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For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e16 This episode Leah and Andrew reflect back on the past eight seasons of Apologetics Simplified. They discuss the future of the podcast and share some news. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $3/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e14 Scholars and skeptics have pointed out several “problems” in Luke's account of Jesus' birth. This week we will dive into these problems. Indeed, there are a few historical points that even make Christian scholars think and have to dig into the history more. However, these "problems" in Luke do not give us cause for concern once studied. Instead, they're an opportunity to learn and do more research into the time of Jesus’ birth. When we do so, we see there is no reason to seriously doubt Luke's account. Issues discussed from Luke 2:1-5: The timing of the census The timing of Quirinius' governorship The need for pregnant Mary to return to Bethlehem for the census at all Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $3/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Resources from Episode: https://inspiringphilosophy.wordpress.com/2020/06/01/a-defense-of-the-census-of-quirinius-of-luke-22/ https://ehrmanproject.com/on-quirinius-census https://crossexamined.org/was-luke-wrong-about-the-census Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e14 This week Leah and Andrew give 4 steps to study the Bible through the book of Jonah. We also offer several free, accessible resources to help you with your own Bible study. We believe that basic Bible study is important and accessible to all Christians. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $3/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Recommended Resources: Logos Free Book of the Month Bible Map for iOS BibleGateway Resources Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e13 This week Leah, Andrew, and guest host Greg Foster are going to share some names for God that are particularly meaningful to us. You’ll learn where the name comes from, what it tells us about God, and how this name can help us grow in our relationship with God. We discuss the names Elohim, El Shaddai, Jehovah Jireh, Yahweh, and lastly Jesus. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $3/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Recommended Resource: https://understandingthegospel.org/spiritual-growth/names-of-god/jehovah-jireh-a-name-that-gives-hope-to-the-needy/ Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e12 This week Leah and Andrew discuss the movie Hocus Pocus 2. We share what we liked and disliked about the movie. Then we look at how the puritans are popularly conveyed versus what the scripture exemplifies in the lives of the apostles. We learn how to discern if a movie like this is appropriate for you and your family to watch. In the end, we’ll see that God is bigger than witchcraft, and that our job as Christians is to focus on what God is doing. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $3/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Recommended Resources: “What the Bible Has to Say About Women” Apologetics Simplified Episode “A Crash Course in Wicca” from Mama Bear Apologetics Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e11 This week Andrew shares seven ways to worship God from the book Holy Roar which studies seven words for worship in the Old Testament. Andrew offers practical advice from the book about how to worship God in your own life. Patrons get access to the FULL episode including powerful song stories to songs you've heard numerous times. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $3/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Recommended Resources: Holy Roar by Chris Tomlin and Darren Whitehead Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e10 Is Yahweh a terrible god like those from the movie Thor: Love and Thunder? This week Leah and Andrew explore how our God is different from those gods. We explore a passage from Joshua 6 to consider how we can think through God's destruction in the Old Testament. Lastly, we explore why we can believe our God is real even though the gods on the council from the movie are not. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Recommended Resources: Is God a Moral Monster? Making Sense of the Old Testament God by Paul Copan “Do Atheists Believe In Just One Less God Than Christians?” by J Warner Wallace “Why Would A Good God Behave So Badly?” by J Warner Wallace Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e09 Scientists and theologians alike have ideas about what the Genesis 1 creation story is supposed to teach, how to interacts with the knowledge of modern science, and its relevance or irrelevance to us today. In John Walton's book The Lost World of Adam and Eve we get a clearer picture of what the Genesis 1 Creation story was supposed to communicate to the early readers and what it means for us today. We discuss this book and see what Ancient Near Eastern context can teach us about this creation story. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e08 Life is full of scary things. Moral decline, warfare, and these gas prices! In this episode Leah and Andrew reflect on Veggie Tales episode “Where is God When I'm S-Scared?” We learn how God's not only bigger than the boogie man, but that God is still sovereign even over the scary things we face as adults. No matter your age, God is still present with you in each moment Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e07 This week Leah and Andrew interview Janell Wood of the Finding Something Real Podcast. Janell defines evangelism and talks about why evangelism is important. Janell shares about her experience hosting exchange students and gives practical advice for sharing your faith with others. If you’re uncertain about sharing your faith, this episode is for you! Janell Wood is a writer, speaker, high school foreign exchange coordinator, and host of the 'Finding Something REAL' podcast- a grace-filled journey for faith seekers and believers needing encouragement. She loves to have honest, imperfect, conversations about faith and Jesus Christ. She has a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, and a background in advocacy and ministry. She lives in Eastern Washington with her husband (the kindest man she knows), four kids, and (often) a teenage exchange daughter. In her free time, she can be found watching vintage television with her family and avoiding the kitchen. Article mentioned in episode: “To Experience God’s Love” Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e06 This week Leah and Andrew talk about what we can expect when we get to heaven. We talk about Joni Earekson Tada's book Heaven. We break down some common ideas about heaven and what we can actually expect when we get there. We talk about cremation, the resurrection of our bodies, the absence of time, and the joy - not boredom - of continually praising God. Recommended Resource: Heaven by Joni Eareckson Tada Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e05 This week Leah and Andrew talk about the new movie in the Harry Potter franchise Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. We talk about the theme of redemption in the Dumbledore family as compared to Paul and Peter who were redeemed by Jesus. We also talk about Jacob's love and pursuit for Queenie as a reflection of God's love and pursuit of humanity. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e04 This week Leah and Andrew are talking about prayer makes a difference in the life of a Christian. We talk about Timothy Keller's book Prayer which defines prayer as an experience with God. We share practical advice from the book about how to pray. Recommended Resource: Prayer by Timothy Keller Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e03 Pain is a guarantee in the life of a Christian, so what do we do with it? In this episode, Leah and Andrew discuss the book “Through the Eyes of a Lion” by Levi Lusko. Levi is the pastor of Fresh Life Church in Kalispell, Montana. In this book, he shares the tragic story of losing his 5 year old daughter Lenya and what he learned from the ordeal. He gives insight into how to prepare for pain, how to endure pain, and how to use pain for the glory of God. Recommended Resource: Through the Eyes of a Lion by Levi Lusko Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e02 In this episode Leah and Andrew talk about the events and theology of Holy Week which is the week of Palm Sunday through Easter. We talk about sin, grace, and our need for salvation which Jesus provided for us. It is important to understand the theology of Holy Week as it contains the most important events we defend in apologetics. Click here to #SingWithUkraine. Recommended Resource: Why God Allows Evil by Clay Jones Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e01 This week Leah and Andrew are back after a three month break! We update you on each of our own lives as well as the future of the podcast. Moving forward the podcast will post every other Tuesday. Click here to #SingWithUkraine. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s7e19 This week Leah and Andrew finish an advent series based on the women of Advent. This week we talk about Anna the prophetess and Simeon as the awaiters of hope. We learn from their stories what it means to actively wait on God to work in our own lifelong season of Advent. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Recommended Resources: Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s7e18 This week Leah and Andrew continue an advent series based on the women of Advent. This week we talk about Mary as the bearer of hope. We learn from Mary’s choice to say “yes” to God in hard circumstances and we learn why God would want to go to these extreme lengths for his own creation. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Recommended Resources: Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s7e17 This week Leah and Andrew begin an advent series based on the women of Advent. This week we talk about Elizabeth as the proclaimer of hope and the encourager to the mother of Jesus. We learn how Elizabeth’s life can encourage us to proclaim the hope we have in Christ in our own lives. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Recommended Resources: Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s7e16 This week Leah and Andrew talk about how to discern absolute truth. They define various terms and give examples of how truth can be determined. They also talk about subjective experience and how that may or may not play into discerning absolute truth. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Recommended Resources: Cold-Case Christianity by J Warner Wallace Logos Fundamentals: For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books! www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentals Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.