Why Christianity - For Both Skeptics & Saints Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/why-christianity-for-both-skeptics-and-saints This is an audio version of my book "Why Christianity? - For Both Skeptics and Saints". It is a series of an airborne and land expedition of religions and spirituality around the world. © 2026 Ron Porter 7610cc11-dbcd-5ce1-99ae-50add597dcdc yes Listen to the Book Trailer en Wed, 20 May 2026 12:56:33 -0500 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:57:11 -0500 https://img.transistorcdn.com/hjM9q7KTWzVD3vNC81nPzgck2Uy12VA3SL3UlS8Aq0A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hOTE3/NDkzYjk4YmZkY2Uw/NmY5NjZlYjQ5MDFk/ZTU4Zi5qcGVn.jpg Why Christianity - For Both Skeptics & Saints serial Ron Porter This is an audio version of my book "Why Christianity? - For Both Skeptics and Saints". It is a series of an airborne and land expedition of religions and spirituality around the world. This is an audio version of my book "Why Christianity. Ron Porter porterrong@gmail.com No No Listen to the Book Trailer 3 3 Listen to the Book Trailer trailer 2d7e14ae-49be-4f2e-98b3-f110f3bee11c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4591ce1c Quickly Learn About This Book Inspiration and Development in the Trailer

Later episodes contain the following:
 
Important Reflections at High Altitude

       1st  Reflection – Name Someone You Trust

       2nd  Reflection – On Your Soul

       3rd Reflection – Your Former or Current Doctrine

      4th  Refection –  Your Words, Your Truth

      5th  Reflection – Shock and Awe, and Science

      6th Refection –  Aligning Effort & Insight

      7th Reflection – The Big Bang, Evolution or Intelligence

      8th Reflection – The End of Your Life

 

The Absence of Spirituality

      Agnostics and Atheists

 

History of Spirituality

      Former Gods, Idols & Cults
      Key Distinctions and Variations of Major Religions

      Philosophy and Philosophers

      Psychic and Paranormal

 

Theology – Extra Depth in Flight

      The Temptation to Eat of a Religious Buffet 

      Canonization of Religions Scripture 

      Believing there is a God vs. Genuine Christian Belief 

      The Unseen Hand – by Dr. Ebenezer Oke

     Christianity’s Uniqueness of Faith 

     The Struggle with the Concept of Foreknowledge

 

Conclusions and My Imagination Of Motive

     The Facts and Reason I’m Still a Christian 

     The Right to Know or Unveil God’s Motive

]]> Quickly Learn About This Book Inspiration and Development in the Trailer

Later episodes contain the following:
 
Important Reflections at High Altitude

       1st  Reflection – Name Someone You Trust

       2nd  Reflection – On Your Soul

       3rd Reflection – Your Former or Current Doctrine

      4th  Refection –  Your Words, Your Truth

      5th  Reflection – Shock and Awe, and Science

      6th Refection –  Aligning Effort & Insight

      7th Reflection – The Big Bang, Evolution or Intelligence

      8th Reflection – The End of Your Life

 

The Absence of Spirituality

      Agnostics and Atheists

 

History of Spirituality

      Former Gods, Idols & Cults
      Key Distinctions and Variations of Major Religions

      Philosophy and Philosophers

      Psychic and Paranormal

 

Theology – Extra Depth in Flight

      The Temptation to Eat of a Religious Buffet 

      Canonization of Religions Scripture 

      Believing there is a God vs. Genuine Christian Belief 

      The Unseen Hand – by Dr. Ebenezer Oke

     Christianity’s Uniqueness of Faith 

     The Struggle with the Concept of Foreknowledge

 

Conclusions and My Imagination Of Motive

     The Facts and Reason I’m Still a Christian 

     The Right to Know or Unveil God’s Motive

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 169 Quickly Learn About This Book Inspiration and Development in the Trailer

Later episodes contain the following:
 
Important Reflections at High Altitude

       1st  Reflection – Name Someone You Trust

       2nd  Reflection – On Your Soul

       3rd Reflection – Your Former or Current Doctrine

      4th  Refection –  Your Words, Your Truth

      5th  Reflection – Shock and Awe, and Science

      6th Refection –  Aligning Effort & Insight

      7th Reflection – The Big Bang, Evolution or Intelligence

      8th Reflection – The End of Your Life

 

The Absence of Spirituality

      Agnostics and Atheists

 

History of Spirituality

      Former Gods, Idols & Cults
      Key Distinctions and Variations of Major Religions

      Philosophy and Philosophers

      Psychic and Paranormal

 

Theology – Extra Depth in Flight

      The Temptation to Eat of a Religious Buffet 

      Canonization of Religions Scripture 

      Believing there is a God vs. Genuine Christian Belief 

      The Unseen Hand – by Dr. Ebenezer Oke

     Christianity’s Uniqueness of Faith 

     The Struggle with the Concept of Foreknowledge

 

Conclusions and My Imagination Of Motive

     The Facts and Reason I’m Still a Christian 

     The Right to Know or Unveil God’s Motive

]]> Spirituality, Expedition, Global Religion, a Tour of Religion No Introduction - Why Christianity - For Skeptics & Saints 1 1 Introduction - Why Christianity - For Skeptics & Saints full 9ee14579-adba-4b0a-9951-a9b3208e1765 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69d8c7ff The first episode in a series of audio podcasts of sections or chapters of the book exploring Christianity, other Religions and Spirituality around the world. 

]]> The first episode in a series of audio podcasts of sections or chapters of the book exploring Christianity, other Religions and Spirituality around the world. 

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]]> Skeptics, Unbelievers, Seekers No Name Someone You Trust - With Your Soul 2 2 Name Someone You Trust - With Your Soul full f101c866-e363-46d0-b711-86b01d872992 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf05a714 This is the 2nd audio episode of my book hopefully to inspire you to think about trustworthiness, and whether or not you have a soul.

]]> This is the 2nd audio episode of my book hopefully to inspire you to think about trustworthiness, and whether or not you have a soul.

]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:04:56 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 1383 This is the 2nd audio episode of my book hopefully to inspire you to think about trustworthiness, and whether or not you have a soul.

]]> Your Soul, Soul, Do You Have a Soul, Someone Trustworthy, Trustworthy No Your Current Doctrine, Your Spoken Words, & Your Opinion of What is Truth 4 4 Your Current Doctrine, Your Spoken Words, & Your Opinion of What is Truth full c93ef8f4-c6eb-4255-a397-75068a425fd9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b3a45b9 This episode will help you generate a basis of what you believe now, how words matter, and how everyone seems to believe there are multiple truths that are legitimate. I give the details of how these subjects mattered to me in real life.

]]> This episode will help you generate a basis of what you believe now, how words matter, and how everyone seems to believe there are multiple truths that are legitimate. I give the details of how these subjects mattered to me in real life.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:18:43 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 1621 This episode will help you generate a basis of what you believe now, how words matter, and how everyone seems to believe there are multiple truths that are legitimate. I give the details of how these subjects mattered to me in real life.

]]> Words Matter, Your Truth, Doctrines No Shock, Awe and Science & Effort Looking Under Every Rock 5 5 Shock, Awe and Science & Effort Looking Under Every Rock full 247e587f-ce48-4105-aac0-df35264f061a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0b00bfa How the Shock & Awe of Nature not only was God's plan described in the Bible to confirm His existence, but also how a geophysics professor explanation of the extent of the distance of water ripples coincides with the reality that the Bible is the bestselling book of all time.

]]> How the Shock & Awe of Nature not only was God's plan described in the Bible to confirm His existence, but also how a geophysics professor explanation of the extent of the distance of water ripples coincides with the reality that the Bible is the bestselling book of all time.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:17:58 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 1382 How the Shock & Awe of Nature not only was God's plan described in the Bible to confirm His existence, but also how a geophysics professor explanation of the extent of the distance of water ripples coincides with the reality that the Bible is the bestselling book of all time.

]]> Shock & Awe, Science No The Big Bang - Evolution - & Intelligence 6 6 The Big Bang - Evolution - & Intelligence full 0a73a73a-f1dc-4047-bbd4-2c65c883a15e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ef5fd28 A comparison of three theories of the beginning of our existence, one being God's creation as described in Genesis, the first book of the Bible.

]]> A comparison of three theories of the beginning of our existence, one being God's creation as described in Genesis, the first book of the Bible.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:35:03 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 1750 A comparison of three theories of the beginning of our existence, one being God's creation as described in Genesis, the first book of the Bible.

]]> The Big Bang, Evolution, Intelligent Being No The End of Life 7 7 The End of Life full f4fd6ac5-5bea-493e-a9a7-2e0d71c20dae https://share.transistor.fm/s/f54676ac Just a mindful exercise of thinking about your destiny by reviewing historical quotes, events, and bravery.

]]> Just a mindful exercise of thinking about your destiny by reviewing historical quotes, events, and bravery.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:36:35 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 1564 Just a mindful exercise of thinking about your destiny by reviewing historical quotes, events, and bravery.

]]> death, End of Life, Persecutions, Martyrdom, Martyrs, Bloody Mary No Atheists and Agnostics 8 8 Atheists and Agnostics full 8c226858-394b-41dc-b1df-85958b47b558 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb72fc54 An Engaging debate with a good friend that is an atheist.  

]]> An Engaging debate with a good friend that is an atheist.  

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:35:47 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 1964 An Engaging debate with a good friend that is an atheist.  

]]> Atheists, Agnostics No Idol Sculptures of Gods, Leaders of Cults, & Christian Imagery 9 9 Idol Sculptures of Gods, Leaders of Cults, & Christian Imagery full 4769e0c6-1bdf-466e-8bbb-586999198680 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52a22cbd To be an informed believer, let us look at history long ago, history some time ago, and current beliefs that are consistent with the defense of Christianity, and those that are not.

]]> To be an informed believer, let us look at history long ago, history some time ago, and current beliefs that are consistent with the defense of Christianity, and those that are not.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:37:33 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 1928 To be an informed believer, let us look at history long ago, history some time ago, and current beliefs that are consistent with the defense of Christianity, and those that are not.

]]> Cults, Koresh, Jones, Branch Davidians, Peoples Temple, Greek Idols No Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox Christians 10 10 Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox Christians full bdd1f5f7-64ed-43ec-bb00-b11434076327 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ed11e93 An episode of the unique differences in the three major groups of Christianity, and one new emerging group. I have inserted a special encounter with a dying person that was not affiliated with my Protestant heritage.

]]> An episode of the unique differences in the three major groups of Christianity, and one new emerging group. I have inserted a special encounter with a dying person that was not affiliated with my Protestant heritage.

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:22:08 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 1965 An episode of the unique differences in the three major groups of Christianity, and one new emerging group. I have inserted a special encounter with a dying person that was not affiliated with my Protestant heritage.

]]> Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, Christians No Jerusalem - At The Crux of Christianity, Judaism & Islam 11 11 Jerusalem - At The Crux of Christianity, Judaism & Islam full 1f606153-e82a-4cfa-82f6-a910bf6bb592 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e969ad3 This episode contains relevant information about the city of Jerusalem and this city's impact within 3 historic religions, including much more detail and study of Judaism and Islam. This Information will help the Christain skeptic or current Christian to be better equipped to understand the content of future episodes which; without this historical information, would make it more difficult for the reader or listener to delve deeper into the apologetics of Christianity.

]]> This episode contains relevant information about the city of Jerusalem and this city's impact within 3 historic religions, including much more detail and study of Judaism and Islam. This Information will help the Christain skeptic or current Christian to be better equipped to understand the content of future episodes which; without this historical information, would make it more difficult for the reader or listener to delve deeper into the apologetics of Christianity.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:42:53 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 1794 This episode contains relevant information about the city of Jerusalem and this city's impact within 3 historic religions, including much more detail and study of Judaism and Islam. This Information will help the Christain skeptic or current Christian to be better equipped to understand the content of future episodes which; without this historical information, would make it more difficult for the reader or listener to delve deeper into the apologetics of Christianity.

]]> Jerusalem, Judaism, Islam, Christianity No Philosophy, Hinduism & Buddhism 12 12 Philosophy, Hinduism & Buddhism full 730518a5-a539-4f5f-9251-d5773fdfe441 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73696701 This episode explores historical & 20th century philosophy, along with Hinduism & Buddhism. 

]]> This episode explores historical & 20th century philosophy, along with Hinduism & Buddhism. 

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 2345 This episode explores historical & 20th century philosophy, along with Hinduism & Buddhism. 

]]> Religion, Hinduism, Buddhism No The Psychic & Paranormal 13 13 The Psychic & Paranormal full d3628084-a2f8-41a2-9973-39b04d5ff340 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccbee391 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 1327 No Fake News? - The Authenticity & Canonization of Various Scripture 14 14 Fake News? - The Authenticity & Canonization of Various Scripture full 276ecfc1-b6c7-430b-bc52-431819425866 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38b14c94 This is an in depth episode helping people of all religions grapple with the authenticity of the scriptures they cherish and why I cherish mine.

]]> This is an in depth episode helping people of all religions grapple with the authenticity of the scriptures they cherish and why I cherish mine.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:21:52 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 2113 This is an in depth episode helping people of all religions grapple with the authenticity of the scriptures they cherish and why I cherish mine.

]]> Fake News, Canonization, Bible Authenticity No Dr. Rev. Ebenezer Oke - God's Providence & Grace 15 15 Dr. Rev. Ebenezer Oke - God's Providence & Grace full 8926f8d6-2057-4151-8af6-def71f5551ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1cbcbbf Rev Ebenezer's distinctive description of the Umbrella of Truth hovering over this entire book and audio podcasts.

]]> Rev Ebenezer's distinctive description of the Umbrella of Truth hovering over this entire book and audio podcasts.

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:55:21 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 1286 Rev Ebenezer's distinctive description of the Umbrella of Truth hovering over this entire book and audio podcasts.

]]> No Belief, Faith & Foreknowledge - An Aid to Remove Confusion 16 16 Belief, Faith & Foreknowledge - An Aid to Remove Confusion full d5641ac4-2b16-4e23-af32-b4c15f0a2fe6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60f1983a The exploration of the themes of Belief, Faith, and Foreknowledge and how important it is to understand how these Christian principles intertwine with such significance I included all three into one chapter.

]]> The exploration of the themes of Belief, Faith, and Foreknowledge and how important it is to understand how these Christian principles intertwine with such significance I included all three into one chapter.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:57:06 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 2254 The exploration of the themes of Belief, Faith, and Foreknowledge and how important it is to understand how these Christian principles intertwine with such significance I included all three into one chapter.

]]> Belief, Christian Faith, God's Foreknowledge, No Unveiling a Motive of God – With Fear, ... That Some Might Soar! 17 17 Unveiling a Motive of God – With Fear, ... That Some Might Soar! full 7c42d880-e8d5-4ba9-aa63-aae43136234b https://share.transistor.fm/s/52adfbf4 A theory of the Motive of God behind our existence that; if bits of it accurate, answers the most difficult questions behind the resistance of the intellectual unbeliever, and the doubting Thomas' of Christianity; whom like Thomas, must have more answers to remove their doubts.  

]]> A theory of the Motive of God behind our existence that; if bits of it accurate, answers the most difficult questions behind the resistance of the intellectual unbeliever, and the doubting Thomas' of Christianity; whom like Thomas, must have more answers to remove their doubts.  

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:37:22 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 1716 A theory of the Motive of God behind our existence that; if bits of it accurate, answers the most difficult questions behind the resistance of the intellectual unbeliever, and the doubting Thomas' of Christianity; whom like Thomas, must have more answers to remove their doubts.  

]]> God's Motive, Unveiling God's Truth, Read to Believe No Why Christianity for Me? 18 18 Why Christianity for Me? full 87fca106-2d2b-4181-932f-c164f678071f https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b49bcda This is the summary of conclusions I have come to cherish in this 3 yearlong investigation. Make sure you tune in to next week's final episode of my book. My contact info will be included in the final episode, and I would love to hear from you regarding your experience in listening to a particular podcast episode and which ones you may have connected with. Thank you so much for listening.

]]> This is the summary of conclusions I have come to cherish in this 3 yearlong investigation. Make sure you tune in to next week's final episode of my book. My contact info will be included in the final episode, and I would love to hear from you regarding your experience in listening to a particular podcast episode and which ones you may have connected with. Thank you so much for listening.

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 1247 This is the summary of conclusions I have come to cherish in this 3 yearlong investigation. Make sure you tune in to next week's final episode of my book. My contact info will be included in the final episode, and I would love to hear from you regarding your experience in listening to a particular podcast episode and which ones you may have connected with. Thank you so much for listening.

]]> apologetics, reasons to believe, Belief in Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, Jesus, Triune God No The Epilogue 19 19 The Epilogue full 0f1fe997-0ede-4cae-8ee7-3e39676220ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/9237ba5e Final Thoughts and Reflections of the Expedition Required to Finish this Final Episode of the Audio Version of the Book "Why Christianity - For Skeptics and Saints" by Author Ron Porter

]]> Final Thoughts and Reflections of the Expedition Required to Finish this Final Episode of the Audio Version of the Book "Why Christianity - For Skeptics and Saints" by Author Ron Porter

]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:47:57 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 759 Final Thoughts and Reflections of the Expedition Required to Finish this Final Episode of the Audio Version of the Book "Why Christianity - For Skeptics and Saints" by Author Ron Porter

]]> Epilogue, Finish the Race No Final Thought - Why Christianity 20 20 Final Thought - Why Christianity full e0cea29e-fba4-4e35-9260-a156ef19a402 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fff15306 Final Thought and Invitation to my new show - Stuff Christians Should Think About

]]> Final Thought and Invitation to my new show - Stuff Christians Should Think About

]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:25:24 -0500 Ron Porter Ron Porter 42 Final Thought and Invitation to my new show - Stuff Christians Should Think About

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