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Christmas 2024 Wrap-up

The Prepared to Answer 2024 Christmas Wrap-up

Its hard to believe 2024 is coming to a close! And that means its time for another special episode of...
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
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How to Read the Old Testament Book by Book | Scott’s Book Recommendations

Learning to think like Jesus means learning to read the Bible the way Jesus read it. Not simply as a...
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  • Scott Stein
A woman turns a page in her Bible

The Bible’s Big Story: How It Helps You Think Like Jesus

What kind of book is the Bible? Is it a collection of sacred writings? Is it a book of history?...
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
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How the Holy Spirit Helps You Think Like Jesus

Since the Holy Spirit who lived in Jesus is the same Holy Spirit who indwells every Christian, this certainly has implications…
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
Book cover for God's Big Picture by Vaughan Roberts

“God’s Big Picture” by Vaughan Roberts | Scott’s Book Recommendations

As Christians, we believe the Bible is Gods word to us, but, if were honest, few of us really feel...
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  • Scott Stein
Jesus Christ looks to the sky with his hands outspread while he stands in a desert wilderness

If Jesus Couldn’t Sin, Was He Really Human? (And Other Objections)

Christians worship Jesus as Lord of heaven and earth. And rightly so, for he is the image and glory of...
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
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Thinking Like Jesus: Taking Jesus’ Humanity Seriously

Since Jesus was fully human, that means he needed to learn just like we do. But how could Jesus learn what he needed to know…
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
“Street Smarts” by Gregory Koukl  | Scott’s Book Recommendations

“Street Smarts” by Gregory Koukl | Scott’s Book Recommendations

If youre like most Christians, you may find it difficult, and even scary having faith conversations today. In many cases,...
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  • Scott Stein
Scott and Shawn host the podcast at our ministry's celebration banquet

The 2024 Prepared to Answer Banquet Special LIVE

If you’ve only encountered Prepared to Answer online, it might just look like a few people podcasting and making videos…
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
Beginning a Journey to Think Like Jesus

Beginning a Journey to Think Like Jesus

Think God’s thoughts!? That almost sounds like blasphemy — except that God has made…
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
The book cover for “What Is Biblical Theology?”

A Book Recommendation for “What Is Biblical Theology?”

Christians sometimes see the Bible as an instruction manual containing rules for pleasing God or living a happy life. Other...
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Learning to Think Like Jesus About Singleness and Marriage, With Dani Treweek

The subjects of singleness and marriage are important ones for every Christian. But as with many things, have we in...
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  • Scott Stein, Dani Treweek
A woman puts a coin inside of a piggy bank

What Does Jesus Think About Money?

You might follow biblical principles when it comes to managing money — by tithing your income (Leviticus 27:30), paying off debt (Proverbs…
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
Why Every Christian Is a Theologian: “You Are a Theologian” Book Recommendation

Why Every Christian Is a Theologian: “You Are a Theologian” Book Recommendation

What is salvation in Jesus all about? Jesus gives a very clear answer in John 17:3… “Now this is eternal life…
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  • Scott Stein
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Does God Want You to Be Happy?

As Christians, we can easily fall into error when thinking about happiness. On one hand, we can fall into a...
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
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A Devotional Guide to the Attributes of God | “God Is” Book Recommendation

C.H. Spurgeon once said, “the proper study of a Christian is the Godhead”. For much of Western Christianity, this idea has been lost…
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  • Scott Stein
A doubting Christian is sad as he reads the Bible

Doubting Christianity: Four Ways That Christians Doubt, with Matt Bellefeuille

Many Christians today wrestle with deep doubts about Christianity. It’s often a frightening…
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  • Scott Stein, Matt Bellefeuille
A teen girl reading a Bible outdoors

What Teens Need for Lasting Faith, with Mike McGarry

It isn’t uncommon to hear about teens who’ve walked away from the Christian faith they grew up with. Despite being raised…
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  • Scott Stein, Mike McGarry
How Both the Old and New Testaments Point to Jesus | “The Unfolding Mystery” Book Recommendation

How Both the Old and New Testaments Point to Jesus | “The Unfolding Mystery” Book Recommendation

As Christians, we often feel or are confronted with the tension between God revealing himself through Jesus in the New...
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  • Scott Stein
A judge holds a gavel in his hands with authority

Why Does God Get to Judge? Examining God’s Justice

Justice is commonly defined as getting what is deserved. We feel injustice is done, therefore, when we see others not...
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
A road sign with two arrows pointing in two different directions

Do We Have Free Will? God’s Sovereignty Vs. Our Choice

If God is completely sovereign over all of his creation, can human beings be free to make real choices? Or,...
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
Defending Your Faith When You Don’t Have All the Answers | A Christian Book Recommendation for “Tactics”

Defending Your Faith When You Don’t Have All the Answers | A Christian Book Recommendation for “Tactics”

Have you ever been in a situation where you're trying to defend your Christian beliefs, and you give what you...
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  • Scott Stein
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Why Did God Allow Evil? A Biblical Answer to the Problem of Evil

“If God is so good, then why did he allow evil into the world?” This is probably one of the hardest questions…
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
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Is God a Narcissist? Why God’s Demand for Worship Isn’t Selfish

The first commandment God gave Israel was this: You shall have no other gods before me (Exodus 20:3). And the...
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith by Michael Reeves

The Importance of the Trinity: A Book Recommendation for “Delighting in the Trinity”

Many Christians would agree that the doctrine of the Trinity is important, but fail to see how its really relevant...
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  • Scott Stein
A rusty nail that has been hammered into a wooden plank

The Key to Enduring Suffering: Thinking Like Jesus About Pain

No one can escape the reality of pain and suffering, but, as Christians, Jesus actually promised wed suffer (John 16:33)...
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
Two girls watching a live stream of a church service

Can Online Church Replace Meeting In Person?

Technology has improved our lives in so many ways and offers countless new avenues by which the gospel of Jesus...
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
Book cover for “Set Adrift: Deconstructing What You Believe Without Sinking Your Faith”

How to Deconstruct Without Losing Your Faith: A Book Recommendation for “Set Adrift”

Faith deconstruction has become a huge topic of concern among Christians. Some see the very process as a danger to...
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  • Scott Stein
People in a church service clapping their hands during worship

Do Christians Need to Belong to a Church?

People feel the need to leave church for many reasons. Most often it is because the church, as theyve experienced...
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker
A person stands on a road that runs into the distance

The Biblical Church: What to Consider Before Leaving Your Church

The data over the past several years confirms a steady decline in church attendance and participation, even among committed Christians...
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  • Scott Stein, Shawn Walker