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Our culture tells us that love is based on feelings that are beyond our control, with phrases like "falling in love" and "you can't choose who you love." The Bible says something drastically different: love is an action, and you can practice it whether you feel like it or not. Which view is right, and why does it matter? Check out my website for a complete program for learning Christian apologetics, the evidence for our faith, so that you can always be ready to give an answer: https://educateforlife.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

In the Ellen Degeneres/George W. Bush controversy, there's a deeper issue than how we treat our enemy: it comes down to our underlying worldview. When different worldviews clash, how do we know which is correct? Is it just an opinion, like ice cream preference? Or is it based on the truth that comes directly from God? The answer is critical. Check out my website for a complete program for learning Christian apologetics, the evidence for our faith, so that you can always be ready to give an answer: https://educateforlife.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

Hermeneutics is a method of interpretation, particularly of the Bible. This method is very important in how one reads the Bible. Every denomination has its own method of interpreting and reading the Bible. So how do you know which one is correct? Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Dr. John Yeo. Dr. John J. Yeo serves at Southern California Seminary as Professor of Old Testament. His primary interests lie within Old Testament interpretation and Biblical Theology. Prior to coming to SCS, Dr. Yeo was Assistant Professor of Old Testament and Academic Dean at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA, and Associate Professor of Old Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. Dr. Yeo has also ministered to youth and college students for ten years as well as serving as an assistant and interim pastor in Northern Virginia and Southern California. Dr. Yeo is here to talk about his own journey through different ways of understanding the Bible, including Reformed Theology. Tune in to hear how he puzzled through these different interpretations. This episode first aired on Oct 5, 2019 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays, 2-3 PM PT. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educate-for-life-kevin-conover/id984140229?mt=2 Visit our website: http://join.educateforlife.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Donate to support EFL: http://educateforlife.org/donate-to-efl/

Ellen Degeneres was recently criticized just for socializing with President George W. Bush at a football game. Among other voices, Mark Ruffalo claimed that until President Bush is "brought to justice", kindness must not even be considered. This raises the question, how do we treat those we (strongly) disagree with, our "enemies"? Jesus had some ideas about this. Check out my website for a complete program for learning Christian apologetics, the evidence for our faith, so that you can always be ready to give an answer: https://educateforlife.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

I recently did an interview with a former student, for a paper he is writing in college. This is a clip from the interview where I share my top two proofs for the existence of God. Check out my website for a complete program for learning Christian apologetics, the evidence for our faith, so that you can always be ready to give an answer: https://educateforlife.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, “While most abortion care is delivered in outpatient settings, in some cases care may be delivered in hospital-based settings or surgical facilities. To the extent that hospital systems or ambulatory surgical facilities are categorizing procedures that can be delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic, abortion should not be categorized as such a procedure. Abortion is an essential component of comprehensive health care. It is also a time-sensitive service for which a delay of several weeks, or in some cases days, may increase the risks or potentially make it completely inaccessible. The consequences of being unable to obtain an abortion profoundly impact a person’s life, health, and well-being.” In other words, abortion is necessary while other medical procedures are not. Today on Educate For Life, Kevin speaks with Seth Gruber. The son of a pregnancy resource center director, Seth Gruber was raised in the pro-life movement and has been speaking publicly on behalf of unborn children since the age of 19. He has spoken across the U.S. educating and equipping pro-life advocates to be a gracious and persuasive voice for unborn children. Seth travels and speaks in Protestant and Catholic high schools, churches, pro-life training seminars, and for pregnancy resource center banquets, engages in academic debate, and blogs and writes as cultural and political commentator. Seth is also the host of the podcast UnAborted! First gaining exposure during his college years, Seth founded and directed the Students for Life Club at Westmont College, a Christian liberal arts institution. While there, he conducted educational displays on campus to challenge the institution for their refusal to take a formal position on abortion. During the summer, Seth interned with a pro-life organization in Southern California, where he helped coordinate and conduct educational displays at over 10 universities and engaged with thousands of students on the topic of abortion. Upon graduation, Seth joined Life Training Institute as a pro-life speaker. He is now a nationally renowned speaker for life and is represented by the Ambassadors Speaker Bureau. Tune in for a great episode and learn what you need to know about a Pro-Life worldview! To learn more about the Pro-Life position and Seth Gruber’s work, check out https://www.sethgruber.com/ This episode first aired on July 19th, 2020 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Sundays 10-11pm. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210.

Many are waiting for a new vaccine to put a stop to the Coronavirus pandemic, while others are suspicious of vaccines and view them as potentially harmful. Dr. Olen R. Brown, an expert toxicologist, discusses his view on vaccination and recalls his early life before the polio vaccine existed. To view the full interview with Dr. Brown, visit: https://educateforlife.org/podcast-177/

Wearing a face covering has become mandatory as a measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But is it really effective? Expert toxicologist Dr. Olen R. Brown shares his perspective. To view the full interview with Dr. Brown, visit: https://educateforlife.org/podcast-177/

A common argument for the truth of the resurrection is that the apostles all died as martyrs and there’s no reason they would have died for a lie. But how well does this argument hold up? What is the evidence that all the apostles died as martyrs? Is there any evidence? Today on Educate For Life, Kevin talks with Sean McDowell. Sean has examined this topic in-depth and even wrote a book called “The Fate of the Apostles”. Sean McDowell offers a comprehensive, historical analysis of the fate of the twelve disciples of Jesus along with the apostles Paul and James. McDowell assesses the evidence for each apostle's martyrdom as well as determining its significance to the reliability of their testimony. The willingness of the apostles to die for their faith is a popular argument in resurrection studies and McDowell offers insightful scholarly analysis of this argument to break new ground within the spheres of New Testament studies, Church History, and apologetics. Tune in for a great episode. To learn more about Sean McDowell and his many books, check out https://www.josh.org/ This episode first aired on May 8th, 2020 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays, 2-3 PM PT. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educate-for-life-kevin-conover/id984140229?mt=2 Visit our website: http://join.educateforlife.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Donate to support EFL: http://educateforlife.org/donate-to-efl/

Just how bad is the Coronavirus? Is it no worse than any other annual flu? Is it as serious as the Spanish Flu epidemic that killed tens of millions? Dr. Olen R. Brown, an expert toxicologist, weighs in. To view the full interview with Dr. Brown, visit: https://educateforlife.org/podcast-177/

When can we expect a vaccine to be available for COVID-19? What are the challenges in producing a new vaccine? Dr. Olen R. Brown, an expert in toxicology and microbiology, explains the answer. To view the full interview with Dr. Brown, visit: https://educateforlife.org/podcast-177/

In about 30 A.D., Jesus Christ was crucified. Three days later he rose from the dead. The only evidence? The recorded writings of his followers. Is it possible to solve this cold case nearly 2,000 years later and determine whether or not it’s true? Kevin’s guest, J. Warner Wallace believes so. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University and a faculty member at Summit Ministries. J. Warner became a Christ-follower at the age of thirty-five after investigating the claims of the New Testament gospels using his skill set as a detective. He eventually earned a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. J. Warner has appeared on television and radio, explaining the role that evidence plays in the Christian definition of “faith” and defending the historicity of Jesus, the reliability of the Bible, and the truth of the Christian worldview. Jim also speaks at churches, retreats, and camps as he seeks to help people become confident Christian case makers. J. Warner’s book, Cold-Case Christianity, provides readers with ten principles of cold case investigations and utilizes these principles to examine the reliability of the gospel eyewitness accounts. In God’s Crime Scene, he investigates eight pieces of evidence in the universe to make the case for God’s existence. In Forensic Faith, J. Warner makes the case for a more reasonable, evidential Christian faith. If anyone can make a case for the reasonableness of Christianity, it is J. Warner Wallace. Tune in for a great episode and learn how a former atheist and cold-case detective came to the conclusion that Jesus is for real. This episode first aired on Dec 7, 2019 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays, 2-3 PM PT. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educate-for-life-kevin-conover/id984140229?mt=2 Visit our website: http://join.educateforlife.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Donate to support EFL: http://educateforlife.org/donate-to-efl/

The virus known as COVID-19 is currently causing a pandemic. There is a lot that we have learned about it and a lot we still don’t know about it. Today on Educate For Life, Ken has as his guest Dr. Olen R Brown. Dr. Brown will talk about COVID-19 and break it down in simple terms. What causes it? What do we know about it? What do we not know? Dr. Olen R. Brown, Ph.D. (Microbiology) is a board-certified Diplomate in Toxicology and member of the Standards of Knowledge Committee. With broad teaching and research experience, Dr. Brown has dedicated over 35 years to the Life Sciences with a focus on Human Medicine using the disciplines of bacteriology, virology, immunology, epidemiology, biochemistry, physiology, analytical chemistry, toxicology, and environmental sciences. Dr. Brown currently is a scientific consultant to corporations and universities. Dr. Brown is an invited peer reviewer for federal agencies (NIH, NIEHS, CDC, EPA, Superfund, ATSDR, and others) and reviewer for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Books and Films. He is also an invited reviewer of submitted papers for various scientific journals including regularly for the American Chemical Society publications and serves as a judge of submitted abstracts for the Society of Free Radical Biology and Medicine. Tune in and learn more about COVID and viruses in general and perhaps get answers to questions that you have. This episode first aired on Apr 17, 2020 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays, 2-3 PM PT. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educate-for-life-kevin-conover/id984140229?mt=2 Visit our website: http://join.educateforlife.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Donate to support EFL: http://educateforlife.org/donate-to-efl/

In my recent interview with Dr. John Yeo of Southern California Seminary, we got to talking about Biblical interpretation (aka. hermeneutics). When should we take the Bible literally, and how do we know? Dr. Yeo argues that this issue is a lot simpler than many modern Christian scholars make it out to be. Check out my website for a complete program for learning Christian apologetics, the evidence for our faith, so that you can always be ready to give an answer: https://educateforlife.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

In an interview with a former student of mine, I explain how archaeology has proven that the Bible is historically accurate. Check out my website for a complete program for learning Christian apologetics, the evidence for our faith, so that you can always be ready to give an answer: https://educateforlife.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

Charles Darwin popularized the idea of Evolution with his theory on Natural Selection. Over the years scientists have put forth evidence in support of Evolution. One of these pieces of proof is vestigial organs. These are supposedly leftover pieces from our Evolutionary past. The appendix is often put forth as an example of a vestigial organ that has no purpose. However, recent research has shown that it acts as a “safe house” for beneficial bacteria that our gut needs to function. Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest, Dr. Jerry Bergman. Jerry Bergman has taught biology, genetics, chemistry, biochemistry, anthropology, geology, and microbiology at Northwest State College in Archbold OH for over 25 years. He has 9 degrees, including 7 graduate (= ‘post-graduate in some non-US systems) degrees. Dr. Bergman is a graduate of Medical College of Ohio, Wayne State University in Detroit, The University of Toledo, and Bowling Green State University. He has over 800 publications in 12 languages and 20 books and monographs. He has also taught at the Medical College of Ohio where he was a research associate in the department of experimental pathology, and he also taught 6 years at the University of Toledo, and 7 years at Bowling Green State University. Among his books is a monograph on peer evaluation published by the College Student Journal Press, a Fastback on the creation-evolution controversy published by Phi Delta Kappa, a book on vestigial organs with Dr. George Howe (‘Vestigial Organs’ are Fully Functional), a book on psychology and religious cults, a book on religious discrimination published by Onesimus Press, and a book on mental health published by Claudius Verlag in München. He has also published a college textbook on evaluation (Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co.), and has contributed to dozens of other textbooks. He was also a consultant for over 20 science textbooks, mostly biology and biochemistry. Tune in to learn about irrefutable proof that evolution is not scientific. In fact, he knows many people who have come to Christianity through the study of science. You don’t want to miss this. This episode first aired on Oct 12, 2019 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays, 2-3 PM PT. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educate-for-life-kevin-conover/id984140229?mt=2 Visit our website: http://join.educateforlife.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Donate to support EFL: http://educateforlife.org/donate-to-efl/

Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest, Dr. David Wood. David Wood is from Acts17 Apologetics, a ministry that presents the truth of the gospel to Muslims using Apologetics. David has an impressive testimony, having come from an atheist background. He witnessed to one of his colleagues, Nabeel, who was a Muslim and became a Christian. Nabeel worked with David at Acts17 Apologetics. David and Kevin will discuss the differences between Islam and Christianity and which makes more sense based on the evidence. Tune in for a great show. To learn more about David Wood and Acts17, check out http://Acts17.org. This episode first aired on Jan 4, 2020 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays, 2-3 PM PT. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educate-for-life-kevin-conover/id984140229?mt=2 Visit our website: http://join.educateforlife.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Donate to support EFL: http://educateforlife.org/donate-to-efl/

Beliefs have consequences. And Darwinian evolution has had some really bad ones, from the holocaust to Roe v. Wade. Dr. Bergman reveals a little known fact about how the now disproven idea of "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny" was used to justify abortion in Roe v. Wade. We need to combat false ideas like Darwinism with good science and truth—or we will continue to suffer the consequences. On my website I have a 10-class series refuting evolution. Check it out so that you can help spread the truth: https://educateforlife.org/course/100s/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

There are 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. In the United States, there are roughly 3,450,000. It is the world’s second-largest religion. These numbers are still growing. Today on Educate Life, Kevin has as his guest Sam Shamoun. Sam Shamoun is a Christian Apologist to Islam. Additionally, he engages in debates as an informed apologist refuting accusations and attacks leveled by Muslims against Christianity. Sam is associated with the site http://answeringislam.net. Sam shares many known and little-known facts about Islam and the Quran and demonstrates how they differ from Christianity and the Bible. He also makes many arguments for why Christianity is true and Islam is not. Tune in for a great episode and learn more about Islam and how it compares to Christianity. This episode first aired on Sept 21, 2019 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays, 2-3 PM PT. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educate-for-life-kevin-conover/id984140229?mt=2 Visit our website: http://join.educateforlife.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Donate to support EFL: http://educateforlife.org/donate-to-efl/

Constant arguing is among the top five reasons for divorce. One or both of the spouses will feel like they are not being heard or appreciated. Constant arguing is unhealthy for a relationship. However, some conflict is actually healthy in a relationship. Today on Educate For Life, Kevin Conover has as his guest Dr. Greg Smalley from Focus On The Family. Based on years of counseling, research, and success stories, Dr. Greg Smalley teaches how to use marital conflict as a way to deepen and strengthen relationships. Dr. Greg Smalley serves as the Vice President of Marriage at Focus on the Family. In this role, he develops and oversees initiatives that prepare individuals for marriage, strengthen and nurture existing marriages and help couples in marital crises. Prior to joining Focus, Smalley worked for the Center for Relationship Enrichment at John Brown University and as President of the National Institute of Marriage. He is the author of 12 books including Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage and Fight Your Way to a Better Marriage, and he is the co-author of The DNA of Relationships for Couples. Tune in for a great episode. To learn more, check out https://www.focusonthefamily.com/contributors/greg-smalley/ This episode first aired on Sept 14, 2019 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays, 2-3 PM PT. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educate-for-life-kevin-conover/id984140229?mt=2 Visit our website: http://join.educateforlife.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Donate to support EFL: http://educateforlife.org/donate-to-efl/

I was recently up at Green Valley Lake Christian Camp speaking to a group of high school students about some tough subjects. A lot of times it's scary talking about controversial topics, especially with people who don't agree with you. But there's actually a secret formula, taught by Jesus in the Bible, for how to go about doing this in the best way possible. Check out my website for a complete program for learning Christian apologetics, the evidence for our faith, so that you can always be ready to give an answer: https://educateforlife.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

Today on Educate For Life, Kevin talks with Kanten Russell. A long-time fixture in the professional skateboarding world, Kanten is a Design Project Manager for New Line Skateparks Inc. Growing up in Southern California—the birthplace of skateboarding—Kanten quickly became a leading figure in the region’s skateboarding scene and was a professional skateboarder for 12 years, traveling all over the world. He transitioned into Skate Park design professionally for the last 13 years and has his own line of Skateboards, Clothing, and Accessories for The Motif Brand. Kanten has also been to prison. As a guest, that is. He visited Donovan State prison. As a Christian, he was able to share his life experience and how he used his faith and passion for skateboarding to keep his life on the right track and avoid the pitfalls of life. He works with churches and other organizations designing and building skate parks for kids so that they can do something they love and stay out of trouble. He says being a Christian is like being a skateboarder. No matter how many times you fall down, the important thing is that you get back up no matter how painful it is. The key is to live life God’s way. Tune in for an inspirational episode. To find out more about Kanten Russell and what he does, check out http://kantenrussell.com This episode first aired on Aug 24, 2019 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays, 2-3 PM PT. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educate-for-life-kevin-conover/id984140229?mt=2 Visit our website: http://join.educateforlife.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Donate to support EFL: http://educateforlife.org/donate-to-efl/

A lot of people didn't expect to see a Christian apologetics booth at the LA Apartment Owner's Convention... And to be honest, I didn't really expect to be there. But I was given an opportunity to share the word of God, so I took it. God often works in unexpected ways, at unexpected times and places. The question is, are you ready to be used by God at any time he so chooses? Check out my website for a complete program for learning Christian apologetics, the evidence for our faith, so that you can always be ready to give an answer: https://educateforlife.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

The climate change debate has gone to a lot of places, but I don't think anyone has recommended cannibalism as the solution... until Swedish professor Magnus Soderlund did at the recent Gastro Summit. This relates to a broader question: how do you establish firm moral principles when you don't believe in God or His Word? Here are some radio shows I've done on climate change in the past: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kuI9FFQsaU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvQSq30jfKw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDKuNIFCZ8g Check out my website for a complete program for learning Christian apologetics, the evidence for our faith: https://educateforlife.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species is considered one of history’s most influential books and has become the foundation of evolutionary biology. But what if Darwin was looking at the same evidence today using modern science; would his conclusions be the same? Today on Educate For Life, Kevin’s guest is Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson. Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson holds a Ph.D. in cell and developmental biology from Harvard University. He serves as a research biologist, author, and speaker with Answers in Genesis and formerly conducted research with the Institute for Creation Research. Dr. Jeanson will describe for you how Darwin’s theory is falling apart and the tide is turning toward Creation Science. One common objection against Creation Science is that it doesn’t make any predictions. Not only is that objection false, but the predictions that are being made are also coming true. Dr. Jeanson lists several predictions in his book, “Replacing Darwin”. He continues to work on research that continues to prove those predictions. Tune in for a great episode. To learn more about Dr. Jeanson and read some of his research articles, check out https://answersingenesis.org/bios/nathaniel-jeanson/ This episode first aired on Aug 24, 2019 Educate For Life with Kevin Conover airs Saturdays, 2-3 PM PT. Listen live on KPRZ.com and San Diego radio AM 1210. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educate-for-life-kevin-conover/id984140229?mt=2 Visit our website: http://join.educateforlife.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Donate to support EFL: http://educateforlife.org/donate-to-efl/