Ron Rhodes Interview Transcript

The following transcript is from an Apologetics 315 interview with Ron Rhodes. Original audio here. Transcript index here. If you enjoy transcripts, please consider supporting, which makes this possible.

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BA: Hello, this is Brian Auten of Apologetics 315. Today’s interview is with Ron Rhodes. Ron is president of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries and author of over sixty books, including three silver medallion winners. He is a keynote speaker at conferences across the United States and he teaches cult apologetics at Veritas Evangelical Seminary, Dallas Theological Seminary, Talbot Seminary and Biola University among others.

The purpose of this interview is to learn from his work in apologetics dealing with cults and give his advice to Christian apologists. Well thanks for joining me for this interview today Ron.

RR: It’s my pleasure. Thanks for having me.

Apologist Interview: Ron Rhodes

Today's interview is with Ron Rhodes, president of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries. He talks about his background and ministry, how he became a Christian, how to define the word "cult," the difference between cults an denominations, the growth of the cults and the new atheism, principles and ground rules for Mormons & Jehovah's Witnesses, how to speak with friends who are part of a cult, mistakes to avoid, dealing with emotional and psychological barriers, advice for apologists, and more.

Full Interview MP3 audio here (48 min)

Over 60 books by Ron Rhodes here.
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The Beliefs & Practices of Mormonism MP3 Audio by John Warwick Montgomery

In this audio, provided by Issues, Etc., apologist John Warwick Montgomery discusses the beliefs and practices of Mormonism: How different is it from historic Christianity? Is it Christian? These questions and more are dealt with in this critical look at Mormonism. Find original audio at the Issues, Etc. archive, or subscribe to their podcast here.

Full MP3 Audio here. (42 min)
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LDS Video Encyclopedia: Resources on Mormonism

Searching for resources examining the claims of Mormonism? Here's an entire video encyclopedia on the Church of the Latter Day Saints (LDS), the Mormons. The LDS Video Encyclopedia has over 30 videos on the history and theology of Mormonism in their video index, each with a transcript of the content. It may be a handy resource when dealing with Mormons at your door.

Check out LDS Video Encyclopedia here.

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Apologist Interview: Bobby Gilpin on Mormonism

Today's interview is with Bobby Gilpin. He talks about his ministry to educate the Church on how to respond to Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses. This interview focuses on Mormonism; a sort of mini-crash course. Aren't Mormons just Christians?, differences between Mormonism and Christianity, the use of the term "cult," a brief history of Mormonism, the authority of the Book of Mormon and other books, the importance of dialogue with Mormons, strategies for engagement and primary topics, common mistakes when speaking with Mormons,
the biggest challenges, the significance of Utah, the size and growth of Mormonism, evangelism trips, and more.

Full Interview MP3 Audio here (36 min)

Main ministry site here.
Mormonism Investigated blog.
Watchtower Investigated blog.
Enjoy.
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Audio on Cults by the Centers for Apologetics Research

Looking for teaching/training in answering cults such as the Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, or the New Age? Check out the resources by the Centers for Apologetics Research. CFAR's main goal is to equip Christians in the developing world for discernment, the defense of the faith, and cult evangelism. To find out more, see here. Or check out video and articles. Here are some MP3 lectures addressing cults:

• Four Dangers of Jehovah's Witnesses (59:25)
• Witnessing to Mormons (42:04)
• Understanding the Cults (51:03)
• Understanding Mormonism (55:25)
• Oneness Pentecostals (36:25)
• Channeling and the Occult Explosion (40:17)
• The Christian and the Masonic Lodge (40:44)
• The Culting of America/Challenge of Discernment (42:21)
• Answering and Evangelizing Jehovah's Witnesses (44:58)
• The New Age Alien Obsession (49:18)
• Ten Keys to Witnessing to the Cults (45:28)

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Book Review: The 10 Most Important Things You Can Say to a Mormon by Ron Rhodes

The 10 Most Important Things You Can Say to a Mormon by Ron Rhodes is a small 125-page book designed to be a quick introduction and Christian response to the teachings of Mormonism. Like other introductory books by Rhodes, this one is structured for easy understanding of key doctrines of the group with a strong scriptural response. This brief review will outline the main topics covered in the ten chapters of the book, providing highlights along the way.

Resources Dealing with Cults

Inspired by the resources found at the end of each chapter of Walter Martin's excellent Kingdom of the Cults book, here is a good launching point for doing deeper research and study on some of the major cults. This list is by no means comprehensive, but it does represent some of the main resources recommended in Martin's book (reviewed here). Share your suggestions in the comments.

Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses by Robert Bowman
The 10 Most Important Things You Can Say to a Jehovah's Witness by Ron Rhodes
Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses by Ron Rhodes
Jehovah's Witnesses Answered Verse by Verse by David A. Reed

Christian Science
God's Perfect Child: Living and Dying in the Christian Science Church by Caroline Fraser
Christian Science: Abuse, Neglect, and Mind Control by Linda S. Kramer
The Christian Science Myth by Walter Martin
Christian Science by Mark Twain

LDS, Mormons
Mormonism 101: Examining the Religion of the Latter-day Saints by Johnson & McKeever
Mormons Answered Verse by Verse by Reed & Farkas
The Changing World of Mormonism by Jerald & Sandra Tanner
Mormonism by Kurt Van Gorden
Is the Mormon My Brother? by James White
Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Mormons by Ron Rhodes

Spiritism
Occult Bondage and Deliverance by Kurt Koch
Unmasking the New Age by Douglas Groothuis

Baha'i
What is the Baha'i Faith? by William McElwee Miller

Unitarian Universalism
UU Strategies for Sharing Faith and Growing Congregations by Scott Alexander
Unitarian Universalism by Alan Gomes
History of Unitarianism by Earl Morse Wilbur

Scientology
A Piece of Blue Sky: Scientology, Dianetics and L. Ron Hubbard Exposed by Jon Atack
L. Ron Hubbard: Messiah or Madman by Corydon & Ambry
The Deceivers by McDowell & Hostetler
Bare Faced Messiah: The True Story of L. Ron Hubbard by Russell Miller
Misguiding Lights? by Stephen Miller

Unification Church
Sun Myung Moon and the Unification Church by James Bjornstad
Heavenly Deception by Chris Elkins
My Life in the Reverend Sun Myung Moon's Family by Nansook Hong
Unification Church by J. Isamu Yamamoto

Debate: Is Mormonism Christianity? Walter Martin vs. Van Hale

In this lively audio, the late great Walter Martin debates Van Hale on the topic: Is Mormonism Christianity? Martin is author of a number of excellent counter-cult books, including Kingdom of the Cults.

Full Debate MP3 Audio here. (90 min)

Enjoy.

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