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# Tactical Faith

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- [What Kind of Speech Sustains](https://tacticalfaith.com/the-ransom-project/what-kind-of-speech-sustains/) - Lewis, the second-person perspective, and the places that still remember Last week, a small, almost trivial complaint set off a larger argument. A college student associated with Turning Point USA remarked that a campus burrito now costs twenty dollars. The observation was modest, almost offhand: that basic things are too expensive. Within hours, the comment
- [Ancestral Ground and the Peace of Home](https://tacticalfaith.com/uncategorized/ancestral-ground-and-the-peace-of-home/) - Under the Round Tower William Butler Yeats 'Although I'd lie lapped up in linenA deal I'd sweat and little earnIf I should live as live the neighbours,'Cried the beggar, Billy Byrne;'Stretch bones till the daylight comeOn great-grandfather's battered tomb.' Substack | Read MORe
- [Justin Brierley and Martin Shaw 2025](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/justin-brierley-and-martin-shaw-2025/) - Wild faith: The rebirth of belief in God and the search for a better story about life | Nov 2nd This is a past event. Here is the video and audio of this event free of charge. Past Event Details... Justin Brierley Justin Brierley is an author and broadcaster. His Unbelievable podcast has been hosting
- [On Addison’s Walk](https://tacticalfaith.com/the-ransom-project/on-addisons-walk/) - Lewis, the second-person perspective, and the places that still remember We walked it this afternoon—my wife, our daughter, and me…..Addison’s Walk…..the footpath that is connected to C.S. Lewis and Tolkien. This is the path where Tolkien would walk and listen to Lewis debate and discuss the finer truths about his atheist and agnostic positions about
- [World View Academy 2026](https://tacticalfaith.com/worldview/world-view-academy-2026/) - Finding Our Way with Dante This event is done. Stay Tuned for the videos. See our interview with Dr. Baxter HERE. Dr. Jason BaxterDirector for the Center for Beauty and Culture, at Benedictine College. Recent Works By Dr. Baxter Dante’s Divine Comedy begins with the poet lost in a dark, hopeless wood. He then recounts
- [One Sows and Another Reaps](https://tacticalfaith.com/the-ransom-project/one-sows-and-another-reaps/) - The Hidden Labor of Tilling Ground in a World That Values Only the Harvest We just wrapped up another Worldview Academy at Samford through Tactical Faith. The lectures on Dante’s Divine Comedy and related topics reminded us why this work matters: creating spaces where people encounter real knowledge, experience change, and learn to flourish by knowing Jesus. Building these environments—so
- [We Bring Something Irreplaceable: Sacred Space and the Image of God](https://tacticalfaith.com/the-ransom-project/we-bring-something-irreplaceable-sacred-space-and-the-image-of-god/) - Why the spaces we inhabit matter — and what we uniquely offer when we show up In our hyper-connected yet strangely disconnected age, the notion of “sacred space” can feel overly mystical. We move through airports, offices, and scrolling feeds as if all ground is the same. Yet the Bible tells a very different story:
- [Making an Epic in the Age of Forgetting](https://tacticalfaith.com/the-ransom-project/making-an-epic-in-the-age-of-forgetting/) - Christopher Nolan, Homer, and the interior conditions for receiving a story Mary Harrington has been arguing that literacy was the first technological singularity. Long before the printing press or the smartphone, the alphabet itself began the slow externalization of human memory. Socrates already saw the danger. Writing, he warned in the Phaedrus, would produce the
- [Convictions Worth Defending](https://tacticalfaith.com/the-ransom-project/convictions-worth-defending/) - Part 1: The Hope Within You In an age of hot takes and performative certainty, what does it actually take to move people toward Christ? Not just convince their minds for a moment, but draw their hearts and lives? For years in my teaching and preaching, I leaned heavily on one side of the equation.
- [Part 2: “Be Ready”](https://tacticalfaith.com/the-ransom-project/part-2-be-ready/) - Preparing a Defense from the Hope Within In the first part, we considered what it means to honor Christ the Lord as holy in our hearts so that a living hope becomes visible in us. Peter’s words in 1 Peter 3:15 do not stop there. They move from the inner reality to outward readiness: “always
- [The Attention That Remembers](https://tacticalfaith.com/the-ransom-project/the-attention-that-remembers/) - “A prospect into futurity in America, is like contemplating the heavens through the telescopes of Herschell. Objects stupendous in their magnitudes and motions strike us from all quarters, and fill us with amazement! When we recollect that the wisdom or the folly, the virtue or the vice, the liberty or servitude, of those millions now
- [The Strange Mercy of Unchanged Walls](https://tacticalfaith.com/the-ransom-project/the-strange-mercy-of-unchanged-walls/) - “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” St. Peter to Jesus The small house I remember on Kelly Lane had not moved or changed. Standing once more in its rooms, I kept pulling up
- [The Matter of Trust](https://tacticalfaith.com/the-ransom-project/the-matter-of-trust/) - “The greatest kindness one can render to any man consists in leading him to truth.” St. Thomas Aquainas Lately, many of us have sensed the ground shifting beneath the institutions we once took for granted. Trust in universities, the media, corporations, government agencies, and even parts of the church has eroded at an alarming pace.
- [Why Great Literature Still Matters](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/why-great-literature-still-matters/) - Dante’s Divine Comedy Why does Dante’s Divine Comedy still speak powerfully today — even in a digital age that often flattens the human experience? In this rich conversation, Dr. Jason Baxter (Director of the Center for Beauty and Culture at Benedictine College and author of Why Literature Still Matters and A Beginner’s Guide to Dante’s
- [Obsession](https://tacticalfaith.com/the-ransom-project/obsession/) - “Is the new Obsession film any good?’ ‘Well, it is definitely real….” I saw Curry Barker’s 2026 horror film with a friend and my 21-year-old son. It is not “good” if you mean beautiful, hopeful, or uplifting. It does not lift the spirit or point clearly toward redemption or restoration. What it does do is show something
- [The Yellow Rooms and the Stained Glass](https://tacticalfaith.com/the-ransom-project/the-yellow-rooms-and-the-stained-glass/) - “It is well to have specifically holy places, and things, and days, for, without these, we are in danger of forgetting that the whole world is holy.”— C.S. Lewis (from Letters to Malcolm) A recent movie about the Backrooms left me with a strong sense of loneliness and claustrophobia. The endless yellow corridors, buzzing fluorescent
- [Dante and the Recovery of Attention](https://tacticalfaith.com/worldview/dante-and-the-recovery-of-attention/) - What Iain McGilchrist’s work on the brain can teach us about Dante’s journey—and why Dr. Jason Baxter’s sessions at the Worldview Academy matters Many of us feel lost in our current cultural moment. The paths that once seemed clear have grown over. We sense a fragmentation in how we see the world, ourselves, and even
- [Real Presence - Substack](https://tacticalfaith.com/the-ransom-project/real-presence-substack/) - My daughter, Dr. Ian McGilchrist and a morning in Savannah, GA We walked the brick streets of Savannah beneath the live oaks, my daughter Emily’s hand in mine. Spanish moss drifted in the wind. It was not a photo op. It was presence—the kind the right hemisphere knows instantly and the left hemisphere can never quite
- [The Man in the Chest: Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope, C.S. Lewis’s “Men Without Chests,” and Iain McGilchrist on How We’ve Lost the Human Heart](https://tacticalfaith.com/the-ransom-project/the-man-in-the-chest-alfred-hitchcocks-rope-c-s-lewiss-men-without-chests-and-iain-mcgilchrist-on-how-weve-lost-the-human-heart/) - A 1948 thriller exposes a chilling modern experiment: what happens when intellect rules without moral feeling? Two prophetic thinkers—Lewis and McGilchrist—help us see why the horror feels so close... SUBSTACK
- [Martin Shaw and Justin Brierley Recap](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/martin-shaw-and-justin-brierley-recap/) - Recently, a friend of mine told me that I remind him of Tom Bombadil from "The Fellowship of the Ring." I was taken aback because, while I have always loved that character, I had never thought of myself in that way before. He said it was my commitment to my home and my ability to
- [Martin Shaw at Shelby County Arts Council](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/martin-shaw-at-shelby-county-arts-council/) - Biblical Tales: An Evening with Martin Shaw CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Nov 1st - Time Doors open at 7PM | Location - Shelby County Arts Council Step into the mystery and wonder of sacred story with Dr. Martin Shaw, renowned mythologist, storyteller, and spiritual teacher. In this intimate evening titled Biblical Tales, Shaw brings his
- [Justin Brierley @ Northpark 2025](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/justin-brierley-northpark-2025/) - The surprise rebirth of belief in God Justin Brierley Justin Brierley is an author and broadcaster. His Unbelievable podcast has been hosting debates and discussions in good faith for over two decades. NorthPark Baptist Church5700 Deerfoot ParkwayTrussville, AL 35173 Room 252 (150 Max Capacity)(We will have directional signs Provided. ) 8:00 - 9:15 (adults) 9:30
- [WorldView Academy 2025](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/worldview-academy-2025/) - WorldView Academy 2025 Presented through the partnership of Samford University and Tactical Faith. Date: July 19 Times: 8:00a - 5:30p Location: Samford University, Brooks Hall Auditorium Cost: None Light refreshments and coffee will be provided. Attendees must cover their own lunch. RSVP by June 30th to reserve your spot.
- [Visting Graves](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/visting-graves/) - Visiting the graves of G.K. Chesterton and C.S. Lewis this week wasn’t just a literary pilgrimage—it was a renewal of vision for what we’re building through Tactical Faith. These thinkers didn’t hide from cultural conflict—they engaged it with imagination, reason, and deep joy. That’s exactly what we aim to do at Tactical Faith: create spaces
- [Honoring Dr. Lyle W. Dorsett](https://tacticalfaith.com/friendship/honoring-dr-lyle-w-dorsett/) - A Life Formed by Grace, Marked by Wisdom, and Given in Service Few individuals have left such a lasting impression on the intersection of faith, scholarship, and discipleship as Dr. Lyle W. Dorsett. A pastor, professor, historian, and storyteller, Dr. Dorsett shaped generations of students and believers through his deep love for Jesus Christ and
- [A Church That Seeks Truth](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/a-church-that-seeks-truth/) - First Baptist Montgomery’s Sunday Night Apologetics Series Tonight, while much of the world was focused on the Super Bowl, the members of First Baptist Montgomery demonstrated a deeper commitment—gathering to study, learn, and engage with the great questions of faith through our new 9-week apologetics, philosophy, and evangelism series: Engage. Like the Berean church in Acts
- [The Basilisk Gaze:](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/the-basilisk-gaze/) - Virtues and Temptations of Technology Speaker: Neal Evans Jr. Date: Sept 20 Rescheduled for Oct 18thLocation: Holy Trinity + Holy CrossTime: 6:00 to 8:00 Join us as Neal gives a talk about all the things we love and hate about technology. Neal Evans is Chief Technology Officer at Help Lightning, a virtual presence and merged reality technology company.
- [Concern for the Economy](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/concern-for-the-economy/) - Matt and Travis interview Bradford Acton about the ethics of thinking about the economy in times of trouble? Is there a Theology of economics? How should we count the costs of lives over the disruption of the finances and the market? In the tradition of common sense questions and clear thinking, our group takes a
- [The Well of the Soul](https://tacticalfaith.com/ancient-art-of-facts-2/the-well-of-the-soul/) - Watch on YouTube Watch at Ancient Art of Facts Find the book at these locations WhiteFire AMAZON Barnes and Nobel
- [An Encounter with the Shroud of Turin and the Sudarium of Oviedo](https://tacticalfaith.com/ancient-art-of-facts-2/an-encounter-with-the-shroud-of-turin-and-the-sudarium-of-oviedo/) - Shroud Event at Holy Trinity + Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral on FEB 26th, 10:30 AM Free and open to the public, No reservation required, and plenty of parking. The Shroud of Turin is one of those ancient relics, that many Evangelicals are either not aware of, or are very skeptical of. I was one
- [Hell/Faith Healing](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/hell-faith-healing/) - Our next TF talk is coming up in July. Date, time, and location of our next TF talk:Tuesday, July 19The Little London162 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 352097:00p-9:00p As we’ve had in the past, we will have two speakers introduce a topic, followed by open discussion. The topics:Hell (led by Fr. Michael Novotny)Faith and healing (led
- [August Meetup](https://tacticalfaith.com/uncategorized/august-meetup/) - 8/12/2022 - TF Theology/Apologetic group at 7:00 - 9:00 at Little London Kitchen Father Gregory of Holy Trinity + Holy Cross church will be speaking to us on Heaven at Little London in Homewood Alabama. We\'ll be meeting at 7PM. Bring a friend and maybe even a skeptic.
- [Faith in Dialogue: Bridging Truth and Culture.](https://tacticalfaith.com/latest-news/faith-in-dialogue-bridging-truth-and-culture/) - At Tactical Faith, we believe that faith isn’t meant to be confined to the walls of the church—it’s meant to engage with the world, to meet people where they are, and to illuminate the truth of Christ in every corner of culture. That’s why our theme for 2025 is "Faith in Dialogue: Bridging Truth and Culture."
- [Paul Kingsnorth 2024](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/paul-kingsnorth-2024/) - Resisting The Machine | OCT 18 | 6PM Videos Posted Below This Event has Ended LOCATION: SAMFORD | BROCK RECITAL HALL Doors open at 6PM. Paul Kingsnorth Join us for an extraordinary evening with acclaimed author Paul Kingsnorth as he delves into the urgent theme of "Resisting the Machine." Explore thought-provoking insights on reclaiming our
- [Paul Kingsnorth Interview Oct 2024](https://tacticalfaith.com/uncategorized/paul-kingsnorth-interview-oct-2024/) - Here is a quick primer for our October 18th event in 2024. We will be hosting Paul Kingsnorth at Samford University. Here we have Matt Burford and Paul discussing some of the ideas that will be discussed that night. https://tacticalfaith.com/events/paul-kingsnorth-2024/ #paulkingsnorth #tacticalfaith
- [Inspirit Dialogues with Kingsnorth and Dreher](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/inspirit-dialogues-with-kingsnorth-and-dreher/) - Akathist/Prayer Service to Jesus Christ Light to Those in Darkness This event has ended. Videos coming soon. LOCATION: Holy Trinity + Holy Cross Kingsnorth Dreher RSVP and Map Below Oct 19th - Holy Trinity + Holy Cross 7:30 AM | Akathist to Jesus Christ: Light to Those in Darkness BREAKFAST BEFORE TALK... 8:00 - 10:00 AM |
- [New Book Launch | Rod Dreher](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/new-book-launch-rod-dreher/) - This event is over. A celebration of Rod Dreher's new book Living in Wonder Rod Dreher will officially launch his book “Living in Wonder” in Birmingham, Alabama, on October 21st. As an additional bonus, Dr. Mark S. Gignilliat will be in dialogue with Rod Dreher concerning his new book. The book signing will occur at Beeson
- [Rod Dreher Interview](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/rod-dreher-interview/) - Matt interviews Rod Dreher as he gets ready to launch his new book in Alabama. They also discuss the Paul Kingsnorth event at Samford. Living in wonder is part of our Christian experience. We are longing for a presence of the Lord, and that is a big part of this book and interview.
- [Shroud Update with Doug Powell](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/shroud-update-with-doug-powell/) - Here we are with a Shroud update from a licensed expert. Doug Powell gives us the inside skinny on all the buzz you have been hearing about the Shroud of Turin.
- [What is the Orthodox Church?](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/what-is-the-orthodox-church/) - Matt Burford talks with Fr. Gregory of the Holy Trinity + Holy Cross Orthodox Church. Part of our perspective here at Tactical Faith is a commitment to the universal church. The orthodox and catholic Church. In that spirit, we are speaking to Fr. Gregory of the Greek Orthodox Church. A big part of this is
- [The Prophet Isaiah's Theology of History](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/the-prophet-isaiahs-theology-of-history/) - with Dr. Dennis Sansom April 22, 2024 7PM | 3rd Floor @ The Ridge RSVP is appreciated. Refreshments will be provided. Dr. Sansom will be examining chapters 13-23 of the book of Isaiah and will draw from them how the prophet looks at the history of nations. He will then contrast Isaiah's account with several
- [The Spiritual Life of C.S. Lewis](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/the-spiritual-life-of-c-s-lewis/) - Dr. Lyle Dorsett talks about Lewis and his relentless pursuit of prayer, as well as his commitment to answering his fan letters.
- [A Maundy Thursday Tradition](https://tacticalfaith.com/theology/a-maundy-thursday-tradition/) - “And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.” Matthew 26:30 I have always found this part of the Easter story fascinating. The Passover meal was completed, and Jesus and the disciples enjoyed a night of fellowship that guided their minds back to their ancestors and their hearts towards
- [The Shroud at Orange Beach](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/the-shroud-at-orange-beach/) - Location: Orange Beach Event Center Church: Orange Beach - Central Church Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 lecture. Date: Sunday, March 24th The Shroud of Turin has captivated the imagination of Christians since appearing in Europe in the 1300s. The mysterious image of the man on the cloth has defied explanation despite scientific examination. Controversy surrounds the radiocarbon
- [The Personhood of God in theRedemption of Evil and Suffering](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/the-problem-of-evil-the-necessity-of-god/) - with Dr. Emily McCarty March 21, 2024 7PM | 3rd Floor @ The Ridge RSVP is appreciated. Refreshments will be provided. Christianity asserts that God creates and cares for his universe. But the evidence and effects of evil make the theist doubt this divine care for his creatures. Most responses to this problem of evil
- [An Evening with Harrison Scott Key](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/an-evening-with-harrison-scott-key/) - Author of "How to Stay Married" February 24, 2024 Get ready for an evening filled with laughter, wisdom, and a dose of honesty.Harrison Scott Key is coming to Samford University's Wright Center on February 24, 2024.He will share his hilarious yet thought-provoking insights on love, marriage, and the human experience with us. Be sure to
- [Dr. Eric Johnson Event](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/dr-eric-johnson-event/) - PARTNERSHIP Register here for the Event at Beeson Divinity JAN 26 LUNCHEON Register here for the Event at The Ridge off 280 JAN 27 EVENT Dr. Eric Johnson is a PhD Professor of Christian Psychology at Houston Christian University. Dr. Johnson will be in Birmingham Alabama from January 26th and the 27th. Dr. Johnson will
- [The Futile Attempt at "Perfect"](https://tacticalfaith.com/musings/the-futile-attempt-at-perfect/) - The West has a problem; that is not a revelation to anyone. However, I am not sure we as Christians understand how to formulate a response to those lost or at least captured by the snares of this age. What I think is helpful however is to go back and think about how our worldview
- [Evidence & Rationality of Religious Belief](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/evidence-rationality-of-religious-belief/) - Does religious belief require evidence to be rational? Join the discussion with Dr. Kevin McCain at our next TF TALK! Date & Time Tuesday, September 26 · 7 - 9pm CDT Location Tactical Faith Office, Room 309200 Missionary Ridge Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 In this talk, Dr. Kevin McCain, Professor of Philosophy at University of Alabama -
- [Rod Dreher and Peter Leithart Event Video](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/rod-dreher-and-peter-leithart-event/) - We have posted the video here to our event with Rod Dreher and Peter Leithart. If you enjoy this content, please consider giving a tax deductible gift.
- [God and leisure Talk By Dr. Sutton](https://tacticalfaith.com/theology/god-and-leisure/) - Tuesday, august 29th, 7PM Our speaker this month will be Dr. Timothy Sutton. Dr. Sutton is the Interim Chair of English at Samford University, and the Director of the Writing Center. He has published a number of articles, lectures, and a book, Catholic Modernists, English Nationalists, that have dealt with literature, aesthetics, and the movements of
- [Shroud Event at the Ridge](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/shroud-event-at-the-ridge/) - July 18 | 6:30 PM Experience the Shroud of Turin up-close with a full-size, exact replica as you learn the evidence, history, and theories surrounding one of the world's most fascinating artifacts. Doug Powell will be presenting a full talk about the Shroud as well as a licensed full size replica. As an ancient artifact,
- [Common Sense, Normality and Platforming](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/common-sense-normality-and-platforming/) - My wife recently bought a package of cards that have ‘talking points” that are meant to help generate conversations. While I initially thought the idea had little merit, I don’t like the thought of being guided to create discussions, after using them a few times within our family I have changed my opinion. Being spurred
- [The Jewishness of Jaws](https://tacticalfaith.com/movies/the-jewishness-of-jaws/) - I took full advantage of Memorial Day to create and foster unity within my family. In typical American tradition, I decided the best opportunity to build character was an afternoon and night at the movies. To my delight, two films seemed to catch my interest. Neither title was new to me but for my kids
- [Wisdom Class](https://tacticalfaith.com/theology/wisdom-class-2/) - Audio - Wisdom, "The Fear of the Lord" and the Life of the Mind Class One - Introduction and the Book of Proverbs Right Click for Download (Audio MP3) Class Two - Importance of Worship - Starts at .55 sec Right Click for Download (Audio MP3) Class Three - An Apologetic of Awe - Book
- [The Medieval Mind of C.S. Lewis - Dr. Jason Baxter](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/the-medieval-mind-of-c-s-lewis-dr-jason-baxter/) - Learn more about Dr. Jason Baxter HERE If you want to get his book about Lewis you can do so at any of these links! ALIBRISAMAZONCHRISTIAN BOOK
- [An Event with Deeper Magic](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/an-event-with-deeper-magic/) - It was such an honor to have Dr. Jason Baxter in Birmingham. His work on the Medieval period, especially when it came to examining the works of C.S. Lewis, brought many issues of the modern world into focus. Watching so many students at Samford University take in Dr. Baxter’s thoughts and wisdom reminded me why
- [Time](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/time/) - Our next TF Talk will be Tuesday, June 6, from 7:00p-9:00p. It will be our first in our new TF space, which we are excited to share with you all. The talk will be introduced by Dr. Taylor Cyr (pronounced “seer”), professor of philosophy at Samford University. He has done significant work in questions about free will
- [He is Risen](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/he-is-risen/) - While this talk is a little old, the content is still rock solid. We live streamed this for a Defend The Faith conference back around 2014. As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, we at Tactical Faith wanted to share this little diamond in the ruff, from our great friend and brother, Gary Habermas.
- [The Passing of a Friend](https://tacticalfaith.com/friendship/the-passing-of-a-friend/) - “I was always interested in anything old and weird….”-Dr. Michael Heiser Courage is something we often don’t think of when it comes to Christian Theology. We usually categorize our thoughts about God into places that are safe and repeatable. We learn early, at least most of us do, to create traditional filters that place us
- [Eleonore Stump 2017](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/eleonore-stump-2017-2/) - Tactical Faith was proud to bring Eleonore Stump to Birmingham, Al. November of 2017 Professor Stump did a three day tour with Tactical Faith to UAB and St. Paul's Catholic Church. Professor Stump is the Robert J. Henle Professor of Philosophy at Saint Louis University. She has taught since 1992 and has studied medieval logic, Thomas Aquinas,
- [Dan Wallace 2018](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/dan-wallace-2018-3/) - We Brought Dan to Alabama to talk about the manuscript evidence for the New Testament.
- [Hope Conference](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/hope-conference/) - Raleigh Ave Baptist Church in Homewood is partnering with us for a small apologetics conference. On Friday night they will show the Lee Strobel "A Case for Heaven" Documentary. On Saturday we will have a viewing of the Shroud of Turin and a presentation by Doug Powell. On Sunday, long time friend of Tactical Faith,
- [Dr. Jason Baxter and the Medieval Mind of C.S. Lewis](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/dr-jason-baxter-event/) - From Space to Speed: C.S. Lewis and the Relevance of Medieval Beauty. When: February 3rd, 2023 1:00 PM Brock Forum in the Dwight Beeson Hall Lecture From Space to Speed:C.S. Lewis and the Relevance of Medieval Beauty. Registration Not Required. 7:00 PM Brooks Auditorium in Brooks Hall, 1st floor Discussion Dr. Baxter (Author), Dr. Julianne
- [Remembering A Godly Minister](https://tacticalfaith.com/friendship/remembering-a-godly-minister/) - It is a palpable error of some ministers, who make such a disproportion between their preaching and their living, who study hard to preach exactly, and study little or not at all to live exactly. Richard Baxter In a small wooden pew in Blue Mountain Baptist church is where I heard my first calling of
- [Welcome 2023](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/welcome-2023/) - “All earthly cities are vulnerable. Men build them and men destroy them. At the same time there is a City of God which men did not build and cannot destroy and which is everlasting.” ― Malcolm Muggeridge, The End of Christendom When I started Tactical Faith it was to help churches and Christian institutions in
- [Interview with Neal C Evans, Jr.](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/interview-with-neal-c-evans-jr/) - Matthew Burford is back! After a long hiatus from Podcasting Tactical Faith Radio is putting together a series of interviews starting with Neal C Evans, Jr. Neal is the Chief Technology Officer, Help Lightning. He sits down with Matt today to discuss the issue of "Artificial Intelligence", or as some would rather say \"Machine Learning\".
- [Why do we need counseling? Eric Venable](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/why-do-we-need-counseling-eric-venable/) - Counseling as Christians is something of a controversial topic. But as Christians, isn't ministerial counseling something that all of us need to engage in? Listen in as Dr. Burford interviews counselor Eric Venable as they discuss what it means to be a Christian witness in the arena of counseling, in both secular and christian worlds.
- [Violent Night or Silent Night?](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/violent-night-or-silent-night/) - My interest in this article isn't to compare and contrast Thor or Violent Night and Saint Nicholas, however fun that might be. My project is simpler. I want to remind folks just who St. Nicholas is...
- [Ephesians 6:15](https://tacticalfaith.com/home-feature/ephesians-615/) - "11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the
- [2 Timothy 2:15](https://tacticalfaith.com/uncategorized/2-timothy-215/) - 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. 16 But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, 17 The “learning curve.” Anyone who has been brave enough to try something new has come
- [TF brings Brett Kunkle to Alabama](https://tacticalfaith.com/state-events/kunkl/) - Brett Kunkle is the Student Impact Director at Stand to Reason. A dynamic communicator who engages both heart and mind, Brett speaks to thousands of students and adults at churches, conferences, and college campuses across the country. TF will sponsor Brett Kunkle's visit to Alabama in November November 7th Jacksonville State University - Ratio Christi
- [Apologetics 315 Interview 081111](https://tacticalfaith.com/latest-news/apologetics-315-interview-081111/) - Be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed for TF updates and upcoming events! Check out Apologetics 315's interview with Matthew Burford, President and Founder of Tactical Faith. Matt talks about his background and how apologetics has influenced his faith, ministries that have been a strong influence, TF and its vision, testimonies from the work,
- [Approaching Truth](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/approaching_truth/) - Everyone wants to know one thing - “What am I going to do?” That is the burden of life. We have to be guided by some kind of idea about what would be good to do. Do I try to avoid pain? Do I pursue pleasure? Do I have duties? Who knows?
- [TF and TCApologetics - Brian Auten Interview](https://tacticalfaith.com/hangouts/brian-auten-ten-terms/) - tcapologetics.org apologetics315.com Brian Auten talks about Ten Terms every apologist should know. Traverse City Apologetics out of Michigan teamed up with us to have the well know blogger speak on some of the more crucial concepts, terms and even a few book suggestions concerning apologetics. Brian had to stay up late, since he's in Belfast.
- [GaryHabermas](https://tacticalfaith.com/announcements/garyhabermas/) - Dr. Gary Habermas is an American evangelical Christian apologist, historian, and philosopher of religion. He is a prolific author, lecturer, and debater on the topic of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Habermas is considered to be one of the foremost experts on the resurrection. Join TF and host church First Baptist Montgomery as we welcome
- [SALT Conference 2013](https://tacticalfaith.com/uncategorized/salt-2/) - [Event_Registration_Single event_id="9"] Speakers Dr. Gary Habermas - "Joy and the Resurrection" Greg Koukl - "Any Old God Won't Do" Mary Jo Sharp - "Is the Story of Christ a Copy of the Pagan Myths?" Jeremy Howard - "Is Science and the Christian Faith Compatible?" Dr. Robert Stewart - "Why We Can Believe What the Bible
- [Dr. Tim McGrew](https://tacticalfaith.com/home-feature/dr-tim-mcgrew/) - Grassroots Apologetic Day March 16th, 2013 You are invited to join us via live stream to Tactical Faith's "Grassroots Apologetic Day". We take one weekend out each year to help honor the everyman/everywoman apologist that God calls us all to be. Each year we would like to take one professional apologist and connect him with
- [Annual Apologetics Day (3.16.13)](https://tacticalfaith.com/announcements/annual_apologetics_day_2013/) - Our annual Apologetics Day (3/16/13) went very well. Many of our affiliates from around the state of Alabama were able to come and here Dr. Tim McGrew. Our training session lasted through the day, and most of it was videoed and can be found here.
- [A busy start to 2014.](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/busy-start-2014/) - It\'s going to be a busy start to 2014 for Tactical Faith. In addition to pushing out the new website this past week, we\'ve got 3 events in the span of just a few weeks:
- [Defending the Faith Conference](https://tacticalfaith.com/announcements/defending-faith-conference/) - New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary\'s annual Defending the Faith conference starts today. Tactical Faith has partnered with NOBTS this year to live stream the conference for those who cannot attend in person. The sessions begin with Doug Groothuis tonight at 7:00pm.
- [Cognitive Dissonance](https://tacticalfaith.com/latest-news/cognitive-dissonance/) - Dr. Alan Carter spoke to us at the grassroots weekend at Matt\'s house about his view of Apologetics. It was great to hear his views and listen to the back and forth that it generated amongst the group. Alan studied philosophy under Alvin Plantinga at Notre Dame, so we value his opinions on such things immensely.
- [Salt Conference in Monroe Louisiana](https://tacticalfaith.com/home-feature/salt-conference-in-monroe-louisiana/) - SALT conference in Monroe LA. Listed below is the page of the videos we recorded for the church. Might be a bad hum and we are trying to edit that out, but for now, here are the videos.
- [Tactical Faith: Pastor Fellow](https://tacticalfaith.com/latest-news/tactical-faith-pastor-fellow/) - In our ongoing effort to help bridge the gap between apologetic/theological resources and churches, we at Tactical Faith created a new position within our organization. Per board decision, we introduce Rev. Mark A Hutton as our first Pastoral Fellow at Tactical Faith.
- [Dr. Bob Stewart of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary](https://tacticalfaith.com/home-feature/bob_stewart_hangout/) - Dr. Bob Stewart will be doing a Google Hangout with us on the 20th of July to promote apologetics, Jesus Christ and our upcoming Salt Conference. The Hangout will be 11am CST. We will also be recording it and posting the video afterwards on our site.
- [TF at New Orleans Baptist Seminary](https://tacticalfaith.com/announcements/tactical-faith-at-new-orleans-baptist-seminary/) - YouTube Videos
- [Dr. Richard Howe - SALT Speaker Highlight](https://tacticalfaith.com/home-feature/dr-richard-howe-salt-speaker-highlight/) - Dr. Richard Howe Dr. Richard G. Howe has taught courses in philosophy at the University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, Marquette University and the University of Arkansas. He has a B.A. in Bible from Mississippi College, an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Mississippi and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Arkansas.
- [\"Enemies\" By Dennis Delcamp](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/enemies-by-dennis-delcamp/) - I suppose we all have them in our lives. I am referring to people who make us cringe at the very thought of them. Oh yes, the reasons vary. Some inspire this response because of their shamelessly poor treatment of others. Some cause us to feel this way because of the deeply held beliefs that are polar opposites to our own. Perhaps they are a little to willing to speak with a cruel sense of disdain about everyone and everything we care for, or they may literally be guilty of violent and abusive acts against us. Regardless of why they cause our blood to boil, our skin to crawl, and our desire to be merciful to evaporate, Jesus has instructions for us.
- [The Importance of Easter](https://tacticalfaith.com/uncategorized/importance-easter-2/) - Michael Luna talks about the importance of Easter.
- [A single point of failure.](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/single-point-failure/) - We started live streaming the Defending the Faith conference last night and things went well... until they didn\'t. Just a little while into the stream our Mi-Fi device decided to power off. That\'s very bad, since that device is the only link between the streaming computer and the internet. If it\'s down, it\'s all down.
- [The tent-maker question.](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/tent-maker/) - I\'ve grown to hate this question: \"What do you do for a living?\" Why do I hate it? Because, it forces folks to paint such an inaccurate picture of themselves. I\'ve seen quite a few highly skilled and intelligent men and women get asked this question and simply wilt in response. They don\'t want to answer it because they feel it unfairly boils down who they are, and what they\'re capable of to simply what they do to earn money.
- [Building a framework.](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/building-framework/) - I\'ve been watching the stream of the Defending the Faith conference all week. It\'s been super. One thing that\'s caught my ear during the Q & A sessions is how many times the question is asked: \"How would you answer _____ objection.\" Well, of course that type of question would be asked. It\'s an apologetics conference after all. But, it feels a tad bit simplistic to me. There\'s something missing from that type of question and I think I know what it is. What I think\'s missing is summed up in what David Calhoun said in his talk: \"We should know something about those we minister to.\" And, the \"something\" we should know is what their belief system looks like.
- [We just made a tent.](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/just-made-tent/) - So much is being said in the apologetic community right now about bi-vocational \"tent makers.\" I agree with the sentiment over all, even if I have my own thoughts about it that may be unique. We\'ve been doing Tactical Faith for 3 years now and have worked with tons of speakers and lots of great people. We\'ve seen all the sides: full-time, academic and bi-vocational. And, it\'s no secret that these tent makers often go unnoticed, yet have fantastic things to say, and work to share with the church. So, what does making a tent look like in the real world? Let me share a snapshot of Matt and Scott\'s schedule last week:
- [My friend, Phil](https://tacticalfaith.com/shalom/friend-phil/) - Philip is not a part of Tactical Faith, nor is he overwhelmingly interested in apologetics. He is a dear friend, and an occasional participant in the Sunday school class that I teach. I\'ve known Phillip and his family for close to ten years now, and they have continued to be a blessing to me and my family (That is his father and grandparents playing with him in some of these videos).
- [Guest Post: The myth of religious tolerance.](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/myth-religious-tolerance/) - So why can’t we all just get along? I’m sure you’ve seen the “Coexist” bumper sticker before (see the image above): each of the letters are formed to represent a religious or other ideological view. The implication is that these ideologies have not been doing a good job of peacefully coexisting, and that world would be better if we all just got along. Is that a fair interpretation of the message being communicated here? Isn’t this also the message expressed by my friend?
- [Shalom & Change](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/shalom-change/) - In his book, Until Justice and Peace Embrace, Nicholas Wolterstorff asks, “Will the church, once it sees clearly that its calling is not to turn away from the social world but to work for its reformation, become an active agent of resistance to injustice and tyranny and deprivation?”
- [Everyday Opinions on Apologetics - Salesman](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/everyday-opinions-apologetics-salesman/) - In our ongoing effort to understand how regular Christians respond to apologetics, we ask a salesman a series of questions about their experience with defending the faith.
- [Everyday Opinions on Apologetics - Sean McDowell](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/everyday-opinions-apologetics-sean-mcdowell/) - We ask apologist, speaker, and teacher Sean McDowell about his life in the apologetic world and why he thinks defending the faith is important.
- [The Testimony of a Uganda Pastor](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/testimony-uganda-pastor/) - Mr. Ibrahim spoke at my church this past weekend. He spoke of the power of God to transform a young Muslim boy into a spirit filled Christian, serving Jesus. This is his testimony of God\'s saving grace and the difference between Muhammad and Jesus.
- [Everyday Opinions on Apologetics - Pastor Jay Wolf](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/everyday-opinions-apologetics-pastor-jay-wolf/) - Pastor Jay Wolf of First Baptist Montgomery talks about his life and the importance of defending the Christian Worldview.
- [Tactical Faith Radio - Episode #1](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/tactical-faith-radio-episode-1/) - Join us as we interview James Harleman on our new podcast. He is based out of Seattle Washington and is the author of Cinemagogue. James gives us his take on the movie \"Noah\" from a theology stand point and also as a film. In his usual insightful way, he finds the important takeaways without focusing on simply what\'s \"good\" or \"bad\" with the film. The more important question is what do we do with it, now that it\'s out there. Can we take the themes that Aronofsky presents and use them as jumping off points to talk to each other about God in meaningful ways? The answer this time around is definitely yes.
- [Tactical Faith Radio - Episode #2](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/tactical-faith-radio-episode-2/) - Join us as we interview Alan Cross on our new podcast. He is the pastor of Gateway Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL, and the author of When Heaven and Earth Collide: Racism, Southern Evangelicals and the Better Way of Jesus. It’s published by New South, Inc. Alan talks about his journey that brought him to Montgomery, and how that led him down the path of asking how the church could accept such rampant racism at certain times in it’s past. This study led ultimately to writing a book on the subject. Were the good old days actually that good?
- [Everyday Opinions on Apologetics - Micah Martin](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/everyday-opinions-apologetics-micah-martin/) - IT support specialist, Micah Martin, talks about his reasons to trust the Christian worldview. He also speaks on the importance of apologetics in his life and his community in Columbus, GA.
- [Tactical Faith Weekly - 09/10/2014](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/tactical-faith-weekly-09102014/)
- [Everyday Apologetics - Dr. Richard Howe](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/everyday-apologetics-dr-richard-howe/)
- [SALT Lectures 2015](https://tacticalfaith.com/latest-news/salt-lectures-2015-audio/) - Download the Audio Files from our apologetics conference SALT 2015.
- [Tactical Faith in Eastern Shore Presbyterian](https://tacticalfaith.com/state-events/tactical-faith-in-eastern-shore-presbyterian/) - On May 17th 2015 Tactical Faith was invited by Chris Holland, the director of student ministeries at Eastern Shore Baptist Church in Fairhope Alabama, to speak to his youth group about apologetics. I took this opportunity to reach out to my friend Dr. Travis Coblentz in Birmingham...Read More
- [Hunter Street - Night Life Summer Mini-Term](https://tacticalfaith.com/announcements/hunter-street-night-life-summer-mini-term/) - Apologetics and the Bible is the theme for our three Wednesday Night Life mini-term classes in June. Christian apologetics is how we give a defense for our faith. Join us as we tackle three questions that often arise about our faith and learn how to contend for the orthodox viewpoint reasonably and with the right character. Guest speakers are Dr. Mark Gignilliat of Beeson Divinity, author and speaker Doug Powell, and Hunter Street member and director of Tactical Faith, Matthew Burford.
- [Joel Busby on the ordinary apologetic](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/ordinary-apologetic-joel-busby/) - Pastor and teacher Joel Busby talks about living a \"faithfully present\" Christian life in our culture.
- [Dr. Travis Coblentz - In Defense of Hope](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/dr-travis-coblentz-in-defense-of-hope/)
- [Our new logo!](https://tacticalfaith.com/latest-news/our-new-logo/) - We\'ve changed our logo here at Tactical Faith. If you would like to know why please click on this post. Written by our very own creative director, be prepared to be bored to tears at all his reasons why we changed the logo. Beware, an anatomical logo breakdown lies beyond this page!
- [Can I lie now?](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/can-lie-now/) - Is lying ever justified before a holy and righteous God? Will God hold people accountable for lying to authorities when trying to protect innocent people?
- [Thorny Renunciations](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/thorny-renunciations/) - The nature of apostasy and what it actually looks like is a source of conflict, division, and confusion within Christianity. To be sure, the idea of whether or not a truly born again believer, a Christian mind you, could even commit such an act is a subject of much debate.
- [Salt 2014 January](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/salt-2014-january/) - Our Salt Conference from 2014, sponsored in part by the Alabama Baptist Association.
- [Tim McGrew 2013](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/tim-mcgrew-2013/) - Our Grassroots initiative was set up to bring in a core group that was on board with our mission, and give them direct exposure to people like Tim McGrew.
- [Brett Kunkle Eastern Shore](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/brett-kunkle-eastern-shore/) - We brought Brett Kunkle from Stand to Reason to Eastern Shore, Alabama in 2012.
- [Gary Habermas 2012](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/gary-habermas-2012-2/) - Gary Habermas speaking about the Shroud of Turin in Montgomery.
- [SALT 2013](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/salt-2013/) - Bacon ipsum dolor amet kevin frankfurter bacon shankle filet mignon pork chop turkey ground round porchetta kielbasa sausage ham.
- [Nancy Pearcey 2016](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/nancy-pearcey-2016-event/) - Nancy Pearcey came to speak at Evangel Classical Christian School.
- [J Warner Wallace](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/j-warner-wallace-2/) - J. Warner Wallace, guns and Jesus. It was great.
- [Resurrection Weekend - 2014](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/resurrection-weekend-2014/) - An Easter event centered around the Resurrection of Jesus.
- [Jewish & Christian Conversation - 2016](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/jewish-and-christian-conversation-2016/) - When: November 2016 Where: Alabaster, AL Partnerships: Evangel Classical Christian School, Beeson Divinity School, Tactical Faith
- [SALT-2015](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/salt-2015-2/) - When: April 2015 Where: Birmingham, Al Partnerships: Southeastern Bible College, Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, Dawson Memorial Baptist, Tactical Faith
- [Medicine & Miracles 2014](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/medicine-miracles-2014/) - Medicine and Miracles When: February 2014 Where: Birmingham, Al Partnerships: Beeson Divinity School, Christian Medical Ministry, and Southeastern Bible College, Ratio Christi of UAB, Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church What I remember: It is great to be able to bring ministries, churches and schools together and this event was no exception. Dr. Gary Habermas and
- [Contrast](https://tacticalfaith.com/pastor-fellows/contrast/) - I’ve been thinking for a while now about contrasts: the way things that appear similar are strikingly different and do different things. That may be a strange thing to be thinking about, but I have my reasons. For one thing, I roast coffee. The art and science of roasting coffee fascinates me because there is
- [Duty and Jurisprudence](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/duty-and-jurisprudence/) - When: January 2016 Where: Birmingham, Al Partnerships: Tactical Faith, First Baptist Church of Birmingham What I remember: I remember this unique event at First Baptist Birmingham as being an example of how great a ministry Tactical Faith can be. Jay Watts informed us of some friends who were evaluating data that needed vetting by the
- [Gary Habermas 2016](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/gary-habermas-2016/) - When: January 2016 Where: Birmingham, Al Partnerships: Union Hill Baptist Church, Southeastern Bible College, Tactical Faith What I remember: It is always great to have Dr. Habermas in town! Dr. Gary spoke at Union Hill Baptist on Sunday morning and evening. His lecture on the Joy of the Resurrection on Sunday Morning was fantastic! We
- [Liberty VS Freedom](https://tacticalfaith.com/church-and-law/liberty-vs-freedom/) - Liberty vs Freedom Johnny Gray of Gray Jenkins LLC and the VP of Tactical Faith gives a talk on Law. This talk centers around federalism and the distinction between Law and Freedom. Religious freedom is at the heart of the talk. Give it a like on Youtube and share on social media.
- [Samford University - Defend the Faith 2017](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/samford-dtf/) - Jay WattsLife Training Institute Dr. Gary HabermasLiberty University Monday Aug, 7thRegions RoomCooney Hall 4th Floor
- [Ben Witherington lll](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/ben-witherington-lll/)
- [Gary Habermas - Joy of the Resurrection](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/gary-habermas-joy-resurrection/)
- [Keelan Adams - Lyrical Theology](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/keelan-adams-lyrical-theology/) - TF Radio - Keelan Adams on lyrical theology, hip hop culture and apologetics.
- [reThink Follow up From Matt](https://tacticalfaith.com/latest-news/rethink-follow-matt/) - “The field prepared by our Lord is still open for work and workers. Please pray and think about giving to our ministry for 2017. We continue to equip the good people of Alabama with qualified training. Please partner with us as we share what G.K. Chesterton said was the gigantic secret of the Christian…the happiness found in only Jesus Christ.”
- [Non-Historical Salvation, Apologetics, and Story-Telling](https://tacticalfaith.com/from-the-board/non-historical-salvation-apologetics-story-telling/) - Non-historical views of salvation encourage us to ignore what is happening in the world and the Church’s role in it. Our average Christian’s non-story is an artless mix of Disney-ification (we cannot look too deeply into the troubling parts of life for fear it may mar our happy ending) and the deus ex machina (whatever story is taking place now is miraculously fixed by an intrusion unrelated to the story itself).
- [Gary at First Baptist Church of Columbiana](https://tacticalfaith.com/announcements/gary-first-baptist-columbiana/) - Gary Habermas Speaking at FBCC FBCC is partnering with Tactical Faith to bring in Dr. Habermas in to speak on the Resurrection of Jesus. It's a free event. Bring your unbelieving friends along. At 5PM there will be a good ole fashioned hamburgers and ice cream fellowship meal. Following the meal at 6PM there will
- [Knowledge, Understanding, and Love I: Knowledge as a Problem](https://tacticalfaith.com/from-the-board/knowledge-understanding-love-knowledge-problem/) - A Problem with Knowledge “Ancient people were full of superstition, believing the most ridiculous things because they didn’t have access to modern science and technology. Since the enlightenment, humans have become more and more knowledgeable and eventually religion will pass away.” This fairly widely-held belief rests on a number of assumptions and requires a fairly
- [The Trinity as a Response to our Identity Crisis](https://tacticalfaith.com/philosophy/trinity-response-identity-crisis/) - The events that took place in Charlottesville recently, as well as much of the apparent dissolution of the social and cultural fabric of the U.S. in the months up to and following the election of Donald Trump have, I think, made it evident that we live in a crisis of identity. I’m not talking about
- [Humility and the Apologist](https://tacticalfaith.com/sponsors/humility-and-the-apologist/) - 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15 is one of the most often quoted Bible verses by Christian Apologists.
- [A Muslim and Christian Perspective](https://tacticalfaith.com/what-weve-done/muslim-christian-perspective/) - When: September 2017 Where: Birmingham, AL Partnerships: Evangel Presbyterian Church and Mountain Chapel UMC What I Remember: The second annual "Tactical Faith: Conversations" event centered around Democracy and Islam. We brought Rev. John Rankin and Dr. Radwan Masmoudi to Alabama to dialogue over the topic of how the Muslim and Christian worldviews view the
- [Moore, Jones, and the Deceitful Heart](https://tacticalfaith.com/christianity-and-politics/moore-jones-deceitful-heart/) - The recent senate race in Alabama and the win of Doug Jones, and loss of Roy Moore, has stirred up a lot of negative feelings. I’ve seen people on both sides of the aisle who wear the mantle of Christian deride the other side, claiming moral and theological superiority. It is my hope that I
- [Knowledge, Understanding, and Love II: Ignorance and Information Technology](https://tacticalfaith.com/apologetics/knowledge-understanding-love-ii-ignorance-information-technology/) - Remembering vs. Reminding: Fit In the previous post on this issue, we ended by asking why we should blame technology for our strange (but organic) mix of arrogance and foolishness. Why not simply suggest that people are just not as nice and humble as they should be, and so we should try to be nicer
- [The (Dis)comfort of Christmas](https://tacticalfaith.com/apologetics/the-discomfort-of-christmas/) - In a moving piece, Kevin D. Williamson laid out the thoughts of Mary and Joseph against the backdrop of the story of Abraham and Isaac. Mimicking the thoughts of unbelievers when facing these stories that make up the canon of Christianity, Williamson returns to a refrain: “All that stuff must be very comforting. I wish
- [A Primer on Justice](https://tacticalfaith.com/worldview/a-primer-on-justice/) - "What we need is a national conversation..." The call for the correction of injustice resounds throughout every corner of contemporary society—from the legal system, to prices of goods, to taxes, to healthcare, to race and culture, to sex, pronouns, and the appropriate range of rights. We keep feeling and hearing the need for a “national
- [It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Weapon!](https://tacticalfaith.com/guest-post/bird-plane-weapon/) - Paradoxical Passion A man once committed a heinous crime for which he receive the most extensive sentence, life behind bars. During the long, drawn-out process of receiving the hearing for this punishment, the man--for some reason unknown to many--became enamored of the judge’s gavel. Judgment was passed and the felon immediately embarked upon his life-long
- [Discouraging Heroes: On Motive and the Abortion Debate](https://tacticalfaith.com/worldview/discouraging-heroes-motive-abortion-debate/) - Concern over Motive A few years ago, someone who claimed to be a feminist woman wrote an article—which turned out to be a fake—in which she declared that she had aborted her baby upon learning that the child was a boy. The rationale was terrible and simple: She “knew” that the boy would grow up
- [Knowledge, Understanding, and Love III: Ignorance through Grace](https://tacticalfaith.com/apologetics/knowledge-understanding-love-iii-ignorance-grace/) - Ignorance and the Good The last entry in this series noted that recognizing our own ignorance—the simple recognition that we do not possess the Truth, but that the Truth possesses us—may be essential to be good, even for Christians. But how can Christians both claim to know the Truth and be ignorant? Let’s begin with
- [A Primer on Justice II: Getting Confused with Plato](https://tacticalfaith.com/church-and-law/primer-justice-ii-getting-confused-plato/) - Getting Properly Confused I’ve stated in another blog that being unsure, even confused, can be a result even of the experience of the grace of Jesus. I may be wrong, for perhaps I just find too much confidence in one’s beliefs unpleasant. It surely undermines dialogue and therefore also can reduce the chance of befriending
- [Tim Barnett Interview](https://tacticalfaith.com/interviews/tim-barnett-interview/) - This is the longest of our interviews. I'll have to apologize for rambling too much, but I really clicked with Tim Barnett at the True Story Conference put on by Maven Ministries. Tim is from Canada and is a full time speaker for Stand to Reason, an apologetic ministry based out of California. We got
- [Welcome TRAVIS!](https://tacticalfaith.com/announcements/welcome-travis/) - The Tactical Faith board is proud to announce that Dr. Travis Coblentz will be taking on the role of Executive Director starting on August 2018.
- [What to do with the time given us?](https://tacticalfaith.com/announcements/what-to-do-with-the-time-given-us/) - “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” Things are not nearly
- [Ryan Ries Interview](https://tacticalfaith.com/sponsors/ryan-ries-interview/) - If you have not heard Ryan\'s testimony, or listened to him talk about the divine intervention that happened in his life while Jesus was saving him, then you are missing out. This guy has a passion for Jesus, and a willingness to bear the cross of Jesus.
- [Cathryn Neracher Interview](https://tacticalfaith.com/interviews/cathryn-neracher-interview/) - Here is the second interview that we did in Oxford, Mississippi at the Maven Conference, "True Story". Cathryn Neracher is a former atheist and is also the founder of Evangetics ministry in Motor City. Coming from a legal background, she found Jesus thru both an existential crisis, as well as seeing the arguments and evidence for
- [Jonathan Morrow Interview](https://tacticalfaith.com/interviews/jonathan-morrow-interview/) - Jonathan Morrow is the director of cultural engagement of Impact 360 in Georgia. Jonathan has been a long time friend of Tactical Faith, so we were anxious to interview him and help him promote his ministry. The focus of this organization is help equip young people before they go to college, and after they are in
- [Erin Kunkle Interview](https://tacticalfaith.com/interviews/erin-kunkle-interview/) - We missed interviewing Brett Kunkle, founder and president of Maven Ministries, but turns out Erin Kunkle is a lot cooler. Erin Kunkle is Brett's better half, and she has great things to say about being a parent, the appropriate use of discipline in the home, and what it was like to be a single mom.
- [Moral Arguments I: The Euthyphro Dilemma](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/moral-arguments-i-the-euthyphro-dilemma/) - Morality, God, and the Euthyphro Dilemma Christians often appeal to the moral argument when speaking of the secular movement of our culture, and its (probably related) moral decay: "Without God," one might say, "there is no ground for morality. We've rejected belief in God and now we're reaping what we've sown." If you've ever made
- [Sowing Good Seed into Cracked Foundations](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/sowing-good-seed-into-cracked-foundations/) - Back in the “salad days” of my association with apologetics, I was regularly plagued by the perception – not overwhelming but consistent – that I was on the defensive side of discussions with unbelievers and skeptics too regularly. The feeling was one of struggle to keep up with their endless cascade of questions and objections.
- [Moral Arguments II: Disagreeing over God(s)](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/moral-arguments-ii-disagreeing-over-gods/) - When we make arguments in support of a Christian view, those arguments can avoid accusations of question-begging by appeal to sources other than Scripture. Given that the Euthyphro Dilemma, which has been wielded against the idea of God as a source of morality, originated with Plato, what if Plato already had within the Euthyphro the
- [Moral Arguments III: Might Might Make Right, Right?](https://tacticalfaith.com/apologetics/moral-arguments-iii-might-might-make-right-right/) - In the previous two posts, we've talked about one of the central criticisms of any claim that morality is derived in some way from a divine being: The Euthyphro Dilemma. We've looked briefly at the original text of Plato's Euthyphro, examined how the Dilemma develops in the dialogue. And, so far, we have found Plato/Socrates
- [Two Kingdoms I](https://tacticalfaith.com/worldview/a-tale-of-two-kingdoms/) - It is not exactly an observation laced with uncommon insight to say that the political discourse in this nation has degenerated to a place maybe unknown in living memory.[1] Complete discord and disunity. Unbridled animosity. Hypocritical intolerance. Often baseless accusations. Rash condemnation. Outright hatred. Death wishes via celebrity Twitter accounts. Death threats. Attempted murder in
- [Moral Arguments IV: The Sophist-icated "Euthyphro Dilemma"](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/moral-arguments-iv-the-sophist-icated-euthyphro-dilemma-2/) - Summary Perhaps a quick summary of the argument so far is in order. The primary focus of this series is the Euthyphro Dilemma, which has been adapted by contemporary thinkers to argue that a divine being or beings cannot be the source of morality. The adapted Dilemma states, in short, either God is the source
- [Cultural Deviations](https://tacticalfaith.com/art/cultural-deviations/) - For those of us engrossed in pop culture and the very suavely market driven MCU, we have been somewhat surprised at Disney/Marvels reversal of course concerning James Gunn. For those of you living outside of our pop culture bubble, Gunn was fired from being the director of Guardians of the Galaxy 3, around July of
- [Craig Keener Interview](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/craig-keener-interview/) - Matt Burford interviews Craig Keener about spiritual hermeneutics and what does it mean to have wisdom from an Old Testament perspective.
- [Morality as Natural: Why the "I don't need a god to be moral" critique fails](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/morality-as-natural-why-the-i-dont-need-a-god-to-be-moral-critique-fails-2/) - Rather than continue the series on the moral argument with further takeaways—they are too numerable to include in a single post, and it would begin to look silly having a 10-part series—I have decided to develop these ideas as separate arguments in their own posts. I will make reference to claims made in the series
- [Is God Rightfully a Narcissistic Tyrant? Power, Love, and How We Think about God (and Ourselves)](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/is-god-rightfully-a-narcissistic-tyrant-power-love-and-how-we-think-about-god-and-ourselves/) - God, Love, and Power, Part 1: Knowing God and Knowing About God This piece, which covers an issue that I think has become a prevalent problem in thinking about God, is rather long. Nevertheless, rather than breaking it into separate posts, I wanted to keep it all as one to help see how the parts
- [Tremper Longman](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/tremper-longman/) - Matthew Burford interviews Dr. Tremper Longman in this edition of Tactical Faith Radio.
- [MEN OF STILLE and Tactical Faith](https://tacticalfaith.com/announcements/men-of-stille-and-tactical-faith/) - Tactical Faith has been partnering with Jeremiah Castille as he kicks off his Men of Stille initiative. Podcasts, video, friendships, and great fellowship.
- [Send Relief and Tactical Faith](https://tacticalfaith.com/state-events/send-relief-and-tactical-faith-2/) - We had the opportunity to help the Alabama State Board of Missions and the Southern Baptist organize a Medical and Dental fair on the campus of 6th Ave. Baptist Church. We were able to help service a need in providing free dental and medical care to inner-city people while also sharing the Christian faith.
- [Talking to the World about Christian Morality: Why Shouldn't Bob Kill Sam?](https://tacticalfaith.com/uncategorized/talking-to-the-world-about-christian-morality-why-shouldnt-bob-kill-sam-2/) - The Moral and Amoral "Why?" When an ethical law of the form, 'Thou shalt…', is laid down, one's first thought is, 'And what if I do not do it?' It is clear, however, that ethics has nothing to do with punishment and reward in the usual sense of the terms. So our question about the
- [Dr. Lydia McGrew and Undesigned Coincidences](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/dr-lydia-mcgrew-and-undesigned-coincidences/) - Dr. Lydia McGrew talks to our president Matt Burford in this interview about her latest book. Her book, "Undesigned Coincidences" is a great book that merges the devotional life with the apologetic life. Let us know what you think.
- [Arrogance](https://tacticalfaith.com/guest-post/arrogance-3/) - Guest Post by Dr. Joel Schwartz I recently had a conversation with someone who asked how it could be anything but arrogance that would lead us to question God’s actions in the world. Someone making a claim about not being able to believe (or seriously struggling to believe) in a God who does a certain
- [Gary Habermas Podcast](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/gary-habermas-podcast/) - We've got Gary Habermas talking about doubt. We've also got an exclusive treat with Gary talking about his friendship with Anthony Flew for the first time on a podcast. This is pure gold, so take a listen with us as we talk to the GREAT LION of Apologetics!
- [Apologetics Resources for Alabama Baptist](https://tacticalfaith.com/apologetics/apologetics-resources-for-alabama-baptist/) - This list is something I\'ve compiled for the Alabama Baptist concerning apologetic resources that are generally accepted in our community and are written from a scholarly perspective. Many of the authors below have actually been used by Tactical Faith in equipping the local churches around Alabama in the past. So, you don\'t have to be Baptist to enjoy and benefit from this list. It\'s a merely apologetic list, and should be enjoyed as such.
- [Talking to the World about Christian Morality II: Getting Past the Gospel of Legalism](https://tacticalfaith.com/philosophy/talking-to-the-world-about-christian-morality-ii-getting-past-the-gospel-of-legalism/) - In trying to convince Bob not to kill Sam in the previous post, we ran into a series of "why" questions and corresponding kinds of answers. There is a strictly legal response, a moral response, and an enforcement mechanism (punishment or reward) response. We determined that once you are talking about enforcement mechanisms, you are
- [Aimee Byrd](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/aimee-byrd/) - Aimee Byrd joins us on our podcast to discuss her upcoming book "Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood" and many others. Aimee is part of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals as well as a regular contributor on the Mortification of Spin podcast and blog. We discuss women in the church and Complementarianism.
- [Carl R. Trueman Interview](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/carl-r-trueman-interview/) - Join us as we talk to Carl Trueman and discuss Apostasy in the church, both on a popular level and also in our personal journeys with other fellow believers. We love having conversations with people like Dr. Trueman. See and hear more from him at Mortification of Spin as well as the Alliance of Confessing
- [Steel City Talks December](https://tacticalfaith.com/uncategorized/steel-city-talks-december/) - Steel City Talks is a discussion group open to high school seniors through college, meant for people to ask questions and discuss things that they cannot in church, or perhaps even in school. It will meet at Seeds this fall, each on a Thursday night. Cost will be $10, which will include a drink from
- [Talking to the World about Christian Morality III: Becoming What We Are](https://tacticalfaith.com/apologetics/talking-to-the-world-about-christian-morality-iii-becoming-what-we-are/) - When Bob was probing the possibility of homicide, we found that he could ask (at least) three kinds of why questions. One "why?" can be answered with an explanation about whether it is in fact legal or moral. Another "why?" could be answered with an explanation of why it is immoral to murder. If, after
- [Grassroots Apologetics Mobile](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/grassroots-apologetics-mobile/) - Currently Rescheduling! Tactical Faith’s Grassroots Apologetics events bring a great mix of intellectual topics and friendly discussion. Speakers from Tactical Faith as well as from the local area will present on intriguing topics that fit broadly into apologetics, with ample time set aside for discussion. Come not merely to hear, but to discuss together with
- [Is the Old Testament Relevant Today?](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/is-the-old-testament-relevant-today/) - Dr. Tremper Longman is interviewed by Matt and announces Tactical Faith's partnership with Dr. Longman.
- [Competition in Christianity with the Castilles](https://tacticalfaith.com/worldview/competition-in-christianity-with-the-castilles/) - Matt Burford interviews Tim, Simeon, and Jeremiah Castille about competition in a sports context and how it relates to Christianity. Should Christians engage in competitive and even violent sports?
- [Brett Kunkle And Maven](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/brett-kunkle-and-maven/) - We've got Matthew Burford and Shannon Poe interviewing Brett Kunkle of Maven Ministries. We talk about world-views and how Christian ideas can turn ideas on their head and give us a new way of seeing things.
- [Rich Sam and the Trouble with Faith](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/rich-sam-and-the-trouble-with-faith/) - Faith is a problem. Or, at least, it really seems to be a problem, for both Christian and non-Christian alike. Atheists who are big fans of science are particularly critical (or, really, derisive) of any hint of faith. We can retort: "Yeah, but you have faith in science!!" To which they will respond, "HAHAHAHA!" They
- [Scholar Series](https://tacticalfaith.com/announcements/scholar-series/) - November 4th! Come hear and interact with Dr. Tremper Longman III. A world renown Old Testament scholar, Longman will be discussing the role that books like Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes play in the Christian life.
- [Rusty blades, pastoral work and the gift of the Christian tradition](https://tacticalfaith.com/sponsors/rusty-blades-pastoral-work-and-the-gift-of-the-christian-tradition/) - Let\'s celebrate Reformation Day as we interview Dr. Joel Busby about the reformation and the way we think about the life of the mind. Matt Burford leads the discussion and we invite ya\'ll to join us and listen.
- [Overlapping Magisteria](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/overlapping-magisteria-2/) - In the previous blog, we looked quickly at what I think are decent reasons for unbelievers to be skeptical about faith—specifically about the relationship between faith and publicly available evidence. One possible response is simple and clear: We could follow Stephen Jay Gould's claim that science and religion (or faith) represent "non-overlapping magisteria." That is,
- [You See What You Want? Science and Faith](https://tacticalfaith.com/philosophy/you-see-what-you-want-science-and-faith/) - In the previous article on faith, entitled Overlapping Magisteria, we saw various ways that faith is used in non-religious contexts. They invariably relate to belief in a person—in that person's goodness, trustworthiness, honesty, openness, all against a backdrop of evidence that might suggest that one should not believe them.[1] For example, engaging in an argument
- [Greg Koukl Interview](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/greg-koukl-interview/) - Get ready for something to chew on. Matt Burford got a chance to catch up with our long time friend and associate Greg Koukl about his 10th anniversary edition of Tactics. Did you know that Greg and his book on tactics is one of the reasons we named our ministry "Tactical Faith"? Well, you do
- [Is the Manger a Myth?](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/is-the-manger-a-myth/) - Matt Burford has a discussion with Doug Powell on the nativity and if the manger is a myth. Join us as we dig into a Christmas tradition as old as the faith. Doug Powell is a singer, songwriter and accomplished apologist. To find out more about Doug's many works you can check out his website
- [Perceptions of the Kingdom](https://tacticalfaith.com/guest-post/perceptions-of-the-kingdom/) - With Christians, Dallas Willard made the case in multiple places that discipleship is too often treated as an optional good for those who are really committed. The mindset is that actually living out the principles of the Sermon on the Mount are only for those “super-Christians”, clergy, or even no one, showing us how far we are from God.
- [Bananas (and Duct Tape) for Science! Faith, Science, and "Men without Chests"](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/bananas-and-duct-tape-for-science-faith-science-and-men-without-chests-2/) - Review So far in this series of blogs, we've looked at the problem of faith and talked about how faith is used in contexts that are not necessarily religious, as well as discussing what science tells us about the world. What is the problem with faith, according to most of its critics? It is that
- [Neil Shenvi on Critical Theory and Intersectionality](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/neil-shenvi-on-critical-theory-and-intersectionality/) - Neil Shenvi joins us on our podcast to talk about Intersectionality, Critical Theory, and Critical Race Theory. How should we think about these theories and can we use them in our biblical worldview? Or should they be categorically rejected. Neil believes there is a way forward, but it's a nuanced as the theories we are
- [Perceptions of the Kingdom: Spiritual Disciplines](https://tacticalfaith.com/philosophy/perceptions-of-the-kingdom-spiritual-disciplines/) - The work of Dallas Willard has been a great source of understanding for me in this. Willard draws from Aristotelian ideas of virtue formation to help us do this. For Aristotle, one of the key means to become a virtuous person is to do the things that virtuous people do. As Christians, if we want to see the world as the Triune God does, then we should try to do the things that Jesus did.
- [What does it take to truly believe in Christianity?](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/what-does-it-take-to-truly-believe-in-christianity/) - Matt Burford interviews Travis Coblentz and Joel Schwartz about Christian belief. Travis and Joel are regular contributors on our website, as well as Travis being our Executive Director. Travis and Joel also do our W_ndering Toward Wisdom Podcast. Enjoy!
- [Perceptions of the Kingdom: The easy yoke](https://tacticalfaith.com/culture/perceptions-of-the-kingdom-the-easy-yoke/) - Dallas Willard reminds us that Jesus tells us to take his yoke upon us, learn from him, and we will find rest for our souls (Matthew 11:28-30). This does not mean that if we just connect to God, He will do all the work for us, so we can find rest. Instead, the often overlooked
- [BIG ISSUES with Sean McDowell and Brett Kunkle](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/big-issues-with-sean-mcdowell-and-brett-kunkle/) - Matt interviews Sean McDowell and Brett Kunkle about some of the big issues that youths are dealing with in today's culture. Screen time, digital media, and how we deal with these issues are all discussed.
- [Rich Sam Asks the Big Question of Faith](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/rich-sam-asks-the-big-question-of-faith/) - This series of blogs has been spurred by the apparent conflict between scientific styles of reasoning and faith. But we have had to do a lot of "throat-clearing," defining terms and clarifying ideas. In this post, I'll allow Rich Sam to offer what I think is perhaps the most important criticism of what I've been
- [Nancy Pearcey Interview](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/nancy-pearcey-interview/) - What is our worldview and how does it affect how we view our bodies. Matt Burford interviews Nancy Pearcey about her book "Love Thy Body".
- [Bible and The Ballot](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/bible-and-the-ballot-2/) - We have interviewed Tremper Longman III about his new book "The Bible and the Ballot" concerning Christians and politics. How do we flourish in a politically divisive environment, and try to unite and be persuasive.
- [Answering the Big Question of Faith I: Science as Useful, but Truncated Perception](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/answering-the-big-question-of-faith-i-science-as-useful-but-truncated-perception/) - We must begin our response by saying that Rich Sam's questions (described in the previous blog) cannot be answered fully. It is possible that we are merely deluded. It is also quite possible that Rich Sam is. For Rich Sam's questions are framed, as are most such questions presented by critics of religion, by a
- [Gary Habermas on Mere Christianity](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/gary-habermas-on-mere-christianity-2/) - Gary talks to us about Mere Christianity and relates it to the yellow brick road. If we stay on the yellow brick road, which is the Resurrection according to Gary, then we will get to the Emerald City. Give it a listen here and share with anyone and everyone!
- [The Church & Covid-19](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/the-church-and-covid-19/) - What is the longterm strategy for the Church? How are we moving forward with our new ideas about social distancing when we think about gathering as a Christian Fellowship. Listen as Matt interviews a group of pastors and theologians to discuss these very issues. Guests: Drs. Kyle McClellan, Joel Busby, Calvin Bell, Tom Fuller &
- [Concern for the Economy 2: Dr. Shane Underwood](https://tacticalfaith.com/sponsors/concern-for-the-economy-2-dr-shane-underwood/) - Finances are tool that God uses to allocate money efficiently across industries, across geography, and across time. Do we have freedom to do what God wants us to do in a sever economic downturn? Listen as Matt and Travis interview Dr. Shane Underwood as they talk about how Covid-19 has effected the economy and the
- [Things Darwinian Evolution Cannot Explain](https://tacticalfaith.com/guest-post/things-darwinian-evolution-cannot-explain/) - This is a special guest blog post from Cathryn Buse. She grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a masters in Engineering.
- [Roy Ciampa and Will Kynes - Is the Old Testament Relevant?](https://tacticalfaith.com/sponsors/roy-ciampa-and-will-kynes-is-the-old-testament-relevant-2/) - What are our parameters for the Old Testament and how the context of Job speaks to us today? How much do books like Job speak to us as Christians in our modern Context? Listen as guests Dr. Roy E Ciampa and Dr. Will Kynes discuss these questions with Matthew Burford.
- [Are Christians Allowed To Get Angry?](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/are-christians-allowed-to-get-angry/) - How do we as Christians deal with anger issues, both personally and culturally. As followers of Jesus we have to contend with the ideas of being angry and not sinning in our anger. As Dr. Matt Burford helms this discussion, we talk to Mark Hutton, who is not only a theologian and scholar, but also
- [Jared Jones - Life as a Japanese Missionary](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/jared-jones-life-as-a-japanese-missionary-2/) - Listen as Matthew Burford talks with Jared Jones about being a missionary in Takasaki, Japan. Building trust in a relationship in Japan and being there for the long term. What are the religious themes in Takasaki? What are the big worldview questions that these missionaries have to tackle? Listen and find out more.
- [Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/recovering-the-supernatural-worldview-of-the-bible/) - Join Matt Burford (our President) and Dave Jones (Founding Member) as they interview Michael Heiser about the spiritual world. What do we as Christians need to believe about the supernatural world and how far do we take the unseen world? In an increasingly secular culture, we need to recover our ability and willingness to claim
- [A Gospel Conversation on Race](https://tacticalfaith.com/sponsors/a-gospel-conversation-on-race/) - What is Race, White Fragility, Ethnicity, and Christianity have to do with each other. Matt Burford, Drs. Neil Shenvi, Calvin Bell, Keelan Adams, & Tameka Moment are gathered together in this podcast to have a meeting of the minds about some of the most divisive ideas in our culture today. Our expectation going into this
- [Answering the Big Question of Faith II: No Faith, No Coherence; Know Faith, Know Coherence](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/answering-the-big-question-of-faith-ii-no-faith-no-coherence-know-faith-know-coherence/) - Introduction Here, we come finally to the end of this series, though clearly not to the end of trying to understand and present the riches of faith, and how faith relates to love, hope, and wisdom. Nevertheless, insofar as this series has worked to show how faith and science are not at odds with one
- [Dr. Neil Shenvi - God and Man at Berkeley](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/dr-neil-shenvi-god-and-man-at-berkeley/) - We've got Dr. Neil Shenvi on for our third time now. Specifically to talk to him about how he became a Christian while in college. After talking with Neil about Critical Theory a few months back, he mentioned that he had become a christian later in life. Our focus is always on Christ, and as
- [When You Share the Gospel with an Atheist](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/when-you-share-the-gospel-with-an-atheist/) - Dr. Matthew Burford has recently been published on the Website Radical. “Evangelizing is not simply a matter of teaching and instructing and imparting information to the mind,’ said J.I. Packer, “Evangelizing includes the endeavor to elicit a response to the truth taught.” This quote gets to the heart of the complicated and often messy matter
- [From NASA to Mama Bear](https://tacticalfaith.com/sponsors/from-nasa-to-mama-bear/) - Cathryn Buse joins us to talk about Apologetics, what it's like working for NASA, and high level security secrets. Cathryn has been a guest blogger for us, as well as a local Alabama Apologist. You can find more about her and her organization at Defend The Faith Ministries. Cathryn is also on Twitter @CathrynBuse and
- [Equipping Christians to Think and Speak on Pro-Life Issues](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/equipping-christians-to-think-and-speak-on-pro-life-issues/) - Dr. Matthew Burford interviews Jay Watts from Merely Human Ministries. The impetus here is the Pro-Life argument and how to properly argue for that position in a positive light. Questions like "why don't we just preach the gospel and not worry about abortion"? That's a great question, and if the conversation about the unborn is
- [Why Gather?](https://tacticalfaith.com/sponsors/why-gather/) - \"And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works, not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.\" Hebrews 10:24-25
- [How important is character? Dr. Christian Miller](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/how-important-is-character-dr-christian-miller/) - What does a cinnamon roll have to do with virtue? What are the motivations that we have for being good? Just how much can we know what motivates us to be virtuous? In this podcast , Travis Coblentz and Matthew Burford talk to Christian Miller about his book "The Character Gap".
- [How did the cross work? Dr. Joshua McNall](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/how-did-the-cross-work-dr-joshua-mcnall/) - What is the Atonement? How does the death of Jesus acquire our forgiveness? Is it about forgiveness at all? Christus Victor, Substitution, New Adam?What has Jesus done for us? Take a listen as Matt interviews Joshua M. McNall as he discusses his work on the Atonement and how the Church has modeled the Atonement. Guest:
- [What is the Bible Project? Michael McDonald](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/what-is-the-bible-project-michael-mcdonald/) - Host: Matthew BurfordGuest: Michael McDonald Matthew Burford gets a chance to interview Michael McDonald of the famed Bible Project. Michael McDonald is Director of Strategic Relationships for BibleProject. If you haven't seen any of the Bible Project videos, you should check out the website and dig into some great graphically supported insights into the biblical
- [A Manual for Christian Dissidents](https://tacticalfaith.com/podcast/a-manual-for-christian-dissidents/) - An interview with Rod Dreher In this interview we discuss with Rod Dreher his new book Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents. How are we to navigate the terrain of a constantly shifting culture that is increasingly Post-Christian in it's outlook. As more and more people look to authorities to find solace,
- [Was Adam a real person? Dr. William Lane Craig](https://tacticalfaith.com/defending-the-faith/was-adam-a-real-person-dr-william-lane-craig/) - Who was Adam and just how long ago did he live? Or did he live at all? How do we make sense of the historical questions surrounding the first man? All these are great questions, and Matt got to catch up with William Lane Craig to talk about his latest work being published soon. The
- [The Birth of Christ & the Census of Qurinius](https://tacticalfaith.com/sponsors/the-birth-of-christ-the-census-of-qurinius/) - HISTORY AFFIRMS A KEY EVENT IN THE CHRISTMAS STORY Luke’s Gospel is a great wealth of historical information. In his opening words, he states: Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us… it seemed good to me also, having had perfect
- [Archaeological Evidence for the Christmas Story - Ted Wright](https://tacticalfaith.com/sponsors/archaeological-evidence-for-the-christmas-story-ted-wright/) - Archaeology is not quite like Indiana Jones. It's actually better! Many times archaeology clarifies the text of the Bible and helps us investigate the stories in our ancient and texts. Archaeology also emboldens our faith, because unlike other faith traditions, ours is firmly rooted in history, and is therefore subject to investigation. Matt got to
- [DISCERN - Rescheduled](https://tacticalfaith.com/events/discern-rescheduled/) - This event has been rescheduled due to Covid protocols. The event has been moved to March 11th, 2021. Read More...
- [Tangible Truth: The Shroud of Turin](https://tacticalfaith.com/sponsors/tangible-truth-the-shroud-of-turin/) - Doug Powell interviews Dr. Gary Habermas about the Shroud of Turin.
- [What if the Inklings invited Jordan Peterson to the Eagle and Child?](https://tacticalfaith.com/philosophy/what-if-the-inklings-invited-jordan-peterson-to-the-eagle-and-child/) - Peterson’s language is spookily similar to Lewis’s lecture as published in The Discarded Image. Peterson argues that since the Enlightenment, we have sought to force the world as a “forum for action” entirely within the subjective realm and placing science, or how we know the “forum of things” as the supreme epistemology.
- [Deposition](https://tacticalfaith.com/poem/deposition/) - Lifted and dried, Poached in darkness, He hangs bare.
- [What’s wrong with our ideas about the Nativity?](https://tacticalfaith.com/interviews/ancient-art-of-facts/whats-wrong-with-our-ideas-about-the-nativity/) - Was Jesus really born in a stable? How many of the wise men were there? Did Mary and Joseph get turned away from an inn? Check out the podcast on Ancient Art of Facts, one of our Pillar projects.
- [Tactical Faith Weekly - 09/17/2014](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/tactical-faith-weekly-09172014/)
- ["Enemies" By Dennis Delcamp](https://tacticalfaith.com/blog-post/enemies-by-dennis-delcamp-2/) - I suppose we all have them in our lives. I am referring to people who make us cringe at the very thought of them. Oh yes, the reasons vary. Some inspire this response because of their shamelessly poor treatment of others. Some cause us to feel this way because of the deeply held beliefs that are polar opposites to our own. Perhaps they are a little to willing to speak with a cruel sense of disdain about everyone and everything we care for, or they may literally be guilty of violent and abusive acts against us. Regardless of why they cause our blood to boil, our skin to crawl, and our desire to be merciful to evaporate, Jesus has instructions for us.

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