Unbelievable? Christian Apologetics Has a Problem
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Jan 22, 2026 Join a vibrant discussion with Sam McKee, a scientist and philosopher, Gareth Black, a Northern Irish apologist, Sarah Stevenson from the Oxford Centre, and Mike Jones, a US-based YouTuber. They tackle the disconnect between modern science and Christian apologetics, criticizing the influence of creationism and the dangers of platforming non-experts. They advocate for a more relational approach to apologetics and suggest integrating it into church life. Could collaboration between science and faith lead to a new narrative of understanding?
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Life Sciences Have Outpaced Apologetics
- Sam McKee argues life sciences have leapt forward (CRISPR, AlphaFold, ancient DNA) while apologetics often lags behind.
- Creationist marketing has dominated public perception, widening a gulf between real science and church understanding.
Misinformation Undermines Credibility
- Sam warns that platforming non-experts erodes trust when Christians speak about nature.
- If Christians speak ignorantly about science, outsiders may dismiss theological claims like the resurrection.
Roundtable Framing And Questions
- John Nelson introduces the show and frames the discussion as a candid look at apologetics' present and future.
- He outlines questions: what's going well, what's failing, and where apologetics should head.
