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Surviving Religion 101
Drawing on more than 25 years of experience as a biblical scholar, Mike tackles some of the toughest intellectual questions faced by Christians today. Based off his best-selling book, Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College.
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Aren’t Christians Just Arrogant Know-It-Alls?
Episode 3
What Do Horror Movies Have to Do With Christians Keeping Their Faith in College?
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Why If I Get Asked a Question I Don’t Know How to Answer?
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Is Christianity Even a ‘Good’ Religion? Aren’t Its Views Morally Offensive?
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Mike is the Samuel C. Patterson Chancellor's Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary. Melissa is the Vice President of Women's Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. Their writing and teaching ministries have impacted thousands around the globe.
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