Apologetics Simplified

Leah Chapman & Andrew Foster

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Apologetics Simplified

a podcast for regular people with real questions about the Christian faith

24/01/2023

Reflecting Back on Apologetics Simplified

This episode Leah and Andrew reflect back on the past eight seasons of Apologetics Simplified. They discuss the future of the podcast and share some news.

33 min
13/12/2022

Is Luke Wrong About the Events of Jesus’ Birth?

Scholars and skeptics have pointed out several “problems” in Luke's account of Jesus' birth. This week we will dive into these problems. Indeed, there are a few historical points that even make Christian scholars think and have to dig into the history more. However, these "problems" in Luke do not give us cause for concern once studied. Instead, they're an opportunity to learn and do more research into the time of Jesus’ birth. When we do so, we see there is no reason to seriously doubt Luke's account. Issues discussed from Luke 2:1-5: The timing of the census The timing of Quirinius' governorship The need for pregnant Mary to return to Bethlehem for the census at all

29 min
22/11/2022

What Is God's Name?

This week Leah and Andrew give 4 steps to study the Bible through the book of Jonah. We also offer several free, accessible resources to help you with your own Bible study. We believe that basic Bible study is important and accessible to all Christians.

32 min
08/11/2022

What Is God's Name?

This week Leah, Andrew, and guest host Greg Foster are going to share some names for God that are particularly meaningful to us. You’ll learn where the name comes from, what it tells us about God, and how this name can help us grow in our relationship with God. We discuss the names Elohim, El Shaddai, Jehovah Jireh, Yahweh, and lastly Jesus.

23 min
18/10/2022

Theological Reflection on Hocus Pocus 2

This week Leah and Andrew discuss the movie Hocus Pocus 2. We share what we liked and disliked about the movie. Then we look at how the puritans are popularly conveyed versus what the scripture exemplifies in the lives of the apostles. We learn how to discern if a movie like this is appropriate for you and your family to watch. In the end, we’ll see that God is bigger than witchcraft, and that our job as Christians is to focus on what God is doing.

28 min
06/10/2022

Seven Ways to Worship God

This week Andrew shares seven ways to worship God from the book Holy Roar which studies seven words for worship in the Old Testament. Andrew offers practical advice from the book about how to worship God in your own life. Patrons get access to the FULL episode including powerful song stories to songs you've heard numerous times.

30 min
20/09/2022

Would Yahweh be on the Council of gods from Thor: Love and Thunder?

Is Yahweh a terrible god like those from the movie Thor: Love and Thunder? This week Leah and Andrew explore how our God is different from those gods. We explore a passage from Joshua 6 to consider how we can think through God's destruction in the Old Testament. Lastly, we explore why we can believe our God is real even though the gods on the council from the movie are not.

27 min
06/09/2022

Genesis 1: How To Understand It

Scientists and theologians alike have ideas about what the Genesis 1 creation story is supposed to teach, how to interacts with the knowledge of modern science, and its relevance or irrelevance to us today. In John Walton's book The Lost World of Adam and Eve we get a clearer picture of what the Genesis 1 Creation story was supposed to communicate to the early readers and what it means for us today. We discuss this book and see what Ancient Near Eastern context can teach us about this creation story.

28 min

a podcast for regular people with real questions about the Christian faith

Creator

Leah Chapman & Andrew Foster
Years Active

2018 - 2023
Episodes

100
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Apologetics Simplified