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Prepared to Answer Podcast

Hear thought-provoking analysis that guides you to understand today's cultural issues and equips you with the strategies and confidence to have conversations that encourage others to think critically about spirituality, faith and reason, sexuality, gender identity, and the Bible. Challenge your thinking, learn to share your faith with gentleness and respect, and help introduce people to Jesus! Prepared to Answer is here to help prepare, encourage, and equip the church of Jesus Christ to grow in confidence of faith by teaching Christians to think like Jesus. Access more apologetics resources to help you begin understanding life and the world around you with the mind of Jesus: Visit preparedtoanswer.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @preparedtoanswer.

Society & Culture Spirituality Faith Parenting God Philosophy Jesus Bible Christian Christianity Religion & Spirituality
Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
33 minutes
Episodes
167
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Encore: Why Are So Many Christians Deconverting?

Encore: Why Are So Many Christians Deconverting?

In 2015, The Pew Research Center reported that for every individual who becomes a Christian four leave (source).

More recently a chain of very public and prominent Christians has emerged, declaring th…

00:40:04  |   Tue 02 Jan 2024
PTA’s Christmas Wrap-Up Spectacular

PTA’s Christmas Wrap-Up Spectacular

We invite you to our annual Christmas Wrap-up. Meet our team and listen in as we talk about the highlights of 2023, share our favourite parts of the Christmas story, and challenge each other with som…

00:57:00  |   Tue 19 Dec 2023
The Battle for the Soul: Why Sex is Such A Big Deal to God [Important Questions About Sex Series #4]

The Battle for the Soul: Why Sex is Such A Big Deal to God [Important Questions About Sex Series #4]

Why does the Bible give us so many warnings about sexual immorality? Does God truly care? Scott welcomes Dr. Kirk Durston to delve into this critical topic. Dr. Kirk's expertise in biophysics, educat…

00:51:34  |   Tue 05 Dec 2023
Christian Identity: Rethinking the Use of ‘Gay’ as an Identity [Important Questions About Sex Series #3]

Christian Identity: Rethinking the Use of ‘Gay’ as an Identity [Important Questions About Sex Series #3]

How can we place our sexual attractions into a biblical context?

Listen in as Scott and Shawn challenge the modern trend to use sexual orientation as the framework that defines us. They tackle the pro…

00:42:48  |   Tue 21 Nov 2023
Does God Want Us to Be Heterosexual? [Important Questions About Sex Series #2]

Does God Want Us to Be Heterosexual? [Important Questions About Sex Series #2]

What's the Deal with Sexual Orientation? Is there really such a thing as a heterosexual, homosexual, or even a bisexual person?

Have you ever questioned the seemingly obvious answers?

In this episode, …

00:49:37  |   Tue 07 Nov 2023
At Odds with Culture? The Bible and Human Sexuality [Important Questions About Sex Series #1]

At Odds with Culture? The Bible and Human Sexuality [Important Questions About Sex Series #1]

Our culture is obsessed with sex, and Christians are not immune from its impact. Records show that internet porn sites receive more online traffic than ‘X’ (Twitter), Instagram, Netflix, Pinterest, a…

00:48:30  |   Tue 24 Oct 2023
Encore: Do Christians Cherry-Pick Bible Commands?

Encore: Do Christians Cherry-Pick Bible Commands?

Christians can sometimes be accused of cherry picking the Bible, especially from among Old Testament laws and commands. For example, quoting commands that prohibit homosexual behaviour (Leviticus 18:…

00:39:20  |   Tue 10 Oct 2023
Encore: Is It Judgmental to Point Out Sin?

Encore: Is It Judgmental to Point Out Sin?

“The church is too judgmental… I’m done with it.”

Starting with the exit of young people from the church, Scott and Shawn take a close look at the criticism. It’s pretty common to hear young people ex…

00:46:17  |   Tue 26 Sep 2023
The End Times: What Jesus Wants You to Know [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #8]

The End Times: What Jesus Wants You to Know [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #8]

Are we living in the end times? The Bible tells us that wars, rumours of war, earthquakes and abnormal weather events will be the signs of the coming of the end.

Scott and Shawn take a closer look at …

00:44:34  |   Tue 12 Sep 2023
Love That is Other-Worldly: Embracing Jesus’ Radical Teaching to Love Our Enemies [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #7]

Love That is Other-Worldly: Embracing Jesus’ Radical Teaching to Love Our Enemies [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #7]

Jesus challenged the norm by saying to love as God loves is to love our enemies and those who hate us.

Scott and Shawn work through Jesus’ teaching in the context of real-life examples and the Scriptu…

00:56:55  |   Tue 29 Aug 2023
Fulfilling the Law: God’s Purpose in Jesus Explained [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #6]

Fulfilling the Law: God’s Purpose in Jesus Explained [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #6]

In Matthew, Jesus says He did not come to abolish the Old Testament Law, but to fulfill them.

Some popular pastors like Andy Stanley think Christians should distance themselves from the Old Testament,…

00:56:12  |   Tue 15 Aug 2023
Countering Pluralism: Jesus Says I Am the Way to God [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #5]

Countering Pluralism: Jesus Says I Am the Way to God [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #5]

Jesus claims “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.” In a world of pluralism, where even Christians often believe there are many ways to God, Jesus offers a clear understanding of knowing God in prof…

00:50:15  |   Tue 01 Aug 2023
What Are the Marks of a True Disciple? [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #4]

What Are the Marks of a True Disciple? [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #4]

Jesus said: “Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven,” (Matthew 7:21)

Is it really possible to go through your entire life believing you’re a Christian, only to fin…

00:58:53  |   Tue 18 Jul 2023
What Did Jesus Teach About Hell? [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #3]

What Did Jesus Teach About Hell? [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #3]

Is Hell real? Or a myth? Judgement, punishment and hell are concepts that seem wrong in the context of a loving God and compassionate Jesus. Scott and Shawn open the Bible and study Jesus’ teachings …

01:03:52  |   Tue 04 Jul 2023
Sin and Atonement: What Did Jesus Say? [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #2]

Sin and Atonement: What Did Jesus Say? [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #2]

The Bible has a lot to say about sin, the nature of sin, and the impact of sin. Taking a deep dive into the doctrine of original sin and atonement, Scott and Shawn explore the hard teachings of Jesus…

00:55:06  |   Tue 20 Jun 2023
Jesus: God or Just a Really Good Guy? [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #1]

Jesus: God or Just a Really Good Guy? [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #1]

Jesus did claim to be God. Both Old and New Testament Bible verses give proof to Jesus’ claim to be the son of God. We’ll unravel the prophecies and Biblical truths affirming Jesus as God. Discover t…

00:56:55  |   Tue 06 Jun 2023
How to Help Next-Gen Christians Thrive in Their Faith, with Mike McGarry from YPT

How to Help Next-Gen Christians Thrive in Their Faith, with Mike McGarry from YPT

It’s becoming harder and harder for young Christians to stand firm in their faith. So how can we train and equip them for confident faith and witness? Scott talks with Mike McGarry from Youth Pastor …

00:36:16  |   Tue 23 May 2023
How to Handle Social Media Overload, With Matt Bellefeuille From Truth Snack

How to Handle Social Media Overload, With Matt Bellefeuille From Truth Snack

Every day we are inundated with news or opinions on every matter from every part of the world via social media. As Christians, does God want us to add our voices to every weighty matter that crosses …

00:36:42  |   Tue 09 May 2023
When God Changes Your Plans: The PTA Go Story

When God Changes Your Plans: The PTA Go Story

Introducing PTA Go! Matt recalls the way God answered his prayers through an awkward video call, Mike shares how God is using PTA Go to mobilize his ministry, and Shawn and Scott recall how God gave …

00:48:53  |   Tue 25 Apr 2023
Introducing Youth Pastor Theologian with Mike McGarry

Introducing Youth Pastor Theologian with Mike McGarry

Meet our newest PTA Go team member, Mike McGarry, and his ministry, Youth Pastor Theologian (YPT). You’ll hear Mike’s story of how God stirred him to begin YPT in order to help youth ministry workers…

00:39:44  |   Tue 11 Apr 2023
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