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Episode 888 – 2021 Waterhouse Lecture Series – Examining the Exodus Session 2 Pt 1

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The Exodus is one of the most important events in biblical history. However, most archaeologists and Old Testament scholars believe the Exodus is folklore. One of the most prominent Old Testament Archaeologists, Israel Finkelstein states, “Combination of archaeological and historical research demonstrates that the biblical account of the Conquest and occupation of Canaan [by the Israelites] is entirely divorced from historical reality.” Is there evidence of the Exodus and Joshua’s conquest of Canaan? Join Pat as he examines the evidence for the Exodus. Listen to a presentation he recently gave at the Waialae Baptist Church in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Episode 887 – 2021 Waterhouse Lecture Series – Archaeology and the Bible Session 1 Pt 2

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Has Noah’s Ark been discovered? Have we found the chariot wheels of Pharaoh’s army in the Red Sea? Is the Ark of the Covenant under Golgotha! Are these valid discoveries or are these false claims? There are several false claims and many Christians have been misled by pseudo archaeology. At a recent conference hosted by the Waialae Baptist Church, Pat explained how to discern between legitimate and pseudo biblical archaeology.

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Episode 886 – 2021 Waterhouse Lecture Series – Archaeology and the Bible Session 1 Pt 1

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Does archaeology support the historical authenticity of the Old Testament? Most Old Testament scholars and archaeologist believe that there is little if any historical evidence that supports the early books of the Old Testament. What does the archaeological evidence reveal? At a recent conference hosted by the Waialae Baptist Church, Pat spoke on Archaeology and the Old Testament. Join us for his opening session as he presents an overview of biblical archaeology and its role in biblical studies.

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Episode 939 – Christian Apologetics with Dr Doug Groothius Pt 2

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Episode 939 - Christian Apologetics with Dr Doug Groothius Pt 2
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If you have been listening to Evidence and Answers, you are familiar with the classic arguments for the existence of God such as the argument from first cause, the design and moral argument. However, there are more arguments for the existence of God. Did you know that sorrow and suffering also provide a compelling case for the existence of God? Join Pat and his guest Dr. Groothius as they discuss the evidence from sorrow and suffering and explore more evidences for the existence of God.

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Episode 938 – Christian Apologetics with Dr Doug Groothius Pt 1

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If you have been listening to Evidence and Answers, you are familiar with the classic arguments for the existence of God such as the argument from first cause, the design and moral argument. However, there are more compelling arguments for the existence of God that you may not be as familiar with. These include, the argument from beauty, consciousness, and the anthropological argument. Join Pat and his guest Dr. Doug Groothius as they discuss these lines of evidence for the existence of God.

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Episode 782 – Presuppositional Apologetics Pt 3

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Christian apologists have disagreed on approaches to how we should do apologetics. Just as there are different viewpoints on prophecy, there are different forms of apologetics. Join Pat and Dr. Richard Howe as they explain the differences and which approach they believe follows the biblical model and is the best way to engage the unbelieving world for Christ.

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Episode 781 – Presuppositional Apologetics Pt 2

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Not long ago a Christian approached me very concerned because he was at an apologetics conference at another church that was criticizing our apologetics conference and our speakers. He was surprised to learn there are different schools and approaches to how Christians do apologetics. What are the different schools of apologetics and why do they disagree with one another? Join Pat and Dr. Richard Howe as they explain the difference between Classical and Presuppositional apologetics.

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Episode 780 – Presuppositional Apologetics Pt 1

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Just as there are different approaches to evangelism, there are also different approaches to Apologetics, the defense of the Christian faith. Join Pat and Dr. Richard Howe as they explain the difference between Classical and Presuppositional Apologetics and why it is important to know these two approaches to defending the faith.

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Episode 745 – 2020 EviAn Youth Conference – Tough Questions Teens Ask Pt 7

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What should you do if you’re dating an unbeliever but you really love them? Are tattoos and piercings wrong? Is it wrong to love someone more than you love God? These are some challenging questions about teen issues that were asked at our recent youth apologetics Conference. Listen as Pat answers these questions and more in this series on “Tough Questions Teens Ask.”

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Episode 744 – 2020 EviAn Youth Conference – Tough Questions Teens Ask Pt 6

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How do we respect transgender people while not supporting their sin? Should we use their preferred names or pronouns? Is being bisexual or homosexual a sin if I do not engage in sexual activity? Why is sex before marriage wrong? These are some of the challenging questions regarding sexuality that teens asked at our recent youth apologetics conference. Listen as Pat addresses these questions and more in this series on “Tough questions teens ask.”

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Episode 743 – 2020 EviAn Youth Conference – Tough Questions Teens Ask Pt 5

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How do I talk with friends who are atheist and what if they don’t want to hear you talk about God? What is the best thing to say to someone who is a relativist? Should Christians be concerned about climate change? What about plastic and animals? These are some tough questions teens asked regarding evangelism and reaching their unbelieving friends. Listen as Pat answers these challenging questions and more in this series, “Tough Questions Teens Ask.”

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Episode 742 – 2020 EviAn Youth Conference – Tough Questions Teens Ask Pt 4

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How do you explain the contradictions in the gospels of the events of Jesus’ resurrection? Why are there four different and contradictory accounts of the resurrection if the gospel writers are writing about the same event?  Do you think Christians can be demonized? These are some of the tough Bible questions teens asked at this past youth apologetics conference. Listen as Pat answers these tough Bible questions and more in this series, “Tough Questions Teens Ask.”

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Episode 741 – 2020 EviAn Youth Conference – Tough Questions Teens Ask Pt 3

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Why is science always refuting Christianity? if god is powerful how come he doesn’t stop all the murdering? Why should I trust the Bible if it was written thousands of years ago? These are some of the challenging questions teens asked at our recent youth apologetics conference. Listen as Pat answers these questions and more in this series, “Tough Questions Teens Ask.”

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Episode 740 – 2020 EviAn Youth Conference – Tough Questions Teens Ask Pt 2

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“What makes other religions wrong and Christianity right?” How can we prove the world was intelligently designed when there are so many things wrong with it?” Is it true that we live in the best of all worlds?” These are some of the tough questions teens asked at our recent youth apologetics conference. Listen as Pat answers some of these challenging questions in this series “Tough Questions Teens Ask.”

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Episode 739 – 2020 EviAn Youth Conference – Tough Questions Teens Ask Pt 1

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One of the most enjoyable times at our youth apologetics conference is the question and answer time. Teens ask some very honest and challenging questions. Listen as Pat addresses some of the most difficult questions that were asked at this past year’s youth apologetics conference in this series on “Tough Questions Teens Ask.”

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Episode 738 – 2020 EviAn Youth Conference Authority of the Bible Pt 2

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Isn’t the Bible simply a human book created by human authors? Hasn’t history and science proven the Bible to be a collection of myths and legends? Can I really take the Bible stories literally? Listen as Pat answers many of these questions and presents the case for the divine inspiration and authority of the Bible.

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Episode 737 – 2020 EviAn Youth Conference – Authority of the Bible Pt 1

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There are many books that claim to be divinely inspired. How do we know the Bible alone is the inspired word of God? How does it compare with other religious texts? Listen as Pat presents the case for the divine inspiration and authority of the Bible.

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Episode 736 – 2020 EviAn Youth Conference – The Hijacking of Science Pt 2

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Most people today believe that Christianity is anti-science. Many believe Christianity deals with faith and science deals with facts and the two cannot co-exist. Is this really the case? Are Christianity and science enemies or are they allies?  Listen as Clint Manley explains the relationship between Christianity and science.

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Episode 735 – 2020 EviAn Youth Conference – The Hijacking of Science Pt 1

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Today, Christianity and Science are portrayed as enemies. It is believed that one cannot be serious about science and still hold to their faith in Christ which is “anti-science.” Is this really the case? Would you believe it was the Christian worldview that gave birth to the sciences and provided the ground for which science could flourish? Listen as Clint Manley explains the relationship between Christianity and science.

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Episode 734 – 2020 EviAn Youth Conference – The Failure of Relativism Pt 2

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You often hear people say, “True for you but not for me” or “There is no such thing as absolute truth.” These phrases often silence Christians when they are sharing their faith with others. How do you respond to a relativist? Listen as Clint Manley explains the failure of relativism and explains the truth about truth.

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Episode 733 – 2020 EviAn Youth Conference – The Failure of Relativism Pt 1

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The majority of the culture believes that truth is relative and not absolute. Christianity stands on truth being absolute. Is truth relative or absolute? Listen as Clint Manley explains the failure of relativism and why truth is absolute.

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Episode 831 – Can We Trace Our DNA to the First Pair of Humans? Genealogical Adam Pt 2

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Can we trace our genealogical record to a historical pair of first parents? New studies in genetics say Yes! This would then build a good case for the Genesis account of the creation of man and woman. Listen and Pat and his guest, Dr. Fazale Rana explain the evidence for a genealogical Adam and Eve.

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Episode 830 – Can We Trace Our DNA to the First Pair of Humans? Genealogical Adam Pt 1

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Can we believe the biblical story of Adam and Eve? Most people believe it is a myth used to explain the creation of mankind. However, discoveries in biochemistry are now showing that we can trace our genealogical record to a historical pair of first parents many call the “genealogical Adam and Eve.” Listen and Pat and his guest, Dr. Fazale Rana explain the evidence for a genealogical Adam and Eve.

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Episode 829 – Does The Fossil Record Support Darwin or the Bible? – QOTW – 14

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How does the fossil record in the earth’s geological strata fit with the biblical timeline? Most believe that the fossil record contradicts the Genesis account. Join Pat on his Youtube series “Question of the Week” as he explains how the fossil record contradicts Darwin’s theory and builds a case for the Genesis account.

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Episode 928 – Dr. Fazale Rana’s Critique of William Lane Craig’s Book entitled, “In The Quest of Historical Adam” Pt 3

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Episode 928 - Dr. Fazale Rana’s Critique of William Lane Craig’s Book entitled, “In The Quest of Historical Adam” Pt 3
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Premier Christian philosopher, theologian and apologist William Lane Craig proposes that Adam was Homo heidelbergensis. Who is Homo Heidelbergensis? How did Dr. Craig come to this conclusion? Is his conclusion consistent with the Genesis account and the scientific evidence? Join Pat and Dr. Fazale Rana as they critique Dr. Craig’s new book, In the Quest of Historical Adam.

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Episode 927 – Dr. Fazale Rana’s Critique of William Lane Craig’s Book entitled, “In The Quest of Historical Adam” Pt 2

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Who was Adam? A new book by premier Christian scholar Dr. William Lane Craig, In the Quest of Historical Adam has created quite a discussion in the Christian world. His conclusions are fascinating but also controversial. What is at the center of the controversy? Join Pat and Dr. Fazale Rana as they critique Dr. Craig’s book and discuss his conclusion on the identity of the historical Adam.

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Episode 926 – Dr. Fazale Rana’s Critique of William Lane Craig’s Book entitled, “In The Quest of Historical Adam” Pt 1

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Who was Adam? How do the homonids like Neanderthal man and Homo Heidelbergensis and homonins fit in? What kind of literature is Genesis, myth, history or both? These are some tough questions that Christian scientists have been addressing for generations. A new book by premier Christian philosopher, theologian, and apologist, Dr. William Lane Craig, In the Quest of Historical Adam attempts to answer these questions and more. Join Pat and Dr. Fazale Rana as they critique Dr. Craig’s book on the historical Adam.

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Episode 208 – Resurrection: Fact or Fiction? Part 2

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One of the most compelling arguments for Christianity is the resurrection of Jesus but is this even fact or fiction? Discover the evidence for the resurrection that has never been refuted. Part of a two part series.

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Episode 207 – Resurrection: Fact or Fiction? Part 1

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One of the most compelling arguments for Christianity is the resurrection of Jesus but is this even fact or fiction? Discover the evidence for the resurrection that has never been refuted.

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Episode 339 – The Shroud of Turin – History or Hoax Part 2

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The Shroud of Turin has been a sacred object revered by millions throughout history but there are many who doubt the authenticity of the Shroud. Does it really bear the image of Jesus Christ or is it a fake? Listen as Dr. Gary Habermas presents the facts on the Shroud and you decide.

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