Do Christians really need to understand philosophy? Can’t we just read our Bibles and share the Gospel? The answer depends on how successful you want to be at doing both of those things!

This week, our friend, CIA Instructor, and Southern Evangelical Seminary professor, Dr. Richard Howe, sits down with Frank to explore why philosophy is a MUST in our current day and age if we want to be more effective in studying the Bible and reaching a society that no longer believes in truth, absolutes, or objective morality. Listen as Frank and Richard discuss questions like:

• Why does good theology start with good philosophy?
• What’s a self-refuting statement and why should Christians learn how to identify them?
• Does the Bible instruct Christians to avoid philosophy? And if so, which philosophies are to be avoided?
• What are the components of philosophy and how should we use it to interpret the Bible?
• Why does science need philosophy? And how has the Church historically used philosophy in evangelism?
• What’s the difference between ontology and epistemology and why does it matter?
• What are some of the biggest philosophical mistakes that average people and even famous atheists, like Lawrence Krauss and Richard Dawkins, make today?

This easy-to-follow and light-hearted dialogue will introduce you to the world of philosophy, inspire you to incorporate it into your study of the Scriptures, and embrace it as a tool to help you discern the truth about morality, science, reason, and every other aspect of your life. You’ll also learn the importance of using your mind to glorify God, make disciples in a postmodern society, and remain rooted in the objective truth of Christianity. Get ready to elevate your evangelism with your newfound philosophy superpower!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Travel to Mt. Sinai in Arabia and Egypt with Frank: LivingPassages.com
Learn & Teach Logic and Apologetics with your kids this Fall: OnlineChristianCourses.com
Richard’s Website: RichardGHowe.com
Book: An Introduction to Philosophy
Southern Evangelical Seminary: SES.edu/frank