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Jerry Johnston Interviews Ben Witherington on Biblical Illiteracy in the Church
A leading New Testament scholar and author of over 40 books, Dr. Ben Witherington is the Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. Pew Research has documented the indisputable rise
Read MoreJerry Johnston Researches Reason Rally 2016: Maryam Namazie Address
Can every conservative– from moderate to extremist– be lumped into the same pot? Maryam Namazie, an Iranian-born former Muslim, believes so. Namazie is a civil rights activist, known for encouraging women to post
Read MoreJerry Johnston Interviews Penn Jillette on Atheism and the Bible
A highly recognizable character, Penn Jillette has toured the world in his act Penn & Teller. Author of Every day is an Atheist Holiday! and outspoken proponent of atheism, Jillette entertained the thousands of atheists gathered at the 2016 Reason Rally. In my brief interview with Penn Jillette, I asked him his opinion of…
Read MoreJerry Johnston Researches Reason Rally 2016: Bobby Scott Address
At the Reason Rally in June 2016 (the “Woodstock” of atheists), my film crew and I listened to Congressman Bobby Scott, a U.S. representative for Virginia, discuss religious freedoms and share his thoughts on
Read MoreJerry Johnston Interviews Mandisa Thomas on the Efficacy of the American Pulpit
Is the pulpit in America meeting the needs of men and women in the 21st century? I spoke with Mandisa Thomas, President of Black Nonbelievers, about the efficacy of the pulpit in the American church. I asked Mandisa if the church has failed to address
Read MoreJerry Johnston Interviews Simon Vibert on Technology in the Church
You are probably reading this blog on your laptop and have your phone and tablet within reach. These are valuable communication and study tools, yet the church needs to revaluate
Read MoreJerry Johnston Interviews Muhammad Syed on the Evidence for Christianity
Extraordinary claims without evidence? While capturing footage at the American Atheist Convention in Memphis for our documentary, I interviewed Muhammad Syed. Founder of Ex-Muslims of North America, Syed is an advocate for Muslims
Read MoreJerry Johnston Interviews Susan Blackmore on the Legitimacy of Jesus’ Miracles
While interviewing prominent atheists at the Atheist Convention in Memphis, my team and I filmed with Dr. Susan Blackmore. Blackmore was brought up as a Christian but in her words,
Read MoreJerry Johnston Interviews William Lane Craig on Christian Apologetics
Many atheists refuse to debate William Lane Craig. Deeply studied in the Christian faith, he is passionate about teaching men and women how
Read MoreJerry Johnston Interviews Peter J. Williams on Myths and the Bible
Capricious or gracious — is the God of the Bible only a myth akin to Zeus or Poseidon? Can we trust the claims of the Bible?
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