Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast One True Reality
Jan 16, 2026
Vincent, a church member dedicated to enhancing his American Baptist Association congregation, engages in a rich conversation with Greg. They explore the complexities of incorporating apologetics and biblical ethics into church discourse. Greg provides practical steps for introducing these concepts and discusses how to discern between genuine spiritual correction and potential spiritual abuse. The dialogue also touches on controversial experiences of God 'whispering' to individuals, emphasizing the need for Scripture as a foundation for discerning truth.
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Religion As Insulin Not Ice Cream
- Religions are not mere preferences like ice cream; they claim to describe reality and offer remedies for human problems.
- Treating religion as preference relativizes truth while implicitly absolutizing atheism as the correct insulin.
Start Apologetics With Small Local Studies
- If your denomination restricts outside speakers, start apologetics locally by running small study groups or using STRU courses at your home.
- Invite a few interested members, use study guides or video series, and grow interest before seeking church-wide permission.
Prioritize Training And Recruit 'Dry Tinder'
- Use training to prepare members: sweat more in training so you bleed less in battle.
- Find the 'dry tinder'—people already curious—and invite them to conferences or group training first.
