Every Believer Confident

Nov 21 2024 46 ep. 10 mins 3
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This podcasts explores apologetics and evangelism in practical terms in short form 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 Director of the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics at Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary in Lancaster, PA.

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Conversations that Lead to the Gospel

Nov 21 2024 10 mins  
A key to effective engagement with unbelievers is simply to start conversations. Becoming a good conversationalist is possible for anyone, regardless of their personality. In this episode, Mark shares some basics about having good conversations and turning them to spiritual topics to open the door for sharing the gospel.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event

How Can the Christian God Exist When There Is So Much Evil and Suffering?

Oct 30 2024 19 mins  
When we look around the world and see wars, genocide, human trafficking, and modern-day slavery, we have to ask, How can an all-loving, all-powerful God exist? Christians claim that God loves the world, so why is it in such a mess? Who among us has not cried out to God in grief, fear, and desperation? Does God care, and when will he do something about evil and suffering?Want to rea

Introduction to Apologetics

Oct 21 2024 18 mins  
What is Apologetics? Is it only for pastors and professors, or is every Christian called to practice apologetics? Is it primarily about confrontations or conversations? Is the concept even in the Bible? Why can’t we just evangelize and skip the apologetics part? In this episode, Mark and Jeff lay the foundation of the basics of apologetics.Want to reach out, ask a question, or re

How Eastern Religion has Infiltrated the Church Pt. 2

Oct 14 2024 18 mins  
The infiltration of the West and the Church by Eastern religion, the New Age, neo-paganism, and earth religions is rooted in a foundational error of the “oneness of all things.” In this episode, Mark and Jeff get to the heart of these errors and show how the Creator-Creature Distinction corrects our thinking and allows us to remain in truth as we worship God.Want to reach out,

How Eastern Religion has Infiltrated the Church Pt. 1

Oct 08 2024 18 mins  
It has been widely observed that the New Age and Eastern religious thought have infiltrated the West for many years through practices like Yoga and the promise of making all things “one.” In this episode, Mark and Jeff explore how this has happened and how the Church has been subverted through seemingly innocent practices.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking

Common Objections

Sep 23 2024 16 mins  
Some Christians struggle with the idea of apologetics and may see it as something too difficult for them, or even unspiritual. Jeff and Mark answer those objections and show how apologetics can help every Christian in their proclamation of the gospel.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/

The Art of Conversation

Sep 18 2024 15 mins  
How do you become skilled at starting conversations that lead to the gospel? That is the single greatest challenge for most Christians who want to share the gospel. In this episode, Mark and Jeff talk about ways to become more natural conversationalists for the sake of gospel witness.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apolog

What is Christianity?

Sep 09 2024 15 mins  
Many people have a vague or mistaken idea of what Christianity is all about. In addition, even Christians have a hard time articulating the gospel clearly. This episode nuggets to the heart of each so we can more effectively share the gospel and compel people to believe the Christian faith in all its glory.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my web

Building a Culture of Apologetics in Your Church

Aug 19 2024 17 mins  
How can a church begin to create a culture where gospel conversations with the lost are normal? How does a church move beyond an inward focus on discipleship to add an outward focus on reaching the lost? Mark and Jeff discuss some philosophical keys and some practical steps that can be taken to help a church cultivate gospel engagement among its members.Want to reach out, ask a que

How We Got Started in Apologetics

Aug 12 2024 18 mins  
Mark and Jeff share their origin stories as apologists. For both of us, it began with our inability to answer objections and questions from non-believers. Our hope is that you will be encouraged that you, too, can engage anyone you meet with the gospel and do it well.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch