012 - Craig Hazen and Biola Apologetics Programs

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Craig Hazen of Biola University, talking to him about Masters degrees in Apologetics at Biola University, his book Fearless Prayer, and his insights on defending the faith.Biola Masters Programshttps://www.biola.edu/christian-apologetics-maCertificate in Christian Apologeticshttps://www.biola.edu/christian-apologetics-certificate1:30 - Intro to Craig Hazen4:00 - Craig's background, upbringing and Christian background, motivation for getting into apologetics, and how he got to Biola.11:00 - The Masters programs in Christian Apologetics at Biola.Biola Masters Programshttps://www.biola.edu/christian-apologetics-maCertificate in Christian Apologeticshttps://www.biola.edu/christian-apologetics-certificate12:30 - What is the cross-section of the students in the apologetics program? The now fully online apologetics program.15:45 - Distance/remote learning vs. on-campus study.17:45 - Are the questions about Christianity changing? How has culture shifted? Bring rooted in foundational topics and being able to handle the basics.22:15 - The faculty at Biola25:00 - The role of philosophy when thinking about Christianity. Is there a conflict? How can it help?29:00 - Religious studies and comparative religions; Craig's background in studying the world's religions.31:40 - Craig's book Fearless Prayer. The goal in writing it, and the overall focus of the book.36:00 - Stories of answered prayer. 38:30 - Advice for those who are having a hard time with praying; intellectual obstacles to prayer.