Theopologetics

Michael Glatze joins me to discuss biblical sexuality and his movement out of the homosexual lifestyle. This episode contains part 1 of the interview, focusing on Michael’s story and answers to criticisms leveled against him. Listen to episode 49, “A Man and a Woman,” for part 2 of the interview discussing the Bible and homosexuality, and how the culture gets it wrong. Music Deitrick Haddon, Changed Man from the album, Lost and Found, 2001 Promoted Resources The recent New York Times article discussing Michael’s story World Net Daily’sarticles about, or written by, Michael: How a ‘gay rights’ leader became straight ‘Gay’-rights leader quits homosexuality Confessions of a former ‘gay rights’ leader The ‘straight’ scoop-2 years later Houston, we have a ‘gay’ problem To Ricky with love: You can resist Interview with Joseph Nicolosi at the National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality Contact Michael at michaeleglatze@gmail.com Other resources: Exodus International and Love Won Out Gay Christian Movement Watch: “A Blog Upholding Biblical Standards on Sexuality”

Joel B. Green joins me to discuss the view of the soul known as “physicalism” and its implications when it comes to the nature of Jesus Christ. Music Richland Hills Church of Christ, The Day God Died from the album, This is Love, 2010 Promoted Resources Evidence 4 Faith, with Keith Kendrex and Dr. Mike Lurakis On the air Sundays 4-5pm (EST), WIBG 1020AM in Southern New Jersey, and streaming live at WIBG.com Past shows available via podcast, also available in the iTunes Store Theology Web, where “We debate theology… seriously!” Michael Burgos’ article attempting to refute the physicalist’s understanding of Luke 23:43 Physicalism resources: Fuller Seminary Campus Guide on the Human Person, including links to a variety of resources Body, Soul and Human Life: The Nature of Humanity in the Bible, by Dr. Joel B. Green What About the Soul?, edited by Dr. Joel B. Green In Search of the Soul: Four View of the Mind-Body Problem, edited by Dr. Joel B. Green

I read some recent feedback from listeners and my responses, discussing Oneness Pentecostalism, Israelology and the Calvinist doctrines of Total Depravity and Irresistible Grace. Music Mel and Tim, Mail Call Time, from the album, Good Guys Only Win in the Movies, 1996 Promoted Resources Please Convince Me, with Jim Wallace The Please Convince Me podcast, available in iTunes, the Zune Marketplace, or RSS feed. Also the sister site, Answers for Atheists, geared specifically toward atheists seeking answers to their objections to Christianity.

My good friend David J. joins me for the second installment in our Israelology series to discuss the people and nation of Israel and her relationship to the Church. Music Karen Davis, Israel, My Beloved, from the album, Israel My Beloved, 2006 Promoted Resources Confident Christianity, with Mary Jo Sharp The Confident Christianity podcast, available in iTunes Additional Topic Resources On Hebrew thought: http://www.ancient-hebrew.org/12_thought.html and http://www.wikinfo.org/index.php/Hebrew_thought. Diagram of the relationship between the Church and Israel, most particularly the top two diagrams, where Israel and the Church overlap (note I do not share this author’s eschatology which is distinctively dispensational and premillennial): David H. Stern, Restoring the Jewishness of the Gospel, 1st ed. (Jerusalem, Israel; Gaithersburg, MD, USA: Jewish New Testament Publications; Distributed by Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations, 1988), 21.

Michael Burgos from Grassroots Apologetics joins me to discuss his recent debate on my show with Oneness Pentecostal, James Anderson. This episode contains the second half of the discussion; see episode 41, “The Aftermath,” for the first half. Music Cameo, Post Mortem, from the Anthology album, 2002 Promoted Resources Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry(CARM) Listen to CARM radio’s Faith and Reason Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790 Or subscribe to the podcast Michael’s Grassroots Apologeticsblog Michael’s article, “An Examination and Refutation of Modal Communication“

Michael Burgos from Grassroots Apologetics joins me to discuss his recent debate on my show with Oneness Pentecostal, James Anderson. This episode contains the first half of the discussion; see episode 42, “Post Mortem,” for the second half. Music The Benjy Davis Project, The Aftermath, from the Lost Souls Like Us album (Amazon exclusive), 2010 Promoted Resources Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry(CARM) Listen to CARM radio’s Faith and Reason Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790 Or subscribe to the podcast Michael’s Grassroots Apologeticsblog Michael’s article, “An Examination and Refutation of Modal Communication“

Matt Slick from the Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry joins me to discuss the appropriateness of women pastors and elders. Music The Royal Dumonts, She’s the Boss, from the Before the Stone album, 2011 Promoted Resources Ligonier Ministries, with Dr. R.C. Sproul Subscribe to the Renewing Your Mind podcast for free Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry(CARM) Listen to CARM radio’s Faith and Reason Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790 Or subscribe to the podcast

In Matthew 24:34 Jesus said, “Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.” The meaning of Jesus’ statement seem obvious, but most Christians in America today think He was saying something else. How is the phrase, “this generation,” used by Jesus and others in the Bible? And what impact does that have on Jesus’ words in the Olivet Discourse? Music Marion Williams, This Generation Shall Not Pass, from the Standing Here Wondering Which Way To Go album, 2007 Promoted Resources Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley. Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm. Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air).

Debate topic: “The Son personally preexisted the incarnation with the Father.” Michael Burgos from Grassroots Apologetics affirms that statement, whereas Oneness Pentecostal James Anderson from Evidential Faith rejects it. This episode is part 2 of their debate, including cross-examination and closing statements. Listen to episode 37, “My Father’s Son,” for part 1, including their opening statements and rebuttals. Music Yellowcard, Only One, from the Ocean Avenue album, 2003 Promoted Resources Stand to Reasonwith Greg Koukl The Stand to Reason radio program is live on the air every Sunday 2-5 pm PST AM on 740 KBRT. Listen online using Flycast here. Also available in podcast form; each episode is published to the podcast the day after it airs. Michael’s Grassroots Apologeticsblog Michael’s article, “An Examination and Refutation of Modal Communication“

Debate topic: “The Son personally preexisted the incarnation with the Father.” Michael Burgos from Grassroots Apologetics affirms that statement, whereas Oneness Pentecostal James Anderson from Evidential Faith rejects it. This episode is part 1 of their debate, including their opening statements and rebuttals. Listen to episode 38, “Only One,” for part 2, including cross-examination and closing statements. Music Joe Cocker, My Father’s Son, from the No Ordinary World album, 2008 Promoted Resources Stand to Reasonwith Greg Koukl The Stand to Reason radio program is live on the air every Sunday 2-5 pm PST AM on 740 KBRT. Listen online using Flycast here. Also available in podcast form; each episode is published to the podcast the day after it airs. Michael’s Grassroots Apologeticsblog Michael’s article, “An Examination and Refutation of Modal Communication“