This is by no means an exhaustive collection of all of the resources available for answering this question, but it is a good starting place and it will continue to grow.

Questions like this can cause people to panic, especially if the only answer they have to give is “Because I have faith.” But God does not call us to that kind of blind faith. He created us with minds that are capable of logic and reason so He gives us logical, scientific, historical, and reasonable reasons to believe the Bible is the Word of God. 

If you’re interested in reading more about what the Bible actual means when it talks about “Blind Faith”, click here.

Click on a question you want answered.

Answers are organized into 3 sections: reading, listening, & watching.

As John R. Cross describes it during the Intro. in “The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus”:

“The Bible is:

  1. A collection of 66 books;

  2. Written over a 1500 year span;

  3. Written over 40 generations;

  4. Written by more than 40 authors, from every walk of life–including kings, peasants, philosophers, fishermen, poets, statesmen, scholars, etc.

    1. Moses, a political leader, trained in the universities of Egypt

    2. Peter, a fisherman

    3. Amos, a herdsman

    4. Joshua, a military general

    5. Nehemiah, a cupbearer

    6. Daniel, a prime minister

    7. Luke, a doctor

    8. Solomon, a king

    9. Matthew, a tax collector

    10. Paul a rabbi

  5. Written in different places:

    1. Moses in the wilderness

    2. Jeremiah in a dungeon

    3. Daniel on a hillside and in a palace

    4. Paul inside a prison

    5. Luke while traveling

    6. John on the isle of Patmos

    7. Others in the rigors of a military campaign

  6. Written at different times:

    1. David in times of war

    2. Solomon in times of peace

  7. Written during different moods: some writing from the heights of joy and others from the depths of sorrow and despair

  8. Written on 3 continents: Asia, Africa, and Europe

  9. Written in three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek

  10. Finally, its subject matter includes hundreds of controversial topics. Yet, the Biblical authors spoke with harmony and authority from Genesis to Revelation. This is one unfolding story…”

“What is the Bible?” - KCMI’s “Ask the Pastor” 5/7/2024 - Pastors Gary Hashley and Tim Hebbert.

“The Importance Of Scripture” KCMI's Ask The Pastor (6/17/24) Pastors Mike Clement, Andy Clement, and Michael Glebb.

“The Importance Of Scripture Continued” KCMI's Ask The Pastor (6/24/24) Pastors Mike Clement, David Clement, and Michael Glebb

 “What is the Bible?” - Matt Whitman

3 Minute Theology 2.2: How is the Bible Divinely Inspired?

“This is episode 1 of an ongoing series that explores the origins, content, and purpose of the Bible. Here you'll be introduced to a condensed history of how the Bible came into existence, and the different forms of the Bible in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Christian traditions.” - BibleProject

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suggested Books to Purchase:

“Where Did The Bible Come From?” KCMI’s Ask the Pastor (1/26/21) Pastors Gary Hashley, Tim Hebbert, and Brad Kilthau.

“Why Were The Books Of The Bible Chosen?” KCMI's Ask The Camp Pastor (6/19/24) Pastors Adam Sanders, Colby Houchin, and Art Devos.

“How Were The Scriptures Written?” KCMI’s Ask the Pastor (1/28/22) Pastors Ben Poole and Gary Schick

“What Was The Process Of Adding A Book To The Bible?” - KCMI's Ask The Pastor (5/3/2024) - Pastors Johnathan Hernandez and Gary Schick

“Why Was God Silent For 400 Years During The Intertestamental Period?” KCMI’s Ask the Pastor (3/3/23) Pastors Ben Cline, Johnathan Hernandez, and Gary Schick

“Views On How The Scriptures Were Written” KCMI’s Ask the Pastor (1/21/22) Pastors Ben Poole and Gary Schick.

“Gospel Dates and Reliability” - Creation Talk Podcast

“New Testament Canon” - Defending Christianity Podcast

“The Gospel Authors and Jesus” - Defending Christianity Podcast

“Preservation of Scripture” - Digging for Truth Episode 92

“Scribes and Scripture (Part One)” - Digging For Truth Episode 196

“Perhaps you have asked yourself questions like: Why are there so many translations? Are copies of the text reliable? Who choose which books are in the Bible? Dr. Meade will be answering these questions and more.”

Link to: “Scribes and Scripture (Part Two)” - Digging For Truth Episode 197

“Dr. Craig Evans joins Digging for Truth to talk about the greatest archaeological discovery of all time: the Dead Sea Scrolls. Subjects include: the Great Isaiah Scroll, the Messiah, the Jewish Revolt, Qumran, and the War Scroll.”

Link to: The Dead Sea Scrolls with Dr. Craig Evans (Part Two) - Digging for Truth Episode 67

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“How Are You So Certain That God Does Exist?” KCMI’s Ask the Pastor 4/21/23 Pastors Ben Cline, Johnathan Hernandez, and Gary Schick

“Why Is It Important To Believe In God?” KCMI's Ask The Pastor (5/14/24) Pastors Gary Hashley, Tim Hebbert, and Brad Kilthau

The Creation Talk Podcast

Is the Bible’s history true? Do we have evidence that supports the book of Genesis? What about evolution? Join our informal discussions and get answers to these questions. It will prepare you to think through science topics from a biblical perspective, and in the process you’ll get to know the team at CREATION.com a little better!

(This will show their most recently released episode, but click here to see all of their episodes on specific creation topics.)

“Is God Real? with Lee Strobel” - Theology in the Raw

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“John Lennox (Oxford) explores why God and science don't need to be mutually exclusive. | Arizona State University, 2016

View the full forum where he discusses evidence for and against the existence of God in light of contemporary scientific understanding. (Click Here)”

“In this video, David Gelernter (a computer scientist from Yale University), David Berlinski (a Mathematician) & Stephen C. Meyer (a philosopher of Science) discuss the mathematical and scientific problem with Darwin's theory of evolution. It's a great conversation because these three gentlemen are not in total agreement with each other in terms of their conclusions based on the holes in Darwin's theory, but what they do agree on, and the conversation that ensues is both extremely fascinating and important.”

Click here for the full video: “Mathematical Challenges to Darwin’s Theory of Evolution”

“ Answering the ‘Who Created God?’ Question” - Whiteboard Series, Impact Video Ministries

“Astronomer Dr. Danny Falkner discusses whether or not the Big Bang theory still holds up today as the best explanation for the origin of the universe? Watch the full video and 11 more in their series ‘Beyond Is Genesis History?: Bible & Stars’.”

“In this video, Stephen Meyer and Michael Shermer discus the perennial question: is Math invented or discovered? And if discovered, whose mind did it come from?”

Click here to see the entire discussion: “Can Science Find God?”

“Incredible Creatures that Defy Evolution” (Movie #1) -David Hames and Jobe Martin

“The Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution Series enters the fascinating world of animals to reveal sophisticated and complex designs that shake the traditional foundations of evolutionary theory.

This series features Dr. Jobe Martin, who for the past 20 years, has been exploring evolution vs. creation. His findings have been fascinating students around the world as he lectures on these remarkable animal designs that cannot be explained by traditional evolution.

Dr. Martin himself was a traditional evolutionist, but his medical and scientific training would go through an evolution, rather a revolution when he began to study animals that challenged the scientific assumptions of his education. This was the beginning of the evolution of a creationist.

  • - Are there really creatures that produce fire to defend themselves?

  • - How does a giraffe get a drink without causing lethal blood pressure to his brain?

  • - How can Geckos walk upside down, even on glass and not fall?”

Click here for Movie #2 | Click here for Movie #3

“The God of the Bible has some of the same attributes of Aristotle’s “unmoved mover” and many, if not all, of the attributes cited by great philosophers and theologians such as Augustine, Aquinas, and Anselm. In order to grasp that kind of God, you may need to renew your mind. If you are used to conceiving of God as a big angel or an old man in the sky, then drop the word God for a minute and simply think of the God of the Bible as the Source and Sustainer of all things.”

“The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God“ - Movie by Lee Strobel (Part 1, but YouTube has the whole thing in 10 parts.)

“THE CASE FOR A CREATOR is a remarkable film about Lee Strobel's journey from spiritual skepticism to a profound faith in the God who has etched his indelible signature upon every galaxy and living cell. The film examines scientific evidence in the fields of molecular biology, astronomy, physics, cosmology, paleontology, and genetics to answer the questions: Does modern science confirm the theory that life and the universe are the products of blind, materialistic processes? Or, are there a purpose, plan, and transcendent design behind all that exists?”

“Michael Behe, John Lennox, and Steven Meyer are three of the leading voices in science and academia on the case for an intelligent designer of the universe and everything in it (including us). In this wide-ranging conversation, they point out the flaws in Darwin’s theory and the increasing amount of evidence uncovered by a rigorous application of the scientific method that points to an intentional design and creation of the physical world.”

“Professor Coleman elegantly dismantles the theory of evolution, give a realistic perspective on Noah and the flood, and shares why you can trust the Word of God.”

“John Lennox and Richard Dawkins debate the topic of God's Existence.”

“This video features a portion of the debate that Christopher Hitchens and John Lennox had several years ago around the question, "Is God Great?". I honestly think this was one of the all-time great debates about God in recorded history. Both gentlemen are highly intelligent and studied in their position... The truth will out!”

Click here for the full debate: “Christopher Hitchens vs John Lennox | Is God Great? Debate”

“The Existence of God” - Ravi Zacharias

This lecture by Christian philosopher Ravi Zacharias deals with defending the existence of God particularly against atheistic critiques. This lecture is taken from the 2007 Ligonier Conference "Contending For The Truth"

Best-selling author and pastor, Tim Keller, fields many tough questions from two heavy-hitting interlocutors, NBC journalist Martin Bashir and Columbia University's David Eisenbach at Columbia University, 2008. Explore more from the Veritas Forum (click here).

“Atheist Student Begins to Change His Mind in a rare moment of cognitive dissonance giving way to thought. Frank Turk does a brilliant job of patiently walking this young man through his knowledge gaps and errors in reasoning, but most importantly, he helps to guide him one step closer to God.”

Original video is from Cross Examined.

“How many times have you heard atheists say that they do not believe in God because they believe in the Big Bang theory? Somewhere in that reasoning are unchallenged assumptions about the matter, or material, that makes up the universe. Is matter eternal like some suppose? Can it produce intelligence? In this mock debate between Dr. Sproul and Dr. John Gerstner, they look at the question, ‘Is There a God?’

This is the 2nd in a series of messages by Dr. Sproul and Dr. Gerstner on apologetics. Click here to see other videos in the series.”

“The Reason for God” - Tim Keller, Talks at Google

“Tim Keller visits Google's Mountain View, CA, headquarters to discuss his book, ‘The Reason for God.’ This event took place on March 5, 2008, as part of the Authors@Google series.”

“The Bible: Gospel, Guide, or Garbage” - N.T. Wright and Daniel Bonevac at UT Austin, The Veritas Forum

“Author and scholar N.T. Wright and UT Austin Professor Daniel Bonevac at The Veritas Forum at UT Austin, 2014.”

“Science & God: Day of Discovery” - Os Guinness and John Lennox (Movie at CMI Library)

“Some modern-day theories seem to pit science against God, but why? Do you have to choose or can you intellectually believe in both? In Science & God, author and social critic Os Guinness engages Oxford University Professor of Mathematics John Lennox in a conversation that explores this tension, with calculations that subtract neither God nor science. Lennox looks at both historical and contemporary explanations of the universe, offering his unique perspective. He uses debate-tested conclusions and simple illustrations to clarify the real issues of this controversy. Decide for yourself what to think about this important debate as you examine both scientific and theological perspectives.”

Click here to check it out from the Cross Reference Library, or, click here to purchase.

  • “Atheist MIT Professor Converts to Christianity After Discovering THIS” - Daily Dose Of Wisdom

    “In this video, Rosalind Picard shares the story of her journey to God. Along the way, she unpacks the critical realization that Science, as wonderful as it is, is not the only vehicle to bring us to Truth and that many aspects of human life simply fall outside the view of Science. She then explains her process of seeking answers to those huge Why questions that go beyond mere process or mechanism.”

  • “Why This Astrophysicist Left Atheism & Found Jesus” - Daily Dose Of Wisdom

    “In this video, Dr. Hugh Ross @RTB_official explains the journey that led him from an atheistic family to a deep fascination about the universe above, to a recognition of the moral law within, through the maze of world religions, and finally, to ultimate reality Himself.”

Further Watching (Check out at Library or Purchase):

“TrueU Series” #1: “Does God Exist?” #2: “Is the Bible Reliable?” #3: “Who Is Jesus?” by Focus on the Family with Dr. Del Tackett, Dr. Stephen Meyer, Lee Strobel, Dr. Gary Habermas, and more

“Why are so many Christian teens walking away from their faith during the college years? Focus on the Family's TrueU video curriculum offers an introduction to apologetics (a defense of belief in God) that aims to help reverse this trend. Featuring Christian worldview experts like Dr. Del Tackett, Dr. Stephen Meyer, Lee Strobel, Dr. Gary Habermas, and more -- the series equips students to stand up for their beliefs in the face of a culture that tells them their faith is absurd, obsolete and impractical.”

“The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by 40 different authors, on three different continents, in three different languages, over a period of 1500 years. Yet all 66 books have a marvelous unity. See all the cross references which occur in the Bible in the curves below.” - miraculousbible.org

Chart showing the over 2,800 instances of cross referencing within the books of the Bible.

From Creation Ministries International.

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“How Do We Know The Bible To Be True?” KCMI's Ask The Camp Pastor (5/22/24) Pastors Dan Terrell, Adam Sanders, Colby Houchin, and Art Devos

“Is The Bible Reliable?” KCMI's Ask The Pastor (5/21/24) Pastors Gary Hashley, Tim Hebbert, and Brad Kilthau

“Divine Inspiration” KCMI’s Ask the Pastor 4/18/2022 Pastors Mike Clement, Michael Gleb, and David Clement

“Is All Scripture Inspired by God?” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 1/19/2021 Pastors Gary Hashley, Tim Hebbert, and Brad Kilthau

“Defense Of Scriptures Pt. 1” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 4/4/2022 Pastors Mike Clement, Michael Gleb, and David Clement

“Defense Of Scriptures Pt. 2” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 4/11/2022 Pastors Mike Clement, Michael Gleb, and David Clement

“What Are The Different Views On The Inspiration Of The Bible” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 11/30/2021 Pastors Gary Hashley, Tim Hebbert and Brad Kilthau.

“The Inerrancy Of The Bible” KCMI's Ask The Pastor (6/10/24) Pastors Mike Clement, David Clement, and Michael Glebb

“Can We Really Believe the Bible is Inerrant? Plus More Q&A”- I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist

“Is the Bible truly God’s Word?” - Got Questions Ministries

“Is the Bible is the Word of God? In 7 minutes”- Dr. Ravi Zacharias at University of Illinois

For further research from Dr. Ravi Zacharias: “Can Man Live Without God” (YouTube Video; Book)

“The God Who Speaks” | FULL MOVIE | - Alistair Begg, Erwin Lutzer, Norman Geisler, & R.C. Sproul

“There is a war raging around us – in society, in our churches, and in our homes. It is not a battle over marriage, race, or the sexual revolution. Rather, it is a battle for the truth. Is God real? Does He speak, and if so, how would we know? While many churches are faithfully proclaiming the truths found in Scripture, others have lost confidence in the Bible's divine authorship."

The God Who Speaks is a 90-minute documentary that traces the evidence of the Bible’s authority through interviews with some of the world’s most respected biblical scholars. This film answers common objections about the Bible’s reliability and equips believers to confidently base their lives on the power of God’s Word.”

“How do we know the Bible is the inspired word of God? Is it because the Bible claims to be the Word of God? The Koran and the book of Mormon also make the same claim. What other source can we rely upon to prove the inspiration of the Bible? In this message, Dr. Sproul and Dr. John Gerstner have a mock debate over the question, “Is the Bible Inspired by God?”

This is the 3rd in a series of messages by Dr. Sproul and Dr. Gerstner on apologetics. Click here to see other videos in the series.”

“Why is the Bible reliable?” - Tim Keller at Columbia University, The Veritas Forum

“Tim Keller responds to Martin Bashir's question - How do we know we can test the Old Testament?

Click here to watch the full forum: “Reason for God? Belief in an Age of Skepticism”

“In this video, Voddie Baucham address the popular view that the Bible we have today has been corrupted over time and that we have know way of knowing what it had originally contained. Baucham debunks several popular myths surrounding the formation of the Bible as well.”

Click here for the full sermon: “Why I choose to Believe the Bible” - Voddie Baucham.

“Scripture and Biblical Authority Playlist” - Associates for Biblical Research

A playlist consisting of 27 different videos each featuring different reasons why we can believe the Bible is the Word of God.

Further Watching (Check out at Library or Purchase):

“TrueU Series” #1: “Does God Exist?” #2: “Is the Bible Reliable?” #3: “Who Is Jesus?” by Focus on the Family with Dr. Del Tackett, Dr. Stephen Meyer, Lee Strobel, Dr. Gary Habermas, and more

“Why are so many Christian teens walking away from their faith during the college years? Focus on the Family's TrueU video curriculum offers an introduction to apologetics (a defense of belief in God) that aims to help reverse this trend. Featuring Christian worldview experts like Dr. Del Tackett, Dr. Stephen Meyer, Lee Strobel, Dr. Gary Habermas, and more -- the series equips students to stand up for their beliefs in the face of a culture that tells them their faith is absurd, obsolete and impractical.”

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General Information

“Why Are There So Many Religions?” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 9/9/2021 Pastors Jeff Banks, Andy Griess, and Bruce Peterson.

“How Do We Know That Christianity Is The One True Religion?” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 6/11/2021 Pastors Ben Poole and Gary Schick.

“How Good is Good Enough for God?” - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast

“Christianity vs. Judaism” - Christianity vs. World Religions - Bible Study with Mike Mazzalongo

Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches

“Roman Catholicism Lecture Series” - by R.C. Sproul

“Catholic Vs. Protestant-Salvation” - Christ, Culture, and Coffee

Islam

“Evaluating the Source of Muhammad’s Revelations - Dr. David Wood” - The World Apologetics and Discipleship Institute

“Complete Case Against Islam - Dr. David Wood” - The World Apologetics and Discipleship Institute

“Theological Differences between Islam and Christianity - Dr. Jay Smith” - The World Apologetics and Discipleship Institute

“Islam’s Incoherence and Forced Inconsistency - Dr. David Wood” - The World Apologetics and Discipleship Institute

“Christianity vs. Zoroastrianism and Islam” - Christianity vs. World Religions - Bible Study with Mike Mazzalongo

“How to Evangelize Muslims, with Dr. Brady Blevins” - I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist

Hinduism, Buddhism, Eastern Religions

“Christianity vs. Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, and Buddhism” - Christianity vs. World Religions - Bible Study with Mike Mazzalongo

“Desire and Suffering: Buddhism vs. Christianity” - Revealing the True Light with Mike Shreve

“Christianity vs. Hinduism” - Christianity vs. World Religions - Bible Study with Mike Mazzalongo

Latter Day Saints (LDS/Mormons)

Jehovah’s Witnesses

“Understanding Jehovah’s Witnesses” - DOXALOGIC

Black Hebrew Israelites

“10 Salvations and Takin’ it to the Streets with Tytus Jones” - I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist

General Information

“Jesus Among Other Gods” -Ravi Zacharias, Christian Sermons

 “Other Religions Point to Jesus” - Cold-Case Christianity

“Jewish Roots of Christianity” - by Day of Discovery Productions (Movie)'

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“The Jewish Roots of Christianity. Judaism and Christianity. Two spiritual points of view that seem worlds apart - but it hasn't always been that way! In this 3-part series, you'll learn about the rich heritage of the Christian faith, which is grounded in the same Old Testament Scriptures as Judaism.

You'll be guided through the Jewish roots of Christianity by three men who are Jewish by birth, but followers of Jesus by choice. Meno Kalisher is a pastor i Jerusalem, Avner Boskey serves as a wprship leader and tour guide in Israel, and Michael Rydelnik is a professor of Jewish Studies at the Moody Bible Institute. Along with host Mart De Haan, they'll take you on an amazing journey to see the birthplace of the Christian church in Jerusalem and the very pools where the first 3,000 followers of Christ were baptized. Their lively discussion will offer insight into the religious dynamics experienced by the first Christians, and will deepen your own understanding of the Scriptures. Join them as they venture into the Jewish Roots of Christianity, a 3-part series. Approximate running time: 25 minutes per program.”

Orthodox

“In this exhilarating series with Daniel Shayesteh, Daniel looks at the difficulties that are apparent in the Koran in this episode. Dr. Daniel Shayesteh is the director of the inter-denominational organisation "Exodus from Darkness". He was deeply involved in the Iranian Revolution (1979) as a leading Muslim political leader and teacher of Islam and religious philosophy. He was saved wonderfully through Christ, when he escaped to Turkey after falling out of favour with Ayatollah Khomeini's political group.”

(Click here for Dr. Daniel Shayesteh’s free E-book.)

Hinduism and Buddism

“How To Talk To A Buddhist | Unapologetic Episode 21” - Christianity Still Makes Sense w/ Dr. Bobby Conway

Latter Day Saints (LDS/Mormons)

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Black Hebrew Israelites

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“Worldwide Flood, Worldwide Evidence” - Article by Answers in Genesis

“New Research Confirms Post Flood Dispersal of Humanity” - Article by Hugh Ross

“Does Naturalism Explain the Fossil Record?” - Article by Hugh Ross

“Radiometric Dating” - Answers in Genesis

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“7 Discoveries Associated with the Life (and Death) of Jesus with Dr. Titus Kennedy” - I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist

“How Old is the Earth, Really?” - Creation Talk Podcast

“Polystrate Fossils” - Creation Talk Podcast

“Out of Order Fossils” - Creation Talk Podcast

“Paluxy Footprints” - Creation Talk Podcast

Is Genesis History? - Full Film by Dr. Del Tackett

“𝘐𝘴 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺? is a documentary series that reveals how science intersects with the Bible. In over a hundred videos, scientists and scholars explore the evidence for creation in six normal days, a real Adam and Eve, a global Flood, a tower of Babel, plus hundreds of other fascinating aspects of God’s creation. Dr. Del Tackett serves as your guide in this amazing series that has impacted millions of people worldwide.”

Click here to purchase a copy of the film and the entire library of creation-affirming content, check out the 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦 at their website!

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“How Do We Respond To The Claim That Jesus Never Existed?” - KCMI's Ask The Pastor 6/8/2021 Pastors Gary Hashley, Tim Hebbert, and Brad Kilthau.

“How Do I Prove That Jesus Was Real?” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 1/15/2021 Pastors Kevin Fink, Ben Poole, and Gary Schick.

“Jesus Was NOT A Myth (15 minutes Of Evidence)” - Nabeel Qureshi, Daily Dose Of Wisdom

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“The Resurrection” - Creation Talk Podcast

“Lee Strobel, a former atheist turned Christian who wrote the book The Case for Christ, shares how he went from skeptic to believer. This 16-minute explanation explores the truth he uncovered about the resurrection, the gospel accounts, and the controversies he had to overcome to support the evidence for Christ and make a case for the foundational belief in Christianity.”

 “The Case for Christ”- Full Movie 2017

“A journalist chases down THE BIGGEST STORY IN HISTORY:

'Is there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God?'

Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, cross-examines a dozen of experts with doctorates who are specialists in the areas of Old Manuscripts, Textual Criticism, Biblical Studies, Psychology & Medicine. Strobel challenges them with questions like;

1. How reliable is the New Testament?

2. Does evidence for Jesus exist outside the Bible?

3. Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual event? ,etc.

Strobel's tough, point-blank questions made this bestselling book read like a captivating, fast-paced novel. But it is not fiction! It is a riveting quest for the truth about history's most compelling figure, JESUS CHRIST.“

“In this video, NT Wright lays out a number of things to keep in mind regarding the 1st Century historical context as part of the compelling case for the Resurrection of Jesus. Additionally, I elaborate on the innumerable ripple effects of Christ's Resurrection in History over the past 2,000+ years.”

Click here for the original video of N.T. Wright.

Click here for the entire video: “The Bible: Gospel, Guide, or Garbage” - N.T. Wright and Daniel Bonevac at UT Austin.

“The Historical FACTS few people know (these 8 minutes could change your eternity - MUST SEE!)” - Daily Dose Of Wisdom

“There is a fact based historical approach to understand the reality that Jesus is actually the creator of the Universe. This is an excerpt from a documentary film called “Mining for God” that features interviews with Lee Strobel, William Lane Craig, Paul Copan, Gary Habermas, Mike Licona, John Stonestreet, Nabeel Qureshi and other great apologists. This movie is a powerful, and desperately needed way of presenting the Gospel to our Post Modern/Post Christian culture. Mining for God looks at how Christianity is view in America today, and exposes the biggest cultural obstacles between our lost world and our loving savior. Mining for God leads the audience past clichéd Christian sentiment into a deep and thought provoking dialogue that will leave the Christian edified and the skeptic in question of his doubt.”

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“Talking About Messianic Prophesies (Part 1)” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 12/1/2021 Pastors Kiley Callaway, Tyson Lambertson, John Mulholland, and Jon Simpson.

“Talking About Messianic Prophesies (Part 2)” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 12/8/2021 Pastors Kiley Callaway, Tyson Lambertson, John Mulholland, and Jon Simpson.

“Talking About Messianic Prophesies (Part 3)” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 12/15/2021 Pastors Kiley Callaway, Tyson Lambertson, John Mulholland, and Jon Simpson.

“Why Do We Believe that Jesus is God and the Only Way to Salvation?” - KCMI’s Ask the Pastor 4/28/2023 Gary Schick, Ben Cline and Jonathan Hernandez

“The Line of David Explained” - New Testament Explained

 “Other Religions Point to Jesus” - Cold-Case Christianity

“Why I Believe Jesus” - Ravi Zacharias

Further Watching (Check out at Library or Purchase):

“TrueU Series” #1: “Does God Exist?” #2: “Is the Bible Reliable?” #3: “Who Is Jesus?” by Focus on the Family with Dr. Del Tackett, Dr. Stephen Meyer, Lee Strobel, Dr. Gary Habermas, and more

Why are so many Christian teens walking away from their faith during the college years? Focus on the Family's TrueU video curriculum offers an introduction to apologetics (a defense of belief in God) that aims to help reverse this trend. Featuring Christian worldview experts like Dr. Del Tackett, Dr. Stephen Meyer, Lee Strobel, Dr. Gary Habermas, and more -- the series equips students to stand up for their beliefs in the face of a culture that tells them their faith is absurd, obsolete and impractical.

““Roughly 26% of the Bible is prophetic in nature…it’s all throughout Scripture…64 of the 66 books in the Bible have prophetic content.””
— Todd Hampson (Prophecy Pros Podcast)

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“Have Biblical Prophecies Come True?” KCMI's Ask The Pastor (6/4/24) Pastors Gary Hashley, Tim Hebbert and Brad Kilthau

“How to Interpret Bible Prophecy” - Prophecy Pros Podcast

“Cyrus the Great: Digging for Truth Episode 148” - Associates for Biblical Research

Why Are There So Many Christian Denominations? KCMI's Ask The Pastor 9/16/2021 Pastors Jeff Banks, Andy Griess, and Bruce Peterson

“Why Do Some Christians Not Believe All of God's Word?” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 2/9/2021 Pastors Gary Hashley, Tim Hebbert, and Brad Kilthau.

“Why Does The Bible Have Different Versions Of The Same Story?” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 5/24/2021 Pastor Mike Clement.

“How Do We Deal With Date Discrepancies In The Bible?” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 6/7/2021 Pastor Mike Clement.

“What Are The Best Bible Translations (Part 1)” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 2/3/2023 Pastors Ben Cline, Johnathan Hernandez, and Gary Schick.

“What Are They Best Bible Translations (Part 2)” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 2/10/2023 Pastors Ben Cline Johnathan Hernandez and Gary Schick.

“Does Christianity Still Make Sense? with Dr. Bobby Conway” - I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist

“What Is The Apocrypha?” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 2/4/2022 Pastors Ben Poole and Gary Schick.

“Gospel Dates and Reliability” - Creation Talk Podcast

“Did Adam and Eve Exist?” - Creation Talk Podcast

“Is God a Moral Monster?” - Creation Talk Podcast

“Inside Noah’s Ark with Dr. Tim Chaffey” - I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist

“Bible Contradictions Refuted” - Playlist with 31 videos by InspiringPhilosophy

“Is the Bible Sexist and Pro-slavery? (Colossians 3:18-4:1)” - Pastor Bruce Peterson, Grace Chapel in Scottsbluff, NE

“5 Colossal Bible Contradictions Explained, Unapologetic Episode 18” - Christianity Still Makes Sense with Bobby Conway

“Many skeptics say there is no mention of a multi-person God in the Old Testament. However, this video contends that idea and offers evidence that there is.”

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“Why Do Bad Things Happen If God Loves Us?” - KCMI's Ask The Pastor 12/6/2022 Pastors Gary Hashley, Tim Hebbert, and Brad Kilthau.

“How Can a Loving God Send People to Hell?” - KCMI's Ask The Pastor 2/11/2021 Pastors Jeff Banks, Andy Griess and Bruce Peterson.

“When it comes to questions of suffering and evil, no one has all the answers. However, author and speaker Os Guinness presents a compelling case that leads to faith and courage. With an engaging style, he introduces three perspectives on evil, examines the difference between suffering and evil, and shares steps to help us think through the problem of evil. 45-minute DVD.

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“Whether you've experienced loss, are suffering, or flat out just want answers, in this video, we go through two arguments for why a loving God could allow evil, pain, and death to happen. After all, couldn't an all-powerful God just stop evil from happening? Find out more in this Impact Whiteboard Video.”

Artwork by Aaron Sasis: https://amsasisart.wixsite.com/website

“With all this suffering, how could there be a God?” Tim Keller at Columbia University, The Veritas Forum

Tim Keller responds to Prof. David Eisenbach's question about how Christianity deals with the problem of suffering. Columbia University, 2008. Click here to view the full forum: “Reason for God? Belief in an Age of Skepticism“.

“Where does evil come from? Os Guinness, author and senior fellow at the Trinity Forum, delivers his answer, articulating what he sees as the different responses given to evil by the three families of faiths.”

“Should We Blame God for Our Suffering?” John Lennox at Harvard Medical, The Veritas Forum

“John Lennox (Oxford) explores how Christianity deals with the challenges of disease and suffering. Harvard Medical School, 10/3/2014. Click here to view the full forum: ‘The Loud Absence: Where is God in Suffering?’ (It’s also the next provided video).”

“The Loud Absence: Where is God in Suffering?” John Lennox at Harvard Medical School, The Veritas Forum

“John Lennox (Oxford) explores the question, ‘Where is God in suffering?’ Harvard Medical School, 2014.”

“Why would God allow murder in His universe?” - Anil Kanda with Melissa De Paiva and Dr. John Peckham

“Good God? Evil World? How does it make any sense at all?

In this mind-blowing interview, we talk with Professor John Peckham on the problem of evil. We also talk with Melissa whose whole family was murdered in Palau and how she has sustained her faith through it all.”

“If God, Why Evil?” - Dr. Frank Turek, Compass Bible Church

"‘If there is a God, why does he allow evil?’

Turek is a leading apologetics expert and is the award-winning author or coauthor of four books: I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist; Stealing from God: Why Atheists Need God to Make Their Case; Correct, Not Politically Correct; and Legislating Morality. He is also the president of crossexamined.org.”

“This video features a condensed version of a lecture that Professor John Lennox gave at Rice University with the Veritas Forum addressing the Problem of Evil and Suffering from a Christian perspective. He exposes how Atheism becomes insufficient and self-refuting in light of the problems we face in the real world. I hope this is helpful to you and that it brings you closer to Hope in the face of suffering.“

Click here for the full video: “Good God? Faith and Reason in the Face of Suffering” - John Lennox at Rice University, Veritas Forum.

“The Bible is comprised of 66 different books written by about 40 authors over a period of about 1,500 years. It has nearly 1,200 chapters and over 30,000 verses. If you were to read a chapter each day, it would take over 3 years to read the entire Bible!” - Christianity Engaged

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“Old Testament Summary” - The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast

“New Testament Summary” - The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast

“What Tools Can We Use To Help Us Understand The Bible?” KCMI's Ask The Pastor 8/23/2021 Pastor Mike Clement.

“What does the Bible really teach about heaven, and what is heaven’s relationship to earth? In this video, we explore the surprising biblical viewpoint that heaven and earth were meant to overlap, and how Jesus is on a mission to bring them together once and for all.” - Bible Project

“This series explores the origins, content, and purpose of the Bible. Here you'll be introduced to some of the basic skills necessary for reading the bible effectively.”

 

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“What Is The Gospel?” KCMI's Ask The Pastor (7/22/21) Pastors Jeff Banks, Andy Griess, and Bruce Peterson.

“What Is The Gospel?” KCMI's Ask The Pastor (6/11/24) Pastors Gary Hashley, Tim Hebbert, and Brad Kilthau

“How Can You Help Someone Be Saved Other Than Praying?” KCMI's Ask The Camp Pastor (6/5/24) Pastors Adam Sanders, Colby Houchin, and Art Devos

“What is the Gospel?” - Voddie Baucham

“What is the Gospel” - Ask Ligonier

“The Plan Of Salvation (Part 1)” - KCMI's Ask The Pastor 5/22/2023 Pastors Mike Clement, David Clement, and Michael Glebb

“The Plan Of Salvation Part 2” - KCMI's Ask The Pastor 6/5/2023 Pastors Mike Clement, David Clement, and Michael Glebb

“Importance Of The Plan Of Salvation” - KCMI's Ask The Pastor 6/19/2023 Pastors Mike Clement, David Clement, and Michael Glebb

“Adopted” - Sermon Jams

“What Is the Gospel?” - Alistair Begg

 “How to Lead Someone to Christ” - Sermon Series by Bruce Peterson

When Did You Meet God?

If you would like to share your salvation testimony for us to potentially share on our website, please fill out the form bellow.

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“My Testimony of Salvation” Blog Post by Williams Oluwagbemi

“It will be unwise for me to blame false teachers or anyone for my ignorance. I had a Bible. I’ve always had one. But I failed to study it. That was the real reason for my ignorance. Had I paid attention to the Scriptures, my story would have been different.”

“My testimony to my salvation and the faith” - Blog Post by Soku Byoun

“I learned the bible from a historical perspective. For the first time I learned to see that the bible was not only about commandments, rules or laws, but HIS Story, that is, humankind’s history with God. It contained the beginning and the end of mankind. The pastor at the program showed supporting documents and evidence on many of the events occurred in the Bible. I was confused. Is God real? Is the bible true?”

“My Salvation Testimony” - Blog Post by Audrey, Holy Sojourners

“My life before Christ had an abundance of fear, anxiety, and hopelessness. They say your view of God determines everything else in your life. It was indeed right for me. I believed God was a mighty being whose sole job was to punish me for wrongdoings (breaking the ten commandments)…”

“Laura Maxwell’s Story: Leaving Luciferianism, the New Age, and Spiritualism for the True God” - Article on thetruelight.net

“The Spiritual Journey that Led to a God-infused Life” - Article by Mike Shreve

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“The Blind with Phil and Al Robertson” - I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist

“Atheist MIT Professor Converts to Christianity” - Rosalind Picard, Daily Dose Of Wisdom

Rev. Joshua Schooping shares his journey from being an Orthodox Priest to becoming an evangelical Protestant pastor.

Josh responds to some of the comments here.

“A very zealous Mormon goes to Florida for his missions, where he tries to convert Baptists and is instead presented the gospel of Jesus. In this video he explains how he turned from his belief in Mormonism to trusting in the finished work of Christ for his salvation!”

The original video is from Adam’s Road Ministry. Click here for more information about them.

“Apisit “Ide” Viriya is a 42-year-old man of God, husband, and father of two beautiful children. Ide grew up Buddhist, but after suffering from demonic oppression and not being able to find the freedom he desperately needed, he realized that he couldn't lose anything by opening his heart to Jesus. What he encountered changed his life forever.”

“NABEEL QURESHI "Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus" - Muslim converts to Christianity”

“Nabeel Qureshi (April 13, 1983 – September 16, 2017) was a Pakistani-American Christian apologist, author, speaker, and convert from the Ahmadiyya movement of Islam. Ahmadi Muslims worldwide are estimated to be around 10-20 million. The Ahmadiyya’s beliefs are more closely related to those of the Sunni Muslims than the Shi’a Muslims. The Ahmadis are guided by the Five Pillars of Islam and believe in the 6 Articles of Faith. They also accept the Quran as their holy book and pray five times a day while facing the Kaaba. Ahmadis practice Sunnah and accept the Authority of the Hadiths. However, their distinguishing characteristic is their belief in Mizra as the Promised Messiah and redeemer as was promised by the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Mizra’s aim was to propagate Islam throughout the world through peaceful means and to revive the forgotten Islamic values such as peace, sympathy, and forgiveness.”

Click here for his book: “Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity”.

“In A Change of Affection, Becket Cook shares his testimony as someone who was transformed by the power of the gospel. His dramatic conversion to Christianity and subsequent seminary training inform his views on homosexuality--personally, biblically, theologically, and culturally--and his compelling book guides readers through this complex and controversial issue while revealing how to lovingly engage with those who disagree.”

“The Kooks Met Messiah” - ONE FOR ISRAEL Ministry

“This is a re-enactment of the true story of Lee Strobel: An award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.”

Nathan Penny was not raised in a Christian home but did attend his 1st Communion. As a teenager, he turned to partying and drugs, which continued into his college years. While working as a bartender, he met a co-worker whom he started a relationship with. Her father was a pastor, but she wanted to be with someone not like her father at all. They had a child together and later married. They would visit her parents occasionally and attend a church where his father-in-law was the pastor. During one of those visits, he was given the book Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. It stayed by his bedside for many months. One night when he couldn’t sleep, he started reading the book. While reading the book, he became convinced that Jesus was Lord and the scales had been removed from his eyes and he was amazed to see that Jesus was real.

“Today, we hear of Cari's story as to why she left Mormonism for Christ. We hear her background in Mormonism but, more importantly, what her relationship with Jesus is now.” - Truth in Love Ministry

“In this video, Dr. Hugh Ross @RTB_official explains the journey that led him from an atheistic family to a deep fascination about the universe above, to a recognition of the moral law within, through the maze of world religions, and finally, to ultimate reality Himself.”

Micah is part of Adam’s Road Ministry. Click here for more information about them.

Delafé Testimonies is a global project with the mission to create the world's largest archive of Jesus testimonies and the vision is to save souls, build community, and set people free, through the testimony of Jesus.

Genesis Apologetics

“Providing Free Biblical Creation Training Resources for Students Since 2015.”

Biblical Training

“BiblicalTraining is a team of distinguished professors, pastors, and authors providing high-quality biblical teaching for free for every Christian, everywhere, forever.”

Answers in Genesis

“Answers in Genesis is an apologetics (i.e., Christianity-defending) ministry dedicated to enabling Christians to defend their faith and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ effectively. We focus particularly on providing answers to questions surrounding the book of Genesis, as it is a foundational book of Christianity and the most-attacked book of the Bible. We also desire to train others to develop a biblical worldview and seek to expose the bankruptcy of evolutionary ideas and their bedfellow: a “4.5 billion-year-old” earth (and an even older universe).”

Jews for Jesus

“A non-profit organization made up primarily of Jewish people, as well as other followers of Jesus who are committed allies of the Jewish people. Our staff come from diverse Jewish backgrounds—some were raised Orthodox Jewish, some nominally Jewish. We’re artists, parents, doctors, former IDF soldiers, and more. But we have one thing in common: we all believe Yeshua (Jesus) is the Messiah our prophets foretold.

Many Jewish people have never heard that following Jesus is a viable and thriving expression of Jewish life.”

SO BE IT! (YouTube Channel)

“Hi! We are Jeff and Elisha - two Israeli believers in Jesus with a passion for hearing and sharing stories. On our channel you will discover the stories of people on the streets of Israel and the stories of Jewish people who met Jesus in amazing ways. You will also learn more about the story of the Bible by seeing it come alive in its original context - the land of Israel!

Both of us never imagined that we would dedicate our lives to telling other people about Jesus, but once we learned that He is the Messiah and Savior of the world, there was nothing else to say except, "SO BE IT!"

SO BE IT! is a project of Jews for Jesus.”

BibleProject

“We Help People Experience the Bible as a Unified Story That Leads to Jesus” (Click here for the YouTube Channel.)

Reasons to Believe

“Discover how scientific research and clear thinking consistently affirm the truth of the Bible and of the Good News it reveals.”

Paradoxes Sunday School

“Paradoxes Class is held in person at Christ Church Sierra Madre in Pritchard Hall, and live-streamed at 12:15 PST.”

Cross Examined (YouTube Channel)

“We exist to cross-examine ideas against the truth of Christianity.

Our content includes Q&A clips from live college campus presentations around the country, debates with well-known atheists, interviews, podcast highlights, animation shorts, & our weekly Livestream show, ‘Hope One’.

Topics we cover include addressing common misconceptions & objections made against the Bible, God, & Christianity. Demonstrating how historical, archaeological, scientific, & philosophical evidence all support what only the Christian worldview claims. We also discuss political & cultural movements that are incompatible with a Biblical worldview & how Christians can best navigate the cultural climate we find ourselves in today.”

Delafé Testimonies (YouTube Channel)

“Delafé Testimonies is a global evangelistic project with the mission of creating the world's largest archive of Jesus testimonies. Our vision is to save souls, build community, and set people free through the testimony of Jesus.”

Give Me an Answer

“The ‘Give Me An Answer’ ministry began as an outgrowth of the dialogues Cliffe Knechtle has had with students on various university campuses throughout the United States. Cliffe spoke on these campuses in front of the Student Union or Library at noon for five to ten minutes. At the close of his initial remarks, he’d open up the time for questions and answers, which usually turned into a two to four-hour dialogue with students. His crowd size ranged from 25 – 500 students at a time, and between classes, new students would join the discussion.

Our mission is to ignite a passion for truth, guide individuals to embrace their faith, and help them find purpose in a world hungry for answers. Driven by a deep commitment to spreading the message of Jesus, we actively engage skeptics, empower truth-seekers, and offer meaningful responses to questions, doubts, and challenges concerning faith, reason, and the meaning of life. Through the transformative power of media, we strive to make a lasting impact on lives and hearts, sharing the love, grace, and truth of Jesus with unwavering dedication.”

Click here for their YouTube Channel: @askcliffe.

“Mining for God” (Apologetics Documentary with Lee Strobel, William Lane Craig, and Others)

“As Brandon McGuire asked questions, both online and on the street, it soon became apparent that people hold all manner of beliefs: Good people go to heaven; bad people end up in hell. All religions are basically the same. It’s about rules. It’s about controlling people. No religion can be the only way to God or spirituality. McGuire realized that this was an area of much confusion in America. So he set out to address it rationally.

He began asking a number of questions in order to dig into the ideologies of our time. What is Christianity? What are some of the ideas that have influenced the way people think about it? Is there any evidence for God? If so, how can we know anything about who this God is? Is there such a thing as objective truth, or is truth relative to cultures?

McGuire then turns an eye to the central event in the Christian narrative – the resurrection of Jesus Christ. After all, this claim – that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead – makes Christianity testable: Is there evidence for the resurrection? And if so how credible is it?

He interviews a variety of people – people on the street, former atheists and former believers in other religions, along with some of the most seasoned Christian scholars making the case for Christianity today such as Lee Strobel, William Lane Craig, Gary Habermas, J Warner Wallace, Nabeel Qureshi, Paul Copan, and many more. The result of all of this inquiry is Mining for God, a one hour, expertly produced documentary that doesn’t preach at anyone. Rather, it raises good questions and respectfully offers food for thought.”

“Why Believe? Exploring the Honest Questions of Seekers” - By Greg Laurie 

“This companion book to The Seeker's Bible explores the honest questions of seekers, such as ‘Why am I here,’ ‘What happens when I die,’ and ‘Why should I believe in God?’ This is the evangelism tool of the millennium, written by the evangelist of our generation, Greg Laurie”

Click here for the link to this book at the Cross Reference Library in Scottsbluff.

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“When Skeptics Ask: A Handbook on Christian Evidences” - Book by Norman L. Geisler and Ronald M. Brooks

“When skeptics ask tough questions, believers can turn to this helpful, user-friendly guide for thoughtful, up-to-date answers. Readers will also learn to identify and respond to the misuse of Scripture by nonbelievers and help detractors see the fullness, beauty, and truth of Christianity.”

“The Big Book of Christian Apologetics: An A to Z Guide” -Book by Norman L. Geisler

“The Big Book of Christian Apologetics is a comprehensive resource designed to equip motivated believers with information to help defend and explain their faith. Examining nearly every key issue, person, and concept related to Christian apologetics, this book clarifies difficult biblical passages, clearly explains various philosophical systems and concepts, examines contemporary issues and challenges, and offers classic apologetic arguments, all with the aim of giving readers the background to intelligently and persuasively talk about their Christian faith with skeptics. An expertly abridged version of the Baker Encyclopedia on Christian Apologetics, this resource brings leading apologist Norman L. Geisler's seminal work to the masses.”

“Urban Apologetics: Cults and Cultural Ideologies: Biblical and Theological Challenges Facing Christians” - by Eric Mason

We know that Urban isn't just a place but a culture now. Followers of Jesus face many challenges to their faith, among them the rising influence of contemporary cults, alternative theologies, and ethical issues that challenge traditionally held beliefs and practices. Urban Apologetics: Cults and Cultural Ideologies, is a follow-up to the bestselling Urban Apologetics, and it provides a guide to addressing these challenges with grace and wisdom. In addition, throughout the book are short essays by leaders in the church sharing their convictions on successful ministry and reflection on today’s challenges in light of the past.

This all-new volume addresses several of today's most-talked-about issues, including: Jehovah Witnesses, The Prosperity Gospel, Black Liberation theology, LGBTQ+ Issues, Critical Race Theory (CRT), White Nationalism, and Faith Deconstruction.

“Street-Level Apologetics: Passion for the City, Clarity for the People” - by Vocab Malone

“Street-Level Apologetics is an encouraging resource for anyone who wants to sharpen their skills in urban apologetics and street-level evangelism. Vocab Malone is a Christian apologist with two decades of experience, both online and on the street. He offers this book as a practical, theological, and biblical guide to modern-day urban apologetics and street-level evangelism. This book will challenge you and ignite your passion to display God’s glory in your apologetics and evangelism. After reading Street-Level Apologetics, you’ll feel inspired to engage your city context with the life-changing truth of the gospel.”

“Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions” - by Gregory Koukl

“In a culture increasingly indifferent or even hostile to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority.

In Tactics, 10th Anniversary Edition, Gregory Koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. You'll learn how to:

  • Meet challenges, questions, and provocations with poise and conviction.

  • Effortlessly start your own evangelical conversations.

  • Present the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasively.

  • Graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking and logical fallacies.

  • Most important, you'll learn how to get people thinking seriously about Jesus.

Drawing on extensive experience defending Christianity in the public square, Koukl will not only walk you through effective arguments to defend why you believe what you believe, but he'll teach you methods for engaging in meaningful dialogue and debate.

Step-by-step, you'll learn the tactics of good persuasion and defense, how to identify the tactics of your opponent, and how to build your case, patiently and practically.”

Books and DVD’s at the Cross Reference Library in Scottsbluff

Books and DVD’s Recommended for Purchase

“The Official Average Boy Podcast #25 on Using Our Brains” (Audience: Kids 8-12)

“In this podcast Bob explains the power of logical reasoning. He just learned about it at school and has lots of great, err, good examples that he thought up. God’s Word encourages us to ‘acquire knowledge’ (Proverbs 18:15) and use our brains. Bob and Jesse also share their best pieces of advice.”

“Apologetics for Tweens” - Thomas Griffin

“Addressing the most important questions and concerns about Christianity that lead us to the confidence our faith is true.”

“The Official Average Boy Podcast Episode 11” (Audience: Kids 8-12)

“Bob and Jesse talk about the most important decision anyone will ever make, believing in Jesus Christ as their Savior. Finding forgiveness in Christ is a lot like saving a turtle during a torrential rainstorm. You'll have to hear it to believe it.”

Tiny Theologians: Training The Church (Audience: Preschool and Beyond)

This adventure podcast for kids is fun, upbeat, and rich with Biblical theology. Each week, kids can join TJ and Tory as they adventure through the attributes of God. Each episode features one letter of the alphabet and the corresponding attribute of God from our best selling card set, the ABCs of God's Attributes.

“Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for Kids” - Sherilyn R. Grant and Christian Parenting

“A biblically based podcast designed for young minds eager to explore the wonders of the Bible! Delve into the timeless stories of faith, courage, and redemption, carefully crafted to engage children and adults alike. At Truth Seekers, we believe that each story in the Bible forms a crucial piece of a grand narrative, unveiling God’s profound plan to rescue and renew humanity. Through the power of storytelling and Scripture, our mission is to illuminate the path of salvation, revealing God’s boundless love and unwavering faithfulness. Join us as we uncover profound truths and discover practical lessons that resonate deeply with our lives.”

“Papa’s Bible Stories (for Kids)”

“‘Papa’s Bible Stories’ brings the Bible to life for your kids. For each episode, I pick a Bible story to talk to my kids about. The stories are entirely Bible-based, scripture is quoted at every opportunity, and the kids are always pointed to the Bible as the authority. And we are not afraid to have a little fun too! It is my prayer that your kids will be excited to explore God’s Word for themselves.”

Sharing the Gospel

“God's Story: The Good News” - Crossroads Kids' Club

“Sharing the Gospel” - Douglas Talks

“The Pocket Gospel Illustration - Student Presentation” - Andre Kole Outreach

“Impact 360 Institute”

This channel is designed to help you live out your faith with confidence. Click here for more of their videos than the ones provided here.

“SHOULD CHRISTIANS HAVE DOUBTS?” - Impact 360 Institute

“WHO IS JESUS?” - Impact 360 Institute

“Do All Religions Lead to God?” - Impact 360 Institute

“Is the Bible Reliable?” - Impact 360 Institute

“WILL SCIENCE DISPROVE GOD?” - Impact 360 Institute

“Old Testament Overview” (Playlist with 41 videos)

“New Testament Overview” (Playlist with 32 videos)

“The Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution” Series

Enter the fascinating world of animals to reveal sophisticated and complex designs that shake the traditional foundations of evolutionary theory.

“TrueU Series”

#1: “Does God Exist?” #2: “Is the Bible Reliable?” #3: “Who Is Jesus?”

by Focus on the Family with Dr. Del Tackett, Dr. Stephen Meyer, Lee Strobel, Dr. Gary Habermas, and more 

  • Answers in Genesis: Kids Answers

    Explore God’s incredible creation with Creation Museum experts as they show you what God has made and tell you more about God’s Word, the true history of the world, and the saving gospel.

  • Apologetics Press (For Kids) (For Teens)

    “For more than 40 years Apologetics Press has published and disseminated materials for self study, group study, or evangelistic purposes. Topics range from evidences supporting the Christian Faith to highly controversial areas that challenge that Faith.”

  • “The Human Project for Kids”

“The Human Project for Kids is a new resource for families created by Apologetics Canada. We want to partner with you as you train your children to have a correct perspective of God, themselves and others. In a culture that is sending all kinds of confusing messages to our children about what they are and how they should live, we need to affirm the truth found in scripture about who God created them to be and what leads to their flourishing.”

 Websites

“For homeschool families seeking faith-based education for their children, Apologia provides Christ-centered, award-winning K-12 curriculum. Through this exciting and challenging curriculum, students develop a lifelong love of learning and experience the wonder and awe of Creation alongside their family.”

Books and DVD’s at the Cross Reference Library in Scottsbluff

Books and DVD’s to Purchase

Podcasts

“Simple Apologetics for 4-8 Year Olds” -The Durenda Wilson Podcast

Helping parents, pastors, and educators equip kids to carefully evaluate every idea they encounter and understand the truth of the Christian worldview. Click here for more of Elizabeth Urbanowicz’s YouTube videos.

Why is it important for us to build a biblical worldview for our children in their formative years? Watch as Elizabeth Urbanowicz shares the guiding vision behind Foundation Worldview. Learn more about the Foundation Worldview

Curriculum: https://foundationworldview.com

This playlist is comprised of various titles that will provide a good foundation for teaching children apologetics. It requires a subscription.