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UncertaintyCan a Historian Prove the Resurrection? | #39 Dr. Mike LiconaDr. Mike Licona, professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University, joins me to discuss the philosophy of history, whether a historian can determine if an event like the resurrection of Jesus happened, and then, if they can, whether the evidence is in fact sufficient to conclude that two-thousand years ago, Jesus rose from the dead.Check our Dr. Licona's book, "The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach."To support the channel, do please oh please consider donating.Feel free to follow me on Instagram or Twitter.EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00:00 Introduction00:01:15 Is the resurrection history or theology?00:05:29 Methodological naturalism00:24:46 S...2025-06-291h 28
Risen JesusBodily Resurrection vs Consensual Realities: A Licona Craffert DebateIn today’s episode, Dr. Mike Licona debates Dr. Pieter Craffert at the University of Johannesburg. While Dr. Licona provides a positive case for the bodily resurrection of Jesus based on facts and historical method, Dr. Craffert proposes that the reports of the risen Jesus recorded in the New Testament are best explained as experiences of altered states of consciousness by those who claimed to see, touch, speak, and eat with the Messiah. Craffert calls this a case of consensual reality, meaning that these experiences were “real” for those involved, but a physical Jesus did not exist in them. Instead, cultur...2025-06-251h 09Risen JesusLicona vs. Fales: A Debate in 4 Parts – Part Four: Licona Responds and Q&AToday is the final episode in our four-part series covering the 2014 debate between Dr. Michael Licona and Dr. Evan Fales. In this hour-long episode, Licona spends 15 minutes responding to Fales's presentation from part three, addressing the claims that miracles are metaphysically impossible and arguing that Hume’s criteria for miracle testimony are too strict. Following this segment, the two professors spend 45 minutes answering audience questions.2025-06-181h 07Risen JesusLicona vs. Fales: A Debate in 4 Parts – Part Three: The Meaning of Miracle StoriesIn this episode, we hear from Dr. Evan Fales as he presents his case against the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection and responds to Dr. Licona’s writings. This is the third segment of the four-part debate between the two scholars at the University of St. Thomas in 2014. Dr. Fales does not take the miracle stories of Jesus as historical events; instead, he contends they are figurative and can be understood using the anthropology of religion. Fales claims these stories were written to provide solutions to the existential crises confronting the world of the Roman Empire and gives examples through his inter...2025-06-111h 02Risen JesusLicona vs. Fales: A Debate in 4 Parts – Part Two: Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?The following episode is part two of the debate between atheist philosopher Dr. Evan Fales and Dr. Mike Licona in 2014 at the University of St. Thoman in St. Paul, Minnesota. In the first 30 minutes, Dr. Licona provides his positive case for the resurrection and then evaluates it alongside Dr. Fales’ hypothesis that Jesus did not rise from the dead but instead, the stories of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus recorded in the gospels are myths designed by the authors to provide both the Romans and Jews with solutions to their political problems. He finishes the session with a 30-m...2025-06-041h 04Risen JesusLicona vs. Fales: A Debate in 4 Parts – Part One: Can Historians Investigate Miracle Claims?In this episode, we join a 2014 debate between Dr. Mike Licona and atheist philosopher Dr. Evan Fales on whether Jesus rose from the dead. In this first segment of the four-part debate, Dr. Licona answers the question, “Can historians investigate miracle claims?” He gives a resounding “yes” as he defines miracles, discusses how to identify them, provides examples, and addresses objections to miracles. After delivering an approximately 30-minute presentation, Dr. Licona finishes this session by taking audience questions.2025-05-281h 02
PaulogiaResurrection is a 3 BODY PROBLEM? (Mike Licona response)The bizarre world of alien invasions and lunar messages collides with the resurrection debate between Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Bart Ehrman. Let's explore the parallels between Licona's outlandish hypothetical scenarios and the Netflix sci-fi series "3 Body Problem," questioning the validity of using such far-fetched examples to support the resurrection. === LICONA vs EHRMAN RESURRECTION DEBATE http://www.tinyurl.com/BartDebate===Support Paulogia athttp://www.patreon.com/paulogiahttp://www.paypal.me/paulogiaPaulogia Channel Wish-Listhttps://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/YTALNY19IBC8?ref_=wl_share2025-05-2713 minRisen JesusLicona and Martin Talk about the Physical Resurrection of JesusIn today’s episode, we have a Religion Soup dialogue from Acadia Divinity College between Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Dale Martin on whether Jesus physically rose from the dead. Dr. Licona presents a positive historical case for physical resurrection based on the following five historical facts:Paul was an eyewitness to the risen Jesus.Paul knew the apostles personally.Paul checked with Peter and other apostles to verify that he was preaching their gospel.Both individuals and groups reported experiences that they believed were encounters with the risen Jesus.These encounters were of a physical Jesus.Dr. Martin argues ag...2025-05-211h 58Risen JesusLicona and Martin: A Dialogue on Jesus' Claim of DivinityIn this episode, Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Dale Martin discuss their differing views of Jesus’ claim of divinity. Licona proposes that “it is more probable than not that Jesus claimed to be God in some sense.” He bases this on the fact that the earliest Christians, those most plausibly connected to the apostles, held this view and that the best explanation is that Jesus said so himself. Licona cites passages equating Jesus with God and Jesus using “Son of Man, divine and co-equal with God, as his preferred way to refer to himself. Dr. Martin concedes that Jesus may have claim...2025-05-141h 55Risen JesusCan Historians Prove that Jesus Rose from the Dead? Licona vs. EhrmanIn this episode, Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Bart Ehrman face off for the second time on whether historians can prove the resurrection. Dr. Ehrman says no. Given that 1.) historians work to establish what most probably happened in the past and that 2.) miracles are, by definition, the least probable occurrence of an event, historical proof is impossible since the least probable occurrence of an event cannot also be, at the same time, the most probable. Dr. Licona disagrees, answers Ehrman, and makes his case for the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection.2025-05-072h 06Risen JesusLicona vs. Shapiro: Is Belief in the Resurrection Justified?In this episode, Dr. Mike Licona and Dr. Lawrence Shapiro debate the justifiability of believing Jesus was raised from the dead. Dr. Shapiro appeals to Bayes' Theorem and the unverifiability of the alternative hypotheses for the post-death appearances to argue against justifiability. Dr. Licona retorts that Bayes’ Theorem, which states that the less likely something is to happen, the stronger the evidence for it must be to convince us of its truth, is primarily inapplicable in historical studies since it requires that the probabilities for an event’s prior occurrence to be known. He also disputes Shapiro’s claims that the al...2025-04-301h 35Risen JesusThe Plausibility of Jesus' Rising from the Dead Licona vs. ShapiroIn this episode of the Risen Jesus podcast, we join Dr. Licona at Ohio State University for his 2017 resurrection debate with philosopher Dr. Lawrence Shapiro. Dr. Licona argues that believing that Jesus rose from the dead is justifiable and that Dr. Shapiro’s arguments to the contrary fail as they present a flawed view of the gospels, do not consider evidence from New Testament scholarship, and neglect the most substantial proof available, Paul’s writings. Dr. Shapiro disagrees that the details of the New Testament are essential to this question, asserting that the postulation that Jesus came back to life is n...2025-04-231h 30
Her Renewed Strength | Bible Study, Christian Theology, Christian Women243: Did Jesus Experience a PHYSICAL Resurrection? Unpacking the Evidence with Dr. Mike LiconaWelcome back to the show! Today’s episode is a special treat I reserved for this last week of Lent, which we call holy week. As we approach Resurrection Sunday and celebrate the FACT that our Lord, Jesus Christ, IS RISEN, I’m excited to share a conversation with Dr. Mike Licona on the Resurrection of Jesus.
Dr. Licona is no stranger to the show. I had the privilege of hosting him on the podcast during our All Things Apologetics Series when he answered the question “If the Bible is trustworthy, why are there contradictions in the...2025-04-1948 minRisen JesusMythos or Logos: How Should the Narratives about Jesus' Resurreciton Be Understood? Licona/Craig vs Spangenberg/WolmaransDr. Mike Licona and Dr. Willian Lane Craig contend that the texts about Jesus’ resurrection were written to teach a physical, historical resurrection because when understood in their first-century Jewish Palestinian context, there is no other way the writers would have conceived of them. Dr. Spangenberg and Dr. Wolmarans disagree, arguing that they are later developed stories and myths taken as fact. This episode of the Risen Jesus podcast features a 2010 debate between the four scholars on this important topic.2025-04-161h 25Risen JesusJesus' Fate: Resurrection or Rescue? Michael Licona vs Ali AtaieMuslim professor Dr. Ali Ataie, a scholar of biblical hermeneutics, asserts that before the formation of the biblical canon, Christians did not believe that Jesus was killed. He argues that this claim was not, as held by some, originally a Muslim idea found in the Quran. In this episode, he debates Dr. Michael Licona, who refutes Ataie’s claim while contending that four solid historical facts provide sufficient evidence for Jesus’ death by crucifixion and later resurrection.2025-04-092h 12Risen JesusDid Jesus Rise from the Dead? Dr. Michael Licona and Dr. Abel Pienaar DebateIs it reasonable to believe that Jesus rose from the dead? Dr. Michael Licona claims that if Jesus didn’t, he is a false prophet, and no rational person should follow him. In this episode, Licona argues a case for the resurrection using the historical method and based on five facts gleaned from Paul’s writings. Former Christian minister, now agnostic philosopher and writer Dr. Abel Pienaar disagrees, citing biblical discrepancies, a pre-scientific worldview, the lack of hard evidence, and parallel stories of ancient gods and heroes coming back to life, as indicating that the resurrection of Jesus is a myth...2025-04-022h 12Risen JesusThe Resurrection - Argument from Personal Incredulity or Methodological Naturalism - Licona vs. Dillahunty - Part 2In this episode, Dr. Licona provides a positive case for the resurrection of Jesus at the 2017 [UN]Apologetic Conference in Austin, Texas. He bases his argument on contentions that 1) empirical data strongly suggests that reality has a supernatural dimension and 2) that historical data strongly suggests that Jesus rose from the dead. Mr. Dillahunty, an atheist activist and former Christian, disagrees, positing that there is not sufficient evidence for this conclusion. Instead, those who believe in Jesus’ bodily resurrection are committing the fallacious argument from personal incredulity. This means they take on this belief because they can’t find a better expl...2025-03-261h 14Risen JesusThe Resurrection - Argument from Personal Incredulity or Methodological Naturalism - Licona vs. Dillahunty - Part 1In this episode, Dr. Licona provides a positive case for the resurrection of Jesus at the 2017 [UN]Apologetic Conference in Austin, Texas. He bases his argument on contentions that 1) empirical data strongly suggests that reality has a supernatural dimension and 2) that historical data strongly suggests that Jesus rose from the dead. Mr. Dillahunty, an atheist activist and former Christian, disagrees, positing that there is not sufficient evidence for this conclusion. Instead, those who believe in Jesus’ bodily resurrection are committing the fallacious argument from personal incredulity. This means they take on this belief because they can’t find a better expl...2025-03-191h 17Risen JesusJesus' Bodily Resurrection - A Legendary Development Based on Hallucinations - Licona vs. Carrier - Part 2In this episode, a 2004 debate between Mike Licona and Richard Carrier, Licona presents a case for the resurrection of Jesus based on three facts that are strongly evidenced and acknowledged by the majority of scholars: 1) Jesus’ death by crucifixion, 2) the empty tomb, and 3) the experiences of Jesus’ disciples and his enemy Saul that they believed were appearances of the risen Jesus. Carrier contends that the earliest Christians only held that Jesus’ soul was exalted and that the idea of a bodily resurrection, and the gospel testimony in favor of this, came later through Paul. Who makes the stronger case?2025-03-121h 03
More to the Story with Andy Miller IIIJesus, Contradicted with Mike LiconaMike Licona’s book Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently confronts challenges posed by some who suggested that differences in the Bible means it is unreliable. In this conversation I talk through some of the ideas Mike develops in this book which is a helpful guide to understanding how the biblical writers used literary conventions of their time.Youtube - https://youtu.be/RO5oQzKT-x4Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4htt...2025-03-061h 04Risen JesusJesus' Bodily Resurrection - A Legendary Development Based on Hallucinations - Licona vs. Carrier - Part 1In this episode, a 2004 debate between Mike Licona and Richard Carrier, Licona presents a case for the resurrection of Jesus based on three facts that are strongly evidenced and acknowledged by the majority of scholars: 1) Jesus’ death by crucifixion, 2) the empty tomb, and 3) the experiences of Jesus’ disciples and his enemy Saul that they believed were appearances of the risen Jesus. Carrier contends that the earliest Christians only held that Jesus’ soul was exalted and that the idea of a bodily resurrection, and the gospel testimony in favor of this, came later through Paul. Who makes the stronger case?2025-03-051h 05Risen JesusCan Psychology Explain Away the Resurrection? A Licona Carrier Debate - Part 2According to Dr. Richard Carrier, Christianity arose among individuals who, due to their schizotypal personalities, believed that their hallucinations of a risen Jesus were reality. In his view, this naturalistic explanation accounts well for the resurrection claims and is like the reported mass hallucinations in cults led by charismatic leaders. In a 2010 debate at Washburn University, Dr. Michael Licona challenged these assertions and presented a case for the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection.2025-02-191h 13Risen JesusCan Psychology Explain Away the Resurrection? A Licona Carrier Debate - Part 1According to Dr. Richard Carrier, Christianity arose among individuals who, due to their schizotypal personalities, believed that their hallucinations of a risen Jesus were reality. In his view, this naturalistic explanation accounts well for the resurrection claims and is like the reported mass hallucinations in cults led by charismatic leaders. In a 2010 debate at Washburn University, Dr. Michael Licona challenged these assertions and presented a case for the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection.2025-02-121h 17Risen JesusJesus’ Death By Crucifixion - Fact or Fiction: Michael Licona vs. Yusuf IsmailIf Jesus did not die by crucifixion, there was no atonement for sin, and Christianity is a false religion. If he did, Islam is the erroneous faith. In this episode, Dr. Michael Licona debates Muslim apologist Yusuf Ismail at the University in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Dr. Licona tackles Ismail’s claims of an absence of eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ death in the gospels, Jesus’ time on the cross being too short to have killed him, evidence of individuals surviving modern-day crucifixions in the Philippines, and documented occurrences of live people being mistaken for dead. He also provides six reasons why Jesus’...2025-01-222h 10
The Stone Chapel Podcast'Jesus Contradicted' With Mike LiconaDr. Michael Licona, Professor of New Testament at Houston Christian University, joins David Capes on the Stone Chapel Podcast. After coming through a period of doubt and questioning in his own life, Mike found his way back to an even better, more informed type of faith. Now he reads the Gospels like what they were, ancient biographies. He has written an important book Jesus Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Stories Differently. If you’ve ever wondered “why?”, this will be a great book for you. The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network....2024-10-2221 minHer Renewed Strength | Bible Study, Christian Theology, Christian Women229: All Things Apologetics Part 1... If the Bible is Trustworthy, Why Are There Contradictions in the Gospel Accounts? with Dr. Mike LiconaWelcome back to the show! In this episode, I sat to speak with Dr. Mike Licona, a New Testament scholar, professor of New Testament studies, author and speaker. We discussed his most recent book, Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently, which addresses contradictions in the gospels and offers, what he believes to be, more plausible approaches to understanding those differences.
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Theology on AirIs the Bible Even Right? Exploring Contradictions with Dr. Mike Licona.Dr. Mike Licona of Houston Christian University joins Sarah and Evan to look at his new book, Jesus, Contradicted. The book is an easier to read version of Licona's doctoral work that challenges the assertions of unbelievers concerning "contradictions" in the New Testament. Licona argues that the Gospels are ancient biographies and, as such, have content that reflects that genre. Thanks to Dr. Licona for joining us! 2024-09-131h 04Risen JesusGospel Contradictions? w/ Mike LiconaMike Licona is one of the world’s most recognized experts on the resurrection. Join us live to hear his toughts abou the gospels, inerrancy, historical evidences, and the validity of the gospels. We are so excited to host this conversation and be sure to join us during the call in section and hop into the conversation!2024-09-041h 48Risen JesusWhat Can Be Learned From Contemporary, Non-Scriptural Greco-Roman writings?In this episode, Dr. Mike Licona walks the listener through some of the discoveries revealed in his new book Jesus, Contradicted. By examining Greco-Roman writings contemporary with the gospels, Dr. Licona has identified common writing techniques of the times that shed light on what we read apparently conflicting gospel accounts. He also discusses what authors meant by the term “God-breathed,” his understanding of biblical inerrancy, and argues that our view of Scripture must be consistent with what we actually observe in its text.2024-08-2644 min
The Caffeinated ChristianJesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently: with special guest Mike LiconaSend us a textToday we are interviewing Mike Licona on his recent book Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story DifferentlyIf you would like to watch the video version of the podcast it will be up on Mike's channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpye4_AHQsz71V2F1K_PP0gSupport the show2024-08-191h 34
ProveText1180. Jesus, Contradicted? An Interview with Dr. Mike LiconaIn this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb ( @tmichaelwhalcomb ) interviews Dr. Mike Licona about his new book "Jesus, Contradicted." They discuss a wide range of topics from the supposed contradictions in Scripture, the historicity of the resurrection, Bart Ehrman, inspiration, inerrancy, etc. This is one you won't want to miss. Tune in and then go grab a copy of Dr. Licona's book.
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BibleThinker10 Questions with Mike Winger (Episode 19)Today's Time Stamps:
1. 3:08 {Was Jesus’ Death Suicide?} I need help responding to the objection that Jesus voluntarily going to the cross was suicide. I know this isn’t the case, but I’m having a hard time expressing why. 2. 20:23 {How Can We Sin if Indwelled?} How are we able to sin if the Holy Spirit is in us?3. 24:52 {Defining Inerrancy} How can we biblically define inerrancy? Even the writers of the Chicago Statement seem to hold slightly different views on harmonization (according to Mike Licona).4. 31:45 {Is Nakedness Inherently Sinful?} My 16 year old daughter was wonder...2024-06-291h 19
I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEISTWhat Does Biblical Inerrancy REALLY Mean? with Dr. Mike LiconaIs it possible that the Bible actually contains errors? And if so, how would these errors impact the message of the Gospel? These are fair questions that some Christians may be afraid to ask. But does an error or two discredit the overall authenticity and reliability of the Scriptures or the historicity of the Resurrection?For this midweek podcast, Dr. Mike Licona, author of the brand new book 'Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently' returns to continue unpacking the true meaning of biblical inerrancy and to explore the significance of com...2024-06-1144 minI Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEISTJesus, Contradicted with Mike LiconaDo most Christians have the wrong definition of inerrancy? You may have noticed some pretty significant discrepancies between the different Gospel accounts in the New Testament—discrepancies that skeptic Bart Ehrman didn't hesitate to point out during past debates with Dr. William Lane Craig, Jimmy Akin, AND today's guest! Is there a way for Bible-believing Christians to harmonize these variations, or should we throw out the concept of Bible inerrancy altogether?This week, author, Christian apologist, and New Testament scholar Dr. Mike Licona sits down with Frank to expose the truth about "errors" in the...2024-06-0748 min
Think Theism(Re)considering the Resurrection of Jesus w/ Mike Licona| Think TheismDr. Mike Licona joins us to discuss the resurrection of Jesus and what we can know from history. “The Resurrection of Jesus” by Michael Licona: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LUJDNE This episode is from our 2022 Spring lecture series Deconstruction & Reconstruction. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/F6wEGMon404 Note: This video has been slightly edited for length and clarity. […]2024-04-1558 min
Unbelievable?Did it really happen: the Resurrection of Jesus? Mike Licona vs Larry Shapiro hosted by Andy KindThe question of the historicity of Jesus' resurrection has been repeatedly investigated, probed, and discussed. This week on Unbelievable we will add to the debate by asking ‘Did it really happen – the Resurrection of Jesus?’ dissecting the narratives of Jesus’ death and Resurrection. We’ve got two eminent scholars – who are good friends but with diametrically opposed beliefs on the authenticity of this pivotal event that forms the basis for the Christian worldview.
Dr. Mike Licona, a New Testament scholar, an expert on the intricate details of events surrounding the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ in first century Palestine, examines their...2024-03-291h 17
The RealityThe Reality with Dr Mike Licona - The Reality is Jesus is Risen"Dr Mike Licona is a Christian apologist specialising in the resurrection of Jesus. Mike grew up in a Christian home but soon began to question his faith and wondered if there was any evidence to support it. Mike almost jettisoned his faith until his investigation led him to a college professor who introduced him to Christian apologetics. In his research, Mike became convinced of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a fact peculiar to the Christian faith. Mike gave himself to serving Jesus." THESE RADIO PROGRAMMES HAVE BEEN MADE POSSIBLE BY KIND DONATIONS OF SURE REALITY VISION PARTNERS. TO PARTNER...2024-03-1228 min
Sure RealityThe Reality with Dr Mike Licona - The Reality is Jesus is Risen"Dr Mike Licona is a Christian apologist specialising in the resurrection of Jesus. Mike grew up in a Christian home but soon began to question his faith and wondered if there was any evidence to support it. Mike almost jettisoned his faith until his investigation led him to a college professor who introduced him to Christian apologetics. In his research, Mike became convinced of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a fact peculiar to the Christian faith. Mike gave himself to serving Jesus."
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Sure Reality PodcastsThe Reality with Dr Mike Licona - The Reality is Jesus is Risen"Dr Mike Licona is a Christian apologist specialising in the resurrection of Jesus. Mike grew up in a Christian home but soon began to question his faith and wondered if there was any evidence to support it. Mike almost jettisoned his faith until his investigation led him to a college professor who introduced him to Christian apologetics. In his research, Mike became convinced of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a fact peculiar to the Christian faith. Mike gave himself to serving Jesus." THESE RADIO PROGRAMMES HAVE BEEN MADE POSSIBLE BY KIND DONATIONS OF SURE REALITY VISION PARTNERS. TO PARTNER WITH...2024-03-1228 min
Truth UnitesThe Best Case for Jesus' Resurrection with Mike LiconaIn this video I interview Mike Licona about arguments for the resurrection of Jesus. Mike is one of the world's leading scholars on this topic.
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Deep Questions with Chase Thompson: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.2022-06-2238 min
Deep Questions with Chase Thompson:Dr Mike Licona: Is it Rational For a Skeptic to Belive in the Resurrection? + Gary Habermas as mentor and writing partnerToday 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.2022-06-2235 minPaulogiaResurrection Evidence Grudge Match (Dr Mike Licona vs Paulogia)They finally meet face-to-face! Resurrection scholar Dr Mike Licona and resurrection nay-sayer Paulogia are finally having an actual conversation with each other, after years of throwing barbs at each other in video responses... they can finally settle some scores like real men. Over video call.From the so-called apostle martyrs willing to suffer, to historical sources for the death of Jesus' brother James, to my naturalistic resurrection hypothesis and legendary development, to mass graves. Disagreements from the past are opened and healed.== SIGN UP NOW FOR ====== BART EHRMAN vs MIKE LICONA RESURRECTION DEBATE ====2022-06-0730 minUnbelievable?Classic Replay: Bart Ehmran talks about his loss of faith with Mike LiconaWe featured a lot of Bart Ehrman in 2011 - in this show from Aug 2011 he returned for another conversation with resurrection scholar Mike Licona, about their different experiences - why Bart deconverted and Mike Licona held onto his faith after a period of doubt.
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Faith in the FoldsGospel Differences with Mike Licona Today I sat down again with Dr. Michael Licona, Associate Professor of Theology at Houston Baptist University. This episode is the third in a new series where we’ll take a book-by-book approach for most of the New Testament, but before we actually get to the individual books of the New Testament, though, I wanted to take some time to dig into the #Gospels as ancient biographies. To do just that, Mike joins us for the second week in a row, this time to talk about the differences between each Gospel. In 2017 Mike wrote a book titled Wh...2021-10-081h 06Faith in the FoldsHistory in the Gospels with Mike Licona Today I sat down with a scholar, a friend, and Associate Professor of Theology at Houston Baptist University, Mike Licona. Mike has written several books, including Paul Meets Muhammad, and coauthored with Gary Habermas the award-winning book The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus. Mike’s largest work is also on the resurrection, entitled The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach. Links to these works can be found below.This episode of the podcast is the second in a new series where we’ll take a book-by-book approach for most of the New Testament, and it’s my h...2021-10-011h 09
PEP TalkWith Mike LiconaToday we are joined by historian and academic Mike Licona to discuss his specialist topic, the resurrection of Christ. Although we'd expect our secular society to dismiss such a miracle, Mike shows us that the supernatural is a real part of more people's lives that we might expect. Michael R. Licona, Ph.D. is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University and president of Risen Jesus, Inc. He is the author of several books, including The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach (IVP Academic) and Why Are There Differences in the Gospels? What We Can L...2021-09-2920 minRisen JesusS6E10 - The Empty TombIn this season finales to season 6 of the Risen Jesus Podcast, Mike Licona and Kurt Jaros discuss the evidence of the empty tomb, alternative theories to resurrection, and the timeline of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.[0:00] Intro[1:19] Why the Empty Tomb is Important[2:08] Scholars who Object to the Empty Tomb[3:53] Alternatives to the Empty Tomb[7:10] Empty Tomb as Historical Bedrock[11:10] Guards Being Placed at the Tomb[15:22] The timeline for the Crucifixion and Resurrection [22:14] Viewer Question: What are your thoughts on Dr. Andrew Loke’s work on the Resurrection? [23:09] Viewer Question: What do...2021-09-1628 minRisen JesusS6E9 - JamesJames, the brother of Jesus, helps to provide to us with significant data regarding the ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Dr. Licona unpacks several key passages in this episode relating to James.[0:00] Intro[0:40] Why James is Important[2:12] Mark 3:20-21 [5:59] Different Interpretations of Mark 3:20-21[9:43] John 7:1-5[12:12] John 15:18-19[13:16] John 19:26-27[17:25] A Note on James’ Conversation[18:20] James as Historical Bedrock[21:30] Viewer Question: What do you think about Dale Allison’s new book? How do you agree/disagree?[29:20] OutroMike Licona is associate professor of theology at Hous...2021-09-0629 minRisen JesusS6E8 - Paul on the Resurrection - Part 2We conclude our mini-series on Paul's thoughts about the resurrection in his letters. Dr Licona walks us through letters that are undisputed writings of Paul, some that are disputed, and some more words that change meaning depending on who you talk to. Tune in![0:00] Intro[0:59] Philippians 3:21 [2:33] Disputed vs Undisputed Letters of Paul [4:43] Colossians 2:9[5:33] 2 Corinthians 5:1-3[14:20] 1 Corinthians 15:12-27[16:34] A Recap: Why is Paul so Important?[20:13] Viewer Question: Strongest Argument Against the Resurrection [24:16] OutroMike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master...2021-09-0125 minRisen JesusS6E7 - Paul's Thoughts on His Conversion and Our ResurrectionWe continue our discussion from the last episode by doing a word study on biblical writing concerning Paul's conversion story and his thoughts on the future resurrection. Did they differ from the teachings of Christianity at the time? Mike Licona guides us through the text on this issues.Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z. You can also earn a Master of...2021-08-2331 minRisen JesusS6E6 - Jesus Appears to PaulPaul's eyewitness account of Jesus provide us with some of the most compelling evidence within the historical bedrock. Dr. Licona unpacks these appearances from Paul's writings.[0:00] Intro[1:04] The Reasons Paul Relates to Historical Bedrock[5:13] Saul VS Paul[6:29] Paul as Eyewitness[9:45] Paul’s Revelation[12:54] The Son Revealed IN Paul[15:43] “Last of all…he appeared also to me”[21:23] 2 Corinthians 4:6[24:05] 2 Corinthians 12:2-4[27:04] Viewer Question: What scripture is Paul referring to in the creed in 1 Corinthians 15?Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master o...2021-08-1932 minRisen JesusS6E5 - Postmortem AppearancesChristianity claims that Jesus Christ appeared after his death and resurrection to several parties. Dr. Licona explores the data set we have concerning that claim.[0:00] Intro[1:40] The Earliest Report of Christ’s Postmortem Appearances[2:42] The Kind of Appearance Paul is Talking About[6:10] The Resurrection Appearances in Mark[9:19] The Gardner & the Women [13:44] The Emmaus Road Experience[16:07] Alternate Theory on Cleopas from the Emmaus Road[18:44] Those Who Doubted[23:00] Other Postmortem Appearances to the Disciples[28:24] The Eyewitnesses Claiming that Jesus Appeared to Them[30:19] OutroMike Licona is associate professor of...2021-08-1831 minRisen JesusS6E4 - The Fact of the CrucifixionIn this episode, we take a look at one of the most certain facts in history - the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. What evidence do we have to support this claim? Dr. Licona explains.[0:00] Intro[1:53] The Data for the Crucifixion of Jesus[7:40] Objection: Non-Christian sources simply used the Christian sources[10:32] The Sources on the Crucifixion of Jesus are Early[12:40] Paul’s Letters on Jesus’s Death[16:29] The Passion Narratives[22:09] On the Probability of Jesus not Dying from the Crucifixion[27:22 ] OutroMike Licona is associate professor of theology at Hous...2021-08-0428 minRisen JesusS6E3 - Jesus Predicts his Death and ResurrectionJesus's predictions of his own death and resurrection are of great interest to scholars and debated among them. Is it reasonable to infer that Jesus did, indeed, predict his fate or is it something that was fabricated later? Dr. Licona unpacks these claims. [0:00] Intro[1:03] Jesus Predicting his Death and Resurrection[3:18] Mark 8:30 & Mark 9:31[7:14] Examples of Jewish Martyr Literature[11:10] Contrast between Martyr Literature and Jesus’ Death[12:55] Objection: Jesus’ predictive powers are not believable[15:26] Objection: The church fabricated the predictions to avoid embarrassment[18:29] Objection: The disciples didn’t anticipate Jesus’ resurrection[22:54] Viewer Question: How do w...2021-07-2629 minRisen JesusS6E2 - Jesus, Eschatological AgentWhat does it mean that Jesus believed he was God's eschatological agent? What do people have to say about his identity as a miracle worker or exorcist? Are these ideas connected? Find about these things and more as Dr. Licona unpacks these topics in this episode.[0:00] Intro[0:55] Eschatological Definition[1:45] Josephus on Jesus as a Miracle Worker and Exorcist [4:09] The Dating of Mark[5:54] Multiple Sources on Jesus as a Miracle Worker[8:48] On the Message Being Diluted with Time[14:08] The Relevancy of Jesus as a Miracle Worker[15:53] Jesus as an Eschatological Agent[20:45...2021-07-2322 minRisen JesusS6E1 - Intro to Historical BedrockWelcome to beginning of season six of the Risen Jesus Podcast! We'll be spending the season unpacking the chapter from Dr Licona's book on Historical Bedrock. Join us for this introduction to the topic. [0:00] Intro[2:14] Historical Bedrock[6:21] Using Consensus to evaluate Data[7:53] Making a Case for Historical Reliability with Individual Elements in the Text[11:49] Origin of the Terms “Bedrock” and “Minimal Facts”[16:02] A Minimal Amount of Minimal Facts[17:35] Building Upon Minimal Facts with other Evidence[18:50] A Preview of Issues to Historical Bedrock[21:41] OutroMike Licona is associate professor of theology...2021-07-2122 minRisen JesusS5E10 - Season FinaleWelcome to the Finale of Season 5. In this episode, Mike recaps this season and specifically the heart behind his investigative method. He has a word for apologists who plan to appeal to the Gospels and also discusses what is next on his professional schedule.Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.WEBSITE: https://www.risenjesus.comFACEBOOK...2020-12-2826 minBibleThinkerThe Controversy Over "Literary Devices" in The Gospels with Dr. Lydia McGrewAre there what appear to our eyes to be significant, deliberate, factual changes about the life of Jesus in the Gospels? Did the gospel writers seem to fabricate significant details about Jesus? If so, was this an expected and appropriate practice when writing a Greco-Roman Biography? Do "literary devices" exist, which were employed by the gospel authors, which allowed an ancient biographer to add fictional information to historical stories as a kind of "special effects"?
Dr. Lydia McGrew joins me to discuss several controversial and important issues related to the reliability of the Gospels.
This can be a rather complicated...2020-10-212h 00
Trinity Talks Podcast017 | The Historical Jesus w/ Mike Licona Part 2 My guest today is Dr. Mike Licona. Mike R. Licona is an American New Testament scholar, Christian apologist and author. He is Associate Professor in Theology at Houston Baptist University and the director of Risen Jesus, Inc. Licona specializes in the Resurrection of Jesus, and in the literary analysis of the Gospels as Greco-Roman biographies. Resources- Dr. Licona’s website: https://www.risenjesus.com- The award-winning The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus with co-author Gary Habermas. - Why Are There Differences in The Gospels? What We Can Learn From Ancient Bi...2020-10-1239 minTrinity Talks Podcast016 | The Historical Jesus w/ Mike Licona Part 1 My guest today is Dr. Mike Licona. Mike R. Licona is an American New Testament scholar, Christian apologist and author. He is Associate Professor in Theology at Houston Baptist University and the director of Risen Jesus, Inc. Licona specializes in the Resurrection of Jesus, and in the literary analysis of the Gospels as Greco-Roman biographies. Resources- Dr. Licona’s website: https://www.risenjesus.com- The award-winning The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus with co-author Gary Habermas. - Why Are There Differences in The Gospels? What We Can Learn From Ancient Bi...2020-10-0532 min
Pints With AquinasIs the Resurrection Fact or Fable (Dr. Mike Licona) | Ep. 199In this episode, I talk with New Testament scholar, Dr. Mike Licona about the reliability of the New Testament and why the resurrection is a fact of history. Check out Mike's website here: https://www.risenjesus.com/ and the article he mentioned, Are the Gospels “Historically Reliable"?: https://www.risenjesus.com/wp-content/uploads/religions-10-00148.pdf GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd Donate directly: https://donorbox.org/capturing-christ... This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of yo...2020-04-141h 20Risen JesusS4E8 - Do Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence? [SEASON FINALE]Is there a greater BURDEN OF PROOF for MIRACLE CLAIMS? Do extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence? In the final episode of this season of the Risen Jesus Podcast, Dr. Licona addresses these questions.Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.WEBSITE: https://www.risenjesus.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/michael.r.li...TWITTER: https://twitter.com...2020-04-0934 minRisen JesusS4E7 - Historians and Miracles: James D G Dunn and A J M WedderburnIn this episode of the Risen Jesus Podcast, Dr. Licona and Kurt discuss the contentions of New Testament scholars James DG Dunn and AJM Wedderburn that historians cannot investigate miracle claims. Dr. Licona discusses why he thinks Dunn and Wedderburn are mistaken.Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z.WEBSITE: https://www.risenjesus.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook...2020-04-0230 minRisen JesusS4E6 - Mike Licona discusses Dr. Ehrman on Miracles: PT 2In this episode Dr Licona continues his discussion on Dr. Bart Ehrman and what he has to say about the nature of miracles. The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.WEBSITE: https://www.risenjesus.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/michael.r.li...TWITTER: https://twitter.com/michaelliconaBuy "The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus": https://amzn.to/38vTfNUBuy "...2020-03-2626 minRisen JesusS4E5 - Mike Licona discusses Dr. Ehrman on Miracles: PT 1In this episode Dr Licona discusses his relationship with Dr. Bart Ehrman and what he has to say about the nature of miracles. The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.WEBSITE: https://www.risenjesus.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/michael.r.li...TWITTER: https://twitter.com/michaelliconaBuy "The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus": https://amzn.to/38vTfNUBuy "...2020-03-1928 minRisen JesusS4E4 - Mike discusses John P. Meier on MiraclesCan we say that miracles happened theologically but not know it historically? In this episode Dr. Licona looks at John P. Meier’s claims about miracles and history.The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.WEBSITE: https://www.risenjesus.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/michael.r.li...TWITTER: https://twitter.com/michaelliconaBuy "The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus": https://am...2020-03-1226 minRisen JesusS4E3 - C. B. McCullagh vs. Mike Licona on MiraclesC. B. McCullagh is a big name in historical method. What did he think about miracle claims? Listen in as Dr. Licona explains.The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Dr. Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.WEBSITE: https://www.risenjesus.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/michael.r.li...TWITTER: https://twitter.com/michaelliconaBuy "The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus": https://amzn.to/38vTfNUBuy "...2020-03-0529 min