Come Let Us Reason Podcast

Did God Really Command Genocide? The Truth About the Canaanites Few biblical passages trouble Christians—and fuel atheist criticism—more than Israel's conquest of Canaan. Critics argue these texts portray God as morally indistinguishable from history's greatest tyrants. In this episode, Lenny Esposito examines what Scripture actually teaches about the destruction of the Canaanite nations. Looking...

Are Mormons Christians? The Answer May Surprise You! Can Mormonism rightly be called Christianity? In this episode, Lenny Esposito examines one of today's most debated religious questions by comparing the teachings of Jesus, the apostles, and Joseph Smith. Drawing from Scripture, early church history, and official LDS doctrine, he explains why Christianity has objective theological boundaries and...

If God Didn't Need Us... Why Did He Make Us? If God is perfect, why did He create anything at all? In this episode of Come Let Us Reason Together , Lenny Esposito welcomes philosopher Dr. Ryan Mullins and Anthony Costello for a fascinating discussion on one of theology's deepest questions. If God needed nothing and lacked nothing, why create the universe? Together they explore God's freedom, purpo...

Did Noah’s Flood REALLY Happen? New Scientific Evidence Explored Did Noah's Flood really happen? In this episode, Lenny Esposito welcomes Hugh Ross to discuss new evidence from archaeology, genetics, migration studies, geology, and ancient shipbuilding that sheds fresh light on one of the Bible's most controversial accounts. Together they explore the Epic of Gilgamesh, worldwide flood traditions,...

iChristianity: When Faith Becomes About You In this episode of Come Let Us Reason, Lenny Esposito explores the rise of "iChristianity"—a self-focused approach to faith shaped by modern narcissism, identity culture, and social media. Drawing from Deuteronomy 9, he examines Moses' warning to Israel that God's blessings were not earned through their righteousness but flowed from His grace and covenan...

UFOs, Interstellar Travel, and the Bible: What’s REALLY Going On? Astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross joins Lenny Esposito to discuss UFOs, UAPs, Mars colonization, interstellar travel, NASA’s Artemis mission, and why the laws of physics may make alien visitation nearly impossible. They also explore Genesis, the Big Bang, and what modern cosmology reveals about the universe.

Is Gerrymandering Cheating? What Christians Need to Understand America’s redistricting battles are reaching a boiling point. Republicans and Democrats are accusing each other of cheating, manipulating congressional maps, and undermining democracy itself. But what exactly is gerrymandering—and how should Christians think about it? Lenny Esposito is joined by political science professor Dr. Scott Wa...

Can America Survive Without Its Christian Foundation? What happens to a civilization after it abandons the moral framework that built it? Lenny Esposito and Dr. Jacob Daniel hold a fascinating discussion on immigration, worldview, multiculturalism, public trust, religious liberty, and the future direction of American culture. They explore how competing moral frameworks shape societies—and what may...

America Can’t Afford to Ignore This 3500 Year Old Warning! Are we really living in hard times—or have we just forgotten what hardship looks like? In this episode, Lenny Esposito explores a powerful warning from Deuteronomy 6:10–25 that speaks directly to modern America. While we often feel financially and emotionally strained, the reality is that we live in one of the most affluent periods in huma...

The Dangerous Myth of ‘Trust the Science’ What does it mean to truly know something? In this episode, Lenny Esposito explores the nature of knowledge and challenges the popular claim that science is the only path to truth. By exposing the philosophical assumptions behind scientism, he shows why science depends on deeper truths it cannot prove—and how the Christian worldview provides a more complet...

One God or Many? Why All Religions Are Not Equal Are all religions equally true—or do their differences matter? In this episode of Come Let Us Reason, we challenge the popular belief that all faiths are just different paths to the same destination. By examining the contradictions between worldviews and the unique coherence of monotheism, we make the case that belief in one God isn’t just theologic...

The Strongest Objections to the Resurrection—Do They Work? What are the strongest objections to the resurrection of Jesus—and do they actually hold up? In this episode of Come Let Us Reason , we examine the most common skeptical arguments against the resurrection and test them against the historical evidence. From alleged contradictions to alternative theories like the swoon hypothesis, we ask whe...

You Don’t Have to Believe in God to Accept the Resurrection—Here’s Why Do you have to believe in God to accept the resurrection of Jesus? In this episode of Come Let Us Reason , we explore the historical case for the resurrection using widely accepted scholarly facts. From the empty tomb to the transformation of skeptics like Paul and James, we examine what best explains the evidence—and why the r...

You Believe the Creeds… So Do Demons In this episode of Come Let Us Reason, Lenny Esposito is joined by Anthony Costello to explore a growing issue in modern Christianity: the rise of “creeds-only” faith. As more people appeal to historic confessions like the Apostles’ Creed and Nicene Creed while redefining key biblical teachings, we have to ask—are the creeds sufficient? Or is true Christianity...

Did the U.S. Start an Unjust War? Just War Theory Explained (Iran Conflict) In this episode Lenny Esposito examines the current U.S.–Iran conflict through the lens of Just War Theory—a framework developed by thinkers like Augustine and Aquinas to answer one critical question: Can war ever be morally justified? With insights from experts including Keith Pavischek and Dr. Tim Milosch—this episode as...

The Gospel of Thomas Verse James Talarico Won’t Show You A sermon clip from Texas legislator James Talarico recently went viral after he referenced the Gospel of Thomas to suggest that Jesus supported modern ideas about gender and equality. But there’s something missing from that presentation. In this episode, Lenny plays the viral clip and responds directly to the claim by examining what the Gosp...

What Happens When a Civilization Ignores God? The Bible Already Told Us In this episode of the Come Let Us Reason Podcast, Lenny Esposito explores Deuteronomy 4 and Moses’ warning that cultures survive only if they listen to God’s Word, remember the lessons of the past, and pass those truths to the next generation. Drawing from thinkers like C.S. Lewis, Chesterton, and Roger Scruton, this episode...

If You Burned Every Bible, You’d Still Be Stuck with Jesus — Here’s Why What if someone destroyed every Bible ever printed? Would the case for Jesus disappear with them? Cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace — author of Person of Interest and Cold Case Christianity — argues the answer is a definitive no. In this compelling episode of Come Let Us Reason Together, Wallace applies the same i...

Positioned for Miracles: The Faithful Steps God Uses to Do the Extraordinary Do miracles still happen today? And if they do — why do some believers seem to experience God’s power while others never do? In this episode, we explore how ordinary, covenant-rooted faithfulness positioned Israel to experience extraordinary results — and what that means for believers today. It's not about chasing spectac...

Christian Professor Battles DEI at the Arizona Supreme Court — Why This Case Matters What happens when a Christian professor refuses mandatory DEI training at a public university? Not because he hates diversity, but because the training teaches that people are morally defined by their skin color. Now the case has reached the Arizona Supreme Court. Does a state employee has the right to challenge g...

Why Smart People Believe: The Evidence That Changed Charles Murray’s Mind Why do intelligent people believe in Christianity? Is faith something you feel—or something you can reason toward? In this episode, we explore the surprising intellectually rich faith journey of sociologist Charles Murray. We also examine Glenn Loury’s own faith story, shaped within a church rich in emotion and community—yet...

Honoring God When Life Hurts: Why He Doesn’t Waste Your Pain If God is good… why does obedience still hurt? Why do faithful Christians suffer cancer, loss, miscarriage, and heartbreak? In this episode I’m speaking with Clay Jones and Jean E. Jones about how Christians can glorify God in the worst of times. We’re not offering easy answers or shallow promises. We’re talking honestly about suffering—...

Too Few Fossils, Too Many Agendas: The Hidden Politics Behind Human Origins A recent fossil discovery has exposed deep disagreements among evolutionary scientists over human origins. The division has prompted the question: Is paleoanthropology driven purely by evidence—or are incentives shaping the story of human evolution? In this episode, Lenny Esposito is joined by Dr. Casey Luskin to examine t...

Is God Protecting Israel? Why Antisemitism Is Rising Again : History, Prophecy, and the Return of an Ancient Hatred As antisemitism surges across the political spectrum—from college campuses to cultural influencers—many Christians are asking an urgent biblical question: Is God still protecting Israel? In this episode Lenny Esposito is joined by Dr. Brian Crawford, Director of Apologetics for Chose...

Should Christians Practice Yoga? What the Church Rarely Tells You Yoga is everywhere—from gyms to churches—but is it spiritually neutral? In this roundtable discussion with colleagues from the Kirkwood Center, we examine yoga’s Hindu origins, its purpose as a spiritual discipline, and whether Christians can truly separate the physical practice from its worldview. This conversation challenges popul...