https://simplecast.com An apologetics podcast interviewing top Christian apologists, sponsored by NOBTS & Leavell College NOBTS & Leavell College en Fri, 9 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 9 Feb 2024 11:00:12 +0000 https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8ae0af8f-fcc2-476f-98d0-74a5f5054417/f65b90fa-98d1-4e09-8179-876c581a61c5/3000x3000/defend-podcast-cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com episodic An apologetics podcast interviewing top Christian apologists, sponsored by NOBTS & Leavell College New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary no https://feeds.simplecast.com/v_mLeR1P 1 peter 3:15, apologetics, apologia, christian apologetics, daniel darling, defend, gary habermas, jp moreland, paul copan, reasonable faith New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary jfontenot@nobts.edu 487fbcc3-eb0e-4018-aef6-389cef4b70f0 Fri, 9 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/leaving-deep-mormon-roots-and-finding-christ-DRw6pIEb Leaving deep Mormon roots and finding Christ New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:29:25 Zach Carter, pastor and author, walked away from his Mormon family lineage that dates back to the days of Joseph Smith. Zach shares his story in this podcast and explains why it is often costly for someone to leave the LDS Church. Zach Carter, pastor and author, walked away from his Mormon family lineage that dates back to the days of Joseph Smith. Zach shares his story in this podcast and explains why it is often costly for someone to leave the LDS Church. no full 5 2 b5e11b4d-d4dd-49d1-bc97-1be39b8c2994 Fri, 9 Feb 2024 01:20:24 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/are-you-offending-enough-people-with-the-gospel-hfj_CY6c Are you offending enough people with the Gospel? New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:30:48 Dr. Zach Carter, pastor and author, advocates putting as many “stumbling blocks” in front of people when talking about the gospel—not your typical church-growth plan. Listen in to the first of this two-part series as Zach unpacks the powerful message of the cross. Dr. Zach Carter, pastor and author, advocates putting as many “stumbling blocks” in front of people when talking about the gospel—not your typical church-growth plan. Listen in to the first of this two-part series as Zach unpacks the powerful message of the cross. no full 4 2 188d0119-ca05-430f-bb2f-680ee6f5f492 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/eric-hernandez-Pm_zl_ED Eric Hernandez New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:47:24 Eric Hernandez, author of The Lazy Approach to Evangelism, shows how every believer can be ready to respond in any situation the “lazy way.” Hernandez, Apologetics Lead and Millennial Specialist in Evangelism for Texas Baptists, talks about the power of asking simple questions. Eric Hernandez, author of The Lazy Approach to Evangelism, shows how every believer can be ready to respond in any situation the “lazy way.” Hernandez, Apologetics Lead and Millennial Specialist in Evangelism for Texas Baptists, talks about the power of asking simple questions. no full 3 2 0d81bbd2-6cf1-4441-ad75-7f29a1745986 Fri, 3 Nov 2023 19:16:43 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/elijah-hixon-wOHQG2ag Elijah Hixon New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:36:23 Elijah Hixson (Ph.D. University of Cambridge), author and New Testament textual critic, discusses Mark 1:1 and Luke 23:34 and the research that helps us understand the biblical text. Elijah Hixson (Ph.D. University of Cambridge), author and New Testament textual critic, discusses Mark 1:1 and Luke 23:34 and the research that helps us understand the biblical text. no full 2 2 f14bb9c6-4b27-4c6c-a506-8fb020e8a1b8 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/david-dockery-TiREXj08 David Dockery New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:32:02 Eric Hernandez, Apologetics Lead and Millennial Specialist in Evangelism for Texas Baptists, talks about his book "The Lazy Approach to Evangelism" and gives tips that every Christian can use, regardless of experience or knowledge of apologetics. Eric Hernandez, Apologetics Lead and Millennial Specialist in Evangelism for Texas Baptists, talks about his book "The Lazy Approach to Evangelism" and gives tips that every Christian can use, regardless of experience or knowledge of apologetics. no full 1 2 3b9cb79d-3135-4787-b68f-101f5d2c9572 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/don-williams-jTxQAKgu Don Williams New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:27:08 no full 16 1 5375d89b-e598-43eb-8f04-26f00fccf7ae Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/travis-dickenson-0Yw18Rxx Travis Dickenson New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:28:24 no full 15 1 c35cab85-831f-4026-9c09-5b8455319cef Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/james-walker-pt-2-_Oi1IvQi James Walker on Scientology (part 2) New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:28:30 In Part 2, James Walker tells of personal encounters with Scientology and how the group targets those who leave. In Part 2, James Walker tells of personal encounters with Scientology and how the group targets those who leave. no full 14 1 ba432dfa-c616-438c-8d46-dd8d42755f23 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:22:36 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/james-walker-pt-1-MJ4mz8Yo James Walker on Scientology (part 1) New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:34:44 In this fascinating interview, James Walker talks about Scientology, its abuse of its leadership corps, ,and why many are speaking out. In this fascinating interview, James Walker talks about Scientology, its abuse of its leadership corps, ,and why many are speaking out. no full 13 1 9b7dc024-f754-4f09-b31c-12cbcc6e5109 Fri, 3 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/craig-hazen-o9CVuTsh Craig Hazen New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:32:42 Craig Hazen, a philosopher and a novelist, talks about his novel that combines a terrorist plot, a college classroom, and a rare Cambodian manuscript for a great read that explores reasons to believe. Craig Hazen, a philosopher and a novelist, talks about his novel that combines a terrorist plot, a college classroom, and a rare Cambodian manuscript for a great read that explores reasons to believe. no full 12 1 04c29c53-529b-4f61-b1a9-9de34a50a6e2 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/kyle-beshears-Hxh8O7xJ Kyle Beshears New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:30:50 Kyle Beshears, pastor and author, discusses the cultural shift to apatheism and why it can be more challenging than atheism. Kyle Beshears, pastor and author, discusses the cultural shift to apatheism and why it can be more challenging than atheism. no full 11 1 d313d71c-33b9-44e8-bc91-7d12db7da5b2 Fri, 3 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/michael-strauss-o7QWohzI Michael Strauss New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:29:06 Michael Strauss, an experimental particle physicist who conducts research at the CERN laboratory in Switzerland, talks about the complex inner world of the atom, what creation tells us about God, and why Christians should be excited about both. Michael Strauss, an experimental particle physicist who conducts research at the CERN laboratory in Switzerland, talks about the complex inner world of the atom, what creation tells us about God, and why Christians should be excited about both. no full 10 1 3203b48a-a3aa-4564-9699-d54a28b2b925 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/tawa-anderson-UsetUIxd Tawa Anderson New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:35:35 Here’s a flashback from Defend 22 with our own Tawa Anderson, NOBTS associate professor of philosophy and apologetics. At recording time, Tawa was on faculty at Oklahoma Baptist University and had just released the book, Why Believe? Christian Apologetics for a Skeptical Age. Here he talks about his book and why he hopes those who have doubts about the faith will pick it up. Here’s a flashback from Defend 22 with our own Tawa Anderson, NOBTS associate professor of philosophy and apologetics. At recording time, Tawa was on faculty at Oklahoma Baptist University and had just released the book, Why Believe? Christian Apologetics for a Skeptical Age. Here he talks about his book and why he hopes those who have doubts about the faith will pick it up. no full 9 1 e1685591-0c7b-4cdb-ba9d-b1f91578a694 Tue, 3 Jan 2023 17:05:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/james-walker-LMXk5d_3 James Walker New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:31:41 James Walker, president of Watchman Fellowship, shares insights from his friendships with atheists and tells how the internet is impacting Mormonism. James Walker, president of Watchman Fellowship, shares insights from his friendships with atheists and tells how the internet is impacting Mormonism. no full 10 1 506a962b-3bb0-4117-87e4-f4dcd438c953 Fri, 2 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/greg-ganssle-jjpjpcSo Greg Ganssle New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:33:22 One of the human heart’s deepest desires is for beauty. Philosopher and author Greg Ganssle discusses how Beauty points to God and a gospel that fulfills humankind’s greatest desires. One of the human heart’s deepest desires is for beauty. Philosopher and author Greg Ganssle discusses how Beauty points to God and a gospel that fulfills humankind’s greatest desires. no full 7 1 15b1edfd-9a42-48fe-85f0-6532f6e5e8a2 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/jana-harmon-bI1bFGzH Jana Harmon New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:35:58 Why do atheists return to faith? Jana Harmon, a teaching fellow at the C. s. Institute of Atlanta, tells of her research and conversations with former atheists and why they now embrace faith. Why do atheists return to faith? Jana Harmon, a teaching fellow at the C. s. Institute of Atlanta, tells of her research and conversations with former atheists and why they now embrace faith. no full 6 1 8927d609-5115-49b8-9e04-d75917eae0fd Tue, 8 Nov 2022 13:19:31 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/douglas-groothuis-NHBGtGxj Douglas Groothuis New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:33:17 Blaise Pascal’s writings from the 1600s are surprisingly relevant for today. Douglas Groothuis unpacks the beauty and practicality of Pascal the apologist. Blaise Pascal’s writings from the 1600s are surprisingly relevant for today. Douglas Groothuis unpacks the beauty and practicality of Pascal the apologist. no full 5 1 597e5d66-bd42-4cba-9861-0796bd835175 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/robert-stewart-Zz5D5NPu Robert Stewart New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:41:24 NOBTS Apologetics director Dr. Robert Stewart talks of common mistakes (“Apologists’ Stupid Tricks”) apologists can make and shows that tricks aren’t necessary. Rather, the Christian faith is solid without tricks. NOBTS Apologetics director Dr. Robert Stewart talks of common mistakes (“Apologists’ Stupid Tricks”) apologists can make and shows that tricks aren’t necessary. Rather, the Christian faith is solid without tricks. no full 4 1 1ba72586-51ef-4150-8616-5018519baf32 Fri, 7 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/daniel-darling-K9C2E6t9 Daniel Darling New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:33:32 Daniel Darling, pastor, bestselling author and director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, gives clarity to a Post-Roe v. Wade world and tells how the Church can minister to those in need. Daniel Darling, pastor, bestselling author and director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, gives clarity to a Post-Roe v. Wade world and tells how the Church can minister to those in need. no full 3 1 6566a9d6-ea06-4ff2-ba6c-8de6de5f6235 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/paul-copan-3q1_DPHp Paul Copan New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:35:54 Skeptics often scoff at Old Testament law and regulations. Renowned philosopher and author Paul Copan brings context and understanding to scripture as he introduces his two soon-to-be-released books. Skeptics often scoff at Old Testament law and regulations. Renowned philosopher and author Paul Copan brings context and understanding to scripture as he introduces his two soon-to-be-released books. no full 2 1 c13ea52c-1320-4815-8912-6197e2d47da7 Fri, 9 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 jfontenot@nobts.edu (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) https://the-defend-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/j-p-moreland-pLAz9wid J. P. Moreland New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 00:36:35 Philosopher and apologist J. P. Moreland shares how to distinguish miracles from mere coincidence and what Near Death Experiences can tell us about ourselves. Philosopher and apologist J. P. Moreland shares how to distinguish miracles from mere coincidence and what Near Death Experiences can tell us about ourselves. no full 1 1