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Stand to Reason’s Greg Koukl and Amy Hall answer questions on ethics, theology, apologetics, and culture from a Christian perspective. Submit your questions on Twitter using the hashtag #STRask.

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Questions about whether God’s moral laws are merely subjective if he can command us to break them, and whether contrasting the Torah with barbaric Near Eastern laws to show moral improvement proves anything since you can’t justify bad laws by compari... more

Questions about why God went ahead with creation if he knew about all the suffering that was going to happen, why Christians say God is responsible for all the good that happens but not the bad, and whether there’s a more satisfying answer to the pro... more

Questions about whether quantum mechanics disproves an objective reality and indicates we can’t perceive true evidence that God exists, and whether an infinite, intelligent, loving designer would have designed logic to exclude the possibility of suff... more

Questions about whether feeling uncomfortable when people see you pray means you’re ashamed, and advice for a single person who feels like church is pointless since it’s set up for couples and families.

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Amy Hall
Co-host introducing and guiding discussion; host focused on apologetics and biblical exposition; affiliated with Stand to Reason.
Greg Koukl
Host and lead epistemology-driven apologetics; provides analysis and strategy for defending the faith.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 854 ratings
  • On of the best apologetics podcasts

    Just great, recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peter Show
    Germany5 months ago
  • Thank you STR. You are helping to grow my faith.

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    Willem L
    7 months ago
  • Must-listen

    The STR podcasts are must-listen for me. They are so good at addressing lies, misunderstandings, and false teachings on today’s social media malaise. They have helped me understand the wrong presuppositions embedded in modern thought: materialism and subjectivism.

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    z😏man
    United States8 months ago
  • Wonderful

    Amy and Greg answer the questions people have in a way that is completely understandable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HONEST_REVIEWS101
    United States10 months ago
  • Always Informative

    I must’ve been listening to this podcast since 2020, I suppose. Heard about it from Jack Hibbs.

    Greg and Amy are a great team and both of them bring terrific insight to common objections against Christian doctrine, and they tackle some of the current cultural issues.

    They’ve consistently produced a couple of shows a week, which I enjoy listening to each Friday.

    Thanks to the STR team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Unstable Confusion
    Australia2 years ago

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If I’m Uncomfortable with People Seeing Me Pray, Does That Mean I’m Ashamed?
Q: What's the point of going to church for someone who feels it's pointless, especially if they're single?
Church offers worship, teaching, and fellowship; even if one part isn't ideal, being part of the body provides encouragement and opportunity to give to others, and there are ways to engage that suit single or married people alike.
If I’m Uncomfortable with People Seeing Me Pray, Does That Mean I’m Ashamed?
Q: Is it wrong to be uncomfortable with people seeing me pray, and does that mean I'm ashamed?
Discomfort doesn't imply shame; there can be healthy reasons to pray privately or publicly. Praying in public can amplify sincerity and provide a witness, but it isn't inherently a vice to prefer privacy.
Why Did God Go Ahead with Creation If He Knew About All the Suffering That Was Going to Happen?
Q: Why is the problem of evil the biggest dilemma that non-believers seem to have? Is there a more satisfying answer to be had?
The speakers describe preconditions of intelligibility for the problem of evil, arguing that a good God is necessary to ground moral judgments and that theists can provide a coherent framework where evil is real but ultimately serves a higher purpose, preserving divine sovereignty and justice.
Why Did God Go Ahead with Creation If He Knew About All the Suffering That Was Going to Happen?
Q: Why do Christians say everything good that happens is from God, but the bad things He is not responsible for?
A_Christian analogy of good and bad outcomes is offered: like good parenting that yields both good outcomes and bad, God is the source of good while humans bear responsibility for evil; the cross is used to illustrate how God can be responsible for the good that comes from evil without being the author of evil itself.
Why Did God Go Ahead with Creation If He Knew About All the Suffering That Was Going to Happen?
Q: I had a Buddhist ask, if God knows everything, did he know about all the suffering that was going to happen? Then why did he go ahead with creation?
The hosts argue that even if the problem of suffering is difficult, it does not undermine God's existence. They suggest suffering points to moral realism and that God has morally sufficient reasons for allowing it, with creation serving a greater purpose beyond simply avoiding pain.

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A pragmatic Christian call-in–style program where two hosts address questions on ethics, theology, apologetics, and culture from a biblical perspective. Content spans biblical inerrancy, modern moral issues, interfaith topics, and practical evangelism, with a strong emphasis on testing beliefs against historical evidence and biblical texts. Highlights often include distinguishing core gospel claims from peripheral beliefs, handling objections calmly, and offering actionable strategies for everyday faith conversations. A notable strength is its consistent, doctrine-driven approach delivered in a accessible Q&A format, which makes it a useful resource for listeners who want clear reasoning, practical apologetics, and guidance on engaging othe... more

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