For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e16This episode Leah and Andrew reflect back on the past eight seasons of Apologetics Simplified. They discuss the future of the podcast and share some news.Suppor

Is Luke Wrong About the Events of Jesus’ Birth?

Dec 13th, 2022 28m 40s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e14Scholars and skeptics have pointed out several “problems” in Luke's account of Jesus' birth. This week we will dive into these problems. Indeed, there are a few

What Is God's Name?

Nov 22nd, 2022 31m 59s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e14This week Leah and Andrew give 4 steps to study the Bible through the book of Jonah. We also offer several free, accessible resources to help you with your own

What Is God's Name?

Nov 8th, 2022 23m 20s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e13This week Leah, Andrew, and guest host Greg Foster are going to share some names for God that are particularly meaningful to us. You’ll learn where the name com

Theological Reflection on Hocus Pocus 2

Oct 18th, 2022 28m 20s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e12This week Leah and Andrew discuss the movie Hocus Pocus 2. We share what we liked and disliked about the movie. Then we look at how the puritans are popularly c

Seven Ways to Worship God

Oct 6th, 2022 30m 27s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e11This week Andrew shares seven ways to worship God from the book Holy Roar which studies seven words for worship in the Old Testament. Andrew offers practical ad

Would Yahweh be on the Council of gods from Thor: Love and Thunder?

Sep 20th, 2022 27m 13s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e10Is Yahweh a terrible god like those from the movie Thor: Love and Thunder? This week Leah and Andrew explore how our God is different from those gods. We explor

Genesis 1: How To Understand It

Sep 6th, 2022 27m 48s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e09Scientists and theologians alike have ideas about what the Genesis 1 creation story is supposed to teach, how to interacts with the knowledge of modern science,

Where Is God When Life Is Scary?

Aug 16th, 2022 21m 1s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e08Life is full of scary things. Moral decline, warfare, and these gas prices! In this episode Leah and Andrew reflect on Veggie Tales episode “Where is God When I

Interview with Janell Wood: How To Share Your Faith

Jun 21st, 2022 30m 9s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e07This week Leah and Andrew interview Janell Wood of the Finding Something Real Podcast. Janell defines evangelism and talks about why evangelism is important. Ja

What Is Heaven Like?

Jun 7th, 2022 35m 35s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e06This week Leah and Andrew talk about what we can expect when we get to heaven. We talk about Joni Earekson Tada's book Heaven. We break down some common ideas a

Theological Reflection on The Secrets of Dumbledore

May 24th, 2022 20m 19s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e05This week Leah and Andrew talk about the new movie in the Harry Potter franchise Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. We talk about the theme of redemp

Does Prayer Make A Difference?

May 10th, 2022 27m 8s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e04This week Leah and Andrew are talking about prayer makes a difference in the life of a Christian. We talk about Timothy Keller's book Prayer which defines praye

Can God Use Pain For Good?

Apr 26th, 2022 34m 10s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e03Pain is a guarantee in the life of a Christian, so what do we do with it? In this episode, Leah and Andrew discuss the book “Through the Eyes of a Lion” by Levi

Sin and Grace Meet Jesus on the Cross

Apr 12th, 2022 25m 8s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e02In this episode Leah and Andrew talk about the events and theology of Holy Week which is the week of Palm Sunday through Easter. We talk about sin, grace, and o

Life and Ministry Update

Mar 29th, 2022 15m 25s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e01This week Leah and Andrew are back after a three month break! We update you on each of our own lives as well as the future of the podcast. Moving forward the po

Anna & Simeon: The Awaiters of Hope

Dec 21st, 2021 15m 28s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s7e19This week Leah and Andrew finish an advent series based on the women of Advent. This week we talk about Anna the prophetess and Simeon as the awaiters of hope.

Mary: the Bearer of Hope

Dec 14th, 2021 16m 37s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s7e18This week Leah and Andrew continue an advent series based on the women of Advent. This week we talk about Mary as the bearer of hope. We learn from Mary’s choic

Elizabeth: the Proclaimer of Hope

Nov 30th, 2021 21m 55s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s7e17This week Leah and Andrew begin an advent series based on the women of Advent. This week we talk about Elizabeth as the proclaimer of hope and the encourager to

Is Absolute Truth Real?

Nov 16th, 2021 39m 42s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s7e16This week Leah and Andrew talk about how to discern absolute truth. They define various terms and give examples of how truth can be determined. They also talk a

The Wittiness of God

Nov 9th, 2021 32m 9s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s7e15This week Leah and Andrew talk about figures of speech in the Bible. God is witty and creative in how He communicates to us. We explore passages that demonstrat

Did Jesus Go To Hell?

Nov 2nd, 2021 27m 12s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s7e14Does the Bible say Jesus went to hell between his death and resurrection? This week Leah and Andrew explore the context of 1 Peter 3:19 and the history of the A

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween

Oct 26th, 2021 31m 57s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s7e13This week Andrew and Leah talk about whether or not Christians should celebrate Halloween. They discuss the mixed history of Halloween including its occult and

Does Your Church Have These Red Flags?

Oct 19th, 2021 44m 11s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s7e12This week Andrew and Leah talk about what church is supposed to be and how to tell if you’re in a healthy or unhealthy church. We list several red flags includi

Leah's Story: Tackling Fear to Pursue Life

Sep 28th, 2021 36m 55s

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s7e11TW: discussion of major health conditions, pregnancy, and pregnancy lossThis week Andrew interviews Leah about her story with choosing to grow her family. Leah