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On Apologetics: The Best of The Crossway Podcast Jul 31, 2023

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In today's very special episode, we take a look back into The Crossway Podcast archives and put together our favorite clips of authors talking on the topic of apologetics.

Check out the interviews featured in the episode below:

Episode 6: Christianity on the Decline? (Rebecca McLaughlin)

Episode 226: How to Respond to Common Arguments against Christianity (William Lane Craig)

Episode 210: 12 Quick Questions about the Reliability of the Bible (Peter Williams)

Episode 113: Surviving College with Your Faith Intact (Michael Kruger)

Episode 185: Why Apologetics Is Easier Than You Think (Neil Shenvi)

Authors featured in this episode:

Rebecca McLaughlin is the author of 'Confronting Christianity', named Christianity Today’s 2020 Beautiful Orthodoxy Book of the Year.
William Lane Craig is a research professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California, and at Houston Baptist University in Houston, Texas. He has authored or edited over thirty books including 'Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics'.
Peter J. Williams is the principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, the chair of the International Greek New Testament Project, and a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee. He is the author of 'Can We Trust the Gospels?'.
Michael J. Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the author of 'Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College'.
Neil Shenvi has worked as a research scientist at Yale University and Duke University and has published over thirty peer-reviewed papers. He is also the author of 'Why Believe?: A Reasoned Approach to Christianity'.

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The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls (Matthew Barrett) Jul 24, 2023

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In today's episode, Matthew Barrett unpacks the doctrine of justification and discusses its history within the church and the common misunderstandings we can have regarding it.

Matthew Barrett is an associate professor of Christian theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, as well as the founder and executive editor of Credo Magazine and the host of the Credo Podcast. He is the author of several books, including 'The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls: Justification in Biblical, Theological, Historical, and Pastoral Perspective'.

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How to Explain the Hypostatic Union to a Fifth Grader (Stephen Wellum) Jul 17, 2023

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In today's episode, Stephen Wellum walks through the complex doctrine of the hypostatic union sharing wisdom and bringing clarity to the church.

Stephen J. Wellum is a professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and the author of 'The Person of Christ: An Introduction'.

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4 Misconceptions about Contentment (Melissa Kruger) Jul 12, 2023

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Melissa Kruger entitled "4 Misconceptions about Contentment".

Melissa Kruger serves as vice president of discipleship programming for the Gospel Coalition (TGC). She’s the author of multiple books, including 'Growing Together: Taking Mentoring beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests'.

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How Were the Books of the Bible Chosen? (Michael Kruger) Jul 10, 2023

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In this episode, Michael Kruger walks through his own wrestling with the canon and why Christians can have confidence in the Bible they have today.

Michael Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a leading scholar on the origins and development of the New Testament canon. He is also the author of 'Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books'.

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Why the Church Needs Spiritual Mothers (Susan Hunt) Jul 03, 2023

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In today's episode, Susan Hunt shares her experience with mentoring in the local church and her encouragement for other women, pastors, and churches in their relationship with women's ministry.

Susan Hunt is the widow of pastor Gene Hunt, a mother, a grandmother, and the former director of women’s ministries for the Presbyterian Church in America. Hunt has written over 20 books, including 'Spiritual Mothering: The Titus 2 Model for Women Mentoring Women'.

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4 Privileges We Enjoy as Friends of God (Mike McKinley) Jun 28, 2023

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Mike McKinley entitled "4 Privileges We Enjoy as Friends of God".

Mike McKinley is senior pastor of Sterling Park Baptist Church in Sterling, Virginia. He is the author of a number of books, including 'Friendship with God: A Path to Deeper Fellowship with the Father, Son, and Spirit'.

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The Life and Legacy of Elisabeth Elliot (Lucy S. R. Austen) Jun 26, 2023

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In today's episode, Lucy S. R. Austen shares the story of Elisabeth Elliot from her marriage to the late missionary Jim Elliot to her writing books that shaped generations.

Lucy S. R. Austen is a writer, editor, and teacher who has spent over a decade studying source materials on Elisabeth Elliot. She has served on the editorial staff of the Spring Hill Review, contributed to various publications, and developed two high school English textbooks on prominent Christian authors. She is also the author of 'Elisabeth Elliot: A Life'.

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Parents, Your Kids Will Love What You Love—So Love the Bible (William Osborne) Jun 19, 2023

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In today's episode, William (Rusty) Osborne gives advice and wisdom to parents and guardians on how to help children know God and love his word.

William R. Osborne serves as associate professor of biblical and theological studies at College of the Ozarks and is the author of 'God, You Are: 20 Promises from the Psalms for Kids'.

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5 Questions About Homosexuality (Kevin DeYoung) Jun 14, 2023

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Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Kevin DeYoung entitled "5 Questions About Homosexuality".

Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He has written books for children, adults, and academics, including 'What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?'.

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