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Confident Parent SeriesHow Can I Prepare My Child to Spiritually Survive and Flourish in Today’s Secular Culture?Presented by Kurk DurstonDetailed Workshop Notes PDF: https://www.familylifecanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Child-Spirituality.pdfWorkshop Description: Today, many young adults who were raised in Christian homes often end up abandoning their faith. In this workshop, Christian apologist Kirk Durston discusses helpful principles and tips for nurturing a lifelong love of God so your child is prepared to spiritually survive and flourish in a very secular culture.Please note: Although the workshop presenters are trusted voices in their communities, they do not officially represent FamilyLife or...
2026-01-0532 min
Sermons - Wallenstein Bible ChapelOvercoming Barriers to Sharing Your Faith | 1 Peter 3:15 | Kirk DurstonSermon Series: Helping People Find and Follow Jesus Our guest speaker, Kirk Durston, answered this question: How can we clearly communicate the gospel with compassion and confidence? He talked about 4 key steps: 1. The power of daily surrendering to Christ. 2. Prepare your personal story 3. Work on the art of asking the right questions 4. Discern deception and know why the Bible can be trusted
2025-11-0300 min
Quest with Kirk DurstonTalking with the Philosophical MuserJoin Kirk and Sheldon as they discuss philosophy and spirituality with James Knight. https://www.youtube.com/@jamesknightphilosophicalmuser
2025-10-201h 12Quest with Kirk DurstonCharlie. How did we get here?Kirk and Sheldon look at the world we live in and discuss what has led us to this point.
2025-09-1659 min
Woodside Church ElmiraHow Can God Work In My Daily Life?//Kirk DurstonWhat does it mean to live according to the "new self" that is created when we are spiritually reborn? Here are some everyday applications that God has given us.
2025-07-1449 minWoodside Church ElmiraWhat Must I Do To Inherit Eternal Life?//Kirk DurstonMany people believe they have put their faith in Christ, but might be badly mistaken. Here is what Jesus actually said about this?
2025-07-0738 minQuest with Kirk DurstonThe Topic is "Free Will"Who actually decided the topic? Who is Will and what did he do wrong?https://www.kirkdurston.com/blog/freewillb
2025-05-081h 01Quest with Kirk DurstonHow should we 'interpret' the Bible?Is everything in the Bible supposed to be taken literally? I told the mountain to move but it didn't... does that mean I'm not a Christian?
2025-05-0159 minQuest with Kirk DurstonThe Pope. Do we need one?Kirk and Sheldon take a look at whether a pope is really a necessary thing. What does Matthew 16 really mean?
2025-04-2452 minQuest with Kirk DurstonHow Darwinism became a Pseudo-scienceKirk and Sheldon take a look at Darwinism. Is modern Darwinism broken like Bret Weinstein says?Joe Rogan Experience #2269 - Bret Weinstein
2025-03-031h 13Quest with Kirk DurstonWhy does God allow PAIN?The issue of God allowing pain and suffering is a common one from both Christians and non-Christians having doubts about whether there is a God that cares.Sheldon and Kirk discuss.
2025-02-2056 minQuest with Kirk DurstonMy dad's regretsKirk and Sheldon discuss Kirk's latest article"The Most Powerful Words My Dad Ever Spoke"https://www.kirkdurston.com/blog/regretsKirk is a Scientist, philosopher, clergyman, outdoorsman, husband to the Queen of Hearts and father to six young adults.Read and comment on his content at kirkdurston.com.
2025-02-1351 minQuest with Kirk DurstonBuilding Blocks and RockrocketsKirk and Sheldon discuss the building blocks of life and what space rocks may explain.https://apple.news/AIsEeLZs9Q_m7pRKiKrElfA
2025-01-301h 16Quest with Kirk DurstonLet's debate ChatGPT and GrokWhat do ChatGPT & Grok respond with when we ask them the hard questions? Is it possible to get them to admit biases when they make something up?We're gonna have some fun.My name is Kirk Durston and I’m a philosopher, scientist, husband, and a legit Christian. On my channel, I explore assumptions and questions pertaining to God, questions about philosophy, questions about science and questions about the meaning of life, which I think about a lot. I hope you’ll join me on that Quest or perhaps you’re already on your quest about...
2025-01-231h 08Quest with Kirk DurstonResponding to Comments again.Kirk and Sheldon discuss Kirk's recent video Alex O'Connor Repeats Bart Ehrman's False ... They'll probably also touch on what's going on with that Wes Huff person.
2025-01-161h 20Quest with Kirk DurstonLiving in Denial - Christian EditionNo, we're not talking politics (at least not in THAT way).What does it mean to "Deny Oneself"?Kirk and Sheldon discuss Pseudo-Christianity again, digging into Kirk's recent article.https://www.kirkdurston.com/blog/pseudochristianityConnect with Kirk everywhere else! https://www.instagram.com/kirkdurstonhttps://www.x.com/kirkdurstonMy name is Kirk Durston and I’m a philosopher, scientist, husband, and a legit Christian. On my channel, I explore assumptions and questions pertaining to God, questions about philosophy, questions about science and questions about the meaning of...
2024-11-0754 minQuest with Kirk DurstonMore Reactions to Bart EhrmanAlex O'Connor's interview with Bart Ehrman was "interesting" as some clains were made that Kirk felt were incorrect. In this livestream, Sheldon and Kirk will dig a little deeper into why Ehrman might be making these claims and take your questions too.-------------------------------- My name is Kirk Durston and I’m a philosopher, scientist, husband, and a legit Christian. On my channel, I explore assumptions and questions pertaining to God, questions about philosophy, questions about science and questions about the meaning of life, which I think about a lot. I hope you’ll join me on t...
2024-10-241h 03Quest with Kirk DurstonLife, Death & EternitySheldon and Kirk look into eternity and discuss Kirk's granddaughter's passing and why something like that can happen if God is actually good.https://www.kirkdurston.com/blog/anas...Kirk Durston's website articles: https://www.kirkdurston.comMy name is Kirk Durston and I’m a philosopher, scientist, husband, and a legit Christian. On my channel, I explore assumptions and questions pertaining to the intersection of God, philosophy, science, and the meaning of life, which I think about a lot. I hope you’ll find these discussions thoughtful enough to subscribe to my chann...
2024-10-1746 minQuest with Kirk DurstonPseudo-Christianity and DeconversionSheldon and Kirk are discussing pseudo-Christianity and its relationship to deconversion.Kirk Durston's website articles: https://www.kirkdurston.com
2024-10-1058 minQuest with Kirk DurstonResponding to the Responses to the ResponseKirk and Sheldon respond to the responses from the response to Alex O'Connor and Bart Ehrman on Christ's claim to be God. That video is here. Response to Alex O'Connor and Bart Ehrman ... Kirk Durston's website articles: https://www.kirkdurston.com
2024-09-2653 minQuest with Kirk DurstonWhat does 'HATE' mean?The meaning of the word “hate” has radically changed over the past several years. What it used to mean vs what it means now. Why the psychological and sociological reason for the change? How do we navigate a situation where we cannot affirm something that is objectively wrong, but are being accused of promoting hate? What is the opposite of hate (love?)? How does legit love work in our current situation?https://kirkdurston.com
2024-09-2056 min
The Christian Atheist149 Evolutionary Faith: The Content of a Scientific Revolution, Part 3This week, we address evolutionary faith through celebrated evolutionary biologist Dr. Eugene Koonin's book THE LOGIC OF CHANCE: THE NATURE AND ORIGIN OF BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION. It is available here:
http://www.evolocus.com/Textbooks/Koonin2011.pdf
An earlier article (quick read) on the same topic is here:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6296332_The_cosmological_model_of_eternal_inflation_and_the_transition_from_chance_to_biological_evolution_in_the_history_of_life
The germ of this episode came from a trio of articles by Dr. Kirk Durston that I accessed from the...
2024-08-1221 min2024-06-201h 082024-06-201h 062024-05-161h 10Woodside Church ElmiraMothers in the 21st Century// Kirk DurstonWe take time this week to honour mothers, and the special role that motherhood plays in God’s plan for families. We also address that Mother’s Day can be complicated and painful for many in our church family. Kirk Durston invites us to reflect on what it takes for the church, and especially husbands, to create the conditions for mothers to thrive.
2024-05-1343 minQuest with Kirk DurstonEpisode 15 Fruit Without the RootListen to the full discussion here Christianity... Is it a Force for Good Want to discuss something further from this video? Go to https://www.kirkdurston.com/conversation My name is Kirk Durston and I’m a philosopher, scientist, husband, and a legit Christian. On my channel, I explore assumptions and questions pertaining to God, questions about philosophy, questions about science and questions about the meaning of life, which I think about a lot. I hope you’ll join me on that Quest or perhaps you’re already on your quest about these matters and we...
2024-05-0943 minWoodside Church ElmiraFinding the Peace of God in Challenging Times//Kirk DurstonHow do we find God's peace in these challenging times?
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The Meaning CodeKirk Durston: Genetic Algorithms and The Needle in a Haystack Problem of ProteinsKirk Durston and his beautiful mind joins Karen for a wide ranging conversation the includes origin of life, quantum mechanics, truth and reality, art and science and bioinformatics, among other things. For those interested in Kirk's bona fides, here's a link to his story. Scroll down to see his educational background and scientific papers. https://www.kirkdurston.com/kirk Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:34 Exploring the Origin of Life and Information 05:30 Discussion on Wolfram's Theory and the Ruliad 10:25 Coherent Existence and Limitations 13:14 Discussion on Quantum Mechanics and the Nature of...
2024-04-021h 222024-03-2850 min2024-03-1446 min2024-03-0736 min2024-02-2256 min2024-02-151h 00Quest with Kirk DurstonMichael Horner Episode 7 What About Notorious Blemishes? Pt. 3 The Inquisition
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Prepared to Answer PodcastThe Battle for the Soul: Why Sex is Such A Big Deal to God [Important Questions About Sex Series #4]Why does the Bible give us so many warnings about sexual immorality? Does God truly care? Scott welcomes Dr. Kirk Durston to delve into this critical topic. Dr. Kirk's expertise in biophysics, education, and Christian ministry provides profound insights into the biblical discussion surrounding sexuality.This captivating discussion explores the intertwined relationship between the body and the soul. Dr. Kirk unveils how lust and passion have the power to turn the body against the soul, leading to spiritual warfare within ourselves.Dr. Kirk suggests that what we witness in our culture today may be the...
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Our Creator CallsThe Challenge of Sexuality & Faith in Today's CultureWelcome to our Creator Calls…where we seek truth together.This week we're going to talk about sex and faith.Whether it's pornography, transgenderism, same sex marriages, or even pedophilia...why does it matter what we do when it comes to sex? And does anyone have the right to decide what is sexually moral? Most people are aware that there are some 'rules' in the Bible about certain types of sexual behaviour.But very few understand that our Creator set specific boundaries regarding sex to protect all human beings, an...
2023-07-2358 minOur Creator CallsDeconversion—Why are so many Christians leaving faith?Have you noticed how many professing Christians are leaving their faith?You may have seen a social media post by a well-known Christian announcing their deconversion...and for each celebrity who makes that move, hundreds of other believers we don't hear about are also leaving Christianity.According to a report in 2018 by the Pinetops Foundation, in the US alone between 30 and 42 million young people raised in Christian families who call themselves Christians are expected to leave the faith by 2050.This got me wondering...why is this happening? After 27 years of walking with Jesus I...
2023-05-131h 01Quest with Kirk DurstonBurn the Witches! - More bad things Christians did.Michael Horner joins Kirk and Sheldon to discuss his research into bad things that Christians have done.
2023-04-181h 06Quest with Kirk DurstonGalileo vs Christians - What actually happened.Michael Horner drops by again to talk to Kirk and Sheldon.
2023-03-281h 082023-03-011h 06Woodside Church ElmiraNavigating Our Way Through a Culture of Deception-Part 2 //Kirk DurstonThere are three major influences that can lead us into deception. It is helpful to know how God has spoken to each one.
2023-02-2738 minWoodside Church ElmiraNavigating Our Way Through a Culture of Deception- Part 1 //Kirk DurstonWe live each day immersed in a culture of misinformation and deception all around us from the highest institutions to the lowest. How might this be affecting our own Christian doctrines and views? In this talk we look at three major aspects of deception that can occur within Christianity, how to recognize them, and how to avoid them.
2023-02-2741 minWoodside Church ElmiraNavigating Our Way Through a Culture of Deception- Part 1 // Kirk DurstonWe live each day immersed in a culture of misinformation and deception all around us from the highest institutions to the lowest. How might this be affecting our own Christian doctrines and views? In this talk we look at three major aspects of deception that can occur within Christianity, how to recognize them, and how to avoid them.
2023-02-2110 minQuest with Kirk DurstonChristianity... The Bad and The UglyMichael Horner joins Kirk Durston and Sheldon to air Christianity's dirty laundry. Let's talk about the bad things people have done in the name of Jesus.
2023-02-151h 07Quest with Kirk DurstonChristianity... Is it a Force for GoodMichael Horner comes back to continue discussing his research on Christianity's impact on the world's history.Red Cross: https://blogs.icrc.org/religion-humanitarianprinciples/the-religious-convictions-of-henri-dunant-founder-of-the-icrc/ Woodberry: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235503063_The_Missionary_Roots_of_Liberal_Democracy
2023-02-081h 03
Gio & JoeyTalking Sex and CultureIn this episode Gio and Joey talk about Sex and Culture. There is a book titled by that name by J.D. Unwin Yet what we are discussing is an article about its findings written by Kirk Durston and can be found here Titled Why Sexual Morality May be Far More important than You Ever Thought. He masterfully summarizes the findings of J.D. Unwin. Sex and Culture is a 600 page book. The book can be found here: Sex and Culture. Furthermore, here is a great quote about the article. "Both Unwin and Eberstadt provide substantial evidence...
2023-01-2750 minQuest with Kirk DurstonWas Christianity a DRUG CULT?Jon Topping joins Kirk Durston and Sheldon Kotyk to discuss his research on whether Jesus' resurrection was real or hallucination.
2023-01-251h 14Quest with Kirk DurstonHas Christianity been the best thing ever for humanity?Michael Horner, a philosopher and apologist drops by to discuss his research on Christianity and its effects on history.
2023-01-111h 04Quest with Kirk DurstonThe Different Kinds of ChristiansNot all Christians look, act or believe alike.
2022-07-011h 112022-06-1557 min2022-06-081h 032022-05-261h 01Quest with Kirk DurstonAtheists, Skeptics, and AgnosticsKirk and Sheldon discuss different kinds of atheists, skeptics, and agnostics.
2022-05-1957 minQuest with Kirk DurstonShould Christians demand the legislation of morality?In the wake of the SCOTUS leak and the resulting outrage, Kirk and Sheldon discuss whether Christians have their focus in the right place.
2022-05-051h 04Quest with Kirk DurstonFreedom!Kirk and Sheldon discuss "Freedom". Is freedom our goal? Can it become an idol?
2022-04-281h 01
Woodside Church ElmiraTwelve Life Changing Milestones in Experiencing God- Kirk DurstonThis week Kirk Durston joined us to speak on twelve major milestones in experiencing God.
Kirk and his wife Patti live close to Glen Allen and attend Woodside. They work with Digital Strategies, an online ministry of Power to Change. Their motto is, “The world is online; we help them know Jesus”.
2022-04-2553 minQuest with Kirk DurstonResponding to comments on free will and moreKirk and Sheldon discuss Peter van Inwagen's paper on Free Will (https://sci-hub.se/10.1093/oxfordhb/9...) and more.
2022-04-211h 14Quest with Kirk DurstonDid Jesus die or did he just pass out?Kirk and Sheldon discuss the swoon theory with Jonathan Topping. https://www.jontopping.com/
2022-04-141h 30Quest with Kirk DurstonThe evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ.Can we look outside of the Bible text for historical evidence of the resurrection?
2022-04-071h 06Quest with Kirk DurstonWas the creation of the world "perfect"?OK, what went wrong? Sheldon and Kirk discuss how something so good, went so bad.
2022-03-311h 02Quest with Kirk DurstonDid the creator of the Universe say why they did it?Kirk and Sheldon discuss how worldviews impact how we think leading to our views on what are Gods and is there evidence for why the universe and humanity was created.
2022-03-241h 00Quest with Kirk DurstonIntelligent design, God, and why does it matter?Kirk and Sheldon discuss why the creation of the Universe is important to what we believe.
2022-03-171h 02Quest with Kirk DurstonWhat created the Universe?Last week Kirk explained to Sheldon that logic requires a supernatural beginning to the Universe. This week, we look at what that means for us.
2022-03-1059 minQuest with Kirk DurstonDoes logic REQUIRE a supernatural beginning of the Universe?Sheldon and Kirk discuss the world in turmoil and what made the universe. Can the materialist logically complain that Putin invaded Ukraine? Articles referenced by Kirk:https://www.kirkdurston.com/blog/kalamhttps://www.kirkdurston.com/blog/causeofgod
2022-03-0349 minQuest with Kirk DurstonFree Will vs Particle RuleSheldon and Kirk discuss Kirk's reaction to Sabine Hossennfelder's free will video (link below) and Kirk will try to figure out how to explain it in a way that Sheldon actually can understand. Sheldon and others have questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPCoDVgkIpI
2022-02-2556 minQuest with Kirk DurstonHumanity's Achilles HealSheldon and Kirk talk about fear and trying to stop revelation from happening?Hosted by Sheldon Kotyk, Director of P2C Digital Strategies. Want to discuss something further from this podcast? Go to https://www.kirkdurston.com/conversation -------------------------------- Connect with me everywhere else! https://instagram.com/kirkdurston/ https://tiktok.com/@kirkdurston https://twitter.com/KirkDurston My name is Kirk Durston and I’m a philosopher, scientist, husband, and a legit Christian. On my channel, I explore assumptions and questions pertaining to God, questions about philosophy, questions abo...
2022-02-1752 minQuest with Kirk DurstonBoycotting Cancelling and Big TrucksKirk and Sheldon discuss current events, the weather and other assorted topics involving life.
2022-02-1151 minQuest with Kirk DurstonOh the Humanity.We talk about Kirk's interview on Gript and how civilization is inevitably going to end up collapsing and it will take a miracle to stop it. The Interview: https://gript.ie/kirk-durston-on-sexu... The original article: https://www.kirkdurston.com/blog/unwin
2022-02-0345 minQuest with Kirk DurstonReaction to "Why do Christians Abandon their Faith"Want to discuss something further from this video? Go to https://www.kirkdurston.com/conversation Host: Sheldon Kotyk - Director of P2C Digital Strategies -------------------------------- Connect with me everywhere else! https://instagram.com/kirkdurston/ https://tiktok.com/@kirkdurston https://twitter.com/KirkDurston My name is Kirk Durston and I’m a philosopher, scientist, husband, and a legit Christian. On my channel, I explore assumptions and questions pertaining to God, questions about philosophy, questions about science and questions about the meaning of life, which I think about a lot. I...
2022-01-2844 minQuest with Kirk DurstonMeatloaf, Tents, and ExvangelicalsThis video was just for feedback until our test audience wanted to send it to their friends. So we're putting it up live. Hosted by Sheldon Kotyk, Director of P2C Digital Strategies. Want to discuss something further from this podcast? Go to https://www.kirkdurston.com/conversation -------------------------------- Connect with me everywhere else! https://instagram.com/kirkdurston/ https://tiktok.com/@kirkdurston https://twitter.com/KirkDurston My name is Kirk Durston and I’m a philosopher, scientist, husband, and a legit Christian. On my channel, I explore ass...
2022-01-2138 min
Sidebar by Courthouse NewsGuns, Fertility and TexasWe are breaking down this spring's dramatic Texas Legislative session, which saw the passage of bills barring transgender youth from participating in sports and banning abortion after six weeks, and how it ended in a Democratic walkout.We also take a look at a federal jury trial over a freezer tank failure that destroyed thousands of frozen eggs and embryos, and preview California's fight for gun reform coming to the Ninth Circuit.Special guests:Sarah Labowitz, policy and advocacy director with ACLU of TexasEsther Sanchez-Gomez, litgation attorney at Giffords Law CenterDr. Bill Durston, president...
2021-06-1528 min
The Veritas ForumTruth and Science | A Christian, Muslim, and Atheist DiscussIn this episode we hear from three different world views including a Christian (Kirk Durston), a Muslim (Imam Hosam Helal), and an Atheist (Matt Monrose) as they discuss their unique perspectives on faith and science. From the stage at McMaster University.
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2021-02-161h 14
The Veritas ForumTruth and Science | A Christian, Muslim, and Atheist DiscussIn this episode we hear from three different world views including a Christian (Kirk Durston), a Muslim (Imam Hosam Helal), and an Atheist (Matt Monrose) as they discuss their unique perspectives on faith and science. From the stage at McMaster University.
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2021-02-161h 14
PROPEL | A Podcast by Fellowship PacificEp. 22 | The Heart of the Preacher w/ Barton PriebeIt’s not difficult to find books and trainings on how to be a good communicator, a good preacher. And for good reason—it’s really important to know how to exegete a text, turn it into a sermon, and deliver it with excellence.
But you can do all of that, and still miss the main thing—the preacher’s own heart with God.
In this episode, David Horita, our regional director here at Fellowship Pacific, talks with Barton Priebe, lead pastor of Central Baptist Church in Victoria about the different heart dynamics a preacher faces thro...
2021-01-1946 minPrepared to Answer PodcastIf Science Gives Evidence for a Creator, How Do We Know It's the Christian God? [Special Episode - Kirk Durston]Even if we can make a sound argument for a divine creator from scientific evidence, is there any way of showing that this divine Creator is the Christian God who revealed himself as Jesus Christ?In this video of a live online event hosted by Prepared to Answer, Dr. Kirk Durston lays out a clear argument for rationally justifying why we can believe that the divine creator who science points to is the Christian God of the Bible.Without favouring any one religion, an objective and honest approach would be to ask three questions of...
2021-01-1242 min
Ready Answers Apologetics ConferenceRA2019 - Saturday October 19 - Kirk Durston - How Can There Be A Good God When There Is So Much Suffering and Evil in the World?At RA2019, Dr. Kirk Durston provided a thoughtful answer to the question, "How Can There Be A Good God When There Is So Much Suffering and Evil in the World?"
2019-11-121h 06Ready Answers Apologetics ConferenceSESSION 1 - Dr. Kirk Durston - Can We Trust Science? (The Corrupting Influence of Scientism)Sessions from the 2018 Ready Answer Apologetics Conference.
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