Campfire Apologetics

From harmless cartoons, to bestselling books, games and apps, today's children are quietly being initiated into New Age and Occult thinking and teaching. It's usually masked with empowerment, magic, positive energy or good vibes. On this Episode of Campfire Apologetics, I sit down with Marcia Montenegro--former professional astrologer and author of the book Spellbound - to expose how the o...

Many new thought and new age ideas have crept into the western Church, one of which being reincarnation. Thats the idea that we are recycled into new life forms when we die to work off past sins. Why do some christians believe this idea? Is this a Biblical concept? Why has this idea made its way into the Church? How should we respond to this? If you have experienced this or have even believed this...

On this episode, Mark sits down with The Apologetic Dog (Jeremiah Nourtier) to discuss the Church of Christ. Who are they, what makes them different than any other evangelical Church? Do they preach a different gospel like what Paul warns about in Galatians 1? Is salvation earned by works of faith or by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone? If you would like to understand the Church of...

In this episode I wanted to zero in on a topic that I believe is important in apologetics. The deity of Christ. This topic can be engaging for witnessing to Atheists, Muslims, Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, and many more worldview perspectives. This episode specifically addresses Stephen's vision in Acts 7 and how it powerfully supports the truth that Jesus is Yahweh, while also cross refer...

Many claim that the deity of Jesus was a later invention -- a doctrine developed long after Jesus walked the earth. While the Gospel of John clearly presents a high view of Christ, critics argue that earlier writings, like the Gospel of Mark, do not. But is that really true? In this episode, we take a closer look at the Gospel of Mark -- widely considered the earliest of the four gospels -- and un...

In this episode of Campfire Apologetics, we dive deeper into the world of logic and informal fallacies, building on the previous episode about the "Euthyphro Dilemma. We'll explore why understanding logic is vital for apologetics, and why apologetics is vital for evangelism. I'll cover the foundational three laws of logic, then walk through common fallacies like the straw man, ad homi...

On this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark sits down with Anthony Uvenio from The Reformed Rookie to explore a powerful framework for defending the Christian faith: C.O.D.E. --Causation, Order, Design, and Ethics/Evil. We break down each element and show how this simple structure can help every believer engage skeptics with clarity, confidence, and a Biblical worldview. Whether you're new t...

In this episode of Campfire Apologetics Mark tackles one of the most common challenges to the Christian faith, and more specifically the Christian view of morality. The Euthyphro dilemma. Is something good because God says it is, or does God command something because it is good? Many skeptics believe this dilemma puts Christian morality in a bind-- but it's actually built on a false premise an...

In this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark sits down with long time friend Matt Rieger to tackle some of the most difficult and controversial passages in the Old Testament—topics that skeptics often cite to question the morality and character of God. Why did God allow slavery? Was the conquest of Canaan genocide? How do we reconcile divine judgment with a loving God? Join us as we explore these...

Way too often we (believers) jump into apologetics or conversations about faith and forget the foundation the Bible has given us to defend our faith or have these conversations and that is to set apart Christ as Lord. in this episode, Mark unpacks the often-overlooked first line of 1 Peter 3:15, explores the logical tools Jesus used, tackles the supposed contradiction in Proverbs 26, and teaches w...

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...