Best Eli Ayala Podcasts (2025)

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#155 How to EFFECTIVELY Prepare to Defend Your Faith | Guest: Eli Ayala 48:20

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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…

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#157 What Happens When a Protestant Apologist Challenges Catholic AI (and Builds His Own) 1:04:16

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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 s…

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#156 Destroying the “Bible Is a Fairy Tale” Myth Once and for All 51:45

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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 se…

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#154 The Resurrection: History’s Most Inconvenient Fact 1:14:11

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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…

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Why Wicca Won't Work 55:59

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In this episode, Eli applies the presuppositional apologetic approach to Wicca. The hope is that believers learn how to apply the biblical approach to apologetics to literally any form of non-Christian worldview.

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#153 Who Did Cain Marry? The Bible’s Surprising Answer 1:10:24

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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 Point…

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#152 Beyond Politics: How Trump's White House Move Challenges Our Christian View 58:58

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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 Go…

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#151 The Bible’s Supernatural Pattern: Evidence of Divine Authorship 1:00:36

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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…

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#150 Answering Myths About God’s Wrath, Reliability of Scripture, and Sexual Confusion 1:01:25

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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…

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#149 Godless Tech Overlords Are Programming Your Kids' AI—Here’s How to Fight Back 54:34

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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 s…

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Part 1 - Why I Believe in God: A Reading & Commentary 1:03:32

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In this episode, Eli reads through the pamphlet by Cornelius Van Til entitled, "Why I Believe in God" and provides commentary and explanation. This pamphlet is the only writing of Van Til in which he lays out the presuppositional apologetic approach within the context of a hypothetical dialogue with an unbeliever.…

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#148 Science Just Proved the Bible Right Again 1:13:33

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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 …

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Answering The Claims of Hinduism 57:16

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In this episode, Eli teaches how to apply the presuppositional apologetic approach to the religion of Hinduism.

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#147 Does the Bible Really Say “Don’t Judge”? 55:59

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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.…

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Euthyphro Dilemma Answered 44:41

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In this episode, Eli does a deep-dive response to the classic Euthyphro Dilemma.

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#146 Stop Defending Christianity Like an Atheist! 1:10:55

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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 wrot…

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Responding to Dawkins in Barker’s Book 46:45

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In this video, Eli actually responds to Richard Dawkins who wrote the forward to Dan Barker’s book “godless.”

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Progressive Christianity Presupped…Again! 47:07

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In this episode, Eli applies a presuppositional approach to Progressive Christianity.

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#145 Atheist Tries to Answer My 30 Questions—Here’s What He Gets Wrong 1:11:25

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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 al…

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#144 Everyone’s Talking About Psychedelics… But Are They Opening Demonic Doors? 56:24

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In this eye-opening episode of Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase explores the growing normalization of the occult and psychedelic use in our culture—and how Christians should respond. From pop culture’s embrace of witchcraft and spiritism to the spiritual experiences touted by psychedelic advocates, Joel uncovers what’s really going on beneath…

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#143 Peace in the Middle East & the Battle for Life 1:11:17

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Joel Settecase breaks down two major stories through a biblical worldview: 1️⃣ Trump ends the Israel–Hamas war and frees the hostages. 2️⃣ Phil Vischer (VeggieTales) dodges the question: Is abortion ever justified? From geopolitics to morality, Scripture speaks clearly to peace, justice, and the value of every human life. TOPIC 1: TRUMP ENDS THE IS…

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#142 The Books That Aren’t Missing: How We Got the Bible Right 32:39

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The Controversial Books Missing from the Bible Worldview Legacy Episode #144 Did early church leaders hide essential books from the Bible? Are we missing out on “lost gospels” or ancient wisdom that could shake the foundation of our faith? In today’s episode, Joel Settecase tackles one of the most persistent myths that undermines biblical authority…

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#141 Gen Z’s Identity Crisis and the Biblical Way Out 58:07

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In this jam-packed episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase explores the deep questions that define who we are and how we live. What does it mean to be made in the image of God? Why are young men in Gen Z facing a crisis of identity? And how do ancient flood myths from around the world support the Bible's historical truth? Joel begins with a mom…

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#140 Christian Education vs. Secular Indoctrination: What’s at Stake? 54:04

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Today on Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase delivers a wake-up call for Christians navigating the cultural chaos of secular education, false religions, and faulty reasoning. Through the lens of Proverbs 9 and the solid foundation of God’s Word, Joel explores what happens when we build our lives—and our worldviews—on anything other than Jesus Christ. …

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#139 Why Godly Fathers Are the Secret to Saving Civilization 1:09:30

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Today on Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase takes us deep into the heart of biblical fatherhood, cultural leadership, and scriptural wisdom. This episode explores how Christian fathers shape not only their families—but civilizations—and why it’s urgent to recover this foundational role in a collapsing culture. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why…

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#138 The Bible vs. Ancient Myths: Who Tells the Truth About History? 55:34

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Does the Bible REALLY Teach Young Earth Creation and a Global Flood? In this compelling episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase tackles one of the most hotly debated theological and scientific questions of our time: Does the Bible actually teach a young Earth and a global flood? Kicking off with a current event from Arkansas, Joel shares a powe…

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#137 Why Christian Neutrality in Politics Is a Dangerous Lie 52:06

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Podcast Episode Show Notes: Episode Title: Engaging in Politics as a Christian Man: Dos & Don'ts Episode: 137 | Worldview Legacy Today Host: Joel Settecase What does it mean to engage in politics as a Christian man—not just as a voter, but as a disciple of Jesus Christ, called to represent God’s truth in every sphere? In this thought-provoking epis…

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#136 The Gospel Just Reached 100 Million—Here’s What’s Next 54:38

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What would you do if you only had 25 years left to serve the Lord? In this episode, Joel Settecase issues a powerful wake-up call to Christian men: your time is short, and your mission is clear. Drawing from the recent deaths of Charlie Kirk and Voddie Baucham, Joel reflects on legacy, urgency, and the rise of a bold, unashamed, biblically grounded…

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#135 Dangerous Men, Christian Wisdom, and the Battle for Our Culture 59:26

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In today’s episode of Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase issues a rallying cry to Christian men: become the dangerous, wise, and biblical leaders your families and churches need. We begin with a bold vision for the Hammer & Anvil Society—a discipleship brotherhood equipping Christian men to sharpen their minds, deepen their theology, and step u…

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#134 Exploring Christian Nationalism: A Biblical Perspective and Its Implications 52:34

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In this vital episode of Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase takes listeners on a deep dive into one of today’s most controversial and misunderstood topics: Christian Nationalism. 💡 But instead of tossing around clickbait or tribal takes, Joel does what few are willing to do—he opens Scripture and church history to thoughtfully explore what it m…

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#133 Why We Must Disciple Men to Rebuild the Church (Current Events + Culture Reactions) 43:27

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In this bold new episode of Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase launches a powerful live format that takes on urgent cultural trends through the lens of biblical truth—and kicks it off by tackling one of the most pressing issues facing the church today: the crisis of men's discipleship. 📉 Did you know that 2.7 million people are leaving the chur…

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#132 Is the Three-Fold Division of the Law True? 39:28

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Dive deep into New Covenant Theology with the Hammer & Anvil Society. We're going to explore the concept of the Old Covenant Law as a unified, indivisible entity and discuss its temporary nature by divine design. You will discover how this understanding differentiates New Covenant Theology from Covenant Theology, and gain insights into the false tr…

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#131 Does God Exist? Joel Settecase vs. Tom Jump | Full Presuppositional Debate 1:36:15

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Welcome to Worldview Legacy, the show that equips Christian men to lead their families with biblical clarity and confidence. In this full, uncut debate, Christian apologist Joel Settecase faces off against atheist debater Tom Jump to tackle one of life’s most critical questions: Does the triune God of the Bible exist? Joel presents a presupposition…

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Responding to Greg Koukl on TAG 1:00:12

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In this video, Eli takes some time to comment on Greg Koukl's take on the transcendental argument for the existence of God. Greg Koukl is an excellent apologist and communicator, whose ministry should be greatly appreciated, but Eil shares some areas of respectful disagreement.

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#130 One Plan, One Savior: How Every Covenant Points to Jesus 25:45

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In this episode, Joel Settecase — apologist, teacher, and President of The Think Institute — unpacks the first distinctive of New Covenant Theology: God has one plan, revealed in many covenants, and it’s all centered on Jesus Christ. Through a deep dive into Scripture, Joel explores how the biblical covenants — from Noah to Abraham, Moses, David, a…

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#129 Equipping Christians to Defend the Faith | Joel Settecase on Stand Up for the Truth 58:18

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Welcome to Worldview Legacy, the podcast that equips Christian men to lead their families with biblical clarity and confidence. In this episode, Joel Settecase joins Dave Wager on the Stand Up for the Truth radio show to discuss the urgent need for apologetics, the biblical defense of the faith, and why every believer must be prepared to give a rea…

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Eastern Orthodox or Protestant? w/ Joshua Schooping & Dr. Tony Costa 2:08:54

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In this video, Eli is joined by Dr. Tony Costa and former Eastern Orthodox priest Joshua Schooping to respond to an attempt at a refutation of Protestantism and Protestant epistemology.

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#128 The Danger of Drifting | Staying Anchored in Christ 51:58

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Welcome to Worldview Legacy, the podcast that equips Christian men to lead their families with biblical clarity and confidence. In this teaching at Silver Birch Ranch in Wisconsin, Joel Settecase unpacks a critical warning from Hebrews 1–2: “We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” (Hebrews 2:1) Like a…

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God and Science: Reflecting on Their Relation 36:55

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In this episode, Eli discusses issue of God's existence, science and how they relate.

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An Analysis: Bahnsen's Epic Opening Statement 55:02

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In this episode, Eli walks through and provides commentary and analysis on Greg Bahnsen's opening statement in his classic debate with Gordon Stein. In the near future, Eli intends to do the same with the atheist Gordon Stein's opening statement.

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Trinity vs Tawhid 47:06

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In this episode, Eli shares his notes on a lecture/presentation by apologist Anthony Rogers on the topic of the Trinity & Tawhid.

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#127 From Legacy to Action: How Christian Men Can Carry the Torch 18:47

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Episode Overview Charlie Kirk was more than a commentator—he was a catalyst. In this episode, we talk about how Christian men can carry on that legacy by living with biblical conviction and courageous action in every sphere of life. We walk through practical, Scripture-rooted steps to: Make your political convictions heard Engage meaningfully in lo…

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A-Mom-Logetics: A Conversation with Sarah Vick 1:03:20

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In this episode Eli talks with Sarah Vick from Amomlogetics on Instagram.

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A Response to an Encyclopedia on PRESUP 37:48

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Eli looks at the The Popular Encyclopedia on Apologetics and what it has to say regarding Presuppositional Apologetics. Does the Encyclopedia get it right?

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Cringe Atheist Memes 25:50

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In this episode, Eli interacts with some popular atheist memes found on the internet.

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10 Tenets of Covenantal Apologetics: A Walkthrough 1:05:35

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In this episode, Eli walks through the 10 tenets of Covenantal Apologetics laid out in the book Covenantal Apologetics by K. Scott Oliphint, and explains and expands upon them.

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#126 Charlie Kirk, Biblical Masculinity & Building a Godly Legacy 21:33

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Watch my full reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination here. Episode Overview In this powerful episode, we examine the influence of Charlie Kirk through a biblical lens—how his convictions shaped his stance on family, church, masculinity, and politics. We break down: His call to reject the feminization of men His vision for strong, biblical familie…

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A Great Book on The Great Debate 45:16

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In this episode, Eli is joined by Joshua Pillows to discuss the release of the new book "The Great Debate" (Bahnsen vs. Stein) does God Exist?

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Chapter 4: The Impossibility of The Contrary 29:16

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In this episode, Eli continues his walkthrough of the study questions in the book "The Impossibility of the Contrary" by Greg Bahnsen. He specifically covers chapter 4.

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#125 Does God Exist? Christian vs. Atheist | Full Debate (Joel Settecase vs. Godless Engineer) 1:58:26

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Welcome to Worldview Legacy, the show that equips Christian men to lead their families with biblical clarity and confidence. In this full, uncut debate, apologist Joel Settecase faces off against atheist debater John Gleason (aka Godless Engineer) to tackle the most important question anyone can ask: Does the Christian God exist? Joel defends the p…