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On Baptizing My Children Today

Today, my ten year old girl Kylee asked, “Daddy, how much does it cost to be baptized?” What a cute question. It gave me the opportunity to sit down and talk to...

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Evangelicalism
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Theology Unplugged – The History and Future of Evangelicalism

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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Theological Boot Camp is Fast Approaching

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Theology Around the Web in 60 Seconds, 7.8.10

1. Web solutions for atheists: Godblock: A web filter that filters religious sites! Got to protect the children from them crazy Christians! (RT: Stuart) From the site:...

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Christian Life
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The Quest for the Colorless Christ – and Other Thoughts on Christianity and Race

Occasionally, I will get asked by one of my fellow African-americans what race do I think Jesus was.   Typically, what goes along with that question is the reflection of how...

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Archaeology
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Top Ten Biblical Discoveries in Archaeology – #9 Jehu’s Tribute to Shalmaneser III

This post is a continuation of our Top Ten Biblical Discoveries in Archaeology series. To see the complete series please click here. Setting the Stage In 1846 archaeologist...

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Apologetics
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New Atheism? Yea, yea, yea whatever…

… had been my reaction to the frequent use of this label by authors and scholars who have been addressing the issue of Atheism New Atheism. I simply thought, what could...

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Christian Life
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How Much is Too Much? Alcohol and the Christian

Two Christians fellas walk into a bar. Not only is it the best place to watch the game, but it is also a good place to meet those who need Christ most. Following in...

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Apologetics
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What if God Read Your Posts? Christian Conduct on the Internet

I believe that we are to defend the faith. I believe that we are to contend for the faith. One of my great loves in theology is the discipline of apologetics. But sometimes...

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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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