DEFENDING THE FAITH with Frank Harber

After God’s Heart with Dr. Deron Biles

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Dr. Deron Biles on being a person "after God’s heart.”

 

Throughout history, God has been looking for faithful men and women. In the story of David, we meet a man God found. Throughout David’s life, we learn about the riches of God’s grace, the heights of God’s love, the depths of His patience, the trauma of our sin, and the dependability of God’s Promises. David was a good man. But he was also a sinful man. He loved God, served God, obeyed God, and worshiped God. He also failed God … a lot. At times he sought God, and, at other times, he seemed to avoid Him. In the end, the hero of this story isn’t David. Maybe the times when David forgot that are the moments of his deepest failures. The story of David is a story about God. It’s a story about a seeking, loving, holy, and faithful God. God saw David. He saw David’s humility in his obscurity, and He saw David’s arrogance in his prominence. Through everything and despite everything, God loved David, sought David, chose David, and used David. Believers today can be encouraged that God wants to do the same for us. He loves you, is seeking you, is calling you, and wants to use you. The question you must answer is: What will it take for you to become a man or a woman after God’s heart?

 

Dr. Deron J. Biles and his wife, Jaye, have four sons and six grandchildren. Dr. Biles graduated from Howard Payne University in Brownwood in 1989 with a BA in Bible and History; received an MDivBL from Southwestern Seminary in 1992; and a Ph.D. from Southwestern in Old Testament in 1997.

 

Dr. Biles served as a Pastor for 15 years. He is currently the Pastor of Pastor of Sunnyvale FBC. He has also served as Interim Pastor in twelve Churches.

 

Dr. Biles is the author After God’s Heart: Becoming Who God is Seeking. He previously edited The Ministry of a Shepherd, published by Broadman and Holman. He is also the author of After God's Heart: Becoming the Man God is Seeking along with its companion volume entitled, After God’s Heart: Becoming the Man God is Seeking. A Forty-Day Bible Study. He is the co-author of the book, Seminary Education by Extension: Process, Principles, and Practices. In addition, he has written or co-written manuals for Pastor Search Committees, making resumes, Interim Ministry, and Associational ministry. He is currently writing on Church Revitalization.

Dr. Biles previously served as Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He previously served as the Minister/Church Relations Director for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention before coming to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in June 2006.

Dr. Biles and his wife reside in Sunnyvale Texas.

Christianity vs Mormonism with Preston Condra

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Preston Condra on Christianity vs Mormonism.

 

Mormons are some of the kindest and nicest people around. Their views on family and morality are similar to Christians. They even call themselves Christians. But are Mormon’s Christian.

 

There are actually giant differences between Mormons and Christians when it comes to how they view God, the Bible, salvation, and other important issues.

 

Preston Condra is the Founder at Sufficient Word Ministries. He has co-authored ten books: "By Which We Are Saved," "I Have Some Good News," "Bearing Fruit or Living Barren," "Papa Let's Talk," "Faith in Difficult Times," God's Will: Read All About It," "Can I Ask You A Question," "Answers: Jesus and the Christian Message," "Asking The Question" training guide, and "Asking The Question" facilitator's guide. He frequently speaks in churches, conferences and appears as a guest on media broadcasts.

Overturning Roe v. Wade and Stopping Forced Abortions! with Michael Walton

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Michael Walton on Overturning Roe v. Wade and Stopping Forced Abortions. 

 

Roe v. Wade has been overturned!” This episode discusses Norma McCorvey, formerly “Roe” of Roe v. Wade and the important affidavit that she signed concerning abortion. After working in numerous abortion clinics Norma McCorvey changed her mind. Find out why in this episode. Michael Walton also discussed the problem of “forced abortions.”

 

Michael Walton works for The Justice Foundation. The Justice Foundation was founded in 1993, it seeks to protect the fundamental freedoms and rights essential to the preservation of American society by providing free legal services to promote those rights. Allan Parker, President of The Justice Foundation, was lead counsel for Norma McCorvey, formerly “Roe” of Roe v. Wade, from 2000 to 2012, and Sandra Cano, the “Doe” of Doe v. Bolton, until 2014 in their efforts to overturn the two landmark cases that brought legalized abortion on demand to America. 

 

The Justice Foundation’s “Center Against Forced Abortions” or “CAFA” provides legal resources to mothers who are being forced or coerced into an unwanted abortion.

 

The Justice Foundation also represents the women of Operation Outcry, a ministry of The Justice Foundation that seeks to end the pain of abortion in America and around the world by mobilizing women hurt by abortion to become witnesses who share their true stories of the devastating effects of abortion through courts and legislatures. Operation Outcry holds the largest collection in the world of legally admissible, written testimonies from women hurt by abortion.

Prayer That Works! with Dr. Dan Crawford

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Dr. Dan Crawford on “Prayer That Works!”

 

Why should we pray? How do we pray? What is prayer that works?

 

Dr. Dan R. Crawford is Senior Professor of Evangelism and Missions, and occupant of the Chair of Prayer Emeritus at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also President Disciple All Nations, Inc. and author/compiler of twenty-six books, including The Prayer-Shaped Disciple, Giving Ourselves to Prayer, and Morning Manna: Hidden and Unhidden. 

 

He has traveled and ministered in all fifty states, plus fifty-nine countries, and served as Interim Pastor of twenty-six churches. He and his wife, Joanne have two children, two grandchildren, and one great grandchild. They reside in Fort Worth. 

 

EDUCATION

D.Min., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A., Howard Payne University

Evangelism Made Easy with Dr. Matt Queen

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Dr. Matt Queen on “Evangelism Made Easy.”

 

What are some effective ways to approach people to talk about Christianity? What is a good plan to talk about Christ? Dr. Matt Queen answers these questions and more!

 

Dr. Queen serves as associate dean, L.R. Scarborough Chair of Evangelism (“Chair of Fire”), and professor of evangelism. Dr. Queen’s research and writing focus primarily on the gospel message, personal evangelism, and congregational evangelism.

 

He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Theology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; and a B.A. in Religion, Mars Hill College.

 

Dr. Queen is the author of the forthcoming book Still with Christ, After the Lost: A Textbook for Contemporary Evangelism (B&H Academic, 2023), and Everyday Evangelism, 3rd Ed. (Seminary Hill Press, 2020). He has also contributed articles for the Southwestern Journal of Theology and The Journal of Mid-America Baptist Theological Journal.

 

Dr. Queen regularly leads Evangelism Workshops and preaches in churches across the country. He and his family are members of Lane Prairie Baptist Church in Joshua, Texas.

 

Select Publications:

• Mobilize to Evangelize: The Pastor and Effective Congregational Evangelism (Seminary Hill Press, 2018)
• And You Shall Be My Witnesses: 31 Devotionals to Encourage a Spirit of Everyday Evangelism. Matt Queen and Alex Sibley, eds. (Seminary Hill Press, 2019)
• Everyday Evangelism 3rd Ed. (Seminary Hill Press, 2020) 

How Astronomy Reveals God with Dr. Danny Faulkner

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Danny Faulkner on “How Astronomy Reveals God.”

The Scriptures contain an incredible wealth of knowledge in what they communicate about the science of astronomy. The Universe was created with purpose and reason; and modern science with all of its experiments, exploration, and sophistication has never proven otherwise.  Author Dr. Danny Faulkner makes plain that advanced science argues more created cosmology than a big bang.  

While the stars appear timeless, they instead reflect an all-powerful Creator who speaks of them in the Bible. Many ancient pagan cultures taught that the changing stars caused the seasons to change, but unlike these pagan teaching, the Book of Job gives credit to God for both changing stars and seasons (Job 38:31-33). When Job looked at Orion, he saw about what we see today, even though he may have lived as much as 4,000 years ago. 

Dr. Danny Faulkner holds an MS in physics from Clemson University, an MA and a PhD in astronomy from Indiana University, and he taught at the University of South Carolina—Lancaster for over 26 years. He has published over 100 papers in various journals. He has written several books on astronomy. Danny works as a researcher, author, and speaker for Answers in Genesis. He also hosts Ark Encounter trips down to Red River Gorge (in eastern Kentucky), and Stargazer’s Nights (at the Johnson Observatory); he also hosts Astronomy Live programs, and “The Skies Proclaim His Handiwork” workshops at the Creation Museum.

Is Christianity Abusive?: The Claim of “Spiritual Trauma” and Religiously Induced PTSD with Anthony Costello

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Anthony Costello on “Is Christianity Abusive?”

 

We are starting to see more claims of spiritual trauma by people rejecting Christianity. Why is this happening? Is Christianity really abusive? Is there any truth to the claim of “spiritual trauma” and religiously Induced PTSD?

 

Anthony Costello was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago to a devout and loving Roman Catholic family, He fell away from my childhood faith as a young man. For years he lived a life of his own design– a life of sin. But, at the age of 34, while serving in the United States Army, he set foot in his first Evangelical church. Hearing the Gospel preached, as if for the first time, he had a powerful, reality-altering experience of Jesus Christ. That day, He called him to Himself and to His service, and he has walked with Him ever since.

 

He studied Christian Apologetics and Theology at Biola University, Talbot School of Theology. He graduated in 2016 with an MA in Apologetics and in 2018 with an MA in Theology, winning the Baker Book Award for Excellence In Theology. He has published articles in academic journals such as Luther RIce Journal of Christian Studies and the Journal of Christian Legal Thought. He also contributed two chapters to Evidence that Demands a Verdict, edited by Josh and Sean McDowell. He has published articles for magazines such as Touchstone and online news sites like The Christian Post. He currently lives in Orange County, CA with his three boys, Colson, Schaeffer and Clive Costello.

Preston Condra on “HOW TO RESPOND TO A JEHOVAH’S WITNESS”

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Preston Condra on “HOW TO RESPOND TO A JEHOVAH’S WITNESS.”

 

Jehovah’s Witnesses are coming to your door. Are you ready? 

 

Jehovah’s Witnesses are trained to use the Bible to twist you into a spiritual pretzel.

 

Jehovah’s Witnesses say they are the only true Christians, but they are neither Protestant nor Catholic.

 

What are they?

 

Preston Condra provides great insight and a gameplan for effectively dealing with a Jehovah’s Witness.

 

Preston Condra is the Founder at Sufficient Word Ministries. He has co-authored ten books: "By Which We Are Saved," "I Have Some Good News," "Bearing Fruit or Living Barren," "Papa Let's Talk," "Faith in Difficult Times," God's Will: Read All About It," "Can I Ask You A Question," "Answers: Jesus and the Christian Message," "Asking The Question" training guide, and "Asking The Question" facilitator's guide. He frequently speaks in churches, conferences and appears as a guest on media broadcasts.

HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL AUTHOR, SPEAKER, OR COMMUNICATOR with Guest Tammy Whitehurst

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Tammy Whitehurst

on the subject of HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL AUTHOR, SPEAKER, OR COMMUNICATOR.

 

Tammy Whitehurst is the co-owner of the Christian Communicator’s Conference, a training conference for speakers.  If you have a dream to be a successful speaker or author, this is a must watch episode! 

 

As an author, blogger, and full time speaker Tammy encourages and challenges audiences to live life kicked up a notch. Tammy has been featured in Lifeway magazines, Woman’s World, Mature Living, Christianity Today and many other publications. 

 

She has been making people laugh from coast to coast for over a decade. Her funny take on life mixed with serious faith and soul-baring conversations leaves the audience wanting more.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE THROUGH THE EYES OF ANCIENT MILITARY STRATEGISTS with Guest Duncan Brannan

In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Dr. Frank Harber interviews guest Duncan Brannan on the subject of SPIRITUAL WARFARE THROUGH THE EYES OF ANCIENT MILITARY STRATEGISTS.

 

For the Christian, the spiritual battlefield has never been more dangerous. Are you equipped to face the giants challenging your faith, threatening your family, and invading the culture?

 

Duncan Ray Brannan takes the lenses of thirty years in ministry, a command knowledge of Scripture, original language and culture, and a passion for martial history and focuses them like a laser. With the wisdom of a military strategist, he lays the lore and lessons of six ancient warrior cultures (samurai, Spartan, Viking, knight, gladiator, and legionary) beside the Bible's timeless wisdom to outfit Christians for today's tough spiritual battles.

 

Duncan Brannan is the author of The Soldier Code. This new book calls every follower of Jesus Christ to the frontlines, then offers a revolutionary training that will help you defeat enemies within and without.