A.P.T.Cast

Alex and Wes talk Dr. Seuss, Cuomo, and #MeToo accusations and talk about how we should approach the complexity of such situations.

Alex and Wes talk about the Pope's trip to Iraq for an "inter-religious prayer service", and the importance of recognizing religious differences even as we reach out to those of other faiths.

Discussion around the response to Ted Cruz's brief vacation to Cancun and the recently rediscovered "8 White Identities" by professor Barnor Hesse

Wes and KC discuss chapter 1.1 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession.

Alex and Wes catch up on the events of the past few months and discuss the impact on cultural conversations.

One from the archives. Wes and JB talk morality in media, raising kids in the current culture, and the MCU.

Wes shares some techniques for engaging in online discussion developed from his perspective and experience. Talking about some ideas can be difficult and divisive, but it can also provide great opportunities for personal growth and building relationships.

Wes and KC talk starting a new school year under the haze of the current pandemic, parental responsibility, and what we can do as Christians to help.

Wes talks with a longtime friend about some current issues. Parenting during the pandemic, POTUS, activism, evangelism, and racism in the church. Plenty of disagreement, but plenty of agreement and just the right amount of love and respect for one another.

Alex and Wes continue the conversation, this time delving a little bit deeper into the spheres of the individual, the household, the church, and the government.

Alex makes his glorious return! Also KC joins us for a discussion on Theonomy, with some specific applications. Part 1 of 2

We get another visit from another friend of the show! Kemp stops in to talk about George Floyd, the riots across the country, and the Confederate monument in Birmingham, AL. His unique experience and expertise lend a hand in understanding the complexity of our culture's current predicament.

Ravi Zacharias was a man that impacted the world. In this episode, Wes recalls some of the most impactful ideas from this great man - answering the problem of evil, questions every worldview must answer, and how to reach this generation.

KC fills in for Alex this week. Wes and KC talk about being musicians, music in worship, and the first ever Top 5 list on the A.P.T. Cast.

Alex and Wes take a much needed breather from the TULIP series and are visited by friend of the show KC Hill, who talks about being a schoolteacher the past couple months and the challenge of teaching music though a video call.

Continuing from part 1, Alex and Wes discuss the implications of not only Unconditional Election but potential replacements as well. Part 2 of 2

Alex and Wes talk election, predestination, providence, and the character of God. Part 1 of 2

Continuing from the previous episode, Alex and Wes get into how Total Depravity isn't an isolated doctrine but influences other areas of doctrine (including election). Part 2 of 2

The audio from our first go at a live episode. Audio issues took out the intro, so you're dropped into Alex and Wes discussing Total Depravity. 1 of 2

Alex and Wes talk Reformation, TULIP, the 5 Solas, and various lapsarianisms. Wes also gives a couple non-Calvinists he likes and Alex reciprocates with Calvinists he's fond of.

Alex and Wes get theological, talking about the sovereignty of God amidst the recent outbreak of the coronavirus. May this be an encouragement to you in this difficult time.

Alex and Wes talk Tuesday, voter turnouts, ranked voting, and Libertarians.

A local election official (Wes) talks voting. Why we vote, why we don't vote, and how voting both reflects our worldview as well as opens doors for enacting change in our communities.

Alex and Wes talk about the greatest catastrophe of our time. Or is it? Tune in and find out. What do you think? Let us know at www.facebook.com/APTpodcast

Alex and Wes discuss the death penalty in modern society. Is it outdated and unjust? Is it still a means of executing justice? Listen and let us know what you think!

Political current events with Alex: Breaking down the Iowa Caucus debacle, the SOTU address conflict & fact checking, and the Impeachment Trial votes in the Senate. How are Christians responding, and how should we respond?

How can one be pro-life and pro-gun? Alex and Wes dig in and see if those positions are as contradictory as they seem

The very concept of human life is a subject of debate in today's society. When does it begin? When should it be protected? Alex and Wes offer some thoughts on this most central topic as part of a two part series.

Was taking the life of Qasem Soleimani constitutionally or biblically just? How should we think about a broad topic such as terrorism and international warfare? Where does due process fit in? Alex and Wes dig in and let's see what they found....

Everyone has a worldview. In this episode, Wes discusses different types of worldviews, elements of a worldview, and what that means for our interactions.

We introduce ourselves to the podcasting world! We discuss impeachment, presuppositional politics, Calvinism, and other fun stuff.