Episodes 83
Avg. Duration 15m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
52%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

This podcasts explores apologetics and evangelism in practical terms in short form episodes. It is aimed at the ordinary Christian who wants to effectively reach unbelievers in an indirect, conversational and relational manner. The podcast is led by Dr. Mark Farnham (PhD, Westminster), the Founder and Director of Apologetics for the Church, a local church training ministry. Mark is also Director of the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics at Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary in Lancaster, PA.

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Recent Episodes

S4E12 The Myth of the Conflict between Science and Faith

Jun 11, 2026 31m

The idea that science is necessarily at odds with faith is so deeply ensconced in the minds of Westerners that it is almost impossible to convince the average person that it is not so. Yet,…

S4E10 Interview with Frank Hamrick Part 2

May 21, 2026 36m

In the mid-1990s Mark Farnham, the Founder and Director of Apologetics for the Church,  met Frank Hamrick, the Founder and President of Positive Action for Christ, a Christian curriculum publisher…

S4E11 Interview with Frank Hamrick Part 3

May 21, 2026 1h 8m

In the mid-1990s Mark Farnham, the Founder and Director of Apologetics for the Church,  met Frank Hamrick, the Founder and President of Positive Action for Christ, a Christian curriculum publisher…

S4E9 Interview with Frank Hamrick Part 1

May 21, 2026 50m

In the mid-1990s Mark Farnham, the Founder and Director of Apologetics for the Church,  met Frank Hamrick, the Founder and President of Positive Action for Christ, a Christian curriculum publisher…

S4E8 Reaching Jehovah's Witnesses

May 07, 2026 33m

In this episode, Mark interviews Jeff about the recent training our interns have received on Jehovah’s Witnesses in preparation for their annual Memorial Supper, in which only the anointed class, the…

S4E7 You Can't Have a Meaningless Universe and Talk of Meaning

Apr 30, 2026 31m

We’ve heard so often, “You have to find your own meaning” or maybe, “You GET to make your own meaning in life.” But many people who believe and attempt this also believe there is no inherent meaning…

S4E6 You Can't be an Accident and Talk of Dignity

Apr 08, 2026 21m

A very common belief is that everything in the universe came into being by an unguided random process, including ourselves. So, humans are an accident of nature. Yet, somehow these same people also…

S4E5 Raising Confident Kids with Mama Bear Apologetics

Mar 26, 2026 51m

Most parents feel unprepared to help their kids navigate today’s confusing ideas. What if you could give them simple tools to recognize and challenge those ideas with confidence? In this episode…

S4E4 You Can’t Deny Design and Be Awed by Nature

Mar 12, 2026 32m

In this episode, Mark and Jeff discuss a common contradiction–people who deny that the universe was created intentionally by an infinitely wise designer, yet want to marvel at the wonders of nature…

S4E3 Why Christianity Is True| ft. Matt Williams

Mar 11, 2026 46m

Much of apologetics is presenting a defensive case for Christianity by offering answers to the objections raised against the Christian faith. But is there a positive argument to make? In this…

S4E2 Dr. Farnham's new book: Talking about Worldviews

Feb 25, 2026 31m

Mark has published a new book! In this episode Jeff and Mark talk about the new basic introduction to philosophy, Talking About Ethics: A Conversational Introduction to Thinking Philosophically…

S4E1 Salvation by Grace through Faith

Feb 04, 2026 15m

Many people who claim to be Christian are trusting their own good works to make them right with God. But Scripture is clear: no one is justified by works, but by faith alone in Christ alone by grace…

S3E25 Preview of 2026 in the ministry of Apologetics for the Church

Dec 31, 2025 21m

2026 is shaping up to be the busiest year in the 18-year history of Apologetics for the Church. Listen along as Mark and Jeff preview all the events planned for the coming year.Want to reach out, ask…

S3E24 Annual Report for Apologetics for the Church in 2025

Dec 24, 2025 28m

Mark and Jeff review the events of 2025 in the ministry of Apologetics for the Church. Rejoice with us as we remember all that God has done through the ministry to equip ordinary believers to…

S3E23 A Field Report from Mark and Jeff

Dec 17, 2025 20m

Mark and Jeff share some stories of recent gospel encounters to encourage listeners to look for opportunities on a regular basis. We hope this field report will encourage you to think big, look for…

S3E22 Identifying Eastern Thought in Popular Self-Empowerment Works

Nov 19, 2025 40m

What do all ideas that are infected with Eastern thought have in common? The erasure of the Creature/Creature Distinction. That is, every expression of Eastern thought blurs the line between our…

S3E21 When Should You Stop Trying?

Oct 01, 2025 17m

Sometimes when we engage unbelievers with the truth their response leaves us puzzled or reeling. They may be overly-hostile or may seem to not really want to reason with us. Mark and Jeff discuss…

S3E20 How Can Christians Constructively React to Charlie Kirk's Murder?

Sep 29, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode, Mark is joined by Dr. Mark Draper, professor of church history to discuss the tremendous grief and anger that Charlie Kirk’s murder has evoked in many people. Was this an…

S3E19 How Does Theology Impact Apologetics?

Sep 03, 2025 33m

Many Christians who get into apologetics don’t think about whether their apologetic methodology is consistent with their theology, and even more, the text of Scripture. In this episode, Mark and Jeff…

S3E18 Why Aren't Most Churches and Pastors Interested in Apologetics?

Aug 27, 2025 25m

Mark and Jeff discuss the sometimes disheartening reality that most churches and pastors are not very interested in apologetics. They explore the reasons for this, and offer encouragement to pastors…

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Every Believer Confident has published 83 episodes since January 2019, covering topics in Christianity, Philosophy.

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Every Believer Confident is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 15m.

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