7 Ideas for New Year’s Resolutions for Apologists
New Year’s Goals/Resolutions for 2024 Why make goals? If you don’t, then you’re more likely to drift along and get pulled in all sorts of directions. Goals help us make progress in our lives...
Category: Tactics
How to maneuver effectively in conversation.
A Tribute to Dr. Kevin Vost w/ Pat Flynn
Pat Flynn and I discuss the life and legacy of Dr. Kevin Vost (1961 – 2023). We mention the aspects of his character and his work that drew us to him. Pat shares a few personal stories, and John explains Dr. Vost’s morning routine before writing.
Ep. #213 – Answering 2 Big Objections to Pascal’s Wager
Is Pascal’s Wager still defensible today? Is it even possible to take Pascal’s wager if we don’t have willful control over what we believe? Supposing we can take the wager, ought we to do so? Is it rational to choose a belief for practical reasons and not merely evidential reasons? Dr. Liz Jackson joins us to discuss these topics.
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Ep. #177 – Light on the Dark Passages of the Bible w/ Dr. Mark Giszczak
Summary What are the “dark passages” of Scripture? Why can’t Catholics simply shrug them off as primitive mistakes made by ancient writers? Why is it important to remember God as Teacher, Judge, and Savior?...
BONUS|Teaching Apologetics in High School w/ Andrew Niewald
What is unique about the program at St. John’s Catholic School in Beloit, Kansas? How have apologetics and theology been taught there effectively? What opportunities do Catholic teachers have to form the culture? Dr. Andrew Niewald, a Catholic high school teacher, joins the show to relate his experiences on these topics.
BONUS|How to Talk About Homosexuality (and other tough topics) w/ Brandon Vogt
What does the Catholic Church teach about homosexuality? Why does she teach this? What are the most important distinctions we need to present in dialogues on this topic? How should you respond when someone accuses you of being hateful or bigoted? Brandon Vogt joins us to discuss these questions and more as we examine What to Say and How to Say it (Volume 2).
Ep. #138 – Pro-life Philosophy & Arguments w/ Trent Horn
Why do pro-life advocates need philosophy? What is a simple, basic argument pro-lifers can use to make the case against abortion? What are some of the worst arguments on both sides of the debate? How have pro-choice philosophers responded to pro-life arguments? What are the best responses to the best pro-choice case? Trent Horn joins us to discuss these topics in detail.
Ep. #99 – What to Say and How to Say It w/ Brandon Vogt
Summary How can we have more effective conversations about our Catholic faith? What are some important points to remember about trusting the gospels? What should Catholics remember when discussing transgenderism? Brandon Vogt joins us...
Ep. #96 – What’s Missing in Catholic Apologetics? w/ Michael Gormley
Summary What secret project has Gomer been working on? What’s the relationship between apologetics and evangelization? How can we start an apologetics small group at our Church? What’s missing in Catholic apologetics? What else...
