Evidential Faith

In this episode, we tackle one of the most common objections to Christianity: miracles. If the universe is purely natural, then miracles can’t exist—but if even one miracle is real, it points to something beyond the natural world. We explore historical and archaeological clues surrounding the Exodus, examine the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus, and discuss modern accounts of miraculous heal...

In this episode, we take a deep look at sin—what it is, where it came from, and why it matters so much to God. Starting in Genesis with Adam and Eve, we explore how sin entered the world, why its consequences are so serious, and why sexual sin is emphasized throughout Scripture. Finally, we unpack the heart of the gospel: why Jesus had to die for our sins, and how God’s justice and love meet at th...

In this episode, we tackle one of the most common objections to Christianity: “How can Christianity be the only true religion?” We explore why every worldview makes truth claims, what Jesus said about being the only way to God, and how Christianity compares with other major religions on the question of salvation. Through scripture, stories, and real-world examples, we explain why clarity about tru...

In this episode we discuss the difficult question, “why does God allow evil and suffering?” We dive into what evil is, why it exists, and why God allows suffering in the world. Biblical References: Jeremiah 17:9 Psalm 34:18 Isaiah 53:3 Job 1:8 Job 2:3 James 1:2–4 1 Peter 5:10 Romans 8:28 Revelation 21:4 Extra-Biblical References: “Mere Christianity” - C.S. Lewis  "How Free Will Conflicts with...

In this episode we tackle the challenging question of whether God commanded genocide in the context of the Canaanites. Join us as we explore the historical and moral implications of God's commands, and the distinction between divine judgment and genocide.  Biblical References Genesis 12:1–3 Exodus 23:28–31 Exodus 33:2 Exodus 34:24 Leviticus 18 Numbers 13:28–29 Numbers 21:32 Numbers 33:52–55 De...

In This Episode we discuss the problem of slavery, and ask the question, does the Bible condone slavery? Welcome to Season 2 of The Evidential Faith Podcast! Biblical References: 1. God’s View of Human Worth Genesis 1:26–27 Genesis 1:31 Job 31:15 Genesis 9:25–27 Exodus 20:1–2 2. Historical Context: Ancient Slavery vs. Modern Slavery Leviticus 25:44–46 Leviticus 25:39–40 Exodus 21:5–6 Exodus 21:2 D...

Season 1 Finale: We recap the evidence for God, Jesus, and the Bible from the past 9 episodes and share next steps for those convinced by the case for Christianity. Correction: At 30:40 Jake cites Romans 6:13, but the correct verse is Romans 3:23 . Apologies for the mix-up! Biblical References: Romans 3:23 Extra-Biblical References: Michael Behe – Darwin’s Black Box (book) Cambrian Explosion – pal...

In this episode we dive into biblical prophecy and archaeological discoveries that corroborate the historicity and reliability of the bible. We also discuss the broken state of the world and the answer to the mess we find ourselves in. Biblical References: Micah 5:2 Matthew 2:1 Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:22–23 Psalm 22:16–18 John 19 Zechariah 9:9 Matthew 21:1–11 Luke 19:41–44 Deuteronomy 28:64 Ezekiel...

Is the Bible reliable? How do we know if the modern Bible is the same as the original ancient writings? Isn’t the Bible just a copy of a copy, or a translation of a translation? We are going to discuss all these questions and more in today’s episode! Biblical References:  Exodus 24:3–4 Hebrews 1:1–2 John 18:31–33, 37–38 Luke 9:44 Isaiah 53:3-6 Extra-Biblical References: Frank Turek & Norman Ge...

In this episode, we kick off a new series exploring why we can trust the Bible. Over the next few episodes we will discuss different lines of evidence for the Bible’s reliability, including archeological evidence, prophetic evidence, and contextual evidence. In today’s episode, we dive into the Bible’s history and answer key questions like: What is the Bible? Who wrote it? And how was the Canon fo...

In this episode we discuss the evidence for the central event of the Christian Faith… The Resurrection. Join us as we dive into this controversial topic and ask the question, “did Jesus really rise from the dead?” Biblical references: John 8:58 Exodus 3:14 Mark 14:61–62 Daniel 7 John 10:30 John 10:31–33 Matthew 16:16–17 John 5:18 Luke 22:66–71 Matthew 17:22–23 Luke 18:31–33 Mark 8:31 Matthew 27:59...

In this episode we discuss the concept of objective morality and how it points to God’s existence. Join us as we look at the evidence for objective morals both in and out of the Bible.  Biblical References: Deuteronomy 32:4 Isaiah 33:22 Romans 2: 15-16 Extra-Biblical References: Jean-Paul Sartre, Existentialism is a Humanism (1946) Richard Dawkins, River Out of Eden: A Darwinian View of Life (1995...

In this episode we discuss the complexity and design of the DNA which makes up all living organisms on Earth. Join us as we discuss the theory of evolution and how it fails to explain the complexity and origin of life on Earth. Biblical References: Psalm 139: 13-14 Luke 12:6-7 Extra-Biblical References: “Signature In The Cell” by Stephen C. Meyer “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist” by Fra...

This week we discuss another popular argument for the existence of God, the Fine-Tuning Argument. Join us as we discuss the incredible precision with which the universe was created to sustain life. Below are some Bible verses and sources we have cited or mentioned in this episode. Please note that these citations may not be in order, and this list may not be exhaustive. However, we have done our b...

This week we dive into our series on the different arguments and lines of evidence for the existence of God, starting with the cosmological argument. This argument is also known as The Kalam Argument.  Below are some Bible verses and sources we have sited or mentioned in this episode. Please note that these citations may not be in order, and this list may not be exhaustive. However, we have done o...

Welcome to Episode 1 of Evidential Faith! In this episode we share our heart behind this podcast and dive into how Jesus has personally transformed our lives. Below are some Bible verses and sources we have sited or mentioned in this episode. Please note that these citations may not be in order, and this list may not be exhaustive. However, we have done our best to credit any sources referenced in...