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It's almost Christmas. And we have a very special gift for you today, ThinkSquad. In this episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase sits down with Geoff Volker to discuss key theological questions regarding New Covenant Theology (NCT) including the views on the nation of Israel and Christian nationalism, theonomy, and a NCT view of politics and governance. We cover a lot of ground, and it wi...

In a world of weak theology and shallow faith, Christian men need to get serious about knowing what—and why—they believe. In this powerhouse episode of Worldview Legacy Today , Joel Settecase breaks down the Top 20 Apologetics Books Every Christian Should Read —the essential reading list for any man who wants to think clearly, argue biblically, and lead fearlessly. From Van Til to Voddie Baucham,...

Let's talk about Eschatology. I'll tell you the three questions that will absolutely define your view on the end times. How you answer them changes everything. Stop getting confused and start explaining what the Bible says about the last days... today. Men, join the Hammer & Anvil Society now: https://thethink.institute/society 00:00 Introduction to Eschatology02:06 Three Key Questions...

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One of the biggest misconceptions atheists have about Christianity is that it doesn't make any sense—especially the Trinity. In this video I explain why the Trinity is the ONLY concept of God that makes sense. If you're a Christian, watch this and learn how to defend your faith. If you're an atheist, may Random Chance bless you. Christian men, join the Hammer & Anvil Society: https://thethink....

Is the Bible we read today the same one the prophets, apostles, and early church had? In this episode, we put the Scriptures under the microscope—textual criticism, the Dead Sea Scrolls, manuscript counts, famous variants (like John 7:53–8:11 and Mark 16:9–20), and the claim of “400,000 errors.” We’ll show why the integrity of the Bible matters for the Gospel, for trusting Jesus (John 10:35), and...

28 Arguments for God — Ranked from S-Tier to F-Tier In this episode, St. Joel walks through 28 major arguments for God’s existence and ranks them from S-tier to F-tier . Some are surprisingly weak. A few are incredibly strong. And at least one rises above the rest. This is a fast-moving, no-fluff breakdown of the arguments Christians actually use in real conversations—and which ones truly stand up...

Violence, faith, and courage collide in Nigeria—where thousands of Christians face daily persecution from extremist groups. This episode unpacks the data, the human stories, and what ordinary viewers can do to stand for religious freedom.⛓ Learn more / verified sources:– Open Doors World Watch List – https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/nigeria– Voice of the Martyrs Global Prayer...

Was John 1:1 an example of John the Apostle copying a concept from Stoic Philosophy? I will explain everything.

An ex-Jehovah’s Witness turned pastor lays out a loving, Bible-first way to reach JWs—without shouting matches. Joel Settecase sits down with Pastor Jason Contino (former JW) to unpack the exact questions, Scriptures, and posture that opened his own eyes and is now changing conversations at the door. The nine verses discussed in this episode: John 8:58 (“Before Abraham was, I am”) Exodus 3:14 (“I...

What makes a man step up, leave comfort behind, and build something that changes the world for Christ? In this Think Institute Thursday episode, Joel Settecase shares his full origin story—how he went from financial advisor to Bible teacher to pastor, through suffering, perseverance, and faith, to launching The Think Institute. Hear how God used trials, seminary lessons, and real-world ministry to...

In this episode Have you seen those viral “biblically accurate angel” images online? They’re haunting—but are they accurate? Joel Settecase dives into Isaiah 6 and Ezekiel 1 to reveal what the Bible actually says about cherubim and seraphim , the heavenly throne guardians who serve, worship, and protect the presence of God. What you’ll learn What seraphim really are and why their name means “burni...

What happens when an artificial intelligence trained on Catholic theology debates a Protestant apologist? In this fascinating episode, Joel Settecase , founder of The Think Institute , takes on “Justin AI” — the Roman Catholic apologetics bot from Catholic Answers — in a deep, logical, and biblically grounded debate about purgatory, repentance, and salvation. Joel walks through his step-by-step ex...

Today on Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase takes aim at one of the most common atheist talking points — “The Bible is just a book of fairy tales.” In a world that dismisses faith as fiction, Joel unpacks why that claim falls apart under logic, history, and theology. From comparing Jonah to Pinocchio to exposing the hidden presuppositions of secular skeptics, this episode dismantles the “fairy...

Join us for an engaging conversation about debating atheists, the evolving strategies in apologetics, and the importance of presuppositional arguments. In this episode, we'll discuss how to prepare for debates, the significance of the transcendental argument (TAG), and how to practically apply these principles in real-world discussions. Learn about the history and differences between various p...

Episode Summary In this episode, Joel Settecase continues his in-depth response to an atheist’s online rebuttal to his 30 Questions for Atheists, Skeptics, and Agnostics. Focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Joel unpacks what true evidence looks like, why the Bible’s eyewitness accounts count as direct evidence, and how atheists often fall into what he calls the apologetic cycle of doom....

Episode Summary In this Worldview Wednesday episode, Joel Settecase tackles a classic question: “If we all came from Adam and Eve, who did their kids marry?” Drawing from Genesis 4 and 5, Joel explains that Cain married one of Adam and Eve’s descendants —most likely a sister or niece—and why that fits perfectly within a biblical worldview. Key Points Eve was the mother of all living , so all human...

Donald Trump is rebuilding part of the White House—and people are losing their minds. But what if this headline says more about us than it does about politics? In today’s episode, Joel Settecase takes this viral story and connects it to a much bigger truth about human nature, divine renovation, and what it really means to be made in the image of God. In this episode: • Why Trump’s “White House bal...

In this episode of Worldview Legacy Today , Joel Settecase explains one of the most powerful arguments for the divine authorship of Scripture — the Argument from Foreshadowing . From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is filled with events, symbols, and prophecies that anticipate future realities—especially the coming of Jesus Christ. These connections aren’t coincidences. They’re evidence that the...

In this MythConception Monday episode of Worldview Legacy Today , Joel refutes three major cultural myths distorting the truth about God, Scripture, and marriage: 1️⃣ A loving God could never be wrathful. 2️⃣ The New Testament authors were too biased to trust. 3️⃣ Christians can affirm same-sex relationships without compromising their faith. Through Romans 1, 1 John 1, and Ephesians 5, Joel shows...

Today’s question: Whose morality will AI reflect? Are we building machines that reflect God’s truth—or man’s rebellion? AI isn’t neutral. Every line of code carries a worldview. Opening Scripture & Frame Proverbs 21 shows us that God weighs the heart. Technology is not morally neutral—it reflects the values of its creators. The question is: whose standard are we using? Main Ideas AI mirrors it...

What you believe about where we come from changes everything. In this episode of Worldview Wednesday , Joel Settecase walks through the four dominant views on origins —Naturalistic Evolution, Theistic Evolution, Old Earth Creationism, and Young Earth Creationism—explaining how each view shapes theology, science, and your everyday worldview. Grounded in Scripture and sharpened by apologetics, this...

Joel Settecase tackles one of the most common—and misunderstood—claims about Christianity: “The Bible says you shouldn’t judge.” In this episode of Worldview Legacy , Joel breaks down what Jesus actually meant in Matthew 7:1 and shows that far from forbidding judgment altogether, Scripture teaches us how to judge righteously, humbly, and biblically. You’ll learn how to apply God’s Word to moral ev...

Proving the Resurrection: When Evidence Meets Axiomatic Faith Joel Settecase takes us deep into one of the most foundational truths of Christianity—the resurrection of Jesus Christ—and shows why our defense of that truth must start with Scripture, not autonomous reason or mere probability. In this powerful episode, Joel revisits a blog post he wrote over a decade ago, analyzing his own youthful ap...

Six years ago, Joel Settecase published a provocative article titled “30 Questions to Ask Atheists, Agnostics & Skeptics.” Now, for the first time, someone has answered them—publicly. In this episode of The Think Institute Thursday , Joel reads and responds to a detailed blog post by atheist writer Dalbert from Daily Kos, who attempted to take on all 30 questions point-by-point. Using a presup...