A former Hollywood actor recently made a splash, sort of, in the Christian digital world when he announced his support for "annihilationism." It's a word many are likely unfamiliar with. So what is this view? And does it make sense of the biblical witness? Resources: Hell Under Fire: Modern Scholarship Reinvents Eternal Punishment - Christopher W. Morgan (editor), Robert A. Peterson (editor)

More than one billion people around the world speak English as a second language. But they don't speak it well and live in cultures where information is passed along orally. So how do we get God's Word into their minds and hearts? Special guest Ian Bultman will help explain that and how you are or can be a part of it. Resources: https://www.easyenglish.bible/bible/easy/https://brinkmanadventures.com/https://www.wycliffe.org/

The reliability of the Bible is contested in every generation. Every generation has to find ways to provide sound reasons for believing its truthfulness. This episode will highlight three reasons the New Testament in particular ought to be believed. Resources: Why I Trust the Bible: Answers to Real Questions and Doubts People Have about the Bible - William D. MounceThe New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? - F. F. Bruce

There is so much confusion about biblical prophecy. Stating bluntly, many people don't know how to read and interpret it correctly. This short episode will provide introductory exposure to how the Scriptures themselves use prophecy.

The commonalities and differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism will likely be equally surprising to those not well-versed in what each believes. While this episode won't hit every detail, it's a good starting point to make some necessary distinctions. Resources: Catechism of the Catholic Church40 Questions About Roman Catholicism - Gregg Allison Talking with Catholics About the Gospel: A Guide for Evangelicals - Chris Castaldo

Prayer is something Christians mention often, yet it remains mysterious. We tell ourselves we need to pray more, but what exactly is it and how are we supposed to do it? Resources: Praying the Bible - Donald S. Whitney

Another buzzword within popular culture today is "Christian Nationalism." What is it? What are its chief tenets? Tune in to this episode for an introductory answer to a growing question. Resources: Church Matters: A New Christian Authoritarianism?: Christian Nationalism, Theonomy, and Magisterial Protestantism - Jonathan Leeman

Many of you have probably seen commercials on television that have the theme, "He Gets Us." They are intended to introduce the television viewer to Jesus. What is their message? Is it sound? Let's dive in and assess it. Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV3AnTUPiDY

(Originally Published on August 15, 2021) Critical Race Theory (CRT) has received quite a bit of attention over the recent months. CRT fits under the broader umbrella of Critical Theory (CT), which has a rich and lengthy history. This episode will seek to trace the genealogy of this much talked about ideology.

In vitro fertilization has been in the news lately. It could be argued it's a subject the church fell asleep on. So, as Christians, how shall we think about this? Resources: https://www.str.org/https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/ivf-created-embryos/