Christianity Still Makes Sense

On this week's episode of 'Christianity Still Makes Sense,' Bobby Conway and Tim Hull discuss some of the major headlines of the week and what they reveal about today's culture. Topics covered include: Media Reaction to Harrison Butker's Commencement Speech. Faith revival in the UK among Gen Z. Scary statistics on which religious groups actually take their faith seriously. Personal vs group responsibility for societal change. And a pope that believes that mankind is inherently good.   Order Bobby's latest book, 'Does Christianity Still Make Sense?' at: https://www.amazon.com/Does-Christianity-Still-Make-Sense/dp/1496476433/

Watch the full message at https://imagechurchlive.churchcenter.com/episodes/334368Losing What Matters Most Ruth 1   1. Sometimes things go bad   2. Sometimes things go from bad to worse   3. Sometimes things go from worse to impossible What NOT to Do When You Lose What Matters Most:   Refuse to push others away. Refuse to blame God.   “Some dreams important to us will shatter, and the realization that God could have fulfilled those dreams pushes us into a terrible battle with Him.” Crabb, Shattered Dreams, 53.  Refuse to grow bitter. Refuse to become hopeless and disillusioned with God.   Next time you experience loss remember the story is not complete!

On this week's episode of 'Does Christianity Still Make Sense' Tim and Bobby discuss some of the most common objections against Christianity and organized religion. Topics include hurt experienced in church caused by poor leadership, favoritism, legalism, bad doctrine, a dysfunctional congregation, cliques, and gossip. Plus, what is an appropriate way to respond to these problems when they happen, and when is it time to leave a specific church and look for another? ⏱Timestamps⏱- What is a harmful way to react to church hurt or abuse?- Why do some people choose to completely walk away?- How should people respond when a church hurt is felt whether it be real or perceived?- What should a person do when they hear rumors of scandals in the leadership?- Has the American church created a culture of ignoring celebrity church scandals?- What can the Christian do when they observe instances of abuse or poor leadership and teaching in their church? 🎥Watch Bobby's full sermon on 'The Church Objection' HERE: https://imagechurchlive.churchcenter.com/episodes/332013 📖 Get your copy of Bobby's latest book, 'Does Christianity Still Make Sense?' Here: https://www.amazon.com/Does-Christianity-Still-Make-Sense/dp/1496476433/ Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com

In this episode of 'Christianity Still Makes Sense' Tim gets to ask Bobby questions on one of his favorite topics - moral philosophy! Together they discuss the moral objection to Christianity and elaborate on the need to be able to both acknowledge that objective morality exists and that it must be grounded in God. For more specific responses to moral objections against Christianity watch Bobby's full sermon on 'The Moral Objection' where he answers questions such as: If God is good why is there so much suffering and evil in the world? Isn't Christianity oppressive to women? Doesn't the Bible promote slavery? Isn't God a genocidal maniac? Why does God seem to hate all things gay? What kind of just God sends people to hell?🎥Watch Bobby's full sermon on 'The Moral Objection' HERE: https://imagechurchlive.churchcenter.com/episodes/329387 📖 Get your copy of Bobby's latest book, 'Does Christianity Still Make Sense?' Here: https://www.amazon.com/Does-Christianity-Still-Make-Sense/dp/1496476433/ Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com

In this episode of 'Christianity Still Makes Sense' Tim and Bobby dive into the pluralist objection to Christianity that many people struggle with. Though this objection certainly isn't new, it is hardly surprising that it has become an even greater hindrance to people over recent years. Particularly when one considers the cultural climate we find ourselves in today that values diversity, equity, and inclusion above all things. Bobby answers questions such as: - Can't there be more than one way to a destination? - Can the validity of someone's beliefs be measured by their sincerity? - Are Christians too dogmatic about the idea that Jesus is the only way to heaven? - Isn't love the only thing that matters? And much more!

In this episode we are introduced to Tim's non-Christian, super skeptical twin, Mit who explodes onto the scene with lots of questions for the Doc. Some of the objections covered include: The hiddenness of God. What would God's presence even feel like? What evidence is there for the existence of God? Isn't morality just a social construct? What about people who do evil in the name of God?

Oprah says the most important tool you have is "speaking your truth". But what does that mean if we're living in a post-truth era. If truth can mean anything, it quickly means nothing. I this episode of 'Christianity Still Makes Sense' Tim and Bobby discuss some of the philosophy that got us here and how we can respond.Pre-Order your copy of 'Does Christianity Still Make Sense?' Here: https://www.amazon.com/Does-Christianity-Still-Make-Sense/dp/1496476433/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EFQEN1ZA0NY1&keywords=does+christianity+still+make+sense&qid=1706650762&sprefix=Does+Chris%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1 Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com Take a course: https://www.christianitystillmakessense.com/courses

Watch the full episode at imagechurch.liveEncountering Gospel Freedom Romans 6:1-14   “I would say that if you don't believe that Jesus of Nazareth was the Christ and Messiah, and that he rose again from the dead and by his sacrifice our sins are forgiven, you're really not in any meaningful sense a Christian.” Christopher Hitchens   “If Christ has not been raised, then all our preaching is useless, and your faith is useless” (1 Corinthians 15:14).   “Jesus said..., “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).   “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10).   “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come”( 2 Corinthians 5:17).

Watch the full message at imagechurch.live   7 Marks of a Spiritually Mature Christian 1 Corinthians 16   1.      Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked by Generosity   “We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints” (2 Corinthians 8:1-4).   “Thus says the Lord of hosts: These people say the time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the Lord.”Then the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, “Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways. You have sown much, and harvested little. You eat, but you never have enough; you drink, but you never have your fill. You clothe yourselves, but no one is warm. And he who earns wages does so to put them into a bag with holes” (Haggai 1:2-6).     2.  Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked by Discernment   “Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth” (Ephesians 4:14, NLT).   “Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good” (1 Peter 2:2-3).   “For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths” (2 Timothy 4:3-4).     3. Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked by Resilience   4. Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked by Courageous Strength   5. Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked by Love   “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8). 6. Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked by Faithful Service 7. Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked their Encouragement of Others

Watch the full episode at imagechurch.live Hope Beyond the Grave 1 Corinthians 15   Questions to Ponder:   First off, do you believe in Jesus? I mean, are you trusting in the death, burial, and resurrection as your hope for both now and beyond the grave?   Second, if not, what’s preventing you from believing? Like what’s it going to take to remove the barriers to belief you’re experiencing?   Third, given that this life is our rehearsal for eternity what adjustments do you need to make in your life to make it count the most for Christ?   Fourth, knowing that we aren’t meant to keep our faith to ourselves, is there anyone you can offer some hope to by extending an invite to our upcoming Easter service?

Watch the full message at imagechurch.live1. When we gather, each of us has a part to play in building up the church. 2. When we gather, our words are meant to provide clarity to each other, not confusion and chaos. 3. When we gather, it should be both tasteful and orderly.   “Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. Yet she will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control” (1 Timothy 2:11-15).

Thoughts to Ponder: -While everything may not make sense in the church, we shouldn’t go out of our way to make nonsense out of what is supposed to make sense. -Spiritual gifts aren’t given to us to create confusion and chaos, but rather they’re given to unify the church and build it up. -When we gather, our aim should be to encounter God through our collective worship. -Finally, when it comes to the non-believer in our midst, our goal is to make sense of church so people can make sense of God.

Watch the full message: https://imagechurchlive.churchcenter.com/episodes/252027“Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” Jean-Jacque Rousseau.  ‘Certain new theologians dispute original sin, which is the only part of Christian theology which can really be proved.” (G.K. Chesterton, emphasis added)  “What would you think of a woman student who entered the college quad wearing an earring stamped with the mushroom cloud of Hiroshima on it? What would you think of a church building adorned with a fresco of the mass graves of Auschwitz, the worst of the Nazi death camps? Even to ask questions like that produces a kind of shudder of embarrassment. The images are so grotesque and abhorrent and shocking because of Western history in the last 50 or 60 years, but that was the sort of shocking overtone associated with the word cross or crucifixion in the first century…Yet today, crosses dangle from our ears. We sport them upon our lapels... We put them on our buildings. Our bishops wear them around their necks. Nobody’s embarrassed, and thus it is hard to hear the sheer audacity of a verse like 1 Corinthians 1:18.” D.A. Carson

God’s Reconciling Grace The Book of Philemon     “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;that is,   in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation” (2 Corinthians 5:17-19).   “Slaves were found in all professions and generally had more opportunity for social advancement than free peasants; unlike the vast majority of slaves in the United States and the Caribbean, they were able to work for and achieve freedom, and some freed slaves became independently wealthy.   This social mobility applied especially to the household slaves—the only kind of slave addressed in Paul’s writings. Economically, socially, and with regard to freedom to determine their future, these slaves were better off than most free persons in the Roman Empire; most free persons were rural peasants working as tenant farmers on the vast estates of wealthy landowners.” Craig Keener   “From the standpoint of ancient slave owners, the lost time of an escaped slave was lost money and was legally viewed as stolen property, to which one harboring him was liable. But more important, slaves themselves were not cheap, and Philemon might have already bought another slave to replace him.)   Recapture normally meant severe punishment. Old Testament law required harboring escaped slaves (Deut 23:15–16), but Roman law required Paul to return Onesimus to his master, with serious penalties if he failed to do so. Paul uses his relationship with Philemon to seek Onesimus’s release: in a standard “letter of recommendation,” one would plead with someone of equal (or sometimes lower)   status on behalf of someone of lower status. Paul was not Philemon’s equal socially or economically, but as his spiritual father he had grounds to claim the equality that characterized ancient friendship.” Keener     Six Feautures Regarding God’s Reconciling Grace God’s Reconciling Grace Encounters Each of Us in An Undeserved State   2. God’s Reconciling Grace Is Designed to Change Us   3. God’s Reconciling Grace Should Motivate Us to Reconcile with Those We’ve Wronged “No Christian should grumble at extra demands of love. They are golden opportunities to draw on the reserves of divine love, and in so doing to become more fully oneself in Christ, more completely in the image of God, more authentically human. It is not merely Onesimus for whom Paul is here pastorally concerned.” N.T. Wright   4. God’s Reconciling Grace Is Always Costly   5. God’s Reconciling Grace Contains Within It the Power to Overcome Social Evils “Paul’s message to Philemon goes beyond other documents of his time in not only pleading for clemency for an escaped slave but asking that he be released because he is now a Christian. So powerful was this precedent that many early U.S.   slaveholders did not want their slaves to be exposed to Christianity, for fear that they would be compelled to free them; only in time was a distorted enough form of the Christian message available for use in sustaining slavery.” Craig Keener   6. God’s Reconciling Grace Transforms Relationships “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all” (Romans 12:18).

Love Is the Final Apologetic 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13   “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:34-35).     "Upon his authority he gives the world the right to judge whether you or I are born-again Christians on the basis of our observable love toward all Christians...   [If] people come up to us and cast in our teeth the judgment that we are not Christians because we have not shown love toward other Christians, we must understand that they are only exercising a prerogative which Jesus gave them." Francis Schaeffer   “To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements. Lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket, safe, dark, motionless, airless, it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable. To love is to be vulnerable.” C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves     “Love that person who rubs you the wrong way. Love the unfaithful. The immature. The obnoxious teenager. The grumpy father-in-law. The noisy neighbor. The nosey neighbor. The fruit cake making old aunt. The unfair boss. The inconsistent friend.   The lazy worker. The worrying wife. The hateful husband. The wannabe hipster. The argumentative church member. The unruly two year old. The angry atheist. The bitter, unattractive single women. The unwise college student. The blatant homosexual. That snippy sister-in-law. The Muslim. “Love them”, Jesus says. “No, really. Show them who I really am by bringing some agape their way.” Yours Truly, The Fifth Gospel     “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?” (Matthew 5:44-46).   "Do not waste your time bothering whether you 'love' your neighbor act as if you did. As soon as we do this, we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will presently come to love him. If you injure someone you dislike, you will find yourself disliking him more. If you do him a good turn, you will find yourself disliking him less." C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

If We Are the Body 1 Corinthians 12:12-31   “If we are the body why aren’t His arms reaching? Why aren’t His hands healing? Why aren’t His words teaching? And if we are the body, why aren’t His feet going? Why is His love not showing them there is a way?” Casting Crowns, If We Are the Body, chorus.     "'If We Are the Body' addresses a problem I've seen in churches all over - that churches are a lot like a circle. Circles are great if you're in the circle, but most people find themselves outside that circle for whatever reason.   There's not a sign on the door but you get the feeling they've got everybody they need. You're welcome to come, but you're not really ever going to be part of the circle and that's certainly not what the Bible teaches." Mark Hall   “I love this song. I agree with it completely. I've been to a lot of different churches where I just didn’t feel welcome whatsoever. That’s why I ended up in the church I'm in because people opened up to me and made me feel like I belonged.” Shebalba8   “My church that i grew up in had cliches and... it felt really uncomfortable. the church I am at now... it’s like a 180. all it takes is a simple introduction to make a person feel at home. it won't kill ya...” Itzadoozy   “I really love the lyrics for this song. How often do people judge others who come to their church or judge other Christian’s b/c they have beliefs slightly different from theirs? We are all brothers and sisters in Christ, and we must stand together or perish.” Singmesweet   If we are the body, we will value unity and diversity.   2. If we are the body, we will recognize the inestimable worth of each part.   3. If we are the body, we won’t elevate one set of gifts above another, but we’ll be mutually dependent on one another.   4. If we are the body, we won’t divide over our spiritual gifts, but rather we will use them to build each other up and to care for each other.   5. If we are the body, we will rally around Christ, our ultimate unifying member of the body.   6. If we are the body, we will be driven by something far greater than our giftings, we will be driven by our love for one another.

“Many of us who affirm and practice spiritual gifts would feel more comfortable among anticharismatics who are at least grounded in Scripture than among such flaky charismatics.” Craig Keener     1. Spiritual gifts are meant to be unwrapped.   2. Spiritual gifts and those who profess to have them should be tested.   3. Spiritual gifts come variously packaged.   “Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching;the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness” (Romans 12:6-8, emphasis added).     4. Spiritual gifts are given for the good of others.   “We are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love” (Ephesians 4:15-16).   “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (1 Peter 4:10).   5. Spiritual gifts are just that, they’re gifts. they shouldn’t puff us up, but they should humble us.   “Our gifts and talents should also be turned over to Him. They should be recognized for what they are, God’s loan to us, and should never be considered in any sense our own. We have no more right to claim credit for special abilities than for blue eyes or strong muscles. “For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive?” (1 Corinthians 4:17).– AW Tozer –The Pursuit of God     6. Spiritual gifts are sovereignly distributed by the Spirit of God and should be gratefully received.

Approaching Communion Sacredly 1 Corinthians 11:17-32   Approach communion with a heart of gratitude   2. Approach communion by remembering Jesus’ sacrifice on our behalf   "And Moses took the blood and threw it on the people and said, “Behold the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words.” (Ex 24:8).   Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt,   my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord:   I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” (Je 31:31–34).   3. Approach communion by realizing how it dramatizes the Gospel   4. Approach communion by examining your posture toward the Gospel

Hats Off! 1 Corinthians 11:2-16   Five Reflections to Chew On:   First, when reading the Scriptures, be careful to discern between the timeless and the timely.    Second, value the cultural traditions of other cultures without necessarily assuming them as your own. Third, honor the cultural traditions of your own culture where you can without compromise by refusing to be a stumbling block.  Fourth, realize that male and female are created equal but different and for unity’s sake learn to value God’s order of things. Fifth, remember, gender distinctions aren’t too blurred, but instead, we are to celebrate our God-given genders.     Sermon Link https://imagechurchlive.churchcenter.com/episodes/288754

1. Learn from the immoral examples of others verses experiencing a moral wipeout for yourself.   2. Never think you’re above a moral wipeout. It can happen to any of us.   3. Know how to overcome temptation when it comes your way.   4. Eliminate the idols in your life that can ultimately take you down.

We are counting down the most-watched Christianity Still Makes Sense Episodes of 2023. As we approach the end of the year, please remember your support fuels our efforts to reach a wider audience, bringing comfort and encouragement to those doubting the Christian Faith. By backing our channel, you become an integral part of this ministry, impacting lives and fostering a sense of community. Your contributions enable us to create more meaningful content and provide resources that nourish the soul. Together, let's amplify the light of Christ in the digital space. Whether through prayers, donations, or simply sharing our content, every gesture makes a difference. Join our mission and help us continue this faith journey, spreading God's love far and wide by visiting ChristianityStillMakesSense.com and clicking donate. Together, we can touch hearts, inspire change, and make a positive impact on the lives of many. Thank you for being a beacon of support in our shared mission.

We are counting down the most-watched Christianity Still Makes Sense Episodes of 2023. As we approach the end of the year, please remember your support fuels our efforts to reach a wider audience, bringing comfort and encouragement to those doubting the Christian Faith. By backing our channel, you become an integral part of this ministry, impacting lives and fostering a sense of community. Your contributions enable us to create more meaningful content and provide resources that nourish the soul. Together, let's amplify the light of Christ in the digital space. Whether through prayers, donations, or simply sharing our content, every gesture makes a difference. Join our mission and help us continue this faith journey, spreading God's love far and wide by visiting ChristianityStillMakesSense.com and clicking donate. Together, we can touch hearts, inspire change, and make a positive impact on the lives of many. Thank you for being a beacon of support in our shared mission.

We are counting down the most-watched Christianity Still Makes Sense Episodes of 2023. As we approach the end of the year, please remember your support fuels our efforts to reach a wider audience, bringing comfort and encouragement to those doubting the Christian Faith. By backing our channel, you become an integral part of this ministry, impacting lives and fostering a sense of community. Your contributions enable us to create more meaningful content and provide resources that nourish the soul. Together, let's amplify the light of Christ in the digital space. Whether through prayers, donations, or simply sharing our content, every gesture makes a difference. Join our mission and help us continue this faith journey, spreading God's love far and wide by visiting ChristianityStillMakesSense.com and clicking donate. Together, we can touch hearts, inspire change, and make a positive impact on the lives of many. Thank you for being a beacon of support in our shared mission.

We are counting down the most-watched Christianity Still Makes Sense Episodes of 2023. As we approach the end of the year, please remember your support fuels our efforts to reach a wider audience, bringing comfort and encouragement to those doubting the Christian Faith. By backing our channel, you become an integral part of this ministry, impacting lives and fostering a sense of community. Your contributions enable us to create more meaningful content and provide resources that nourish the soul. Together, let's amplify the light of Christ in the digital space. Whether through prayers, donations, or simply sharing our content, every gesture makes a difference. Join our mission and help us continue this faith journey, spreading God's love far and wide by visiting ChristianityStillMakesSense.com and clicking donate. Together, we can touch hearts, inspire change, and make a positive impact on the lives of many. Thank you for being a beacon of support in our shared mission.

Another breaking scandal in the Christian sphere! Mike Bickle is accused of sexual misconduct. What is the story, and what, if any, effect might this have on our Christian faith? We look at 4 Truths we need to remember when facing scandals.

Oddly enough, evangelism has become almost a curse word to many Evangelical Christians. 47% of Millenial Christians think it is immoral. In Episode 41, we looked at some cringe-worth examples of evangelism and gave you some tips on making it less weird. This week, famed author, apologist, and speaker Greg Koukl, founder of Stand To Reason, shares more secrets to better evangelistic interactions. Welcome to Christianity Still Makes Sense, the show that loves doubters.

96% of Millennials claim that being a witness for Jesus is an important part of their faith, yet 47% say it is morally wrong to practice evangelism. Perhaps you share the same view as Ray, who said this about why he dislikes evangelism: the idea behind evangelism is wrapped up in this idea that you are this poor pitiful sinner who needs to be saved. That you are inherently defective and you have no merit or value on your own. We will look at what others are saying about evangelism and hope to give you a way you can be a witness for Jesus without the cringe associated with it.

A March 2023 Barna Study found that "52% of adults and teens have experienced religious doubt in the past few years." If you are in the 52%, it may be comforting to know you aren't alone. If that number is shocking to you, you likely know a doubter and you aren’t aware. In our last episode, we heard the despair in the words of a teenager named Jane Doe. She sent an email to Bobby recounting her struggles. We will start with hearing her words again before we get to 4 more ways to help those who are doubting.

If you've never heard the agony of a doubter, the despair of a near apostate now is your chance. In 2013, Bobby received an email from Jane, a teenage girl in the final stages of doubt, marked by depression, despair, and nearly ready to depart. We are going to hear her words and take 2 episodes to help people in their doubt. Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com

Yes, Bobby has once again handed over the reins of the show to me. My name is Tim, and I am the executive producer here at Christianity Still Makes Sense. Today, I get to share some of my thoughts on what I think is a very important topic.Keeping Your Faith Intact Through Turbulent Times | Episode 37https://youtu.be/H90EVmn-TYA Tim Whitaker and Sean McDowellhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg0ID6q0rg8&t=2444sVaush Debatehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0rNwoVdZVo&t=1820sBobby's Sermon from October 8th, 2023https://youtu.be/zat_Wt8NJEU

Turbulent times have been known to shake us off our foundation. Answering some key questions, we believe, will help keep our faith centered on Christ. In this episode of Christianity Still Make Sense, we will look at the most significant issues in our world today and answer questions like: What are some of the key philosophies at play? How should we respond as believers? What advice would you offer to pastors leading at this time?Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com

A horrifying attack occurred on October 7th, 2023, in Israel when Hamas terrorists breached the security lines. There are reports of more than a thousand dead, and we learn more about how evil these attacks were each day. This attack raises several questions for Christians about how the US should respond, whether Christians should support Israel, and what, if any, are the theological implications of this war. Heads of state have expressed support for Israel and Pro-Palestine rallies have taken place in the US, England, Canada, and others. This is truly a global event that demands our attention, and we intend to address it on today's show.

The conversation of race in American society isn't going away, as there is still much to talk about and a lot of healing left to do. Critical Race Theory seems to find itself at the center of much of that conversation. Whether you applaud restrictions on CRT or see those restrictions as masking a real issue, knowing what CRT is can be very important. Author and Speaker Neil Shevni has his Ph.D. in Chemistry but has taken up the task of helping Christians understand Critical Race Theory. He joined Bobby back in 2020 for a live discussion, answering questions such as: What is the difference between Critical Theory and Critical Race Theory? What is the worldview that unpins Critical Race Theory, and is that worldview compatible with Christianity? How does CRT work? And many other important topics. Here is a link to the full episode https://youtube.com/live/CFjK3BLDLr4Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com

We love those in the LGBTQ community. It is confusing then to hear people claim we don't. But what does that look like? Bobby continues his dialogue with Dr. Robert Gagnon. He is considered the foremost scholar on the traditionalist position. He's credentialed from the Ivy League system at Dartmouth, Harvard, and Princeton and currently serves as a professor at Houston Baptist Seminary. I will hand you over to the scholars. More Information at: http://www.robgagnon.net/ Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com

Sexuality plays such a central role in our lives, particularly in our culture today. But, some Christians want to distort Jesus' teaching on this topic. Dr. Robert Gagnon is considered the foremost scholar on the traditionalist position. He's credentialed from the Ivy League system at Dartmouth, Harvard, and Princeton and currently serves as a professor at Houston Baptist Seminary. He is the author of The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics and co-author (with Dan O. Via) of Homosexuality and the Bible: Two Views. Dr. Bobby Conway asks some tough questions on same-sex actions and the Bible's teachings. Find More at http://www.robgagnon.net/

While CS Lewis was one of the best, if not the best, Christian writers of the last century, there are some areas where his theology was a little unorthodox. We explore a few areas of incongruency and seek to point you in the right direction as you consume his material. Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com01:03 What might you say to persuade someone to pick up one of his books? 03:25 The occult and his Christian faith? 08:13 God's secret influence 11:20 Universalist? 15:16 Praying to Apollo? 17:24 Evolutionist? 20:35 Didn't Lewis believe in purgatory? 22:24 Lewis talked about praying for the dead. What's up with that?

As many a believer has known the soul pinch of deep innate confusion and frustration over thinking they knew God’s will only to doubt they ever did after all. Thinking you know his will and having what you thought turn out to be a sham is a great recipe for disillusionment. Perhaps that’s even you. Let’s see if we can untangle some of the mystery, while also keeping proper expectations of His will as we proceed to live. Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com 00:00 Intro 01:36 When we talk about God’s will, what are we even talking about? 03:58 God’s perfect will? 07:34 What are some of the common reasons people are confused about God’s will? 11:10 How can we make sense of God’s will and go about discovering it? 17:01 What are some verses that Christians have taken out of context? 19:47 Why does God use some people to fulfill his missional will even though they’re clearly outside of God’s moral will? 21:24 Is it okay to pray for a sign to confirm God’s will?

So much has happened over the last 45 days it is hard to keep up. Don't worry; we are going to hit the highlights for you, and Bobby will give his reactions and Biblical guides on hot topics like Barbie, Aliens, and more. Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com

Welcome to the show that loves doubters. Here at Christianity Still Makes Sense, we love it when doubters or skeptics share their thoughts on one of our videos. Paulogia, a former Christian examining the claims of Christians, responded to a video Bobby released on Cross Examine’s YouTube channel on Divine Hiddenness. The link to Paul’s video is in the description. We thought it would be a good idea to look at a few clips and get Bobby’s response. Paul’s video-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZniKeve8gps&t=1s Bobby’s Original Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpH4Rgv1IAk&t=0s

Joe Dallas is an author and speaker whose story goes from being a promiscuous heterosexual teen, to a gay man, to a saved gay-affirming Christian, to happily married to a woman for 36 years with two kids. He tells his story and answers questions about to react as a Christian parent if your child comes out. Joe has written several books, such as: When Homosexuality Hits Home: What to Do When a Loved One Says, "I'm Gay" The Gay Gospel?: How Pro-Gay Advocates Misread the Bible And Christians in a Cancel Culture: Speaking with Truth and Grace in a Hostile World. Find More at: Joedallas.com

Welcome back to the show that loves doubters! Today, Bobby speaks with Justin Brierley. Justin is a UK broadcaster, writer, and speaker who hosted the Unbelievable? show and Ask NT Wright Anything podcast for many years. He currently hosts the Re-Enchanting Podcast and a newly-launched documentary podcast series, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God. Justin's latest book, also called, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God :Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again is the topic of conversation today.Find out more at: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/

Everyday multiple sets of parents are confronted with the words, “I’m gay” by their children. For some parents, that’s grounds for a celebration, for others it creates shock and confusion, and for some, it creates panic, fears, and perhaps even anger. Given the increased number of Gen Z’s identifying as LGBTQ+ the changes are all too likely that many parents feel utterly ill-equipped on what to do in the event they’re faced with how to parent a non-straight child. In this episode of CSMS we’ll discuss some practical ways to keep your family intact in the event your child comes out gay. There’s no easy way forward, but avoiding the subject is certainly not the answer.

Gender and sexual identity are two areas that confront Christians today. They have divided the church more in recent years, and those who stand outside traditional views have felt shame and have been mistreated. As we discussed on a recent show, Bobby's approach to these topics has shifted. But there are still very real, very personal, and very difficult questions that remain. In this episode, we will go on a journey. This is a journey of doubt, struggle, and resolution as we look at 10 of the most challenging questions that Christians face in today's culture.

This week, we’re going to equip ourselves apologetically with the verses that the LGBTQ+ community takes out of context to validate their arguments. It’s important to know these verses and how to give a proper response. This isn’t the first-time people on the opposite side of the argument have used the Bible to support their views.

While so much LGBTQ+ comes at us year-round, the intensity only escalates in June. And yet, how should the church respond to this movement? What should our posture be? What’s the way forward? In today’s episode of Christianity Still Makes Sense I’m joined with Dr. Bobby Conway for a conversation to address our response to Pride month.

When I(Tim) was deconstructing, it was often hard to know what Christian thinkers to trust. As I sorted through larger than life questions I would bounce from book to book and video to video trying to find someone that was authentic, educated and didn’t sugarcoat the hard questions I was dealing with. Timothy Keller was one of those voices. Today we remember who Keller was, look at his impact on our journeys, and examine some lessons from the late Timothy Keller.

Discover the astonishing relevance of ancient Biblical wisdom in your modern life. Join us on the latest episode of "Christianity Still Makes Sense" as we delve into the captivating world of bible study, unraveling the power of application in today's world. Prepare to be amazed at the timeless guidance that awaits you! Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com

Observation, Interpretation, and Application. Three words that will change your bible study. But only if you stick around for this episode. And watch the rest of the series but trust me it is totally worth it. How To Talk To Jehovah's Witness | Unapologetic Episode 19: https://youtu.be/NS_rgI6d77g

Just because you can read, doesn't mean you know how to read the Bible. There's an art to it. A skill. An understanding. And this doesn't take place by accident. If you're tired of being intimidated and frustrated by your experience with the Bible, why not spend some time with us and learn how to use it. Like a good workout plan is needed at the gym to maximize our gains, so too do we as Christians need a plan to sharpen our Bible study skills.    Welcome to the show that loves doubters. Here on Christianity Make Sense we are making sense of the doubts that can deconstruct our Christian faith with near apostate, now pastor and apologist, Dr. Bobby Conway. If you found this show helpful but are left the question of apparent contradictions in the Bible, we have show on that. Check out episode 18 of the Unapologetic Show on our YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/1Ru7zIqNVNw

If you are doubting your Christian faith both Bobby and I know how agonizing it can be. We want to provide some relief from those doubts by giving you some practical steps on what to do when you doubt. Freedom from doubt is possible, and we hope we can help you find it.

You’ll never be able to make sense of Christianity apart from making sense of the spiritual war we’re up against. There’s no shortage of doubters who have walked away from the faith on account of denying the war in the name of naturalistic materialism. Ours, however, is a world of two realms: the seen and the unseen. The visible and the invisible. The apparent and the not so apparent. The natural and the supernatural. And yes, the material and the immaterial. That’s what makes this war we find ourselves in so tricky. And that’s why we need a battle guide to confront this topic referred to as spiritual warfare.Christianitystillmakessense.com

If you are deconstructing, your grandma might blame it on the devil.  You might think she is crazy but don't count out her explanation just yet. But even if you aren't deconstructing, you might know someone who is, and everyone should be aware of the schemes of the devil. We look at five tactics of evil one today on Christianity Still Makes Sense.

Bobby looks at some clips from a YouTuber known as Paulogia, he’s an apostate who walked away from Christianity and spends his time trying to bring others along to his grandiose insights. And then seeks to build the case for the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Have you had a run in with the devil? If you have, please let us know in the comments. Surprisingly, four out of ten Christians (40%) strongly agreed that Satan “is not a living being but is a symbol of evil.” In light of that thought, we'd address the topic of spiritual warfare as well as it is seemingly infiltrating our culture at large. Hollywood’s endless fascination of the unseen realm as depicted in the latest film: The Pope’s Exorcist. Not to mention, the growing discussion within the church of those calling for more ministries of exorcism and some even claiming to be on a first name basis with the demons they are casting out and even calling on Christians to cast demons out by their name. And crazy enough, this hardly touches the iceberg of all that is going on in the world, demonically speaking. Spiritual warfare is real, but deciphering what’s true from what’s false isn’t always easy. But that’s what we are going to do today on Christianity Still Makes Sense.

Do you ever find yourself in an ethical snag, a snag, because you just aren’t sure if what you’re concerned about is ethically wrong or not? Are there areas in your life you feel stuck on what’s permissible or not? On today’s show, we are going to consider how to navigate ethical grey areas in our lives. christianitystillmakessense.com

At Christianity Still Makes Sense our passion is to help doubters and encourage those deconstructing to think otherwise. It’s not surprising to hear stories of people in such situations describe how they can’t get behind the ethics of Scripture, so in exchange for a crack at hedonism many have ditched Christianity to join the cultural party of pleasure without boundaries. But do morals matter? Can we make sense of them? Is there a way to ethically live that it is fulfilling and non-stifling? Or is all this ethical talk of the Bible a past times? A bad hangover from an age out of touch with today? On today’s episode, we are going to dig into the topic of ethics by developing a biblical approach to it. Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com

On today’s episode of CSMS, we are going to take a deep dive together as I’ll have Bobby unpack for us his moral argument from guilt that he developed for his doctoral work at the University of Birmingham in England. It was the late R.C. Sproul who used to say, “Every time I hear an atheist say he doesn’t believe in God, I stop him dead in his tracks and ask, ‘What do you do with your guilt?’” That’s a great question. “What do you do with your guilt?” And that’s because it’s a universal problem that we all must address regardless of our worldview. On today’s episode, we’ll discuss a certain type of guilt, namely, moral guilt. And taking Sproul’s question to the atheist, we will ask, “Which worldview can better account for guilt?” Atheism or theism? That’s exactly what Bobby set out to address in his research and I’m excited for you to ponder his findings.

We continue our look into revival by reaping a little of last week’s show, the Bible, and church history. Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com

At the 2023 Grammys, artist, Sam Smith gave a nod to Satan in his performance, and it seems God is responding with an outpouring of His Spirit at Asbury University. With recent headlines drawing attention to Asbury University there has been lots of discussion regarding revival. Lord knows we can need it. But the rumor mill is never quiet, especially on social media. How are we to understand revival? What does it mean? What revival is not? What are the marks of genuine revival? Does the Asbury Revival appear to be authentic? These questions and more on today's CSMS.

No one ever said marriage was a cake walk. But some do wonder if the Christian view of marriage is too restrictive. First, too restrictive in who it relates to—i.e., marriage as applied exclusively between a man and a woman. Or, second, some wonder if the Bible is too restrictive regarding divorce. And it’s certainly no secret, that when you compare what the Bible has to say about these topics with today’s culture, it’s clear, the viewpoints are worlds apart. What’s even more sad, is there are those whose faith has been deconstructed on account of these topics. These two worlds—namely, the world of Scripture and our world are too far apart for some to comprehend. Consequently, many of those who are quick to go the way of culture have swept Christianity into what they consider the irrelevant dustbin of history. And make no mistake. Once the Christian begins thinking the Bible is unfair to confine marriage to a man and a woman, or it’s unreasonable in what it has to say about divorce and remarriage, it’s just a matter of time before doubts, compromise, and perhaps even apostasy kick in. And when you add to this all the churches who have dropped the ball in how they handled the couple going through a divorce, by disciplining them and making them a public spectacle, it’s no wonder some have left the church feeling shamed, confused, and rejected as they thought, “Christianity no longer makes sense to me.” So, how are we to navigate these difficult issues? And how can we make sense of topics such as marriage, divorce, and remarriage? Well, today, we are going to find out.

What is the fate of those who have never heard of Jesus and His saving work on the cross? We hear Bobby’s evolution on this issue in this episode of Christianity Still Makes Sense. There can be a sense of disappointment, sometimes anger, and often confusion when we consider the fate of those who have never heard the saving message of Jesus Christ. What options are available to Christians regarding unreached people groups? If this sort of issue has caused you to doubt, you are in the right place. Welcome to the show that loves doubters. Here on Christianity Still Makes sense, we are making sense of the doubts that can deconstruct our Christian faith with near apostate, now pastor and apologist Dr. Bobby Conway. Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com

In a world where we have so many choices, it can be hard to stomach a claim of exclusivity from Christians. We look at the topic of Jesus being the only way to Heaven. Aren’t you a bit narrow-minded to believe in today’s world that Jesus is really the only way to heaven? Besides what about those who have never heard? How can you tell me God is good when many people die each day without hearing about Jesus? Is that fair to create someone and then never give them a chance to even learn about their Creator? That’s not a God I want, that’s an unjust God. Have you ever heard those arguments? Or more than that have you ever felt those questions yourself? Is Jesus really the only way? And if someone never hears of him, will they die only to spend an eternity in hell? On today’s program of CSMS, we address these issues.

Bobby addresses listener's questions.

Last week on CSMS we answered the question, “If God exists, why doesn’t he make it more obvious?” Our primary target in answering that question was non-believers. But this week, we consider the question as it relates to believers. Welcome to the show that loves doubters. On this channel, we are making sense of Christianity by making sense of the doubts that can deconstruct us with near apostate and now Apologist and Pastor Dr. Bobby Conway. On this week’s episode, we’re asking, “Have you ever felt ghosted by God?” Have you ever asked, “God, where are you?” While the hiddenness of God is a problem for non-believers, it is also a problem for believers. There is a well-known Christian apologist who as walked away from his faith and has publicly cited this as the main reason. If this isn’t you, I am sure you know someone who fits this description. Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com

If God exists, why doesn’t he make it more obvious?  This questions has bothered believe and non-believe alike. We tackle it and more on this episode of Christianity Still Makes Sense. Welcome to the show that loves doubters. On this channel we are making sense of Christianity by making sense of the doubts that can deconstruct us with near apostate and now Apologist and Pastor Dr. Bobby Conway. When we look at the stories in the Bible, there are times that God has appeared in some seemingly obvious form. Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Paul, and several others were exposed to God in such away, his existence was undeniable. Why don’t all of us, or at least those who doubt God’s existence get the same clear revelation? Well, over the next few weeks we are going to look at the topic of divine hiddenness. But we are going to do so addressing two audiences. The first audience is the non-believer. The second is the believer. There are people who fail to believe in God b/c they don’t think it’s obvious enough that God exists. Then there are believers who do believe, but feel ghosted by God as they wonder “God, where are you?”

An atheist called the Pastors’ Perspective show. Bobby takes a deep dive into his objections on this episode of Christianity Still Makes Sense. Welcome to the show that loves doubters. On this channel we are making sense of Christianity by making sense of the doubts that can deconstruct us with near apostate and now Apologist and Pastor Dr. Bobby Conway.

But does Christianity make sense? Let’s admit there is some weird stuff in the Bible.

We are counting down the most-watched episodes of 2022. Here is the #1 video of 2022.

We look at the second-most-watched Episode of 2022 as we countdown to the new year!

Well, this is the end of One Minute Apologist! Alarmed? Don't be, in this show; we lay out what is next for One Minute Apologist.

Teens ages 13-18 are twice as likely to say they are an atheist. But why is anyone labeling themselves as an atheist? We look at some reasons why in this episode of the Unapologetic Show. Welcome to the Unapologetic show, where we make a case for why Christianity still makes sense in a world of doubt, with a near apostate and now Pastor and Apologist, Dr. Bobby Conway; I am your host Tim Hull. These are the reasons we think people are atheists, but let us know in the comments of this video if we missed any. And boy, did the comment section get some love in the first video we did on this, where we laid the groundwork for this conversation in last week’s show. You can check that out on our YouTube Channel or click the link in the description. Part 1 https://youtu.be/LZtu0masizg

Why do people reject God’s existence? There may be as many reasons as there are atheists. But we will look at several that we think rise to the top. Welcome to the Unapologetic show, where we make a case for why Christianity still makes sense in a world of doubt, with a near apostate and now Pastor and Apologist, Dr. Bobby Conway.

Is Hell Moral? Is Jesus a Socialist? These and other questions are on this episode of the Unapologetic show. Is The Eternality of Hell Morally Just? | Unapologetic 105

Everything Changes with Jesus Mark 1 If you are truly ready for Jesus to change your life, then you must... 1. Recognize that He must INCREASE, and you must DECREASE 2. Repent and believe IN the Gospel 3. Readily FOLLOW Him in expanding the kingdom through Gospel-shaped living

We look deeper into the cult-like belief system of Scientology that has captured many, particularly in Hollywood. As a jumping-off point, we will look at some comments from perhaps its most famous member Tom Cruise. Join us on this episode of the Unapologetic show.

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood are part of Scientology. Tom Cruise, Nancy Cartwright (the voice of Bart Simpson), John Travolta, and several others. What is the appeal of the belief system and how did it all begin? We pull back the curtain in this episode of the Unapologetic Show.

Are we getting close to the one single right way things are supposed to be, or is there no such as the right way? We examine the enormous scope of Postmodernism and see where it is popping up in our cultural milieu today.

Occultism is on the rise. In 2014, the Pew Research Center found that about 1 million to 1.5 million people identify as Wicca or Pagan—potentially outnumbering the 1.4 million mainline members of the Presbyterian Church. By 2050, the number of practicing pagans in America is projected to triple to 6.6 million, or 1.5 percent of the population. We address some of the reasons why this number is increasing.

You might be an atheist if…We look at the growing trend of Functional Atheism. What are the signs of a Functional Atheist even if you are a professing Christian? Join us on this episode of the Unapologetic show.

Have you ever tried to share your faith with someone and they just don’t seem to care? They are apathetic about religion and faith altogether. On this episode, we unpack the beliefs of Apatheism and why it is so prominent today.

What do you believe about hell? What does the Bible say about hell? If the doctrine of hell is causing you to doubt the Christian faith, this is the episode for you. Bobby will address some misconceptions about hell. Let's dive into this episode of the Unapologetic show.

What will Heaven be like? How do we get to Heaven? Can we trust the descriptions of Heaven from those who claimed to have been there? We answer these questions and more in this episode of the Unapologetic show.

No perfect candidates are running for political office because there are no perfect people. But should Christians vote Red in upcoming elections? Theology and politics collide on this episode of the Unapologetic show.

Do you struggle with the idea of a God who judges? We tackle reasons why people often find God's judgment so off-putting.

Mikhaila Peterson, Jordan Peterson's daughter, claimed that hallucinogens helped her connect to God and that they played an instrumental role in her journey to Christianity. What does the Bible say about drugs, and what role, if any, do they play in experiencing God?

Jordan Peterson, in a conversation with Bishop Barron, shared his thoughts about why people are leaving the Church. In this episode, Bobby responds to Peterson and the Church.

Bobby responds to 3 more reasons people are leaving the church. He also looks at 2 more clips from the Friendly Atheist.

Three out of every five young Christians (59%) disconnect either permanently or for an extended period of time from church life after age 15. We look at some reasons why on this episode of the Unapologetic show.

One of the most liberal places in the US, both politically and theological, is Berkeley College in Berkeley, CA. We are going to hear about what happens when you share the Gospel with people on the campus.

Abuse is a serious topic and often causes PTSD. Bobby shares some of his story of being abused by the church and why it is so severe.

We have received several questions about what books you should read as you begin your apologetics journey. Bobby has narrowed down his suggestions in this week's episode. I Don’t Have Enough Faith To Be An Atheist-https://cutt.ly/hhJXk9V Reason for God-https://cutt.ly/KhJXxOo The Universe Next Door-https://cutt.ly/mhJXQOw A Little Primer on Humble Apologetics-https://cutt.ly/xhJXHXn The Case for Christ-https://cutt.ly/lhJX1Rn Tactics-https://cutt.ly/uhJX8gj Mere Christianity-https://cutt.ly/thJCeM8 Doubting Toward Faith-oneminuteapologist.com/books The Fifth Gospel-oneminuteapologist.com/books On Guard-https://cutt.ly/7hJCsOY

Highlights from recent Pastors' Perspective shows.

How human-like is God? When the Bible says that God is our Father, what does that mean? When the Bible says that God regrets, does that mean he didn't know the future? We answer these and more on today's episode of the Unapologetic show.

In May of 2022, a draft opinion was leaked from the Supreme Court indicating that Roe Vs. Wade would be overturned. The church better be ready when this happens, but what does that look like? We cover that and more in this episode of the Unapologetic show.

Have you ever changed your perspective on a theological matter? I know I have, and Bobby has as well. Bobby will reveal three positions he has shifted on over the years.

June is LGBTQ pride month and whether or not same-sex relationships are sinful is a point of contention in the Western Church. In this episode, Bobby and I take opposite sides of the issue and lay out our best case.

There is a lot of mystery surrounding the book of Revelation. Some of that has to do with Old Testament symbolism and how or if there is an application to us today. We focus on the seven churches as we dive into this episode.

What does love look like in today's culture? We can love our dog, our favorite sports team, and our neighbor. Christians are accused of being unloving when we oppose the LGBTQ agenda or support political agendas. We unpack this and more on today's episode.