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The Questions Changed. The Answers Didn't. 30 Years on Christianity's Front Lines (1,000th Episode!) For thirty years, Come Reason Ministries has been answering questions about Christianity, culture, science, and truth. In this special 1,000th episode of Come Let Us Reason Together, Lenny Esposito looks back at the biggest apologetics challenges of the past three decades—from Bible reliability and New Atheism to today's debates over identity, technology, and human flourishing. Featuring classic clips, memorable moments, and insights from some of Christianity's leading thinkers, this episode explores how the questions have changed while the answers found in Christ remain the same.

The New Question About Christianity: Is It Still Good? Why are fewer people asking whether Christianity is true and more people asking whether Christianity is good? Lenny Esposito welcomes author Christopher Reese to discuss his book Worldview Essentials: Christian Answers to Today's Cultural Questions. Together they explore how worldview shapes our understanding of truth, identity, morality, science, and human dignity, and why Christians need a deeper understanding of worldview to navigate today's cultural landscape. Drawing from philosophy, apologetics, and contemporary culture, this conversation provides practical insight for engaging the most important questions of our time.

The Bible Boom Nobody Saw Coming (And Why Kirk Cameron Changed His Mind About Hell) Bible sales are rising, Gen Z church attendance is increasing, and young men are showing renewed interest in Christianity. Are these signs of revival or evidence of a broader cultural shift? Lenny Esposito and Anthony Costello examine the surprising trends behind America's growing Bible engagement and discuss Kirk Cameron's controversial change of view on hell, exploring the debate between conditional immortality and eternal conscious torment from a biblical perspective.

Is College Still Infected? What Every Christian Parent Needs to Know Are today's colleges helping students pursue truth—or reshaping how they think about it? In this episode of Come Let Us Reason Together, Lenny Esposito welcomes Dr. Corey Miller, president of Ratio Christi, to discuss the state of higher education, the persistence of DEI and critical theory, and the challenges Christian students face on campus. Learn how parents can evaluate colleges wisely and prepare their children to thrive academically and spiritually.

Does the Bible Teach Socialism? What the Bible Really Says About Wealth, Poverty, and Justice Does the Bible teach socialism? Some argue that Jesus and the early church promoted socialist principles, while others reject the comparison entirely. In this episode, Lenny Esposito examines Deuteronomy 15 and its teaching on debt forgiveness, poverty relief, generosity, and personal responsibility. By exploring the historical context of ancient Israel and comparing it with modern economic systems, he shows how Scripture presents a unique approach to caring for the poor—one rooted in compassion, dignity, and individual responsibility rather than state-enforced redistribution.

Why God Commanded a Feast Instead of a Fundraiser Most Christians think of tithing as an obligation. But Deuteronomy 14 presents a very different picture. In this message, Lenny Esposito explores how God designed the tithe not merely to support ministry but to create worship, gratitude, fellowship, and celebration. Discover why giving helped Israel fear the Lord, care for others, support God's work, and rejoice in His blessings—and what that means for Christians today.

Are Christians Watching Movies the Wrong Way? | Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has divided audiences—but are Christians debating the wrong issue? Lenny Esposito and philosopher Dr. Owen Anderson explore how believers should evaluate great works of art, asking whether movies should be judged by historical accuracy alone or by the worldview they present. Along the way, they discuss Homer, Christian culture, redemption, and why Nolan's film raises questions that ultimately point beyond ancient Greece to the gospel.

The Culture Is Raising Your Kids... Unless You Do This | Natasha Crain Every parent wonders whether their children will keep their faith—but maybe the greatest danger isn't that our kids don't know enough Bible verses. Maybe it's that they're being discipled every day by a culture built on a completely different worldview. In this episode of Come Let Us Reason Together, Lenny Esposito sits down with Natasha Crain to discuss why worldview matters more than ever, why apologetics must begin with a biblical understanding of reality, and how parents and grandparents can prepare the next generation to stand firm in an increasingly hostile culture.

What If Christianity Never Happened? | The World We Owe to Christianity Many critics argue Christianity held civilization back, fueling war, oppression, and ignorance. But does history actually support those claims? In this episode, Lenny Esposito examines what leading historians have discovered about Christianity's profound influence on human dignity, hospitals, education, science, charity, the abolition of slavery, and the development of Western civilization. If you've ever wondered whether the modern world would be better without Christianity, this conversation may completely reshape the way you think about history.

Who Taught You to Believe That? | The Ancient Warning Every Christian Needs Every Christian is being discipled by someone—but are they leading you toward Christ or away from Him? In this episode, Lenny Esposito explores Deuteronomy 13 to uncover God's timeless warning about false prophets, counterfeit gospels, and the subtle influences shaping our faith today. From modern church movements to social media algorithms, learn how to test every teaching against Scripture and recognize the voices that truly lead to Christ.

Did God Really Command Genocide? The Truth About the Canaanites Few biblical passages trouble Christians—and fuel atheist criticism—more than Israel's conquest of Canaan. Critics argue these texts portray God as morally indistinguishable from history's greatest tyrants. In this episode, Lenny Esposito examines what Scripture actually teaches about the destruction of the Canaanite nations. Looking at the biblical concept of holiness, the historical practices of Canaanite religion, and the logic behind the accusation itself, he explains why many popular criticisms misunderstand both the historical context and the nature of divine judgment.

Are Mormons Christians? The Answer May Surprise You! Can Mormonism rightly be called Christianity? In this episode, Lenny Esposito examines one of today's most debated religious questions by comparing the teachings of Jesus, the apostles, and Joseph Smith. Drawing from Scripture, early church history, and official LDS doctrine, he explains why Christianity has objective theological boundaries and why those boundaries matter. Learn how to respond thoughtfully to Mormon claims and better understand what defines authentic biblical Christianity.

If God Didn't Need Us... Why Did He Make Us? If God is perfect, why did He create anything at all? In this episode of Come Let Us Reason Together, Lenny Esposito welcomes philosopher Dr. Ryan Mullins and Anthony Costello for a fascinating discussion on one of theology's deepest questions. If God needed nothing and lacked nothing, why create the universe? Together they explore God's freedom, purpose, human value, suffering, and why Scripture points to friendship with God as central to His plan. This conversation offers a thoughtful, biblically grounded answer to one of Christianity's oldest and most profound questions.

Did Noah’s Flood REALLY Happen? New Scientific Evidence Explored Did Noah's Flood really happen? In this episode, Lenny Esposito welcomes Hugh Ross to discuss new evidence from archaeology, genetics, migration studies, geology, and ancient shipbuilding that sheds fresh light on one of the Bible's most controversial accounts. Together they explore the Epic of Gilgamesh, worldwide flood traditions, the distinction between global and worldwide judgment, and the scientific plausibility of Noah's Ark. Discover why this ancient story continues to challenge skeptics and believers alike.

iChristianity: When Faith Becomes About You In this episode of Come Let Us Reason, Lenny Esposito explores the rise of "iChristianity"—a self-focused approach to faith shaped by modern narcissism, identity culture, and social media. Drawing from Deuteronomy 9, he examines Moses' warning to Israel that God's blessings were not earned through their righteousness but flowed from His grace and covenant faithfulness. Discover how spiritual pride can subtly infiltrate the church and why the biblical cure is a renewed focus on God's character rather than ourselves.