Coffeehouse Questions With Ryan Pauly

The Bible can be a difficult book to understand, and it is often argued about, but not all interpretations are correct. There are right and wrong interpretations, and it is the reader's job to figure out what Scripture actually means. Today's show will go over 10 common mistakes and how to correct them. I will also share my Bible reading strategies. I hope this show encourages you to dive into God's Word with excitement and joy!

"We can see how pedophilia, polygamy, etc have their issues. What is inherently so wrong about same-sex? What if all the other parameters of a same-sex couple are spot on with what Christians should be/do? Why would that criteria mess up everything?" I will address this question and more in today's show!

I made a video back in 2020 titled "3 Reasons Why People Don't Believe in God." I received a comment offering 8 responses to my views. Today's show will be my thoughts on those 8 points.

What do you do when a pro-choice advocate grants that the unborn is a valuable human being but still believes that abortion should be allowed? This conversation will help you understand where pro-life and pro-choice people disagree and help you understand what is meant by "My body, my choice" so that you can respond more persuasively.

If the universe is fit for life, and biochemical systems are fit for their role in life, is it possible that everything is "fit for a purpose"? Biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana is VP of Research and Apologetics at Reasons to Believe, an organization dedicated to communicating the powerful scientific support for Christianity. His books include "Origins of life," "Who Was Adam?," "Creating Life in the Lab," "Humans 2.0," "Thinking about Evolution," and "Fit for a Purpose."

"So many pro-life individuals don't understand what makes an unplanned pregnancy difficult or the fear factors that can validate a woman's choice to abort. Likewise, few women know about the many resources that could empower them to choose life. These real stories can both inform the church about the need for pro-life expression and offer tangible ways to love our neighbors well through unplanned grace." Natasha Smith serves as the Creative Projects Manager at Save the Storks where she supports the pro-life movement by telling stories through writing, video, and photography. Her academic background is in communications and biblical theology and is currently seeking a Masters in Old Testament from Denver Seminary. Her love for the pro-life cause is grounded in the understanding that all life has value because every life is created in the image of God (Gen. 1:27).

See how astronomy speaks a powerful word about God as Creator. Dr. Danny Faulkner has a Ph.D. in Astronomy and is the author of many books on the topic. After retiring as a professor of astronomy and physics, he assumed the position of astronomer at Answers in Genesis and the Creation Museum.

Topics Covered 0:00 Introduction 1:00 6th Anniversary for my podcast! 6:16 Quick speaking update 8:32 What are the most compelling reasons for God's existence? 20:00 How do I talk to atheists about Jesus? 24:50 How can God be just if he forgives every sin? 27:07 What happens at final judgment if every Christian is already forgiven? 29:45 What if a murderer becomes a Christian? 31:38 Does God's forgiveness erase everything and no punishment applies? 32:09 Will the final judgment address those who got away without punishment in this life? 34:13 Should Christians be afraid of the final judgment? 36:15 What importance do we place on the fact that the women witnessed the resurrection, especially for the present day? 39:15 How can we tell other people about Jesus when they have another religion without offending them? 43:35 What does the Bible communicate about sexuality? 53:56 Is premarital sex a sin? 1:01:04 How am I supposed to know when I'm making a decision if it's right? Or when it honors God over myself? 1:0

We want our students to be influencers and to make a difference, but how can they do this without being influenced themselves? How can parents, teachers, and youth pastors come alongside students to help them navigate the cultural battles with truth and love? Join my conversation with Brett Kunkle if you want to learn how to help students engage today's cultural issues without being influenced themselves. Brett Kunkle is the founder and president of MAVEN. He has more than 25 years of experience working with junior high, high school, and college students. Want to become better equipped to lead the next generation? Join the MAVEN Conference in person or online on March 18-19, 2022. https://www.mavenconferences.com/

Critical thinking not only helps you be more persuasive by thinking and speaking clearly, but it also keeps you from falling prey to bad ideas. Today's show will teach you to form persuasive deductive and inductive arguments and learn to spot different logical fallacies.

Dr. Chad Brown interviewed me last summer about how I plan and teach my high school Bible courses. We discussed what my school covers from 9th-12th grade, my curriculum, the videos I use in the classroom, how I lesson plan, and more! My hope is that this resource will help those who are stepping into a high school Bible teacher position or anyone wanting a plan for teaching students.

Are you wrestling with intellectual doubts concerning the Christian faith? Do you hope to get answers to some of your most difficult questions? Today's show will cover the five biggest issues that are raised. Go to https://talkaboutdoubts.com/ to dig deeper and ask your questions. Dr. Jonathan McLatchie holds a PhD in Evolutionary Biology and is a Christian writer, international speaker, debater, assistant professor at Sattler College, and a fellow of the Discovery Institute. He recently launched the incredible resource (https://talkaboutdoubts.com/) that we are discussing on the show today.

A supporter sent me the following message: "These missionaries come to my door the other day from World Mission Society Church of God, and they were talking about God the mother... Do you know anything about this group? Specifically, anything that might be helpful in a conversation with them, especially where their theology might differ from the Truth?" Pastor Mike Winger joins the show to help respond to this and other questions. What should we think about the long ending of Mark? We'll talk about that too!

Unlike what many claim, I don't think animal death before Adam and Eve sinned undermines Scripture nor compromises the gospel. Answering the question about animal death before the fall is necessary for those who hold to Old Earth Creationism. I hope this video helps you think through this issue by providing a biblical response.

Topics Covered 0:00 Introduction 3:54 What throughs about sin are okay and which are not? 14:29 Do abortion laws cause more harm than good? 25:52 Show actual evidence for God 33:41 Did the Council of Nicaea influence the New Testament canon? 41:11 Who decided what New Testament books had authority? 43:37 Apologists as missionaries of the local church 48:30 What is the difference between preaching and teaching, and how do you know the right time for each?

Has the Bible been translated correctly? (William D. Mounce) by Ryan Pauly Podcast

Are Islam and Christianity essentially the same? Aren't they both part of the Abrahamic faiths? This conversation will help you approach the question "Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God?" Dr. Andy Bannister is the Director of Solas, an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Arthur Jeffery Centre for the Study of Islam at Melbourne School of Theology and an Adjunct Faculty member at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He is a Christian academic and public speaker with a PhD in Islamic Studies. He frequently speaks and teaches throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, and the USA. He is the author of several books, including "An Oral-Formulaic Study of the Qur'an," "Heroes: Five leaders from whose lives we can learn," and "the Atheist Who Didn't Exist: the dreadful consequences of bad arguments." He has also contributed to the multi-author volume "Healthy Faith and the Coronavirus Crisis: Thriving in the COVID-19 pandemic."

Topics Discussed 0:00 Introduction 2:06 Please compare and contrast ransom theory, christus victor, and penal substitutionary atonement. 3:55 Is the vaccine the mark of the beast? 11:41 Does your view of God come from experiences, feelings, or Scripture? 21:43 Is the behemoth in Job a dinosaur? 25:40 Why were the books of the Bible chosen?

The Bible says Jesus was real. What other proof exists? (J. Warner Wallace) by Ryan Pauly Podcast

There are many approaches that haven been taken to show the reliability of the gospels. One approach that is less common comes from showing the reliability based on undesigned coincidences. Dr. Lydia McGrew joined me this week to discuss the popular objections against the gospels and then an evaluation of the evidence for reliability such as undesigned coincidences.