Greg reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and a question he received about why God would let something like this happen, then he talks to a caller about what it means to be a biblically faithful Christian in politics right now.
Topics:
Commentary: The assassination of Charlie Kirk (00:00)
What does it mean to be a biblically faithful Christian in politics right now? (28:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity by Nabeel Qureshi
Reality Student Apologetics Conference – October 17–18 in Seattle, WA; November 7–8 in Minneapolis, MN; February 20–21, 2026 in Dallas, TX; March 13–14, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA; April 24–25, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA
Truth Rising – Watch for free online
Related Links:
Wilberforce by John Pollock
William Wilberforce: His Unpublished Spiritual Journals by Michael McMullen
Grace Victorious: The Story of William Wilberforce – Focus on the Family Radio Theater
Getting “Political”—Vice or Christian Virtue? by Greg Koukl
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Interview: John Stonestreet – Truth Rising
Greg talks to John Stonestreet about the Truth Rising documentary, the civilizational moment we’re in, what we’re called to do in light of this, and stories of some who are currently standing for Christ and the truth, then he answers a question about how to communicate the gospel.
Topics:
Interview: John Stonestreet on the Truth Rising documentary, the state of the West, and how we can be a voice for truth and courage (00:00)
Do you have a systematic approach to helping people understand the gospel of Christ? (39:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Reality Student Apologetics Conference – October 17–18 in Seattle, WA; November 7–8 in Minneapolis, MN; February 20–21, 2026 in Dallas, TX; March 13–14, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA; April 24–25, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA
John Stonestreet – President of the Colson Center
Truth Rising – Watch for free online
A Practical View of Christianity by William Wilberforce
The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again by Justin Brierley
Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents by Rod Dreher
Hell’s Best Kept Secret by Ray Comfort
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It’s Okay to Quote a Single Verse...If You Understand the Context
Greg answers questions about whether it’s okay to quote a single verse, why Jesus didn’t heal everyone, recommended study Bibles and commentaries, persevering with someone who isn’t responding well, and whether couples should agree on secondary and tertiary issues.
Topics:
Commentary: It’s okay to quote a single verse...if you understand the context. (00:00)
How many lepers and blind people did Jesus not heal, and why? (16:00)
Which study Bible and commentary would you most recommend? (25:00)
Should I keep trying to talk to someone who isn’t responding well? (38:00)
Should a couple agree on every secondary and tertiary theological issue? (50:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Never Read a Bible Verse by Greg Koukl
#STRask podcast with Greg and Amy
Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson
Dogmatic Theology by William G.T. Shedd, edited by Alan Gomes
Institutes of Elenctic Theology by Francis Turretin
Systematic Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem
Why the Blood? by Greg Koukl
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Man’s Free Will Doesn’t Determine the Course of the Universe
Greg adds another thought to the objection he addressed in the last episode, then he answers questions about possible proof Proverbs 21:30 is objectively true, drawing lots to get a message from God, grace for sanctification, and blaming God for bad things that happen.
Topics:
Commentary: Man’s free will doesn’t determine the course of the universe. (00:00)
Does the fact that reason, logic, and deduction seem to be irreducibly complex prove that Proverbs 21:30 is objectively true and not just religious jargon? (06:00)
How should we take the Acts 1:23–26 passage, where they drew lots to get a message from God about who should replace Judas, and when is it our place to challenge leaders who are teaching something that isn’t biblical? (14:00)
Does the Bible teach that grace is required for sanctification? (29:00)
Why does God get the credit for all good things but doesn’t get the blame for bad things (like natural disasters or disease)? (47:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers
Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 12–13 in Atlanta, GA; October 17–18 in Seattle, WA; November 7–8 in Minneapolis, MN; February 20–21, 2026 in Dallas, TX; March 13–14, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA; April 24–25, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA
Greg’s response to the challenge that it’s arbitrary for God to limit our opportunity to repent and believe to this lifetime
Greg’s illustration in last week’s episode about a man stealing the planks from his neighbor’s porch one by one
The Enemy Within: Straight Talk about the Power and Defeat of Sin by Kris Lundgaard
Related Links:
How Can We Condemn Evil if God Is Sovereign? by Amy Hall
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Why Does God Limit Our Opportunity to Repent and Believe to This Lifetime?
Greg responds to the challenge that it’s arbitrary for God to limit our opportunity to repent and believe to this lifetime, then he talks to callers about a contradiction in Genesis, the lack of spiritual growth in babies who are never born, and whether God or parents create souls.
Topics:
Commentary: Why does God limit our opportunity to repent and believe to this lifetime? (00:00)
How would you respond to an atheist who claims Genesis 1:11–12 and 1:26–27 conflict with Genesis 2:4–9? (28:00)
If our spiritual growth happens here, what does that mean for babies who die in the womb? (47:00)
Does God create souls and set them in bodies, or do parents create the souls of their children? (51:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Donate to Stand to Reason
Related Links:
Why Did God Create People if He Knew So Many Would Go to Hell? by Amy Hall
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