Purity and Truth

Teen Camp Session 2: Does God exist? and the Problem of Evil

I look at some evidence for the existence of God, but also tackle some of the emotional arguments that are used to deny God's existence.

Teen Camp Session 1: Does Truth Matter?

The next 9 podcasts are a series of talks I gave at a Teen Camp in the States in 2015. This first one examines the issues of truth and beliefs. Why should we believe anything? Is religion a private matter that may be true for you but not for me? These are critical issues that will determine your destiny. 

Personal Evangelism Session 9: “The Plight of the Lost.”

Session 9 “The Plight of the Lost.” Topics: Why evangelize? How does the Bible tell us to witness? The emptiness of those who are outside of Christ. How does God see the non-believer?

Personal Evangelism Session 8: “How to memorize Scripture”

Session 8: “How to memorize Scripture” Topics: New techniques that are guaranteed to make scripture memory easier, and help with longer retention.

Personal Evangelism Session 7 “Dealing with objections”

Session 7 “Dealing with objections” Topics: Strategies for dealing with common objections. Concise apologetics arguments that work in real life conversations. Objections covered, “There is no God.” “How can there be a God when there is so much evil in the world?” “Jesus was just a myth.” “The Bible is a man-made book full of contradictions.” “God won’t send anyone to hell.” “The church is full of hypocrites.”

Personal Evangelism Session 6: “Dealing With Doubt”

Session 6 “Dealing With Doubt” Topics: My personal journey with doubt and the truths that strengthened my faith.

Personal Evangelism Session 5: “The Ambassadors methods”

Session 5 “The Ambassadors methods.” Topics: How questions can move people farther along than answers will. Questions that can turn conversations toward spiritual ideas. Conversation starters.

Personal Evangelism Session 4: “Worldview Awareness”

Session 4 “Worldview Awareness” Topics: What is a worldview? Objective Truth vs. Subjective Truth. Worldview and Evangelism. False Worldviews. Strategies for discerning and exposing a false worldview.

Personal Evangelism Session 3: “What do they hear?”

 Session 3 “What do they hear?” Topics: The importance of listening in evangelism. Overcoming the language barrier. How worldviews and past experiences affect how our message is perceived. Communication skills that are critical to evangelism.

Personal Evangelism Session 2: “What is the Gospel message?”

Session 2 “What is the Gospel message?” Topics include: What must I do to be saved? Can you lose your Salvation? How can I know for sure I am going to heaven? What is required on our part? Illustrations that will communicate the gospel ideas in fresh ways.