Sometimes old college buddies turn out to be super smart and successful. 

Co-host Jared Haley has his old friend Dr. William (Bill) Roach on the Strong By Design podcast show to discuss talking about and defending the Christian faith. 

Unfortunately, many who claim to be Christians have trouble discussing their beliefs with others. Even well-read church goers and active church members will avoid non-believers and people questioning their faith. 

Bill shares with Jared what ‘Christian Apologetics’ is, how to be bold and have meaningful conversations with others about Christianity and that it is OKAY to not have all the answers. They also discuss what it looks like when spiritual leaders fail publicly. 

“Sometimes, the best thing that can ever happen in a life of a person, is to have a good atheist, Mormon or Jehovah’s Witness that can ask the right question and bring you to the point that you say ‘I don’t know’, and it forces you to go and read your bible more.” - Bill Roach 

Time Stamps   

01:06 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 

1:44 – Get to know today’s special guest, Dr. Bill Roach 

6:50 – What is Christian Apologetics? 

7:28 – Bill on what inspires him to be a Christian Apologist

09:01 - ‘Always Be Prepared’– How Christian Apologists can defend the Faith 

11:45 – Why it’s okay to NOT know everything 

17:41 – How has Christianity changed over time? 

19:55 – Bill talks about how to be a great debater 

23:51 – Understanding how atheists differ in the late 19th and 21st centuries 

34:47 – Finding answers to your questions: Do you trust God? 

38:04 – Bill on how should we respond when a spiritual leader falls to moral failure 

48:40 – Ways to become a Christian Apologist 

58:16 – Where you can go to get in touch with Dr. Bill Roach and learn more about the Bible, Theology, and Apologetics