Church Planter Podcast CPP #656 Learning To Ask the Hard Questions, with special guest Dr Andrew Ollerton
In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones talks with Andrew Ollerton, author of God’s Book: An Honest Look at the Bible’s Seven Toughest Topics and host of Bible Trek.
Andrew explains why Christians, church planters, and ministry leaders need to be ready to engage the difficult questions people are asking about the Bible. From creation and modern science to Old Testament violence, suffering, the supernatural, sexuality, and judgment, Andrew argues that the Bible’s toughest topics need to be understood in their larger biblical context, in Christ, and in community.
Peyton and Andrew also discuss why the Bible is gaining renewed attention in post-Christian culture, especially among younger generations and spiritually curious people. Andrew shares stories from the UK of people buying Bibles, reading from Genesis onward, and coming to church with serious questions that many churches are not prepared to answer.
Listen as this conversation challenges church planters to see biblical depth and ask honest questions as part of evangelism, rather than avoiding the difficult parts of Scripture. Andrew encourages leaders to create spaces where people can wrestle with the Bible and discover the truth of Jesus.
Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:
God’s Book: An Honest Look at the Bible’s Seven Toughest Topics
Thanks for listening to the Church Planter Podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people no one else is reaching.
Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.