Christian Parenting - Raising Your Kids to Be Lifelong Believers
Parenting and Apologetics How is Christian parenting related to apologetics? In this post, my friend, Sarah Ankenman, talks about raising your kids to be life-long believers in Christ. And she explains why both mom and dad need to be equipped to defend the faith. Sarah's the President of the International Society of Women in Apologetics (ISWA). […]
10 Surprisingly Simple Tips for Talking with Cult Members - Part 2
Spiritual Talk at Your Door? Last week, I shared two surprisingly simple tips for talking with cult members: Ask, "How much time do you have" and Pray, pray, pray. But many of these aren't just for talking with cult members. A lot of it's great for everyday spiritual conversations with just about anyone. Again, I'm […]
10 Surprisingly Simple Tips for Talking with Cult Members - Part 1
Pop Quiz Here's the scenario: A couple of clean-cut guys on bikes show up at your door. White shirts. Black name badges. What do you do? Pretend you're not home Crack open the door and try to get rid of them Stand in the doorway and talk with them Invite them in to talk Spiritual […]
America After 9/11: Is Religion Evil?
Attitude Adjustment How did 9/11 change America's attitude toward religion? An interesting post on CNN's Belief Blog says: "Before 9/11, many atheists kept a low profile. Something changed, though, after 9/11. They got loud... Criticism of all religion, not just fanatical cults, was no longer taboo after 9/11." Around the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, American Atheists hit […]
Spiritual Warfare: What You Didn't Hear at Bible Study
What's apologetics got to do with sharing your faith? A lot. As a former missionary, I've seen the role apologetics plays on the mission field first-hand. But even if you've never been overseas, you've probably seen it while talking to your skeptical friends right here at home. Nowadays, most Christians feel like if they get an immediate […]