The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity

Written by Lee Strobel

Narrated by Van Tracy

This timeless, compelling, and thought-provoking book on the Christian faith, now updated, includes two all-new chapters, a current list of recommended resources for further study, and a new discussion guide.

In The Case for Faith, bestselling author, journalist, and former atheist Lee Strobel turns his investigative skills to the most persistent emotional objections to belief in God--the eight "heart barriers" to faith:

• "Since evil and suffering exist, a loving God cannot"
• "Since miracles contradict science, they cannot be true"
• "Evolution explains life, so God isn't needed"
• "God isn't worthy of worship if he kills innocent children"
• "It's offensive to claim Jesus is the only way to God"
• "A loving God would never torture people in hell"
• "Church history is littered with oppression and violence"
• "I still have doubts, so I can't be a Christian"

This bestselling book is for those who may be feeling attracted to Jesus but who are faced with difficult questions standing squarely in their path. For Christians, it will deepen their convictions and give them fresh confidence in defending their faith to skeptical friends, or during the hardest of times, when they have to defend their faith to themselves in moments of doubt.

Also available: The Case for Faith Spanish edition, kids' edition, and student edition. Plus, be sure to check out Lee Strobel's entire collection of Case for... books:

• The Case for Christ investigates the historical evidence for Jesus
• The Case for a Creator explores the scientific evidence for God
• The Case for Grace uncovers the "how" and "why" behind God's amazing grace
•  . . . and more!

The discussion questions and recommended resources are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Dec 14, 2021
• ISBN: 9780310364580

Lee Strobel

Lee Strobel, former award-winning legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold millions of copies worldwide. Lee earned a journalism degree at the University of Missouri and was awarded a Ford Foundation fellowship to study at Yale Law School, where he received a Master of Studies in Law degree. He was a journalist for fourteen years at the Chicago Tribune and other newspapers, winning Illinois’ top honors for investigative reporting (which he shared with a team he led) and public service journalism from United Press International. Lee also taught First Amendment Law at Roosevelt University. A former atheist, he served as a teaching pastor at three of America’s largest churches. Lee and his wife, Leslie, have been married for more than fifty years and live in Texas. Their daughter, Alison, and son, Kyle, are also authors. Website: www.leestrobel.com

Reviews for The Case for Faith

[Lewis, InSeong Jeong · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a precious book! It tackles a variety of life's problems with sincere and truthful investigation on Christianity.

[jonimfisher · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Ah, such a fresh view of a man’s search for faith. He begins with objectiveness and skepticism. His Frank search for truth surprises him.

[deblemrc-1 · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

If you think there are only Islamic lunatics, read this book. Scary.

[krista.rutherford · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I am a Christian and read this book out of curiosity. It makes some valid points and conveys some interesting ideas, even if you want to argue with the interpretations. The bottom line is Jesus rose from the grave, and Strobel did a particularly good job of investigating that in the original Case for Christ.

[shortybond · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Strobel does it once again in this amazing book defending the Christian faith!!

[djaquay_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A bit of preaching to the choir, a bit of dissing other religions. Not much to see here.

[zylphan · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

A simplified theology book with pat answers that aren't really answers at all.

[debs4jc · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

As in his other books, Strobel tackles some of the tough objections to the Christian religion--this time objections that would lead to a lack of faith. These include the problems of human suffering and human evolution. Strobel does this by talking to people, he interviews Christian authorities on these matters and then shares his refections. It might not convince anyone who isn't already convinced, but it does offer a personal approach to intellectual problems which at least helps make the book more intersting to read. And I think it does show that to be a Christian you don't have to check your brain at the door.

[n_yay · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Have you got questions about Christianity? Former athiest attempts to break down those barriers.

[rybeewoods · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Refer to my thoughts concerning Case for Christ.

[nbr_2 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

He's actually willing to take on some tough questions. That's to his credit. However ... he has no tough answers to go along with them. In the end, it always seems to come down to personal convictions, inner transformations, and ineffable experiences of being "sure."

[shelterit · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Good try at convincing us that there is a God and his son is Jesus, but every time a hard question is asked, the straw-men come dancing in and fail to impress me.