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What Is The Occult and What Draws People To It?

Do occult practices actually deliver what they promise? As more people are drawn to alternative spirituality driven by deep longings to connect with something, we must ask: does occultism offer ultimate truth, or are we searching in the wrong place?

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The Background of Christmas: What is the historical reliability of Christmas events?

Does the Christmas story stand up to historical scrutiny? Cristo Rodriguez explores biblical accounts, external evidence, and common questions to assess how confidently we can say that the events at the heart of Jesus' birth story truly happened.

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Has David Hume shown that it can never be reasonable to believe in miracles? Part 2

This second article critiques David Hume’s classic argument against miracles, exploring concerns about circular reasoning, probability, and science, and shows why Christians can reasonably consider the resurrection of Jesus as historically credible.

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Has David Hume shown that it can never be reasonable to believe in miracles? Part 1

Unpacking David Hume’s influential argument against miracles, Max explains Hume's principles of probability, testimony, and uniform experience, and sets the stage for exploring philosophical responses in a follow-up discussion.

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What does the Bible say about healing?

Lara Buchanan explores what the Bible teaches about healing, from Old and New Testament accounts to modern-day claims. She examines God’s nature as healer, the role of miracles, common objections, and how Christians reconcile faith in healing with the reality of suffering.

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How can we explain Near Death Experiences?

What can near-death experiences tell us about the relationship between the mind and the brain? In this conversation, Max Baker-Hytch and Sharon Dirckx explore the scientific and philosophical implications of NDEs—and what they might reveal about consciousness, the soul, and the possibility of life beyond death.

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Does miraculous healing still happen today?

Can claims of miraculous healing withstand scientific scrutiny? In this talk, Lara Buchanan examines real-life case studies, medical records, and academic research into healing through prayer. Do these reports suggest something beyond natural explanation—and if so, what might that mean for how we seek and understand truth?

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Can we rebuild trust in a culture of doubt?

In this talk, Professor John Lennox explores how shifts in Western views of truth, faith, and meaning have led to growing uncertainty. Reflecting on the decline of confidence in Christianity, he considers how its ideas still offer a foundation for rebuilding trust in today’s culture of doubt.

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Did Jesus claim to be God?

Who did Jesus believe he was? Was he a prophet, the Messiah, or God himself? This video explores one of the most significant questions in Christianity: did Jesus claim to be divine—and if so, where? Join Dan Lacich as he examines the words of Jesus and what they reveal about his true identity.

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Did Jesus really rise from the dead?

The resurrection of Jesus is central to Christianity—but is there real evidence for it? In this discussion, Oxford philosopher Max Baker-Hytch and OCCA speaker Lara Buchanan examine historical records, eyewitness accounts, and alternative theories. Watch to explore the case for the resurrection: what does the evidence actually show?

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Why does the resurrection matter?

Without the resurrection, Christianity collapses. NT Wright explains why Jesus’ resurrection isn’t just a religious belief but the foundation of Christian faith. Was Jesus just another failed revolutionary, or did something happen that changed history forever? Watch his discussion with Ben Thomas to explore the evidence and its significance.

What about contradictions in the Bible?

Do the Gospels contradict each other? Dr. Darrell Bock tackles common challenges about alleged Bible contradictions, from Jesus’ words on the cross to differing resurrection accounts. In this discussion with Charlie Styles, they explore why differences don’t mean contradictions—and how the Bible’s diverse perspectives strengthen its credibility.

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