In this conversation, Dr. Mark Turman interviews Preston Perry, a poet, performance artist, teacher, and apologist, about his new book, How to Tell the Truth. They discuss the importance of sharing the truth with gentleness and respect, the role of Christians as witnesses, apologists, and evangelists, and the significance of authenticity and boldness in sharing one's faith. 

They also explore the challenges and opportunities of living and sharing one's faith with family and friends. Preston emphasizes the need for dependence on the Holy Spirit and the power of beauty and the arts in communicating the message of the gospel.

Topics

• (03:09): Sharing the Truth with Gentleness and Respect
• (05:48): The Roles of Witnesses, Apologists, and Evangelists
• (09:44): The Importance of Authenticity and Boldness
• (19:32): Living and Sharing Faith with Family and Friends
• (23:06): Dependence on the Holy Spirit
• (31:02): The Power of Beauty and the Arts in Communication
• (42:26): Conclusion

Resources

• Episode Transcript (PDF)
• Preston’s Website
• Apologetics with PP YouTube
• With the Perrys Podcast
• Preston’s Instagram
• Preston’s X
• New Book: How to Tell the Truth 

About Preston Perry

Preston Perry is a poet, performance artist, teacher, and apologist from Chicago. Preston’s writing and teaching have been featured on ministry platforms such as The Gospel Coalition, the Poets in Autumn Tour, and Legacy Disciple. Preston is cohost of the popular podcast With the Perrys. He created Bold Apparel and the YouTube channel Apologetics with Preston Perry in order to engage the public in theological discourse. Preston and his wife, Jackie, reside in Atlanta with their four children: Eden, Autumn, Sage, and August.  

About Dr. Mark Turman

Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today’s culture.

About Denison Forum

Denison Forum exists to thoughtfully engage the issues of the day from a biblical perspective through The Daily Article email newsletter and podcast, The Denison Forum Podcast, as well as many books and additional resources.