Paratus Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/paratus Latin for "prepared," Paratus is a podcast sponsored by Veritas International University. Paratus is dedicated to helping Christians develop a Biblical worldview, assisting listeners to think scripturally and soundly about the world today. 2023 Paratus Podcasts, Veritas International University 60e28133-d261-5fb8-84de-d2def0d068d2 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:35:43 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:38:07 -0700 https://viu.ves.edu https://img.transistor.fm/F0m_xATUjIFdVNFKGippVawWhBaq-eiYg_dKQeNbkqI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1MDA2LzE2OTQ1/Mzg3MzMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Paratus https://viu.ves.edu episodic Dr. Brian C. Nixon Latin for "prepared," Paratus is a podcast sponsored by Veritas International University. Paratus is dedicated to helping Christians develop a Biblical worldview, assisting listeners to think scripturally and soundly about the world today. Latin for "prepared," Paratus is a podcast sponsored by Veritas International University. apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology Veritas International University/Brian C. Nixon No No The Necessity of Grace 2 2 10 10 The Necessity of Grace full 2306fafa-345f-4bea-a0e2-0b2278d382eb https://paratus.transistor.fm/s2/10 God’s grace is a central feature of salvation. Without grace, people can’t be saved.  As the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 2: 8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Because of God’s unmerited favor, we have access to the Father by one Spirit, with Christ as our cornerstone. Therefore, grace is an essential doctrine of the Christian faith.

]]> God’s grace is a central feature of salvation. Without grace, people can’t be saved.  As the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 2: 8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Because of God’s unmerited favor, we have access to the Father by one Spirit, with Christ as our cornerstone. Therefore, grace is an essential doctrine of the Christian faith.

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:29:30 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2571 God’s grace is a central feature of salvation. Without grace, people can’t be saved.  As the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 2: 8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Because of God’s unmerited favor, we have access to the Father by one Spirit, with Christ as our cornerstone. Therefore, grace is an essential doctrine of the Christian faith.

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No The Bodily Resurrection of Christ 2 2 9 9 The Bodily Resurrection of Christ full e9ebfb8c-1959-48a8-b2c9-f4e565a41352 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s2/9 Christ’s resurrection stands at the core of the Christian faith.  Without the resurrection, Christianity is nothing more than moral teachings. It’s as the Apostle Paul declares in I Corinthians 15:14: “If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.”  Hence, the resurrection is a crucial doctrine to defend.  Why?  Without it, Christianity stands or falls, offering no real means of salvation.  Therefore, the resurrection is an essential doctrine of the Christian faith.

]]> Christ’s resurrection stands at the core of the Christian faith.  Without the resurrection, Christianity is nothing more than moral teachings. It’s as the Apostle Paul declares in I Corinthians 15:14: “If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.”  Hence, the resurrection is a crucial doctrine to defend.  Why?  Without it, Christianity stands or falls, offering no real means of salvation.  Therefore, the resurrection is an essential doctrine of the Christian faith.

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:24:02 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 3110 Christ’s resurrection stands at the core of the Christian faith.  Without the resurrection, Christianity is nothing more than moral teachings. It’s as the Apostle Paul declares in I Corinthians 15:14: “If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.”  Hence, the resurrection is a crucial doctrine to defend.  Why?  Without it, Christianity stands or falls, offering no real means of salvation.  Therefore, the resurrection is an essential doctrine of the Christian faith.

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Christ's Atoning Death 2 2 8 8 Christ's Atoning Death full e3863bb9-3057-4eeb-8558-907f67c4bd28 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s2/8 Christ’s atoning death is the heartbeat of the Christian faith, leading to the resurrection.   As the Apostle Paul states in I Corinthians 15:3: “Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.”  And it’s because of Christ’s death and resurrection that salvation is made possible for all who believe. This makes the atoning death of Jesus central to the Christian faith.   Because Christ sacrificially atoned for human sin on the cross, Jesus died for the unjust—that’s you and me, enabling God to be the Perfect Sacrifice for salvation.

]]> Christ’s atoning death is the heartbeat of the Christian faith, leading to the resurrection.   As the Apostle Paul states in I Corinthians 15:3: “Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.”  And it’s because of Christ’s death and resurrection that salvation is made possible for all who believe. This makes the atoning death of Jesus central to the Christian faith.   Because Christ sacrificially atoned for human sin on the cross, Jesus died for the unjust—that’s you and me, enabling God to be the Perfect Sacrifice for salvation.

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:20:43 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2240 Christ’s atoning death is the heartbeat of the Christian faith, leading to the resurrection.   As the Apostle Paul states in I Corinthians 15:3: “Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.”  And it’s because of Christ’s death and resurrection that salvation is made possible for all who believe. This makes the atoning death of Jesus central to the Christian faith.   Because Christ sacrificially atoned for human sin on the cross, Jesus died for the unjust—that’s you and me, enabling God to be the Perfect Sacrifice for salvation.

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Christ's Sinlessness 2 2 7 7 Christ's Sinlessness full 9fbc78db-8941-472e-9461-93386829d6b3 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s2/7 If Jesus had two biological parents, then He would have been a sinner like the rest of us.  And unless Jesus was without sin, then we are without a Savior, one who can offer true salvation. Classical Christianity holds that Jesus was completely without sin, following the Apostle Paul’s statement in 2 Corinthians 5:21:  “ For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

]]> If Jesus had two biological parents, then He would have been a sinner like the rest of us.  And unless Jesus was without sin, then we are without a Savior, one who can offer true salvation. Classical Christianity holds that Jesus was completely without sin, following the Apostle Paul’s statement in 2 Corinthians 5:21:  “ For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:06:39 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2675 If Jesus had two biological parents, then He would have been a sinner like the rest of us.  And unless Jesus was without sin, then we are without a Savior, one who can offer true salvation. Classical Christianity holds that Jesus was completely without sin, following the Apostle Paul’s statement in 2 Corinthians 5:21:  “ For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Christ's Virgin Birth 2 2 6 6 Christ's Virgin Birth full 595c737f-2911-4b46-ac71-99c2ae98ca26 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s2/6 Throughout history, there’s been challenges to the veracity and accuracy of the virgin conception of Jesus, saying it should not be considered an essential doctrine of the Christian faith. Some question if it if it occurred at all.  But here’s the thing to remember:  if Jesus had two biological parents, he’d be born into sin, and therefore unable to provide a pure sacrifice to redeem the world.  The fact that His perfection is protected through Mary’s genealogy (as described in the Gospel of Luke) is a clue to Jesus’ divine, miraculous conception. 

]]> Throughout history, there’s been challenges to the veracity and accuracy of the virgin conception of Jesus, saying it should not be considered an essential doctrine of the Christian faith. Some question if it if it occurred at all.  But here’s the thing to remember:  if Jesus had two biological parents, he’d be born into sin, and therefore unable to provide a pure sacrifice to redeem the world.  The fact that His perfection is protected through Mary’s genealogy (as described in the Gospel of Luke) is a clue to Jesus’ divine, miraculous conception. 

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:58:02 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2690 Throughout history, there’s been challenges to the veracity and accuracy of the virgin conception of Jesus, saying it should not be considered an essential doctrine of the Christian faith. Some question if it if it occurred at all.  But here’s the thing to remember:  if Jesus had two biological parents, he’d be born into sin, and therefore unable to provide a pure sacrifice to redeem the world.  The fact that His perfection is protected through Mary’s genealogy (as described in the Gospel of Luke) is a clue to Jesus’ divine, miraculous conception. 

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Human Depravity 2 2 5 5 Human Depravity full 61beac60-98ca-49e4-830c-12babeba7069 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s2/5 Because a perfect God can do nothing less than create a perfect world, God created all things perfect. But due to the fall of humanity through a misuse of free will, sin entered the world, wreaking havoc. Since the fall of Adam and Eve, people are born with a sin-nature. Every human being—except Jesus Christ—has been born a sinner. And because of this, Christ’s redemptive mission is to save us from our sin and establish a right relationship with God.  

 

Why? Because humans are unable to earn our own salvation. Furthermore, if there was no sin, Christ’s mission would not be unnecessary.  Therefore, human depravity is an essential doctrine because it deals with humanity’s need for a Savior.

]]> Because a perfect God can do nothing less than create a perfect world, God created all things perfect. But due to the fall of humanity through a misuse of free will, sin entered the world, wreaking havoc. Since the fall of Adam and Eve, people are born with a sin-nature. Every human being—except Jesus Christ—has been born a sinner. And because of this, Christ’s redemptive mission is to save us from our sin and establish a right relationship with God.  

 

Why? Because humans are unable to earn our own salvation. Furthermore, if there was no sin, Christ’s mission would not be unnecessary.  Therefore, human depravity is an essential doctrine because it deals with humanity’s need for a Savior.

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:53:24 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2645 Because a perfect God can do nothing less than create a perfect world, God created all things perfect. But due to the fall of humanity through a misuse of free will, sin entered the world, wreaking havoc. Since the fall of Adam and Eve, people are born with a sin-nature. Every human being—except Jesus Christ—has been born a sinner. And because of this, Christ’s redemptive mission is to save us from our sin and establish a right relationship with God.  

 

Why? Because humans are unable to earn our own salvation. Furthermore, if there was no sin, Christ’s mission would not be unnecessary.  Therefore, human depravity is an essential doctrine because it deals with humanity’s need for a Savior.

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Christ's Humanity 2 2 4 4 Christ's Humanity full 25c78e0e-8837-4d8e-858c-b1ca7401d30a https://paratus.transistor.fm/s2/4 The nature of Christ—that He is both human and divine—is foundational to a Biblical understanding of the Christina faith. Not only did the Old Testament predict the Messiah would be deity, but Jesus claimed to be the Messiah.  

 

Furthermore, Jesus’ humanity is a fundamental doctrine for our salvation.  As God, Jesus had direct access to the Father; as man, He could reach to humanity, offering the gift of salvation to all who believe. 

]]> The nature of Christ—that He is both human and divine—is foundational to a Biblical understanding of the Christina faith. Not only did the Old Testament predict the Messiah would be deity, but Jesus claimed to be the Messiah.  

 

Furthermore, Jesus’ humanity is a fundamental doctrine for our salvation.  As God, Jesus had direct access to the Father; as man, He could reach to humanity, offering the gift of salvation to all who believe. 

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:48:42 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2295 The nature of Christ—that He is both human and divine—is foundational to a Biblical understanding of the Christina faith. Not only did the Old Testament predict the Messiah would be deity, but Jesus claimed to be the Messiah.  

 

Furthermore, Jesus’ humanity is a fundamental doctrine for our salvation.  As God, Jesus had direct access to the Father; as man, He could reach to humanity, offering the gift of salvation to all who believe. 

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Christ's Deity 2 2 3 3 Christ's Deity full 6a9d178c-bb5a-4fd6-a8a2-3dc9ff06ea06 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s2/3 The nature of Christ—that He is both human and divine—is foundational to a Biblical understanding of the Christina faith. Not only did the Old Testament predict the Messiah would be deity, but Jesus claimed to be the Messiah.  

 

Furthermore, Jesus’ deity is a fundamental doctrine for our salvation.  As God, Jesus had direct access to the Father; as man, He could reach to humanity, offering the gift of salvation to all who believe.

]]> The nature of Christ—that He is both human and divine—is foundational to a Biblical understanding of the Christina faith. Not only did the Old Testament predict the Messiah would be deity, but Jesus claimed to be the Messiah.  

 

Furthermore, Jesus’ deity is a fundamental doctrine for our salvation.  As God, Jesus had direct access to the Father; as man, He could reach to humanity, offering the gift of salvation to all who believe.

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:41:54 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2408 The nature of Christ—that He is both human and divine—is foundational to a Biblical understanding of the Christina faith. Not only did the Old Testament predict the Messiah would be deity, but Jesus claimed to be the Messiah.  

 

Furthermore, Jesus’ deity is a fundamental doctrine for our salvation.  As God, Jesus had direct access to the Father; as man, He could reach to humanity, offering the gift of salvation to all who believe.

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No God's Tri-Unity 2 2 2 2 God's Tri-Unity full 3878a19a-3b60-435e-b02e-545abb4db9e9 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s2/2 Not only is God’s unity essential to a Biblical understanding of the Christian faith, so is His tri-unity.  The Bible teaches that not only is God one, but He is three in one.  Without this foundational teaching, Christianity loses its unique position, falling into various non-Biblical teachings.

 

Biblical Christianity teaches there are three co-equal and co-eternal Persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.   And here’s the thing:  this doctrine is important for our salvation.  Why?  Because the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit play distinctive roles in the salvation process. 

]]> Not only is God’s unity essential to a Biblical understanding of the Christian faith, so is His tri-unity.  The Bible teaches that not only is God one, but He is three in one.  Without this foundational teaching, Christianity loses its unique position, falling into various non-Biblical teachings.

 

Biblical Christianity teaches there are three co-equal and co-eternal Persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.   And here’s the thing:  this doctrine is important for our salvation.  Why?  Because the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit play distinctive roles in the salvation process. 

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:36:51 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2645 Not only is God’s unity essential to a Biblical understanding of the Christian faith, so is His tri-unity.  The Bible teaches that not only is God one, but He is three in one.  Without this foundational teaching, Christianity loses its unique position, falling into various non-Biblical teachings.

 

Biblical Christianity teaches there are three co-equal and co-eternal Persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.   And here’s the thing:  this doctrine is important for our salvation.  Why?  Because the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit play distinctive roles in the salvation process. 

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No God's Unity 2 2 1 1 God's Unity full 1bef0332-9194-4546-bc6d-c57642986b1c https://paratus.transistor.fm/s2/1 In a pluralistic world there are many views of God, ranging from monotheism, polytheism, dualism—and everything in-between.   So, standing on the Biblical position—that God is absolutely One in His being with no separate parts—is essential.  In other words, a correct view of God’s nature is foundational to our faith, and to move away from a Biblical position is to move outside an orthodox stance.

]]> In a pluralistic world there are many views of God, ranging from monotheism, polytheism, dualism—and everything in-between.   So, standing on the Biblical position—that God is absolutely One in His being with no separate parts—is essential.  In other words, a correct view of God’s nature is foundational to our faith, and to move away from a Biblical position is to move outside an orthodox stance.

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:30:34 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2650 In a pluralistic world there are many views of God, ranging from monotheism, polytheism, dualism—and everything in-between.   So, standing on the Biblical position—that God is absolutely One in His being with no separate parts—is essential.  In other words, a correct view of God’s nature is foundational to our faith, and to move away from a Biblical position is to move outside an orthodox stance.

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Episode 14: Wisdom and Contemporary Issues 1 1 14 14 Episode 14: Wisdom and Contemporary Issues full b7209b0b-3a95-4f7a-8011-a59afeb3fc40 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s1/14 On this episode, Dr. Holden and Professor Betzner discuss current issues facing Christians. 

]]> On this episode, Dr. Holden and Professor Betzner discuss current issues facing Christians. 

]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:20:28 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 3778 On this episode, Dr. Holden and Professor Betzner discuss current issues facing Christians. 

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Episode 13: Is the Bible the Word of God? 1 1 13 13 Episode 13: Is the Bible the Word of God? full 47936e6f-c9d7-4063-88d2-ca7e055f069d https://paratus.transistor.fm/s1/13 Dr. Holden and Professor Betzner answer the question "Is the Bible the Word of God?"

]]> Dr. Holden and Professor Betzner answer the question "Is the Bible the Word of God?"

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:34:48 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2620 Dr. Holden and Professor Betzner answer the question "Is the Bible the Word of God?"

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Episode 12: Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? 1 1 12 12 Episode 12: Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? full 2bab089e-648e-4596-9b56-8dde22bb2b69 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s1/12 Hosted by Brian Nixon, Dr. Holden and professor Betzner answer the question, "Did Jesus Rise from the dead?"

]]> Hosted by Brian Nixon, Dr. Holden and professor Betzner answer the question, "Did Jesus Rise from the dead?"

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:55:55 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 3120 Hosted by Brian Nixon, Dr. Holden and professor Betzner answer the question, "Did Jesus Rise from the dead?"

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Episode 11: Did Jesus Claim to Be God? 1 1 11 11 Episode 11: Did Jesus Claim to Be God? full bf5afa1d-6f7f-43b3-ad4b-f528ce18509c https://paratus.transistor.fm/s1/11 On this episode, Dr. Holden and professor Luke Betzner answer the question, "Did Jesus claim to be God?"

]]> On this episode, Dr. Holden and professor Luke Betzner answer the question, "Did Jesus claim to be God?"

]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:47:32 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2343 On this episode, Dr. Holden and professor Luke Betzner answer the question, "Did Jesus claim to be God?"

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Episode 10: Is the New Testament Reliable? 1 1 10 10 Episode 10: Is the New Testament Reliable? full 7aaf5f90-0eb6-4104-9e4f-d4b8b27215bd https://paratus.transistor.fm/s1/10 Dr. Joseph Holden, Professor Luke Betzner and Brian Nixon answer the question, Is the New Testament Reliable?

]]> Dr. Joseph Holden, Professor Luke Betzner and Brian Nixon answer the question, Is the New Testament Reliable?

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 07:32:30 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 3319 Dr. Joseph Holden, Professor Luke Betzner and Brian Nixon answer the question, Is the New Testament Reliable?

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Episode 9: Are Miracles Possible? 1 1 9 9 Episode 9: Are Miracles Possible? full fa276d90-7eee-4651-b5d2-7ee36a383b22 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s1/9 Dr. Holden, Luke Betzner answers the question--are miracles possible?

]]> Dr. Holden, Luke Betzner answers the question--are miracles possible?

]]> Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:42:27 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2747 Dr. Holden, Luke Betzner answers the question--are miracles possible?

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Episode 8: If There is a God, Why is there Evil, Pt. 2? 1 1 8 8 Episode 8: If There is a God, Why is there Evil, Pt. 2? full aaf7051f-951a-42ca-8624-092d1fff8553 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s1/8 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:46:50 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2278 apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Episode 7: If There is a God, Why Is there Evil, Pt. 1? 1 1 7 7 Episode 7: If There is a God, Why Is there Evil, Pt. 1? full 1db5ac33-f1d1-4997-99c6-24bf184163b7 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s1/7 On this episode Joe Holden, Luke Betzner, and Brian Nixon explore evil, defining what it is and where it originated.

]]> On this episode Joe Holden, Luke Betzner, and Brian Nixon explore evil, defining what it is and where it originated.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:50:24 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2602 On this episode Joe Holden, Luke Betzner, and Brian Nixon explore evil, defining what it is and where it originated.

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Episode 6: Worldviews, Pt. 2. 1 1 6 6 Episode 6: Worldviews, Pt. 2. full 8feef9a9-26e7-4d36-8224-f57730aa72b1 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s1/6 On this episode Dr. Holden, Luke Betzner, and Brian Nixon continue their discussion on worldviews, digging deeper into seven outlooks on life. 

]]> On this episode Dr. Holden, Luke Betzner, and Brian Nixon continue their discussion on worldviews, digging deeper into seven outlooks on life. 

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:23:47 -0700 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2697 On this episode Dr. Holden, Luke Betzner, and Brian Nixon continue their discussion on worldviews, digging deeper into seven outlooks on life. 

]]> apologetics, classical christian, worldviews, Christian higher education, Biblical scholarship, Biblical archeology No Episode 5: What is a Worldview, Pt. 1? 1 1 5 5 Episode 5: What is a Worldview, Pt. 1? full 0ae5dc94-ac22-4eb6-aeb1-fda005fba98a https://paratus.transistor.fm/s1/5 Have you ever wondered why people do what they do or say what they say? Much of this behavior is a clear indication of the person's worldview i.e. the way they view the world. The majority of these views are largely different from the Christian worldview. Listen in as Joe, Brian, and Luke give a 'birds-eye' view of these often-mystifying and misunderstood lenses. In this first part of a two-part episode of Paratus, Dr. Holden, Dr. Nixon, and Luke Betzner discuss worldviews, providing an overview of seven prominent perspectives.

]]> Have you ever wondered why people do what they do or say what they say? Much of this behavior is a clear indication of the person's worldview i.e. the way they view the world. The majority of these views are largely different from the Christian worldview. Listen in as Joe, Brian, and Luke give a 'birds-eye' view of these often-mystifying and misunderstood lenses. In this first part of a two-part episode of Paratus, Dr. Holden, Dr. Nixon, and Luke Betzner discuss worldviews, providing an overview of seven prominent perspectives.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:45:35 -0600 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 1828 Have you ever wondered why people do what they do or say what they say? Much of this behavior is a clear indication of the person's worldview i.e. the way they view the world. The majority of these views are largely different from the Christian worldview. Listen in as Joe, Brian, and Luke give a 'birds-eye' view of these often-mystifying and misunderstood lenses. In this first part of a two-part episode of Paratus, Dr. Holden, Dr. Nixon, and Luke Betzner discuss worldviews, providing an overview of seven prominent perspectives.

]]> #VeritasInternationalUniversity, #Apologetics, #Worldview, #JosephHolden, #BrianNixon, #LukeBetzner, #Hinduism, #Mormonism, #Rationalism, #Atheism, #Deism, #Theism, #Enlightenment, #Pantheism, #Panentheism, #TheisticFinitism, #FiniteGodism, #OpenTheism, #Theology, #Scripture, #TheProblemofEvil, #Theodicy, #BibleAnswers, #VIU, #Podcast, #CollegePodcast, #ChristianCollegePodcast, #NewMexicoPodcast, #IntelectualPodcast #EducationalPodcast, #ChristianWorldviews, #NonChristianWorldviews No Episode 4: What About Evolution? 1 1 4 4 Episode 4: What About Evolution? full 505b74b3-a85b-49d0-ac71-082c94834c51 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s1/4 Are we here by random chance or by the act of a creator? Evolutionists do not really ask 'if' evolution happened, but 'how' which is just another way of assuming it did. But is this about micro- or macro- evolution? Listen in to find out more about this much contested topic. Joe, Brian, and Luke dive right into the heart of the matter. Don't miss this episode! [Dr. Joseph Holden, Dr. Brian Nixon and Luke Betzner ask "What About Evolution?".] https://viu.ves.edu/

]]> Are we here by random chance or by the act of a creator? Evolutionists do not really ask 'if' evolution happened, but 'how' which is just another way of assuming it did. But is this about micro- or macro- evolution? Listen in to find out more about this much contested topic. Joe, Brian, and Luke dive right into the heart of the matter. Don't miss this episode! [Dr. Joseph Holden, Dr. Brian Nixon and Luke Betzner ask "What About Evolution?".] https://viu.ves.edu/

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:31:11 -0600 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2820 Are we here by random chance or by the act of a creator? Evolutionists do not really ask 'if' evolution happened, but 'how' which is just another way of assuming it did. But is this about micro- or macro- evolution? Listen in to find out more about this much contested topic. Joe, Brian, and Luke dive right into the heart of the matter. Don't miss this episode! [Dr. Joseph Holden, Dr. Brian Nixon and Luke Betzner ask "What About Evolution?".] https://viu.ves.edu/

]]> #microevolution #macroevolution #apologetics, #Christianworldview, #ClassicalChristianity, #paleoorthodox, #ThomasAquinas, #paratus, #veritasinternationaluniversity, #viu #darwin #darwinism #OriginofSpecies #Socialdarwinism #Socialism #Plato #TheRepublic #goodandevil #truth #randomchance #cosmicorigins #originoflife #fossils #paleontology #empiricism #evolutionhoaxes #Lucy #piltdown #commonancestory #genetics #intelligentdesign #logicalfallacies #podcast #Christianpodcast #truth No Episode 3: Does God Exist? 1 1 3 3 Episode 3: Does God Exist? full 42cac8fd-3719-4523-8597-1e46ff9fe886 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s1/3 A classic question of Ontology! Does God exist? How do we answer the questions 'where did we come from, why are we here, and where are we going coherently without a proper understanding of this question. Is it possible to live a life consistent with the true values of atheism or agnosticism? Listen in as Joe, Brian, and Luke discuss the implications of and answers to this question. [Dr. Joseph Holden, Dr. Brian Nixon and Luke Betzner ask "Does God Exist?". ] https://viu.ves.edu/

]]> A classic question of Ontology! Does God exist? How do we answer the questions 'where did we come from, why are we here, and where are we going coherently without a proper understanding of this question. Is it possible to live a life consistent with the true values of atheism or agnosticism? Listen in as Joe, Brian, and Luke discuss the implications of and answers to this question. [Dr. Joseph Holden, Dr. Brian Nixon and Luke Betzner ask "Does God Exist?". ] https://viu.ves.edu/

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:27:47 -0600 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2530 A classic question of Ontology! Does God exist? How do we answer the questions 'where did we come from, why are we here, and where are we going coherently without a proper understanding of this question. Is it possible to live a life consistent with the true values of atheism or agnosticism? Listen in as Joe, Brian, and Luke discuss the implications of and answers to this question. [Dr. Joseph Holden, Dr. Brian Nixon and Luke Betzner ask "Does God Exist?". ] https://viu.ves.edu/

]]> #apologetics, #Christianworldview, #ClassicalChristianity, #paleoorthodox, #ThomasAquinas, #paratus, #veritasinternationaluniversity, #viu #God #doesGodexist #Godexists #ontology #cosmological #teleological #atheism #agnosticsm #truth #understanding #proofforGod #podcast #Christianpodcast #Bibleanswers #answers #philosophy #Christianphilosophy #theodicy #theproblemofevil #evolution #denial #faith #evidence No Episode 2: What is Truth? 1 1 2 2 Episode 2: What is Truth? full e21171b0-690a-4445-83d5-e14335dfc0c3 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s1/2 What is truth? Does it go away if you simply deny it? If you say 'there is no truth' is that statement 'true'? Truth is a self-defining absolute. Listen in to Joe, Brian, and Luke to find out more about the unique properties of truth and why you need more of it in your life. [Dr. Joseph Holden, Dr. Brian C. Nixon, and Luke Betzer ask the question, "What is Truth?"]

]]> What is truth? Does it go away if you simply deny it? If you say 'there is no truth' is that statement 'true'? Truth is a self-defining absolute. Listen in to Joe, Brian, and Luke to find out more about the unique properties of truth and why you need more of it in your life. [Dr. Joseph Holden, Dr. Brian C. Nixon, and Luke Betzer ask the question, "What is Truth?"]

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:22:39 -0600 Dr. Brian C. Nixon Dr. Brian C. Nixon 2632 What is truth? Does it go away if you simply deny it? If you say 'there is no truth' is that statement 'true'? Truth is a self-defining absolute. Listen in to Joe, Brian, and Luke to find out more about the unique properties of truth and why you need more of it in your life. [Dr. Joseph Holden, Dr. Brian C. Nixon, and Luke Betzer ask the question, "What is Truth?"]

]]> #apologetics, #Christianworldview, #ClassicalChristianity, #paleoorthodox, #ThomasAquinas, #paratus, #veritasinternationaluniversity, #viu #truth #podcast #Christianphilosophy #Philosophy #postmodernism #absolutetruth #morality #moralsystem #truthclaims #whatistruth #relativity #relativism No Episode 1: What is Apologetics? 1 1 1 1 Episode 1: What is Apologetics? full 2db15cb6-4326-4e43-bb83-3181969eab23 https://paratus.transistor.fm/s1/1 What is 'Apologetics'? Is it the art of saying 'I'm sorry?' or is it the practice of providing an explanation for something? Welcome to our weekly podcast, Paratus. Listen in as Joe, Brian, and Luke discuss the art of building relationships through the rational discussion and defense of (an apology for) the Christian faith.

Dr. Joseph Holden, Dr. Brian Nixon, and Luke Betzner discuss apologetics. https://viu.ves.edu/

]]> What is 'Apologetics'? Is it the art of saying 'I'm sorry?' or is it the practice of providing an explanation for something? Welcome to our weekly podcast, Paratus. Listen in as Joe, Brian, and Luke discuss the art of building relationships through the rational discussion and defense of (an apology for) the Christian faith.

Dr. Joseph Holden, Dr. Brian Nixon, and Luke Betzner discuss apologetics. https://viu.ves.edu/

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:18:43 -0600 Dr. Joseph Holden, Dr. Brian C. Nixon, and Luke Betzner Dr. Joseph Holden, Dr. Brian C. Nixon, and Luke Betzner 2160 What is 'Apologetics'? Is it the art of saying 'I'm sorry?' or is it the practice of providing an explanation for something? Welcome to our weekly podcast, Paratus. Listen in as Joe, Brian, and Luke discuss the art of building relationships through the rational discussion and defense of (an apology for) the Christian faith.

Dr. Joseph Holden, Dr. Brian Nixon, and Luke Betzner discuss apologetics. https://viu.ves.edu/

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