Can you really trust a 66-book Protestant Bible without the Pope, councils, or “Sacred Tradition” telling you what belongs in it? In this episode, Joel Settecase reacts to a viral Catholic argument against Sola Scriptura and shows why it collapses.

You’ll hear how a fallible church can still recognize an infallible canon, why competing Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Ethiopian canons undermine the magisterium claim, and how Jesus and the apostles themselves ground ultimate authority in Scripture—not tradition. This is for Christian men who want to answer Catholic friends clearly, stand confidently on the sufficiency of Scripture, and lead their families with a Bible-first, presuppositional worldview.

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Keywords: Sola Scriptura, biblical canon, Catholic vs Protestant, magisterium, Scripture and tradition, Eastern Orthodox canon, Ethiopian Bible, authority of Scripture, presuppositional apologetics, Joel Settecase, The Think Institute, Christian men, men’s discipleship, Hammer & Anvil Society.

An atheist looks you in the eye and says, “There’s just no evidence for God.” What do you say?

In this episode, Joel Settecase exposes the “apologetics cycle of doom” and shows you a better way to answer the skeptic who keeps demanding “more evidence” but never seems satisfied. Instead of chasing objections forever, you’ll learn how to flip the script using presuppositional apologetics, uncover the atheist’s hidden assumptions, and bring the conversation back to the cross of Jesus Christ, where real transformation happens.

If you’re a Christian man who wants to lead your family, stand firm in a hostile culture, and give confident answers when atheists push back, this episode is your playbook.

You’ll learn:

• What the “apologetics cycle of doom” is—and how to break out of it

• The one question you must ask first: “What do you mean by evidence?”

• Why atheism has a logic problem, a mind problem, and a world problem

• How the atheist is trusting laws of logic, the human mind, and the orderliness of the world that his worldview can’t explain

• How Christianity uniquely grounds evidence, science, and rationality

• A simple way to pivot from philosophy back to the gospel of Jesus Christ

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Was Jesus really worshiped as God—or just “honored” like any other man? In this late-night debrief, Joel breaks down a live debate with a Hebrew Israelite and shows from Scripture why Jesus is Yahweh, equal with the Father and worthy of true worship.

🔥 In this episode:

• The Hebrew Israelite challenge: “Jesus isn’t really God.”

• Proskuneō vs. latreuō – does the Greek prove Jesus isn’t God?

• Why word–study tricks (the “word–concept fallacy”) fail.

• Revelation’s angel who rejects worship—and what that says about worshiping Jesus.

• Four biblical truths that show Jesus is Yahweh:

  1. The Father and the Son share the name of Yahweh (Isaiah 42:8; Matthew 28:19).

  2. Yahweh sends Yahweh (Isaiah 48:16 ↔ 1 John 4:14).

  3. Yahweh alone creates—yet the Son creates all things (Isaiah 44:24; Colossians 1:16).

  4. Only Yahweh can save—so a “lesser Jesus” can’t save anyone.

• Why every false Jesus (Jehovah’s Witness, Hebrew Israelite, skeptic, etc.) is a false hope.

• A direct call to repent, trust the true Christ, and lead your family in the biblical worldview.

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If you’re a husband, dad, or future family leader who refuses to roll over to cultural chaos, this episode will equip you to demolish bad theology and defend the deity of Christ with confidence.

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What is an evangelical, really—and is evangelicalism actually biblical? In this episode, Joel from The Think Institute makes a robust, Scripture-packed case that evangelicalism (rightly defined) is not a shallow, American invention but a deeply biblical, historically rooted movement. He walks through the history, four core pillars, and nine key Bible passages that together challenge Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholics, and others to take a fresh look at evangelical faith.

Joel also shares how The Think Institute exists to help Christian men become the worldview leaders their families and churches need, and why he’s stepping into the gap as a Protestant apologist engaging Eastern Orthodox critics and online “ortho-bros.”

In This Episode You’ll Hear About:

• Why the word evangelical has fallen on hard times—and why Joel refuses to abandon it.

• How evangelicalism is a movement, not a single denomination, and why Joel calls it “the most biblical form of Christianity” (without claiming to be the one true church).

• The historical roots of modern evangelicalism

• The four pillars of evangelicalism

It's Worldview Wednesday, so let's talk about Anthropology—what it means to be human. We're going to compare and contrast biblical Christianity with atheism in five key areas: (1) The superiority of humanity(2) The inferiority of humanity(3) The moral status of humanity(4) Humanity's objective nature(5) Humanity's subjective self-perceptionWe'll see why the two views aren't just contradictory to each other, but how Christianity is coherent and atheist anthropology (view of humanity) ends up defeating itself.=================Men, get real accountability and knowledge to help you become the worldview leader your family and church need. Try out the Hammer & Anvil Society FREE. Learn more ➡️ https://hammerandanvil.circle.so/c/join/join-the-hammer-anvil-society

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Every year, people who know nothing about theology or church history—as well as good-faith Christians seeking to follow their conscience—share their concerns that Christmas traditions are pagan in origin. This year I'm going to set the record straight. I'll tell you where these traditions come from and what they mean to my family and me. Men, get real accountability and knowledge to help you become the worldview leader your family and church need. Try out the Hammer & Anvil Society FREE. Learn more ➡️ https://hammerandanvil.circle.so/c/join/join-the-hammer-anvil-society

The Council of Nicaea has been trashed in pop culture as a smoke-filled backroom conspiracy where powerful bishops “invented” Christianity and edited the Bible to control people. In this episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase blows up the myths and walks you through what really happened 1700 years ago at Nicaea—and why it still matters for Christian men who want to lead their families today.

This episode will help you:

• Destroy the myth that Nicaea “invented” the Bible or changed Christianity

• Understand what the Nicene Creed actually says and why it’s thoroughly biblical

• See how the doctrine of the Trinity safeguards the gospel itself

• Appreciate the role of creeds and confessions without giving up Sola Scriptura

  Gain confidence to talk about Nicaea with Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and skeptics

Did Jonah really get swallowed by a great fish… or is it just a Hebrew fairy tale?

In this episode of Worldview Legacy, Christian apologist Joel Settecase pulls together jaw-dropping historical context you’ve probably never heard in church—evidence that the book of Jonah is not only theologically powerful, but historically grounded.

The Bible-bashers say Jonah is “too miraculous to be true.” Joel shows why the real problem isn’t the miracle—it’s their worldview.

If you’re a Christian man who wants to lead your family with confidence in God’s Word from Genesis to Jonah to Revelation, this episode will arm you with solid answers and give you a bigger view of the God who shows mercy to rebels and nations.

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In this episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase sits down with Geoff Volker to discuss key theological questions regarding New Covenant Theology (NCT) including the views on the nation of Israel and Christian nationalism, theonomy, and a NCT view of politics and governance.

We cover a lot of ground, and it will all help you better understand your own faith, navigate the world as a Christian, and lead your family in the biblical worldview.

Learn about New Covenant Theology from Geoff Volker and In-Depth Studies at https://ids.org

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In a world of weak theology and shallow faith, Christian men need to get serious about knowing what—and why—they believe. In this powerhouse episode of Worldview Legacy Today, Joel Settecase breaks down the Top 20 Apologetics Books Every Christian Should Read—the essential reading list for any man who wants to think clearly, argue biblically, and lead fearlessly. From Van Til to Voddie Baucham, Chesterton to James White, this is a call to arms for thinkers, leaders, and defenders of truth.

You’ll learn:

• The books that built the Scripture-first apologetics movement

• Why Always Ready and Against All Opposition are must-reads for presuppositionalists

• Which modern authors are still fighting for biblical truth in a culture gone mad

• How to build your personal library to become a worldview leader for your family and church

• The single most important book of all time—and how to live in it, not just visit it

If you’re tired of watching the culture collapse while men stay silent, this episode is your blueprint for becoming a stronger, sharper, more faithful defender of the faith.

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Let's talk about Eschatology. I'll tell you the three questions that will absolutely define your view on the end times. How you answer them changes everything. Stop getting confused and start explaining what the Bible says about the last days... today. Men, join the Hammer & Anvil Society now: https://thethink.institute/society00:00 Introduction to Eschatology02:06 Three Key Questions About the End Times11:26 Different Views on End Times Events21:48 Understanding the Millennium34:22 The Tribulation and the Rapture36:40 Different Views on End Times41:32 Debating Eschatological Perspectives01:02:17 Encouragement and Community for Christian Men

I never in a million years thought I would be making this episode. Source: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/16/u-s-ambassador-u-n-praises-nicki-minaj-spotlight-christians-nigeria/Christian men, take your learning further with the Hammer & Anvil Society: https://thethink.institute/society🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6089729572339712

One of the biggest misconceptions atheists have about Christianity is that it doesn't make any sense—especially the Trinity. In this video I explain why the Trinity is the ONLY concept of God that makes sense.

If you're a Christian, watch this and learn how to defend your faith. If you're an atheist, may Random Chance bless you.

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Is the Bible we read today the same one the prophets, apostles, and early church had? In this episode, we put the Scriptures under the microscope—textual criticism, the Dead Sea Scrolls, manuscript counts, famous variants (like John 7:53–8:11 and Mark 16:9–20), and the claim of “400,000 errors.” We’ll show why the integrity of the Bible matters for the Gospel, for trusting Jesus (John 10:35), and for your everyday evangelism.What you’ll learn:Why this question isn’t a side issue—it’s about the trustworthiness of the Gospel and of Christ Himself.OT reliability: Masoretic Text vs. Dead Sea Scrolls—how close are we to the originals?NT reliability: the bibliographical test, thousands of manuscripts, and how variants are weighed.The “400,000 variants” claim—what counts as a variant, and why the vast majority don’t change meaning.Big textual questions (e.g., Longer Ending of Mark, Woman Caught in Adultery, Johannine Comma) and why identifying them strengthens confidence.Why alternative “final authorities” never face the same scrutiny—and why Scripture stands.===============================Resources mentioned: Ketef Hinnom Scrolls: https://ketefhinnomsilverscrolls.github.io/about.htmlIntroduction to Textual Criticism pt. 1: https://www.aomin.org/aoblog/textual-issues/an-introduction-to-textual-criticism-part-3-textual-errors/Introduction to Textual Criticism pt. 3: https://www.aomin.org/aoblog/textual-issues/an-introduction-to-textual-criticism-part-3-textual-errors/Ed Gravely - Aren't There 400,000 Variants in the NT? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gieq2fYH9gs https://www.aomin.org/aoblog/textual-issues/an-introduction-to-textual-criticism-part-1-introduction/=================================If this helped you:👍 Like the video to boost it to more viewers.🧠 Subscribe to The Think Institute for clear, biblical worldview training.💬 Drop your toughest objection below—we do Q&A episodes.📩 Join our email list & resources: thethink.institute🙏 Support the work & get member perks.Keywords: Bible changed over time, Dead Sea Scrolls, Masoretic Text, textual criticism, Bible variants, Bart Ehrman, New Testament manuscripts, reliability of Scripture, apologetics, Reformed theology, evangelism, worldview, GospelHashtags: #Apologetics #BibleHistory #TextualCriticism #Worldview #Reformed

28 Arguments for God — Ranked from S-Tier to F-Tier

In this episode, St. Joel walks through 28 major arguments for God’s existence and ranks them from S-tier to F-tier. Some are surprisingly weak. A few are incredibly strong. And at least one rises above the rest.

This is a fast-moving, no-fluff breakdown of the arguments Christians actually use in real conversations—and which ones truly stand up when the pressure is on.

If you want to sharpen your thinking, strengthen your confidence, and grow as a Christian man who can clearly articulate a biblical worldview…this one is for you.

Inside This Episode

• The arguments that seem powerful…until you actually analyze them

• The ones that only work with tons of setup

• The handful that consistently open doors for gospel conversations

• The argument that outperforms the rest

• Why certain apologetics approaches fail before they even start

• What actually makes an argument biblically faithful

  
  

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Violence, faith, and courage collide in Nigeria—where thousands of Christians face daily persecution from extremist groups. This episode unpacks the data, the human stories, and what ordinary viewers can do to stand for religious freedom.⛓ Learn more / verified sources:– Open Doors World Watch List – https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/nigeria– Voice of the Martyrs Global Prayer Guide – https://www.persecution.com/globalprayerguide/nigeria– U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom – https://www.uscirf.gov⚙ How you can respond:1️⃣ Stay informed and share verified reports.2️⃣ Pray for the families, pastors, and front-line workers in Nigeria.3️⃣ Support trustworthy humanitarian and Bible-distribution efforts helping displaced communities.💬 Join the conversation: What gives you hope when the church suffers? Comment below with your thoughts.Chrisitan Men: join the Hammer & Anvil Society for real accountability and education in community. Go to https://thethink.institute/society now. #Nigeria #PersecutedChurch #ReligiousFreedom #FaithUnderFire #GlobalChurch #Christianity #Africa #HumanRights #OpenDoors #VoiceOfTheMartyrs

Was John 1:1 an example of John the Apostle copying a concept from Stoic Philosophy? I will explain everything.

An ex-Jehovah’s Witness turned pastor lays out a loving, Bible-first way to reach JWs—without shouting matches.

Joel Settecase sits down with Pastor Jason Contino (former JW) to unpack the exact questions, Scriptures, and posture that opened his own eyes and is now changing conversations at the door.The nine verses discussed in this episode: John 8:58 (“Before Abraham was, I am”) Exodus 3:14 (“I AM WHO I AM”)John 1:1 (the Word is God) Isaiah 43:10 (“Before me no god was formed…”) John 10:31–33 (they pick up stones because He “makes Himself God”) John 1:3 (all things made through Him) Deuteronomy 32 (unique deity of Yahweh; likely 32:39) Isaiah 9:6 (“Mighty God”) Isaiah 10:21 (“Mighty God” again)👉 Learn more about Pastor Jason’s church: Harborview Church — https://harborviewchristian.church/🎯 What you’ll learnThe approach that disarms defensiveness and keeps JWs coming backWhich Bible translations Pastor Jason says every Christian should study The Scripture passages showing that Jesus shares the divine identity of YahwehWhy arguing loses people, but patient questions plant seeds the Spirit grows💬 Want to use this approach?Drop your toughest JW questions below, plus which Scripture you’ll start with next time. If you’ve had a respectful convo with a JW, share what worked so others can learn.🙌 Support the missionIf this helped you lead with truth and love, like the video, subscribe, and share it with your small group or elder team.📌 Notes for Christians & JWs viewing this conversationWe aim for clarity with charity. We welcome thoughtful, Scripture-anchored comments, and we will moderate for civility.#ExJW #JehovahsWitnesses #Evangelism #Trinity #Apologetics #ReformedTheology #JoelSettecase #JasonContino #ThinkInstitute 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6089729572339712

What makes a man step up, leave comfort behind, and build something that changes the world for Christ? In this Think Institute Thursday episode, Joel Settecase shares his full origin story—how he went from financial advisor to Bible teacher to pastor, through suffering, perseverance, and faith, to launching The Think Institute. Hear how God used trials, seminary lessons, and real-world ministry to forge a mission to train men to lead their families, defend the faith, and stand firm in a collapsing culture.

What you’ll learn:

• How God used suffering to shape a pastor’s heart and a theologian’s mission

• Why Christian men must be equipped as worldview leaders

• The story behind the creation of The Think Institute and the Hammer & Anvil Society

• How presuppositional apologetics and Calvinistic theology fuel modern discipleship

• The mission to help Christian men become their family’s pastor, their community’s evangelist, and their workplace apologist

Why it matters:
The world is falling apart because men have stopped leading. The Think Institute exists to reverse that. This episode will challenge, equip, and inspire you to take ownership of your faith, step up in your calling, and train yourself to think and live biblically in every sphere of life.

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In this episode
Have you seen those viral “biblically accurate angel” images online? They’re haunting—but are they accurate? Joel Settecase dives into Isaiah 6 and Ezekiel 1 to reveal what the Bible actually says about cherubim and seraphim, the heavenly throne guardians who serve, worship, and protect the presence of God.

What you’ll learn

• What seraphim really are and why their name means “burning ones.”

• How cherubim function as divine throne guardians and attendants.

• Why these beings appear with wings, eyes, and even serpent imagery.

• What Isaiah’s and Ezekiel’s visions reveal about the holiness of God.

• How understanding the spiritual realm shapes your worldview today.

Why it matters
Pop culture has trivialized angels into cute mascots and sentimental symbols—but Scripture describes terrifying, majestic beings created to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. Understanding their purpose gives us a deeper grasp of God’s majesty and holiness—and a renewed call to worship Him with reverence.

Scripture & theology highlights

• Isaiah 6:1–7 – Isaiah’s vision of the Lord and the burning seraphim.

• Ezekiel 1 & 10 – Cherubim and the wheels within wheels under God’s throne.

• Hebrews 1 – Angels serve the Son and worship Jesus Christ as Lord.

Resources mentioned

• The Think Institute Spiritual Warfare Guide: https://thethink.institute/store/p/spiritual-warfare-guide

• Wes Huff, Biblically Accurate Angels? Not Really: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ckfo9AEAyr8

• Dr. Michael Heiser, Angels, Demons, The Unseen Realm

Takeaway
The seraphim burn with divine purpose, the cherubim guard God’s holiness, and both point us to the One they serve—the Lord Jesus Christ. If these mighty beings bow before Him, how much more should we, who have been redeemed by His blood, worship Him in spirit and truth.

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