Christian apologist, theologian, author, and former documentary filmmaker with a strong academic and ministry background. Graduate of Cedarville University (B.A. Speech Communications, Pre-Seminary Bible), Immanuel Theological Seminary (Th.M. and Th.D. in Christian Apologetics and New Testament Textual Criticism), the Israel Bible Center (Postgraduate studies in Biblical Hebrew), the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome (Postgraduate studies in Shroud studies) and Dallas Theological Seminary (Postgraduate studies). Produced faith-based documentaries through Ensign Media, distributed by Vision Video and Gateway Films. Husband to Kathy, father, and grandfather. Resides in Morrow, Ohio.
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Why the Bible Knows So Much About the Ancient World
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “Your word is truth.”John 17:17 When people read the Bible, they often notice something interesting. The Bible includes many small details. How people traveled.How cities were built.How money was used.How families lived.How kings ruled. Bible Explorers may wonder about this. How does the Bible know…
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Amazing Discoveries That Match the Bible
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”Proverbs 2:6 The Bible talks about many people, places, and events. For a long time, some people thought parts of the Bible could not be true. They said, “There’s no proof.” But then something…
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How Archaeology Helps Us Trust the Bible
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “The stones will cry out.”Luke 19:40 When people read the Bible, some wonder something important. Is the Bible just stories, or is it real history? Bible Explorers love discovering the answer. Archaeology is the study of things people left behind long ago. Archaeologists dig in…
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Why Dinosaurs Point to God
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.”Psalm 24:1 Dinosaurs are amazing. They were huge.They were powerful.Some had horns.Some had armor.Some had teeth as big as bananas. When Bible Explorers learn about dinosaurs, it often leads to a big question. What do dinosaurs have…
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Why Would the Disciples Die for This?
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer for the name.”Acts 5:41 Before Jesus rose from the dead, His followers were afraid. When Jesus was arrested, they ran away. Peter even said he did not know Jesus.…
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Who Saw Jesus Alive Again?
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.”1 Corinthians 15:5 The tomb was empty. But an empty tomb alone does not tell the whole story. Bible Explorers stop and ask an important question. Who actually saw Jesus alive again? The answer is surprising. Many people…
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What Happened to the Tomb?
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.”Luke 24:2 After Jesus died, His body was placed in a tomb. The tomb was carved out of rock. A very large stone was rolled in front of the entrance. Roman guards were posted nearby. The…
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Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?
Historical evidence beyond “because the Bible says so.” “The early Christians did not invent the resurrection. Nobody was expecting it, nobody wanted it, and nobody believed it until it happened.” – N. T. Wright The resurrection of Jesus is the center of Christianity. If it did not happen, then Christianity collapses. Even the apostle Paul…
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How Do We Know the Bible Hasn’t Been Changed?
Manuscripts, history, and why the text is reliable “We have more manuscript evidence for the New Testament than for any other work of antiquity, and it is of earlier date than almost any other.” – Daniel B. Wallace. Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary One of the most common questions teens hear today…
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Can Science and Christianity Both Be True?
Why science does not replace God but points beyond itself “Science and religion are not in conflict. They are friends, and they need each other.” – John Polkinghorne, Theoretical physicist and former professor at Cambridge University Many people today assume that science and Christianity are in conflict. The idea is everywhere. You hear it in…
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Is God Real or Just a Psychological Crutch?
Why belief in God is not wishful thinking “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” – C. S. Lewis One of the most common things you will hear today is that people believe in God because…
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Did Jesus Really Die?
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “And Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed his last.”Mark 15:37 Before someone can rise from the dead, one important thing must be true. They must really die. That might sound obvious, but it matters a lot. Some people have wondered if Jesus only fainted…
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Can We Know God Personally?
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.”James 4:8 We have explored some big questions. We learned that the universe had a beginning.That the world is made perfectly for life.That we know right from wrong.That people everywhere believe in God. All of…
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Why Do People Everywhere Believe in God?
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen “He has put eternity into man’s heart.”Ecclesiastes 3:11 All around the world, people believe in God. They live in different countries.They speak different languages.They have different traditions. Yet throughout history, people have believed there is something more than this world. Sometimes Bible Explorers stop and…
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Why Do We Know Right from Wrong?
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts.”Romans 2:15 All around the world, people know some things are right and some things are wrong.…
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Who Made the World So Perfect for Life?
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”Psalm 19:1 When we look at the world around us, we see something amazing. The sun gives just enough light and heat.The earth has air to breathe.Water flows where life needs it.Plants…
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Why Is There Something Instead of Nothing?
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”Genesis 1:1 Have you ever stopped to think about something big? Like the sky.Or the stars.Or the whole universe. Sometimes Bible Explorers stop and ask an amazing question. Why is there anything at all? Why is…
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What Happens When We Read the Bible?
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”Psalm 119:105 We have learned that the Bible is special. We learned that God used people to write it.That it told the future before it happened.That God protected it so we could…
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Why Can We Trust the Bible We Read Today?
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.”Isaiah 40:8 After learning that the Bible was written long ago, some Bible Explorers have asked an important question. How do we know the Bible we read today is the same…
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How Did the Bible Tell the Future About Jesus?
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “I am God, and there is no other… I make known the end from the beginning.”Isaiah 46:9–10 Have you ever tried to guess what will happen in the future? Maybe you guessed what you would get for your birthday.Or who would win a game.Or what…
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What Makes the Bible Different from Every Other Book?
You can read it yourself, follow along, or just listen. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”Psalm 119:105 Have you ever wondered why the Bible is treated differently from every other book? We read lots of books in life.Some are fun.Some teach us things.Some tell great stories. But…
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The Argument From Reason
Why the Reliability of Human Thought Points Beyond Atheism “The fear (Heb יִרְאַ֣ת – reverent awe and covenantal respect) of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” – Proverbs 9:10 Few arguments for the existence of God challenge modern atheism as strongly as the argument from…
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