Reasonable Faith Podcast 20 Years of Reasonable Faith: How It Started and How It’s Going
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Feb 23, 2026 Michael Lepien, executive director who runs operations and outreach for Reasonable Faith, shares the ministry's growth and outreach strategy. He recounts joining the team and building social media and chapter networks. He highlights global chapter expansion, training programs, and free online resources. Short anecdotes and production shifts pepper the conversation.
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How Reasonable Faith Shifted From Radio To The Internet
- William Lane Craig and Kevin Harris originally planned a radio show but pivoted after a conversation on an Alaskan cruise recommending the Internet instead of radio.
- They canceled a radio contract, raised funds, and launched the web-based Reasonable Faith podcast and site, recording many episodes in concentrated hotel sessions.
Debates Can Be Limited In Cultural Reach
- William Lane Craig felt his campus debates had limited cultural impact and wanted a broader platform to influence society for Christ.
- The limited dissemination of the Willow Creek debate with Frank Zindler motivated seeking new media to reach wider audiences.
Recording Marathons In Atlanta Until COVID Changed Everything
- Kevin Harris used to travel to Atlanta twice a year with dozens of topics and record 25 podcasts over a few days in hotel rooms with William Lane Craig.
- The COVID-19 pandemic forced them to record remotely, ending the concentrated in-person sessions.