Growth Mindset

In this episode, I discuss the most important elements that should be present in your church. Check out my Patreon page for premium content for $5/month: Patreon.com/stefanmwilson

In this episode, I discuss doubts that are on the experiential level of life: How can someone who claims to be a Christian walk away from their faith? How is Hell a just punishment for sin? Why does the Bible contradict what is accepted in society? Please consider supporting this podcast for $5/month through Patreon. You can access premium content as a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/stefanmwilson

In this episode, I discuss doubts that are based in things we observe. Please consider becoming a Patreon! You will gain access to additional premium content for only $5/month! Patreon.com/stefanmwilson

In this episode, I discuss the doubts that fall under the category of rational doubts. If you would like access to premium content, please consider supporting this podcast for $5/month. You can become a Patreon for $5 and have access to additional content.

In this episode, I discuss the importance of honoring God as we engage the various issues that are plaguing our nation right now.

In this episode, I discuss how we should think about doubts and what we can do to overcome doubt. Please consider supporting this podcast by becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stefanmwilson For $5/month, you will get access to Patreon-only exclusive content, further helping you to grow in your thinking so you can grow in your living.

In this episode, we dive into the book of Ruth to see how the main themes are directly tied to where the book is located in both the ancient and modern arrangements of the Bible.

In this episode, I discuss the events of Matthew 2 and their relationship to the Saturn-Jupiter Conjunction of 2020. Is this the star of Bethlehem?

In this episode, I discuss how the arrangement of the books of the Bible is essential to understanding how the book fits into the storyline of Scripture as a whole.

In this episode, we will listen in on the second half of the class that I taught at my church and discuss how we do biblical theology.

This series of episodes is taken from a class that I taught at my church about biblical theology. This episode is about what biblical theology is and why it is so important.

In this final episode of the Essential Themes series, I discuss the remedy to the human condition that the Bible unpacks throughout the story of redemption - The person and work of Jesus Christ.

In this episode, I dive in to how the Bible discusses the natural state of all people and answers the question: What is wrong with the world?

I continue the discussion of essential themes in the Bible by looking at what it means to be human and be made in the image of God.

In this episode, I discuss the firs theme that is introduced in the Bible - God. This theme is essential for understanding our Bibles.

In this bonus episode, I discuss 5 types of resources that will take you Bible study to the next level. Resources mentioned: ESV Study Bible: https://amzn.to/2RKpMtJ Archaeological Handbook: https://amzn.to/2ylqneN NIV Archaeology Study Bible: https://amzn.to/34FgnZS ESV Archaeology Study Bible: https://amzn.to/2RMLL3s ESV Literary Study Bible: https://amzn.to/34Gh6d6 ESV Story of Redemption (Biblical Theology) Study Bible: https://amzn.to/2XFaJ8q NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible: https://amzn.to/2KdZRXn Electronic Subscription to all study Bibles and commentaries from Crossway through ESV.org: https://www.esv.org/subscription/ Biblical-Theological Introduction Old Testament:https://amzn.to/2RJM92K New Testament: https://amzn.to/3bgh4vb Inductive Bible Study, by Kostenberger: https://amzn.to/34K3k9j My FREE course on How to Study the Bible: https://stefanmwilson.teachable.com/p/how-to-study-your-bible

Do you need to know Hebrew/Greek to study the Bible? What translation of the Bible is best? Can you even trust a translation to be accurate? I answer all of these questions in this episode.

In this episode, I walk through the four steps of good Bible study. If you want a more in-depth treatment of how to study your Bible, check out my FREE course: https://stefanmwilson.teachable.com/p/how-to-study-your-bible

In this episode, I discuss what the Bible is as a document, highlighting 5 unique traits that make the Bible such a unique book. Resources mentioned: Zondervan Handbook of Biblical Archaeology - https://amzn.to/2XKCDAd ESV Archaeology Study Bible - https://amzn.to/2XAC77H My Free How to Study the Bible Video Course - https://stefanmwilson.teachable.com/p/how-to-study-your-bible    

In this episode, I unpack the spiritualist worldview and its answers to the four basic worldview questions. Mentioned in this episode: Recommended Reading List - StefanMWilson.com The Universe Next Door, by James Sire

In this episode, I address how atheism (secularism) answers the basic worldview questions and discuss the flaws in those answers.

In this episode, I outline the Christian worldview and how it answers the four basic worldview questions that I discussed in part I of this series

In this episode, I discuss what a worldview is, how a worldview is formed, and what beliefs lay the foundation for a worldview Mentioned in this episode: Recommended Reading List - StefanMWilson.com The Universe Next Door, by James Sire

In this episode, I discuss the underlying reason to why we have a hard time reconciling God's sovereign choice and human will.

In this episode, I walk through a biblical approach to understanding Revelation, treating it how it was meant to be treated by the author, the disciple John. Resources mentioned in this episode: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament: The Gospel Realized The Book of Revelation (New International Greek Testament Commentary) by G. K. Beale Revelation: A Shorter Commentary, by G. K. Beale John's Appropriation of Isaiah's Signs Theology: Implications for the Structure of John's Gospel by Andreas J. Kostenberger

In this episode, I discuss the common arguments for and against God's existence and apply the tests of truth to them to see which can make the best claim to truth.   Be sure to check out my FREE mini-course on Answering Atheist Arguments

In this episode, I discuss categories of claims and tests we can apply to any claim to truth.

In this episode, I discuss bad and good reasons for believing something is true. I also discuss the question, "Isn't science the only source of true knowledge?"

In this episode, I discuss how we can know something and how we come to that knowledge. Is science the only way to truly know something? Or do we arrive at knowledge another way? Check out my free mini-course on Answering Atheist Objections: StefanMWilson.teachable.com

In this episode, I discuss how we should think when it comes to morally grey areas so that we can be confident that we are making a God-honoring decision.

In this episode, I discuss how the 10 commandments serve to give a summary of biblical ethics rather than serving as a set of 10 rules. Be sure to check out my list of recommended reading at https://stefanmwilson.com/recommended-reading/ Also, check out my courses at https://stefanmwilson.teachable.com/

In this episode, I discuss the biblical approach to ethics and show how Christians cannot simply consider right vs wrong as a decision, but instead as a reality based in who God is.

In this episode, I discuss ethics in general and walk through the most common forms of ethical reasoning, highlighting why the forms of ethical reasoning used today are flawed and insufficient for making consistent, moral decisions.

In this episode, I address the objection that requiring people to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic is an attack on our freedom. The question we need to ask is: Which freedom?

In this episode, I discuss how the best way to prove that the resurrection happened is by trying to prove that it didn't happen.

Don't worry... This isn't that kind of podcast. However, Christians become accidental heretics every day in the way they talk about God and salvation. In this episode, I discuss what heresy is and how to avoid committing it (especially accidental heresy).

In this episode, I discuss the main two reasons why we can't seem to agree on much with anyone.

In this episode, I discuss the different types of cognitive bias and how they impact our thinking. Then I discuss how we should approach the issue of bias so that we can be sure to think well about any given issue.

In this episode, I address the most common and fair question that is raised against Christianity: How could a good and powerful God allow evil and suffering to exist? Check out my free course on Answering Atheist Objections: https://stefanmwilson.teachable.com/p/answering-atheist-arguments-mini-course

In this episode, I discuss the importance of apologetics in the life of the Christian. I also discuss misconceptions and practical steps you can take to grow in your engagement with apologetics. Resources mentioned: Stand Firm - https://amzn.to/2zioShL Tactics - https://amzn.to/2RTHb39

In this episode, I evaluate our current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 crisis and offer some thoughts on how we should respond in light of how Job responds to his suffering.

In this episode, I introduce who I am and what this podcast is about. I also discuss the 5 areas in which Christians should seek to grow in their thinking. Resources mentioned: Free Video Courses - StefanMWilson.teachable.com