Apologetics Collection
a·pol·o·get·ics
/əˌpäləˈjediks/
noun
plural noun: apologetics
reasoned arguments or writings in justification of something, typically a theory or religious doctrine.
Apologetics = defense of the faith
Greek word apologia means “defense” as a lawyer gives at a trial
An alternative view of a topic is offered in an organized fashion. It doesn’t have to be argumentative in the sense of being quarrelsome.
In every generation, people face the challenges, questions, and concerns of the Christian faith. Are you questioning things, or wondering how you can respond when someone you are talking to asks a question? Apologetics may provide you with insight and also show you others "defending the faith".
Here we try to provide resources to various apologetics, some may resonate with you while others do not, we are all made different, we want to provide you with one place that you can see different styles and methods while providing information on where to find more of the style or person that strikes a cord with you.
The "Give Me An Answer" ministry began as an outgrowth of the dialogues Cliffe Knechtle has had with students on various university campuses throughout the United States. These universities include the University of Maine, Harvard, MIT, University of Florida, University of Texas, University of Wisconsin, University of Minnesota, University of California Los Angeles, University of California San Diego, Berkeley, Stanford, University of Hawaii and the University of Washington. Cliffe spoke on these campuses in front of the Student Union or Library at noon for five to ten minutes. At the close of his initial remarks, he'd open up the time for questions and answers, which usually turned into a two to four hour dialogue with students. His crowd size ranged from 25 - 500 students at a time, and between classes, new students would join the discussion. This is an extremely effective way to reach a large number of university students with the Gospel of Christ.
You can see them going all the way back to the late 1990s...search for askcliffe on youtube
Below is a recent one to give you an idea
Frank Turek is an American apologist, author, public speaker, and radio host. He is best known as the founder and president of Christian apologetics ministry CrossExamined.org. Turek co-authored two books with Christian philosopher Norman Geisler. In addition, Turek has authored two of his own books.
He is known to provide atheists the opportunity to challenge him and Christianity in general
This is one style of his videos
Here is one where he discusses things with an athiest
Dr. Sean McDowell is a professor at Biola University. On this channel he tackles some of the biggest questions about God, morality, and contemporary culture. Visit www.seanmcdowell.org or https://www.youtube.com/@SeanMcDowell
Here's a short video he responds to tiktok stuff. A lot of his videos are much longer, but this one gives you a good feel for his approach and personality. He also interviews other aplogetics.
This is a long form version, but I think this one is a great example of how to have real conversations and gain an understanding in a respectful way- check it out
J. Warner is a Dateline featured Cold-Case Detective, Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, Adj. Professor of Christian Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and Author of Cold-Case Christianity, God’s Crime Scene, and Forensic Faith, and creator of the Case Makers Academy for kids.
Here's one style of his videos
Here is a presentation he did, and it gives a good idea of his path and why he does what he does.
ALISA CHILDERS
As a lifelong church-goer, follower of Jesus, and former CCM recording artist with the Dove award-winning group ZOEgirl, I experienced a period of profound doubt about my faith in my mid-thirties. I felt as though I had been tossed in a stormy ocean of uncertainty with no life jacket or lifeboat in sight. I didn’t know where to find answers to my questions, or if answers existed at all. Did I have to accept it all on some kind of blind faith? I began to investigate my faith intellectually—I took seminary classes and read everything I could get my hands on. This began my journey from unreasoned doubt into a vibrant, rational, and informed faith.
Whether you’re a seeker, a doubting Christian, or strong Christian wanting to become better at articulating your faith, I pray that this website will be a lifeboat for you. So jump in and let’s tackle the tough questions together.
https://alisachilders.com/
As you know, we are a big fan of RightNow Media...here are some aplogetics resources available there
One Minute Apologetics
In this series of short highlight videos from The Gospel Coalition, discover helpful answers, resources, and more for engaging with skeptics or your own questions about the Christian faith. This will give you very short thought provoking responses by a variety of apologetics.
https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/459290
Looking for a course on Apologetics? Want to better understand how to respond?
A Crash Course on Apologetics
BOBBY CONWAY
Description
Looking for more confidence when sharing your Christian Faith? Look no further! The One Minute Apologist has an Apologetic Crash Course designed to give you more confidence to share your faith.
These simple, easy to understand, and effective classes will teach you to:
* Demonstrate the reality of truth
* Exemplify how the opposite of true is false
* Frame arguments that reveal God's existence
* Elucidate how God's existence makes miracles possible
* Nail down claims that demonstrate the reliability of the New Testament
* Scriptures confirm Christ's Deity
* Explain how Christ's empty tomb confirms Jesus' birth, life, death, and resurrection
https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/515191