Friday, July 29, 2011

CARM: Radio 7_22

Faith and Reason 7_22

Friday July 27, 2011
Show Notes

Caller Chris from Washington explores annihilationism, and what is the difference between heresy and serious error?

Caller Craig from the UK asks: Can crude language in some cases disqualify one from a position in the pulpit?

E-mail read from one who is upset with the CARM information regarding Wicca.

E-mail accuses Matt of being a “Basher” of some religious groups.

Caller Michael from California asks: What can be meant by the word “Religion”? Is it living by a philosophy, by a set of rules, and/or devotion to a deity?

Thursday, July 28, 2011

CARM: Radio 7_21

Faith and Reason 7_21

Thursday July 21, 2011 Show Notes

Caller Craig from Great Britain calls to ask for a bit more information on charismatic churches.

Caller Michael from California would like to know about “Yoga” and the “Martial Arts” and if a Christian can in good conscience participate is them?

Caller Joseph from Illinois would like to know some of Matt’s insights on the New Testament Book of Hebrews. Additionally: Is 1 John 2:2 misunderstood by those who say all people will be saved? Finally: Does God’s sacrafice/atonment apply to everyone? Matt offers some fascinating Scripture in answer to this topic.

Caller Ed from Texas asks about how the popular cleche’came about: “God hates the sin but loves the sinner.”

Matt reads an E-mail question: Why does Jesus still have the wounds visible in His resurrection body?

Finally: Will we have scars from wounds suffered in life visible in our resurrection bodies?

CARM: Radio 7_20

Faith and Reason 7_20

Wednesday July 20, 2011 Show Notes

Caller Christina: I am communicating via TWITTER with a man who claims to be a Christian pastor who says that homosexuality is not a sin. How might I witness to him?

Caller William from Chicago has several questions: What can you tell me about the Eastern Orthodox Church? Can you explain a bit about predestination? Matt takes William to so very important Scriptures on this topic. William also asks about an Episcopal Priest on Youtube who says that the Scriptures are not without errors. Does that mean he can’t be saved if he believes that?

Caller Simon from Minnesota asks about 1 John 2:19 and can one loose their salvation? Matt goes to some especially valuable Scriptures on this topic.

Caller Gregg from Colombia asks about “Natural” evil as compared to “Moral” evil.

Caller Craig from the United Kingdom ask about Joyce Meyer and other word of faith teachers. How might we evaluate them?

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

CARM: Radio 7_19

Faith and Reason 7_19

Matt interviews Andrew Rappaport from Striving For Eternity Ministries.
Interesting conversation of how to carry on efforts of Christian evangelism in public venues and to varieties of people who need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ, and much more.

Monday, July 25, 2011

CARM: Radio 7_18

Faith and Reason 7_18

July 18, 2011 Show Notes
Open Calls

Caller Nick from North Carolina as a follow up question from the last show: What about the inerrancy of Scripture: Are there errors and/or contradictions in the texts of the Bible?
Also, How should I go about witnessing to my United Pentecostal “Oneness” friend?

Caller J.P. from Georgia reports his first time contact with some Mormon missionaries. Is there a “Witnessing for Dummies” book for dealing with the missionaries? Matt suggests becoming informed on the “Terms” and “Definitions” as found on CARM as a good starting point. Finally: What about using an electronic Bible as opposed to a customary paper Bible?

Caller Matt from Seattle asks: Is there a preferred way to approach Mormon missionaries?

Additionally: this caller shares his observations of helpful non-Christians as compared to un-helpful professing Christians.

Caller Paul inquires bout a women in his church that says her husband is the pastor, but she holds the position of “Prophetess” in that church. Is that Biblical?

Caller Scott from Pennsylvania is attempting to discuss limited atonement with his family. Is Romans 5:18 a helpful verse or not?

Thursday, July 21, 2011

CARM: Radio 7_15

Faith and Reason 7_15

July 15, 2011

Matt comments on an FYI e-mail item sent to him from the news regarding: Gov. Jerry Brown of California signing the new California State Senate Bill which requires public instruction in social sciences to include the role and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, as well as people with disabilities and members of other cultural groups.

Apparently parents will not have the choice to opt out of the curriculum for their children and the studies will affect public school children down to six years of age.

Caller Eric from Virginia: I have been invited to a church that seems “cult like” in that they insist on keeping the Sabbath and Jewish feasts as part of their doctrine and practice.

Caller Bryan from Wyoming: Do you know much about the eastern mysticism which seems to be invited into Rick Warren’s church (and some others) regarding the so called, Daniel Weight Loss System?

Caller Jacob from Atlanta Georgia asks abut the “Cosmological Argument” especially in regard to “Actual” verses “Potential” infinites.

Caller Nick from North Carolina: What can you tell me about the reliability of the Biblical texts? Show time ran out and Nick was invited to call in next time ask this important question on the next show.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

CARM: Radio 7_14

Faith and Reason 7_14

July 14, 2011 Show Notes

Caller Michael from California asks Matt for his view of Romans 3:21.

Additionally: What do you think of modern so called, “Faith Healers”?

Michael also asks matt to touch a bit on the idea of fasting

Finally: Do you have any comment on groups like “Jews For Jesus” who like to celebrate Jewish rituals, feasts, or events on the Hebrew calendar?

Matt confesses a heavy burden he has on his heart for the modern Church community which generally seems to have a low regard for the Word of God in our time.

More to the point: God’s Word seems to be by and large taken less than seriously by to many professing the Christian faith, while God nevertheless appears to pour out and maintain His mercies on our society, even in the face of our individual and national shortcomings.

Caller Tim from the Bahamas says he would like to begin a Christian Apologetics radio show.

Tim also asks: Is the antichrist a person or is it a system.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

CARM: Radio 7_13

Faith and Reason 7_13

July 13, 2011
Show notes

Matt talks of a called he returned to someone claiming to be a Christian, yet they denied the personal nature of God the Holy Spirit.

Matt continues to appeal to those claiming to be Christians to simply believe what the Scriptures say, take His words as authoritative, and offers some important Bible verses to illustrate this appeal.

Monday, July 18, 2011

CARM: Radio 7_12

Faith and Reason 7_12

July 12, 2011 Show notes

Caller: Glenn from Canada asks about women as Bible teachers and women evangelists

Caller: John from California has some questions regarding divorce, remarriage, and qualifications for being a pastor.

Caller: Frank from California

Friday, July 15, 2011

CARM: Radio 7_11

Faith and Reason 7_11

July 11, 2011 show notes

Caller Steven from Kentucky asks about offering “proofs” to atheists who often end up applying their own ungrounded moral “ought” to God.

Caller Robert from Texas (usually listens by Pod-cast) asks about the context of culture and customs of Bibles times. How much can we benefit from understanding Bible verses by looking at the culture of that day?

Additionally, Robert asks if the words “Depart from me” might be meant not only to heard by those involved in the cults and unbelieving people, but could it also be meat for Roman Catholics?

Finally, Robert asks about the Bible verses that talk about old men and young men in the last times, seeing visions and dreaming dreams.

Caller Mike from California wonders about the authority of the Bible: What about people who never see a Bible or hear about Jesus?

Jacob from Ohio talks about going into a atheist chat room and asks about; When do you draw the line and simply stop your conversations with those who seem to be in total and constant rejection of your attempts to reach them?

Thursday, July 14, 2011

CARM: Radio 7_8

Faith and Reason 7_8


July 8, 2011 Show notes.

Matt read some entertaining “Hate Mail”.

Caller Michael from California: What are the distinctions between Israel the land and nation, and Israel the Jewish people?

Caller Stephen from Kentucky: Asks about election, predestination, and freewill.
Matt points to Scripture instead of the modern stereotype some use to view God.

Caller John from Florida: How should we look at sin in the walk of a Christian in light of incidental sin as compared to habitual and continual sin?

Caller Taylor from Louisiana: Is Jesus obligated to answer prayer? (John 14:14)

More entertaining “Hate Mail” from: TheAnswerMan

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

CARM: Radio 7_7

Faith and Reason 7_7

July 7, 2011 Show Notes

Caller Josh from Nantucket Island asks if a local pastor should make all of his own doctrinal beliefs public knowledge?

Additionally, as question regarding “Inclusivism”

Caller Maleek calls to encourage Matt to move forward with the idea of having a weeklong apologetics course in Boise, Id.

Question: Why would Jesus bother to tell unbelievers not to sin if they were going to be lost anyway? 2 Corinthians 4: 3-4 is referenced.

Caller Paul from London England via SKYPE asks a bit further about 2 Corinthians 4: Could it be that “…the god of this world…” mentioned here is Jesus?

Additionally: John 10:34 is discussed in regard to Paul’s dialoguing with a Jehovah’s witness.

Finally, Paul offered some verses he has found effective in witnessing to the Jehovah’s witnesses.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

CARM: Radio 7_6

Faith and Reason 7_6


Show notes for July 6, 2011

Mat addresses the topic of how the Christian Church in our modern society seems to have fallen down in the task of making disciples of believers.

Matt comments on the apostate condition of the modern Roman Catholic Church.

Caller (Atheist) John from Massachusetts has a bit of a polite conversation with Matt.

Caller Tim from the Bahamas has a bit of misunderstanding of what a cult is verses what is a sect of Christianity.

Caller from Maryland recently married thanks Matt for assisting him during a prior call last year regarding a Christian walking with Jesus in purity.

Caller (Sadie from the chat room) asks about the understanding of soul and spirit. Are they something different or are they basically the same thing?

Monday, July 11, 2011

CARM: Radio 7_5

Faith and Reason 7_5

Tuesday 7/5/11

Matt's monologue was on : being in the public eye as a pastor and why some Christians leave their church and turn against God. He spoke specifically about the RCC, COC and other legalistic churches.

1st caller: Joel (Australia) ... his question had to do with people having a sexual identity crisis. Matt explained that most times this happened as a result of a molestation in their youth.
#2 caller: James(Wyo) ... he felt he had the gift of prophecy. His question was where he could use this gift in the church.
#3 caller: Eli (New York) ... he questioned the 2 natures of Christ ... and how did Jesus move from one consciousness to another.
#4 caller: Gregg (?) ...he called not with a question but a statement on the TAG Argument.

Friday, July 08, 2011

CARM: Radio 7_1

Faith and Reason 7_1

Ryan Turner in studio with Matt today

Matt discusses a possible 5-day training class in Boise, ID as a future goal in the CARM ministry.

Matt read some Hate Mail from someone who disapproves with the CARM materials regarding the Roman Catholic Church and demands all those materials be taken down.

An Atheist writes to ask Matt for a letter of endorsement so he can be a Chaplin.

Caller Robert from Omaha asks why atheists claim to be for fee thought, with the exception of God.

Caller Michael from California asks about the topic of “Free Will.” Important Scriptures cited in this call on this topic.

CARM: Radio 6_30

Faith and Reason 6_30

Thursday June 30, 2011

Caller Kittie from the chat room asks about the beginning of life in regard to human reproductive mechanism: Can we know when it begins?

Additionally: Some discussion regarding dressing modestly in the church community.

Caller Joel from Washington D.C. asks bout the Spiritual Gifts referred to in the Biblical text.

Atheist: Matt Hunt calls from England via SKYPE to further discuss the topic of values and standards regarding dressing modestly in modern society.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011

CARM: Radio 6_29

Faith and Reason 6_29

Wednesday June 29,2011

Matt comments regarding the need for men in the believing community to step up to the plate in their role as Christians in the modern society.

Caller Michael from California: Asks about a conversation he had with his pastor about someone saying the so called, “Sinner’s Prayer”?

Calling from England via SKYPE, Jonathan calls to ask about the poor behavior of those representing the Westborough Baptist Church.

Caller Robert from Omaha inquires about the Reformed view of “Determinism.”

Tuesday, July 05, 2011

CARM: Radio 6_28

Faith and Reason 6_28


Tuesday June 28, 2011

Matt spoke about the problematic “Interfaith Alliance” movement that included Christian congregations across the county allowing Muslim Imams to read selected passages of the Koran from their pulpits.

Caller Steven from Whales (A polite atheist) asks Matt why he believes in God and goes on to discuss “truth” and “moral absolutes.”

Caller Joel from Washington D.C. asks about the family structure, as well as about spiritual gifts.

Friday, July 01, 2011

CARM: Radio 6_27

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Mon June 27, 2011

Ryan Turner is an in-studio guest with Matt.

Caller Eli from N.Y. asks about God’s knowledge: Can an atheist arrive at true knowledge by reasoning from their worldview?

Caller Mike from California asks about the proper authority of women in regard to authoring a book.

Caller Cody from North Carolina: When talking to atheists should we presuppose God is real and the Bible is true?

Return call from Eli from N.Y. How should we look at Inductive reasoning according to David Hume?

Joel from Australia calls via SKYPE: Can the ministry of John the Baptist be regarded as a transitional period in Christianity?

Caller Otis from Boise: Do you think showing someone from an non-Christian culture the first four books of the Bible would give them a negative impression of God?