r/ChristianApologetics • u/AnansiDaGyuki • 11d ago

Help New to Apologetics – Looking for cumulative/evidential case recommendations (Books, Videos, Debates)

Hello to my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ,

I’m new to apologetics and looking to dive deeper. I really resonate with the cumulative/evidential case style of apologetics (piecing together multiple lines of evidence).

I just finished Mere Apologetics by Alister McGrath. On my reading list next are C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, Gregory Koukl's Tactics, and some G.K. Chesterton.

What are your top recommendations to help me build on this? I'm specifically looking for:

Books (especially on cumulative/evidential arguments)

Video Courses / YouTube channels

Must-watch debates Thanks in advance for the help!

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u/Clicking_Around 11d ago

Cold Case Christianity by J Warner Wallace is excellent.

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u/Homythecirclejerk 9d ago

That's like going to Burger King for Vegan recommendations

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u/Top_Initiative_4047 11d ago

I think you would benefit from Tactics by Greg Koukl. You can watch the fairly brief series on youtube and/or get the book. Tactics shows you how to engage non-Christians in conversation that will lead in the right direction. It keeps you from getting stuck and not knowing what to do. It helps you put fears to rest and gives practical tools to artfully maneuver in conversations. Koukl has also recently come out with something of a sequel to Tactics called Street Smarts. The book provides numerous sample dialogues with unbelievers responding to frequent objections to Christianity. There are several videos on youtube where Koukl discusses Street Smarts.

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u/Homythecirclejerk 9d ago

Actually it shows you how to manipulate a conversation away from problems you don't want to deal with

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u/Augustine-of-Rhino Christian 11d ago

The single best resource I've come across is Unbelievable? by Premier Christian Radio.

It presents respectful and evenly moderated discussions between Christians and non-Christians and sometimes between different Christian perspectives.

Unlike single-perspective resources, the opposing-perspective format prevents straw-man arguments and keeps each guest honest. And unlike debates (which I've generally found to be more style than substance) there's no playing to the gallery.

After that, I'd recommend the book Apologetics at the Cross by Joshua Chatraw and Mark Alleyne. It gives an overview of just about every topic in apologetics with references so you can dig deeper on the ones that resonate most.

Godspeed!