Apex ApologetIQ Podcast
Welcome to Apex ApologetIQ! Where faith meets reason and truth cuts through the noise of the digital age. This isn’t your typical Sunday School. It’s a bold space for curious minds, thinking Christians, and real conversations about life, culture, and truth. Each week on the podcast, we dive into the hard questions about Christianity: science and faith, truth and tolerance, sexuality and identity, evil and suffering, Jesus and the resurrection, and more. We break it down with intellectual honesty, solid theology, and practical takeaways, because knowing what you believe and why shouldn’t be confusing. If you’re a young adult wrestling with doubt, craving real answers, or just want to sharpen your faith, this is the place for you! We exist to equip the next generation of believers to stand firm, speak truth, and engage the culture with confidence, clarity, and compassion. Whether you're skeptical, seeking, or sold out for Christ, we invite you to grow with us. This is more than a podcast. It’s a movement to think critically, live faithfully, and never settle for shallow faith. Subscribe now and join the Apex ApologetIQ family! Because a thinking faith is a stronger faith.
Episodes
If the resurrection of Jesus is true, it changes everything. That’s why skeptics work so hard to explain it away. From the “swoon theory” to hallucinations, stolen bodies to pagan copycat myths, critics have tried every angle to avoid the empty tomb. But when the evidence is weighed, every objection collapses.
In this third episode of the Resurrection mini-series, Dr. Shaun Michael takes you into a courtroom-style rebuttal session w...
If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile. (1 Corinthians 15:17) That verse is Christianity’s ultimate mic drop. The resurrection isn’t a side note—it’s the cornerstone. If it didn’t happen, faith collapses. If it did, it changes everything.
In this episode of the Understanding the Bible mini-series, Dr. Shaun Michael presents the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus using the renowned Minimal Facts Approach d...
What if I told you the resurrection of Jesus wasn’t a last-minute twist, but a move scripted before the foundation of the world? The empty tomb wasn’t just history—it was prophecy, fulfilled with precision centuries before it happened.
In this episode of Building Blocks - Season 1, Dr. Shaun Michael unpacks why the resurrection is not just a theological idea but the very cornerstone of Christianity. If it didn’t happen, Paul says ou...
Imagine the Bible on trial. 66 books bound together, sitting in the witness stand, facing cross-examination. The prosecutor asks: “Can this ancient book really be trusted? Isn’t it full of contradictions? Didn’t centuries of copying corrupt it? Doesn’t archaeology disprove it?”
In this third episode of the Understanding the Bible mini-series, host Dr. Shaun Michael takes the Bible out of the Sunday school bubble and places it under ...
Has the Bible been corrupted over centuries of copying and translation? Or can we trust that the text in our hands today faithfully reflects what the prophets and apostles originally wrote?
In this second episode of the Understanding the Bible mini-series, host Dr. Shaun Michael takes listeners on the Bible’s incredible journey—from ancient manuscripts to modern translations. Along the way, he tackles the claims of skeptics like Bar...
Is the Bible just a book, or the literal Word of God?
In this kickoff episode of the Understanding the Bible mini-series, host Dr. Shaun Michael confronts the critical question at the core of Christianity: Can we actually trust the Bible? From skeptics like Bart Ehrman to pop-level conspiracies about Constantine and the Council of Nicaea, this episode cuts through the myths and lays out the evidence for revelation, inspiration, and ...
In this episode of Apex ApologetIQ, Dr. Shaun Michael dives head-first into one of the most compelling evidences for God’s existence—the Moral Argument. If real right and wrong exist, then they demand a real, objective source. Heads Up: It’s not society, evolution, or your feelings.
We’ll break down the argument in clear, simple terms:
1) If God does not exist, objective moral values and duties do not exist.
2) Objective moral values ...
What if the idea of God isn’t just wishful thinking, but logical necessity?
In this powerhouse episode of Apex ApologetIQ, host Dr. Shaun Michael breaks down one of the most audacious, misunderstood, and mind-blowing arguments for God’s existence: The Ontological Argument. This isn’t abstract fluff; it’s razor-sharp logic with real spiritual punch.
In this episode:
- Learn what a maximally great being is—and why the idea demands rea...
Welcome back to Apex ApologetIQ—where truth meets reason, and young minds get equipped to stand firm.
In this episode, Dr. Shaun Michael launches the “Understanding Evidences for God” mini-series by unpacking one of the most powerful philosophical arguments for God’s existence—the Kalam Cosmological Argument.
This isn’t your grandma’s Sunday School.
You’ll hear:
- Why everything that begins to exist must have a cause.
- Why science and ...
In Part 2 of Faith and Science, host Dr. Shaun Michael pulls back the curtain on the forgotten faith behind some of the world’s greatest scientific minds—and why that matters today more than ever.
You’ll discover:
- How giants like Newton, Kepler, Pascal, and Bacon saw science as worship.
- Why faith served as the foundation for the rise of modern science.
- How the Bible contains insights about the world long before modern science caugh...
Are faith and science at war? Or are they actually teammates in the pursuit of truth?
In Part 1 of Faith and Science, host Dr. Shaun Michael dismantles the myth that Christianity is anti-science. With clarity, wit, and a dose of strategic sarcasm, he shows how the Christian worldview not only makes science possible—it gives it meaning.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why “science vs. faith” is a false dilemma.
- How the scientific ...
Is Christian faith just “believing without evidence”? That’s the myth. Let’s crush it.
In this Building Blocks episode, Dr. Shaun Michael tackles one of the biggest misconceptions out there—that faith and reason are enemies. Drawing from Scripture and real-world logic, you'll discover that biblical faith is not blind, shallow, or anti-intellectual. It’s reasoned, evidence-based, and utterly transformational.
In this episode, you’ll e...
In Part 2 of Worldview Essentials, host Shaun Michael goes deeper into the “why” and “how” of holding a biblical worldview in a culture full of competing beliefs.
This episode unpacks:
- Why it’s not enough to just believe—you need to know why you believe.
- How to recognize and evaluate other worldviews without compromising truth.
- A breakdown of the core components of a Christian worldview—from Creation to Redemption to the Kingdom of...
Welcome back to the Building Blocks series from Apex ApologetIQ! In this episode, host Dr. Shaun Michael breaks down a term that affects everything about how we live, think, and believe: worldview.
Everyone has one—whether they realize it or not. It’s the lens through which we interpret life, make decisions, and define morality, purpose, and identity. But how do we know if our worldview is actually true?
In Part 1 of “Worldview Essen...
In this episode of the Building Blocks series from Apex ApologetIQ, host Dr. Shaun Michael tackles something foundational and often misunderstood: basic logic and reasoning, not as an abstract concept, but as a vital tool for defending your faith.
You’ll discover:
- The three major types of reasoning: deductive, inductive, and abductive.
- Real-world examples of logic in the Bible (Jesus and Paul were logic masters).
- How to recognize a...
In this episode of the Building Blocks series, host Dr. Shaun Michael tackles one of the most urgent and misunderstood questions of our time: What is truth?
In a culture obsessed with "living your truth," this episode dives into:
- The difference between objective and subjective truth.
- Why truth matters for morality, worldview, and cultural stability.
- The dangers of moral relativism and where it leads.
- A robust biblical theology of tr...
Welcome to the official kickoff of Season 1: Building Blocks of the Christian Faith here on Apex ApologetIQ! In this foundational episode, host Dr. Shaun Michael dives deep into a question every Christian needs to answer: What is apologetics, and why does it matter today?
You’ll learn:
- The biblical definition of apologetics and its roots in Scripture.
- Why every Christian—not just scholars—should be ready to defend their faith.
- The ...
Welcome to Apex ApologetIQ! Where we connect young minds to Christian truth. This episode kicks off Season 1: Building Blocks of the Christian Worldview, your essential guide to understanding and defending the Christian faith.
Host Dr. Shaun Michael introduces the goal of this season: to equip young adults with the intellectual tools and biblical foundation needed to engage culture, strengthen their faith, and respond to tough quest...
Welcome to the very first episode of Apex ApologetIQ — where faith meets logic and young minds get equipped to stand firm in truth.
In this launch episode, host Dr. Shaun Michael shares the story behind the podcast, the mission of Apex ApologetIQ, and what listeners can expect from upcoming episodes. Born out of rigorous seminary training, cultural engagement, and personal experience, this podcast is designed for young adults naviga...
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