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Breakpoint

Using Questions to Answer Christianity’s Toughest Challenges

Sep 22, 2023
Greg Koukl, author of Street Smarts, tackles Christianity's toughest challenges using questions. Topics include the challenges of evangelism in a hostile culture, challenging assumptions and addressing social issues, reconciling desires with a good God, the conflict between science and the Bible, the rise of the religiously unaffiliated, and the power of questions in engaging conversations.
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  • Asking clarifying questions can reveal inconsistencies in arguments and stimulate reflection on one's own views.
  • Scientific discoveries and the Bible's teachings are complementary, not contradictory.

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The power of questions in difficult conversations

In the podcast episode, Greg Cokol discusses how asking questions can be a powerful tool in engaging in difficult conversations. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the other person's viewpoint and beliefs before attempting to respond or counter them. By asking clarifying questions, he demonstrates how inconsistencies and contradictions in their arguments can be revealed, leading them to reconsider their own views.

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