Here's a new book (2024) that is a lawyer's look at God and religion. In this podcast I go over the author's first chapter. There he discusses the startling idea that the universe had a beginning, an idea that disturbed many scientists.Oleh garyzacharias

As we contemplate the recovery of the gospel and the renewal of culture in relation to our apologetic mandate, we are left to ask, in what way can we influence the theology and practical direction of the broader evangelical church? And is such influence to be seen as hermetically sealed off from matters relating to public life? Dr. Tom Ascol of Fou…

Lauren and Chan are joined by holistic dating coach Amy Nobile Messing, a holistic dating coach and best selling co author of four books, all designed to empower and inspire women at various stages of their lives. Love Amy is her coaching business that marries the technology of modern dating with a holistic view of human to human energy and connect…

This podcast completes chapter 8 in Lee Strobel's book. It covers Biblical obstacles to the idea that evil individuals are annihilated rather than punished eternally in hell.Oleh garyzacharias

Lauren and Chan dive into Kody Brown’s most recent sins, which shows him looking everywhere except in the mirror. The gals touch on the latest rumors with Diddy’s freak-offs and the female A-lister who is being discussed. They weigh in on a recent “Ask Jane” advice submission and Jane’s surprising response. Lauren and Chan discuss Zoë Kravitz and C…

This podcast continues the author's discussion of the cultural reasons we have so much apathy when it comes to spiritual matters.Oleh garyzacharias

On today’s podcast we have a discussion with our special guest, Melanie Beerda. Melanie is a writer and speaker located on the West Coast of Canada. She is also the founder of Rekindled Faith Ministries and host of the Rekindled Faith Podcast. Tune in as we listen to her story and discuss the topic of church hurt. Melanie shares her experience with…

In this chapter Dan Kimball explains why Christians follow some but not all commands found in the Old Testament.Oleh garyzacharias

For this podcast I dealt with how Gleason Archer answered the question, "How can Genesis 1 be reconciled with the immense periods of time indicated by fossil strata?"Oleh garyzacharias

Lauren and Chan share the toils of being fashion girlies in Manhattan and give their hot take on sample sales and clothing resale. The gals chat about 50 Cent being the canary in the coal mine about Diddy for the past decade and the upcoming Netflix doc “Diddy Do It?” They air their grievances with members of the Kelce family regarding the Eras tou…

Here's a wonderful book by James Rochford that shows the Christian faith is not simply a blind leap in the dark. This podcast covers his opening chapter dealing with a number of aspects of life that would crumble if God were not around to support them.Oleh garyzacharias

Lee Strobel entitles this chapter "Escape from Hell." He looks at alternatives to the traditional view of hell--eternal torment.Oleh garyzacharias

Lauren and Chan dive into the mystery that is Taylor Swift’s style and try and determine why Taylor is choosing to spend her one wild and precious life dressed like Hermione going out for the weekend. The gals chat about Jessica Chastain putting Jet Blue on blast via Twitter and why it didn’t have the desired outcome with the public. They discuss H…

In this episode Damara speaks of her research project over the summer about Herbert W. Armstrong who founded the Worldwide Church of God (now known as Grace Communion International). We break down Armstrong’s beliefs and how there’s still offshoots of churches who follow his beliefs in one form or another. We dive into his similarities with Jehovah…

This podcast completes the discussion of Keller's first chapter in his book.Oleh garyzacharias

Lauren and Chan chat about recent life updates, including Lauren’s celebrity sighting in New York City and Chan’s engagement photo conundrum. The gals discuss their theory on what is going on with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and unpack some of the rumors that have been circulating. They touch on Meghan Markle’s recent event appearance and the neg…

Tim Keller, one of my favorite authors, wrote this book to focus on the resurrection and Easter. I cover his opening chapter dealing with Christianity as a historical and reasonable faith.Oleh garyzacharias

Is there a place for Christianity in economics? Or is economics an irreligious sphere of society? Are any economic models compatible with the biblical worldview? Capitalism, socialism, communism? If Christ is Lord over all, is He not also Lord over economics? In this episode of The Apologist, Steven R. Martins sits down with economics philosopher D…

Kyle Beshears tells us how to deal with non-Christians who simply don't care about spiritual matters. This podcast goes over his introduction, in which he explains the cultural conditions that lead to apathy among non-believers.Oleh garyzacharias

Lauren and Chan are taking a trip down memory lane and sharing exactly how Pop Apologists came to be. The gals talk about the earliest days of the podcast, the day the podcast left the airwaves, and what finally brought Pop Apologists back to the podcast world. They go into detail about some of the most famous Pop Apologists and family lore (Their …

William Fay covers thirty-six objections to Christianity that he has heard and includes useful answers. In this podcast I look at seven of them.Oleh garyzacharias

In this episode, we share the experience we had going to a detransitioners panel and finding our identity in the midst of pain and in the midst of healing from that pain. At this particular event, healing was found from an inward perspective instead of an upward perspective. We give our thoughts of the good things we heard and also the importance o…

In his introduction to this collection of essays, Sean McDowell says we need a new approach to apologetics. The first chapter suggests four important questions we can ask when talking to someone whose beliefs are different from our own.Oleh garyzacharias

This is a continuation of the previous podcast, which deals with the claim that religion is simply based on faith while secularism is based on evidence. Tim Keller shows this is a false view.Oleh garyzacharias

Lauren and Chan have their beloved brother-in-law Wyatt Grow join the podcast to answer listener questions and share some wisdom. Wyatt and the gals answer the following:How to get my boyfriend to propose?How does he feel about Courtney's spending?What he wishes he knew before having children?How did you know you were ready to have kids?Which Bleds…

As we seek to develop a holistic apologetic, a reasoned defense of our biblical worldview, Institute founder Steven R. Martins sits down with Dr. David Legates of the Cornwall Alliance to discuss environmentalism, climate science, and cultural "climatology" apologetics.Oleh Cántaro Institute

Tim Keller, respected author and teacher, wrote this book for people who aren't sure about the existence of God. Chapter two explores answers to an often-expressed question: Isn't religion based on faith and secularism on evidence? This podcast covers a portion of his answer.Oleh garyzacharias

This book surveys several important worldviews to show the superiority of Christianity. In this podcast we go over the chapter on ethics and how various worldviews deal with the concept of right and wrong.Oleh garyzacharias

Lauren and Chan dive into the breaking news of Diddy's arrest, which comes after years of criminal allegations. The gals touch on a charming King Charles moment as well as decide whether the Palace's 40th birthday post for Harry doubled as a way to throw shade at Meghan. They read between the lines with Ben and JLo, who brought their kids to the Be…

We’re back with all new episodes for our third season! This episode we share updates of what has happened with us over the summer and the new additions to our ministry for you all. Specifically, the launch of our new website www.thehitchedapologists.com. We also tackle the topic of church community and solid biblical teaching. Finding a balance bet…

Greg Koukl's book attempts to clarify Christianity for a new generation. Chapter 18, titled "The Rescue," explains why Jesus came to earth. It wasn't for social justice.Oleh garyzacharias

Here's a new book dealing with the terrible war between Hamas and Israel that continues to rage in the Middle East. The author, Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries, tells in chapter 4 the Biblical aspects of Israel and the Jewish people.Oleh garyzacharias

Lauren and Chan are joined by special guest Indy Blue to chat about all things related to "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." The gals dive into the complicated dynamics of not just the women on the show, but how the show relates specifically to Utah Mormon culture and what it looks like to be Mormon in today's world. They look at the relationships…

As we seek to develop a holistic apologetic, a reasoned defense of our biblical worldview, Institute founder Steven R. Martins sits down with Dr. Calvin Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance to discuss man's relationship to creation, the dominion mandate, environmentalism, and cultural "climatology" apologetics.…

This book by Paul Gould attempts to show that Christianity holds the most satisfying answers to life's biggest questions. I cover two chapters that focus on how life got started and the origin of species.Oleh garyzacharias

This book is written by several former Mormons who have great insights into effective ways of communicating the true message of Christianity to LDS members. This podcast covers an introduction to the book.Oleh garyzacharias

The author, a former ABC news science correspondent and theoretical physicist, tackles a big question here. You won't be surprised to find out his answer is "Yes."Oleh garyzacharias

Does God have three wills for us--sovereign, moral, and individual? Most Christians say yes to all three, but Garry Friesen argues that Scripture doesn't teach that God has an individual will for each of us that we must discover.Oleh garyzacharias

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains graphic details concerning the death of Laci and Conner Peterson.In a two part series, Lauren and Chan are diving into the disappearance of Laci Peterson, a California woman who went missing on Christmas Eve 2002 when she was 8 months pregnant. Her husband Scott Peterson was convicted of her murder in 2004, bu…

In a two part series, Lauren and Chan are diving into the disappearance of Laci Peterson, a California woman who went missing on Christmas Eve 2002 when she was 8 months pregnant. Her husband Scott Peterson was convicted of her murder in 2004, but there are remaining questions that have some people wondering if it is possible that Scott did not act…

Douglas Groothuis, a terrific thinker, writer, and teacher, has a good book that deals with incendiary cultural topics. In this podcast, I go over his preface and introduction, which explores critical race theory.Oleh garyzacharias

Lauren and Chan are diving into all the drama surrounding Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and the movie It Ends With Us. The gals give their take on Meghan Markle's recent visit to Colombia, where she surprised everyone with her Spanish speaking skills. They also discussed what could have been if the British royal family and media had embraced Meghan…

David Snoke looks at ways people have interpreted Genesis and comes to the conclusion that the earth and the universe are ancient. This podcast deals with his reasons why he thinks Noah's flood was a localized event rather than a world-wide event.Oleh garyzacharias

This massive book has been a surprise best-seller. Chapter 23 explores the problem of natural evil, showing the shortcomings of theistic evolution to explain this.Oleh garyzacharias

James Emery White has written an interesting book aimed at answering questions people might have about Christianity. Chapter 1 discusses reasons for believing in the existence of God.Oleh garyzacharias

This book, which has garnered a lot of attention, deals with how we should live in a post-Christian America. Aaron Renn says we need to focus on three key domains of our evangelical life: personal, institutional, and missional. This podcast looks at the first of these three areas.Oleh garyzacharias

Chuck Colson says in this book that salvation is a free gift--but it costs everything. He then tells the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and relates this to all of us.Oleh garyzacharias

Lauren and Chan give some life updates, including Lauren's upcoming travel conundrum and Chan's dream birthday gift. The gals dive into Gywneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk potentially having some trouble in their Montecito paradise and the tabloid article that had a surprising amount of insight. They take a look at another pair who may be consciously …

D. A. Carson, author of many books, offers here a landmark critique of tolerance in contemporary Western culture. The chapter I cover today looks at the old and the new definitions of toleranceOleh garyzacharias

This podcast covers the ancient meaning of happiness, according to J.P. Moreland.Oleh garyzacharias