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Challenging Dan Barker’s Brand of Atheism
Ex-preacher turned atheist Dan Barker has quipped, “Faith is a cop-out.” Portraying religious faith as inherently irrational, Barker has traveled the globe spreading the gospel of skepticism. But are Barker’s objections all bark and no bite? This week SES Alums Dr. Tricia Scribner and Dr. Kyle Keltz discuss some of the truths to be found […]
Standing for Truth Amidst Ideological Chaos
Dear Friends, As many of you know by now, I am the newly elected president of Southern Evangelical Seminary and Bible College. As such, I wanted to communicate to you as soon as possible four very important matters. The first thing is that SES will remain true to her calling and will stand firm on […]
“Captivated” by Apologetics and Passing It On
It started with a Sunday night Bible course on apologetics taught by Dr. Norm Geisler. “That really captivated me.” Christina was raising five young children at the time and working outside the home as well. When the Bible course was over, she said, “I really wanted more.” Despite a busy schedule, Christina didn’t want to […]
Examining William Lane Craig’s Views on the Nature of God
Classical theism is a theology of God emphasizing His simplicity. The term classical here means grounded along the contours and categories of Western thinking arising from the ancient Greeks, the Christian church fathers, and subsequently the medieval scholastics. Under this framework, God is pure actuality, or infinite, unchanging being (existence) itself, and not composed of […]
Why Does the Church Need Apologetics?
Apologetics is having an overdue moment in the spotlight, thanks in part to challenges from media influence on the culture. Dr. Ray Ciervo, apologist, pastor, and SES Alum, joins us this week to discuss how someone can help get apologetics training started at their local church, what issues should be prioritized in such an initiative, […]
From SES Grad to Seminary President
Judge Phil Ginn, a SES Doctor of Ministry graduate and former N.C. Superior Court judge, is Southern Evangelical Seminary’s new president. His time at SES began in 2004 when he intended to take one course but stayed for six years. “I walked into the old SES building, and Norm Geisler happened to be walking out,” […]