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Have you ever compared your moral deeds to others and felt that you've fallen short? Or perhaps you've thought that you would generally be considered a 'good person' by average standards? In this video, Lara delves into one of Jesus' parables, explaining how the Christian God perceives moral debt and addresses the profound, often heart-wrenching question, “Can I be forgiven?”.
Are arguments for God manipulative? Mark Lanier, a trial lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience, addresses the ethics of persuasion and differentiates between arguments based on reason and integrity, and propaganda, which manipulates emotion and biases without logical reasoning.
Mark Lanier, a trial lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience, applies his legal expertise to the question of whether it's possible to prove God's existence. He discusses different types of proof and the legal system's concept of 'the burden of proof,' highlighting that scientific methods of enquiry are limited in their ability to answer certain existential questions.
Storm Cecile, a 25-year-old spoken word poet, discusses how her Christian faith shapes her creativity and resilience. In this interview with Charlie Styles, Storm explores her artistic passions and how she intentionally aligns her work with spiritual values.
In this discussion, Raymond Bukenya and Charlie Styles examine whether suffering has an impact on faith in God. Raymond shares diverse perspectives on how people reconcile pain with spiritual beliefs, drawing from his experiences in Uganda's Karimojong community and his personal story of suffering.
In this conversation, Sam and Rebecca discuss the importance of using Jesus’ example to meaningfully engage with difficult topics in today’s culture, such as questions about justice and suffering. They also give practical tips on how to thoughtfully communicate biblical truths in diverse and challenging settings.
Darrell Bock and John Lennox explore how to engage in public conversations about Christianity with respect and understanding. They discuss the importance of relational dynamics, avoiding confrontational debates, acknowledging diverse worldviews, and valuing individuals as created in God's image.
Jesus's death was by all accounts, brutal. So why did he have to die? Darrell Bock (Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary) & OCCA speaker Alanzo Paul consider the significance of Jesus's death from a biblical and historical perspective.
In this episode of the series, ‘So You Want to Live Forever?’, join Ben Thomas and Alanzo Paul as they consider the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Did it happen? And, if it did, what does it mean? How does the resurrection of Jesus Christ 2000 years ago answer the human desire to live forever?
In the this episode of the series ‘So You Want to Live Forever?’ join Ben Thomas and Rahil Patel as they consider the possibilities of returning to life in other forms. What is the offer of reincarnation? What kind of hope might it give us?
The final session on Gandhi and Christianity explores how Mahatma Gandhi incorporated Christian teachings into his political ideologies emphasising non-violence and social justice.
In this second session on Gandhi and Christianity, Jacob Cheriyan and OCCA speaker Rahil Patel explore how Gandhi interpreted and applied teachings from the Bible as political tools in India's independence movement.