The Hitched Apologists

A married Christian duo tackle (and sometimes tussle) with topics, revolving around apologetics, doctrine, current events, politics, church hurt, plus more!

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S4 · E8
Nov 17, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
What Is Biblical Inerrancy & Why Does It Matter? with Dr. Richard G. Howe.
Join us on our final episode of the Fall. Today we are discussing Biblical Inerrancy. This is something close to our hearts as well as our guests heart. The incredible Dr. Richard G. Howe is with us today. Richard G. Howe is a writer as well as a public speaker and debater in churches, conferences, and university campuses on issues concerning Christian apologetics and philosophy. He is Norman L. Geisler Chair of Christian Apologetics at Southern Evangelical Seminary where he also serves as Professor of Philosophy and Apologetics and as the Provost. Dr. Howe is Past President of the International Society of Christian Apologetics. In their free time, Richard and his wife Rebekah enjoy international travel. This topic is something we’ve wanted to talk about for a while now and there is no one better the Dr. Howe. This was an important issue for Dr. Geisler and it should be for all of us who want to keep the integrity of The Word of God. Thank you for tuning in. For more information on Dr. Howe see his website below. http://richardghowe.com/ Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S4 · E7
Nov 3, 2025 · 56 min
REPLAY: What Every Christian Needs to Know About New Age Ideas with Dr. Douglas Groothuis
(This week is a replay of an episode from last season. We thought it fitting for this season again. We have a new episode uploading in a few weeks, thanks for tuning in.) We are joined by Dr. Douglas Groothius to discuss the New Age. As Christians, it’s important to have biblical discernment when we confront those in the New Age. Doug is a professor, philosopher, apologist, and an author of 20 books including many on the New Age. We highly recommend picking up and reading his books “Unmasking the New Age”, “Confronting the New Age” and “Revealing the New Age Jesus” on this subject. We had a wonderful time interviewing him. A full uncut episode is also available on YouTube. Thanks for tuning in! Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S4 · E6
Oct 20, 2025 · 55 min
Defusing The World Mission Society Church of God with Edgar Loera
Tune in today as we are joined by Edgar Loera of Defusing the WMSCOG. We Edgar is an ex-member of this cult and now speaks out against it. We have run into this cult 3 times and one of which we sat at talked for 2-3 hours. Listen in on Edgar's story and what we can do to prepare ourselves for the next time we may run into them. Very good information in this podcast that you do not want to miss. Thank you for tuning in. Make sure to check out Edgars social media pages Defusing the WMSCOG on Instagram and Facebook. Give him a like and follow. Other information about this cult is available here from Mike Winger and a helpful website. https://youtu.be/MUeNiX-WLoo?si=_NhMgvmqOccSh-04 https://www.examiningthewmscog.com Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S4 · E5
Oct 6, 2025 · 14 min
Should Christians Be Involved in Politics?
Should we as Christians be involved in politics? Is it a realm that we should stay out of? Is there a biblical way to operate within the world of politics? See where we stand at coming from a past where our involvement was incorrect in this new fast impacts episode. Join us as we discover this new perspective that we have learned. Thank you for tuning in. God bless. Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S4 · E4
Sep 22, 2025 · 58 min
Mormonism: Impossible with Dr. Nace Howell
We are joined by Dr. Nace Howell, the author of “Mormonism Impossible: Refuting a Fundamental Mormon Doctrine and Using Apologetics to Reach the Latter-Day Saints.” In his book, Dr. Howell critiques the doctrine of exaltation within Mormonism. Explaining that many Mormon’s do not know the “why” behind this fundamental concept in their faith. We discuss his book, and ask some common and uncommon questions about Mormonism. Dr. Nace Howell is a member of the Evangelical Philosophical Society, and is a director at Reasonable Faith Flathead Indian Reservation chapter. He has an earned Doctorate in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary; a M. Div. in Apologetics from Luther Rice College and Seminary; and a B. S. in Bible from Lancaster Bible College. He has been teaching apologetics, Bible, and theology for over a decade in church, small group, and high school settings. He is ordained in the Christian and Missionary Alliance and is a senior pastor in the Rocky Mountains. He is happily married to an amazing woman and together they have one son. Some areas in which he is competent are metapologetics, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witness theology, Buddhism, Islam, atheism, metaphysics, theistic arguments, archaeology, Baha’i, metalinguistics, philosophy of religion, epistemology, and others. Dr. Howell also runs the ministry named Apologetics and Evidence found on Facebook and Instagram, and has a blog on his website here. http://www.apologeticsandevidence.com/?m=1 Here is a link to Dr. Howells book. https://a.co/d/7I4z19nu Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S4 · E3
Sep 8, 2025 · 10 min
What Mark Driscoll Gets Right and Wrong About Church Hurt
Join us on this new episode of our fast impacts series. Where we tackle a claim in 15 minutes or less. This episode we tackle a claim made by Pastor Mark Driscoll that he made over the summer that pertains to his perception of what “church hurt” is. We get into what he got right but more importantly, what he got wrong. Thank you for tuning in! Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S4 · E2
Aug 25, 2025 · 48 min
Biblical Archaeology and Christianity with Dr. Steve Collins.
We are joined by Dr. Steve Collins who is known for finding the biblical site of Sodom, also known as Tall el-Hammam. Dr. Collins is the Executive Dean of Trinity Southwest University and is the Director of Archaeology at Veritas International University. If you want to support Steve’s ministry or sign up for updates, you can text “DIGSODOM”, one word, to 22828. Follow the instructions and that will put you on their newsletter. They also have a museum and lab that you can visit where you can check out the pottery they have found at Tall el-Hammam and help put those pieces together. Check out this link for more info. https://trinitysouthwest.com/museum/. For more info about Dr. Steve Collins and the schools see these links https://trinitysouthwest.com/ https://viu.ves.edu/ Check out these books for more from Dr. Steve Collins Discovering the City of Sodom https://a.co/d/cJtsg3M Let My People Go! https://a.co/d/dX2GJJa The Defendable Faith https://a.co/d/1L56PbR The Harvest Handbook of Bible Lands https://a.co/d/cDRm63z This episode is also available to view on YouTube at. https://youtu.be/ja8QEX5HEkg?si=P5Yc03u87AeFNlRS Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S4 · E1
Aug 11, 2025 · 40 min
What All Cults Have In Common - And Why It Matters.
Welcome to season 4. This season we are examining cults we have ran into, specifically in the New Mexico area. This includes Mormonism, Jehovah Witnesses, World Mission Society Church of God, and more! This episode we touch on ideas that cults have common including their misconception about the Trinity, God and His attributes, the Bible, and sin. For more resources on cults you can check out these books: So What’s the Difference by Fritz Ridenour: https://www.amazon.com/So-Whats-Difference-Fritz-Ridenour/dp/0764215647 Kingdom of the Cults by Walter Martin: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Cults-Definitive-Work-Subject/dp/0764232657 Books mentioned in this video: Systematic Theology In One Volume by Norman Geisler: https://www.amazon.com/Systematic-Theology-Norman-L-Geisler/dp/1737654601 Conversational Evangelism by Norman and David Geisler: https://www.amazon.com/Conversational-Evangelism-Connecting-People-Share/dp/0736950834 Worlds Apart by Norman Geisler and Williams Watkins: https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Apart-Handbook-World-Second/dp/1592441262 And easy downloadable 12 step to prolegomena: file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/45/05/9FC28A02-CE5D-4BA1-9821-E6423813560F/PDF.pdf https://a.co/d/4kiChGd I Don’t Have Enough Faith To Be An Atheist Book (12 Points In Depth) https://a.co/d/0U0QHdG Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S3 · E14
Apr 14, 2025 · 50 min
Bad Books, Innocence Corrupted.
Description from NM Suncast Podcast. “In this episode of New Mexico Suncast, Jim Williams sits down with Don and Damara Andrade—parents, Christian apologists, and creators of A Parent’s Guide to 125+ Explicit Books in Albuquerque Public Schools. Together, they break down their findings on graphic sexual content embedded in K-12 school libraries, the dangers of early exposure, and the growing movement of concerned parents pushing back. This conversation isn’t about banning ideas—it’s about protecting innocence, restoring common sense, and respecting parental rights in a culture where kids are often left defenseless. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educator, or just someone who cares about kids—you’ll want to hear this. 🌐 Download the free PDF at thehitchapologists.com” Donate for bad book resources Givesendgo.com/thehitchedapologists Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S3 · E13
Mar 24, 2025 · 12 min
Is Religion Biologically Hardwired?
“Do humans have an innate tendency to believe in supernatural beings? One theory suggests that religion may be biologically hardwired through a cognitive mechanism called Hyperactive Agency Detection (HAD). This instinct, which evolved to detect predators and threats in the wild, may also explain why people attribute events to gods, spirits, or supernatural forces. However, some researchers argue that religion is primarily a cultural and social construct rather than a biological one. This video explores the science, psychology, and ongoing debate about whether belief in the divine is an evolutionary adaptation or a product of human civilization.“ This is an article from MSN that we thought we’d address in our fast impact series. Join us today as we dive into this claim in under 15 minutes. Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S3 · E12
Mar 10, 2025 · 50 min
A Parent's Guide to 125+ Explicit Books in Public Schools
This description was used on the original radio interview. “Don and Damara Andrade have recently released a detail book compilation called “A Parent’s Guide to 125+ Sexually Explicit Books in the Albuquerque Public Schools.” Jodi Hendricks, Executive Director of the New Mexico Family Action Movement joins the conversation to discuss how the information uncovered by the Andrade’s can be used to inform parents, schoolteachers, clergy, and political leaders with the goal of protecting our children! For more information reach out to https://thehitchedapologists.com/.” If you wish to help us in our effort to get more of the guides out to parents, pastors, and politicians, visit our website or givesendgo.com/thehitchedapologists to donate to the efforts. Thank you and we appreciate all your support. God bless you all. Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S3 · E11
Feb 24, 2025 · 15 min
11 Bible Stories That Make Some Christians Question The Faith Part 3
Join us on part three of our three part series tackling 11 Bible stories that make some Christian’s questions their faith. It was a recent article written on MSN. On this final episode we discuss the story of Dinah, the plagues of Egypt, the binding of Isaac, and the stoning of Achan. Please make sure to check out our recent guest interviews on our YouTube channel @thehitchedapologists and our website www.thehitchedapologists.com for more helpful resources. Send us a message on social media or our website to request future topics for fast impacts episodes. Thank you for tuning in. Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S3 · E10
Feb 10, 2025 · 58 min
Removing Explicit Books in Schools with Gary VanRiper
Are conservatives really wanting to ban books or is there more to the story? In this episode we had the privilege speaking with Gary VanRiper. He is a pastor out in New York who has been successful at removing hundreds of sexually explicit books from the public school system. He shares how he did it, the kinds of push back he received, what books are in public schools and how they get there, and how others can get involved to make a difference. Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S3 · E9
Jan 27, 2025 · 17 min
11 Bible Stories That Make Some Christians Question The Faith Part 2
Join us on part two of our three part series tackling 11 Bible stories that make some Christian’s questions their faith. It was a recent article written on MSN. On this episode we discuss Noah’s flood, Sodom and Gomorrah, Jepthahs vow, and the Levites concubine. Make sure to check out our recent episodes on YouTube channel @thehitchedapologists and our website www.thehitchedapologists.com for more helpful resources. Send us a message on social media or our website to request future topics for fast impacts episodes. Thank you for tuning in. Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S3 · E8
Jan 13, 2025 · 56 min
What Every Christian Needs To Know About New Age Ideas With Douglas Groothuis
We are joined by Douglas Groothius to discuss the New Age. As Christians, it’s important to have biblical discernment when we confront those in the New Age. Doug is a professor, philosopher, apologist, and an author of 20 books including many on the New Age. We highly recommend picking up and reading his books “Unmasking the New Age”, “Confronting the New Age” and “Revealing the New Age Jesus” on this subject. We had a wonderful time interviewing him. A full uncut episode is also available on YouTube. Thanks for tuning in! Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S3 · E7
Dec 9, 2024 · 14 min
11 Bible Stories That Make Some Christians Question The Faith Part 1
Join us on part one of our three part series tackling 11 Bible stories that make some Christian’s questions their faith. It was a recent article written on MSN. On this episode we discuss the stories of Job, the Canaanite Conquest, and the story of Tamar. Make sure to check out our recent episodes on YouTube channel @thehitchedapologists and our website www.thehitchedapologists.com for more helpful resources. Send us a message on social media or our website to request future topics for fast impacts episodes. Thank you for tuning in. Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S3 · E6
Nov 25, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min
Bridge Building Apologetics with Lindsey Medenwaldt
Join us on this episode as we interview Lindsey Medenwaldt for her new book Bridge-Building Apologetics. She offers great advice in forming bridges and why relationships matter when sharing our Christian convictions. And with Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, this episode and book can be a big help to anyone struggling to share their faith with family, friends, and even strangers! The link to Lindsey book can be found below. Check it out and leave her a review on Amazon! Make sure to follow her on social media. Thanks for tuning into this episode. https://a.co/d/9td2hrH Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S3 · E5
Nov 11, 2024 · 22 min
Fast Impacts - The Challenge of Charlie Kirk
In our newest fast impacts episode, we tackle a few of the claims that Charlie Kirk recently was faced with during a debate. This particular debate was aired on Jubilees YouTube channel. The name of the episode is “Can 25 Liberal College Students Outsmart 1 Conservative?”. We are specifically focusing on his exchange with two students in particular by the name of Dean and Parker. These two individuals were the ones to press him more when it came to Christianity, especially Parker. We hope you like our analysis of this dialogue. The link to the debate is below. https://youtu.be/WV29R1M25n8?si=yR60T56YiFwAosY0 Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S3 · E4
Oct 27, 2024 · 49 min
Church Hurt with Melanie Beerda of Rekindled Faith Ministries
On today’s podcast we have a discussion with our special guest, Melanie Beerda. Melanie is a writer and speaker located on the West Coast of Canada. She is also the founder of Rekindled Faith Ministries and host of the Rekindled Faith Podcast. Tune in as we listen to her story and discuss the topic of church hurt. Melanie shares her experience with church hurt and her healing. Words of encouragement are given to those currently facing church hurt. As many of our listeners know, the topic of church hurt is close to our hearts and this ministry and we find our hope, healing, and rest in Jesus Christ. We thank Melanie for the opportunity to have this discussion. We had a great time interviewing her and wish her well in her ministry. Below are links to Melanie’s website and podcast. Support her ministry. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy the episode. melaniebeerda.ca https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rekindled-faith/id1723210330 Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com
S3 · E3
Oct 12, 2024 · 46 min
Who is Herbert W. Armstrong and How Are His Teachings Still Corrupting Some Churches.
In this episode Damara speaks of her research project over the summer about Herbert W. Armstrong who founded the Worldwide Church of God (now known as Grace Communion International). We break down Armstrong’s beliefs and how there’s still offshoots of churches who follow his beliefs in one form or another. We dive into his similarities with Jehovah Witnesses and the LDS church. This is a topic near and dear to our hearts. We have a close family member who is entangled in Armstrong’s teachings and hope this episode will be a great help in revealing the truths of this particular cult, not just to this member but to others who may have someone in one of the offshoots of his teachings, or have encountered it before. Resources for this episode can be found below. Thank you all for listening. https://exitsupportnetwork.com/worldwide-church-of-god-expose/ https://exitsupportnetwork.com/herbert-w-armstrong/ Follow us @thehitchedapologists on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok Visit us on our website at: www.thehitchedapologists.com

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