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Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

Greg Koukl
Christianity
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Our purpose is to help Christians think more clearly about their faith and to help them make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity. Released every Wednesday and Friday.

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Greg talks about West Hollywood legally recognizing multi-partner relationships, responds to a challenge that he can’t demonstrate the existence of a supernatural category via a legitimate methodology, and answers whether the three-day darkness in Ex... more

Greg answers questions about whether praying for miracles should be an integral part of evangelism, what to ask someone who thinks humans are born good, why Eve would listen to a talking snake, and whether all Reformed people must believe Jesus only ... more

Greg encourages us to explain to others that Christianity is about an objective reality outside of us, then he talks to callers about how to remain hopeful even though we could potentially live through the tribulation, and what the Bible says about h... more

Greg talks about God’s wills and praying for his will to be done, then he answers questions about  citing the story of the rich man and Lazarus to someone who rejects Christianity because of unsaved loved ones who passed away, and whether Moses chang... more

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Rebekah Humes
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Frank Turek
Author of The War on Reality (co-author)
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Episode: Interview: Frank Turek and Phoenix Hayes – The War on Reality
Phoenix Hayes
Co-author of The War on Reality
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Stephen Driscoll
Author of Made in Our Image, God, Artificial Intelligence, and You
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Ed from the Bronx
Listener caller who raises questions about Catholic practices and necromancy
Episode: Inclusivism Gives People False Hope
Kenneth Coleman
Listener caller asking about converts vs. disciples and fruit in believers
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John Stonestreet
President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview
Colson Center for Christian Worldview
Episode: Cultivating a “Big Enough” Worldview in Students
Alan Shlemon
Chief apologist and longtime Stand to Reason colleague
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Episode: Greg Announces Stand to Reason’s New President-Elect
Bob Farrell
Caller from Philadelphia asking about 1 Kings 22 lying spirit
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Episode: How Could a Good God Send a Lying Spirit?

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Greg Koukl
Christian apologist, author, speaker, and founder of Stand to Reason

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Consistantly excellent!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Bazmax
    22 days ago
  • I really like Greg and the wisdom he shares.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    jpospisil
    a month ago
  • Helpful and Thoughtful

    The December episode on “We Can’t Both Be Christians” is a beneficial conversation for intentional, loving, and practical dialogue about the basis for Christianity and any religion, and in this case specifically the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Greg avoids disparaging other’s beliefs or straw manning to oversimplify—instead he uses primary sources, gives clear arguments, and walks through how only one group can be Christians based on what both groups believe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gospel Tech
    United States10 months ago
  • Such a help

    Greg does such a wonderful job answering all the questions that are brought to him.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HONEST_REVIEWS101
    United Statesa year ago
  • Clear Thinking in a Winsome Fashion

    Greg and the whole team make amazing show. It is always clear thinking, challenging, and edifying for the christian and non-christian alike. In an era of noise and lots of podcast fights, this show always builds up, sharpens, and encourages listeners, even if you may not agree with everything said on the show. Thanks STR team for equipping the church.

    Grace and peace to you,

    A Marshwiggle

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Marshwiggle
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners value the clear, reasoned explanations of Christian beliefs and difficult theological questions.
Some appreciate the practical wisdom and scriptural grounding, though one listener finds answers can run long.
The material helps listeners prepare for conversations with non-Christians and teach others in church or school settings.
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Greg's patient, calm, and compassionate approach to callers is a recurring strength.

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Christianity Is About an Objective Reality Outside of Us
Q: I'm so confused about what to do, because like, you know, I've been going to doctors and trying alternative medicine, and the pastors and elders at my church prayed over me and anointed me with oil, and I haven't really been getting anywhere. I've pretty much been getting worse, and I'm just, I don't really know what I should be doing anymore.
Koukl rejects claims that illness is generally caused by personal sin or demons. He says prayer, medical care, and efforts to improve health are legitimate, while some illnesses remain despite those efforts; he encourages trusting God without needing to know why the hardship is happening.
Christianity Is About an Objective Reality Outside of Us
Q: How do you hang on to hope when you're not expecting to get whisked away before that happens?
Koukl says Christians should not expect to be spared all suffering. He points to the return of Christ, the promise of future glory, Scripture's teaching about grace in trials, and the example of Christians who endured persecution while trusting God.
Thy Will Be Done?
Q: Did Moses change God's mind in Numbers 14, and could people change God's mind in the same way?
Koukl says God does not gain new information or literally revise his mind. The passage may depict God testing Moses and teaching that rebellion cannot undo God's promises; changed circumstances can also correspond to a different purpose without God's knowledge changing.
Thy Will Be Done?
Q: Would it be a good idea to cite Jesus' story of the rich man and Lazarus to someone who rejects Christianity because loved ones died without Christ?
Koukl says it is a reasonable approach: the story underscores the reality of judgment and that the dead would not want their loved ones to join them. He cautions that evidence, including resurrection, does not guarantee belief, because some people remain unwilling to consider Christianity.
Does Genesis 6:5–7 Indicate That Even Our Creator Makes Mistakes?
Q: How should Christians respond to the claim that Genesis 6:5–7 shows God made a mistake, and how can an all-knowing God allow humanity to become violent?
Koukl says the passage should be interpreted in light of the Bible's broader descriptions of God as all-knowing and all-powerful. He understands the language of God being sorry and grieved as expressing anguish rather than surprise, and says God must have a morally sufficient reason for allowing evil, even if people cannot determine it definitively.

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Twice-weekly conversations and call-in discussions equip Christians to explain and defend classical Christianity with clear reasoning, careful biblical interpretation, and a gracious tone. Greg Koukl is the regular host, answering questions about doctrine, ethics, Scripture, science, suffering, and contemporary culture. The format combines focused teaching with extended exchanges with callers, alongside occasional interviews with Christian authors and apologetics practitioners. Discussions often compare Christian claims with atheism, relativism, or other religious perspectives, and offer practical ways to discuss difficult questions without caricaturing opposing views. The emphasis on close reading, philosophical argument, and real-life app... more

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