26 episodes

This podcasts explores apologetics and evangelism in practical terms in seven minute episodes. It is aimed at the ordinary Christian who wants to effectively reach unbelievers in an indirect, conversational and relational manner. The podcast is led by Dr. Mark Farnham (PhD, Westminster), the Founder and Director of Apologetics for the Church, a local church training ministry. Mark is also Professor of Apologetics at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, PA.

Every Believer Confident Mark Farnham

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.8 • 12 Ratings

This podcasts explores apologetics and evangelism in practical terms in seven minute episodes. It is aimed at the ordinary Christian who wants to effectively reach unbelievers in an indirect, conversational and relational manner. The podcast is led by Dr. Mark Farnham (PhD, Westminster), the Founder and Director of Apologetics for the Church, a local church training ministry. Mark is also Professor of Apologetics at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, PA.

    Two Ways to Move to the Next Level When Engaging Unbelievers

    Two Ways to Move to the Next Level When Engaging Unbelievers

    So you have begun to make efforts to talk with your unsaved neighbors, friends, coworkers, family, and classmates about spiritual matters. You've asked some strategic questions and conversations are going further than they ever have before. What next? This episode moves beyond questions to understanding as fully as possible what the other person believes, and in the process, continues the conversation on toward the gospel.

    • 6 min
    Three Powerful Effects of Asking Good Questions

    Three Powerful Effects of Asking Good Questions

    Does asking strategic questions really work when engaging unbelievers in conversation about spiritual matters? Yes! In this episode we explore three powerful effects well-asked strategic questions can have in a conversation about the gospel.

    • 8 min
    Asking Strategic Questions

    Asking Strategic Questions

    What do you do if you don't know how to answer an objection to the Christian faith? Many people freeze and walk away or alternately abandon reason and claim to simply believe "by faith," by which they mean apart from reason. What they don't often consider is a question to challenge the objection. Since most objections to the Christian faith are based on false or unproven assumptions, a good question can reveal the weakness of the objection. This episode explores the way Christians can use strategic questions to undermine attacks on the Christian faith.

    • 7 min
    Turning the Conversation Toward Spiritual Matters

    Turning the Conversation Toward Spiritual Matters

    Have you ever been talking with an unbeliever, and you find yourself trying to figure out how to steer the conversation toward spiritual matters so you can share the gospel with her? Sometimes that transition is the hardest part about sharing the good news. In this episode we explore ways to turn the conversation toward spiritual matters naturally and effectively.

    • 7 min
    Reducing Fear by Asking Questions

    Reducing Fear by Asking Questions

    Does engaging unbelievers with the gospel bring you overwhelming fear? A major cause for fear is the feeling that we don't know what to say once the conversation turns to spiritual matters. In this episode we begin to learn how to ask strategic questions that challenge the unbeliever's worldview.

    • 7 min
    How My First Apologetic Encounter Lasted Two Hours

    How My First Apologetic Encounter Lasted Two Hours

    Now that we have learned the basics of apologetics and have understood what is going on in the heart of unbelievers, how do we effectively engage them with the gospel? How do we practically challenge unbelief and defend the faith while sharing it in a winsome and persuasive fashion? This episode shares the story of my first attempt to utilize apologetics and how powerful it proved to be.

    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

Austin.Hess ,

Highly Recommend!

This is a terrific podcast that orients you to apologetics without overloading you with facts - you don’t even have to go to seminary to learn this! It offers short insights into apologetics that you can listen to during your daily commute and put into practice right away

katebrown02 ,

Be prepared and encouraged!

Defending the Christian faith in a world that meets Christianity with hostility and skepticism is so important. In this podcast, Dr. Farnham provides simple insights, techniques, and perspectives to prepare EVERY believer to share the gospel and defend it. This podcast is short, (only 7 minutes!) so its perfect for getting ready in the morning, your lunch break, car ride, work out, or any part of your day! Though it’s short, the podcast is packed full of great information! You will learn so much about the Christian faith and how to defend it! Subscribe and listen for yourself!

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