Greg reflects on the destruction from the Malibu fire, then he answers questions about the sense in which Jesusā yoke is easy and his burden light, how to respond to someone who uses Romans 7 to defend his homosexuality, and how to let God lead when making big decisions.
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Topics:
Commentary: Greg reflects on the destruction from the Malibu fires.Ā (00:00)
In what sense is Jesusā yoke easy and his burden light?Ā (11:00)
What do you think of someone who uses Romans 7 to defend living a homosexual lifestyle?Ā (31:00)
How do I let God lead my life when making big decisions? (45:00)
Mentioned on the Show:Ā
When God Speaks by Greg Koukl
The Ambassadorās Guide to the Voice of God by Greg Koukl
Related Links:
Be Willing to Submit to Our Good God on the Issue of Homosexuality by Amy Hall
Does God Whisper? Part 1, Part 2, Part 3Ā by Greg Koukl
#STRask: How Should I Pray About Big Decisions If I Canāt Expect a Confirmation from God?
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58:00
Tripp and Megan Almon Are Joining Stand to Reason
Greg chats with Tripp and Megan Almon, who are joining the Stand to Reason team as the head of STR Outposts (Tripp) and a speaker (Megan), about their backgrounds, spiritual and intellectual journeys, and new roles at STR.
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Topics:
Interview: Tripp and Megan Almon are joining Stand to Reason.Ā (00:00)
Mentioned on the Show:Ā
Tripp and Megan Almon
STR Outposts
Summit Ministries
Life Training Institute
Biolaās apologetics program
Reality Student Apologetics ConferenceĀ ā September 12ā13 in Atlanta, GA; October 17ā18 in Seattle, WA; November 7ā8 in Minneapolis, MN; February 20ā21, 2026 in Dallas, TX; March 13ā14, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA; April 24ā25, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA
Related Links:
Clarifying the Abortion Issue ā A previous interview with Megan Almon
Embryos Are Not Just a Clump of Cells by Megan Almon
How to Deal with Some Common Responses to Your Pro-Life Argument ā Video of Megan Almon
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58:00
Gardening Someone Who Doesnāt Seem Open to the Truth
Greg answers questions about what Revelation 21:8 means when it says the cowardly will be judged, gardening someone who isnāt open to the truth, officiating the wedding of people remarrying each other, other life in the universe, and the rapture.
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Topics:
Given that Revelation 21:8 says the cowardly will be judged, what dangers are we required to face courageously or be judged?Ā (03:00)
How do I garden somebody who doesnāt seem open to the truth?Ā (15:00)
What would you say while officiating the wedding of two people who divorced, reconciled, and are remarrying? (29:00)
Do you think the universe is ever-expanding, and do you think there are other life forms out there that arenāt described in the biblical narrative? (35:00)
When it comes to your view on the rapture, what do you do with the language of 1 Thessalonians 4:17 when it talks about being ācaught upā? (46:00)
Mentioned on the Show:Ā
The Privileged Planet: How Our Place in the Cosmos Is Designed for Discovery by Guillermo Gonzalez and Jay W. Richards
Related Links:
The Rap on the Rapture by Greg Koukl
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58:00
Not Every Religion Is True
Greg talks about losing his voice at a recent event, then he answers questions about how to graciously communicate the idea that not every religion is true even though there are similarities, and whether or not the challenge in Malachi to test God by tithing is still in effect.
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Topics:
Commentary: Update from GregĀ (00:00)
In discussions about the texts of other religions in a book club, how can I graciously communicate the idea that not every religion is true even though there are some similarities?Ā (10:00)
Is the challenge in Malachi to test God by tithing still in effect?Ā (37:00)
Related Links:
Should Christians Tithe? by Greg Koukl
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58:00
Clearing Up Some Confusion About Limited Atonement
Greg clears up some confusion about limited atonement then answers questions about young people getting into the fantasy genre, Jewish beliefs about Satan, the phrase āIn Jesusā name,ā and why New Testament promises apply today if Old Testament promises donāt.
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Topics:
Commentary: Clearing up some confusion about limited atonementĀ (00:00)
Do you have any concerns about young people getting into the fantasy genre today?Ā (14:00)
What do you think about attending or even participating in a wedding that contains elements from other religions?Ā (26:00)
Is it true that Jewish people donāt believe the same things about Satan that Christians believe? (33:00)
Can you elaborate on your view on whenāor ifāwe should use the term āin Jesusā nameā?(38:00)
If we canāt take promises in the Old Testament for ourselves, why wouldnāt promises in the New Testament such as 1 Peter 5:7 also only apply to the Christians at that time? (50:00)
Related Links:
Harry Potter Is a Danger to Modern Society (In a Good Way) by Amy Hall
Should Christians Avoid Reading Harry Potter? by Amy Hall
In the Name of Jesus by Greg Koukl
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