What do you think before you think? What are the blind spots and starting assumptions that you don’t even know you have? If you get your starting assumptions wrong, every view you have on politics, family, religion, money, etc. will be wrong. In this episode we talk about presuppositions and how to find your starting point.

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0:00 Understanding Presuppositions and Their Impact on Critical Thinking6:27 Exploring Presuppositions in Stories, History, and Science13:00 Challenging Presuppositions in Politics, Family, and Religion24:41 The Influence of Presuppositions on Religious Beliefs and Debates29:08 Uncovering Presuppositions in Business and Personal Beliefs

Dr. Dan Wallace is the Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies (Emeritus) at Dallas Theological Seminary and the Executive Director of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts. He is one of the world's leading experts on the thousands of different manuscripts that are used to reconstruct the New Testament. How do we know what the New Testament really said if we don’t have any of the original manuscripts? Regardless of your worldview, this interview is fascinating.

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If God is all-good and all-powerful, then why is there evil in the world? Don’t say, "because of human free will” because we destroy that answer in this episode. Also, don’t say, “to make him more glorious” or “to bring him more glory” because we destroy that answer too. Does the existence of evil disprove God’s existence? Join us as we explore the philosophical issue of theodicy.
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Zach talks with pro-life advocate Seth Gruber about the complexities of abortion in America, exploring Planned Parenthood’s controversial origins and the modern church’s relationship with politics. Gruber challenges evangelical neutrality and argues that Christian convictions inevitably shape public life, raising bigger questions about culture, justice, and the value of human life.

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He is considered the “Father of Modern Philosophy.” He is one of the most intelligent thinkers who ever lived and in the top five most influential philosophers of all time. Who is Rene Descartes? Why is he important? What does “I think, therefore I am” really mean? In this episode we examine the contributions of this great man.

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Dale Brisby is a cowboy, rancher, bull-rider, and content creator. He’s been on the Joe Rogan Podcast, has a show on Netflix, has millions of followers on social media, and is the host of the popular podcast, “Rodeo Time.” What is it really like to be a cowboy? How hard is it to ride a bull? On this episode, we interview Dale to get his take on all things country.

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What does the Second Amendment really mean in context? Does restricting gun ownership cause more or less crime? How can we prevent or minimize mass shootings? In this episode we look at some important statistics around the controversial topic of gun control.

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0:00 Exploring Gun Control, Second Amendment, and Deterrence Strategies4:19 Understanding the Second Amendment and Its Implications11:52 Debunking Gun Control Myths and Misunderstandings15:31 Understanding Assault Rifles and Misconceptions in Gun Terminology18:30 Misconceptions About Firearms and Terminology in Stressful Situations21:12 Debating Gun Violence and Self-Defense Statistics25:49 Debating Gun Ownership, Safety, and Crime Statistics31:54 The Ineffectiveness of Gun-Free Zones in Preventing Mass Shootings35:48 Mass Shootings and Misconceptions About Assault Rifles37:44 Debating Gun-Free Zones and Mass Shooting Prevention40:40 Debating Gun Control and Its Impact on Society

He is the most influential philosopher of the 19th century and in the top 5 most influential philosophers of all time. In reaction to his thought marxism, existentialism, historicism, pragmatism, phenomenology, and even positivism will arise. But who is Hegel and why is he such a big deal? In this technical assessment, we unpack the central elements of his philosophy.

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