CARM Radio Show Podcasts

CARM Radio Show 1_20

2012-02-01T16:23:00.001-07:00

CARM Radio 1_20

Open calls and questions.

CARM Radio Show 1_19

2012-01-31T20:20:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 1_19

Open calls and questions.

CARM Radio Show 1_18

2012-01-30T17:04:00.001-07:00

CARM Radio 1_18

Open calls and questions.

CARM Radio Show 1_17

2012-01-27T16:52:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 1_17

Open calls and questions.

CARM Radio Show 1_16

2012-01-26T15:31:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 1_16

Open calls and questions.

CARM Radio Show 1_13

2012-01-25T18:49:00.001-07:00

CARM Radio 1_13

Open calls and questions

CARM Radio Show 1_12

2012-01-24T19:55:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 1_12

Open calls and questions.

CARM Radio Show 1_11

2012-01-23T17:35:00.002-07:00

CARM Radio 1_11

CARM RADIO Show Notes for January 11, 2012

Caller Daniel from Georgia: Is it ever permissible to lie?

Caller Timothy from South Carolina (via SKYPE) “Is the ‘Anointing of God’ associated with ‘feelings’?”

Caller Evan asks: “How should we approach discussing the age of the Earth?”

Caller Nicholas would like to further explore to topic of lying.

CARM Radio Show 1_10

2012-01-20T16:50:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 1_10

Open calls and questions.

CARM Radio Show 1_9

2012-01-18T22:20:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 1_9

Open calls and questions.

CARM Radio Show 1_6

2012-01-17T20:48:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 1_6

Open calls and questions.

CARM Radio Show 1_5

2012-01-16T19:38:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 1_5

Open calls and questions.

CARM Radio Show 1_04

2012-01-12T17:51:00.001-07:00

CARM Radio 1_04

Open calls and questions.

CARM Radio Show 1_3

2012-01-11T17:12:00.002-07:00

CARM Radio 1_3

Open calls and questions

CARM Radio Show 12_29

2012-01-11T17:00:00.003-07:00

CARM Radio 12_29

CARM RADIO Show notes for December 29, 2011

Caller Gary from Ohio would like to suggest a term: “Militant Arminianism” for those who suggest that Calvin was a murderer and so you should not believe in anything connected with his teachings.

Caller Michael from California mentions his experience after inviting atheists from the “Pal Talk” Internet venue to call Matt at CARM RADIO during the live show.

Additionally, Michael and Matt have some discussion on faith, works, and future rewards as related to our human motivations.

Caller Aleena from Denver, Co. Calls in reference to the apparent “Anthropic Principal” seen in our universe and the Multiverse hypotheses in physics.

Caller Matt from Santa Clarita, CA. Asks generally about some of the local congregations that seem to lack an identifiable structure, but rather focus on church planting for the most part?

CARM Radio Show 12_28

2012-01-11T16:57:00.001-07:00

CARM Radio 12_28

CARM RADIO Show Notes from December 28, 2011

Caller Craig from the U.K. asks Matt’s view on some of the public opinions of Oprah Winfrey.

Caller Scott from Ohio: I have recently taken an evangelism course by Ray Comfort. I went to a truck stop to attempt to evangelize, but chickened out. What kind of advice might you have for someone like me as to how to follow through on something like this?

Caller Brian (Atheist and religious studies major) from Nevada: Why would God send His Son to be killed in order to provide salvation for sinful human beings?

Caller Derrick from North Carolina asks about the term “All Loving” as it relates to God.

Caller Scott from Pennsylvania: Romans 10:17, what are your thoughts of the “hearing” of the gospel?

CARM Radio Show 12_27

2012-01-04T23:09:00.002-07:00

CARM Radio 12_27

CARM RADIO Show Notes for December 27, 2011

Matt announces that the most recent CARM Newsletter can be found at the link on the CARM Homepage.

Caller Paradox would like to discuss God’s omniscience in relation to freewill. Matt offers some interesting observation including the concept that God knows more than just what will happen, but what would have happened, that is, He knows the actual as well as the contingencies as demonstrated in Matthew 11:21-24.

Caller Val from Canada would like Matt to explore who or what the “Rock” is in Matthew 16:18.

Caller Tom from Boise, Idaho mentions the use of logic and how some arguments can be made which are, within themselves, logical, and nevertheless is fallacious.

CARM Radio Show 12_22

2012-01-03T17:16:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 12_22

CARM RADIO Show Notes For December 22, 2011

Matt cites recent results from the Barna Study Group, which has documented the gross lack of a Biblical worldview held by churches with women pastors.

Caller Scott from Wyoming (formerly of San Diego) discusses factions in the early church and how they continue to this day.

Caller Craig from the U.K. inquires about the chronology of the Biblical books and characters.

Caller Duncan asks Matt if he has ever visited the Monastery of Our Sorrowful Mother at The Grotto in Portland, Oregon? It seems Duncan has been there and was impressed by the Grotto’s depiction of the Virgin Mary being crowned as the “Queen of Heaven.”

CARM Radio Show 12_21

2012-01-03T16:58:00.002-07:00

CARM Radio 12_21

CARM RADIO Show Notes For December 21, 2011

Caller Bob asks: “Is there a good way to put together witnessing materials and avoid their seeming to contain an attitude of pride?”

Matt offers some interesting insights regarding the Roman Catholic Church and it’s concepts surrounding the topic of salvation.

Caller from a Four Square Gospel background would like to touch on the comparisons of reformed theology and where he believes it is difficult to conform it to some selected Bible verses.

CARM Radio Show 12_20

2011-12-29T16:47:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 12_20

Open calls and questions

CARM Radio Show 12_19

2011-12-28T16:18:00.002-07:00

CARM Radio 12_19

CARM RADIO Notes for December 19, 2011

Caller Kylie from Alaska (a former member of the 2x2s) would like to know more about the “will” of God the Father as compared to the “will” of God the Son. Kylie has noted a cult like teaching that says Jesus had to have His will “broken” while here on earth.

Caller William from England asks Matt: “What would you say about a ministry focused on teaching what you are “for” and avoids teaching what you are “against” from the Christian pulpit?”

Caller Craig from Great Britain follows up a bit more on the previous call.

Caller Ely from New Your would like to know how to reason more effectively with an unbeliever regarding the topic of “freewill”.
Matt explains how the unbeliever will not accept the Scriptural point of view on this topic: 1 Corinthians 2:14 “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”

Caller John from Boise, ID reports his experience at a recent Roman Catholic funeral he attended.

CARM: Radio Show 12_16

2011-12-22T12:02:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 12_16

Open calls and questions

CARM Radio Show 12_14

2011-12-20T13:41:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 12_14

Open calls and questions

CARM: Radio Show 12_13

2011-12-19T17:00:00.001-07:00

CARM Radio 12_13

Open calls and questions

CARM: Radio Show 12_8

2011-12-15T16:59:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 12_8

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio Show 12_7

2011-12-14T17:04:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 12_7

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio Show 12_6

2011-12-13T16:44:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 12_6

Open calls and questions

CARM: Radio 12_5

2011-12-12T14:45:00.001-07:00

CARM Radio 12_5

CARM RADIO Show Notes for December 5, 2011

Matt talks a bit about the various dictionaries he would like to continue to develop on the CARM website.

Additionally, he mentions some of the Roman Catholic inconsistencies in regard to works being involved in one’s salvation.

Caller Mike from California would like to know more about the topic of blasphemy.

Caller Katie from Riverside County, CA. is seeking information about kingdom now theology and the “so called” New Apostolic Reformation movement. It seems they claim to be modern day prophets and apostles in the church.

Matt invites listeners to provide original source documentation for issues they may encounter in the church, so he can more accurately examine and comment.

Caller Chuck from Washington State commends the previous caller (Katie) for having identified a problematic movement within some evangelical bodies. Chuck confirms (from first hand experience) that this group has been causing mischief, confusing Christians, and overturning the faith of some for at least thirty years or more.

Caller Craig from the United Kingdom seeks more clarification of some of the teachings of Joyce Meyer; Matt offers him several direct quotes and cites the source for Craig to obtain and research for himself.

CARM Radio Show 12_2

2011-12-09T17:18:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 12_2

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio 12_01

2011-12-08T15:40:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 12_01

Open calls and questions

CARM: Radio Show 11_30

2011-12-07T16:25:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 11_30

Open calls and questions

CARM: Radio Show 11_29

2011-12-06T16:20:00.002-07:00

CARM Radio 11_29

CARM RADIO Show notes for November 29, 2011

Caller Alena says she is of the reformed tradition would like to know more of the “wills” mentioned in Scripture as in: “Not my will but your will” as God the Son spoke to God the Father as the crucifixion approached. A very informational chat follows.

Caller Brian from Washington is dealing with a Muslim who objects to Christianity’s claims from Hinduism. He seems to object to the newer claims as though they were borrowed or copied from an earlier religion. Matt suggests CARM web section on “New Testament Themes found in the Old Testament”

Caller Cameron from Perth, Australia reports his observation that Muslims given tolerance within Australia, seem to be increasingly less tolerant of those of other faiths within the very communities that accepted them in to begin with.

CARM: Radio Show 11_28

2011-12-06T16:18:00.001-07:00

CARM Radio 11_28

Open calls and questions

CARM: Radio 11_23

2011-12-02T19:13:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 11_23

CARM Radio Show Notes for November 23, 2011

Caller: Michael from California asks “How does predestination and freewill relate or compare to each other?”
Additionally: What about intentional sins after salvation?

Matt dealt with some Biblical qualifications for teaching from the Christian pulpit.

Caller: Shane from Montana has questions about divorce and remarriage.

Caller Scott from Pennsylvania asks if God could create the world with a look of being old?
Secondly, “Are the Native Americans descendents of Hebrews?”

Hate Mail (?) From Michael who does not like the concept of eternal punishment and who concludes that such a thing would be “unjust” for God to impose on anyone.

CARM: Radio 11_22

2011-12-01T15:23:00.001-07:00

CARM Radio 11_22

CARM Radio Show Notes for November 22, 2011

Caller: Lawrence from Provo Utah asks about “Cessationism” (Cessationism is the position within Christianity that the Charismatic Spiritual gifts (speaking in tongues, word of knowledge, word of wisdom, interpretation of tongues, etc.) ceased with the closing of the Canon of scripture and/or the death of the last apostle.) http://carm.org/dictionary-cessationism
Matt offers a fine refutation from the Bible to Cessationism.

Caller: Rusty from Ohio asks “Is baptism necessary?”

The Economic Trinity (http://carm.org/dictionary-economic-trinity) is reviewed in regards to roles, responsibilities, and relationship.

CARM Radio 11_21

2011-11-30T15:25:00.003-07:00

CARM Radio 11_21
CARM Radio Show Notes November 21,

Mat read several heretical quotes from a popular “so called” Christian preacher and salted those quotes throughout the program today.

Caller Matt from Seattle, WA. “I am a Calvinist who attends a Four Square Gospel Church.” Caller asks about a current TV program regarding Muslims in America and would also like to learn something of Christian author and debater James White.

Caller Kevin from North Carolina would like to know if Matt thinks Christians ought to be showing much interest in the current “Twilight” vampire types of entertainment.
Additionally: Kevin’s wife Alissa asks about the topic of body tattoos.

Matt read several more quotes from a book by Joyce Meyers: “The Most Important Decision You Will Ever Make.” Including her preaching that Jesus went to hell!

Caller J. P. from Georgia: “If you were to meet an angel or an appearance of the Lord, how would you know it is not a demonic vision?”

Matt mentions one of the past teachings of popular TV evangelist Benny Hinn who describes God as existing in 9 persons: 3 for each member of the Trinity!

Matt closes with a strong rebuke for the heretical teachings of Joyce Meyer with the caveat: “I hope she has recanted such teaching.”

CARM: Radio 11_18

2011-11-30T15:22:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 11_18

Open calls and questions

CARM Radio 11_17

2011-11-28T16:54:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 11_17

Open calls and questions

CARM Radio 11_16

2011-11-28T16:40:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 11_16

Open calls and questions

CARM: Radio 11_15

2011-11-28T16:26:00.001-07:00

CARM Radio 11_15

CARM Radio Show Notes for November 15, 2011

Matt discusses counseling and prayer for and with those going through difficult situations. Emotional and/or physical tragedies of all sorts often forces people to commit themselves to a rough, real, and living trust in the Lord.

Caller Michael from California asks: “How can we do everything to the glory of God? What would it look like if we were to do that?” Aren’t there just some things we do (like watching TV) that simply don’t do that?

Caller Frank from Virginia calls for a little advice: “I would like to be more involved in apologetics but I am not sure if I am being called to do so.”

Caller Alison from Arizona asks: “Can you tell me a bit more about the pre-tribulation and the post-tribulation rapture views relating to the return of Jesus?”
Matt makes a great thumbnail summary of these views and provides some relevant Scripture verses worth serious consideration.

CARM Radio 11_14

2011-11-23T16:52:00.002-07:00

CARM Radio 11_14

CARM Show Notes for November 14, 2011

Matt reports he saw the Joseph Smith Movie over the weekend. Seems to be “standard LDS propaganda.”

Matt further comments on the tendency of LDS church members seeming to base their faith “FEELINGS” rather than facts.

LDS Caller Lee from Nampa, ID. calls to defend the authenticity of the Book of Abraham as “supernaturally translated” (?). However, Lee only has his own personal conviction and “feels in his heart” that it is correct. Lee offers no tangible evidence.

Matt moves further into a bit more of an expose’ of some of the foolish and arrogant boastings of Joseph Smith, and Joseph’s lies in the face of Scriptures. (A brief but spirited rant.)

Caller Ana from Virginia: Did Joseph Smith pattern any of his rituals in Mormonism after those found in Free Masonry?”

Caller Pat: “In the face of some of the ridiculous statements of Joseph Smith, why do LDS people stick with him?”

CARM: Radio 11_11

2011-11-22T11:39:00.002-07:00

CARM Radio 11_11

CARM Show Notes for November 11, 2011

Hate (?) Mail Friday. Hate and Wacko mail to be read as time permits.

Calls via SKYPE may now be placed using the address “Carmradio.com”

E-mail from Lamar gives notice to “All the inhabitants of the Earth”

More E-mail: This time from “The Right Arm of God”

Matt comments on some observations and discussion he had this week regarding the nature and Persons of the Trinity.

Caller Justin from Caldwell, ID. Would like to know more about the idea of “apostasy” and secondly, he has a question about the Melchizedek priesthood.

Matt points out how Mormons seem to place confidence in their faith on the basis of “feelings” rather than on “facts.”

Caller Chris invites Matt to see the Joseph Smith Movie now playing in town.

Caller Duncan from Boise, ID. Would like to examine the idea of “husband of one wife” as found in 1Timothy 2:12-13 and Titus 1:6.

Caller Terry from Nampa, ID. Confirms that Joseph Smith was indeed convicted for being a fortune teller in New Your State.

(LDS) Caller Richard from Meridian, ID. objects to Matt’s earlier brief expose’ of the “Joseph Smith Papyri.” Though this papyri (The basis for the LDS Book of Abraham) has been thoroughly discredited and exposed as a colossal fraud by competent Egyptologist worldwide, Richard nevertheless defends this modern day LDS embarrassment as being inspired and accurate. (In his opinion)

CARM Radio 11_10

2011-11-21T09:35:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 11_10

Show Notes for November 10, 2011

Caller Orin from California asks: “How should we look at the Song of Solomon?”

(Atheist) Caller Jason from Colorado demonstrates how one might be an “accuser of God.” It seems that God simply falls short of Jason’s personal moral expectations of the Deity.

Caller Tom from Wisconsin asks about the legalization of marijuana.

CARM Radio 11_8

2011-11-21T08:26:00.002-07:00

CARM Radio 11_8

Reposting show 11-8, error in first posting.

Show Notes for November 8, 2011

Caller Scott from Ohio: What do we know of the young Jesus and how/or when He began His ministry? Matt mentions the “CARM Amazon Wish List” find link on CARM homepage:

For those possibly interested in keeping up with and praying for the needs associated with the ministry of CARM.Caller Vince from Maryland is in a mixed faith marriage and seeking some guidance on how to proceed to nurture his relationship with his spouse while maintaining an effective witness for the Lord.

Caller Debbie from Emit: A wide-ranging call that covers several very fascinating concepts. Debbie thinks of herself as a messianic Jew, however, reveals some measure of confusion of a number of points.

Caller Nick from Nampa: “I have a question about the Trinity.”

CARM Radio 11_09

2011-11-18T16:52:00.001-07:00

CARM Radio 11_09

Show Notes for November 9, 2011

Caller and Matt discuss some issues relating to baptisms, anointing, and washings mentioned in the Bible.

Caller Bob asks Matt to address infighting in the modern church.

CARM Radio 11_07

2011-11-15T16:26:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 11_07

Show Notes for November 7, 2011

Matt reports on his several repeated attempts to dialogue with Pastor/s and/or elders from a local Christian church.
Details of some of Matt’s encounters may be quite interesting, even startling to hear.

Matt follows with an appeal to Christians to be faithful in following the Word Of God rather than be constrained by Denominational affiliations and /or traditions. Fidelity to Scripture and the Gospel being the goal.

CARM: Radio 11_4

2011-11-14T15:25:00.002-07:00

CARM Radio 11_4

Show Notes for November 4, 2011

Hate (?) mail Friday. Matt will read

Caller Bob from New York says he sees a link between evolutionist and promoters of the pro-abortion agenda. Matt let Bob cite his web page: http://www.piltdownsuperman.com/

Wacko mail from Devin: who seems to attempt to be somewhat insulting. Matt responds with one of his many repeated invitations to call the show and talk.

Caller Nick from Nampa, ID. Asks: “Have you ever experienced a spiritual dry spell while seeking God’s will for you?”

(Atheist) Caller Jason from Colorado asks: “Why would God let Satan come to the earth?” Matt than exposes how Jason’s moral system is founded upon his own “self defined” standard and without an independent “objective” basis.

Wacko mail regarding “God’s nuclear touch points” (Including an attachment)

Wacko mail: Warning: Do not sing “Blow The Man Down!” Really?

Wacko mail: “God rang my doorbell.”

Wacko mail: “Inquiring Mother” includes protection from “remote viewers” in her communication.

Wacko mail from Cindy: Hosts for Beasts warnings. E-mailer wants Matt to know that “Hosts for Beasts” are in the world molesting and baptizing unsuspecting people while they are sleeping in nursing homes!

Additionally: Hosts for Beasts cause wars, populate crime syndicates, pick up people worldwide and “Make them do things”, plus a variety of other difficulties for mankind...

CARM Radio 11_3

2011-11-11T15:35:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 11_3

Open calls and questions this evening.

CARM Radio 11_2

2011-11-10T18:28:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 11_2

Open calls and questions.

CARM Radio 10_31

2011-11-09T18:07:00.001-07:00

CARM Radio 10_31

Open calls and questions

CARM: Radio 10_28

2011-11-08T17:54:00.000-07:00

CARM Radio 10_28

Open calls and questions........

CARM: Radio 10_27

2011-11-07T16:22:00.001-07:00

CARM Radio 10_27

Open calls and questions.....

CARM: Radio 10_26

2011-11-04T16:00:00.001-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_26

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio 10_25

2011-11-03T17:26:00.002-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_25
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Show Notes
October 25, 2011

16 Anniversary of CARM!

Matt shares some of the history of how CARM came to be.

Caller Abraham from Caldwell, Idaho: I have talked to some people who think homosexuality is ok. Can you show me some Bible verses that talk about that?

Matt laments over some of the idiocy being taught from some popular pulpits.

CARM: Radio 10_24

2011-11-02T18:19:00.003-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_24

Show Notes
October 24, 2011

Caller Matt from Texas explores some of the claims to authority made by the Roman Catholic Church as related to the authority under the Law of the Old Testament times.

Caller Mike from California: “Is there a ‘works righteousness’ theme in the New Testament account of the separation of the sheep from the goats?”

Sam from Kuna, Idaho: Do you see what I see in regard to divisions among believers in regard to Arminianism vs. Calvinism?
Some helpful discussion follows.

Caller J.P. from Georgia is interested in the topic of marriage, divorce, and a couple of mixed faith.

CARM: Radio 10_21

2011-11-01T17:04:00.002-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_21

Show Notes
Friday October 21, 2011

Caller John from Boise, Idaho calls to confirm that today was another failed prediction of the Lords return by Harold Camping.

Hate (?) mail from a follower of Wicca: An example of a rather disjointed example of “Wicca-think” follows.

Hate (?) mail from Etoro who strongly disagrees with Matt’s Trinitarian views. Etoro offers some of his own cultivated assertions in this regard.

An e-mailer criticizes some CARM website information regarding Creation.

A “Love” mail offers blessings to CARM.

E-mailer Susan writes to express gratitude for the ministry of CARM.

Caller Paul: Can you explain the details regarding spiritual death as well as physical death?
Further, creationism vs. evolution: can both be right as in “theistic evolution?” (That is, God using evolution to bring the world to its current form and content?)

Caller Stephen from Idaho City, Idaho: First, “Thank you for you appearing on the Chris Kelly Show.”
Additionally, did Jephthah really kill his daughter?

Caller Kit from Arizona: I have a question about Isaiah 14:12 (the fall of Lucifer)

Caller Sean from Boise, Idaho asks: “How were the believers under the Law in the Old Testament times saved?”

Caller Fred from Boise, Idaho asks: “What is the “refining period” that Roman Catholics talk about, as in purgatory?”

Wacko-mail regarding the future of the Solar System. An apparent view of Universalists / Unitarians.
Boise, Idaho calls to confirm that today was another failed prediction of the Lords return by Harold Camping.

Hate (?) mail from a follower of Wicca: An example of a rather disjointed example of “Wicca-think” follows.

Hate (?) mail from Etoro who strongly disagrees with Matt’s Trinitarian views. Etoro offers some of his own cultivated assertions in this regard.

CARM: Radio 10_20

2011-10-31T14:35:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_20

Show Notes
October 20, 2011

Caller Matt from Washington State: Please read more hate mail on Fridays. Why are Roman Catholics so very obsessed with the Virgin Mary?
Matt Slick reads some startling quotes from Roman Catholic Church materials regarding Mary.

Caller Brandon from Rhode Island asks about clean and unclean foods as mentioned in the Old Testament: Are we to pay attention to that today.

Caller Craig from the United Kingdom: Is the present ecumenical movement an attempt to join Protestants with Roman Catholics?

Caller Jonathan from Texas asks: Does 2 John 1:10-11 teach us to not let Mormons or Jehovah’s witnesses into our home, even to witness to them?

Caller Eric from Peru reports many of the Roman Catholics in Peru seem to worship the Virgin Mary.

Caller Scott from Pennsylvania asks about the circumstances surrounding the first sin of Adam and Eve.

Have you ever heard of a guy named Michael Bunker? He seems to advocate living separate from the world, would you?

Caller Melissa from Caldwell, Idaho calls to say “thank you” for Matt’s earlier assistance on the topic of the Trinity. It was so helpful in dealing with a Jehovah’s witness soon after, and for several followup meeting with them afterward.

CARM: Radio 10_19

2011-10-28T16:37:00.001-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_19

Show Notes
October 19, 2011

Caller Eric from Peru, South America (via SKYPE): Have you had “Dry Times” in your walk with God? If so, what do you do?

Caller Alex from Wilmington, California asks: What is your take on Halloween activities?
Also, can you please find some time to talk about the early Church Fathers and the false doctrines they had to deal with?

Caller Lee from Nampa, Idaho: I’m LDS and would like to tell you of a public “Walk for hunger” to supply local food pantries.

CARM: Radio 10_18

2011-10-27T22:06:00.002-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_18

Show Notes
October 18, 2011

Matt reports an incident of someone being the target of a petition to be fired from their job over expressing their personal opinion on facebook, which opinion happened to be critical of the homosexual lifestyle.

Matt comments further and references some Scriptures on this topic.

Caller Ryan from California: 1st Timothy chapter 2: Who can hold positions of authority in the Church?

Caller Oscar (via SKYPE) from Uganda, Africa reports that the Ugandan culture (in his opinion) is generally quite hostile toward homosexuality.

Darren from Star, Idaho asks about “judgment” regarding homosexuality in the New Testament book of Romans.

Furthermore, should Christians expect God to provide while still preparing for hard times when practical provisions may become scarce?

CARM: Radio 10_17

2011-10-26T09:48:00.002-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_17

Show Notes
Monday October 17, 2011

Matt reads a few excerpts from a booklet left on his desk regarding: How to remain in God’s love. Then makes some probing observations about the content.

Caller Steven from Kentucky: How do you look at the days of creation?

Caller Craig from the U.K.: Would it be possible for the end times “anti-christ and the beast” to come from the Roman Catholic papacy?

Caller Dan from Boise, ID. points out how Roman Catholics seem to appeal to Romans 4:3-4 to gain merit with God. Matt supplies the context to demonstrate a clearer understanding of this text.

CARM: Radio 10_14

2011-10-25T17:29:00.001-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_14

Matt Slick as Guest on Radio Show

2011-10-25T17:11:00.002-06:00

Guest Host Jeff Anderson With Women In Leadership In The Church

Matt Slick The Influence Final

Requests for Matt to put up podcast when he was a quest on another show. They had Matt back a second time to finish for fifteen minutes, in the second link.

CARM: Radio 10_13

2011-10-21T20:10:00.001-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_13

Show Notes
October 13, 2011

Jay from N.Y. asks: What are we to think of the Apocrypha and verses dealing with reference to the “Virgin Birth” of Jesus.

James from California: Would like to know something more of the variety of Bible versions available. Additionally, Matt gives some caution regarding marriage to someone of another faith.

Alex from Kansas City, MO discusses some of the silliness of those he has encountered from the International House of Prayer (IHOP) group in his area.

Alex from Caldwell, ID commented on Matt being interviewed as a guest on another radio program where he appeared to discuss his novel: The Influence.

Jessica from N.Y. would like to know: Why does the Lord seem so very harsh in the Old Testament?

CARM: Radio 10_12

2011-10-20T10:20:00.001-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_12

Show Notes
October 12, 2011

Matt comments on “Open Theology” http://carm.org/dictionary-open-theism and some of the problems associated with that view.

Gregg from Missouri asks about church incorporation and tax status.

J.P. from Georgia asks how we might look at marriage from the religious perspective as compared to the civil view.

Additionally, some chat regarding millennialism, tribulation, and the mark of the beast.

Laura from Star, ID asks about the origins of sins and freewill? Furthermore, some very interesting chat regarding Biblical covenant signs.

CARM: Radio 10_11

2011-10-19T15:02:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_11

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio 10_7

2011-10-18T17:53:00.001-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_7

Open calls and questions

CARM: Radio 10_6

2011-10-17T17:59:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reasin 10_6

Open calls and questions

CARM: Radio 10_5

2011-10-14T14:21:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_5

Open calls and questions.

CARM: 10_4 Radio

2011-10-13T17:08:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_4

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio 10_3

2011-10-12T14:05:00.001-06:00

Faith and Reason 10_3

Open calls and questions

CARM: Radio 9_30

2011-10-11T17:38:00.002-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_30

September 30, 2011
Show Notes

E-mail Friday, sometimes referred to (with a smile) as “Hate Mail Friday.”

E-mail from an LDS listener accuses Matt of “severely lacking” in understanding LDS doctrine.
Matt reads through this e-mail with observations, commentary, and comparisons of LDS doctrines as compared with Biblical Christianity.

Caller Alex from the UK via Skype conference calls with other atheist and begins with an inquiry about “Reformed Theology.”

Continuing with an interesting dialogue with Matt who found it necessary to fine-tune several theological terms and definitions for the caller.

Caller Vance from Arkansas would like to know about possibly T-shirt slogans. Matt offers Vance the link to the CARM Cafepress-store http://www.cafepress.com/carmstore
From the CARM home page.

Caller John from Kansas City requests prayer for the Christian pastor in Iran who is scheduled to be put to death soon in that country.

CARM: Radio 9_29

2011-10-10T10:37:00.002-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_29

September 29 2011
Show Notes

In studio guests Bill McKeever and Erick Johnson from Mormonism Research Ministry (www.mrm.org)
A continuing outreach to assist Christians in witnessing to their LDS friends and family.

Caller Mark from Texas has a question about the death of apparently innocent young children and infants. This topic is related to that which is called “Theodicy.” http://carm.org/dictionary-theodicy

Matt asks his guests to explain what Mormons hope to attain here on earth and then after their death. Some very interesting details follow which demonstrate that salvation via the ordinances of LDS church is impossibility.

Caller Sam from Kuna, ID. Asks: What level of heaven would one expect to go in LDS theology if you were never baptized or accepted the LDS doctrines during your life on earth?

Caller Craig from the U.K.: Was Joseph Smith involved in occult practices?

LDS Caller Richard from Meridian, ID. Says: “I disagree with about everything you said about Mormonism.” Richard continues and rejects any final authority resting in the Bible.

Finally, Richard demonstrates his confusion and inability to reconcile his LDS beliefs with teaching of the LDS church and LDS apostles and authorities.

CARM: Radio 9_28

2011-10-07T17:10:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_28

September 28, 2011
Show Notes

Someone in the chat room mentions finding Matt’s debate with atheist Edwin Kagin: http://carm.org/debate-matt-slick-vs-edwin-kagin

Caller Bob from New Your (a Creationist) asks: I have discovered it to be essential to define terms as I deal with unbelievers and atheists. Do you see that need?

Further: I sense a real demonic influence upon atheists with whom I meet, do you sense that sort of thing as well?

Matt continues with a bit of a rant regarding the poor moral condition of our modern society followed by some admonitions to believers to take their faith and actively live it out in their communities. A challenge and an encouragement to Christians to be salt and light in our present world.

CARM: Radio 9_27

2011-10-06T14:40:00.002-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_27

September 27, 2011
Show Notes

Caller Candice from Boise, ID. Asks: Why is the Trinity an “Essential Doctrine” of the Christian faith?

Caller Justin from Caldwell, ID. Following up from his question from an earlier show regarding a debate in which a pro-homosexual who contended that homosexuals could indeed have children. (Youtube is posted on Dr. James White's website)
They seem blinded to the necessity of the involvement of a third party.

Caller Scott from Pennsylvania asks: Why did Jesus say “Ye of little faith” to his followers if he is the person who gives us faith? Matt points out Romans 12:3 where we are told that believers will be given “…the measure of faith which God has assigned him.” Matt continues to dig deeper into what it is to live a “faithing” life.

Caller Eric from Florida asks about 1 Corinthians 6:9. “If a Christian struggles with the sorts of sin mentioned in the text, does that mean they are not going to heaven?

Matt demonstrates the context here and who are the “righteous” ones. Finally, and such “were” some of you is explored.

Part B: can the enemy cause a Christian to over think things so much so as to affect their walk of faith?

E-mail regarding the Trinity: “Explain how the Trinity is illogical.” (What?)
Matt works through the body of the e-mail to demonstrate nicely how this writer repeatedly violates “logic” as the e-mail continues.

CARM: Radio 9_26

2011-10-05T10:54:00.001-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_26

Monday September 26, 2011
Show Notes

Matt reports on his brief meeting with Paul Young (author of The Shack) this week outside the local Nazarene College. (Some YouTube footage was posted.)

Caller Dr. Harper comments on Paul Young’s apparent universalism theology as presented in portions of his book: “The Shack”.

Caller Bill from Meridian, ID. Asks: What is covenant theology verses and/or compared with replacement theology?

Caller Justin from Caldwell, ID. I watched a debate online in which the Christian participating mentioned the homosexuals do not reproduce, but the audience laughed at that. Why is that not obvious to an audience?

CARM: Radio 9_21

2011-10-04T17:52:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_21

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio 9_20

2011-10-03T10:57:00.001-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_20

September 30, 2011
Show Notes

E-mail Friday, sometimes referred to (with a smile) as “Hate Mail Friday.”

E-mail from an LDS listener accuses Matt of “severely lacking” in understanding LDS doctrine.
Matt reads through this e-mail with observations, commentary, and comparisons of LDS doctrines as compared with Biblical Christianity.

Caller Alex from the UK via Skype conference calls with other atheist and begins with an inquiry about “Reformed Theology.”

Continuing with an interesting dialogue with Matt who found it necessary to fine-tune several theological terms and definitions for the caller.

Caller Vance from Arkansas would like to know about possibly T-shirt slogans. Matt offers Vance the link to the CARM Cafepress-store http://www.cafepress.com/carmstore
From the CARM home page.

Caller John from Kansas City requests prayer for the Christian pastor in Iran who is scheduled to be put to death soon in that country.

CARM: Radio 9_19

2011-09-29T17:19:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_19

Open calls and questions

CARM: Radio 9_16

2011-09-27T21:40:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_16

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio 9_15

2011-09-26T10:07:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_15

Open calls and questions

CARM: Radio 9_14

2011-09-23T16:18:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_14

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio 9_13

2011-09-23T16:15:00.003-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_13

Open calls and questions.

September 13, 2011 Show Notes

Matt released a new section on the CARM Site dealing with the topic of homosexuality.

Caller Eric from Peru asks Matt what his evaluation is of foreign exchange student programs?

Caller Jacob from Kentucky asks about dealing with atheists in connection with the T.A.G. argument? Matt mentions antonymic pairs (no third options) and more interesting talk about reason and logic.

Additionally: How far might one who claims to be a Christian be allowed to go in defending yourself from an attack? Luke 22:35-36 is cited.

CARM: Radio 9_12

2011-09-19T23:17:00.002-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_12

Open calls and questions.

September 12, 2011 Show Notes

Caller Brent from Arizona would like to know a little more about “Living Waters Ministries.”

Additionally, is it possible to commit adultery by looking at an un-married woman, or is it only adultery if she is married?

Caller Sam from Kuna, Idaho asks about the ministry of Jimmy Swaggert and is Swaggert’s study Bible reliable.

Caller Jeff from Tennessee is dealing with an atheistic philosophy student on the Internet who seems to be quite a moral relativist and would like some pointers on how to carry on their dialogue. Matt points out some subtleties between Truths, Realities, and statements about truth.

Matt continues to demonstrate the bankruptcy of moral relativism.

Caller Jeff from New York is a podcast listener and would like to discuss some of his observations with Matt in regard to women pastors and spiritual gifts. Some helpful defining of terms are touched upon.

Caller Scott from Pennsylvania offers some more discussion of “Truths” from the earlier call. Is a “truth” a reflection of “reality”?

CARM: Radio 9_9

2011-09-15T21:40:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_9

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio 9_8

2011-09-14T16:17:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_8

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio 9_7

2011-09-12T15:09:00.001-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_7

Show Notes for September 7, 2011

Caller Matt from Washington asks about “Irresistible Grace” and Matt Slick follows with a brief explanation.
Additionally, God’s sovereignty is explored; is “allowing” the same as “causing”?

Caller Mark from South Africa asks how far are we to obey the Scripture that says we are to submit to authority figures in the Christian Church?

Caller Craig from the United Kingdom asks for a sample of good and bad reasons to leave any particular Christian Church.

Caller Nicholas from Nampa, ID would like to know how important (or necessary) is water baptism? Some interesting Scriptural insights on baptism follows.

Caller Matt from Washington asks about the “P” in Calvin’s “TULIP” or “Perseverance of the Saints”, how can you know and remain assured of your truly having salvation?

CARM: Radio 9_6

2011-09-08T15:42:00.001-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_6

Matt announces that his novel “The Influence” is now out in hard-back and Kindle, and gives a brief overview of the theme and topic of the book.

Caller Ivory from Florida says he would like to give his view (and not debate) on the topic of: “Perfect Sanctification”

(Special note inserted here for Matt: These co-founding jokers from the “so called” THE HAPPY CHURCH (or THC only better than weed) actually have made a web presence for themselves:

http://www.thehappychurch.us/

Sorry to say they seem a bit mixed up at best, weird, unbalanced, and or just plane stupid.)

Caller Jonah (Levi from the CARM Chat Room) asks if Sacraments in the Christian Church are a “means of grace” or are they more “symbolic?” Or, can one “receive Christ” by way of church sacraments?
Matt develops some basic terminology and definitions concerning Justice, Mercy, and Grace in regards to this question.

Caller J.P. from Georgia mentions some conflicts experienced in his own “mixed faith” relationship with his spouse.

CARM: Radio 9_2

2011-09-07T20:36:00.002-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_2

September 2, 2011
Show Notes

Caller Nick from Florida would like to know how to deal with those who think they can reach a state of “Sinless Perfection” in the present day.

Caller Darcy from Washington is very interested in carrying the Gospel to non-Christian Cults in public meeting places and events.

Caller Michael from California asks first for some information regarding Mark Driscoll.

Second, what is the “Economic Trinity” compared to “Ontological trinity”?

Lastly, What do you think of the book: “The Shack” and the author, William P. (Paul) Young?

CARM: Radio 9_1

2011-09-06T16:09:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 9_1

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio 8_31

2011-09-02T17:05:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 8_31

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio 8_23

2011-09-01T14:31:00.001-06:00

Faith and Reason 8_23

August 23, 2011
Show Notes

Caller Matt from Texas asks what are the defining doctrines of Christianity? Matt points to the “Doctrine Grid” on CARM’s website. However, Matt points out that it is the individual regenerative act of God that secures one’s salvation, not simply believing a collection of doctrines.

Caller William from Chicago asks if communism might in any way be acceptable in a Christian atmosphere? Matt points out that in the sense of sharing things in common with others is not necessarily inconsistent with Christianity. However, “State” managed communism has historically demonstrated itself to be disastrous. Matt has some additional cautions regarding the very liberal Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) followed by a brief recommendation for the more Biblically sound Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. (LCMS)

Caller John from Texas discusses loosing one’s salvation and his encounters with friends from the United Methodist Church.

Caller Brandon from Florida was brought up in an Assemblies of God environment and would like to spiritual gifts and their being used in an orderly fashion.

Caller Craig from the United Kingdom asks about “The New Calvinist” movement.

CARM: Radio 8_22

2011-08-30T16:40:00.001-06:00

Faith and Reason 8_22

August 22, 2011
Show Notes

Matt points out that some modern churches claiming to be Christian are falling dreadfully short in their responsibilities to stand up in the face of secular pressures, liberalism, and political correctness.

Caller Scott from Pennsylvania asks if Revelation 2:5 has anything to do with the possibility of one loosing their salvation?

Additionally asking about the proper role of women in ministry in the church?

CARM: Radio 8_19

2011-08-29T10:27:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 8_19
Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio 8_18

2011-08-24T16:33:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 8_18

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio 8_17

2011-08-23T09:53:00.000-06:00

Faith and Reason 8_17

Open calls and questions.

CARM: Radio 8_16

2011-08-22T14:44:00.002-06:00

Faith and Reason 8_16

August 16, 2011
Show Notes

Matt explores various methods of witnessing to Muslims by way of a recent chat session in the CARM chat room.

Matt invites some response to a possible CARM Apologetics Conference aimed at training disciples who are equipped to present and defend the Gospel.

Caller “Follower” from the CARM chat room asks Matt to explore the fine points of lying.

Matt continues to follow up on the idea of properly handling Bible texts so as to avoid forcing a text into a personal agenda.

Caller Dan from Boise inquires about the scheduled appearance of William P. Young (Author of "The Shack") at a local Nazarene college and the various heretical pictures of Christian doctrine portrayed in the content of this book.

CARM: Radio 8_15

2011-08-19T18:45:00.002-06:00

Faith and Reason 8_15

August 15, 2011
Show Notes

Matt announces this show as being recorded on 08-18-2011 when it was 08-15-2011. However, Matt does correctly state the date just before the end of the show.

Caller Phil from North Carolina talks to matt about “Common Grace” for which Matt offers a proper definition of the term. (http://carm.org/dictionary-common-grace)
Phil probes various topics with Matt and advises Matt “…you have no right to hold to the cannon of the sixty-six books of the Bible.” Matt isolates much of what has led to Phil’s confusion is that Phil will not allow for any “Spiritual Gifts” in the Christian Church of today: Cessationism. http://carm.org/dictionary-cessationism

Caller Mike from North Carolina asks about the Foursquare Gospel Church and their practice of ordaining women as church pastors.

Caller Hannah from Virginia a seminary graduate who describes herself as reformed and who came to the determination that “Cessationism” is NOT a sound Biblical position.

Caller Eli from New York asks about apparent difficulties in the Bible and information regarding creationism.

Caller Scott from Ohio asks about Colossians 1:24 and what is this verse telling us in regard to: “…lacking in Christ’s afflictions…”

CARM: Radio Show 8_12

2011-08-18T17:25:00.002-06:00

Faith and Reason 8_12

August 12, 2011
Show Notes

Caller John from Texas, a former atheist went with his friend to a United Methodist gathering where they seemed to teach that people could be redeemed sometime after their death, and that the Bible was produced simply by the work of men.

Caller John from Massachusetts a self-described atheist/agnostic talks about a wide range of things with Matt. An interesting discussion with a polite unbeliever.

Caller Ed from Texas reminds Matt that there are a few “Baptist” churches that are quite aberrant in their beliefs and practices.

Caller Scott from Pennsylvania discusses 1 Corinthians 11:14 and “having long hair” as read in the Greek text of this verse.

Caller William from Chicago has Anglican friends who seem to him to resemble Roman Catholics to a large degree.

CARM: Radio 8_11

2011-08-17T17:44:00.002-06:00

Faith and Reason 8_11

Thursday August 11, 2011
Show Notes

Jim from Chicago had called some years ago and is now updating Matt as to his journey of faith and walk with Christ since they last spoke.

Jim offers a heartfelt testimony that demonstrates that he has struggled with a variety of difficulties which many Christian listeners may find common in their personal walk with God. Matt explains that our relationship with Christ is secured and maintained by His work on our behalf. No matter what sorts of personal struggles may grip us, His word says in many varieties of ways that He is faithful to bring us through any problems in this present world. We are to depend on His finished work at the cross and depend as well on His Word to guide us in the hear and now.

Ely from New York asks about the Kalam Cosmological Argument. With a follow-up question about the wicked being in suffering “Day and Night” as mentioned in the Revelation 14:11. Does this mean there is literally days and nights in the afterlife where the lost suffer?

Caller Craig from The United Kingdom is seeking to sharpen his witness to Jehovah’s witnesses and compares some of the differences he has noted when dealing with them, as opposed to dealing with Mormons he has encountered.

Caller Darcy from Washington: Matt encourages him to feel free to use materials from the CARM site. Following is some interesting talk about Calvinism and “limited atonement” in particular.

CARM: Radio 8_9

2011-08-15T09:26:00.001-06:00

Faith and Reason 8_9

Tuesday August 9, 2011
Show Notes

Matt introduces his in studio guest: Dr. Anthony Harper to begin today’s show with some motivating talk of the activities of the modern Christian Church.

Caller Michael from California wonders why there seem to be so many repetitive details as found in Exodus and other places in the Bible?

Caller Glenn from Washington, D.C. asks about “philosophical questions” and the Christian apologists use of “Logic” in discussing matters of faith.