Saturday, May 20th, 2023
8:00 am
Doors Open for Registration (Door 1 Entrance)
8:55 am
Conference Begins
9:00- 10:00 am
General Session 1: ERIC HERNANDEZ
The Dominant Strongholds of Our Culture
There are three dominant strongholds (i.e. worldviews) that permeate our culture and hinder people from coming to a salvific knowledge of God. In this session, you will learn what they are, how to identify them, and how to respond.
10:15 am – 11:15 am Breakout Sessions #1
- Katy McCoy: Lost in Translation: How Old Testament Laws about Women Reveal God’s Justice (Worship Center)
Old Testament laws about women have been misunderstood to accuse the Bible of gender oppression. Some scholars even claim the Bible enabled and established abuse. But if God’s laws reveal God’s character, are we missing something? Discover how these Old Testament passages defended the dignity of vulnerable women and how our modern readings of Scripture may hinder our understanding of these laws.
- Robert White: How Can We Trust the Bible? (Room FLC)
According to the Apostle Paul, the pillar and buttress of truth is the church of the living God (1 Tim. 3:15). But what is the standard of truth that this pillar is composed of. For the Christian, that standard and foundation of truth is found in the Holy scriptures. In this session we will discuss evidence that undergirds the claims of the church and the Bible itself, that it is a reliable and authoritative source of truth.
- Joshua Fultz: Where Is God When Life Gets Dark? (Student Center)
Pain, suffering, and sorrow are part of the human experience. Many skeptics point to suffering as evidence of God’s absence. Many Christians wonder where God is during periods of sorrow and difficulty. We need a strong Christian apologetic when life gets dark. This breakout will examine the problem of suffering and point believers to embrace the hope that Christ offers.
11:30- 12:30 pm
General Session 2: TIM BARNETT
Are Science and Faith Compatible?
Our culture is being bombarded by the idea that science has buried God and the Christian faith along with Him. But is science and belief in God really incompatible? In this talk, Tim starts by looking at the misconceptions of faith and contrasts that with faith as taught by Jesus and the New Testament authors. Next, Tim exposes how philosophical naturalism has been forced upon the methodology of science. As a result, many scientists just exclude any possibility of supernatural conclusions before they even look at the evidence. Finally, Tim walks through some of the best scientific evidences for God’s existence. This talk will strengthen your faith and have you bowled over at God’s wisdom, power, and creativity.
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm —- LUNCH BREAK
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
General Session 3: MARY JO SHARP
Why I Changed My Mind: How a Former Atheist Became a Confident Christian
In the search for truth about God and man, Mary Jo encountered some “strange things” about the nature of our world. She uncovered the existence of two transcendentals—goodness and truth—that she couldn’t shake from her worldview. This sci-fi themed presentation walks the audience through her own journey into the “unknown” realm of discovering why she believes in God.
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Breakout Sessions #2
- Katy McCoy: Lost in Translation: How Old Testament Laws about Women Reveal God’s Justice (Worship Center)
Old Testament laws about women have been misunderstood to accuse the Bible of gender oppression. Some scholars even claim the Bible enabled and established abuse. But if God’s laws reveal God’s character, are we missing something? Discover how these Old Testament passages defended the dignity of vulnerable women and how our modern readings of Scripture may hinder our understanding of these laws.
- Robert White: How Can We Trust the Bible? (Room FLC)
According to the Apostle Paul, the pillar and buttress of truth is the church of the living God (1 Tim. 3:15). But what is the standard of truth that this pillar is composed of. For the Christian, that standard and foundation of truth is found in the Holy scriptures. In this session we will discuss evidence that undergirds the claims of the church and the Bible itself, that it is a reliable and authoritative source of truth.
- Joshua Fultz:Where Is God When Life Gets Dark? (Student Center)
Pain, suffering, and sorrow are part of the human experience. Many skeptics point to suffering as evidence of God’s absence. Many Christians wonder where God is during periods of sorrow and difficulty. We need a strong Christian apologetic when life gets dark. This breakout will examine the problem of suffering and point believers to embrace the hope that Christ offers.
Christian Apologetics 101 