Encounters with Truth
ENCOUNTERS WITH TRUTH 2025
A series addressing truth in the areas of classical apologetics, archeology, textual criticism, and science.
Encounters in Truth, Fall 2025
September 7th: Dr. Sean McDowell
Sean is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Sean is the co-host for the Think Biblically podcast, which is one of the most popular podcasts on faith and cultural engagement
He graduated from Talbot with a double Master’s in Theology and Philosophy. He earned a Ph.D. in Apologetics and Worldview Studies from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Sean is the author, co-author, or editor of over twenty books including Set Adrift (with John Marriott), Evidence that Demands a Verdict (with Josh McDowell), Is God Just a Human Invention? (with Jonathan Morrow) and Understanding Intelligent Design (with William A. Dembski). His latest book is End the Stalemate. In 2020, Sean married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie. They have three children.
Sunday 9/7, 9:30 AM An Atheist Encounter
Sunday 9/7, 11:00 AM How to have a Spiritual Conversation
November 29 and 30th: Dr. Scott Stripling
Scott is the Director of Excavations for the Associates for Biblical Research at ancient Shiloh. He earned his Ph.D. in Archaeology and Biblical History. He serves as Provost and Director of the Archaeological Institute at The Bible Seminary in Katy, TX. He contributed articles to The Harvest Handbook of Bible Lands (2019) and wrote a chapter for Five Views on the Exodus (Zondervan 2021). The Trowel and the Truth (Vision 2017) serves as a textbook for several universities. Forthcoming publications include a chapter in Archaeology, John, and Jesus (Eerdman’s 2024) and the archaeological supplement for the revised Open Study Bible (Harper Collins 2024). Scott and his wife, Janet, have four children and seven grandchildren.
Saturday 11/29, 7:00 PM: The Archaeology of Christmas (Part 1)
Sunday 11/30, 9:30 AM: How Archeology Illuminates the Bible
Sunday 11/30, 11:00 AM: The Archaeology of Christmas (Part 2)
Prior Events
March 2025, Dr. Jake Hebert, research scientist with Institute of Creation Scientce. See more information at ICR's website - Institute for Creation Research
September 2024, Scott Gillis, or Creatoin Ministries International. See more information at CMI's website - Creation Ministries International
July 2024, Preston Russell with Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts. See more information at CSNTM's website - Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts
April 2024, Dr. Scott Stripling with Associates for Bibilical Research. See more intormation at ABR's website Associates for Biblical Research