Prepared to Answer Podcast

Why does the prevailing narrative in our culture unkindly portray Christianity as a problem? What's the cause behind this?

In this Q&A excerpt from a live event, Scott covers

• The two main driving facto…

Jesus wants us to see his glory. But what about when we do behold his glory? 

What does seeing the glory of God say about God? About us? What difference does it all make in the end?

Hear Scott as he un…

There’s no greater vision of God’s glory to be had in this world than what God has shown us in the person of Jesus. That’s why Jesus wants us to see his glory.

But how do we see the glory of Jesus who…

You’ve probably heard someone say, “I will believe in Jesus if he appears right here, right now!”

Upon hearing that, you probably wished God would just show himself right then in all his glory, just t…

What does the word “glory” mean? We often use it in worship songs and even to name things like muffins.

But what does glory really mean?

It’s difficult to pin down – especially when it comes to God’s g…

When departing those we love, the last thing we say is usually the most important.

What were Jesus’ last words for us?

The answer is found in Jesus’ final prayer to his Father for us. In it he makes se…

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…

How can fountains and rivers help you understand the walk of faith? And what your faith walk can be like?

Fountains are on a loop. The water goes nowhere. Actually, it goes right back where it came fr…

What do you do when you find yourself in a season of doubt? How do you process the questions that can threaten to overwhelm your faith?

What about when you find yourself wrestling with faith questions…

Christians believe that God answers prayer. But if we’re honest, we don’t always see God’s answers, or if we do it isn’t until much, much later. 

That’s why it’s so thrilling when God miraculously sup…

No words could be more painful or create greater panic than your teen declaring their departure from faith in Christ.

Our greatest desire is to see our children grow into mature and committed follower…

One evening after Bible reading and prayer, my son asked yet another good kid question: “Dad, how come I can’t see God?” 

I’m not sure why it’s always at bedtime that kids ask the hardest questions. P…

Everywhere you look, everyone else is bending over backwards to show how inclusive they are. From businesses to banks, schools and charities, inclusion is our culture’s highest good and woe to you if…

Have you ever wondered why God made male and female? Today more than ever, this is an important question. There is so much cultural pressure to deny or relativize gender distinctions. 

Wouldn’t you li…

The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most important teachings of the Christian faith, and yet admittedly one of the most difficult to understand, especially for kids.

In the history of the church…

Let’s face it, we’re addicted to our smartphones. 

What is it about them that’s so irresistible? Research demonstrates how they affect our brains in addiction-forming ways.

Their real addictive power, …

Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are often referred to as the three Abrahamic faiths. Each traces its historical roots to the Old Testament patriarch, Abraham. They also share many similar beliefs ab…

Being a Christian isn’t a matter of thinking vs. not-thinking. It’s a matter of where our thinking starts from.

Ultimately there are only two places where thinking can start: 

Either believing truth be…

Christians who love Jesus desire to live like him. But so often the sin that remains in us causes us to fail and fall short. Does this mean living like Jesus is an impossible goal?

Since sin entered t…

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:…