Ep 901 | Does the Age of the Earth Matter? | Guest: Dr. Sean McDowell (Part Two)
11/02/23 • 35 min
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Today we’re joined by professor and apologist Dr. Sean McDowell for part two on our discussion about reaching the younger generation with the gospel. We continue with a discussion about the age of the Earth and whether it actually matters to our understanding of the gospel. How do we reconcile scientific beliefs and faith, and how do we respond to those who claim Jesus didn't actually exist at all? We look at why Jesus stuck as the most significant cultural figure ever and explain how liberating his message was and is for women. We also talk about how Christianity changed the game when it came to dignifying both women and children for the first time in history. Then, we explain why mom and dad are so fundamental to a child's understanding of both social issues and the gospel.
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Timecodes:
(00:50) Age of the Earth
(07:05) "Jesus didn't actually exist"
(11:03) Jesus was God
(14:50) Evidence for Jesus being raised from the dead
(17:56) Basing entire world timeline off Jesus
(20:00) Message of Jesus is liberating for women
(22:10) Christianity values children & cultural battles
(27:28) The power of mom and dad
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Today we’re joined by professor and apologist Dr. Sean McDowell for part two on our discussion about reaching the younger generation with the gospel. We continue with a discussion about the age of the Earth and whether it actually matters to our understanding of the gospel. How do we reconcile scientific beliefs and faith, and how do we respond to those who claim Jesus didn't actually exist at all? We look at why Jesus stuck as the most significant cultural figure ever and explain how liberating his message was and is for women. We also talk about how Christianity changed the game when it came to dignifying both women and children for the first time in history. Then, we explain why mom and dad are so fundamental to a child's understanding of both social issues and the gospel.
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Timecodes:
(00:50) Age of the Earth
(07:05) "Jesus didn't actually exist"
(11:03) Jesus was God
(14:50) Evidence for Jesus being raised from the dead
(17:56) Basing entire world timeline off Jesus
(20:00) Message of Jesus is liberating for women
(22:10) Christianity values children & cultural battles
(27:28) The power of mom and dad
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Today's Sponsors:
PublicSq — download the PublicSq app from the App Store or Google Play, create a free account, and begin your search for freedom-loving businesses!
Patriot Mobile — go to PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 878-PATRIOT and use promo code 'ALLIE' to get free activation!
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Relevant Episodes:
Ep 861 | Did Dinosaurs Exist? | Guest: Ken Ham (Part One) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-861-did-dinosaurs-exist-guest-ken-ham-part-one/id1359249098?i=1000625452083
Ep 862 | Can Christians Be Evolutionists? | Guest: Ken Ham (Part Two) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-862-can-christians-be-evolutionists-guest-ken-ham/id1359249098?i=1000625594270
Ep 679 | Busting Atheism’s Biggest Myths | Guest: Dr. Neil Shenvi https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-679-busting-atheisms-biggest-myths-guest-dr-neil-shenvi/id1359249098?i=1000579610722
Ep 784 | Did the Resurrection Really Happen? | Guest: Jeremiah Johnston https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-784-did-the-resurrection-really-happen-guest/id1359249098?i=1000607756837
Ep 900 | How to Reach Gen Z with the Gospel | Guest: Dr. Sean McDowell (Part One) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-900-how-to-reach-gen-z-with-the-gospel-guest-dr/id1359249098?i=1000633392634
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Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book
Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey
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Ep 900 | How to Reach Gen Z with the Gospel | Guest: Dr. Sean McDowell (Part One)
Today we’re joined by professor and apologist Dr. Sean McDowell to discuss his work as a professor and how to share the truth of the gospel with the younger generations. First we discuss some of the challenges of living and teaching in a place like Southern California that is seen as a hub of secularism and progressivism. Dr. McDowell explains how in our culture, the voices from outside Christianity are encroaching more and more, and when young people aren't ready to defend their faith, it's even worse. We talk about how to approach LGBTQ issues with younger generations and why starting by asking questions is so important. We explain why, despite the importance of feelings, they don't trump truth and morality. Then, what is actual freedom, and does it mean we need more boundaries or fewer?
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Timecodes:
(01:10) Intro
(01:49) Challenges of living & teaching in California
(04:40) Young peoples' preparedness as Christians
(06:22) Biggest questions from young people
(08:30) LGBTQ issues & feelings from theological perspective
(14:12) Asking questions and listening before you speak
(20:20) Why feelings don't trump truth
(22:15) Freedom
(32:30) Defining justice
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Relevant Episodes:
Ep 679 | Busting Atheism’s Biggest Myths | Guest: Dr. Neil Shenvi https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-679-busting-atheisms-biggest-myths-guest-dr-neil-shenvi/id1359249098?i=1000579610722
Ep 784 | Did the Resurrection Really Happen? | Guest: Jeremiah Johnston https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-784-did-the-resurrection-really-happen-guest/id1359249098?i=1000607756837
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Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book
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Next Episode
Ep 902 | Kat Von D on Becoming a Christian
Today we’re joined by tattoo artist and entrepreneur Kat Von D to discuss her incredible testimony of coming to faith in Christ and her ongoing faith journey. Kat explains her upbringing and how she initially rebelled against going to church because it was only something she was told to do. We take a look at her rise to fame through the shows "Miami Ink" and "LA Ink" and her interest in spiritual practices that were just methods of putting Band-Aids on a sinking ship. She recalls her journey to sobriety and how her husband helped her readjust her thinking on not just her faith but also some political topics. We discuss her viral baptism video, some of the backlash she’s gotten from both non-Christians and Christians, and how she can actually use certain aspects of her life and style to reach those who may feel ostracized by Christianity or “Christian culture.” Then, what would Kat tell those who have questions about Christianity as she did?
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Timecodes:
(05:05) How Kat & Allie became friends
(08:43) Kat's upbringing
(15:39) Being sent to a behavioral institution
(18:00) Tattooing and artistry
(22:40) 'LA Ink' & sobriety
(27:00) Throwing away occult books
(32:47) How Kat came to Christ
(37:20) Empty spiritual practices & online comments
(43:15) Finding a church
(46:30) Baptism video & criticism
(53:30) Discerning content and style
(01:07:55) Alice Cooper
(01:10:50) Sanctification & inward change
(01:15:16) Message to those seeking
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