Show Notes
In this conversation, Teasi Cannon and David Geisler talk about his journey into apologetics and evangelism as the son of apologetics trailblazer, Norman Geisler. They discuss David's deep passion for pre-evangelism in understanding people's hearts, and his ministry focus on discipleship. David also shares openly about his sister's tragic suicide, how it shaped his faith and hope in Christ, and the cultural ideologies that often fail to provide true comfort.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to True Comfort and David Geisler 02:31 David's Journey into Apologetics and Evangelism 06:52 The Importance of Pre-Evangelism 10:26 Facing Personal Tragedy: The Impact of Loss 19:05 Understanding Pain and Suffering 30:12 Hope and Transformation Through Christ 40:04 Cultural Ideologies and the Search for Meaning 47:48 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
To learn more about David Geisler and his ministry, visit www.ngim.org and www.conversationalevangelism.com also check out the movie about his father’s life at www.normgeislerthemovie.com
To learn more about Teasi Cannon or to invite her to speak check out www.teasicannon.com
To get started on your own study of apologetics check out these recommended resources: General Apologetics — Teasi Cannon
For an incredible 50% off deal on 200 educational slides from the late Norman Geisler (a tremendous way to get started learning philosophy, theology, and apologetics): go to https://ngim.org/store/ and use promo code NorMTeasi25
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