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Is There Evidence For a Creator?

Interview With Jon Noyes (Part 2)

In Part 2 of his latest conversation with Know Why, apologist Jon Noyes, a former atheist, encourages listeners to follow scientific evidence to its conclusion. For Christians, Jon believes following the evidence will lead to a more robust faith in God—not the opposite, which many people fear. For non-Christians, Jon shares his own testimony of how scientific evidence and logic led him to reject naturalism in favor of the Christian worldview.

More Resources:

Scientism and Secularism: Learning to Respond to a Dangerous Ideology by J. P. Moreland

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Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design by Stephen C. Meyer

The Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe by Stephen C. Meyer

Science and the Mind of the Maker: What the Conversation Between Faith and Science Reveals About God by Melissa Cain Travis

Understanding Intelligent Design: Everything You Need to Know in Plain Language by William A. Dembski and Sean McDowell

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How Can I Help a Friend Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts?

Interview With Jon Noyes (Part 2)

In Part 2 of his interview with Know Why, Jon Noyes addresses the problem of suicide among young people. Jon encourages listeners to break the stigma around discussing suicide, gives practical tips for recognizing signs of suicidal thoughts, and helps listeners know why recognizing our identity as image-bearers of God is essential to tackling suicide and renewing hope. Don’t miss this important installment of our “Back to School” series.

Confronting Lies With Truth

Jon noted us that suicide is the second leading cause of death for people between the ages of 10 and 34. As students return to high school this year, they’re likely to know someone who is struggling with their mental health or even having suicidal thoughts.

Jon told Know Why suicide is a growing problem because “people believe a lie, and the lie is that they’re better off dead than alive.”

To confront the lie, we need to speak truth, Jon said. The first step is ending the stigma surrounding discussions of suicide. That can include bringing the topic up to a friend we suspect is considering suicide, or reaching out others and being honest about our own mental health struggles.


“We’re devoid of hope in our culture.”

Jon Noyes

“When did it become ok not to express concern about other people?” Jon asked. “If we look at people and see them as God’s sees them, we should care enough to at least talk to them about their problems, or us talk to other people about our problems and be real with one another.”

Hope and Identity

Seeing people as God sees them is necessary for bringing hope to others, Jon told Know Why. It’s also essential for retaining hope ourselves. If we recognize that we are made in the image of God, we will know that our life has inherent value, and that we were designed for an eternal future with Jesus.

“Ultimately it all comes back to hope, and that hope is found in Christ, and we always need to be pointing people back to Christ, and reminding people daily who we are,” Jon told Know Why.

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Listen to Part 1 of Jon’s interview here.

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How Does the Bible Define Justice? Know About Jesus

Interview with Jon Noyes (Part 1)

Gen Z is oriented toward social justice. As part of our Know About Jesus series, Jon Noyes from Stand to Reason joins us to discuss what Jesus said about justice. In Part 1 of a two-part interview, Jon, a former atheist, explains differences between the cultural and biblical definitions of justice. He also shares how he went from thinking “Christians were stupid” to now defending the Christian faith.

From Atheist to Christian

When Jon discovered his girlfriend was a Christian, it almost broke their relationship. Ultimately, however, she led him to Christianity—and she’s now his wife. “I thought Christians were stupid, to be honest,” he told Know Why. But then, “I started bumping into reality, and my naturalism couldn’t explain the way the world really was.” 

Defining Justice

In order to effectively discuss matters of justice, it’s critical to have a coherent definition. Jon pointed out that today’s culture often views justice through the lens of equity rather than equality. While that seems good, it can inadvertently lead to more injustice.

Acting justly requires asking an important question: “By what standard are we saying something is just or unjust?” If we define right and wrong against what’s accepted in the culture, that’s dangerous, because cultural standards change rapidly.

Listen to the full episode to hear Jon’s take on why the biblical definition of justice is the correct definition—and check back next week for Part 2.