Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

Greg tells an April Fools’ Day story from his past, then he answers questions about using people’s preferred names and pronouns, what becoming saved looks like if it doesn’t involve asking Jesus into your life, and not feeling the love for God that other people seem to feel. Topics: Commentary: An April Fools’ Day story (00:00) What is your view on using people’s preferred names and pronouns? (15:00) What does becoming saved look like if it doesn’t involve asking Jesus into your life? (31:00) Should I be feeling more love for God? (47:00) Mentioned on the Show: STR Outposts Red Pen Logic with Mr. B Why I no longer use Transgender Pronouns—and Why You shouldn’t, either. by Rosaria Butterfield Related Links: Why Agree to Use Preferred Names but Not Preferred Pronouns? by Amy Hall A Response to an Employer’s Request for Pronouns by Amy Hall Problems with Preferred Pronouns by Alan Shlemon Why the “Sinner’s Prayer” Has Me Concerned...and a Biblical Alternative by Greg Koukl #STRask: Is There Something I Can Do to Develop Love for Christ if I Am Emotionally Detached? #STRask question about resources for developing the non-cerebral side of living a Christian life

Greg talks about the grounding for morality, then he answers questions about whether the criteria for the canon is contained in Scripture, how it’s possible that Satan rebelled if there was no sin in Heaven, and how Satan was able to be in the garden of Eden in the first place if it was perfect. Topics: Commentary: Is morality just limited to God’s say-so? (00:00) Are the criteria for the canon contained in Scripture? (20:00) If there was no sin in Heaven, how is it possible that Satan rebelled, and if the garden of Eden was perfect, how was Satan able to be there in the first place? (45:00) Mentioned on the Show: Submit a question on the Open Mic Line The New Testament Canon: Which Books and Why? by Greg Koukl The Canon of Scripture by F.F. Bruce #STRask podcast with Greg and Amy

Greg goes step by step through the passage in Hebrews 10 that many interpret to mean you can lose your salvation, then he answers questions about 1 Corinthians 2:10–16 in light of his view on hearing God’s voice and the mechanism by which the Holy Spirit comforts, convicts, etc. Topics: Commentary: Does Hebrews 10 teach that you can lose you salvation? (00:00) What do you think about 1 Corinthians 2:10–16 in terms of your view on God speaking, and by what mechanism does the Holy Spirit do the things you mentioned in your “Does God Whisper?” article? (34:00) Mentioned on the Show: Submit a question on the Open Mic Line Reality Student Apologetics Conference – April 24–25 in Los Angeles, CA Does God Whisper? Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 by Greg Koukl Related Links: When God Speaks by Greg Koukl

Greg talks to Jon Noyes about his new YouTube project, Noyes on the Streets, where he has conversations about spiritual and ethical topics with people in public places and then breaks them down for viewers and gives tips on how to make your case with clarity and compassion. Topics: Interview: Jon Noyes – Noyes on the Streets (00:00) Mentioned on the Show: Noyes on the Streets Reality Student Apologetics Conference – April 24–25 in Los Angeles, CA