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Are the Gospels historically reliable, or just late legends? Philosophers and top apologists Dr. Tim McGrew and Dr. Lydia McGrew join me to dismantle the biggest myths about Gospel authorship, dating, and accuracy. From undesigned coincidences that criss-cross all four Gospels, to Luke's stunning geographical and political precision in Acts, to the statistically perfect 1st-century Jewish names—the evidence is far stronger than mainstream scholarship admits.If you've ever wondered whether the New Testament can stand up to rigorous historical scrutiny, this episode will blow your mind.CHAPTERS:(00:00 Intro & Welcome to Tim and Lydia McGrew)(02:42 What mainstream New Testament scholars actually believe)(06:40 Why small differences between Gospels are evidence FOR reliability)(08:18 Markan priority: the harmless version vs. the skeptical version)(10:40 The criterion of embarrassment & heads-I-win-tails-you-lose arguments)(13:35 The astonishing match of 1st-century Jewish names in the Gospels)(19:30 Why everyone trusts Josephus but doubts the Gospels)(21:05 Oldest New Testament manuscripts & textual reliability)(25:09 Undesigned coincidences: the hidden interlocking details)(28:15 The feeding of the 5,000 – why Jesus asked Philip (John 6 + Luke 9))(29:00 Green grass in Mark + Passover timing in John)(29:50 Luke's insane accuracy in Acts (even Pliny the Elder got it wrong!))(36:50 Pointless but vivid details that scream eyewitness memory)(37:17 Peter puts his coat ON before jumping in the water (John 21))(41:25 The mysterious “dispute about purification” in John 3)(43:55 153 fish – fishermen gonna fish)(45:20 Recommended books by Tim & Lydia)TIM AND LYDIA MCGREW LINKS:

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Send us a textThis week, the True Comedy guys are on True Comedy, giving chaos, curiosity, and questionable opinions. Kirstan and Nic are turning up the heat and asking the hard-hitting questions no one asked for—like: What happens to our most profound thoughts? What's a hill you're willing to die on? And when was the last time you were a champion? No script. No research. Just vibes and violently honest banter.Hosted by Nicholas Finch & Kirstan Cunningham New Episodes every Thursday!! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Head to truecomedypod.com for all things True Comedy! Follow us on social media! Facebook: facebook.com/truecomedypodcast Instagram: instagram.com/truecomedypodcast Twitter: twitter.com/podcast_true

Everybody said the Bears hadn't beaten anybody, and apparently, they took that personally, so when they went to Philadelphia to play the "somebodies" who just happen to be the defending Super Bowl champions, the Bears beat the shit out of them. The RECRAP of the Bears 24-15 pounding of the Eagles is brought to you by Buick of Chicagoland, the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular and the brand new books "The Immortals" and "Great Until It Wasn't." The Bears ran the ball all over the Eagles for three hours and it was glorious. And the much maligned defense, reinforced by the returns of Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon didn't let the Eagles do much of anything. It was a sight to behold. Let's bask in the memory.

Jed's back to rebuilding his bullpen and his first spare part is actually more accomplished than the guys he normally drags off the scrap heap. Praz and Oleg drop by to talk about the bullpen, about the Cardinals trade of Sonny Gray and whether they'll also try to move Willson Contreras. The guys find an interesting new home for Pete Alonso and think the Marlins being pressured to add payroll would make a Sandy Alcantara trade easier for them, not harder. They also try to guess which Cub will settle for one of Jed's extensions. And they come up with a ridiculous new pinch runner rule. All that, and more.

BT and Sal dive into their weekly "Perfect Parlay Pick" segment early, focusing on the high-stakes, 35-point Turkey Day Teaser ahead of the Thanksgiving NFL slate. Sal is set to announce his picks tomorrow, but BT and Hof (who leads the season standings) lock in their 3-team, 10-point teasers today. BT awkwardly reveals his picks—two Unders (Packers/Lions and Chiefs/Cowboys) and taking the Bengals at +17 against Baltimore. Hof, meanwhile, goes "All Overs" on all three Thanksgiving games, setting up a sharp contrast. The segment sparks a wider debate on betting philosophy: why teasers are often seen as a "sucker bet," why Sal avoids over/unders, and the critical difference in laying the points between NFL and the "carnage" of college football where massive spreads are more common.

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Legendary novelist and presenter Richard Osman joins Matt in studio to talk about his New Book The Impossible Fortune, the latest in the bestselling Thursday Murder Club Mystery series.They also discuss his career, including as a presenter including on Pointless and his podcast alongside Journalist Marina Hyde; The Rest is Entertainment. Hit Play on this page to listen now.

On today's episode of The Agenda, it's another pointless world first for the ACC as Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane on the road to Whangarei (00:00)! While the fellas head up to join Lou Vincent, Joey Yovich and Davey as they attempt a new Guinness World Record for farthest catch of a hit golf ball, they recap a massive weekend of sport, including the All Blacks beating Wales to end the 2025 season on a win (06:10).Then, they cross to the Cricket Desk to recap the 1st Ashes Test (10:00), and the Black Caps sweeping the Windies (13:30)...Finally, they chat about the drama in the Vegas Grand Prix (17:55) and brainstorm what Dan Hooker's next 1 Minute Scrap should be (22:10)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RECRAP of the Bears gritty 31-28 win over the Steelers is brought to you by Mr. Submarine (twice), the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular and the brand new books "The Immortals" and "Great Until It Wasn't." The Bears played a game without any of their starting linebackers and quickly were down to none of their projected starting cornerbacks, and somehow they did more than enough to beat Pissburgh. DJ Moore had a big game, Caleb Williams threw three touchdown passes and the Bears head to their Black Friday game with Philly alone in first place in the NFC North. What a world.

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DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, I break down the real question most people over 40 should be asking this time of year: Should you actually be dieting right now? I cover the impact of holidays, stress, sleep, hormones, pain, and long-term goals on your ability to lose fat—plus why chronic dieting often backfires. You'll learn when dieting makes sense, when it works against you, and how to use periodized fat loss to protect your muscle, metabolism, and sanity. If you want to stop the overwhelm and choose the approach that fits your season of life, this episode will give you the clarity you need.FIT40 LINKS✅ Feeling stiff, achy, or low on energy?

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If you've been praying for a baby month after month and you're starting to wonder if God even hears you anymore, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about what it feels like when prayer seems pointless in your fertility journey — when you're spiritually exhausted, emotionally drained, and struggling to stay hopeful while TTC. Courtney shares honest encouragement, biblical truth, and gentle guidance for the woman who loves God but feels worn out from unanswered prayers. You'll hear comforting Scripture, practical ways to reconnect with God when your faith feels thin, and five simple steps you can start using today when you're spiritually exhausted from praying for a baby. You'll walk away feeling less alone, more understood, and grounded in the truth that God sees you, loves you, and has not forgotten your desire for a child.   THIS WEEK & NEXT WEEK ONLY - save 20% on any of my devotionals or courses! Use Code THANKFUL at check out! 

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The Bears apparently think they need to let other teams get a fourth quarter lead before they can actually come back and win it, but for now, who cares? It's working. The RECRAP of the Bears' 19-17 walkoff win over the Vikings is brought to you by Mr. Submarine, the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular and the award-winning, best selling book on the 2016 Cubs titled "The Immortals." Ben Johnson's doing a great job, but he nearly got a little too geniusy late in the game. Cairo Santos is the most accurate kicker in Bears' history but even he misses once and a while. And the Bears' defense isn't good, but it is opportunistic, but trying to hang it on them to close it out is unwise. What is that shit on JJ McCarthy's face. Why does he remind us of Tom Brady cloning his dog, and much more.

Join The Shift!⁠⁠⁠⁠Your heart's pounding. Your soul is stirring. Something's waking up inside you — and this episode is the spark that lights the fire.In this raw, soul-awakening transmission, Henry Lawrence guides you through a powerful mindset shift that breaks the mold, shatters the script, and opens a portal to the life you were actually born to live. No more waiting. No more playing small. This is your breakthrough moment.We'll tap into your divine creative power, rewrite the story you've been handed, and activate a deeper purpose that transcends fear, failure, or the past. If you've felt the call, the restlessness, the sense that there's more — this is the message you've been waiting for.

The offseason is underway. Shōta might be on the way out, the Cubs are being connected to free agents the aren't likely to actually try to sign, and Oleg and Praz are here to talk about what Jed's plan is, and why that plan sucks. And, Praz wants to make the case that it's the Brewers now, not the Cardinals who are the Cubs' biggest rivals. As you can imagine, we have some thoughts. All that, and more.

What if the thing you're missing isn't more discipline — it's more play?Not structured play.Not “fun time” on your calendar.Not something productive or Pinterest-worthy.Real play.Pointless, joyful, silly, inefficient play.In this episode, we unpack:✔️ Why a lack of play quietly fuels anxiety, irritability, and burnout✔️ The neuroscience of how play expands creativity, resilience, and emotional regulation✔️ How play restores executive function — the part of your brain responsible for decision-making and focus✔️ Simple ways to bring play back into your life (even if you feel disconnected from it)This isn't about adding another task to your day.It's about remembering what your nervous system already knows:Play is medicine.Play is regulation.Play brings you back to yourself.If you've been efficient, responsible, and exhausted, this episode will feel like an exhale — and an invitation to feel alive again.- Join the Burnout Recovery Blueprint Waitlist!

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For more than three quarters the Bears looked incapable of beating a pretty lousy Giants team, but when the Giants eschewed two chances to try to make it a 14 point game Caleb Williams decided he'd seen enough of this shit. It's the RECRAP brought to you by a Marc Trestman reference from "30 Rock", the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular and my new book, "The Immortals" which goes on sale Friday, November 14. Come for a breakdown of why what Daboll did should have worked, stay for my Ray Ray McCloud III breakdown. But if Olamide Zaccheus asks to borrow your phone to listen, don't throw it to him. He'll drop it.

Things are getting World Seri-ous (clever), and David Brown is back to talk about it. But we also get into some really important stuff, like how to fix the now passive four finger intentional walk into something fun and exciting! Does anybody need that? Of course not, but it'll be fun. Does Dave Roberts know what he's doing? Why are the Blue Jays pinch runners all so slow? How tired did Shohei really get from getting walked nine times in game three and how did it affect his pitching? When will he pitch again? So many questions. Better listen for the answers.

Are the Cubs the best run professional franchise in town? Oleg and Praz are here to discuss that, and what the Cubs offseason look realistically is. Will they go after Dylan Cease or somebody better? What happens to Kyle Tucker's market if the Dodgers don't swoop in with a luxurious basket of deferred cash? If the Cubs DFA'd Ian Happ would any team take his contract? Why wouldn't the Cubs pick up Shōta's option? And why don't the Cubs do a better job of honoring players who played for them before 1969? All that, and more.

In this episode of Financial Planner Life, host Sam Oakes sits down with Andrew Spence, Co-Founder of Aspen, to challenge the industry's most controversial questions - what we call the Marmite topics of financial planning.Aspen was born out of something deeper than disruption. After a personal health crisis led Andrew to reflect on the impact of his work, he decided to build a model portfolio service that put purpose, clarity & client outcomes first.Now, he's leading the charge on topics that divide financial services professionals daily.

The Bears four game losing streak is over, and it's not completely due to their mysterious clock management, but it's not NOT completely due to that. Today's RECRAP is brought to you by Mr. Submarine and the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular. The defense is running out of players, the offense forgot to run the ball for a very long time and the Bears are really, really good at self sabotage. But how are you supposed to beat a team QB'd by the grandson and son of Cubs' all-time greats?

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The World Series looms, so David Brown returns for a second straight week to talk about the great ALCS, Shohei doing crazy things in the NLCS and whether or not John Smoltz has always sucked this much. Andy brags about nailing his managerial opening predictions of Albert Pujols to the Angels and Nick Hundley to the Giants, and then the guys talk about the people who actually did get those jobs, including the fascinating Giants hire of college coach Tony Vitello (which became official right after they stopped recording, of course). They also talk about Dave Roberts' comments about the Dodgers continuing to ruin baseball, and who actually is ruining it. All that, and more.

The Bears ran the ball well and kept taking it away from the Saints to win their fourth in a row. They also ran some innovative center-QB exchanges which reminded the RECRAP of an old high school trick play. The RECRAP is brought to you by 1-800-Collect and the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular.

Angelo Somers is a content creator, YouTuber, and author. Why does life sometimes feel like it's lost its meaning? Everyone hits moments where optimism fades and the world starts to look a little darker. You're not broken for feeling that way; it happens to the best of us. But why does this quiet pessimism seem to be growing, and how do we find our way back to meaning? Expect to learn what the state of modern world of self help advice on the internet is, where self-belief actually comes from, how to work though what to do when you feel lost in life and how lost people can find direction, why there is such a rhetoric of doubt and irony right now, how pain makes some men great, why more and more young people are having less sex and getting into relationships, why teachers didn't like Angelo growing up and why Angelo wrote a book about happiness when he was 13, the secret to living a well and fulfilled life, and much more… Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Timestamps: (0:00) Where Does Self-Belief Stem From? (9:41) Does Dissatisfaction Come from Complacency? (14:45) Who We are is Constantly Changing (25:52) Why We Follow Internet Advice (41:55) Coming Face to Face with Self-Destruction (55:47) We Can Find Hope in Other's Experiences (01:03:28) How Do We Identify Who We Really are? (01:11:26) The Pain of a Lack of Self-Belief (01:21:28) Why You Should Start Giving Yourself Credit (01:30:28) Why We Fear Inferiority (01:38:46) Does Anyone Know What They're Doing? (01:42:02) Red Pill Culture Causes Struggles with Masculinity (01:53:56) Will We Always Feel Dissatisfied? (02:00:54) Why We Look for Modern Wisdom (02:08:42) Where to Find Angelo Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: https://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59 #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: https://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: https://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One LCS is in full swing and the other is headed for a crashing halt, so it's time for David Brown to stop by and talk some baseball. Where is the supposed spunky Brewers' offense, how did the Cubs blow it, are the Dodgers inevitable, and how evenly matched are the Jays and Mariners? We also discuss which of the free agent Kyles will be more in demand, try to break down all of the options in the Shōta decision, discuss David Ross' managerial prospects and much more.

The Bears made some key mistakes, the refs made a few more, but in the end Jayden Daniels just decided the ball wasn't worth hanging onto and the Bears capitalized with a game winning drive that was capped off by a kicker who looks an awful lot like Cubs' backup catcher Reese McGuire. The Bears ran the ball and mostly stopped the run and gutted out what ended up being a really fun, satisfying win in a place they were humiliated last year. The RECRAP is brought to you by New Coke and the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular.

A Cubs' season that started with such promise but basically flamed out at the All-Star Break met its ultimate demise at the hands of the Brewers in the first real round of the playoffs? Oleg and Praz are here for a supersized edition of the RECRAP brought to you by R. Bernard Funeral Services and the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular. We look back a frustrating game five, say goodbye to one outfielder and wish we could say goodbye to another, and we keep saying we aren't going to talk about the offseason, and then talk about the offseason.

The Cubs are back up off the mat and have forced a game five in the NLDS. Oleg and Praz are on hand to talk about Ian Happ, who apparently did something, Matt Boyd and the boys who showed a lot of spunk in giving Milwaukee a chance for an epic playoff choke. It's the RECRAP brought to you by Empire Carpet and the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular.

The Cubs staved off elimination and broke a historic streak of postseason run scoring futility (though they may have immediately started a new one) with a 4-3 win over the Brewers in game three of the 2025 NLDS. Oleg and Praz are on the scene to talk about the game, look forward to game four and if you didn' t get overly excited about the win, they have decided you will if they win again in game four.

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The guys explain why preseason rankings in college football are totally pointless after Texas & other teams are off to a slow start + the guys continue their ongoing conversation on Cardinals RB Emari Demercado’s embarrassing drop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cubs jumped out to a 3-0 first inning lead on the Brewers and spent the rest of the game in the fetal position waiting for Milwaukee to stop kicking them. Andy and Oleg handle the postgame duties and try to imagine a scenario where the Cubs finally start putting up a fight.

What if everything you thought about your pain was backwards? What if you're not the hero who has to fix it all - you're the supporting character in a story God is writing about Jesus? This convicting message exposes the trap of "emotional vampirism" - making your pain your identity and draining everyone around you while refusing to surrender to Christ. Discover why your crisis is God's platform, why His delays reveal deeper love, and how your suffering writes a story about Jesus that brings others to faith.

Sponsored by Murph's Union 76 and the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular, the RECAP tackles the Cubs wet turd of a performance in Milwaukee to open the NLDS. But, just like you'd do with a real one, you just flush it and move on. Oleg and Praz are here to wonder why the Cubs started Matt Boyd on short rest, instead of saving him for game two on extra rest which would also have allowed them to pitch Shōta with an extra day in game three. Hey, at the least the game was lopsided enough for Ian Happ to actually homer.

The podcast gets off to the same kind of shaky start that Brad Keller had in the ninth, but both ended strong with the Cubs finally winning an elimination game against the San Diego Padres. Join Andy, Oleg and Praz as they break down the game and series winner, on the RECRAP brought to you buy Binny's in 2016 somehow, and of course, the Pat Benkowski Sports Spectacular.

The Cubs became the first time in Wild Card round history to win the first game of a series at home and not sweep by winning the second. Well, at least no team that won the first game has ever lost the series. Yet. Gulp. Oleg and Praz are here to handle a very special RECRAP postgame.

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The Cubs did a lot of unique things in game one of their Wild Card series with the Padres. They won for the first time in the postseason in eight years, they scored a run for the first time in 18 postseason innings, and they scored more than one run in an inning for the first time in 55 playoff innings. Oleg and I hopped on to do a instant reaction RECRAP podcast and somebody joined us from right in front of Wrigley Field. No, not a pantless bear. Well, not that we know of.

The Cubs and Padres have met in the playoffs before, and while Mike and Andy covered it in their epic three hour Remember This Crap on the 1984 Cubs, how about a chance to prep for this year's matchup by listening to just the portion about the NLCS? And if you haven't heard the full version, pack a lunch and check it out sometime.

The playoffs start on Tuesday, and Oleg and Praz are here to help preview the whole thing. Including the upcoming day playoff games at Wrigley, which should be really cool. Especially if they end like every day playoff game against the Padres at Wrigley Field have in the past. Who will pitch which game for the Cubs, what will the bench look like, Billy Hamilton can't really be a thing, right? Why Moises Ballesteros has to be on the roster, why Kyle Tucker can't be asked to sprint, and why the Cubs would win the World Series without breaking Ian Happ's losing playoff game streak. The guys discuss the other matchups and make their picks all the way to the World Series.

On this episode of your favorite short-form Bears podcast sponsored by a dead auto dealer and Pat Benkowski's Sports Spectacular, we discuss the Bears incredible (and often frustrating) win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The Bears showed a lot of grit, and an ceaseless commitment to committing penalties, missing blocks, missing tackles and doing dumb things. But they also busted their asses and won a game that it felt for most of the day they were going to lose.

The playoffs are a week away and David Brown is here to try to help us figure out if any of these teams is any damned good? We also discuss why a team would allow a player to have a day off in the middle of a playoff run to go to...well, you know where he went. They answer some questions the Cubs are facing about their playoff roster, uncover a new telekinetic power that Matt Shaw may very well possess, dredge up Terrance Gore memories while discussing Billy Hamilton, explain the three way tiebreaker for the Mets, Reds and D'bags, and try to figure out how the hell Houston is still in the hunt in the AL. We talk playoff TV assignments, and say good riddance to Clayton Kershaw. All that, and more.

It's time again for the ReKrap the instant reaction podcast about the Bears brought to you as always by the Bob Rohrman Auto Group and the Benkowski Sports Spectacular. The Bears got their first win of the season in dominating fashion, and it was fun to be on the good side of a Matt Eberflus defense versus Ben Johnson offense matchup for once. Caleb Williams had a big game, the defense created four turnovers and the Bears went on a scoring drive so long that Jeff Joniak even remembered to give a down and distance, once during it. All that, and more.