Reasonable Faith Podcast Question of the Week #971: Why So Few Testimonials from Women?
Jan 15, 2026
This discussion dives into the noticeable lack of women's testimonials in religious contexts. The host analyzes audience demographics, revealing a mainly male listenership that influences these outcomes. A compelling argument is made about the rational approach in apologetics appealing more to men, while the need for ministries targeting males is emphasized. Additionally, there's a thought-provoking debate on women's roles in teaching doctrine within local churches. The conversation wraps up with insights into balancing truth and audience engagement.
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Analytics Explain Few Female Testimonials
- Craig describes platform analytics showing 91.5% male viewers on one channel and 86.4% male on another.
- He uses this data to explain why testimonials from women are rarer for his ministry.
Audience Skews Overwhelmingly Male
- William Lane Craig reports that his audience skews heavily male across platforms, explaining fewer female testimonials.
- He suggests his rational approach appeals more to men and engineers, which shapes who responds to his material.
Not Tailoring Content To Increase Female Reach
- Craig argues he will not tailor his material to appeal to women and prefers defending truth as he sees it.
- He views male-dominant appeal as beneficial given what he describes as a feminized American church, and wants ministries that attract men.