But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. -1 Peter 3:15
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Articles
- Are Christians Bigots? (Tough Questions Teenagers Ask) by Bradley Blaylock
- What’s Up with Miracles in the Bible? (Tough Questions Teenagers Ask) by Bradley Blaylock
- Is the New Testament Historically True? (Tough Questions Teenagers Ask) by Andrew Slay
- Two Simple Shifts for Teaching Apologetics in Youth Ministry by Bradley Blaylock
- Youth Pastor, Your Students Need Apologetics by Bradley Blaylock
- Helping Teenagers Address the Hurdle of Religious Pluralism by Stephen Yates
- Three Reasons Your Students Need a Defense for their Faith by Tucker Fleming
- The Blessed Pitfalls of Apologetics by Ben Beswick
- Civility and the Heart of Apologetics by Kris Fernhout
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Podcasts and Videos
How to Talk to People Who Don’t Believe in Truth by Collin Hansen and Abdu Murray.
Out of the Question Videos: Out of the Question is a series of animations to equip young people to give a reason for the hope they have. Following the characters, Chris, Holly Beth and Sam through the ups and downs of discussing the Christian faith with their friends, young people will learn the value of a conversational, question-based approach that is both robust but also positive.
What We Need to Know About the Generation After Millennials by Jack Dorsey.
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Books
Every Thought Captive: A Study Manual for the Defense of Christian Truth by Richard Pratt. A helpful study manual on apologetics. Pratt teaches how to answer non-believers in a practical format using concepts that any one can understand.
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Tim Keller. A great introduction into gospel-based apologetics.
Recapturing the Wonder: Transcendent Faith in a Disenchanted World by Mike Cosper. Exquisitely written with thoughtful practices woven throughout, this book will feed your soul and help you recapture the wonder of your Christian walk.
You Asked: Your Questions, God Answered by William Edgar. Read Rooted’s review here.
10 Questions Every Student Should Ask (And Answer!) About Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin. Read Rooted’s review here.
Unquestioned Answers: Rethinking Ten Christian Cliches to Rediscover Biblical Truths by Jeff Myers. After spending a year in a Christian school that operated on rules and performance with no hint at God’s abundant grace, Myers came to a crisis of faith.