Campfire Apologetics

In this episode, Mark sits down with Dr. Matthew Everhard to discuss the state of modern worship in the church and his book "Worshiptainment: The Modern Church's Golden Calf." From bizarre stunts during Sunday services to deep biblical insights, we unpack the difference between the regulative and normative principles of worship and ask the hard question: What does God actually requir...

Is your favorite song proof that God exists? In this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark dives into how music itself, its beauty consistency, and underlying structure points to the existence of a rational, unchanging Creator. From the laws of induction and uniformity of nature to the exact frequencies that govern specific notes, Mark unpacks how music doesn't just sound divine, it demands a divi...

In this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark sits down with Greg Koukl (author, apologist, and founder of Stand to Reason) to talk about moral relativism - which is the idea that right and wrong are just a matter of opinion, Are morals really just personal preference like ice cream, social constructs or is there an objective moral law that transcends our own minds and culture? https://www.str.org...

In this episode, Mark dives into one of the most important questions in history: Did Jesus Christ actually rise form the dead? If the resurrection didn't happen, as Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15, then our faith is in vain. This is a true historical fact. Mark explores the "Minimal Facts Approach" developed by Gary Habermas and Michael Licona, which are the historical data that even s...

Mark is joined by author, theologian, and apologist Joel Settecase of The Think Institute for a conversation about worldviews. They discuss and explain why non-Christian belief systems ultimately fail to provide a consistent foundation for logic, morality and meaning. Whether you are a believer, skeptic, or just love philosophical thought and debate, this ones for you! #christianworldview #biblica...

Is evolution just a scientific theory, or is there more to the story? In this video, we uncover the surprising connections between Darwinian evolution, its rejection of the God of the Bible, and how these ideas influenced dangerous ideologies, including Nazi thought. We'll compare the evolutionary origin story with the Biblical account of creation and explore the deeper implications of these w...

In this episode I break down a debate that I recently had with an angry atheist on a social media thread. Learn how to engage and detect faulty thinking. #Jesus #Christ #Lord #God #Father #Son #HolySpirit #Atheist #debate #socialmedia #podcast #logic #reason #think #study #Bible #history #morality

Dr. Carl Werner joins me to talk about the controversial issue of Darwinian evolution. What is the best evidence for evolution? Does the fossil record support the claims and speculations of Charles Darwin? And most importantly....does pineapple belong on pizza? #God #father #son #holyspirit #science #history #Bible #study #evolution #darwin #love #truth #podcast #Christian #creation #dinosaur #fos...

On this episode I talk about Christian nationalism, theonomy, and separation of church and state. What are these things and how should a christian think about them? #churchandstate #nation #nationalism #Christian #Bible #truth #theonomy #politics #political #jesus #christ #father #son #holyspirit #study #history #love #salvation #repent #pray

What is textual criticism? Is the New Testament reliable? Why are there so many variants? How many manuscripts do we have? Find out the answers to these, and many more questions on this episode as Robby Lashua and myself discuss textual criticism and the transmission of the New Testament. #Bible #God #Jesus #history #reliable #change #love #study #apologetics #text #criticism #Christian #christian...

On this episode I talk with Eli Ayala about the presuppositional methodology of doing apologetics, the preconditions of intelligibility and the blue fern and citrus deity of the ancient Canaanites.

What are the preconditions of intelligibility? Are they ultimate proofs of creation? Find out how to apply these transcendental arguments and get a glimpse of presuppositional apologetics. #think #philosophy #transcendental #God #logic #laws #morality #Bible #jesus #Christ #son #father #Study #student #love #faith

What does the Bible say about manhood and fatherhood? Does it agree with the cultures idea of men? The emasculated, feminized, androgynous basement dwelling video game and porn addicted boys who failed to launch? Join me as I speak with Pastor Toby J Sumpter about this important issue. Find Toby here:https://www.youtube.com/@UC3r8vfqm1uHBb9CRREXWpyg https://crosspolitic.com/https://tobyjsumpter.co...

You’ve heard it before. “The Bible condones slavery!” There are a lot of uncomfortable texts in the Bible that the Christian has to deal with. A lot of these passages are uncomfortable until we understand them in their proper context. So what does the Bible say about slavery? Let’s talk about it. #slavery #slave #Bible #God #oppressed #evil #immoral #monster #Jesus #Christ #love #Study #Student #h...

Pastor Joel Miller and I discuss the current state of American culture and how we got here. How should the Christian respond to the lies and antithetical message of todays culture? Lets talk about it! Find Joel here: https://www.redeemerchurchme.com/ https://www.facebook.com/share/15WmC5rYFp/?mibextid=wwXIfr #culture #God #humanity #Bible #progressive #Christian #Christianity #love #Student #study...

It is often said that The Bible doesn't say a lot about homosexuality or that Jesus himself never spoke on the issue. What does the Bible say about this issue and what does Jesus think about it? Lets talk about it! #Bible #Jesus #God #homosexuality #theology #progressive #Christian #pride #lgbt

Tim Barnett of ‪@RedPenLogic‬ and ‪@STRvideos‬ was gracious enough to join me to discuss the issue of Christians deconstructing their faith. Are we looking to Gods word for truth, or to the culture and how certain teachings make us feel? Let's talk about it!    / @strvideos7575      / @redpenlogic   Buy Tim and Alisa's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Deconstruction-Christianity-What-Destructiv...

I asked in a previous episode if Mormons were our brothers and sisters in Christ and so I thought it was only fair to ask the same thing about our Jehovah’s Witness friends. On this episode I break down some of the differences between Orthodox Christian teaching and what the Watchtower Bible and tract society teaches. I discuss the deity of Christ, the trinity, and the terms “Son of God,” and “Beg...

Today, I am joined again by Marcia Montenegro to discuss a new age practice that is infiltrating the church. That practice involves the use of the Enneagram. What is the enneagram and where did it come from? Find out on this episode! Visit Marcia at http://www.christiananswersnewage.com #enneagram #newage #newthought #occult #church #God #jesus #jesuschrist #believe #faith #Christian #apologetics...

Where do our Christmas traditions come from? Are they pagan as is often espoused by either atheists or legalistic Christians? In this episode, Bill take us through history from the birth of Christ, Church history, Constantine, St. Nicholas, dutch traditions, Santa Claus and more! Be sure to check out Bill's work at www. Americanminute.com #christmas #church #history #traditions #santa #santaclaus...

I am joined by Pastor Zach Hill of Silver City Church in Mt. Sterling Kentucky to talk about the theology of dung. Yes, you read that right. Zach recently finished his studies at Liberty University and wrote a dissertation entitled "The Scatological Scriptures: A Biblical Theology of Dung." Find out how dung and sin are closely related. We also talk about apologetics and the heart behind sharing o...

On todays episode I tackle the question, are mormons our bothers and sisters in Christ? What is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints? What do they teach and believe? Does their gospel message offer salvation? Let's talk about it. #mormon #Jesus #Christ #jesuschrist #latterdaysaints #temple #worship #gospel #falseteaching #prophet #cult #josephsmith #holyspirit #trinity #Bible #God #fait...

Marcia Montenegro and I discuss the new age and her time practicing astrology, Zen Buddhism, other eastern religious philosophies and practices and also how she came to know Christ. The New Age movement is becoming more and more popular, and it’s important to understand the teachings so that we can address these issues as Christians. Visit Marcia’s website www.christiananswersnewage.com #newage #s...

In todays episode I’m going to give you some tools to engage with our Muslim friends and the common objections they bring to the table against the Christian faith. Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world and because of this, Christians must be able to engage and discuss these objections. #Islam #religion #mecca #muslim #christian #Bible #apologetics #love #respect

On today’s episode I am joined by “Your Calvinist” Keith Foskey to discuss….well…Calvinism. What is it? Is it a Biblical position? If everything is predestined, why care about anything? And in Gods divine providence, he predestined that Keith and I talk about western movies and Chuck Norris as well!