A fairly recent article written by a well-known apologist claims that young age creationism destroys the faith of young people, but I think his claim is misguided and wrongheaded. What does the Bible say about the nature of faith? When we examine closely, it appears...
099: Not Convinced ≠ No Evidence
When evaluating the evidence for Christian truth claims, many skeptics assert there simply is no evidence. What can we make of such an assessment? When folks talk about evidence (whether atheist, Christian, or otherwise), they often make the mistake of relegating the...
How Do We Know the Apostles Didn’t Lie?
There is perhaps no question in the world more important than "who was Jesus?" Do the documents we have which tell of his life hold up as reliable? What if those who attested to his ministry were simply lying?
098: Read the Text for Yourself!
What’s the best way to know exactly what truths God meant to convey in his Word? Read the text! It’s easy in a world full of scholarly opinion to rest on the laurels of those you trust as faithful interpreters, but scholars have competing opinions, and you should be...
097: Responding to an Internet Atheist Tirade
The Christian faith is robust and able to withstand even the most challenging of attacks. But some attacks are really only challenging prima facie (at face value). A deeper dive reveals that many challenges are so superficial they hardly require a defense. In this...
Should Christians Question what the Bible Claims to be True?
This is the first article as a part of what I'm calling "Foundations"---a quarterly written resource that goes in-depth into a fundamental area of Christian knowledge to edify and strengthen the Body of Christ. Please feel free to share this article with your friends,...
095: Was God’s Original Creation Perfect?
When discussing origins, the claim is often made that God made a “perfect” creation in the beginning. It’s easy to see why many think this, but is it correct? I think the answer is a resounding “no!” Now, if that sounds troublesome to you, then let me invite you to...
094: Moral Facts Must Be Grounded
Are moral facts obvious, and if so, can they be accounted for objectively? That's the question before us in this week's episode of the Steve Schramm Show. We'll take a look at what philosophers mean by the notion of "intuition" and make the case that objective moral...
090: So the Next Generation Will Know w/ Dr. Sean McDowell
How do we transfer the Christian faith to Generation Z? While there are lots of resources detailing Gen Z and what to believe about them, there are virtually none which tell how to communicate with them---until now. So the Next Generation Will Know By Dr. Sean...
088: The Odd Thing About Theistic Evolution
There's no doubt that theistic evolutionism---or, as their preferred moniker has it---evolutionary creationism, is on the rise. I could give numerous anecdotal reasons for this, but I'm not inclined to opine on the reasons for the wider trend. In this episode, I...