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Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

Written by: Greg Koukl
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 Our purpose is to help Christians think more clearly about their faith and to help them make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity. Released every Wednesday and Friday.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • How Do We Dive into Controversial Conversations in a Sensible Way?

    How Do We Dive into Controversial Conversations in a Sensible Way?
    Feb 20 2026
    Greg answers questions about how to dive into controversial conversations in a sensible way, the proper way of doing missions, whether boxing can be enjoyed to the glory of God, the line between temptation and sin, and whether Luke 20:37–38 points to the B-theory of time. Topics:
    1. When we hear friends discussing topics that touch on our faith, such as abortion, gender issues, or suffering, how do we dive into the conversation in a sensible way? (03:00)
    2. What is the proper way of doing missions? Is this something God intended for married couples with children to be doing? (11:00)
    3. Can boxing be enjoyed to the glory of God? (26:00)
    4. Where is the line between temptation and sin? (40:00)
    5. Isn’t Luke 20:37–38 a better justification for the B-theory of time rather than the A-theory? (49:00)
    Mentioned on the Show:
    • Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity’s Toughest Challenges by Greg Koukl
    • Submit a question on the Open Mic Line
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    58 mins
  • The Continental Divide in Worldviews

    The Continental Divide in Worldviews
    Feb 18 2026
    Greg talks about the “continental divide” in worldviews, then he answers questions about a possible interpretation of Matthew 18:7–9, how to explain the sovereignty of God when a surgeon’s choice leads to someone’s death, and how a surgeon can find peace with that kind of responsibility. Topics:
    1. Commentary: The continental divide in worldviews (00:00)
    2. What do you think about the idea that Matthew 18:7–9 is directed towards a community of believers rather than individuals, possibly even referring to wrong doctrine? (30:00)
    3. How do you explain the sovereignty of God in relation to the choices we make that have life-and-death consequences, such as when a girl dies on an operating table due to the actions of a surgeon, and how does a surgeon find hope and peace with that kind of responsibility? (41:00)
    Mentioned on the Show:
    • Reality Student Apologetics Conference – February 20–21 in Dallas, TX; March 13–14 in Philadelphia, PA; April 24–25 in Los Angeles, CA
    • Greg on The Diary of a CEO
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    58 mins
  • Waiting Is a Normal Part of the Christian Life

    Waiting Is a Normal Part of the Christian Life
    Feb 13 2026
    Greg explains that waiting is a normal part of the Christian life, then he answers questions about prophetic words, having a peace about prodigal family members, what makes marriage legitimate, attending baptisms at liberal churches, training for door-to-door evangelism, and a Trinity analogy. Topics:
    1. Commentary: Waiting is a normal part of the Christian life. (00:00)
    2. Is it a biblical practice for someone to have a “prophetic word” for others and seem to know things they couldn’t know, or is this fortune-telling? (08:00)
    3. Is it wrong to have a peace about the fact that prodigal family members might not come back to the Lord? (24:00)
    4. Is marriage legitimate if it’s not done through the government, and what’s the biblical outline for what makes a marriage legitimate? (30:00)
    5. If we shouldn’t attend an LDS baptism because they believe in different core doctrines, couldn’t the same apply to some liberal churches? (39:00)
    6. Do you have any advice on training a group to do door-to-door evangelism? (45:00)
    7. What are your thoughts on using the analogy of Neapolitan ice cream for the Trinity? (52:00)
    Mentioned on the Show:
    • House of David series
    • Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Greg Koukl
    • A Simple Survey to Help Initiate Spiritual Conversations by Greg Koukl
    Related Links:
    • Privatize Marriage? by Amy Hall (quoting Jennifer Roback Morse)
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    58 mins
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