Joshua Chatraw
Scholar and co-author of 'Apologetics at the Cross: An Introduction to Christian Witness'. Teaches at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama, training the next generation of pastors and theologians in evangelism and apologetics.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 14min
Why Apologetics Is Failing—and What Augustine Knew That We Forgot
Join Josh Chatraw, a scholar training future pastors, and Mark D. Allen, a theology instructor and church pastor, as they discuss the relevance of Augustine's insights for modern apologetics. They highlight why mere rational arguments are failing in evangelism today. The conversation tackles cultural individualism, the importance of personal connections, and emotional engagement over logic. Discover practical strategies for effectively sharing faith in a skeptical world, all through the lens of Augustine's wisdom from a time of great cultural upheaval.
Aug 28, 2023 • 44min
Augustine, Apologetics, and the Christian Life in a Post-Christian Age with Dr. Joshua Chatraw
Dr. Joshua Chatraw, the Billy Graham Chair of Evangelism and Cultural Engagement at Beeson Divinity School, discusses his book on Augustine's influence on apologetics in our post-Christian age. Topics include the importance of adapting persuasion techniques, integrating apologetics in the local church, and exploring resources for understanding societal narratives and themes.
