Last weekend, I had the honor of presenting alongside J.P. Moreland, Craig Hazen and Clay Jones at Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World at Bridgeway Christian Church in Rocklin, CA. My talk was called, “Everyday Apologetics: Using Stories, Objects and Illustrations to Explain Your Faith.” Here’s a summary of the weekend. Friday Craig Hazen & [...]
Choosing My Religion
Today, I’m featuring a special audio guest post by Dr. Craig Hazen, Director of the Christian Apologetics program at Biola University. Dr. Hazen will be will me at Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World in Rocklin, CA this weekend! Special Audio Guest Post by Dr. Craig Hazen Ever wonder how to recommend someone go about [...]
Invitation from Biola Provost
We’re so excited about this weekend’s event in Rocklin, CA: Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World. I’ll be speaking alongside J.P. Moreland, Craig Hazen, Clay Jones and my friends from Apologetics.com. Check out this video invitation from Biola Provost Dr. David Nystrom: Apologetics is the most important area for Christians to gain skills here in [...]
Resurrection Hope
The fact that Jesus rose from the dead in time and space is an essential truth to historic Christianity. If there’s no such thing as “religious truth” and regular, everyday truth—if the fact that Jesus rose from the dead in time and space is no less true that the fact that you’re reading this post [...]
Bridgeway Apologetics Conference
OK. Here’s the big news I’ve been waiting to share with you. I’ve teamed up with Biola University and Bridgeway Christian Church for an awesome event happening right here in our local area the weekend after Easter: Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World: Apologetics Conference at Bridgeway Christian Church Featuring Dr. J.P. Moreland
O Canada!
Where do you go for Christian apologetics training in Canada? Before 2007, Paul Chamberlain would have said, “virtually nowhere.” Today, Paul’s the Director of the Institute for Christian Apologetics at Trinity Western University. Although things have improved since 2007, the need for accessible apologetics training continues to grow—especially among students. I’m excited to be teaming [...]
Missing Ending Exposed
Ever heard the parable of the Blind Men and the Elephant? While teaching Religion at University of Phoenix, I discovered this story in our textbook: “A famous story illustrates the relativity of truth. Several blind men touch the same elephant but experience it quite differently. The first man touches the ear and says it is a [...]
A Lighthearted Approach
Does apologetics always have to be all stuffy? Craig Hazen says “No.” Last Friday, I attended a BBQ for area pastors before the Bayside Apologetics Seminar officially began. Dr. Hazen spoke to about 30 people who showed up to this event, saying that “apologetics is a tool in the hands of the Holy Spirit and we need [...]
Bayside Apologetics Schedule
Some people have asked me about the seminar schedule for the Bayside Apologetics Conference. Check-in begins at 6:00PM on Friday (8/27) and the doors open at 6:30PM. After the main speakers conclude, optional break out groups will meet for further discussion. The Video Café will also be open for coffee and conversation. The next day (8/28), I’ll [...]
Why Share Reasons to Believe?
Maybe you’ve encountered well-meaning Christians who look down on the practice of providing evidence for the truth of Christianity. I used to get that a lot. How should you respond? Just Point to Jesus What’s his example look like? Turns out, Jesus provided evidence—reasons to believe—in many different ways. For example, Luke said Jesus “gave [...]








