Distinctive Christianity

Apr 17 2025 143 ep. 81 mins 9
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Comparing Mormon and Creedal Christian Thought

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143. Lydia McGrew on the Historical Reliability of the Easter Story

Apr 17 2025 61 mins  
In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Lydia McGrew to discuss the accounts of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Gospels. What are some of the most popular criticisms of the Resurrection accounts, and how should we think through the issues involved? Considering the widespread dismissal of Christ’s bodily resurrection (in time and space), as well as what is often poor argument

142. Ardel Caneday on Perseverance and Assurance

Apr 14 2025 98 mins  
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Ardel Caneday to discuss his book The Race Set Before Us: A Biblical Theology of Perseverance and Assurance. When Jesus teaches “But the one who endures to the end will be saved” - how should we understand this text? How should Christians approach the juxtaposition of promise and warning in scripture without doing damage to the assurance of salva

141. Bill McKeever on Separating Fact from Fiction in LDS History (Part 2/2)

Apr 10 2025 77 mins  
In this episode, we conclude our interview with Bill McKeever, founder and president of Mormonism Research Ministry. We ask Bill about how he started researching Mormon history and theology, and what led to the founding of MRM. Bill then takes us through a bunch of examples of how he separates fact from folk-tale in Mormon historical claims, and why it matters. We end with a questi

140. Bill McKeever on Separating Fact from Fiction in LDS History (Part 1/2)

Apr 07 2025 73 mins  
In this episode, we begin our interview with Bill McKeever, founder and president of Mormonism Research Ministry (MRM). We ask Bill about how he started researching Mormon history and theology, and what led to the founding of MRM. Bill then takes us through a bunch of examples of how he separates fact from folk-tale in Mormon historical claims, and why it matters. We end with a que

139. Kyle Beshears on the 1832 "First Vision" Account

Mar 31 2025 77 mins  
In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Kyle Beshears to discuss his article: “‘That Sacred Depository’: Biblical Content in Joseph Smith’s 1832 First Vision Account”. The earliest account of “The First Vision”, and written in Joseph Smith’s own handwriting - Kyle takes us through the substantive message of the 1832 account via an analysis of the Biblical citations, al

138. Jason Wallace on the Cult of Alcoholics Anonymous

Mar 24 2025 90 mins  
In this episode, we welcome back Pastor Jason Wallace to discuss his new documentary “The Cult of Alcoholics Anonymous”. What is the true story of the religious founding of Alcoholics Anonymous, and what does it reveal about the organization, the Twelve Steps, and even Bill Wilson himself. Going back to Frank Buchman and the Oxford Group – Jason takes us through the dangers o

137. Michael Haykin on St. Patrick of Ireland

Mar 17 2025 70 mins  
In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Michael Haykin to discuss his book Patrick of Ireland: His Life and Impact. Who was Patrick of Ireland, and why does he matter today? What is the real history of Patrick, and what was the core of his theology? In this episode, Dr. Haykin takes us through some of the life and times of this great saint – as well as highlights from his Confession

136. Nicholas Perrin on The Abiathar Problem (Mark 2.26)

Mar 10 2025 54 mins  
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Nicholas Perrin to discuss his article “The Temple, A Davidic Messiah, and a Case of Mistaken Priestly Identity (Mark 2:26)”. What is “the Abiathar Problem”, and what are people missing who use this passage to assume the evangelist Mark (or even Jesus, Himself) made a mistake? Dr. Perrin takes us through the “mystery” of Abiathar’s appe

135. Samuel Emadi on The Joseph Story

Mar 03 2025 83 mins  
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Samuel Emadi to discuss his book From Prisoner to Prince: The Joseph story in biblical theology. Sam takes us through highlights of the Joseph Story (Genesis 37-50), and its place in Genesis, as a whole. Moreover, how was the Joseph Story used by the Lord in the Parable of the Tenants and in Stephen’s Speech? Why did the early Christians so clearly

134. Loren Pankratz on Blake Ostler's KFD Revisionism

Feb 24 2025 88 mins  
In this episode, we interview Dr. Loren Pankratz about his article “Was Joseph Smith a Monarchotheist? An Engagement with Blake Ostler’s Theological Position on the Nature of God”. Loren takes us through how LDS philosopher Blake Ostler is not only making theological claims, but historical claims regarding Joseph Smith’s theology – some of which are at odds with the plain