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Topic: Atheism (or Agnosticism)

Episode Topic Audio

2024-03-01
Stonings (Capital Punishment) in the Old Testament: How do you respond to my atheist friend's accusation that the Old Testament amoral law about stoning is just like Islamic laws, therefore Christianity is no better? [Deuteronomy 13:6-10, Acts 17:30].
Application of Old Testament Law: Until when did the Old Testament Law apply?


2024-02-26
Atheist's Death: Why do we never hear atheists ever call out to the "big bang" to save them?
Proving Atheism: Isn't it true that atheists can never prove the absence of God, but believers, if correct, can prove it forever (Pascals' Wager)?


2024-02-21
Apologetics: Books for Atheists: Caller recommends two books for atheists: "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis, and "Cold Case Christianity" by J. Warner Wallace. Also mentioned: "Evidence that Demands a Verdict" by Josh McDowell, "Who Moved the Stone" by Frank Morrison, Albert Henry Ross, "Case for Faith" by Lee Strobel.



2024-02-21
Conversion of Atheists: Have you ever facilitated an atheist's conversion to Christianity? Do you think it is wrong to debate with an atheist? [Matthew 7:6-7].



2024-02-09
Debate with Atheist: A debate is scheduled between Steve Gregg and an atheist on Feb 24th at 5pm, at "Modern Day Debate" on YouTube.



2024-02-02
Debate with Atheist: Are you going to debate with an atheist soon?
Science, Creation & Age of Earth: If you are convinced of the science that says the earth is a globe (rather than flat), then why don't you accept the science that says that the earth is old? Why do you reject the Gnostic gospels based on the first line lying about the authorship, if the first lines in Genesis are a lie, but you accept it?
Globalist vs Nationalistic Views: Why do Christians seem to support more of a nationalist view rather than globalist?

2024-01-29
Atheist Debate: Would you let us know when you schedule your debate with Max, the atheist?
Angels Eating: Could you explain how an angel could eat and process food? [Genesis 18-19].


2024-01-24
Debate with Atheists Online: Atheist caller invites Steve to debate him online.



2024-01-10
Atheist-Apostasy: Do you think I am stupid and deserve to go to hell?
Atheist-Theological Disagreement: Do you think that theological disagreements are a good enough reason to send someone to hell?
Atheist-Hinduism Predates the Flood: Atheist caller claims that he has seen evidence that proves that Hinduism predates the Flood. He also challenges Steve's claim that he has evidence that Jesus and the gospels are true.

2024-01-05
Atheist's Skepticism about the Veracity of the Bible & Miracles: Atheist: Regarding the flood, research says that the heat produced by mountains moving would cause so much heat that everything would melt. He reports that the evidence about the miracles in the Bible moved him away Christian faith.
Atheist-Creation Story Untrue: If Genesis's story about the creation isn't true then would not the whole need for a Messiah be unnecessary?


2023-12-26
Atheist Caller: Noah's Flood Do you think that there was a worldwide flood? If so, would there not be evidence of this?



2023-12-19
Atheist Caller: Bible or Church first?: Which came first, the Bible or the church? [Hebrews 11].
Atheist Caller: Defining the Bible: How would you define the Bible or the scriptures?
Atheist Caller: Intertestamental Period: Doesn't it seem questionable to have nearly 400 years of things happening (between the writing of the Old & New Testaments) before the Bible is finalized? And what about the wars between the opposing sides?

2023-11-22
Agnostic Considers God a Serial Killer: Is not God a serial killer for not intervening in this terrible world where people have to die? Should He not be held accountable for all the suffering? [Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18].



2023-10-31
Evolution: How is it that the scientific community has so embraced the theory of evolution?
Revelation Not Future: Did I hear you say that you don't believe the book of Revelation is about the future? Is that correct?


2023-10-25
Subservient God: Atheist caller: Is God subservient to anyone? How is it that Jesus, fully God and fully human, could do anything apart from God or have a different will? [1 Corinthians 11:3, Colossians 2:9, John 14:28].
Jesus Feeling Guilt or Remorse: Atheist caller: Do you think that Jesus ever felt guilt or remorse?


2023-10-20
Losing One's Faith: If someone loses their faith, were they ever really saved? An atheist questioned, "How someone could be persuaded to disbelieve?" [Luke 9:62].



2023-10-09
Israel & Current Military Events: Atheist Caller: From the Christian view, what role does Israel's current military situation play?
Zionism and the Wailing Wall: Atheist caller: What is "Zionism?" Are you a Zionist? What about the Wailing Wall? [Deuteronomy 28, Leviticus 26, Zechariah 14:1ff, Luke 19:41-44, Matthew 24:1-2].
Christian Interest in Israel: Athesist caller: Why do so many of your callers talk about Israel so much? Rec: Topical lecture series "What are We to Make of Israel?"

2023-10-04
Atheist Caller: Apostasy: Atheist caller: Are those who fall away (like me) really wimps or have they just decided that they have other beliefs?
Atheist: Intelligent Apostasy: Atheist caller: Can someone make an intelligent decision to leave the faith?


2023-09-20
Atheists & "Confirmation Bias": Caller mentions previous atheist caller's objection to the faith referring "confirmation bias." He recommends the book "Cold Case Christianity" by J. Warner Wallace. Rec: Books by Josh McDowell, C.S. Lewis, Lee Stroebel.



2023-09-07
"Confirmation Bias": Atheist caller: How do you eliminate your "confirmation bias" when you view and study scripture?
Doctrinal Differences: Atheist: How do you justify all the different doctrinal differents in the many Christian denominations?
Determining Importance How do you determine what is more or less important? [Micah 6:8].

2023-08-25
Atheist Caller: Why Jesus? Why Christianity?: An atheist caller asks: Why Jesus? Why Christianity? What is the methodology that you use to support or verify your faith as true?
Witnesses to Christ & His Life: Why do you think the New Testament writers and His disciples are reliable witnesses?


2023-08-10
Atheist View of the Nephilim: Atheist questions the "sons of God" in Genesis 6 relative to the Nephilim and the virgin birth. Could Goliath have been one of the Nephilim? [Genesis 6:4, 2 Corinthians 11:14, 2 Samuel 21:22, John 3:16, John 1:12, 1 John 3:2].
Atheist Caller-God's Many Sons: Atheist queries, if the "Sons of God" are humans (rather than fallen angels or demons) in Genesis 6, then how many sons does God have? And in contrast to John 3:16, which says He has only one?


2023-08-09
"Peace & Safety" Warning of Coming Destruction: Could you give me the context and meaning of the verse about "Peace & Safety and sudden destruction" and how it is often said to be about end times?" [1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8, Matthew 24:44].
Science Supports God & Intelligent Design: How can atheists and skeptics possibly deny God in light of Science seen in so many documentaries such as "God of Wonders?"


2023-06-20
Buddhism vs Christianity Buddhist caller discusses basic differences between the two faiths (Buddhist & Christianity) in the way truth is established (epistemology). Rec: Video; [Hebrews 11:6].



2023-06-01
Atheist Caller "The Dead Intervening": Atheist caller shares his experience and asks, do you think the dead can intervene or interact with us in anyway? [Matthew 17:2, 1 Samuel 28:15].



2023-04-07
Books for Atheists Caller recommends books for Atheists that come from a Scientific approach.
Eating Better-Diet: Caller shares his views on the typical diet and notes that Seventh Day Adventists do better at their choice of food. [I Corinthians 10:31].


2023-03-21
Atheism, Science & Sir Isaac Newton: Why don't atheists consider the genius scientist, Sir Isaac Newton as he wrote in support of the existence of God?



2023-03-20
Lutheran Seminary-Steve's Commentary: Caller shares that the Lutheran Seminary in Minnesota uses Steve's commentary on Revelation.
Freedom From Religion Foundation-Dan Barker: Have you ever heard of Dan Barker or the "Freedom from Religion Foundation?" It seems like he left the faith and become an atheist.


2023-03-17
Leaving Cults Leads Often to Atheism: Could you elaborate on your comment that many who leave cults become atheists?



2023-03-07
The Eternal Universe: Why do both atheists and Christians alike seem to balk at the idea that the universe and matter is eternal? [1 Timothy 6:16, 2 Peter 3:10-13].



2023-02-24
Atheist Caller-Science: Atheist caller suggests that Steve had no respect for science, that science is based on concensus, and abortion not being murder, women are demeaned by religion, etc.



2023-02-23
Atheist Caller: Evidence of God: Atheist caller regarding a comment about Christians believing in an "imaginary friend." Why is it harder to prove the existence of a deity than another human? How would you do that?
Atheist Caller: Do You Care?: Did you say that you didn't care about whether I believe in God? And why do you not care to offer evidence?


2023-02-23
Atheist Caller: Call gets "cut off" but Steve addresses concerns about comments from atheists.



2023-02-17
Too Much Time Given to Atheists: Caller doesn't like that he gives atheists so much time, and sometimes cuts-off the believers who call.



2023-02-16
Atheist Challenging Christianity: Atheist comments "e pluribus unum" versus "In God we trust."
Atheist Challenging Gender: Do you know why men have nipples? Have you known a feminine male and vice versa?
Atheist Caller-Tax Exemptions: Atheist caller claims that atheists subsidize Christions and the churches.

2023-02-03
Talking with Atheists: Caller recommends pointing the atheist to Acts, chapters 7-9. [Acts 7-9].



2023-02-03
Talking to Atheists: Steve talks about why he likes to talk with atheists in response to someone who suggested that Steve not let them on the air.



2023-02-02
Atheist Challenge: How can you possibly act like you know what Jesus said?
Atheist Challege-Creation: There is no evidence for biblical creation.
Atheist Challenge-Science: You completely mischaracterize science and scientific method.

2023-02-01
Satan's Character & Role: Is it possible that Satan is not really only evil but more like a "prosecuting attornery" that God actually created for testing? [Revelation 12:9, Job 1-2, Zechariah 3:1-5, Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28].
Avoiding Temptation: What is the point of avoiding temptation and prayer to avoid them, if this is all part of the plan. [Luke 18:7, James 1:15, Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 5:9-13].
Skeptics Doubting the Reliability: How do you answer a skeptic that complains that there is something wrong with the teacher when everyone in Christianity has a differing opinion? [Proverbs 25:2].

2023-01-26
Longevity in Genesis: Were the long lifespans in Genesis, unusual and particuarly for certain exceptional men?
Shut Minds: Are some people so focused on science that they have shut their minds to anything of the Holy Spirit?


2023-01-03
Atheist Caller; The Pope's Eternal Destiny: Is Pope Benedict XVI in Heaven or Hell? What determines that someone will go to hell? [1 Corinthians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 13:9, James 3:1]
Atheist Caller Challenges Steve: Atheist caller challenges Steve as to why he won't announce who he thinks will go to hell (like the Pope)?


2022-11-23
Atheist-His Limited Lifetime: How do you not lose the will to go on in this life, when it is just a drop in the bucket in light of your mistaken idea that there is and afterlife in eternity?
Catholicism: Were not many very intelligent people Catholics?


2022-10-20
Atheist: Religious Exemption for Vaccines: Atheist caller; What is the religious justification to take a religious exemption for not taking a vaccine?



2022-10-18
Atheist-Christians Living in Sin: Atheist: Why would Christians continue to sin, if they want to live a good and Godly life? Instead they blame the devil in them. Is that acceptable? [Galatians 5:17].



2022-09-23
Atheist:Tower of Babel: Atheist: Doesn't it seem like God is threatened by the potential of mankind in the story of the "Tower of Babel," espeically in light of our modern day technology and accomplishment? [Genesis 11:4, Acts 17:26, Genesis 10:9-10].



2022-09-21
Atheism & the Naturalistic Worldview: Caller comments on an atheist caller who suggests that the naturalistic and scientific worldview is the consistent way to see reality.



2022-09-20
Atheist; Creation: Atheist caller: Is there not a contradiction in the chronology of the stars in the creation story in Genesis. [Genesis 1:16].
Atheist; God Deceives Us: Atheist; Why does God decieve us with His creation story and scripture has to be explained?
Atheist; Consistency in Naturalism & Science: Atheist; Does not naturalism and science prove more consistency and supports naturalism over the supernatural? [Luke 9:54].

2022-09-07
Atheist Response: Atheist responds that he would put scientific methodology up against any prophecy for proof of reality.



2022-09-07
Mother of Us All: Do the Dispensationalist lose sight of who their mother is? [Galatians 4:26, Romans 7:4].
Prophecy Validates: Is not the atheist who calls in, not giving credit how prophecy validates Christianity as true? [Isaiah 41:21-23].


2022-09-07
What Leads to Apostasy?: Is it something we are doing (like poor teaching) that is causing people to leave the faith?
Witnessing to Former Christians: Should we be taking into consideration the prejudices former Christians have from past bad teachers who manipulated them?


2022-08-26
Atheist; Apostasy-Conversion to Another Religion is Compromise of Integrity: Atheist; What does it say about one's integrity if they were born in Hinduism and converted to Christianity? Isn't that compromising your committment?



2022-08-24
Atheist: Believers Compared to Children in Scripture: Atheist (former evangelist): How does one reconcile the two opposing verses about giving up childish things and being directed to come as a child? [I Corinthians 13:11, Hebrews 5:13-14, Matthew 18:3].



2022-08-19
Atheist: About Eschatology: Why is there a tremendous amount of interest in the apocalypse (eschatology)? Do you think the focus is healthy?
Atheist: Jesus' Return: Isn't there a scripture that says Jesus would return before that generation would pass away? [Matthew 24:34, Matthew 16:28].
Atheist: Rebuilding of the Temple: Do you think that the temple will be rebuilt and what would it mean if it is rebuilt?

2022-08-02
Atheist: Dinosaurs: Atheist: Isn't it a simpler answer to think that ancient people found dinosaur bones, instead of assuming the dinosaurs lived among them? [Job 40-41].
Atheist: Mythological Leviathan & Behemoth: Atheist: Would it not be more likely mythological that the ancient people created the stories of Behemoth and Leviathan? [Job 40-41].


2022-07-27
Cults: Athesist: What do you see as a red flag for a cult?
Money & Volunteers in Ministry: Atheist: Do you think that a lot of money and volunteers to do all the work are signs of a cult?
International House of Prayer: Athesist: What do you know about IHOP (International House of Prayer)? Do you think it is a cult?

2022-07-20
All Religions-Same God & "Judge Not": How would you respond to someone that claims all religions refer to the same power and the Bible is simply written by men, therefore we are not to judge others? [Matthew 7:1-2, I Corinthians 2:15,John 7:24, I Corinthians 5:3, I Corinthians 10:15, I Corinthians 14:29].



2022-07-19
Atheist: Climate Change: Atheist asking about Christians and the appearance of their aversion to "climate change?"



2022-07-13
Horrible Book of Judges & Stupid Story of Samson: Christian caller calls as an atheist's devil's advocate questioning the book of Judges and remarks how stupid & gruesome the story of Samson is ... how can such a story be in the Word of God? [Judges 13-16].



2022-07-07
New Earth or Old Earth?: Were you not incorrect in your comment to the atheist caller when you indicated that not taking the early verses of Genesis literally would affect one's salvation? [I Corinthians 13:9-12].



2022-07-06
Atheist-Age of Earth: Atheist; If the age of the earth is not a hinge point for Christian faith, then where does the line get drawn on what is true and literal?
Atheist-On His Unbelief: Atheist compares religion to the cartoon "Scooby-Doo" and claims the supernatural is just malarkey.


2022-06-24
What Have You Learned Recently?: What is something you have recently learned?
Extreme Discipline in the Old Testament: Is not the punishment for an rebellious child a little extreme in the Old Testament? How would you explain this passage to an atheist? [Deuteronomy 21:18-21].


2022-06-22
Atheist-Religion Has Not Contributed to Society: Atheist Caller: Suggests "Why I am Not a Christian" by Bertrand Russell to support his view.
Atheist-Christianity Based on Works: Atheist; Is not Christianity base on works, not on faith? {James 1:27].
Atheist-Christianity is Like All Religions: Atheist; Is it not true that doing good works is just like all other religions in the world? [Matthew 7:12].

2022-06-20
Atheist Caller: Slavery: Atheist; What is the biblical position on slavery? Is there a biblically acceptable form of slavery?



2022-06-15
Atheist-Following Jesus & Hearing His Disciples: Atheist-Why are not the teaching of Jesus alone enough for us to follow Him, instead of all the writings of the disciples? [I Corinthians 7].
Atheist-Sermon on the Mount: Atheist-Would not the Sermon on the Mount alone be enough to follow Christ?
Atheist -God's Word: Atheist-Are you saying that the words of God are not sufficient?

2022-06-08
Atheist; Appalling Christian Behavior: Atheist; What do you think is the responsibility of real Christians to speak about about appalling behaviors of those that call themselves Christians? [John 8:31, I Corinthians 6:20].



2022-06-01
Atheist: What Makes a True Christian?: Atheist caller asks what are the responsibilities of true Christians, rather than those that are Christians in "name-only"? [Acts 11:26, John 8:31, Matthew 28:19].



2022-05-24
Bible Steve Uses: What is the version of the Bible you use most?
Atheist: Homosexual Marriage: Atheist: What about homosexuals who are married,love each other and are monogamous? Doen't being married make it OK? [I John 5:3].


2022-05-23
Former Agnostic Shares Her Story: Former agnostic shares her testimony and some of her concerns, including changes she believes has been made in the Bible. [Isaiah 11:6].



2022-05-20
Atheist: God Has More than One Son: Atheist caller; How is it that God has more than one son? [John 3:16, Genesis 6:2, John 1:12, I John 3:2].
Atheist; Nephilm: Atheist: Who were the "Nephilim"? [Genesis 6:4, Numbers 13:33].
Atheist: Ancient Languages Atheist; Should we not be learning ancient Greek and Hebrew and Aramaic?

2022-05-13
Atheism: Why do atheists care so much about whether Christians believe in God?



2022-05-10
Atheists & the Moral Codes: Atheist Caller comments on what said about atheists not really having a moral code.
Moral Code in Other Religions: Atheist call asks, What about other religions that offer a moral code that are not Christian?


2022-04-29
Speaking with Atheists: Caller compliments Steve's abililty to be pleasant when he speaks with atheists.
Negative Atmosphere in the Catholic Church: What about the dark and negative feelings I had while I was in a Catholic church? [Romans 12:1].


2022-04-28
Atheist: Broken Vows-Disagreement: Atheist Caller; criticizes Steve position on marriage and comments on those that break the vows of marriage.



2022-04-14
Atheist Caller-Grounds for Rejection of the Bible: Atheist responds to the claim that atheists hold the Bible to a higher standard than other historical records.
Atheist-The Bible as Myth: Athesist Caller; Why not call the Bible stories as myths?
Atheist-Different Conclusions about God: Atheist; Do you think that two intelligent people can look at the same evidence and conclude differently.

2022-04-13
Atheists Requiring Unparalleled Evidence: Would you elaborate on your thoughts regarding the unreasonable degree of evidence atheists require to believe as sufficient evidence?



2022-04-08
No Afterlife: How do you respond to someone who doesn't believe in the afterlife and therefore have no incentive to live a better life now?



2022-04-06
Atheist: Why Believe the Bible is True?: Why should we believe that the Bible is true? [Isaiah 41:21-23].
Atheist: Why Believe the Bible is God's Word: Atheist: Why should we believe that the Bible is the Word of God?
Atheist: Why "love" the Bible?: Atheist: Why should we love the Bible?

2022-04-05
John Remaining Until He Comes: Does the verse about John "remaining until Jesus comes" mean that He would stay around witnessing untilJesus did come back? [John 21:21].
Sun Standing Still & the Miraculous: Caller comments on a report of a recorded long day in Mexico that dates to the day described in Joshua when the sun stood still.


2022-04-05
Atheist Caller: Death Penalty Due to Seven Deadly Sins: Atheist: Would you talk about the "seven deadly sins" and the penalty of death due to sin?
Atheist Caller: Righteousness Required for Heaven: Atheist: If we are not as righteous as God, then doesn't the Bible say we cannot inherit the Kingdom of God? No one can be righteous, so doyou know anyone who will be in heaven.


2022-04-04
Atheist Caller-How Can You Act Like This is Not Big Deal?: Atheist caller: How can you just let these discussions take place, acting like it is a small matter?
Atheist Caller: Go to a Museum instead of the Bible: Atheist; Should people not go to museums instead of look to the Bible for their view of God?
Atheist Caller: Hell: Atheist: Don't you just give people no choice when you tell them they are going to hell? Isn't it all just a silly story?

2022-03-31
Agnosticism & Doubts: Have you, Steve Gregg, ever had periods of agnosticism or doubts, yourself? What can I, a doubter, do if I really want to believe?



2022-03-30
Atheist; Why Does Steve Gregg Think He's Right: Athesist Inquiry: Where do you get off claiming you have the right information about what is Christianity, especially since the Greek Orthodox and Catholic Churches seem to have more authority? why is the Catholic "Apocrypha" not included in the Protestant Bible?
Atheist; Steve Gregg is Wrong: Atheist inquiry: How can we know when Steve Gregg is wrong and doing the interpreting, and when it is the Holy Spirit? How does Steve know he will have eternal life? [John 3:15-16, John 10:27-28].
Atheist; Jesus Said He Was Not God: Wasn't Jesus claiming that He was not God? [Mark 10:18, Luke 18:19].

2022-03-22
Atheist Questions Theological Investigation: From atheist caller: What tools of investigation do you have in theology and what has been the advancements?
Atheist Challenge About Biblical Reliability: Atheist caller suggests that Steve is misleading his audience because of the limitation of sources outside of the Bible.


2022-03-18
Eschatology & Politics in Judges (Daniel, Isaiah): Atheist asks-Is there any eschatological or current political application to the Old Testament story of Ehud? [Judges 3].
Determining Biblical History from Parables & Allegories: From an atheist-How does one determine the difference between actual Biblical history, allegory, fables, parables, etc.?
Atheist Questions Authenticity of Scripture: Atheist challenges that various religious groups differ dramatically in their opinions of the meanings in scripture, asserts that the Bible is false, and challenges how one determines the correct interpretation of scripture.

2022-03-16
Magic or Miracles: Atheist Caller; How do you distinguish magic from miracles?
Atheism & the Supernatural: You know that for the Atheist there is no supernatural, right?


2022-03-11
Atheists Calling into the Show: Steve Gregg loves atheists or agnostics calling into the show, but when they call in, he'd love for them to have a specific point on why they don't believe there is a God rather than just generalizations.



2022-03-10
No Longer an Atheist: Caller indicates that he is now a believer because he is observed that good wins over evil.



2022-03-10
Atheist Discussion: Atheist caller contends that Steve misrepresents the view of where Atheist's get their morality and so on.
Atheist Comments on Faith: Will faith always lead us to the truth?
Atheist Challenges Steve about Politics: Atheist suggests that one cannot get elected in the USA without being a Christian.

2022-01-18
Faith in Evolution: Don't you think that it takes more faith to believe in evolution than God, especially without any real evidence?



2022-01-18
Fire-breathing Dragon: Caller makes a humorous clip about the fire-breathing dragon from Job that an atheist was talking about in a recent show.
Producing Miraculous Signs Today: Are we supposed to be producing miraculous signs, in addition to fruit (such as raising the dead)? [Mark 16:9-20, Romans 12, I Corinthians 12:29, Matthew 10, Luke 10, I John 3:22].


2022-01-12
Proof of God from an Atheist View: Atheist Caller in dialogue about the proof of God.
Atheist Doubting the Gospel Books: Atheist presents the collection of the canon (books for the Bible) being questionable. [Mark 16:8].


2022-01-11
Evidence Against the Existence for God: What evidence would make you change your mind about God? Call from an atheist?



2022-01-11
Who Created God?: Who created God?



2022-01-04
God's Abuse & Manipulation: How can I respond to my daughter who claims that God is manipulative and abusive as in the example of Abraham being told to kill Isaac? (Even though it seems to end at the break, Steve continues to coomment after break regarding this call.)



2021-12-29
God is Not Doing a Good Job: If there is a God, then isn't He doing a lousy job?



2021-11-09
Harm Caused by Christianity: How do you justify the harm that is caused by Christianity? [Acts 11:26, Matthew 10:16, John 8:31].
Slavery in Scripture: Didn't Paul teach that people should be good slaves? [I Corinthians 7:21, I Corinthians 13:4-8, Romans 13:10].


2021-11-04
Convincing the Skeptic: What resources would you suggest to encourage someone that is skeptical, that might help them see the supernatural character of the Bible and its overall veracity? Recommends The Narrow Path website and C.S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity".



2021-07-30
Praising of Israel by Christian Leaders: Why are all these Christian leaders always praising Israel and the Jewish people, when they reject Christ? [Romans 10:2].



2021-05-10
Comment on Atheist Views: Caller comments on previous atheist caller and positions on evolution and abortion.



2021-05-07
Significance of A.D. 70: Are there lectures that go over all that happened in A.D. 70, as it seems to be very significant in your teaching? Recommended lecture; "When Shall These Things Be?" [Luke 21:20].
Atheist Objection to God's Judgment on the Wicked: How would you answer an atheist when referring to God's judgment and His perpetuation of war and annihilation of a culture? [2 Kings 19:35].


2021-05-04
Atheist's Position on Morals & Ethics: Atheist calls back about defending his position about how ethics and morality can exist and work without God?



2021-04-30
Steve's Way of Handling a Disagreement Call from an Atheism: Caller commends Steve's way of handling callers who disagree with him, particularly one with an atheist regarding abortion:



2021-03-16
Steve Gregg's Lecture Notes: Do you have the notes from various lectures you give, specifically the one on evolution? Rec: Matthew713.com.
Steve Gregg Debates: Where does one find your debates, particularly the ones with atheists? Rec: Matthew713.com


2021-03-04
A Buddhist Explains His Rejection of the Christian God: A Buddhist called explains why he can't accept the Christian God.
Why Would God Create the World with Such Suffering: Why did God just leave well enough alone instead of creating a world with terrible suffering?


2021-03-02
Requirements for Belief? When does disbelief become a sin, and what standards or evidence would require one to believe? [Deuteronomy 19:15, 2 Corinthians 13:1].
Unfair Penalty for Disbelief: Doesn't the penalty of eternal torment in hell unrealistic and unfair simply because one has failed to be convinced of God?


2020-12-31
Non-Christian Concern About Lack of Good Examples in Christians: From a non-Christian point of view, why doesn't the Holy Spirit move in Christian to evangelize others, and live as a better example?
Christian Evangelism's Poor Record: Isn't it a poor track record that only 30% of the world population are Christians, when it has been 2000 years?


2020-12-10
Religious Rules & Offenses: Would you comment on the idea that Christopher Hitchens promoted "religion poisons everything"? [I John 4:7-21].



2020-11-04
Bible Reliability Questioned by Atheist: A long-time Atheist friend of mine has challenged the reliability of the Bible because it has been translated so many times. How would you respond to him?
Testing Prophets Today: Since someone prophesied that Trump would win this election, should we test those that give prophecies? If so, how would you go about testing it before it evidences itself?


2020-10-30
Caller compliments Steve: Caller compliments Steve on his stellar ministry noting him as the best contextual teacher.
Pro-Choice: What do you think of the slogan, "Pro-Choice is Pro-Death".
Age of the Earth & Evolution: Could you talk about your views of the age of the earth and evolution, etc.?

2020-10-26
Eternal Punishment in Hell: If you are familiar with the atheists called "the four horseman" (Dawkins, Hitchens, Dennett, Harris), isn't their argument against hell and it's implied eternal torment and punishment, actually impotent in light of the various views of hell? [Genesis 2:17].



2020-09-28
Overthrow God-Don't Submit: Should we not be more interested in over-throwing God than submitting to Him, since He cannot fairly distribute justice? (Rec Lecture:Three Views of Hell)



2020-09-25
Forcing One to Believe the Bible is the Word of God: How can you force someone to believe that the Bible is the word of God?



2020-09-24
Objectivity and Reason: How does one objectively determine whether one or the other person is being reasonable?
Is the Bible True?: Is it not difficult to objectively reason that the Bible is true?


2020-09-17
Why Does God Let Children Die if He Can Do Miracles?: Why would God do miracles for certain people and let children die of starvation every day?
Bible is Not Reliable: Caller says the Bible is not reliable, because He says He is sorry He ever made mankind. [Genesis 6:6].


2020-09-17
Miracles Today: Caller shares his story of a miraculous experience. [Mark 11:24].



2020-06-29
Bart Ehrman Video: Bart Ehrman thinks the Bible was just handed down from Heaven in immaculate form, & Steve asked who actually believes that, & caller points out that that is what his church taught.
Ordination & Seminary What is your opinion of ordination and seminary training its relationship to competency when teaching the Bible?
Leah, Rachel, Jacob & Laban: Was Laban always planning to substitute Leah for Rachel, or could it have been a last minute decision because she had not found a husband by then? [Genesis 29].

2020-06-17
Atheist Complaints About an Non-existent God: Caller comments that he doesn't understand how atheists can be so offended by something (God) that doesn't exist?



2020-04-21
Convincing a Skeptic: How would you convince a skeptic that the rumbling of the mountain wasn't just a volcano erupting? [Exodus 19:14f].



2020-03-26
Relating to an Angry Atheist: How do I converse with an extreme atheist, who is on the attack?
Not Defending My Faith Well: Is it a cop-out to dismiss an angry atheist, if I don't think I can defend my faith well enough to take him on?


2020-03-09
Ex-Mormon's Testimony: Mike extends gratitude to Steve for helping to lead him out of Mormonism, while maintaining strong faith in Christ, instead of becoming an atheist, agnostic, or embracing other errors of the faith.



2019-08-09
Agnostic Wants Evidence: I’m an agnostic because I don’t think there is enough evidence to prove God exists. Would you respond to that?



2019-07-23
Evolution: Atheist caller thanks Steve for the way he educates his listeners; however, questions his handling and dismissiveness of the theory of evolution.



2019-04-09
Atheists: How can atheists be offended about Nativity scenes & God-centered things, if they don't believe God exists? If they are true atheists, it shouldn't matter to them! Why would they care and then want to delete God from other's lives?



2018-12-18
Witnessing to Unbelievers: Witnessing to people who don't believe in the Bible at all, mythology they call it, controlling the masses they say it is



2018-11-13
Atheist & Noah's Ark & Flood: What do you say to atheists who say the story about Noah's flood is too far-fetched to be believable?



2018-09-17
Repentance: What is the true meaning of repentance?
Losing Faith After College Education: Is my son still possibly saved even if they have been drawn away after college?


2018-08-22
No Atheists in Foxholes: I think atheists actually really do believe in God, but just don't want to acknowledge that He exists. [Romans 1:19-20]



2018-07-18
Good because God Says it is or Because it is Good: Is something good because God is the one that decides what is good, or does God call it good because it is Good?



2018-06-26
Atheism: Is there any good scripture that refutes atheism? [Romans 1]



2018-06-25
Atheism & Morality: How do you respond to an atheist that says that there is no morality?



2018-06-18
Bible Writers not Alive: Agnostic challenging Biblical reliability because the writers were supposedly not alive when Jesus was present.



2018-05-10
Atheism: Do you have anything on how to deal w/ Atheists?



2018-03-08
Self-Baptism: Is there such thing as self-baptism?
Atheism by Default: Is there such a thing as being an atheist by default?


2018-02-21
Calling a Person a Fool if They Don't Believe in God: Is my son a fool for not believing in God? Is it ok to call someone a fool? [Psalms 53:1, Matthew 5]



2018-02-06
Existence of Jesus: How do you respond to someone who says Jesus never existed?



2018-01-31
The Book of Acts: Some Liberal scholars are questioning inconsistencies and lack of harmony in the Book of Acts



2018-01-10
Indoctrinated by Atheist Teachers: My Teenager seems to be going astray, believing her teachers more than me. What can I do?



2017-11-29
Unbelievers Going to Heaven: An unbeliever thinks it blatantly unfair of God not to let unbelievers in heaven.



2017-10-12
Doubting the more I read the Bible: I'm actually having more doubts about God the more I read the Bible, not less, so what do you recommend that I should I do?



2017-09-21
Impossibility of Building Ark: A non-believer said there is NO WAY Noah could build the ark so Genesis couldn't possibly be true.



2017-08-21
Commenting on Atheist Listeners: The caller appreciated the information about the atheists.
Jesus Rebuking but Being for Christians: "I have this against you," Jesus said to several churches in Revelation, but then Jesus says He's for us. [Revelation 2, Romans 8:31]


2017-08-21
Reading a Letter from an Atheist: Steve Gregg reads a letter from yet another Atheist, who also donated to the show!



2017-08-21
Atheist Listeners to the Narrow Path Program: Steve has received recent mail from Atheists who have actually donated to the program. One of them has a question:
Faith: Are you sure faith isn't just having confidence in something they think to be true?


2017-05-31
Grandson becoming Atheist: My grandson has decided that he is going to be an atheist & be a "man of science" because of the influence of a teacher, do you know where I can find some good books to refute evolution?



2017-01-09
Evidence of God: Can you give me some wisdom on what to do w/ doubt or lack of evidence of there being a God, etc.?



2016-11-30
Atheist Question number 1 - Bible Confusion: If God's not Author of confusion, why is the Bible more confusing that anything else in history?
Atheist Question number 2 - God's Omnipotence: If God is omnipotent, how could He change something?


2016-11-09
Marrying Someone outside Faith & One becomes a Christian: What does the Bible say about marrying someone outside the faith? What if one becomes a Christian? What if one of the atheist couple becomes a Christian, is it still binding in God's eyes?
Two Atheists getting Married: If 2 atheists get married by a Christian official, is it recognized by God?
Officiating the Marriage: What are the Christian rules by who you get married by, a Christian officiant?

2016-10-26
Esther: Was Esther mentioned in the chronicles/history of Medes & Persians?
King David: Is David mentioned anywhere outside the Bible?
Evidence of Jesus: What about evidence outside the Bible of Jesus' existence?

2016-09-22
Age of the Earth: What direction does Steve lean about the age of the earth, & do we have to be dogmatic about it?



2016-08-17
The Holocaust: The Holocaust made it so even Christians couldn't say anything negative about Jews for fear of being accused of being antisemitic, right?
Fear of Being Double-Minded: Caller went from Judaism, to Atheism, to accepting Jesus as his Lord, but sometimes he still has doubts & unbelief. Can Steve please make this passage of Scripture more palatable for him? [James 1:5-8]


2016-08-09
God Allowing Evil: If God allows evil, doesn't that make God not God?



2016-07-26
God's Creatures Suffering in Hell: Caller talking to an atheist/agnostic, but the only problem that his atheist has is, why would God create a hell (to torture His creatures)?
Evidence of Historic Jesus Aside from Bible: Is there any evidence outside the Bible what there actually was a historic Jesus?


2016-07-18
Bart Ehrman & Daniel Wallace Questioning the Christian Faith: Have you heard the debates Bart Ehrman/Daniel Wallace had, questioning the Christian faith & how valid they are?



2016-06-08
Bart Ehrman's Reason for Doubting Scripture: Caller gives insight as to why Bart Ehrman might've stopped believing in the inerrancy of Word of God.
Case for Traditional View of Hell: Sheep & Goats, Wheat & Tares, how can you identify these 2 different classes if the traditional view of hell wasn't right?


2016-05-23
Being an Atheist in Light of Book of Daniel: How can there possibly be any atheists if you look at the book of Daniel at all the evidence? [Daniel]



2016-03-29
People Resurrected during Jesus' Resurrection or Death: What exactly happened here during the resurrection of all the people?
Atheist on his Deathbed: A caller's friend is on his deathbed & doesn't believe in God, telling the caller that he needs to read the book, "The Tao of Physics", basically describing the Law of thermodynamics, all matter or energy is transferred.


2016-03-03
Outside Sources of the Bible & Jesus: Is there anything outside the Bible that proves the existence of the Bible & Jesus?



2016-02-03
A Show Dedicated to Unbelievers: Whatever happened to one day per week for just non-Christians & atheists calling into your show?
God Testing Abraham with Isaac: Unbelievers want to know how God telling Abraham to sacrifice Isaac was a moral test? (Steve's connection gets interrupted but he is able to finish answer.)
Doing things wrong ignorantly: Will God judge us if we are doing things ignorantly?

2016-01-04
God's Wrath on the Amalekites: I have an atheist friend who points this passage out, asking why would God order the killing of the Amalekites? [1 Samuel 15:2-3]



2015-09-21
Atheists: Are most Atheists former Christians?



2015-09-11
Tree of "Wisdom" (Knowledge of Good & Evil): Why did God put the Tree of "Wisdom" (he meant knowledge of good & evil) if He didn't want them to partake of it? For tempting? Testing? Was Adam an atheist?



2015-08-13
Atheist Berkley Professor Converts: There was a guy who had a cable show who was a professor of Berkley who was an atheist & converted to Christianity. Could it have been Gene Scott, Steve wonders.



2015-08-12
Believing Existence of God: Listener really wants to believe in God but needs more evidence, especially when a lack of answered prayer & miracles happen.



2015-07-10
The Falling Away: Frank Schaeffer discouraging Christians from their faith, homosexuality happening, apostasy in the seminaries, all kinds of weird stuff happening. [2 Thessalonians 2:3]



2015-07-02
Alcohol & Drugs: Can a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohols, & even do petty theft to support their habit, can they still be considered Christians?
Richard Dawkins: Can Steve explain some of what is wrong w/ Richard Dawkins reasoning?


2015-05-12
The Bible Just a Nice Set of Stories: How do you deal w/ someone who claims to be a Christian, but thinks the Bible is just a book of made up stories, & how would you share w/ them that they are wrong?



2015-04-20
Finding the True God: Even if one could prove that God existed how would we know we found the right one?



2015-04-01
Apologetics: The caller said that an atheist said that if God exists, He is a perverse since He's responsible for so much evil.



2015-03-27
Bart Ehrman: Is Steve familiar Bart Ehrman? Does he know of any books that refute his works?



2014-08-06
Atheist Advertising his Opposition to the Bible: Steve, how would you respond to an atheist who is wearing a t-shirt that is quoting a passage in 1 Samuel that says, "slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, do not spare them"? [1 Samuel 15:3]
Book of a Compilation of Q & A's: Do you have a book for sale of questions you've been asked & answered?


2014-07-30
Atheist Caller: An Atheist caller just wanted to thank Steve for his Christianity because some don't have much evidence that they are.



2014-06-24
Stephen Hawking: What's God's purpose in allowing people like Stephen Hawking to propagate their propaganda? [Revelation 12:9]



2014-05-20
Women Preacher & an Atheist Husband: What do you think of a Woman Preacher & her husband being an Atheist?



2014-05-19
Former Atheist: Caller likes Steve's knowledge of Christianity & being able to defend it. [1 Peter 3:15]
5 or 6 year old accepting Jesus: How can children of a very young age understand the plan of Salvation & be able to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord & Saviour?


2014-04-23
Killing innocent children during the Flood: An Atheist's biggest hang-up with believing the Bible is God murdering all those innocent children during the Flood (which he doesn't really believe in anyway).



2014-04-18
God is not Dead: Colleges putting pressure on Christians, & this movie did an excellent job w/ dealing w/ that.



2014-03-05
God's Sovereignty: Why does God have complete control or authority over us?
Witnessing to Atheists: How do explain the God of the Old Testament to atheists who think He was an angry God as Richard Dawkins believes? Where is the starting point to engage w/ Atheists, such as Jesus being the Son of God?


2014-02-05
Atheism: I'm trying to figure out how to deal w/ an enormous amount of Atheists or Agnostics.
Ken Ham - Bill Nye Debate: What were thoughts on the Ken Ham - Bill Nye debate?


2013-12-26
An "Honest" Atheist: Is there such a thing as an "honest" atheist who is sincere? Is it ever justified to be an atheist? [2 Peter 3:5]



2013-11-14
Super Typhoon Haiyan/Super Typhoon Yolanda: An Atheist caller is wondering how God would allow something like the typhoon that hit the Philippines & killed over 8,000 people happen?



2013-11-05
Moral Argument for the Existence of God: Can you please talk about the objective morals argument for God?



2013-09-05
Atheists Slamming the Bible because of Rape Stories in it: Caller egages a lot with atheists, & they try to debunk the Bible with all all kinds of things that happened in the Bible, & the lastest one was about rape. Can Steve talk about that? [Deuteronomy 22:28, Exodus 22:16-17]



2013-08-27
View About Satan being a Fallen Angel: The caller thinks Steve might be right about Satan being evil originally rather a Fallen Angel. [Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28, Revelation 12]
Traditional View of Hell: Caller still sort've leans towards the traditional view, but maybe not, that maybe there wouldn't be so many atheists/agnostics if there wasn't such a horrible view.
Chuck Smith & Calgary Chapel & the radio: Caller really liked Chuck Smith's teachings on the radio, & it made him more open to other views.

2013-08-22
Atheist Debate: Caller refers to a debate Steve had with an atheist the night before.



2013-07-15
Christians believing in UFOs: Atheist: Do Christians believe in UFOs?
Christianity beyond Earth: Atheist; Would Christianity still be necessary if a colony were started on another planet?


2013-05-30
Atheist Caller: Science vs Supernatural: Atheist caller discusses why science and Christianity is at odds, and the need to continue to pursue questions of creation, etc.



2013-05-29
If There is No God: Comment about a previous unbeliever's call-if he is correct, then he is missing knowing a loving God.
Proof of God: There is so much evidence, it is overwhelming.


2013-05-23
Atheist Promotes Science: Atheist; How can we determine what is supernatural? Could it not just be the natural that we don't yet understand? What does "supernatural mean?"



2013-05-16
Atheist Ex-Mormon-Evolution: Atheist Ex-Mormon offers to answer Steve's questions about evolution in response to his challenge that there is no real evidence for evolution.



2013-03-19
Evidence in One's Life Outcome: Caller encourages fellow believers to consider the long term, life outcomes of unbelievers, rather than just the scientific position they hold.


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