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The Caffeinated ChristianCAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Are Miracles for Today? (Part 2) | Dr. Ryan WillertSend us a textWe just wrapped up looking at false teachers that use the scriptures, evangelism and miracle-working for their own benefit. It’s easy to see misuses and abuses like this and look at Christians and the Bible with skepticism. One of the questions that comes up is “Are miracles for today?” Lies and staged miracles may be a reality in our world, but they’re merely counterfeits of the real thing. So today we go back into the archives to a talk given by Ryan in the summer of 2022 on the defense of the supernatu...
2025-07-0641 minThe Caffeinated ChristianCAFFEINATED CLASSIC: Are Miracles for Today? (Part 1) | Dr. Ryan WillertSend us a textWe just wrapped up looking at false teachers that use the scriptures, evangelism and miracle-working for their own benefit. It’s easy to see misuses and abuses like this and look at Christians and the Bible with skepticism. One of the questions that comes up is “Are miracles for today?” Lies and staged miracles may be a reality in our world, but they’re merely counterfeits of the real thing. So today we go back into the archives to a talk given by Ryan in the summer of 2022 on the defense of the supernatu...
2025-07-0546 minThe Caffeinated ChristianBONUS: Soil Can Spoil the Toil | Dr. Ryan WillertSend us a textIn our last episode, Ryan referenced a teaching from the Parable of the Sower. Kenneth Copeland twisted this story to make it about financial prosperity. But the words of Jesus have to do with fundamental truths of the gospel. This message was originally preached at Centerpointe Community Church on May 28th, 2023z Support the show
2025-06-2937 minThe Caffeinated ChristianThe Sage & the Son | Dr. Ryan WillertSend us a textHey, Caffeinated Listeners! More great content is coming very soon! In the meantime, check out this powerful and relatable message from Ryan on the tension between what we know to be true about God and the often conflicting reality of the world around us.If you’ve ever asked, 'What’s the point of doing good when it all ends the same?' — you’re not alone. Dr. Willert walks us through Solomon’s own struggles with this very question. Support the show
2025-04-2238 minThe Caffeinated ChristianTruthing WellSend us a textWe live in a society where truth is relegated to the individual, and every day it seems like we’re witnessing more and more of the fallout. But as people of God we’re to be people committed to living in a way that comports with the truth. In other words, we’re to be people of wisdom. But in today’s cultural landscape, how do we do that? Dr Ryan Willert provides insight from Proverbs 14:15. Support the show
2024-11-2943 min
In Defense with Dr. RG WillertListener Questions Part II | Checking InOn the final part of our Checking In series, Dr Willert will answer some listener questions about the history of the Bible, circular reasoning, and Divine Determinism.In Defense is produced by River Radio Ministries: https://riverradio.comHosted by Dr. Ryan Willert.Got questions? We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at ryan@ryanwillert.org
2024-07-181h 00In Defense with Dr. RG WillertListener Questions Part II | Checking InWe still have quite a few listener questions from our Kalam series, so today we'll be going through a few more. We'll be discussing what makes the Kalam effective, why it infers attributes of God, and the philosophical implications of infinity on Mathematics.In Defense is produced by River Radio Ministries: https://riverradio.comHosted by Dr. Ryan Willert. Learn More About RyanGot questions? We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at ryan@ryanwillert.org
2024-06-1350 minIn Defense with Dr. RG WillertListener Questions Part I | Checking InIn today's episode we're revisiting some of our earlier episodes regarding the Kalam Cosmological argument to answer some questions from our listeners, including exploring other theories that suggest God's existence, how certain arguments actually work, and the validity of documented near-death experiences. In Defense is produced by River Radio Ministries: https://riverradio.comHosted by Dr. Ryan Willert. Learn More About RyanGot questions? We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at ryan@ryanwillert.org
2024-05-3059 minIn Defense with Dr. RG WillertMatthew 17:20 & 7:1-2 | "What Was That?"What does faith the size of a mustard seed really mean? Is it possible to even attain that much faith? How do we judge rightly? In our final episode in our current series, Dr. Willert will attempt to break down the common misconceptions in these verses and try to present an answer for what the scriptures really speak to on these issues.We will be taking a short break while we prepare our next series, but if you have any questions or comments to leave us while we are on our hiatus, we love hearing from our...
2024-04-1829 minIn Defense with Dr. RG WillertHabakkuk 1:5, Psalm 105:15, Phil. 4:13 | "What Was That?"Did Habakkuk really predict the success of the future church? How are we supposed to fact check our pastors? And can you really do ALL things through Christ? These are tough questions, so let's answer them together.In Defense is produced by River Radio Ministries: https://riverradio.comHosted by Dr. Ryan Willert. Learn More About RyanGot questions? We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at ryan@ryanwillert.org
2024-03-2824 minIn Defense with Dr. RG Willert1 Timothy 6:10, Proverbs 22:6, and Jeremiah 29:11 | "What Was That?"Is money the root of all evil? Can a child lose their faith? Does God know the plans he has for us? Today's episode will attempt to answer these questions and more as we move into episode two of our series: "What Was That?", by contextualizing and interpreting some of the most misquoted verses in the Bible.In Defense is produced by River Radio Ministries: https://riverradio.comHosted by Dr. Ryan Willert. Learn More About RyanGot questions? We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at ryan@ryanwillert.org
2024-03-1428 minIn Defense with Dr. RG WillertContextualizing Romans 8:28 | "What Was That?"This week, we're starting a new series we're calling "What Was That?" in an attempt to contextualize and explain some commonly misquoted and misused bible verses. Over the course of the next four episodes, we will be taking a closer look at some of scripture's most misunderstood verses and attempting to place them in their original context, starting with Romans 8:28.In Defense is produced by River Radio Ministries: https://riverradio.comHosted by Dr. Ryan Willert. Learn More About RyanGot questions? We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at ryan...
2024-02-2931 minIn Defense with Dr. RG WillertObjections, Rebuttals, and Conclusions | The Kalam Cosmological Argument Part VIIn the last episode of our series on The Kalam Cosmological Argument, Ryan answers 4 of the most common objections or comments he often receives when discussing the Kalam with others. After explaining the objection or comment, Ryan then tries to offer up a successful response. To close out the series, the Kalam and its importance is then reiterated, and the next series coming up is introduced! In Defense is produced by River Radio Ministries: https://riverradio.comHosted by Dr. Ryan Willert. Learn More About RyanGot questions? We want to hear from you...
2024-02-1515 minIn Defense with Dr. RG WillertThe Nature of The Universe | The Kalam Cosmological Argument Part VToday we discuss the first cause of the universe. If the Kalam argument is true, is it about to tell us anything about the nature of the first cause of the universe? We will find that it does! We then discuss specific attributes that would pertain to the first cause of the universe. After we have obtained these attributes, we take a look at Christian Scripture, to discuss the reasonableness of the Christian theist to think and believe that a being like God exists. In Defense is produced by River Radio Ministries: https://riverradio.comHosted...
2024-02-0113 minIn Defense with Dr. RG WillertAn Actual Infinity | The Kalam Cosmological Argument Part IVIn today’s episode, we briefly dive into premise two of the argument and we look at both the philosophical considerations and scientific considerations to think that this premise is true. It will go over Dr. Craig’s work on the belief of an actual infinity not being able to exist in reality, to then discuss two scientific considerations arguing that given our best inference of the world, we are on safe grounds to believe that premise two is true.In Defense is produced by River Radio Ministries: https://riverradio.comHosted by Dr. Ryan Willert. Lear...
2024-01-1820 minIn Defense with Dr. RG WillertExplaining Premise One | The Kalam Cosmological Argument Part IIIIn today’s episode, we dive into the first premise of the Kalam: Everything that begins to exist has a cause of its existence. Typically, this premise is assumed true and accepted, but you will find two major reasons why one should believe it to be true. We will discuss reasons from empirical evidence to the weird costs or reality we would have to be willing to accept to believe this first premise is false. If we accept this premise to be true or more plausibly true, this will then turn us to episode 4, our discussion of premise 2 of th...
2024-01-0514 minIn Defense with Dr. RG WillertWhat Makes A Good Argument? | The Kalam Cosmological Argument Part IIIn today’s episode we will briefly look at two kinds of argumentation and reasoning found within the Kalam and discuss what makes a good argument. We will discuss and give examples of inductive vs. deductive argumentation and reasoning, as well as understand what makes an argument valid and sound. This will then take us back to understand what kind of argument the Kalam Cosmological argument is. In Defense is produced by River Radio Ministries: https://riverradio.comHosted by Dr. Ryan Willert. Learn More About RyanGot questions? We want to hear from yo...
2023-12-2212 minIn Defense with Dr. RG WillertAn Introduction | The Kalam Cosmological Argument Part IToday we are kicking it all off with a series on Ryan’s favorite argument for God’s existence: The Kalam Cosmological argument. Episode 1 of this series will briefly examine the rich history of thought pertaining to this argument. From John Philoponus in AD 490-570 to the modern-day defense by Dr. William Lane Craig. In Defense is produced by River Radio Ministries: https://riverradio.comHosted by Dr. Ryan Willert. Learn More About RyanGot questions? We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at ryan@ryanwillert.org
2023-12-0811 minIn Defense with Dr. RG WillertEpisode 0 | What, Why, How?Welcome to In Defense, a Christian apologetics podcast bringing you an appeal and defense of the Christian Faith.In this introductory episode, Dr Willert will outline what he hopes to accomplish in the coming series. We'll discuss the whats, whys and hows of In Defense, and even sneak a peak at our first series together.In Defense is produced by River Radio Ministries: https://riverradio.comHosted by Dr. Ryan Willert. Learn More About RyanGot questions? We want to hear from you! Reach out to us at ryan@ryanwillert.org
2023-12-0112 minIn Defense with Dr. RG WillertIn Defense - TrailerCreating an appeal and defense for the Christian faith. A platform to discuss the coherence of the Christian worldview and answer important questions of our day. Hosted by Dr. Ryan Willert.
2023-11-2701 min
Another Beautiful LifeBONUS: The Caffeinated Christian Podcast InterviewI'm privileged to share a recent interview with Pastor Stephen Mannion, Ryan Willert, Pastor Mike Wrigglesworth, and Bradley (whose last name is a national secret, I'm told). Such great guys with very insightful interview questions. Please consider taking a listen to their podcast, as I feel you will find so many uplifting and encouraging stories in a time of doubt and uncertainty. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caffeinated-christian/id1536279632
2021-02-201h 10
Funnnr ShowFunnnr Show playlist for 12/08/2020Funnner jams, talks with a crow, and listens to an artist panel talk: art as transformation part 1 with Ryan Jason Willert, Trevor Angus, and Naomi Kennedy
2020-12-0859 min
Why Do You Know That?Richard Neutra with Katie WillertThis week, Nadia and Steve welcome back artist and producer Katie Willert (@kawillert) about the specific topic of International Style architect Richard Neutra, who built midcentury masterpieces like the Lovell House in Los Feliz, the Kaufmann House in Palm Springs, and many more. Why did he network with Frank Lloyd Wright at a funeral? Why isn't the story aren't Neutra and his former partner a Ryan Murphy miniseries? How far would YOU go to keep out those dirty hippies? Let's do this again some time!
2020-11-181h 12
Red Deer originalsEpisode 22 Ryan Jason Allen WillertRyan is a local professional Indigenous artist from the Blackfoot confederacy, Siksika nation. We take a look into his story of living on the streets of Calgary, hitchhiking to California, to becoming a prolific artist. Please enjoy.
2020-04-052h 53