The Stand to Reason "Please Convince Me" Apologetics Podcast
The Stand to Reason “Please Convince Me” Podcast is hosted by J. Warner Wallace, cold-case detective and author of Cold-Case Christianity (A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels). We examine the case for the Christian Worldview from an evidential perspective and do our best to tell it like it is. With the rules of evidence clearly in mind, we examine the case for the existence of God, the reality of dualism, the reliability of the Biblical text, and the deity of Jesus. Along the way we also take a critical look at the nature of the Christian Church in America today. Why are so many young people leaving the church? Why are so many older Christians apathetic and unengaged? Why do so few Christians understand what they believe, and why do even fewer understand WHY they believe it? Join us each week as we sort through the evidence for the Christian Worldview and examine the life of the Church. Please visit our websites at www.STR.org and www.ColdCaseChristianity.com.

In this podcast, Jim interviews Jonathan Morrow, author of "Welcome to College: A Christ Follower's Guide to the Journey". This book is perhaps the single best resource that parents and students can access to prepare themselves for the challenges of the secular university setting. Jim and Jonathan discuss some of the challenges that await all of us as the influence of the university continues to impact our culture.


In this podcast, Jim takes time to review the four parallel accounts of Mary's interaction with Jesus in the garden following His Resurrection. Why didn't Mary recognize Him instantly? Is this a proof that the Resurrection is a fraud? How are we to read the parallel accounts to determine if they contain contradictions? Also, Jim answers a question about Paul's view of Baptizing the Dead, and another question about unanswered prayer.

Direct download: PCM_Podcast_174_-_Why_Didnt_Mary_Recognize_Jesus_-_LQ.mp3
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In this podcast, Jim the case for the Resurrection of Jesus utilizing the "minimal facts" advocated by Gary Habermas and employing abductive reasoning in a manner similar to the approach taken by homicide investigators. Is the Resurrection of Jesus the most reasonable explanation of the historical evidence?

Direct download: PCM_Podcast_173_-_Was_Jesus_Really_Resurrected_-_LQ.mp3
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In this podcast, Jim examines human "free will" and compares "Libertarian" Free Will with "Compatibilist" Free Will. Are humans completely free to choose and do anything possible? How does human 'freedom' relate to God's 'election'? Also, Jim examines the latest Pew Research Poll related to the inability many Christians have in describing religious concepts, and Jim examines some of the media response to the Eddie Long scandal.

Direct download: PCM_Podcast_172_-_The_Self-Fettered_Free_Will_of_Man_-_LQ.mp3
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