New Atheism, New Apologetics
How Christian apologetics has used science in its response to the claims of the New Atheists. Boyle Lecture 2014.
Why Bother Arguing?
This talk covers some of the basic concepts of truth, logic and persuasion which are helpful when we are 'defending and communicating the…
Do Christians Underestimate the Power of Stories?
At a recent Alpha group, frustrated by the complexity of the Bible, someone sighed, "I wish God had written an executive summary." But God…
The Christian Mind and the Christian Heart
Jerram Barrs considers the place of the mind and the heart in the Christian faith, and argues that Christians have often failed to love God…
The Biblical Mandate for Proving Christianity
Should we endeavour to prove Christian faith? Is it wrong to try to? Should we just simply present the gospel and ask for a response?…
Bridges to the Gospel
Bridges exist in every era, but they can look different from those in the past. Changes in culture may make some ways of doing things less…
Preparing to Give an Answer
When questions come your way, what will you say? Here are three tips to help you prepare.
Engaging Well with Teachers
When teachers challenge Christianity it's hard to know how to respond. Here are some tips for having a good conversation with them.
How to Deal with Your Atheist Professor
A short suggestion on how to respond to un-evidenced assertions – at college, university or anywhere else...