Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

A defense of the A-theory of time with contrasts to the B-theory and why passage of time matches experience. A discussion of whether creation counts as action outside time and how divine knowledge fits with temporal theories. A look at church membership, its practical uses and risks. A conversation about pastors using sermon material created by others and concerns about attribution.

A three-point reply to the problem of evil is presented, including why the deductive objection fails and why temporary evil might be permitted. A tricky question to ask someone who thinks anything touched by humans is tainted is discussed. The usefulness of Acts 17:26–27 for Molinism and debates about election and divine choice are explored.

Practical tips for entering sensitive faith conversations with curiosity and good questions. Tactical questioning strategies for making a point without escalating conflict. A biblical look at cross-cultural missions and whether families should go. A candid discussion of whether combat sports can honor God. A clear distinction between temptation and sin and a debate about Luke 20's view of time.

A tour of the big divide between competing worldviews and why that shapes meaning and morality. A look at how explanatory power guides what we trust about reality. A close reading of Matthew 18:7–9 and whether its warning targets community problems. A tough conversation about surgeons, tragic outcomes, and finding peace amid responsibility.

A theological look at why waiting is a normal part of Christian life. A discussion on prophetic words and how to test them. Thoughts on having peace about prodigal loved ones while still praying. A biblical outline for what makes a marriage legitimate. Whether to attend baptisms in churches with differing core doctrines. Practical tips for training door-to-door evangelism. Why common Trinity analogies fail.

Discussion of two historical films that illuminate biblical figures and C.S. Lewis’s journey. Exploration of how dramatization can change how we read 1–2 Samuel and the Psalms. A conversation about whether refusing to attend a same-sex wedding affects outreach to faith. Brief look at why New Testament writers use first- and second-person pronouns for their communities.

Questions about how resurrection could transform yet preserve our bodies and personal identity are explored. The difference between natural and spiritual bodies from 1 Corinthians is discussed. The moral question of whether perceived closeness to God makes something good is examined. Debates over justification by allegiance versus faith and the idea that the human spirit lacks spatial location are also covered.

Listeners hear a debate about whether a baby-hears-bird analogy fits learning to recognize God’s voice. Clear biblical examples of divine communication are discussed. The show tackles taking communion after conflict and the purpose of prayer when outcomes seem predetermined. Practical resources for teen discipleship and reasons for praying outside abortion clinics are also covered.

A discussion of IVF and how small decisions can lead to harmful cultural consequences. A look at arguments that could push abortion logic toward postnatal killing. Reflections on a public interview strategy and whether a direct answer would have helped. Guidance on when to stay in a church to try to change things and when to walk away.

In this engaging discussion, topics range from tackling controversial truths in ministry to witnessing to a loved one recovering from a stroke. The nature of salvation is explored, questioning whether it's a single moment or an ongoing journey. A fascinating debate unfolds about the moral argument for God's existence, suggesting that moral objectivity predates Christian influence. Finally, the historical accuracy of Noah’s flood sparks intrigue, as the host defends its significance while addressing different interpretations.