Christian Publishing Show
Christian Publishing Show
Thomas Umstattd Jr.
21st Century Apologetics: Why Christians No Longer Need to be Relevant
57 minutes Posted Jul 8, 2025 at 7:00 am.
Introduction
Modern vs. Postmodern Thinking
Two Incompatible Approaches
In the 21st Century, Apologetics is Political
Do Christian writers need to take a clear political stance in their writing and life?
The Idol of Relevance
Finding The Current Zeitgeist in the Old Testament
Can apolitical Christianity exist?
How the Left is Offering “Another Gospel”
Being Shaped by Scripture Rather than Shaping It
Defending the Faith in Many American Cultures
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The cultural ground beneath us is shifting fast. The kinds of books that impacted your faith a decade ago, and possibly inspired you to write, likely won’t have the same effect on readers in this cultural moment. How do you write books that resonate with readers without compromising biblical truth? In this week’s episode, I speak with pastor and author Chase Replogle to talk about 21st-century apologetics and why Christian authors must rethink what it means to “engage culture.” You’ll discove...