Confidence for the Christian | A Challenge for the Skeptic
TCA Lesson 040: Stop Shifting the Goal Posts! (Part 1)
"It's just semantics!", right? How we communicate with one another is vitally important. It has everything to do with our Christian witness, and also, our ability to get the ear of those we have important conversations with. Evolutionists, creationists, etc. need to...
The Seed, the Soil, and the Soul
The feeling is all too familiar for those who spend a considerable amount of time in witnessing, evangelism, and defense of Christianity. There are times when it seems the fruit is plenteous and abundant, and times when it seems our words are simply not connecting...
Thoughts on Christian Disagreement
Ever have a disagreement with another Christian about a so-called "secondary issue?" Here are some thoughts about that.
TCA Lesson 039: The Case for Cosmological Redshifts
In a recent paper, Dr. Danny Faulkner has made the case for cosmological redshifts. While many young age creationists have argued that redshift (with respect to quasars, especially) can be reduced to Doppler phenomena, Faulkner believes this contention to be in error...
MILLIONS of animals on Noah’s Ark?
Would Noah have needed to fit millions of animals on board to arrive at the number of species we see today? The answer will probably surprise you.
God and the Laws of Logic: A Brief Defense of Divine Conceptualism
There are features of our universe which must be explained if we are to have rational debate, and come to logical conclusions about important issues. Allow me a facetious illustration: I believe I should remain faithful to my wife--emotionally, physically,...
Don’t Get Distracted by Side Issues!
When having spiritual conversations, do you ever get sidetracked by unimportant issues? Here’s some advice on “keeping the main thing the main thing.”
TCA Lesson 038: Scripture, Sin, and Defending Christianity
In wrapping up this mini-series on Creation and Predation, we "zoom out" a bit and look at this issue in the wider context of Christian belief. Ultimately, if we're to have a defense and a satisfying explanation for the way the world is, we'll need to remain faithful...
Christian Privilege?
A recent news article highlights a seminar at George Washington University (GWU) on "combating 'Christian privilege' in America." It claims that "Christians get 'unmerited perks.'" The campus offers seminars on other "privileges" as well (such as heterosexual...
TCA Lesson 037: Q&A: Creation and Predation
Last week, we began looking at the issue of creation and predation. Some natural questions for further discussion arose out of the study; this week's podcast is a Q&A addressing those questions. In this lesson, you’ll learn: Where viruses and pathogens fit in the...