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Welcome to Christianity on Trial, where the claims of Christianity are examined and judged by the rules of evidence as used in the court of law. Your host, Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, is a lawyer, a theologian, an author, and an accomplished defender of biblical Christianity. He is no stranger to the rules of evidence or the courtroom. So with our skeptical world for the prosecution and Dr. John Warwick Montgomery for the defense, stay with us as we listen in on Christianity on Trial.

The end of Agag and the beginning of David.

Discipleship as a spiritual discipline can be a means of hearing the gospel repeated like a wave washing over you, bringing to mind the reality of God's faithfulness consistently.

In this episode, Blake sits down with writer, Chad Bird. They speak about his process, how it has changed over the years, and the necessity for all writers to be readers.

The year was 1821... and 1855. We remember Fyodor Dostoyevsky and Søren Kierkegaard. The reading is from Dostoyevsky on the topic of art and Christ.

Scott and Caleb are joined by Paul Koch to talk about why conversations and attention to fatherhood and friendship is important.

The Pirates of Penance, part 1. In this episode, we look at pre-Reformation preaching. Girolamo Savaronola’s sermon on penance is read and discussed. What is penance, what effect did the sacrament of penance have on church and society, and what effect does it have on us at present?

The year was 1908. Archie Bailey placed the first Gideons Bible in a hotel in Superior, Montana. The reading is from St. Augustine, a famous quote on our Lord's Incarnation.

Take a break from the war and enjoy a holy meal of ordinary things!

Dr. Paulson talks about how the distinction between Israel and Babylon is the Word of God delivered by a preacher.

Caleb, Scott, and Rod are joined by John Hoyum to talk about reaching out to Post-Christians.

The year was 1308. We remember John Duns Scotus. The reading is "The foolishness of God" by Luci Shaw.