Show Notes
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.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to True Comfort and Apologetics 03:48 How to Read the Bible: Hermeneutics 101 09:53 The Journey to Apologetics: Personal Background 19:57 The Role of Apologetics in Comfort and Suffering 21:44 Engaging with Others: The Heart of Apologetics 29:39 Personal Stories: Conversations with My Father 39:03 The Importance of Kindness and Moral Foundations 40:29 Conversations with My Father: A Personal Journey 41:25 Facing Life and Death: The Stakes of Faith 43:17 The ICU Visit: A Father's Last Words 45:09 Dealing with Loss: The Aftermath of Death 46:07 Searching for Evidence of Faith 48:04 The Pain of Uncertainty: What Happens After Death? 49:31 Trusting God's Justice and Sovereignty 51:51 Finding Comfort in the Psalms 54:43 Understanding God's Love and Justice 58:13 The Role of Evidence in Faith 01:01:17 The Resurrection: A Foundation for Belief 01:05:01 Final Thoughts: Encouragement for the Hurting
To learn more about Professor R. L. Solberg and his latest book, visit: Amazon: The Law, the Christ, the Promise Ministry website: TheBiblicalRoots.org https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiblicalRoots https://www.instagram.com/r.l.solberg/
To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.com To get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: General Apologetics — Teasi Cannon
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