Pilate's Interview

Is your goal to hurt someone's feelings or to actually win someone's heart for Christ? Christians have engaged in debate for centuries...but have we been doing it all wrong? Professor Chris Date is a seasoned debater and, in this interview, he goes over how to win debates, not just with style, but in the spirit of Christ!

Christianity is blamed for many things—including pseudoscientific ideas like geocentrism. But what if I told you the history is more complicated than that? Join Ben Kissling as he guides listeners through one of the most fascinating explorations of Greek philosophy, scientific revolutions, and Biblical truth you’ll ever hear!

The Bible does not teach Eternal Conscious Torment—it simply doesn't. Jesus warns against holding on to preconceived notions/traditions over God's Word. It is time, Professor Chris Date argues, for evangelical Christians to let go of Eternal Conscious Torment because it is not biblical; it's time to rethink Hell. Dr. Christopher Sernaque and Professor Date will be looking at Got Questions evidence...

Creation is by far one of the most controversial topics...so should we just ignore it? That's not what the Bible says. While we should never be controversial merely for the sake of controversy, the Bible tells us that Truth is of the upmost importance. Dr. Chilton, guides us on the search for Truth with the new book, "Why Creationism Still Matters" which offers a fresh perspective on the origins d...

Is Your Church Toxic? 🚨 Discover the Shocking Signs of Harmful Religious Environments and How to Protect Your Faith! Plus, Uncover the Truth About Seventh-day Adventists, Fanaticism, and What Ellen White Warned Us About! Don't Miss These Essential Insights to Safeguard Your Spiritual Health!

Who do you think you are? A good person...or a cold-blooded killer? Professor Wallace is known for defending Christianity...now he asks the question, "Is Christianity good?" Find out your true identity as you explore the truth in true crime!

This is a video that every Christian needs to watch if they want to stop their church from rotting away. Churches can get, to use an overused term, toxic and hurtful. Pastor Matthew Lucio, who has pastored in several Seventh-day Adventist Christian churches shares some powerful and dynamic counsel on how to keep your church healthy and thriving! If you want your church to grow, this video is for y...

ATTENTION SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS! Dr. Michael Campbell, affectionately known as Dr. Soup, was the lead editor of the new Oxford Handbook of Seventh-day Adventism. This handbook was a collaborative effort of multiple scholars from a variety of disciplines; it gives the essence of the faith of Seventh-day Adventism. Dr. Campbell, as a pastor, scholar, historian, and expert on religion was chosen to...

The world of science is amazing, however why exactly does science work? How can we prove, without begging the question, that our 5 senses are reliable? Eli Ayala, in this episode of Pilate's Interview, covers the basic presupposition, that makes science work: the uniformity of nature. As an added bonus, he addresses David Hume, the rising tide of paganism, and he provides a powerful argument for t...

How do we know what is true? There are so many different ways to view the world and Joel Settecase, who has his master's degree in philosophy of religion, compares three views: Atheism, Theism, and Deism and makes the case for why he believes that Christian Theism is the best explanation of reality. This was an interesting and stimulating discussion, not one to miss!

Felecia is going to be talking about something important, but if the truth scares you, then this interview is not for you. 16, 240, 069 Seventh-day Adventist Christians have left the church. 16 million! According to the statistics of the Adventist Archives, "Our net loss rate is 40.1%" Felecia talks about the importance of evangelism, how to get involved with ASI, and most importantly how the chur...

The Bible and the writings of Ellen White both mention tithe, but where did this practice come from? In this interview, Pastor Wohlberg explores the origin of tithe, explores whether or not Christians are to pay tithe, and exposes so-called "independent Seventh-day Adventist ministries" that are really just wolves in sheep's clothing. He also shares his brand new program, "Grow Your Money With God...

Pastor Daniel Hudgens, of Amazing Facts International, examines the "linchpin" doctrine of the Seventh-day Adventist Christian Church; the 2,300 Years and the Investigative Judgment. This episode highlights elements of the ID doctrine and explores several objections to the doctrine. This completes a four-part series! Be sure to view them all!

Music has always inspired the human heart. Some music, like the Psalms, is inspired by God. In this interview, with Dr. Dickey, he praises the absolute beauty of African American Spirituals. He explores their history, meaning, and what profound insights we can all draw from them. If you want your heart to be touched, this interview is for you!

Jesus gave all of His followers the Great Commission. However, how do we reach out to people all around the world, especially in a world that has been locked down? Justin Khoe, a Seventh-day Adventist Christian evangelist and speaker, points out that now is the time for Digital Missions. In this interview, he highlights his awesome new Digital Missions Podcast, and brings listeners face to face wi...

Brainwashing, despite sounding hygienic, is a dirty practice, one that can leave the victim feeling helpless. Patricia Engler has studied how to effectively resist these techniques, even when they might be employed by an educational system! That's why Patricia's book, "Prepare To Thrive" is a resource written especially for Christian students who want to navigate college settings and intelligently...

Dr. David Trim shares the most exciting stories of mission, trial, and triumph in the Seventh-day Adventist Christian church. His book, "We Aim At Nothing Less Than The Whole World" chronicles the statistical factors and practices that helped the Seventh-day Adventist Christian church usher in a golden age of mission. Dr. Trim also discusses the role of the Secretariat in the Seventh-day Adventist...

Dr. Mike Ryan, the former Vice President of the Seventh-day Adventist church, takes an in-depth look at mission of the Seventh-day Adventist church. He presents the strategies of evangelism the church has adopted, covers the achievements of the Faith and Science Council, and advises people on how to get actively involved in the work of the Church. If you have a love for God, you won't want to miss...

Should we panic when we look at the news? When we read the books of Daniel and Revelation, are we learning more about Christ or current state of the world? Seventh-day Adventist Christians are called to present Christ, however, how can we go about that in an effect way? Explore an all new evangelistic approach with Cameron Shurley of Rebrand Prophecy.

Biologos has responded to Calvin Smith! They charged him with quote mining and claim they preach the Gospel. What does Calvin Smith, of Answers in Genesis Canada, have to say in response? Calvin outlines the most fundamental differences between the theistic evolutionary message and the Gospel. He also reveals insights on how to be discerning!

Dr. David Trim is taking a look at the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Christian Church in this two part series. He will be looking at the founding doctrines of the church, how the church views itself, what being the "remnant church" really means, and how Seventh-day Adventist Christians can make a lasting difference in their community for the better. This is one every SDA should tune into! h...

Calvin Smith, in this interview, discusses what is going to be a theological wake-up call for Biologos. In this new article, "BioLogos: A House of Heresy and False Teaching", Calvin Smith addresses some of the claims made by Biologos contributors, such as their claim that Jesus' incarnation was not primarily about the cross and that the Bible authors, and even Jesus Himself, were mistaken about ev...

How is it that the universe is subject to entropy and God is infinite? Apologist Coty Dunn of the Alive podcast is succinctly answering questions about God's nature and His relationship to the universe. Find out more on this episode of Pilate's Interview!

Professor James Warner Wallace is back on Pilate's Interview and this time he is solving a no-body homicide case. This time, the person of interest is Christ Jesus of Nazareth. Professor Wallace looks at the fallout in history, examining everything from the scientific revolution, historical facts, to the greatest works of literature. If you've ever wanted to see whether or not a case for Christ co...

Why does God let children suffer? Our hearts pain whenever we here of tragedy befalling others, but when children suffer our hearts naturally beg the question, "Why?" Take it from Gina, a mother who loves her child with special needs-there is a way to see God's love in all of this. In this interview she goes over elements from psychology and her book detailing life with her beloved son as she draw...