Surviving Religion 101

Dr. Michael J. Kruger
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Drawing on more than 25 years of experience as a biblical scholar, Mike tackles some of the toughest intellectual questions faced by Christians today. Based off his best-selling book, Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Are Miracles Really Impossible?

    The Bible is packed with supernatural occurrences ranging from the sun stopping in the sky to people rising from the dead. But hasn’t science proven that miracles are impossible? Mike shows how it’s still reasonable to believe they can happen. The Surviving Religion 101 podcast is part of Word First ( https://wordfirst.org/ ), the online home for the ministries of Michael and Melissa Kruger. Word First is dedicated to defending the truth of God’s Word, declaring the good news it contains, and discipling others to follow it. Dr. Michael J. Kruger is the Samuel C. Patterson Chancellor’s Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary. Learn more: https://wordfirst.org/about/ For a 50% discount on Dr. Kruger’s book, Surviving Religion 101 , or any book mentioned in the podcast, go here: https://crossway.org/SR101 To learn more about our sponsor, Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/ To subscribe to the Word First newsletter with Mike and Melissa Kruger: https://wordfirst.org/subscribe/ Listen to the Surviving Religion 101 Podcast on Spotify , iTunes , or YouTube Follow Word First on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordfirstministries/ Follow Word First on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wordfirstministry

  2. Oct 28

    Is Christianity Even a ‘Good’ Religion? Aren’t Its Views Morally Offensive?

    In prior generations, objections to Christianity tended to be focused on issues related to history, science, or philosophy. But, in recent years, the question has shifted. It is now less about whether Christianity is true and more about whether it’s morally good. The Surviving Religion 101 podcast is part of Word First ( https://wordfirst.org/ ), the online home for the ministries of Michael and Melissa Kruger. Word First is dedicated to defending the truth of God’s Word, declaring the good news it contains, and discipling others to follow it. Dr. Michael J. Kruger is the Samuel C. Patterson Chancellor’s Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary. Learn more: https://wordfirst.org/about/ For a 50% discount on Dr. Kruger’s book, Surviving Religion 101 , or any book mentioned in the podcast, go here: https://crossway.org/SR101 To learn more about our sponsor, Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/ To subscribe to the Word First newsletter with Mike and Melissa Kruger: https://wordfirst.org/subscribe/ Listen to the Surviving Religion 101 Podcast on Spotify , iTunes , or YouTube Follow Word First on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordfirstministries/ Follow Word First on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wordfirstministry

  3. Oct 21

    Why If I Get Asked a Question I Don’t Know How to Answer?

    No one likes to be stumped in the middle of a religious debate—but it’s bound to happen sooner or later. When it does happen, is it a good reason to think our beliefs are mistaken? The Surviving Religion 101 podcast is part of Word First ( https://wordfirst.org/ ), the online home for the ministries of Michael and Melissa Kruger. Word First is dedicated to defending the truth of God’s Word, declaring the good news it contains, and discipling others to follow it. Dr. Michael J. Kruger is the Samuel C. Patterson Chancellor’s Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary. Learn more: https://wordfirst.org/about/ For a 50% discount on Dr. Kruger’s book, Surviving Religion 101 , or any book mentioned in the podcast, go here: https://crossway.org/SR101 To learn more about our sponsor, Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/ To subscribe to the Word First newsletter with Mike and Melissa Kruger: https://wordfirst.org/subscribe/ Listen to the Surviving Religion 101 Podcast on Spotify or iTunes Follow Word First on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordfirstministries/ Follow Word First on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wordfirstministry

  4. Oct 14

    What’s the Toughest Intellectual Challenge Christians Face in College? It’s Not What You Think

    There are many tough challenges to the Christian faith, but there is one that stands out above all the rest. Mike tackles one of the most common reason Christians abandon their faith in college. The Surviving Religion 101 podcast is part of Word First ( https://wordfirst.org/ ), the online home for the ministries of Michael and Melissa Kruger. Word First is dedicated to defending the truth of God’s Word, declaring the good news it contains, and discipling others to follow it. Dr. Michael J. Kruger is the Samuel C. Patterson Chancellor’s Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary. Learn more: https://wordfirst.org/about/ For a 50% discount on Dr. Kruger’s book, Surviving Religion 101 , or any book mentioned in the podcast, go here: https://crossway.org/SR101 To learn more about our sponsor, Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/ To subscribe to the Word First newsletter with Mike and Melissa Kruger: https://wordfirst.org/subscribe/ Listen to the Surviving Religion 101 Podcast on Spotify , iTunes , or YouTube Follow Word First on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordfirstministries/ Follow Word First on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wordfirstministry

  5. Oct 7

    What Do Horror Movies Have to Do With Christians Keeping Their Faith in College?

    Not everyone likes scary movies, but they have a core lesson that will help Christians keep their faith in the midst of tough intellectual challenges. Mike helps Christians who struggle with doubt about what they believe. The Surviving Religion 101 podcast is part of Word First ( https://wordfirst.org/ ), the online home for the ministries of Michael and Melissa Kruger. Word First is dedicated to defending the truth of God’s Word, declaring the good news it contains, and discipling others to follow it. Dr. Michael J. Kruger is the Samuel C. Patterson Chancellor’s Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary. Learn more: https://wordfirst.org/about/ For a 50% discount on Dr. Kruger’s book, Surviving Religion 101 , or any book mentioned in the podcast, go here: https://crossway.org/SR101 To learn more about our sponsor, Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/ To subscribe to the Word First newsletter with Mike and Melissa Kruger: https://wordfirst.org/subscribe/ Listen to the Surviving Religion 101 Podcast on Spotify , iTunes , or YouTube Follow Word First on Instagram Follow Word First on YouTube

  6. Sep 23

    Aren’t Christians Just Arrogant Know-It-Alls?

    Of all the objections to the Christian faith, one of the most common is that Christians are arrogant to claim that Christianity is the only true religion. Mike explores whether this objection works or proves to be self-defeating to the one who makes it. The Surviving Religion 101 podcast is part of Word First ( https://wordfirst.org/ ), the online home for the ministries of Michael and Melissa Kruger. Word First is dedicated to defending the truth of God’s Word, declaring the good news it contains, and discipling others to follow it. Dr. Michael J. Kruger is the Samuel C. Patterson Chancellor’s Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary. Learn more: https://wordfirst.org/about/ For a 50% discount on Dr. Kruger’s book, Surviving Religion 101 , or any book mentioned in the podcast, go here: https://crossway.org/SR101 To learn more about our sponsor, Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/ To subscribe to the Word First newsletter with Mike and Melissa Kruger: https://wordfirst.org/subscribe/ Listen to the Surviving Religion 101 Podcast on Spotify , iTunes , or YouTube Follow Word First on Instagram Follow Word First on YouTube

  7. Sep 23

    How I Almost Lost My Faith in College—and Why I Am Starting a New Video Series

    Mike shares his personal experience as a freshman in a religion class at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and how that led him to become a biblical scholars focused on issues related to text and canon. The Surviving Religion 101 podcast is part of Word First ( https://wordfirst.org/ ), the online home for the ministries of Michael and Melissa Kruger. Word First is dedicated to defending the truth of God’s Word, declaring the good news it contains, and discipling others to follow it. Dr. Michael J. Kruger is the Samuel C. Patterson Chancellor’s Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary. Learn more: https://wordfirst.org/about/ For a 50% discount on Dr. Kruger’s book, Surviving Religion 101 , or any book mentioned in the podcast, go here: https://crossway.org/SR101 To learn more about our sponsor, Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/ To subscribe to the Word First newsletter with Mike and Melissa Kruger: https://wordfirst.org/subscribe/ Listen to the Surviving Religion 101 Podcast on Spotify , iTunes , or YouTube Follow Word First on Instagram Follow Word First on YouTube

  • 7 Episodes

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About

Drawing on more than 25 years of experience as a biblical scholar, Mike tackles some of the toughest intellectual questions faced by Christians today. Based off his best-selling book, Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Michael J. Kruger
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Word First Ministries
  • Show Website
    Surviving Religion 101

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