Seth and Nirva Ready with Stephen Robles

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Bible scholar Dr. Ben Witherington often says that we live in a “biblically illiterate, Jesus haunted culture.” Though we have retained some vague notions about Jesus and Christianity, the decline of biblical literacy along with education in general and critical thinking in particular has made us easy prey for the constant barrage of false ideas that press in on us from every angle. This is true even for many of us in the Church—we have succumbed to the spirit of the age being more influenced by Hollywood and social media than by Scripture, reason, and common sense. We often find ourselves at...

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Seth and Nirva Ready with Stephen Robles

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Joshua Harris Kisses Christianity Goodbye: Interview with Sean McDowell 12.08.2019 45:48

Special guest Sean McDowell comes on the podcast to discuss the purity movement, Joshua Harris recanting his book, and the portrayal that Christianity is dwindling in the West. Sean McDowell Website Sean McDowell on Twitter Sean McDowell on Instagram Sean McDowell on Facebook Joshua Harris leaves Christianity - Instagram Post Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic...

Reflections on the Mass Shootings and Mario Lopez on Candace Owens 05.08.2019 56:09

We reflect on the two mass shooting that occurred over the weekend, then address the comments by Mario Lopez on the Candace Owens show, the LGBT movement and his apology. Show Notes Neil deGrasse Tyson Tweet Ben Shapiro Tweet Mario Lopez on Candace Owens Mario Lopez Apologizes Mario, oh Mario, Wherefore Art Thy Spine by Ryan Bomberger Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their ap...

Holy Sexuality: Interview with Christopher Yuan 29.07.2019 1:01:26

This week we have special guest Christopher Yuan on the podcast to share his incredible story and answer some questions on the LGBT movement and the church. Christopher Yuan Website Holy Sexuality and the Gospel - Book Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use the promo code FREEMIND...

The Worldview of Stranger Things 22.07.2019 56:34

Seth and Nirva talk about their experience at the Impact 360 Immersion Camp and then we all discuss the worldview in the Netflix Original Series, Stranger Things based on the article by Sean McDowell. Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use the promo code FREEMIND to get $25 off! V...

Biblical Fatherhood and Masculinity 15.07.2019 47:37

We continue our discussion with Dr. Doug Damon turning to the topics of fatherhood and Biblical masculinity versus toxic masculinity. Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use the promo code FREEMIND to get $25 off! Visit: impact360.org Freemind Patreon Support Freemind with a monthl...

How One Youth Pastor Can Make a Difference 08.07.2019 58:47

In this episode we interview Dr. Doug Damon, a Liberty University campus pastor who also happens to be Seth’s best friend and former youth pastor. Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use the promo code FREEMIND to get $25 off! Visit: impact360.org Freemind Patreon Support Freemind...

What Belongs to God and What Belongs to Caesar 01.07.2019 35:25

A special interview with John Stonestreet, speaker and fellow of the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview, as well as the co-host with Eric Metaxas of "Breakpoint". We discuss the intersection of culture, politics, and Christianity. Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use th...

Love Thy Body: Interview with Nancy Pearcey 24.06.2019 57:17

Former agnostic, Nancy Pearcey is heralded as America’s preeminent evangelical female intellectual . She has addressed politicians in the White House, screenwriters in Hollywood, and spoken at Universities like Princeton, Stanford, Dartmouth and more. We had the privilege of interviewing Nancy about her work on truth, worldview, and latest book: Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions About Life a...

Should We Celebrate Pride Month? 17.06.2019 58:25

We discuss some recent articles addressing LGBT Pride month, whether or not Christians should celebrate, and what it means to love people, genuinely. Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use the promo code FREEMIND to get $25 off! Visit: impact360.org Show Links Christians Apologize...

Intellectual Humility 10.06.2019 1:11:26

When does intelligence become a weapon? This week we discuss the importance of adding humility to intellect so that truth can be communicated in love. Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use the promo code FREEMIND to get $25 off! Visit: impact360.org Show Links Our Day with The Mo...

Our Day with The Mountain Prophet - Part 3 03.06.2019 42:38

We continue our conversation with The Mountain Prophet, discuss the Cultural Mandate and what it means for Christ to be Lord of All. Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use the promo code FREEMIND to get $25 off! Visit: impact360.org Show Links Seven Mountains of Influence Surprise...

Our Day with The Mountain Prophet - Part 2 27.05.2019 29:05

We continue our conversation with The Mountain Prophet and we dive into the specifics of our discussion. Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use the promo code FREEMIND to get $25 off! Visit: impact360.org Social Media Links Seth and Nirva's Website Seth and Nirva on YouTube Seth a...

Our Day with The Mountain Prophet - Part 1 21.05.2019 29:22

We remain in the mountains for this episode and lay the groundwork for discussing our encounter with the Mountain Prophet. Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use the promo code FREEMIND to get $25 off! Visit: impact360.org Show Links Kingdom Triangle - J. P. Moreland Paul, the Spi...

Ben Shapiro Interviews Dr. William Lane Craig 15.05.2019 53:23

We discuss the recent interview between Ben Shapiro and Dr. William Lane Craig. Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use the promo code FREEMIND to get $25 off! Visit: impact360.org Show Links Ben Shapiro Interviews Dr. Craig - YouTube Did Jesus Rise From The Dead? Social Media Link...

The Passing of Our Friend Jasfranh Maza 06.05.2019 46:00

In this episode we discuss the recent passing of our friend and ministry core team leader—Jasfranh Maza—in light of the Resurrection of Christ and our future hope as His disciples. Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use the promo code FREEMIND to get $25 off! Visit: impact360.org...

Arguing Without Being Argumentative 29.04.2019 38:20

In this episode we discuss the necessity and value of using reason and argumentation for the truth of Christianity as well as for the spiritual formation of believers. Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use the promo code FREEMIND to get $25 off! Visit: impact360.org Show Links On...

The Death of Free Speech 22.04.2019 59:32

We discuss epistemology, Post-Modernism, and the slow death of free speech in today's culture. Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young adults. Purchase an online course and use the promo code FREEMIND to get $25 off! Visit: impact360.org Show Notes Post-Modernism at Ohio State Cultural Marxism | Voddie Baucham - YouTube Th...

Are White Evangelicals White Supremacists? 15.04.2019 1:03:51

In this episode we are joined by Neil Shenvi as we discuss the recent controversial interview Ekemini Uwan gave at the Sparrow Women’s Conference in Dallas, Texas. The main topic of the talk was on the nature of “whiteness.” We analyze her position and offer some critiques. Show Links Impact 360 Institute - Show Sponsor Reflections on Ekemini Uwan’s Sparrow Interview – Part I Cultural Marxism | Vo...

Unplanned: Interview with Abby Johnson 08.04.2019 41:21

In this episode we interview former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson. We discuss the new movie “Unplanned,” which tells the story of how she became a clinic director, but eventually walked away from the abortion industry after observing an ultrasound-guided abortion. Show Sponsor Learn more about Impact 360 Institute and their apologetic videos and resources for students and young a...

Has the Christian Music Industry Lost Its Prophetic Voice? 01.04.2019 59:36

In this episode we discuss the loss of our prophetic voice in the Christian Music Industry, as well as the recent controversy surrounding K-LOVE’s initial rejection of attempts to advertise the pro-life movie ‘Unplanned’. Show Sponsor Impact 360 Institute - Cultivating leaders who follow Jesus Show Links Unplanned Film Website K Love Article from Dr. Michael Brown Seth Ready on Twitter Mission, Be...

I Kissed Historic Christianity Goodbye with Alisa Childers - Part 2 25.03.2019 41:05

In this episode we continue our discussion of Progressive Christianity with Christian Apologist Alisa Childers. We respond to Lisa Gungor’s book “The Most Beautiful Thing I’ve Seen,” and we also discuss measures we can take in our churches to equip folks so that they can spot the errors in this false ideology. Show Links Alisa Childers Website Alisa on Instagram Alisa on Twitter Alisa on YouTube P...

I Kissed Historic Christianity Goodbye with Alisa Childers - Part 1 18.03.2019 38:17

In this episode we discuss Progressive Christianity, its increasing presence in the American church, and how it compares to historic (Biblical) Christianity. We are joined by Christian Apologist, writer, and former CCM recording artist Alisa Childers. Show Links Alisa Childers Website Alisa on Instagram Alisa on Twitter Alisa on YouTube Progressive Christianity Website Alisa Reviews Rob Bell’s Boo...

Carl Lentz on The View, Chris Pratt and Celebrity Evangelicals, and More Stories 11.03.2019 58:58

In this episode we evaluate the answer Carl Lentz, Pastor of Hillsong Church New York gave in response to a question regarding the sinfulness of abortion while appearing on “The View”. We also touch on current events including the backlash actor Chris Pratt received for attending churches that are not affirming of the LGBTQ community, Chick-fil-a being rejected from Rider University, and more. Sho...

Social Justice, Critical Theory, and the Bible with Neil Shenvi - Part 2 04.03.2019 55:27

In this episode we interview Apologist Neil Shenvi. We discuss the modern Social Justice movement, its underlying ideological foundation known as Critical Theory, and how it is impacting our culture and the Church. Show Notes Neil Shenvi - Apologetics Website Beyond Racial Gridlock: Embracing Mutual Responsibility Glenn Loury Podcast Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ide...

Social Justice, Critical Theory, and the Bible with Neil Shenvi - Part 1 25.02.2019 45:28

In this episode we interview Apologist Neil Shenvi. We discuss the modern Social Justice movement, its underlying ideological foundation known as Critical Theory, and how it is impacting our culture and the Church. Show Notes Neil Shenvi's Website Race, Class, and Gender: An Anthology Readings in Diversity and Social Justice Social Media Links Seth and Nirva's Website Seth and Nirva on YouTube Set...