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What Bible Should I Own (Dan Wallace)

I have been conducting seminars on the history of the English Bible for the past dozen years. Inevitably, I get questions like, “What’s the most literal translation out...

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Anthropology
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The Voice of Reason: Decision Making and Spirit-Led Direction

Recently, I have been confronted with some rather significant decisions.  As one who is committed to Christ as Lord and Savior, naturally these are things I have brought to...

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Uncategorized
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Theology Around the Web in 60 Seconds – 9.03.10

1. Wondering what Rhome has been doing? You can see here: Sacra Script Ministries Quick shout out to my partner in crime. 2. Ever seen Enjoying God Ministries? Many of you...

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Theology Unplugged
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Theology Unplugged – Stephen Hawking and the Unknown God

Join C. Michael Patton and Tim Kimberley as they discuss Stephen Hawking’s recent claims regarding the origins of the universe [display_podcast] Other ways to get TUP:...

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Apologetics
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Stephen Hawking Worships the “Unknown God”

If you have not already seen, you may be interested to know that Stephen Hawking, the brilliant British theoretical physicist and cosmologist who has never been a friend to...

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Christian Life
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What Movies Will I Let My Kids Watch?

I don’t think the decision on whether we watch a movie is as simple as asking whether it has drugs, alcohol, sex, cursing, or evil behavior in it. But I am already...

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Christian Life
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Beware of “Professional Weaker Brethren”

My daughter, Katelynn, who is eleven, wants to start wearing make-up. I have a rule: No make-up at all until she is twelve. My wife does not agree with me. She thinks I am...

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The Theology Program
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Will Your Faith Grow this Fall?

Do you wish you could be heading to seminary this Fall? Let’s face it, God will not lead most people to seminary. What if you could still get great theological training...

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Evangelicalism
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Theology Unplugged – The History and Future of Evangelicalism (Part 4)

Join C. Michael Patton, Sam Storms, and Tim Kimberley as they discuss the history and future of Evangelicalism. [display_podcast] Other ways to get TUP: RSS iTunes Get TUP on...

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Ontological Argument: The Definitive Explanation
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Ontological Argument: The Definitive Explanation

In this episode, I walk through the ontological argument the way Anselm actually framed it—not the simplified version, but the real thing.

God is defined as “that than which nothing greater can be conceived.” Once you understand that definition, the argument starts to press in on you in a way that’s hard to escape.

If God exists only in the mind, then a greater being could be conceived—one that exists in reality. But that cannot be, because by definition nothing greater can be conceived. Therefore, God must exist not only in the understanding, but in reality.

This all rests on a simple but powerful idea: existence is greater than non-existence.

I argue in this episode that this isn’t just a clever philosophical trick—it’s airtight. Not because it forces you, but because once you truly grasp what is being said, you realize that denying it comes at a cost.

This may be one of the most compelling explanations for God’s existence you’ve ever heard—because it doesn’t appeal to evidence outside of you, but to something unavoidable within reason itself.

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  • Ontological Argument: The Definitive Explanation 2026-04-02
    Ontological Argument: The Definitive Explanation In this episode, I walk through the ontological argument the way Anselm actually framed it—not the simplified version, but the real thing. God is defined as “that than which nothing greater can be conceived.” Once you understand that definition, the argument starts to press in on you in a way […]
  • Basement Theology: Dispensationalism (With Gavin) 2026-03-17
    Basement Theology: Dispensationalism (With Gavin) This is something new—and honestly, something I should have started a long time ago. My nephew Gavin and I sat down in the basement, turned the cameras on, and had an unscripted conversation about dispensationalism. No prep, no polish—just real theology in real time. I’ll be the first to admit, […]

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