BEAR Apologetics

Heith Terry
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At BEAR Apologetics (Biblical Evidence And Reasoning) we help Christians study Scripture, compare major views, and think biblically. We explore Bible passages, doctrines, apologetics, and religions by asking: Which view best fits Scripture? Our goal is not to tell you what to think, but to help you research, reason, and search the Scriptures for yourself. Study the views. Weigh the evidence. Search the Scriptures. And don’t just take our word for it — BEAR it out.

  1. Oct 17

    Can a Thousand Clues Add Up To God? (Cumulative Case Apologetics)

    This conversation explores the cumulative case approach to Christianity, emphasizing the importance of examining various lines of evidence to support the Christian worldview. It discusses the significance of historical investigation, human experience, and moral reasoning in understanding and defending the faith. Takeaways Cumulative case approach explainedChristianity's worldview examined Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Evidence and Investigation02:48 Cumulative Case Approach05:59 Establishing Rules for Investigation08:51 Exploring Human Experience and Morality12:09 Historical Investigation of Christianity17:50 Comparing Competing Worldviews21:59 Final Thoughts on Evidence and Truth

  2. Oct 1

    Can You Believe in God Without "Proof?" (Reformed Epistemology)

    Can You Believe in God Without "Proof?"

  3. Sep 24

    Presuppositional Apologetics

    A man, an atheist, grapples with the validity of his own reasoning and beliefs, leading to a profound exploration of presuppositional apologetics and the nature of worldviews. The conversation delves into the source of logic, the question of morality, human dignity, and the cross-examination of worldviews. Takeaways Presuppositional apologetics challenges the foundational assumptions of worldviews.The source of logic, the nature of morality, and the concept of human dignity are deeply intertwined with the examination of worldviews.Chapters 00:00 The Atheist's Dilemma01:26 The Turnaround02:26 Presuppositional Apologetics03:36 The Nature of Worldviews04:23 The Role of Evidence13:24 The Source of Logic18:56 The Question of Morality23:56 Human Dignity and Meaning26:51 Cross-Examination of Worldviews

  4. Sep 17

    Evidential Apologetics

    The conversation delves into the evidential approach to apologetics, emphasizing the investigation of evidence to support Christianity's claims. It explores the methodology of evidential apologetics, the examination of the death of Jesus, the consideration of suspects and explanations, the relationship between the resurrection and worldview, objections and cross-examination, and concludes with a recap and a call to investigate the evidence for oneself. Takeaways Evidential apologetics emphasizes the investigation of evidence to support Christianity's claims.The evidential approach creates genuine common ground by presenting evidence and asking for alternative explanations.

  5. Sep 8

    Classical Apologetics, part 2

    The conversation delves into the evidence pointing to Christianity as the best explanation, focusing on classical apologetics. It explores the historical investigation of Jesus, the significance of the resurrection, and the strengths and weaknesses of the classical apologetics approach. Chapters 00:00 The Case for Christianity01:21 Introduction to Classical Apologetics02:16 The Two-Step Approach03:13 Impact of Classical Apologetics04:11 Conversion Stories06:01 Step Two in Classical Apologetics06:30 Exploring the Identity of Jesus07:29 Historical Investigation of Jesus08:28 Revelation of God in History09:28 Special and General Revelation12:43 Who Was Jesus?16:07 Claims of Jesus23:36 Resurrection of Jesus38:09 Strengths of Classical Apologetics40:26 Weaknesses of Classical Apologetics43:17 Reason and Emotion in Apologetics Recommended books for further studyAccessible starting points·       Bart D. Ehrman, Did Jesus Exist? The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth ·       Brant Pitre, The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ ·       Gary R. Habermas and Michael R. Licona, The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus ·       Larry W. Hurtado, How on Earth Did Jesus Become a God? Deeper historical studies·       E. P. Sanders, The Historical Figure of Jesus ·       Craig S. Keener, The Historical Jesus of the Gospels ·       Richard Bauckham, Jesus and the Eyewitnesses, 2nd ed. ·       Larry W. Hurtado, Lord Jesus Christ: Devotion to Jesus in Earliest Christianity Resurrection deep dives and contrasting perspectives·       N. T. Wright, The Resurrection of the Son of God ·       Michael R. Licona, The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach ·       Dale C. Allison Jr., The Resurrection of Jesus: Apologetics, Polemics, History ·       Bart D. Ehrman, How Jesus Became God

  6. Sep 1

    Classical Apologetics, part 1

    The conversation explores the need for God in explaining the universe, morality, and consciousness. It delves into classical apologetics, addressing the existence of God, theism, and the Christian God as the best explanation for the world we live in. Takeaways Existence of God as the best explanationThe need for an external source for morality and consciousness Chapters 00:00 The Need for God in Explaining the Universe05:45 The Design of the Universe18:32 The Moral Argument32:36 Reason and Consciousness Book Reference: Representative Classical Apologists·       Thomas Aquinas — Summa Theologiae ·       Norman Geisler — Christian Apologetics ·       William Lane Craig — Reasonable Faith ·       R. C. Sproul — Defending Your Faith Cosmological Argument·       William Lane Craig — Reasonable Faith ·       Alexander Pruss — The Principle of Sufficient Reason ·       Edward Feser — Five Proofs of the Existence of God ·       Thomas Aquinas — Summa Theologiae Teleological Argument·       Robin Collins —The Blackwell Companion to Natural Theology ·       William Lane Craig — Reasonable Faith ·       Stephen C. Meyer — Return of the God Hypothesis; Signature in the Cell Moral Argument·       C. S. Lewis — Mere Christianity; ·       William Lane Craig — Reasonable Faith ·       David Baggett and Jerry Walls — Good God: The Theistic Foundations of Morality ·       Paul Copan — Is God a Moral Monster? Reason & Consciousness Argument·       J. P. Moreland — Consciousness and the Existence of God ·       C. S. Lewis — Miracles ·       Victor Reppert — C. S. Lewis’s Dangerous Idea ·       Argument from consciousness — Moreland ·       Argument from reason — Lewis and Reppert

  7. Aug 25

    The 5 Major Apologetic Approaches, part 2

    The conversation explores the final two approaches to evangelical apologetics, comparing their strengths and weaknesses. It provides an in-depth understanding of each approach and its biblical parallels, emphasizing the importance of using these approaches in evangelism and witnessing. The conversation methodically explores the five main apologetics approaches, including Presuppositional Apologetics, Reformed Epistemology, and the Cumulative Case Approach. Each approach is discussed in detail, highlighting its strengths, weaknesses, and practical application in evangelism and witnessing. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of questions, meeting people where they are, and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide responses. Takeaways Comparison of five major approaches to evangelical apologeticsUnderstanding the strengths and weaknesses of each approach Apologetics approaches: Presuppositional, Evidential, Reformed Epistemology, Cumulative Case, and Experiential. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Evangelical Apologetics02:00 Reformed Epistemology13:13 Cumulative Case Approach23:03 Summarization of Apologetic Approaches23:55 Overlap of Apologetics Approaches29:23 Conclusion bearapologetics.com

  8. Aug 18

    The 5 Major Apologetic Approaches, part 1

    Discover the five major approaches to evangelical apologetics and learn how to effectively defend your faith! In this video, we explore classical, evidential, presuppositional, reformed epistemology, and cumulative case apologetics, providing insights into their strengths and weaknesses. Key takeaways: Understand the classical apologetics approach and its philosophical foundations. Explore evidential apologetics and the importance of historical evidence. Learn about presuppositional arguments and their worldview-based approach. Discover reformed epistemology and the concept of properly basic beliefs. Dive into the cumulative case approach and how it combines various lines of reasoning. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Overview of Apologetics 01:00 Classical Apologetics 03:30 Evidential Apologetics 13:30 Presuppositional Apologetics 23:40 Reformed Epistemology Subscribe for weekly insights on apologetics and evangelism! bearapologetics.com #Apologetics #Evangelism #FaithDefense

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At BEAR Apologetics (Biblical Evidence And Reasoning) we help Christians study Scripture, compare major views, and think biblically. We explore Bible passages, doctrines, apologetics, and religions by asking: Which view best fits Scripture? Our goal is not to tell you what to think, but to help you research, reason, and search the Scriptures for yourself. Study the views. Weigh the evidence. Search the Scriptures. And don’t just take our word for it — BEAR it out.

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  • Creator
    Heith Terry
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Heith Terry
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    BEAR Apologetics

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