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Apologetics Profile

Apologetics Profile

By: James Walker
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Apologetics Profile is a weekly podcast discussing apologetics, world religions, atheism, cults, the occult, alternative religions, controversial doctrines and spiritual practices. We are an evangelical Christian organization dedicated to respectful conversations from a biblical perspective. Apologetics Profile is a production of Watchman Fellowship, a non-profit Christian apologetics ministry focused on interfaith evangelism and discernment. For more information, visit: www.watchman.org.

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  • Episode 292: Does Naturalism Refute the Resurrection? With Dr. Gary Habermas Part One
    Jun 9 2025

    If Jesus did not rise from the dead, as skeptics claim, then our faith in Christ is worthless and we are still in our sins (1 Corinthians 15:17). So do arguments rooted in naturalism, aimed at criticizing and casting doubt upon the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, pose any significant challenge to the Christian faith?

    According to our guest this week, the world's leading scholar on the resurrection of Jesus, Dr. Gary Habermas, the answer is "Absolutely not!"

    Dr. Gary Habermas has dedicated his professional life to the examination of the relevant historical, philosophical, and theological issues surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus. His extensive list of publications and debates provides a thorough account of the current state of the issue. He has also contributed more than 60 chapters or articles to additional books, and over 100 articles and reviews in journals and other publications. In recent years, he has been a visiting or adjunct professor at about 15 different graduate schools and seminaries in the United States and abroad. Dr. Habermas is a Distinguished Research Professor of Apologetics and Philosophy. He is married to Eileen and they have seven children and 11 grandchildren. https://www.liberty.edu/divinity/seminary/faculty/gary-habermas/

    Gary's Books

    • (2024), On the Resurrection: Refutations, Vol 2 of 4, Broadman & Holman, Academic, ISBN: 978-1-0877-7862-4, https://www.amazon.com/on-the-resurrection-volume-2/dp/108777862X

    Free Profiles from Watchman Fellowship!

    • Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Bart Ehrman by Dr. Rhyne Putman: watchman.org/Ehrman
    • Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Atheism by Dr. Robert M. Bowman: watchman.org/Atheism
    • Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Agnosticism by W. Russell Crawford: watchman.org/Agnostic
    • Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Mythicism by Dr. Robert Stewart and Marilyn Stewart: watchman.org/Mythicism

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    Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.


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    34 mins
  • Episode 291: What Is Intelligent Design? With Casey Luskin and Kristin Marais of Discovery Institute Part Two
    Jun 2 2025

    How many invisible entities does it take to explain the origin of the universe? Is the origin and existence of the cosmos ultimately best explained by a host of invisible theoretical entities or is it all best explained by a single, intelligent Agent?

    We continue our conversation from last week on the topic of Intelligent Design with Discovery Institute associates Dr. Casey Luskin and his wife Kristin Marais.

    Casey Luskin is a scientist and an attorney with graduate degrees in science and law, giving him expertise in both the scientific and legal dimensions of the debate over evolution. He holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Johannesburg He earned a law degree from the University of San Diego. His B.S. and M.S. degrees in Earth Sciences are from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Luskin has been a California-licensed attorney since 2005, practicing primarily in the area of evolution-education in public schools and defending academic freedom for scientists who face discrimination because of their support for intelligent design (ID). https://www.discovery.org/p/luskin/

    Kristin Marais has roughly 15 years of educational experience spanning the traditional building classroom, online classroom, curriculum development, and tutoring. She graduated from the University of California Riverside with a BS in biochemistry and then completed a MS in Teaching through Western Washington University. Kristin is a Washington state certified teacher with endorsements in chemistry, biology, and general science. https://discoveryinstitute.academy/chemistry/

    Featured Audio Clips Sources:
    Joe Rogan and Steven C. Meyer: https://youtu.be/jYYnULUru-w?si=7CgKmkolObKXZIBw and
    https://youtu.be/tb1Ubw1Iu5w?si=MPojWnmHhFQLSpQB
    Eric Hedin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA4QutvxX88&t=92s

    Free Resources from Watchman Fellowship

    Naturalism:
    https://www.watchman.org/Naturalism/ProfileNaturalism.pdf
    Scientism: https://www.watchman.org/scientism/ProfileScientism.pdf
    Panpsychism: https://www.watchman.org/files/ProfilePanpsychism.pdf
    Postmodernism: https://www.watchman.org/files/ProfilePostmodernism.pdf
    Atheism: https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/atheismprofile.pdf

    Additional Resources

    FREE
    : We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free
    PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/Notebook
    SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/Give

    Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

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    51 mins
  • Episode 290: What Is Intelligent Design? With Casey Luskin and Kristin Marais of Discovery Institute Part One
    May 26 2025

    Critics call it creationism in a cheap tuxedo. Some think is merely religion masquerading as a pseudo-scientific theory, but many others believe it to be a viable scientific theory that should be taken seriously.

    So what exactly is the theory of Intelligent Design (ID)?

    This week and next on the Profile, we'll explore the answer to that question with two very knowledgeable proponents of ID, Dr. Casey Luskin and his wife Kristin Marais from Discovery Institute in Seattle, Washington.

    Casey Luskin is a scientist and an attorney with graduate degrees in science and law, giving him expertise in both the scientific and legal dimensions of the debate over evolution. He holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Johannesburg He earned a law degree from the University of San Diego. His B.S. and M.S. degrees in Earth Sciences are from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Luskin has been a California-licensed attorney since 2005, practicing primarily in the area of evolution-education in public schools and defending academic freedom for scientists who face discrimination because of their support for intelligent design (ID). https://www.discovery.org/p/luskin/

    Kristin Marais has roughly 15 years of educational experience spanning the traditional building classroom, online classroom, curriculum development, and tutoring. She graduated from the University of California Riverside with a BS in biochemistry and then completed a MS in Teaching through Western Washington University. Kristin is a Washington state certified teacher with endorsements in chemistry, biology, and general science. https://discoveryinstitute.academy/chemistry/

    Featured Audio Clips Sources:
    Dr. Marco Fasoli: https://youtu.be/jYYnULUru-w?si=7CgKmkolObKXZIBw
    Richard Dawkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_5gVn6G_1Y
    Joe Rogan and Steven C. Meyer: https://youtu.be/jYYnULUru-w?si=7CgKmkolObKXZIBw and
    https://youtu.be/tb1Ubw1Iu5w?si=MPojWnmHhFQLSpQB

    Free Resources from Watchman Fellowship

    Naturalism:
    https://www.watchman.org/Naturalism/ProfileNaturalism.pdf
    Scientism: https://www.watchman.org/scientism/ProfileScientism.pdf
    Panpsychism: https://www.watchman.org/files/ProfilePanpsychism.pdf
    Postmodernism: https://www.watchman.org/files/ProfilePostmodernism.pdf
    Atheism: https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/atheismprofile.pdf

    Additional Resources

    FREE
    : We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free
    PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/Notebook
    SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/Give

    Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

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    48 mins
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