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Islam claims the Koran has been perfectly transmitted from heaven to Muhammad and perfectly preserved from Muhammad to our present copy today. However, what evidence do Muslims have to support this claim?  What do the earliest manuscripts of the Koran reveal? Join Pat and Islamic scholar Jay Smith as they discuss the ancient manuscripts of the Koran and see if it upholds or counters the claims of...

Christianity is a historical faith and there are thousands of archaeological discoveries that confirm the accuracy and authenticity of the Bible. Islam also claims to be a historical faith. The Koran claims to record the history of Muhammad and his teachings but does archaeology confirm the historical accuracy and authenticity of Islam and the Koran like it does for the Bible?  Join Pat and Islami...

You have often heard people say, “You cannot trust anything is true unless you can prove it scientifically.” Is science the only way to determine truth? Is the Christian worldview compatible with science? Join Pat and his guest Dr. Doug Groothius as they discuss the ideology of scientism and the relationship between Christian faith and science.

Guest Speaker: Spencer, Robert | Author What does the Koran really teach? Islamic scholar Robert Spencer reveals the true nature and teachings in the Koran.

Guest Speaker: Spencer, Robert | Author What does the Koran really teach? Islamic scholar Robert Spencer reveals the true nature and teachings in the Koran.

Guest Speaker: Spencer, Robert | Author The goal of Islam is to bring the entire world under the banner of Islam and establish shariah law throughout every nation of the world. Historically Islam accomplished this through military means but in modern times they have an equally dangerous but more stealthy tactic which has been highly successful in many countries including the United States. What is...

Guest Speaker: Spencer, Robert | Author Islam is the second largest religion in the world with an estimated 1.4 billion followers. Islam is built on the life and teachings of its founder Muhammad. But what if Muhammad never really existed? What if the stories about his calling, conquests, and teachings did not really ever take place? This would be devastating to the religion of Islam.  Listen as P...

Much of the culture and even the Christian community believes Religion is subjective and science is objective and deals with the facts. Therefore, nothing can be believed unless we can prove it scientifically. Is science the best measure or only true way to determine truth? Are there limits to science? Join Pat and his guest, Dr. Doug Groothius as they discuss the ideology of scientism.

If homosexuality is a sin, why would God make some people gay? Why did God order the genocide of the Canaanites and other people groups? Isn’t God guilty of racism? At a recent students’ conference, these were some of the tough questions students asked. Join Pat and co-host Keith as they answer some tough questions from the audience.

Is it true that there are many more gospels than what is in the Bible? How do you know God is blessing you, and that you didn’t just “get lucky”? How do we know the Bible has not been edited and changed over the centuries? If the Bible is the word of God, why are there so many translations that seem to say different things? These were some of the tough questions high school and college students as...

For centuries, sceptics said that the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were just fables. In 2007, those fabled cities were brought to life from an extraordinary dig. Today, the world’s sceptics have changed their tune! Join Pat as he interviews Dr. Steven Collins, that archaeologist who found the fabled city of Sodom. Learn what fascinating discoveries were uncovered and the implications it has for us...

For centuries, most people considered Sodom and Gomorrah’s story a myth. In 2007 the world was stunned to hear that this notorious city had been discovered. Join Pat as he interviews Dr. Steven Collins, that archaeologist who found the fabled city of Sodom. Learn what fascinating discoveries were uncovered and the implications it has for us today.

The Bible claims to record God’s activity in history accurately. However, for centuries, critics have continued to attack the reliability of the Bible. What does the evidence reveal? Join Pat as he interviews one of the leading archaeologists in the world today, Dr. Steven Collins and discover what modern archaeology has uncovered about the Bible.

Christianity is uniquely a historical faith, and the Bible is a unique book that is divinely inspired and historically accurate. Over the centuries, critics have attacked the Bible’s historical integrity. What does archaeology reveal? Can we trust the biblical accounts? Join Pat as he interviews one of the leading biblical archaeologists today, Dr. Steven Collins and discover what modern archaeolo...

How early should parents start conversations about sex and sexuality with their kids—and how can they do it from a biblical perspective? This week on Evidence and Answers, Elizabeth Urbanowicz joins us to share insights from her new resource, The Talk: Made Easy, designed to guide Christian parents through these vital discussions with young children. Don’t miss this important conversation about pr...

“If God is good, why does He allow bad things to happen?”  “If everything God created was perfect, how did evil enter such a creation?” “If God knows all, why would be put the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden knowing Adam and Eve would disobey him?” Join Pat as he answers some of these questions and more difficult questions regarding the problem of evil.

On this episode of Evidence and Answers, we tackle one of the most challenging conversations parents and teachers face today—how to talk to children about sex and sexuality. Our guest is Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview, who has created a powerful new mini-series called The Talk: Made Easy to help parents introduce biblical truths to children ages 4–7. Join us as we explore ho...

Frank Turek shares insights on confronting today’s cultural ideologies with reasoned arguments for Christianity, especially on hostile campuses. He unpacks the moral argument for God, counters the evolutionary basis for morality, and offers practical steps for the church to influence both hearts and society more effectively.

In this interview, Christian apologist Frank Turek discusses the moral and cultural decline in America and why he believes much of the blame lies with the church’s failure to stand boldly for truth. He highlights how subjective feelings have replaced objective truth in schools and universities and stresses the importance of reclaiming moral clarity through a return to biblical foundations.

The problem of evil presents a challenge for all worldviews not just the Christian worldview. Pat Zukeran builds the case that it is only the Christian worldview that presents a reasonable answer and the only worldview that can provide a meaningful message of hope in a world filled with evil and suffering. Join Pat as he answers the question, “If God is good, why does He allow bad things to happen...

Collective delusion occurs when the following conditions are present. There are individuals with a common belief but have a low education level, the group has a strong belief in the paranormal, and there is pressure to group conformity. Skeptics argue these conditions were present among the disciples of Christ and thus, collective delusion provides a viable explanation for the resurrection account...

In 1 Cor 3:6-8, Paul stated, “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor.” Evangelism is not a one-time event; it is a process. Pat states that when Christians understand this, they are less int...

Was the resurrection a product of collective delusion? There are thousands of people who believe in ghost and UFO encounters and most of these alleged experiences are false and the result of something called collective delusion. Was the resurrection also a result of collective delusion experienced by the followers of Christ? Join Pat and fellow apologist Dr. Doug Potter as they examine the theory...

How do we share Christ in a culture that does not believe in absolute truth? Many Christians are afraid to share their faith in a culture that is growing more and more hostile to biblical teaching? Pat and co-host Keith Boychuck discuss the significant changes in the culture and give principles on how we can effectively share our faith in the post-Christian culture of today.

Today we are in a Post-Christian culture. What does it mean to be in a post-Christian culture? What significant changes have taken place? How does this affect evangelism today? Join Pat and fellow co-host Keith Boychuck as they discuss how Christians can effectively share engage the culture and effectively share the gospel in the post-Christian age.