For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e16 This episode Leah and Andrew reflect back on the past eight seasons of Apologetics Simplified. They discuss the future of the podcast and share some news. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $3/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follow me on… Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplified Facebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplified Twitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplified Guests and their recommended resources may ..read more

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e14 Scholars and skeptics have pointed out several “problems” in Luke's account of Jesus' birth. This week we will dive into these problems. Indeed, there are a few historical points that even make Christian scholars think and have to dig into the history more. However, these "problems" in Luke do not give us cause for concern once studied. Instead, they're an opportunity to learn and do more research into the time of Jesus’ birth. When we do so, we see there is no reason to seriously doubt Luke's account. Iss ..read more

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e14 This week Leah and Andrew give 4 steps to study the Bible through the book of Jonah. We also offer several free, accessible resources to help you with your own Bible study. We believe that basic Bible study is important and accessible to all Christians. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $3/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Recommended Resources: Logos Free Book of the Month Bible Map for iOS BibleGateway Resources Let’s get social! Subscribe to our newsletter Follo ..read more

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e13 This week Leah, Andrew, and guest host Greg Foster are going to share some names for God that are particularly meaningful to us. You’ll learn where the name comes from, what it tells us about God, and how this name can help us grow in our relationship with God. We discuss the names Elohim, El Shaddai, Jehovah Jireh, Yahweh, and lastly Jesus. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $3/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Recommended Resource: https://understandingthegospel.o ..read more

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e09 Scientists and theologians alike have ideas about what the Genesis 1 creation story is supposed to teach, how to interacts with the knowledge of modern science, and its relevance or irrelevance to us today. In John Walton's book The Lost World of Adam and Eve we get a clearer picture of what the Genesis 1 Creation story was supposed to communicate to the early readers and what it means for us today. We discuss this book and see what Ancient Near Eastern context can teach us about this creation story. Suppo ..read more

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e12 This week Leah and Andrew discuss the movie Hocus Pocus 2. We share what we liked and disliked about the movie. Then we look at how the puritans are popularly conveyed versus what the scripture exemplifies in the lives of the apostles. We learn how to discern if a movie like this is appropriate for you and your family to watch. In the end, we’ll see that God is bigger than witchcraft, and that our job as Christians is to focus on what God is doing. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting ..read more

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e11 This week Andrew shares seven ways to worship God from the book Holy Roar which studies seven words for worship in the Old Testament. Andrew offers practical advice from the book about how to worship God in your own life. Patrons get access to the FULL episode including powerful song stories to songs you've heard numerous times. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $3/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Recommended Resources: Holy Roar by Chris Tomlin and Darren Whitehe ..read more

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e10 Is Yahweh a terrible god like those from the movie Thor: Love and Thunder? This week Leah and Andrew explore how our God is different from those gods. We explore a passage from Joshua 6 to consider how we can think through God's destruction in the Old Testament. Lastly, we explore why we can believe our God is real even though the gods on the council from the movie are not. Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Recommended Resources ..read more

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e08 Life is full of scary things. Moral decline, warfare, and these gas prices! In this episode Leah and Andrew reflect on Veggie Tales episode “Where is God When I'm S-Scared?” We learn how God's not only bigger than the boogie man, but that God is still sovereign even over the scary things we face as adults. No matter your age, God is still present with you in each moment Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month! One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donate Logos Fundamentals: For a ..read more

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e07 This week Leah and Andrew interview Janell Wood of the Finding Something Real Podcast. Janell defines evangelism and talks about why evangelism is important. Janell shares about her experience hosting exchange students and gives practical advice for sharing your faith with others. If you’re uncertain about sharing your faith, this episode is for you! Janell Wood is a writer, speaker, high school foreign exchange coordinator, and host of the 'Finding Something REAL' podcast- a grace-filled journey for faith ..read more