Prepared to Answer Podcast

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  Encore: The Key to Enduring Suffering: Thinking Like Jesus About Pain 21.07.2026 38min

  We‘ll all face suffering in some way, so how do we ensure our faith endures through those times? In this episode from the podcast archives, Scott and Shawn tackle this difficult subject of pain and suffering from the standpoint of Jesus’ own experience. They probe the Scriptures to see what guided Jesus’ mind as he journeyed through suffering — and what they discover is both inspiring and hopeful. 💬 Text us to submit any comments or questions you want to ask us! Support the show 🔔 Follow for ...
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  Encore: What Are the Marks of a True Disciple? [The Hard Teachings of Jesus Series #4] 07.07.2026 49min

  Have you ever doubted whether or not you are really saved? In this encore episode from our podcast archives, Scott and Shawn take a look at the Bible, particularly Jesus’ teachings, to see what it means to be a real follower of Jesus and what evidences there should be in a Christian’s life to show that they are truly saved. 📖 Resources mentioned in this episode: Discipleship: What It Truly Means to Be a Christian - Collected Insights from A. W. Tozer 💬 Text us to submit any comments...
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  What Does Jesus Think About Religion? With Tim Hawman 23.06.2026 25min

  Do you feel like Christianity is just another religion with burdensome rules to follow, and do you wonder if joining another denomination or religion might fix this feeling? In this episode, Shawn sits down with Tim Hawman, the lead pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church, to talk about what Jesus thought about religion. They discuss why it's only through pursuing a relationship with Jesus that you can experience the real and lasting joy of Christian living. 📖 Resources mentioned in this episode: T...
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  The PTA Go Story Continues: Introducing Dani Treweek 09.06.2026 24min

  Shawn and Scott are thrilled to introduce our new PTA Go team member, Dr. Dani Treweek, and her ministry, Cross Related. In this episode, you’ll to hear the story about how God led Dani into ministry, and you’ll learn about Cross Related’s unique mission to help churches recover biblical and pastoral clarity for how the gospel reshapes the relational life of the disciple. 📖 Resources mentioned in this episode: Cross Related’s websiteOur past episode with Dani: “Learning to Think Like Jesus Ab...
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  What the Bible Says About Online vs. In-Person Church, with Tim Hawman 26.05.2026 23min

  Is it okay for Christians to choose to only “go to church” online? To answer this question, we welcome Tim Hawman, the lead pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church, onto the podcast. Tim lays out the biblical principles that will help answer the question of whether or not it is necessary to physically attend church. 💬 Text us to submit any comments or questions you want to ask us! Support the show 🔔 Follow for more Prepared to Answer, or find more Christian resources on our website Watch our video...
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  What Podcast Would Jesus Listen To? With Mike McGarry 12.05.2026 22min

  With all the podcasts, videos, and other resources available on the Internet, how can Christians know who they should listen to? In this podcast episode, we invited Mike McGarry back onto the podcast to answer this question. Mike shares who Christians should look to for answers to their faith questions and how to discern between good and bad sources for gaining wisdom. 📖 Resources mentioned in this episode: Youth Pastor Theologian websiteBook: Nomad: A Short Story of Our Long Journey Hom...
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  How Archaeology Affirms New Testament Reliability, with Bryan Windle 28.04.2026 25min

  Is the New Testament historically accurate? In this episode, we welcome back archaeologist Bryan Windle from Associates for Biblical Research. Bryan shares how archaeology affirms the reliability of the Bible’s historical accounts and presents 5 discoveries that verify the people and events recorded in the New Testament. 📖 Resources mentioned in this episode: Associates for Biblical Research websiteBryan’s websiteDigging for Truth showBible and Spade magazine💬 Text us to submit any ...
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  Preparing the Heart of Your Muslim Friend for Jesus, with Pavel Svinukhov 14.04.2026 25min

  We invited Christian apologist Pavel Svinukhov onto the podcast to share his insights on how you can prepare your Muslim friend’s heart to hear the Gospel. Pavel lays out the ways you can challenge your Muslim friend’s core beliefs and reveals what you should avoid when trying to reach them for Christ. 📖 Resources mentioned in this episode: Christ Underground Skool (resource hub)Christ Underground websitePavel's Instagram and TikTok💬 Text us to submit any comments or questions you want ...
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  Who Would Jesus Party With? With Mike McGarry 31.03.2026 25min

  Should Christians hang out with people who don’t follow Jesus? And should Christians go to parties with them when they know it’s not a “Christian” party? In this episode, we invite Mike McGarry of Youth Pastor Theologian to share his insight on how young Christians can love their non-Christian friends, while still pursuing holiness in their Christian walk. 📖 Resources mentioned in this episode: Youth Pastor Theologian websiteMike’s book, Iconic: Being God’s Image in Your World 💬 Tex...
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  Digging Into Truth: 5 Archaeological Finds That Confirm the Old Testament, with Bryan Windle 17.03.2026 25min

  Is the Old Testament historically accurate? In this episode, we welcome archaeologist Bryan Windle from Associates for Biblical Research. Bryan answers questions about how archaeology can confirm the accuracy of the Bible’s historical accounts and shares 5 discoveries that verify the events and people recorded in the Old Testament. 📖 Resources mentioned in this episode: Associates for Biblical Research websiteBryan’s websiteDigging for Truth showBible and Spade magazineBryan’s book,...
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  Doubting Your Salvation? What the Traditional Advice Misses, with Matt Bellefeuille 03.03.2026 25min

  Many Christians struggle with the question, “how do I know I’m really saved?” But even after reading the popular advice available on the Internet, some walk away still doubting their salvation. So, in this episode, special guest Matt Bellefeuille explains what he thinks doubters need to understand about salvation in order to answer their big questions and feel assured that that they are truly part of God’s kingdom. 📖 Resources mentioned in this episode: Contact Matt at Doubters WelcomeDoubter...
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  Keeping and Growing Your Christian Faith at College and University 17.02.2026 25min

  If you’re a Christian preparing to attend a secular college or university, you might worry about losing your faith or wonder how you can grow in your faith at school. So, in this episode, Shawn invites his daughters onto the podcast to share their experiences as Christian students attending secular universities. While every student’s journey looks different, their stories may encourage you that it is possible to thrive in your walk with Christ, even while away at school. ❤️ Find your campus’ ...
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  Digital Idolatry: Breaking Free from Internet Addiction 03.02.2026 25min

  Are you struggling with internet addiction? In this episode, Scott and Shawn consider how Jesus would think about internet addiction. They discuss its causes and consequences, uncover the spiritual issue lying behind it all, and give some practical steps you can take to overcome your internet addiction. 📖 Resources mentioned in this episode: The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan HaidtThe Center for Internet and Technology Addiction websiteSeeing and Savoring Jesus Christ, by John PiperThe Glory...
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  A Distracted World: The Mental and Spiritual Dangers of Distraction 20.01.2026 25min

  Did you know that distraction has serious implications for your mental and spiritual health? In this episode, Scott and Shawn continue their discussion about learning to think like Jesus in a digital age. They unpack and discuss both the physical and spiritual cost of the constant distractions facing us in our digital environment. 📖 Resources mentioned in this episode: The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt“Speaking of Psychology: Why our attention spans are shrinking, with Gloria Mark, Ph...
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  Meet the PTA Team: 2026 New Year Update 06.01.2026 25min

  Meet the entire team as we recap the many ways we’ve seen God at work through the ministries of Prepared to Answer, Doubters Welcome, and Youth Pastor Theologian in 2025. And, to give you a small taste of what you can expect to see coming in 2026. 📖 Resources mentioned in this episode: Doubters Welcome website Youth Pastor Theologian Website YPT Curriculum Matt’s video on spiritual abuseDoubters Welcome Implementa Course - Welcoming Doubters: Pastoral Ministry in an Age of Deco...
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  Encore: Is the Christmas Story a Myth? 23.12.2025 58min

  Have you ever had doubts about the trustworthiness of the gospels or if the Christmas story is really historical? In this episode from the archives, Scott and Shawn discuss why we can have confidence that the Christmas story is true. They answer questions about supposed contradictions between the gospel accounts, the differences in genealogies between Matthew and Luke, the dating of the gospels, and the supernatural aspects of each gospel. 📖 Resources mentioned in this episode: “Is The Christ...
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  When Sleep Suffers: The Spiritual Cost of Living Online 09.12.2025 24min

  Excessive cell phone use and poor sleep patterns often go hand in hand. But aside from the physiological and mental health impact, Christians must also become aware of the spiritual significance of sleep. In this episode, Scott and Shawn continue the journey of learning to think like Jesus by looking at the problem of sleep deprivation in our digital age from the standpoint of what God tells us about the importance of sleep. They uncover that, beyond just meeting our daily need for rest, slee...
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  Your Mental Health in a Digital Age: What Does Jesus Think? 25.11.2025 26min

  Current research is revealing the connection between the amount of time people spend online and our present mental health crisis. But what can we really do about it when smartphones have become virtually indispensable? In this episode, Scott and Shawn consider how Jesus would think about life in a digital age and uncover some important insights from the Bible’s Grand Story concerning the danger and impact of doing life online. And in light of God’s ultimate purpose for us, they discuss some w...
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  Beyond “Having More Faith”: What Christians Can’t Ignore About Anxiety 11.11.2025 21min

  Anxiety is often associated with worry. But there is another side to anxiety that is not restricted to the level of our conscious thinking — and it isn’t solved by simply thinking it away or having “more faith”. In this episode, Scott and Shawn take a look at anxiety through the lens of science and the Bible to understand its relationship to the human body — and, they consider how Jesus and other biblical characters dealt with the very real, physical aspects of anxiety. 📖 Resources mentioned ...
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  For the Worried Christian: How Jesus Thought About Anxiety 28.10.2025 22min

  Jesus had a lot of different things he could have been anxious about, but he did not seem to live in constant worry. And, he didn’t focus his energy on trying to control his circumstances. How could this be? In this podcast episode, Scott and Shawn consider what shaped Jesus’ thinking about anxiety and how thinking like Jesus can help Christians deal with worry and anxiety today. 📖 Resources mentioned in this episode: “Talk to God About Your Anxiety”, by Jon BloomThe Ready Answers Conference ...