Kenneth Samples | Christianity Cross-Examined | Steve Brown, Etc. | Key Life

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"Does God command genocide in the Bible?" Have an answer for that one? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author and professor Kenneth Samples about the changing role of apologetics in a post-modern culture. Kenneth's new book is called "Christianity Cross-Examined: Is it Rational, Relevant, and Good?" (https://amzn.to/2VkQuhT0). While you're here, please help Key Life by clicking the 'Subscribe' button, then click on the BELL (on mobile devices, also click 'ALL'). Then you’ll be the first to know when the newest episode of 'Steve Brown, Etc.' goes live! As always, you can find more from Steve at https://www.KeyLife.org​. Check out https://www.KeyLife.org/AmazonSmile​ to learn how your online shopping can help Key Life at no cost to you. And get the best of Key Life in your inbox with Key Life Connection, our free weekly email: https://www.KeyLife.org/subscribe​ GUEST BIO Philosopher, theologian, and professor Kenneth Samples is a senior research scholar at Reasons to Believe. He earned a BA from Concordia University and an MA from Talbot School of Theology. Kenneth’s articles have been published in Christianity Today, Christian Research Journal, and Facts for Faith and he’s spoken at churches and schools around the world. Kenneth has written several books and his latest is called "Christianity Cross-Examined: Is it Rational, Relevant, and Good?" (https://amzn.to/2VkQuhT0). 00:00 - Open 02:52 - Meet Kenneth Samples 04:20 - How has our culture changed? 06:35 - What is the post-modern mindset like? 07:09 - The two types of atheists 09:59 - Is Christianity a force for good? 13:59 - Early on, the two biggest people groups to become Christians were women and slaves 17:20 - "People don't get their rights from government; they get them from God." 19:57 - Kenneth's experience defending the Bible on Twitter 22:07 - Kenneth's Twitter story continued 26:08 - Did God command genocide in the Old Testament? 29:26 - More about the destruction of the Canaanites 35:15 - For Kenneth, the most compelling argument for God is... 37:50 - Steve's closing thoughts 40:07 - Next week's guest is... Follow us on Social: ▶ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/KeyLifeNetwork ▶ FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/KeyLifeNetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/keylifenetwork Key Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Some links may be affiliate links. We may get a small referral fee if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these.

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