Castos https:// If you aren’t excited about your faith, you probably won’t share it with others. This seminar will cover why Christianity is true, how it answers life's toughest questions better than competing worldviews, and is simply awesome. Our goal is to help believers understand their faith better and see how it compares to other ways of thinking and living, and thus, why Christianity is the right choice. Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:35:35 +0000 en-US © 2025 Spirit & Truth If you aren’t excited about your faith, you probably won’t share it with others. This seminar will cover why Christianity is true, how it answers life's toughest questions better than competing worldviews, and is simply awesome. Our goal is to help believers understand their faith better and see how it compares to other ways of thinking and living, and thus, why Christianity is the right choice. Spirit & Truth episodic If you aren’t excited about your faith, you probably won’t share it with others. This seminar will cover why Christianity is true, how it answers life's toughest questions better than competing worldviews, and is simply awesome. Our goal is to help believers understand their faith better and see how it compares to other ways of thinking and living, and thus, why Christianity is the right choice. Spirit & Truth false https://feeds.castos.com/d29gq yes Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:35:35 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2131897 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session-16-changed-lives This final session celebrates the life-transforming power of the good news. Through human testimonies, the claims of Scripture, and personal reflection, the reality of the transformative encounter that happens when one experiences Jesus is shown to lead to repentance, healing, joy, and new purpose in life. This closing session encourages listeners to consider their own journey with Christ and to step forward in faith. Verses: 2 Cor. 5:17; Luke 19:8-10; John 4:28-30, 39; Acts 9:1-20 Teacher: Sean Finnegan]]> false This final session celebrates the life-transforming power of the good news. Through human testimonies, the claims of Scripture, and personal reflection, the reality of the transformative encounter that happens when one experiences Jesus is shown to lead to repentance, healing, joy, and new purpose in life. This closing session encourages listeners to consider their own journey with Christ and to step forward in faith. Verses: 2 Cor. 5:17; Luke 19:8-10; John 4:28-30, 39; Acts 9:1-20 Teacher: Sean Finnegan]]> 00:31:06 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:34:16 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2131896 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session-15-jesus-the-revolutionary In this dynamic session, Jesus is presented not as a passive moral teacher, but as a revolutionary figure who overturned social, political, and religious expectations. His radical message of the Kingdom of God redefined power, challenged injustice, and brought hope to the marginalized. Listeners are invited to see Jesus as the one who transforms the world from the inside out. Verses: Luke 4:18-21; Matt. 5:38-48; John 18:36-37; Acts 17:6-7 Teacher: Dan Fitzsimmons]]> false In this dynamic session, Jesus is presented not as a passive moral teacher, but as a revolutionary figure who overturned social, political, and religious expectations. His radical message of the Kingdom of God redefined power, challenged injustice, and brought hope to the marginalized. Listeners are invited to see Jesus as the one who transforms the world from the inside out. Verses: Luke 4:18-21; Matt. 5:38-48; John 18:36-37; Acts 17:6-7 Teacher: Dan Fitzsimmons]]> 00:17:51 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:33:58 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2131895 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session-14-christian-community This session paints a vibrant picture of Christian community as the family of God. Rooted in mutual love, humility, and accountability, biblical community stands in contrast to radical individualism and superficial relationships. The speaker calls believers to live in genuine fellowship that reflects the will of God and the purpose of the Church. Verses: Acts 2:42-47; Heb. 10:24-25; Rom. 12:4-5; 1 John 4:7-12 Teacher: Dan Fitzsimmons]]> false This session paints a vibrant picture of Christian community as the family of God. Rooted in mutual love, humility, and accountability, biblical community stands in contrast to radical individualism and superficial relationships. The speaker calls believers to live in genuine fellowship that reflects the will of God and the purpose of the Church. Verses: Acts 2:42-47; Heb. 10:24-25; Rom. 12:4-5; 1 John 4:7-12 Teacher: Dan Fitzsimmons]]> 00:22:36 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:32:50 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2131894 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session-13-the-heart Focusing on the inner life, this session explores the biblical vision of the human heart as the wellspring of life and the battleground of faith. By unpacking the human heart’s desires, affections, and idols, one can see how true transformation only happens when Christ becomes our greatest treasure. Verses: Prov. 4:23; Ezek. 36:26; Matt. 6:21; Ps. 51:10 Teacher: Sean Finnegan]]> false Focusing on the inner life, this session explores the biblical vision of the human heart as the wellspring of life and the battleground of faith. By unpacking the human heart’s desires, affections, and idols, one can see how true transformation only happens when Christ becomes our greatest treasure. Verses: Prov. 4:23; Ezek. 36:26; Matt. 6:21; Ps. 51:10 Teacher: Sean Finnegan]]> 00:30:34 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:31:49 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2131892 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session-12-christian-inclusiveness This thought-provoking session addresses the common critique that Christianity is exclusive and narrow-minded. It reframes the gospel as radically inclusive—open to all people, of all backgrounds, and with all kinds of sins—while remaining centered on the one true God. Through parables and Scripture, the teacher shows that the narrow way of Christ leads to wide embrace. Verses: John 14:6; Acts 10:34-35; Rev. 7:9-10; Rom. 10:12-13 Teacher: Sean Finnegan]]> false This thought-provoking session addresses the common critique that Christianity is exclusive and narrow-minded. It reframes the gospel as radically inclusive—open to all people, of all backgrounds, and with all kinds of sins—while remaining centered on the one true God. Through parables and Scripture, the teacher shows that the narrow way of Christ leads to wide embrace. Verses: John 14:6; Acts 10:34-35; Rev. 7:9-10; Rom. 10:12-13 Teacher: Sean Finnegan]]> 00:28:05 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:30:04 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2131889 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session-11-christian-identity This session explores what it means to find your identity in Christ rather than in culture, performance, relationships, or self-perception. The teacher explains how Christian identity transforms how we see ourselves, anchoring us in grace, security, and purpose. Listeners are challenged to resist identity fragmentation and instead embrace the truth of who God says we are. Verses: Gal. 2:20; Rom. 8:14-17; 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 2:10 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false This session explores what it means to find your identity in Christ rather than in culture, performance, relationships, or self-perception. The teacher explains how Christian identity transforms how we see ourselves, anchoring us in grace, security, and purpose. Listeners are challenged to resist identity fragmentation and instead embrace the truth of who God says we are. Verses: Gal. 2:20; Rom. 8:14-17; 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 2:10 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:20:47 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:29:46 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2131890 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session-10-suffering-and-evil This session tackles the problem of suffering and evil, exploring both natural and moral evils from biblical, philosophical, and cultural viewpoints. It examines Eastern religions, secular atheism, and monotheistic worldviews to show how Christianity uniquely offers hope, justice, and comfort. Through analogies, Scripture, and reason, the reality of Christ sharing in our suffering and promising ultimate redemption in the age to come is the answer that everyone is looking for. Verses: Job 38:1-41; Acts 14:22; 2 Cor. 1:3-4; 1 Cor. 4:17-18 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false This session tackles the problem of suffering and evil, exploring both natural and moral evils from biblical, philosophical, and cultural viewpoints. It examines Eastern religions, secular atheism, and monotheistic worldviews to show how Christianity uniquely offers hope, justice, and comfort. Through analogies, Scripture, and reason, the reality of Christ sharing in our suffering and promising ultimate redemption in the age to come is the answer that everyone is looking for. Verses: Job 38:1-41; Acts 14:22; 2 Cor. 1:3-4; 1 Cor. 4:17-18 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:26:21 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:28:12 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2131887 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session-9-christian-freedom-and-morality Challenging the modern idolization of self-expression, this session reframes freedom through the lens of love and moral responsibility. Five biblical motivations for doing the right thing are set forth as Christian ethics in comparison to those found in atheism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam—highlighting Jesus as the key difference. Morality is shown not as a path to salvation, but as a joyful response to God’s grace. Verses: Mark 12:29-31; Deut. 6:1-2; Eccles. 12:13; Luke 17:10; Ps. 7:14-16; Gal. 6:7-8; 1 John 4:9-11; 1 Cor. 6:1-3; Matt. 7:12 Teacher: Sean Finnegan]]> false Challenging the modern idolization of self-expression, this session reframes freedom through the lens of love and moral responsibility. Five biblical motivations for doing the right thing are set forth as Christian ethics in comparison to those found in atheism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam—highlighting Jesus as the key difference. Morality is shown not as a path to salvation, but as a joyful response to God’s grace. Verses: Mark 12:29-31; Deut. 6:1-2; Eccles. 12:13; Luke 17:10; Ps. 7:14-16; Gal. 6:7-8; 1 John 4:9-11; 1 Cor. 6:1-3; Matt. 7:12 Teacher: Sean Finnegan]]> 00:29:25 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:27:36 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2136627 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session-8-redemption-and-restoration This session unpacks the good news of redemption through Jesus and God’s ultimate plan to restore all creation. Listeners are invited into a grace-based vision of salvation that culminates not in escape from the world but in the hope of its renewal—heaven and earth renewed and all people united under Christ. Verses: Rom. 5:6-11; Eph. 1:7-10; Rom. 8:19-25; 1 Thess. 4:13-14; Heb. 2:14-15; Acts 3:19-21; Rev. 21:1-5 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false This session unpacks the good news of redemption through Jesus and God’s ultimate plan to restore all creation. Listeners are invited into a grace-based vision of salvation that culminates not in escape from the world but in the hope of its renewal—heaven and earth renewed and all people united under Christ. Verses: Rom. 5:6-11; Eph. 1:7-10; Rom. 8:19-25; 1 Thess. 4:13-14; Heb. 2:14-15; Acts 3:19-21; Rev. 21:1-5 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:26:22 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:26:21 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2131873 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session-7-metanarratives-and-the-fall Exploring the idea of metanarratives—grand stories that give meaning to life—this session contrasts competing worldviews and explains the Christian story of Creation and the Fall. Humanity’s dignity and brokenness are traced back to Genesis, providing a framework for understanding both the world’s beauty and pain. Verses: Gen. 1:26-31; Gen. 3:1-24; Rom. 5:12-21; Rom. 8:18-21 Teacher: Dan Fitzsimmons]]> false Exploring the idea of metanarratives—grand stories that give meaning to life—this session contrasts competing worldviews and explains the Christian story of Creation and the Fall. Humanity’s dignity and brokenness are traced back to Genesis, providing a framework for understanding both the world’s beauty and pain. Verses: Gen. 1:26-31; Gen. 3:1-24; Rom. 5:12-21; Rom. 8:18-21 Teacher: Dan Fitzsimmons]]> 00:30:04 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:25:36 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2131866 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session-6-the-origin-and-authority-of-the-bible false 00:30:04 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:24:00 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2131859 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session-5-the-resurrection-happened This session presents four key historical facts surrounding Jesus’ death and resurrection—his burial, the empty tomb, post-mortem appearances, and the explosion of resurrection belief. Using the “minimal facts” approach, it is argued that the resurrection is the best explanation of the cumulative data. Verses: 1 Cor. 15:3-8, 12-20; Dan. 12:2; Ps. 16:10; Matt. 28:1-10; Luke 24:36-43 Teacher: Sean Finnegan]]> false This session presents four key historical facts surrounding Jesus’ death and resurrection—his burial, the empty tomb, post-mortem appearances, and the explosion of resurrection belief. Using the “minimal facts” approach, it is argued that the resurrection is the best explanation of the cumulative data. Verses: 1 Cor. 15:3-8, 12-20; Dan. 12:2; Ps. 16:10; Matt. 28:1-10; Luke 24:36-43 Teacher: Sean Finnegan]]> 00:34:02 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:23:27 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2131858 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session-4-believing-in-god-is-not-stupid Faith and reason go hand in hand. This session dismantles the common notion of atheists that religious belief is irrational. Drawing on Christian thinkers like Alvin Plantinga and by presenting a thorough critique of scientism, the intellectual legitimacy of Christianity is defended and naturalism is show to utterly fail at explaining key aspects of human origin and experience. Verses: 1 Cor. 15:32; Isa. 43:21; Rev. 4:11 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false Faith and reason go hand in hand. This session dismantles the common notion of atheists that religious belief is irrational. Drawing on Christian thinkers like Alvin Plantinga and by presenting a thorough critique of scientism, the intellectual legitimacy of Christianity is defended and naturalism is show to utterly fail at explaining key aspects of human origin and experience. Verses: 1 Cor. 15:32; Isa. 43:21; Rev. 4:11 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:34:26 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:22:50 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2130660 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session3-god-is-real Drawing on six compelling lines of evidence—including the origin of the universe, fine-tuning, DNA, morality, miracles, and personal experience—this session offers a philosophical and scientific case for God’s existence. These arguments show that belief in God is not only reasonable but powerfully supported by real evidence. Verses: Exod. 34:6-7; Matt. 10:29-31; John 17:3 Teacher: Sean Finnegan]]> false Drawing on six compelling lines of evidence—including the origin of the universe, fine-tuning, DNA, morality, miracles, and personal experience—this session offers a philosophical and scientific case for God’s existence. These arguments show that belief in God is not only reasonable but powerfully supported by real evidence. Verses: Exod. 34:6-7; Matt. 10:29-31; John 17:3 Teacher: Sean Finnegan]]> 00:32:50 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:21:54 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2130650 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session2-lay-of-the-land Offering a panoramic view of global religions and spirituality, this session debunks the secularization myth and examines the rapid worldwide growth of Christianity. With attention to data and theology, Christianity is depicted as a global, trans-cultural movement that is alive, intellectually robust, and spiritually transformative in every cultural context. Verses: Col. 1:19-20; Eph. 1:9-10; Col. 2:1-3; Phil. 2:9-11; John 14:6 Teacher: Sean Finnegan]]> false Offering a panoramic view of global religions and spirituality, this session debunks the secularization myth and examines the rapid worldwide growth of Christianity. With attention to data and theology, Christianity is depicted as a global, trans-cultural movement that is alive, intellectually robust, and spiritually transformative in every cultural context. Verses: Col. 1:19-20; Eph. 1:9-10; Col. 2:1-3; Phil. 2:9-11; John 14:6 Teacher: Sean Finnegan]]> 00:28:18 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:20:19 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65541/episode/2072511 https://why-christianity.castos.com/episodes/session-1-introduction-1 This opening session lays the foundation for the course, challenging cultural assumptions about truth, meaning, and faith. Explore the relevance of Christianity in a postmodern world by introducing the concept of worldviews and the unique claim of Christianity as the most coherent and compelling explanation of reality. Participants are encouraged to explore faith not as blind belief, but as the pursuit of ultimate truth. Verses: John 18:33-38; Gen. 1:1; 1 Pet. 3:15 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> false This opening session lays the foundation for the course, challenging cultural assumptions about truth, meaning, and faith. Explore the relevance of Christianity in a postmodern world by introducing the concept of worldviews and the unique claim of Christianity as the most coherent and compelling explanation of reality. Participants are encouraged to explore faith not as blind belief, but as the pursuit of ultimate truth. Verses: John 18:33-38; Gen. 1:1; 1 Pet. 3:15 Teacher: Jerry Wierwille]]> 00:24:25