Apologetics Archives - Stand Up For The Truth Podcast

A series of recent surveys asked youth who they trust for advice on important moral and practical decisions.  Police, government, and even parents were on the list.  But what was at the top?  College Professors! This is obviously bad news for them, our country, and the Christian Church since the vast majority of College professors are progressive at best and anti-Christian and pro-socialism at wor...

If you listen to atheists, secularists and even some who claim to be Christians, you might think the Bible is nothing more than a bunch of man-made stories, full of confusion and contradictions.  But in reality, it is the only thing we can look to for lasting truth.  God - who has always existed and always will exist, knows all things past, present and future, and is the only one who can speak abs...

While deadly shootings and gang violence continue on the streets of Chicago every weekend, two horrendous mass shootings took place in Ohio and Texas. One man was apparently a radical right-winger and the other a Satanist, Democrat, and radical left-winger.  Americans and the media seek answers, but continue to refuse to accept the plain truth: increased evil and lawlessness because the truth of G...

Do we have to choose between going to church or watching on-line teachings? I cannot find a local church willing to teach Bible prophecy and tackle hot topics SOZO/Theophostic "ministries" infiltrating some churches. Should our experiences rule over our thoughts? Is tithing a biblical requirement? Are the Letters to the Churches in Revelation applicable today? Can a true believer fall away from or...

The dictionary defines an assumption as, "assuming something is true or taking a statement for granted."  When we believe something important is truth, and base our life and entire belief system around it only to find out the assumption was wrong, it changes the way we see everything.  Sadly, too often in public education and media we are being led to assume certain false beliefs and philosophies...

Genesis 6:1-4 are very controversial verses to many Christians.  They deal with a group called the "Nephilim" and they have been the center of controversy and various biblical interpretations for thousands of years. Tim Chaffey has written a new book on these fascinating creatures, attempting to answer many questions Christians have about the Nephilim.  Were they fallen angels or simply sinful men...

It would be a tragic mistake to think that the seismic lurch to the far left by radical politic leaders in our nation is either temporary, isolated or without spiritual motivation.  Rather than a political movement, radical Liberalism is part of a movement bent on uniting the world around global humanism, turning our backs on God.  And the Word of God warns us of this tragedy as Jesus prepares to...

The attacks on the validity and truth of the Bible have become more common and intense. How can we know that the Bible is the Word of God and answer the charges of skeptics? Pastor Randy White joins Mike and David for a look at the history of the Bible and how we can confront false accusations about it with truth. The post How The Bible Came to Be appeared first on Stand Up For The Truth Podcast .

The only way to dismantle lies is to respectfully confront them with truth. We try doing this on our radio program when it comes to lies not only in our culture but sadly, within churches in America. Our guest is a professional 'lie-debunker' and travels around the world sharing the hope of Jesus Christ with people deceived by the clever deception of the enemy. Today's guest is Carl Kerby of Reaso...

Recently, we've received more listener questions on the 500 year old topic of Calvinism vs. Arminianism. Is this debate necessary and productive?  Or is it becoming a source for self-righteous condemnation and hatred of our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ?  Is it important that we understand election, predestination and who is called before we can accept the gift God has given us through the...

Our nation is seeing an infusion of radical progressive thought threatening the very foundation and future of our nation.  The Church in America is also witnessing a surge in hyper-liberalism leading many to question the fundamental and traditional teachings of the Apostles and early Church.  Is Progressive Christianity to be considered a part of Biblical Christianity or does it contradict Scriptu...

Jay Seegert of The Starting Point Project joins Mike and Crash this morning to look at some beliefs of Christians that are just not found in the Word of God and the importance of making sure our zeal is well grounded in truth and supported by the Bible.  Jay also discusses the amazing complexity of the human body, pointing to the truth that we were fearfully and wonderfully made by God and not a r...

For Christians seeking to understand the last days, fewer things grab our attention than talk of a Middle East Peace Plan between Israel and her enemies.  Many believe Daniel chapter 9 talks about a seven year peace treaty between Anti-Christ and Israel that will usher in the final countdown to the return of Jesus to judge all men and nations. President Trump is unveiling his "Deal of the Century,...

Tension between the United States and Iran are growing and many fear a war might be inevitable, as the U.S. opposes Iran's quest for nuclear weapons that they have stated they would use to wipe out Israel.  As the world looks on through the lens of their world view we as Christians try to understand these events through the prophetic lens of the Bible, which warns us of upheaval and wars as the en...

Wednesday, we aired the first hour of a conversation with former muslim, now born-again evangelist/missionary Elijah Abraham and Apologist Jay Segert of The Starting Point Project when they were in town for our Watchman Conference. Today, this tough conversation continues.  Mike and our guests discuss the challenges and the possible future of "organized church" in America. The post The Condition o...

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In what we call the Great Commission, Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples and teach them everything He commanded. Doctrine ('doctrina,' Lat.) simply means "teaching." In Acts chapter 2, the foundation of the early church was the teaching of those apostles. Without a solid foundation of accurate biblical doctrine, a church becomes nothing more than a social club. But doctrine has almost...

The economy in our nation is doing well and many Americans feel life is pretty good.  But there are storms brewing that might threaten to bring more chaos and division to our nation as the underlying social and spiritual fabric of our nation spirals downward. Democrats seem intent on getting rid of President Trump regardless of the cost, tensions in the Middle East are ratcheting up, and Americans...

John Loeffler of Steel on Steel Radio has witnessed and addressed the attacks on both our churches and our nation by radical ideologies and movements, and joins Mike and David to discuss the many challenges our nation and Christian Churches face today. We start with a promise from Jesus: the gates of hell will not prevail against His true church.  But there has been compromise and complacency as w...

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Mike and David visit with Jay Seegert of The Starting Point Project to discuss the controversy around aging televangelist Pat Robertson calling Christians who believe in a Young Earth "an embarrassment."  They also discuss the growing controversy in a few circles that are now claiming perhaps the Earth is flat after all. Really. Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear suggested recently...

There is no greater challenge facing man then the reality of his own mortality.  Hebrews 9:27 tells us it is appointed for a man to die once and then be judged.  Death in the physical realm is inevitable; where a man's souls goes after death is the real issue of eternal importance. Born-again Christians, if we believe the promises of God, should not fear death...we should actually welcome it.  But...

In Matthew 12:38, the scribes and Pharisees asked Jesus for "another sign" not long after he had healed the sick and a demon-possessed man who was also blind. Jesus responded:"An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign but none will be given except the sign of the prophet Jonah"That "sign" was when Jesus would rise from the grave to prove His deity and God's power over sin and death. Many...

We live in the growing era of triggering, snowflakes and safe spaces.  Most young people are being indoctrinated into the belief that their opinion or worldview is the only valid one and anyone who dares question them is a threat.  It all goes back to Adam, who when confronted by God about his sin blamed Eve and God Himself for his poor choice. In our final segment this morning we look at an inter...

Everyone wants to feel like they belong to something special, connecting with other people in some meaningful way.  Christians find it Christian fellowship; the world finds it in social media or sports.  Some are seduced by "secret societies" or Gnosticism, thinking they can acquire hidden knowledge and understanding for the select few. This morning we take a peak behind the veil of perhaps the gr...