Asking Strategic Questions

Asking Strategic Questions

Author: Mark Farnham May 17, 2019 Duration: 7:54

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.

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Ever find yourself in a conversation where you wish you had a clearer, more gracious way to share your faith? Every Believer Confident is built for those moments, turning deep theological concepts into practical tools for everyday life. Hosted by Dr. Mark Farnham, who holds a PhD from Westminster Theological Seminary, this podcast moves beyond theory to focus on how ordinary Christians can engage with friends, family, and colleagues in a genuinely relational way. Dr. Farnham brings his experience as the founder of Apologetics for the Church and as an academic director to each short-form episode, ensuring they are packed with substance yet easy to digest. You’ll hear thoughtful explorations of cultural and philosophical questions through a lens of Christian spirituality, all aimed at building the kind of quiet confidence that comes from understanding. This isn’t about memorizing scripts; it’s about developing a conversational faith that feels natural and respectful. Each episode of this podcast serves as a brief training session, equipping you to navigate doubts-both your own and those of others-with clarity and compassion. Tune in to find a resource that strengthens your own convictions while giving you the tools for meaningful, indirect evangelism rooted in genuine relationship and thoughtful dialogue.
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