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Southern Evangelical Seminary provides apologetics-focused degrees & certificates that integrate apologetics, philosophy, and theology.

Charlotte, NC
Joined June 2009
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When you give this Giving Tuesday, you’re not just creating key opportunities — you’re fueling a movement of steadfast truth, reason, and gospel-centered clarity in a world that desperately needs it.   And we’re thrilled to share that Alisa Childers believes deeply in this project, so much so that she recorded a special video message just for you.    Because generous partners believe in this project so strongly, they’ve provided a $25,000 matching challenge. That means every gift is doubled through Giving Tuesday!   Help us reach the $50,000 needed by midnight on Giving Tuesday to amplify powerful SES voices in 2026! Partner now at: ses.edu/giving-tuesday/ #sestribe #truththatmatters #apologetics #givingtuesday
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Information requires an intelligent cause. Intelligent Design is grounded in standard scientific inference: whenever we observe high levels of functional information and complex architecture, our uniform experience tells us it originates from an intelligent mind. When we find these exact informational properties built into natural systems, we are fully justified in concluding an intelligent cause was responsible. Share this reel with anyone exploring the intersection of science and faith. Join our community of believers and scholars. Visit ses.edu to learn more about our programs and courses.
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In this clip, Dr. Frank Turek addresses two of the biggest objections thrown at Christianity: "The church is full of hypocrites" and "Jesus commanded us not to judge." Watch the full breakdown: youtu.be/D77tJoMqsNc Dr. Turek uses the "Beethoven analogy" and his debates with Christopher Hitchens to show why bad followers don't disprove a good teacher, and why recognizing moral failure actually proves God's objective standard exists. He then breaks down Matthew 7:1 in its proper context, revealing that Jesus didn't ban judging. He taught us how to do it without being a hypocrite. Ready to explore how modern science and biblical truth seamlessly align? Join our courses today to get solid training and deep theological insights: ses.edu/ #FrankTurek #CrossExamined #Apologetics #Matthew7 #Christianity #ProblemOfEvil
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Sharing the Gospel isn’t a special talent reserved for a few. It’s a calling given to every single one of us. Ready to share your faith with confidence? Visit ses.edu to learn more about our programs and courses.
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A great argument for design. Biological systems store complex instructional data far beyond simple linear DNA code. Proteins and biomolecules operate as 3D mechanical computers, carrying algorithmic information directly within their physical shape and spatial architecture. This level of physical information architecture points to an intentional hardware design operating inside every living cell. Share this reel with someone who loves science and technology. Visit ses.edu to learn more about our programs and courses, where you will study topics like this one and much more!
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How to answer "there is no truth."" Opposite ideas cannot simultaneously be true in the exact same sense without violating fundamental logic. Learning to identify self-defeating statements provides a reliable foundation for defending objective reality and the historical claims of Christ. Share this reel with someone interested in logic and defending their faith. Get prepared for the war that's ahead. Visit ses.edu to explore our academic programs, and strengthen your faith!
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🔴NEW VIDEO! In this video, astrophysicist and pastor Dr. Hugh Ross (Reasons to Believe) shares lessons on personal evangelism and apologetics. Drawing from his time at the Owens Valley Observatory, he explains why non-Christians sometimes show sudden hostility right before giving their lives to Christ, and how responding with gentleness and respect can open doors for an entire family. Dr. Ross also breaks down why “silver bullet” apologetics fails, why asking non-threatening questions is key, and how 1 Peter 3:15 acts as a promise that God will supernaturally bring people into your life when you are prepared with answers. Watch the breakdown: youtu.be/HkoBManwO5s Ready to explore how modern science and biblical truth seamlessly align? Join our courses today to get solid training and deep theological insights: ses.edu #HughRoss #ReasonsToBelieve #Apologetics #Evangelism #Christianity #1Peter315
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The day evolution failed to answer. Arranging similar protein sequences on a phylogenetic tree demonstrates structural overlap, but it fails to explain the step by step evolutionary pathway required to build complex biological systems like blood clotting. High sequence similarity does not automatically prove unguided common descent; it functions just as effectively as empirical evidence for a shared intentional design template. Share this reel with someone interested in biological origins and intelligent design. Ready to defend your faith? Visit ses.edu to learn more about our programs and courses.
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Why are Christians such hypocrites?🤔
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When a Christian lives poorly, don’t blame Jesus.
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Is Christianity objectively true? Determining the truth of the Christian faith comes down to two direct historical questions regarding Jesus' claim and His resurrection. Divine power validating a central message serves as undeniable proof of its legitimacy. Share this reel with someone who appreciates simple logic about faith. Visit ses.edu to learn more about our programs and courses, where you will learn about topics like this one and much more!
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In this lecture (part 1), philosopher Dr. J. Thomas Bridges explores the philosophy of science and rhetoric behind Intelligent Design. He tracks quotes from key ID thinkers—including Michael Denton, Phillip Johnson, and Stephen Meyer—to analyze how the movement relies on Thomas Kuhn’s concept of scientific paradigms. Watch Dr. Bridges challenge the common view that Intelligent Design is simply a direct theoretical alternative to Neo-Darwinism: youtu.be/45Gld0MMBNc He breaks down how scientific revolutions happen, how paradigms force researchers to see old data in fundamentally new ways, and why origin debates are often about underlying philosophical frameworks rather than just biological facts. Ready to explore how modern science and biblical truth seamlessly align? Join our courses today to get solid training and deep theological insights: ses.edu/ #JThomasBridges #IntelligentDesign #PhilosophyOfScience #Evolution #ThomasKuhn #Apologetics
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Eyewitness vs. early sources explained. When you try to do good history, there are a number of things you need: early, eyewitness, and multiple independent sources. These three things are what we find in Jesus' resurrection. Share this reel with someone exploring the resurrection. Ready to defend your faith? Visit ses.edu to learn more about our programs and courses.
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There's a difference between being a Christian and being a disciple. -Dr. Stephen Cutchins Being a Christian saves your soul. Being a disciple shapes your entire life. Don't just hold the title. Live out the calling. Join our community of believers and scholars. Visit ses.edu to learn more about our programs and courses.
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Is church a hospital or a country club? Church exists to help spiritually broken individuals find grace and growth rather than serve as a museum for perfect people. Share this reel with someone who has been hesitant to return to church. Ready to defend your faith? Visit ses.edu to learn more about our programs and courses.
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📖 New Blog Post! We just published a new blog on our website. Check it out! Whether you agree, disagree, or are still figuring out what you think, we'd love for you to join the conversation. Read the article: ses.edu/the-crucial-15-secon…
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