Apologetics As Conversation
Hey, Can We Talk? Seeing apologetics as a conversational ministry There’s an Indian proverb that says, “You don’t cut off a man’s nose and give him a rose to smell.” I first heard this from Ramesh Richards, who applies this idea to apologetics. He says that sometimes, in the midst of talking about God, Jesus, […]
Tactics in Defending the Faith
A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions In this episode of the Table Podcast, I talk with Greg Koukl and Amy Hall about tactics in defending the faith, focusing on helping Christians have meaningful spiritual conversations with people who see Christianity differently. Greg was a key influence in my initial interest in apologetics during […]
What Every Apologist Needs to Know About 1 Peter 3:15
Rules of Engagement 1 Peter 3 is about Apologetics and Cultural Engagement What should our interactions with people look like as ambassadors of Jesus? Peter talks about both apologetics and cultural engagement in 1 Peter 3—the chapter where you find that famous apologetics memory verse, 1 Peter 3:15 (ESV): But in your hearts honor Christ […]
Resurrection Truth and Hope
Resurrection Truth and Hope On an episode of the Table Podcast, I sat down with Gary Habermas and Darrell Bock to talk about the truth and significance of Jesus' historic resurrection. What evidence supports this event? What difference does it make in the life of a Christian? Here's what we discuss: Habermas’ and Bock’s background […]
Preparing Christian Students for College
Apologetics and Preparing Christian Students for College On an episode of the Table Podcast, I sat down with Jonathan Morrow of Impact 360 via Skype to discuss preparing Christian students for college, focusing on Generation Z. We talk about the top social and intellectual challenges facing college students today and suggest ways parents and the […]