In this episode, Ex-Astrologist Makenzie Weatherford of Moody Global Media shares her story of quitting witchcraft, tarot, and more to follow Christ! Her chilling stories are a warning to those interested in spirituality outside the church and a testimony to the power of God that can help those involved in the occult to truly escape the darkness. 🎯 RESOURCE LINKS ➡️ Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?: Making Sense of His Historical Claims https://amzn.to/4o8Gtfv ➡️ Witchcraft: Exploring the World of Wicca https://amzn.to/3JksTa0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did Jesus actually say He was God, or did Christians just make that up later? In this episode, we look at the historical evidence you can’t ignore. From Jesus' claim to forgive sins to His Jewish trial, the evidence points to His divine claim. What you’ll discover: ✅ Why His enemies accused Him of blasphemy ✅ How His miracles connect Him to the God of the Old Testament ✅ Archaeology that confirms early Christians worshiped Him as divine ✅ Why this matters if you want more confidence in your faith If you’ve ever wondered how to explain Jesus to friends who say, “He was just a good teacher,” this conversation gives you the facts — and the courage — to answer. 🎯 RESOURCE LINKS ➡️ Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?: Making Sense of His Historical Claims https://amzn.to/45L5cP9 ➡️ Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament https://amzn.to/45RY2ZH 🎯 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-apologetics-guy-show-dr-mikel-del-rosario/id1629713399 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6IL3R6TNHTlSv9y12ncELs Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/76c29854-a7e8-47db-9e26-995973bc1f2c/the-apologetics-guy-show 🎯 LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL http://instagram.com/apologeticsguy http://facebook.com/apologeticsguy http://youtube.com/@apologeticsguy http://tiktok.com/@apologeticsguy #mikeldelrosario #apologeticsguy #theapologeticsguyshow ------------------------------------------ Disclaimers: Amazon affiliate links above (I may receive a small percentage at no cost to you). This independent channel is not sponsored by or affiliated with Moody Bible Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s more than one way to do apologetics. In this episode of The Apologetics Guy Show, I talk with Dr. Melissa Cain Travis and Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, co-authors of Understanding Christian Apologetics, about five practical methods Christians can use to explain and defend their faith. We’ll unpack the unique strengths of each approach, how they’ve been used in church history, and what they mean for conversations about the gospel today. The five major approaches to apologetics—Classical, Evidential, Presuppositional, Cultural, and Ecclesial—and why each one matters. How Melissa Cain Travis makes the case for the enduring value of Classical Apologetics in a modern, scientific age. Why Timothy Paul Jones emphasizes Ecclesial Apologetics and the church’s lived witness as a defense of the gospel. How different methods complement each other rather than compete, giving you a fuller toolkit for engaging skeptics and seekers. 🎯 RESOURCE LINKS ➡️ Understanding Christian Apologetics: Five Methods for Defending the Faith https://amzn.to/4m6loki ➡️ Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?: Making Sense of His Historical Claims https://amzn.to/3UYz2Lf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if a comic book could make you rethink what it means to be human?In this episode of The Apologetics Guy Show, cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace breaks down how his co-authored graphic novel Case FIles uses story to explore human value, purpose, and the reality of a Creator. If you've ever how to use art, story, or comics to open minds to deeper truth, this one's for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the “lost gospels”—and why aren’t they in the Bible? In episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, New Testament scholar and author of The Missing Gospels, explains the truth behind ancient texts like the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Judas, and other non-canonical writings. Some say these “missing gospels” were suppressed by early church leaders. But what do these texts actually say? How well do they match up with the biblical worldview? Listen and discover: What the Gnostic gospels are and how they differ from the four Gospels Why the Gospel of Thomas, Gospel of Judas, and others were rejected How to respond to someone who asks about the "missing" Gospels. Whether you're a college student, seminary thinker, or just curious about the supposed "missing gospels," this conversation offers solid answers rooted in scholarship and Scripture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was the Resurrection Remembered or Made Up? In this episode, Mikel Del Rosario and David Graieg dive deep into the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection, focusing on a powerful new case built on human memory. The verdict? It wasn't vision or hallucination. Eyewitnesses remembered the resurrection. They didn't make it up. In this interview, is based on David Graig's Book: Resurrection Remembered (Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies) https://amzn.to/4jBnw2b Join us for this conversation and discover how: 🎯 Early eyewitness accounts preserved in Paul’s letters reflect real, shared memories rather than private hallucinations 🎯 The resurrection appearances involved groups of people, challenging hallucination explanations 🎯 Embarrassing and unexpected details — like women discovering the empty tomb — strengthen the case for genuine memories, not myths 🎯 The resurrection was remembered as a bodily, physical event, not just a spiritual or visionary experience This memory-based approach offers fresh, compelling evidence that supports the resurrection’s historicity and its life-changing implications If you want to understand why the resurrection is more than just legend or hallucination, this conversation will give you new insights and solid ground to stand on. Hit play, and explore the resurrection through the lens of memory! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the Resurrection just a vision—or did Jesus actually rise from the dead? In this Easter episode, Dr. Mikel Del Rosario sits down with Dr. Gary Habermas, one of the leading experts on the resurrection, to talk about why the hallucination theory doesn’t hold up. We unpack: What hallucinations and visions really are (and why they don’t explain group appearances) Why naturalism fails to explain the resurrection How NDEs and spiritual experiences point beyond a materialist worldview There's good evidence that Easter Sunday really happened. And this is a conversation worth hearing. 🎯 RESOURCE LINKS ➡️ On the Resurrection, Volume 2: Refutations https://amzn.to/42LvH6K ➡️ Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for Immortality https://amzn.to/3GbryA9 ➡️ There Is a God: How the World's Most Notorious Atheist Changed His Mind https://amzn.to/44snsh5 🎯 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6IL3R6T... ------------------------------------------ Disclaimers: Amazon affiliate links above (I may receive a small percentage at no cost to you). This independent channel is not sponsored by or affiliated with Moody Bible Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does the Bible Really Say Jesus is God? 🔥 In this interview with Rob Bowman, coauthor of The Divine Christ and His Critics, we dive into the biggest question surrounding Jesus’ identity. Learn how to show that the Bible teaches that Jesus is God using a revolutionary tool to understand Jesus' divinity. H.A.N.D.S. is a memorable acronym that shows that Jesus is not just a good teacher, but he is God Himself. We dive into each part: Honors of God: Why Jesus deserves the same honor as God. Attributes and Names of God: The divine qualities Jesus shares with God. Names: What Jesus’ names reveal about His divine nature. Deeds of God: The miraculous works that only God can do. Seat of God: Jesus’ authority and position as the ruler of all. Whether you’ve had doubts or you’re just eager to grow in your faith, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on Jesus according to Scripture. 🔥 👑 Hit play and discover the truth that will change your faith forever. Learn the Bible verses every Christian needs to know! 🎯 READ THE BOOK ➡️ The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense https://amzn.to/4clFdkj ➡️ Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ https://amzn.to/41XPPSV 🎯 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-apologetics-guy-show-dr-mikel-del-rosario/id1629713399 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6IL3R6TNHTlSv9y12ncELs 🎯 LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL http://instagram.com/apologeticsguy http://facebook.com/apologeticsguy http://x.com/apologeticsguy #mikeldelrosario #apologeticsguy #theapologeticsguyshow ------------------------------------------ Disclaimers: Amazon affiliate links above (I may receive a small percentage at no cost to you). This independent channel is not sponsored by or affiliated with Moody Bible Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can we investigate the supernatural with reason and evidence? On this episode of The Apologetics Guy Show, bestselling author and investigative journalist Lee Strobel applies his signature investigative approach to the unseen realm. Do extraordinary claims about near-death experiences, miracles, and angels hold up under rational scrutiny? If you’re passionate about apologetics and love thinking critically about faith, you won’t want to miss this conversation! 🎯 READ THE BOOK ➡️ Seeing the Supernatural https://amzn.to/4bGIFWi 🎯 LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL http://instagram.com/apologeticsguy http://facebook.com/apologeticsguy http://x.com/apologeticsguy #mikeldelrosario #apologeticsguy #theapologeticsguyshow ------------------------------------------ Disclaimers: Amazon affiliate links above (I may receive a small percentage at no cost to you). This independent channel is not sponsored by or affiliated with Moody Bible Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is manifesting in the Bible? 🤔 Or has New Thought deception been repackaged in Christian language? In this eye-opening episode of The Apologetics Guy Show, Mikel Del Rosario sits down with Melissa Dougherty, the author of Happy Lies, to talk expose these deceptive practices and explore ways to engage practitioners with courage and compassion. If you're heard Christians talk about the Law of Attraction, the Secret, Christ-Consciousness, or "the Power of I AM," but aren't sure where these ideas come from, this episode is for you! 🎯 READ MELISSA'S BOOK: Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World https://amzn.to/3QaKxwI 🎯 ORDER MIKEL'S BOOK: Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?: Making Sense of His Historical Claims https://amzn.to/3WWm6qC 🎯 LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL http://youtube.com/apologeticsguy http://instagram.com/apologeticsguy #mikeldelrosario #apologeticsguy #theapologeticsguyshow ------------------------------------------ Disclaimers: Amazon affiliate links above (I may receive a small percentage at no cost to you). This independent channel is not sponsored by or affiliated with Moody Bible Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does Gen Z think about apologetics? In this episode, Dr. Mikel Del Rosario talks with Moody Bible Institute seniors Brianna Chapman and Corbin Bates and young alumnus Jayson Cromer about apologetics and apologetics training, focusing on the the practical benefits they gained engaging with courage and compassion. This episode also includes a special application fee waiver code for students interested in enrolling at The Moody Bible Institute. 🎯 STUDY APOLOGETICS WITH APOLOGETICS GUY ➡️ Don't pay tuition! Tuition is fully paid for full-time undergrads living on campus in Chicago! Complete your application by February 28, 2025 and begin classes in the Fall of 2025 and you may be selected to receive a $500 grant from MBI (while funds are available) when you use the code mikel50off to apply! ➡️ Use this Application Fee Waiver Code: mikel50off https://www.moody.edu/apply ➡️ Standing Firm: The Doctrinal Commitments of Moody Bible Institute https://amzn.to/3OBRI0i 🎯 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-apologetics-guy-show-dr-mikel-del-rosario/id1629713399 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6IL3R6TNHTlSv9y12ncELs 🎯 LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL http://facebook.com/apologeticsguy http://x.com/apologeticsguy http://instagram.com/apologeticsguy #mikeldelrosario #apologeticsguy #theapologeticsguyshow ------------------------------------------ Disclaimers: Amazon affiliate links above (I may receive a small percentage at no cost to you). This independent channel is not sponsored by or affiliated with Moody Bible Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Mikel Del Rosario and Michael Licona discuss the challenge of Bible contradictions, focusing on why the Gospels tell the same story differently. Discover how compositional devices in Greco-Roman biographies (like spotlighting and transferral) can help us appreciate what God has given us in Gospel texts and see that differences do not always equal contradictions. Based on Licona's book: Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently. https://amzn.to/3VwrjEF 🎯 RESOURCE LINKS ➡️ Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently. https://amzn.to/3VwrjEF 🎯 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-apologetics-guy-show-dr-mikel-del-rosario/id1629713399 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6IL3R6TNHTlSv9y12ncELs Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-apologetics-guy-show Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/76c29854-a7e8-47db-9e26-995973bc1f2c/the-apologetics-guy-show 🎯 LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL http://facebook.com/apologeticsguy http://twitter.com/apologeticsguy http://instagram.com/apologeticsguy #mikeldelrosario #apologeticsguy #theapologeticsguyshow ------------------------------------------ Disclaimers: Amazon affiliate links above (I may receive a small percentage at no cost to you). This independent channel is not sponsored by or affiliated with Moody Bible Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Mikel Del Rosario joins Daniel and Mike Blackaby to explore how to explain your faith and share the gospel in a culture where the concept of truth is often questioned. The Blackaby brothers reveal five transformative communication pathways from their book Straight to the Heart: Story, Beauty, Art, Desire, and Community. While many Christians rely on apologetics methods focused solely on rationality, this approach struggled to connect with an emotionally-driven age. Discover how to reach hearts and foster genuine connection through compelling narratives and shared experiences. 🎯 RESOURCE LINKS ➡️ Straight to the Heart: Communicating the Gospel in an Emotionally Driven Culture https://amzn.to/3AobYig 🎯 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-apologetics-guy-show-dr-mikel-del-rosario/id1629713399 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6IL3R6TNHTlSv9y12ncELs Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/76c29854-a7e8-47db-9e26-995973bc1f2c/the-apologetics-guy-show 🎯 LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL http://facebook.com/apologeticsguy http://twitter.com/apologeticsguy http://instagram.com/apologeticsguy #mikeldelrosario #apologeticsguy #theapologeticsguyshow ------------------------------------------ Disclaimers: Amazon affiliate links above (I may receive a small percentage at no cost to you). This independent channel is not sponsored by or affiliated with Moody Bible Institute. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any schools or entities they represent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Apologetics Guy Show, Mikel Del Rosario talks with Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett, co-authors of The Deconstruction of Christianity. Discover the roots of the deconstruction movement, why it’s dangerous, and how to lovingly respond from a biblical perspective. Whether you’re in ministry, have loved ones questioning their faith, or you’re facing doubts yourself, this conversation offers vital insights to help you stand firm. 🎯 RESOURCE LINKS ➡️ The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond (Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett) https://amzn.to/3NqbYRS ➡️ Set Adrift: Deconstructing What You Believe Without Sinking Your Faith (Sean McDowell and John Marriott) https://amzn.to/3NnAjHF ➡️ Alisa Childers' YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@alisachilders ➡️ Tim Barnett's YouTube Channel: Red Pen Logic https://www.youtube.com/@RedPenLogic Disclaimers: Amazon affiliate links above (I may receive a small percentage at no cost to you). This independent channel is not sponsored by or affiliated with Moody Bible Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Mikel Del Rosario explores the "anti-deconversion" story of former atheist Mary Jo Sharp, who came to faith and still believes despite the hypocrisy and hurt she encountered in the church. Now she's helping teens grapple with the hard questions of life and tackle their doubts through the Darkroom Faith video series & curriculum. 🎥✨ Can doubt, church hypocrisy, and tough questions about faith really shake someone's belief? Meet an ex-atheist turned Christian apologist who faced it all—and still believes. 🧐💡 🔥 If you’ve ever struggled with your faith or wrestled with tough questions, this is for YOU. 🔥 We talk about: -Why she became a Christian despite being an atheist -How she dealt with church hypocrisy and stayed in the faith -How her work with Darkroom Faith helping teens navigate doubts and find their own faith through video 👉 SUBSCRIBE for more real talk on faith, doubt, and apologetics. And don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs it! 🙌 🎯 RESOURCE LINKS ➡️ Darkroom Faith https://darkroomfaith.com/ ➡️ Mary Jo Sharp's book: Why I Still Believe: A Former Atheist's Reckoning with the Bad Reputation Christians Give a Good God https://amzn.to/3XhSvHx 🎯 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-apologetics-guy-show-dr-mikel-del-rosario/id1629713399 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6IL3R6TNHTlSv9y12ncELs Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-apologetics-guy-show Amazon - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/76c29854-a7e8-47db-9e26-995973bc1f2c/the-apologetics-guy-show 🎯 LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL http://facebook.com/apologeticsguy http://twitter.com/apologeticsguy http://instagram.com/apologeticsguy #mikeldelrosario #apologeticsguy #theapologeticsguyshow ------------------------------------------ Disclaimers: Amazon affiliate links above (I may receive a small percentage at no cost to you). This independent channel is not sponsored by or affiliated with Moody Bible Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Apologetics Guy Show, Dr. Mikel Del Rosario talks with Lindsey Medenwaldt about mastering the art of compassionate faith conversations. Focused on strategies for building meaningful connections even amidst disagreements, Lindsey shares insights from her book, Bridge-Building Apologetics: How to Get Along Even When We Disagree. https://amzn.to/3yf6JAr Discover how to engage in faith discussions without being consumed by conflict or drama. Lindsey provides practical tips and real-life examples for turning tense conversations into opportunities for understanding and relationship-building. Whether you’re navigating discussions with atheists or religious people, this episode will equip you with tools to explain your faith with courage and compassion. Tune in to learn: -How to maintain grace and respect in challenging conversations -Strategies for overcoming relational barriers and fostering genuine connections -What to do (and what NOT to do) when someone makes fun of your faith Don't miss out on these transformative insights that can help you navigate faith discussions with confidence and compassion. 🎯 READ THE BOOK Bridge-Building Apologetics: How to Get Along Even When We Disagree https://amzn.to/3yf6JAr 🎯 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-apologetics-guy-show-dr-mikel-del-rosario/id1629713399 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6IL3R6TNHTlSv9y12ncELs 🎯 LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL http://facebook.com/apologeticsguy http://twitter.com/apologeticsguy http://instagram.com/apologeticsguy #mikeldelrosario #apologeticsguy #theapologeticsguyshow ------------------------------------------ Disclaimers: Amazon affiliate links above (I may receive a small percentage at no cost to you). This independent channel is not sponsored by or affiliated with Moody Bible Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, J Warner Wallace and Mikel Del Rosario discuss how life lessons from solving crimes as a police officer connect to the Christian worldview. See how the truth in true crime led Jim to question atheism and discover the truth of the Christian worldview. Jim returns to the show for the first episode of season 3. ➡️ BOOK: The Truth in True Crime https://amzn.to/4bvQsob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Apologetics Guy Show, join Moody Bible professors Mikel Del Rosario and Cisco Cotto and discover practical and respectful ways for Christians and churches to talk about the Bible with atheists, agnostics, and others who don't identify with any religion. Learn the best tips, biblical principles, and contemporary insights, to help Christians and churches engage "religious nones" with courage and compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode, join Drs.Mikel Del Rosario and Peter Gurry for a historical journey that explains how we got the Bible, focusing on the 27 books of the New Testament. This interview also helps you answer the question "Which Bible translation is the best one?" Peter Gurry is Associate Professor of New Testament and Co-Director of The Text & Canon Institute. 🎯 READ THE BOOK Scribes and Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the Bible https://amzn.to/4a06Ddf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices