Solomon's Knot

SK welcomes Robert Pearce, an ex-New Ager turned follower of Jesus. In this special bonus episode, we will unpack topics ranging from greek mythology, Christianity and the early church, and Robert's journey from unbelief to sonship.Plato on Socrates: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/plato/Schopenhauer: https://iep.utm.edu/schopenh/"The Replacement gODS" (Documentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxHM7FeN1k8For apologetics and more: https://4campus.org/questionsScriptures: John 8:34, 8:36, Romans 5:15-21, Genesis 50:20

Guest contributor Damian Juarez reviews SK's greatest moments, including bonus features and more for your listening pleasure. This episode marks the finale of Solomon's Knot podcast and nearly 2 years of outreach ministry at NC State.Links (in order):Solomon's Knot - E15 - Part 1: The Multiverse, New Age, and Ancient Aliens (Podcast Episode): https://youtu.be/fLhrV4siNsYSolomon's Knot - E16 - Part 2: The Multiverse, New Age, and Ancient Aliens (Podcast Episode): https://youtu.be/fLhrV4siNsY“Voices”:Robbie: https://soundcloud.com/4campus/robbie-ncsu-432021Shelby: https://soundcloud.com/4campus/shelby-unc-582021Dylan: https://soundcloud.com/4campus/dylan-752021Solomon's Knot - E07 - Human origins, the Exodus, and free will vs predeterminism: https://youtu.be/gLEGcUX-sqYSolomon's Knot - E18 - The Daniel Generation, finding healthy companions, and personality tests: https://youtu.be/DUU7sZYniX8Resources:"Surviving Religion 101" by Michael Kruger: https://a.co/d/7d7SkzG"My Son Rising: Letters to a Fatherless Generation" by Jason Deramo: https://a.co/d/idEkBHKInspiringPhilosophy: https://youtube.com/@InspiringPhilosophy"Read anything... read books from different perspectives." - Dylan/DamianScriptures: Matthew 25:31-46, Hebrews 6:4-6, Jeremiah 29:4-10, Jeremiah 17:10, Hebrews 4:12-13, John 11, Philippians 2:1-4, Titus 3:5

SK welcomes back Harold Silva, our most downloaded guest contributor and university student. In this episode, we'll be unpacking the ultra-popular TV series, “The Chosen", including discussions on the Pauline epistles, and a host of topics affecting young people on campus and in the culture.“The Chosen” (2023) TV series: https://watch.angelstudios.com/“Left Behind” books: https://tyndale.com/sites/leftbehind/IgniteGenerations (visit 4campus.org/community page for more details)Miracles & Atheists: https://miraclesandatheists.com/Francis Chan - https://crazylove.org/Solomon's Knot - E13 - "Sex Week", sin, and salvation (Podcast Episode): https://youtu.be/agwLJwt1YCoSolomon's Knot - E02 - Student life during COVID, evolutionary theory, and finding community (Podcast Episode): https://youtu.be/YiKRAUA42Yc"My Son Rising: Letters to a Fatherless Generation" by Jason Deramo: https://a.co/d/idEkBHK*Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13, John 7:2-4, Matthew 12:46-50, Galatians 3:23, Romans 3:23-27, John 1:1-5. Matthew 24, Acts 1:10, Matthew 25:31-46, Philippians 3:5, Acts 9, Philippians 3:8, Proverbs 1, 1 Corinthians 15:33 (see Menander)

SK welcomes back Jacob Dozier, a student of Divinity and the most popularly viewed guest on YouTube. In this episode, we will explore the problem of evil from the context of Job, including evil (where it emerged), the nature of suffering, and popular arguments from philosophical and theological vantage points. (Special bonus segment towards the end)."My Son Rising: Letters to a Fatherless Generation" by Jason Deramo: https://a.co/d/idEkBHKBibleProject (Job): https://bibleproject.com/podcast/wisdom-series-job-part-1/Jordan Peterson v. Sam Harris Debate: https://youtu.be/jey_CzIOfYE?t=3262"The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel: https://a.co/hRa8aXK"The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer: https://a.co/emM7o03Solomon's Knot - E09 - What is the Gospel? (Podcast Episode): https://youtu.be/a-8mhhQzvDg*Scriptures: Romans 8, Revelation 21, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 22:36-40, John 15:13

This episode hosts several members of Trinicy, an organization providing Biblical mentorship and education for people navigating life's toughest battles. We will unpack several issues involving conservatism, what it is and what it's not, including practical applications for students on the campus. (*Please review the previous podcast episode for more details on Trinicy and how you can get connected to their team).Trinicy.org: https://trinicy.orgStatement on Conservatism: http://www.trinicy.org/statement-on-conservatism.htmlSolomon's Knot - E16: Part 2 - The Multiverse, New Age, and Ancient Aliens" (Podcast Episode)NASA: James Webb Space Telescope Photos - https://www.nasa.gov/webbfirstimages/Evolution News: "Over 500 Scientists Proclaim Their Doubts About Darwin's Theory of Evolution" by Robert L. Crowther, II*Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7, Psalm 19:1, Hebrews 11:3, Job 9:8, Job 26:7, Psalm 139:13, Genesis 1:29, Romans 1

SK interviews Merzamie Clark, founder and executive director of TRINICY. This episode unpacks issues of theological conservatism, intersectionality, and biblical mentorship for students on the campus.Trinicy.org: https://trinicy.orgStatement on Conservatism: http://www.trinicy.org/statement-on-conservatism.htmlPragerU: https://www.prageru.com/*Note: if you're feeling pressured for your faith and need legal counsel, please reach out to ACLJ: https://aclj.org/

This episode highlights testimonies from our most recent Outreach Day on NC State. For ministry updates and more, please check out the following resources:IgniteGenerations: https://ignitegenerations.orgThe God Test: https://theGodtest.org"Voices" - Faraz (NCSU) - 8/13/2022: https://soundcloud.com/4campus/faraz-8-13-22*Thank you everyone for your faithful support and partnership these past few years.

SK welcomes Leah Marie Carson from Lens of Faith Ministries to discuss issues involving gender, faith, and the dignity of human life, including various topics of morality in today's culture. (See Part 1 for earlier discussion).Bible:Order a Free Paper Bible (The United States Bible Society, Inc.): https://www.usbiblesociety.com/free-bible-order-formYouVersion Bible App: https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/Leah Marie Carson:Website: https://leahmariecarson.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelensoffaith/Outreach Day!Saturday, August 13, 2022 @ 12:00pm(Location: Starbucks at NC State University, outside Talley Student Union or University Bookstore)Solomon's Knot - E19: Part 1: Gender, faith, and morality (Cross-Over w/ Lens of Faith) (Podcast Episode)Scriptures: Matthew 5:46-47, Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 10:22, Matthew 6, Genesis 50:20, Matthew 18:6

SK welcomes Leah Marie Carson from Lens of Faith Ministries to discuss issues involving gender, faith, and the dignity of human life, including various topics of morality in today's culture.Leah Marie Carson:Website: https://leahmariecarson.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelensoffaith/Ignite National Summit (July 28-30): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-national-summit-tickets-299307736497Outreach Day!Saturday, August 13, 2022 @ 12:00pm(Location: Starbucks at NC State University, outside Talley Student Union or University Bookstore)National Library of Medicine: "The role of online social networking on deliberate self-harm and suicidality in adolescents: A systematized review of literature" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6278213/"Foxes Book of Martyrs" by John Foxe: https://amzn.com/dp/0882708759Scriptures: Matthew 6:22-24, Romans 12:1-2, 9, Matthew 5, Romans 3:10, Psalm 14:1, 1 Peter 3:15, James 5:16, Galatians 6:2, Ephesians 4:5-6

Dr. Jolene Cassellius Erlacher joins the show to discuss her latest book, "The Daniel Generation", including issues involving value and identity, finding Godly companionship, and various topics surrounding Gen-Z and the culture.Jolene offers practical suggestions on how to curb isolation, unplug from technology, and reconnect with God and others in a healthy way.Jolene's info:https://www.leadingtomorrow.org/"The Daniel Generation" (Author's Website | Amazon)The Identity Profile Self-Awareness Tool (IPSAT)Gen-Z data:Barna ResearchPew Research"Emotional Intelligence 2.0" by Travis Bradberry and Jean GreavesC.S. Lewis "The Great Divorce" (Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts) - Raleigh, NC - Saturday July 9, 2022): https://fpatheatre.com/tour/tgd-raleigh-2022/"TDG" page #'s from episode: 3, 110-112, 120, 151-152, 169-170, 173Scriptures: Matthew 22:36-40, Micah 6:8, 1 Corinthians 6:18

SK hosts Drew Mormann, a mental health professional with an expertise on family life and counseling issues. In this episode, we explore the human psyche, generational curses, including issues of gender, identity, and marriage from a Christian worldview.Andrew's info:andrew.m.mormann@gmail.comPsychology Today | LinkedIn"The Practice of the Presence of God" by Brother Lawrence and Marshall Davis"Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" by American Psychiatric Association"Translating God" by Shawn BolzScriptures: Genesis 2:18-25; Deuteronomy 5:8-10; John 14:6; Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 5:16; John 3:5; 1 Samuel 3:10

This episode concludes a 2-part series with Dr. Chris Berg to discuss the multiverse theory, witchcraft, New Age and Ancient Aliens phenomenon. Includes SK's first ever Summer Reading list (see shownotes beblow for details).Website(s): https://sot.church; YouTube: Spirit of Truth OutreachGive: https://reliant.org/chris.berg"The New Age Trojan Horse" by Dr. Chris BergMultiverse theory: https://www.gotquestions.org/multiverse-theory.htmlBrian Green: "Is our universe the only universe?" (Ted Talk)Solomon's Knot - E15: Part 1: The Multiverse, New Age, and Ancient Aliens (Podcast Episode)SK's Summer Reading List:Dr. Chris' list:"War on the West" by Douglass Murray"A Fortunate Universe: Life in a Finely Tuned Cosmos" by Geraint F. Lewis and Luke A Barnes"The Second Coming of the New Age" by Josh Peck, Steven Bancarz, and Dr. Michael S. Heiser"The Morals of the Story: Good News About a Good God" by David Baggett and Marybeth BaggettCultish: "Part 1/2: Navigating The New Age & The World of the Occult With Steven Bancarz":https://thecultishshow.com/podcast/part-1-navigating-the-new-age-amp-the-world-of-the-occult-with-steven-bancarz?rq=bancarzhttps://thecultishshow.com/podcast/part-2-navigating-the-new-age-amp-the-world-of-the-occult-with-steven-bancarzJason's List:(For Men) "Courage: Winning Life's Toughest Battles" by Ed Cole"Surviving Religion 101" by Michael Kruger"Mere Christianity" by C.S. LewisScriptures: Deuteronomy 18:10-14 / John 14:6 / Acts 4:12

SK welcomes back Dr. Chris Berg, professor of Apologetics and Theology, to discuss multiverse theory, witchcraft, and the New Age phenomenon including the Christian response to them.Website(s): https://sot.church; YouTube: Spirit of Truth OutreachGive: https://reliant.org/chris.berg"The New Age Trojan Horse" by Dr. Chris Berg: https://amzn.com/B08T694HLBMultiverse theory: https://www.gotquestions.org/multiverse-theory.htmlBrian Green: "Is our universe the only universe?" (Ted Talk)Solomon's Knot - E01: The state of Christianity in education and the popular culture (Podcast Episode)Scriptures: Deuteronomy 18:10-14 / John 14:6 / Acts 4:12

In this episode, we're joined by a friend and ministry partner Noble LaRocco Masi where we discuss our recent Outreach Day experience on the NC State campus. Noble unpacks what biblical discipleship means, how campus ministers can better engage with students, and how his "Light House" community may be the key to bridging the local church with current/future generations of young people.Noble's social: @MissionIsAgape(Coming Soon!)LightHouseSanford.net/.orgLightHouseTV (YouTube)9marks.org (Church search)Biblehub.comBibleApp (YouVersion)Noplaceleft.net (3 circles diagram)Four Fields of Kingdom Growth (For church planters)Miracles & Atheists.com - Jesus Showed Me the Depths of Hell (Live at NC State University)Navigators.org (Tools & Resources)Scriptures: Colossians 3:16, 2 Timothy 2:22, 2 Timothy 4, Matthew 28:16, Romans 1:16-17"All the hard work is done by prayer." ~ Noble LaRocco Masi

SK welcomes back Harold "Josh" Silva, a student of biology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). In this episode, we explore issues relating to sexual immorality, the origin and problem of sin, and the growing sex culture on college campuses and society at large. Most importantly, we discuss a way out found in the cosmic and personal reality of Jesus.Harold's Instagram: @haroldjsp7https://www.cru.org/ (Cru)Resources for overcoming pornSamson Society (For Men)SheRecovery.com (For Women)FightTheNewDrug.orgCovenantEyes (Accountability Software)Solomon's Knot - E02: Student life during COVID, evolutionary theory ramblings, and finding community (Podcast Episode)BibleProject videos

This episode concludes a follow-on discussion of hell and justice, including their impacts on western society as we understand it today.Richard Rohr: https://cac.org/Rob Bell: https://robbell.com/podcast/Solomon's Knot - E11: Robots, crypto/blockchain technologies, and hell (Podcast Episode)Miracles & Atheists Community Call-In

SK welcomes back Jared, a student of computer science at NC State University, to discuss more on A.I., robots, and crypto/blockchain technology. Since the topic of church wounds and hell were both mentioned, this episode will be split into 2 parts to further explore these concepts as they relate to broader issues of truth in the culture.Pew Research: "AI, Robotics, and the Future of Jobs" by Aaron Smith and Janna Anderson https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2014/08/06/future-of-jobs/Richard Rohr: https://cac.org/Rob Bell: https://robbell.com/podcast/Solomon's Knot - E05: "Part 1: Artificial Intelligence, bridging the singularity, and worldview" (Podcast Episode)Solomon's Knot - E06: "Part 2: Artificial Intelligence, bridging the singularity, and worldview" (Podcast Episode)

This episode explores the tenets of Islamic faith juxtaposed with the teachings of Jesus, including discussions on cancel culture and the emergence of radical atheism in America.4Campus.org/give (Donate and become a partner)MiraclesAndAtheists.com (YouTube | Facebook)"Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity" by Nabeel Qureshi: https://amzn.com/dp/0310527236

SK welcomes Jacob Dozier, a student-evangelist with a heart to share the Gospel with his generation. In this episode, we unpack issues relating to identity, journey, and communicating the simple Gospel message.Bible:Order a Free Paper Bible (The United States Bible Society, Inc.)YouVersion Bible App"Wild at Heart" by John Eldredge: https://amzn.com/dp/1400200393Solomon's Knot - E01: The state of Christianity in education and the popular culture (Podcast Episode)MiraclesAndAtheists.com (YouTube | Facebook)Contact Jacob

Special guest, Nick Snapp (Miracles & Atheists), joins SK to discuss issues of existential encounters with Christ to historical and textual criticism among various religions, including practical methods of engagement with atheists/skeptics in the culture.Website: https://miraclesandatheists.com/"Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus" by Nabeel Qureshi: https://amzn.com/dp/0310527236Bible Project: "The Way of Exile" (Daniel) - https://youtu.be/XzWpa0gcPyoSolomon's Knot - E03: "To an unknown God" (Podcast Episode)Telemachus: One Man Empties the Roman Coliseum

This episode investigates the issues of morality, the existence of God, including evidence of Intelligent Design (or lack-there-of) found in nature.Jean-Paul Sartre: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/sartre/Albert Camus"The Stranger": https://amzn.com/dp/B0009QRZQ2"The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays": https://amzn.com/dp/0679733736"Preacher" (Book One) by Garth Ennis: https://amzn.com/dp/1401240453Patterns of Evidence: Exodus (Documentary): https://amzn.com/dp/B013DS5G1S

Part 2 of a discussion exploring human interaction with technology, artificial intelligence, and its moral implications on society."Part 1: Artificial Intelligence, bridging the singularity, and worldview": https://www.4campus.org/podcastThe Joe Rogan Experience: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMkLex Fridman: https://www.youtube.com/user/lexfridmanJordan B. Peterson: https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/"Voices" - Jared (NCSU) - 5/9/2021: https://soundcloud.com/4campus/jared-ncsu-592021Cultish: "The Rise of AI" (Guest Matt De Jesus):https://thecultishshow.com/podcast/part-1-covid19-amp-the-rise-of-aihttps://thecultishshow.com/podcast/part-2-covid19-amp-the-rise-of-ai

Jared joins the show as a student of computer science at NC State University. In this discussion, we unpack A.I./machine learning algorithms and their implications from both a cultural and philosophical worldview perspective. This episode forms a special 2-part series that will explore how humans interact with advanced technology, including its impacts on future generations of society."Voices" - Jared (NCSU) - 5/9/2021: https://soundcloud.com/4campus/jared-ncsu-592021Cultish: "The Rise of AI" (Guest Matt De Jesus):https://thecultishshow.com/podcast/part-1-covid19-amp-the-rise-of-aihttps://thecultishshow.com/podcast/part-2-covid19-amp-the-rise-of-ai

SK hosts Derek Bartlow (www.Warrior.Camp), a resource for empowering churches and communities with fun and epic games centered on biblical manhood. This is especially important with Father's Day (June 20, 2021) approaching, and many of the social and identity issues experienced in the culture. Additional talking points center on apologetics, and making the case for Jesus using evidence and logic.Website: https://warrior.campInstagram: http://instagram.com/warriorcamp1Email: warriorcamp1@gmail.comLinks: http://www.trinicy.org/, https://prageru.com"Evidence That Demands A Verdict" by Josh and Sean McDowell: https://www.christianbook.com/evidence-demands-verdict-changing-skeptical-world/josh-mcdowell/9781401676704/pd/676704?event=ESRCG"Wild At Heart" by John Eldredge: https://www.christianbook.com/heart-discovering-secret-soul-revised-expanded/john-eldredge/9781400200399/pd/200392?event=ESRCQ"Cold Case Christianity" by J. Warner Wallace: https://www.christianbook.com/christianity-homicide-detective-investigates-claims-gospels/j-wallace/9781434704696/pd/704696"The Case for Faith" by Lee Strobel: https://www.christianbook.com/faith-journalist-investigates-toughest-objections-christianity/lee-strobel/9780310339298/pd/339298?event=ESRCG

Dr. Leo Lawson, professor of Apologetics and Missional Consultant to churches and ministries, unpacks the relevancy of communicating Biblical truth to a postmodern culture for the campus minister and beyond.Website: https://www.campusevangelists.org/ (ACEA)Email: leolawson@gmail.comDr. Rice Broocks: http://www.ricebroocks.com/books/The God Test: http://www.thegodtest.org/"Apologetics: A Justification of Christian Belief" by John M. Frame https://amzn.com/1596389389/"True for You, But Not for Me" by Paul Copan https://amzn.com/0764206508/"The Blueprint" by Jaeson Ma https://amzn.com/0830744088/"Anglo-American Postmodernity" by Nancy Murphy https://amzn.com/0813328691

Harold "Josh" Silva, biology student and young apologist, joins SK to discuss his experience in campus ministry, as well as issues of identity and politics among other topics.https://www.cru.org/ (Cru)https://www.ecosia.org/ (the search engine that plants trees)"The Story of Christianity, Vol. 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation Paperback" by Justo L. Gonzalez: https://amzn.com/006185588XScripture: "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6, KJV)

Dr. Chris Berg, professor of Apologetics and Theology, discusses how to communicate and defend the Gospel of Jesus in a post-modern world.Website: https://sotoutreach.orgGive: https://reliant.org/chris.berg"The New Age Trojan Horse" by Dr. Chris Berg: https://amzn.com/B08T694HLB"The Explicit Gospel" by Matt Chandler: https://amzn.com/1433542110"The Gospel Commission" by Michael Horton: https://amzn.com/0801013909"Evangelism as Exiles" by Elliott Clark: https://amzn.com/057846201X"Understanding the Times" by Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. David A. Noebel: https://amzn.com/1434709582Scripture: "Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me..." (Job 40:1-7, NIV)