 
more.


title: Remembering 9/11
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/11/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/remembering-9/11-september-11-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091105.mp3
file: ./podcasts/11-september-11-2005--091105.mp3
description:
Greg talks about remembering 9/11, then takes calls on his thoughts about 
Hurricane Katrina, dealing with serious doubts about Christianity, and 
same-sex marriage legislation.


title: The Problems with Christianity or with Christians?
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/06/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-problems-with-christianity-or-with-christians-march-6-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/030605.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-problems-with-christianity-or-with-christians-march-6-2005--030605.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if problems are with Christianity or with Christians, if 
Christians are stupid, then takes calls on Christianity leaving room for 
doubt, if there is revelation from God outside of the Bible, and more.


title: No Rational Reason for Marriage?
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 03/20/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/no-rational-reason-for-marriage-march-20-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/032005.mp3
file: ./podcasts/no-rational-reason-for-marriage-march-20-2005--032005.mp3
description:
Greg talks about no rational reason for marriage, then takes calls on how 
to make a good decision, the idea of vocation makes all Christians 
ambassadors, Easter being a pagan holiday, and more.


title: Four Primary Challenges for the Church & STR
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/10/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/four-primary-challenges-for-the-church-str-april-10-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/041005.mp3
file: ./podcasts/four-primary-challenges-for-the-church-str-april-10-2005--041005.mp3
description:
Greg talks about four primary challenges for the church and STR, who would 
want to live that way, then takes calls on if the Bible has been corrupted 
over the years, how to resolve an ethical dilemma, and more.


title: Sean McDowell: Christian Youth Ministry
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/28/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/sean-mcdowell-christian-youth-ministry-august-28-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082805.mp3
file: ./podcasts/sean-mcdowell-christian-youth-ministry-august-28-2005--082805.mp3
description:
Brett Kunkle talks about Christian Youth Ministry with Sean McDowell, then 
takes calls on if you are optimistic about the future of youth ministry and 
Christian youth, youth are products of the church, and that’s not good, and 
more.


title: Debating Deepak Chopra
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 04/24/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/debating-deepak-chopra-april-24-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/042405.mp3
file: ./podcasts/debating-deepak-chopra-april-24-2005--042405.mp3
description:
Greg talks about debating with Deepak Chopra, thoughts on the new pope, 
then takes calls on evaluation of methods to defend the faith, becoming a 
follower of Jesus but not necessarily a Christian, and more.


title: Telling the Truth in Order to Lie: Embryonic Stem Cell Research
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/19/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/telling-the-truth-in-order-to-lie-embryonic-stem-cell-research-june-19-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061905.mp3
file: ./podcasts/telling-the-truth-in-order-to-lie-embryonic-stem-cell-research-june-19-2005--061905.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Father’s Day, telling the truth in order to lie: embryonic 
stem cell research, then takes calls on if it is possible to curse someone, 
why there is no monastic movement in Protestantism, and more.


title: Lee Strobel: The Case for a Creator
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/01/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/lee-strobel-the-case-for-a-creator-may-1-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/050105.mp3
file: ./podcasts/lee-strobel-the-case-for-a-creator-may-1-2005--050105.mp3
description:
Greg talks about The Case for a Creator with Lee Strobel, then takes calls 
on what the meaning was of God’s warning at Babel, the Jesus seminar view 
has some merit, and more.


title: Mormon Parking: Hospitality or Accommodation?
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/24/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/mormon-parking-hospitality-or-accommodation-july-24-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072405.mp3
file: ./podcasts/mormon-parking-hospitality-or-accommodation-july-24-2005--072405.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Mormon parking: hospitality or accommodation, then takes 
calls on if churches shouldn’t allow Mormons to use their parking lot for 
their events, if Christian churches should allow Mormons to park but 
witness to them, and more.


title: Interview with Dan Kimball on the Emergent Church
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/07/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/interview-with-dan-kimball-on-the-emergent-church-august-7-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/080705.mp3
file: ./podcasts/interview-with-dan-kimball-on-the-emergent-church-august-7-2005--080705.mp3
description:
Brett Kunkle talks about the Emergent church with Dan Kimball, then takes 
calls on if the Emergent church holds to the doctrine of eternal conscious 
torment, if there is a chance in the Emergent church for an unhealthy 
tolerance of non-biblical views, and more.


title: The Effects of Multi-Culturalism
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/02/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-effects-of-multi-culturalism-january-2-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/010205.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-effects-of-multi-culturalism-january-2-2005--010205.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the effects of multi-culturalism, then takes calls on what 
happens in baptism, the merits of end-time scenarios, reconciling science 
and Christianity, and more.


title: Hate Speech
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/30/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/hate-speech-january-30-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/013005.mp3
file: ./podcasts/hate-speech-january-30-2005--013005.mp3
description:
Greg talks about hate speech, then takes calls on how to teach and discuss 
touchy issues with your church, what evidence is there that the Bible is 
inerrant, if God’s love is unconditional, and more.


title: Nancy Pearcey: Total Truth
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/19/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/nancy-pearcey-total-truth-december-19-2004-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121904.mp3
file: ./podcasts/nancy-pearcey-total-truth-december-19-2004--121904.mp3
description:
Greg talks about evangelical and Mormon dialogue with Dr. Craig Hazen, and 
Total Truth with Nancy Pearcey.


title: Dr. Gary Habermas: Anthony Flew’s Pilgrimage from Atheism to Theism
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/13/2005
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/021305.mp3
source:
https://www.str.org/w/dr.-gary-habermas-anthony-flew-s-pilgrimage-from-atheism-to-theism-february-13-2005-

description:
Greg talks about Anthony Flew’s Pilgrimage from Atheism to Theism with Dr. 
Gary Habermas, faith under fire, then takes calls on if there was death 
before the fall, and objections to the historicity of the Old Testament.

file:
./podcasts/dr.-gary-habermas-anthony-flew-s-pilgrimage-from-atheism-to-theism-february-13-2005--021305.mp3


title: Christians Should Vote
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/24/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/christians-should-vote-october-24-2004-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102404.mp3
file: ./podcasts/christians-should-vote-october-24-2004--102404.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Christians should vote, then takes calls on if Christians 
can avoid sinning, if someone can be saved without professing faith in 
Jesus, and more.


title: The Immorality of Pacifism
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/03/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-immorality-of-pacifism-october-3-2004-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/100304.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-immorality-of-pacifism-october-3-2004--100304.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the immorality of pacifism, then takes calls on if 
Christians should take legal action, STR’s ad being banned by Google, if 
God created evil, and more.


title: Is God Neutral in the Election?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/26/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-god-neutral-in-the-election-september-26-2004-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/092604.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-god-neutral-in-the-election-september-26-2004--092604.mp3
description:
Greg talks about stealing at a garage sale, if God is neutral in the 
election, hate crime legislation, then takes calls on how to love our 
enemies like Al Qaeda, Plato on homosexuality, and more.


title: What Christian Youth Believe or Don’t
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/27/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/what-christian-youth-believe-or-don-t-february-27-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022705.mp3
file: ./podcasts/what-christian-youth-believe-or-don-t-february-27-2005--022705.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if we can discriminate, what Christian youth believe or 
don’t, then takes calls on a method of protesting same-sex marriage, 
university newspapers publishing offensive material, and more.


title: Assessing the Truth
topic: History
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/29/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/august-29-2004
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082904.mp3
file: ./podcasts/august-29-2004-082904.mp3
description:
Greg talks about assessing the truth, then takes calls on unclear evidence 
for the inerrancy of the Bible, what the role of the media is in assessing 
the truth, how to choose a church, and more.


title: Dr. Fuz Rana: The Origin of Life
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/22/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/august-22-2004
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/082204.mp3
file: ./podcasts/august-22-2004-082204.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the Origin of Life with Dr. Fuz Rana, making a difference 
not a statement, then takes calls on making plans and trusting God, 
teaching evolution in public school, and how human value differs from 
animal value.


title: Dr. David Clotfelter: Sinners in the Hands of a Good God
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/17/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-david-clotfelter-sinners-in-the-hands-of-a-good-god-october-17-2004-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/101704.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-david-clotfelter-sinners-in-the-hands-of-a-good-god-october-17-2004--101704.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Sinners in the Hands of a Good God with Dr. David 
Clotfelter, then takes calls on if free will can be reconciled with 
Calvinism, if Calvinists believe someone can lost their faith, and more.


title: Embryonic Stem Cell Research; Science Versus Religion?
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/15/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/august-15-2004
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/081504.mp3
file: ./podcasts/august-15-2004-081504.mp3
description:
Greg talks about embryonic stem cell research; science versus religion, 
Google’s motto: don’t do evil—hate, then takes calls on the right balance 
integrating Christianity and government, resolving difficult Bible 
passages, and more.


title: Islam and Terrorism
topic: Other Worldviews
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/05/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/islam-and-terrorism-september-5-2004-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/090504.mp3
file: ./podcasts/islam-and-terrorism-september-5-2004--090504.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Islam and terrorism, then takes calls on what the 
Christian ambassadors response regarding giving to beggars is, what happens 
when we die, if the old earth view is represented in Genesis, and more.


title: Scott Klusendorf: Life Training Institute
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/05/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/scott-klusendorf-life-training-institute-december-5-2004-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120504.mp3
file: ./podcasts/scott-klusendorf-life-training-institute-december-5-2004--120504.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Life Training Institute with Scott Klusendorf, debating 
truth, then takes calls on if the Bible teaches that the life of the unborn 
is less valuable then the mother’s, how to punish mothers who aborted their 
babies if abortion was banned, and more.


title: Is the Truth Oppressive?
topic: Philosophy
author: Greg Koukl
date: 02/20/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/is-the-truth-oppressive-february-20-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/022005.mp3
file: ./podcasts/is-the-truth-oppressive-february-20-2005--022005.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if the truth is oppressive, if having psychological 
confidence makes you wrong, then takes calls on if it is biblical for women 
to be in leadership positions over men in the church, what Paul’s rules are 
for speaking in tongues, and more.


title: Calling Evil Evil
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 01/09/2005
source: https://www.str.org/w/calling-evil-evil-january-9-2005-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/010905.mp3
file: ./podcasts/calling-evil-evil-january-9-2005--010905.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Postmodernism facing reality, calling evil evil, then 
takes calls on better understanding God’s grace, if Christianity and 
government are compatible, if all worldviews/religions produce charity, and 
more.


title: The Confusing Logic of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/12/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/the-confusing-logic-of-embryonic-stem-cell-research-september-12-2004-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091204.mp3
file: ./podcasts/the-confusing-logic-of-embryonic-stem-cell-research-september-12-2004--091204.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the confusing logic of embryonic stem cell research, then 
takes calls on if faith can be based on evidence, what the biblical concept 
of “leading the spirit” is, and more.


title: Hour 1 Interview: James Emory White, “Serious Times”
topic: Bioethics
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/14/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/hour-1-interview-james-emory-white-serious-times-november-14-2004-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/111404.mp3
file: ./podcasts/hour-1-interview-james-emory-white-serious-times-november-14-2004--111404.mp3
description:
Greg interviews James Emory White about “Serious Times,” then takes call 
son if a zygote is a human being, if unbelievers who have never heard the 
Gospel go to held, and more.


title: Are Christians Ignorant?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 11/28/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/are-christians-ignorant-november-28-2004-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/112804.mp3
file: ./podcasts/are-christians-ignorant-november-28-2004--112804.mp3
description:
Greg talks about changes in Mormonism, if Christians are ignorant, then 
takes calls on Americans having no sense of Christianity’s role in American 
history, a cult that became orthodox, and more.


title: Dr. Paul L. Maier: The Historicity of Christmas
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/12/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/dr.-paul-l.-maier-the-historicity-of-christmas-december-12-2004-
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/121204.mp3
file: ./podcasts/dr.-paul-l.-maier-the-historicity-of-christmas-december-12-2004--121204.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the Historicity of Christmas with Dr. Paul L. Maier, being 
a strategic ambassador at Christmas, then takes calls on what a good Bible 
translation for study is, the Gospels presenting compatible accounts, and 
more.


title: Decision Making Confusion
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/09/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/may-9-2004
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/050904.mp3
file: ./podcasts/may-9-2004-050904.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Kid’s Day, decision making confusion, then takes calls on 
if all people have the same chance to be saved, if there is a fundamental 
unfairness in the gospel, if there is evidence for the soul’s existence, 
and more.


title: Witnessing at the YMCA
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/25/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/july-25-2004
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072504.mp3
file: ./podcasts/july-25-2004-072504.mp3
description:
Greg talks about witnessing at the YMCA, choosing abortion for convenience, 
then takes call son if the Bible is relativistic, who the “chosen people” 
are, how to say someone is going to Hell, and more.


title: September 29, 2002
topic: History
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/29/2002
source: https://www.str.org/w/september-29-2002
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/092902.mp3
file: ./podcasts/september-29-2002-092902.mp3
description:
Greg talks about what it means to be an adult, the trans-sexual foster care 
bill, stem cell research, and the book of John.


title: What Is God's Coaching Style?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/01/2002
source: https://www.str.org/w/december-1-2002
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120102.mp3
file: ./podcasts/december-1-2002-120102.mp3
description:
Greg talks about what God’s coaching style is, then takes calls on if 
apologetics is part of the gospel, if logic shows God doesn’t exist, how to 
know we have an accurate Bible, and how to make big decisions.


title: Dr. Ken Samples: Without a Doubt
topic: Tactics and Tools
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/18/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/july-18-2004
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071804.mp3
file: ./podcasts/july-18-2004-071804.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Without a Doubt with Dr. Ken Samples, name-calling instead 
of arguments, then takes calls on if the altar call is Biblical, what a 
short, tactical answer is to the problem of evil, and more.


title: Google Bans STR Ad
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 08/08/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/august-8-2004
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/080804.mp3
file: ./podcasts/august-8-2004-080804.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Google banning a STR ad, Ron Reagan’s speech on ESCR, then 
takes calls on the Presbyterian Church-USA’s political position on 
Palestine, same-sex marriage, religion versus civil marriage, and more.


title: Dr. Doug Groothuis: Was Jesus Intelligent?
topic: History
author: Greg Koukl
date: 12/08/2002
source: https://www.str.org/w/december-8-2002
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/120802.mp3
file: ./podcasts/december-8-2002-120802.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if Jesus was intelligent with Dr. Doug Groothuis, “one of 
the best movies I’ve ever seen,” then takes calls on resolving an apparent 
Bible contradiction and understanding Jesus’ claim to return during the 
disciple’s lifetime.


title: Homeschool Versus Public School?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/27/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/june-27-2004
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062704.mp3
file: ./podcasts/june-27-2004-062704.mp3
description:
Greg talks about homeschool versus public school, arguments are good, then 
takes calls on if it is fair to be held accountable for the sins of others, 
what evidence there is for the soul, if the apostle Paul married, and more.


title: Same-Sex Marriage Starts Tomorrow
topic: Sexuality and Gender
author: Greg Koukl
date: 05/16/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/may-16-2004
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/051604.mp3
file: ./podcasts/may-16-2004-051604.mp3
description:
Greg talks about same-sex marriage starts tomorrow, then takes calls on if 
Jesus was not God, why we don’t practice the Old Testament laws, explaining 
the origin of God, and more.


title: Witnessing in the Jury Pool
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 10/27/2002
source: https://www.str.org/w/october-27-2002
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/102702.mp3
file: ./podcasts/october-27-2002-102702.mp3
description:
Greg talks about witnessing in the jury pool, if disagreement in the church 
is allowed, then takes calls on understanding prophetic fulfillment, a 
biblical basis for political action, discerning God’s commands, and more.


title: Scott Klusendorf: The Truth of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/20/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/june-20-2004
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062004.mp3
file: ./podcasts/june-20-2004-062004.mp3
description:
Greg talks about if “para-church” organizations are really “para,” the 
truth of embryonic stem cell research with Scott Klusendorf, then takes 
calls on what comes after dismantling relativism, dealing with people who 
don’t believe, families without fathers, and more.


title: Ronald Reagan Was a Good Ambassador
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/13/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/june-13-2004
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/061304.mp3
file: ./podcasts/june-13-2004-061304.mp3
description:
Greg talks about Reagan being a good ambassador, religious placebos, then 
takes calls on God giving someone more than they can handle, God having to 
sacrifice Jesus to be fair to us, weighing the eternal consequences of 
decisions about God, and more.


title: Federal Marriage Amendment
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/11/2004
source: https://www.str.org/w/july-11-2004
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/071104.mp3
file: ./podcasts/july-11-2004-071104.mp3
description:
Greg talks about the federal marriage amendment, then takes calls on if 
patriotism is compatible with Christianity, solving a Bible discrepancy, 
evidence that God designed the universe, and more.


title: What Gives You the Right?
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/15/2002
source: https://www.str.org/w/september-15-2002
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/091502.mp3
file: ./podcasts/september-15-2002-091502.mp3
description:
Greg talks about what gives you the right, then takes calls on what 
Reformation theology is, gyn performing abortions, what to do when a heart 
grows cold, and more.


title: Can Your Faith Save You in a Crisis?
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 09/01/2002
source: https://www.str.org/w/september-1-2002
file: ./podcasts/september-1-2002-
description:
Greg talks about if your faith can save you in a crisis & responding to 
homosexual activism, then takes calls on a Christian approach to homosexual 
activism, allowing all viewpoints to be expressed, timing of the Rapture, 
and more.


title: June 23, 2002
topic: Christian Living
author: Greg Koukl
date: 06/23/2002
source: https://www.str.org/w/june-23-2002
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/062302.mp3
file: ./podcasts/june-23-2002-062302.mp3
description:
Greg comments on an article about the secularization of Christianity in 
current culture, and takes some calls on knowing if God is real, age of 
accountability, and prophecies.


title: Three Conversations in France
topic: Theology
author: Greg Koukl
date: 07/21/2002
source: https://www.str.org/w/july-21-2002
link: https://str-legacy.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/podcast/weekly/072102.mp3
file: ./podcasts/july-21-2002-072102.mp3
description:
Greg talks about three conversations in France, then takes calls on what 
the best strategy is to win the war of ideas, what the concept of 
personhood is in Christianity and Judaism, if it is better to not be born 
than to go to Hell, and more.


