Logically Faithful

In this episode I interview the one and only Eric Metaxas! He is author , speaker, and conservative radio host. He has written three biographies, Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery about William Wilberforce (2007), Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy about Dietrich Bonhoeffer (2011), and Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the …

What are the limits of reason in moral thinking and living? How do we understand God in light of the critique of Immanuel Kant? In this episode of LogicallyFaithful, Dr. Chris Firestone helps us see what we cannot with our eyes alone. He is Chair of the Philosophy Department at Trinity International University and is the co-writer and co-producer of …

What are some of these attributes that make God, God? Here are a few : God is by definition a perfect being. In most theological positions in the western traditions God is a maximally great being who is perfect –having greatest consistent set of properties that add to his metaphysical value  •Necessary : God exists necessarily rather than contingently (Anselm) •Omnipotence (maximal power, e.g. in God’s role as …

How can one have a holistic faith yet still have nagging doubts? This podcast is on a talk I delivered on doubt from the book of John 20: 24-31 NOTE: IF YOU APPRECIATE THESE PODCASTS PLEASE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND LEAVE A GREAT REIVEW ON iTUNES

How do we deal with religious oppression in society? I was part of a Social Justice Education Town Hall on the Historical Context of Religion and Oppression 11/12/20 at Northern Illinois University. It was with Dr. Ted Williams at the Professor of Political Science and Dr. Bonnie Harrison, Anthropology, an African indigenous religious expert. Here is the audio.

Find out how to restore your peace in this podcast. The Hebrew word for Peace, Shalom (Hebrew: שָׁלוֹם‎ shalom) is not just an absence of trouble, but a restoring of wholeness.  It refers to a stone that has no cracks.  Life is a complex web full of moving parts and circumstances, when you are lacking peace—it means you are missing someone, …

It is my honor to interview the great Max McLean on his role as C.S. Lewis Onstage in The Most Reluctant Convert for the New Season 3.1 of LogicallyFaithful! He is an award-winning actor and founder and artistic director of New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. Max adapted for the stage The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert, The Great Divorce, …

What makes a religion peaceful? Is Islam a “religion of peace?” How should we address this issue with wisdom, truth, and grace? Now, please note, we cannot adequately understand and deal with this controversial issue without people being offended. But being offended does not make you or me right. We must look at the truth in the most objective way …

What logical reason is there that God is good? In this episode, I Interview David Baggett. Dr. Baggett author of Good God: The Theistic Foundations of Morality. The book won Christianity Today’s 2012 apologetics book of the year of the award. He published a sequel with Walls that critiques naturalistic ethics, God and Cosmos: Moral Truth and Human Meaning. A …

Public Live Philosophical Lecture. Do All Religions Worship the Same God? How should we think about Universalism or pluralism in religion? This is a lecture delivered to my philosophy of religion class. It is a podcast. I look forward to your feedback

How can we apply Sorien Kierkegaard’s three stages of life to our own? Why will we always fail to find happiness? Join Professor Sweis as he gives a Zoom online lecture on this topic on Jun 9, 2020, at 11:00 AM Central Time. The details are below. This is highly recommended. https://youtu.be/Yq-gDw9uWq4 Topic: The Three Stages of Life. In this …

In this podcast, I interview best-selling author, Dr. Hugh Ross, on the evidence for the historical Adam. Dr. Ross travels the globe speaking on the compatibility of advancing scientific discoveries with the timeless truths of Christianity. His organization, Reasons to Believe, is dedicated to demonstrating, via a variety of resources and events, that science and biblical faith are allies, not …

Why believe in hell? What about the soul? This week I interview the one and only Professor Richard Swinburne! He is one of the foremost philosophers of religion in the world and one of the most cited and researched scholars in the world. Swinburne is a Fellow of the British Academy and was Nolloth Professor of the Philosophy of the …

In this episode, I have a profound interaction on the three stages of life that Kierkegaard proposed: the Aesthetic, the Ethical, and Religious. Joining me to discuss the Three Stages of life Dr and Professor J Aaron Simmons. Aaron is the author of many books including Kierkegaard’s God and the Good Life (Indiana UP, 2017)  I was at the funeral of a …

This week I interview my friend and mentor Jim Warrer Wallace on real life methods we could use to reach the next generations. Jim wrote “So the Next Generation will know” with apologist Sean McDowell. Jim is a cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow …

This week I interview Hugh Ross, PhD. Ross is an Astronomer and best-selling author who believes that the physical universe, the realm of nature, is the visible creation of God and gives a trustworthy revelation of God’s character and purpose. We discuss evolition, science, the bible and even the 7 days of creation! Properly understood, God’s Word (Scripture) and God’s …

I was on my way out of my one of my best humanities classes (a requirement for my BA degree) when something happened to me I would never forget, all my life. It still shocks me even to this day. Listen to the podcast to hear about it. This week, I move away from the normal vision of Logically Faithful …

This week I interview Professor Nancy Pearcey on Truth, Feminism and its historical relevance to our culture’s views on men and women. She is professor of apologetics and scholar-in-residence at Houston Baptist University, and editor at large of The Pearcey Report. Her books include–my favorites, How Now Shall We Live,  Total Truth and  Finding Truth: 5 Principles for Unmasking Atheism, Secularism, and …

This week I have the honor of interviewing Paul Copan.    Paul is married to Jacqueline, together they have six children. In his spare time Paul is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author of multiple books and articles. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds the endowed Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy …

Yes, there is strong cosmological evidence for the fine tuning of the universe that points to a designer.  But what is that evidence?   My guest today is Robin Collins one of the contributors to both my volumes on Apologetics, Debating Chrsitian Theism (Oxford, 2011) and Christian Apologetics: An Anthology of Primary Sources (Zondervan, 2013).  Scroll down for the amazing …

Interview with Frank Turek I am honored to have the dynamtic Dr. Frank Turek on the show today! We disucss his wonderful book, Legislating Morality. As a dynamic speaker and award-winning author or coauthor of four other books: Stealing from God:  Why Atheists Need God to make their Case, I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, Correct, Not Politically Correct, Frank …

An ancient look at a modern faith with Fr. Patrick Reardon

How do we live faithfully in a country becoming more and more hostile to our faith? Like the Israelites who were taken captive in Babylon, we must find a way to maintain our faith in the midst of a pagan culture. But that requires we answer two crucial questions: How did we get here? How do we prepare for the …

Holiness is the subject of Yuan’s latest book “Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story,”  In this interview, we cover: Sexual Identity and “this is who I am” theories. , Masculinity, Nature of God, and how to reach our struggling neighbor. “What is sexuality for?” “Why do we have desires?” and “What’s the …

“If you truly care about other people, you must embrace their beliefs, values, lifestyles, and believe that their truth claims are in fact true, because they believe them, otherwise, you are a bigot and intolerant!”  This is a common mantra that is sadly embraced by our current culture warriors.  However, there are counter culture warriors who see things differently.  Sean …

He argues that his study of evolution did not make him an atheist but a stronger Christian. His name is Perry Marshall, he is my guest and author of Evolution 2.0: Breaking The Deadlock Between Darwin and Design But how did that happen? Perry Marshall is an author, speaker, engineer and world-renowned business consultant in Chicago. With a decade of research, …

Why bother living if it all ends with death?  Why are we all not despairing and in a constant state of anxiety?  There is a good reason not to be. On this podcast, I interview, Dr. Gary R. Habermas.  He is Distinguished Research Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Theology at Liberty University.  He has authored, coauthored, …

It is my privilege to interview Professor John Lennox on Science and Faith! Scroll down to hear it. He is Professor of Mathematics (emeritus) at the University of Oxford and Fellow in Mathematics and the Philosophy of Science at Green Templeton College, Oxford. He is also an Associate Fellow of the Said Business School, Oxford University, and teaches for the …

No purpose to life, no meaning, no hope? There is no meaning to life. “The universe has at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil, no good, nothing but pitiless indifference.” — Richard Dawkins, River Out of Eden: A Darwinian View of Life Do you believe what Dawkins wrote? Well may do not believe it, but many do feel it! In this …

“If you cannot prove it, then I cannot believe it.” This is a claim many students and people who have swallowed the lie of secularism and scientism. The lie or myth is that only what we can prove with the hard sciences can be true. In this podcast I interview one of my heroes, JP Moreland who demolishes this ideology …

Do you believe in three gods? How can you honestly trust the ancient books of the Bible? Is it not a contradiction and paradox to believe God became a man? In this podcast, I interview my friend, Sam Shamoun.  Sam is a brilliant Christian Apologist to Islam who has been making waves as he participates in debates and refutes accusations and …

“I’ve doubted the truth of my Christian faith many times; sometimes to the point of almost walking away from it. I’ve asked myself, “Have I been brain-washed? Am I unable to think objectively because I was brought up to believe? What if I’m wrong?” I have the peace Paul describes as being the inward confirmation of God’s Spirit that I …

You are not a body, or a soul in a body, or a body with a soul.  Rather you are a soul and body in psycosomaic unity !  In this podcast I cover 5 reasons why the soul exists and you are not reducible to your body! There are five reasons for believing we are or have souls.   This is not …

There have been 307 mass shootings in the US so far in 2017* Where is God in all of this? How can he allow this suffering? How should the faithful face these tragedies?   In this podcast, we address this issue head on! In all of this remember that God walks with you in your Eden and in your Gethsemane, …

What is the Key to Happiness?  What is the one thing we all need to be content and at peace?  Is there such a thing?  Yes and No.  In this podcast, I will cover 5 major areas that can contribute to helping us get closer and closer to this elusive happiness. In this podcast, I cover the need a for …

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson says that “Faith Helped My Depression”  He wrote that “You’re not the first to go through it; you’re not going to be the last to go through it. And oftentimes — it happens — you just feel like you’re alone. You feel like it’s only you. You’re in your bubble,” he said. “I wish I had someone …

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson says that “Faith Helped My Depression”  He wrote that “You’re not the first to go through it; you’re not going to be the last to go through it. And oftentimes — it happens — you just feel like you’re alone. You feel like it’s only you. You’re in your bubble,” he said. “I wish I had someone …

I have a secret to tell about many deep and spiritual Christians. It’s a dark secret many of us do not wish to talk about.  Many of us wish it was not there.  Many will pretend it is not there! But the fact of the matter is that it is universal and epidemic!  It is real and affects most of …

Something I will never forget happened to me in my first year at Eastern Illinois University. The professor said something that altered my life that day, and I did something that I would regret for the rest of my life! That professor was a strange one, but strange ones make a difference in the world, so I took his class. …

He died in my arms. My son.  September 20th, 2006 was the day that changed my life. It was the day my son, Enoch, was taken by God. I went through suffering that no words could express. A perpetually wounded heart that would not mend, a broken body for which there is no antidote, and a destroyed home that would …

“I hate my life.  I wish I was dead.  My life is a big fat lie!  I feel so lost and empty– a fake.   No one cares and I am tired of pretending that I am someone I am not.  I am suffocating.”  These are the honest thoughts I had many years ago.  But I found something that transformed …

We assume that fairy tales, stories and legends of heroes and superheroes are all just for children, untrue and unreal. But that may not be the case! Did you know that there is a similar thread running through all the hero and superhero stories of all the mythologies of all time?! Yes, even superheroes are all images of the same basic hero, …

Is America the Greatest Country in the world? Trump’s theme is “Make America Great Again” or “America First!” Is there anything wrong with this hypothesis? In this podcast I interview a scholar, my friend, John Wisley, Historian of American Exceptionalism.  We will address this question head on!  John Wisely is Assistant Professor of History and Christian Apologetics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary …

The truth hurts, not as much as jumping on a bike without a seat but it hurts!  This week we continue our search for truth in religion. In this podcast I have the honor of an interview with one of my heroes, Gregory Koukl! He is the author of the new book the  Story of Reality : How the World Began, How It …

The truth hurts, not as much as jumping on a bike without a seat but it hurts!  This week we continue our search for truth in religion. This podcast I have an the honor of an interview one of my heroes, Gregory Koukl! He is the author of the new book the  Story of Reality : How the World Began, How It Ends, …

How you know that what you believe is in fact true?  “Everyone has their own views of truth and of God!” That is a common mantra in our pluralistic and sophomoric views of the Good the True and the Beautiful.  But is it right?  Is there a path to follow, a way to get us to the truth, if such …

How you know that what you believe is in fact true?  “Everyone has their own views of truth and of God!” That is a common mantra in our pluralistic and sophomoric views of the Good the True and the Beautiful.  But is it right?  Is there a path to follow, a way to get us to the truth, if such …

Life is a maze.    There is an amazing phenomena of nature called an “Ant Mill.” where ants walk in circles until something incredible happens.  Most ants navigate by using eyesight and some other senses, but when many get disorientated they follow the ant in front of them, it’s a survival instinct. But if that lead ant does not know …

What are some of the greatest mistakes people make in communication?  How can we really reach the maximum number of people with our talks? If you want to know, then listen to this podcast.  It is part 2 of my serendipitous interview with Ken Davis! Ken’s books have received national critical acclaim and he has been the keynote speaker for hundreds …

What is the best way to communicate to people?  What are some of the best strategies we must use to not only get people’s attention but to also inspire them? If you want to know, then listen to this podcast.  It is a wonderful interview I had with Ken Davis! Ken is Best-selling author, frequent radio and television guest, and one of …

Something radical happened to me when I was 16 years old at Argo High School. My science teacher, Ms Moon began to talk about human evolution, she talked about, in so many words how we human beings, like other forms of life, have developed from aboriginal unicellular life by way of such mechanisms as natural selection and genetic drift working …