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Every Believer Confident

Mark Farnham

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This podcasts explores apologetics and evangelism in practical terms in short form episodes. It is aimed at the ordinary Christian who wants to effectively reach unbelievers in an indirect, conversational and relational manner. The podcast is led by Dr. Mark Farnham (PhD, Westminster), the Founder and Director of Apologetics for the Church, a local church training ministry. Mark is also Director of the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics at Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary in L ...
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Digging for Truth Podcast

Associates for Biblical Research

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A journey of truth discovery, featuring archaeology and biblical research. Hosted by Henry B. Smith Jr. Henry Smith is the Administrative Director of the archaeological dig at Shiloh, Israel. Previously Smith has served at the Khirbet el-Maqatir Excavations, and has volunteered at the Hazor Excavations. Smith has an MAR, emphasizing apologetics and Biblical languages, and is a PhD student in Old Testament Biblical studies.
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How Does Theology Impact Apologetics? 33:04

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Many Christians who get into apologetics don’t think about whether their apologetic methodology is consistent with their theology, and even more, the text of Scripture. In this episode, Mark and Jeff explore several biblical texts to see what they say and what that means for how we do apologetics. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a spe…
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Why Aren't Most Churches and Pastors Interested in Apologetics? 25:00

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Mark and Jeff discuss the sometimes disheartening reality that most churches and pastors are not very interested in apologetics. They explore the reasons for this, and offer encouragement to pastors to take advantage of the resources available today. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apolog…
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Stop Using Free Will as an Answer for Everything 44:29

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Many apologists seem to think that free will is an adequate answer to the challenges raised against the Christian faith, like the problem of evil and suffering and the question about the justice or injustice of hell. Mark and Jeff explain the biblical teaching on free will and set it in its proper place as an important, but secondary part of our an…
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Is the World Becoming More or Less Religious? 17:55

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A recent article by James Eglinton, “The Myth of the ‘Irreligious World’” challenges the notion that the world is becoming less religious. Mark and Jeff discuss the dual nature of religious man and irreligious society in a way that helps us to better engage unbelievers with the gospel. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event?…
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What is the problem with unbelievers? 24:07

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Why don’t so many people believe the gospel? What do they need from Christians to believe? In this episode, Mark and Jeff go to Scripture to get an accurate view of the spiritual condition of unbelievers in order to discover what it takes to bring them to Christ.They place evidence, arguments, and emotion in their proper place as tools that the Hol…
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Why the Doctrine of the Trinity is So Important 25:30

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Mark and Jeff talk about the recent conference in Washington DC that commemorated the 1700th anniversary of the Nicaean Creed. This statement, forged over many years still stands today as the foundation for understanding what the Bible says about the triune nature of God. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my webs…
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Understanding All the Ways Eastern Religion Has Infiltrated Our World 37:00

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Mark and Jeff expand on a previous episode and talk further about the ways Eastern Religion has been infiltrating the Western world and the lives of Christians. They share the books they have been reading recently that show that we get our ideas about all kinds of things from the various expressions of Eastern thought, such as New Thought, the Pere…
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Mark Gets Animated About the Infiltration of Eastern Thought! 19:04

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Mark and Jeff discuss their recent interest in the ways that Eastern Religion, specifically Hinduism and Buddhism in the form of “New Thought” have been creeping into the church and Christian practices. This is the first in a series of exposing the Vedantic corruption of Christianity through practices such as declaring, manifesting, grounding, visi…
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Can Science Explain Everything? 13:00

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Some people believe that science has disproved Christianity or that science is the ultimate source of truth that trumps any other source. In this episode, Mark presents the eight limits of science to show that science cannot possibly have all the answers, despite the fact that it is a good gift from God to understand our world. Want to reach out, a…
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A Christian, a Muslim, a Jew, and a Liberal 18:43

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If asked to share what you believe as a Christian in contrast to other religions, could you answer clearly and confidently? In this episode, Mark interviews Jeff after he appeared on a religion panel at a local university. Jeff shares how he answered the questions in contrast to the other religious representatives and provides some interesting stor…
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60 Where Were Nails Placed During Crucifixion? (Guest: Dr. Scott Stripling) 55:30

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Dr. Scott Stripling joins Henry to talk about one of his latest academic studies, which analyzes the archaeological remains of crucifixion victims. Along with his co-researcher, Dr. Jonathan Moore, they found some new insights into how people like Jesus were crucified, that may challenge how we typically picture in our minds what it looked like. Dr…
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Worldview Questions that Draw People into Conversation 18:10

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Do you ever find yourself wondering where to go next in a gospel encounter when the conversation starts to drag? Mark and Jeff suggest five lines of questions that will give you ideas of what to ask next when you don’t know what else to say. Everyone wrestles with these questions, so they can be used with any person you are engaging in conversation…
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Why Is It Important to Understand Someone's Worldview? 17:09

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Many people try to evangelize by spitting out a scripted explanation of the gospel. As a result, the unbeliever often feels like he is being given a pitch for Jesus, something he did not ask for or want. In this episode, Mark and Jeff explain the value of taking the time to listen to and understand the unbeliever’s worldview so you can tailor your …
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What Is Biblical Evangelism? 22:22

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Many Christians learned to present the gospel as a “decision” to be made or think of it in terms of “committing one’s life to Christ” or “surrendering to Christ.” In this episode, Mark and Jeff emphasize the need to use biblical language and concepts of repentance and faith to avoid confusion and to make it clear what we invite the unbeliever to do…
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How Can I Prepare Myself to Engage Unbelievers with the Gospel? 19:29

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Confidence in your ability to share and defend the faith is like a helium balloon. When you are at an apologetics conference or reading a helpful book on apologetics, your confidence is like a newly filled helium balloon. A few days or weeks later, however, you often find that your confidence has leaked and it lies lifeless on the floor like a defl…
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