Saving Grace

(Guest: Paco Cortez) When doubt surrounding our faith strikes us, how do we find our way back to a place of assurance? This week, Assistant Professor of Apologetics, Paco Cortez, tells us more about how apologetics can prepare believers to effectively deal with doubt. Referenced Books: *  A Ready Defense by Josh McDowell – Available on Amazon: http://a.co/3EKRXUg * When Skeptics Ask by Norman Geisler – Available on Amazon: http://a.co/0WMNeoQ Online Resources: * Stand to Reason – str.org * The Christian Research Institute (CRI) – equip.org (Note: The president of CRI holds different theological positions than those of Grace School of Theology on several topics, but CRI as a whole remains a valuable resource for articles dealing with Christian apologetics.) * Apologist John Lennox – YouTube Debate with Richard Dawkins – “Has Science Buried God?” – https://youtu.be/J0UIbd0eLxw Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast. Listener Survey: We highly value your input as we plan for the future of Saving Grace, so we invite you to take a few minutes to complete this brief survey: gsot.edu/podcastsurvey

(Guest: Paco Cortez) When we are asked why we believe what we believe, do we have a ready answer? Grace School of Theology professor and apologist, Paco Cortez, helps us get a better understanding of the subject of apologetics, what it is, and how it can help Christians find answers to difficult questions that we may face about our faith. Referenced Books: *  A Ready Defense by Josh McDowell – Available on Amazon: http://a.co/3EKRXUg * When Skeptics Ask by Norman Geisler – Available on Amazon: http://a.co/0WMNeoQ Online Resources: * Stand to Reason – str.org * The Christian Research Institute (CRI) – equip.org (Note: The president of CRI holds different theological positions than those of Grace School of Theology on several topics, but CRI as a whole remains a valuable resource for articles dealing with Christian apologetics.) * Apologist John Lennox – YouTube Debate with Richard Dawkins – “Has Science Buried God?” – https://youtu.be/J0UIbd0eLxw Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast. Listener Survey: We highly value your input as we plan for the future of Saving Grace, so we invite you to take a few minutes to complete this brief survey: gsot.edu/podcastsurvey

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) Over the last year, we have been incredibly blessed to welcome listeners from 49 states and more than 80 countries. In celebration of the one-year anniversary of the Saving Grace Podcast, we are airing a special encore presentation of our debut episode entitled “Why Grace? Why Now?” Listen and rediscover how different our lives can be when we truly grasp God’s amazing grace. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast. Listener Survey: We highly value your input as we plan for the future of Saving Grace, so we invite you to take a few minutes to complete this brief survey: gsot.edu/podcastsurvey

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) In a world filled with hate, how can Christians demonstrate that love is stronger? Dr. Dave Anderson directs us to Christ’s example in the Bible and gives practical advice on how we can exercise grace, not only toward people we love, but even more toward people who hurt us. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) Dr. Dave Anderson, President of Grace School of Theology, joins the podcast to answer a question from one of our listeners: “What does it mean to be human?” Listen as we unpack what the Bible says about concepts such as “the image of God,” soul and spirit, and how human life intersects with the spiritual realm. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Ezekiel Serrato) When people read the Bible, one common question is, “How do we apply it?” Dr. Ezekiel Serrato, dean and professor at Grace School of Theology, suggests that the first question should be, “How do we interpret it?” Join us as we talk about how hermeneutics can help us find the balance between correct interpretation and appropriate application. Show Notes: Recommended Books from Dr. Ezekiel Serrato Basic Biblical Interpretation by Roy Zuck (http://a.co/bkqUGGy) Hermeneutics: Principles and Processes of Biblical Interpretation by Henry A. Virkler (http://a.co/0pW0oVU) How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee & Douglas Stuart (http://a.co/4Lz7LOO) Online Resources A recommended website for finding commentaries and other resources: http://www.preceptaustin.org/ Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Ezekiel Serrato) How can people in different countries around the world study the Bible through their cultural lens and still arrive at the same interpretation? Dr. Ezekiel Serrato, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Grace School of Theology, joins us to share about the importance of biblical hermeneutics and his experience leading seminary courses with students across the globe.  Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Joe Wall) What kind of future can believers in Christ Jesus look forward to? We end our series on the End Times with Dr. Joe Wall, Professor of Systematic Theology at Grace School of Theology and author of the book “Going for the Gold.” Discover the amazing things revealed in the Bible about our home in eternity and the importance of these revelations to our lives today. To learn more about Dr. Wall’s book, visit gracetheology.org/bookstore/going-for-the-gold. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) How could a loving God send people to eternal punishment? This is just one of the many questions surrounding the events that will happen in the end times. Join Dr. Dave Anderson as he helps us navigate through what is revealed in the Bible so that we might better understand the urgency of sharing the love of Christ with the world today. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) In the next episode of our end times series, we continue our discussion of the millennial kingdom. Dr. Dave Anderson responds to common questions about this time period and how it relates to other aspects of end times theology (eschatology). Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) In the third episode of our end times series, we begin unpacking the millennial kingdom, a controversial topic that has been the subject of much debate. Dr. Dave Anderson walks us through the different views about this event, how these views came to be, and how what we choose to believe has an important impact on our faith and daily lives. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) In the second episode of our end times series, Dr. Dave Anderson talks about the second coming of Christ and how it differs from the rapture. He walks through biblical prophecies that describe what happens prior to Christ’s return and shows how God will continue to manifest His grace and love for humanity. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dr. Dave Anderson) What is going to happen in the end times? We begin a new series on end times theology (eschatology) with Dr. Dave Anderson, founder and President of Grace School of Theology. In this first episode, he walks us through biblical passages that support the occurrence of the rapture and unpacks how this event matters even in our everyday lives. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Katherine Barner) When God challenges us to do something great for Him, how do we respond? Finding the courage to make ourselves available and rest in God’s promises isn’t always easy. Katherine Barner, Grace student and Christian radio host, shares how God can use our obedience to impact the lives of many. Show Notes: * Find out more about Katherine Barner’s Ministries: fhgmin.org // pearlsofwisdomshow.com Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.

(Guest: Dwight Edwards) What does it take to become game-changing Christians today? We continue our discussion with Dwight Edwards, author of “Game-Changing Christianity,” with a focus on the battlefield we are called to as Christ followers. We unpack the weapons that the early Christians used to impact their world and how we can use the same tools to make a difference today. Show Notes: * Find out more about Dwight Edwards’ Ministries: RevolutionWithin.com // clubimpactministries.com // watersedgehouston.org * Dwight Edwards’ latest book entitled “Game Changing Christianity” is available on Amazon. Questions: We look forward to interacting with you and the opportunity to address your questions on the podcast. Email your questions to savinggrace[at]gsot.edu. Stay Connected: You can also reach out to us on Twitter @savinggracecast and like Grace School of Theology’s Facebook page. These are great ways to stay up-to-date with news related to the podcast.