Podcasts about saving truth

Happy Wednesday! Today Abdu is joining Janell and Noelle. This is the tenth episode in a series dedicated to special co-host, Noelle. Abdu Murray joins Noelle, Janell, and special guest, Signe, for a conversation about his journey from being a proud Muslim to becoming a Christian. Abdu talks about the importance of love and treating people with dignity and kindness. He shares the challenges he's faced within his family and community due to his decision to embrace Christianity. Abdu emphasizes the need to separate a person from their ideas and see each person as intrinsically valuable even when disagreements occur. He shares about the fulfillment he found in Jesus and how becoming a Christian was not something he initially desired but a decision he made out of intellectual honesty. He talks about the purpose of the Christian faith not being about achieving happiness, but instead finding fulfillment, joy, and knowledge of God. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!   About Abdu Murray Abdu Murray offers the credibility of the gospel message as a speaker and writer with Embrace the Truth. He has authored several books including Saving Truth, Grand Central Question, Apocalypse Later, and the forthcoming More than a White Man's Religion. For most of his life, Abdu was a proud Muslim until a nine-year historical, philosophical, theological, and scientific investigation pointed him to the Christian faith. Abdu has spoken to diverse international audiences and has participated in debates and dialogues across the globe. Abdu holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. Abdu lives in the Detroit, Michigan area with his wife and their three children. -- -- -- -- --  We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! If you are interested in supporting the Finding Something REAL fundraising campaign, you can head to the webpage and click on the orange donate button. To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! If you would like to receive Janell's 7 Deep Faith Questions resource click here! Visit the Finding Something REAL Youtube channel! -- -- -- -- -- Links: Noelle's First episode Noelle & Drew Noelle & Xandra Noelle & Doug Noelle & J, Warner Wallace Noelle & Jeannine Hanger   Embrace The Truth Abdu Murray - YouTube ”Was Jesus Raised from the Dead?” - Abdu Murray and John Loftus Debate Grand Central Question - Abdu Murray Saving Truth - Abdu Murray More Than a White Man's Religion - Abdu Mu   Questions Christianity Answers with Abdu Murray REPLAY: Questions Christianity Answers with Abdu Murray What Happens When You Embrace the Truth about Jesus Christ? with Abdu Murray Christianity: Is it helpful? Is it good? with Abdu Murray    

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Hey Everyone!  Today, welcome back Abdu Murray and our previous co-host Signe. Signe shares a bit about the cultural differences between Denmark (where she grew up) and the United Stsates. Abdu shares his own faith journey and his personal experience with wrestling with the idea of coming to Jesus. He talks about why we cannot trust ourselves, changing cultures, Christian pragmatism, Christian worship, and more.    We hope you enjoy!    About Abdu Abdu Murray offers the credibility of the gospel message as a speaker and writer with Embrace the Truth. He has authored several books including Saving Truth, Grand Central Question, Apocalypse Later, and the forthcoming More than a White Man's Religion. For most of his life, Abdu was a proud Muslim until a nine-year historical, philosophical, theological, and scientific investigation pointed him to the Christian faith. Abdu has spoken to diverse international audiences and has participated in debates and dialogues across the globe.  Abdu holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. Abdu lives in the Detroit, Michigan area with his wife and their three children. ----- We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! If you are interested in supporting the Finding Something REAL fundraising campaign, you can head to the webpage and click on the orange donate button. To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! If you would like to receive Janell's 7 Deep Faith Questions resource click here! embracethetruth.org Abdu on Instagram Abdu on YouTube A Christian Responce to a Viral Deconversion Post - Natasha Crain Mark Twain Iman Ali

With everything we know to be true about the Glorious Salvation that has been provided in the Blood Atonement Sacrifice of Jesus Christ our Savior, it has also been made known to us that there is a dread enemy who has purposed in his heart to keep as many as he can from coming to that Saving Truth.And as we draw closer to the Rapture of God's legitimate Church, and the Tribulation Period which will follow, the enemy's tactics are growing more cunning and deceptive, knowing that his time is short.Along with the many prophetic precursors that are unfolding before us and converging with “Be Ready” warning, the Church of Jesus Christ has reached her almost full-blown Laodicea condition. And in this complacent and worldly position, rather than contending for the true Faith which was once for all delivered to the saints, she has actually become a co-conspirator with Lucifer – also known as Satan – as she bows her knee to his Doctrines of Demons that have crept into her midst.Paul addresses this tragic dilemma in 1 Timothy 4:1, where he writes: “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons.”We have reached that latter time, and God's Holy Remnant, which He has preserved as the wheat being separated from the tares, is crying out as His Watchmen on the Wall, with His unadulterated Word of Truth and Life for those who have ears to hear while there is still time.Support the showVisit our website: https://agapelightministries.com/

Hello Friends! Today on the podcast, we welcome back Abdu Murray. Abdu shares about the credibility of the gospel message. He Janell and Signe chat about Christianity as the only true way to God and what to do if you're afraid of believing a lie Abdu shares about his ministry and his journey from Islam to Christianity and how that changed his life. He chats about his evidential reasons for following Christ and more. The group also dives into questions such as — Why are we here? How did we get here? What should we think about heaven and hell? We hope you enjoy! About AbduAbdu Murray offers the credibility of the gospel message as a speaker and writer with Embrace the Truth. He has authored several books including Saving Truth, Grand Central Question, Apocalypse Later, and the forthcoming More than a White Man's Religion. For most of his life, Abdu was a proud Muslim until a nine-year historical, philosophical, theological, and scientific investigation pointed him to the Christian faith.Abdu has spoken to diverse international audiences and has participated in debates and dialogues across the globe. Abdu holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School.Abdu lives in the Detroit, Michigan area with his wife and their three children.___________________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!FSR August 2021 - Signe's IntroFSR June 2022 with AbduEmbrace The TruthGrand Central Question - Abdu MurraySaving Truth - Abdu MurrayMore Than a White Man's Religion - Abdu MurrayHidden In Plain View - Lydia McGrewLuke 8:1-3”Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means.”Luke 24:1-12“But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles, but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened.”

Abdu Murray, JD, and Dr. Mark Turman discuss Murray's conversion from Islam, ho the Bible is neither sexist nor racist, why Christianity historically propelled human rights, why he's optimistic about race relations in the church, and the effect of Ravi Zacharias' abuse.    Show notes:    Abdu Murray, JD, begins by talking about his upbringing as a devout Muslim in Detroit, Michigan, and how he came to faith in Christ (1:45). As a now full-time apologist, Murray describes how the younger generation doubts Christianity because they question the Bible's morality, which led him to write on sexism and racism in More Than a White Man's Religion (9:05). Murray and Dr. Turman consider how deconstructing can be good, but how historically, Christian thought has led to greater human rights, for women and ethnic minorities. Murray explains the difference between description and prescription in the Bible (21:00). They consider how Anglo people weren't the first Christ-followers and how Christianity is currently growing most in non-western places (26:40). They talk about why Murray is optimistic about the way churches have pursued diversity, that we can continue to heal from racism despite lingering challenges (33:18). Murray talks about his unique experience as a Muslim outsider in his community. They then celebrate how Jesus opposed sexism in his culture (40:25). They close by reflecting on the legacy of Ravi Zacharias, his treatment of women, and the need for a gracious savior (49:50).    Resources and further reading:   More Than a White Man's Religion: Why the Gospel Has Never Been Merely White, Male-Centered, or Just Another Religion, Abdu Murray. “Racial injustice and the fierce urgency of now: A conversation with Jemar Tisby, author of ‘The Color of Compromise'” Jemar Tisby  “What does the Bible say about racism?” Dr. Jim Denison “In ‘Beyond Racial Division,' Dr. George Yancey argues that colorblindness and antiracism aren't helpful: How do we heal racial division?” Mark Legg   About the host    Mark Turman, DMin, is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.    About the guest    Abdu Murray (JD, University of Michigan) is an apologist who has led dialogues, open forums, and debates around the world at universities, churches, and business and government gatherings. He hosts the podcast All Rise and is the author of many articles and three books, including Grand Central Question and Saving Truth.

This is a continued Sunday morning study on the confession of sin and its remedy, Jesus Christ. We examine more closely the times in which we live and the idolatrous lies that distract us from saving truth regarding the nature and reality of sin and its remedy, that is, the nature and person of Jesus according to what God himself says about his Son.

Apologist Abdu Murray joins the podcast today! Though Totti could not be present for this recording, two other wonderful young women, Zoe and Leonie, join Janell and Abdu! Abdu shares his story of growing up Muslim, how he came to pursue Christianity, and what ultimately solidified his decision to follow Jesus. They discuss questions regarding God's existence, how we can choose one religion without exploring all of them, the how and why of our existence, and so much more! We hope you enjoy this episode! Abdu Murray offers the credibility of the gospel message as a speaker and writer with Embrace the Truth. He has authored several books including Saving Truth, Grand Central Question, Apocalypse Later, and the forthcoming More than a White Man's Religion. For most of his life, Abdu was a proud Muslim until a nine-year historical, philosophical, theological, and scientific investigation pointed him to the Christian faith. Abdu has spoken to diverse international audiences and has participated in debates and dialogues across the globe. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. Abdu lives in the Detroit, Michigan area with his wife and their three children. ___________________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!Are you interested in having Janell speak at your event? Click here!FSR s5e17 Totti's Intro EpisodeFSR s2e18 part 1 with Totti and BrandonFSR s2e18 part 2 with Totti and BrandonFSR s3e22 with the Exchange LadiesEmbrace The TruthAbdu Murray - YouTube”Was Jesus Raised from the Dead?” - Abdu Murray and John Loftus DebateGrand Central Question - Abdu MurraySaving Truth - Abdu MurrayMore Than a White Man's Religion - Abdu MurraySeeking Allah, Finding Jesus - Nabeel QuereshiGod is not One - Stephen ProtheroSteps to the Cross - John C. Scott“Free Will” by Rush - Song LyricsPsalm 139

The event that catapults the gospel of Jesus outside of Jerusalem is the martyrdom of Stephen. What does the death of Stephen teach modern-day witnesses? That the gospel is a saving truth, but it's not a safe truth.

The event that catapults the gospel of Jesus outside of Jerusalem is the martyrdom of Stephen. What does the death of Stephen teach modern-day witnesses? That the gospel is a saving truth, but it's not a safe truth.

Apologist Abdu Murray joins the podcast today! Though Totti could not be present for this recording, two other wonderful young women, Zoe and Leonie, join Janell and Abdu! Abdu shares his story of growing up Muslim, how he came to pursue Christianity, and what ultimately solidified his decision to follow Jesus. They discuss questions regarding God's existence, how we can chose one religion without exploring all of them, the how and why of our existence, and so much more! We hope you enjoy this episode! Abdu Murray offers the credibility of the gospel message as a speaker and writer with Embrace the Truth. He has authored several books including Saving Truth, Grand Central Question, Apocalypse Later, and the forthcoming More than a White Man's Religion. For most of his life, Abdu was a proud Muslim until a nine-year historical, philosophical, theological, and scientific investigation pointed him to the Christian faith. Abdu has spoken to diverse international audiences and has participated in debates and dialogues across the globe. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. Abdu lives in the Detroit, Michigan area with his wife and their three children. ___________________We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here!FSR s5e17 Totti's Intro EpisodeFSR s2e18 part 1 with Totti and BrandonFSR s2e18 part 2 with Totti and BrandonFSR s3e22 with the Exchange LadiesEmbrace The TruthAbdu Murray - YouTube”Was Jesus Raised from the Dead?” - Abdu Murray and John Loftus DebateGrand Central Question - Abdu MurraySaving Truth - Abdu MurrayMore Than a White Man's Religion - Abdu MurraySeeking Allah, Finding Jesus - Nabeel QuereshiGod is not One - Stephen ProtheroSteps to the Cross - John C. Scott“Free Will” by Rush - Song LyricsPsalm 139

Introduction The Story (11) The Scheme (12-14) The Spread (15) Implications 1. People Have Hard Hearts 2. Lies are Dangerous 3. Truth will Triumph

What if you can't discover truth in the future? It's a real prospect in many countries where collapsing news media economics and deliberate use of misinformation from governments are creating a truth crunch. Global Insider speaks to Mark Thompson, the former New York Times CEO and BBC Director General, who has teamed up with Filipino journalist Maria Ressa, the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner, to launch an International Fund for Public Interest Media.  

What is Post Truth? How has this concept affected our Western Culture? What can Christians do to combat this insidious enemy? These questions and more will be answered by this new series I am entitling "Saving Truth." It will be based on Abdu Murray's book by the same name. We complete the Saving Truth series with this episode. Jesus is Saving Truth. Here is the link to Abdu Murray's "Saving Truth"https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Truth-Finding-Meaning-Post-Truth/dp/031056204X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Saving+Truth&qid=1618081957&sr=8-1Here is the link to "Live Not By Lies" https://www.amazon.com/Live-Not-Lies-Christian-Dissidents/dp/B0892SPHYG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Live+Not+by+Lies&qid=1626635286&sr=8-1

What is Post Truth? How has this concept affected our Western Culture? What can Christians do to combat this insidious enemy? These questions and more will be answered by this new series I am entitling "Saving Truth." It will be based on Abdu Murray's book by the same name. Aren't all religions basically the same? Can they not coexist? These are the questions our culture of confusion keeps asking us religious people. In this episode we will take a look at how our perception of religion has been affected by our Culture of Confusion. The answer will surprise you. Here is the link to Abdu Murray's "Saving Truth"https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Truth-Finding-Meaning-Post-Truth/dp/031056204X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Saving+Truth&qid=1618081957&sr=8-1

What is Post Truth? How has this concept affected our Western Culture? What can Christians do to combat this insidious enemy? These questions and more will be answered by this new series I am entitling "Saving Truth." It will be based on Abdu Murray's book by the same name. In this episode we will take a look at how science has been affected by our Culture of Confusion. The answer will surprise you. Here is the link to Abdu Murray's "Saving Truth"https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Truth-Finding-Meaning-Post-Truth/dp/031056204X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Saving+Truth&qid=1618081957&sr=8-1

What is Post Truth? How has this concept affected our Western Culture? What can Christians do to combat this insidious enemy? These questions and more will be answered by this new series I am entitling "Saving Truth." It will be based on Abdu Murray's book by the same name. In this episode we will take a look at human sexuality in the Western Culture and how the Culture of Confusion has affected it. This is part two, please listen to part one before listening to this one. Here is the link to Abdu Murray's "Saving Truth"https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Truth-Finding-Meaning-Post-Truth/dp/031056204X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Saving+Truth&qid=1618081957&sr=8-1

w/ Jonathan Rauch @ Author of "The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth." Senior fellow @BrookingsInst. Contributing writer @TheAtlantic. - I Heart Lizzo- Where Things When Wrong- Flooding the Zone- Breaking Journalism- The Humanitarian Threat and Moral Clarity- Cancel Culture, Information Warfare, Social Coercion- Truth + Checking - Greatest Leap Forward - Ibram Orwell- Bans, Martyrs, Inevitable Failure- Separate, Equal. Same Great Taste.Recorded: 7.6.2021Published: 7.9.2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

w/ Jonathan Rauch @ Author of "The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth." Senior fellow @BrookingsInst. Contributing writer @TheAtlantic. - I Heart Lizzo- Where Things When Wrong- Flooding the Zone- Breaking Journalism- The Humanitarian Threat and Moral Clarity- Cancel Culture, Information Warfare, Social Coercion- Truth + Checking - Greatest Leap Forward - Ibram Orwell- Bans, Martyrs, Inevitable Failure- Separate, Equal. Same Great Taste.Recorded: 7.6.2021Published: 7.9.2021 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is Post Truth? How has this concept affected our Western Culture? What can Christians do to combat this insidious enemy? These questions and more will be answered by this new series I am entitling "Saving Truth." It will be based on Abdu Murray's book by the same name. In this episode we will take a look at human sexuality in the Western Culture and how the Culture of Confusion has affected it.Here is the link to Abdu Murray's "Saving Truth"https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Truth-Finding-Meaning-Post-Truth/dp/031056204X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Saving+Truth&qid=1618081957&sr=8-1

What is Post Truth? How has this concept affected our Western Culture? What can Christians do to combat this insidious enemy? These questions and more will be answered by this new series I am entitling "Saving Truth." It will be based on Abdu Murray's book by the same name. In this episode we will take a look at human dignity. What is it? Who determines who has human dignity and who does not?Here is the link to Abdu Murray's "Saving Truth"https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Truth-Finding-Meaning-Post-Truth/dp/031056204X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Saving+Truth&qid=1618081957&sr=8-1

What is Post Truth? How has this concept affected our Western Culture? What can Christians do to combat this insidious enemy? These questions and more will be answered by this new series I am entitling "Saving Truth." It will be based on Abdu Murray's book by the same name. In this episode we will take a deep dive into what freedom is. What is difference between negative freedom and positive freedom?Here is the link to Abdu Murray's "Saving Truth"https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Truth-Finding-Meaning-Post-Truth/dp/031056204X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Saving+Truth&qid=1618081957&sr=8-1

What is Post Truth? How has this concept affected our Western Culture? What can Christians do to combat this insidious enemy? These questions and more will be answered by this new series I am entitling "Saving Truth." It will be based on Abdu Murray's book by the same name. In this episode we will look at the difference between freedom and autonomy and how it is the quest autonomy is at the root of our cultural illness.Here is the link to Abdu Murray's "Saving Truth"https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Truth-Finding-Meaning-Post-Truth/dp/031056204X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Saving+Truth&qid=1618081957&sr=8-1

What is Post Truth? How has this concept affected our Western Culture? What can Christians do to combat this insidious enemy? These questions and more will be answered by this new series I am entitling "Saving Truth." It will be based on Abdu Murray's book by the same name. In this episode we will look at the role that the Church has played in propagating this Post Truth Culture.Here is the link to Abdu Murray's "Saving Truth"https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Truth-Finding-Meaning-Post-Truth/dp/031056204X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Saving+Truth&qid=1618081957&sr=8-1

What is Post Truth? How has this concept affected our Western Culture? What can Christians do to combat this insidious enemy? These questions and more will be answered by this new series I am entitling "Saving Truth." It will be based on Abdu Murray's book by the same name.Here is the link to Abdu Murray's "Saving Truth"https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Truth-Finding-Meaning-Post-Truth/dp/031056204X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Saving+Truth&qid=1618081957&sr=8-1

What would the Earth look like today if Christianity had never existed? The Jesus Skeptic series focuses on the positive effects that Christianity has had on Human History. This is Part Nine of the Jesus Skeptic series summarizing it and giving my concluding thoughts.We will be using the book "Jesus Skeptic" as our main text. "Jesus Skeptic" is written by John S Dickerson. Here is the link to "Jesus Skeptic"https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Skeptic-Journalist-Credibility-Christianity/dp/0801078083/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Jesus+Skeptic&qid=1613837324&sr=8-2Here is the link to Abdu Murray's "Saving Truth"https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Truth-Finding-Meaning-Post-Truth/dp/031056204X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Saving+Truth&qid=1618081957&sr=8-1

A new MP3 sermon from Newtownabbey Free Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Saving Truth in the Word of God Subtitle: Drive in Services Speaker: Rev. Brian McClung Broadcaster: Newtownabbey Free Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Afternoon Date: 1/10/2021 Bible: John 8:32 Length: 22 min.

We look at the truth that's found in Jesus, is the only way we can have both a truth our minds seek and relationship our hearts seek. We will learn that truth in Jesus lifts the fog of confusion and demonstrates a hope that can overcome all hopelessness.

We look at how to engage in constructive conversations about world religions, the fundamental differences between them and Christianity and how believing that Jesus is the only way to God makes the Christian faith fundamentally unique.

We look at how true Science and a Biblical Faith can work together and ultimately compliment the God who created all things, without compromising on truth.

Listen to part 6 of our saving truth series. This week we look at the biblical view on sexuality and how God is providing protection for it, as well as setting us free into a new identity in Christ.

We look at Part 5 of our Saving Truth Series. This week we look at human dignity and how the Bible can teach us about the dignity given to us by Jesus.

We look at real freedom in the context of the Bible, versus the mis-sold and misunderstood freedom the world often embraces.

Don't miss a single podcast of CMDA Matters. You can subscribe through iTunes or GooglePlay, download our free CMDA app and or listen on our website at www.cmda.org/cmdamatters. This weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Mike Chupp features one interview with brief news and announcements that matter to you. Abdu Murray joins Dr. Mike Chupp on today's CMDA Matters podcast to discuss his new book Saving Truth.

Listen to the 3rd part in our Saving Truth Series. We look at how the world has mistaken autonomy for Freedom, and how the bible and Christian faith can show the true way to true freedom.

Listen to the next part in our sermon series on "Saving Truth" by Abdu Murray. Today we look at how Christians can disagree without being disagreeable. How can Christians share the Gospel, the truth of the Word and cultivate healthy Gospel conversations.

First in our series on living in a post-truth world as Christians. How do we convey hope of Jesus without compromising on the truth of the Word.

How can we live with integrity? Join RZIM Speaker, Abdu Murray, and RZIM's Founder, the late Ravi Zacharias, as they close out their discussion with this question, regarding the release of Abdu's book, "Saving Truth."

Have you ever considered the dangers of our desire for autonomy? On today's episode of Just Thinking, RZIM Speaker, Abdu Murray, and RZIM's Founder, the late Ravi Zacharias, continue their discussion regarding Abdu's book, "Saving Truth."

What happens when you put Christianity to the test? Today on Just Thinking, RZIM Speaker, Abdu Murray, and RZIM's Founder, the late Ravi Zacharias, will discuss Abdu's book "Saving Truth," and how Abdu Murray came to know Jesus Christ.

What are some of the main misconceptions about Christianity you have come across? Join us on a very special episode of Just Thinking as Ravi Zacharias is joined by RZIM Speakers, Alycia Wood and Logan Gates. You'll also get to hear a very special RZIM update from Ravi Zacharias. Join us today.

Why do we often live as if Christ really isn't important in our lives? Today on Just Thinking, RZIM's Founder, the late Ravi Zacharias, and RZIM speakers, Abdu Murray and Sam Allberry, are back at Knox Presbyterian Church to address these convicting questions.

What are some of the main misconceptions about Christianity you have come across? Join us on a very special episode of Just Thinking as RZIM's Founder, the late Ravi Zacharias, is joined by RZIM Speakers, Alycia Wood and Logan Gates. You'll also get to hear a very special RZIM update from Ravi Zacharias.

How can an ordinary person have a healthy dialogue or debate with others and show that Christianity is true? On today's Just Thinking, RZIM's Founder, the late Ravi Zacharias, and RZIM Speakers, Abdu Murray and Sam Allberry, are back at Knox Presbyterian Church to tackle these difficult questions.

How do we act in our role as a citizen versus our role as a Christian? Is there any overlap? Today on Just Thinking, RZIM's Founder, the late Ravi Zacharias, and RZIM Speakers, Abdu Murray and Sam Allberry are at Knox Presbyterian Church in Toronto, Canada to answer these questions. Join us.

According to Abdu Murray, “We don’t care about the truth if it gets in the way of our personal preferences.” In fact, he says, “if the evidence fits our preferences and opinions, then all is well and good. If it doesn’t, then the evidence is deemed inadmissible or offensive, with offense being a kind of solvent against otherwise sound arguments.” On this program, Shane Rosenthal continues his conversation with former Muslim Abdu Murray, author of Grand Central Question, Saving Truth, and Seeing Jesus from the East, which he co-wrote with Ravi Zacharias. For your gift of $50 or more, obtain our new digital collection focused on evangelism. You will receive some of our best White Horse Inn programs and Modern Reformation articles on this topic, just go to whitehorseinn.org/evangelism To ask any apologetics related questions or if you have suggestions for future topics - whitehorseinn.org/askshane To get access to all of the White Horse Inn extended episodes become a member. Head over to whitehorseinn.org/podcastpartner

As a proud Muslim, Abdu Murray enjoyed sparring with people of other faiths. But when he was eventually confronted with the evidence for Christ’s death and resurrection, he allowed that truth to be eclipsed by the losses he might suffer as a result of his conversion. After years of indecision, he eventually concluded that the Christian gospel was worth dying for. Abdu Murray now serves as the Senior Vice President of RZIM and is the author of Grand Central Question, Saving Truth, and most recently Seeing Jesus from the East, which he co-wrote with Ravi Zacharias. On this episode, Shane Rosenthal talks with Abdu about his long conversion process and his insights in the realm of apologetics. For your gift of $50 or more, obtain our new digital collection focused on evangelism. You will receive some of our best White Horse Inn programs and Modern Reformation articles on this topic, just go to whitehorseinn.org/evangelism To receive our free INNtro kit which includes the current issue of Modern Reformation magazine and our most recent set of extended length White Horse Inn broadcasts, go to whitehorseinn.org/inntro-kit If you would like to help support the work at White Horse Inn at no added cost to yourself, just link your Amazon account to smile.amazon.com  and enter White Horse Inc. Thank you for your support!

Sermon: “Saving Truth” Parashat Naso Torah: Numbers 4:21 – 7:89Haftarah: Judges 13:2 – 13:25

Worldly Fact vs A Saving Truth

What people believe is a powerful part of being human, beliefs shape our thoughts and our actions. But what if those beliefs are not based on what's true and good? Christian author Abdu Murray says we actually live in what's called a "post-truth" world, one that puts feelings ahead of facts. In his new book, "Saving Truth," Murray says that because we've lost sight of truth, we actually live in a culture of confusion. He says, "What happens if my preferences conflict with someone else's preferences? And if truth doesn't decide who's right and who's wrong, what decides who's right and who's wrong won't be truth, it will be power."

In the final episode of Season 1, we discuss Chapter 9 of Saving Truth and consider what it means to live with hope in light of the gospel. We also share our final thoughts on Saving Truth, including the biggest things we've learned and how the book has made an impact on our lives. Discuss this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform. (quick links: iTunes and Stitcher).Follow the Cover to Cover hosts on Social Media: TwitterShawn Hart - @ShawnmhartIvy Tyson - @coffeewithivy

In Chapter 8 of Saving Truth, the conversation centers around religious pluralism, and how our differences really do matter. The life of Jesus and the exclusive claims of the Christian Gospel powerfully confront many aspects of religious pluralism. When confusion is a virtue and offense is a crime, how do we treat people with love and respect? Is Jesus still worth following when there are so many other options to choose from? Discuss this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community.Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform. (quick links: iTunes and Stitcher).Follow the Cover to Cover hosts on Twitter: Shawn Hart - @ShawnmhartIvy Tyson - @coffeewithivyIn Chapter 8 of Saving Truth, the conversation centers around religious pluralism, and how our differences really do matter. The life of Jesus and the exclusive claims of the Christian Gospel powerfully confront many aspects of religious pluralism. When confusion is a virtue and offense is a crime, how do we treat people with love and respect? Is Jesus still worth following when there are so many other options to choose from?

In Chapter 7 of Saving Truth, we talk about the complicated and important role that science plays in a post-truth world. If we can learn to ask good questions about science, we can better identify what we think is true, who we trust, and what we're willing to stake our lives on. How do we understand and navigate the relationship between facts, doubts, and faith? How far can science take us in the search for clarity? Discuss this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community.Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform. (quick links: iTunes and Stitcher).Follow the Cover to Cover hosts on Twitter: Shawn Hart - @ShawnmhartIvy Tyson - @coffeewithivy

We return to Chapter 6 of Saving Truth and continue the conversation on gender, sexuality, and identity. How does the Christian answer to these important questions compare to those offered by other worldviews? The Bible's claims about freedom and human dignity are in stark contrast to the post-truth principle of absolute autonomy. Can the gospel truly be good news for the people in our lives who have questions about their gender, sexuality, and identity? Discuss this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community.Don't miss another episode, subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform. (quick links: iTunes and Stitcher).Follow the Cover to Cover hosts on Twitter: Shawn Hart - @ShawnmhartIvy Tyson - @coffeewithivy

In the first half of our conversation about Chapter 6 of Saving Truth, we discuss the practical implications of living out Jesus' command to love our neighbors as ourselves when we talk about gender, sexuality, and identity. Post-truth confusion raises questions about who we are, what we do and feel, and what a good life looks like. What can the gospel offer in the face of these profound challenges? Discuss this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow the Cover to Cover hosts on Twitter: Shawn Hart - @ShawnmhartIvy Tyson - @coffeewithivy

In Chapter 5 of Saving Truth, we discover that our beliefs about human dignity have huge consequences on our actions and our conversations. Does Christianity really offer the best foundation for human dignity? What are the other options? If we truly believe that every person is made in the image of God, what should change about the way we think, speak, and act with the people in our lives? Discuss this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community.Follow the Cover to Cover hosts on Twitter: Shawn Hart - @ShawnmhartIvy Tyson - @coffeewithivy

In Chapter 4 of Saving Truth, we expand on the important relationship between truth and freedom. It turns out that clarifying our definition of freedom can change the way we have conversations about a host of other topics. In a post-truth culture that says we can be free from everything, how can we live with a freedom that points to the truth of who God is? Discuss this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community.Follow the Cover to Cover hosts on Twitter: Shawn Hart - @ShawnmhartIvy Tyson - @coffeewithivy

In Chapter 3 of Saving Truth, we consider the uneasy sacrifices that must be made for a post-truth world to exist. The consequences of confusion impact our understanding of reason, moral accountability, and human value. In light of these serious challenges, what does true freedom actually look like? Discuss this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community.Follow the Cover to Cover hosts on Twitter: Shawn Hart - @ShawnmhartIvy Tyson - @coffeewithivy

In Chapter 2 of Saving Truth, we consider the church's role in the post-truth culture. What does it really look like to be in the world, but not of the world? Can Christians give powerful answers in the post-truth conversation if the church is part of the problem? We explore the Biblical command to stand firm in truth and love by practicing wisdom in our temperaments, words, and actions. Discuss this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community Follow the Cover to Cover hosts on Twitter: Shawn Hart - @ShawnmhartIvy Tyson - @coffeewithivy

In this discussion of Saving Truth, chapter 1, we address the reality of living in a post-truth world. From the news we read to the conversations we have to the decisions we make, the post-truth philosophy has serious consequences for all of us. In the midst of this culture of confusion, how do we identify our own "post-truthness" and choose a better way? Discuss this episode with fellow podcast listeners and the RZIM team on our online community. Follow Cover to Cover hosts on Twitter:Shawn Hart - @ShawnmhartIvy Tyson - @coffeewithivy

North American Director of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, Abdu Murray, addresses the pressing need for meaning and moral clarity in today's post-truth world with his latest book, “Saving Truth” -- and a forum called "Skeptics Night" at The Brooklyn Tabernacle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I recently had the opportunity to talk to Wesley Huff, a fellow Canadian apologist, about his faith journey and current ministry. Wes ministers on campus with Power to Change and is also a doctoral student at the University of Toronto. Make sure to check out his blog. Wes has an amazing testimony, including a healing from paralysis. But is faith is not just based on experience. Wes is a deep thinker, whoo is especially interested in New Testament studies. I think you will enjoy our conversation. Wes recommended the following books: Saving Truth: Finding Meaning and Clarity in a Post-Truth World by Abdu Murray Gospel Witness: Defending and Extending the Kingdom of God by Joseph Boot Bibles: An Illustrated History from Papyrus to Print by Christopher de Hamel The recommend audiobook for this episode is Saving Truth. Increasingly, Western culture embraces confusion as a virtue and decries certainty as a sin. Those who are confused about sexuality and identity are viewed as heroes. Those who are confused about morality are progressive pioneers. Those who are confused about spirituality are praised as tolerant. Conversely, those who express certainty about any of these issues are seen as bigoted, oppressive, arrogant, or intolerant. This cultural phenomenon led the compilers of the Oxford English Dictionary to name "post-truth" their word of the year in 2016. How can Christians offer truth and clarity to a world that shuns both? By accurately describing the Culture of Confusion and how it has affected our society, author Abdu Murray seeks to awaken Westerners to the plight we find ourselves in. He also challenges Christians to consider how they have played a part in fostering the Culture of Confusion through bad arguments, unwise labeling, and emotional attacks. Ultimately, Saving Truth provides arguments from a Christian perspective for the foundations of truth and how those foundations apply to sexuality, identity, morality, and spirituality. For those enmeshed in the culture of confusion, the book offers a way to untangle oneself and find hope in the clarity that Christ offers. Download this audiobook for FREE with a FREE trial from Audible.

I recently had the opportunity to talk to Wesley Huff, a fellow Canadian apologist, about his faith journey and current ministry. Wes ministers on campus with Power to Change and is also a doctoral student at the University of Toronto. Make sure to check out his blog. Wes has an amazing testimony, including a healing from paralysis. But is faith is not just based on experience. Wes is a deep thinker, whoo is especially interested in New Testament studies. I think you will enjoy our conversation. Wes recommended the following books: Saving Truth: Finding Meaning and Clarity in a Post-Truth World by Abdu Murray Gospel Witness: Defending and Extending the Kingdom of God by Joseph Boot Bibles: An Illustrated History from Papyrus to Print by Christopher de Hamel The recommend audiobook for this episode is Saving Truth. Increasingly, Western culture embraces confusion as a virtue and decries certainty as a sin. Those who are confused about sexuality and identity are viewed as heroes. Those who are confused about morality are progressive pioneers. Those who are confused about spirituality are praised as tolerant. Conversely, those who express certainty about any of these issues are seen as bigoted, oppressive, arrogant, or intolerant. This cultural phenomenon led the compilers of the Oxford English Dictionary to name "post-truth" their word of the year in 2016. How can Christians offer truth and clarity to a world that shuns both? By accurately describing the Culture of Confusion and how it has affected our society, author Abdu Murray seeks to awaken Westerners to the plight we find ourselves in. He also challenges Christians to consider how they have played a part in fostering the Culture of Confusion through bad arguments, unwise labeling, and emotional attacks. Ultimately, Saving Truth provides arguments from a Christian perspective for the foundations of truth and how those foundations apply to sexuality, identity, morality, and spirituality. For those enmeshed in the culture of confusion, the book offers a way to untangle oneself and find hope in the clarity that Christ offers. Download this audiobook for FREE with a FREE trial from Audible.

Jon Noyes interviews Abdu Murray (RZIM) on his latest book Saving Truth.

Joe Fontenot: You are the North America director for RZIM, Ravi Zacharias ministry. But you're a lawyer. How did that happen? Abdu Murray: Yeah, well funny thing happened on the way to the courthouse, as they say. So I was a partner at a law firm. Actually, I was a partner at two different law firms and was doing part-time ministry and really wanted to do full-time ministry. I'm still a lawyer, I maintain my law license, but I'm doing this on a full-time basis. Abdu: How it happened was I was doing a ministry of my own called Embrace the Truth, which was a politics evangelism on the side and then I was doing some event with RZIM and I got to know the RZIM folks and they said, "Hey, why don't you help us to run North America, our region?" And I said, "Sounds like a good idea," and we just sort of merged my ministry into theirs and that's kinda how it went. Joe: Interesting. Why do you maintain your legal license, your law license? Do you still practice or- Abdu: So I do have a foot in the legal door. But I also serve in terms of a ministry capacity, I help to field legal questions, and these kind of things as well. But another good aspect of it is that I get to have my finger on the pulse of the legal community. One of the things that I'm very interested in is the philosophy of law as it applies to spiritual issues. Like transcendent foundations of law, and I wanna be able to speak at conferences involving lawyers or judges and at law schools and that kinda thing and maintaining a license among other benefits allowing me to even practice law in the first place, helps me to do that as well. Joe: That's interesting. I wanted to ask you a few questions about a recent talk you did, and you made a comment that I thought was really interesting, and you talked about the perception of the gospel from other people and how some people can think it's harmful. So some people as I understood you, could think it's harmful maybe from a social point of view, but others could think it harmful from a theological point of view. For those listening, how do we wrap our heads around a person who could think the gospel is harmful? The gospel seems like a good thing, it's the good news. How would it be harmful? Abdu: Well I think often times and this is part of the discussion I have in my latest book, Saving Truth, we are in a post-truth culture, and the post-truth culture is one that doesn't deny the truth exists, it simply says where in post-modernism you should say that. A post-truth culture says, "Truth exists, but I don't care. What matters more is my agenda." And so what they might see as harmful is Christianity for example, says "That there is a truth, and freedom is found within the bounds of truth." So that sounds paradoxical because freedom is found within the boundary of something. Abdu: Freedom, we think of as boundless. But that's not really freedom. That's autonomy. And the Bible stands against autonomy which is you know, two Greek words, eaftos meaning self and nomos meaning law. So when you're autonomous, you're a law unto yourself. So today's culture wants to be autonomous. We want to have what we want, when we want, in whatever way we want. We even wanna be what we want whenever we want. Whether it's gender issues, or trans humanism or whatever it might be. We don't want boundaries. And so the gospel makes the claim, like Jesus makes the claim in John 8 when he says that, "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free." So truth leads to freedom and he himself says, "And the son will set you free indeed. So if the truth sets you free, and the son sets you free, then the son is the truth." Abdu: And if that's the case, then they see the gospel message as being harmful because it puts restrictions on your autonomy. The reality is the remedy for this is to show that yes, the Bible does stand against unfettered autonomy but it doesn't stand against freedom. Freedom has to have boundaries otherwise, it leads to chaos. So I think that's why they see it as harmful, but it also can lead to I think, real fulfillment if we understand freedom in its real sense. We have the caricature of freedom now, not a reality of freedom. Joe: I see. Do you think that post-truth will go in the same direction as postmodern. So for instance, postmodern philosophy is kinda easy to rebut in a lot of ways, 'cause it's very illogical but it's seeped into our culture in a lot of deep ways and people don't always make that connection. Do you think that we're gonna see post-truth kinda doing a similar thing or is it a different beast altogether? Abdu: It's a little bit different in this sense, is that it looks like postmodernism on the outside, but deep inside, it's actually quite different. Postmodernism rejects truths existence by claiming it doesn't exist, which of course is a truth claim and of course, it's illogical. Post-truth doesn't reject the truth, it just says that, "There is a truth, but if it doesn't subserve my preferences, then I'm either going to lie about it or I'm going to ignore it altogether." Abdu: So when you bring facts and logic to a postmodern person, they can see that and understand the depth of the logic. When you bring it to a post-truth person, they're ignoring it because truth matters. They're acknowledging truth exists, they just simply don't care. Joe: So this sounds a lot like Kyle Bashir. He was here at Defend, and we talked also, and he talked about apathism. And this just this idea that it's like, how do you talk to somebody who simply does not care. Abdu: It's a little bit similar to that except that this is gender driven. So apatheists don't care about spiritual things. Post-truth people do care about spiritual things or social things, but they care about it their way and if you come up with truth and facts that contradict their agenda or their preference of some kind, whether it's a sexual preference or a societal preference, or their narrative of the way things are going, they will either ignore it or they'll lie about it. So it's not quite apathy. They care quite a bit actually about their agenda, so much so that the truth doesn't matter. Abdu: So my point in saying they don't care isn't that they don't care about truth's existence, they're saying this particular set of facts if it confronts me, I don't care enough about following truth to let that affect me. Joe: They're willing to cherry pick and they're okay with that for the agenda. Abdu: Right and that's what I call the culture of confusion. Where confusion is considered a virtue. If you're confused sexually, you're a hero. If you're confused morally, your progressive. If you're confused religiously, all paths lead to God, well then you're considered tolerant. But if you're clear sexually, you're a bigot. If you're clear morally, you're regressing. If you're clear on maybe only one path leads to God and there's good reasons to believe that, well then you're considered intolerant. So confusion becomes a virtue and clarity becomes a vice. Joe: I wanted to ask you about that. Confusion becomes a virtue. Is this something that we have sort of logically concluded because of the actions or is this something that people in this post-truth culture, these advocates for this, actually would say confusion is a virtue. Maybe not those words, but- Abdu: I think it's a mixture of both and I'm gonna give you an example. So now it's become sorta fashionable to say if a child expresses for example, confusion about their sexuality. It used to be the case that they just were confused and we let them work it out or we'd help them work it out. Now, we actually foist on them, oh confusion means you're not sexually normative. You're not heterosexual, you're whatever, whatever among the spectrum, LGBTQIA, whatever that might be. You're one of those. So we try to label them there. Abdu: So your confusion becomes virtuous because you're a hero for coming out. But no one would actually say those words, "Well, I value confusion." No one says those things, but it used to be that confusion was just confusion. Now it's considered virtuous to be confused because it leads to a path that's not the norm. But it is a bit of an epiphenomenon in the sense that I'm noticing it as a virtue, not because people are saying it's a virtue, because people are acting like it's a virtue. Abdu: Until the clarity comes, they'll say, "Well no, I'm not confused. I am gay or I am lesbian or whatever, I'm not confused." I'm not saying you're not confused. I'm saying that the confusion that started the whole process was considered virtuous at some point and if you were allowed to or you were actually forced into a lane because confusion must mean you're not heteronormative, then you're forced into that lane. I think that's what I'm trying to get at. Joe: Right and I feel like that certainly goes back to the idea that you're saying about this post-truth because truth says that confusion ... Truth is what defines confusion, right? So we can't have confusion if we have don't have truth. And they're saying, "You know, we reject that truth because this becomes your new truth, because it's you." Abdu: And those words, I use those all the time. I have to tell them my truth. That's sort of a new catch phrase now, my truth. What they mean is my perspective. Which I get what they're saying there but we sort of personalize truth and it's true for you for example. Let's say someone has true gender dysphoria. They really do have this wrestling with their mental sense of who they are in a gender and their physical sense are at war with each other. That's a real phenomenon. It's very rare, but it does happen. Abdu: Their truth is their struggle. That is true. It is true, objectively true, that they are going through the struggle. But it's not true that you get to pick. That's not how that works. So I think that's where we're seeing this sort of personalization of truth which actually eventually does away with the whole concept at all. Or at least downplays it so it's not really that important. The only thing we're really clear about in this culture right now and this is the sad part I think that's going on, is that if you don't agree with me, you're Hitler. I'm clear that I'm always right and you're always wrong and if you don't agree with me, I'm going to label you something like Hitler or Stalin or Chuck Chescu, you name your despot, that's who you become. Joe: So it's a shaming almost. Abdu: And what's interesting is in this new book I'm writing with Robbie on the Easterness of Jesus. I'm writing a chapter right now on Easter Shame and Honor Cultures and the interesting conclusion I'm coming to is that western culture has caught up and possibly even surpassed eastern cultures in being shame and honor based. We shame people left, right and center for their political opinions, for their social opinions, all the time. Joe: That's so true with the whole, basically the last election cycle and Facebook. Say no more. Like that was all about shame and defriending and on and on. Abdu: Our moral enforcement is now shame. It's no longer truth right and wrong. Is this correct or is this false. Is this right or is this wrong? It's are you bucking the collective system and I'm going to shame you until you shut up. Joe: So I wanna ask you about something that you said that I thought was really great. The official apologetics verse is always First Peter 3:15 but you said one that you hang onto a lot is Colossians 4, 5 and 6 and it is, "Walk in wisdom towards outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." And then you said, "Apologetics is not about answering questions, but about answering people." Abdu: That's right. I don't think apologetics will answer questions. They should answer people. Questions are the means by which people get their answers. But Paul's very deliberate when he says, "How you ought to answer each person." He could've said, "How you oughta answer each controversy, each question, each issue." He didn't say that, how you oughta answer each person. So making the best use of the time is, understanding what is their baggage. Every question is asked by a questioner and every questioner has their context and their baggage. I very rarely ever met, and maybe never have met and frankly I don't know, someone whose asked me about the problem of evil, who didn't experience some form of it in their life or know someone who did. Abdu: I very rarely ever been asked a question by someone about the Trinity who hasn't tried to understand who God is in their life, or how can God exist in a certain way. There's a yearning in every question, otherwise you wouldn't have asked it. Pure, raw academic curiosity is rare and it's not because it's a good thing and it's rare. It's just that it's rare 'cause human condition doesn't allow for it, to be all that prevalent. Joe: It's always a context. Abdu: Always a context. So you have to answer the person, not the question. The question is the means by which you answer the person, but it itself does not need answers. People need answers. Joe: Last question. How are you personally answering God's call? Abdu: Well you know, so I was talking to someone yesterday, Dr. Gary Habermas was here and we were talking about ministry and all these things and I would say this, I've never been busier than I am right now. I've never worked more, traveled more with books and speaking and other things that I have to do. But I haven't toiled one day. Now there are parts of my job that are a job, you know, just life. I never toiled one day. I feel like I'm answering God's call because the drudgery of every day life and sometimes just of working is so outweighed by the joy. As we were walking over here, someone told me that they became a Christian because they heard me explain the Trinity. This is an atheist talking. So unusual. I'm gonna remember that all day. Not because I said something, but because God used me. Abdu: Here's what I would say. I'm answering God's call by listening to what it is and following it. I have this whole discussion on finding your call where passion meets purpose. So what are we passionate about? I'm passionate about people. I went to my undergraduate degree in psychology, because I wanted to be a therapist. Then I went to law school, because I love the gathering of evidence and I love to make arguments. Now I'm an apologist, who uses evidence and arguments to answer people. And so the security, that sort of winding route to all this shows me God's hand is in everything, even seemingly tangential or weird roads you take, are actually lining up with his purposes. Abdu: So I find my call where my passion for people and evidence and argument has met my purpose, my God given purpose. It's not a mystery to know God and make him known. That's every Christian's purpose. Every human's purpose by the way is to know God and make him known. That's my purpose, my passion lined up with that in this way. If you're a doctor or a lawyer or a mechanic, or whatever it might be a nurse, a stay at home parent. Your passion will line up with your purpose and when it does, it'll snap together like one of those pixelated paintings you see in malls where you don't know what it is exactly, you stare at it and suddenly, it's a dog. Abdu: Well in this case, my passion and my purpose snap together and I suddenly saw it, this is my call. Joe: That's interesting, that's amazing. Well thanks so much for being on the podcast. Where can people find you if they want to learn more about you, wanna follow you, social media. Abdu: So I'm on Twitter, Abdu Murray, A-B-D-U M-U-R-R-A-Y. Instagram, abdumurray12 and then I have a Facebook page as well. But abdumurray.com and then RZIM.org, you can see our entire team there, all of us. Joe: Excellent. Well thanks so much Abdu. Abdu: My pleasure, thanks for having me.

In this show hosts Jon and Steve discuss Abdu Murray’s latest book “Saving Truth”. Why is truth important and what does it mean to live in a “post-truth” society. Before we can truly enter into logical discussions on any other topic we need to understand truth. We are living in a society where feelings and emotions have been elevated and fact has been dismissed, so what can a Christian do to address this problem. Callers include: -Comments on Abdu Murray at Get a Grip 2019 -Thoughts on Roman Catholicism and addressing false beliefs

Do we really live in a post-truth culture? How do we effectively communicate truth in a world dominated by feelings? Scott and Sean interview speaker and author Abdu Murray (from Ravi Zacharias Ministries) about his new book Saving Truth. Murray offers some cultural insights and practical tips for evangelism and apologetics today. [Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at biola.edu/thinkbiblically]

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The parable of the wicked tenants. For more from Abdu Murray check out his latest book, "Saving Truth"

The parable of the wicked tenants. For more from Abdu Murray check out his latest book, "Saving Truth"

Abdu Murray talks with Nick Peters about his book "Saving Truth: Finding Meaning and Clarity in a Post-Truth World"

In this episode, Kurt talks with Abdu Murray, the North American Director for RZIM. Murray's new book, Saving Truth, is the topic of discussion.

In this episode, Kurt talks with Abdu Murray, the North American Director for RZIM. Murray's new book, Saving Truth, is the topic of discussion.

On today's edition of the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank discusses the proper methods of Biblical interpretation during the 2nd segment. In the 3rd segment, Hank mentions CRI's resource for May, Saving Truth: Finding Meaning & Clarity in a Post-Truth World by Abdu Murray. Hank also discusses David French's article in the National Review, "In the Transgender Debate, Conservatives Can't Compromise the Truth." Hank also answers the following questions: How can a Spirit led believer be a democrat, since that is the party that supports gay marriage and abortion?Were the humans that God created in Genesis chapter 1 the same as the humans He created in chapter 2?What can you tell me about the Praise, Power, and Prayer Temple?How can we know for certain that the angels that did not previously rebel with Satan, will never rebel in the future?Did Satan fall before the creation of man, or after? I was told that anxiety is a sin, but I cannot find that in the Bible. Can you address this issue?

Hank takes callers' questions and answers them to equip them to defend the truth of the gospel.

Increasingly, Western culture defines personal freedom as “whatever works.” The compilers of the Oxford English Dictionary even went so far as to name “post-truth” their word of the year in 2016. This begs the question, can truth be saved? Abdu Murray, author of Saving Truth: Finding Meaning and Clarity in a Post-Truth World believes that it can and joins Hank to discuss how we can rediscover truth and change the direction of our culture. How can Christians offer truth and clarity to a world that shuns both? Listen to this edition of Hank Unplugged to find out.Topics discussed include: Islam, eschatology, and why the gospel of peace must trump the politics of prophecy in the Middle East (2:00); Abdu Murray's conversion to Christianity to Islam and why Christians must be equipped with answers (7:00); the emotional cost of conversion for Muslims who come to Christ (12:30); Saving Truth: Finding Meaning and Clarity in a Post-Truth World (16:25); the problem with practicing apologetics in the post-truth world (18:50); “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person” (20:10); remembering Nabeel Qureshi and learning from his example (23:20); how Murray went from using an alias asking questions on the Bible Answer Man Broadcast to reviewing Hank's book MUSLIM: What You Need to Know About the World's Fasting-Growing Religion (25:30); fake news and explaining the soft and hard modes of post-truth (26:45); confusion in the church and why Christians are succumbing to a post-truth culture (32:25); The definition of apologetics and recognizing that all Christians are called to be apologists (35:40); Valuing autonomy over authority when it comes to truth and the consequences (42:45); can there be freedom without truth? (49:25); what we can learn from Christians persecuted globally? (52:00); two ways that Christians are contributing to a post-truth culture of confusion (57:00); trusting in God's sovereignty and remembering that it is never too late in life to make a difference (1:00:40); a lesson Abdu Murray learned from asking Ravi Zacharias a question (1:04:30); a culture of confusion and the distortion of human dignity (1:07:35); the importance of attaching our identity to Christ (1:11:20); and the tyranny of tolerance today (1:18:10).

Saving Truth with Abdu Murray

The Lord Is Coming Back - A Saving Truth, Part 1, in the series: The Lord Is Coming Back! - A Study Of 1 Thessalonians

The Lord Is Coming Back - A Saving Truth, Part 1, in the series: The Lord Is Coming Back! - A Study Of 1 Thessalonians

The Lord Is Coming Back - A Saving Truth, Part 1, in the series: The Lord Is Coming Back! - A Study Of 1 Thessalonians