WARD RADIO Why Every Young Person Needs Exposure To Apologetics
Sep 27, 2025
Joseph Gambot, a Young Latter-day Saint podcaster, shares his journey through a faith crisis sparked by anti-LDS content, ultimately finding strength in apologetics. Drew Scarborough, co-founder of the No Unhallowed Hand podcast, recounts his experience drifting into megachurch culture before rekindling his relationship with God through personal devotion. The discussion emphasizes the importance of combining intellectual defenses and emotional connections in faith, highlighting the need for honest conversations to support young believers facing modern challenges.
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Youth Derailed By Online Critiques
- Joseph Gambot describes finding anti-Mormon content in high school and temporarily losing belief after deep research.
- He prayed, studied pro-Mormon apologetics, and gradually rebuilt a stronger testimony.
Respond Directly To Doubts
- Provide frank, accessible conversations addressing anti-Mormon claims rather than vague reassurances.
- Offer concrete intellectual resources and responders who can engage online critiques directly.
Style Matters In Apologetics
- Cardin and Kwaku observe that Mormon media became bland through correlation processes, making lively apologetics stand out.
- Being conversational and entertaining helped them reach doubting youth who expected apathy.
