The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast How the Church Can Turn Teaching Into Training
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Jun 4, 2025 Discover the vital distinction between teaching and training in the church. Explore how mentorship can support youth through belief transitions, especially during college. Learn about immersive training methods for evangelism, preparing students for real-world discussions. Delve into how leaders can nurture faith doubts while drawing parallels to military training. Finally, see how reflexive training can empower individuals to articulate their beliefs confidently in crisis situations.
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Stop Teaching, Start Training
- Stop just teaching; start training young people in their faith as you would prepare for a real battle.
- Treat spiritual preparation like athlete training: serious and focused on upcoming challenges.
Test and Raise Expectations
- Test young people to assess their current understanding and expose them to challenging ideas.
- Raise expectations beyond mere attendance and fun; set a high bar for spiritual growth.
Equip and Inoculate Students
- Equip students with solid tools and evidence to defend their Christian faith.
- Use inoculation by exposing them to objections under supervision before encountering them externally.
