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As Cuomo is looking like the next politician falling to #MeToo, how ought we to think about such accusations?  With such complexity, a one-size-fits-all approach just won't do. Connect with us here - https://www.facebook.com/APTpodcastWatch us here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5GZRABKbaOr359j0bIT_jgPartner with us here - https://www.patreon.com/aptcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Pope heads to the Middle East to a prayer service attempting to bring together the "sons and daughters of Abraham".  Even among the three most well-known groups - Judaism, Islam, and Christianity - there are many important differences between them.  Is unity possible, given such deep convictional differences?  How should we approach discussions with those of similar, yet different, faiths in discussion and relationship? https://notthebee.com/article/pope-francis-is-going-to-straight-up-pray-at-an-ancient-pagan-templehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-pope-iraq-ur-preparations/popes-visit-to-iraqi-ziggurat-to-bring-together-several-faiths-and-hopefully-lure-more-visitors-idUSKBN2AM0YN Connect with us here - https://www.facebook.com/APTpodcastWatch us here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5GZRABKbaOr359j0bIT_jgPartner with us here - https://www.patreon.com/aptcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Alex and Wes break down the response to a certain Senator's trip across the border.  Then, in an ongoing effort to investigate the various emerging structural outlines of racism, discussion centers around the 8 White Identities of Barnor Hesse, a professor at Northwestern University. Connect with us here - https://www.facebook.com/APTpodcastWatch us here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5GZRABKbaOr359j0bIT_jgPartner with us here - https://www.patreon.com/aptcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

While Alex is away, Wes and KC open up the 1689 London Baptist Confession to begin an ongoing discussion on Bible, theology, and life. Connect with us here - https://www.facebook.com/APTpodcastWatch us here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5GZRABKbaOr359j0bIT_jgPartner with us here - https://www.patreon.com/aptcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Wes and KC talk starting a new school year under the haze of the current pandemic, parental responsibility, and what we can do as Christians to help.

Wes talks with a longtime friend about some current issues. Parenting during the pandemic, POTUS, activism, evangelism, and racism in the church. Plenty of disagreement, but plenty of agreement and just the right amount of love and respect for one another.

Alex and Wes continue the conversation, this time delving a little bit deeper into the spheres of the individual, the household, the church, and the government.

Alex makes his glorious return! Also KC joins us for a discussion on Theonomy, with some specific applications. Part 1 of 2

We get another visit from another friend of the show! Kemp stops in to talk about George Floyd, the riots across the country, and the Confederate monument in Birmingham, AL. His unique experience and expertise lend a hand in understanding the complexity of our culture's current predicament.

Ravi Zacharias was a man that impacted the world. In this episode, Wes recalls some of the most impactful ideas from this great man - answering the problem of evil, questions every worldview must answer, and how to reach this generation.

KC fills in for Alex this week. Wes and KC talk about being musicians, music in worship, and the first ever Top 5 list on the A.P.T. Cast.

Alex and Wes take a much needed breather from the TULIP series and are visited by friend of the show KC Hill, who talks about being a schoolteacher the past couple months and the challenge of teaching music though a video call.

Continuing from part 1, Alex and Wes discuss the implications of not only Unconditional Election but potential replacements as well. Part 2 of 2

Alex and Wes talk election, predestination, providence, and the character of God. Part 1 of 2

Continuing from the previous episode, Alex and Wes get into how Total Depravity isn't an isolated doctrine but influences other areas of doctrine (including election). Part 2 of 2

The audio from our first go at a live episode. Audio issues took out the intro, so you're dropped into Alex and Wes discussing Total Depravity. 1 of 2

Alex and Wes talk Reformation, TULIP, the 5 Solas, and various lapsarianisms. Wes also gives a couple non-Calvinists he likes and Alex reciprocates with Calvinists he's fond of.