BeachCast.TV: Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History with Dr. Chase A. Thompson:

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Exploring the crossroads of Biblical truth, history, apologetics, and theology, BeachCast.TV seeks to cover some of the most important and fascinating questions that people can ask. Check out our website: www.BeachCast.Tv. Your host is Chase A. Thompson, a pastor and writer who lives in Monterey Bay and has been podcasting since 2005. Chase has a doctoral degree in Ministry and is finishing up a PhD in History; he enjoys a good bowl of cereal, hiking in the woods, and engaging on the deepest of questions. BeachCast.TV - Covering Fascinating Bible and History Questions

  1. JUL 25

    InterestingPod Episode #1 - The Bolton Strid,

    Search for "Interestingpod" on Apple Podcasts, or just go to www.InterestingPod.com to subscribe!  BEACHcast podcast coming SOON - Stay tuned!

    47 min

  2. JUL 16

    BEACHcast Launch + the New InterestingPOD!

    Features a preview of the Debut Single "Young Romilly Sinks" by Bolton 'band' The Bolton Bardeaters.  Hi guys! It’s been about two years since I’ve launched a podcast, but I wanted to give you what I hope is exciting news. First, if you keep listening, you’re going to hear the trailer for a new podcast that launches this week called the InterestingPOD hosted by me. It’s the first podcast I’ve produced in almost two years, and I’m really excited about it. I’d tell you more, but if you’ll keep listening just a few minutes, the trailer will tell you everything you need to know. Another bit of news too - this podcast, which began in 2019 as the Bible Mystery podcast, is about to have it’s fifth rebirth as the BEACHcast. The Beach kind of has a double meaning. I live in the Monterey/Salinas area of California now, just a few miles from the beach, and I’ve always been a beach guy. More than that, Beachcast is an acronym that stands for Bible Exploration, Apologetics and Church History, and that podcast is planned to launch ALSO in July of 2025. I look forward to talking to you about some fascinating Bible topics like Whether Christians should Pray to Mary/Pray to the Saints, the Reliability of the Bible, Can historians prove Jesus existed? Does communion/the Eucharist, literally turn into the Body and Blood of Jesus? What is the Number of the Beast - is it 666, or maybe even an older number written down in the oldest manuscript of Revelation that we have!  There will be lots more of those kind of topics too, as we relaunch shortly to explore the Bible, apologetics and the fascinating world of Church history. I’m Doctor Chase, your host, but if you meet me in real life, it’s just plain Chase.  I have a doctoral degree in counseling, and am finishing up work on a PhD in history, and I love doing a deep dive on these kinds of topics, and I hope you’ll join in! Ok, that’s all for the beachcast…just stay tuned - I hope to have the first episode out later in July, Lord willing and the Creek don’t rise.  Oh yeah, by the way - the first episode of InterestingPOD, which will drop later this week, is about the Bolton Strid. If you don’t know what that is, you will soon, but I’ll just tell you it's one of the most dangerous stretches of water in the entire world, and is supposed to have a 100 percent fatality rate for anybody who falls in, even though it mostly looks like a regular river. But buddy, it’s anything but regular. Before I play the trailer for the upcoming podcast, let me play a clip from a song about the Bolton Strid from a band we “commissioned” for the first episode of InterestingPOD. (each episode will have its own song!) The band is local to Bolton, in Northern England where you’ll find the Strid, and they’re called the Bolton Bardeaters. Here’s their song about the Strid, which features lyrics by Friend of the Show William Wordsworth. Buckle up…it hits hard.

    10 min
  3. Can Christians Be Depressed? Are Depressed People in the Bible?

    08/05/2023

    Can Christians Be Depressed? Are Depressed People in the Bible?

    The following podcast is from a school project that I am working on in pursuit of a doctoral degree in counseling. This will likely be a pilot episode of a future podcast that is planned to release sometime in the Fall of 2023, but potentially under a new name. Stay tuned, or write Chaseathompson@gmail.com with questions or updates.  Today we discuss whether or not Christians can be depressed and discover a whole slew of famous people - Christian and otherwise - who have struggled deeply with depression. We also discuss ways to wrestle with and overcome depressive episodes.

    22 min

  4. 07/08/2022

    Why Should Christians Be Pro-Life? Are the Unborn Persons or Not? Abortion and the Bible. Does the Bible Address Abortion?

    Abortion: the most controversial issue in America. Though the Bible doesn't use the word "abortion," the Bible most certainly speaks to the topic. Does the Bible teach that the unborn are persons? Is there scientific or philosophical evidence that could indicate the unborn are persons? Today we look at abortion through the lens of the Bible.

    1h 18m

  5. 06/22/2022

    Mike Licona #2 - Why Bart Ehrman Lost His Faith + How To Share Your Faith in Various Situations.

    In part two of our interview with Mike Licona, we discuss his seven hour debate with religion scholar and skeptic Dr. Bart Ehrman. What caused Ehrman to abandon his faith and become an aggressive critic of Christianity? Dr. Licona also shares how he discusses faith and the resurrection of Jesus with skeptics and strangers.

    39 min

  6. 06/22/2022

    Dr Mike Licona: Is it Rational For a Skeptic to Belive in the Resurrection? + Gary Habermas as mentor and writing partner

    Today we interview best-selling author Dr. Mike Licona - a Youtuber and college professor who specializes in the resurrection of Jesus. Dr. Licona went through a long period of doubt - while in seminary! - and came through the other side convinced that Jesus historically rose from the dead. How did that transformation happen? Dr. Licona also discusses his relationship with his mentor Dr. Gary Habermas, probably the foremost expert on the resurrection in the world.

    36 min

  7. 06/11/2022

    What is the ONE Thing Necessary For Christians to Do, According to Jesus? Why Did Jesus Rebuke Martha and Defend Mary of Bethany? What is the Most Important Command of Jesus? #MaryofBethany

    What is the most important way to live your life, according to Jesus? In this episode, we look at the life and habits of Mary of Bethany - a woman commended by Jesus. We contrast her with the irritability and anxiousness of her sister, Martha. How is it that Mary was praised by Jesus, while Martha was so disturbed and short-tempered?

    52 min

  8. 06/03/2022

    Should Christians Be Pro-Guns? How Should Christians Respond to Mass Shootings and Other Gun Violence?

    Over the last ten years, the United States has averaged MORE than one mass-shooting event PER DAY. How should Christians react to such violence? Should Christians loudly show their support for guns and gun ownership, or does God's Word call us in a different direction?

    59 min
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Exploring the crossroads of Biblical truth, history, apologetics, and theology, BeachCast.TV seeks to cover some of the most important and fascinating questions that people can ask. Check out our website: www.BeachCast.Tv. Your host is Chase A. Thompson, a pastor and writer who lives in Monterey Bay and has been podcasting since 2005. Chase has a doctoral degree in Ministry and is finishing up a PhD in History; he enjoys a good bowl of cereal, hiking in the woods, and engaging on the deepest of questions. BeachCast.TV - Covering Fascinating Bible and History Questions

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