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The Resurrection: Science Fiction or Historical Fact? Ft. Sam Allberry

The Resurrection: Science Fiction or Historical Fact? Ft. Sam Allberry

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 Pastor, apologist, and author Sam Allberry joins The Rising to talk with Melanie Penn about faith, doubt, and the hope we find in the resurrection of Jesus. Sam shares his journey from skeptic to pastor, how he thinks about offering hospitality to those who struggle with belief, and why the resurrection is both the most “absurd” and the most compelling truth at the heart of Christianity. Together, Melanie and Sam explore what it means to be in Christ, how the cross unites us to God and to one another, and why the evidence for the resurrection points to more than just reason—it points to a living hope.

Thought-Provoking Quotes:
“I think when it comes to the resurrection in particular, to a thoughtful skeptic, it still sounds very absurd. It does sound science fiction-y, and I’m very conscious of that. I want to try to show how historically, philosophically, in as many ways as I can, that actually it’s more absurd to not believe in it, given what we see and know.” - Sam Allberry

“Evidence alone is not going to generate faith in someone. That doesn’t mean I don’t present the evidence. I present the evidence, but pray that the Lord would use it to spark faith in someone.” - Sam Allberry

“There’s a resurrection-shaped hole in human history, but it’s hard to account for otherwise. There’s so many other reasons to suppose Jesus is alive today.” - Sam Allberry

“When we come to Christ in faith, we become one with Him. That the most common New Testament way of describing a Christian believer is to call them someone who is in Christ.” - Sam Allberry

Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
One With My Lord by Sam Allberry
Jesus and the Rise of Early Christianity by Paul Barnett
The Crucified King by Jeremy Treat

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*All episode music is by Melanie Penn.

Guest’s Links:
Sam Allberry’s website
Sam Allberry’s Facebook
Sam Allberry’s Instagram
Sam Allberry’s YouTube

Connect with Melanie:
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*The Rising Podcast is a production of Four Eyes Media.
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