Come Let Us Reason Podcast
Welcome to Come Let Us Reason Together, the podcast from Lenny Esposito and Come Reason Ministries. Here, we dig deeply into ways Christianity shows itself as an intelligent and rational faith. Episodes include topics about faith, ethics, worldview, and philosophy from a distinctly Christian perspective. Join us each week and see just how rational faith can be!
Episodes
Working Together for the Good: Reconciling Predestination and Free Will
Are your choices truly yours, or is everything predestined? This video dives deep into the tension between Calvinistic determinism and Armenian free will, exploring how these perspectives shape our understanding of salvation. We introduce God’s Middle Knowledge as a mind-blowing solution that bridges the gap between divine sovereignty and human freedom. With c...
God And Allah the Same? The One Fact Everyone Misses in the Debate
The question of whether Christians and Muslims worship the same God has set the Internet on fire, with the Roman Catholic Church arguing "Yes" based on philosophical reasoning. But is this claim accurate? In this Come Let Us Reason Podcast, Lenny Esposito tackles the debate, dissecting the arguments and highlighting a critical flaw that undermines the "same God" pos...
From Prison to Freedom: The Power of Living In the Spirit
Join us for an uplifting message on Romans 8, where Lenny explores how Christ’s victory over sin transforms our lives. As recipients of the great rescue from the flesh, from the law and from death, we must seek a new way of living. Through the gripping story and sound biblical teaching, discover how to break free from the old life and embrace the new.
Spider-Man 3 and the Struggle with Sin
What can a superhero movie teach us about the power of sin and how Christians should live? Quite a bit, actually! Our battle with the attraction to doing what we shouldn’t is so universal, it should be no surprise that it shows up in our stories—especially in films like Spider-Man 3, where the concept of good an evil is on full display For the natural man, sin is the ultimate master of o...
The tragic killing of a Minnesota state rep exposes a deeper crisis: America’s drift from Christian values. Join Lenny and his guests, Dr. Harry Edwards and Dr. Jacob Daniel as they unpack how relativism and political tribalism are fueling violence and division, how politics has replaced morality as America’s yardstick, and why Christians must stand firm to restore morality and civility in a chaotic world!
The Irrefutable Resurrection: Why Skeptics Can’t Crack the Case
In this gripping conversation, Gary Habermas and Lenny Esposito explore why the resurrection remains unrefuted after 2,000 years of scrutiny. Discover how scholarship silences even the toughest critics and learn how to navigate conversations with skeptics using undeniable evidence. This episode unpacks the historical evidence, including New Testament scholarship, and e...
Is God Making a Comeback? Why Secular Thinkers Are Turning to Christianity!
From Jordan Peterson to Douglas Murray, prominent secular intellectuals are giving Christianity credit for shaping the West. But does this signal a revival of faith? Harry Edwards, Lenny Esposito, and Dr. Peter Harris explore Justin Brierley’s The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God, discussing why New Atheism collapsed and what’s next for belief in God. Tu...
Pride Month Exposed: Manipulation or Celebration of Human Nature?
Unpack the hidden motives behind Pride Month, questioning whether it uplifts or exploits humanity’s basest instincts. Lenny is joined by commentator Bethel McGrew when they trace the movement’s roots from Stonewall to today’s corporate-backed celebrations, exploring how identity politics overshadows virtue, reason, and beauty. Their discussion dives into the mental h...
My LIVE Conversation with Mormons
In this captivating doorstep conversation, Lenny lovingly challenges Mormon missionaries on the Book of Mormon’s credibility, pointing out its internal contradictions and lack of evidence. With a winsome tone, he engages LDS theology and shares the transformative power of the true Gospel. Don’t miss this powerful moment!
Why We’re ALL Born Sinners — And How Jesus Saves Us!
Discover the Christian teaching of original sin, that every baby is born with a sinful nature, which separates us from God. This video explores how in Adam we inherit a corrupted human nature, one that pulls us towards rebellion. But through the Second Adam—Jesus—we have the gift of justification, restoring our relationship with God. Learn practical ways to avoid sin by fol...
The Shocking Truth About Finding Joy When the World Hates You
Jesus promised that the world would hate His followers, yet He also commanded us to have joy. How can we experience joy in a world that often opposes our beliefs? This podcast delves into the paradoxical nature of Christian joy, showing how it flourishes even in adversity. Through scriptural teachings, you'll learn that joy is not dependent on circumstances but on our re...
Faith Under Fire? Engaging Tough Questions with Confidence!
When your Christian faith faces tough questions, are you ready to respond? This video empowers students to stand strong. In Part 1, Lenny shares simple, effective ways to engage in spiritual discussions, teaching you how to connect with skeptics, ask thought-provoking questions, and present biblical truths with clarity and kindness. In Part 2, watch Lenny put these techniq...
Should Christian Morality Shape Our Laws? A Deep Dive
Can Christian morality guide modern governance without alienating a diverse society? This podcast explores the provocative question of whether biblical principles, like ordered love—prioritizing God, family, and community—should influence legislation. Dr. Darren Guerra and Dr. Jacob Daneil join Lenny to discuss whether governments share the same moral duties as individuals, such...
Can the Gospel Win Back Jewish Hearts? A Bold Vision
Brian J. Crawford shares a hopeful vision for Jewish evangelism. Dive into the seismic shift in Jewish identity after the Second Temple’s fall. From priestly rituals to rabbinical wisdom, explore how the Talmud reshaped Jewish thought and why figures like Maimonides still spark debate today. With Lenny Esposito, they discuss how the gospel could spark renewed interest among Jews...
Christianity Flatlining or Fighting Back? The Results Are In!
The latest Pew survey drops a bombshell: Christianity in America isn't fading—it's holding steady. But what's next for faith in the U.S.? In this discussion, Lenny is joined by Dr. Harry Edwards and Dr. Jacob Daniel who help uncover the cultural shifts, demographic changes, and rising diversity of beliefs reshaping the spiritual landscape. We dig into how Christians can ...
Q&A Panel - Conquering the Challenges of Culture
Lenny Esposito is joined on stage by J. Warner Wallace, Dr. Hugh Ross, Joe Dallas, Becket Cook, and Monique Duson for a fascinating Q&session recorded at a recent Dare to Defend Conference. Here, they tackle issues such as whether a Christian should attend a loved one’s gay wedding, how to approach the CRT issue, how the universe’s beginning matches the biblical account, and ...
What is the worst of all sins? Brutality? Rape? Murder? Church fathers like Augustine and Aquinas saw those as true evils, but they also understood all evil stems first from putting our inner desires first, before God. Thus, it is the sin of Pride they held as the root of every other kind of evil. is possibly the worst of all sins.
In this podcast, I’ll be unpacking a sin that is too often overlooked–especia...
How a Hijacker Tested My Faith: A Passenger's Inspiring Story
In this episode, Lenny interviews Daniel Pop, a passenger on the attempted hijacking in Melbourne, Australia. Daniel opens up about surviving the hijacking attempt as well as enduring the heartbreaking loss of a child, two events that shook his world. He discusses how the faith modeled by his family who themselves were forced to flee a communist dictatorial regime led hi...
Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: When Faith Surrenders to Secularism
Lenny Esposito and John G. West unpack “Stockholm Syndrome Christianity,” a trend where Christian leaders embrace secular ideologies over biblical truth. From cultural influences to critiques of figures like Andy Stanley and Francis Collins, this discussion reveals the corruptions creeping into modern Christian practice and offers insights on how believers can ide...
Evangelicals, Politics, and Trump: The Future of American Christianity?
Analysts have reported that evangelicals that made the difference in electing Donald Trump, but do evangelical beliefs reflect the aspirations of Trump supporters? in looking at the data, there are other, underlying issues that aren’t necessarily discussed in media reports.On this podcast I bring you a discussion with Dr. Darren Guerra and Logan Zeppieri, two ...
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