Episodes
Dec. 19, 2024
A Skeptical Christmas Special
In this special Christmas episode, we talk about our favorite Christmas traditions, imaginative storytelling, and the deeper meaning behind the season. From nostalgic books and movies to the magic of childhood wonder, we ref…
Nov. 12, 2024
Season 01 Wrap-Up: Faith and Reason in the Christian Life
This week, we wrap up season one of The Christian Skeptic and reflect on the topics of grace, faith, and why the Bible plays such a critical role in our lives. The root of Christian Skepticism is about the willingness to con…
Nov. 5, 2024
Interpreting the Bible with Wisdom and Grace (Biblical Authority, 04)
In part four of our series on biblical authority we dive into the last five of 10 crucial principles for interpreting Scripture. We also discuss some common pitfalls, like interpreting the Bible through the lens of our exper…
Oct. 29, 2024
How to Read and Interpret the Bible (Biblical Authority, Part 03)
This week, we continue our series on biblical authority and discuss principles for interpreting the Bible accurately. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:53) - Introduction to biblical interpretation (02:50) - Challenges in…
Oct. 22, 2024
Is the Bible True? The Astonishing Historical Evidence (Biblical Authority, Part 02)
How can we know if the Bible is true? In part 02 of our series on Biblical authority and interpretation, we dive into why we believe the Bible is true and authoritative. We discuss the historical, archaeological, and scienti…
Oct. 15, 2024
How a Skeptic Can Believe the Bible Is the Ultimate Truth
This week, we kick off a three-part series about the Bible and our claim that it is not only our ultimate authority, but the foundation of all truth. In part 01, we ask, what is the connection between skepticism and belief? …
Oct. 1, 2024
Should Christians Judge Each Other? Steve Lawson and the Problem with Lordship Salvation
This week, we talk about whether or not Christians should evaluate each other’s actions, what Jesus means when he says “you will know them by their fruit”, and the difference between clear, biblically-defined sin, and subjec…
Sept. 24, 2024
Is it a cop-out to say ‘God’s in control’?
Is it a cop-out to say ‘God’s in control’? Is everything that happens really God’s will? This week, we talk about the tension between God’s sovereignty and human accountability. We dive into the concepts of determinism, free…
Sept. 17, 2024
Is God Actually Happy With Us?
Is God actually happy with us? What is the connection between faith, works, and grace in the Christian life? Is there such a thing as a “good Christian”? This week, we explore these questions and discuss what it means to ple…
Sept. 10, 2024
Are We Living in the Last Days?
This week, we talk about eschatology—the study of the end times. Church history is replete with people predicting the end of the world and Jesus’ second coming. And yet, we’re still here. We examine the common thread that ti…
Sept. 3, 2024
Are Christians Afraid of Grace?
This week, we dive deep into Antinomianism, what it is, and how it has impacted our lives. We also discuss the danger of unexamined beliefs, misunderstandings around justification and sanctification, the role of the law in C…
Aug. 27, 2024
The Surprising Joy of Christian Skepticism
This week, we dive into the concept of Christian Skepticism, exploring its meaning, significance, and how it ultimately leads to joy. Christian Skepticism is a worldview that questions all doctrines, confessions, lifestyles,…
Aug. 20, 2024
Deconstruction Is a Good Idea
This week, we talk about deconstruction vs deconversion, and why much of historic Christianity has been lost amid centuries of cultural and theological opinion and bias. We also discuss how suffering has shaped our faith, an…
Aug. 13, 2024
70% of Modern Christianity Is Just Made Up
In this inaugural episode of The Christian Skeptic, we talk about how much our lives have changed in recent years and why we're doing this podcast now. We discuss how suffering has impacted our faith, being raised in a stric…
Aug. 5, 2024
Introducing: The Christian Skeptic
Welcome to The Christian Skeptic, a podcast about faith, doubt, and what it means to be a Christian. Our Manifesto Christian Skepticism is a worldview that questions all doctrines, confessions, lifestyles, and practices — re…