Why I Am No Longer a Muslim: Catch the Live-Stream with Al Fadi This Evening at 6pm Eastern

Today, Saturday, at 6pm Eastern time, I am going to be talking to Al Fadi about his journey out of Islam and how he came to be a follower of Christ. You can catch the YouTube livestream at the link above. There will be opportunity to put your own questions to Al Fadi by interaction in the live chat. All are welcome. I hope to see you there!

Six Bad Habits of New Testament Scholars (and how to avoid them): Dr. Lydia McGrew

Here is the recording of Saturday's Apologetics Academy webinar featuring analytic philosopher Dr. Lydia McGrew (you can find her website here). Her subject was "Six Bad Habits of New Testament Scholars (and how to avoid them)". I regret that some people seem to be rather upset that I have sided with Lydia in regards to this topic over Michael Licona, Craig Evans, et al. I have even lost Facebook friends as a result. May I emphasize that this is scholarship and there is no ill-intent towards any of the people whose views I and Lydia depart from. If you put scholarly argumentation into the public realm, then you need to learn not to take it personally when others disagree and publicly voice their dissent. I invite you to watch the webinar for yourself and make up your own mind.:

Grill a Christian: Live Apologetics Q&A

Join me tomorrow, Saturday for a LIVE online interactive apologetics Q&A -- your chance to ask whatever burning questions are on your mind about the Christian faith and the Bible. There will be a panel of Christians taking submitted questions. This is the third grill a Christian webinar hosted by the Apologetics Academy.

The meeting takes place at 8pm British time / 3pm Eastern time / 2pm Central time / 12noon Pacific time.

Confirmed panelists include Dr. Tim McGrew, Dr. Chris Claus, Anthony Rogers, Mark McGee, and Jonathan McLatchie

Please click the link below to join the webinar: 
https://zoom.us/j/457736238

Doing so will immediately prompt you to download and install the Zoom program we use (if you have not already done so). This only takes a minute or two. You will then be automatically connected to the webinar room.

I hope to see you there!

"The Psychology of Islam" (Dr. David Wood): The Recording

On Saturday, our own Dr. David Wood made an appearance on my weekly Apologetics Academy live interactive webinar. The topic concerned the psychology of Islam, and in particular the possible role that Muhammad's fatherlessness may have played in Islamic origins. The talk was followed by lively interactive Q&A and discussion from the audience. This was our best attended webinar on record. On Zoom, we peaked at 65 participants, with around 20 or so following via the Facebook LIVE-stream.

Don't forget to subscribe to the YouTube channel to be kept up-to-date with future webinar recordings on all kinds of topics, and also consider contributing to keeping the ministry going at the donations page at my website.

Free Interactive Webinar with David Wood This Saturday: Don't Miss It!

Join us for another exciting session of the Apologetics Academy as we once again explore the big questions of life together. Participate in the free weekly interactive Webinar -- featuring a short talk by a special guest speaker (representing a position from anywhere across the theological and philosophical spectrum) followed by live open-floor Q&A and discussion.

Participants can engage the speaker using live audio and video, submit questions anonymously, participate in the chatbox, or simply watch and listen anonymously.

In this session, Dr. David Wood of "Acts17 Apologetics" is going to give us a presentation on the psychology of Islam.

As usual, our group meets at 8pm GMT / 3pm Eastern / 2pm Central / 12noon Pacific.

Please click the link below to join the webinar: 

https://zoom.us/j/457736238

Doing so will immediately prompt you to download the Zoom webinar platform we use (if you have not already done so). This should only take a minute or two. You will then be automatically connected to our webinar room.

For a complete list of upcoming speakers, please check out the confirmed lineup at http://www.apologetics-academy.org/online-training

If you would like to contribute towards keeping the Apologetics Academy free for participants, consider making a donation at http://www.apologetics-academy.org/donate

Apologetics Academy: Easter Special Edition, This Coming Friday

Join me for a special edition of the Apologetics Academy this coming Friday evening @ 8pm GMT / 3pm EST / 2pm CST / 12noon PST as we explore together the historical evidence for the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. The speaker will be me, Jonathan McLatchie.

Participants can engage the speaker using live audio and video, submit questions anonymously, participate in the chatbox, or simply watch and listen anonymously.

Here is the link to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/457736238

Clicking the URL will immediately prompt you to download the Zoom webinar platform we use (if you have not already done so). This should only take a minute or two. You will then be automatically connected to our webinar room.

For the full schedule of upcoming webinars (which are normally on Saturdays), see this page.

If you want to help to keep these webinars going (and also free for participants), do consider making a donation via my website, by going to this page.

Did the Idea of Jesus' Deity Develop Over Time? A Conversation with Dr. Tony Costa

Here is the recording of this past Saturday's webinar of the Apologetics Academy (see complete schedule here for currently confirmed speaker lineup). Here, Dr. Tony Costa speaks about early church Christology and addresses the question of whether the earliest Christians believed that Jesus was God. Spoiler alert: It features a lively interaction with Muslim polemicist Paul Williams.

Be sure to subscribe to the Apologetics Academy YouTube channel to be kept up-do-date with webinar recordings as they are released.

What is the Apologetics Academy? -- Jonathan McLatchie on the One Minute Apologist

Here is the second in my recent series of videos which I recorded with Pastor Bobby Conway at Life Fellowship Church for the One Minute Apologist video podcast. Here, I talk about the ministry I founded last February called the Apologetics Academy. 

If you have benefited from the work of the Apologetics Academy and would like to help this work continue, please consider making a donation via the website.

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The Archaeological and Historical Reliability of the Old Testament: Ted Wright to Talk to Today's Apologetics Academy

Join us for another exciting session of the Apologetics Academy today (Saturday) as we once again explore the big questions of life together. Participate in the free weekly interactive Webinar -- featuring a short talk by a special guest speaker (representing a position from anywhere across the theological and philosophical spectrum) followed by live open-floor Q&A and discussion.

Participants can engage the speaker using live audio and video, submit questions anonymously, participate in the chatbox, or simply watch and listen anonymously.

In this session, Biblical archaeologist Ted Wright will talk to us about the use of Old Testament archaeology in apologetics.

The meeting takes place at our usual time of 8pm GMT / 3pm Eastern / 2pm Central / 12noon Pacific.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/457736238

Or iPhone one-tap: 16465588656,457736238# or 14086380968,457736238#

Or Telephone:
Dial: +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)

Webinar ID: 457 736 238

International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=5VaKUGtZgKph5g_86aiAKHSbBNyH70xj

Responding to Bart Ehrman's Misquoting Jesus: Wesley Huff to Talk to the Apologetics Academy this Coming Saturday

Join us this coming Saturday (August 13th) for another exciting session of the Apologetics Academy as we once again explore the big questions of life together. Participate in the free weekly interactive Webinar -- featuring a short talk by a special guest speaker followed by live open-floor Q&A and discussion. Participants can engage the speaker using live audio and video, submit questions anonymously, participate in the chatbox, or simply watch and listen anonymously.

In this session, Wesley Huff from Toronto, who has done graduate-level work in Biblical textual criticism is going to talk to our group about how to respond to Bart Ehrman's Misquoting Jesus.

As usual, our group meets at 8pm GMT / 3pm Eastern / 2pm Central / 12noon Pacific. Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/457736238

Doing so will immediately prompt you to download the Zoom webinar software we use. This should only take a minute or two. You will then be connected directly to our webinar room.

Free vs. Controlled Transmission in Regards to the Qur'an and New Testament (with Dr. James White)

Here is the recording of Saturday's Apologetics Academy webinar that I hosted with Dr. James White on free vs. controlled textual transmission. Enjoy!

Be sure to subscribe to the Apologetics Academy YouTube channel for more videos. See this page for the confirmed schedule of upcoming webinars.

Controlled vs. Free Transmission in Regards to the Qur'an and New Testament Text: Dr. James White to Talk to This Saturday's Apologetics Academy Webinar

Join us this coming Saturday (August 6th) for another exciting session of the Apologetics Academy as we once again explore the big questions of life together. Participate in the free weekly interactive Webinar -- featuring a short talk by a special guest speaker followed by live open-floor Q&A and discussion. Participants can engage the speaker using live audio and video, submit questions anonymously, participate in the chatbox, or simply watch and listen anonymously.

In this session, theologian and Biblical scholar Dr. James White is going to talk to our group about the respective advantages and disadvantages of controlled and free transmission, in regards to the Qur'an and New Testament text.

As usual, our group meets at 8pm GMT / 3pm Eastern / 2pm Central / 12noon Pacific. Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/457736238

Doing so will immediately prompt you to download the Zoom webinar software we use. This should only take a minute or two. You will then be connected directly to our webinar room.

Why Are There Differences in the Gospels? Dr. Michael Licona to Talk to Today's Apologetics Academy Webinar

Join us later today for another exciting session of the Apologetics Academy as we once again explore the big questions of life together. Participate in the free weekly interactive Webinar -- featuring a short talk by a special guest speaker followed by live open-floor Q&A and discussion. Participants can engage the speaker using live audio and video, submit questions anonymously, participate in the chatbox, or simply watch and listen anonymously.

 In this session, New Testament scholar Dr. Michael Licona is going to talk to our group about apparent contradictions in the gospels, and why such differences exist.

As usual, our group meets at 8pm GMT / 3pm Eastern / 2pm Central / 12noon Pacific. Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/457736238

Doing so will immediately prompt you to download the Zoom webinar software we use. This should only take a minute or two. You will then be connected directly to our webinar room.

Jonathan McLatchie Speaks on Line of Fire Radio About the Apologetics Academy

Here is the recording of a short 18 minute interview I did yesterday on Line of Fire radio. Dr. Michael Brown talked to me about the Apologetics Academy webinar series that I run every Saturday.

Who is this Son of Man? Jesus of Nazareth and His Claim to Deity (with Dr. Justin Bass)

Here is the recording of the webinar I hosted with Dr. Justin Bass of Dallas Theological Seminary this past Saturday. We looked at the historicity of Jesus' claim to be the Son of Man from the book of Daniel and its significance. See here and here for articles I have written on this subject.

Who Is This Son of Man? Jesus of Nazareth and His Claims to Deity -- Dr. Justin Bass To Speak At This Saturday's Apologetics Academy

Join us for another exciting session of the Apologetics Academy as we once again explore the big questions of life together. Participate in the free weekly interactive Webinar -- featuring a short talk by a special guest speaker (representing a position from anywhere across the theological and philosophical spectrum) followed by live open-floor Q&A and discussion.

Participants can engage the speaker using live audio and video, submit questions anonymously, participate in the chatbox, or simply watch and listen anonymously.

The meetings take place on Saturdays at 8pm GMT / 3pm Eastern / 2pm Central / 12noon Pacific.

In this session, we are going to be in conversation with Dr. Justin Bass of Dallas Theological Seminary, as he talks to us about Jesus' divine self-identity and early church Christology.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/457736238

Or iPhone one-tap: 16465588656,457736238# or 14086380968,457736238#

Or Telephone:
Dial: +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)

Webinar ID: 457 736 238

International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=5VaKUGtZgKph5g_86aiAKHSbBNyH70xj

Undesigned Coincidences in the Gospels and Acts: A Conversation with Lydia McGrew

Here is the recording of Saturday's session of the Apologetics Academy featuring philosopher Dr. Lydia McGrew speaking about undesigned coincidences in the gospels and Acts, and how they can be used to support the reliability of the Bible. Be sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel to keep up-to-date with more releases. Go here for the current schedule of upcoming webinar sessions.

Undesigned Coincidences and the Reliability of Scripture: Lydia McGrew to Talk to the Apologetics Academy This Saturday, July 2nd

Join us for another exciting session of the Apologetics Academy as we once again explore the big questions of life together. Participate in the free weekly interactive Webinar -- featuring a short talk by a special guest speaker (representing a position from anywhere across the theological and philosophical spectrum) followed by live open-floor Q&A and discussion.

Participants can engage the speaker using live audio and video, submit questions anonymously, participate in the chatbox, or simply watch and listen anonymously.

The meetings take place on Saturdays at 8pm GMT / 3pm Eastern / 2pm Central / 12noon Pacific.

In this coming Saturday's session (July 2nd), we are going to be in conversation with Lydia McGrew as she talks about so-called "undesigned coincidences" in the gospels and Acts, and how they provide support for Scripture's reliability.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/457736238

Or iPhone one-tap: 16465588656,457736238# or 14086380968,457736238#

Or Telephone:
Dial: +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)

Webinar ID: 457 736 238

International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=5VaKUGtZgKph5g_86aiAKHSbBNyH70xj

An Historical Critique of Islamic Origins: A Conversation with Jay Smith

Here is the recording of Saturday's Apologetics Academy webinar session with Jay Smith on Islamic beginnings. Enjoy!

For information on upcoming sessions of the Apologetics Academy and on how you can participate, see the confirmed speaker lineup at this link.

Islam's Deification of Muhammad: A Conversation with Sam Shamoun

Here is the recording of a recent Apologetics Academy webinar session with Sam Shamoun on Islam's Deification of Muhammad. Enjoy!

For information on upcoming sessions of the Apologetics Academy and on how you can participate, see the confirmed speaker lineup at this link.