Sound Reasoning: Training Christians to Defend the Faith Conversational Evangelism with Dr David Geisler
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Jun 2, 2025 
David Geisler, son of renowned apologist Norman Geisler, shares his insights on the art of conversational evangelism. He emphasizes the importance of preparing hearts for the gospel and addresses cultural misconceptions about faith. Listeners learn practical questioning techniques and storytelling methods to engage others effectively. Geisler also discusses how diverse worldviews impact conversations about the resurrection and offers strategies for simplifying arguments in evangelism. His approach promotes a loving, charitable method of sharing faith.
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From Debate to Conversation
- Debating sharp logic doesn't always help in personal evangelism.
- Dr. David Geisler learned that conversational approaches better cultivate understanding and faith.
Practice Pre-Evangelism
- Prepare with pre-evangelism by identifying and addressing misconceptions about God, Jesus, and self.
- Use stories and questions to soften hardened hearts before sharing the gospel.
Engage With Questions and Stories
- Use questions and stories to engage and remove barriers before presenting the gospel.
- Jesus' indirect approach, like with the woman at the well, shows effective conversational evangelism.
