All Apologetics articles
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OpinionLogan Paul’s God debate brings ‘trailer park apologetics’ to millions
Christian apologetics has escaped the academy – and entered bro culture. Andy Kind says Logan Paul’s surprisingly serious debate with Christian influencer Bryce Crawford is further evidence of a renewed spiritual curiosity among young men
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OpinionWhy Michael Porter Jr’s chat with a Muslim streamer is a brilliant lesson in evangelism
NBA star Michael Porter Jr shared the gospel with Muslim streamer N3on with clarity, confidence and compassion, says AJ Gomez
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Magazine FeaturesAlister McGrath: Young people are realising that secularism is a house built on sand
Secularism has failed to deliver on its promises, says Alister McGrath. Now is the time to explain how Christianity offers stability in a volatile world
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OpinionWhy did God let someone die at a Christian festival?
Beloved pastor, husband and father Robert Guanco died this weekend at Big Church Festival when a sign fell on him. Six other people were injured. When Amy Orr-Ewing’s 21-year-old godson asked her how God could let this happen at a Christian event, this is what she wrote back
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Regular ColumnistsHow should Christians read Old Testament prophecy?
Tom Wright gives his response to a reader’s question
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Regular ColumnistsWhere was the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?
Tom Wright gives his response to a reader’s question
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Magazine FeaturesRT Kendall: Why I’m worried about the feel-good gospel
The primary purpose of Christianity is not to make people to feel good, says RT Kendall. He’s warning the UK Church away from promoting a false gospel
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Opinion5 questions from Muslims that every Christian should know how to answer
Nearly all Christians have a Muslim friend, work colleague or neighbour. But how confident are you at explaining your faith to them, or answering their most common objections to Christianity? It’s not that tricky says Mason Everly, and we need not fear offence. Here’s how to have a good conversation
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InterviewsCan you go from atheist to Christian in 12 weeks? Meet the friends who turned Alpha into a social experiment
When Jay Painter became a Christian, he took a novel approach to sharing his faith with his best friend. He convinced Lewis Rebaudo to join him on an Alpha course – and documented the journey on Instagram. Would Lewis find faith too? We spoke to them both to find out
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Magazine FeaturesI’ve researched near-death experiences for years. Here’s what the evidence reveals about the afterlife
Could scientific research into what happens between the edges of life and death prove that Jesus is real? One researcher thinks it may be possible. From atheists finding faith to Muslims encountering Christ, he explains why the evidence for near death experiences might just be the greatest Christian apologetic ever
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Magazine FeaturesWas St Peter really crucified upside down?
The martyrdoms of St Peter and St Paul have long been cited as evidence for the truth of Christianity. But how strong is the historical case - and what does their extraordinary witness teach believers today?
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Opinion‘Keep thinking. Keep asking’ An open letter to Steven Bartlett
As Steven Bartlett continues to explore the meaning of life with leading Christian apologists, Becky Hunter-Kelm writes an open letter to the ‘Diary of a CEO’ host. She praises his intellectual curiosity, and invites him to take the next step in his search for truth
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OpinionChristians must stop undermining their own apologists online
A viral clash between Christian apologist GodLogic and Muslim debater Mohammed Hijab descended into mockery and legal action. But the real problem is how the Church responded, says Alistair Lettin. Why are Christians more concerned with policing their own than engaging those who oppose the gospel?
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InterviewsJohn Lennox: The world's foremost Christian apologist on the story he almost never told
He’s one of the greatest apologists of our time – best known for taking on the New Atheist movement with grace and panache. Now, John Lennox has written his astonishing life story and it is packed full of never-before-told stories
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Regular ColumnistsShould Christians pray to the Holy Spirit?
Tom Wright gives his response to a reader’s question
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OpinionThe Quiet Revival was misjudged, but Gen Z’s openness wasn’t. Let’s turn their spirituality into gospel conversations
When Darin Stevens’ friend told him she “prayed to the universe”, he was unsure how to respond. Many young people say they are as spiritual, but misunderstanding what they mean risks missing vital opportunities for gospel conversations. Here, he shares how to point young seekers toward Jesus
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OpinionAmong the people I meet seeking faith, the problem isn’t Christianity — it’s what people think Christianity is
In her conversations with those exploring Christianity, Rio Summers has found that the greatest barriers to faith aren’t hostility or disbelief, but misguided assumptions. Here, she explores the questions she encounters most often — and what they reveal about how Christianity is being misunderstood today
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Regular ColumnistsI disagree with my church’s teaching on women in ministry. Should I leave?
The New Testament suggests Christians can differ on significant matters yet remain in fellowship, says Tom Wright
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Opinion“Am I going to hell?” Why I was hooked by Steven Bartlett’s grilling of a Christian apologist
The latest Diary of a CEO episode sees Steven Bartlett pressing Christian apologist Wesley Huff on hell, scripture and the meaning crisis of our age. Their long, searching conversation is compelling and Huff performs brilliantly, says Andy Kind
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OpinionThe era of aggressive atheism is over. Can someone please tell the apologists?
Common objections to Christianity are undergoing a dramatic transformation. Today’s seekers are less bothered by science or suffering and far more interested in whether faith can be trusted with their lives. A new approach is needed, says Rio Summers. The old apologetic playbook is starting to feel out of date
