Unapologetic with Mike Eppel

Did Jesus Really Die?

Mike wraps up his case for the resurrection of Jesus series by discussing some more obscure challenges to the resurrection, such as the idea that Jesus never died and the claim that Jesus' appearance to the disciples is similar to Elvis sightings.

A Voice in the Wilderness

Mike presents a sermon on John 1:19-28, discussing the nature of John the Baptist's ministry as the "voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord." John's ministry was one of repentance, of turning the hearts of fallen humanity back to God, and this ministry continues to be relevant for those seeking God's forgiveness today. 

Does God Exist?

Although the strong evidence for the supernatural resurrection of Jesus implies the existence of God, there are also powerful arguments for God’s existence outside of the evidence for the resurrection. In a culture that often dismisses God, the resurrection, and Christianity in general as mere superstition, such arguments suggest that the reality of God has a scientific basis that is independent of human imagination. If there are objective reasons to believe in God, then the possibility of Jesus’ resurrection suddenly becomes more likely.   

Is Jesus God?

Traditional Christianity asserts that Jesus is God as the second person of the Trinity, but some liberal scholars suggest that Jesus never understood Himself to be divine. Mike examines the historical and literary context around key Bible verses that speak to Jesus' identity to determine who Jesus thought Himself to be. 

Does Jesus Have a Body?

Mike discusses the theory that Jesus' resurrection was not a bodily resurrection, but was rather a "spiritual," non-physical, or even metaphorical resurrection, and offers several reasons as to why this theory falls short of the evidence. 

Does Science Disprove God (part 2)

Mike continues the discussion on the topic of philosophical naturalism, demonstrating the flaws of several other arguments that naturalists use to challenge the miraculous resurrection of Jesus. 

Does Science Disprove God (Part 1)

Mike discusses arguments used to challenge Jesus' resurrection that stem from a philosophy called naturalism - the belief that the material world is the sum total of reality. Though such challenges are intimidating at first glance, they ultimately carry little substance since they are based on personal opinion rather than evidence. 

The Peace of God

Mike delivers a sermon on Philippians 4:1-9, discussing how people can find the peace of God by giving thanks for the gift of eternal life that is provided by Jesus' death on the cross. Additionally, the peace of God naturally results from the careful application of virtuous practices into the lives of believers. 

Was Jesus an Alien?

Mike discusses more obscure theories (like Jesus being an alien) that do not directly address the facts of the resurrection, but nevertheless attempt to undermine the trustworthiness of the Gospel records. 

Fraud, Fiction, or Fact?

Mike discusses several opposing theories to the resurrection of Jesus, including theories that the resurrection was a work of fiction or an act of deception put on by Jesus' disciples.