Hosted by Bill Westers · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 35 episodes
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Encountering Truth is an apologetics podcast where we examine the evidence for Christianity, engage culture with kindness and conviction, and encounter Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Bill Westers hosts Encountering Truth, a religion show with 35 episodes published.
What does it look like to move from passive faith to active Christian living? In the last year, many prominent Christian leaders have gone on to be with the Lord. The question remains: Who will rise up and courageously t
The truth of Christianity is perhaps best supported by the cumulative case approach, which combines multiple lines of evidence to make a strong case that the Christian worldview offers the best explanation for the way th
How can you be salt and light to people who don't want to hear about God or where you're not able to share your faith? In this long overdue follow-up to Episode 21 "How Do You Talk About God When You Can't Talk About God
Is there a simple way to challenge evolution? In this episode, we discuss the claims of Darwinism and look at how it has been perpetuated by lies and mistruths. We also present a helpful acronym providing three easy-to-r
We all hold certain beliefs that feel good and sound right—but have we ever stopped to truly examine them? Without even realizing it, we often build our worldview on assumptions, emotions, or cultural norms, but what if
What do you do when your kids have questions or doubts about Christianity? More importantly, what should you NOT do? In this episode, we share 5 DON'Ts for Christian parents to remember when their kids ask tough question
Was the word “homosexuals” wrongly added to the Bible? In this episode, we welcome back David Wolcott to address the controversy created by the movie “1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture.” David helps us unders
In this episode, I am joined by Pastor Sam Sears, who has recently embarked on an inspiring journey to plant a new church across the country. With a love of apologetics and a heart for reaching people where they are, Sam
What is the value of a single human life? Jennifer DeFrates joins me in this heartfelt episode to share her inspiring journey through the adoption of her daughter, the tragic loss of her husband, and the encouragement sh
In this episode, we are joined by filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis. Michael is a former atheist who took a long and honest look at the evidence for Christianity, only to be convinced of its truth. Now, as a Christian, he is c
Dr. Doug Groothuis joins me again in this episode to talk about his book Fire in the Streets, where he offers a powerful critique of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and how its influence led to riots and arson in cities acros
In this episode, my guest Dr. Douglas Groothuis takes us on a deep dive into the world of Christian apologetics. Doug is a longtime professor of philosophy and apologetics and has written extensively about both. Together
In this episode, we explore how Progressivism has emerged as the new "religion" in public schools, complete with its own set of doctrines and standard of morality. We delve into how Social Emotional Learning (SEL) serves
As Christians, we are called to share the Gospel and to make disciples of all nations. But how do you fulfill this Great Commission when your job or situation does not allow you talk openly about your faith? In this epis
Many unsuspecting Christians are being carried away by the cultural undercurrent, which is largely driven by Contemporary Critical Theory. In this episode, we dive into a crash course on the basics of this destructive id
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness - are they really unalienable rights? If so, why? Can we just "declare" our rights, or do they actually have to be grounded in something? In this episode, we look at the idea o
The Gospel is the good news of Christianity, but a quick glance at history reveals that not everything done in the name of Christianity has itself been good. In fact, some things that so-called Christians have done or be
If God exists and is both good and powerful, then why is there evil in the world? In this episode, we discuss the age-old problem of evil. We look at how evil is not just a problem for Christians; it's a human problem th
Trauma. Abuse. Shame. How do you forgive the unforgivable? In this episode, I am joined by Pastor Mark Sowersby, author of Forgiving the Nightmare, as he shares his powerful testimony about overcoming the trauma of child
Dr. Bobby Conway joins the podcast to discuss his journey through an agonizing season of doubt, a "long dark night of the soul," which led him to write his newest book, Does Christianity Still Make Sense? A Former Skepti
Michael Ray Lewis
director of Universe Designed
1 appearance on this show
Douglas Groothuis
professor, philosopher, apologist, author · null
2 appearances on this show
Mark Sowersby
author of Forgiving the Nightmare · Forgiving The Nightmare
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Bobby Conway
Dr. · Image Church
1 appearance on this show
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