Think for Christ
Dr. Anthony Alberino and Dr. Andrew Payne
Think for Christ is a channel dedicated to the nurturing of the Christian mind. Join Anthony Alberino and Andrew Payne as they seek to motivate deep thinking about God and his creation through an exploration of theology, philosophy, and apologetics. Think for Christ is a place where believers are encouraged to think deeply, and a place where deeply thinking believers are encouraged.
Episodes
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Dec 4, 2023 • 19min
Is Science at War with Faith?
In Part 9 of this Introduction to Apologetics we continue our consideration of the relationship between science and faith. The question we tackle here is this: Is science at war with Christian theism?
Nov 24, 2023 • 16min
Scientism
In Part 8 of this Introduction to Apologetics we begin our consideration of the next foundational issue regarding the relationship between science and faith. The first question we tackle is this: Is science the only valid or trustworthy source of truth about reality? Those who answer 'yes' to this question endorse the anti-Christian position known as scientism.
Nov 13, 2023 • 30min
What is Truth?
In Part 7 of this Introduction to Apologetics we consider the foundational question, What is truth? Is what is true, true for me, or true for everyone? Is truth relative or absolute, subjective or objective? What about tolerance? And don't all religions basically teach the same thing? These are questions that we take up in this episode of Think for Christ.
Oct 31, 2023 • 10min
The Classical Method of Apologetics
In Part 6 of this Introduction to Apologetics series we begin our review of the science of apologetics by considering the classical 3-step method of making a reasoned case for Christianity.
Oct 22, 2023 • 15min
The Witness of the Holy Spirit
In Part 5 of this Introduction to Apologetics series we consider the New Testament teaching about the inner witness of the Holy Spirit at work in the life of the believer and how this witness relates to the task of apologetics.
Oct 19, 2023 • 4min
1-Year Anniversary!
Thank you for a great year one!
Oct 14, 2023 • 21min
On Faith and Reason
In Part 4 of this Introduction to Apologetics series, we take up the question: What is the relationship between faith and reason? Is faith blind or irrational? Is reason opposed to faith? In this episode we look at the classical Christian view of faith and reason.
Oct 5, 2023 • 19min
Why Do Apologetics? How is It Related to Discipleship?
In Part 3 of this Introduction to Apologetics series we consider the question: What is apologetics good for? What role can it play in the life of the Christian? These are the questions we take up in this third episode of our series Introduction to Apologetics.
Sep 24, 2023 • 19min
A Brief History of Apologetics
In Part 2 of this Introduction to Apologetics series, we do a brief survey of apologetics as it has existed in the Church from the post-apostolic age to the present day.
Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 20min
Aquinas's Way to God with Dr. Gaven Kerr
Gaven Kerr joins Anthony Alberino on Think for Christ to talk about Aquinas' original metaphysical insights and his unique and powerful argument for the existence of God that he draws from them as found in Aquinas' early work "On Being and Essence." Gaven has written a book length exposition of the argument in his fantastic 2015 work titled: Aquinas's Way to God: The Proof in De Ente et Essentia.
