Debating God's Existence (With Adam Lloyd Johnson)
Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureShow Notes
What is the best evidence for God's existence and what are the toughest challenges against it? In this episode, Sean and Scott are joined by Christian apologist Dr. Adam Lloyd Johnson, who debates atheist Dan Barker in the new book Debating God's Existence. They discuss the fascinating story about how the debate and book came about, what Adam learned through his interactions with atheists, and how Christians can best make the case for God today. dam Lloyd Johnson is the founder and president ...
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