Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute
The show that helps Christian men become the worldview leaders their families and churches need. Join Joel Settecase as he answers the questions the world is asking and discusses the Christian worldview with teachers, preachers and theologians. Together, they will help you build a legacy for your family: you, your kids and your wife will be able to confidently give answers from the Bible and see Jesus change lives as you share your faith. Presented by The Think Institute.
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#217 Christian vs. Atheist Debate: He Questions Demons and Ends Up Challenging Knowledge Itself
Joel Settecase (Christian) debated an atheist who asked a question about demons. Listen to apologetics in action, as we vindicate the truth of the Christian message. ===================================================Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf Men: Want to become the worldview leader
#216 Trinitarian vs Unitarian Debate: “You’re Not a Christian”
Joel Settecase (Trinitarian Christian) puts presuppositional apologetics into practice in this respectful debate vs. a Unitarian. ===================================================Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf Men: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? Join t
#215 He Questioned God’s Law In this Debate—Then He Got the Hard Truth About Sin
"What about Leviticus?" Joel Settecase (Christian) debates a non-Christian about Old Covenant Law. ===================================================Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf Men: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? Join the Hammer & Anvil
#214 Protestant vs. Oriental Orthodox Debate: He Tried to Destroy Sola Scriptura—Then Refuted Himself
How many times have you heard a Protestant Christian debate an Oriental Orthodox? Welcome to Think Debates. ===================================================Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf Men: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? Join the Hammer & Anvil
#213 Debate: Atheist Asks “If Jesus Is God, How Can He Be Human?” Presuppositional Apologist Responds
Joel Settecase (Christian) debates Zerotarian the Atheist. ===================================================Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf Men: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? Join the Hammer & Anvil Society. We provide in-depth education and commun
#212 Atheist vs. Christian Debate Ends When This Question Gets Asked | Presuppositional Apologetics
Joel Settecase faced off against an atheist in this epic debate. Welcome to Think Debates. ===================================================Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf Men: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? Join the Hammer & Anvil Society. We provi
#211 Atheist vs. Presuppositionalist Debate—He Challenges God’s Existence… Then the Debate Turns Personal.
Joel Settecase (Christian) debates an atheist who called in.===================================================Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf Men: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? Join the Hammer & Anvil Society. We provide in-depth education and commu
#210 Naturalist Tries to Debunk ‘3 Laws of Logic’—Then Gets Forced to Define Logic! (Debate)
Joel Settecase and Jerry (Twitchy Theologian) debate an Agnostic on the topic of logic. =====Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf Men: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? Join the Hammer & Anvil Society. We provide in-depth education and community for Christian
#209 The Question Reformed Christians Can't Let Roman Catholics Dodge, PLUS Apologetics Q&A
Tonight we’re tackling one of the biggest questions in Apologetics, Theology, and the Protestant/Roman Catholic debate: How do you know the Bible is from God? Roman Catholics often ask Protestants, “If two Christians interpret Scripture differently, who decides?” But does Rome actually solve that problem, or merely move it back a step? Unless the pope has given an infallible interpretation of a sp
#208 Agnostic vs. Christian Debate: He Tries to Escape the TAG ‘Dichotomy’… Can He?
Listen to presuppositional apologetics in action as Joel Settecase (Christian) debates vs. a self-proclaimed Agnostic===================================================Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf Men: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? Join the Hammer &am
#207 DEBATE: This Is What Happens When You Deny Classical Logic
Joel Settecase (presuppositional apologist) debates a self-proclaimed Christian on the subject of logic. ===================================================Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf Men: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? Join the Hammer & Anvil Soc
#206 Was Jesus a Fraud? (Presuppositional Apologetics Debate)
Joel Settecase (Christian) debates a self-proclaimed Jewish debater on whether Jesus was a false prophet (He wasn't). =====Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf Men: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? Join the Hammer & Anvil Society. We provide in-depth edu
#205 Repentance—Change of Mind… or Turning from Sin? (Debate)
Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf Men: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? Join the Hammer & Anvil Society. We provide in-depth education and community for Christian men: https://thethink.institute/society=====================================================
#204 Christian Debate vs. Non-Trinitarian: Oneness Theology Can't Answer This
This is a debate clip between Joel Settecase (Trinitarian Christian) and a debater promoting Oneness Theology. Debate clips seem to be doing well. Let us know what you think of this. ===================================================Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf Men: Want to become the
#203 Protestant vs. Eastern Orthodox Debate: ‘Sola Scriptura Can’t Work.’
This is a debate clip between Joel Settecase (Reformed Evangelical) and an Orthodox who called in to one of our debate streams. ===================================================Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf Men: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? Join the
#202 Christian vs. Atheist Debate — Is Christianity True? | Presuppositional Apologetics
👉 Learn apologetics from me in a community of Christian brotherhood: https://thethink.institute/society👉 Turn your family into a discipleship machine (Family Discipleship Starter Kit): https://thethink.institute/family-discipleship-kit 👉 Free Apologetics Men's Night for your church: https://thethink.institute/forchurchesIn this debate, Joel Settecase (Christian) debat
#201 Is Protestantism True? | Joel Settecase (Protestant) vs. Oriental Orthodox Debate
👉 Learn apologetics from me in a community of Christian brotherhood: https://thethink.institute/society👉 Turn your family into a discipleship machine (Family Discipleship Starter Kit): https://thethink.institute/family-discipleship-kit 👉 Free Apologetics Men's Night for your church: https://thethink.institute/forchurchesIn this debate, Joel Settecase (Protestant) debates an
#200 Christian Debates Gnostic | Presuppositional Apologetics (Joel Settecase) In Action
👉 Learn apologetics from me in a community of Christian brotherhood: https://thethink.institute/society👉 Turn your family into a discipleship machine (Family Discipleship Starter Kit): https://thethink.institute/family-discipleship-kit 👉 Free Apologetics Men's Night for your church: https://thethink.institute/forchurchesIn this debate, Joel Settecase (Christian) debates a Gnostic
#199 Debate: Trinitarian vs. Unitarian | Presuppositional Apologetics in Action
👉 Learn apologetics from me in a community of Christian brotherhood: https://thethink.institute/society👉 Turn your family into a discipleship machine (Family Discipleship Starter Kit): https://thethink.institute/family-discipleship-kit 👉 Free Apologetics Men's Night for your church: https://thethink.institute/forchurchesIn this debate, Joel Settecase (Trinitarian Christian) debates a U
#198 Atheist Asks “If Jesus Is God, How Can He Be Human?” | Presuppositional Apologist Debates
👉 Learn apologetics from me in a community of Christian brotherhood: https://thethink.institute/society👉 Turn your family into a discipleship machine (Family Discipleship Starter Kit): https://thethink.institute/family-discipleship-kit 👉 Free Apologetics Men's Night for your church: https://thethink.institute/forchurchesIn this debate, Joel Settecase (Christian) debates an atheist (Zerotaria
#197 Is the Bible REALLY God’s Word? (Inerrant, Authoritative, Sufficient—Explained for New Believers)
I'm a presuppositional apologist. I was asked "What is your view of the inspiration, authority, inerrancy, and sufficiency of Scripture?" Here's my answer. Along the way I'll share with you why atheists need the Bible to be true, but of course they don't want to admit that.Watch my whole Apologetics Answers playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfSpUNYR5qo6sv8
#196 Why ONLY Christianity Can Make Science Work (Explained FAST)
Science needs Jesus. Let's talk about why that is. It's time to learn apologetics.Watch my whole Apologetics Answers playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfSpUNYR5qo6sv8Pk8x0tmaq8lLQHHlTm&si=FlnSB-pBhZ6SSaJE==============================♱ SUBSTACK: Read weekly articles to help you learn and grow: https://thethinkinstitute.substack.com/♱ CHURCH TRAINING: Bring an IMPACTFUL
#195 13 Quotes that DEBUNK the Atheistic Myth about the Scientific Revolution
Let's look at 13 quotes from the fathers of the Scientific Revolution and what they had to say about the relationship of their faith to their science. GRAB YOUR FREE PDF GUIDE TO THIS VIDEO HERE: https://thethink.institute/store/p/science-to-the-glory-of-god-13-quotes-from-the-christian-founders-of-modern-scienceWatch my whole Apologetics Answers playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL
#194 The BRILLIANT Evolutionary Argument that DESTROYS Atheism Explained FAST
It's time to get introduced to one of the most powerful apologetics arguments against atheism: Alvin Plantinga's Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism. For further reading: What Is the “Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism?” by Joel Settecase https://settecase.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/what-is-the-evolutionary-argument-against-naturalism/==============================♱ SUBSTACK: Read
#193 The Interracial Marriage Debate Is Back—Apologist Responds
Is "interracial" marriage biblically acceptable? Let's look at the theology laid in the biblical worldview.Watch my whole Apologetics Answers playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfSpUNYR5qo6sv8Pk8x0tmaq8lLQHHlTm&si=FlnSB-pBhZ6SSaJE==============================⏰ Timestamps ⏰TBD♱ SUBSTACK: Read weekly articles to help you learn and grow: https://thethinkinstitute.sub
#192 Atheism’s Fatal Bug—The Problem of Induction
After this video, you won't let anyone tell you Christian theology or the biblical worldview is incompatible with science ever again. It's atheism that has the problem... and that problem is called INDUCTION. Watch and see why.Watch my whole Apologetics Answers playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfSpUNYR5qo6sv8Pk8x0tmaq8lLQHHlTm&si=FlnSB-pBhZ6SSaJE=======================
#191 ATHEISM CAN’T BORROW LOGIC! Here’s Why
Apologetics a little rusty? Tune into this video explaining why logic makes no sense without the one true God. Clarify your worldview, deepen your theology, and sharpen your ability to defend the faith.Watch my whole Apologetics Answers playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfSpUNYR5qo6sv8Pk8x0tmaq8lLQHHlTm&si=FlnSB-pBhZ6SSaJE==============================⏰ Timestamps ⏰TBD♱ SUBSTAC
#190 DEBUNKING Every Major "Bible Contradiction" in ONE Episode
First we'll talk about why it is literally impossible for the Bible to contain actual contradictions. Then let's go to the Bible to address the following supposed contradictions in the Bible, cited by historian Marko Marina, Ph.D, at Bart Ehrman's website (https://www.bartehrman.com/contradictions-in-the-bible). 1. The Two Creation Accounts: Genesis 1:1–2:3 (cosmic, structured, 7-day c
#189 Did the Church Fathers Believe Sola Scriptura? (The Receipts)
Theology and Church History collide as we ask, "Is Sola Scriptura true?" Let's talk about what the Bible says, as well as quotes from the Church Fathers showing their affirmation of Sola Scriptura in seed form.For further study: Sola Scriptura in the Early Church: 38 Quotes: https://credohouse.org/blog/sola-scriptura-in-the-early-church-38-quotesIn Defense of Sola Scriptura - Part 10
#188 Should Christians Keep the Sabbath? What the Fourth Commandment Demands
Does your worldview give you a solid, biblical theology of the Sabbath? Is it Saturday or Sunday... or something else? Recently I met a young men from the "United Church of God," a Sabbatarian group that believes Christians must keep the seventh-day Sabbath + the Old Covenant festivals. In this video will explain what the Bible really requires of Christians in the New Covenant, under the
#187 I Faced 100 Debates This Year—These 10 Objections Came Up Again and Again
In 2025 I had over 75 individual debates with non-Christians, ranging from 10 minutes long to 2+ hours long. Here are the 10 challenges to the Christian worldview that came up most often. Learn apologetics by watching this video, and then tell me which objections you want me to do a follow-up video on.Give to support the mission: https://thethink.institute/partnerMen, get real accountability and k
#186 Christmas Is Not a Stolen Pagan Holiday
Every year, people who know nothing about theology or church history claim that Christmas traditions are pagan. This year I'm going to set the record straight. I'll tell you where these traditions come from and what they mean to my family and me. Watch my whole Apologetics Answers playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfSpUNYR5qo6sv8Pk8x0tmaq8lLQHHlTm&si=FlnSB-pBhZ6SSaJEMen
#185 Answering Hard Questions with the Bible: Live Apologetics Q&A
You're about to hear a rapid-fire apologetics and theology Q&A—from Noah’s Ark to typology, from Calvinism to logic grounded in the Triune God—all with one goal: equip Christian men to become the worldview leaders their families and churches need.Partner with The Think Institute (support the mission): https://thethink.institute/partnerJoin the Hammer & Anvil Society (men’s discipleship
#184 Why So Many Christians Think They Can Lose Their Salvation (Avoid This Mistake)
Let's talk about the final point of Reformed, Calvinist salvation theology, the biblical doctrine of Perseverance of the Saints, AKA "Once Saved Always Saved." Watch my whole Apologetics Answers playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfSpUNYR5qo6sv8Pk8x0tmaq8lLQHHlTm&si=FlnSB-pBhZ6SSaJEMen, get real accountability and knowledge to help you become the worldview leader your family and
#183 How to Understand and Explain God's "Irresistible Grace"
See what the Bible really says about God's grace and why we say it's irresistible.Watch my whole Apologetics Answers playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfSpUNYR5qo6sv8Pk8x0tmaq8lLQHHlTm&si=FlnSB-pBhZ6SSaJEMen, get real accountability and knowledge to help you become the worldview leader your family and church need. Try out the Hammer & Anvil Society FREE. Learn more ➡️ https
#182 Apologist Answers Theology Questions
Joel Settecase answers viewer questions about theology, the Christian worldview, and apologetics, live. Men, get real accountability and knowledge to help you become the worldview leader your family and church need. Try out the Hammer & Anvil Society FREE. Learn more ➡️ https://hammerandanvil.circle.so/c/join/join-the-hammer-anvil-society----Check out our FREE CLASS on 3 Steps for Unleashing t
#181 "Jesus Died for ME" — The Truth Some Christians Can't Say
When it comes to my own worldview and journey in theology and the Bible, this was a question to settle on an answer for: Did Jesus die for every person who ever lived, or only for the elect? And then there were the follow-up questions: If Jesus died for the everyone, ever, then why weren't their sins paid for? Why do they still go to Hell? And if Jesus died for a "category" of people (and we join
#180 How to Understand and Defend Unconditional Election (10 Scriptures to Know)
Apologetics, Theology, Bible, Worldview—Joel Settecase walks through 10 Scriptures teaching Unconditional Election (not mere Calvinism, but the Bible’s own claim about Jesus’ saving work and the Church). Learn what God’s sovereign grace means for your faith and family.Support The Think Institute: https://thethink.institute/partnerKEY TAKEAWAYSGod’s choice to save is grounded in His purpose and gra
#179 Medical Expert Reveals 3 Brutal Truths About Abortion for Christians
Abortion Isn’t “Healthcare.” It’s Killing.Joel Settecase sits down with anesthesiologist Dr. Brian Warren and abolitionist Michael Rogers to rip the mask off abortion—medically, morally, and biblically. No euphemisms. No political double-speak. Just brutal truth for Christians and non-Christians.In this episode you’ll hear:A medical expert explain exactly what happens in common abortion procedures
#178 Total Depravity: 2 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make
How bad is sin—really?Joel Settecase tackles total depravity head-on—why humans aren’t just “broken” but spiritually dead, why that matters for the gospel, and where Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and “provisionists” get it wrong. This is straight, no-fluff theology for men who want to lead.In this episode you’ll hear:What total depravity / total inability actually means (not “as bad as possib
#177 A Roman Catholic Tried to Debunk the Bible's Sole Supreme Authority (Here's What He Missed)
Can you really trust a 66-book Protestant Bible without the Pope, councils, or “Sacred Tradition” telling you what belongs in it? In this episode, Joel Settecase reacts to a viral Catholic argument against Sola Scriptura and shows why it collapses. You’ll hear how a fallible church can still recognize an infallible canon, why competing Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Ethiopian canons undermi
#176 “I Don’t See Any Evidence for God” (How to Respond)
An atheist looks you in the eye and says, “There’s just no evidence for God.” What do you say? In this episode, Joel Settecase exposes the “apologetics cycle of doom” and shows you a better way to answer the skeptic who keeps demanding “more evidence” but never seems satisfied. Instead of chasing objections forever, you’ll learn how to flip the script using presuppositional apologetics, uncover th
#175 Is Jesus Really Yahweh? Hebrew Israelite's Argument SMASHED
Was Jesus really worshiped as God—or just “honored” like any other man? In this late-night debrief, Joel breaks down a live debate with a Hebrew Israelite and shows from Scripture why Jesus is Yahweh, equal with the Father and worthy of true worship. 🔥 In this episode: The Hebrew Israelite challenge: “Jesus isn’t really God.”Proskuneō vs. latreuō – does the Greek prove Jesus isn’t God?Why word–stu
#174 Stop Being Embarrassed About the Name "Evangelical" (9 Verses Explain Why)
What is an evangelical, really—and is evangelicalism actually biblical? In this episode, Joel from The Think Institute makes a robust, Scripture-packed case that evangelicalism (rightly defined) is not a shallow, American invention but a deeply biblical, historically rooted movement. He walks through the history, four core pillars, and nine key Bible passages that together challenge Eastern Orthod
#173 What the Bible Actually Says About the Image of God (And What Atheism Misses)
It's Worldview Wednesday, so let's talk about Anthropology—what it means to be human. We're going to compare and contrast biblical Christianity with atheism in five key areas: (1) The superiority of humanity(2) The inferiority of humanity(3) The moral status of humanity(4) Humanity's objective nature(5) Humanity's subjective self-perceptionWe'll see why the two views aren't just contradictory to e
#172 Why Christmas Is NOT Pagan (Remember These Reasons)
Every year, people who know nothing about theology or church history—as well as good-faith Christians seeking to follow their conscience—share their concerns that Christmas traditions are pagan in origin. This year I'm going to set the record straight. I'll tell you where these traditions come from and what they mean to my family and me. Men, get real accountability and knowledge to help y
#171 What REALLY Happened at the Council of Nicaea (and Why It Matters)
The Council of Nicaea has been trashed in pop culture as a smoke-filled backroom conspiracy where powerful bishops “invented” Christianity and edited the Bible to control people. In this episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase blows up the myths and walks you through what really happened 1700 years ago at Nicaea—and why it still matters for Christian men who want to lead their families today.T
#170 FASCINATING Evidence of Jonah from History You’ve Never Heard About
Did Jonah really get swallowed by a great fish… or is it just a Hebrew fairy tale?In this episode of Worldview Legacy, Christian apologist Joel Settecase pulls together jaw-dropping historical context you’ve probably never heard in church—evidence that the book of Jonah is not only theologically powerful, but historically grounded.The Bible-bashers say Jonah is “too miraculous to be true.” Joel sh
#169 Can You Be a New Covenant Christian Nationalist? | Guest: Geoff Volker
It's almost Christmas. And we have a very special gift for you today, ThinkSquad.In this episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase sits down with Geoff Volker to discuss key theological questions regarding New Covenant Theology (NCT) including the views on the nation of Israel and Christian nationalism, theonomy, and a NCT view of politics and governance.We cover a lot of ground, and it will
#168 The 20 Apologetics Books You Can’t Afford to Ignore
In a world of weak theology and shallow faith, Christian men need to get serious about knowing what—and why—they believe. In this powerhouse episode of Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase breaks down the Top 20 Apologetics Books Every Christian Should Read—the essential reading list for any man who wants to think clearly, argue biblically, and lead fearlessly. From Van Til to Voddie Baucham, Ch
#167 3 Simple Questions to Help You Define and Defend Your View of the End Times
Let's talk about Eschatology. I'll tell you the three questions that will absolutely define your view on the end times. How you answer them changes everything. Stop getting confused and start explaining what the Bible says about the last days... today. Men, join the Hammer & Anvil Society now: https://thethink.institute/society00:00 Introduction to Eschatology02:06 Three Key Questions
#166 Apologist REACTS: Nicki Minaj Calls Out Nigerian Christian Persecution
I never in a million years thought I would be making this episode. Source: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/16/u-s-ambassador-u-n-praises-nicki-minaj-spotlight-christians-nigeria/Christian men, take your learning further with the Hammer & Anvil Society: https://thethink.institute/society🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://s
#165 Brutally Honest Answers for Atheists About the Trinity
One of the biggest misconceptions atheists have about Christianity is that it doesn't make any sense—especially the Trinity. In this video I explain why the Trinity is the ONLY concept of God that makes sense. If you're a Christian, watch this and learn how to defend your faith. If you're an atheist, may Random Chance bless you. Christian men, join the Hammer & Anvil Society: https://thethink.
#164 400,000 “Errors” in the New Testament? Here’s the Truth
Is the Bible we read today the same one the prophets, apostles, and early church had? In this episode, we put the Scriptures under the microscope—textual criticism, the Dead Sea Scrolls, manuscript counts, famous variants (like John 7:53–8:11 and Mark 16:9–20), and the claim of “400,000 errors.” We’ll show why the integrity of the Bible matters for the Gospel, for trusting Jesus (John 10:35), and
#163 27 Arguments for God — Ranked from Worst to Best
28 Arguments for God — Ranked from S-Tier to F-TierIn this episode, St. Joel walks through 28 major arguments for God’s existence and ranks them from S-tier to F-tier. Some are surprisingly weak. A few are incredibly strong. And at least one rises above the rest.This is a fast-moving, no-fluff breakdown of the arguments Christians actually use in real conversations—and which ones truly stand up wh
#162 7,000 Christians Killed: Inside Nigeria’s Religious-Freedom Crisis
Violence, faith, and courage collide in Nigeria—where thousands of Christians face daily persecution from extremist groups. This episode unpacks the data, the human stories, and what ordinary viewers can do to stand for religious freedom.⛓ Learn more / verified sources:– Open Doors World Watch List – https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/nigeria– Voice of the Martyrs Global Prayer
#161 Exposed: The “John Copied the Stoics” Myth
Was John 1:1 an example of John the Apostle copying a concept from Stoic Philosophy? I will explain everything.
#160 9 Bible Verses to Help You Evangelize to Jehovah's Witnesses | Guest: Pastor Jason Contino
An ex-Jehovah’s Witness turned pastor lays out a loving, Bible-first way to reach JWs—without shouting matches. Joel Settecase sits down with Pastor Jason Contino (former JW) to unpack the exact questions, Scriptures, and posture that opened his own eyes and is now changing conversations at the door.The nine verses discussed in this episode: John 8:58 (“Before Abraham was, I am”) Exodus 3:14 (“I A
#159 How I Became a Christian Apologist
What makes a man step up, leave comfort behind, and build something that changes the world for Christ? In this Think Institute Thursday episode, Joel Settecase shares his full origin story—how he went from financial advisor to Bible teacher to pastor, through suffering, perseverance, and faith, to launching The Think Institute. Hear how God used trials, seminary lessons, and real-world ministry to
#158 The Bible’s Angels Are Way More Hardcore Than You Were Taught
In this episodeHave you seen those viral “biblically accurate angel” images online? They’re haunting—but are they accurate? Joel Settecase dives into Isaiah 6 and Ezekiel 1 to reveal what the Bible actually says about cherubim and seraphim, the heavenly throne guardians who serve, worship, and protect the presence of God.What you’ll learnWhat seraphim really are and why their name means “burning o
#157 What Happens When a Protestant Apologist Challenges Catholic AI (and Builds His Own)
What happens when an artificial intelligence trained on Catholic theology debates a Protestant apologist? In this fascinating episode, Joel Settecase, founder of The Think Institute, takes on “Justin AI” — the Roman Catholic apologetics bot from Catholic Answers — in a deep, logical, and biblically grounded debate about purgatory, repentance, and salvation.Joel walks through his step-by-step excha
#156 Destroying the “Bible Is a Fairy Tale” Myth Once and for All
Today on Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase takes aim at one of the most common atheist talking points — “The Bible is just a book of fairy tales.”In a world that dismisses faith as fiction, Joel unpacks why that claim falls apart under logic, history, and theology. From comparing Jonah to Pinocchio to exposing the hidden presuppositions of secular skeptics, this episode dismantles the “fairy
#155 How to EFFECTIVELY Prepare to Defend Your Faith | Guest: Eli Ayala
Join us for an engaging conversation about debating atheists, the evolving strategies in apologetics, and the importance of presuppositional arguments. In this episode, we'll discuss how to prepare for debates, the significance of the transcendental argument (TAG), and how to practically apply these principles in real-world discussions. Learn about the history and differences between various p
#154 The Resurrection: History’s Most Inconvenient Fact
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Joel Settecase continues his in-depth response to an atheist’s online rebuttal to his 30 Questions for Atheists, Skeptics, and Agnostics. Focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Joel unpacks what true evidence looks like, why the Bible’s eyewitness accounts count as direct evidence, and how atheists often fall into what he calls the apologetic cycle of doom.Ma
#153 Who Did Cain Marry? The Bible’s Surprising Answer
Episode SummaryIn this Worldview Wednesday episode, Joel Settecase tackles a classic question: “If we all came from Adam and Eve, who did their kids marry?” Drawing from Genesis 4 and 5, Joel explains that Cain married one of Adam and Eve’s descendants—most likely a sister or niece—and why that fits perfectly within a biblical worldview.Key PointsEve was the mother of all living, so all humanity c
#152 Beyond Politics: How Trump's White House Move Challenges Our Christian View
Donald Trump is rebuilding part of the White House—and people are losing their minds. But what if this headline says more about us than it does about politics? In today’s episode, Joel Settecase takes this viral story and connects it to a much bigger truth about human nature, divine renovation, and what it really means to be made in the image of God.In this episode:• Why Trump’s “White House ballr
#151 The Bible’s Supernatural Pattern: Evidence of Divine Authorship
In this episode of Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase explains one of the most powerful arguments for the divine authorship of Scripture — the Argument from Foreshadowing.From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is filled with events, symbols, and prophecies that anticipate future realities—especially the coming of Jesus Christ. These connections aren’t coincidences. They’re evidence that the Bib
#150 Answering Myths About God’s Wrath, Reliability of Scripture, and Sexual Confusion
In this MythConception Monday episode of Worldview Legacy Today, Joel refutes three major cultural myths distorting the truth about God, Scripture, and marriage:1️⃣ A loving God could never be wrathful.2️⃣ The New Testament authors were too biased to trust.3️⃣ Christians can affirm same-sex relationships without compromising their faith.Through Romans 1, 1 John 1, and Ephesians 5, Joel shows how t
#149 Godless Tech Overlords Are Programming Your Kids' AI—Here’s How to Fight Back
Today’s question: Whose morality will AI reflect? Are we building machines that reflect God’s truth—or man’s rebellion? AI isn’t neutral. Every line of code carries a worldview.Opening Scripture & FrameProverbs 21 shows us that God weighs the heart. Technology is not morally neutral—it reflects the values of its creators. The question is: whose standard are we using?Main IdeasAI mirrors its ma
#148 Science Just Proved the Bible Right Again
What you believe about where we come from changes everything.In this episode of Worldview Wednesday, Joel Settecase walks through the four dominant views on origins—Naturalistic Evolution, Theistic Evolution, Old Earth Creationism, and Young Earth Creationism—explaining how each view shapes theology, science, and your everyday worldview. Grounded in Scripture and sharpened by apologetics, this epi
#147 Does the Bible Really Say “Don’t Judge”?
Joel Settecase tackles one of the most common—and misunderstood—claims about Christianity: “The Bible says you shouldn’t judge.” In this episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel breaks down what Jesus actually meant in Matthew 7:1 and shows that far from forbidding judgment altogether, Scripture teaches us how to judge righteously, humbly, and biblically.You’ll learn how to apply God’s Word to moral eval
#146 Stop Defending Christianity Like an Atheist!
Proving the Resurrection: When Evidence Meets Axiomatic FaithJoel Settecase takes us deep into one of the most foundational truths of Christianity—the resurrection of Jesus Christ—and shows why our defense of that truth must start with Scripture, not autonomous reason or mere probability. In this powerful episode, Joel revisits a blog post he wrote over a decade ago, analyzing his own youthful apo
#145 Atheist Tries to Answer My 30 Questions—Here’s What He Gets Wrong
Six years ago, Joel Settecase published a provocative article titled “30 Questions to Ask Atheists, Agnostics & Skeptics.” Now, for the first time, someone has answered them—publicly. In this episode of The Think Institute Thursday, Joel reads and responds to a detailed blog post by atheist writer Dalbert from Daily Kos, who attempted to take on all 30 questions point-by-point.Using a presuppo
#144 Everyone’s Talking About Psychedelics… But Are They Opening Demonic Doors?
In this eye-opening episode of Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase explores the growing normalization of the occult and psychedelic use in our culture—and how Christians should respond. From pop culture’s embrace of witchcraft and spiritism to the spiritual experiences touted by psychedelic advocates, Joel uncovers what’s really going on beneath the surface and shows how the biblical worldview
#143 Peace in the Middle East & the Battle for Life
Joel Settecase breaks down two major stories through a biblical worldview:1️⃣ Trump ends the Israel–Hamas war and frees the hostages.2️⃣ Phil Vischer (VeggieTales) dodges the question: Is abortion ever justified?From geopolitics to morality, Scripture speaks clearly to peace, justice, and the value of every human life.TOPIC 1: TRUMP ENDS THE ISRAEL–HAMAS WARSources:World News Group: https://wng.or
#142 The Books That Aren’t Missing: How We Got the Bible Right
The Controversial Books Missing from the BibleWorldview Legacy Episode #144Did early church leaders hide essential books from the Bible? Are we missing out on “lost gospels” or ancient wisdom that could shake the foundation of our faith? In today’s episode, Joel Settecase tackles one of the most persistent myths that undermines biblical authority—and he does it with razor-sharp clarity and biblica
#141 Gen Z’s Identity Crisis and the Biblical Way Out
In this jam-packed episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase explores the deep questions that define who we are and how we live. What does it mean to be made in the image of God? Why are young men in Gen Z facing a crisis of identity? And how do ancient flood myths from around the world support the Bible's historical truth?Joel begins with a moment of humble self-reflection, sharing why he t
#140 Christian Education vs. Secular Indoctrination: What’s at Stake?
Today on Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase delivers a wake-up call for Christians navigating the cultural chaos of secular education, false religions, and faulty reasoning. Through the lens of Proverbs 9 and the solid foundation of God’s Word, Joel explores what happens when we build our lives—and our worldviews—on anything other than Jesus Christ.Joel breaks down three key areas: the failure of pu
#139 Why Godly Fathers Are the Secret to Saving Civilization
Today on Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase takes us deep into the heart of biblical fatherhood, cultural leadership, and scriptural wisdom. This episode explores how Christian fathers shape not only their families—but civilizations—and why it’s urgent to recover this foundational role in a collapsing culture.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why the family is the nucleus of civilization and missi
#138 The Bible vs. Ancient Myths: Who Tells the Truth About History?
Does the Bible REALLY Teach Young Earth Creation and a Global Flood?In this compelling episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase tackles one of the most hotly debated theological and scientific questions of our time: Does the Bible actually teach a young Earth and a global flood?Kicking off with a current event from Arkansas, Joel shares a powerful victory for religious freedom, where a Christia
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