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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Feb 2, 2021 12:04 AM
Some scientists reason that our finely-tuned universe points to the existence of a multiverse, but a recent article in Scientific American argues they’re using faulty reasoning.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Feb 18, 2021 7:25 PM
The word “Hell” can carry so much baggage that it ceases to be helpful in conversations with non-Christians about the afterlife. Tim shares an alternative to the H-word that can be more productive.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Feb 23, 2021 12:26 AM
People’s views are almost always more nuanced than what we might conclude based on the labels they’ve given themselves. To avoid misunderstanding or misrepresenting others in your...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Mar 23, 2021 3:29 AM
Alan recommends a children’s book that shows the absurdity of trying to explain the complexity of creation by chance and time.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Mar 25, 2021 3:14 AM
Your impulse will be to respond to every challenge, but some doctrines are more central than others, and this hierarchy should impact how we do apologetics with unbelievers.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Apr 22, 2021 12:41 AM
One popular-level response to the fine-tuning argument is called “the puddle analogy.” But the analogy has a problem, and it’s a big one.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 9, 2021 11:13 PM
Perfect eclipses aren’t just works of art; they have also enabled us to make scientific discoveries and study ancient history. What incredible design!
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 10, 2021 9:05 PM
Many scientists claim the original human population size was far greater than just an Adam and Eve, but the work of conservation biologists indicates the methods used to determine this aren’t valid.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 10, 2021 9:12 PM
“Ignore the negative noise” isn’t just good advice to help you think straight, it’s also what we’re called to do as Christians who represent Christ.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 22, 2021 2:55 AM
Focus on the Family’s interview with Greg on Tactics is a great way to brush up on the ideas or to introduce your friends to this material.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 30, 2021 9:43 PM
You’ve heard of the Big Bang, but are you aware of the other two big bangs, each of which represents the beginning of a fundamentally new thing that didn’t exist before?
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 30, 2021 10:13 PM
Whether we’re anticipating talking to Muslims, Mormons, Hindus, atheists, skeptics, or anyone else, the approach we should take is similar.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Aug 26, 2021 11:31 PM
In a five-minute film from Reasonable Faith, William Lane Craig discusses how the “unreasonable effectiveness” of mathematics in describing nature points to the existence of God.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Oct 26, 2021 1:44 AM
In this series of four-minute videos, Greg summarizes some of his “Tactics” material, giving specific, practical steps for having good conversations with people about their beliefs, values,...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Nov 23, 2021 4:48 AM
Here’s a simple step you can take in your conversations to make sure you don’t misunderstand the claims your friend is making.
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Web Content Article · By robby lashua On Feb 1, 2022 12:30 AM
Paul’s method can be summed up in one word: persuasion. Here are four things we can learn from his approach.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On May 19, 2022 10:38 PM
In a recent interview, Greg gave his thoughts on interacting with non-believers, asking questions to draw out people’s views and reveal the weaknesses in their arguments, discerning truth, and more.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jul 19, 2022 2:04 AM
To be effective at teaching apologetics to people in different cultures, you need to think like an ambassador. Here are three things to keep in mind.
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Web Content Article · By jonathan noyes On Aug 10, 2022 10:35 PM
Jon Noyes draws on Paul’s example, explaining how Christians can fight false ideas while respecting people made in the image of God.
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Web Content Article · By jonathan noyes On Nov 22, 2022 10:31 PM
It’s possible to have great conversations with almost anyone without wasting your time, getting bored, or even offending anyone. Here are four tips to help you do just that this holiday season.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Mar 31, 2023 9:39 PM
Tim Barnett explains why we need to encourage, defend, and pray for our youth.  
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Dec 21, 2023 8:38 PM
When talking to non-believers, there’s something simple you can do to make sure you’re communicating important theological truths clearly. Alan explains.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:34 PM
Alan explains how the important principle of truth and compassion plays out in the discussion on homosexuality.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:34 PM
Alan responds to the claim that science offers an evidence-based creation story, whereas the biblical account is just based on a myth.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:34 PM
It turns out that science is not the only tool to discover knowledge. Alan explains how these other ways can be more immediate and accurate.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:34 PM
Alan explains why intelligent design is not another God-of-the-gaps explanation, but rather a scientific theory that provides the best explanation of the evidence.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:35 PM
Alan’s monthly letter for May 2007 Everyone likes a free ride. It might even feel right to give one. There’s one free ride, however, we need to stop giving.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:36 PM
Alan’s monthly letter for March 2008 It’s hard to believe a state legislature passed a law forbidding the teaching of evolution.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:36 PM
Alan’s monthly letter for May 2008 “An argument is not argumentative,” I told a university audience of 1,200 students and faculty. “An argument is simply an opinion with evidence or reasons...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:36 PM
“It is not necessary to invoke God to...set the Universe going,” concludes Stephen Hawking in his latest book, The Grand Design. Denying God is old hat, but this comes from a world-class...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:36 PM
Alan’s monthly letter for June 2011 Atheists like to fancy themselves as rational people. They claim they aren’t encumbered by holy books or divine doctrine.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:37 PM
In an Unbelievable podcast discussing the question, “What was the primary cause of Nazi ideology—Darwinism or Christian anti-Semitism?” a listener asked, “Has Darwinism become prescriptive?...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 26, 2019 10:53 PM
If you’re a Christian and oppose same-sex marriage, then millions of people think you’re a bigot. How should you respond?
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 26, 2019 10:54 PM
Hawking believes that human behavior is determined by physical laws, but this has serious implications for all his work.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 26, 2019 10:54 PM
In conversations where you’re being challenged, a simple question can make sure you keep the burden of proof where it belongs.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM
Atheist philosopher Bradley Monton says that “intelligent design needs to be taken more seriously than a lot of its opponents are willing to.”
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Web Content Article · By melinda penner On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM
Schooled not only in mathematics and astronomy but also in theology, [Johannes] Kepler initially intended to serve as a minister.
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Web Content Article · By melinda penner On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM
Someone brought this video to our attention and asked what our response is. It’s a nicely made video, but the argument is so flawed the response seems simplistic.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM
Stephen Meyer’s response to the charge that Darwin’s Doubt makes only a negative “God-of-the-gaps” argument (i.e., “We can’t explain it, therefore God did it”) is helpful in concisely...
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM
A new study shows that “forcing eye contact when trying to change someone’s mind may actually cause listeners to become more stubborn.”
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Web Content Article · By melinda penner On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM
A frequent objection to a Designer of the universe and life is junk DNA.
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Web Content Article · By melinda penner On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM
I listened to a fascinating discussion with Dr. Paul Nelson on the Michael Medved show about Dr. Craig Venter’s work on the human genomes.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:46 PM
Bill Pratt responds as an electrical engineer to atheists who claim that the sub-optimal design of biological organisms argues against the existence of the Christian God.
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Web Content Article · By melinda penner On Jun 27, 2019 8:47 PM
Einstein said of Michael Faraday “that he, of all people, had made the greatest change in our conception of reality.” He was one of the most famous scientists of his time.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:47 PM
In a literal playing out of Romans 1:18–21, a Boston University psychologist has recommended methods for suppressing the design intuition in children.
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Web Content Article · By melinda penner On Jun 27, 2019 8:47 PM
William Harvey was a physician and scientist in the 16th and 17th centuries who was the first to demonstrate how the circulatory system worked.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:47 PM
Alan provides a simple, yet powerful tactic to help you deal with the topic of evolution.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:48 PM
Michael Horton discussed youth ministry with Brett and Greg recently on the White Horse Inn. Here are the links to listen to their conversations.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:48 PM
An interview with a young Christian woman who had a difficult time in college when her worldview was challenged points to some ways you can do a better job preparing your children.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:48 PM
Have you ever given someone a free ride? I know you’re a nice person and have probably helped a neighbor in need. There’s one free ride, though, you need to stop giving
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:48 PM
Alan explains a tactic that can help you respond to any challenge raised against your view.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:49 PM
Reasonable Faith has released a short video examining this question: Is the fine-tuning of our universe a result of physical necessity, chance, or design?
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:49 PM
A new study suggests “consciousness is present beyond the point at which scientists can detect it.”
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:51 PM
Theories ought not be rejected just because there’s an anomaly that can’t yet be reconciled with it. Instead, it’s legitimate to take time to work on finding an answer that resolves the alleged...
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:51 PM
Calling the structure of the eye a “mystery” would require an assumption of purpose and optimal design, and that’s not an assumption that can be supported by unguided evolution.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:51 PM
The word “tactics” may sound impersonal, but the purpose of using tactics in your discussions with skeptics is to increase your understanding of their perspective so you can personalize your...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:53 PM
There are legitimate things to want to shelter your kids from. However, there are some things that are appropriate to expose our kids to.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:53 PM
In this short video from the Discovery Institute, Paul Nelson shows how even tiny little worms “carry the signal of design unmistakably.”
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:53 PM
There are two basic rules of engagement that must be remembered when discussing your spiritual and moral convictions.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:53 PM
Quite often after I have given one of my talks, a few people in attendance will push through the crowd so they can talk to me one-on-one. My time at a recent conference was no exception.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:53 PM
A common question that comes up after I give my talk titled Why I Am Not an Evolutionist is, “If there are so many good scientific arguments against evolution, why is it so widely believed?”
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:54 PM
What is the appropriate response when our arguments and evidence seem to be ineffective with our unsaved loved ones? In a word: prayer. In this podcast, Tim highlights two responses that you need...
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:54 PM
There are few conversations between Christians that generate as much heat as those concerning creation. In this podcast, Tim outlines two principles to keep in mind when discussing creationism with...
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:54 PM
Many people believe that belief in God’s existence is merely an evidence issue. That is, given enough evidence, everyone would believe. But is it really that simple? Does belief in God merely...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 25, 2019 10:57 PM
Alan shares important tips for having productive interactions about your convictions on the internet.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 26, 2019 9:11 PM
Tim shares advise to those who want to become apologists of Christianity.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jan 30, 2024 11:32 PM
Sometimes we can be tempted towards sarcasm and mockery, but despite the persuasive power of rhetoric in this culture, Tim Barnett and Robby Lashua explain why apologetics should instead rely on...
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jul 31, 2019 5:51 PM
Intelligent design theory is not merely an argument from ignorance, a “God of the gaps” placeholder we use when we don’t have a naturalistic answer. Here’s why.
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Web Content Article · By katie hulse On Jun 26, 2024 9:34 PM
Many observe the size of the cosmos and conclude that because we’re merely a speck in the universe, humanity is inconsequential. But is that what we should learn from the immensity of the heavens?
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Web Content Article · By guest author On Jul 15, 2024 9:13 PM
Lee Strobel investigates the fine-tuning of the universe and shares how this led him to believe there is a purposeful design behind the universe.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM
Not everyone is a fan of apologetics, but there are reasons why we should all be prepared to give an apologetic for what we believe.
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Web Content Article · By katie hulse On Aug 28, 2024 9:26 PM
The biological designs we observe and use for advancements in human engineering point us back to God, not evolution.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Feb 3, 2023 7:57 AM
Greg and Amy answer a question about why we should think God, rather than other explanations people offer, is the best explanation for the existence of the universe.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:36 PM
When science reasons it reasons inductively and it reasons basically the same way as we would reason about the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Apr 10, 2020 3:37 PM
The tactical game plan Greg often speaks of is a powerful strategy, but it has a modest liability; there is a speed bump he wants to help you navigate.
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