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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/

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/

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/

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/

In today’s world, aggression seems to be at an all-time high. It seems like everyone is offended by practically everything. In order to fit in, you got to be woke and speak your truth and shout down anyone who opposes you. However, this strategy doesn’t work in any kind of human relationship or any kind of real-world situation. If your a parent, raising kids in this kind of environment is daunting. The solution is to raise your kids to be emotionally resilient. Today on Educate For Life, Kevin’s guest is Brooks Gibbs. Brooks Gibbs is an award-winning social skills educator. He is a popular youth speaker who's presented 2,500 speeches. His viral videos have been translated into 20 languages and amassed more than 200 million views. He specializes in teaching youth how to be emotionally resilient and inspires them to live by the Golden Rule. Brooks teaches students two basic principles: • Don’t get upset (Emotional Resilience) • Treat them like a friend (The Golden Rule) Most youth aggression is non-criminal and consists of name-calling, social exclusion, rumors, etc. These behaviors are inevitable between siblings at home and peers at school. Despite the pettiness of these behaviors, they can do tremendous emotional harm to a student. Brooks teaches students how to protect their emotions from the effects of these behaviors through emotional resilience. He also communicates the genius of The Golden Rule. This social instruction teaches students how to make friends and also manage their perceived enemies. The Golden Rule takes advantage of the law of reciprocity, and as students learn to treat others as friends, this positive behavior becomes the social norm. Tune in for an engaging episode. To learn more about Brooks and his program, check out https://www.brooksgibbs.com This episode first aired on Aug 17th, 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/

If you were suddenly asked this question like I was, would you know what to say? This is a very common barrier to belief for both Christians and atheists, so it is important to be prepared with a well-thought-out response. Not only that, but knowing the answer to questions like this will make your own faith stronger, and give you the confidence to share your beliefs. I recently did a full in-depth treatment of this issue in one of my online classes. You can check out a long free preview of it here: https://educateforlife.org/course/300s/class306/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

On the first day of school at Christian High School (where I teach), I was unexpectedly given the opportunity to share the gospel with our high school boys. In this video, I tell the story of the awesome way that God moved in this situation. Always be ready for opportunities to share the gospel! If you don't feel confident about sharing your faith, then you need to study apologetics: the evidence for the truth of Christianity. On my website, I have a complete program that makes learning apologetics easy and fun. Check it out here: https://educateforlife.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

In today's video a former student of mine, Laurel, shares an unexpected experience she had on her first day of college. The anti-Christian college professors you've heard about are really out there, so make sure your kid has been adequately prepared to encounter them BEFORE it happens! On my website I have a complete online apologetics curriculum, the same thing I teach my students at school, that explains the answers to all the toughest questions. Don't leave your child unprepared! https://educateforlife.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

Loneliness is a serious epidemic, and a recent study found that it's worst among the millennial generation. So what are we going to do about it as followers of Jesus Christ? I created a Facebook group where Christian parents can come together to share and encourage one another. Come join the discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingchristiankids/ Source: https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2019/07/30/loneliness-friendship-new-friends-poll-survey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

Scientists are shocked that a star has been discovered—called Methuselah star—that seems to be older than the universe itself, causing serious problems for the big bang theory. I'm not shocked. Why? Because theories that attempt to explain reality and existence in the absence of God (such as the big bang) always end up falling apart after a while. You can't get something from nothing, and you can't get a creation without the Creator. I created a Facebook group where Christian parents can come together to share and encourage one another. Come join the discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingchristiankids/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/ https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1162808/big-bang-theory-how-old-is-universe-physics-news-astronomy-space-2019 https://www.mirror.co.uk/science/star-older-universe-points-major-18862617

We all know that public schools are not the greatest environment for Christians to grow in their faith, and a recent report from Barna confirms this: students who graduate from Christian high schools are more likely to be Christians later in life. I went to a public school myself, and though I faced many challenges, my parents, my youth pastor, and the fact that I learned apologetics in Church still helped me develop a strong faith. In this video I explain why Christian schooling is a great option, and what you can do if that option isn't available to you. I created a Facebook group where Christian parents can come together to encourage one another on issues like this. Come join the discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingchristiankids/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/ Source: https://www.barna.com/schooling-spiritual-development-ray-pennings/

All kids face conflict—whether they can deal with it or not depends on their emotional strength. Brooks Gibbs is an expert on bullying who has spoken at thousands of schools. He teaches that the solution to bullying (and interpersonal issues of all sorts) is giving kids the tools they need to be resilient, not become chronic victims. Go to https://www.brooksgibbs.com/ for a free test to gauge your child's emotional resilience. I created a Facebook group where Christian parents can come together to encourage one another on issues like this. Come join the discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingchristiankids/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

The Nephilim are mentioned three times in the Bible. There is a lot of mystery surrounding who or what they were. Some theories claim that they are aliens. They point to the root word in Hebrew which means “fallen one” meaning they fell from the sky. However, that may not be accurate. The true root word may be an Aramaic term that simply means “giant”. Today on Educate For Life, Kevin has as his guest Tim Chaffey. Tim Chaffey has written the book, literally, on the subject. It is called “Fallen: The Sons of God and the Nephilim”. Genesis 6 introduces two of the most mysterious groups in all of Scripture: the sons of God and the Nephilim (or giants). Scholars have been divided over this issue since the early days of the church. Were the sons of God really fallen angels that married women or were they something else? Were the Nephilim the offspring of the unions between the sons of God and women or were they already around prior to these marriages? Why were they on the earth again after the Flood? Find out the truth about two of the greatest mysteries in Scripture as Tim clears up the misconceptions and presents one of the most detailed and scholarly studies ever done on this subject. You may never look at the Old Testament the same way again. Tune in for a great episode that unpacks a biblical mystery and sheds light on the subject. If you want to learn more, check out http://midwestapologetics.org. This episode first aired on Aug 3rd, 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 two great guests to discuss the interesting connection between science and ministry. How do you get a scientist and a pastor to team up? Dr. Anthony Silvestro grew up in a Roman Catholic family. His love for science began at an early age. Throughout his early years of education, he excelled in both mathematics and science. As a result, the secular world accomplished its goal: he became an evolutionist by the time he completed his ninth-grade biology class. This became the start of his fast-paced drift away from God. Years later after meeting his wife Julie, who was also raised Roman Catholic, God got ahold of Dr. Silvestro. On a trip to a medical conference he visited the Creation Museum and discovered that he needed to rethink everything he thought he knew about evolution. Today, he is a creationist working with churches to equip them to defend a biblical worldview. Andrew Rappaport is the founder and president of Striving for Eternity Ministries and the executive director of the Christian Podcast Community. He is the host of several podcasts; Andrew Rappaport's Rapp Report, Andrew Rappaport's Rapp Report Daily, Apologetics Live, and So You Want to be a Podcaster. Andrew is the author of the books What Do They Believe, which is a systematic theology of the major western religions, and What Do We Believe, which is a systematic theology of the Christian faith. He also contributed to other books like On the Origins of Kinds and Sharing the Good News with Mormons. Andrew established Equip Conferences (formally Spread the Fire), evangelism training and outreach events. He is the instructor for the Striving for Eternity Academy, an online school that teaches hermeneutics and systematic theology. Tune in for a great episode packed full of information. This episode first aired on July 6, 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/

In a 2015 study, 54% of kids surveyed said that their parents check their devices too much. This might seem like an innocent distraction, but the consequences are serious. Are you letting your phone get in the way of your relationship with your kids? Here are my thoughts. I created a Facebook group where Christian parents can come together to encourage one another on issues like this. Come join the discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingchristiankids/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/ Sources: https://qz.com/1674835/technology-is-interfering-with-the-parent-child-relationship/ https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/07/25/americans-going-online-almost-constantly/ https://now.avg.com/digital-diaries-kids-competing-with-mobile-phones-for-parents-attention

I know that the horrific events of last weekend have already been covered from many angles. I want to share some of my thoughts on this tragedy from a Christian perspective, and how it relates to our duty to spread God's love through the gospel. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/

A recent study found that most atheists still believe some sort of supernatural phenomena (e.g. ghosts, reincarnation, astrology, etc.) even though they don't believe in God. Why would this be the case, and what does it mean for Christians? Here are my thoughts. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educateforlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EducateForLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingconover/ Sources: https://research.kent.ac.uk/understandingunbelief/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2019/05/UUReportRome.pdf https://uk.news.yahoo.com/most-atheists-still-believe-in-the-supernatural-new-study-finds-200207721.html https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/atheist-supernatural https://goat.com.au/science/if-youre-an-atheist-but-still-believe-in-supernatural-beings-youre-doing-it-all-wrong/