Greg answers questions about how to make sense of the fact that God is immutable but also incarnate, thoughts on using mockery and satire in apologetics, “Get behind me, Satan,” interacting with a friend who talks about her lesbian relationship, and challenging a friend’s Catholicism.

Topics:

1. How do I make sense of the fact that God is immutable but also was incarnate? (00:00)

2. What are your thoughts on using mockery and satire in apologetics, given the examples of mockery in the Bible and the commands to be gentle and respectful? (09:00)

3. When Jesus says, “Get behind me, Satan!” in Matthew 16:23, is this just an expression? (22:00)

4. How should I respond to a friend on my sports team who talks to me about her lesbian relationship? (31:00)

5. Should I broach topics of transubstantiation and inclusivism with my Catholic friend, and how far off can one's theology be and still be following the real Jesus? (40:00)

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