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?
Friday, July 29, 2011
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?
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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
Faith and Reason 6_27
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?
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?
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Matt Slick as guest on a Radio Show
Matt Slick As Guest on Radio Show
There were requests for the program where Matt was a guest on a radio show concerning the topic of "Women In Ministry." Please note that because Matt was a guest, he was not always permitted to answer
the topics fully in being interrupted by other guests.
There were requests for the program where Matt was a guest on a radio show concerning the topic of "Women In Ministry." Please note that because Matt was a guest, he was not always permitted to answer
the topics fully in being interrupted by other guests.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
CARM: Radio 6_23
Faith and Reason 6_23
June 23, 2011
Caller: Matt from Texas: Question about the meaning of “Lordship Salvation”
Caller; Michael from California asks if baptism and works are connected. Then a following question regarding modern medical science and organ donation.
Caller Stanley from Canada (Atheist) who says, “I used to be a Christian”
June 23, 2011
Caller: Matt from Texas: Question about the meaning of “Lordship Salvation”
Caller; Michael from California asks if baptism and works are connected. Then a following question regarding modern medical science and organ donation.
Caller Stanley from Canada (Atheist) who says, “I used to be a Christian”
Monday, June 27, 2011
CARM: Radio 6_22
Faith and Reason 6_22
Wednesday, June 22nd
1st caller: Cory (Corey) from Caldwell ... he spoke with Matt about unbiblical churches ... watered down gospels and how some churches are watering down the gospels ... and preaching gospels that do not offend anyone.
2nd caller: Joel from Australia ... his topic was about cessationism/dispensationalism
Matt touched on the subject of women pastors and spoke a bit more on unbiblical churches.
Wednesday, June 22nd
1st caller: Cory (Corey) from Caldwell ... he spoke with Matt about unbiblical churches ... watered down gospels and how some churches are watering down the gospels ... and preaching gospels that do not offend anyone.
2nd caller: Joel from Australia ... his topic was about cessationism/dispensationalism
Matt touched on the subject of women pastors and spoke a bit more on unbiblical churches.
Friday, June 24, 2011
CARM: Radio 6_21
Faith and Reason 6_21
Tuesday June 21, 2011
Matt mentions an interesting call to his office today regarding the question of “proofs” for the Christian faith.
Caller Michael (a new believer of two weeks) from a Jewish background began a recent effort to study more about Christianity via a local ministry and now discovered the CARM web site to be a valuable faith building resource.
Matt gives a praise report of a new member in the family of God.
Caller Kyle from California (a curious atheist) asks how one can tell a person is truly saved? Would you necessarily use visible “works” as measure?
Tuesday June 21, 2011
Matt mentions an interesting call to his office today regarding the question of “proofs” for the Christian faith.
Caller Michael (a new believer of two weeks) from a Jewish background began a recent effort to study more about Christianity via a local ministry and now discovered the CARM web site to be a valuable faith building resource.
Matt gives a praise report of a new member in the family of God.
Caller Kyle from California (a curious atheist) asks how one can tell a person is truly saved? Would you necessarily use visible “works” as measure?
Thursday, June 23, 2011
CARM: Radio 6_20
Faith and Reason 6_20
Monday June 20, 2011
Matt returns from the Manti Utah and the “Mormon Miracle Pageant” with some comments.
Caller: Steve from Kentucky asks about Proverbs 26:5 and answering a fool according to his folly and also as asks for tips on speaking with atheists.
Caller: Abe from Idaho asks about Mormonism and the LDS idea of three heavens.
Matt reads an interesting sample from his e-mail.
Caller Andrew from Idaho who asks about 1st Corinthians chapter 11 and tradition. What traditions of Bible times may or may not apply to our modern western culture?
Matt offers a few more comments regarding LDS history.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
CARM: Radio 6_14
Faith and Reason 6_14
Tuesday June 14, 2011
Matt interviews street evangelist Shawn Holes and takes calls.
Tuesday June 14, 2011
Matt interviews street evangelist Shawn Holes and takes calls.
Caller1
Mike from Kansas City asks: What about people who haven’t heard the gospel?
Caller2
Atheist Andrew asks: Why is it so many young professing Christians depart from their faith after going off to college?
Monday, June 20, 2011
CARM: Radio show 6_13
Faith and Reason 6_13
Monday June 13, 2011
Call 1
Atheist Andrew asks, “What do you mean when you say the Bible is your source for morals?”
Matt suggests Andrew read his article on the CARM website Can atheists be ethical?
http://carm.org/can-atheists-be-ethical
Call 2
Jacob (Dark_Clamity) from Ohio asks how to avoid appearing insulting to those who you deal with who make efforts to disprove the validity of the Christian faith?
Additionally: Can apologetics be used to shield fellow Christian from the harmful influences of those committed to opposition of the Christian faith?
Finally: What can you say about the effectiveness of Christian philosophers using philosophical arguments for Christianity?
Call 3
Gary from Ohio: Can you inform me a bit on Hebrews 6:4
Additionally: After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead; did the Jews go on to kill him?
Call 4
John from Connecticut: On the issue of sin. What would be our mandatory sin?
There is a bit of a discussion of difficulties in dealing with hypothetical propositions.
Matt 7:22-23 is examined in regard to good works
Some e-mail examined which proposes that being born as a homosexual is equal to one who is born left handed.
Another e-mail about women preachers is mentioned. Matt advises reading the CARM website articles on this topic.
Additional e-mail brings a bit of interest to the legal terminology used in the New Testament in reference to our salvation being accomplished in Christ.
More e-mail: Is being opposed to the homosexual lifestyle mean that you are “homophobic”?
Monday June 13, 2011
Call 1
Atheist Andrew asks, “What do you mean when you say the Bible is your source for morals?”
Matt suggests Andrew read his article on the CARM website Can atheists be ethical?
http://carm.org/can-atheists-be-ethical
Call 2
Jacob (Dark_Clamity) from Ohio asks how to avoid appearing insulting to those who you deal with who make efforts to disprove the validity of the Christian faith?
Additionally: Can apologetics be used to shield fellow Christian from the harmful influences of those committed to opposition of the Christian faith?
Finally: What can you say about the effectiveness of Christian philosophers using philosophical arguments for Christianity?
Call 3
Gary from Ohio: Can you inform me a bit on Hebrews 6:4
Additionally: After Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead; did the Jews go on to kill him?
Call 4
John from Connecticut: On the issue of sin. What would be our mandatory sin?
There is a bit of a discussion of difficulties in dealing with hypothetical propositions.
Matt 7:22-23 is examined in regard to good works
Some e-mail examined which proposes that being born as a homosexual is equal to one who is born left handed.
Another e-mail about women preachers is mentioned. Matt advises reading the CARM website articles on this topic.
Additional e-mail brings a bit of interest to the legal terminology used in the New Testament in reference to our salvation being accomplished in Christ.
More e-mail: Is being opposed to the homosexual lifestyle mean that you are “homophobic”?
Thursday, June 16, 2011
CARM: Radio 6_10
Faith and Reason 6_10
Friday June 10, 2011
Call 1.
Bob from New York asks about witnessing to people who appear worldly, or even those from the counter cultures within our society?
Matt points out that Jesus went to where the “sinners” were.
Call 2.
Atheist Andrew calls and begins on the topic of human sexuality. Then moves onto the Old Testament restriction on eating some foods. Matt explains the abrogation of Old Testament dietary laws in the New Testament, while the New Testament still upholds the restrictions on homosexuality.
Call 3.
Joe from Santa Maria, CA. asks how are we as Christians to try and maintain a Christ-Like attitude in the face of insults.
Additionally, what about our facing open hostility, up to and including violence.
Matt quotes Luke 22:36 advising physical violence being a last resort.
Call 4
JP from Georgia asks about dealing with various callers: why some seem to be held on to while others seem to be dealt with less patiently?
Matt describes the caller driven format is influenced by his experience and listener feedback over time.
Call 5.
John from Florida asks about mental illness and the Christian.
Friday June 10, 2011
Call 1.
Bob from New York asks about witnessing to people who appear worldly, or even those from the counter cultures within our society?
Matt points out that Jesus went to where the “sinners” were.
Call 2.
Atheist Andrew calls and begins on the topic of human sexuality. Then moves onto the Old Testament restriction on eating some foods. Matt explains the abrogation of Old Testament dietary laws in the New Testament, while the New Testament still upholds the restrictions on homosexuality.
Call 3.
Joe from Santa Maria, CA. asks how are we as Christians to try and maintain a Christ-Like attitude in the face of insults.
Additionally, what about our facing open hostility, up to and including violence.
Matt quotes Luke 22:36 advising physical violence being a last resort.
Call 4
JP from Georgia asks about dealing with various callers: why some seem to be held on to while others seem to be dealt with less patiently?
Matt describes the caller driven format is influenced by his experience and listener feedback over time.
Call 5.
John from Florida asks about mental illness and the Christian.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
CARM: Radio 6_8
Faith and Reason 6_8
June 8, 2011
Call #1
Atheist Sean from California: Commenting on the Youtube debate with a question about the Transcendental Argument for God (TAG) but offers nothing but a bald rejection without any basis. Sean demonstrates his difficulty as an atheist to identify a “statement” as distinguished from a “state.” Or: the difference between an “essence” from a “statement” about that essence.
Call #2
Atheist Andrew from Canada calls: With another question regarding T.A.G.
E-mail is read, charging Matt is in bondage by false doctrine.
Elaine calls with a question about the medical use of marijuana. Broadcast time ran short and she will call again.
June 8, 2011
Call #1
Atheist Sean from California: Commenting on the Youtube debate with a question about the Transcendental Argument for God (TAG) but offers nothing but a bald rejection without any basis. Sean demonstrates his difficulty as an atheist to identify a “statement” as distinguished from a “state.” Or: the difference between an “essence” from a “statement” about that essence.
Call #2
Atheist Andrew from Canada calls: With another question regarding T.A.G.
E-mail is read, charging Matt is in bondage by false doctrine.
Elaine calls with a question about the medical use of marijuana. Broadcast time ran short and she will call again.
Monday, June 13, 2011
CARM: Radio 6_7
Faith and Reason 6_7
Tuesday June 7, 2011
Matt mentions that SKYPE calls are welcome during the live broadcast by dialing “faithandreason” on the SKYPE Service for calls over the internet.
Caller: Jason from Cincinnati asks about Baptism. Is it necessary, is it a means of grace, and/or is it covenental?
Chris from Washington asks about Judas in reference to the son of perdition. Does God choose in the case of Judas, for him to be counted among one of those “given” to Jesus and then in some sense he was lost?
Would you recommend a 4 Square Gospel Church? Matt: points out some of their positions and practices (such as women pastors) that leans toward more liberal behavior within the Church.
E-mail question: Why don’t you preach the Gospel as outlined in Acts 2:38?
Caller Daren asks about Near Death Experiences (NDEs) and what might be learned from them, if anything?
Caller Matt from Nampa, ID. Asks questions regarding the New Testament references to the “Rapture.”
Caller Dan from Idaho asks about Christian witnessing approaches in foreign countries like Israel, and during times spent in other cultural environments.
Caller Ralph asks questions regarding The Lord’s Supper. Transubstantiation, Consubstantiation as viewed by Calvin and others during the time of the reformation.
Atheist Andrew writes some questions:
What would a non-designed universe look like?
Do you have morals independent of God?
Would you be willing to torture someone if commanded by God?
Tuesday June 7, 2011
Matt mentions that SKYPE calls are welcome during the live broadcast by dialing “faithandreason” on the SKYPE Service for calls over the internet.
Caller: Jason from Cincinnati asks about Baptism. Is it necessary, is it a means of grace, and/or is it covenental?
Chris from Washington asks about Judas in reference to the son of perdition. Does God choose in the case of Judas, for him to be counted among one of those “given” to Jesus and then in some sense he was lost?
Would you recommend a 4 Square Gospel Church? Matt: points out some of their positions and practices (such as women pastors) that leans toward more liberal behavior within the Church.
E-mail question: Why don’t you preach the Gospel as outlined in Acts 2:38?
Caller Daren asks about Near Death Experiences (NDEs) and what might be learned from them, if anything?
Caller Matt from Nampa, ID. Asks questions regarding the New Testament references to the “Rapture.”
Caller Dan from Idaho asks about Christian witnessing approaches in foreign countries like Israel, and during times spent in other cultural environments.
Caller Ralph asks questions regarding The Lord’s Supper. Transubstantiation, Consubstantiation as viewed by Calvin and others during the time of the reformation.
Atheist Andrew writes some questions:
What would a non-designed universe look like?
Do you have morals independent of God?
Would you be willing to torture someone if commanded by God?
Thursday, June 09, 2011
CARM: Radio show 6_6
Faith and Reason 6_6
Monday June 6, 2011
Caller: Atheist Andrew calls and presents (so called) “proof” that modern giraffes evolved from a fish.
Caller: Jason from New York asks about the apparent paradox of “free will” but refuses to define what basis his questions springs from.
Caller: Jason from New York calls in again, however still refuses to identify with any particular “world view” to put his question in a context.
Caller: Matt from Washington (a Christian theist) asks about Pro-life issues. Should one who opposes abortion display graphic images or photos of abortions? This leads to the question of what an individual “OUGHT” to do in confronting difficult issues.
Caller: Jordan from California is dealing with LDS missionaries and their claim that the great apostasy of the Bible has already happened.
Caller: Bill from Virginia: Being a musician in a bar band makes him feel uncomfortable. The content of some popular songs and the atmosphere of the venues in which he performs have lead to some conflicting feelings in his Christian walk.
Monday June 6, 2011
Caller: Atheist Andrew calls and presents (so called) “proof” that modern giraffes evolved from a fish.
Caller: Jason from New York asks about the apparent paradox of “free will” but refuses to define what basis his questions springs from.
Caller: Jason from New York calls in again, however still refuses to identify with any particular “world view” to put his question in a context.
Caller: Matt from Washington (a Christian theist) asks about Pro-life issues. Should one who opposes abortion display graphic images or photos of abortions? This leads to the question of what an individual “OUGHT” to do in confronting difficult issues.
Caller: Jordan from California is dealing with LDS missionaries and their claim that the great apostasy of the Bible has already happened.
Caller: Bill from Virginia: Being a musician in a bar band makes him feel uncomfortable. The content of some popular songs and the atmosphere of the venues in which he performs have lead to some conflicting feelings in his Christian walk.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
CARM: Radio show 6_3
Faith and Reason 6_3
Friday June 3, 2011
1. Caller Ely from New York asks about the devil. Are Satan and Lucifer one and the same person?
2. Atheist Andrew wishes to ask more about evolution of the woodpecker’s tongue and various other evolutionary issues. Andrew further proposes that information actually formed from random processes!
3. Caller Dan from Idaho asks about Monty Collier AKA Red Beetle
4. Matt offers a couple of hate mail examples.
5. Andy from Idaho asks about the aberrant preaching and practices of Todd Bentley who ended up marrying the woman he had an affair with in his church. Matt advises to stay away.
Secondly: asked about spiritual gifts.
Friday June 3, 2011
1. Caller Ely from New York asks about the devil. Are Satan and Lucifer one and the same person?
2. Atheist Andrew wishes to ask more about evolution of the woodpecker’s tongue and various other evolutionary issues. Andrew further proposes that information actually formed from random processes!
3. Caller Dan from Idaho asks about Monty Collier AKA Red Beetle
4. Matt offers a couple of hate mail examples.
5. Andy from Idaho asks about the aberrant preaching and practices of Todd Bentley who ended up marrying the woman he had an affair with in his church. Matt advises to stay away.
Secondly: asked about spiritual gifts.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
CARM: Radio 6_2
Faith and Reason 6_2
Thursday June 2, 2011
1.Matt comments on the Christian’s calling to present God to others.
2.Matt explains to a caller how the Trinity is demonstrated by a systematic examination of Scriptures.
3.Atheist Andrew wants to talk about Evolution.
4.Caller Gregg from Colombia asks about the security of salvation for the believer.
Thursday June 2, 2011
1.Matt comments on the Christian’s calling to present God to others.
2.Matt explains to a caller how the Trinity is demonstrated by a systematic examination of Scriptures.
3.Atheist Andrew wants to talk about Evolution.
4.Caller Gregg from Colombia asks about the security of salvation for the believer.
Monday, June 06, 2011
CARM: Radio show 6_1
Faith and Reason 6_1
Wednesday June 1, 2011
1. Caller Chris from Washington asks about irresistible grace.
2. Zachary calls from Afghanistan: How should we expect our “Free Will” to be when we enter Heaven? Will we be able to choose to sin?
And secondly, will we actually be able to look upon and behold God the Father?
3. Caller Kiley from Alaska: Recently became a Christian, however husband and kids still in the “2 by 2s” Cult.
4. Caller Ely from New York asks about Isaiah 9:6 and Modalism.
Wednesday June 1, 2011
1. Caller Chris from Washington asks about irresistible grace.
2. Zachary calls from Afghanistan: How should we expect our “Free Will” to be when we enter Heaven? Will we be able to choose to sin?
And secondly, will we actually be able to look upon and behold God the Father?
3. Caller Kiley from Alaska: Recently became a Christian, however husband and kids still in the “2 by 2s” Cult.
4. Caller Ely from New York asks about Isaiah 9:6 and Modalism.
Saturday, June 04, 2011
CARM: Radio show 5_27
Faith and Reason 5_27
Friday May 27, 2011
Caller Bob from New York: Brief comment on Harold Camping. Then asks about Christians being called names by some people just because they try to hold to traditional gender titles.
Caller (atheist) Andrew asks: “Why did God place the forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden?”
Andrew further asks: Why could God not make a less violent way to cover for sin than to send His Son to be brutally killed the way He was?
Caller Tracy asks: What do you think about the Bible verse that tells of some people having their name blotted out of the book of life?
Friday May 27, 2011
Caller Bob from New York: Brief comment on Harold Camping. Then asks about Christians being called names by some people just because they try to hold to traditional gender titles.
Caller (atheist) Andrew asks: “Why did God place the forbidden tree in the Garden of Eden?”
Andrew further asks: Why could God not make a less violent way to cover for sin than to send His Son to be brutally killed the way He was?
Caller Tracy asks: What do you think about the Bible verse that tells of some people having their name blotted out of the book of life?
CARM: Radio 5_24
Faith and Reason 5_24
Faith and Reason May 24, 2011
Brief comment on Harold Camping of Family Radio who’s now adjusted his failed prediction for the rapture to come instead on October 21, 2011
Comment regarding evangelizing in a hostile environment as found among present day atheism, secular humanism, and moral relativism.
First caller in atheist Andrew who invites Matt to question him about morality and once again refers to Deuteronomy 13: 6-10
When Matt asked: “Is God morally wrong?” Andrew answers: “Yes.” However, Andrew is unable to supply any absolute moral standard by which to measure.
Matt comments on Rob Bells new book which seem to serve the “lazy minded” and neglect such Scriptural admonitions as found in Romans 12: 2 to renew our minds.
Further comments: Facing modern heretics in the Church in these present days is essential to the health of the Church.
(On vacation, may be short delays with podcasts)
Faith and Reason May 24, 2011
Brief comment on Harold Camping of Family Radio who’s now adjusted his failed prediction for the rapture to come instead on October 21, 2011
Comment regarding evangelizing in a hostile environment as found among present day atheism, secular humanism, and moral relativism.
First caller in atheist Andrew who invites Matt to question him about morality and once again refers to Deuteronomy 13: 6-10
When Matt asked: “Is God morally wrong?” Andrew answers: “Yes.” However, Andrew is unable to supply any absolute moral standard by which to measure.
Matt comments on Rob Bells new book which seem to serve the “lazy minded” and neglect such Scriptural admonitions as found in Romans 12: 2 to renew our minds.
Further comments: Facing modern heretics in the Church in these present days is essential to the health of the Church.
(On vacation, may be short delays with podcasts)
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
CARM: Radio 5_23
Faith and Reason 5_23
May 23, 2011
1.Comment regarding Harold Camping and his latest failure to predict the rapture having missed again.
2.Prayer for David who is being released from a Mexican prison this week.
3.Atheist: Andrew question Matt regarding Deuteronomy 13:6-10. Also discusses “free will” and the problematic nature of the atheist worldview when it tries to assign a “Moral Ought” upon God
Andrew from Florida, 2nd year philosophy student asks: Can one be cursed by being born into and raised in a non-Christian culture? Book recommendation: Scaling the Secular City by J. P. Moreland (Baker Books).
4.Hate Mail from “M” who condemns Matt for being “prejudiced” (in M’s opinion) because Matt is in some fashion discriminatory toward homosexual relationships, falsely equating this “so called prejudice” with the historic racial prejudice suffered by African Americans.
May 23, 2011
1.Comment regarding Harold Camping and his latest failure to predict the rapture having missed again.
2.Prayer for David who is being released from a Mexican prison this week.
3.Atheist: Andrew question Matt regarding Deuteronomy 13:6-10. Also discusses “free will” and the problematic nature of the atheist worldview when it tries to assign a “Moral Ought” upon God
Andrew from Florida, 2nd year philosophy student asks: Can one be cursed by being born into and raised in a non-Christian culture? Book recommendation: Scaling the Secular City by J. P. Moreland (Baker Books).
4.Hate Mail from “M” who condemns Matt for being “prejudiced” (in M’s opinion) because Matt is in some fashion discriminatory toward homosexual relationships, falsely equating this “so called prejudice” with the historic racial prejudice suffered by African Americans.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 09, 2011
Friday, May 06, 2011
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Monday, May 02, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
CARM: Guest Jovan Mackenzy
Faith and Reason 4_18
Matt interviews guest Jovan Mackenzy, the Reformed Christian rapper.
http://jovanmackenzy.com/ Official website.
Matt interviews guest Jovan Mackenzy, the Reformed Christian rapper.
http://jovanmackenzy.com/ Official website.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Friday, April 08, 2011
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
CARM: Deist caller prerecorded 9_09
Faith and Reason Prerecorded 9_09 Open call with Deist caller. Using older shows til new shows uploaded for podcasting.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Friday, April 01, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
CARM: Radio 3_24
Faith and Reason 3_24 Open calls and questions. Please try the CARM toolbar Click Here:
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
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Friday, March 04, 2011
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