Sound Reasoning: Training Christians to Defend the Faith Conversational Evangelism with Dr David Geisler Part 2
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Jun 9, 2025 
Dr. David Geisler, a speaker and advocate for evangelism, shares compelling insights into conversational evangelism and the importance of knowing one’s faith. He discusses the unique challenges faced by millennials in engaging with skepticism, especially from naturalistic perspectives. The conversation also explores the legacy of his father, Dr. Norm Geisler, through an upcoming documentary, and underscores the critical role of philosophy in reinforcing theological beliefs. Practical tips on tailoring conversations to individual spiritual needs make this dialogue truly engaging.
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Difference Between Operational and Origin Science
- Operational science explains how things work now, but not how they originated.
- Christians should distinguish between operational and origin science when discussing naturalism and evolution.
Norm Geisler's Journey to Scholarship
- Dr. Geisler shared how his father started almost illiterate and became a prolific Christian scholar.
- His father's journey of learning also inspired others, including a 10-year-old who was impacted by a movie about him.
Philosophy's Role in Evangelism
- Good philosophy underpins understanding and defending the Christian faith.
- Bad philosophy, like Kant's, wrongly limits what we can know, affecting apologetics negatively.
