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Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Directors of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University, as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. For more information on The Pellews' or to support their ministry, please visit https://ratiochristi.org/people/melissa-pellew/. On today's broadcast we discuss a very sensitive yet crucial topic that few want to address- sexual danger and our children. The statistics are overwhelming when it comes to those who have been sexually violated and abused as children. As the Church, we must stand up to these threats against our children's purity and innocence. In their new book, Protecting Your Child From Predators: How To Recognize and Respond To Sexual Danger, Drs. Beth Robinson and Latayne Scott have laid out their observations and expertise from dealing with sexual abuse victims and help parents to map out a pre-emptive gameplan to protect and prepare their children to face the dangers in our fallen world. Dr. Robinson will be on the air with me to discuss the content and importance of this book in our culture as predators are among us.   

Atheism is not about truth, but illusion. It is not about reason, but absurdity. It is not about freedom, but slavery. This video is produced by Christ Presbyterian Church of Magna, Utah, a congregation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (www.gospelutah.org).

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Directors of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University, as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. For more information on The Pellews' or to financially support their ministry, please visit https://ratiochristi.org/people/melissa-pellew/.  In this episode, we will be dealing with the topic of food as we specifically look at what the Bible has to say about using and eating animals from several different perspectives. Joining us for the discussion is Dr. Paul Copan, Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds the endowed Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. We'll discuss Dr. Copan's newest book, What Would Jesus Really Eat: The Case For Meat Eating, edited with Dr. Wes Jamison. In this work, a group of scholars have applied their expertise in biblical studies, theology, philosophy, resource management, communication, and generational pig farming to write an accessible response for Christians who rightly believe that meat-eating is a gift from God. This book responds to leading challenges from animal activism outside the church- offering important biblical and practical correctives to a growing but misguided compassion- and even to bullying within the church.   

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Directors of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University, as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. For more information on The Pellews' or to support their ministry, please visit https://ratiochristi.org/people/melissa-pellew/. . In this episode, we will be dealing with the topic of sexual ethics, particular how to effectively reach our LGBT friends with truth and love. Joining us to discuss this topic is apologist Cameron Hodge. As a young child and into her young adult years she struggled with suicide, depression, cutting, and with the effects of sexual violation. Over the past several years Cameron has also opened up about her past struggle with bisexuality from which she has found freedom. Now, as a believer redeemed by the grace and Gospel of Jesus Christ, Cameron aims to provide hope, answers, and a defense of the Christian faith for those who struggle with the hard issues of Christianity and their personal faith walk with Jesus Christ. Cameron holds a BA in Global Affairs and International Development and Master’s of Public Administration. In response to the call of God, Cameron earned a Master’s of Divinity in Christian Apologetics from Liberty University, in the summer of 2018. Currently, Cameron helps guide a chapter of Ratio Christi at UNC Greensboro and assists in guiding Youth Taking Charge (YTC) which is another campus ministry. She is also an entrepreneur, owning her own business. Learn more about Cameron at www.CameronHodge.com.

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Directors of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University, as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. For more information on The Pellews' or to support their ministry, please visit https://ratiochristi.org/people/melissa-pellew/. We are joined by Dr. Fazale Rana of Reasons To Believe to discuss his new book with Ken Samples, Humans 2.0: Scientific, Philosophical and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism. Formerly a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble, Fuz graduated with highest honors from West Virginia State College with a BS in chemistry and went on to earn a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies in the biophysics of cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Several articles by Fuz have been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, such as Biochemistry, Applied Spectroscopy, FEBS Letters, Journal of Microbiological Methods and Journal of Chemical Education, and he has delivered numerous presentations at international scientific meetings. He also holds two patents, authored a chapter on molecular convergence and intelligent design for The Nature of Nature, and co-wrote a chapter on antimicrobial peptides for Biological and Synthetic Membranes.  Fuz writes and speaks extensively about evidence for creation emerging from biochemistry, genetics, human origins and synthetic biology. As vice president of research and apologetics at Reasons to Believe, he is  dedicated to communicating to skeptics and believers alike the powerful scientific case for God’s existence and the Bible’s reliability.   

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. 

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew, Chapter Directors of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University, each week as we discuss issues related to Christian Apologetics, theology and biblical worldview issues. We will be joined by Dr. David Geisler to discuss the new documentary about the life and work of his father, the late Dr. Norman Geisler (1932-2019), as we will take a look at his tremendous legacy for Christ.  Dr. David Geisler is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary (M.A. and Th.M.) and Southern Evangelical Seminary (Doc. of Ministries in Apologetics). He has been involved in Church and para-church ministry for over 25 years and is an internationally known speaker (North American, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and Africa).  In July of 2011 he and his Chinese wife, Charlene and their three children relocated back to U.S. where David oversees Norm Geisler International Ministries’ global movement both in the East and the West. David feels especially called to play a part to expand his father’s (Dr. Norman Geisler) apologetic resources around the world and also extend his father’s legacy by cultivating greater hunger among lay people to desire greater apologetic training to meet the challenges of living in a post-Christian world. During the episode, we will take your calls to share your personal stories of Dr. Norm Geisler's impact on your life and ministry. To purchase Dr. Geisler's Collected Essays, Vol. 1: 1964-1979 edited by Paul Compton, you can do so here.

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew, Chapter Directors and Community Apologists with Ratio Christi at Winthrop University every week for discussion on theology, apologetics and the Christian worldview! This week Devin has a crossfire discussion with an atheist, Chris Allison, on the Existence of God and The Resurrection of Jesus.

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew,  Chapter Directors and Community Apologists with Ratio Christi as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week, we have a very special show lined up as we will be discussing the life and legacy of our former professor and mentor, Dr. Norman Geisler, prolific author, veteran professor, speaker, lecturer, traveler, philosopher, apologist, evangelist, theologian  and President Emeritus of Southern Evangelical Seminary. Dr. Geisler peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday. We will be joined by some special guests and also former students and co-laborers in ministry with Dr. Geisler, Dr. Bill Roach, President of the International Society of Apologetics (which Dr. Geisler founded in 2007) and co-author of Defending Inerrancy with Dr. Geisler and Thomas McCuddy, Director of Norm Geisler Institute of Norm Geisler International Ministries. We will also take your calls throughout the show to share your stories of how Dr. Geisler's life and ministry has impacted you. You can call in at (619)768-7314. Join us as we celebrate the life of this beloved hero of the Faith!

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Directors and Community Apologists with Ratio Christi at Winthrop University and York Technical College for an update on ministry and life as we are headed into our 15th year of marriage next week. We are frequently asked about marriage/ministry balance and we are constantly learning along this journey. Join us for some quick updates of what the Lord is doing on the campuses and community through apologetics outreach! You can support the Pellews's ministry at: http://devinpellew.ratiochristi.org. If we can serve you in any way or have any questions about our ministry, feel free to contact us at melissapellew@ratiochristi.org or 704-606-4428

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Chapter Directors with Ratio Christi at Winthrop University as we interview Professor Ken Samples from Reasons To Believe Ministries. Professor Staples joins us to discuss his new book, Classic Christian Thinkers.

Join Devin and Melissa as they discuss practical tips for engaging Jehovah's Witnesses at the door.

We will be interviewing Chris Allison on his journey to atheism and if there are good reasons to believe that God exists! We will open up the phone lines and be taking your questions at 619-768-7314.

During this Sanctity of Life Week and with abortion being a major headline story due to the recent abortion legislation in New York, we will be tackling abortion head on in this episode. We'll have Clinton Wilcox on the air with us to take your questions on pro-life issues, abortion in general, euthanasia, etc. Clinton is a staff apologist for Life Training Institute and resides in Fresno, CA. He is a regular contributor to the Secular Pro-Life blog and has had articles featured on LifeNews.com and the National Right to Life Committee blog. He is also a speaker and mentor through Justice for All and has spoken to hundreds of pro-life and pro-choice people, on several college campuses across four states and through various on-line mediums. He has given presentations on podcasts and in front of churches and philosophy clubs. Call in at (619)768-7314 to submit your questions on the air! 

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Directors of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University and Community Apologists, as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week we will be discussing the the topic of progressive Christianity with a special guest, apologist and blogger Alisa Childers. As a lifelong church-goer, follower of Jesus, and former contemporary Christian music recording artists with the award-winning group, ZoeGirl, Alisa experienced a period of profound doubt about her faith in her early thirties. It lead to a journey from unreasoned doubt into vibrant, intellectually informed faith and she is using her training and studies to help equip the body of Christ through her website. Today's topic on progressive Christianity will explore a very dangerous infiltration into the Church that is affecting believers- young and old alike. What is progressive Christianity? How do I identify if myself or my church has been shaped by progressive Christianity? You don't want to miss this informative and eye-opening discussion!

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to Christian apologetics, theology and worldview issues. During this episode, we are joined by special guest, Melissa Cain Travis, an Assistant Professor of Christian Apologetics at Houston Baptist University, who serves on the Contributing Writers team at Christian Research Journal. She earned a Master of Arts in Science and Religion from Biola University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Campbell University. She is currently pursuing a PhD in humanities, her research focusing on the history and philosophy of science and the historical interaction of science and theology. Melissa worked in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research for five years after obtaining her undergraduate degree, and has spent more than a decade studying the science, theology, and philosophy pertaining to the origins debate. Melissa will discuss her newest book, Science and The Mind of The Maker: What the Conversation Between Faith and Science Reveals About God, which will release on July 3rd. In the book, Melissa explores the question of cosmic origins and our place in the grand scheme of things that has been debated for millennia. Why do we exist? Why does anything exist at all? Are We an Accident...or Not? Today's popular narrative, based on advancements in science, is that it all happened by natural, random processes. Melissa Cain Travis points to powerful evidence that the opposite is true—that cosmology, astronomy, biochemistry, and other disciplines strongly support what she calls "The Maker Thesis," which explains the origin, rationality, and intricacy of nature and the human mind's capacity to comprehend it. Join us for this candid discussion and inside look into this new resource that is a must have!  

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week, our special guest will be Dianna Williams, a native of Toronto, Canada and a graduate of Southern Evangelical Seminary, who holds a Master's in both Apologetics and Philosophy. Dianna will be discussing one of the ramifications for theology of the Feminist Movement, Feminist Criticism of the Bible, from content in the chapter she wrote in Basics of Biblical Criticism: Helpful or Harmful? that was published in 2016. Feminist criticism of the Bible is predicated on the idea that the biblical text is a tool of oppression both created by men and used by men to cement the second class citizenship of women. While some feminist critics champion the view that Christianity should be done away with altogether, there are many who believe a new interpretation of the Bible is warranted- one that implements women’s experience as the criterion by which to determine the usefulness and authenticity of the biblical text.It may come as a surprise to some that the assumptions of feminist critics of the Bible aren’t just assumptions found in the culture or academy. They’re in the church too. These ideas aren’t just circulating in religious studies classes or gender studies classes; they’re also being contemplated by women who take their faith seriously—but aren’t quite confident in how to go about explaining that God isn’t a misogynist or the Scriptures weren’t invented by the patriarchy. Are there informed and rational answers to these ideas? Absolutely! Let's discuss! 

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Directors and missionaries of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University, as we discuss topics related to apologetics, theology and Christian worldview. On this episode, we will be tackling the controversial topic, Critical Theory. In particular, we discuss the application and implications of Critical Theory in light of the biblical worldview. What is critical theory? When dealing with social issues and injustices, race, gender issues, socio-economics, etc, is CT compatible or antithetical to the Christian worldview? Is it useful at all to the Christian? What is the connection between critical theory and social justice? How can we recognize when critical theory is in practice? On the air to discuss this topic with us is Dr. Neil Shenvi of Shenvi Apologetics. Neil is a theoretical chemist and homeschooling dad having received degrees from or having done post-doctoral work and research at universities such as Princeton, UC-Berkeley, Yale and Duke. Join us for this engaging discussion and feel free to direct any follow-up questions and comments to us at melissapellew@ratiochristi.org! 

In this episode of Theology Matters, Devin & Melissa Pellew of Ratio Christi Apologetics Alliance interview apologist, theologian, best-selling author and professor, Nancy Pearcey. We will discuss Pearcey's newly released book, Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions About Life and Sexuality. In her book, Pearcey fearlessly and with compassion, makes the case that secularism denigrates the body and destroys the basis for human rights. Throughout, Pearcey sets forth a holistic and humane alternative available to all -- one that offers authentic, reality-oriented solutions that embrace the dignity of the human body and provide a sustainable basis for unalienable human rights. Formerly an agnostic, Pearcey has been heralded as “America’s preeminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual” (The Economist) and in addition to Love Thy Body has authored Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity, which won a 2005 ECPA Gold Medallion Award, and How Now Shall We Live? (coauthored by Harold Fickett and Chuck Colson), which won a 2000 ECPA Gold Medallion Award, in addition to other works. Pearcey has been a visiting scholar at Biola University’s Torrey Honors Institute, professor of worldview studies at Cairn University, and Francis A. Schaeffer scholar at the World Journalism Institute. Currently she is professor of apologetics and scholar in residence at Houston Baptist University, a fellow at the Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture, and editor at large of The Pearcey Report.  

Claire Culwell met her biological mother in March of 2009. Her birthmother told her that her life was a miracle. Claire's biological mom became pregnant at the age of 13. Her mother took her to an abortion clinic where she had a surgical abortion. A few weeks later she realized she was still pregnant so she found an out-of-state late-term abortion clinic to do a second abortion. At the clinic they informed her she had been pregnant with twins...ONE WAS ABORTED; ONE SURVIVED. They said it was too late to do a second abortion. Claire was born 2 weeks later. Claire was born 2 1/2 months early. She weighed 3 lbs. 2 oz. and was placed on life support. Her hips had been dislocated and her feet were turned inward - all because of the abortion. She was adopted shortly after birth by an amazing family who she wouldn't trade for the world! Claire now tells her story and speaks up for the unborn so that they can receive the same gift of LIFE she has! She shares her story of survival at many churches and pro-life events and was recently featured in an interview with Focus on the Family. Claire's life is a miracle and true testimony that God has plans for each and every person. The only explanation for Claire's survival is God's mercy and love.

Claire Culwell met her biological mother in March of 2009. Her birthmother told her that her life was a miracle. Claire's biological mom became pregnant at the age of 13. Her mother took her to an abortion clinic where she had a surgical abortion. A few weeks later she realized she was still pregnant so she found an out-of-state late-term abortion clinic to do a second abortion. At the clinic they informed her she had been pregnant with twins...ONE WAS ABORTED; ONE SURVIVED. They said it was too late to do a second abortion. Claire was born 2 weeks later. Claire was born 2 1/2 months early. She weighed 3 lbs. 2 oz. and was placed on life support. Her hips had been dislocated and her feet were turned inward - all because of the abortion. She was adopted shortly after birth by an amazing family who she wouldn't trade for the world! Claire now tells her story and speaks up for the unborn so that they can receive the same gift of LIFE she has! She shares her story of survival at many churches and pro-life events and was recently featured in an interview with Focus on the Family. Claire's life is a miracle and true testimony that God has plans for each and every person. The only explanation for Claire's survival is God's mercy and love.

Join Letitia Wong & Melissa Pellew for a candid discussion on Charlottesville, racism, hate, white privilige/critical race theory, media driven divisions, and the poor reaction from the Christian church. Many white Christians are proudly wearing the banner of guilt based on the events of the past and of Charlottesville but should they? How should the church frame these discussions on race consistently if we are to honor the Lord and not conform to the ways of the world? We also discuss and critique a recent article from the Reformed African American Network blog titled, "10 Everyday Ways That Charlotesville and White Supremacy Are Still Allowed To Happen".

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss issues related to Christian apologetics, biblical theology and worldview. Today, we will open our show with Jeff Lenhart, who is Director of Online Education at Southern Evangelical Seminary (SES) in Matthews, NC. Originally from Canada, Jeff earned a master’s degree from SES in philosophy and biblical studies, and his academic interests lie in the philosophy of language, particularly as that relates to biblical hermeneutics. He is an active speaker, preacher and lecturer. Jeff will be sharing about the upcoming Summer Informational Open House event and programs offered at SES. If you have ever pondering pursuing a seminary education (including online) and to go deeper in your apologetics and philosophical knowledge, then you will definitely want to tune in! During our second segment, we will be joined by Pastor Jason Wallace of Christ Presbyterian Church in Salt Lake City and host of The Ancient Paths on KTMV TV20. Pastor Wallace has participated in and moderated numerous debates on the topic of Mormonism and other topics and does outreach ministry to the LDS community in Utah. Today, he will share about his new video released by Ancient Paths titled "After Mormonism...Now What?", which focuses on ministry to ex-Mormons. You will not want to miss this engaging discussion with a missionary to the LDS Community who is on the frontlines of this debate. 

Join Pastor Devin Pellew as he shares the Christ-centered messages from God's Word every week at Holy Trinity Bible Chapel in Rock Hill, SC. On Sunday, May 4th Culton Guffey preached an expositional sermon in 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 on one of the roles of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit reveals the wisdom of God and His redemptive-historical work in history to His people. We hope that you are blessed by this message.

Join us today as we will be joined by apologist, Jonathan McLatchie, from the UK, as we discuss the topic of Islam. Who was Muhummad? What does Islam teach regarding the nature of God? Where does Jesus fit into the Muslim religion? What is the view of salvation and the afterlife? Jonathan will answer these and other related questions. Jonathan is an apologist and frequent writer for websites such as CrossExamined.org, the Christian Apologetics Alliance, and Christian Apologetics UK, where he presents the case for the Christian worldview. He is also a regular contributor to the leading intelligent design website, Evolution News & Views, as well as UncommonDescent.com. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree (with honors) in Forensic Biology, a Master’s Degree in Evolutionary Biology as well as a Master’s Degree in Medical and Molecular Bioscience. Join us for this very enlightening and informative show!

What are some of the different apologetic methods? Who are some of the major thinkers in the history of apologetics? What is presupositional apologetics? Is the classical method unbiblical? Join us as expert Dr. Phil Fernandes talks about his new book (over 400 pages) on this very important topic! Regardless of what position you hold, this discussion goes far beyond surface soundbites and rhetoric. Join us as we dive deep looking at the different methods and different thinkers from the past! The phone lines will be open (760-542-3907) and we would love to hear your thoughts!

Did Jesus rise from the dead? What evidence do we have that Jesus rose from the dead? What implications does the resurrection have on my life today? Join us as Pastor Devin leads us through this important passage of scripture!

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss issues related to Christian apologetics, biblical theology and worldview. This week we will be discussing the often difficult issue of race relations. Our topic will be "The Christian Response to the Black Lives Matter Movement" with up and coming apologist, Cameron Hodge. Cameron (Cami) Hodge graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) in June 2010. At UNCG she received her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree, majoring in Global Affairs and International Development with a double minor in French and Spanish. She holds a Master’s of Public Administration, and a Graduate Certificate of Accounting. Cameron is currently pursuing a Master’s of Divinity in Christian Apologetics from Liberty University. Join us for this lively discussion and feel free to call in at the end of the show!

Did Jesus rise from the dead? What evidence is there that Jesus really rose? What are the implications on my life if He did rise? We will look at these and other questions in this week sermon! Visit us at http://holytrinityrockhill.org/ for more information!

Join us for an exciting dialog comparing the theology of the Orthodox church and Protestant theology. Garry (Ambrose) Andreano is a former Protestant who has recently Joined the Orthodox Church. We will be looking in detail at some of the reasons  that convinced him to join the Orthodox Church. Gary is currently a student at Liberty University and is working on a degree in Biblical and Theological studies. Gary is also the founder of patristics.co and host of The Patristics Podcast. His major interests are patristic exegesis and church history and hermeneutics. Also joining us will be  Nathan Taylor who is Pastor at Hidden Valley Presbyterian Church in Utah. Nate has completed an M.Div at Westminster Seminary in California and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. This will be a friendly dialog on some of the issues that separates the Orthodox church from Protestants.

Join for a very important episode of Theology Matters! Joining us will be Marcia Montenegro, founder and director of Christian Answers for the New Age (CANA). Marcia, who was a professional astrologer before converting to Christianity, is a graduate of Southern Evangelical Seminary and is the author of Spellbound: The Paranormal Seduction of Today's Kids. Marcia will be discussing the book and movie, The Shack. Many Christians have embraced the Shack and while there are some redeeming qualilties in this work, we also need to be aware of some of the theological dangers in the Shack. In the second hour, we will continue the conversation with Dr. Bill Roach. He holds a PhD from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Theology and Philosophy of Religion and a graduate degree from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Is there reason for caution? Are some Christians and Christian leaders overreating to this work of fiction? Let's discuss!

Pastor Devin Pellew of HolyTrinity Bible Chapel teaching expositionally through the Gospel of St. Luke 18:31-43

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew each week as we discuss topics related to Christian Apologetics,, theology and biblical worldview. Today, we will be interviewing theologian and philosopher, Ken Samples of Reasons To Believe. Ken focuses on demonstrating the unique compatibility of Christianity's great doctrinal truths with reason and logic. He is the author of several books, including Christian Endgame, 7 Truths That Changed the World, A World of Difference, and Without a Doubt. He leads RTB's Straight Thinking podcast and also writes Reflections, a weekly blog dedicated to exploring the Christian worldview. Kenneth has spoken at universities and churches around the world on such topics as religion and worldview, the identity of Jesus, and Christian apologetics. He also makes frequent guest appearances on radio programs such as The Frank Sontag Show, Issues Etc., and Stand to Reason, lectures as an adjunct professor at Biola University, and teaches adult classes at Christ Reformed Church in Southern California.  On this episode, we will be discussing Ken's new book, God Among Sages: Why Jesus Is Not Just Another Religious Leader. You do not want to miss this informative episode as we speak with one of the leading voices in Christian Apologetics today!

There are many people who have no clue what the purpose of the electoral college is about. So join me tonight as I interview Conservative activist Jacquie Knight to talk about the purpose of the electoral college. Donald Trump is now officially the PresidentElect and many on the left are still up in arms about it. Jacquie Knight was a television journalist for many years. She has lived in the belly of the beast known as New York City. She brings a no nonsense perspective to the election season. So Join me " The Visible Conservative" for a very politically incorrect broadcast.

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. Today, we discuss the issue of Scientology in light of Leah Remini's provocative documentary on national television exposing this worldview. Don Deal will be on the air with us to discuss this topic. Don is the Director of Worldview Evangelism and Apologetics for Norm Geisler International Ministry. He has a Master’s degree in Biblical/Theological Studies from Luther Rice University, and a Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary, and he is pursuing a PhD with North-West University in South Africa. He is a great friend to our ministry. In addition, Don is a member of the Southern Evangelical Seminary’s T.E.A.M. (Truth Evangelism and Apologetics Mission), and a volunteer apologist with the scientific apologetics ministry Reasons To Believe. Don has been studying and teaching apologetics for more than 15 years and has taught on four continents.

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. Today, our topic of discussion will be that of homosexuality and the Bible. Is the homosexual lifestyle compatible with the Bible and Christian living? Many clergy have taken the position that the act and lifestyle of homosexuality is not sinful and have attempted to use Scripture to demonstrate their point. On the air with us to discuss part two of this topic will Rev. Jason Wallace of Christ Presbyterian Church in Salt Lake City and host of The Ancient Paths on KTMV TV20. Rev. Wallace has participated in and moderated numerous debates on various topics such as Mormonism and The Doctrine of the Trinity and does outreach ministry to the LDS community in Utah. Regardless of your position on this controversial issue, join us for this engaging discussion and call in with your questions for our guest.

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. Today, our topic of discussion will be that of homosexuality and the Bible. Is the homosexual lifestyle compatible with the Bible and Christian living? Many clergy have taken the position that the act and lifestyle of homosexuality is not sinful and have attempted to use Scripture to demonstrate their point. On the air with us to discuss this topic will be Rev. Jason Wallace of Christ Presbyterian Church in Salt Lake City and host of The Ancient Paths on KTMV TV20. Rev. Wallace has participated in and moderated numerous debates on various topics such as Mormonism and The Doctrine of the Trinity and does outreach ministry to the LDS community in Utah. Regardless of your position on this controversial issue, join us for this engaging discussion and call in with your questions for our guest.

Please join Devin and Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics in apologetics, theology and biblical worldview issues. This week join us as we discuss the topic of "Discovering God In The New Age". On the air with us to discuss this topic will be author and apologist, Steven Garofalo. Steven earned a Master's in Apologetics with an emphasis in Islamic Studies from Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, NC in May of 2007. He speaks at conferences and churches on religious and moral issues and is founder of Reason For Truth Ministry. Steven is the author of Right for You, But Not for Me: A Response to Moral Relativism. During this episode, we will be discussing Steve's new book, All Roads Don't Lead To Heaven: Discovering God in the New Age. Do all paths and religions lead to God? How has post-modernism shaped our culture's view of Faith, God and Truth? Can we even know how to have a real and personal saving Faith in God? You do not want to miss this discussion that will address some very real questions that many are asking!

Please join Devin and Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics in apologetics, theology and biblical worldview issues. This week join us as we discuss the topic of "Discovering God In The New Age". On the air with us to discuss this topic will be author and apologist, Steven Garofalo. Steven earn a Masters in Apologetics with an emphasis in Islamic Studies from Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, NC in May of 2007. He speaks at conferences and churches on religious and moral issues and is founder of the National Apologetics Training Center. Steven is the author of Right for You, But Not for Me: A Response to Moral Relativism. On thiois episode, we will be discussing his new book, All Roads Don't Lead To Heaven: Discovering God in the New Age. Do All paths, religions, road lead to God? how has post-modernism shaped our culture's view of Faith and God? Can we know how to have a real and personal saving Faith in God? You do not want to miss this discussion that will address some very real questions that many are asking.

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew each week as we discuss topics related to Christian Apologetics, theology and biblical worldview. Today, we will be discussing the topic: Jesus of Christianity vs. Jesus of the Cults. What do the major cults teach about Jesus and how does that differ from what orthodox Christianity teaches? During this discussion, it will be demonstrated that it is only the Jesus of the Bible who can save.

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew each week as we discuss topics related to Christian Apologetics,, theology and biblical worldview. Today, we will be interviewing theologian and philosopher, Ken Samples of Reasons To Believe. Ken focuses on demonstrating the unique compatibility of Christianity's great doctrinal truths with reason and logic. He is the author of several books, including Christian Endgame, 7 Truths That Changed the World, A World of Difference, and Without a Doubt. He leads RTB's Straight Thinking podcast and also writes Reflections, a weekly blog dedicated to exploring the Christian worldview. Kenneth has spoken at universities and churches around the world on such topics as religion and worldview, the identity of Jesus, and Christian apologetics. He also makes frequent guest appearances on radio programs such as The Frank Sontag Show, Issues Etc., and Stand to Reason, lectures as an adjunct professor at Biola University, and teaches adult classes at Christ Reformed Church in Southern California.  On this episode, we will be discussing Ken's book, Without A Doubt: Answering the 20 Toughest Faith Questions. Ken will answer questions such as "How Can We Know That God Exists?", "How Can There Be One God in Three Persons?", "Are the Gospels Trustworthy?" and "Are Christianity and Science Enemies?". You do not want to miss this informative episode as we speak with one of the leading voices in Christian Apologetics today!

TLFR hosts Letitia and Thomas talk about and interview guests about the pro-life ramifications of the latest shootings happening in Minnesota, Louisiana, and Dallas, TX.  What do these latest links in an ever growing chain of racial strife and violence mean, and how should the American public respond to deal with them? Our guests are Lonnie Poindexter from Lion Chasers Radio with Lonnie Poindexter on heard daily on Urban Family Talk; Babette Holder, conservative blogger and advocate for America from The Last Civil Right; also with us is Peggy Hubbar, a resident near St. Louis, MO who has been heavily involved in critiquing the Black Lives Matter movement since its inception in Ferguson.  All are a part of our panel discussion on analyzing the real issue behind the shootings, especially the pro-life aspect that is not often discussed in the news or popular media. We will also discuss the latest headlines:  Who's going to shoot up the NRA, the overturning of Texas' HB2 by SCOTUS, and Letitia's launch of our informal poll on "Should rapists get the death penalty?" on facebook.  

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week our special guest will be Dr. Win Corduan. Dr. Corduan is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion at Taylor University and is the author of several books, including Philosophy of Religion (co-authored with Dr. Norman Geisler), Neighboring Faiths, and Islam: A Christian Introduction. We will be discussing Dr. Corduan's book, No Doubt About It: The Case For Christianity, written in 1997.   How do the very thoughts that call our faith into question actually act as signs of life and growth? How are faith and reason compatible? Is the life of the mind important in the essence of Christianity? Join us for this very enlightening discussion with Dr. Corduan.

What does it take to remove a planned and wanted newborn baby from the hospital?  Two ingredients:  the mother must be a rape victim, and the State must have no paper trail.  Apparently, that is all it took for authorities to forcibly take Baby Braelon from his mother's arms shortly after birth.  On TLFR today, we will be interviewing the custodial grandmother of the mother of Baby Braelon and two witnesses to the events that took place when the baby was seized, Juda Myers and Terri LaPoint.  We will focus on the possible reasons for the seizure and what we can learn about the medical ethics violations involved that enabled this to happen. We will also discuss the trial and conviction of Stanford student and rapist Brock Turner.  Why was his defense so laden with lies?  What is it about his case that has everyone upset, yet strangely not upset enough?   

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew each week at they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. Today we will be discussing the topic of Apologetics & The Church. What is the role of apologetics in the life and ministry of the Church? How should/could the Church incorporate apologetics into its mission?  Joining us to discuss this topic will be Thomas McCuddy, a native of Memphis, TN, who currently serves as Senior pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Dublin, NC. Thomas has a Bachelors in Mathematics, a Masters in Apologetics and Biblical Studies from SES, and is currently working on a Doctorate of Ministry also at SES. Thomas also works part-time for Carolina College of Biblical Studies in Fayetteville, NC as professor of apologetics and coordinator of the apologetics minor as well as serving as Director of Curriculum Development for Norm Geisler International Ministries. Thomas has spent more than 15 years ministering to youth in the church and parachurch organizations as well as the last two years as pastor, and he seeks to equip believers of all ages to both live and defend the faith. You do not want to miss this informative episode that will equip us all as we serve in the local Church.

Today, we discuss the pro-life implications and ramifications of a Hillary or a Trump presidency.  Hillary Clinton has a well-known political agenda, and the outlook under a(nother) Clinton White House is worth discussing, even if predictable.  A Donald Trump presidency has far more uncertainty as far as policy goes, and controversy over his potential leadership grows every day.  How is a pro-life voter supposed to weigh the candidates?  Given the wild-card nature of Trump, do the old rules even apply anymore?  Letitia and Thomas discuss what every pro-life person needs to consider before heading to the polls in November.

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew each week at they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. Today we will be discussing the Doctrine of the Church with special guest, Dr. Jonathan Leeman. Leeman is the editorial director for 9Marks, a global ministry that exists to equip church leaders with a biblical vision and practical resources for displaying God’s glory to the nations through healthy churches.  After doing undergraduate and graduate degrees in political science, Jonathan began his career in journalism where he worked as an editor for an international economics magazine in Washington, D. C. Since his call to ministry, Jonathan has earned a master of divinity and a Ph.D. in theology, has worked as an interim pastor and currently serves as an elder at Capitol Hill Baptist in Washington, D.C. He is also teaches adjunctively for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Reformed Theological Seminary. Dr. Leeman edits the 9Marks series of books as well as the 9Marks Journal and has a selection of articles in the 9Marks Journal, Tabletalk Magazine, The Gospel Coalition and Canon & Culture. He has written for a number of publications and is the author or editor of a number books including The Church and the Surprising Offspring of God's Love and Understanding Church Discipline.  Why join a church? What are the responsibilities of church leaders and church members? What is the nature of the Church? What is the role of apologetics in the Church? Why does any of this matter to God? Join us for this engaging and informative discussion as Dr. Leeman addresses these and other related issues.     

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew each week at they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. Today, we will be discussing the use of apologetics when dealing with the issue of race, which has become a very sensitive yet prevalent point of discussion in recent times. Joining us to discuss this topic and his new book, The African-American Guide To The Bible, will be Dr. H.C Felder, founder of Giving An Answer television ministry. A former software engineer with NASA, Dr. Felder received a Master's Degree in Apologetics and a Doctorate of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary. How do we know that the Bible is true? Does the Bible have anything to say about race? From a biblical perspective, why are there differences within humanity? Does the Bible condone slavery? Does the Bible teach the separation of races? How do we answer the objection that Christianity is the white man’s religion? What does the Bible have to do with the unity of mankind? This show will equip you to engage on these important topics so you do not want to miss it!

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew, Chapter Directors of Ratio Christi at Winthrop University, each week at they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and biblical worldview issues. As Christians celebrate the National Day of Prayer today and as our atheist friends concurrently celebrate the National Day of Reason, how should we as Christians respond? Is there a contradiction between praying to God and employing reason? Today, Devin will be sharing thoughts on how naturalists have hijacked science and illegitimately and erroneously imposed a dichotomy between the love of science and the existence and worship of God. You do not want to miss this important episode! 

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew each week at they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. During the first half hour, Devin will be sharing highlights from his talk from last weekend at Overcome: An Apologetics Conference for the Church on the topic: "Overcoming the Hijacking of Science". During our second hour, we will be joined by Dr. John David Ferrer, an educator and minister originally from South Carolina. He earned his BA in religion from Charleston Southern University, and an MDiv in Apologetics from SES. While in South Carolina he served 4 years as an associate pastor at North Rock Hill church, and 2 years as a collegiate missionary to Winthrop University. He moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area where he married the lovely former Hillary Morgan. There in Texas they settled in, both teaching as while he earned a ThM and PhD in philosophy of religion at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. John spent 6 years teaching apologetics to high school students at Pantego Christian Academy and has also taught ethics, world religions, philosophy and logic at the college level.  John has debated several well-known atheists and served for two semesters as Chapter Director with Ratio Christi at Dallas Baptist University. Currently he and Hillary live in Pella, Iowa where they develop content for an education based website and pine for apologetics opportunities. John has delivered presentations on abortion in many venues. John and Hillary are passionate about prolife apologetics identifying it as the single-largest crime against humanity the world has ever seen. On today's broadcast, we will be discussing the Moral Argument for God's Existence and John'srecent debate with atheist activist Matt Dillahunty on the topic. You do not want to miss it!

This week, Devin and Melissa will be joined by scholar, apologist and author, Nancy Pearcey. Previously Mrs. Pearcey was the Francis A. Schaeffer Scholar at the World Journalism Institute, where she taught a worldview course based on her book Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity, winner of the 2005 ECPA Gold Medallion Award for best book on Christianity and Society. She has also served as professor of worldview studies at Philadelphia Biblical University, during which time she wrote Saving Leonardo: A Call to Resist the Secular Assault on Mind, Morals, and Meaning. Pearcey also co-authored How Now Shall We Live?, which was a 2000 ECPA Gold Medallion Award winner. Her latest book, which we will discuss during this episode, is Finding Truth: 5 Principles for Unmasking Atheism, Secularism, and Other God Substitutes. Formerly an agnostic, Pearcey studied under Francis Schaeffer at L'Abri in Switzerland. She earned an MA from Covenant Theological Seminary and pursued further graduate work in History of Philosophy at the Institute for Christian Studies in Toronto. Heralded as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual" (The Economist), Pearcey is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Baptist University. She is a fellow of the Discovery Institute and editor-at-large of The Pearcey Report. As founding editor of the radio program BreakPoint, she also coauthored a monthly column with Chuck Colson in Christianity Today.  Pearcey has contributed to several books and published more than a hundred articles. She has spoken in the US Capitol and the White House; at universities such as Princeton, Stanford, and Dartmouth; to actors in Hollywood and artists in New York City; on NPR and C-SPAN. Her earlier books include The Soul of Science.