Defenders Media

Veracity Hill

Religion EN ↓ 280 episodes

Striving for truth on faith, politics, and society. Kurt Jaros interviews theologians, philosophers, authors, and social leaders, on a variety of issues.

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Defenders Media

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Religion

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www.veracityhill.com

Latest episode

Apr 7, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 205: What do Christians Believe? Part 2 30.05.2024

In this episode, Dr. J continues his survey on what American Evangelicals think about their faith. He also replies to Mason Mennega's critique of Christian Apologetics.

Episode 204: What do Christians Believe? 22.05.2024

In this episode, Dr. J looks at the data from StateOfTheology.com on what American Evangelicals think about their faith. He also responds to Dan McLellan's video on whether Jesus thought of himself to be God.

Episode 203: What is a Doubter? 13.05.2024

In this episode, Dr. J hosts an oval table discussion with the Faithiest Atheist/Freeist Deist and Chris Lilley about doubt.

Episode 202: What is a Skeptic? 30.04.2024

In this episode, Dr. J sits down with a curious skeptic, the Faithiest Atheist. But is he really a deist? What we know for sure is that he is a skeptic.

Episode 201: What is a Christian? 25.04.2024

The indefinite hiatus is over and Dr. J is back with a new format and fresh ideas! In this episode, Dr. J ponders over a tricky subject: What do we mean when we say that someone is or is not a Christian? He also introduces you to a Progressive Mormon who he'll be critiquing from time-to-time. Sit back and enjoy the program, welcome back to Veracity Hill!

Episode 200: The Case for Christ 09.05.2020

What's a great way to communicate to people that the Christian faith is reasonable to hold? In today's episode Kurt has the distinct honor of talking with evangelist and apologist Lee Strobel to talk about his testimony and the Case for Christ.

Episode 199: The World of the New Testament 02.05.2020

Why should we look at the big picture of the New Testament? In today’s episode Kurt is joined by *the* Mike Bird! Dr. Bird lives in Australia and comes to us from the future.

Episode 198: Learning from Christian History 25.04.2020

How can we learn from the saints of long ago? In today's episode Kurt chats with Stephen Backhouse on the importance of learning from Christian history.

Episode 197: Myths & Mistakes 20.04.2020

Do theologians and apologists make mistaken claims about the New Testament text? In today’s episode Kurt interviews Peter Gurry on myths and mistakes in New Testament textual criticism.

Episode 196: Resurrection vs. First Vision 11.04.2020

Is Christianity any different than Mormonism? In tomorrow’s episode Kurt will be joined by cult specialist Rob Bowman to talk about how the historical grounds for Christianity are much better than the historical grounds for Mormonism.

Episode 195: Paul in Greco-Roman Context 04.04.2020

Is Christianity influenced by Greco-Roman thought? If so, is it a bad thing? On today’s episode Kurt is joined by Joey Dodson & Dave Briones to talk about the Apostle Paul’s intellectual thought.

Episode 194: The Spread of Christianity 28.03.2020

Is global Christianity on the decline? Secularism gains a foothold in the West but hope remains. In today’s episode Kurt is joined by Brian Stiller to talk about the factors for the growth of Christianity in the global South.

Episode 193: Historical Jesus Studies 21.03.2020
Episode 192: Cinematic Faith 14.03.2020

When you see movies, do you ever wonder if there could be a Christian perpsective? What makes film good art? In this episode Kurt, Chris, and Mark are joined by William Romanowksi as he discusses his book, "Cinematic Faith."

Episode 191: The New Testament in Seven Sentences 07.03.2020

Have you ever found yourself connecting to certain scriptures, yet unable to comprehend the big picture? In today's episode, Kurt talks with author Gary M. Burge about his book "The New Testament in Seven Sentences."

Episode 190: Mythical Me 29.02.2020

Are you constantly comparing yourself to others? In today’s episode Kurt talks with Richella Parham, author of Mythical Me, a 2019 IVP Reader’s Choice Award Winner.

Episode 189: Monkhood of All Believers 22.02.2020

Have you ever wondered about what it truly means to be a monk? In today's episode, Kurt sits down with author Greg Peters to discuss his book "The Monkhood of All Believers".

Episode 188: How The Body of Christ Talks 15.02.2020

Have you struggled to talk to people in your church because of a difference of opinion? In this episode Kurt talks with C. Christopher Smith about how and why the body of Christ talks and the importance that conversation plays in our relationships.

Episode 187: Redemptive Reversals 08.02.2020

We all know that God can work in mysterious ways, but have you ever wondered why there are some bits of irony in the bible? Join Kurt as he speaks with G.K. Beale on his book "Redemptive Reversals"

Episode 186: Unbelievable? 01.02.2020

Are you a fan of "Unbelievable?" with Justin Brierley? In today's episode Kurt talks with Justin about the origin of his London-based program, the success it has had, and how after 10 years of pitting Christians and Atheists against each other, he is still a believer.

Episode 185: Why I Still Believe 25.01.2020

Why be a Christian if the church is so hypocritical? How can one believe if there is so much pain and suffering? Is it okay to have doubts? In today's episode, Kurt talks with former atheist Mary Jo Sharp about her book "Why I Still Believe."

Episode 184: Pre-New Testament Christian Creeds 18.01.2020

Are there clues in the New Testament about what the church believed before the text was written? In tomorrow’s episode Kurt speaks with Gary Habermas on creeds in the New Testament.”

Episode 183: When Doctrine Divides 11.01.2020

The United Methodist Church is breaking apart. When should doctrine warrant separation? In this episode, Kurt chats with Rhyne Putman on the perspicuity of Scripture and church separation.

Episode 182: Death Before the Fall 04.01.2020

If old-earth creationism is true, was there death before the fall? In this episode, Kurt talks with Ron Osborne about his controversial book.

Episode 181: 2019 Update/Rise of Skywalker 28.12.2019

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