Dr. Gary Habermas gives a talk about data reported in peer-reviewed medical journals involving near-death experiences.Full MP3 Audio here. Found at Veritas.org and at GaryHabermas.com
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Dr. Gary Habermas gives a talk about data reported in peer-reviewed medical journals involving near-death experiences.
Here is another good batch of apologetics audio by Dr. Dan Olinger. [HT: The Moral Absolute] This has also been added to the Ultimate Apologetics MP3 Audio Page. Use the direct links below for the MP3s, or use this feed to podcast it.
The European Leadership Forum has launched a new podcast featuring audio from its most recent 2009 Forum. Topics include leadership, apologetics, discipleship, evangelism, and more. This is a new podcast, with more audio to be added regularly.
The Things that Matter Most program has an archive of their past shows for MP3 download. [HT: John Piippo] Tons of good stuff to add to the Ultimate Apologetics MP3 Audio page. Here is a prime selection of some of the audio worth checking out. These are all direct MP3 links. If you go to their archives you can sort through more. Or just subscribe to their podcast here.
“I want atheism to be true and am made uneasy by the fact that some of the most intelligent and well-informed people I know are religious believers. It isn’t just that I don’t believe in God and, naturally, hope that I’m right in my belief. It’s that I hope there is no God! I don’t want there to be a God; I don’t want the universe to be like that.”
In the span of a short life of 39 years (1623-1662), the French-born Blaise Pascal made his mark as scientist, inventor, philosopher, and theologian. Yet his Pensées (thoughts), published eight years after his death, continues to make an impact because of its depth and insight. Pensées is really just a compilation of Pascal’s notes, which he intended to be made into a defense of Christianity. However, because of Pascal’s poor health he died before he was able to complete his work.
Philosopher Peter S. Williams discusses the ontological argument for the existence of God and its various forms. Check out his podcast here and his blog here.
Truthbomb Apologetics has posted an excellent index of free apologetics e-books with topics covering Apologetics, Christian living, Creation / Evolution / Intelligent Design, Logic, and Philosophy. Very useful.
William Lane Craig presents a talk at Asbury Theological Seminary entitled: Is the Universe Designed?
There are countless blogs dealing with Christian apologetics or issues that overlap with apologetics. So here is the beginning of a Christian Apologetics Blog Directory. There are a small number listed here to begin with, but the goal is to add to this list continually through reader-submitted entries. So go ahead and submit your entries in the comments.
“It may be stated categorically that no archaeological discovery has ever controverted a Biblical reference. Scores of archaeological findings have been made which confirm in clear outline or exact detail historical statements in the Bible. And, by the same token, proper evaluation of Biblical descriptions has often led to amazing discoveries.”
Today's featured podcast is the Apologetics.com Weekly Radio show. The website is here, where you can also find articles and other resources.
Philosophy J.P. Moreland presents a talk entitled: Skepticism & Epistemology. More lectures by Moreland can be found here.
Christian philosopher Douglas Groothuis speaks on the topic: Developing A Biblical Worldview - Does God Exist? Original audio found here.
Philosopher and historian Gary Habermas is interviewed by Michael Licona on the topic: Is God Active in the World Today? Habermas discusses six ways in which God is presently active in the world, including topics like miracles, healing, and near-death experiences. (found at 4truth.net)
In light of the release of Greg Bahnsen's "lost" book Presuppositional Apologetics: Stated & Defended, here is some supplemental audio on Bahnsen's presentation of Van Tilian apologetics:
“The evidence for the resurrection is better than for claimed miracles in any other religion. It's outstandingly different in quality and quantity.”1
Albert Mohler presents 4 lectures on the New Atheism. Todd over at Faith by Hearing has featured these lectures, along with a synopsis of each, right here.
Christian philosopher J.P. Moreland debates atheist philosopher Clancy Martin on the topic: Does God Exist? Original video found here.
Although all of Wayne Grudem's excellent systematic theology audios are found freely on his Christian Essentials website, it seemed good to compile them into a podcast feed for easy assimilation. Apologists must be good theologians.
This is not a formal or informal debate. This is a formal philosophy conference exchange in which William Lane Craig, Daniel Dennett, and Alistair McGrath were attendees. In this audio, William Lane Craig delivers the primary lecture (45 min) defending Theistic arguments against criticisms by Daniel Dennett. This is followed by responses by Daniel Dennett (15 min) and Alistair McGrath (5 min).
“I have a fundamental belief in the Bible as the Word of God, written by those who were inspired. I study the Bible daily.”
Christian apologist Mary Jo Sharp recently debated Muslim apologist Ehteshaam Gulam on the topic: Did Jesus Die on the Cross? Video can be found here, at Confident Christianity.
Apologist Matt Slick of the CARM apologetics website presents an 8 minute exposition on the Transcendental Argument for the Existence of God (TAG). He will be happy to discuss this argument with you on his radio program!
In May Apologetics 315 featured a Logic Primer, composed of five brief introductory lessons in logic. Lesson 5 covered logical fallacies and included a fallacies podcast based upon Stephen's Guide to the fallacies.
Astrophysicist Hugh Ross presents the case for the fine-tuning of the universe for supporting intelligent human life, and how this points to the God of the Bible. Original here at bethinking.org.