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Every Believer ConfidentAnnual Report for Apologetics for the Church in 2025Mark and Jeff review the events of 2025 in the ministry of Apologetics for the Church. Rejoice with us as we remember all that God has done through the ministry to equip ordinary believers to effectively engage unbelievers with the gospel.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-12-2428 minEvery Believer ConfidentA Field Report from Mark and JeffMark and Jeff share some stories of recent gospel encounters to encourage listeners to look for opportunities on a regular basis. We hope this field report will encourage you to think big, look for and pray for openings for witnessing and boldly start gospel conversations multiple times a month.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-12-1720 min
Sound Words PodcastBiotechnology: Breakthrough or Moral Breakdown? (Dr. Mark Farnham)What should Christians think about AI in medicine, stem-cell research, genetic editing, cyborg prosthetics, neural implants, and cloning? Dr. Mark Farnham (Lancaster Bible College) joins Sound Words to help believers navigate one of the most ethically complex areas of modern life—biotechnology.We discuss major ethical challenges, where to draw moral lines, how the image of God shapes our convictions, and how the church can prepare Christians to face rapidly advancing technologies with discernment.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lin...
2025-11-2621 minEvery Believer ConfidentIdentifying Eastern Thought in Popular Self-Empowerment WorksWhat do all ideas that are infected with Eastern thought have in common? The erasure of the Creature/Creature Distinction. That is, every expression of Eastern thought blurs the line between our existence and essence and God’s. Each one promises that we are divine or can become divine. In this episode, Mark shares examples from self-empowerment sources to illustrate how behind them all lies a desire to be like God and to obtain His authority and power.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://ap...
2025-11-1940 minEvery Believer ConfidentWhen Should You Stop Trying?Sometimes when we engage unbelievers with the truth their response leaves us puzzled or reeling. They may be overly-hostile or may seem to not really want to reason with us. Mark and Jeff discuss what signs to notice when a person is not willing to engage in good faith dialogue and where to go from there.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-10-0117 minEvery Believer ConfidentHow Can Christians Constructively React to Charlie Kirk's Murder?In this episode, Mark is joined by Dr. Mark Draper, professor of church history to discuss the tremendous grief and anger that Charlie Kirk’s murder has evoked in many people. Was this an assassination? How do we live in a world where people celebrate or grow numb to the murder of public individuals? How do we hate the evil of this and the other tragic events of the week (the murder of Iryna Zarutska and the shooting at the Catholic school in MN) without becoming sinfully angry and allowing hatred to grow in our hearts?...
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Calvary Bible Church - Wrightsville, PAAnswering the Problem of Evil and Suffering – John 11 – Mark Farnham The post Answering the Problem of Evil and Suffering – John 11 – Mark Farnham appeared first on Calvary Bible Church - Wrightsville, PA.
2025-09-1400 minEvery Believer ConfidentHow Does Theology Impact Apologetics?Many Christians who get into apologetics don’t think about whether their apologetic methodology is consistent with their theology, and even more, the text of Scripture. In this episode, Mark and Jeff explore several biblical texts to see what they say and what that means for how we do apologetics.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-09-0333 minEvery Believer ConfidentWhy Aren't Most Churches and Pastors Interested in Apologetics?Mark and Jeff discuss the sometimes disheartening reality that most churches and pastors are not very interested in apologetics. They explore the reasons for this, and offer encouragement to pastors to take advantage of the resources available today.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-08-2725 minEvery Believer ConfidentStop Using Free Will as an Answer for EverythingMany apologists seem to think that free will is an adequate answer to the challenges raised against the Christian faith, like the problem of evil and suffering and the question about the justice or injustice of hell. Mark and Jeff explain the biblical teaching on free will and set it in its proper place as an important, but secondary part of our answers to these questions.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-08-1344 minEvery Believer ConfidentIs the World Becoming More or Less Religious?A recent article by James Eglinton, “The Myth of the ‘Irreligious World’” challenges the notion that the world is becoming less religious. Mark and Jeff discuss the dual nature of religious man and irreligious society in a way that helps us to better engage unbelievers with the gospel.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-07-3017 minEvery Believer ConfidentWhat is the problem with unbelievers?Why don’t so many people believe the gospel? What do they need from Christians to believe? In this episode, Mark and Jeff go to Scripture to get an accurate view of the spiritual condition of unbelievers in order to discover what it takes to bring them to Christ.They place evidence, arguments, and emotion in their proper place as tools that the Holy Spirit uses to open the eyes to see one’s sin and guilt and to see Christ as the only Savior.Want to reach out, ask a ques...
2025-07-2324 minEvery Believer ConfidentWhy the Doctrine of the Trinity is So ImportantMark and Jeff talk about the recent conference in Washington DC that commemorated the 1700th anniversary of the Nicaean Creed. This statement, forged over many years still stands today as the foundation for understanding what the Bible says about the triune nature of God. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-06-1125 minEvery Believer ConfidentUnderstanding All the Ways Eastern Religion Has Infiltrated Our WorldMark and Jeff expand on a previous episode and talk further about the ways Eastern Religion has been infiltrating the Western world and the lives of Christians. They share the books they have been reading recently that show that we get our ideas about all kinds of things from the various expressions of Eastern thought, such as New Thought, the Perennial Philosophy, New Age, paganism, and more.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-06-0437 min
Digging for Truth Podcast61 Every Believer Confident (Guest: Dr. Mark Farnham)Dr. Mark Farnham joins Henry to talk about some basic apologetics for the ordinary Christian. Dr. Farnham is Professor of Apologetics at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, PA. Every Believer Confident - Book link You Can't Get Rid of God - DFT podcast episode
2025-05-2950 minEvery Believer ConfidentMark Gets Animated About the Infiltration of Eastern Thought!Mark and Jeff discuss their recent interest in the ways that Eastern Religion, specifically Hinduism and Buddhism in the form of “New Thought” have been creeping into the church and Christian practices. This is the first in a series of exposing the Vedantic corruption of Christianity through practices such as declaring, manifesting, grounding, visioneering, crystals, wellness culture, and more.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-05-0719 minEvery Believer ConfidentCan Science Explain Everything?Some people believe that science has disproved Christianity or that science is the ultimate source of truth that trumps any other source. In this episode, Mark presents the eight limits of science to show that science cannot possibly have all the answers, despite the fact that it is a good gift from God to understand our world.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-04-3013 minEvery Believer ConfidentA Christian, a Muslim, a Jew, and a LiberalIf asked to share what you believe as a Christian in contrast to other religions, could you answer clearly and confidently? In this episode, Mark interviews Jeff after he appeared on a religion panel at a local university. Jeff shares how he answered the questions in contrast to the other religious representatives and provides some interesting stories from the interaction.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-04-2318 minEvery Believer ConfidentWorldview Questions that Draw People into ConversationDo you ever find yourself wondering where to go next in a gospel encounter when the conversation starts to drag? Mark and Jeff suggest five lines of questions that will give you ideas of what to ask next when you don’t know what else to say. Everyone wrestles with these questions, so they can be used with any person you are engaging in conversation.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-04-0918 min
Placed For A PurposeEvery Believer Confident with Dr. Mark FarnhamEver found yourself stumbling in a conversation about your faith? Or unsure how to respond when a neighbor asks a tough question about Christianity? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Mark Farnham, author of Every Believer Confident: Apologetics for the Ordinary Christian, to help lay a solid foundation for engaging neighbors of all backgrounds—whether they’re atheist, Muslim, Mormon, or simply hold different perspectives. With over two decades of experience teaching apologetics, theology, and philosophy, Dr. Farnham invites us to shift our mindset from winning arguments to building meaningful, respectful conversations rooted in curiosity and care.To...
2025-04-0839 minEvery Believer ConfidentWhy Is It Important to Understand Someone's Worldview?Many people try to evangelize by spitting out a scripted explanation of the gospel. As a result, the unbeliever often feels like he is being given a pitch for Jesus, something he did not ask for or want. In this episode, Mark and Jeff explain the value of taking the time to listen to and understand the unbeliever’s worldview so you can tailor your gospel presentation to the person’s specific questions and objections.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-04-0217 min
The Westminster PodcastApologetics for Everyone w/ Dr. Mark FarnhamDr. Mark Farnham graduated from Westminster's PhD program in Apologetics. His book, "Every Believer Confident" was recently released by P&R Publishing. He currently teaches at Lancaster Bible College. Nate sits down with Dr. Farnham to discuss apologetics and how every Christian believer is equipped to do the work of apologetics. It's not just a discipline for those who are trained philosophers or expert theologians. The early Christians didn't get sent off to Athens to learn Aristotelian philosophy before they were allowed to engage their friends and neighbors in evangelism. The Scriptures are sufficient for apologetics.
2025-03-3133 min
Embrace This Spellbinding Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Every Believer Confident by Mark J. FarnhamPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/49012to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Every Believer Confident
Author: Mark J. Farnham
Narrator: George W. Sarris
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
Release date: 03-26-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Do you want to defend your faith but aren't sure where to begin? Mark Farnham's accessible guidebook simplifies apologetics and empowers Christians to effectively present the gospel in all its glory and rationality.
2025-03-265h 56Explore: This Riveting Full Audiobook For Book-Lovers.Every Believer Confident by Mark J. FarnhamPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/49012to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Every Believer Confident
Author: Mark J. Farnham
Narrator: George W. Sarris
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
Release date: 03-26-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Do you want to defend your faith but aren't sure where to begin? Mark Farnham's accessible guidebook simplifies apologetics and empowers Christians to effectively present the gospel in all its glory and rationality.
2025-03-265h 56Every Believer ConfidentWhat Is Biblical Evangelism?Many Christians learned to present the gospel as a “decision” to be made or think of it in terms of “committing one’s life to Christ” or “surrendering to Christ.” In this episode, Mark and Jeff emphasize the need to use biblical language and concepts of repentance and faith to avoid confusion and to make it clear what we invite the unbeliever to do to be saved.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-03-1922 minEvery Believer ConfidentHow Can I Prepare Myself to Engage Unbelievers with the Gospel?Confidence in your ability to share and defend the faith is like a helium balloon. When you are at an apologetics conference or reading a helpful book on apologetics, your confidence is like a newly filled helium balloon. A few days or weeks later, however, you often find that your confidence has leaked and it lies lifeless on the floor like a deflated balloon. In this episode, Mark Farnham shares ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to always be ready to give an answer for the reason you believe.Want to reach out...
2025-03-1219 min
RIMScastRIMS Legislative Priorities in 2025 with Mark PrysockWelcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Our guest, Mark Prysock, RIMS General Counsel & VP of External Affairs, is here to tell us about the RIMS Legislative Summit 2025, in Washington D.C. on March 19th and 20th. Mark shares the top five RIMS legislative priorities, what they mean, and how they impact the risk management profession. These include the need to regulate private third-party legislation funding, data privacy, and cyber security, the National Flood Insurance Program, non-profit tax reform, and the Investing in...
2025-02-1828 minEvery Believer ConfidentHow Can Every Believer Confident Help You Become a Better Apologist?The new release of Mark’s book, Every Believer Confident, offers an opportunity to learn anew the basic, accessible way of engaging unbelievers with the gospel. Mark and Jeff discuss the new chapter and the new features of case studies and study questions in each chapter.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-02-0517 min
Mastermind For BusinessJigsaw Puzzles and John FarnhamHave you ever thought how much your business is like a jigsaw puzzle?Just like assembling a puzzle, building a successful business requires knowing how each piece fits into the bigger picture. It's crucial for every team member to understand not only their individual role but also how they connect with others to form a complete, functional system. Without a clear vision akin to the image on a puzzle box businesses can struggle with direction, efficiency, and team alignment. Mark also highlights the importance of recognizing the unique way each person contributes, ensuring that every role is...
2025-02-0422 minEvery Believer ConfidentWhat do I say when Someone Rejects the Gospel because of Christian Hypocrisy?A common accusation against the Christian faith is the hypocrisy of Christians.. How do we handle that? In this episode, Mark and Jeff review ways to respond to this charge by asking for a definition, showing that hypocrisy is a human trait, and calling all believers to a life of integrity and consistency.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-01-2914 minEvery Believer ConfidentHow Can I Become a Better Apologist?Once you learn to engage unbelievers effectively with the gospel, how do you keep growing in your abilities? Mark and Jeff discuss some simple ideas, such as reading through the entire Bible, reading commentaries to deepen our understanding of the Scriptures, and more.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-01-2220 minEvery Believer ConfidentHow to Start a Faith ConversationMany Christians feel at a loss to know how best to start a spiritual conversation with those who don’t believe in God, either overt atheists or someone who simply has no beliefs about God. This will provide some helpful resources for effective gospel conversations.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-01-1510 minEvery Believer ConfidentUpcoming Ethics ConferenceDon’t miss the big ethics conference on February 22 in Allentown, PA. We will address a number of critical issues of our day from a Christian perspective, including the sanctity of life, technology, gender and sexuality, abortion, and reproductive technology. Go to https://cedarcrest.church/ethicscon2025/ for more details. Hurry, seating is limited!Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2025-01-0815 minEvery Believer ConfidentConversations that Lead to the GospelA key to effective engagement with unbelievers is simply to start conversations. Becoming a good conversationalist is possible for anyone, regardless of their personality. In this episode, Mark shares some basics about having good conversations and turning them to spiritual topics to open the door for sharing the gospel.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-11-2110 min
Captivate & ConformChristian Ethics in a Post-Christian World | Dr. Mark FarnhamDr. Mark Farnham returns to the show to explain why Christians must be prepared to face the ethical issues of our day. But to do this well, Christians must stand on a biblical foundation.Mark your calendar for the upcoming conference Christian Ethics in a Post-Christian World on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Cedar Crest BFC. Learn more and register.---If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church.Visit ...
2024-11-2030 min
Women Designers You Should Know025. Eileen Gray and Emily Farnham: Protecting Stories in Modernist ArchitectureThis dual feature episode explores Eileen Gray’s journey from interior design to groundbreaking modernist architecture, including the challenges of vandalism, loss, and rediscovery, alongside Emily Farnham’s dedication to preserving architectural history and working on both Mandy Moore and Lilly Collin's Mid-Century homes._______Support this podcast with a small donation: Buy Me A CoffeeThis show is powered by Nice PeopleJoin this podcast and the Patreon community: patreon.com/womendesignersyoushouldknowHave a 1:1 mentor call with Amber Asay: intro.co/amberasay_______Sources:Documentary — Gray Matters: Architect and Design...
2024-11-191h 06Every Believer ConfidentHow Can the Christian God Exist When There Is So Much Evil and Suffering?When we look around the world and see wars, genocide, human trafficking, and modern-day slavery, we have to ask, How can an all-loving, all-powerful God exist? Christians claim that God loves the world, so why is it in such a mess? Who among us has not cried out to God in grief, fear, and desperation? Does God care, and when will he do something about evil and suffering?Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-10-3019 minEvery Believer ConfidentIntroduction to ApologeticsWhat is Apologetics? Is it only for pastors and professors, or is every Christian called to practice apologetics? Is it primarily about confrontations or conversations? Is the concept even in the Bible? Why can’t we just evangelize and skip the apologetics part? In this episode, Mark and Jeff lay the foundation of the basics of apologetics.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-10-2118 minEvery Believer ConfidentHow Eastern Religion has Infiltrated the Church Pt. 2The infiltration of the West and the Church by Eastern religion, the New Age, neo-paganism, and earth religions is rooted in a foundational error of the “oneness of all things.” In this episode, Mark and Jeff get to the heart of these errors and show how the Creator-Creature Distinction corrects our thinking and allows us to remain in truth as we worship God.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-10-1518 minEvery Believer ConfidentHow Eastern Religion has Infiltrated the Church Pt. 1It has been widely observed that the New Age and Eastern religious thought have infiltrated the West for many years through practices like Yoga and the promise of making all things “one.” In this episode, Mark and Jeff explore how this has happened and how the Church has been subverted through seemingly innocent practices.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-10-0918 minEvery Believer ConfidentCommon ObjectionsSome Christians struggle with the idea of apologetics and may see it as something too difficult for them, or even unspiritual. Jeff and Mark answer those objections and show how apologetics can help every Christian in their proclamation of the gospel.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-09-2416 minEvery Believer ConfidentThe Art of ConversationHow do you become skilled at starting conversations that lead to the gospel? That is the single greatest challenge for most Christians who want to share the gospel. In this episode, Mark and Jeff talk about ways to become more natural conversationalists for the sake of gospel witness.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-09-1915 minEvery Believer ConfidentWhat is Christianity?Many people have a vague or mistaken idea of what Christianity is all about. In addition, even Christians have a hard time articulating the gospel clearly. This episode nuggets to the heart of each so we can more effectively share the gospel and compel people to believe the Christian faith in all its glory.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-09-1015 min
Bible Baptist ChurchHow Can a Good God Allow Suffering?In this powerful and thought-provoking sermon, Dr. Mark Farnham tackles one of the most challenging questions people face: "Where is God in the midst of suffering and evil?" Drawing from John 11, the story of Lazarus, Dr. Farnham explores how Jesus responds to grief, pain, and loss, offering a deeply compassionate and theological perspective. He discusses how only the Christian worldview provides a meaningful answer to suffering, while also acknowledging the emotional struggles believers face. With personal stories of trials and God's grace, this message encourages listeners to find comfort in God’s purposes, even when life doesn’t make sense. If y...
2024-09-0800 min
Captain's CornerAtlantis Minis Tour 2024This weekend over 500 tourists from the mini section are travelling to Ladram Bay in Budleigh Salterton, for one of the largest sports tours this country has seen. Bainesey and Badams speak to Andre Vernon and Mark Panton, members of the tour planning committee and mini tour veterans, about the incredible team of volunteers and committed sponsors who have made this tour possible. They give insights on what to expect in Devon and give their tips for first time tourists!
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2024-08-2226 minEvery Believer ConfidentBuilding a Culture of Apologetics in Your ChurchHow can a church begin to create a culture where gospel conversations with the lost are normal? How does a church move beyond an inward focus on discipleship to add an outward focus on reaching the lost? Mark and Jeff discuss some philosophical keys and some practical steps that can be taken to help a church cultivate gospel engagement among its members.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-08-1917 minDigging for Truth Podcast55 You Can't Get Rid of God (Guest: Dr. Mark Farnham)Dr. Mark Farnham, a professor from Lancaster Bible College, joins Henry to talk about apologetics, evangelism, and a little bit about karma. Every Believer Confident: Apologetics for the Ordinary Christian - book link
2024-08-191h 04Every Believer ConfidentHow We Got Started in ApologeticsMark and Jeff share their origin stories as apologists. For both of us, it began with our inability to answer objections and questions from non-believers. Our hope is that you will be encouraged that you, too, can engage anyone you meet with the gospel and do it well.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-08-1318 minEvery Believer ConfidentThe Role of the Holy Spirit in Apologetic EncountersLearning that true salvation is a work of the Holy Spirit and not something we can accomplish through our own ability or charm is freeing. If the Holy Spirit is the one who convinces of guilt and opens eyes to see Christ as the only Savior, then I can confidently share the good news of Jesus with whomever I meet.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-08-0615 minEvery Believer ConfidentSome More Arguments for the Deity of ChristJeff and Mark resume their list of reasons why Christians believe in the deity of Jesus. They demonstrate that the only way to reject Jesus’ deity is to ignore or reject the testimony of Scripture, which affirms again and again that Jesus is fully divine.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-07-2916 minEvery Believer ConfidentSome Arguments for the Deity of ChristMuslims, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, Jews, and skeptics all share in common a rejection of the divinity of Jesus Christ. Some Christians are surprised to learn that nowhere in the New Testament does Jesus say these three words: “I am God.” In this episode Mark and Jeff explain why that is and the overwhelming evidence from Scripture that Jesus is fully divine, equal in essence to the Father and Spirit.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-07-2510 minEvery Believer ConfidentDeconstruction Pt. 2Mark and Jeff continue their discussion of deconstruction and the need for Christians to be grounded in their faith. They also talk about the difference between questions that search for answers and those that are seeking an exit from the faith.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-07-1516 min
KRISTEN & NIGE FOR BREAKFASTBest John Farnham SongJohn Farnham turned 75 this week!, Kristen and Nige decided to do something special to mark the occasion and ask the question we have all thought about !! What is the best John Farnham song??.. How can one be asked to choose just one??.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-07-0303 minEvery Believer ConfidentDeconstruction Pt. 1Mark and Jeff introduce the topic of deconstruction and talk about a recent New York Times article recounting one couple’s deconstruction from Christianity that began with a rejection of God’s law regarding sexual fidelity.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-07-0116 minEvery Believer ConfidentEvangelism is NOT the Most Important ThingFor many years I believed (because I was taught this, either overtly or by implication) that the most important thing a Christian and a church could do is to reach the lost with the gospel. Everything else paled in comparison and was secondary to the reason God left believers on earth after their salvation. Only when I rejected this idea did I begin to witness to unbelievers with more confidence and frequency.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-06-2416 minEvery Believer ConfidentWas Eve an Evidentialist?The most common approach to apologetics is the evidentialist approach, which argues that what the unbeliever needs most is evidence of the truth of Christianity. Once there is enough evidence, belief is sure to follow. By looking at the case of Eve in the Garden of Eden, we can see that there is a more fundamental problem–our rebellion against God. Even when we have all the evidence we could want, apart from the work of the Holy Spirit, genuine belief will not happen.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking ev...
2024-06-1810 min
Couple of BlokesEp69: Ox: 'If I Went on a Cruise, I'd Roll off the Boat', and Marko: 'Put Your Dog Down'In a riveting start to the podcast, Ox wants to have some weather chat. So we humour him and discuss the weather. We recommend you fast forward through this part. Takes about 6 minutes or so, so feel free to skip through. You're welcome.But Ox does raise a reasonable point about what the 'feels like' thing means. As it turns out, Marko knows exactly why and explains it. Ox then discusses dam levels. Again, fast forward through.We move onto car washing, which Ox and Marko feel is a lost art. They don't...
2024-06-1136 minEvery Believer ConfidentCommon QuestionsCan we get past the taboo of talking about religion and politics to share Christ? Mark's guest, Zack Armstrong, presents some practical ideas for encouraging people to talk about spiritual matters.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-06-1012 minEvery Believer ConfidentThe Intellectual Strength of ChristianityHave you ever wondered if the Christian faith can hold up to the scrutiny of leading scholarship? In today's episode, we will explore how Christianity is both personally edifying AND intellectually satisfying. Christianity can hold its own in the world of scholarship and you can be confident that your faith is grounded in good truth.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-06-0310 minEvery Believer ConfidentStarting ConversationsHave you every wanted to start a conversation with someone about the gospel but didn't know how? Today we will go over some simple and practical skills you can use to start engaging the unbelievers in your life with the gospel.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2024-05-3110 minCaptivate & ConformApologetic Parenting | Dr. Mark FarnhamDr. Farnham shares 9 apologetic parenting principles on raising children and grandchildren in a world of secular influences.---If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church.Visit Captivate & Conform | cedarcrest.church/podcastLearn more about Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church | cedarcrest.church
2024-04-1740 minCaptivate & ConformAsk Dr. FarnhamDr. Mark Farnham, Professor of Apologetics at Lancaster Bible College, joins the show to answer questions from you, our listeners.Purchase Dr. Farnham’s Every Believer Confident: Apologetics for the Ordinary Christian. He will be the main speaker at our FREE apologetics conference on Saturday, February 24. Mark your calendars!---If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church.Visit Captivate & Conform | cedarcrest.church/podcastLearn mor...
2023-12-2059 minCaptivate & ConformThe Christ of ChristmasEnjoy this episode on Christmas carols, the deity of Christ, and our first-ever “lightning round” of questions.EXCITING NEWS! Dr. Mark Farnham is returning to Captivate & Conform to answer your questions, which will be discussed on the show, December 20th. Submit your question here. Check out our previous episode with Dr. Farnham, “Apologetics: Every Believer Confident.”---If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church.Visit Captivate & Conform
2023-12-0643 min
C4 | Calvary Young AdultsHardball, Week One: Apologetics - How to Talk to Anyone About the Gospel | Dr. Mark Farnham Dr. Farnham, Professor of Apologetics at LBC, unpacks and demystifies apologetics by explaining the relationship between apologetics and evangelism, encouraging us to live pure lives while knowing what we believe and why, and ends with giving five steps to share the gospel with anybody. A time of Q&A with Dr. Mark Farnham and Adam follows the message.
2023-09-1957 minCaptivate & ConformApologetics: Every Believer ConfidentThe word “apologetics” has become associated with packed auditoriums and heated debates between eloquent orators. But in 1 Peter 3:15, the apostle makes it clear that every Christian is to be prepared to defend the faith—regular churchgoer and itinerant apologist alike.With the right theology and starting framework, apologetics can be done effectively not just by bookish scholars or articulate debaters. Special guest Dr. Mark Farnham compellingly explains why apologetics is for and can be done by every believer.Resource Recommendation | Every Believer Confident: Apologetics for the Ordinary Christian by Mark Farnham---
2023-08-2358 min
Strong Songs"You're The Voice" by John Farnham, Live in SydneyJohn Farnham's "You're The Voice" was a worldwide hit, and nowhere was it more popular than in the Aussie singer's homeland. A couple weeks ago, Kirk went onstage with the hosts of the Chat 10 Looks 3 podcast, Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb, to talk about the song, the singer, and so much more.This episode is excerpted from Chat 10 Looks 3 episode 214. It was recorded live at the Enmore Theater in Sydney, Australia on June 17, 2023.Performed by: John FarnhamWritten by: Chris Thompson, Maggie Ryder, Andy Qunta, & Keith ReidProduced by: Glenn Wheatley
2023-06-3046 min
Triple M RockROCK NEWS: Foo Fighters' New Single, Matchbox Twenty's Australian Tour, Coldplay's Sold-Out Shows, and The John Farnham DocumentaryWelcome to Triple M Rock News with Kalun, your ultimate source for the latest updates in the world of rock music! Foo Fighters are back with a bang, unleashing their latest single 'Under You'. This high-energy, melodic punk-infused track offers a tantalizing glimpse into their upcoming album, "But Here We Are," set to release on June 2. But that's not all - Fooies have a special treat for fans worldwide. Prepare yourself for the global streaming event, "Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts." Join in for exclusive performances from the new album, behind-the-scenes footage, and thrilling surprises. Claim y...
2023-05-1804 min
Amateur Rugby Podcast#96 - Mark Scoular - Perfect has become the enemy of goodMy guest this week is rugby referee and former Royal Marine - Mark Scoular. This interview was recorded in February of 2023 and we talked about Mark's early days playing for Carnoustie Rugby Club. We then got into a deep discussion about leadership, teamwork, refereeing principles and mental preparations. And we even dipped our toes in the murky waters of the tackle height debate! There are a load of great take-away's in this episode and plenty of fun, too - hope you enjoy! LINKS Mark Scoular's business website - https://www.protectandprepare.co.uk/ and @protectandprep1 on Twitter Mark Scoular on Link...
2023-02-0559 min
Moonshots Podcast: Superstar mindsets and success habitsSecond Order ThinkingHello members and subscribers! The ninth Moonshots Master episode is here and we are diving into Critical Thinking and SECOND ORDER THINKING!Helping set the scene for Second Order Thinking we think it only right to start with Howard Marks, who explains why if you think the same as everyone else you're not going to be a superior investor. We then have breakdowns, courtesy Yanis from Time Management and Productivity, of both Second Order Thinking and how it influences future actions, as well as Second Order Consequences and how every action has a consequence.
2022-03-2314 min
Sermons3/13/22 - Dr. Mark Farnham | The Problem of Evil and Suffering3/13/22 - Dr. Mark Farnham | The Problem of Evil and Suffering by Grace Baptist Church of Millersville
2022-03-1249 min
Talk to the BandRussell Gilbrook - Uriah Heep DrummerIn this episode, we interview Russell Gilbrook, a UK Drummer, who started learning the drums when he was only four, he was depping West End shows at the age of 12 and touring Europe with Alan Price (of the Animals) when he was only 18. He performed on pop recordings with the likes of John Farnham, 5 Star, Boy Meets Girl, before joining “Chris Barber’s Jazz and Blues Band". But he’s best known for his hard hitting, high energy Rock drumming, and has been the drummer in legendary British rock band "Uriah Heep" since 2007. Special thanks to Russell Gilbroo...
2020-10-0528 min
Unlikely PilgrimsMark Farnham Seeking God In The WhirlwindThis is an interview with Lancaster Bible College-Capital Seminary and Graduate school Professor Dr. Mark Farnham. Dr. Farnham teachings ethics, apologetics and theology. He is also organ transplant recipient and cancer survivor. In this podcast we will be speaking to him about what his experiences have taught him about suffering and how that can help us during this time of pandemic.
2020-10-0248 min
Grief Is My Superpower By Mark LemonEp.22 Giles FarnhamFor this episode Mark Lemon speaks with fashion expert, musician and proud husband & father, Giles Farnham. Giles speaks to Mark about the death of his mum and how it’s shaped his outlook on life. You can find Giles on instagram as @Gilesf Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave a comment wherever you are listening to this podcast. By doing this it will help us to reach more people in need of support at a tough time. This podcast is in support of children’s bereavement charity www.winstonswish.org You can contact the Winston's Wish helpline at 080...
2020-05-2535 minEvery Believer ConfidentTwo Ways to Move to the Next Level When Engaging UnbelieversSo you have begun to make efforts to talk with your unsaved neighbors, friends, coworkers, family, and classmates about spiritual matters. You've asked some strategic questions and conversations are going further than they ever have before. What next? This episode moves beyond questions to understanding as fully as possible what the other person believes, and in the process, continues the conversation on toward the gospel.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-05-3106 minEvery Believer ConfidentThree Powerful Effects of Asking Good QuestionsDoes asking strategic questions really work when engaging unbelievers in conversation about spiritual matters? Yes! In this episode we explore three powerful effects well-asked strategic questions can have in a conversation about the gospel.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-05-2408 minEvery Believer ConfidentAsking Strategic QuestionsWhat do you do if you don't know how to answer an objection to the Christian faith? Many people freeze and walk away or alternately abandon reason and claim to simply believe "by faith," by which they mean apart from reason. What they don't often consider is a question to challenge the objection. Since most objections to the Christian faith are based on false or unproven assumptions, a good question can reveal the weakness of the objection. This episode explores the way Christians can use strategic questions to undermine attacks on the Christian faith.Want to reach...
2019-05-1707 minEvery Believer ConfidentTurning the Conversation Toward Spiritual MattersHave you ever been talking with an unbeliever, and you find yourself trying to figure out how to steer the conversation toward spiritual matters so you can share the gospel with her? Sometimes that transition is the hardest part about sharing the good news. In this episode we explore ways to turn the conversation toward spiritual matters naturally and effectively.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-05-1007 minEvery Believer ConfidentReducing Fear by Asking QuestionsDoes engaging unbelievers with the gospel bring you overwhelming fear? A major cause for fear is the feeling that we don't know what to say once the conversation turns to spiritual matters. In this episode we begin to learn how to ask strategic questions that challenge the unbeliever's worldview.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-05-0107 minEvery Believer ConfidentHow My First Apologetic Encounter Lasted Two HoursNow that we have learned the basics of apologetics and have understood what is going on in the heart of unbelievers, how do we effectively engage them with the gospel? How do we practically challenge unbelief and defend the faith while sharing it in a winsome and persuasive fashion? This episode shares the story of my first attempt to utilize apologetics and how powerful it proved to be.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-04-2507 minEvery Believer ConfidentWhen God Hands People Over to Their DesiresWhen unbelievers suppress the truth long enough and with great enough insistence, God hands them over to be enslaved to their desires. The freedom from God they demanded becomes slavery to sin. This episode explores how people who suppress the truth of God become slaves to their desires.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-04-1807 minEvery Believer ConfidentThe Exchange of God's Natural Design for the UnnaturalSuppressing the truth of God causes unbelievers to exchange the glory of God for an image, the truth of God for a lie, and the natural design of the sexes for homosexuality. Paul's point in Romans 1 is that the most obvious example of people trying to deny the truth is when they practice sexual immorality in a way that clearly denies the physiology of the human body as male and female. In this episode we look at the ultimate exchange of God's natural design for that which violates nature.Want to reach out, ask a question, or...
2019-04-1006 minEvery Believer ConfidentWhy People Believe LiesIf every person knows God and truth about him, as Romans 1 says, why do so many either deny the existence of God or believe things about God that are not true? The answer is found in the human ability to make a mental and spiritual exchange of the truth for a lie. In this episode we look at the common tendency of people who know the truth of God to reject it in favor of falsehood.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-04-0306 minEvery Believer ConfidentWhy We Would Rather Worship God's Creation Than GodWhen a person rejects God to worship something else, that thing will be at best a dull reflection of the full glory of God for which we were made, and at best, a twisted and distorted substitute. God wants us to worship him in truth, but if we will not, then a created thing, like us, will be our master. This episode explores the way unbelievers would rather have something that is merely created than having the Creator himself.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch...
2019-03-2607 minEvery Believer ConfidentEverybody Worships SomethingThe atheist writer, David Foster Wallace said, "There is no such thing as atheism because everybody worships something. You can't not worship." When a person. suppresses the truth of God, he doesn't worship nothing, he just worships something else. In this episode we explore the way suppressing the truth of God leads inevitably to idolatry.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-03-2207 minEvery Believer ConfidentThe Irrationality of UnbeliefWhy do those who suppress the truth of God think that they are rational and that those who believe in God through Christ are irrational? The fundamental problem is that the unbeliever makes reason his god and source of authority, when reason was never meant to be such. Rather, reason is a tool given by God to rightly know what he has revealed. In this episode, we explore the ways that unbelievers become irrational when they reject the truth of God.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at...
2019-03-1906 minEvery Believer ConfidentThe Consequences of Suppressing the Knowledge of God, Part 1Every unbeliever suppresses the knowledge of God in one way or another to one degree or another. Suppression has devastating consequences to the heart and mind. By denying the truth they know, unbelievers seriously injure their ability to see the truth clearly. In this episode we explore the first consequence of suppressing the knowledge of God: self-deception.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-03-0907 minEvery Believer ConfidentProve God Exists!Have someone ever asked you to prove God's existence? Or maybe they have issued a challenge: prove God exists and I will believe in him! What do you say? What can you say? In this episode we examine the challenge of proving God's existence and how best to answer it.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-03-0507 minEvery Believer ConfidentSuppressing the Truth through Distraction, Addiction, and DenialWhy don't many people give themselves any time to face the pain of life or the guilt in their hearts? It is simply too painful. As a result, many fill their lives with distractions or dull the pain in their hearts with addictive substances. Others simply deny that there is any evidence for God. This episode explores three ways people suppress the truth of their guilt before a holy God.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-02-2607 minEvery Believer ConfidentWhy Are There So Many Religions in the World?One of the most common objections raised against the Christian faith is the existence of so many religions in the world. How can Jesus be the only way when there are so many other religions that people sincerely follow? Where did all these religions come from anyway? This episode shows that one of the ways unbelievers suppress the truth of God they know is to create or turn to other religions.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-02-2207 minEvery Believer ConfidentUnderstanding Unbelievers: Why You Don't Have to Prove God ExistsThe thought of having to prove God exists keeps many people from engaging in evangelism, as this objection is a favorite tactic of skeptics. But it doesn't need to be. In Romans 1:18-32 God shows us what is happening in the heart and mind of every unbeliever. When we come to see that the unbeliever already knows God and some things about him, it will relieve our stress about engaging him with the gospel. This episode begins to unpack the truth of Romans 1 that every unbeliever already knows God.Want to reach out, ask a question, or...
2019-02-1907 min
The Andy Social Podcast167 - Brett Garsed (Guitarist - John Farnham, Nelson, TJ Helmerich)Brett Garsed is one of Australia's most cherished guitar players. Known to most for his long time work in John Farnham's band, playing on the 24 times platinum (and biggest Australian release of all time) release, Whispering Jack as well as a long list of other classic Farnham albums. Not familiar? Maybe songs such as You're the Voice, Two Strong Hearts, Reasons, Pressure Down and Age of Reason to name a few that might jog your memory!
That could be enough to ride the wave of glory until the end of time, however after the Farnham album 'Age of Reason', Brett...
2019-02-141h 58Every Believer ConfidentHow to Argue Without Being ArgumentativeSome people are turned off to apologetics because they don't like to argue with others. They imagine that if we engage people with the gospel, we will necessarily have to be antagonistic and contentious. In reality, apologetics presents arguments for the truth without becoming argumentative. In this episode we look at the difference between arguing for the truth and being argumentative.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-02-1207 minEvery Believer ConfidentWhat Role Does the Holy Spirit and Prayer Play in Apologetics?It would be easy to gain so much confidence in our ability to defend and share the faith that we forget that the Holy Spirit is the only one who can regenerate a lost soul. So what part does the Holy Spirit play in apologetics and evangelism? And how does prayer fit into that equation? Good questions! In this episode we explore the roles of the Holy Spirit and prayer in the task of apologetics.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-02-0707 minEvery Believer ConfidentIs Apologetics Even Biblical?Some people resist the idea of apologetics because they do not believe it appears in the Bible. Since the fall of man into sin, however, God has been defending his glory and he calls his followers to defend it also. In this episode we explore the biblical warrant for doing apologetics to expose unbelief and answer objections.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-02-0507 minEvery Believer ConfidentA Better Way to Do Apologetics:The Power of the Presuppositional ApproachMany people are intimidated by apologetics because what they have heard of it requires learning massive amounts of very intellectual arguments that include philosophy and scientific design. While academic apologetics has its place, the average Christian will not be able to fulfill the command to always be ready to give an answer (1 Peter 3:15) this way. This episode explores the idea of a more practical way to do apologetics--the presuppositional way.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-01-3107 minEvery Believer ConfidentWait, what? There are Different Approaches to Apologetics?The number of Christians that know what the word apologetics means is growing, thanks primarily to technology. But many don't understand that there are different approaches to defending your faith. While some of these approaches overlap, some have important distinctions that affect the way we should defend and commend the faith. This episode explores the differences between various approaches to apologetics.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-01-2807 minEvery Believer ConfidentWe Don't Need No Stinkin' Apologetics! Why Apologetics is Vital to EvangelismSome people reject apologetics and think it is unnecessary to reaching unbelievers with the good news of the gospel. They argue that we should just proclaim the truth and leave it at that. However, if you cannot answer objections and provide an answer, as 1 Peter 3:15-16 commands, we weaken the message, as God has provided us many resources to defend the faith. In this episode we show the relationship between the two.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
2019-01-2406 min