How did we get our Bibles w/ Dr. Michael Kruger

We are honored to present this broadcast of Redemption Radio with scholar and professor Dr. Michael Kruger from Reformed Theological Seminary.  Dr. Kruger has written one of the finest books of our time on the Canon of Scripture answering questions like:

• How do we know this is the Word of God?
• How did we get these particular books?
• Do we have a justification for believing that these are in fact God's books?
• Did Christians create the Bible or did the Word of God create the Church?

This show is straight-up awesome!  Share it with your friends and family and be sure to pick up a copy of Dr. Kruger's incredible book (Canon Revisited)!

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Calvinism is sexy Part II

This is part II of our broadcast responding to Ed Young Jr.'s rant against reformed Christians/Theology.  It is our hope that these broadcasts will bring clarity and light to these types of critiques of Calvinism.

Listen in on this broadcast of Redemption Radio where we respond to Ed Young Jr.'s rant against reformed theology.  Are reformed Christians really not reaching anybody?  Do reformed Christians prey on the non-reformed?  Slip on a pair of your best skinny jeans, pull on one of your best v-necks and get your sexy on, because, this episode is about to pop-off.




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Astonishing audio between Jeff Durbin & Mormon *Brand New!

Check-out and share this clip that contains the actual audio from on the street evangelism between Jeff Durbin and a member of the Mormon Church at the temple in Mesa, Arizona.

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Calvinism is sexy.

Intrigued yet?  Listen in on this broadcast of Redemption Radio where we respond to Ed Young Jr.'s rant against reformed theology.  Are reformed Christians really not reaching anybody?  Do reformed Christians prey on the non-reformed?  Slip on a pair of your best skinny jeans, pull on one of your best v-necks and get your sexy on, because, this episode is about to pop-off.

Luke Pierson, Jerry Roberts and Jeff Durbin join together in the studio for this episode of Redemption Radio doing a critique of Ed Young Jr.'s rant against reformed theology.


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Sound & Pound Conference this weekend!

Check it out!  This weekend Roosevelt Community Church is holding its annual 'Sound and Pound' conference.  This year it is on evangelism and there is a great list of speakers lined up:  Dr. James White, Vocab Malone, our own Pastor Jeff Durbin and more!  Make sure you get the word our if you are in the Phoenix area and we will see you there!

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In yo' face boldness with Dr. Walter Martin

Join us for this exciting broadcast of Redemption Radio where our host Jeff Durbin is in the studio with Jerry Roberts from Apologia Church.  Jeff and Jerry dialogue about a hero of the Christian faith, Dr. Walter Martin.  Dr. Martin was a pioneer in the field of apologetics in ministering to non-Christian worldviews and the Kingdom of the Cults.  As a matter of fact, his book, 'The Kingdom of the Cults' is a classic work on the shelves of most pastors- you should have it too!

Listen-in as Jeff and Jerry play audio excerpts from a sermon Dr. Martin preached all the way back in 1982.  Get inspired and equipped to learn about what true boldness means.

Share this with your friends and family!  Dr. Walter Martin left a legacy for the Gospel and is the man that God used to inspire Jeff Durbin for a life of ministry.

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Is Jesus the One He claimed to be?

Have you ever struggled with answering questions about how we actually know- with certainty!- that Jesus is in fact the One He claimed to be?  Are you wanting to grow deeper in your understanding of how we can explain the facts surrounding our claim that Jesus is the Messiah?  Do you want to be able to provide an apologetic to a person that is asking you how you know Jesus is the One that was promised?

On this episode of Redemption Radio, Jeff Durbin walks our listeners through an easy-to-remember study that he created (and is putting in book form) to help explain the certainty we have in our trust in Jesus as Messiah.  This study is part of a message that Jeff gives monthly at Calvary and has given across the nation.  God has used this discussion to bring many of His people to Himself.

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End-times Debate: Amill vs. Postmill vs. Premill

Who is the Antichrist?  Are we going to be secretly raptured away leading to a 7-year tribulation, one world government with microchips in our heads and hands?  If you are a fan of the "Left Behind" series you may want to avoid listening to this episode to avoid an untimely death by heart-attack.  None of that will be discussed.

On these episodes of Redemption Radio, our host Jeff Durbin engages a round-table discussion with the hosts of Backpack Radio on the issue of eschatology.  Pastor Bob represents Amillennialism, Pastor Vocab represents historic Premillennialism and Pastor Jeff represents Postmillennialism.  All three views are orthodox and affirm many of the same things.  However, there are many important areas of disagreement that are significant and ultimately impact your view of the future.

Be sure to share these exciting episodes with your friends!  This is an exciting, fun and important topic.  Let's dig-in.


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Extreme Justification Makeover & the NPP with Dr. Guy Waters

Justification by faith has been held by many to be the heart of the Gospel.  Justification- it is said- is the article of a standing or falling church.  In light of this, we need to examine and respond to a complete reworking of this essential truth by those who hold to the New Perspective on Paul.  The NPP has gotten legs into the Evangelical church because of men like N.T. Wright.  On this episode of Redemption Radio, I interview Dr. Guy Waters of Reformed Theological Seminary on this vital issue.  All of us need a fuller understanding of this essential truth of Scripture and we would do well to treasure it.  A deeply biblical understanding with affect your view of God, the world, the future and your relationship with Him.

Don't miss this important episode!  Share it with others and pick up a copy of Dr. Waters' book on this issue. 

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God, Christians and government w/ Douglas Wilson

Don't miss this one!  Douglas Wilson joins me on this episode of Redemption Radio (sponsored by Calvary Addiction Recovery Center) where we discuss God, Christians and government.  What is our responsibility as Christians to our government.  Should Christians be involved in social issues that relate to our interaction with the government?  Should Christians close their mouths when there is injustice and unrighteousness in society because we are to be obedient to our governing authorities?  Have you ever wanted to learn more about the Christian foundations to our nation?

Then, don't miss this show!  And be sure to share it a lot!

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History Channel Documentary with Jeff Durbin

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Jeff Durbin debates Atheist Brett Strong on Redemption Radio

Don't miss these exciting episodes of Redemption Radio where our host Jeff Durbin debates Atheist Brett Strong.  Brett Strong was featured as a guest on the well-known Christian program 'Unbelievable'.  Hang-on for a wild-ride!  Luke Pierson and Joy Temby join Jeff and Brett in the studio as well.

This episode displays - in a powerful way- the arbitrariness and inconsistency of the Atheist worldview.  When asked to explain the most basic and simple things of life the Atheist ultimately is left with either no intelligible answer or pure, blind-faith.

Don't forget to share this with your friends; both Atheist and Christian!


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Hero Missionaries: Living risky lives for the Kingdom

This episode will excite, challenge and inspire you.  On this episode of  Redemption Radio I interview Luke Pierson (Pastor/Apologia Church) and his Mom, Susan Pierson.  Pastor Luke comes from a line of missionaries that have taken huge risks and had a magnificent impact for the Kingdom.  Listen in as Susan takes us through an amazing story and series of events that display true boldness, courage and godly risk for the sake of the Kingdom and also the faithfulness and providence of God.

We need to always be reflecting on God's faithfulness in history and we should highlight and give honor to the brothers and sisters who have laid their lives down for the message of the Gospel.

This is a show you want to listen to and listen again.  Also, you should share it.  Who knows, maybe the Lord will use this story to ignite a fire in your heart to do what God made you to do.

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Max Headroom, Vocab Malone and Atheistic silliness.

I know, I know. Many of you younger folks are gonna be like, "Who in the world is Max Headroom?" Believe me, I'm sensitive to that- and I'm sad for you. If you are a product of the 80's then you know and can give me an intercontinental "air-five" at 3, 2, 1... But, on a serious note, is Max Headroom an Atheist? Well, in this context, he just might be.

Catch this episode of Redemption Radio where I interview Vocab Malone of Backpack Radio about his recent public debate with two Atheists during First Friday in Phoenix. Roosevelt Community Church organized a live public debate on their front steps for people walking by. The topic of the debate was:

Does the existence of evil nullify God's existence?

We play some clips from the debate and you don't want to miss it. So wha, wha, wha, what are you waiting for (let the reader understand)?! Pull-down this episode and share with friends!


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The non-explanatory power of Atheism

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No good, no evil, no human value- Atheism.

Here is a clip from our documentary that is in production on Atheism. In this short-clip we speak to two young college students that were at the Reason Rally in D.C.. See for yourself what consistent Atheism has to offer the world.

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Reason Rally, Atheism, Magic underwear and Penn Jillette.

We've returned from the Reason Rally in D.C. where Apologia filmed for a documentary that is currently in production on Christian/Atheist dialogue. We've been posting some of the clips from our discussions on Youtube and we recorded an episode with Backpack Radio reporting what happened.

In these two-broadcasts of Redemption Radio, I interview Luke Pierson, Whitney Byrd and Joy Temby about what happened and we also play a clip and respond to an address to the Atheists at the Rally by none other than the super-talented Penn Jillette. Penn is an Atheist and these shows are a must hear!

Check them out and be sure to share them with your friends. They are really fun and informative!


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Raw Footage of a Militant Atheist at the Reason Rally.

As many of you already know, we are in production of a documentary film called "Suppression" (working title). This is a documentary of Christian/Atheist dialogue as well as a training tool to equip Christians to reach the new-Atheists. We wanted to give you all a small sample- to whet your appetite- of some of the raw-footage.

In this clip, Luke and I chat with a man at the Reason Rally in Washington, D.C., who was pretty vocal when speaking to some other people. He was wearing a shirt that said, "Militant Atheist" and so we thought he would be a great interview. We hope you are blessed by this. Please be warned, there is offensive language on his shirt.

If you would like to support this project and our ministry please donate by clicking the donate tab at the top of this page or email us with any questions!

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Douglas Wilson, man-beards, brain-fizz and the New Atheist

Just how is a Christian supposed to deal with an Atheist? What is a proper apologetic method? How should we reason with people who believe that they are cosmic accidents? Check-out this delicious episode of Redemption Radio where Luke Pierson & Douglas Wilson join me in the studio to chop-it-up over the issue of Atheism. Douglas Wilson is extremely helpful in that he has debated some of the most popular Atheists in recent history, written books in response to Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens and he even is in a documentary film called "Collision" where he and the late Hitchens debated at a couple of venues while on their mutual book tour.

Get this episode! Pull it down and share it with your friends. Doug gives us pastoral and apologetic help that is necessary, God honoring and fun! After you listen to this show you'll discover why I keep a little bit of Douglas Wilson in my back pocket.

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Atheist Dan Barker on Redemption Radio

Be sure to check-out this broadcast of Redemption Radio where I interview Atheist Dan Barker from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Dan is a well-known anti-Theist and has written many books and engaged in many debates. We had Dan on the show to discuss his involvement in the upcoming Reason Rally event in Washington D.C.. Sye Ten Bruggencate from proofthatGodexists.org and Luke Pierson from Apologia Church also joined us.

We get into a discussion with Dan about why he as an Atheist (who believes that we are cosmically no more than ants or brocolli) would want to promote reason. Sye and I engage in a dialogue with Dan about whether or not his Atheism can give him a foundation for reason, morality and science.

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