In this episode launching our second season, Dr. Joe Boot—founder and president of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity—joins me to discuss the nature of presuppositional apologetics, the myth of neutrality, and the antithesis between belief and unbelief. Together we explore how a truly biblical apologetic shapes culture, politics, and everyday Christian living under the sovereign reign of Christ.

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. In this episode, Steven R. Martins of the Cántaro Institute sits down with Rev. Doug Wilson of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, and New Saint Andrews College, to explore the vision behind Mere Christendom. They discuss secularism, church and state, liberty in Christ, and the hopeful path toward Christendom 2.0—all while addressing common misconceptions and casting a go...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. As we pursue gospel recovery and cultural renewal, can the church influence theology and public life without compromise? In this episode, Dr. Tom Ascol of Founders Ministries and the Institute of Public Theology joins Steven R. Martins to discuss reforming the evangelical church and why the declaration “Christ is Lord” is both theological and political. Follow the C...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Is there a place for Christianity in economics, or is it an irreligious domain? Are any economic models truly compatible with a biblical worldview? In this episode of The Apologist, Steven R. Martins speaks with economics philosopher Dr. Adolfo Garcia de la Sienra Guajardo to explore how the lordship of Christ extends even to economics. Follow the Cántaro Institute ...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. As we pursue a holistic apologetic—a reasoned defense of the biblical worldview—Institute founder Steven R. Martins sits down with Dr. David Legates of the Cornwall Alliance to discuss environmentalism, climate science, and the rise of cultural “climatology” apologetics. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more information, go to can...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. As we seek to develop a holistic apologetic—a reasoned defense of the biblical worldview—Steven R. Martins sits down with Dr. Calvin Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance to discuss mankind’s relationship to creation, the dominion mandate, environmentalism, and the rise of cultural “climatology” apologetics. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Y...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. As we develop a distinctly biblical worldview, we must also grasp the direction and climax of history. How should we understand the book of Revelation and the Christian view of the apocalypse? In this episode, Steven R. Martins interviews David Forsythe, author of Vengeance Has Come, a new Founders Press release offering a Puritan-minded exposition of Revelation for t...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. What were the top five moments in apologetic history during the early church? In this episode, Institute founder Steven R. Martins sits down with Wesley Huff of Apologetics Canada to explore these pivotal moments—and what they teach us about defending the faith today. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more information, go to cantar...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Why Christian education? With secular schools readily available, why should parents set them aside entirely? In this episode, Ryan Eras of the Wolf’s Head House and Chairmaster of Niagara Classical Academy makes the case for Christian classical education—and why now, more than ever, we need an apologetic for it. Featuring the Wolf's Head House and Niagara Classical ...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Terms like "Cultural Marxism," "Social Justice," and "Woke" have come up before—but what do they really mean? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Sandlin unpacks the roots and rise of cultural Marxism and why Christians must understand it to offer a faithful, relevant apologetic in today’s world. Check out Dr. Andrew P. Sandlin's resource website: docsandlin.com Follow the...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Apologetics isn’t confined to the West or academic circles—it’s needed everywhere. In this episode, Institute directors Steven R. Martins and Daniel J. Lobo explore the need for a distinctly biblical apologetic in Latin America and highlight the enduring relevance of the historic Reformed confessions. Check out the new book The Spanish Confession of the Christian Fait...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. While much of our series has followed a Van Tillian approach to apologetics, developing a distinctly biblical worldview calls for deeper exploration. In this episode, Institute associate Josué Reichow introduces the thought of Dutch philosopher Herman Dooyeweerd and explains what makes a worldview truly biblical—and where to begin in understanding it. Check out Josué ...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Every worldview answers four key questions: origin, meaning, morality, and destiny. In this episode, Steven R. Martins speaks with Calvin Smith of Answers in Genesis Canada to explore why getting biblical origins right is essential to a faithful Christian worldview. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more information, go to cantaroi...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. In this episode of The Apologist, Dr. Michael Wagner discusses the West’s forgotten spiritual roots and how recovering them can shape our cultural witness today—drawing from his book The Anglosphere's Broken Covenant. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more information, go to cantaroinstitute.org For books on worldview, philosophy a...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. There are many kinds of apologetic methodologies—evidentialist, classical, presuppositional, and even hybrid approaches that blend elements of each. But the real question we must ask is this: What is the biblical apologetic methodology? Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more information, go to cantaroinstitute.org For books o...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. What is apologetics? Contrary to common perception, it is not merely a discipline limited to evidential, factual, or historical arguments—it extends far beyond, revealing itself to be all-encompassing in scope. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more information, go to cantaroinstitute.org For books on worldview, philosophy an...

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. What is apologetics? Whether the term is familiar to you, vaguely known, or entirely new, apologetics is essential to understand—and to revisit often—because of how vital it is to faithful Christian witness and everyday living. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more information, go to cantaroinstitute.org For books on worldview, ph...