Focus on the Family with Jim Daly How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith (Part 1 of 2)
Mar 17, 2026
Greg Koukl, apologist and founder of Stand to Reason who trains Christians in calm, reasoned dialogue. He explains why engaging culture matters. He contrasts long-term sowing with immediate harvesting. He teaches the Columbo questioning method to gently expose weak claims. He urges practice, patience, and trusting God while navigating cultural challenges.
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Prepare With Knowledge And Method
- Do prepare yourself with knowledge and a method before engaging non-believers to feel confident and effective.
- Greg Koukl recommends learning cultural issues and a tactical approach so the Holy Spirit can use your informed witness.
Falsifiability Strengthens Christianity
- Christianity is falsifiable, which makes it verifiable through evidence like the resurrection and existence of the soul.
- Greg Koukl argues falsifiability lets apologists present reasons that can support faith rationally.
Be A Gardener Not A Harvester
- Do focus on gardening (sowing) rather than forcing harvest moments; cultivate conversations and trust God for the harvest.
- Greg Koukl says most Christians are gardeners and evangelism methods should match that pace.
