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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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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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Underappreciated Evidence for the Reliability of the Gospels & Acts, Part 2

Explore two key lines of evidence for the reliability of the book of Acts - undesigned coincidences and external confirmations - and considers how Acts contributes to the case for Jesus’ resurrection.

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Underappreciated Evidence for the Reliability of the Gospels & Acts, Part 1

Are the gospels trustworthy? Do they reflect the testimony of those who were originally eyewitnesses of Jesus’ public ministry, death, and resurrection? Or did these accounts arise and develop decades after the purported events transpired? This article presents some evidence, often underappreciated, for the reliability of the Gospels.

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How should Christians talk about faith in a polarized world?

In this thought-provoking interview, Darrell Bock explores how Christians can talk about faith in today’s polarized culture. Instead of starting with arguments, Bock encourages us to begin with the real questions people are asking—about peace, identity, and purpose—and shows how the gospel speaks meaningfully to those longings.

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What can I do when the world feels broken?

In this video, Sam Allberry explores how Christians can engage meaningfully with a world marked by division, conflict, and chaos. From political unrest and economic instability to personal disillusionment, our culture has become increasingly adversarial, so how can Christianity offer real hope in times of unrest?

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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.

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Can staying fit help you escape death?

Many people turn to exercise, dieting, and longevity science in the hopes of staying young and living longer—but is it really possible to outsmart aging? In this episode of So You Want to Live Forever?, Alanzo Paul explores our culture's obsession with fitness, the fear of mortality, and whether staying fit can truly help us escape death.

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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