Apologetics, philosophy greg koukl wrote a well done manual on how to engage people without turning the encounter into what he calls dday. While not revolutionary in content, greg koukl changes the game in the way he presents academic concepts, all while encouraging christians to speak to their opponents with grace. In this updated and expanded video study, radio host and founder of stand to reason gregory koukl draws on his extensive experience defending christianity in the public square to show participants how to 1 effortlessly initiate conversations about faith. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions is not designed to give you pat answers or lists of facts to bring to your conversations. Greg founded stand to reason in 1993 and currently serves as president of stand to reason. Sep 20, 2020 greg koukl s tactics stands out as the best book that i have read this year, and the year is not even over yet. Gregory koukl holds ma degrees in both apologetics and philosophy. In the tactics course, gregory koukl offers practical strategies. Tactics a game plan for discussing your christian convictions, and relativism. An error occurred while retrieving sharing information.
The columbo tactic in apologetics greg koukl youtube. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions. A tenth anniversary edition of the book has come out. Gregory koukl has 32 books on goodreads with 17853 ratings. His strategy is absolutely unique, though, since he has no interest in making the case in favor of. Adult education crosspointe presbyterian church austin. Rocc october 17, 2018 equipping and training from greg koukl. Each of us as a christian ambassador faces two daunting challenges when trying to make a difference for christ. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions by. These tactics help ambassadors effectively maneuver in a relaxed and confident way in their conversations with others about. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions 10th anniversary edition by gregory koukl in paperback format at koorong 9780310101468. About stand to reason stand to reason trains christians to think more clearly about their faith and to make an evenhanded, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical christianity and classical christian values in the public square.
Gregory koukl demonstrates how to get in the drivers seat, keeping any conversation moving with thoughtful, artful diplomacy. He has hosted his own radio talk show for seventeen years advocating clearthinking christianity and defending the christian worldview. It will give you some arguments to use in your d i scussions, but more than that. In this book greg shares with us his tried and true methods, skills honed through continual practice and revision. They go over the various tactics for sharing your faith without getting stonewalled by the skeptic. They analyze celebrity quotes about god and religion, discuss the horrors of the 20th century world wars, and reveal how greg would convert lady gaga in 30 seconds using his tactics. According to lee strobel, why is greg koukl consistently among the very best defenders of the faith, a prepared ambassador for hrist. While not revolutionary in content, greg koukl changes the game in the way he presents. Greg koukl talks owning atheist celebritiesconverting lady. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions gregory koukl note. In this episode of the babylon bee podcast, kyle and ethan welcome back christian apologist greg koukl of stand to reason.
Jul 05, 2020 greg koukl joins me to discuss some practical ways we can navigate emotionally charged conversations, especially when those discussions involve our progressive christian friends. Greg answers all your burning questions about our latest book club selection, his best selling book, tactics. On this episode, greg koukl discussed his best selling book, tactics. Tactics is probably the best intro to apologetics book ive ever read. Now he has launched the updated and expanded edition of tactics in its 10th anniversary. Greg koukl joins me to discuss some practical ways we can navigate emotionally charged conversations, especially when those discussions involve our progressive christian friends. Far from being another evangelism book, tactics is a book that will challenge you to be a critical thinker, a logical communicator, and a gracious ambassador for jesus christ. Apologist koukl still tragically denies his moral relativism. Greg koukl received his masters in philosophy of religion and ethics at talbot school of theology and his masters in christian apologetics from simon greenleaf university.
In tactics, gregory koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in. Todays speaker is greg koukl, founder and president of stand to reason. Greg koukl, founder of stand to reason, addressed all this and much more when he first wrote one of the most popular book for christian apologetics tactics. In this live interivew, i chat with greg koukl about his updated book tactics, 10th anniversary edition. The most famous tactics he employs is one he calls columbo but he tells you about all of the ones he knows and when and how to use them. Furthermore this book does have an audio narration done by greg himself and i find his voice to be soothing and understanding which makes for an even. It is, essentially, a tactics book for atheists, and the purpose of the book is to help other atheists make an atheist out of you. Koukl, the founder of the apologetics ministry, stand to reason, originally wrote this book about ten years ago. Tactics book club livestream with greg koukl youtube. He is the author of tactics and the story of reality.
One of the biggest challengesin scope, not substancefacing young people is the. Koukl shares helpful ideas to aid in engaging those around us. Gregory koukls tactics 10th anniversary edition zondervan. Be sure to check out the babylon bee youtube channel for more podcasts, podcast shorts, animation, and more. Tactics is the book that really ignited my apologetic making a defense for the gospel fire. In the tactics video study, apologist and radio host gregory koukl. Greg koukl, talks about an unexpected approach to sharing what you. This message is from our 2016 national conference, the gospel. The strategy greg koukl outlines keeps you in the drivers seat, so to speak. Gregory koukl focuses on how christians can defend the faith in everyday conversations.
In this updated and expanded video study, radio host and founder of stand to reason gregory koukl draws on his extensive experience defending christianity in the public square to show participants how to 1. Nov 21, 2020 in this episode, evan minton interviews gregory koukl of stand to reason ministries on his book tactics. David wood, another christian apologist, say that tactics is the one apologetics book every christian needs to read. Hes spoken on over 50 university campuses and hosted his own radio talk show for 18 years defending christianity worth thinking about. It both motivates one to engage in evangelism and helps all evangelists to direct and lead the conversation with confidence. It was in the above mentioned seminar that i first heard the ideas represented in the book tactics. I know of no one who is more conscientious in his efforts to communicate effectively and winsomely his christian faith. Incidentally, i think conviction by the holy spirit is also a legitimate grounding for faith, even without other evidence, though your own conviction may not be persuasive to others.
Koukl has made a worthwhile contribution to the literature on apologetics by teaching us how to say what we say. In this video, i interview greg koukl about how to talk to people about christianity. He is a true expert on his topic and he writes with authority, clarity, and rare practicality. This is a different type of book about apologetics. A game plan for discussing your christian convictio. I loved the illustrations he gave and learned a lot. Selected from tactics video study, this video presents all material from session 1. A guide to effectively discussing your christian convictions. In this episode, evan minton interviews gregory koukl of stand to reason ministries on his book tactics.
Tactics 9781501223457 by gregory koukl and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This summary contains key ideas from the book not necessarily in the same order as the book. Readers will learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through potential minefields, stop challengers in their tracks, turn the tables. In his new release of tactics, the master tactician greg koukl prepares you with.
A game plan for discussing your christian convictions foreword. Greg koukl talks owning atheist celebritiesconverting. Tactics for defending the faith greg koukl youtube. He has spoken on more than 70 college and university campuses both in the u. Tactics for discussing christian convictions youtube. And also go purchase the 10th anniversary edition of gregs phenomenal book tactics. In this book, greg koukl passes lewiss test with flying colors. Join us as greg unpacks this stellar tool kit for any christian apologist. Tactics and tools author greg koukl published on 022820 using simple, leading questions is an almost effortless way to introduce spiritual topics to a conversation without seeming abrupt. In the tactics video study, apologist and radio host gregory koukl demonstrates how to get in the drivers seat in discussions about faith, keeping any conversation moving with thoughtful, artful tact. Greg talks about a bill that was proposed and then, thankfully, modified in california, then he answers questions about whether your lifestyle can disqualify you as a christian, whether justification by faith alone is an essential doctrine, and how to respond to claims about the percentage of intersex people. Greg is founder and president of stand to reason and serves as adjunct professor of christian apologetics at biola university. Hes spoken on over 70 university campuses and hosted his own radio talk show for 27 years defending christianity worth thinking about.
By using his columbo tactic, youll discover how asking carefully. Greg koukl of stand to reason shares how use questions to stay in the drivers seat in conversation with someone holding differing beliefs. An awardwinning writer and bestselling author, greg has written seven books, including the story of realityhow the world began, how it ends, and everything important that happens in between. Mastering his tactics will make you a more effective ambassador for christ. Greg koukl is super good in spotting out arguments with no much substance and he helps you accomplish that too. Taken from our blog, greg koukl of stand to reason looks at the question, how do you reconcile calvinism and employing tactics to defend. These tactics help ambassadors effectively maneuver in a relaxed and confident way in their conversations with others about christ, even when they disagree strongly with you 17. These tools will be helpful for anyone regardless of their level of knowledge regarding apologetical and philosophical and theological. Youll learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through the minefields, stop challengers in their tracks, turn the tables andmost importantlyget people thinking about jesus. In this episode, greg shares some great wisdom on how to approach apologetic conversations with good tactics. Because of his radio show, ministry experience, and general lifestyle, he has an abundance of stories to illustrate each point well. Gregory koukl, the story of reality grand rapids, mi. Aaron paul leads an allstar cast in the black book audio drama.
Greg koukl, president and founder of stand to reason, and an adjunct professor of. Greg koukl in his book tactics seeks to give christians some helpful tools as they enter into conversations about their faith. There are many great arguments in favor of the christian faith, but many of them are accessible. Jan 05, 2021 greg koukl s updated version of tactics is a mustread for all christians who desire to be effective ambassadors for christ.
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