Best Greg Koukl Podcasts (2025)

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36: Greg Koukl: Building Faith One Question at a Time 57:08

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Greg Koukl is a Christian apologist, radio host, and author best known for equipping believers with practical tools to share and defend their faith with clarity and grace. He is the founder and president of Stand to Reason, a ministry dedicated to training Christians to think clearly, make a gracious defense, and engage culture with confidence. Wit…

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A TRUE Story That Will Change Your Life Forever with Greg Koukl 48:10

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Why is the world the way it is? Why are we here and how does the whole story of history—from the very beginning to the very end—fit together in a way that makes sense? Frank sits down with Greg Koukl, CIA 2025 Instructor and president of Stand to Reason, to talk about his classic and bestselling book, 'The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How…

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How to Win Gen Z Back to the Truth of Christianity with Shanda Fulbright 48:24

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Gen Z is showing surprising signs of revival—but will it last? As young people flock back to church, the future of their faith may hinge on how parents, pastors, and mentors respond right now! Frank teams up with certified apologist and former California public school teacher, Shanda Fulbright, to discuss some of the challenges associated with disc…

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Man’s Free Will Doesn’t Determine the Course of the Universe 58:00

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Greg adds another thought to the objection he addressed in the last episode, then he answers questions about possible proof Proverbs 21:30 is objectively true, drawing lots to get a message from God, grace for sanctification, and blaming God for bad things that happen. Topics: Commentary: Man’s free will doesn’t determine the course of the universe…

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Should I Pray for Protection for Persecuted Christians When God Might Want Them to Be Martyrs? 23:21

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Questions about how to pray for persecuted Christians in light of the fact that God wills that some will be martyrs, and how persecuted Christians who are being threatened and beaten know if they should stay and preach the gospel or leave and protect their family. I have a hard time praying “Old Testament promises” for protection and deliverance fo…

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37: Abdu Murray: The Beauty of Embracing The Truth 49:35

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Abdu Murray is an author, attorney, and leading Christian apologist who has spent years engaging some of the most pressing questions about faith and culture. Once a devout Muslim, Abdu dedicated nearly a decade to investigating the historical, philosophical, and scientific claims of Christianity before coming to faith in Jesus. Today, he serves as …

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Why Does God Limit Our Opportunity to Repent and Believe to This Lifetime? 58:00

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Greg responds to the challenge that it’s arbitrary for God to limit our opportunity to repent and believe to this lifetime, then he talks to callers about a contradiction in Genesis, the lack of spiritual growth in babies who are never born, and whether God or parents create souls. Topics: Commentary: Why does God limit our opportunity to repent an…

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The Demon Delusion? Recent Evidence They Exist 46:21

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Are demons real—or just a delusion? The recent Minneapolis Catholic school shooting may be one of the clearest examples of demonic activity ever covered by the mainstream media. Frank takes a hard look at the shocking details surrounding the tragedy where a trans-identifying individual left many clues behind to demonstrate his delusion before delib…

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QUICK Qs: Which Miraculous Food Would You Choose? 3:20

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David asks which biblical food we'd choose to taste: manna, fish and loaves, or wedding wine from Cana, prompting a surprisingly passionate debate about divine cuisine. • One host chooses wedding wine because Jesus made it with his own hands, creating a direct connection to Christ • The manna appeals to our curiosity since the Bible gives limited d…

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When Is It Time to Walk Away from a Conversation? 25:02

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Questions about how to discern when it’s time to walk away from a conversation, and how to cope with people charging you with being prideful and legalistic when you’re doing your best to be humble, fair, and gentle while sharing the gospel and defending the faith. How do you discern when it’s time to walk away from a conversation? If the person is …

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How to Raise Gender Confident Kids with Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch 48:23

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What does it really mean to be male or female? You may not be confused, but your kids could be—and if you don’t help them now, they may come to believe they’re trapped in the wrong body. So how do you guide them with the truth before the culture hijacks their hearts and minds? This week, Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch of Summit Ministries join F…

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Challenges to Greg’s View That God’s Voice Can’t Be Missed 58:00

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Greg responds to objections to his view that God’s voice can’t be missed, then he answers questions about thanking God for his goodness when something bad doesn’t happen, defending penal substitutionary atonement, Iran and the Ezekiel 38 prophecy, and the nature of identity. Topics: Commentary: Challenges to Greg’s view that God’s voice can’t be mi…

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“Jesus Had Two Dads, and He Turned Out Just Fine” 24:17

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Questions about how to engage someone wearing a button that reads, “Jesus had two dads, and he turned out just fine,” and how to be kind and loving without compromising truth with someone in a Bible study who says her adult child goes by “they/them.” How would you engage someone wearing a button that reads, “Jesus had two dads, and he turned out ju…

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We Have a Relationship with God on His Terms, Not on Ours 58:00

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Greg explains that a relationship with God doesn’t look the same as one with a human being, then he talks to callers about an apologetics approach, why Jesus seems to downplay being called the Son of God, and why God doesn’t always answer prayers for someone’s salvation. Topics: Commentary: We have a relationship with God on his terms, not on ours.…

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New-Testament Slavery: Fact vs. Fiction with Dr. Paul Copan 57:53

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Does the Bible REALLY support slavery, as skeptics often claim? Last week, Dr. Paul Copan joined Frank to unpack the cultural and theological context of Old Testament passages, like Leviticus 25. This week, Paul returns to examine the New Testament’s most controversial passages on slavery, addressing questions about human dignity, morality, and God…

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QUICK Qs: Which Biblical Character is Your First Memory? 4:04

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We dive into our earliest biblical memories, revealing surprisingly different formative experiences with scripture that shaped our faith journeys. • David's first Bible story memory is Zacchaeus, remembered through the children's song "Zacchaeus was a wee little man" • Songs stick with children, which is why they're such an effective teaching tool …

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Do Christian Business Owners Have a Moral Responsibility to Provide a Livable Wage? 22:28

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Questions about whether Christian business owners should provide a livable wage, whether doing a corporate sponsorship that promotes one’s business contradicts Matthew 6:3, and whether the parable of the rich fool refutes America’s approach to retirement. Do Christian business owners have a moral responsibility to provide a livable wage? Would doin…

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Old-Testament Slavery: Fact. vs. Fiction with Dr. Paul Copan 48:35

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Does the Bible condone slavery? Critics often point to verses like Leviticus 25 as proof that Scripture supports the kind of dehumanizing chattel slavery we know from the antebellum South. But is that REALLY what the text is teaching? Old Testament scholar and author, Dr. Paul Copan, joins Frank to unpack this hot-button issue and explain how to th…

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How Can I Believe in God or Anything Supernatural? 58:00

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Greg talks to callers about a challenge to what he said about the transcendental argument last week, how someone can find his way to believing in God or anything supernatural, and a suggestion about how the life of Christ in us might relate to how God speaks to us. Topics: Contrary to what you said last week, doesn’t the existence of a microphone r…

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Should I Leave a Church That Refuses to Preach on Divisive Topics? 29:16

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Questions about leaving a church with biblical theology because they refuse to preach on divisive topics, whether it’s okay to write an apologetics book under a pen name out of fear of repercussions, and how to reconcile Romans 13:1–5 with rulers who are unjust. Should I leave a church that has solid biblical theology but refuses to preach on divis…