Solomon's Knot

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Part 2: The Multiverse, New Age, and Ancient Aliens (Bonus: SK's Summer Reading List)

This episode concludes a 2-part series with Dr. Chris Berg to discuss the multiverse theory, witchcraft, New Age and Ancient Aliens phenomenon. Includes SK's first ever Summer Reading list (see shownotes beblow for details). Website(s): https://sot.church; YouTube: Spirit of Truth Outreach Give: https://reliant.org/chris.berg "The New Age Trojan Horse" by Dr. Chris Berg Multiverse theory: https://www.gotquestions.org/multiverse-theory.html Brian Green: "Is our universe the only universe?" (Ted Talk) Solomon's Knot - E15: Part 1: The Multiverse, New Age, and Ancient Aliens (Podcast Episode) SK's Summer Reading List: Dr. Chris' list: "War on the West" by Douglass Murray "A Fortunate Universe: Life in a Finely Tuned Cosmos" by Geraint F. Lewis and Luke A Barnes "The Second Coming of the New Age" by Josh Peck, Steven Bancarz, and Dr. Michael S. Heiser "The Morals of the Story: Good News About a Good God" by David Baggett and Marybeth Baggett Cultish: "Part 1/2: Navigating The New Age & The World of the Occult With Steven Bancarz": https://thecultishshow.com/podcast/part-1-navigating-the-new-age-amp-the-world-of-the-occult-with-steven-bancarz?rq=bancarz https://thecultishshow.com/podcast/part-2-navigating-the-new-age-amp-the-world-of-the-occult-with-steven-bancarz Jason's List: (For Men) "Courage: Winning Life's Toughest Battles" by Ed Cole "Surviving Religion 101" by Michael Kruger "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis Scriptures: Deuteronomy 18:10-14 / John 14:6 / Acts 4:12

Part 1: The Multiverse, New Age, and Ancient Aliens

SK welcomes back Dr. Chris Berg, professor of Apologetics and Theology, to discuss multiverse theory, witchcraft, and the New Age phenomenon including the Christian response to them. Website(s): https://sot.church; YouTube: Spirit of Truth Outreach Give: https://reliant.org/chris.berg "The New Age Trojan Horse" by Dr. Chris Berg: https://amzn.com/B08T694HLB Multiverse theory: https://www.gotquestions.org/multiverse-theory.html Brian Green: "Is our universe the only universe?" (Ted Talk) Solomon's Knot - E01: The state of Christianity in education and the popular culture (Podcast Episode) Scriptures: Deuteronomy 18:10-14 / John 14:6 / Acts 4:12

Outreach Day, discipleship, and Light Houses

In this episode, we're joined by a friend and ministry partner Noble LaRocco Masi where we discuss our recent Outreach Day experience on the NC State campus. Noble unpacks what biblical discipleship means, how campus ministers can better engage with students, and how his "Light House" community may be the key to bridging the local church with current/future generations of young people. Noble's social: @MissionIsAgape (Coming Soon!) LightHouseSanford.net/.org LightHouseTV (YouTube) 9marks.org (Church search) Biblehub.com BibleApp (YouVersion) Noplaceleft.net (3 circles diagram) Four Fields of Kingdom Growth (For church planters) Miracles & Atheists.com - Jesus Showed Me the Depths of Hell (Live at NC State University) Navigators.org (Tools & Resources) Scriptures: Colossians 3:16, 2 Timothy 2:22, 2 Timothy 4, Matthew 28:16, Romans 1:16-17 "All the hard work is done by prayer." ~ Noble LaRocco Masi

"Sex Week", sin, and salvation

SK welcomes back Harold "Josh" Silva, a student of biology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). In this episode, we explore issues relating to sexual immorality, the origin and problem of sin, and the growing sex culture on college campuses and society at large. Most importantly, we discuss a way out found in the cosmic and personal reality of Jesus. Harold's Instagram: @haroldjsp7 https://www.cru.org/ (Cru) Resources for overcoming porn Samson Society (For Men) SheRecovery.com (For Women) FightTheNewDrug.org CovenantEyes (Accountability Software) Solomon's Knot - E02: Student life during COVID, evolutionary theory ramblings, and finding community (Podcast Episode) BibleProject videos

Is Hell Real?

This episode concludes a follow-on discussion of hell and justice, including their impacts on western society as we understand it today. Richard Rohr: https://cac.org/ Rob Bell: https://robbell.com/podcast/ Solomon's Knot - E11: Robots, crypto/blockchain technologies, and hell (Podcast Episode) Miracles & Atheists Community Call-In

Robots, crypto/blockchain technologies, and hell

SK welcomes back Jared, a student of computer science at NC State University, to discuss more on A.I., robots, and crypto/blockchain technology. Since the topic of church wounds and hell were both mentioned, this episode will be split into 2 parts to further explore these concepts as they relate to broader issues of truth in the culture. Pew Research: "AI, Robotics, and the Future of Jobs" by Aaron Smith and Janna Anderson https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2014/08/06/future-of-jobs/ Richard Rohr: https://cac.org/ Rob Bell: https://robbell.com/podcast/ Solomon's Knot - E05: "Part 1: Artificial Intelligence, bridging the singularity, and worldview" (Podcast Episode) Solomon's Knot - E06: "Part 2: Artificial Intelligence, bridging the singularity, and worldview" (Podcast Episode)

Islam, cancel culture, and atheism

This episode explores the tenets of Islamic faith juxtaposed with the teachings of Jesus, including discussions on cancel culture and the emergence of radical atheism in America. 4Campus.org/give (Donate and become a partner) MiraclesAndAtheists.com (YouTube | Facebook) "Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity" by Nabeel Qureshi: https://amzn.com/dp/0310527236

What is the Gospel?

SK welcomes Jacob Dozier, a student-evangelist with a heart to share the Gospel with his generation. In this episode, we unpack issues relating to identity, journey, and communicating the simple Gospel message. Bible: Order a Free Paper Bible (The United States Bible Society, Inc.) YouVersion Bible App "Wild at Heart" by John Eldredge: https://amzn.com/dp/1400200393 Solomon's Knot - E01: The state of Christianity in education and the popular culture (Podcast Episode) MiraclesAndAtheists.com (YouTube | Facebook) Contact Jacob

Miracles, close encounters, and textual criticism issues (Cross-Over w/ Miracles&Atheists)

Special guest, Nick Snapp (Miracles & Atheists), joins SK to discuss issues of existential encounters with Christ to historical and textual criticism among various religions, including practical methods of engagement with atheists/skeptics in the culture. Website: https://miraclesandatheists.com/ "Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus" by Nabeel Qureshi: https://amzn.com/dp/0310527236 Bible Project: "The Way of Exile" (Daniel) - https://youtu.be/XzWpa0gcPyo Solomon's Knot - E03: "To an unknown God" (Podcast Episode) Telemachus: One Man Empties the Roman Coliseum

Human origins, the Exodus, and free will vs predeterminism

This episode investigates the issues of morality, the existence of God, including evidence of Intelligent Design (or lack-there-of) found in nature. Jean-Paul Sartre: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/sartre/ Albert Camus "The Stranger": https://amzn.com/dp/B0009QRZQ2 "The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays": https://amzn.com/dp/0679733736 "Preacher" (Book One) by Garth Ennis: https://amzn.com/dp/1401240453 Patterns of Evidence: Exodus (Documentary): https://amzn.com/dp/B013DS5G1S

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