The PleaseConvinceMe Apologetics Podcast. Where we equip believers, encourage seekers and engage skeptics with the truth of the Christian Worldview http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/ http://www.dmoz.com/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Apologetics/ PleaseConvinceMe.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:31:21 -0700 pastorjim@pleaseconvinceme.com Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:21:30 -0700 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.7) http://www.feedforall.com The PleaseConvinceMe Podcast. Where we equip believers, encourage seekers and engage skeptics with the truth of the Christian Worldview The PleaseConvinceMe Podcast. Where we equip believers, encourage seekers and engage skeptics with the truth of the Christian Worldview Pastor Jim from PleaseConvinceMe.com Pastor Jim pastorjim@pleaseconvinceme.com Apologetics, Christianity, Please Convince Me, PleaseConvinceMe, Theism, Atheism, Mormonism, Dualism, Christian worldview no no http://enterprise.the-rising-tide.org/truthcentered/uploads/PleaseConvinceMePodcast_144.jpg http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/ 144 144 In this podcast, we read listener email from the Bible Belt and continue our discussion of what many are defining as "Complacent Christianity". http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2057%20-%20More%20Bible%20Belt%20Wisdom.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 3FD9AFE1-56B4-4AC5-9941-BDF60F20F351 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:21:30 -0700 More Bible Belt Wisdom In this podcast, we read listener email from the Bible Belt and continue our discussion of what many are defining as "Complacent Christianity". 01:01:30 Jim Wallace Bible Belt, Complacency, Christian Apologetics, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this podcast, we discuss some random observations about Christian life in the Bible Belt, and recent news articles on archaeological discoveries in Israel, and biological predispositions toward homosexuality. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2056%20-%20Observations%20from%20the%20Bible%20Belt.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 3F20088B-2B1C-4A2B-A7A7-84497B47F21B Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:48:55 -0700 Observations from the Bible Belt In this podcast, we discuss some random observations about Christian life in the Bible Belt, and recent news articles on archaeological discoveries in Israel, and biological predispositions toward homosexuality. 50:40 Jim Wallace Bible Belt, Christian Apologetics, Archaeology, Homosexuality, PleaseConvinceMe no no This short video was the opening video for a series we did from the Sermon on the Mount (currently posted on PleaseConvinceMe.com). The music is from Casting Crowns, and the imagery is derived from historic paintings of Jesus and a number of Christian cathedrals. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Vodcast%2010%20-%20Total%20Truth%20Video.mp4 jim@pleaseconvinceme.com A08D587E-0344-4397-9201-84C8CB8302EA Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:00:20 -0700 Total Truth Video This short video was the opening video for a series we did from the Sermon on the Mount (currently posted on PleaseConvinceMe.com). The music is from Casting Crowns, and the imagery is derived from historic paintings of Jesus and a number of Christian cathedrals. 3:00 Jim Wallace Sermon on the Mount, Total Truth, Video, Apologetics, Pleaseconvinceme no no In this podcast, we examine the evidence for God that can be found in the existence of transcendent moral truths. Are there any moral truths that transcend all of humanity? If so, what kind of moral law giver would be required to account for moral truths of this nature? Is the existence of morality evidence that God exists? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2055%20-%20The%20Axiological%20Argument%20for%20the%20Existence%20of%20God.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com E7205D18-72E6-47BC-B3FA-AD5C3088EFF7 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:41:16 -0700 The Axiological Argument for the Existence of God In this podcast, we examine the evidence for God that can be found in the existence of transcendent moral truths. Are there any moral truths that transcend all of humanity? If so, what kind of moral law giver would be required to account for moral truths of this nature? Is the existence of morality evidence that God exists? 1:00:35 Jim Wallace Theism, Arguments for the Existence of God, Axiological, Christianity, Evidence, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we interview seven Christian missionaries who have traveled to the state of Utah to share the Gospel of Grace with Mormons. Why are we trying to evangelize Mormons? Aren't they Christians too? And how should we begin to do such a thing? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2054%20-%20Why%20in%20the%20World%20Would%20You%20Evangelize%20in%20Utah.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 06FDE45D-C531-4950-9DE6-5F1F9C1BA6E4 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:39:48 -0700 Why in the World Would You Evangelize in Utah? In this podcast, we interview seven Christian missionaries who have traveled to the state of Utah to share the Gospel of Grace with Mormons. Why are we trying to evangelize Mormons? Aren't they Christians too? And how should we begin to do such a thing? 56:04 Jim Wallace Mormonism, Missions, Manti, Utah, Mormonism, Apologetics, Pleaseconvinceme no no In this podcast, we interview Don Overstreet and talk about church planting, house churches, urban ministry and the Christian life in the context of small community. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2053%20-%20Interview%20with%20Don%20Overstreet%20(House%20Church%20Planting%20and%20Urban%20Service).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com A148AE84-56CB-4014-AD80-90E2B58D650C Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:50:14 -0700 Interview with Don Overstreet (House Church Planting and Urban Service) In this podcast, we interview Don Overstreet and talk about church planting, house churches, urban ministry and the Christian life in the context of small community. 1:01:05 Jim Wallace Don Overstreet, Church Planting, House Church, Urban, Inner City, Apologetics, Pleaseconvinceme no no We celebrate 1 year together in this podcast as Jim talks a little bit about his personal journey, the creation of PleaseConvinceMe.com and his hopes for the future! http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2052%20-%20Our%201%20Year%20Anniversary%20-%20Where%20We've%20Been%20and%20Where%20We%20Hope%20to%20Go.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 7BF24768-F6DC-4C2A-9313-562DDF6A7672 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 20:40:36 -0700 Our 1 Year Anniversary - Where We've Been and Where We Hope to Go We celebrate 1 year together in this podcast as Jim talks a little bit about his personal journey, the creation of PleaseConvinceMe.com and his hopes for the future! 1:02:04 Jim Wallace Community, Christianity, Evidence, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we examine the emerging religious relativism in our culture and begin to set the foundation for absolute morality (in preparation for our discussion of the Axiological Argument) http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2051%20-%20Religious%20Relativism,%20Foundations%20for%20the%20Axiological%20Argument.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 90493280-2D84-406B-90DA-E4D241732856 Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:06:06 -0700 Religious Relativism, Foundations for the Axiological Argument In this podcast, we examine the emerging religious relativism in our culture and begin to set the foundation for absolute morality (in preparation for our discussion of the Axiological Argument) 1:02:34 Jim Wallace Theism, Arguments for the Existence of God, Axiological, Christianity, Evidence, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we examine Christian Science as a Worldview and take a look at how it answers the three basic questions all worldviews must answer. We also examine some of the inherent philosophical problems that Christian Science must resolve. Jim is joined by his son, Jimmy, for some role playing to help illuminate the issues. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2050%20-%20Examining%20the%20Christian%20Science%20Worldview.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com AADA9AA5-1341-4CB2-B676-7DCBE95C9F40 Wed, 28 May 2008 05:09:59 -0700 Examining the Christian Science Worldview In this podcast, we examine Christian Science as a Worldview and take a look at how it answers the three basic questions all worldviews must answer. We also examine some of the inherent philosophical problems that Christian Science must resolve. Jim is joined by his son, Jimmy, for some role playing to help illuminate the issues. 1:03:51 Jim Wallace Christian Science, Worldview, Religion, Philosophy, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this podcast, we read some listener email and talk about the evolution of the Flagellum, statements made by Richard Dawkins, the nature of the House Church and the role of the Pastor. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2049%20-%20Listener%20Email%20(Flagellum%20Evolution,%20Dawkins%20and%20Teleology,%20Pastors%20and%20House%20Churches).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com BFE43740-446D-41BD-8B64-9E6DDC546F75 Mon, 19 May 2008 16:06:47 -0700 Listener Email (Flagellum Evolution, Dawkins and Teleology, Pastors and House Churches) In this podcast, we read some listener email and talk about the evolution of the Flagellum, statements made by Richard Dawkins, the nature of the House Church and the role of the Pastor. 56:02 Jim Wallace Listener Email, Teleology, Evolution, Flagellum, Richard Dawkins, House Church, Pastor, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this podcast, we take a brief look at some of the objections to the classic Teleological Argument for the existence of God. Does the "appearance of design" necessitate the existence of a designer? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2048%20-%20Answering%20Objections%20to%20the%20Teleological%20Argument.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com F1598273-228D-4189-A187-A57799C01ACB Tue, 13 May 2008 04:10:44 -0700 Answering Objections to the Teleological Argument In this podcast, we take a brief look at some of the objections to the classic Teleological Argument for the existence of God. Does the "appearance of design" necessitate the existence of a designer? 1:02:50 Jim Wallace Theism, Arguments for the Existence of God, Teleological, Christianity, Evidence, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we take a brief look at the classic Teleological Argument for the existence of God. Does the world around us exhibit the "appearance of design", and if so, what is the best explanation for this appearance? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2047%20-%20The%20Teleological%20Argument%20for%20the%20Existence%20of%20God.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 025341DF-75EB-434F-B83E-04C837DDDB6E Mon, 5 May 2008 12:24:39 -0700 The Teleological Argument for the Existence of God In this podcast, we take a brief look at the classic Teleological Argument for the existence of God. Does the world around us exhibit the "appearance of design", and if so, what is the best explanation for this appearance? 1:06:16 Jim Wallace Theism, Arguments for the Existence of God, Teleological, Christianity, Evidence, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we examine some of the common concerns that people have when they consider the House Church and the role that it can play in America today. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2046%20-%20Common%20Concerns%20About%20House%20Churches.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 3AFFF9E2-5E35-4558-8EDC-D8E57C0081BB Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:15:49 -0700 Common Concerns About House Churches In this podcast, we examine some of the common concerns that people have when they consider the House Church and the role that it can play in America today. 51:27 Jim Wallace House Church, Ecclesiology, Concerns, Apologetics, Christianity no no In this podcast, we examine the condition of the Institutional Church in America and examine the relationship between the purpose for God's People and the role of the House Church. Are there good reasons to start house churches? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2045%20-%20An%20Apologetic%20for%20House%20Churches.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 6F6B955B-1732-44A2-92EE-8DE42076AF56 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:15:54 -0700 An Apologetic for House Churches In this podcast, we examine the condition of the Institutional Church in America and examine the relationship between the purpose for God's People and the role of the House Church. Are there good reasons to start house churches? 59:32 Jim Wallace House Church, Ecclesiology, Pastors, Apologetics, Christianity no no In this podcast, we review the FLDS view of polygamy and read some listener email, answering questions about the need for apologetics, the age of the earth, and the archeological evidence for Moses and the Exodus narrative. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2044%20-%20Listener%20Email%20(The%20Age%20of%20the%20Earth,%20Apologetics,%20Moses%20and%20Archeology,%20Polygamy%20and%20the%20FLDS).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com FCB35894-9F98-4120-8324-1FC8E1FB0D32 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:28:35 -0700 Listener Email (The Age of the Earth, Apologetics, Moses and Archeology, Polygamy and the FLDS) In this podcast, we review the FLDS view of polygamy and read some listener email, answering questions about the need for apologetics, the age of the earth, and the archeological evidence for Moses and the Exodus narrative. 1:01:02 Jim Wallace Moses, Old Testament, Archeology, FLDS, Apologetics, Listener Email, Age of the Earth no no In this podcast, we interview Frank Viola and talk about his controversial new book that examines the pagan roots of many of our church practices in an effort to liberate believers to be all that they are designed to be as Children of God and as the Bride of Christ. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2043%20-%20Interview%20with%20Frank%20Viola,%20Author%20of%20Pagan%20Christianity.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 26EFA81D-740C-4E60-A8F5-427D9FEDC372 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 18:18:22 -0700 Interview with Frank Viola, Author of Pagan Christianity In this podcast, we interview Frank Viola and talk about his controversial new book that examines the pagan roots of many of our church practices in an effort to liberate believers to be all that they are designed to be as Children of God and as the Bride of Christ. 52:29 Jim Wallace Pagan Christianity, Frank Viola, Church, Traditions, Church Practices, George Barna no no In this podcast, we respond to some of the issues raised by Brian Dunning in his lecture (How to Debate a Creationist) and Q&A session. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2042%20-%20Thoughts%20on%20Evolution%20and%20Creationism%20(in%20Response%20to%20Brian%20Dunning).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com E51E19BD-FC8E-4C89-BA79-35514C0B9BFB Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:41:23 -0700 Thoughts on Evolution and Creationism (in Response to Brian Dunning) In this podcast, we respond to some of the issues raised by Brian Dunning in his lecture (How to Debate a Creationist) and Q&A session. 55:57 Jim Wallace Evolution, Atheism, Creationism, Young Earth, Brian Dunning, Skeptoid, Disbelief, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we listen to the question and answer session that followed Brian Dunning's (from Skeptoid.com) presentation of "How to Debate a Creationist". http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2041%20-%20An%20Atheistic%20View%20of%20Young%20Earth%20Creationism%202%20(Brian%20Dunning%20Q%20and%20A).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 763CB525-48D2-4B05-AED9-A4E9C007452C Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:27:36 -0700 An Atheistic View of Young Earth Creationism 2 (Brian Dunning Q and A) In this podcast, we listen to the question and answer session that followed Brian Dunning's (from Skeptoid.com) presentation of "How to Debate a Creationist". 1:01:27 Jim Wallace Evolution, Atheism, Creationism, Young Earth, Brian Dunning, Skeptoid, Disbelief, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we listen to Brian Dunning of Skeptoid.com as he presents a lecture entitled, "How to Debate a Creationist". The lecture is designed to prepare atheists to engage "Young Earth Creationists". http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2040.1%20-%20An%20Atheistic%20View%20of%20Young%20Earth%20Creationism%20(Brian%20Dunning%20Presentation).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com AD602715-B9CE-4BAB-B246-848A7DA3B14F Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:24:25 -0700 An Atheistic View of Young Earth Creationism (Brian Dunning Presentation) In this podcast, we listen to Brian Dunning of Skeptoid.com as he presents a lecture entitled, "How to Debate a Creationist". The lecture is designed to prepare atheists to engage "Young Earth Creationists". 57:48 Jim Wallace Evolution, Atheism, Creationism, Young Earth, Brian Dunning, Skeptoid, Disbelief, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we explore some thoughts and responses related to Bobbie Kirkhart and her explanation for moral grounding from an atheistic worldview. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2039%20-%20Thoughts%20on%20Moral%20Grounding%20(in%20Response%20to%20Bobbie%20Kirkhart).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 4A6FD1B8-D031-4294-B5E9-BBE76D76195E Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:14:59 -0700 Thoughts on Moral Grounding (in Response to Bobbie Kirkhart) In this podcast, we explore some thoughts and responses related to Bobbie Kirkhart and her explanation for moral grounding from an atheistic worldview. 42:58 Jim Wallace Morality, Atheism, Bobbie Kirkhart, Disbelief, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we listen to the Q and A session from atheist speaker and leader, Bobbie Kirkhart, as she defends her explanation for moral grounding from an atheistic worldview http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2038%20-%20Moral%20Grounding%20from%20an%20Atheist%20Worldview%202%20(Bobbie%20Kirkhart%20Q%20and%20A).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 115422D4-846E-4FBC-B1E1-0D56A3407D3F Mon, 3 Mar 2008 19:57:34 -0800 Moral Grounding from an Atheist Worldview 2 (Bobbie Kirkhart Q and A) In this podcast, we listen to the Q and A session from atheist speaker and leader, Bobbie Kirkhart, as she defends her explanation for moral grounding from an atheistic worldview 1:06:33 Jim Wallace Morality, Atheism, Bobbie Kirkhart, Disbelief, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no Designed as a conversational object lesson that makes a case for Christian Theism, this third part of the conversation focuses on the reasonable conclusion that Christian Theism best accounts for the possibility of truly moral behavior. While not an argument that is centered directly on the Cross of Christ, this incremental discussion can open the door to further consideration of the Gospel. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Vodcast%209%20-%20A%20Wallet,%20A%20Dollar,%20and%20the%20Existence%20of%20God%203%20(Christian%20Theism).mp4 jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 179BB8DB-15E9-4714-8216-1E20DCFC9CEE Sun, 2 Mar 2008 06:39:12 -0800 A Wallet, A Dollar, and the Existence of God 3 (Christian Theism) Designed as a conversational object lesson that makes a case for Christian Theism, this third part of the conversation focuses on the reasonable conclusion that Christian Theism best accounts for the possibility of truly moral behavior. While not an argument that is centered directly on the Cross of Christ, this incremental discussion can open the door to further consideration of the Gospel. 6:01 Jim Wallace Theism, Apologetics, Evidence, God, Atheism, Pleaseconvinceme, Morality no no Designed as a conversational object lesson that makes a case for Christian Theism, this second part of the conversation focuses on the reasonable conclusion that the "first cause" of the universe must be a personal force. While not an argument that is centered directly on the Cross of Christ, this incremental discussion can open the door to further consideration of the Gospel. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Vodcast%208%20-%20A%20Wallet,%20A%20Dollar,%20and%20the%20Existence%20of%20God%202%20(Personal%20Theism).mp4 jim@pleaseconvinceme.com D67838AF-E388-4B20-9FC0-A270098D4F4B Sun, 2 Mar 2008 06:39:04 -0800 A Wallet, A Dollar, and the Existence of God 2 (Personal Theism) Designed as a conversational object lesson that makes a case for Christian Theism, this second part of the conversation focuses on the reasonable conclusion that the "first cause" of the universe must be a personal force. While not an argument that is centered directly on the Cross of Christ, this incremental discussion can open the door to further consideration of the Gospel. 3:55 Jim Wallace Theism, Apologetics, Evidence, God, Atheism, Pleaseconvinceme, First Cause, Personal God no no Designed as a conversational object lesson that makes a case for Christian Theism, this first part of the conversation focuses on the reasonable conclusion that something outside the natural order must exist as a "first cause". While not an argument that is centered directly on the Cross of Christ, this incremental discussion can open the door to further consideration of the Gospel. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Vodcast%207%20-%20A%20Wallet,%20A%20Dollar,%20and%20the%20Existence%20of%20God%201%20(Theism).mp4 jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 4FA90EBA-568D-4A71-AE57-E7FABBCCF371 Sun, 2 Mar 2008 06:38:08 -0800 A Wallet, A Dollar, and the Existence of God 1 (Theism) Designed as a conversational object lesson that makes a case for Christian Theism, this first part of the conversation focuses on the reasonable conclusion that something outside the natural order must exist as a "first cause". While not an argument that is centered directly on the Cross of Christ, this incremental discussion can open the door to further consideration of the Gospel. 6:30 Jim Wallace Theism, Apologetics, Evidence, God, Atheism, Pleaseconvinceme, First Cause no no In this podcast, we read a listener email and listen to a presentation from atheist speaker and leader, Bobbie Kirkhart, as she provides an explanation for moral grounding from an atheistic worldview (the Q and A session from this talk will be posted in Podcast 38) http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2037%20-%20Moral%20Grounding%20from%20an%20Atheist%20Worldview%20(Bobbie%20Kirkhart%20Presentation).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com C380574F-2073-46B3-B798-67321545BFE8 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:48:30 -0800 Moral Grounding from an Atheist Worldview (Bobbie Kirkhart Presentation) In this podcast, we read a listener email and listen to a presentation from atheist speaker and leader, Bobbie Kirkhart, as she provides an explanation for moral grounding from an atheistic worldview (the Q and A session from this talk will be posted in Podcast 38) 53:30 Jim Wallace Morality, Atheism, Bobbie Kirkhart, Disbelief, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we examine our response to James Choung's "Big Story" presentation of the Gospel. Our version retains the orthodox mission of Jesus as it describes the transformational power of the Gospel. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2036%20-%20The%20Best%20Story%20(Alternative%20Gospel%20Presentation).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 3CA7359D-49B8-4DA8-B603-4A704859CEC6 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:58:20 -0800 The Best Story (Alternative Gospel Presentation) In this podcast, we examine our response to James Choung's "Big Story" presentation of the Gospel. Our version retains the orthodox mission of Jesus as it describes the transformational power of the Gospel. 47:09 Jim Wallace Gospel, Best Story, Big Story, James Choung, Intervarsity, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we examine the Mormon Scripture known as the "Book of Abraham". This book is a powerful piece of physical evidence that demonstrates the fact that the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith, lied and misled his people, building a faith system on fictional accounts rather than accurate translations of ancient documents. This podcast examines some of the defenses that Mormon authorities offer for the mistranslation. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2035%20-%20Defenses%20Offered%20for%20the%20Book%20of%20Abraham.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com F57E90F2-A2B4-4045-81A4-E28E314AC03D Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:29:29 -0800 Defenses Offered for the Book of Abraham In this podcast, we examine the Mormon Scripture known as the "Book of Abraham". This book is a powerful piece of physical evidence that demonstrates the fact that the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith, lied and misled his people, building a faith system on fictional accounts rather than accurate translations of ancient documents. This podcast examines some of the defenses that Mormon authorities offer for the mistranslation. 1:00:15 Jim Wallace Mormonism, Book of Abraham, Joseph Smith, Christianity, Apologetics, Evidence, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this podcast, we examine the Mormon Scripture known as the "Book of Abraham". This book is a powerful piece of physical evidence that demonstrates the fact that the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith, lied and misled his people, building a faith system on fictional accounts rather than accurate translations of ancient documents. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2034%20-%20Is%20There%20Direct%20Physical%20Evidence%20That%20Mormonism%20is%20False%20(The%20Book%20of%20Abraham).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com F561EB28-623E-4F57-9760-E72A92249983 Sat, 2 Feb 2008 05:55:29 -0800 Is There Direct Physical Evidence That Mormonism is False? (The Book of Abraham) In this podcast, we examine the Mormon Scripture known as the "Book of Abraham". This book is a powerful piece of physical evidence that demonstrates the fact that the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith, lied and misled his people, building a faith system on fictional accounts rather than accurate translations of ancient documents. 53:15 Jim Wallace Mormonism, Book of Abraham, Joseph Smith, Christianity, Apologetics, Evidence, PleaseConvinceMe no no Designed as a response to to James Choung's "Big Story", this visual presentation illustrates the transformational power of the Gospel and its ability to empower us, as Christians, to impact and heal the world around us. We hope to provide a visual tool that addresses our desire to heal the planet, while retaining the foundational purpose of Jesus Christ: the offer of personal forgiveness for sin, reconciliation with the God of the Universe, and the gift of eternal life. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Vodcast%206%20-%20The%20Best%20Story%20(Long%20Version).mp4 jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 0504FF90-1533-4732-B69D-BEF78A56623B Fri, 1 Feb 2008 14:40:40 -0800 The Best Story (Long Version) Designed as a response to to James Choung's "Big Story", this visual presentation illustrates the transformational power of the Gospel and its ability to empower us, as Christians, to impact and heal the world around us. We hope to provide a visual tool that addresses our desire to heal the planet, while retaining the foundational purpose of Jesus Christ: the offer of personal forgiveness for sin, reconciliation with the God of the Universe, and the gift of eternal life. 6:41 Jim Wallace Gospel Presentation, Salvation, Transformation, Change, Christianity, Apologetics no no Designed as a response to to James Choung's "Big Story", this visual presentation illustrates the transformational power of the Gospel and its ability to empower us, as Christians, to impact and heal the world around us. We hope to provide a visual tool that addresses our desire to heal the planet, while retaining the foundational purpose of Jesus Christ: the offer of personal forgiveness for sin, reconciliation with the God of the Universe, and the gift of eternal life. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Vodcast%205%20-%20The%20Best%20Story%20(Short%20Version).mp4 jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 5C66BD76-2C20-48A1-912B-6539A093936D Fri, 1 Feb 2008 14:29:33 -0800 The Best Story (Short Version) Designed as a response to to James Choung's "Big Story", this visual presentation illustrates the transformational power of the Gospel and its ability to empower us, as Christians, to impact and heal the world around us. We hope to provide a visual tool that addresses our desire to heal the planet, while retaining the foundational purpose of Jesus Christ: the offer of personal forgiveness for sin, reconciliation with the God of the Universe, and the gift of eternal life. 4:55 Jim Wallace Gospel Presentation, Salvation, Transformation, Change, Christianity, Apologetics no no In this podcast, we take a look at the Big Bang Theory and examine its relationship to Christian Creationism. Is the theory consistent with the Biblical creation claims? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2033%20-%20The%20Big%20Bang%20As%20An%20Act%20of%20God.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 5A6C75F6-725D-43BB-8542-AADDBB4F49B7 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:57:59 -0800 The Big Bang As An Act of God In this podcast, we take a look at the Big Bang Theory and examine its relationship to Christian Creationism. Is the theory consistent with the Biblical creation claims? 47:05 Jim Wallace Big Bang, Theism, Arguments for the Existence of God, Cosmological, Christianity, Evidence, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no This short video was the opening video for a series we did on Life's Purpose (currently posted on PleaseConvinceMe.com). The music is from Third Day. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Vodcast%204%20-%20CR8D2B%20Video.mp4 jim@pleaseconvinceme.com D48FA303-1FAF-4A72-AEB5-DD3C71549F47 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:35:44 -0800 CR8D2B Video This short video was the opening video for a series we did on Life's Purpose (currently posted on PleaseConvinceMe.com). The music is from Third Day. 2:37 Jim Wallace Purpose, God, Created to Be, Gospel, Apologetics, Pleaseconvinceme no no In this podcast, we take a brief look at some of the objections to the classic Cosmological Argument for the existence of God. Is there truly a beginning to space, time and matter? Are current scientific theories proving that a "beginner" or "first cause" is unnecessary? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2032%20-%20Answering%20Objections%20to%20the%20Cosmological%20Argument.mp3 jim@pleaseconvinceme.com AB8FB6A5-F01A-416B-B4A7-AED7683FDE89 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:36:19 -0800 Answering Objections to the Cosmological Argument In this podcast, we take a brief look at some of the objections to the classic Cosmological Argument for the existence of God. Is there truly a beginning to space, time and matter? Are current scientific theories proving that a "beginner" or "first cause" is unnecessary? 47:57 Jim Wallace Theism, Arguments for the Existence of God, Cosmological, Christianity, Evidence, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we take a brief look at the classic Cosmological Argument for the existence of God. Does the fact that all space, time and matter has a beginning mean that there must be a "beginner"? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2031%20-%20The%20Cosmological%20Argument%20for%20the%20Existence%20of%20God.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 75EE0F82-1DB7-49BD-A60F-1315DFA0CAF0 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:06:06 -0800 The Cosmological Argument for the Existence of God In this podcast, we take a brief look at the classic Cosmological Argument for the existence of God. Does the fact that all space, time and matter has a beginning mean that there must be a "beginner"? 47:39 Jim Wallace Theism, Arguments for the Existence of God, Cosmological, Christianity, Evidence, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we trace key Biblical verses that describe Salvation as a free gift and describe the role of the Cross of Christ. We also answer listener email about evidence for the existence of the soul. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2030%20-%20Evidence%20That%20Salvation%20is%20a%20Free%20Gift,%20The%20Meaning%20of%20the%20Cross,%20A%20Question%20About%20the%20Soul.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com D67E73DC-FE41-4556-BDCB-7ADA4649E32B Mon, 7 Jan 2008 04:31:28 -0800 Evidence That Salvation is a Free Gift, The Meaning of the Cross, A Question About the Soul In this podcast, we trace key Biblical verses that describe Salvation as a free gift and describe the role of the Cross of Christ. We also answer listener email about evidence for the existence of the soul. 46:18 Jim Wallace Gospel, Cross, Free Gift, Gift, Salvation, Christianity, Faith, Soul, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we discuss a recent Gallup Poll that surveys the religious identity and association of people in America, and then we talk about the way that the "Gospel" is defined and described in the Bible. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2029%20-%20The%20Real%20Meaning%20of%20the%20Gospel%20and%20the%20State%20of%20Religious%20Identity%20in%202007.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com FBCD9228-0E81-4791-9D52-5CEC9846ACE7 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:23:53 -0800 The Real Meaning of the Gospel and the State of Religious Identity in 2007 In this podcast, we discuss a recent Gallup Poll that surveys the religious identity and association of people in America, and then we talk about the way that the "Gospel" is defined and described in the Bible. 43:24 Jim Wallace Gospel, Gallup Poll, Christianity, Faith, Believers, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we answer some listener email and examine the question: 'Should we celebrate the holiday of Christmas?' We also examine the latest archeological confirmation of the Old Testament. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2028%20-%20The%20Origins%20of%20Christmas%20and%20Archeological%20Verification%20of%20the%20Old%20Testament.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com E5C3DE0F-1D7C-48A9-BA0B-ACB9C26F1C1B Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:45:20 -0800 The Origins of Christmas and Archeological Verification of the Old Testament In this podcast, we answer some listener email and examine the question: 'Should we celebrate the holiday of Christmas?' We also examine the latest archeological confirmation of the Old Testament. 42:36 Jim Wallace Christmas, Holidays, Archeology, Old Testament, Nehemiah, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we examine James Choung's "Big Story" presentation of the Gospel. Is this really the Gospel? Is there a shift taking place within Christianity related to the message of the Gospel? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2027%20-%20The%20Big%20Story%20and%20a%20Shift%20in%20the%20Gospel%20Message.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com B23DA908-ACE5-4909-9454-35C00B8A7B99 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:49:06 -0800 The Big Story and a Shift in the Gospel Message In this podcast, we examine James Choung's "Big Story" presentation of the Gospel. Is this really the Gospel? Is there a shift taking place within Christianity related to the message of the Gospel? 38:27 Jim Wallace Gospel, Big Story, James Choung, Intervarsity, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, Jim finishes reflecting on a conversation he had with a tour guide in Rome. This part of the conversation covered the issues of evolution, the source of morality, and some reasons why people will refuse to believe truth. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2026%20-%20Conversations%20in%20Rome%20Part%203%20(Evolution,%20Morality%20and%20Reasons%20for%20Disbelief).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 100EB7EA-5C90-46BD-BB04-06B2B82378ED Sun, 9 Dec 2007 15:44:39 -0800 Conversations in Rome Part 3 (Evolution, Morality and Reasons for Disbelief) In this podcast, Jim finishes reflecting on a conversation he had with a tour guide in Rome. This part of the conversation covered the issues of evolution, the source of morality, and some reasons why people will refuse to believe truth. 30:30 Jim Wallace Evolution, Morality, Disbelief, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, Jim continues to reflect on a conversation he had with a tour guide in Rome. This part of the conversation covered the issues of similarities between the Mithras Mythology and the life of Jesus, and the early mythologies of the Catholic Church as it attempted to convert Pagan Rome. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2025%20-%20Conversations%20in%20Rome%20Part%202%20(Mithras,%20Pagan%20Mythologies,%20and%20Catholic%20Legends).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 301F2114-AF00-4FF9-BB90-3139764F75DD Sat, 1 Dec 2007 14:41:14 -0800 Conversations in Rome Part 2 (Mithras, Pagan Mythologies, and Catholic Legends) In this podcast, Jim continues to reflect on a conversation he had with a tour guide in Rome. This part of the conversation covered the issues of similarities between the Mithras Mythology and the life of Jesus, and the early mythologies of the Catholic Church as it attempted to convert Pagan Rome. 41:54 Jim Wallace Mithras, Catholicism, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, Jim reflects on a conversation he had with a tour guide in Rome. The conversation covered the issues of Bible translation, the reliability of language and the bias of historians. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2024%20-%20Conversations%20in%20Rome%20(Bible%20Translations,%20Historical%20Bias%20and%20the%20Reliability%20of%20Language).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com F4353119-0E19-4155-B76D-06BD0365103B Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:14:08 -0800 Conversations in Rome (Bible Translations, Historical Bias and the Reliability of Language) In this podcast, Jim reflects on a conversation he had with a tour guide in Rome. The conversation covered the issues of Bible translation, the reliability of language and the bias of historians. 31:36 Jim Wallace Bible Translation, Language, Bias, History, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no This short video was the opening video for a series we did on the Apostle's Creed (currently posted in the Doctrine section at PleaseConvinceMe.com). The music is from Apt Core. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Vodcast%203%20-%20Sacred%20Life%20Video.mp4 jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 443364D5-4CF0-47DF-8609-C037EF4D8637 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:54:05 -0800 Sacred Life Video This short video was the opening video for a series we did on the Apostle's Creed (currently posted in the Doctrine section at PleaseConvinceMe.com). The music is from Apt Core. 1:58 Jim Wallace Apologetics, Apostle's Creed, Orthodoxy, Christian Essentials, Creeds, Christian Worldview, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this podcast, we examine the nature of religious experience. Can experiences such as these serve as an evidence for the existence of God? How should we test such experiences? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2023%20-%20Religious%20Experience%20as%20Evidence.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com E0ABACF6-45A5-454F-B9AA-35CB92062417 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:57:55 -0800 Religious Experience as Evidence In this podcast, we examine the nature of religious experience. Can experiences such as these serve as an evidence for the existence of God? How should we test such experiences? 31:22 Jim Wallace Religious Experience, Theism, Proof, Evidence, Apologetics, PleaseCovinceMe no no In this podcast, we rebroadcast an interview from Stand to Reason Radio. Pastor Jim and Brett Kunkle talk about the importance of apologetics based missions trips. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2022%20-%20Pastor%20Jim%20on%20STR%20Radio%20(Apologetics%20Missions%20Trips).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 9654BF06-57BD-465C-B00D-B5564F7C2C8D Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:57:16 -0800 Pastor Jim on STR Radio (Apologetics Missions Trips) In this podcast, we rebroadcast an interview from Stand to Reason Radio. Pastor Jim and Brett Kunkle talk about the importance of apologetics based missions trips. 53:00 Jim Wallace Apologetics, Missions, PleaseConvinceMe, Church, Missions no no In this podcast, we examine the nature of circumstantial evidence related to the case for the Christian Worldview. Can a case be made? What is the difference between circumstantial and direct physical evidence? How powerful is the case for the Christian Worldview? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2021%20-%20Phil%20Spector%20and%20the%20Case%20for%20the%20Christian%20Worldview.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com C9C10A05-2A9E-4512-AAE8-8000217FA149 Sat, 3 Nov 2007 06:33:08 -0700 Phil Spector and the Case for the Christian Worldview In this podcast, we examine the nature of circumstantial evidence related to the case for the Christian Worldview. Can a case be made? What is the difference between circumstantial and direct physical evidence? How powerful is the case for the Christian Worldview? 39:24 Jim Wallace Worldview, Evidence, Phil Spector, Apologetics, Pleaseconvinceme no no In this podcast, we continue to examine the second set of common objections to the Christian notion of Hell as a place of eternal conscious torment. Can the idea of Hell be defended? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2020%20-%20Answering%20Common%20Objections%20to%20the%20Notion%20of%20Hell%20(Part%202).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com F6228EDE-902F-481D-9F34-F3E71E8E6804 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:54:31 -0700 Answering Common Objections to the Notion of Hell (Part 2) In this podcast, we continue to examine the second set of common objections to the Christian notion of Hell as a place of eternal conscious torment. Can the idea of Hell be defended? 30:28 Jim Wallace Objections to Hell, Dualism, Hell, Apologetics, Pleaseconvinceme no no In this podcast, we examine the first three common objections to the Christian notion of Hell as a place of eternal conscious torment. Can the idea of Hell be defended? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2019%20-%20Answering%20Common%20Objections%20to%20the%20Notion%20of%20Hell%20(Part%201).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 74FBA2AC-0355-4D6D-823A-A92660A11ECD Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:09:53 -0700 Answering Common Objections to the Notion of Hell (Part 1) In this podcast, we examine the first three common objections to the Christian notion of Hell as a place of eternal conscious torment. Can the idea of Hell be defended? 37:58 Jim Wallace Objections to Hell, Dualism, Hell, Apologetics, Pleaseconvinceme no no This short video was the opening video for a series we did on Dualism (currently posted on PleaseConvinceMe.com). The music is from DCTalk (Spirit in the Sky) http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Vodcast%202%20-%20Out%20of%20Sight%20Out%20of%20Mind%20Video.mp4 jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 636FED20-2F50-446A-B9DF-9DDA6899AE89 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:29:27 -0700 Out of Sight Out of Mind Video This short video was the opening video for a series we did on Dualism (currently posted on PleaseConvinceMe.com). The music is from DCTalk (Spirit in the Sky) 2:35 Jim Wallace Soul, Heaven, Hell, Angels, Demons, Satan, Dualism, Apologetics, Pleaseconvinceme no no In this podcast we continue to discuss the Biblical description of the soul. What are the characteristics of the soul? What is the relationship between the soul and the body? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2018%20-%20The%20Nature%20of%20the%20Soul%20(Part%202).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 343A5ABB-2206-4A48-97C4-B76B3F191378 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 08:22:52 -0700 The Nature of the Soul (Part 2) In this podcast we continue to discuss the Biblical description of the soul. What are the characteristics of the soul? What is the relationship between the soul and the body? 33:28 Jim Wallace Soul, Dualism, Apologetics, Pleaseconvinceme no no In this podcast we discuss the Biblical description of the soul. Does the soul sleep? Is it immortal? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2017%20-%20The%20Nature%20of%20the%20Soul%20(Part%201).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com A46980A7-70C4-4B34-A725-76D89985F5A8 Sun, 7 Oct 2007 07:32:07 -0700 The Nature of the Soul (Part 1) In this podcast we discuss the Biblical description of the soul. Does the soul sleep? Is it immortal? 27:37 Jim Wallace Soul, Dualism, Apologetics, Pleaseconvinceme no no In this video podcast (vodcast), Pastor Jim talks about life's meaning and purpose as defined by the Christian worldview. This video is a clip from Jim's appearance on the JTV show, "Top 3". http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Vodcast%201%20-%20Purpose%20and%20Meaning%20(Pastor%20Jim%20on%20Top%203).mp4 jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 00C2DE91-CAA1-44F4-A506-136FE55B5F6E Thu, 4 Oct 2007 19:59:51 -0700 Purpose and Meaning (Pastor Jim on Top 3) In this video podcast (vodcast), Pastor Jim talks about life's meaning and purpose as defined by the Christian worldview. This video is a clip from Jim's appearance on the JTV show, "Top 3". 23:31 Jim Wallace Apologetics, Purpose, Meaning, Christian Worldview, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this "mobile" podcast we discuss four observations related to evangelism and some common obstacles to 'sharing the truth in love' with atheists. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2016%20-%20Sharing%20with%20Atheists%20(Four%20Observations).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 2B9A4796-7316-4A38-A6B2-76D35849BF47 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 07:25:00 -0700 Sharing with Atheists (Four Observations) In this "mobile" podcast we discuss four observations related to evangelism and some common obstacles to 'sharing the truth in love' with atheists. 47:02 Jim Wallace Apologetics, Atheists, Atheism, Evangelism, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this podcast, we examine the Biblical description of the nature of Heaven and see if it tells us anything about how we are to live our lives today. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2015%20-%20The%20Nature%20of%20Heaven%20and%20the%20Urgency%20of%20Life.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com F82E9007-D93F-45EA-8037-8269D6A5E3FE Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:48:23 -0700 The Nature of Heaven and the Urgency of Life In this podcast, we examine the Biblical description of the nature of Heaven and see if it tells us anything about how we are to live our lives today. 48:20 Jim Wallace Apologetics, Heaven, Christian Living, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this "mobile" podcast, we take a look at the problem of evil (how can an all-powerful and all-loving God allow evil in the world?) by examining a few brief thoughts on the nature of dualism and our perception of evil. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2014%20-%20Random%20Thoughts%20on%20the%20Problem%20of%20Evil.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 2001B355-455D-4035-8EA7-AA68F25003FF Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:44:48 -0700 Random Thoughts on the Problem of Evil In this "mobile" podcast, we take a look at the problem of evil (how can an all-powerful and all-loving God allow evil in the world?) by examining a few brief thoughts on the nature of dualism and our perception of evil. 28:55 Jim Wallace Apologetics, Problem of Evil, Suffering, Pain, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this podcast, we examine the sometimes objectionable Christian claim that Hell is a place of ongoing eternal conscious torment. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2013%20-%20The%20Eternal%20Conscious%20Nature%20of%20Hell.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 71DCF145-E879-4F4D-A642-C7B2022FE85F Sat, 8 Sep 2007 06:14:48 -0700 The Eternal Conscious Nature of Hell In this podcast, we examine the sometimes objectionable Christian claim that Hell is a place of ongoing eternal conscious torment. 42:54 Jim Wallace Apologetics, Eternal Conscious Torment, Dualism, Hell, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this "mobile" podcast we take a look at recent scientific developments in the area of 'wet artificial life'. If scientists can create life in the laboratory, does this mean they have eliminated the theistic case for a Creator? http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2012%20-%20Wet%20Artificial%20Life%20and%20the%20Question%20of%20Origins.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 3205A0D3-B239-4BA6-A1FF-0605D558E820 Sat, 1 Sep 2007 05:18:37 -0700 Wet Artificial Life and the Question of Origins In this "mobile" podcast we take a look at recent scientific developments in the area of 'wet artificial life'. If scientists can create life in the laboratory, does this mean they have eliminated the theistic case for a Creator? 25:38 Jim Wallace Apologetics, Evolution, Wet Artificial Life, Origins, Science, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this podcast we examine the role that "Apologetics Missions Trips" can play in the life of the local church. We examine the difference between teaching and training and listen to Melissa Jordan describe how powerful this approach to missions can be http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2011%20-%20Apologetics%20Missions%20Trips.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com ACA3DF61-EB65-40C8-B5C6-240896A5F864 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:58:36 -0700 Apologetics Missions Trips In this podcast we examine the role that "Apologetics Missions Trips" can play in the life of the local church. We examine the difference between teaching and training and listen to Melissa Jordan describe how powerful this approach to missions can be 38:31 Jim Wallace Apologetics, Missions, PleaseConvinceMe, Church, Missions no no In this podcast we listen to the teaching of Bill McKeever as he addresses our Utah Missions Team (recorded in June of 2007). Bill describes some of the inherent contradictions present in the Mormon Gospel of works and 'repentance' http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%2010%20-%20Bill%20McKeever%20and%20the%20LDS%20Concept%20of%20Salvation.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 834DC725-8598-49F7-A4EA-DE6DF2B33794 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:31:23 -0700 Bill McKeever and the LDS Concept of Salvation In this podcast we listen to the teaching of Bill McKeever as he addresses our Utah Missions Team (recorded in June of 2007). Bill describes some of the inherent contradictions present in the Mormon Gospel of works and 'repentance' 1:04:27 Jim Wallace Mormonism, McKeever, PleaseConvinceMe, Apologetics, Salvation, LDS no no In this Mobile PCM Podcast we talk about three possible conversational steps one can take toward Christian theism. While not a set of arguments that lead directly to the Cross, these three incremental discussions can open the door to further consideration of the Gospel. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%209%20-%20Three%20Steps%20Toward%20Christian%20Theism.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 7F86BF12-2620-423C-8122-68B3D70B4BCA Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:11:27 -0700 Three Steps Toward Christian Theism In this Mobile PCM Podcast we talk about three possible conversational steps one can take toward Christian theism. While not a set of arguments that lead directly to the Cross, these three incremental discussions can open the door to further consideration of the Gospel. 42:18 Jim Wallace Apologetics, Theism, Atheism, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this "Mobile" PCM Podcast, we examine the comfortable apathy of the Christian Culture in some parts of rural America, and the role that apologetics training can play in restoring the influential power of the Christian Worldview. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%208%20-%20The%20Role%20of%20Apologetics%20in%20the%20Church.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com BFCB963B-400C-4496-9343-26D0CB1E0B9F Sat, 11 Aug 2007 04:13:53 -0700 The Role of Apologetics in the Church In this "Mobile" PCM Podcast, we examine the comfortable apathy of the Christian Culture in some parts of rural America, and the role that apologetics training can play in restoring the influential power of the Christian Worldview. 24:03 Jim Wallace Apologetics, Church, Pastors, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this podcast, we discuss the philosophical and logical evidence for the existence of the soul. We cover the final three arguments and several issues raised by modern science. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%207%20-%20Evidence%20for%20the%20Existence%20of%20the%20Soul%20(Part%202).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com FA3543A4-F380-4BF9-8EB4-214363B0F0EB Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:47:34 -0700 Arguments for the Existence of the Soul (Part 2) In this podcast, we discuss the philosophical and logical evidence for the existence of the soul. We cover the final three arguments and several issues raised by modern science. 34:20 Jim Wallace Soul, Evidence, apologetics, PleaseConvinceMe, Please Convince Me no no In this podcast, we discuss the philosophical and logical evidence for the existence of the soul. We cover the introductory material and the first three arguments. http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%206%20-%20Evidence%20for%20the%20Existence%20of%20the%20Soul%20(Part%201).m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 19615C07-7B28-4018-913A-82237DB70F44 Fri, 6 Jul 2007 06:44:23 -0700 Arguments for the Existence of the Soul (Part 1) In this podcast, we discuss the philosophical and logical evidence for the existence of the soul. We cover the introductory material and the first three arguments. 33:37 Jim Wallace Soul, Evidence, apologetics, PleaseConvinceMe, Please Convince Me no no In this podcast, we hear from ex-Mormon Junelle Jacobsen as she tells us about her journey out of Mormonism http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%205%20-%20Ex-Mormon%20Testimony%20of%20Junelle%20Jacobsen.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com DE7739EC-7D17-423C-A067-3EB1C6EDC3DF Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:18:06 -0700 A short testimony from an Ex-Mormon, Junelle Jacobsen In this podcast, we hear from ex-Mormon Junelle Jacobsen as she tells us about her journey out of Mormonism 25:07 Jim Wallace Mormonism, Mormon, ex-Mormon, Testimony, PleaseConvinceMe, Please Convince Me no no In this podcast, we hear from ex-Mormon Chrissy Canady as she tells us about her journey out of Mormonism http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%204%20-%20Ex-Mormon%20Testimony%20of%20Chrissy%20Canaday.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 585D2CD5-E0B7-4CBF-A0B5-7BF7FCDE5F65 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:14:47 -0700 A short testimony from an Ex-Mormon, Chrissy Canady In this podcast, we hear from ex-Mormon Chrissy Canady as she tells us about her journey out of Mormonism 26:38 Jim Wallace Mormonism, Mormon, ex-Mormon, Testimony, PleaseConvinceMe, Please Convince Me no yes In this podcast, we continue to examine the works based Gospel of Mormonism. The Mormon requirement for perfection is examined as we demonstrate the impossible nature of the Mormon Gospel http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%203%20-%20Impossible%20Mormon%20Gospel%20Part%202.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com 3F5621BD-3C9A-461D-B676-59F51965CA10 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:11:37 -0700 An examination of Mormonism's Impossible Gospel of Works (Part 2) In this podcast, we continue to examine the works based Gospel of Mormonism. The Mormon requirement for perfection is examined as we demonstrate the impossible nature of the Mormon Gospel 39:48 Jim Wallace Mormonism, Impossible Gospel, Please Convince Me, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this podcast, we examine the works based Gospel of Mormonism. The Mormon requirement for perfection is examined as we demonstrate the impossible nature of the Mormon Gospel http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%202%20-%20Impossible%20Mormon%20Gospel%20Part%201.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com A1680944-6EE9-447F-94E2-43B35B986E70 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:57:53 -0700 An examination of Mormonism's Impossible Gospel of Works (Part 1) In this podcast, we examine the works based Gospel of Mormonism. The Mormon requirement for perfection is examined as we demonstrate the impossible nature of the Mormon Gospel 35:14 Jim Wallace Mormonism, Mormon, Impossible Gospel, Please Convince Me, PleaseConvinceMe no no In this first ever PCM Podcast, we examine the reason why we think it is important to start podcasting and we take a look at the role of evidence in the life of the believer and the non-believer alike http://www.the-rising-tide.org/podcast/PCM%20Podcast%201%20-%20Intro%20to%20the%20Podcast.m4a jim@pleaseconvinceme.com D5815FE2-655E-4C6F-B312-D8AAAC577275 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:53:34 -0700 Introduction to the PleaseConvinceMe.com website and Podcast In this first ever PCM Podcast, we examine the reason why we think it is important to start podcasting and we take a look at the role of evidence in the life of the believer and the non-believer alike 30:29 Jim Wallace Evidence, apologetics, PleaseConvinceMe, Please Convince Me no no