Bible Study Podcasts » Apologetics and Current Issues

Demon-Worship, Glenn Beck, and Christianity

Toby — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:07:52 +0000

Ever wonder why Glenn Beck loves America and the U.S. Constitution so much? It has everything to do with something you might never have guessed. Let’s take a break from Proverbs for a minute and get back to some apologetics which deal with Mormonism. I got a little fired up on this one, but I hope you understand my motivation and hear my heart.

Romans 11:23, part 2

Toby — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:45:58 +0000

A deeper look at this verse reveals some difficulties for five-point Calvinism. We take a look at those difficulties in this lesson.

Romans 10:18-21

Toby — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:42:35 +0000

What about those who have never heard? Can God’s existence and His means of providing salvation be known and/or received apart from Scripture?

Romans 9:19-21

Toby — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:21:13 +0000

In this typically-very-misunderstood passage, we take a look at whether or not God’s will can be resisted. Is Paul saying it can’t be?

Music: “Tell Me” by Priscilla Miller and the CCSV Praise and Worship team. Please support their ministry by buying their music on iTunes!

DECONSTRUCTING THE DECONSTRUCTORS pt. 3

Toby — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:56:21 +0000

Episode 3: The good, the bad, and the downright ugly aspects of the Emergent Church.

Further resources: “Emergent or Emergency?” by Norman Geisler (http://www.normangeisler.net/The%20Emergent%20Church-Emergence%20or%20Emergency.html)

Truth and the New Kind of Christian by R. Scott Smith

Why We’re Not Emergent (By Two Guys Who Should Be) by Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck

The Church in Emerging Culture: Five Views

DECONSTRUCTING THE DECONSTRUCTORS pt. 2

Toby — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:58:21 +0000

Episode 2: What are some basic beliefs that characterize the Emergent Church movement, and what would the Emergent movement propose that we do in order to communicate the message of the gospel to unbelievers?

DECONSTRUCTING THE DECONSTRUCTORS pt. 1

Toby — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:42 +0000

When studying the Emergent Church, we must first ask: “What exactly is postmodernism, and where did it come from?” Join us for a very brief lesson on the history of philosophy. For a much more in-depth discussion of this subject, please pick up R. Scott Smith’s book, “Truth and the New Kind of Christian.”

Do We Know Anything?

Toby — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:48:17 +0000

In this prelude to the Deconstructing the Deconstructors series, we’ll look at how the “implosion” technique works, and how to identify a self-defeating statement.

GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE? pt. 9

Toby — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:14:25 +0000

Why is the traditional view of hell – a state of eternal, conscious torment – more ethical than any other option? Is it Biblical?

GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE?

Toby — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:30:10 +0000

How can an all-loving God send anyone to hell for eternity? Does the Bible teach this? Should we get the hell out of here? An introduction to the dilemma that arises from the doctrine of hell.

KNOWING GOD: Sovereignty

Toby — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:18:28 +0000

Is God still active in creation, and if so, why is there still evil?

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KNOWING GOD: Mercifulness

Toby — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:39:38 +0000

In accordance with His all-loving nature, God extends the invitation of mercy to all.

KNOWING GOD: Omnibenevolence (All-Lovingness)

Toby — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:13:07 +0000

Is it possible for God to love some more than others? Does the Bible teach that God hates some people? Join us as we talk about the nature of God’s love, and how this issue demonstrates that Strong Calvinism is fundamentally wrong.

The Message Behind the Movie, Part 3

Toby — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:35:00 +0000

Professor Doug Beaumont discusses some of the basics of engaging with a film without disengaging our faith. Please visit http://www.MessageBehindTheMovie.com for more information or to purchase the book!

The Message Behind the Movie, Part 2

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:00:09 +0000

Part two in our three-part series-a lecture given by Doug Beaumont on his new book, The Message Behind the Movie: How to Engage with a Film Without Disengaging Your Faith.

The Message Behind the Movie, Part 1

Toby — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:05:09 +0000

Doug Beaumont discusses his new book and talks about how we can engage with a film without disengaging from our faith.

KNOWING GOD: Truth

Toby — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:56:17 +0000

God is ultimate and infinite truth, and is incapable of lying or instructing others to be less than entirely truthful.

KNOWING GOD: Perfection

Toby — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:36:35 +0000

We affirm that God is perfect in all of His ways – morally and otherwise.

KNOWING GOD: Jealousy

Toby — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:15:13 +0000

Is it morally acceptable for God to be jealous?

Is there a different standard for God than there is for us when it comes to jealousy?

Plus, Toby talks about one way to handle an unbeliever who questions God’s goodness.

Q & A: The Trinity

Toby — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:31:02 +0000

Join us as we discuss problems and questions which weren’t addressed in our mini-series on the Trinity.

KNOWING GOD: Righteousness and Justice

Toby — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:23:05 +0000

Morality flows from God’s righteous and just nature, and is evidence that we’re created in the image of God. Morality didn’t and doesn’t evolve, and societies don’t determine their own set of moral standards.

KNOWING GOD: Holiness

Toby — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:25:53 +0000

Join us in this lesson as we try to reach an ever-deeper understanding of God’s holiness and what that means for our lives as believers.

Music: “Hallowed” by Priscilla Miller and the CCSV Praise & Worship Band. You can buy this song on iTunes and support her ministry!

Ida: The Missing Link?

Toby — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:20:31 +0000

The idea that Ida is “the missing link” has some serious flaws in it. What are those flaws, and how can we, as Christians, respond?

KNOWING GOD: The Trinity, Part 3

Toby — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:26:53 +0000

Is God revealed in three Persons, or is God just one Person being revealed in three different modes?

KNOWING GOD: Trinity, Part 2

Toby — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:06:20 +0000

Contrary to Jehovah’s Witness claims, Jesus is God!

KNOWING GOD: The Trinity, Part 1

Toby — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:20:27 +0000

The Scriptural basis for the doctrine of the Trinity and what constitutes a “person.”

KNOWING GOD: Unity

Toby — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:12:05 +0000

Is it possible for there to be two Gods?

Email any questions or comments to me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

KNOWING GOD: Life and Immortality

Toby — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:06:04 +0000

Is it possible for God to have one without the other? Are these qualities part of our human essence?

KNOWING GOD: Majesty and Beauty

Toby — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:29:26 +0000

How are these two attributes connected?Isn’t beauty “in the eye of the beholder”?

For a more in-depth discussion on these attributes and the objections thereto, get yourself a copy of Norman Geisler’s “Systematic Theology, Vol. II”

Email me with questions/comments at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com .

KNOWING GOD: Wisdom

Toby — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:04:12 +0000

Wisdom: Does God have it? How can we know?

KNOWING GOD: Omniscience, Part 3

Toby — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:13:53 +0000

A discussion and response to Molinism and middle knowledge.

Q & O(pinions) – Christian Podcasts and Rock Music

Toby — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:28:33 +0000

These are just some opinions that Toby has on his favorite Christian podcasts and Christian rock music.

Special guest music: “With All My Heart” by Re:Zound. Please support them and their ministry by buying their music on iTunes and telling your friends about them!

Special: God’s Glory in the Recession

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:04:12 +0000

This message, from DesiringGod.Org, features John Piper’s sermon titled “What is the Recession For?”

Q & A: March, 2009

Toby — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:17:29 +0000

In this lesson, we take questions on whether the days of creation are literal, 24-hour long days, what to look for in a church, the Q document, and whether we’re currently living in the last days.

KNOWING GOD: Omniscience – Part 2

Toby — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:01:10 +0000

In this lesson we discuss and respond to some of the objections to God’s omniscience as presented by open theism.

KNOWING GOD: Omniscience

Toby — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:24:03 +0000

How much does God know, and why do we believe what we believe about God’s knowledge?

5 Reasons I Reject Evolution…Happy Birthday, Darwin!

Toby — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:12:38 +0000

We re-visit some of the reasons for rejecting macro-evolution, clarifying some of the reasons we’ve covered before, and justifying them with logic and science.

Email me with questions and/or comments at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Q & A, Part 1: February, 2009

Toby — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:29:10 +0000

In this Q and A, Toby takes your questions regarding the nature of Jesus, whether or not Jesus went to hell after He was crucified, and whether it’s illogical to affirm that God created something out of nothing. Send any questions or comments to me at Cleanslate.MInistries@hotmail.com .

KNOWING GOD: Omnipresence

Toby — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:58:46 +0000

Christianity affirms that God is in all places simultaneously.

KNOWING GOD: Omnipotence

Toby — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:57:47 +0000

Christianity has historically affirmed that God is capable of doing all things which are not in conflict with His nature.

Email me with questions or comments at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

KNOWING GOD: Immeasurability

Toby — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:17:02 +0000

We affirm that because God is not bound by the time-space dimension, He is immeasurable (historically referred to as God’s “immensity”).

KNOWING GOD: Immateriality

Toby — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:58:18 +0000

God does not have a physical body, and is non-corporeal. Email your questions and comments to me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Don’t “Myth” Christmas!!

Toby — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:37:42 +0000

Was Jesus really born of a virgin, or is that all just a bunch of mythological mumbo-jumbo?

Q & A, October 2008 – Part 3

Toby — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:05:39 +0000

Do we really have “free will,” or is our will bound by God’s will? We also take a letter from a listener who rejects the idea of the eternal security of our salvation. Email me with questions or comments at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com!

Music by me!

Q & A: Oct. 2008 – Part Two

Toby — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:05:40 +0000

Join us as we come four questions closer to answering every question ever asked! Email me with your questions at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com.

Q & A: October, 2008 (Part 1)

Toby — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:46:16 +0000

What might we look for on a church’s website to determine if it’s a church we should attend? Should a murderer be punished by God, even if they become a Christian? Should a Christian join the Freemasons?

A Logical Case for Biblical Inerrancy

Toby — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:38:49 +0000

How can we know that the Bible is inerrant? How can we prove it to others?

Q & A: September 2008

Toby — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:34:00 +0000

Are Phillips, Craig, and Dean part of the Oneness Pentecostal cult?

Does T.D. Jakes believe in the Trinity?

Are women inferior to men, from a Biblical standpoint?

Q & A: July 2008, Part 2

Toby — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:35:06 +0000

Questions addressed in this lesson include a Biblical perspective of medication, magic, and honoring our parents. Email me with questions and comments at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Music by me!

Q and A: July 2008, Part One

Toby — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:47:43 +0000

We’re going to address questions in this lesson pertaining to the Lakeland Revival and extra-terrestrial life. Email me with your questions and comments at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com.

Music by me!

THE ESSENTIALS: Intro & God’s Unity

Toby — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:51:08 +0000

Does the Bible affirm the plurality of Gods or just one God? How does that work with the Trinity? Why is this study even necessary? Email me with your questions and comments at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com
Music by…me!

Q and A, Part 2: June 2008

Toby — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:30:14 +0000

Welcome to our second Q and A lesson for the month! Issues discussed in this lesson include:
Is abortion justifiable to save the mother’s life?
Can a pastor be divorced and remarried?
How do we justify the atrocities of the Old Testament?

Email me with your questions and comments at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com
Music today is…well…by me

Q & A June 2008, Part One

Toby — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:55:57 +0000

Questions and answers! The questions for today address the following questions:
Are we supposed to be more forgiving than God?
What should Christians think of hypnotism?
Clarification on Psalm 1:1
Email your questions and comments to Toby at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Romans 5:6 – Part Three

Toby — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:37:28 +0000

This is the one you don’t want to miss! Part three in our exploration of what Paul meant when he said that Jesus came at the “right time.” Email me with your comments and questions at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com.

Music: “Glory to the King” by Priscilla Miller and the CCSV Praise band. Available on iTunes!

Scripture References: Daniel 9:20-26; Nehemiah 2:1-8; Isaiah 49:6; Zechariah 11:12-13; Revelation 12:6

Romans 5:6 – Part Two

Toby — Tue, 27 May 2008 02:43:31 +0000

What does it mean to say that Jesus came “at the right time”? Be sure to listen to Wednesday’s lesson, which will conclude our study of what this means! Email all questions and comments to me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com.

Music by Priscilla Miller and the CCSV Praise team…now available on iTunes! Look for the “Unashamed” album and be sure to pick up a few of their songs!

Scripture references: Micah 5:2; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 20:26-21:8; Daniel 9:20-26

Q and A, Part 2 – May, 2008

Toby — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:38:56 +0000

Our second Question and Answers lesson for May, 2008. Topics include: witnessing, can mass murderers be saved?, do animals have souls?, Matthew 12:36-37, and what it means to pray in the name of Jesus. Email me with your comments and questions at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com!

Questions and Answers, Part 1 May 2008

Toby — Sun, 11 May 2008 02:49:44 +0000

Word of Faith, homosexuals who claim to have known since early childhood that they were homosexuals, hell, and Jesus telling people not to say anything about His miracles.

Is There a Real Agenda to the “Gay Agenda”?

Toby — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:48:11 +0000

Is there really a “gay agenda”? Why do people accept homosexuality if there is no legitimate reason to do so?

Email me with your questions, comments, and hate mail (kidding!) at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Q and A, part 2: April 2008

Toby — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:05:51 +0000

You guys sent the questions in, so here you go…a special Q & A lesson for all of you!

Is there an age of accountability?
What does the Bible say about marijuana?
Is the Rapture going to be soon?
What is “Divine Election”?

Can a Practicing Christian be a Practicing Homosexual??

Toby — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:02:02 +0000

Join us as we look at what Scripture has to say about this, and whether love justifies homosexuality. Email me questions, comments, and anything else at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com.

Special Guest Music by MOJO & THE INFO. Buy the new album at www.myspace.com/mattmorginskymusic

Check out Cross Ministries at www.CrossMinistry.org

Responding Logically to Pro-Homosexual Arguments

Toby — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:15:13 +0000

Is it possible to respond to homosexuals using the natural law? It is, and here’s a decent start for you. Email me with your questions and comments at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com.

Check out www.ImpactApologetics.com

Music by Dan Smith at www.MoreRain.com

Q and A: April, 2008

Toby — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:48:56 +0000

Join us as Toby takes some of your questions and gives some of his craziest answers ever!

What’s up with Oprah and “A Course in Miracles”? See for yourself at http://youtube.com/watch?v=JW4LLwkgmqA
Who is the anti-Christ? Why wasn’t the destruction of Jerusalem mentioned in the book of Revelation?
Do the homosexual behaviors of wild animals justify human homosexuality?

Music by Dan Smith, available at http://www.morerain.com

Part Two: A Biblical Perspective of Homosexuality

Toby — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:40:35 +0000

What does the New Testament say about homosexuality? What should we do in response? Email me with your questions or comments at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

A Biblical Perspective of Homosexuality

Toby — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:01:04 +0000

Part 1 in our series on homosexuality – what does the Old Testament say about homosexuality? Is it a sin? Is it the worst sin? Send your questions and comments to me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Music by Priscilla Miller and the Calvary Chapel (Spring Valley – Las Vegas, NV) praise band, available for purchase at http://www.priscillamiller.com

Scripture References: Genesis 19:4-9; Leviticus 18:22, 20:13; Deuteronomy 23:17-18; Judges 19:22-26; 1 Samuel 18:1, 20:41

End Times: The Problems with Preterism

Toby — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:47:09 +0000

An examination of the difficulties and inconsistencies of both the extreme and moderate Preterist positions. Please feel free to send questions or comments to me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Also, be sure to check out the letter from Dr. Norman Geisler, addressed to Hank Hannegraff at http://www.normangeisler.net/lastdisciple.htm

Q & A: March 2008

Toby — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:06:16 +0000

How do we explain people who “fall away?” Would God ever want a married couple to divorce? Should we encourage or allow anything that brings people into a closer relationship with God? Is there any good reason to reject EVERYTHING that is Catholic? Post your comments or send them to me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com!

End Times: Intro to Preterism

Toby — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:17:24 +0000

Is Jesus coming back sometime in the future? Or were all of His predictions fulfilled in the first century? Music by Dan Smith from his More Rain project. Email me with your questions and comments at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Pre-Tribulationism: Responding to Objections

Toby — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:02:12 +0000

What are some of the objections that the Pre-Tribulation position of the Rapture faces? How do we reply? PLUS one more good reason to reject any view other than the Pre-Tribulation view! Email me with questions, comments, or ideas for XtremeBibleStudies.com at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Examining the Pre-Tribulation View of the Rapture

Toby — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:28:24 +0000

Part One of our series on the Pre-Tribulation view of the rapture. Make sure you listen next week for Part Two! Email any questions or comments to me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

A Suggested Approach to Apologetics

Matthew Graham — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:07:46 +0000

Today, I want to share a talk that I gave to a church in Georgia. It is a brief sketch on how we should approach the apologetic task. Feel free to email me with questions, comments, suggestions at biblestudypodcastsmatt@gmail.com

Questions and Answers, February 2008

Toby — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:11:43 +0000

How do we know that God is speaking to us? What is the role of a woman in the church? Do we have free will? Send your questions and comments to me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com!

An Evaluation of the Mid-Tribulation Rapture

Toby — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:50:12 +0000

Will the Rapture of the Church happen mid-way through the seven years leading up to Jesus coming back to establish the Kingdom on Earth? Don’t be shy if you have any questions pertaining to theology, Christian living, Jesus, God, the Bible, etc….shoot them over to me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

An Analysis of the Post-Tribulation View

Toby — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:07:27 +0000

Today we take a look at some of the support for the post-tribulation view of the Rapture, and Toby offers responses from a pre-tribulation view. Be sure to register on BibleStudyPodcasts.Org and post your comments on this lesson, regardless of your eschatological interpretation! Or you can email your questions and comments to me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com . God bless you guys and happy new year!

Introduction to End Times Study

Toby — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:19:22 +0000

Today we’ll be defining some terms related to the study of eschatology (end times) and demonstrating a need to have a study like this one.

Q & A, December 2007

Toby — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:01:12 +0000

Is it sinful to get tattoes?
What does the Bible say about ghosts?
Can a person who commits suicide go to Heaven?

Email me with your questions and comments at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com … or feel free to post them here if you would rather!

A Defense of Objective Morality

Matthew Graham — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:44:32 +0000

Today, I want to offer an argument for the objectivity or morality. Many in our culture are moral relativists or subjectivists. This podcast will attempt to give you a positive argument for the objectivity of morals. You may email me at biblestudypodcastsmatt@gmail.com

Wanted: A Christian Perspective of Immigration

Toby — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:03:42 +0000

I’m calling you guys out on this one! Let’s work together to discuss…

should we be reaching out to immigrants? Would doing so be Biblical?
if so, how would we most effectively reach out to other cultures?
or should we only be loyal to the laws of our government?

You can email me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Q & A November 2007

Toby — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:39:37 +0000

Is the King James translation of the Bible the inspired, inerrant, preserved, and authoritative word of God? Let me know if you want to do this interpretation/hermeneutics study! Email me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Is Christianity Being Assaulted by…Hollywood?

Toby — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:34:51 +0000

Movie reviews for “Zeitgiest” and “The Golden Compass.” What is the message that Hollywood is sending to Christians? How do we respond? How do we respond to our friends who are confused by the claims of movies like “Zeitgiest”?

Reaching Out and Witnessing to Mormons – Part 2

Toby — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:46:10 +0000

What can we say to call into question the authority of the Book of Mormon? What about the leaders and founders of Mormonism? Email me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com with questions or comments!

Suffering Revisited – Is There a Purpose?

Toby — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:43:03 +0000

A follow-up on the lesson we did last spring on why God could possibly allow suffering. Email me with questions and comments at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Reaching out and Witnessing to Mormons – Part 1

Toby — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:35:54 +0000

What do we say to them? What’s our strategy? What can we expect them to say?

Should Christians celebrate Halloween?

Toby — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:21:55 +0000

Toby looks at some of our options in this special *bonus* Thursday lesson and gives his perspective. Kind of like a bonus track on a cd, only different! Email me with questions or comments at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Mormonism and Christianity: What are the differences?

Toby — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:50:44 +0000

Examining the doctrines of Mormonism and contrasting them with the doctrines of Christianity. Email Toby at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com .

Questions & Answers, October 2007

Toby — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:23:55 +0000

Did Christ preach to spirits in Abraham’s bosom? Did He descend into hell? Send any questions to me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Introduction to Countering Mormonism

Toby — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:16:26 +0000

What is the history of Mormonism? Who started it? Send in your questions for next week’s Q & A podcast by emailing me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com !

The Fallacy of Category Mistakes

Toby — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:00:57 +0000

What is a category mistake? How do we recognize it? How do we respond to it? Email me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com with questions, comments, etc.

Personal Testimony: The Importance of Evangelism and Apologetics

MattB — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:53:31 +0000

Matt walks through the importance of evangelism and apologetics, focusing on a specific moment in his life. E-mail questions, comments, and prayer requests to mattb.bsp@gmail.com. Music: Kevin MacLeod

Romans 3:25 – Part 2

Toby — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:00:42 +0000

How were people saved before Jesus? How can a God who is just allow the righteous to die for the unrighteous?

A Christian Response to Atheistic Objections

Toby — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:27:08 +0000

Toby responds to the challenges of atheists, and responds to the claim that the Bible contains “bad science.”

Q & A – September, 2007

Toby — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:02:15 +0000

Toby takes questions about relationships in heaven and responds to emails from an atheist. Send your questions and comments to Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com .

Science and the Bible

Toby — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:10:24 +0000

Toby looks at various scientific affirmations from Scripture and discusses whether or not the Bible is scientifically accurate. Be sure to send your questions in for next week’s Q & A session for the month of September at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Is War Ever Morally Justifiable?

Toby — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:50:15 +0000

This is definitely NOT a black and white issue, but here are some things to consider.

How Can We Reach Out to Muslims?

Toby — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:00:19 +0000

Toby interviews Brian Jamison, discussing various ways to reach Muslims, how to answer their objections, and more.

Christianity and Islam – What Are The Differences?

Toby — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:16:15 +0000

Comparing and contrasting the beliefs of Christianity and Islam in regard to God, the human condition, Jesus, and salvation.

Questions and Answers, August 2007

Toby — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:01:09 +0000

Will animals be in heaven? Will there be a rapture? Toby tries to answer these questions and more from a Biblical worldview.

Christianity and Islam – Introduction

Toby — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:15:18 +0000

Are Christianity and Islam basically the same? Email me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

A Logical, Christian Response to Euthanasia

Toby — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:58:56 +0000

How can we, as Christians, respond to euthanasia advocates who don’t recognize Scripture as authoritative? Email Toby at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

A Christian Perspective of Euthanasia

Toby — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:44:31 +0000

Is it acceptable to support killing people who are dying or who are likely to live a life of hardship (financial or otherwise)?

Questions & Answers, July 2007

Toby — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:47:37 +0000

Toby takes questions on abortion, the unforgivable sin, and more…

Separation of Church and State – say what?

Toby — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:05:38 +0000

What’s this about the separation of Church and State being sanctioned by the United States Constitution?

“Star-Spangled Banner” performed by the U.S. Marine Band, 1953; available at http://lcweb2.loc.gov/natlib/ihas/service/ssbanner/100010509/100010509.mp3

The Christian Worldview, Part 4

Toby — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:33:07 +0000

Examining the doctrine of salvation in Christ alone. Email me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com.

The Christian Worldview/Romans 3:2 (part 2)

Toby — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:14:29 +0000

An examination of who wrote Scripture, why some writings were included and others were not, etc. Email me at cleanslate.ministries@hotmail.com

Questions & Answers III

Toby — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 02:42:19 +0000

Toby takes questions from listeners and answers from a Christian worldview perspective. Email me at Cleanslate.Ministries@hotmail.com

Check Your Worldview, Part 2

Toby — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 19:13:12 +0000

Who is God? What can we know about Him? What does it matter to us?

Introduction to a Christian worldview

Toby — Wed, 30 May 2007 22:09:47 +0000

What is a worldview? Why does it matter? Toby examines worldviews that are incompatible with Christianity

The Assurance of Salvation, part 2

Toby — Wed, 23 May 2007 04:57:56 +0000

Examining objections and difficulties regarding the doctrine of the assurance of salvation.

Can a person lose their salvation?

Toby — Wed, 16 May 2007 19:55:24 +0000

An examination of the security of salvation for the believer.

Questions & Answers

Toby — Wed, 09 May 2007 21:19:48 +0000

Toby takes questions from listeners and gives answers from a Christian worldview

Please consider filling out this survey Pick any of Toby’s podcasts that you’ve listened to recently, and answer the following questions.

Your first name________________________________ Date____________

Atmosphere

1. Was the atmosphere [ ] warm and engaging [ ] neutral and indifferent [ ] cold and aloof [ ] other?

2. What contributed to this kind of atmosphere?________________________

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How would you rate my approach? [ ] Novel [ ] Satisfactory [ ] Misleading [ ] Other_______

Were you motivated by this approach? [ ] Yes [ ] No (if no, why? _____________

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Was the content and the teaching process presented and developed in a logical manner?

[ ] Yes [ ] No

Was the purpose and the process [ ] clear [ ] sketchy [ ] unclear

Was the methodology [ ] unusually creative [ ] average [ ] weak

Did the methods utilized [ ] add considerably to the effectiveness of the teaching [ ] add little to the effectiveness of the teaching [ ] seem tacked on [ ] other______________

Was the topic of vital interest? [ ] Yes [ ] No

Did I create an interest in the topic? [ ] Yes [ ] No

Did I sustain your interest? [ ] Yes [ ] No (if no, why not? _____________________

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Are the questions in the lesson or on the website [ ] thought provoking [ ] confusing

Do you feel like you can ask questions for clarification, etc.? [ ] Yes [ ] No

Did I effectively use questions to probe your thinking? [ ] Yes [ ] No Your attitudes? [ ] Yes [ ] No

Did my questions move toward personal application? [ ] Yes [ ] No

What did I do that was distinctively creative? ______________________________

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Did it add or detract from the teaching process? ____________________________

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Was there evidence of [ ] careful planning [ ] some planning [ ] lack of planning?

Did my personality [ ] aid the teaching process [ ] hinder the teaching process [ ] have no effect on the teaching process?

Use a weather forecasting term to describe my personality as a teacher:____________

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Assign me a grade for:

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Select a grade which represents your honest evaluation of the teacher’s total performance in relationship to what you feel he is capable of performing _________

Please write one brief paragraph discussing the following: What are my areas of strenth? Things I need to change? Areas for improvement? Additional comments?

Abortion: A Christian View of Life in the Womb

Toby — Wed, 02 May 2007 21:03:49 +0000

Toby examines the Biblical, medical, and logical aspects of life in the womb

Evolution: 5 Reasons I Reject it

Toby — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:52:02 +0000

5 reasons Toby thinks evolution is a farce.

This is really just the start. If you need more reasons, we can do a part 2 or possibly even 3. But these are the top 5 reasons I have rejected evolution.

Why does God allow evil?

Toby — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:33:27 +0000

Toby’s thoughts on tragedies such as the Virginia Tech shootings.

Questions & Answers With Toby

Toby — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:19:30 +0000

Toby takes questions sent in from listeners and tries to give an intelligent, Biblical, coherent response.

Romans 1:18-20 Part 3

Toby — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:41:38 +0000

Examining the evidence for God’s existence. Is there a valid excuse for not believing in Him?

1. If God does not exist, then we must be the product of random material combinations (the only other options being a. that we were put here by aliens – which doesn’t answer the question, but just pushes the question of existence off another step; or b. we don’t exist – but in order to assert that we don’t exist, we must exist).
2. Because nothing comes from nothing, those materials must have existed infinitely, since they were brought into existence by nothing.
3. If those materials have existed infinitely, then there has been an infinite amount of time during which those materials existed.
4. Given an infinite amount of time, anything that could potentially happen will happen.
5. Therefore, the potential for our existence has existed infinitely (since the potential was within those materials).
6. If the potential for our existence has existed eternally, we would have already existed, and we could not exist again.
7. Yet, we exist in the here and now.
8. Therefore, the potential for our existence has not existed infinitely.
9. Therefore, there were no materials which held our potential infinitely.
10. Therefore, we cannot have been the product of material.
11. Therefore, we must have been created.
12. To have been created without material, there must be a Creator (God).

Romans 1:18-20 Part 2

Toby — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 02:16:08 +0000

Examining the evidence for God’s existence and righteousness in nature.

Study Questions

1. How does the giraffe make God’s existence evident?

2. How does a person’s sense of right and wrong make God’s existence and righteousness evident?

3. Why do you think people deny God’s truth?

4. What are some objections to God’s existence that you’ve heard? How do you answer those objections?

Romans 1:18-20 part 1

Toby — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:19:17 +0000

How is God’s existence and righteousness made evident in nature?

Has the Bible been corrupted over time?

Toby — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:43:34 +0000

How can we be sure that the Bible is accurate to what was originally written?

Can God create a rock too heavy for Him to lift?

Toby — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:46:26 +0000

Recognizing and refuting the fallacy of equivocation…using our knowledge to destroy false arguments!

Is it Rational to Believe in the Resurrection?

Toby — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:23:37 +0000

How should we respond to James Cameron’s claim of finding the bones of Jesus? Can we really believe that Jesus rose from the dead?

A Christian Response to the Gay Agenda

Toby — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:01:49 +0000

Is it true that gay people are genetically predisposed toward their sexual orientation? And how should we, as believers, respond to the overall homosexual community?