Apologetics Profile

What role does the faculty of the imagination play in our defense of the Christian faith? Is the imagination inferior to logic and reason or is it a needful aspect in our engagement with contemporary culture?  Consider the incredible popularity of the movies and TV drama series. We are storytellers, image bearers of our Creator, who delight in creating, whether it be stories, buildings, automobile...

In this week’s episode, Daniel Ray concludes his conversation with Dr. Robert M. Bowman Jr., by discussing his most recent book which compares some of the foundational truth claims of Christianity with those of Mormonism. Published earlier this year, Rob's book, Jesus' Resurrection and Joseph's Visions: Examining the Foundations of Christianity and Mormonism, compares the evidence for Jesus’ resur...

In this week’s episode, Daniel Ray talks with Dr. Robert M. Bowman Jr., coauthor of the book Faith Has Its Reasons. In part one, they discuss the four major approaches to Christian apologetics laid out in this book. These four basic categories are Classical, Evidential, Reformed, and Fedeist. Does faith have its reasons? Why  Christians believe and how they share that faith with nonbelievers is la...

In this week’s episode, Daniel Ray continues his conversation with Justin Bass about his 2020 book,  The Bedrock of Christianity: The Unalterable Facts of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection . Dr. Bass completed his undergraduate degree at SMU’s Cox School of Business then earned a ThM in Theology and a PhD in New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He currently works at an NGO in Amman, J...

In this week’s episode, Daniel Ray, staff apologist of Watchman Fellowship, interviews Dr. Justin Bass, author of  The Bedrock of Christianity: The Unalterable Facts of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection . Dr. Bass completed his undergraduate degree at SMU’s Cox School of Business then earned a ThM in Theology and a PhD in New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He currently works at an N...

In this episode, James Walker and Daniel Ray interview Dr. Gary Habermas, Distinguished Research Professor of Apologetics and Philosophy at Liberty University. The conversation explores some of the mysteries and controversy surrounding Near Death Experiences (NDE). Dr. Habermas is a Christian apologist who is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He...

In this episode, James Walker continues his interview with Sandra Tanner, great-great-granddaughter of the Mormon Prophet Brigham Young. Sandra left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and became an evangelical Christian. She and her late husband, Jerald, have been recognized as some of the world's leading critics of early Mormon history and theology. Together, they founded Utah Lighth...

In this episode, James Walker interviews Sandra Tanner, a great-great-granddaughter of the Mormon Prophet Brigham Young. Sandra left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and became an evangelical Christian. She and her late husband, Jerald, have been recognized as some of the world's leading critics of early Mormon history and theology. Together, they founded Utah Lighthouse Ministry in...

In this episode, Daniel Ray and Brady Blevins discuss psychic divination and necromancy (communication with the dead) from a Christian perspective. PART 2 of 2 : Why does the Bible forbid communication with the dead? How do psychics apparently know so many details about their clients deceased family members? Psychics often rely on fakery but can they in some cases make actual contact with real, ev...

In this episode, Daniel Ray and Brady Blevins discuss psychic divination and necromancy (communication with the dead) from a Christian perspective. PART 1 of 2 : Why does the Bible forbid communication with the dead? How do psychics apparently know so many details about their clients deceased family members? Psychics often rely on fakery but can they in some cases make actual contact with real, ev...

In this episode, Daniel Ray, Staff Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, interviews Rich Day about the controversial religious group known as the Black Hebrew Israelites. Recently under fire by the media, the group has been linked, probably unfairly, to last year's Jersey City shooting. The history and theology behind this loosely connected collection of organizations is fascinating and certainly unor...

In this episode, Daniel Ray, Staff Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, presents a Christian critique of the controversial television series Cosmos originally featuring Carl Sagan and now hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson. The original 1980s series was arguably the most influential and popular documentary on PBS. The current edition, with deGrasse Tyson, an outspoken atheist, is premiering now on Nationa...

Whether we recognize it or not, everyone is a philosopher. Our assumptions about reality, truth and life itself are based on the foundation of our underlying philosophies. For believers, we should diligently seek a personal philosophy that is sound, consistent and grounded in a biblical worldview. Beyond that, a good Christian philosophy is one that is also characterized by grace. In this episode...

In times of deep personal crisis, we are often tempted to postpone or abandon our quest for biblical understanding and godly wisdom. We simply don't have time for such noble pursuits when we are in survival mode. But that reaction is dangerous as it focuses our attention on the fear of the circumstances and off the face of the Savior. In this episode of Apologetics Profile, Daniel Ray begins his c...

In this episode of Apologetics Profile, Daniel Ray concludes his conversation with Dylan Manley focusing on the preeminence of Scripture in apologetics and ministry. Known as the Bearded Apologist, Dylan Manley has served in student ministry for almost 20 years. He is a popular speaker and author of youth discipleship curricula. He is currently completing a Ph. D. at Trinity Evangelical Seminary o...

06 The Benefit of Doubt - Dylan Manley Interview (Part 1 of 2) In this episode of Apologetics Profile, Daniel Ray, staff apologist with Watchman Fellowship, sits down with Dylan Manley in part one of a two part interview. Known as the Bearded Apologist, Dylan Manley has served in student ministry for almost 20 years. He is a popular speaker and author of youth discipleship curricula. His mission i...

"What are the four marks of a cult?"  In this week's episode of Apologetics Profile, Daniel Ray concludes his interview with Dr. Brady Blevins, Senior Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, on this question. In part one, they addressed the first two "marks" -- Addition and Subtraction. In this episode, they conclude their discussion by exploring the last two "marks" or "patterns" found in cults -- Mult...

"What are the four marks of a cult?" In this week's episode of Apologetics Profile, Daniel Ray interviews Dr. Brady Blevins, Senior Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, on this question. In part one of this two-part podcast, we discuss the definition of the word "cult" and explore the first two "marks" or "patterns" found in cults -- Addition and Subtraction. What does it mean for a religion to ADD t...

Is this a modern miracle actually recorded on tape? Doctors gave Pastor Duane Miller no hope that his voice could be saved. Then the impossible happened - caught on tape - in the middle of reading a Bible verse. Dr. Brady Blevins, Senior Apologist of Watchman Fellowship, interviews Duane Miller for this issue of Apologetics Profile . Are miracles possible? Does God still heal? Video Option: You ma...

In this episode of Apologetics Profile , Daniel Ray interviews Dr. Brady Blevins, Senior Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, on the question "What is Apologetics?" The future of Christianity has always been evangelism. Find out why the future of evangelism may stand or fall on Christian apologetics. Are you ready to defend the Christian Faith? We are offering a free subscription to our bimonthly Pro...

In this inaugural episode of Apologetics Profile , Daniel interviews Watchman Fellowship president James Walker. So, why this podcast? We discuss what a Watchman "Profile" is and how Apologetics Profile help equip you to be "salt and light." We are offering a free subscription to our bimonthly Profiles here:  www.watchman.org/Free Help make these podcasts possible. Become a Patreon for as little a...