1517 Podcasts

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.

We consider the year 1647 and the death of the “father of Connecticut,” Thomas Hooker. The reading is from "Tomb thou shalt not hold Him longer" by Phillips Brooks.

The year was 1415. We remember the death of Jan Hus. The reading is from Hus’ “Exhortation to Peace."

We remember the year 1962 and the death of Helmut Richard Niebuhr. The reading is an excerpt from Richard Niebuhr's sermon, “Man’s Work and God’s.”

Pastor Koch Teaches On Luke 17:1-10

Pure Evil Hidden in Plain Sight. Human trafficking, sexual abuse, and how the Church can engage with and fight against Satanic evil.

We consider the year 1848 and Francois-Rene Chateaubriand. The reading is a selection from Ronnie McBrayer, "The Jesus Tribe: Following Christ in the Land of the Empire."

Chad and Daniel wrap up the book of Ruth in this episode.

Who is a true child of God? Who is a true child of the promise? Paul gives a surprising allegory that helps us understand just how easily we fall into the trap of selling ourselves back into spiritual slavery.

We remember the year 529 and the Second Council of Orange. The reading is from the 7th century, “Caedmon’s Hymn."

It’s Not Like You Can Change History Just Because Your Feelings Are Hurt... Right? Riley and Gillespie discuss history, feelings, and canceling the cancelers with God’s Word, all this in preparation for part two on human trafficking.

Erick and Daniel begin Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians in this episode.