Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Sola Scriptura debate listeners guide


Who: Brenda Johnson, protestant apologist vs John Benko, Catholic apologist, founder of Deepertruthblog
What: Debate on the Protestant doctrine of Sola Scriptura.
When: This Thursday, October 3rd, starting at 7:00 PM Eastern time.
Where: blogtalkradio.com/deeper-truth
             blogtalkradio.com/asthedayapproaches
How: Live, audio debate, on internet radio, to be moderated, scripted and archived.

All of the details have been worked out, so here are your guidelines to follow the debate.

The contestants and the moderator have agreed to the following rules; No talkover or Ad hom attacks or any other form of abusive or inappropriate language. No avoiding of direct questions. Honest effort to maintain adherence to time limits.

The best way to listen in to take your internet browser to either blogtalkradio.com/deeper-truth or blogtalkradio.com/asthedayapproaches

If you cannot listen by internet, and want to call-in to listen only (you do not wish to ask a question or make a comment), we suggest that you call (323) 410-0099. On the other hand, if you do wish to speak to the host, to ask a question or make a comment, the number to call is (646) 595-2071.

If you do call in to to talk to the show host, please do not play the show over your computer at the same time, as this will cause a feedback loop. Also, please refrain from using a speaker phone as this can cause echo.

The show will start promptly at 7:00 PM Eastern time (6:00 PM Central, 5:00 Mountain, 4:00 Pacific time). If you are unable to listen live, archive versions will be available at both sites within hours, if not less.

The formalities:

The show will start at 7:00 PM Eastern, with an introduction of the moderator. We are very pleased to have Mr. Kohl Nelson, a fine gentleman who has been agreed to by both parties because of his good nature, humility and fairness.

Mr. Nelson will introduce Mr. Donald Hartley who will be running the technical aspects of the program. Mr. Hartley will man the switchboard and soundboard and will periodically check the chat room, as well as acting in the role of timekeeper for the statements, rebuttals and questions.

Next, Mr Nelson will introduce the first contestant, Brenda Johnson, who will have up to 3 minutes to introduce herself and talk about her background.

John Benko will be given the same opportunity, next.

The Debate:

Brenda Johnson will have the floor for up to 10 minutes for an opening statement affirming the protestant doctrine of Sola Scriptura.

*Commercial break* The views expressed in our commercial breaks reflect the views of the Deeper Truth show and not necessarily those of all particular listeners, particularly those listening, by simulcast on Brenda Johnson's program.

John Benko will have up to 5 minutes to rebut Brenda Johnson's opening statement.

John Benko will then follow with his opening statement.

*Commercial break* The views expressed in our commercial breaks reflect the views of the Deeper Truth show and not necessarily those of all particular listeners, particularly those listening, by simulcast on Brenda Johnson's program.

Brenda Johnson will then deliver her rebuttal of up to 5 minutes.

Following her rebuttal, Brenda Johnson will be allowed to present the first of her 4 questions to John Benko. John Benko will be afforded up to 2 minutes to respond. Brenda will be offered the option of a single rebuttal of up to 1 minute.

John Benko will then ask his question, in like manner, and the two will go back and forth until all 8 questions have been asked and answered.

*Commercial break* The views expressed in our commercial breaks reflect the views of the Deeper Truth show and not necessarily those of all particular listeners, particularly those listening, by simulcast on Brenda Johnson's program.

Brenda Johnson will be given up to 5 minutes to deliver closing remarks.

John Benko will follow.

If there are callers, or questions or comments posted in the chat room, Donald will begin presenting them. Each side will be able to respond to each question or comment, starting with the person addressed by the question or comment. If no one is specifically addressed, Brenda will always go first.

Each caller or commenter is limited to one question and then will be immediately dropped so we can keep the process moving. Callers who engage in ad homs, abusive tactics, scatter gun, filibustering or other such tactics will be dropped. The two contestants will agree when the show has gone on long enough. We hope you will tune in and offer your comment or question.




















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