OM DENNE EPISODE
How should Christians respond to atheists?
Should we debate every objection? Avoid difficult conversations? Or does Scripture give us a better model?
In this milestone 20th episode of Practical Apologetics, Kenneth Willis explores how Christians can engage atheists with both truth and compassion. Rather than focusing on "winning" arguments, this episode examines the biblical call to listen well, answer thoughtfully, defend the faith with gentleness and respect, and faithfully represent Christ in every conversation.
Along the way, we'll discuss common atheist objections, the role of evidence, how to respond when conversations become hostile, why apologetics matters, and why ultimately only the Holy Spirit can change a heart.
Whether you're talking with a friend, family member, coworker, or someone online, this episode will help equip you to confidently and graciously defend your faith.
Bible Verses
- Genesis 1:26–27
- Proverbs 18:13
- Matthew 22:39
- Matthew 24:9
- Luke 23:34
- John 11:35
- John 13:35
- Acts 17:22–31
- Romans 10:17
- 1 Corinthians 2:14
- 1 Corinthians 3:6–7
- 2 Timothy 2:24–25
- Titus 3:9
- 1 Peter 3:15
- Revelation 21:4
Referenced Sources
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Crossway, 2016.
- Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics by William Lane Craig
- On Guard by William Lane Craig
- I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Norman L. Geisler and Frank Turek
- Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell
- Handbook of Christian Apologetics by Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli
- Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
- Why Believe? Christian Apologetics for a Skeptical Age by Tawa J. Anderson and Heath A. Thomas
- A Popular Survey of Apologetics for Today by Ron Rhodes
- Presuppositional Apologetics: Stated and Defended by Greg L. Bahnsen
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