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The Apologetics Guy Show

Dr. Mikel Del Rosario

Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/31d. Total Eps: 48

Got questions about Christianity? Moody Bible Institute Professor Dr. Mikel Del Rosario is your Apologetics Guy! Each month, join us for conversations that help busy Christians find clear answers to tough questions about God, Jesus, and the Bible and discover practical tips to help you explain your faith with courage and compassion.

Views expressed do not necessarily represent Moody Bible Institute.

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Is the Bible Against Women, LGBTQ People, or Science?

Season 4

Sunday, May 24, 2026 • Duration 54:26

On this episode, Melissa Cain Travis and Ike Shepardson help you begin to navigate common issues that come up in conversations with skeptics and Christians who are deconstructing their faith, focusing on the relevance of Christianity to today's hot button issues.➡️ GET THE BOOK:

The Reconstruction Project: Recovering Truth and Rebuilding Faithhttps://amzn.to/3RWpOR8

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Why Was Jesus Crucified? The Historical Backstory You DIDN'T Hear During Holy Week

Season 4 · Episode 10

Friday, April 3, 2026 • Duration 27:26

In this episode of The Apologetics Guy Show, we take a closer look at the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus, focusing on His examination before the Jewish leadership. Was this a legitimate trial? What did Jesus actually claim about Himself? And why did those claims lead to His death by crucifixion?Featuring insights from Darrell Bock, Mark Bailey, and Jim Allman, this conversation explores the historical, biblical, and theological details behind one of the most important moments in history.In this episode, you’ll discover:• What really happened during Jesus’ “trial” • How Jesus claimed to be divine• Why the charge of blasphemy led to crucifixion • How the resurrection changes everything If you’re looking for clear answers to tough questions about Jesus, the Bible, and the meaning of the cross—this episode is for you.

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What the “Lost Gospels” Really Say (and Why They’re Not in the Bible)

Thursday, July 3, 2025 • Duration 28:31

What are the “lost gospels”—and why aren’t they in the Bible? In episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, New Testament scholar and author of The Missing Gospels, explains the truth behind ancient texts like the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Judas, and other non-canonical writings.

Some say these “missing gospels” were suppressed by early church leaders. But what do these texts actually say? How well do they match up with the biblical worldview? Listen and discover:

What the Gnostic gospels are and how they differ from the four Gospels
Why the Gospel of Thomas, Gospel of Judas, and others were rejected
How to respond to someone who asks about the "missing" Gospels.

Whether you're a college student, seminary thinker, or just curious about the supposed "missing gospels," this conversation offers solid answers rooted in scholarship and Scripture.

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Was the Resurrection Remembered or Made Up? A New Memory Approach

Thursday, June 5, 2025 • Duration 34:07

Was the Resurrection Remembered or Made Up? In this episode, Mikel Del Rosario and David Graieg dive deep into the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection, focusing on a powerful new case built on human memory. The verdict? It wasn't vision or hallucination. Eyewitnesses remembered the resurrection. They didn't make it up. In this interview, is based on David Graig's Book: Resurrection Remembered (Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies) https://amzn.to/4jBnw2b Join us for this conversation and discover how: 🎯 Early eyewitness accounts preserved in Paul’s letters reflect real, shared memories rather than private hallucinations 🎯 The resurrection appearances involved groups of people, challenging hallucination explanations 🎯 Embarrassing and unexpected details — like women discovering the empty tomb — strengthen the case for genuine memories, not myths 🎯 The resurrection was remembered as a bodily, physical event, not just a spiritual or visionary experience This memory-based approach offers fresh, compelling evidence that supports the resurrection’s historicity and its life-changing implications If you want to understand why the resurrection is more than just legend or hallucination, this conversation will give you new insights and solid ground to stand on. Hit play, and explore the resurrection through the lens of memory!

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Is the Resurrection Real? Why Hallucinations Don’t Explain Easter – Gary Habermas

Thursday, April 17, 2025 • Duration 53:55

Is the Resurrection just a vision—or did Jesus actually rise from the dead? In this Easter episode, Dr. Mikel Del Rosario sits down with Dr. Gary Habermas, one of the leading experts on the resurrection, to talk about why the hallucination theory doesn’t hold up.

We unpack:

What hallucinations and visions really are (and why they don’t explain group appearances)

Why naturalism fails to explain the resurrection

How NDEs and spiritual experiences point beyond a materialist worldview

There's good evidence that Easter Sunday really happened. And this is a conversation worth hearing.

🎯 RESOURCE LINKS

➡️ On the Resurrection, Volume 2: Refutations

https://amzn.to/42LvH6K

➡️ Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for Immortality

https://amzn.to/3GbryA9

Does the Bible Really Say Jesus is God? 5 Simple Steps to Explain It

Friday, April 4, 2025 • Duration 54:50

Does the Bible Really Say Jesus is God? 🔥 In this interview with Rob Bowman, coauthor of The Divine Christ and His Critics, we dive into the biggest question surrounding Jesus’ identity. Learn how to show that the Bible teaches that Jesus is God using a revolutionary tool to understand Jesus' divinity. H.A.N.D.S. is a memorable acronym that shows that Jesus is not just a good teacher, but he is God Himself. We dive into each part:

Honors of God: Why Jesus deserves the same honor as God.
Attributes and Names of God: The divine qualities Jesus shares with God.
Names: What Jesus’ names reveal about His divine nature.
Deeds of God: The miraculous works that only God can do.
Seat of God: Jesus’ authority and position as the ruler of all.

Whether you’ve had doubts or you’re just eager to grow in your faith, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on Jesus according to Scripture. 🔥

👑 Hit play and discover the truth that will change your faith forever. Learn the Bible verses every Christian needs to know!

🎯 READ THE BOOK

➡️ The Incarnate Christ and His Critics: A Biblical Defense

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➡️ Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ

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Seeing the Supernatural – Lee Strobel Explores Evidence of the Unseen

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 • Duration 51:40

Can we investigate the supernatural with reason and evidence? On this episode of The Apologetics Guy Show, bestselling author and investigative journalist Lee Strobel applies his signature investigative approach to the unseen realm. Do extraordinary claims about near-death experiences, miracles, and angels hold up under rational scrutiny? If you’re passionate about apologetics and love thinking critically about faith, you won’t want to miss this conversation!

🎯 READ THE BOOK

➡️ Seeing the Supernatural

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Is "Manifesting” in the Bible? | Melissa Dougherty Exposes New Thought Lies in the Church

Monday, February 10, 2025 • Duration 57:18

Is manifesting in the Bible? 🤔 Or has New Thought deception been repackaged in Christian language? In this eye-opening episode of The Apologetics Guy Show, Mikel Del Rosario sits down with Melissa Dougherty, the author of Happy Lies, to talk expose these deceptive practices and explore ways to engage practitioners with courage and compassion. If you're heard Christians talk about the Law of Attraction, the Secret, Christ-Consciousness, or "the Power of I AM," but aren't sure where these ideas come from, this episode is for you!

🎯 READ MELISSA'S BOOK:

Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World

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🎯 ORDER MIKEL'S BOOK:

Did Jesus Really Say He Was God?: Making Sense of His Historical Claims

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#mikeldelrosario #apologeticsguy #theapologeticsguyshow

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Gen Z and Apologetics: Stories of Courage and Compassion 2025

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 • Duration 26:47

What does Gen Z think about apologetics? In this episode, Dr. Mikel Del Rosario talks with Moody Bible Institute seniors Brianna Chapman and Corbin Bates and young alumnus Jayson Cromer about apologetics and apologetics training, focusing on the the practical benefits they gained engaging with courage and compassion. This episode also includes a special application fee waiver code for students interested in enrolling at The Moody Bible Institute.

🎯 STUDY APOLOGETICS WITH APOLOGETICS GUY

➡️ Don't pay tuition! Tuition is fully paid for full-time undergrads living on campus in Chicago!

Complete your application by February 28, 2025 and begin classes in the Fall of 2025 and you may be selected to receive a $500 grant from MBI (while funds are available) when you use the code mikel50off to apply!

➡️ Use this Application Fee Waiver Code: mikel50off

https://www.moody.edu/apply

➡️ Standing Firm: The Doctrinal Commitments of Moody Bible Institute

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Bible Contradictions? Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently

Friday, December 13, 2024 • Duration 45:51

In this episode, Mikel Del Rosario and Michael Licona discuss the challenge of Bible contradictions, focusing on why the Gospels tell the same story differently. Discover how compositional devices in Greco-Roman biographies (like spotlighting and transferral) can help us appreciate what God has given us in Gospel texts and see that differences do not always equal contradictions. Based on Licona's book: Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently. https://amzn.to/3VwrjEF

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➡️ Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently. https://amzn.to/3VwrjEF

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