Prepared to Answer Podcast

Jesus did claim to be God. Both Old and New Testament Bible verses give proof to Jesus’ claim to be the son of God. We’ll unravel the prophecies and Biblical truths affirming Jesus as God. Discover the arguments against the deity of Christ and how to clearly explain Christ in today’s world. Be sure that, as God, Jesus is Creator and Saviour – so much more than just a good guy who lived an exemplar...

It’s becoming harder and harder for young Christians to stand firm in their faith. So how can we train and equip them for confident faith and witness? Scott talks with Mike McGarry from Youth Pastor Theologian to discuss how theology and apologetics work together as essential ingredients for discipling the next generation. You can find the resources mentioned in this episode through our episode we...

Every day we are inundated with news or opinions on every matter from every part of the world via social media. As Christians, does God want us to add our voices to every weighty matter that crosses our plate online? Scott and Matt talk about how Christians should wisely engage with social media. For related resources, visit our episode web page To see more of Matt’s resources, visit the Truth Sna...

Introducing PTA Go! Matt recalls the way God answered his prayers through an awkward video call, Mike shares how God is using PTA Go to mobilize his ministry, and Shawn and Scott recall how God gave them the vision to mobilize other like-minded ministries by starting the PTA Go initiative. Learn more about the PTA Go initiative on our website Follow Matt Bellefeuille’s ministry Truth Snack on YouT...

Meet our newest PTA Go team member, Mike McGarry, and his ministry, Youth Pastor Theologian (YPT) . You’ll hear Mike’s story of how God stirred him to begin YPT in order to help youth ministry workers teach theologically with confidence. Find YPT’s resources: YPT Facebook Group  YPT Website and Blog  YPT Podcast  For related resources, check out our website 💬 Text us to submit any comments or que...

A major objection to Christianity, especially among young people and young Christians, is the notion that Christianity is the only way. So how should those who are struggling with their faith navigate through their faith deconstruction / reconstruction experience in light of these challenges? In this episode, Scott and Shawn discuss. Visit the episode web page for resources mentioned in the episod...

In the media, we see battles rage over freedoms, rights,  government control, the environment, etc. But should Christians take sides in these battles? Scott and Shawn dive into the Christian’s place and role in the midst of a culture at war. Resources mentioned in the episode can be found on our episode web page . 💬 Text us to submit any comments or questions you want to ask us! Support the show...

Is MAiD truly providing the solution to suffering that people need? Scott and Shawn look at MAiD from the Christian’s perspective in order to understand the key issues at stake, as well as to think through how the church of Jesus should respond. Resources mentioned in the episode can be found on our episode web page . 💬 Text us to submit any comments or questions you want to ask us! Support the s...

Scott and Shawn discuss the issue of abortion and ask: Is the Bible even clear about abortion? How should Christians respond when criticized for being pro-life? And what should we be doing about abortion? Resources mentioned in the episode can be found on our episode web page . 💬 Text us to submit any comments or questions you want to ask us! Support the show 🔔 Follow for more Prepared to Answer...

Scott and Shawn discuss the difficult realities of racial alienation in our culture today, and how we as Christians ought to think about and respond to them. To find links to the books and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our episode web page . 💬 Text us to submit any comments or questions you want to ask us! Support the show 🔔 Follow for more Prepared to Answer, or find more Christian...

Scott and Shawn tackle this difficult but important question—the answer to which has the potential to re-define the gospel itself. To find the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the episode page on our website . 💬 Text us to submit any comments or questions you want to ask us! Support the show 🔔 Follow for more Prepared to Answer, or find more Christian resources on our website Watch our...

Scott and Shawn turn to the Bible to learn how to prepare for the confrontations that come when Christians hold to God’s truth about sex—in a world that disagrees. Find the resources mentioned in this episode on our website . 💬 Text us to submit any comments or questions you want to ask us! Support the show 🔔 Follow for more Prepared to Answer, or find more Christian resources on our website Wat...

Meet the whole Prepared to Answer team, hear some ministry highlights from this year, and hear a bit of what’s in store for 2023 (and we’ll have a little fun sharing from the lighter side of our own Christmas memories).  See related resources at https://preparedtoanswer.org/ 💬 Text us to submit any comments or questions you want to ask us! Support the show 🔔 Follow for more Prepared to Answer, o...

Scott and Shawn discuss the distinctions, merits, and hidden worldview assumptions behind democracy and socialism in order to ask and answer which way Jesus would vote were he living among us in the world today. Related resources can be found on our website: https://bit.ly/3Y1DSaH 💬 Text us to submit any comments or questions you want to ask us! Support the show 🔔 Follow for more Prepared to Ans...

Scott and Shawn dive into the subject of social justice by looking at our culture’s prevailing ideas about justice and turning to scripture to uncover what lies at the root of true justice. See related resources on our website: https://preparedtoanswer.org/ Read Confronting Justice without Compromising Truth 💬 Text us to submit any comments or questions you want to ask us! Support the show 🔔 Fol...

Scott and Shawn dive into the subject of free speech in order to understand its historic roots. They also look at the more recent movements to restrict free speech and at instruction from Scripture on how Christians should respond when our speech comes under attack. For related resources, visit https://preparedtoanswer.org/podcast/9163-is-free-speech-biblical?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=desc...

Have you been cancelling people? The challenge of following Jesus in a cancel culture isn’t just the risk of being cancelled. There’s an equal, and perhaps even more spiritually dangerous risk of being lured into adopting the cultural attitudes and methods that fuel cancel culture as well. We must be prepared for both. In this episode, Scott and Shawn continue discussing the impact that cancel cul...

Shawn and Scott analyse the effects of cancel culture, identify some of the key characteristics of cancel culture that show it to be a new and troubling societal trend, and point out where Christians should be vigilant against falling into some of the thinking and spirit behind cancel culture that stand against the way of Jesus. Visit our website for related resources: https://preparedtoanswer.org...

Can someone be born in the wrong body? Questions like this one are difficult to address. In part because while hypothetical, they touch on a subject that is deeply personal and often painful for some people. What also makes them difficult to address is because what lies behind them aren’t just a few unknown facts, but the many beliefs that shape the way that we view the world itself. In this episo...

Have you ever thought that everything in social debate these days revolves around race, gender, and identity? The influence of “Critical Theory” has played a large part in this and has shaped the mindset of many in our culture.  Join Scott and Shawn in this encore podcast episode as they explore the impact of Critical Theory on our culture—and how Christians should react. For related resources, vi...

On July 12, 2022, Jordan Peterson posted a video on his YouTube channel entitled: “Message to the Christian Churches” . In essence, it was a message for the Christian church to pick up the ball dropped by western culture by calling young men back to the rightful pursuit of their life’s purpose as men. Given Peterson’s cultural impact, as well as his influence upon Christians, Scott and Matt sit do...

Do you ever wonder how to hear from God? Should you expect to hear an audible voice? And does God only speak to us through the Bible? If you think you’re hearing from him, how do you really know? Many of us are convinced that God does speak to us. But, we just aren’t sure how we’re supposed to hear him or know for sure what he’s telling us. In this podcast, Scott and Matt meet up to talk about the...

“Come heed me, my brothers, come heed, one and all Don't brag about standing or you’ll surely fall You're shining your light and shine it you should But you’re so heavenly minded, you’re no earthly good” Johnny Cash – from his song No Earthly Good Did the man in black have it right?  Are Christians sometimes too heavenly minded to be of any earthly good? In the last episode in our Decons...

Is the Bible just a book of moral rules? Is God just interested in us following his commandments? Some people describe their church upbringing as if the answer to both questions is “yes”. But how can a faith based on what the Bible calls “good news” be about nothing more than following God’s moral commands? What about love, and grace, and forgiveness, and joy?  This episode investigates the charge...

It can be very painful when a Christian brother or sister sins against us. But when that person is in a position of church leadership, it can be potentially devastating to our faith. In our last podcast episode , we spoke about the importance of church leadership, and how spiritual authority in the church is God’s gift intended for our protection and growth. However, while leadership is a gift fro...