304. Lee Strobel on "Is God Real?"

In this episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George and her husband, Dustin George, are joined by renowned apologist and bestselling author Lee Strobel, who talks about the vital evidence supporting the resurrection of Jesus AND his newest book Is God Real?. With a discussion that distills complex apologetics into four essential 'e' words, Strobel explores execution, early reports, empty tomb, and eyewitnesses to make a case for the truth of the resurrection. They also touch on the topic of suffering in connection with God's existence, offering encouragement into Christianity's answer to why we endure pain and offering hope through Christ.

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

Rebecca, Dustin and Lee chat about:

Lee Strobel's background, journey from atheism to Christianity, and the influence of his wife's conversion on his life
Evidence for the resurrection of Jesus
The importance of understanding and engaging in conversations about the resurrection and suffering in relation to God's existence
The role of Christianity in addressing the question of suffering and the value of love and free will in God's plan for humankind
The structure of the apologetics pyramid, covering concepts from defining truth to the validation of the gospel.
Conversations on the redemptive aspect of pain and suffering as part of God's plan of redemption for all creation.
Discussion on the decline in belief in God and the cultural changes around faith and skepticism.

Rebecca's Reads:
Legacy Changer: Heal the Hurt, Redeem Your Story, Create Hope for Your Family by Kristen Hallinan

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