Did My Dad Die Without Jesus? - With Professor R. L. Solberg
Losing a loved one is hard, but it’s even more heartbreaking when we’re uncertain about their eternal destination. In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi has a heartfelt conversation with professor and apologist, R. L. Solberg who opens up about his ongoing efforts to share the good news of the Gospel with his once-estranged father, the grief he experienced when his father died unexpectedly having never confessed a belief in Jesus, and his unwavering trust in the goodness of God through it all. Chapters00:00 Introduction to True Comfort and Apologetics03:48 How to Read the Bible: Hermeneutics 10109:53 The Journey to Apologetics: Personal Background19:57 The Role of Apologetics in Comfort and Suffering21:44 Engaging with Others: The Heart of Apologetics29:39 Personal Stories: Conversations with My Father39:03 The Importance of Kindness and Moral Foundations40:29 Conversations with My Father: A Personal Journey41:25 Facing Life and Death: The Stakes of Faith43:17 The ICU Visit: A Father's Last Words45:09 Dealing with Loss: The Aftermath of Death46:07 Searching for Evidence of Faith48:04 The Pain of Uncertainty: What Happens After Death?49:31 Trusting God's Justice and Sovereignty51:51 Finding Comfort in the Psalms54:43 Understanding God's Love and Justice58:13 The Role of Evidence in Faith01:01:17 The Resurrection: A Foundation for Belief01:05:01 Final Thoughts: Encouragement for the HurtingTo learn more about Professor R. L. Solberg and his latest book, visit:Amazon: The Law, the Christ, the PromiseMinistry website: TheBiblicalRoots.orghttps://www.youtube.com/@TheBiblicalRootshttps://www.instagram.com/r.l.solberg/To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.comTo get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: General Apologetics — Teasi Cannon
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Faith That Holds Through A Lifetime of Suffering, With Hillary Ferrer
Have you ever felt like life keeps throwing you one devastation after another? In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi Cannon speaks with Hillary Ferrer, Executive Director of Mama Bear Apologetics, who opens up about her life-long, continuing battle with serious disease, excruciating physical pain, deep loss, and more … and also shares why her faith in Jesus doesn’t waiver one bit. Chapters00:00Introduction to True Comfort and Apologetics05:38Hillary's Journey into Apologetics11:23Navigating Personal Struggles and Health Issues21:33The Role of Faith and Apologetics in Suffering30:02The Power of Prayer and Doubt32:55Facing Lies and Spiritual Warfare35:55Navigating Physical and Emotional Struggles40:30Finding Hope in Eternity45:46Evidence of Faith: Resurrection and Science51:19Counterfeit Comforts in Faith56:22Encouragement in Doubt and StrugglesTo learn more about Hillary, her books, and Mama Bear Apologetics, check out Mama Bear Apologetics | Train Yourself. Equip Your KidsTo learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.comTo get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: General Apologetics — Teasi Cannon
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A Mother's Greatest Fear: A Life of Greater Faith, with Phoenix Hayes
Have you or someone you know felt the pain of powerlessness when it comes to helping someone you love? In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi Cannon has a heartfelt conversation with Phoenix Hayes who shares vulnerably what it’s like to have three of her four children diagnosed with autism, something she prayed would never happen to her. Phoenix shares about the fear, deep grief, and … the joy intertwined in her journey and why she still believes in God’s goodness and faithfulness through it all.Chapters00:00 Introduction to True Comfort and Apologetics02:49 Phoenix's Journey into Apologetics05:53 The Impact of Autism in Family Life08:54 Navigating Grief and Acceptance11:54 The Role of Faith in Parenting Challenges14:56 Finding Hope Amidst Pain17:50 The Complexity of Love and Loss20:43 Trusting God's Character in Difficult Times23:50 The Importance of Perspective in Suffering32:44 The Brokenness of the World34:25 Grounding in God's Goodness37:43 Arguments for God's Existence40:32 Counterfeit Comforts in Parenting51:47 The Nature of Brokenness54:30 Theological Misconceptions and TruthsTo learn more about Phoenix Hayes and her ministry check out http://serpentsdoves.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixHayes or https://www.instagram.com/phoenix_hayes/ To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.comTo get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: General Apologetics — Teasi Cannon
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Suffering Leads Bible Scholar to Give Up, But Not on God or His Truth
Have you or someone you know ever had to give up on a desperate prayer for someone you love? In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi has a heartfelt conversation with scholar, theologian, philosopher, and apologist Dr. Douglas Groothuis who opens his heart to share about his experience with losing his beloved wife to a rare and cruel form of dementia, how it felt to completely give up hope for her healing, and why he never gave up on his trust in God's truth and goodness through the loss and pain.00:00 Introduction to True Comfort and Dr. Groothuis07:53 The Journey of Faith and Apologetics15:05 Navigating Personal Pain and Grief23:27 The Role of Lament in Suffering32:28 The Importance of Hope and Faith45:55 Counterfeit Comforts in Today's CultureTo learn more about Dr. Douglas Groothuis check out Douglas Groothuis, Ph.D. | Christian Philosopher and ApologistTo order Walking Through Twilight : AmazonTo learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.comTo get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: General Apologetics — Teasi CannonMusic by Sam Cannon at Home | I'm Sam Cannon
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Life felt meaningless: Jesus didn't. With Alisa Childers
Have you or someone you know ever felt as if in one tragic moment everything good and right and meaningful in the world was shattered? In this episode of True Comfort, Teasi has a heartfelt conversation with author, speaker, and apologist Alisa Childers who opens her heart to share about a personal experience just like this, how it affected her relationship with God, and how she held on to biblical faith through the pain.00:00 Introduction to True Comfort and Apologetics03:43 The Journey to Apologetics10:55 The Impact of Personal Loss24:34 Finding Hope in Suffering30:37 The Role of Scripture in Grief32:30 Finding Comfort in Grief34:59 The Role of Community in Suffering37:53 Evidence of Faith During Doubt41:00 Understanding Progressive Christianity49:58 The Hope in Suffering and God's SovereigntyTo learn more about Alisa’s incredible ministry and books check out www.alisachilders.comTo learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.comTo get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: General Apologetics — Teasi CannonMusic by Sam Cannon
True Comfort is a podcast for anyone who's heartbroken and tired of shallow advice. Here we share our real pain, hope that's found only in Jesus, and solid evidence that God's promises can be trusted. Hosted by Teasi Cannon, each episode features a compassionate and personal conversation with a Christian apologist who brings truth from the Bible, backed by compelling evidence that God’s promises are not empty. Trusting in our Creator isn’t an act of blind faith. It’s a well-reasoned decision to believe in the One who knows us, sees us, and loves us most.
No fluff. No counterfeit comfort. Just truth you can cling to.
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