Argue Like Jesus: Unlocking the Power of Narrative Apologetics

Weekly Meeting 3/20/2025

Apologetics is not about dispensing answers like a gumball machine, but rather a titanic struggle between narratives for a person’s soul. Jesus and the Apostles approached the apologetic task this way. They viewed the world as lost in darkness, captivated by evil, and employed the power of narrative to redirect people towards God’s Kingdom. Their apologetic vision was designed to encompass a person’s whole life, not just address specific questions.

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