Against the Grain
Against the Grain
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We all live for something. At 121, we believe that living for Jesus offers the most meaningful and fulfilling life. In our culture, this is living against the grain. It is easy to be conformed to our culture, but what does it look like to live differently, to live for Jesus, to live counter-culturally? Be encouraged and challenged, as we hear conversations with people in various seasons and circumstances, sharing their journeys of following Jesus daily and how that shapes their everyday experiences.
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We all live for something. At 121, we believe that living for Jesus offers the most meaningful and fulfilling life. In our culture, this is living against the grain. It is easy to be conformed to our culture, but what does it look like to live differently, to live for Jesus, to live counter-culturally? Be encouraged and challenged, as we hear conversations with people in various seasons and circumstances, sharing their journeys of following Jesus daily and how that shapes their everyday experiences.
Is Christianity supported by evidence, or is faith simply believing without proof? Many people struggle with questions about faith because so much of the Christian life requires trusting what we cannot see. Yet biblical faith is not blind faith. Christians can confidently embrace both faith and facts, knowing that the evidence surrounding the Christian faith is undeniable.
In this episode, Eric, Rick, and Jason discuss why every believer should develop a foundation in Christian apologetics. They explore how apologetics strengthens personal faith, helps Christians respond to difficult questions, and equips believers to clearly articulate and defend the truth of the Gospel in an increasingly skeptical culture.
Whether you're new to apologetics or looking to grow in your confidence when discussing your beliefs, this conversation offers practical insights for building a stronger foundation and engaging others with truth, grace, and conviction.
Key topics:
Christian apologetics, evidence for Christianity, defending your faith, faith and reason, Christian worldview, biblical truth, apologetics for beginners, how to defend Christianity, reasons to believe in God, Christian podcast, evangelism, discipleship.
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