• S1E11 - Does God Exist? This Mind-Blowing Argument Says Yes | Kalam Explained
    Aug 8 2025

    Welcome back to Apex ApologetIQ—where truth meets reason, and young minds get equipped to stand firm.

    In this episode, Dr. Shaun Michael launches the “Understanding Evidences for God” mini-series by unpacking one of the most powerful philosophical arguments for God’s existence—the Kalam Cosmological Argument.

    This isn’t your grandma’s Sunday School.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why everything that begins to exist must have a cause.
    • Why science and logic confirm that the universe had a beginning.
    • Why the best explanation for the origin of the universe is a timeless, immaterial, powerful, personal Creator.
    • How the Trinity uniquely explains order, beauty, and relational depth in creation.
    • Why alternative worldviews—like atheistic naturalism or non-Trinitarian theism—fall short.

    We break it down in plain English with logic and Scripture, showing that Christianity doesn’t fear questions—it answers them better than anything else out there.

    Featured Scriptures: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1-3, Romans 1:20, Hebrews 11:3, Psalm 90:2

    Questions we ask:

    • What caused the universe?
    • Why can’t there be an infinite past?
    • Why is the Trinity not just theological, but necessary?

    📲 Listen, take notes, and share with a skeptic or curious friend. Your faith isn’t blind—it’s bulletproof when it’s grounded in truth.

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    24 mins
  • S1E10 - Faith Revolutionized Science: The Founding Fathers of Modern Science
    Aug 1 2025

    In Part 2 of Faith and Science, host Dr. Shaun Michael pulls back the curtain on the forgotten faith behind some of the world’s greatest scientific minds—and why that matters today more than ever.

    You’ll discover:

    • How giants like Newton, Kepler, Pascal, and Bacon saw science as worship.
    • Why faith served as the foundation for the rise of modern science.
    • How the Bible contains insights about the world long before modern science caught up.
    • The moral guardrails faith provides for the use of science.
    • Why worldview shapes how scientists interpret data—even when looking at the same evidence.

    This isn’t just a history lesson. It’s a challenge to believers and skeptics alike: to recognize that faith and science aren’t enemies, they’re teammates pointing to the same Author.

    📖 Key Topics: Scientific pioneers, the myth of the conflict thesis, biblical observations ahead of their time, worldview bias in scientific interpretation, and how Scripture complements science without replacing it.

    📲 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone who’s ever been told you can’t be a Christian and think critically.

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    21 mins
  • S1E9 - Are Science And Faith Really At War? The Debate Rages!
    Jul 25 2025

    Are faith and science at war? Or are they actually teammates in the pursuit of truth?

    In Part 1 of Faith and Science, host Dr. Shaun Michael dismantles the myth that Christianity is anti-science. With clarity, wit, and a dose of strategic sarcasm, he shows how the Christian worldview not only makes science possible—it gives it meaning.

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • Why “science vs. faith” is a false dilemma.
    • How the scientific method can’t answer life’s biggest questions.
    • How atheistic naturalism borrows from the Christian worldview just to function.
    • Where science ends and faith steps in with purpose.
    • How legendary scientists like Kepler and Newton were driven by their faith.

    You’ll also get mind-probing questions and memorable analogies to help you think critically, challenge lazy slogans like “science says,” and build a worldview that holds up in real life and real conversations.

    📖 Key Concepts: Scientific limitations, metaphysics, morality, aesthetics, history, Atheistic blunders, and the philosophical foundations science depends on

    📲 Like, subscribe, and share with a friend who thinks science and faith can’t sit at the same table.

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    20 mins
  • S1E8 - Is Faith Reasonable? Debunking the Myth of Blind Belief
    Jul 18 2025

    Is Christian faith just “believing without evidence”? That’s the myth. Let’s crush it.

    In this Building Blocks episode, Dr. Shaun Michael tackles one of the biggest misconceptions out there—that faith and reason are enemies. Drawing from Scripture and real-world logic, you'll discover that biblical faith is not blind, shallow, or anti-intellectual. It’s reasoned, evidence-based, and utterly transformational.

    In this episode, you’ll explore:

    • What biblical faith really means (and what it absolutely doesn’t).
    • How Jesus and Paul both used logic, evidence, and persuasion.
    • Why reason and faith aren’t enemies, but allies.
    • Practical ways to grow in thoughtful, mature Christian belief.
    • How to spot and reject false views of faith, from skeptics and church culture.

    Whether you're battling doubt, talking with unbelievers, or just tired of shallow answers, this episode equips you to love God with all your heart—and all your mind.

    Key Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1 • Romans 8:24 • 1 Peter 3:15 • Isaiah 1:18 • Matthew 22 • Acts 17 • Mark 12:30

    Faith isn’t a leap into the dark—it’s a step into the light.

    Subscribe, like, and share with someone wrestling with doubt or thinking Christianity is just a crutch.

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    22 mins
  • S1E7 - What in the World Is a Worldview? (Part 2)
    Jul 11 2025

    In Part 2 of Worldview Essentials, host Shaun Michael goes deeper into the “why” and “how” of holding a biblical worldview in a culture full of competing beliefs.

    This episode unpacks:

    • Why it’s not enough to just believe—you need to know why you believe.
    • How to recognize and evaluate other worldviews without compromising truth.
    • A breakdown of the core components of a Christian worldview—from Creation to Redemption to the Kingdom of God.
    • Three practical questions to assess any belief system: What is good? What is broken? What is evil?
    • How to have conversations marked by compassion and conviction.

    You’ll also learn how to test your own worldview for logical consistency, alignment with reality, and biblical grounding, so that your faith isn’t just personal, but powerfully transformational.

    📖 Key Scriptures: Proverbs 4:7, Colossians 2:8, Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Revelation 21:1–4

    This is more than information—it’s about equipping you to see the world clearly and live your faith boldly.

    📲 Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to ground their worldview in God’s truth.

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    20 mins
  • S1E6 - What in the World Is a Worldview? (Part 1)
    Jul 4 2025

    Welcome back to the Building Blocks series from Apex ApologetIQ! In this episode, host Dr. Shaun Michael breaks down a term that affects everything about how we live, think, and believe: worldview.

    Everyone has one—whether they realize it or not. It’s the lens through which we interpret life, make decisions, and define morality, purpose, and identity. But how do we know if our worldview is actually true?

    In Part 1 of “Worldview Essentials,” we cover:

    • What a worldview is and why it matters.
    • How your worldview shapes decisions, morality, identity, and culture.
    • The four foundational questions every worldview must answer: origin, meaning, morality, and destiny.
    • A comparison of Christianity’s answers with Islam, naturalism, pantheism, and postmodernism.
    • Why not all worldviews can be true (Law of Noncontradiction, anyone?).
    • How the biblical worldview provides the most consistent and compelling answers to life’s biggest questions.

    This episode gives you a practical framework to evaluate ideas, challenge false narratives, and live out your faith with clarity in a confused culture.

    📲 Subscribe now, take notes, and share with someone who’s searching for solid answers in a shaky world.

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    29 mins
  • S1E5-Logic Isn’t the Enemy: Thinking Clearly About Faith
    Jun 27 2025

    In this episode of the Building Blocks series from Apex ApologetIQ, host Dr. Shaun Michael tackles something foundational and often misunderstood: basic logic and reasoning, not as an abstract concept, but as a vital tool for defending your faith.

    You’ll discover:

    • The three major types of reasoning: deductive, inductive, and abductive.
    • Real-world examples of logic in the Bible (Jesus and Paul were logic masters).
    • How to recognize and avoid common logical fallacies.
    • Why faith and logic are not opposites, but beautifully compatible.
    • Guidelines for respectful, rational conversations with skeptics.

    You don’t need a philosophy degree to think well. Just a willingness to grow, reason, and communicate truth with clarity. This episode gives you the tools to sharpen your mind and your witness, because a well-reasoned faith is a confident one.

    📖 Key Verse: 1 Peter 3:15 – Be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in you, with gentleness and respect.

    📲 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a friend who needs to hear this!

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    27 mins
  • S1E4-What Is Truth? Unpacking the Foundation of a Christian Worldview
    Jun 20 2025

    In this episode of the Building Blocks series, host Dr. Shaun Michael tackles one of the most urgent and misunderstood questions of our time: What is truth?

    In a culture obsessed with "living your truth," this episode dives into:

    • The difference between objective and subjective truth.
    • Why truth matters for morality, worldview, and cultural stability.
    • The dangers of moral relativism and where it leads.
    • A robust biblical theology of truth, rooted in the character of God.
    • How Jesus, the Word, and God’s unchanging nature define absolute truth.

    Through Scripture, logic, and real-world examples, you'll learn why truth is more than personal preference—it's a person. Whether you're a believer seeking to strengthen your worldview or someone searching for clarity in a confused culture, this episode will give you confidence, clarity, and a foundation worth standing on.

    📖 Key Verses: John 17:17, John 14:6, Psalm 119:160, Numbers 23:19, Malachi 3:6, Revelation 15:4

    📲 Like and Subscribe now and share with a friend who’s wrestling with questions about what’s real and what’s right.

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    22 mins