Catholic Answers Focus #530 Keeping Cool in Apologetics Conversations - Trent Horn
Mar 13, 2024
Discover tips from Trent Horn on keeping calm during challenging apologetics conversations. Learn the art of balancing peace and conflict, mastering righteous anger, and uncovering core beliefs through strategic questions. Find out how to navigate dialogues with composure and respect while defending the faith.
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Maintaining Inner Peace
- Prioritize a solid prayer life to connect with God's peace.
- Recognize others ensnared by lies, and pity them, praying for their freedom.
Handling Difficult Conversations
- Practice engaging in discussions to build experience and reduce emotional reactions.
- Familiarize yourself with opposing arguments and develop answers to maintain composure.
Post-Debate Rituals
- Trent Horn satisfies post-debate hunger with fast food.
- He follows a predictable emotional cycle after debates, from initial positivity to self-criticism, then acceptance.