Catherine offers a powerful message worthy of CP/CW’s 100th episode by revealing the #1 factor in maintaining a vibrant, lifelong faith, which corresponds perfectly with the #1 prayer every parent should pray over their kids. The answer to this question should interest us as followers of Christ personally and as parents.



In her apologetic studies, Catherine discovered one defense of the faith that every believer is qualified to employ. She begins by summarizing the five primary approaches for defending the Christian faith. They are the:



1. Classic Method – a 2-step approach that begins with natural theology (the knowledge we acquire about God without Scripture or special revelation) to prove Intelligent Design and then proceeds to establish God as that intelligent being.



2. Evidential Method – 1-step approach that relies heavily on evidence, in particular miracles, to prove the existence of God.



3. Cumulative Method – a flexible method that utilizes various arguments and approaches to present an overwhelming case for the existence of God.



4. Presuppositional Method – a method that presupposes God’s existence due to the effect that sin has on our capacity to think and reason.



5. Reformed Epistemological Method – a method that de-emphasizes proof or evidence and focusses on the way that people actually acquire beliefs.



These approaches vary quite a bit, but they all agree on one very important factor—that is experience. Having an experience with God is reason enough for believing in Him. Every believer can have a rational, justified faith by experience alone. And every follower of Christ can offer a powerful apologetic by simply sharing their experience with God.



So what is the #1 factor in maintaining a lifelong faith?



Experiencing God.



And what is the most important prayer every parent should pray over their kids?



“Lord, please help my child to have a powerful encounter with You.”



Tune in next when Catherine offers 10 practical ways that you and your kids can experience God.



EPISODE RESOURCES:



Five Views on Apologetics, Steven B. Cohen ed.

Signature in the Cellby Dr. Stephen Meyers

C.S. Lewis Quote

Richard Dawkins Quote

John 9 – Jesus heals the man born blind

Catherine offers a powerful message worthy of CP/CW’s 100th episode by revealing the #1 factor in maintaining a vibrant, lifelong faith, which corresponds perfectly with the #1 prayer every parent should pray over their kids. The answer to this question should interest us as followers of Christ personally and as parents.
 
In her apologetic studies, Catherine discovered one defense of the faith that every believer is qualified to employ. She begins by summarizing the five primary approaches for defending the Christian faith. They are the:
 
1. Classic Method – a 2-step approach that begins with natural theology (the knowledge we acquire about God without Scripture or special revelation) to prove Intelligent Design and then proceeds to establish God as that intelligent being.
 
2. Evidential Method – 1-step approach that relies heavily on evidence, in particular miracles, to prove the existence of God.
 
3. Cumulative Method – a flexible method that utilizes various arguments and approaches to present an overwhelming case for the existence of God.
 
4. Presuppositional Method – a method that presupposes God’s existence due to the effect that sin has on our capacity to think and reason.
 
5. Reformed Epistemological Method – a method that de-emphasizes proof or evidence and focusses on the way that people actually acquire beliefs.
 
These approaches vary quite a bit, but they all agree on one very important factor—that is experience. Having an experience with God is reason enough for believing in Him. Every believer can have a rational, justified faith by experience alone. And every follower of Christ can offer a powerful apologetic by simply sharing their experience with God.
 
So what is the #1 factor in maintaining a lifelong faith?
 
Experiencing God.
 
And what is the most important prayer every parent should pray over their kids?
 
“Lord, please help my child to have a powerful encounter with You.”
 
Tune in next when Catherine offers 10 practical ways that you and your kids can experience God.
 
EPISODE RESOURCES:
 
<a href="https://www.christianbook.com/five-views-on-apologetics/9780310224761/pd/24764?event=ESRCG">Five Views on Apologetics</a>, Steven B. Cohen ed.
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Signature-Cell-Evidence-Intelligent-Design/dp/0061472794/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NT9S75P2UYOS&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IehRjCP4yPWYDGn8UT1DJGBBhmDKWeGTWdEs-BSn_1kiiOzCRm6oHpyKafxN7eE_OZh9DIlUyQIZMaNLxCQf_ghEEqfX3pimWd0doUWS_i4kjNfqQzuAHvMDUEUft47mVKoSM-nWsYOgT-7dcYTbfOUKK25vidnVyjgjUn9Y80hwiorrP_UxnkI5NP1Yj_wwrp99p_3t_IXbDq1D2cs1nVSQi4l5bFjPZ8pFMQ80p0Y.K2S6tkutVIEC7oHDZeXfZAI6IRusz9k3Y4e0NMhZB78&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Signature+in+the+Cell&amp;qid=1714358721&amp;sprefix=signature+in+the+cell%2Caps%2C100&amp;sr=8-1">Signature in the Cell</a> by Dr. Stephen Meyers
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/598950-supposing-there-was-no-intelligence-behind-the-universe-no-creative">C.S. Lewis Quote</a>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/23651-the-god-of-the-old-testament-is-arguably-the-most">Richard Dawkins Quote</a>
John 9 – Jesus heals the man born blind

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars is dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world. Catherine is an expert in Christian Apologetics for parents and every episode helps moms and dads understand what is going on in our current culture and how Christians can and should respond.

Topics covered on this podcast include:
What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith
Can Our Words Change the Future?
Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?
13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year
5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z
What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?
How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview 
Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children

Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

The Christian Parent, Crazy World podcast with Catherine Segars is dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world. Catherine is an expert in Christian Apologetics for parents and every episode helps moms and dads understand what is going on in our current culture and how Christians can and should respond.
Topics covered on this podcast include:
<ul>
<li>What to Do If Your Child Walks Away from the Faith</li>
<li>Can Our Words Change the Future?</li>
<li>Why Are So Many Kids Falling Away from The Faith?</li>
<li>13 Ways To Be a Better Parent This Year</li>
<li>5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z</li>
<li>What Critical Foundation Do Many Parents Miss When Discipling Their Kids?</li>
<li>How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview </li>
<li>Hope and Strategy for Parents of Prodigal Children</li>
</ul>
Want to read some of Catherine's most popular Christian parenting articles? Check them out here: https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

Christian Parent, Crazy World is a podcast dedicated to helping you be a godly parent in an ungodly world.

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