Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul Copan

This book has 130 arguments for the Christian faith. This podcast goes over three essays by well-known apologists--Lee Strobel, Paul Copan, and Gary Habermas. purchase book here I'm Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith. Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you. contact me: the apologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

How do you respond when someone says your "Christian Nationalism" goes against everything Jesus taught in the Bible? And why are so many Christians preoccupied with LGBTQ+ issues--don't they have their own sinful behaviors to worry about? In this midweek episode, Frank responds to a listener email from Australia related to these and other hot-button issues by answering questions like:How does "Christian Nationalism" compare to secular internationalism?Why should the government care about marriage?Did Jesus believe in equity?Do you call out your own sin or just the sins of others?What are the 3 BIG temptations John 1 warns us about?According to Paul, what kind of person isn't welcome at church?Is God just a cosmic killjoy?What's the difference between torture and torment and which one is found in Hell?What's the deal with the story of Jephthah and his daughter in the Book of Judges?If you have a question you'd like Frank to answer on a future episode, be sure to send it to hello@crossexamined.org and don't forget to download the CrossExamined app where you can access every single episode of 'I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist' organized by date, subject content, or guest(s)!Resources mentioned during the episode:Jesus vs. the Culture self-paced online course - https://bit.ly/3Zp02G8Podcast: When Is Love Evil? - https://bit.ly/4mnA5RqThe BIBLE and SLAVERY Explained! - https://youtu.be/qWvwkHKWAfEThe Big Book of Bible Difficulties - https://bit.ly/4dp32s5Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copan - https://bit.ly/4jdGgV8Is God a Vindictive Bully? by Paul Copan - https://bit.ly/3HjdvsM

Friday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Professor in the Philosophy of Religion program at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Dr. Paul Copan will be in studio with a challenge: Ask Me How I Know He Lives. Together we will explore the Historical Evidence for Jesus' Resurrection. PBA: Palm Beach Atlantic University | Florida Christian College https://www.amazon.com/Christianity-Contested-Replies-Toughest-Objections/dp/1666743259 Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wrmbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special guest, Paul Copan, shares the different Worldviews as part of the Confident Conversations Conference.Recorded on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Covenant Church, West Lafayette.

The doctrine of deification or theosis has been gaining interest among scholars for some time. Dr. Paul Copan is the editor of a new book that makes the case for a Protestant view of deification. This doctrine may sound abstract (or heretical), but when properly understood, it has deep historical roots in the Christian faith and deep transformative power in the lives of believers. CHECK OUT: Paul's work at The Worldview Bulletin (https://worldviewbulletin.substack.com/) READ: Transformed into the Same Image (https://www.ivpress.com/transformed-into-the-same-image) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.orgv

Although Christianity has significantly influenced many of Western civilization’s cherished ideals and values, it faces ongoing criticism regarding its truth, goodness, and beauty. Palm Beach Atlantic University professor, Paul Copan will join Mornings with Eric and Brigitte to provide a comprehensive, well-reasoned answer to these accusations for both the church and the broader public. Christianity Contested Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wrmbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the tragic loss of life and property happening in California, the problem of evil and pain is top of mind for many. On Wednesday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Dr. Paul Copan will help us grapple with the honest questions you may have about God's power and his goodness. https://www.amazon.com/Christianity-Contested-Replies-Toughest-Objections/dp/1666743259Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wrmbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renowned Christian philosopher and theologian Dr. Paul Copan joins us to explore our shared values and address the ethical questions people are faced with when reading the Bible. He discusses how modern readers often overlook the Torah's revolutionary impact by viewing it solely through a contemporary lens, which strips it of historical context. Together, we examine the Mosaic laws in contrast to other ancient laws, like the Code of Hammurabi, revealing just how transformative the Torah was within its pagan surroundings. Dr. Copan shares his approach to interpreting morally challenging passages, applying a “charitability and Golden Rule” perspective that uncovers the depths in the Torah's narratives. Dr. Copan provides a nuanced understanding focused on careful textual analysis. He highlights the Bible's distinct stance on slavery, distinguishing it from the brutal chattel slavery of later times and showing how Judeo-Christian values contributed to its eventual abolition. Naysayers and skeptics are challenged to rethink their preconceived notions about the Torah, especially regarding topics like divine justice, slavery, capital punishment, the Wayward Son, the Sotah ritual, and other often misunderstood sections. What are we to make of what appears to be God's call to wipe out Canaanites and Amalekites? How do we understand the massive loss of life decreed by God in the Great Flood and the death of the Egyptian first-born? This is a discussion you don't want to miss. --- • Bio: Paul Copan (Ph.D., Philosophy, Marquette University) is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University (Florida) and holds the endowed Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. He is author or editor of nearly 50 books, including the very popular, strong-selling book Is God a Moral Monster? as well as its companion volume, the award-winning Is God a Vindictive Bully? He is coeditor of The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion, The Naturalness of Theistic Belief, Philosophy of Religion: Classic and Contemporary Issues, and The Kalām Cosmological Argument (a two-volume anthology). He is coauthor of Creation out of Nothing and Biblical Ethics: Walking in the Way of Wisdom. He has also contributed essays to over 60 books, both scholarly and popular, and he has authored a number of articles in professional journals. In 2017 and 2024, he has been a Visiting Scholar at the University of Oxford (Wycliffe Hall and Oriel College). For six years, he served as president of the Evangelical Philosophical Society. He also helped establish the PBA's M.A. in Philosophy of Religion; PBA also a B.A. in Apologetics, and it offers a Program in Cultural Apologetics (which is heavily scholarshiped). He is co-chair of Tyndale Fellowship's Philosophy of Religion Study Group, which meets every summer in England. Paul is married to Jacqueline, and they have six children. --- • Welcome to JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED: A PODCAST FOR THE PERPLEXED | Co-hosted by Benjy & Benzi | Thank you to...Super Patron: Jordan Karmily, Platinum Patron: Craig Gordon, Gold Patrons: Dovidchai Abramchayev, Lazer Cohen, Travis Krueger, Vasili Volkoff, Rod Ilian, Silver Patrons: Ellen Fleischer, Daniel Maksumov, Rabbi Pinny Rosenthal, Fred & Antonio, Jeffrey Wasserman, and Jacob Winston! Please SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube Channel and hit the BELL so you can get alerted whenever new clips get posted, thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/judaismdemystified/support

Paul Copan "Bashing Babies Against the Rocks?"Series: Guest Speakers Speaker: Paul CopanMessiah DowntownDate: 6th October 2024Passage: Psalm 137:1-9-------------------Guest Speaker: Paul Copan Psalm 137 "Bashing Babies Against the Rocks?" October 6, 2024-Church of the Messiah is a prayerful, Bible-teaching, evangelical church in Ottawa (ON, Canada) with a heart for the city and the world. Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus, gripped by the gospel, living for God's glory! We are a Bible-believing, gospel-centered church of the English Reformation, part of the Anglican Network in Canada, and the Gospel Coalition.- WAYS TO GIVE: https://www.messiahchurch.ca/donateWeb: https://www.messiahchurch.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawamessiahchurch/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comottawa/

Welcome to a sneak peek of the Bonus Q&A episode, part of the Theology in the Raw premium subscription. In the full episode, we discuss: 0:00 Introduction 0:11 Can you give a short explanation of the discussion surrounding the new perspective on Paul that is understandable to the layperson? 14:05 What would you say to someone saying that the Holy Spirit can guide us to violence? 17:44 Does Matthew 5:41 teach we shouldn't resist evildoers at all? 19:02. Was Eve deceived because of the order of creation or because she was not instructed by God? 26:05 Another Exiles in Babylon conference in Denver? 26:50 Ephesians 4:5--is one baptism referring to water baptism or the baptism of the Holy Spirit? 27:39 Frank Turek and Paul Copan recently discussed a just war and Hamas--would you have them on your podcast? Does just war apply? 34:54 How do we take our Christian beliefs into account when voting? Is there a way to think about how to vote? 36:55 Is there one thing you wish your detractors knew about what you teach and believe? 40:00 How would you steel-man an encounter with a Christian who believes in the flat-earth theory? 42:47 How would you respond to a married lesbian couple asking to dedicate their child in the service? 44:06 How would you steal-man and LGTBQ+ affirming theology?? 50:15 Is Genesis 2:7 analogous to I Timothy 3:16--"God breathed?" 53:02. Have there been any modern attempts at the creeds? Is the closest thing a denominational statement of faith? 54:22. What are your thoughts on Julie Rodgers' book "Outlove?" 55:57. Do you have a specific framework you use when exploring new topics? I'm interested in studying how the Bible addresses health. Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Dr Andrew Ollerton is joined by the Revd Dr Helen Paynter to look at horror and violence in the Old Testament. Helen walks us through one of the Old Testament's “Texts of Terror”—the notorious 19th chapter of the book of Judges and explores how we can bring humility and empathy to the way we read the Bible. Content note: Please note this episode contains extended discussion about sexual violence in the Old Testament narrative.Reading list: God of Violence Yesterday, God of Love Today?  by Helen Paynter (The Bible Reading Fellowship, 2019)The Lost World of the Israelite Conquest: Covenant, Retribution, and the Fate of the Canaanites by John H. Walton and J. Harvey Walton (IVP US , 2017)Did God Really Command Genocide? Coming to Terms with the Justice of God by Paul Copan and Matt Flannagan (Baker Books, 2014)Bloody, Brutal, and Barbaric? Wrestling with Troubling War Texts by William J. Webb and Gordon K. Oeste (IVP US, 2019)Telling Terror in Judges 19: Rape and Reparation for the Levite's wife by Helen Paynter (Routledge, 2020)The Revd Dr Helen Paynter is a Baptist Minister and the Director of Bristol Baptist College's Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence. Helen has a Masters in Missional Church Leadership, another Masters in Biblical Studies, and a PhD in Old Testament. Her main research interests are in the narrative portions of the Hebrew Bible. This episode is a re-release from the Trusting the Bible podcast which was a collaboration between Tyndale House, Cambridge @Tyndale_House and the Bible Society @biblesociety in 2022.Edited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Support the Show.

This is part 6 of the Read the Bible For Yourself. Tragically, many Christians skip over reading the Torah. They focus on the Gospels or Epistles of the New Testament. However, the first five books of the Bible contain many rich insights into God's heart and how he asked Israel to live. In fact, it's impossible to understand the rest of the Bible, or even Jesus, without first becoming familiar with the Law. This episode will provide you an overview of the Torah's instruction about holiness, sacrifice, justice, and sacred time. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/a9wxI1TWBlE —— Links —— See other episodes in Read the Bible For Yourself Check out the class New Covenant Theology to learn more about biblical covenants as well as this podcast episode on the New Covenant and this one responding to typical arguments for Torah observance today Other classes are available here, including How We Got the Bible, which explores the manuscript transmission and translation of the Bible Get the transcript of this episode Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Notes —— Reading the Law takes work Sometimes it's just weird (Lev 11:20-23) Sometimes it's tedious (Ex 26:7-9) Important to focus while reading Eliminate distractions Read aloud if you can Keep track of things (underline, highlight, write notes in the margin) The books of the Law (Torah) Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Four categories of Law Holiness Sacrifice Justice Sacred time Sinai and the giving of the Law God came down on the mountain and spoke audibly (Ex 19:16-21) The people agreed to obey and then “stood at a distance” while Moses went up and received the rest of the Law (Ex 20:18-21) Tabernacle The 2nd half of Exodus contains meticulous instructions on how to build the tabernacle and everything that went outside and inside of it. The tabernacle is where God dwelled and where the people made animal sacrifices. Inside the tabernacle was a lampstand, table, bread, alter of incense, and ark of the covenant. Outside of the tent stood the bronze basin and the bronze altar for sacrifices. Numbers Organization of the camp Tabernacle was in the center, surrounded by Levites the Levites set up, tore down, and transported the tabernacle (Num 18:21-24). Later on, David commissioned the Levites to sing and play instruments to praise God (1 Chron 16) A man named Korah instigated a rebellion that resulted in disastrous judgement with God showing that he wanted only the Levites to serve him through the tabernacle worship system. Leviticus Priests maintained the inside of the tabernacle. They butchered animals and offered them on the altar. They managed cleansing ritual when someone became unclean for touching a dead person, touching the carcass of an unclean animal, nocturnal emissions, monthly menstruation, childbirth, bodily discharges, and skin diseases. Israel => Levites => Priests => High Priest Types of sacrifices (Lev 17:11) Burnt offerings Grain offerings Peace (well-being) offerings Sin offerings Guilt offerings Holy day offerings Covenantal structure of Deuteronomy Preamble (Deut 1:1-5) Historical review (Deut 1:6-4:49) Individual laws/requirements (Deut 5-26) Deposit of the text (Deut 31:9, 24-26) List of witnesses (Deut 4:26; 30:19) Blessings and curses (Deut 27-28) Ratification ceremony (Deut 29) Exhortation (Deut 29-30) Deuteronomy Second telling of the law to the next generation Shows so much of God's heart Apodictic laws: general commands (ex. 10 Commandments) Casuistic laws: specific scenarios (ex. Deut 22:6-7; 23:15-16) Dealing with embarrassing or sexist laws God gave the Law to move the people of Israel forward. Comparisons to other ancient near eastern (ANE) law codes (like the Code of Hammurabi) show how the Torah curbed abuses and protected the vulnerable. On first reading, a law (ex. Deut 21:10-14) may seem bizarre or barbaric, but when you consider the historical setting and the options available in a patriarchal society, the wisdom of the Torah shines through brilliantly. Two books that can help you make sense of confusing laws include Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copan and How (Not) to Read the Bible by Dan Kimball. Why the Law matters to you The Torah teaches you who God is and what his preferences are. The new covenant includes many of the same prohibitions and commandments as the old covenant. The Law shows how highly God values holiness over syncretism. Understanding the Pentateuch is necessary for understanding the rest of the Bible. You can extract ethical principles from laws even when the particulars don't line up. Review: The Torah or Pentateuch includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, though much of these books contains narrative. The Law was God's gracious covenant with Israel, detailing how he wanted them to live and be different than the nations around them. The tabernacle was the worship facility God had his people construct. Under King Solomon, the temple in Jerusalem replaced the tabernacle. God set apart the tribe of Levites to manage the tabernacle and the offerings made there. They didn't receive a land inheritance; instead, the people supported them financially. God set apart the priests, a subset of the Levites, to manage the sacrificial system, maintain holiness, and cleanse those who became unclean. The high priest was the only one allowed to enter the holy of holies in the tabernacle on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). Deuteronomy contains the clearest expression of the covenant God made with Israel, updated for the second generation. Although some of the laws contained in the Torah seem backward or offensive to us, they limited abuse and protected vulnerable people amid a patriarchal and unequal society. Although most of the specifics of the Torah don't apply to Christians today, it's critical to understand to know God better and understand other parts of the Bible.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/16/24), Hank answers the following questions:Does the King James Version of the Bible mistranslate 2 Corinthians 5:6-8? George - Whitecourt, AB (0:44)I am reading Bible Basics by Duncan Heaster, in which he says that angels cannot sin. What are your thoughts on this? Catherine - IL (3:46)What is your view of predestination and R.C. Sproul's book, Chosen by God? Robert - Nashville, TN (7:19)Who are the “sons of God” in Genesis 6? Are they different from humans? Matthew - Kansas City, MO (15:14)Can you comment on how to understand some of the Old Testament practices like stoning people for gathering wood on the Sabbath, as well as the book, Is God a Moral Monster by Paul Copan? Diana - Kansas City, MO (17:33)

Lesson 6 Notes Reading the Law takes work – Sometimes it's just weird (Lev 11:20-23) – Sometimes it's tedious (Ex 26:7-9) – Important to focus while reading – Eliminate distractions – Read aloud if you can – Keep track of things (underline, highlight, write notes in the margin) The books of the Law (Torah) 1. Genesis 2. Exodus 3. Leviticus 4. Numbers 5. Deuteronomy Four categories of Law 1. Holiness 2. Sacrifice 3. Justice 4. Sacred time Sinai and the giving of the Law – God came down on the mountain and spoke audibly (Ex 19:16-21) – The people agreed to obey and then “stood at a distance” while Moses went up and received the rest of the Law (Ex 20:18-21) Tabernacle – The 2nd half of Exodus contains meticulous instructions on how to build the tabernacle and everything that went outside and inside of it. – The tabernacle is where God dwelled and where the people made animal sacrifices. – Inside the tabernacle was a lampstand, table, bread, alter of incense, and ark of the covenant. Outside of the tent stood the bronze basin and the bronze altar for sacrifices. Numbers – Organization of the camp – Tabernacle was in the center, surrounded by Levites – the Levites set up, tore down, and transported the tabernacle (Num 18:21-24). – Later on, David commissioned the Levites to sing and play instruments to praise God (1 Chron 16) – A man named Korah instigated a rebellion that resulted in disastrous judgement with God showing that he wanted only the Levites to serve him through the tabernacle worship system. Leviticus – Priests maintained the inside of the tabernacle. – They butchered animals and offered them on the altar. – They managed cleansing ritual when someone became unclean for touching a dead person, touching the carcass of an unclean animal, nocturnal emissions, monthly menstruation, childbirth, bodily discharges, and skin diseases. – Israel => Levites => Priests => High Priest Types of sacrifices (Lev 17:11) – Burnt offerings – Grain offerings – Peace (well-being) offerings – Sin offerings – Guilt offerings – Holy day offerings Covenantal structure of Deuteronomy 1. Preamble (Deut 1:1-5) 2. Historical review (Deut 1:6-4:49) 3. Individual laws/requirements (Deut 5-26) 4. Deposit of the text (Deut 31:9, 24-26) 5. List of witnesses (Deut 4:26; 30:19) 6. Blessings and curses (Deut 27-28) 7. Ratification ceremony (Deut 29) 8. Exhortation (Deut 29-30) Deuteronomy – Second telling of the law to the next generation – Shows so much of God's heart – Apodictic laws: general commands (ex. 10 Commandments) – Casuistic laws: specific scenarios (ex. Deut 22:6-7; 23:15-16) Dealing with embarrassing or sexist laws – God gave the Law to move the people of Israel forward. – Comparisons to other ancient near eastern (ANE) law codes (like the Code of Hammurabi) show how the Torah curbed abuses and protected the vulnerable. – On first reading, a law (ex. Deut 21:10-14) may seem bizarre or barbaric, but when you consider the historical setting and the options available in a patriarchal society, the wisdom of the Torah shines through brilliantly. – Two books that can help you make sense of confusing laws include Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copan and How (Not) to Read the Bible by Dan Kimball. Why the Law matters to you – The Torah teaches you who God is and what his preferences are. – The new covenant includes many of the same prohibitions and commandments as the old covenant. – The Law shows how highly God values holiness over syncretism. – Understanding the Pentateuch is necessary for understanding the rest of the Bible. – You can extract ethical principles from laws even when the particulars don't line up. Review: – The Torah or Pentateuch includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, though much of these books contains narrative. – The Law was God’s gracious covenant with Israel, detailing how he wanted them to live and be different than the nations around them. – The tabernacle was the worship facility God had his people construct. Under King Solomon, the temple in Jerusalem replaced the tabernacle. – God set apart the tribe of Levites to manage the tabernacle and the offerings made there. They didn’t receive a land inheritance; instead, the people supported them financially. – God set apart the priests, a subset of the Levites, to manage the sacrificial system, maintain holiness, and cleanse those who became unclean. – The high priest was the only one allowed to enter the holy of holies in the tabernacle on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). – Deuteronomy contains the clearest expression of the covenant God made with Israel, updated for the second generation. – Although some of the laws contained in the Torah seem backward or offensive to us, they limited abuse and protected vulnerable people amid a patriarchal and unequal society. – Although most of the specifics of the Torah don’t apply to Christians today, it’s critical to understand to know God better and understand other parts of the Bible.The post 6: How to Read the Law first appeared on Living Hope.

Is the God of the Old Testament a vindictive bully? What should we think about the dochotomy often presented between the angry Old Testament God and the loving New Testament God? How can we respond to Bible difficulties concerning violence and Ancient Israelite warfare? Prof. Paul Copan joins us to discuss these topics as we look at his book Is God a Vindictive Bully?  https://www.classicaltheism.com/support

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Kerby Anderson hosts today's exciting show. It's going to be especially good.  First, he welcomes Paul Copan. Paul shares his article, Stamp Thine Image. Kerby's other guest is author and holocaust survivor Jack Wurfl. Jack was born in 1932 and survived the Holocaust IN Germany before coming to the USA. Jack […]

Come and join the song of Zechariah as he "praises the Lord...because he has come to his people and redeemed them." (Dr. Paul Copan filling the pulpit for Pastor Adam)

Join us for an insightful interview with Paul Copan as we dive into his book "Is God a Vindictive Bully?" Unravel the complexities surrounding critics' accusations of genocide, racism, and violence in the Old Testament. Copan challenges imbalanced teachings, highlighting the kindness, patience, and compassion of God in the Old Testament while demonstrating the divine severity revealed by Jesus in the New Testament. Whether you're seeking clarity on challenging biblical passages or interested in the broader theological context, this interview is a must-watch.Paul Copan is a 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 Ethics1 2. He has written and edited over 40 books in the area of philosophy of religion, apologetics, theology, and ethics in the Bible.#remnantradio #theology #theologypodcast #theologydiscussion #oldtestament #biblestudy 

Theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist and author Paul Copan answers the questions about God's character that Christians often get from nonbelievers looking to paint God as violent, misogynistic and racist. The author of Is God a Vindictive Bully? explains in this wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Jeff Myers that to get the full insight into God's goodness requires us to read Scripture in the context of both its cultural time and its literary genres. "God is not wrathful in spite of love," he notes. "He's wrathful because of love." Listen to every episode of the Dr. Jeff Show wherever you listen to podcasts. For more from Dr. Jeff on YouTube visit http://bit.ly/3flbj2j For more resources from Summit Ministries visit their Resource Library at www.summit.org/resources/

In this bonus episode of the Parker's Pensées Podcast, I share my paper presentation from the 2023 Evangelical Philosophical Society in San Antonio, Texas. I originally wrote this paper for Paul Copan's Advanced Philosophy of Religion course in the Palm Beach Atlantic University Master's program. If you want to follow along with the outline I gave the audience at EPS, you can find that at my substack here: https://parknotes.substack.com/p/are-theodicies-possible-yes Join the Facebook group, Parker's Pensées Penseurs, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/960471494536285/ If you like this podcast, then support it on Patreon for $3, $5 or more a month. Any amount helps, and for $5 you get a Parker's Pensées sticker and instant access to all the episode as I record them instead of waiting for their release date. Check it out here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parkers_pensees If you want to give a one-time gift, you can give at my Paypal: https://paypal.me/ParkersPensees?locale.x=en_US Check out my merchandise at my Teespring store: https://teespring.com/stores/parkers-penses-merch Come talk with the Pensées community on Discord: dsc.gg/parkerspensees Sub to my Substack to read my thoughts on my episodes: https://parknotes.substack.com/ Check out my blog posts: https://parkersettecase.com/ Check out my Parker's Pensées YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbTRurpFP5q4TpDD_P2JDA

How can you negotiate with people who are intent on your destruction and are even willing to commit demonic acts to do so? The world watched in horror as the terrorist organization, Hamas, carried out the brutal attacks against innocent and defenseless Israeli citizens this past weekend, mercilessly slaughtering entire families, raping women, and dismembering young infants and children. Can these heinous crimes that we've witnessed offer any insight as to why God ordered the "utter destruction" of the enemies of Old Testament Israel? In light of the recent terror attacks in Israel, Dr. Paul Copan sits down with Frank to reflect on this centuries old conflict and how it relates to some of the events that took place in the Old Testament. Paul will also talk more about his latest book, 'Is God a Vindictive Bully: Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments,' which was written to help Christians better understand the biblical and historical backdrop of the hostility between Israel and the surrounding nations. During the episode, Paul and Frank answer questions like: Why won't Palestinians make peace with Israel? Why would God order people groups to be killed in the Old Testament? Isn't that 'ethnic cleansing?' What's going on with Frank's Israel trip that was planned for November? What are imprecatory prayers and what do they reveal about the human condition and the nature of God? How long did God wait before He brought judgment to Israel's enemies? In the words of New Testament scholar, N.T. Wright, "If God is not wrathful, then He is not loving." As Christians, we should pray for the peace and safety of Israel, pray for the innocent civilians caught in the middle of the war(s), and pray for the salvation of those involved in these attacks. But if God is truly as loving and as just as the Bible describes Him, can He allow such wickedness and evil to go unpunished for those who don't repent? Absolutely not! To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. Dr. Paul Copan's website: http://www.paulcopan.com/ Dr. Paul Copan's books: https://amzn.to/3RRjXe0

Happy Wednesday!  Today, Paul Copan joins us for the podcast! Paul shares about his faith journey, what he does for a living, and how became the go-to voice for questions about the Old Testament.  In this episode, Janel and Paul discuss the different components of progressive Christianity and they seek to answer Rachel's questions about God's character. They talk about the importance of reading scripture in context, how to know which passages to take literally and which passages to question, the moral vision of the Bible, diversity among Christian followers, and more!  Paul also talks about why he is concerned about the teachings of Richard Rohr and similar thinkers. He upfront about Rohr's incorrect beliefs about Jesus, his embracing of pantheism, and the abandonment of many core tenants of the Christian faith. Paul also speaks about the deity of Jesus, and loving others when we don't agree with their beliefs of lifestyles.  We hope you are edified by today's episode!  About Paul Paul Copan (Ph.D., Philosophy, Marquette University) is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University (Florida) and holds the endowed Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. He is author or editor of over 40 books, including works such as Is God a Moral Monster?, Is God a Vindictive Bully?, The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion, The Naturalness of Theistic Belief, Creation out of Nothing, Philosophy of Religion: Classic and Contemporary Issues, A Little Book for New Philosophers, and The Kalām Cosmological Argument (a two-volume anthology). He has also contributed essays to over 50 books, both scholarly and popular, and he has authored a number of articles in professional journals.   ----- We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! Paul's Website Is God a Moral Monster? - Paul Copan Did God Really Command Genocide? - Paul Copan Is God A Vindictive Bully? - Paul Copan Paul Copan & Randall Rouser on Unbelievable? Progressive Christianity on the Road - Paul Copan A Heretic's Christ, A False Salvation - Douglas Groothuis What is a Woman? - DailyWire Documentary Francis Beckwith Greg Boyd  Roger Olson Frank Turek Miroslav Volf Randall Rouser John Calvin Greg Beale Rachel Held Evans John Mark Comer Craig Blomberg Richard Rohr

If God is love (1 Jn 4:8, 16), why does the Bible make Him look like a bully? Join Sam Fornecker for a chat with Dr. Paul Copan (Pledger Chair of Philosophy and Ethics at Palm Beach Atlantic University) about violence in the Bible: from criminal justice to divine smiting, from cursing psalms to holy war. This conversation draws on Paul's recent book, Is God a Vindictive Bully? (Baker Academic, 2022) to show that a careful reading of the Bible reveals a God at once more holy, more just, and more lovely than we could have imagined.

Are you a witness for Jesus? Those living in the way of Jesus are called to do what He did, to be a faithful witness—a trustworthy guide—who makes knowledge of God and life in His kingdom available to others. On Wednesday’s Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, apologist, author, and speaker, Paul Copan joins us to talk about PBA’s upcoming Apologetics Conference: Faithful Witness, to be held at PBA on Friday, October 27-Saturday, October 28, 2023. He encourages all to join them at PBA for two days of worship, keynote speakers, breakout sessions and more! PBA Apologetics Conference: Faithful WitnessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Paul Copan joined me to chat about Old Testament Ethics, and his new book, Is God a Vindictive Bully? We chat about slavery, difficult passages, how to interpret the Old Testament, and so much more! Paul Copan (Ph.D., Philosophy, Marquette University) is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University (Florida) and holds the endowed Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. His Website: http://www.paulcopan.com/about/ The Book: https://www.amazon.com/God-Vindictive-Bully-Reconciling-Portrayals/dp/1540964558/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TUB5EE28LID1&keywords=is+god+a+vindictive+bully+by+paul+copan&qid=1685375777&sprefix=is+god+a+vin%2Caps%2C289&sr=8-1 -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

In this episode Richard has a conversation with returning guest Dr. Rob Blackaby. This conversation focuses on the importance and ethics in today's world. Find out more about what Rob is doing at The Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click here. RESOURCES: Strange New World by Carl R. Trueman The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl R. Trueman An Introduction to Biblical Ethics by Paul Copan and Robertson McQuilkin Register for The Seasons of God Online class here. CONNECT: Follow Richard on Twitter. Follow Richard on Facebook. Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com.

I am joined today with Brandon and Kenne as we talk about the ontology of God, or in other words, the existence of God. We share thoughts on the answers to objections to the existence of God, why we personally believe in the Jesus of Scriptures, answer the question "why does God need people to worship Him," and more!We have done a lot of interviews with some fascinating and knowledgeable people! From professors to those holding doctorates, and to those with not much formal education...it reveals that collegiate education isn't necessary to be a theologian, but a desire to study the word of God, and a giftedness to teach are the main prerequisites. And everyone we have interviewed met those criteria. It is our prayer that these interviews are a blessing to encourage and to equip all who watch them.Links to the interviews in this video:Greg Koukl, Engaging the Culture for Jesushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJLCNmJQWxY&list=PLeOcdkxTcWJtBzOz_xTLi-g5Msdx0jSjF&index=37&t=1114s&pp=gAQBiAQBDr. Paul Copan, Is God an Immoral Monster?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCpUP8tfm2Y&list=PLeOcdkxTcWJtBzOz_xTLi-g5Msdx0jSjF&index=34&t=2207s&pp=gAQBiAQBDr. Fred Chay, False Dichotomy: Calvinism & Arminianismhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZFS8tyX8xo&list=PLeOcdkxTcWJtBzOz_xTLi-g5Msdx0jSjF&index=10&t=1304s&pp=gAQBiAQBHutson Smelley, Eschatology from a Jewish Perspectivehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LoHoOTmVew&list=PLeOcdkxTcWJtBzOz_xTLi-g5Msdx0jSjF&index=12&t=5694s&pp=gAQBiAQBDr. Jason Lisle, Where Do Craters Fit in the Biblical Creationism Model?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpPcY1s9Gjo&list=PLeOcdkxTcWJtBzOz_xTLi-g5Msdx0jSjF&index=1&t=604s&pp=gAQBiAQBDr. Roger Fankhauser, What is Repentance According to the Bible?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8tterxeTuc&list=PLeOcdkxTcWJtBzOz_xTLi-g5Msdx0jSjF&index=26&t=1105s&pp=gAQBiAQBPastor Ken Stodola, What is the Unpardonable Sin?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY3QAaiahYU&list=PLeOcdkxTcWJtBzOz_xTLi-g5Msdx0jSjF&index=17&t=20s&pp=gAQBiAQBThani Abuhamad, Spiritual Deconstruction: Is It the End of Faith?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDHTl-adQaM&list=PLeOcdkxTcWJtBzOz_xTLi-g5Msdx0jSjF&index=30&t=1088s&pp=gAQBiAQBAI, Interview with an AI About Apologetics and Christianityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWPAJcuPawY&list=PLeOcdkxTcWJtBzOz_xTLi-g5Msdx0jSjF&index=5&t=101s&pp=gAQBiAQBMy Wife (Rebecca), A Secret Interview with My Wifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4IO-u0xLb0Check Out C4C Books:Investigating Lordship Salvation:https://www.amazon.com/Investigating-Lordship-Salvation-Response-Works-Based/dp/B09XZJD4RHA Biblical Sketch: Free Grace Theologyhttps://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Sketch-Theology-Understanding-Basics-ebook/dp/B0B4X8JMHG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11WY6AK3UBPUC&keywords=weierbach&qid=1662478524&s=books&sprefix=weierbach%2Cstripbooks%2C78&sr=1-1C4C Apologetics Website:www.c4capologetics.comOpen Door Baptist Church:https://odbaptist.com/Financially Support C4C Apologetics Ministry:https://odbaptist.com/giveGrace Zone App:https://subsplash.com/gracezone/appDon't forget to check out our YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/c/C4CApologetics

Today we have part two part of a lecture that Ryan gave on Paul Copan's book "Is God a Moral Monster?: Making Sense of the Old Testament God". Support the show

When Jesus was crucified and died on the cross, what really happened between the Father (God) and the Son (Jesus)? As we approach Good Friday, it would be good to reflect on what did and didn’t happen while Jesus was on the cross. Monday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Christian theologian and apologist, Paul Copan discusses and challenges some assertions by modern theologians regarding a separation between the Father and the Son on the day of crucifixion. Don't miss this interesting discussion!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have part one of a two part lecture that Ryan gave on Paul Copan's book "Is God a Moral Monster?: Making Sense of the Old Testament God". Producer's note: Ryan is sitting on a very squeaky chair early on, apologies for the noise it does get better!Support the show

The world's most outspoken atheist, Richard Dawkins, wrote in his book, The God Delusion,  “The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal, filicidal, pestilential, megalomaniacal, sadomasochistic, capriciously malevolent bully.”   No wonder there are some Christians today who want to distance themselves from that God and focus solely on the God of the New Testament and Jesus Christ. It's easier to think simplistically that Jesus changed all that, and that the vindictive bully of the Old Testament has been replaced by the loving, forgiving, sacrificial God of the New Testament. Our guest is Christian philosopher and apologist Paul Copan, author of Is God a Vindictive Bully?: Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments (Baker, 2022), winner of the Christianity Today 2023 Award of Merit in the category of Apologetics & Evangelism. In this book, Dr. Copan takes on some of the most difficult Old Testament challenges and places them in their larger historical and theological contexts. He explores the kindness, patience, and compassion of God in the Old Testament and shows how Jesus in the New Testament reveals both God's divine kindness and also God's divine severity. The God of the Old Testament is definitely fully revealed in the person of Jesus Christ, but it turns out to be the same God. Dr. Paul Copan (Ph.D., Philosophy, Marquette University) is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is a professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University (Florida) where he is the Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. He is the author or editor of over forty books. He recently edited War, Peace, and Violence: Four Christian Views (IVP, 2022) and wrote Loving Wisdom: A Guide to Philosophy and Christian Faith (Eerdmans, 2020). Among his previous published works, we find Is God a Moral Monster: Making Sense of the Old Testament God (Baker, 2011). Purchase these books from independent booksellers Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. You can order online through their secure server or call 717-246-333. Mention that you heard about this book on the Reintegrate Podcast and get 20% off! Thanks for listening! Your hosts for the Re-integrate Podcast are Dr. Bob Robinson (@Bob_Robinson_re) and David Loughney (@David_Loughney). Go to re-integrate.org for the latest articles on reintegrating your callings with God's mission and online resources for further learning. You can also find out about a Bible study book that you can use in your small group or individual devotions: Reintegrate Your Vocation with God's Mission. On Reintegrate's podcast page, you'll find more episodes and ways to email us to comment on this podcast. Music provided by Brian Donahue.

Does the God in the Old Testament differ from the one revealed by Jesus in the New Testament? Was polygamy endorsed by God in the Old Testament? How do we make sense of the excessively severe punishments prescribed for violating certain laws in the Torah? Dr. Paul Copan answers these questions and more as we discuss his new book, "Is God a Vindictive Bully?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-wilber/support

There are critics outside the church that accuse the OT God of genocide, racism, ethnic cleansing, and violence, while other critics inside the church claim that Moses and other prophets were mistaken about God’s commands and character. These critics dismiss the OT God in favor of the kind, compassionate “actual” God revealed by Jesus. Are they right to do so? On Monday’s Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Christian theologian and apologist, Paul Copan confronts these teachings by exploring the kindness, patience, and compassion of God in the OT and showing how Jesus in the NT reveals not only divine kindness but also divine severity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is God a Bully? Where is the balance between the severity of God and the kindness of God? Is there a difference between the God of the New and Old Testaments? The post Episode 127 Is God a Bully? With Paul Copan first appeared on Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center.

Is God a Bully? Where is the balance between the severity of God and the kindness of God? Is there a difference between the God of the New and Old Testaments? The post Episode 127 Is God a Bully? With Paul Copan first appeared on Lanier Theological Library.

Is the God of the Old Testament nothing but a bully, a murderer, and an oppressor?Many today--even within the church--seem to think so. How are Christians to respond to such accusations? And how are we to reconcile the seemingly disconnected natures of God portrayed in the two testaments?In his timely and readable book, Is God a Vindictive Bully?, apologist Paul Copan takes on some of the most vexing accusations of our time, including: • God is arrogant and jealous • God punishes people too harshly • God is guilty of ethnic cleansing • God oppresses women • God endorses slavery • Christianity causes violence Copan not only answers the critics, he also shows how to read both the Old and New Testaments faithfully, seeing an unchanging, righteous, and loving God in both.Youtube - https://youtu.be/vDiNnJO-jX4Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Link to Is God a Vindictive Bully?http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/is-god-a-vindictive-bully/408700Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude - This all-inclusive small group study on the book of Jude is out now. Check it out on the course page: http://courses.andymilleriii.comFive Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - I'm excited to share some news with you.  Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by these two sponsors: Keith Waters and his team at WPO Development do an amazing job helping non-profits and churches through mission planning studies, strategic plans, feasibility studies, and capital campaigns. We are honored to have Keith and WPO on the More to the Story team. You can find out more about them at www.wpodevelopment.com or touch base directly with Keith at Keith.Waters@wpodevelopment.com.ANDWesley Biblical Seminary - Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for the new podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

Dr. Paul Copan, author of Is God a Moral Monster?, joins us to look at heterosexual sins in the Bible. When we talk about sex and the Bible, we frequently jump to more controversial issues, like homosexuality. But there are many heterosexual sins in the Bible and they matter, too! And some of these strike us as rather strange, especially some in the Old Testament that deal with issues of war, rape, and marriage. Many thanks to Dr. Copan for lending his expertise as we tackle some tough and controversial topics! Why the explicit label? It isn't because we use naughty words, but rather because the content is not really safe for children. We are creating content for young adults and we are talking about adult experiences. While we do not intend to be crude or licentious, there is no way to have a really honest conversation without at least some specifics. So, in the interest to our listeners, we thought we would be extra cautious and include that label.

In this episode of the Parker's Pensées Podcast, I'm joined by my professor Dr. Paul Copan to discuss his new book, Is God a Vindictive Bully: Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments. Dr. Copan has become the go-to guy for helping to explain difficult passages in the OT. Grab his book here support my podcast: https://amzn.to/3UnfX2u Check out more from Paul Copan here: http://paulcopan.com/ if you like this podcast, then support it on Patreon for $3, $5 or more a month. Any amount helps, and for $5 you get a Parker's Pensées sticker and instant access to all the episode as I record them instead of waiting for their release date. Check it out here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parkers_pensees If you want to give a one-time gift, you can give at my Paypal: https://paypal.me/ParkersPensees?locale.x=en_US Check out my merchandise at my Teespring store: https://teespring.com/stores/parkers-penses-merch Come talk with the Pensées community on Discord: dsc.gg/parkerspensees Sub to my Substack to read my thoughts on my episodes: https://parknotes.substack.com/ Check out my blog posts: https://parkersettecase.com/ Check out my Parker's Pensées YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbTRurpFP5q4TpDD_P2JDA Check out my other YouTube channel on my frogs and turtles: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParkerSettecase Check me out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsettercase Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkers_pensees/ Time Is Running by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6203-time-is-running License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parkers-pensees/support

Is God a vindictive bully? Is the God of the Old Testament different than the God of the New Testament? Critics outside the church often accuse the Old Testament God of genocide, racism, ethnic cleansing, and violence. But a rising tide of critics within the church claim that Moses and other "primitive," violence-prone prophets were mistaken about God's commands and character. Both sets of critics dismiss this allegedly harsh, flawed, "textual" Old Testament God in favor of the kind, compassionate, "actual" God revealed by Jesus. But are they right to do so? There's no better person on the planet to discuss this issue than our good friend and noted apologist, Dr. Paul Copan! Following his popular book, Is God a Moral Monster?, his new book, Is God a Vindictive Bully?: Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments, contains brand new content and takes on some of the most difficult Old Testament challenges and places them in their larger historical and theological contexts to help us dispute these emerging claims that are creating a destructive gap between the Testaments. On today's podcast episode, Frank and Paul discuss the following questions: Who are these critics "from without and from within" the Church? Did Jesus really repudiate the laws of Moses? What's the deal with imprecatory psalms like Psalm 137 and "dashing babies against the rocks"?! What can the Old Testament law still teach us today? What is incrementalism, and how does God use it? Does "utter destruction" really mean what we think it does?   To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST, be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into great discussions with like-minded Christians while providing financial support for our ministry. Paul's new book: https://a.co/d/7gB1YLZ Paul's website: http://www.paulcopan.com/ If you would like to submit a question to be answered on the show, please email your question to Hello@Crossexamined.org. Subscribe on Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/CrossExamined_Podcast Rate and review! Thanks!!! Subscribe on Google Play: https://cutt.ly/0E2eua9 Subscribe on Spotify: http://bit.ly/CrossExaminedOfficial_Podcast Subscribe on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/CE_Podcast_Stitcher   Download Transcript

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Paul Copan on the themes in his latest book: Is God a Vindictive Bully? Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments. https://a315.co/3FgJs1r0:44 - Intro, and Chad's atheist role-play5:33 - Intro to Paul Copan11:30 - How important is it to read Old Testament texts with discernment?15:30 - Why continue writing about the topic of “the God of the OT”?22:54 - Paul lays out the landscape of views from “critics within”30:33 - What is the proper role of our own moral intuitions when looking at challenging things in the Old Testament?38:48 - Should we “unhitch” the Old Testament from the New?44:35 - How do we read and handle imprecatory Psalms in scripture?50:14 - What would you say to someone who has walked away from the faith because they cannot accept Old Testament portrayals of God?====================================*Helpful links:*Paul Copan's Website: www.paulcopan.comBOOKS:Is God a Moral Monster? - https://a315.co/3FhmVlnDid God Really Command Genocide?: Coming to Terms with the Justice of God - https://a315.co/3Fip5kMTrue for You, But Not for Me: Overcoming Objections to Christian Faith - https://a315.co/3VlIdnsWhen God Goes to Starbucks: A Guide to Everyday Apologeticshttps://a315.co/3VJQp0JThat's Just Your Interpretation: Responding to Skeptics Who Challenge Your Faith - https://a315.co/3XOaXXq"How Do You Know You're Not Wrong?" - https://a315.co/3uiH4AYDEBATE:Unbelievable? Can the Canaanite conquest be reconciled with a God of love? Paul Copan vs Randal Rauser - https://a315.co/3EVEB4nPalm Beach Atlantic University Masters in Apologeticshttps://a315.co/3B2CLxD====================================We appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

Nick Shalna is joined by Dr. Paul Copan, author of Is God a Moral Monster and Is God a Vindictive Bully,  to discuss what the Bible really has to say about the topic of slavery. Are there drastic differences between the African slave trade and the "slavery" mentioned in the Old Testament? How is servitude in the Bible to be viewed in light of other ancient near eastern cultures? Join us as Dr. Copan answers these questions as well as many others regarding the topic of slavery in the Bible.Interested in giving to support The Universe Next Door?https://apologetics.org/donate/Is God a Moral Monster book:https://www.amazon.com/God-Moral-Monster-Making-Testament/dp/0801072751/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JZ30SK75M8T0&keywords=is+god+a+moral+monster+by+paul+copan&qid=1670265441&sprefix=is+god+a%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1Is God a Vindictive Bully book:https://www.amazon.com/God-Vindictive-Bully-Reconciling-Portrayals/dp/1540964558/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=is+god+a+vindictive+bully+by+paul+copan&qid=1670265474&sprefix=is+god+a+vind%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1Dr. Copan's Website:http://www.paulcopan.com/Support the show

Dr. Paul Copan joins Michael to discuss how to accurately interpret scripture and his new book, ‘Is God a Vindictive Bully?' Resources Mentioned Paul Copan - Is God a Vindictive Bully? Paul Copan - Is God a Moral Monster? Paul Copan & Matt Flannagan - Did God Really Command Genocide? Read the full blog post here.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Kerby Anderson hosts today's exciting show. It's going to be especially good. First, he welcomes Paul Copan. Paul shares his new book, War, Peace, and Violence. In the second hour, Kerby shares highlights from the day's top stories. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio or on Twitter @PointofViewRTS with your opinions […]

“The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction,” wrote the atheist Richard Dawkins. He went on to describe God as “jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal, filicidal, pestilential, megalomaniacal, sadomasochistic, capriciously malevolent bully.” Dawkins, who is frequently wrong but never in doubt, isn't the only person to perceive problems with God in the Old Testament. The second-century heretic Marcion was so struck by the difference between the Old Testament and New Testament that he believed they taught about different gods altogether. He went on to delete the Old Testament from the biblical canon, along with any New Testament book he perceived as being too friendly with the Old Testament. So, how do we reconcile the portrayals of God in the two testaments of Christian Scripture? That's the question I pose to Paul Copan in this episode of the Influence Podcast. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Paul Copan is the Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is the author of numerous books dealing with questions in philosophy, ethics, and apologetics. His most recent book is, Is God a Vindictive Bully? published by Baker Academic. ----- This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Bible Engagement Project. Bible Engagement Project gives churches access to a library of kids curriculum and small group resources all in one subscription. Visit BibleEngagementProject.com to download sample lessons.

Prager University Religion and Philosophy Part 2. ACU Sunday Series.   Is There Life After This Life? Eye for an Eye: One of the Greatest Ideas in History What's a Greater Leap of Faith: God or the Multiverse? Why God Is a He Was Jesus a Socialist? True for You but Not for Me Evolution: Bacteria to Beethoven Why Even Atheists Should Teach Their Children about God Why You Should Care About Passover   Is There Life After This Life? https://youtu.be/covUnyZGVaQ 1,408,010 views Jan 8, 2018 PragerU 2.98M subscribers What happens after we die? Does everything just end? Or, is there something that comes after this life? Who hasn't asked themselves these questions? In this compelling video, Dennis Prager deals with the issue of the afterlife head on. Donate today to PragerU! http://l.prageru.com/2eB2p0h Have you taken the pledge for school choice? 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Donate today to PragerU! http://l.prageru.com/2eB2p0h   Why God Is a He https://youtu.be/6YXzywDWc1k 1,613,284 views May 6, 2019 PragerU 2.98M subscribers Is God a man, a woman, or a genderless force that cannot be identified by masculine or feminine traits? Society offers a range of ideas, but what do religious texts have to say about this immutable characteristic of God? Dennis Prager offers some insightful answers. Get Dennis Prager's book The Rational Bible: Genesis by clicking here: https://amzn.to/2VvIhW5   Was Jesus a Socialist? https://youtu.be/i9EXnVitkmo 1,415,369 views Jul 8, 2019 PragerU 2.98M subscribers Did Jesus support socialism? Do the teachings of Jesus Christ condemn the accumulation of wealth while pushing for the equal distribution of resources? Lawrence Reed, president of the Foundation for Economic Education, explains the misconceptions surrounding one of history's greatest figures. 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Are there questions about the origins of life that Darwinism can't answer?   Why Even Atheists Should Teach Their Children about God https://youtu.be/9H0GbJgsuko 954,043 views Premiered Aug 9, 2021 PragerU 2.98M subscribers As a therapist, Erica Komisar is often asked by parents, “How do I talk to my child about death if I don't believe in God or heaven?” Her answer is always the same. Can you guess what it is?   Why You Should Care About Passover https://youtu.be/KAJrk2E9ZnI 463,641 views Premiered Mar 7, 2022 PragerU 2.98M subscribers What is the oldest holiday that people still celebrate today? Christmas? Easter? Halloween? Good guesses, but all incorrect. Dennis Prager has another answer, one you probably haven't considered. The more you know about this holiday, the more you realize its incomparable significance.   --------------------------------------------------------------------  Visit Pragertopia  https://pragertopia.com/member/signup.php  Pragertopia BASIC · $59.95 / Year. or $7.50 / Month. Join Now. Commercial free archive of the Dennis Prager Radio Show Podcast; Listen On-Demand 24/7  If you can afford to pay for only one podcast, this is the one we recommend. It is the best conservative radio show out there, period. ACU strongly recommends ALL ACU students and alumni subscribe to Pragertopia. 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You won't after reading this book. Do you struggle to love your parents? If you do, you need this book. Do you doubt the existence of God because belief in God is “irrational?” This book will give you reason after reason to rethink your doubts. The title of this commentary is, “The Rational Bible” because its approach is entirely reason-based. The reader is never asked to accept anything on faith alone. As Prager says, “If something I write does not make rational sense, I have not done my job.” The Rational Bible is the fruit of Dennis Prager's forty years of teaching the Bible to people of every faith, and no faith. On virtually every page, you will discover how the text relates to the contemporary world and to your life. His goal: to change your mind – and then change your life.   Highly Recommended by ACU. 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It may comfort you to know that every family discussed in Genesis was highly dysfunctional! The title of this commentary is “The Rational Bible” because its approach is entirely reason-based. The reader is never asked to accept anything on faith alone. In Dennis Prager's words, “If something I write is not rational, I have not done my job.” The Rational Bible is the fruit of Dennis Prager's forty years of teaching the Bible—whose Hebrew grammar and vocabulary he has mastered—to people of every faith and no faith at all. On virtually every page, you will discover how the text relates to the contemporary world in general and to you personally. His goal: to change your mind—and, as a result, to change your life.

How should we understand Old Testament accounts of warfare and violence where God seems to command the slaughter of men, women and children?   Paul Copan, author of 'Is God A Vindictive Bully?' aims to show why the Old Testament accounts, severe as they may seem, are not incompatible with Jesus in the New Testament. Randal Rauser, author of 'Jesus Loves Canaanites', says that too many 'apologists for genocide' are defending the indefensible and argues for an alternative reading of scripture.   They discuss whether the warfare passages are hyperbolic, whether non-combatants would have been killed, and whether the term 'genocide' is appropriate.   For 'Is God a Vindictive Bully?' by Paul Copan: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/is-god-a-vindictive-bully/408700 For 'Jesus Loves Canaanites' by Randal Rauser: https://randalrauser.com/book/jesus-loves-canaanites/ For Paul Copan's debate with Greg Boyd in 2018: Part 1 & Part 2   • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

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Monday, August 22, 2022 Kerby Anderson hosts today's exciting show. It's going to be especially good. After sharing highlights from the day's top stories, Kerby welcomes Paul Copan. Paul shares insight on the Worldview Bulletin article on Islam. In the second hour, first-time guest Katie Miller joins Kerby to talk about working in her family's business, Sight […]

Paul Copan (Ph.D., Philosophy, Marquette University) is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University (Florida) and holds the endowed Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. He is author or editor of over 40 books, including works such as Is God a Moral Monster? and the forthcoming Is God a Vindictive Bully?--both of which are the focus of our conversation.  In this episode, we discuss several problem passages in the Old Testament including the conquest of Canaan, the mauling of the young men who taunted Elisha (2 Kings 2), the killing of Uzzah who touched the ark (2 Sam 6), and the seemingly strange statements about women in Deuteronomy 21-22.  http://www.paulcopan.com –––––– PROMOS Save 10% on courses with Kairos Classroom using code TITR at kairosclassroom.com! –––––– Sign up with Faithful Counseling today to save 10% off of your first month at the link:  faithfulcounseling.com/titr or use code TITR at faithfulcounseling.com –––––– Save 30% at SeminaryNow.com by using code TITR –––––– Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Youtube | Preston Sprinkle Check out Dr. Sprinkle's website prestonsprinkle.com Stay Up to Date with the Podcast Twitter | @RawTheology Instagram | @TheologyintheRaw If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. www.theologyintheraw.com