Average Apologetics

What is one of the catalysts for the downfall of any empire? What is one of the qualities that lead to the self-destruction of a society? The answer might surprise you. Join me in this episode of the Average Apologetics Podcast, where I discuss one of the common failures in society at large.

In this installment of our Bible Study Series, we examine the finalization of the Abrahamic Covenant as well as the overall relationship between God and Abraham.

In this installment of our Bible Study Series, we delve into Abram and Sarai's sinful decision to try and fulfill the promises of God on their own terms.

In this installment, we examine the problem of pride and how it generates what I identify as the "special snowflake syndrome" that afflicts all of us on some level. Tune in to learn more about the consequences of being influenced by self-righteous pride, even without realizing it, and how we can avoid this common mistake.

In this installment of our Bible Study Series, we take a look at some key moments in Abraham's journey from rescuing his hapless nephew, who was caught up in the middle of a war, to God's continued unfolding of His promise to the Seed of Abraham.

In this installment of our Bible Study Series, we examine the human side of the Patriarch, Abraham. As with all human beings, even the Biblical heroes of the faith were sinners, whose life accounts provide for us a variety of powerful lessons.

In this episode, we discuss a major ongoing current issue in the context of viewing how our perspectives may not always be reliable. From there we examine in the context of Biblical disputes how, ultimately, understanding the basis for our perspectives can mitigate conflicts and draw us closer into alignment with God's point of view.

In this installment of our Bible Study Series, we take our first look at the journey of Abram, a father of the faith to Jews and Christian alike, and an intricately woven tale of God's ultimate intercession on behalf of sinful humanity by means of the promise of the Seed of Abraham.

We're back, for the second time this week, and we're discussing the problem of emotions, mob mentality, mental illness, and addictive behavior.

A very, VERY late start to a new year, but I am back and the Average Apologetics Podcast is here in 2022. This episode deals with the necessity of possessing and applying a sound apologetic as a Christian, as a foundational principle for the life of every Christ-follower.

In this episode, we discuss the nature of sin and the consequences of conflating our understanding of sin with society's interpretation of moral evil.

In this episode of our Bible Study Series, we take a look at the events of Babel, in Genesis, Chapter 11.

In this first episode back from an extended break after the holiday, we jump right into a major issue. The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments for the Dobbs case, which is widely being touted as a gateway to overturning Roe and Casey. In this episode, we discuss some of the legal aspects of those cases, including the false interpretation of the 14th Amendment that led to the decision in Roe, as well as a breakdown on why the unborn are persons and abortion is murder.

In this episode, I discuss the dark forces at play affecting society at large, and how all of that is a direct consequence of a betrayal of truth in favor of lies.

We wrap up our study on the Flood, taking a look at some of the symbolism involved as well as the token of God's promise never to destroy the earth again with a flood.

In this episode, we take a look at one of Western society's greatest pitfalls: the confusion between legal and moral issues. The church has, unfortunately, taken a back seat for far too long, allowing human government and other secular organizations to take the reigns, driving society toward collapse.

In this episode, we conclude our study of Surah 68.

In this episode, we delve into Surah 68, Al-Qalam.

In this episode, we take a look at one of the underlying lessons to be learned in observing the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial.

In this episode, we look further into the process of the Flood, including some of the general timeline of what was going on in the world, while Noah, his wife, his sons, and his daughters-in-law were safe and secure within the Ark.

In this episode, I take a look at the problem of materialism in affecting how both Christians and non-Christians perceive Biblical Christianity.

In this episode, we examine the initial encounter between Noah and God, and the monumental unfolding that was about to take place.

In this episode, I spend a bit of time discussing the power of language and the result of applying flawed logic.

In this episode, I talk a little about the consequences of a worldview framed by pride. We look at some recent examples of how the prideful heart has misled many into what are essentially secular religions dedicated to the self and identity, even at the expense of dignity.

In this episode of our Study Series on Islam, we dive into the Qur'an, in one of the earliest chronological texts, Surah 96.

In this episode, I discuss the ongoing culture war being waged against our children. We talk about the insanity going down in Hazard, KY with the town mayor receiving student lap dances, but we also discuss fathers taking an active and responsible role in the daily lives of their children and the lives of neighborhood children at their local high school.

In this installment of our Bible Study Series, we examine the lineage of Adam and Eve, the murder of Abel, and Cain's banishment. We look at a few key individuals, a popular controversy, and the turn of events leading up to the cataclysm of the flood.

In this episode, we take a look at the dark realities of a world governed not by moral absolutes but by political and cultural ideological trends.

In this episode, I discuss the real threat posed by issues like COVID19... and it has nothing to do with your physical health. We living in an age, where the flesh is all-too-often given preeminence over spiritual matters, and this issue is no different. We examine the nature of true worship of God and compare that to the masses huddled in fear (or prohibiting gathering altogether) over matters of the flesh while letting their spiritual responsibilities go unattended.

In this episode, we examine the fourth chapter of the book of Genesis and the account of Adam and Eve's first two sons, Cain and Abel.

In this episode, I discuss the problem of being locked on one's perspective and the solution to the self-perpetuating divisiveness in today's society.

"Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, and shall not find it." - Amos 8:11,12 In this episode, we behold the pestilence, the drought of logic, that harasses us daily.

In this installment of our Wednesday Bible Study Series, we jump back into our Scripturally-focused study series, picking up where we left off last time, starting in Genesis Chapter 2! In this installment, we'll be transitioning out of the overview of the six days of labor during the Creation Event and into a closer inspection of the origins of the human race.

In this installment of our Bible Study Series, we take a look at one of the most impactful passages of Scripture as well as one of the most influential moments in human history: the fall of man.

In this episode, we discuss the encroachment of secularism into the religious space. Is secularism the new mainstream phase of anti-theistic religious expression? Does this represent a new wave of government-sanctioned co-opting of Christianity to push a politicized agenda?

In this episode, we finally begin our Study Series on Islam! Just an introduction, but we lay the groundwork for how we will be approaching this study, the materials we'll be examining, and some of the known issues that anyone who tries to gain a better understanding of the Islamic worldview will no doubt face.

In this episode, we discuss the need for hope, the mortal realities of life, and the necessity of sincere faith in order to validate Christian identification.

In this episode, I discuss the value of having the right priorities and focusing less on our natural desires and whims and more on being thankful to God for His many blessings and acknowledging how those interactions helped to bring us to where we are as individuals today. I also discuss how even from a secular perspective, people's whims and desires often have bad results, due to hyper-emotional reactions overshadowing factual realities.

In this special episode, I discuss the impact of 9/11 on me as well as the transformation I have seen over the past two decades.

The Average Apologetics Podcast returns with a fiery new episode in cautionary celebration of the most recent battle against the cult of death as well as a warning of the deeper motivations behind the pro-abortion movement.

In this episode, we delve into the recent events in Kabul, Afghanistan, observing the deadly consequences of operating on the global stage with a broken worldview.

In this installment of our Wednesday Bible Study Series, we jump back into our Scripturally-focused study series, picking up where we left off last time, starting in Genesis Chapter 1, verse 20! In this installment, we'll be moving into the fifth and sixth days of the Creation Event.

In this hour-long episode, I talk about the current crisis in Afghanistan, including the primary failure of engaging and maintaining a conflict without recognizing the differences in worldviews. Then, we move into the spiritual reflections on the current crisis, and how the way events are currently unfolding represents the spiritual deficit in Western civilization. Not a fun episode, but a necessary one in light of the unnecessary suffering currently being endured by American citizens and Afghan natives alike.

In this installment of our Wednesday Bible Study Series, we jump back into our Scripturally-focused study series, picking up where we left off last time, starting in Genesis Chapter 1, verse 9! In this installment, we'll be moving into the third and fourth days of the Creation Event. Join in as we begin to explore the Bible, starting with the Genesis account of Creation. (Just a hint, this is not a fast-paced, blow-through-as-much-content-as-possible type of study...)

In this episode, we take a look at one of the recurring problems within humanity: the collective obsession with identity. Starting back with James's writings on the heretical misappropriation of "respect of persons," we examine how the modern obsession with self-identity is the natural evolution from that original sinful deviation.

In this installment of our Wednesday Bible Study Series, we jump back into our Scripturally-focused study series, picking up where we left off last time, starting in Genesis Chapter 1, verse 3! Join in as we begin to explore the Bible, starting with the Genesis account of Creation. (Just a hint, this is not a fast-paced, blow-through-as-much-content-as-possible type of study...)

In this installment, I explore the depth of our societal problems, as a result of the root flaw in humanity, our sinful nature. Through a series of examinations, I reach a central question, underlined by one of Jesus' most well-known lessons: the transformative power available through even a little faith.

In this episode, we discuss the ongoing cultural degradation in Western society, with a current example of how to overcome the muck and mire particularly of the spiritual warfare of fear.

In this re-introductory episode, we jump back into our Scripturally-focused study series, this time turning our attention specifically to the beginning. Join in as we begin to explore the Bible, starting with the Genesis account of Creation. (Just a hint, this is not a fast-paced, blow-through-as-much-content-as-possible type of study...)

In today's episode, we look at a really great interview from Olympic Gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock, as well as the spirit of fear that continues to pervade our lives.

In this first-of-the-week episode, we take a look at some of the most recent assaults on the fundamentals laws of nature. Also, sometimes the champions lifted up by a cause fall flat...