In this podcast, Jim reads a 2008 opinion piece from David Blankenhorn and examines a number of potential strategies for engaging the issue of Same Sex Marriage from a Christian perspective. Jim also provides listeners with a strategy to evaluate competing explanations for past events (such as the Resurrection).

In this podcast, Jim returns to the topic of Hell and answers listener email related to the nature of Hell and it’s position as an essential Christian doctrine. Jim also addresses the Swoon Theory for the Resurrection and the hidden nature of God.

In this podcast, Jim talks about the urgency of our situation in what is quickly becoming a “post-Christian” American culture. In times like these, how much effort should we expend on non-essential issues? Also, Jim discusses Dan Savage’s recent remarks against the Bible and Christians who take its message seriously.

In this podcast, Jim reads a listener letter challenging his prior use of analogies when make the pro-life case. What kinds of analogies are reasonable when discussing the nature of fetal humans? Jim also discusses the alleged immorality of Old Testament laws.

In this podcast, Jim answers listener email related to the reliability of the Biblical account of Jesus. In the wake of Bart Ehrman’s recent ebook, “Did Jesus Exist?” Jim reviews the historical evidence for Jesus’ existence and talks about pre-Christian mythologies that resemble Jesus. Jim also discusses the merits and liabilities of organized debates.

In this podcast, Jim plays a recent comprehensive training session on the history and nature of Islam. Joe Carey from Radical Truth trained the members of recent Muslim Missions Trip led by Alan Shlemon (of Stand to Reason). This special 2-hour edition of the PCM Podcast contains Joe’s training in its entirety.

With Easter just a few days away, it’s a great opportunity to review the nature of the Resurrection and the evidence that supports the claim of the Gospel eyewitnesses. How does the Christian explanation hold up when compared to all other possible explanations for the alleged Resurrection of Jesus?

Jim continues the discussion (started in PCM Podcast #245) related to Alberto Giubilini and Francesca Minerva’s paper for the Journal of Medical Ethics entitled, “After-birth abortion: why should the baby live?” Jim also discusses the recent lawsuit filed by two parents of a four-year-old child with Down syndrome.

Jim previews the new pro-life theatrical release, October Baby. This powerful new movie is an excellent opportunity to talk about life, God, forgiveness, and healing. In addition, the movie may open up a deeper discussion of the relationship between Christianity and the arts. How should we, as Christians, engage the world through art and entertainment? Jim also answers listener email about “personhood” and the impact of worldview.

Jim responds to scientific objections related to the existence of Adam and Eve as a single source couple for the human race. In addition, Jim answers listener email regarding abortions that follow rape, evangelism from a Reformed perspective, motives behind all sin, and the expanding definition of marriage.