Greg talks about what Jesus thought about homosexuality, reads a parable written by a listener describing the panel discussion on The Diary of a CEO, then answers a question about whether God had to try a few times to get Samuel’s attention before he was able to.
Topics:
Commentary: What did Jesus think about homosexuality? (00:00)
A parable a listener wrote about Greg’s The Diary of a CEO panel discussion (30:00)
How should I respond to someone who says in response to the idea that “God doesn’t try” that God tried a few times to get Samuel’s attention before he was finally able to? (35:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Reality Student Apologetics Conference – February 20–21, 2026 in Dallas, TX; March 13–14, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA; April 24–25, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA
Heritvge – Worship band at Reality conferences
STR U Online Training
Greg on The Diary of a CEO
Submit a question on the Open Mic Line
When God Speaks by Greg Koukl
Related Links:
Jesus Did Condemn Homosexuality by Alan Shlemon
Jesus’ “Hidden” Teaching on Homosexuality by Greg Koukl
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Thoughts on a Podcast Discussion with Former Christians
Greg talks about a discussion he had on a podcast with former Christians, then he answers questions from callers about Christians using an artificial-sounding voice in church, recognizing demonic influence, praying to Jesus, and what “forsaking all others” includes.
Topics:
Commentary: Thoughts on a podcast discussion with former Christians (00:00)
Why do Christians use an artificial-sounding voice in church? (22:00)
What advice would you give parents who think there might be a demonic influence in their child’s life? (28:00)
If all authority in Heaven has been given to Jesus, should we pray to him now? (43:00)
Is adultery the only grounds for separation, or does the idea of “forsaking all others” apply to things like one partner putting friends, family, or church over his wife’s needs and desires? (47:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Reality Student Apologetics Conference – November 7–8 in Minneapolis, MN; February 20–21, 2026 in Dallas, TX; March 13–14, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA; April 24–25, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA
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Interview: Alisa Childers – Another Gospel for Students
Greg talks to Alisa Childers about helping students respond to progressive Christianity in a discussion about her new book, a student edition of Another Gospel? A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity.
Topics:
Interview: Alisa Childers, author of Another Gospel? Student Edition: A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity (00:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Alisa Childers
Another Gospel? Student Edition: A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity by Alisa Childers
The Legend of the Social Justice Jesus by Greg Koukl
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What Does It Mean to Be Made in God’s Image?
Greg answers questions from callers about what it means to be made in God’s image, whether Jesus was omniscient while he was on earth, how to best disciple your kids, whether Jeremiah 29:11 applies to us because all promises are yes in Christ, and recognizing a calling to ministry.
Topics:
What does it mean to be made in God’s image? (03:00)
Was Jesus omniscient while he was on earth? (19:00)
How can I best disciple my kids? (29:00)
Do verses like 2 Corinthians 1:20 that say that all the promises of God are yes in Christ mean that we can claim Jeremiah 29:11 for ourselves? (40:00)
How do you know when you’re actually called to a particular ministry and it’s not just a desire? (49:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side by Natasha Crain
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How Do We Know Objective Values Aren’t a Delusion?
Greg chats with callers about how we know objective values exist and aren’t a delusion, how to redirect someone who’s on the wrong theological road, and how to navigate bringing apologetics to a church in a denomination that doesn’t allow outside speakers.
Topics:
How do we know that objective moral values actually exist and we’re not deluded by culture or evolution? (05:00)
How can I stop someone from going down a wrong theological road and redirect them towards the right path? (32:00)
As I bring apologetics to my church, how can I navigate the exclusivity of my denomination, which doesn’t allow outside speakers? (45:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Reality Student Apologetics Conference – November 7–8 in Minneapolis, MN; February 20–21, 2026 in Dallas, TX; March 13–14, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA; April 24–25, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA
Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity’s Toughest Challenges by Greg Koukl
Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Francis Beckwith and Greg Koukl
Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World by Melissa Dougherty
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