Up for Debate show

Up for Debate

Summary: Up For Debate equips believers to discern debatable matters in Christianity by engaging biblically with people holding diverse opinions. Each week, host Julie Roys invites two guests onto the one-hour program to defend opposing views. She encourages listeners to call in and add their comments and questions.

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 Should Pastors Get Political? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Should pastors ever get political? Some argue absolutely they should! After all, pastors need to apply Scripture to all of life, including the politic realm. Yet others disagree, saying preaching politics distracts from the gospel—and turns people away from the church. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys explores the issue with Moody Church Senior Pastor, Dr. Erwin Lutzer—and Daniel Darling of the Southern Baptist Convention. Tune in and join the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. Central Time on Up for Debate!

 Should Christians Support the Death Penalty? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Should Christians support the death penalty? Some argue we should since the Mosaic law demanded life for life. Yet, others say we shouldn’t since we’re now under grace, not law. This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys explores the issue with guests on both sides. She’ll also be taking your calls—so be sure to tune in this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

 Does God Expect Men to be Spiritual Leaders? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Does God expect men to be spiritual leaders in their homes? Or, is this expectation putting undue pressure on men—and limiting the pool of marriageable men to a paltry few? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys discusses male leadership with a pastor who exhorts men to be leaders. Offering another perspective is a woman who believes traditional teaching on male leadership is unhelpful. Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. Central Time on Up For Debate!

 Should Christians Drink? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Fewer than 40-percent of Protestants think drinking is a sin. But, is drinking wise? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys discusses whether Christians should drink with a pastor who advocates abstinence—and a pastor who actually owns a brewing company! Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

 Should Singles Adopt? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Should Christian singles adopt children? Some discourage singles from adopting, saying children deserve both a father and a mother. Yet, others say a less-than-ideal home is far better than no home at all, so of course, singles should adopt. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys explores this controversial issue. Joining her will be a single mom of an adopted child—as well as the head of a Christian adoption agency. Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. Central Time on Up for Debate!

 How Should the Church Lead in a Changing Context? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

How should the church lead in a changing cultural context? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys explores several different church models in a live, remote broadcast from Nashville, Tennessee – site of the 2014 Q Conference. Joining her will be a Q panelist who pastors a church that’s spawned several other churches, including Tim Keller’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Julie’s other guest pastors a church that combines elements from liturgical, evangelical and charismatic streams. Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

 Should Christians Embrace the Big Bang? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Could God have created the universe 14 billion years ago with a Big Bang? Or, does this theory contradict Scripture? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys discusses the issue with Dr. Hugh Ross, a Christian astrophysicist who believes in the Big Bang—and Dr. Danny Faulkner, a Christian astronomer who does not. Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

 Do Parachurch Ministries Help or Hurt the Local Church? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Do parachurch ministries help the local church by providing necessary services? Or, do they hurt the church by assuming her functions, leaving her weak and anemic? This Saturday on Up for Debate, Julie Roys discusses this important issue with Dr. Jerry White, President Emeritus of The Navigators—and author and churchplanter Neil Cole. Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. Central Time on Up For Debate!

 Should Christians Support the Common Core State Standards Initiative? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Some say it’s nationalizing public school curriculum and furthering a godless agenda. Others say the Common Core Initiative is simply establishing consistent education standards throughout the U.S. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys discusses the Common Core with outspoken critic, Joy Pullman of the Heartland Institute—and supporter, Dr. Carlos Campo of the Alliance for Hispanic Education. Parents, educators and students won’t want to miss this informative discussion, this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

 What are Good and Bad Reasons for Leaving a Church? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Is it okay to leave a church because it’s not meeting your needs? What if you don’t like the music or preaching? This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys explores what are good and bad reasons for leaving a church. Joining her will be two pastors with different perspectives on the matter. Listen and offer your thoughts this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

 Where Should Christian Actors and Actresses Draw the Line? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Should Christian actors take part in plays that are morally offensive? Can they curse on stage? Is a career in TV and movies even an option for believers? This Saturday on Up For Debate, popular Christian actor Kirk Cameron joins host Julie Roys to explore these questions. Also joining the discussion will be Jim Poole, an actor with a theater company in Chicago. Just where should Christian actors draw the line? Listen and voice your opinion this Saturday at 8 a.m. Central Time on Up For Debate!

 Altar Calls | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Altar Calls. They used to be a mainstay in Baptist and other evangelical churches. But now, they're becoming less common—and some say for good reason. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys discusses the pros and cons of giving an invitation. Is failing to do so tantamount to forsaking evangelism? Or, do altar calls simply promote fake conversions and superficial Christianity? Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

 Do Apologetics Help or Hurt our Christian Witness? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Do apologetics make Christians into argumentative adversaries and actually hurt our Christian witness? Some Christian leaders are making this charge—while others argue we need apologetics now more than ever. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys explores the pros and cons of apologetics with author and professor David Fitch, who’s critical of apologetics—and Nancy Pearcey, author and professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University. Don’t miss the interaction this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

 What Were Last Year's Best Movies? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

With the Oscar’s just around the corner, Hollywood is buzzing with discussions about which movie deserves the Academy’s top honors. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Christian movie critics Steven Greydanus and Josh Larson join host Julie Roys to discuss their top picks. Which movies top your list? And, as a believer, what criteria do you use to evaluate films? Listen and join the discussion this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

 Is Church Discipline a Good Idea? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Protestant Reformers recognized church discipline as a primary mark of a true church. Yet today, very few churches actually practice church discipline. And, many say church discipline simply opens the door to spiritual abuse. This Saturday on Up For Debate, Julie Roys explores the case for and against this practice – and why it’s largely ignored today. Listen and offer your thoughts, this Saturday at 8 a.m. on Up For Debate!

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