Tactics: Audio Lectures: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions

Written by Gregory Koukl

Narrated by Gregory Koukl

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Tactics: Audio Lectures includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources.

Confidently and Gracefully Defend Your Faith

In these updated and expanded audio lectures, radio host and founder of Stand to Reason Gregory Koukl draws on his extensive experience defending Christianity in the public square to show participants how to:

• Effortlessly initiate conversations about faith
• Clearly, cleverly, and persuasively present the truth
• Graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking
• Skillfully manage the details of dialogue
• Maintain an engaging, disarming style even under attack

Designed to be used alongside the Tactics book and the Tactics Study Guide, the Tactics: Audio Lectures provides a real–world game plan for communicating the compelling truth about Christianity with confidence and grace.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Aug 18, 2020
• ISBN: 9780310114819

Gregory Koukl

Gregory Koukl holds MA degrees with honors in both apologetics and philosophy. He's spoken on over 80 university campuses and hosted his own call-in radio talk show for over 33 years defending "Christianity worth thinking about." Greg is founder and president of Stand to Reason (str.org) and serves as adjunct professor of Christian apologetics at Biola University. He is the author of the award-winning The Story of Reality and the best-selling Tactics.

Reviews for Tactics

[Sam D'Aquino · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A must read for people who love discussing their faith with others. Because this is all about asking questions and getting to know nah thru believe etc.

[Ann Peters · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book helps me understand how to talk with someone about the Bible without feeling so unprepared. I felt a need for more gentleness and compassion in these methods, but by the time I got to the end of the book these issues seemed solved. I learned how to listen and plan my response without feeling like I had to do anything more than plant the seed of faith. Very helpful book.

[jimmoz-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a very helpful presentation on techniques to improve communicating with others on spiritual matters, and it would likely apply to other areas of disagreement as well. -- In a given situation with another, what one thing can I say/ask that will promote thinking or a conversation? No need to do it all; "put a pebble in his shoe."-- Don't get overwrought about getting to the gospel; look for the sheep who seems to take notice (J 10:27-28).-- In replying to someone, ask an open-ended question (Columbo tactic). "What do you mean by that?" "Tell me more."-- Then, if someone makes an assertion, put them on the hook. "How did you come to that conclusion?" (Whoever presents an argument has the responsibility to back it up. Gently press them for the reasons for their belief.-- Don't let yourself get caught in a bind. "Let me think about that." This gives you time to get a good reply, and sets up the next discussion. Can be preceded by, "Would you explain that more?" This is good with a powerful opponent, or with a new topic.-- To begin to challenge someone: "Have you ever considered...." "Can you help me understand something..." This is when you see a hole in their position.-- If you think you are going to be challenged on a controversial topic, maybe precede your opinion by asking, "Do you consider yourself a tolerant person?" Box them into committing to respect your opinion, and then call them on it if they do not.-- Suicide -- when an argument dies from its own weaknesses. Ex: "There is no truth." (Is this a true statement?) "You can't know anything for sure." (How do you know that?)-- Taking the roof off -- Try to follow what happens if the principle of the argument is followed on out. Will it fail?-- Scholars, experts -- Their field may not be applicable to the matter in question. Also, do they merely give an opinion, or also the reasons for that opinion?-- Facts -- Be as specific as possible in your own statements. Look for facts in the opposing position. Do they look plausible?

[graycrew · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent book to teach the Christian that when people make statements, assertions, or opinions it's not our responsibility to defend our side. Koukl shows the reader that by asking probing questions the Christian can direct the conversation, and once motives, biases, and definitions are known they can then make a truthful assertion of their own by asking leading questions.This is a great book and a quick read!