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The Christian Skeptic
Hosted by Sean Kerwin · ENGLISH
You’re listening to the Christian Skeptic, a podcast determined to ask the hard questions about God. Also on Spotify! For inquiries and to continue our conversation, please e-mail me at christianskepticshow@gmail.com
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How Should Christians Respond to the Epstein Files?
Feb 2700:20:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode, let's talk about some difficult subjects. Fair warning, this episode might be triggering to some. I want to have an honest look at what our culture is uncovering about the actions of Jefferey Epstein and his cohorts. Can we still find hope in a world full of horrors? Let's discuss! As always, please feel free to reach out if you're struggling, want help, or have questions.
Transcribe →Why are Christians so Conservative?
Feb 1300:21:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode, let's talk about the growing political divide and how the church has shifted and evolved within that. Does Christianity always equal a conservative mindset? What do you think? How much does personality predisposition play into political beliefs? Let's discuss!
Transcribe →Were the Crusades Justified? - Part 2
Jan 1100:18:58Tap to summarizeLet's jump into this episode by jumping out of an above the crusades for a bit. Perhaps it's helpful not to look into the details, but the human responses we have recorded for us out of this bloodied and muddied past. What do you think? Was I off in my assessment? Let's discuss!
Transcribe →Were the Crusades Justified? - Part 1
Oct 300:22:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode, let's discuss what philosophies contributed to the idea of the Crusades and how those ideas formed and shaped what history has called "The First Crusade." Let's get into the ideas of a "just war" and a "holy war" and see if we can try to make sense of it all. What are your thoughts? Let's discuss!
Transcribe →Is The Shroud of Turin Real?
Sep 1900:21:53Tap to summarizeIn this episode, let's compare the critics of the evidence for and against the Shroud of Turin's authenticity as the actual burial cloths of Christ. Is there enough evidence to convince us that it is real, or should we remain skeptical about it? Be warned that this episode is archaeologically technical in nature. Let's discuss!
Transcribe →What is the Gift of Faith?
Aug 3100:23:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode, let's talk about the idea in the new testament that the Apostle, Paul, puts forth as "the gift of faith." In episodes past, I have commented that rather than the gift of faith, I have the gift of skepticism and it has sparked many comments and conversations. Was I wrong? Do I not have the gift of faith? What does that even mean? Isn't everyone's faith a gift? Let's discuss!
Transcribe →What Happened to Gentiles Before Jesus?
Aug 1500:22:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode, let's talk about what happened to Gentiles before Jesus came, lived, and died on the cross for the sins of the world. Let's take a look at the temple and talk about how its exclusionary practices played a role in salvation. What about examples of Gentiles in the Bible? Were only a select few Gentiles saved? Let's discuss!
Transcribe →What Books do I Recommend?
Jun 2700:19:35Tap to summarizeWarm up a cup of tea, or sit back with whatever chill beverage you want this summer as I give you some highlights from my reading list. Let's talk about what books I recommend from Christian to non-Christian and why I have chosen these as my favorites. What about you? What's your favorite book? Let me know in the comments!
Transcribe →Why Is Bread So Important in the Bible? - With Sarah Gelvin and Keira Jisa from Unsifted
Jun 1300:49:57Tap to summarizeIt is my joy and privilege to welcome Sarah Gelvin and Keira Jisa to the Christian Skeptic podcast. Both Sarah and Keira have struggled for most of their lives when it comes to gluten, bread, and food-health issues. Their greatest struggle may have been reconciling their past inability to consume bread with the Bible's constant references to bread and even Jesus calling Himself the "bread of life" in John 6:35. From this struggle, they started a company out of their kitchens, during the pandemic, called Unsifted. Join us in this conversation as we discuss their story, their struggles, and how they reconcile these hard dietary questions with the truths found in scripture. And, check out their company, Unsifted at https://www.unsifted.com/ Afterwards, connect with them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsifted And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsifted.kc/
Transcribe →Where Does Morality Come From? - Part 2
May 3000:21:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, let's look at morality as discovered and not defined by humans. Let's separate out the ontological and epistemological natures of morality as it relates to us as humans. Is there a rational argument for a "God-given" moral code? Let's discuss this!
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