Dr Louis Markos' new book, My Apologetics Dinner Party, presents a method of talking about Christian faith that is not based primarily on propositional logic or the defense of truth claims (though these features do show up). Instead, he aims to clarify what Christians actually believe through a winsome and engrossing narrative in the tradition of Socratic dialogue.
Book: My Apologetics Dinner Party: A Real-Life Socratic Dialogue
Dr Markos' Bio
Dr Louis Markos at Houston Christian University
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- The Importance of a Meal
- Interrogations or Conversation?
- Common & Difficult Questions That People Have
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Dr Markos Louis Markos is a professor of English and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University, where he holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities. He has written many books on topics including the intersection of the classics and Christian faith and apologetics. His most recent book is My Apologetics Dinner Party: A Real-Life Socratic Dialogue.
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TIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:
00:37 - Introducing Dr Louis Markos
02:51 - Christian Apologetics in the Friendship Evangelism Model
04:29 - ...join my group first, see love and authenticity, accept Christ
04:53 - ...see lived out in community and want to be part of the community
05:21 - Book: My Apologetics Dinner Party: A Real-Life Socratic Dialog
06:13 - ...difference between apologetics and evangelism
07:00 - ...apologetics is pre-evangelism
07:56 - ...lays a foundation for the gospel
08:51 - What is the Socratic Method and Why is it Effective in Discussing Fatih?
09:30 - ...listen to the full question
10:01 - ...better definitions (what does it mean?)
11:15 - The Importance of a Meal
11:27 - ...open to sharing when eating
11:37 - ...little / separate dialogues
11:51 - ...hospitality
12:31 - What is the Goal of Inviting Someone to Dinner?
12:38 - ...get to know, respect, learn about the culture of a person
13:09 - ...prepare by reading John 3-4
14:05 - ...what struggles and desires does the person have?
15:30 - ...avoid "gotcha" moments
16:03 - ...you don't have to close the deal
17:25 - ...kronos vs chairos
18:11 - ...be the Chrisitan friend who can explain
19:23 - Interrogation or Conversation?
19:38 - ...let them come to the understanding themselves by encouraging
20:12 - ...draw them out and understand the references and contexts
22:07 - Common Questions that People Are Really Asking
24:46 - Difficult Questions on People's Minds
29:24 - Role-Play Exercise About the Virgin Birth
38:33 - Getting Started in Having an Apologetics Dinner Party
41:03 - Be Patient
43:34 - Finding Dr Louis Markos and His Work
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